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defense, but our offensive lies in
the justice of our cause. We are
against war because it is destrc-
tive. We are for peace because ii
is constructive. We seek concord
with all nations through mutual un-
derstanding. We believe in treaties
and covenants and International
law as a permanent record for a re
liable determination of action, All
these are evidences of a right in
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Simple Home
Treatment for
Sore Throat
Raw, Sore, Infame ed
Threats Can Be Great
Iy Relieved By Use of
this VapOrizing Salve.

Here is a simple yet effective method
60 treat a sore throat. Gargle with warm
salt water three times daily, Also swallow
slowly every few hours teaspoonful of
Vicks.
At night apply vicks over the throat
and upper chest, rubbing well in. Then
spread on thickly and cover with a warm
flannel cloth.
The body heat releases the ingredients
-Menthol, Camphor, Eucalyptus, Juni-
per Tar, etc.-in the form of vapors and
these vapors, inhaled all night long, go
directly to the affected parts.
At the same time Vicks is absorbed
thru and stimulates the skin ike hniment
or plaster drawing out the soreness and
pain.
Vicks is equally good for hoarseness,
tonsilitis, head and chest colds, and for
the croupy colds Of children.
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ention. But something more than
these is required to maintain the
peace of the world. The final es-
Establishment of peace, the complete
maintenance of goodwill toward
men, will be found only in the
righteousness of the people of the
earth. Wars will cease when they
will that they shall cease. Peace
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BURDEN OF MILITARY
ARMAMENT DISCUSSED
CONTINUED From Page one)


thetic response.
The United States, the President
said, stands in position to take tho
lead in such an additional move to-
ward world peace because Ameri.
ca holds the respect of other ma
lions and "our position is such that
We are trusted and our business in
stitutions and government consid-
cred to be worthy of confidence"
Mr.. Coolidge hailed the work of
the Dawes Commission as unsur-
passed in Importance by anything
that had transpired since the arms.
tice and declared there appeareSn,!to
be every reason to hope that the
report offers a basis for a practical
solution of the Preparations prob
".smel up pipasr TAOIN-
lem"
Il trust that it may commend it.
self to all the European govern
ments interested as a method pV
which, through mutual concession,
they can arrive at a stable adjust
men of the intricate and vexatious
problem of reparations, and that
such an outcome will provide for
the restoration of Germany ana
the largest possible payments to
other countries" he added.
Pointing out that the plan pro-,
posed by General Dawes and his as
sociates contemplates an immediate
loan to Germany for pressing needs
and for financing of bank, he ex-
pressed the hope that private Amer
lean capital would be willing to
participate in the making of such
a olan.
Sound business reasons exist
why we should participate in the
finishing of works of peace in Eu-
rope, though we have repeatedly as
serted that we were not in favor of
advancing funds for any military
purpose" He continued. 1T would
benefit our trade and commerce,
and we especially hope that it will
provide a larger market for our ag-
ricultural production. Besides this,
there is the humanitarian require
ment, which carries such strong
appeal, and the knowledge that OUT
of our abundance it is our duty to
help where help will be used for
meeting just requirements and the
promotion of peaceful purpose"
The president devoted his address
delivered to the leading newspaper
publishers and editors Of the coun-
try, to the country's foreign rela-
tions in the main although he re-
minded those who heard him that
"our first duty is to ourselves" and
that american standards must be
maintained, American institutions
must be preserved.
The whole ADDRESS was DaSeu OH
the general theme of service - the
service that the American govern
ment might render to the people
and the service the American ma
ton might give to the world.
Concluding he reminded his au-
dience that zone what nations are
at home depends what they will be
abroad" and added.
''The world knows that we do not
seek to rule by force of arms, our
strength is in our moral power. We
increased the desire for peace every
where by being peaceful. we
maintain military force for our
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PRESIDENT ON ARRIVAL
CHEERING CROWDS GREET

NEW YORK, April 22-President
Coolidge, who made an address be
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Coolidge took an automobile ride
through Central Park, but returned
early, due to inclement weather.
Formal greetings from the Asso-
ciated Press were conveyed to the
president in his presidential suite by
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any work standing
onmy feet, Iwould
just drag around
all day long. At
timesI would have
terrible pains and
would be in bed
threeor four days.
/ was in this con-
dition about year
when ! saw Lydia
E.Pinkham'sV Veg
etable Compound
advertised in the
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By Blosaer
By Stanley

committee of membership con-
sisting of Frank B. Noyes, presi-
dent, and Director of Melville Stone
counselor, and Adolph ochs, direc-
tor and publisher of the New York
Times.
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fore the Associated Press at their
luncheon today, arrived in New
York early this morning and was
York early this morning and was
He was greeted by great cheer
ing in passing through the police
fines to his waiting automobile. Mrs.
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THIS BRIGHT
BABY GIRL
Brought Joy to Home. Mrs.
Prices Health Restored by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound

Scootac, Pa. 81 never felt like
working, and when l would try to do
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County Commissioner Of Cook County, who honoraby
his country in the navy during the World War demo
racy and who may be induced the Treas
of Chicago in 1927.

Hon. Daniel Ryan has become one
Of the best known young business men
in Chicago. He is successfully en-
gagged in the insurance business in the
Insurance Exchange Bldg, Us w.
Jackson Blvd. Like his late father,
Daniel Ryan, he believes in guarding
the family name for honesty and in
tegrity.
His father was reelected County
Commissioner in 1922, passing away
long before his term expired, and in
1928 his son. Daniel Ryan, Jr., was
nominated by his party and elected to
succeed his father as one OF the Com
missioners of this county.
Mr. Ryan always wears a pleasant
smile, is we'll hammered and careful in
his utterances, his word being his
bond He will not promise any one
that he will do SO and so, unless he
feels reasonably sure that he can make
good in that direction.
The writer has never heard of Mr..
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
PASTOR WHO AIDED KHAN
BARRED FROM PULPIT
preston News Service)

Nashville, Tenn.-The case Of the
Rev. ID. ID. McGhee, former St. Louis
pastor, against the Methodist Epis-
copal church, South, was decided Mon
day night after an all-day session Of
the Church Committee Of Appeals to
which the minister had carried his
case, following conviction by the trial
committee of his conference which on
February IL had found that minister
guilty of immortality in falsehood and
bearing false witness on four counts
and had fixed the penalty at expulsion
from the ministry and from member
ship in the Southern Methodist church.
The Court Of Appeals affirmed the de-
cision Of the Committee on Trial.
The case grew out Of the activity OF
McGhee with the Ku Klux Khan. He
was charged with using his pulpit and
church for distributing propaganda
favorable to that organization.
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Ryan attempting to pull off any rough
house stuff while in conversation with
the richest or humblest citizens. black
or white. On the other hand, he I'LL
variably conducts himself like high
class gentleman.
Owing to his great popularity and
with his strong following, like his late
father, many Of the leading democratic
politicians are figuring on Mr.. RYAN
for City Treasurer Of Chicago in 1927.
or for Treasurer Of Cook County ~
1926.
Mr.. Ryan possesses the business
ability to amply fill or discharge the
duties of the most responsible position
within the gift Of the people of this
city and county.
Mr.. Ryan takes pleasure in wishing
his untold number Of warm and
steadfast friends all Of the joy and
pleasure that they can possibly drink
in during the snappy winter Christ
mas day.
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THE STATE STREET FURNI-
TURE co. IS THE B EST
PLACE ON THE SOUTH SIDE
TO BUY RNITURE AND
OTHER HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Mr.. A. B. Stiefel, president of the
State Street Furniture Co., 1881 S.
State Street, and its secretary, Mr.. Ed
win Stiefel, are greatly pleased with
the large volume of business which
has been transacted by the State
Street Furniture Co. and home out
filters the present year and the sales
were greatly increased over those Of
the past year.
Honest and straightforward colored
people have no trouble in buying all
the furniture they desire, including
player pianos and monographs, on
easy monthly payments and they can
rest assured that they will always re-
ceive a square deal at the hands OF
the State Street Furniture Co., which
company carries the largest stock OF
select furniture and useful household
goods that can be found on the South
Side or any other part OF Chicago.
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DEATH OF MRS. CARRIE
BARTEE

Wednesday, December II. Mrs.
Carrie Bartee, 35ll Federal Street,
smilingly closed her eyes in death al
ter a long spell Of sickness Funeral
services were held over her remains
at Rev Hawkins Church, 35th and
Dearborn Streets, Sunday afternoon.
On Monday morning She was laid
to rest in Lincoln cemetery. She
leaves to mourn her death a devoted
husband, Mr. Bartee and other rela-
tives.
She was a prominent member OF
the Household Of Ruth. United Order
Of Odd Fellows and belonged to other
secret societies.
For almost twenty years Mrs. Bar
tee was a constant subscriber to this
newspaper and she will be greatly
missed BY her many friends.
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HOWARD UNIVERSITY ALUM
Nj HOLDS ELECTION

Washington, d. Cat recent
meeting held By the Howard Univer-
sity Alumni Association, reports from
committees and the treasurer were re-
ceived.
A resolution was adopted appointing
a committee to obtain facts relative to
the ALLEGATION Of the funds given for
the increase III salaries i'll the univer-
sity.
The officers were elected without
any opposition. J. Franklin Wilson
was elected president; Mrs. Alma J.
Scott, vice president; Mrs. BERTHE
Beard Jackson was elected secretary;
Miss Ethel Harris, assistant secretary;
James w. Carter is financial secretary
and Dr.. w. L. Smith is treasurer. Rev.
Daniel Wiseman, pastor Of the Church
Of Our Redeemer lutheran was
elected chaplain; Martin Powell, ser
geant-at-arms.
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MEMORIAL TO ANNA T. JEANES IS
DEDICATED
DR.. j. H. billiard Pays Tribute to Qua
keress Who Helped schools in the
Background George Foster Peabody
Formally Presents DormitOry.
BY VIM. Anthony AIRY

I school yard, These trees" she said,
were named after the disciples. All
of the trees lived and hourished. The
patrons were very proud Of their trees.
Finally, however, Judas had to be cut
down to make room for a two-room
addition"
The dedication of the Jeanes Me
mortal Dormitory made it possible for
distinguished company OF white and
colored visitors to hear the story OF
what had been accomplished through
the good Offices Of Anna Il. Jeanes and
Virginia r. Randolph-two women
who put service to their felow-men
above personal gain or distinction.
The Jeanes work for the improve
mcnt Of Negro rural schools began
with 65 workers. Now, there are 325
Jeanes workers who are not only inn
proving community health and santa
ton, household industries, handicrafts.
and elements OF agriculture. but they
are giving attention to securing better
teachers for the schools They are
also, according to Dr. w. It. B. Will
liams Of Tuskegee Institute, effective
~ organizing the work Of the schools;
they are helping to build, improve
schoolhouses, lengthen school terms
and secure more regular school at
tendance"
Among those who took part in the
dedication were: Jackson Davis, who
as superintendent Of schools helped TO
spread the work Of Henrico; Rev. Bev-
erly ID. Tucker, ID. d., rector Of St
Paurs Church, Richmond, who offered
the opening prayer; John Stewart
Bryan Of Richmond, who has for many
years been friend Of Negro educa-
ton; w. ID. Gresham Of Richmond
State supervisor Of Negro Schools;
n. r. Grasty president, Negro Teach
ers' Association Of Virginia; John NJ.
Gnady, president OF Virginia Normal
and Industrial institute, Petersburg;
James E. Gregg, principal Of Hampton
Institute; DR.. and Mrs. Samuel &.
Mitchell Of Richmond College; Mrs.
B. - Munford, president, Corpora
tive Education Association Of Virginia;
WI t. B. Williams, field secretary Of
the Jeanes and Slater Funds; Robert
K. Motion, principal, Tuskegee Insti-
tute, and F. W. Stephenson and S.
L. Smith OF the Julius RosenwaId
Fund.
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1000 POOR CHILDREN GUESTS
OF AID. ANDERSON

Four thousand poor children Of the
Second Ward were guests Tuesday al
ternoon of Alderman Louis B. Ander
son and Attorney Edward H. Wright
at a Christmas party at the Eighth
Regiment Armory, Thirty-hfth Street
and Giles Avenue Alderman Ander-
son and Attorney Wright have been
working for days seeking subscrip-
tons with which to make happy the
hearts Of the poor kiddies Of their dis
trict. Tuesday they were entertained
at the armory and Santa was there in
all his glory The children were given
a good dinner and instead of being
presented with toys stockings and
warm caps were presented to the
kiddies.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

Hampton. Na.-Dr James Hardy
billiard, president OF the Jeanes and
Slater Boards, recently presided over a
meeting in the Virginia Randolph
School, which is the training school
for Henrico County. locatd about IL
miles from Richmond
The Jeanes Memorial Dormitory, a
brick building costing nearly $4,000,
which will provide excellent living
quarters for "a girls, was dedicated.
George Foster Peabody, well-known
philanthropist OF New York, formally
presented the dormitory to the Hen
rico County school board. The gilt
was accepted by A. G. Cooper county
superintendent Of schools
Mr.. Peabody described the discovery
Of the simple, little Quaker lady, Anna
IT, Jeanes Of Philadelphia, who de-
clared to the late Dr. H. 3. Frissell,
principal Of Hampton Institute, that
her heart had gone out to the Negro
cabin schools Of the South He gave
some detailed information concerning
the development Of Miss Jeanes' inter
est in the so-called schools in the
background
Doctor billiard stated that Miss
Jeanes saw the bottom need in educa-
ton; namely helping children in the
background Miss Jeanes,," he said,
objected to all publicity. She did
everything unobstrusively." It is fit
ting that somewhere in the south there
should be some simple, modest me
mortal to Miss Jeanes. It is built on
savings on odds and ends OF funds
left over from year TO year This dor
mitory has been built where the work
Of Jeanes teacher was first spread
over the entire country"
Thirty-two years ago Virginia f.
Randolph, a modest, efficient, ambi-
tious colored woman, began her work
in Henrico County in a one-room
schoolhouse upon a red clay hill.
Nearby was a generous white woman
who owned gravel pit. The new
school teacher had visions which she
believed she could make come true.
She secured the gravel for the leveling
Of the school plot. She organized a
group Of willing workers who paid for
hauling the gravel She had rich soil
put over the gravel. She induced II
patrons to plant one tree apiece in the
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COURT ORDER Restraints
HOUSE SALE TO COLORED
PERSON
preston News Service)

" ANoAOA NEWS OCINlCGJ
Washington, ID. C.-In keeping with
the growing manifestation Of preiu-
dice in Washington Justice Hoehling,
OF the District Supreme Court. has
signed temporary restraining order
preventing Minnie E. Torrey from
selling her home at 40 Randolph place.
n. W. to colored person.
1t was rumored that Mrs. Torrev
had indicated her desire to leave the
neighborhood and in that connection
a story originated that She contem-
plated selling her property to a Negro
which started no end Of excitement
among other white residents in the
block.
The order OF the court is based On
a complaint of the owners Of five
houses in the same block, who point
out that the deed BY which the title
to the property was acquired BY the
defendant contained a covenant mot
70 sell to a person OF Negro blood IN
der penalty Of $1,000 to he lien on the
property
The petitioners claim that the sale
Of the said property to a Negro would
cause adjacent properties to depreciate
in value In fact it would effect the
value Of all property owned BY whites
in the Bloomingdale section.
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FREE FOR ALL FIGHT
FOLLOWS RAID
Number Of Arrests Made

Number OF Arrests Made
Twenty-second Street, above Column
bia Avenue was the scene Of lively
battle the other night when police, led
BY Lieut. Mcbride, Of the 10Th and
Oxford Streets station, raided what had
been pointed out to be a gambling
speak easy. When the leader OF the
raiding party entered it is said he was
struck with a black jack; the lights
were put out. and general free-for-al1
fighting followed. For a time there
was wild excitement. However the
lights were switched on and the men
subdued All including the proprietor,
whose name was given as Matthew
Barnes. were arrested.
"A search Of those arrested revealed
the fact that Six carried revolvers, and
seven carried razors. A search Of the
premises disclosed two gallons OF al
legged whiskey, and a case Of high
powered beer.
Other raids were made in that vicin-
ity, the arrests totalling almost fifty.
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degree murder last December, before
Judge McDevit. The Supreme Court
at the time granted her a new trial
On December evidently her I'M
lucky day. the young woman was
again convicted of first degree murder
by jury before Judge Davis. The
jury deliberated 10 hours. Sentence
was not passed on the young woman,
as motion for new trial had been
made.
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JOHN DUGAN MEETS ACCT.
DENTAL DEATH

While at work in the Majestic
Hotel garage at Broad and Diamond
Streets, John Dugan was shot near
the heart, dying half an hour later in
the ST. Joseph's Hospital, where he
was carried. It appears that Police
man Walter Weir, Of the 10Th and Ok
ford Streets station, was putting on
his belt when his revolver dropped
from the holster. Dugan. who was
working nearby, was seen to fall. Pc
liceman Weir surrendered himself at
the station house.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
FIRE VISITS THE HOME OF DR.
EMILY M. SCOTT

Last Monday morning, Dec. p, fire
broke out in the building owned by
Pr. Emily NJ Scott on the corner OF
50th and State Streets, which caused
considerable damage. In few days
Pr. Scott will have her fire insurance
losses adjusted and will be ready for
business.
Or. Scott wishes to extend the holi-
day greetings to her numerous friends
and customers.
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DEPRIVED OF HIS OVERCOAT

This is a cold, cruel world" so says
Louis Kunkle, OF Wilkes-Barre, Pa,
who, after drinking with several young
men was lured into an alley and robbed
Of his overcoat, which he surely need
ed couple Of these wintry days and
nights. His cries attracted a police
man, who gave chase and recaptured
the two suspects, who gave the names
of Oscar Stevens and John Lafferty.
They were held in $500 bail for fur
ther hearing.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS
TO PUBLISH PAPER

Washington, D. C.-The pupils Of
the Dunbar High School are planning
to publish a newspaper. Harold
Lewis is the editor in chief, the other
members Of the staff being Edward
Edwards, Edith Flynn, Charles Short
er, Robert Weaver. Diana James and
Louise Ashley.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

The Roosevelt State Bank, Grand
Boulevard at 35th Street and the Bank
ers State Bank. Grand Boulevard at
47th Street, have both transacted a
great volume Of banking business the
past year.
AS the statements Of the condition OF
the two banks indicate at the close OF
business October 10, 1924.
Roosevelt State Bank, Grand Boule-
ward at 35th Street, Chicago:
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STORY OF THE WEEK
Continued on Page =

aston Of ther 10Th birthday. Miss
Madison was recently graduated from
he Duncan Business School, and was
made a member Of the teaching staff
3he Is also stenographer to Theodore
Richardson, the prominent realtor.
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$ll5,033.85 other resources, $54524;
total, $794,l13.68.
Liabilities
Capital stock, $lOOOOO.OO; surplus
fund, $lOOOOOO; undivided profits,
$757.O1; total deposits, $678,O56.67;
reserve accounts, $5,3OOOO; total, $794,-
1853; combined deposits $l,4l3,295.O9
The banks OF better service"
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CONVICTED FOR SECOND
TIME

Matte Jones Guilty of Numbering VIII
liam Martin
Matte Jones, who lived near 18th
and Parrish Streets, is alleged to have
fired shot at William Martin during
a quarrel in the house where they both
lived, and she was convicted of first
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
Resources

Loans and discounts, $52O,2188Oi
overdrafts, $3,9O2O4; I. S. Government
investments, $32,15OOO; other bonds
and stocks, $l72.O33OO; cash and due
from banks, Sl33,66213; furniture and
fixtures, $32,O6O,47; total $874O26.44
Liabilities
Capital, $lOOOOO.OO; surplus, $780,
10000; undivided profits, $8,788O2;
deposits, $735.238.42; total. $874,O2644
Bankers State Bank, Grand Boule-
ward at 47th Street, Chicago:
Resources
Loans and discounts. $500, 1000;
overdrafts. S387.4o; bonds, $3O,OlO00;
Y. 5. Government investments, SIS
61225; furniture and fixtures, $33,-
36436; cash and due from banks
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

Mrs. Fla Fauntelroy, one Of the or
ganizers Of The Renders an organ
ization Of Asbury Park residents, died
i'll Asbury Park last week. She had
been a resident Of this city prior to
taking up her residence in Asbury
Park. Her remains were brought here
for interment.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

STATEMENTS OF THE CONDI-
TON AT THE CLOSE OF
BUSINESS OCTOBER 10, 1924
OF THE BANKERS STATE
BANK AND THE ROOSEVELT
STATE BANK