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The broad ax., 1923-09-15
SON OF FARMER WITH GUN
DRIVES AWAY MEN IN
WHITE ROBES

Norfolk, Va.-A lone Negro with
a shot gun put to fight three or more
white men wearing the regalia Of the
Ku KIux Khan Tuesday night in
Portsmouth. The hooded towards all
armed with automatics, called at the
home of w. B. Trent coIored, on Key
Road and attempted to take him to a
waiting automobile He resisted and
one Of his assaiIants advocated kill
ing him. Trent's son, however, came,
but with shot gun, and fred sixteen
times. The visitors returned the fire,
but retired precipitately.
In their flight one Of the two auto
mobiles used by the klansmen fell of
a bridge. The occupants fed, but
police later found three white robes
in the car
The broad ax., 1923-09-15
SEASON TO BUY STILL OPEN

Summer has gone and the fall is
rapidly approaching and the time is
near when the suburban sale of sub
divisions will close on account Of the
weather, but an opportunity to buy
lots, cottages and bungalows is still
open by talking with NJ. T. Bailey Of
The Bailey Realty Co., 1888 State
St.
The broad ax., 1923-09-15

had not heard from him for 4 few
years and did not know where he
was.
Many are the people here from Chi
cago and other places. | have talked
with men and women from Okla
homa, Tennessee, and other points.
I wish / could tell you more, but
must leave room for something else
to 60 in the paper. | could just use
a whole paper talking about this won
derful convention
Look out for the S350,OOO publish
ing plant going up in Nashville, and
hope if you are living you will be
there next September to see it dedi-
Gated.
CHARLES E. STUMP.
The broad ax., 1923-09-15
SOUTHERN FRIENDS

Greensboro, Ala.-An incident oc-
CURED in Greensboro last week, which
.accentuates anew the friendly feeling
between the races in some sections
of the south. Two old women, for
mer slaves, willed all their property
to white friends and former employ
ers as an expression of their graft
tude for kindness and good treatment
during an association Of some SO
years.
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attempt to enforce there rules uni
formly and without distinction. Ma
turally in carrying out their duties
considerable amount of initiative
must be delegated to managers, door
men and ushers and it sometimes
happens that patrons feel aggrieved.
We are always glad to have concrete
cases of dissatisfaction called to our
attention and to reprimand the en-
ployee involved ff>he is at fault. We
can assure you, however, that in all
such instances it is matter Of the in
dividual rather than of any race.
Sincerely yours,
ASCHER BROTHERS, Inc.
By A. L. Mayer, Treas.
The broad ax., 1923-09-15
REELECTED HEAD OF s.M.T

Mrs. Georgia E. Harding. 371O In
diana Ave, who for the past year
served successfully as state grand
princess OF S. NJ. T., throughout
Illinois and jurisdiction, has been re-
elected to that Office to serve an
other term. Election held at Mound,
ILL.,, Aug. 10th during the session Of
the state grand lodge.
The broad ax., 1923-09-15
ASCHER BRoTHERs. NC.

ASCHER BROTHERS. INC.
Chicago, September II, 1928
Natl Association for the Advance
-en' Of colored People.
5 g s. Wabash Avenue.
Oaicago, Illinois.
Attention. Mr.. Morris Lewis
Gentlemen:
Your letter Of recent date adj
dressed to the Metropolitan Theatre
II Oeen forwarded to the writer for
his attention.
IN reply to your second paragraph
would answer with vigorous af-
-'native Our explicit instructions
managers and all minor employees
I. Il, to treat all well behaved patrons
!, regardless Of race, creed, or
There are various rules Of
- 0u Conduct, which in the interest
ne entire audience must BE- OBJ
eo BY everyone present, but We
The broad ax., 1923-09-15
ASCHER BROTHERS, THE BIG
THEATRICAL MANAGERS DE-
CLARE THAT THEY WILL
TREAT THE coLoRED PEo-
PIE FAIR

Th -ocal Branch, National AS
s3eiaaon for the Advancement Of
Colo-=a People, is in receipt of a re-
Ply from 3ressrs. Ascher Brothers
ja- 9-5,- yors Of the metropolitan
T1 F64 Grand Boulevard, af-
snas tt-s adherence to the prin,
ln-s of taa Illinois Civil Rights
Bill and explaining their policy.
The following correspondence,
states the case:
Chicago Branch, N. "A. "A. {. P
September 10, 1923
"nessrs. Ascher Brothers, Inc,
Metropolitan Theatre,
4644 Grand Boulevard,
Chicago, Illinois.
Gentlemen
Reports h ave been made &c
the above Office with reference to GER
tain discriminatory acts at your
theatre in violation Of the Civil Rights
Bill Of the State of Illinois.
am writing to put this matter be-
tore the management Of the Metro
Politan Theatre and to ascertain if ii
= not the policy of the officials to
treat all patrons alike.
II you desire, the last specific in
stance will Be given you in detail
However, the hope is INDUCED that
whatever acts complained Of on the
part Of employees. will Be quickly
Temedied by you.
Awaiting reply
Sincerely yours,
CHICAGO BRANCH. N-A.A.CP.,
motifs Lewis, Executive Secretary.
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CHIPS

The regular meeting Of the Chicago
Straight Club was held on last Fri
day evening at the residence of Mrs
Minnie Moore, 1857 Grand Blvd. AT
ter the business was transacted de-
Eghtful repast was served BY the
hostess. Mrs. Kate Buchanan rem
dered vocal solo. The next meet
ing will be held at the residence Of
Mrs. Irene Noby, sos E. 10th Pr,
on Oct 5th.
Lawrence Blanchet, M. D., Pres.
Isabelle Armstrong, Sec.
The broad ax., 1923-09-15
IN CITY ON BUSINESS

William 0. Gales, agent throughout
the south and southwest for the
Overton HYGIENE Mfg. Co., Is in the
city for few weeks on business.
The broad ax., 1923-09-15
SPENDS PLEASANT WEEK
END

Miss Ruby Watts Of Bloomington,
Ind, spent the weekend in the city
with friends as the guest Of Mrs. AL
berta Keeble, SIS f. And Place. !.
The broad ax., 1923-09-15
ASCHER BROTHERS, Inc.
By A. L. Mayer, Treas.

The original complaint above men
toned was brought about through
discrimination against Mr.. T. ]. Tay-
Tor, residing at $50 Indiana Avenue.
The broad ax., 1923-09-15
LEAVES FOR THE EAST

Mrs. Prudence Penn, who spent
some time in the city with friends
has returned to her home in Phila
delphia, Pa.
The broad ax., 1923-09-15

Mrs. Il. r. Boone Of 625 Winona
Ave. Kansas City, Kansas, visited
Mrs. Hill Of 4838 Champlain Ave. left
for her home last Saturday night very
much pleased with this city.
The broad ax., 1923-09-15

Mrs. Annie M. Severy vas cine
guest Of Mrs. J. r. Marshal $3.50
Calumet Ave-, last Sunday, on au auto
trip through Gary, Ind, and Morgan
Park. Mrs Severy is visiting Tier
sister at 572l Grove Ave. Mrs. Sew
cry resides in New York City
The broad ax., 1923-09-15

Member Congress from the First Congressional District of
Illinois, Who Was Stricken Down With Heart Trouble
travelling Through the Streets of Washington D. c.
on Wednesday. The Latest Reports Indicate That at This
Writing He Is Resting Well and Feeling Somewhat Better
Which Is Cheering News His Host of Warm Friends in
Chicago, Who Earnestly Hope That He Will Soon Be Re-
stored to Good Health.
The broad ax., 1923-09-15
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
MALE HELP

COLORED Men wanted to qualify
for sleeping car and train porters-
Experience unnecessary. Transports
ton furnished. Write Il. McCaffrey,
Supt., ST. Louis, Mo.
The broad ax., 1923-09-15

FOR SALE-3-Piece ParIor Suite:
mahogany frame and mulberry velour
covering Used two years. 5000
J. c. Friedman, 73S S. SpauIding ave-
nue; phone Van Buren, 1892.
The broad ax., 1923-09-15

CHICAGO BRANCH, N.A.A.C.P.,
MOTHS Lewis, Executive Secretary.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
WORLDS BUTTER
 RECORD SMASHED

VANCOUVER, B. C. June 16- Agassiz Segis May Echo, a fve-year- old HoIstein, owned by the Dominion Experimental farm at Agassiz, B. C., has established a worlds record in butter production, according to the announcement of ". H. Hicks, sup. erintendent of the farm.
 This queen of dairy animals, MT. Hicks said, has in 365 days produc- ed 30,886 pounds of milk, averag- ing more than per cent butter fat and yielding 1881 pounds of butter. This" said Mr. Hicks, is seventy four pounds of butter more than produced in the same period by the previous worlds record holder, Bella Pontiac of Brantford, Ont.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
MISSING BARK LOST IN GALE

SAN PEDRO, (By Mail,-Mystery still surrounds the disappearance of the four-masted barkentine Alta, which sailed from this port Feb. 20 bound for Bellingham. Wash, with Ia crew of 22 officers and men toge- ther with the wife and two children of Captain Charles A. Sexon.
 The Alta, operated by the Bank of Italy in coastwise service, was swept southward, according to local seamen. It is believed the wind jammer was caught in the heavy northwest gale that swept the Pa cifie Ocean for days early in March and carried south to the Rocky coast of Lower California. It is believed the Alta was rammed into the rocks at this point.
 Tradition of the sea decreed that Mrs. Sexon and her two children should accompany Captain Sexon on the ill-fated trip, the old salts as sert.
 The mytery of the Alta ha. eaus- ed shipping men to revive the many mysterious superstitions of missing ships from the local harbor, chief among which is the story of the windjammer Parkus.. The absence of black eat is held by sailors to have been the cause of the Parkus' disappearance.
 When the Parkus was launched black cat was found aboard. This cat remained and when the wind jammar cast anchor for her initial trip the black cat remained. Super stition, so the tradition runs, made it imperative that black cat should always remain aboard the Parkus.
 Ultimtely the black eat died and before leaving for it's last trip the Parkus was held an hour while the members of the crew vainly sought for black cat to replace the mas cot. The captain laughed al the fears of his men and ordered the vessell to weigh anchor. The Parkus was never heard from again.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16

CONDITIONS VERY BAD
 SAYS CHINESE REPORT
SHANGHAI. June 1e-The Amer

SHANGHAI, June 16-The Amer lean Association of China and the American Chamber of Commerce at Shanghai have issued a joint state nent in which they declare condi- ticns in China at present are the worst since the Boxer outbreak. " American lives, they contend are in danger and the prestige and business of Americans are being destroyed by lack of strong action.
 The organizations have sent a cable 10 the state department at Washington charging the Chinese with continued outrages against Am ericans and insulting the American flag, and Chinese officials refuse to protect foreigners.
 The cable says an ''intolerable sit- ustion has been created by indeci- sion at Washington and failure of the Government to act aggresively. We demand protection for Ameri- cans in China"
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
SHELBY BOUT THREATENED
 WHEN DEMP DEMANDS CASH

GREAT FALLS, June 16-After an all-night series of conferences between a local committee of ban kers and Manager Jack Kerns an- nouncement was made this morning that all differences between the pro- moters of the Dempsey-Gibbons fight at Shelby, and the manager for Dempsey had been settled, and that the fight would be held as adver- tised. An agreement was reached when George S. Stanton, president of a local bank, advanced the sum of s50,000 in cash and gave pledges which brought the total up to $1OO,- 900, which amount will be paid to Kearns this afternoon, this being the second instalment on the $3OO,OOO due Dempsey under the terms of his contract.
 When Kearns announced yester- day that Dempsey would not enter the ring at Shelby if s1O0,000 was not paid to him today, a wire was received from Tom O'Rourke, New York match maker, offering to stage the fight at the Polo grounds on July 2.
 Mayor Johnson, of Shelby, has as sured Kearns that the amount al ready available from the sale of tickets is more than sufficient to meet all obligations when due.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
SUNDAY SPORTS CONDEMNED

SYDNEY, N. s. ", June 16- Condemnation of sports and other amusements on Sundays and plea for a more Christian observance of the Sabbath were contained in a manifesto just issued by the Anghc- an, Presbyterian, Methodist, Congre- gational and Baptist churches of New South Wales.
 The manifesto states that the church leaders view with deep anxi- ety the growing disposition on the part of many persons to "rob the Christian Sunday of it's distinctive character, and in that way lies grave peril to the moral standards of the people" Definite action against Sun day sport has just been taken by the Victorian cabinet, which provided for the prohibition of the playing of games in public places on Sunday.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
SOME ONE STOLE THE PURSE
 OF KING TUTANKHAMEN

LUXOR, Egypt, By MaiD Of all the fine things found in the outer room of the disturbed resting of King Tutankhamen, the finest from the antiquarian standpoint, is the "Ushabti," a small image of the king himself, That, at least, is the opinion of Lord Carnarvon.
 The "Ushabd," of "Answerer" showing the defunct monarch in the guise of Osiris, was customarily placed in royal tombs with an in- scription stating that the image was prepared to do any work impos- ed upon 1t. Then the tomb sealed so tightly nobody could get the "Ushabti," and request it to do something.
 Back in what Tutankhamen may, in his language referred to as the good old days of yore, the Pharoah when he died, was accompanied to the underworld by slave sacrificed during the royal funeral ceremonies, In more modem" times the slave was allowed to live, and the "Ushab- Ii was substituted for him. This was done in the case of Tutankhamen
 King Tutankhamen took some of his money with him when he died, but it was gone and his purse, also when the outer chamber was opened by Howard Carter. The archaeolo- gists were quite sad about this, for they believe there is only one examp- Ie Of such 8 purse in existence.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
BLACK TEA MORE
 POPULAR THAN GREEN

WASHINGTON, June 16-Ameri- cans are gradually shifting from the use of green teas to black or oolong teas and imports from Japan have been gradually declining while those from China, Ceylon and India are on the increase, according to Govern ment tea Examiners,
 About 15,5OO,OOO pounds more of tea were examined at the ports of entry last year than during 1921. A total of 87,398,221 pounds of tea were examined, during 1922 Of this total 1,620,162 pounds or 1855 per cent were rejected by the examiners. Examinations at eastern ports show ing increase while the western ports and central ports have fallen of. This condition has been shown every year since the World War, due to the fact that the Atlantic transporta- ton so crippled during the World War IS gradually returning to normal and more shipments are now coming via the Suez Canal and the Panama Canl. +.
 The last four years reveal several interesting facts, The percentage of teas from Japan proper has fallen off considerably. The percentage of China tea imported has steadily been on the increase since 1919, and dur ing the last year nearly 20 per cent of tea imports were received from China.
 Exports of tea from the United States more than doubled during the year, but was still far behind 1919 and 1920 when exports were ab- normally high.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
TURKISH OIL FIELDS MAY
 SOON BECOME PRODUCTIVE

LONDON, (By MaiD-The ap- preaching Anglo-American agree ment regarding the Mosul oilfields in Asiatic Turkey, bring to an end the negotiations which have been in abeyance for two years and which have been of international interest. The Germans were the first 10 in terest themselves in the possibilities of these fields, taking up the mat ter early in this country. The Ger man prospectors, however, took care to make two reports of their dis coveries, sending one 70 their own government, in which they referred to the splendid opportunities pre- sented by the oil fields, and the other to the Sultan's government in which the same opportunities were said to be very meagre. The then Sultan, Abdul Hamid, managed to obtain copies of both reports. Con- eealing his resentment from the Ger mans, he had the revenues from Mosul transferred from the State Department of Mines to his own Civil List, in order to better bar gain with the former Emperor Will liam. .s~: :~." :..:.
 The negotiations dragged on for many years. Meanwhile the Darcy exploration of the same field was carried out, and two years before the war the much desired concession was obtained by an international syndicate, the Turkish Petroleum Company. The Germans obtained 25 percent of the stocks of the company and English interests the other 75 percent.
 Under the San Reno, Oil con- vention of 1920, the German in- terests were transferred to France. Last year. however the American government disputed the claim of the English interests, but in the end merely asked the right to share in the enterprise. The amount of interest allotted to the Am ricans un- der the new agreement is not known, but it will probably only be a nominal percentage of the Bri- tish and French interests.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
DRYS WANT NY. LAWMAKERS
 TO RECONSIDER REPEAL VOTE

NEW YORK, June 16-The Ma tional Committee of One Hundred for Law Enforcement, claiming to represent ten million voters, has sent a telegram to Governor Smith, who it at French Lick, Indiana, asking him to reconvene the state legisla- ture for the purpose of passing a prohibition enforcement measure and putting the state of New York ''in line with other law-abiding states. !"
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
Seeking Solution

WASHINGTON, D. C. June 16- Formal negotiations have been in- itiated by the Government with var ious maritime powers seeking a sol ution on a reciprocal basis, of the ship liquor controversy and the rum smuggling fleet problem through the exercise of executive treaty making powers. The plan is to get foreign powers to agree to the search of vessels outside the three mile limit.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
DINAS IS GUILTY

EVERETT, June 16-After hay ing deliberated nearly seven hours, 7he jury in the Dinas murder case for the defendant guilty and reeom- mended life imprisonment.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
BANDITS MAKE HAUL,

NEW YORK, June 16-Six ann cd bandits held up the cashier of the Pullman company today as he en- tered the Sunnyside works of the company on Long Island, accompan- Jed by body guard, and escaped with the payroll amounting to s22,- 600.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16

At the regular meeting of the city council on Tuesday, R. Lingo was formally installed as chief engineer of the power plant. Mir. Lingo direct ed the installation of the turbine en- zines last fall and returned to Ne mana several weeks ago to accept a permanent position with the city. Mrs. Lingo and children also are here having moved to Nenana from An chorage.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
MANY ". C. T. U. HOMES
 FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN

CHICAGO, June 16-In a survey of it's pfdlanthropic work just made, the National Women's Christian Temperance Union is devoting more than one hundred pieces of property in the United States to the comfort of women and children in an effort to aid in community elfare, accord ing to survey of it's philanthropic work just completed.
 Tle survey shows that fourteen states maintain homes for girls. Some of these are schools while several are voluntary rescue homes. Thsre are community buildings in a number of states and about fifty AnercaniZation centers over the country, the best known of these be- ing the one in Bridgeport, Conn.
 st San Diego, Cal, the W. c. T. U. malntains a home center for soldiers, sailors, and marines. There is a Francis E. Willard home for girls in Los Angeles and at High land Park, home for women and children. Oakland, Cal, also has a home for girls. Michigan with it's two homes for girls is close second to California while Iowa, New Mex ico, Alabama, Indnana and Illinois also lead in this type of welfare work. ...:<. ... :.::.~.. .-
 Four states have old ladies homes and seven states maintain summer cottages. Many of the state and local union headquarters also serve their communities as Americaniza- ton, child welfare or social centers.
 Some of this property has been left to the W C. T. U. through legacies but the larger part has been acquired by purchase made possible through gifts" said Miss Anna A. Gordon, world and national president of the organization.
 "It has been our object to use our funds in establishing permanent use ful memorials for daily helpfulness to our neighbors that we might carry out the wish expressed i, the words of our great leader Frances E. Will lard when she said,-Tt Is not e. nough that women should be the home-makers, but they must make the world itself larger home"
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16

At the last regular meeting of the city council, the sum of $500 was allotted to the school board as the city's share of school expense dur ing the coming year. Part of the money will be used for the purchase and installation of Q new heating plant for the school building.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
COVILLE, Wash, By Mail)

CoVILLE, Wash, By MaiD - 4 new outlook station on one of the high peaks in southern Stevens of Pend Orielle counties will be located in the near future, according to Trevor Goodyear, in charge of forest fire prevention in eastern Washington. Mir. Goodyear was sent by the state forestry department to cooperate with the federal for estry service and local protective associations.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
ALMONDS HAVE .-. .:- " ..."*.. HUGE ACREAGE

SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. June 14- Almond orchards cover 100000 acres of California soil, according to a report made recently by the United States Department of Agriculture. Although the actual acreage, unac- counted for, is believed to augment this total ..:.:...
 Bearing orchards cover 5o,272 acres, while 38,239 are non-bearing.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16

The wet forces, who have been en- gagged in an attempt to follow the action of the New York legislature, have given up the fight for the re- peal of the state prohibition enforce ment law. The last hope died when the lower house wiped from the cal endar the O'Grady bill providing for the repeal of the dry law.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
STRIKE POSTPONED

PUEBLO, June 16-The 2 posed arike of Denver, Rio Grande & Western shopmen, scheduled for to- day, has been postponed until Tues say. Governor Sweet s trying to gct the rail officials and shopmen together. *~ =.- -. :.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
HEAD PRINTER PASSES

INDIANAPOLIS, June 16-John Mcfarland, president of the Inter- national Typographical Union and a prominent labor leader, died here to- day, al the age of 5. Death was caused by heart failure resulting from an attack of flu.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16

The body of Luke Jimmy, native, who met death in 8 lake below Ne mana recently, was brought to town this week for burial in the Indian cemetery on the hill opposite Nenana
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
FLU TAXES NOVELIST

LONDON, June 16-Maurice W. Hewlett, noted novelist, died here today, a victim of influenza.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
Wisconsin Divided

MADISON, Wis, June 16- The state assembly has finally passed the Tucker bill providing for the repeal of the prohibition enforce ment law. The bill now goes to the dry senate where, it is anticipated by both sides, the measure will be disposed of by indefinite post ponem ent-
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16
FORMER PRIEMER KILLED

SOFIA, June 16-Former Bolisky wns killed today while he tried to make his escape. ..
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16

Comfortable rooms for rent in The Arctic, s15.00 per month. See Abe Simson.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-16

Vets Lose in Illinois SPRINGFIELD, H., June 16-
New Britain herald., 1923-08-09

HIGH SCHOOL commercial graduates, or
normal students with at least a year of
Gregg shorthand, to prepare for teaching
and managing branches of The Higsin-
son Business institute, Middletown. Posi-
lions guaranteed TO those who qualify
Two wanted immediately for fall positions.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-09

oRGAN-Large size, mahogany piano or
gan. perfect order, wonderful tone. Cheap,
easy terms. Speak quick. L. E. Andrews,
412 Arch st.