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The Connecticut labor news., 1924-06-14
BUILDERS MAKE GAINS

Rock Island, H., June 14.-Building trades unions in this city, Moline and Davenport raised wages 121z cents an hour. The interested unions are bricklayers, cement finishers, iron workers and hoisting engineers. A weeks strike was necessary.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-06-14
c. P. O. WAGE BILL SIGNED

Washington, June 14-President Coolidge has signed the Keiss bill, which places control of wages in the government printing office in the hands of the public printer, with minimum of 90 cents an hour It is expected he will set higher rate.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-06-14

ability unsurpassed in our annals.
 Attempts to stir up revolution and incite rebellion in the territory of neighboring friendly country have place in this picture"
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-06-14
TAXI DRIVERS WIN

Seattle, June 14-Taxi drivers have won short strikes against two large concerns. Several other firms have signed the unions agreement
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
HERE'S HOW TO SHUN PNEU-
MONA THESE COLD,
WET DAYS

Springfield, IIl.-Five rules fol
avoiding pneumonia, the boon com
panion Of winter, are given out by the
Illinois department Of health. They
follow:
l. Ventilate home and Office with
out undue exposure.
2. Eat plenty Of wholesome food
without gluttony.
;. Spend much time in the open
without foolish exposure.
4. Sleep regularly eight hours pei
day
s. Avoid contact with sick folks.
Pneumonia follows chilling weather
as faithfully as dog does its master
according to department officials, but
can be effectively combatted by fol
lowing these few simple rules.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
Cheetdh Described as
Masterpiece of Nature

We call the cheetah the hunting Loop
ard, but leopard he certainly Is not.
The leopard IL heavier, more truly cat
like. The cheetah is lighter i'm the
body and mounted on abnormaIly long
legs. The cheetah is a catlike grey
hound. No other animal SO oddly com
bines suggestions of such totally I'M
related groups as the cats and dogs.
With body about four and one-half
feet In length and tail half a. long,
the cheetah stands about thirty inches
high at the shoulder and with his long
forearms and hooks reaching almost
down to the foot he is built exactly as
man has tried to build the greyhound
during hundreds Of years
SO far as we know no records exist
to tell the speed Of this wonderful
beast, but hunters agree that for a
short distance the cheetah Is beyond
comparison the fieetest creature that
treads the earth. Ii Is a masterpiece
Of nature. To the lion, the tiger and
the leopard it Is what the airplane Is
to the ocean liner, the swift destroyer
to the battleshlp.- London Ny Maya
zine.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
Absence Was Absence
to This Timekeeper

The boss on large construction job
In western Canada was going over the
accounts on pay day with the new
timekeeper, who had been there only
a week and was anxious to make a
good impression. The pay checks were
regular enough except that one showed
one hour less than the rest.
Look, here" said the boss sus-
plciously. Il thought everybody put
in full time last week"
"AlI except Abe Martin, the night
Waterman" the timekeeper answered.
"He was off duty one hour Wednesday
night"
Man alive!" exclaimed the aston
ished boss. THAT was the night Abe
discovered the burglar setting fire to
the commissary building after he had
robbed the storekeeper's till. Why,
didn't you hear about It2 Everybody
is calling Abe hero. and" he whis-
pered confdentlally, "the railroad COM
pany is talking about rewardlng him
handsomely for what he did. III he
hadn't captured the fellow. thousands
of dollars worth of supplies would
have gone up in smoke"
Yes, l know" agreed the timekeep-
err. Il estimated the loss and figured
that 1t would have run into as much
as this job is worth"
And Abe chased the fellow up into
the hills" the boss continued. The
fellow was desperate and took two or
three shots at Abe. They struggled
desperately before Abe finally over
powered him and forced him hack to
camp. 1t was an hour before he got
him back, too"
Sure" responded the timekeeper
triumphantly. Il locked him for the
time he was gone"-Youth's Com
panion.
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There Is on record one Edward
Hunt, who played u rather dirty trick
on his only son. 1T seems that the old
gentleman had one time wronged am
other man-had beaten him out OF a
large sum OF money and otherwise
worsted him The fellow had died, but
Hunts conscience still troubled him.
When It came to dying he decided he
would make some kind OF restitution,
20 he ordained that his twenty-one-
year-old son. in order to fall heir to
his fortune. must hunt out and marry
the daughter on the other man-that
is, II the daughter existed, and II mot
a daughter, then niece.
The young man did as ne was bid
den In his fathers viii and found the
daughter, but she was fifty-hve years
old. He was good sport. however,
and, with the woman willing, carried
out his fathers wishes
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
QUEEN ATTACKS SHORT
DRESS
Marie of Roumania Writes of rags
Hanging from Evening Gown

Vienna, Austria.-Queen Marie o.
Roumania, in a signed article for the
Vienna Freie Presse, severely crit
cizes the modern tendency toward
short and scant dress.
DThe present style Of short dresses,
she writes. "is responsible for the gro
tesque fashion Of scant evening gowns
which hardly cover the knees and from
which rags Of all shapes hang down
from every possible corner as a sort Of
substitute for the train. These mere
" serve to get the feet entangIed Or Il
have the first gentleman who happens
to say good evening tear them down.
The revolution in dress. she believes
started with the advent Of the auto
mobile.
we were compelled to give up our
picturesque costumes and to yield the
floor to practical dresses" she con-
tinues. with the disappearance Of
the carriage much elegance has been
lost to the world With the automo-
bile and similar innovations came q
habit with which I cannot agree-tnat
Of wearing exactly the same thing
whether one is old or young, fat OF
thin, large or small"
Bodied hair IS anathema to the
queen.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
BROTHERS AND SISTERS MEET

Mesdames |. D. Walker, Mary Ma
halia, Pearl Williams and Miss Jennie
McCamey, Of St Louis, Mo-; Mes
danes Nicy Lucas, Ora Williamson
Carrie Elmore, Della Hawkins and
Sarah R. Benton, Of Chicago; Messrs
w. M. Mitchell, Of Little Rock, Ark;
Louis McCamey, Clarence Benton and
Jessie Hawkins. sisters and brothers
met for the first time in many years
around the sick bed Of their mother
Mrs. Sallie McCamey 11413 South
Throop street, Morgan Park. Mrs
McCamey is somewhat improved al
this writing.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20

One becomes used to the frank dis
plays OF marital felicity, pre- and post
that occur on the top OF Fifth avenue
buses. Here Is a slight variation. The
young man had just visited the barber
and was describing the details TO bis
wife. Finally words failed hlm-ofI
came his hat and his shining head waf
placed under his wffe's DostrIls that
she might inhale the aroma Of the
hair tonic to which he had succumbed
New York Sun.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
THE STORY OF THE WEEK
By Daniel w. Chase
1923 North Fawn Street, Philadelphia. p

speak-easies, and only eight were dis
charged. The ffty-one sentenced re-
ceived terms Of from 5 to 90 DAYS
Two girls, Of tender years. who would
nave looked wonderfully well in the
S-B grade Or high school, were sent
up Cor DOWN for thirty DAYS. The
proprietor Of a tea room" vas held
in $500 bail.
Liquor Found, When Arrested for
Speeding
When police arrested John Weston
for alleged speeding they little
dreamed that they would find well
stocked liquor store in the big truck
He is alleged to have been recklessly
driving his truck east on Girard Ave
nue., paying no heed to the sounding
OF the gong By the motorman on a
trolley car that his truck barely missed
hitting Weston was signaIIed to stop
by the policeman, who had to COM
mandeer another car to capture him
When he finally stopped. a search Of
the truck revealed a large quantity OF
liquor.
In Musical Circles
Musical interest centers chiefly
around carol singing on Christmas
Eve, which promises to surpass any
thing ever attempted. Mr.. Carl Diton.
who has the affair in charge, Is get
ting together a chorus Of 500 voices
who will tour the city in trucks, CAROL
ling.
The second of a series Of Monthly
Musicales given BY the pupils OF Mr..
M. Franklin Hoxter was held at the
Y.WC.A. on Saturday, December IS,
before very appreciative audience,
who enjoyed the renditions Of the pu-
pills Of this we'll known teacher.
Mrs. Augustus Jones, Of Pittsburgh,
has been the guest soloist in several
OF the city church choirs.
Several colored pupils in the Settle
ment Music School are members Of
the orchestra, and are rated high by
members Of the faculty of that school.
It is said that colored pupils in the
Settlement School play the violin with
a marked degre Of proficiency.
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WILL APPEAR ON THE PRO
GRAM AT THE NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC

Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock a
highly interesting musicale viii be held
at the National University Of Music,
1912 5. Michigan avenue, at which
time Miss Nadia McCoulIough Of Los
Angeles, Calf, will take part in the
program.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
WELLS RETURNS IMPROVED

r. w. Wells, president the Wells
Fraternal Book Concern, $40 Indiana
avenue, who spent several weeks In
Virginia in search Of better health,
has returned to the city feeling much
improved While in Virginia, Mr.. Wells
visited his son-in-law and daughter,
Attorney and Mrs. Thomas Reid Of
Portsmouth.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
THE PYTHIAN BATH HOUSE
AND SANITARIUM, HOT
SPRINGS. ARK, IS UP-To-
DATE IN EVERY RESPECT

The Knights Of Pythias throughout
the world own and operate under the
supervision Of the United States gov
eminent, the Pythian Bath House and
Sanitarium, located at 4151z Malvern
Avenue, Hot Springs National Park,
Arkansas.
The hotel in connection with the
Sanitarium, consists of ffty-six rooms
for guests, telephone. hot and cold
running water in every room. Rates
S10O to $500 per day. See advertise
ment in another column Of this paper.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
GOES TO BURY SISTER

Mrs. NJ. B. Newland, matron Of The
Enterprise Institute, 514 Aldine
Square, has gone to Augusta, Ga, to
attend the funeral Of her sister, Mrs
Dorothy Glover, who died in Column
bus. Ohio and whose remains are be-
ing taken to Augusta for. burial.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
CONVENTION SUCCESSFUL

The two days session of the FIRST
Illinois State Convention, held Dec
10 and II under the Carter Industrial
and Benevolent Association, was sue
cessful and much valuable information
was brought to this meeting by Prof
Chas. w. Kelley, Atty. Cox and Mr.
Jesse Binga. as well a. others who
took parts on the program
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
INDOOR CARNIVAL CLOSES

The indoor carnival held from Dec.
3 to Is N the Military Department
Of A. UJK. & d. Of "A. Of which Col.
Jas Mccall is in command, was sue
cess and largely attended. Mrs. Eliza
Jackson, state grand queen Of Illinois,
acted as chairman and Mrs. Leona
Dixon Mckinney as secretary.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
NEW SUBDIVISION OPENED

M. T. Bailey Of the Bailey Realty
Co., 1898 S. State street, has opened
up new subdivision for the benefit
of the race at 95rd and State streets,
Lafayette and Perry avenues.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
AT PROvIDENT

Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, state
grand princess Of S. M. T. Of Illinois,
is now at Provident Hospital where
she will undergo an operation Mrs.
Harding has been seriously i'll at her
home for month.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
By Daniel w. Chase

One OF the most memorable sessions
Of the Masonic Fraternity held in this
jurisdiction for many years was held
at Masonic Hall on South 18th Street
on Monday and Tuesday, December
and g The attendance was very large,
almost record breaking. This was the
Tooth annual session Of the Most Wor-
shipful Grand Lodge Of the State Of
Pennsylvania.
The meeting was called to order BY
the Grandmaster with all the grand
officers present. Notably in atten-
dance at these meetings were Past
Grandmaster John P. Scott and Past
Grandmaster A. S. Cole.
The usual routine business was
transacted. and the appointment Of the
necessary committees made, after
which Grandmaster c. c. KittreIl,
SIND degree, delivered his annual mes
sage which was replete with words Of
wisdom, and spur to further activity.
In his address he seemed to open
up avenues of information that have
long slept in darkness. His address
was greeted with tremendous applause
a number Of communications were
read from various lodges extending
congratulations to Grandmaster Kit
trell for his splendid service to the
Craft, number Of which letters also
brought checks Of large sums Of
money.
The reports Of the various officers
were submitted as well as the report
and statement Of Joseph w. Venia,
editor and manager Of THE Crafts
man" the official organ Of the Frater-
nifty in this jurisdiction. Mr.. Venia's
report was very comprehensive,
showed up well, made a very favorable
impression on the large number pres
ent, and showed how, with concerted
effort on the part Of the entire Graft,
'The Craftsman will be able to take
its rightful place in the journalistic
field as an organ Of merit and iniu-
ence.
Hold Lodge Of Sorrow
Memory Of those departed during
the year Is always appropriately hon
ored by the Masons, and for thirty
minutes during sessions all business
was stopped and impressive services
were held in commemoration of the
lives Of those who died during the last
twelve months.
One Thrill After Another
Excitement ran high for some time
at one Of the sessions. the Grandmas-
ter being forced to rap for order sew
eral times The question arose az 10
the purchase Of and title to some
property, and there was much ami
mated discussion relative thereto.
After much heated debate, il was
decided to carry out the proposed
building program. The grand temple
to be erected in Philadelphia IS now
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
MRS. sTRATToN ILL

Mrs. Sarah Stratton. princess Of
Gates Ajar Temple S. M. T., is i'll at
lo E. Sind St. Mrs. Stratton is one
Of the pioneer members and workers
Of S. NJ. T. and other fraternal or
CARNATIONS.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20

In this city since July 18th. 1899,
-:thout missing one single issue. Re-
Jublicans. Democrats, Catholics. Pro-
estants. Single Takers, Priests. inf
ieis or anyone else can have their say
Is long as their language Is proper
md responsibility Is fixed.
The Broad AK Is newspaper whose
platform is broad enough for all, ever
claiming the editorial right to speak
Is own mind. 1t is neither Demo-
:ratic nor Republican II IS strictly
,r absolutely Independent in politics
Local communications viii receive
attention Write only on one side OF
he paper
Subscriptions must be paid in adj
rance.
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Advertising rates made known on
application.
Address all communications to
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Editor and Publisher
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
TENNEssEAN IN CITY

Mrs. NJ. L. Floyd, D.G.M.N.G-. Of
Households Of Ruth Of Tennessee, is
III the city on a visit with her son, DR..
c. c. Floyd. Of 500 Wabash Ave.
and win remain here until some time
in January.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
Furs for America

Furs which probably win be brought
10 this country from Buenos Aires In
clude fox, nutria, skunk. gHanaco and
vEcuna
The broad ax., 1924-12-20

The day was deal Mamma told
Johnny to hang the rug 0n the line
and beat THE did.--Larnpoon Jour.
nal
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
SOCIAL NEWS AND GOSSIP
Celebrate Birthday

Mr.. and Mrs. George Butts. of 1860
South Street, entertained a number Of
the friends Of their nephew, Darrell
Roth Gordon, on December /, in
honor Of his twentieth birthday An
evening filled with music, laughter
and appropriate speeches was spent
Among the other guests attending
were Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mascal, and
Mr. and Mrs J. Pindar Mr. Gordon
is a student in Temple University
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Answers


!. The true meaning OF irony is in
Dictated mainly BY the tone Of the voice,
the words being spoken with a sneer,
and hence it is sometimes called a fig
ure OF elocution.
2. Orations are elaborate compost
tons and are delivered on formal oc-
casions as Daniel Webster's Bunker
Hill Grafton and Edward Everett's
Gettysburg Grafton.
8. An essay is composition which
aims to give the authors views on a
certain subject. 1t is less elaborate
than treatise, and varies in length
from the brief school exercise to the
elaborate essays Of Macaulay. Emer-
son or Carlyle.
4. Reviews are more elaborate
forms Of editorials, they deal with the
subject at greater length and are more
exhaustive in the discussions. Re-
views often treat Of literary subjects,
as book reviews, music, art, lives Of
noted men, and explorations.
5. A lecture is less formal than an
Grafton, but it demands scholarly
presentation Of subject in clear and
logical manner. The subject presented
should be Of importance, not too ia
miliar, and presented in such a way
as to interest and instruct
The broad ax., 1924-12-20

MASONS IN 10TH ANNUAL
SESSION; HOLD LODGE OF
SORROW IN MEMORY OF
D A D; GRANDMAS TER
MAKES ANNUAL ADDRESS;
SESSIONS ALIVE WITH
THRILLS
The broad ax., 1924-12-20
@The Craftsman"
Other Meetings

The Grand Chapter held its annual
meeting at the close OF the session OF
the Tooth Annual Communication, and
there was also meeting Of the Mystic
Shriners.
Hon. FL W. Harris, Most Worship
full Grand Secretary Of the State Of
Virginia, made rousing good address.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20

Entered as Second Class Matter, Aug.
Io, 1902. at the Post Office at Chicago.
III. Under Act Of March 8. 1870
The broad ax., 1924-12-20

Mrs, Susie Lawrence, and Messrs
Wilton and John Lawrence. formerly
Of o27 Hutchinson Street, have moved
to 2Ol7 North Warnock Street
Mr.. James T. Hall, Of 2os7 Cath
crime Street, made a flying trip to
Petersburg, Va, during the week
where he visited relatives
r. W. Marshall, Jr., prominent in
various social clubs, spent the week
end in Atlantic City, n. J.
Mr.. N. 6. Bosee. Of the University q
Calcutta, who is doing observation
work in this country, will Be the prin-
pical speaker at the meeting Of the
B.Y.P.U. Of the First African Bap-
list Church, Sunday, Dec IA.
Over 400 members Of the Masonic
Fraternity were given luncheon serv-
ice on the occasion Of their Tooth an
nual communication. BY Louis W.
Nickel and Son, the we'll known
caterers.
Mr.. James Fore. we'll known gen
eral contractor Of Wheatiand. Pa,
spent few days in the city He at
tended the session Of the Grand Lodge
Of Masons.
Mrs. Sarah Thompson announces
the marriage Of her daughter, Mrs.
Julia J. Miller, to Mr. Thomas Dunn
Misses Mamie Diggs and Aldella
Henderson. well known in South Phil
adelphia, attended the Elks' Council
at Scranton.
Miss Ada Wall and Mrs. l. D.
Christmas have returned to the city,
after spending some time in Washing
ton, D. c. where they spent the
Thanksgiving holiday.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20

in assured fact. 1t was ruled at this
session that each member of the
Craft be taxed ten dollars, to be paid
within the next three years. and each
lodge should Be taxed one dollar Per
member.
The various activities for which Ma
sorry is known. are to continue.
Election Of Officers
Hon. c. G. Kittrell loses to William
10. Butler.
The regular election Of officers was
held, with the following result; Grand
master Kittrell losing to Deputy
Grandmaster Butler. who was elected
Most Worshipful Grandmaster; 7. A.
Brown, was elected Right Worshipful
Grand Junior Warden; James R. Viii
liams. Right Worshipful Grand Senior
Warden; Howard Gould. Right Wor-
shipfth Grand Treasurer; John S. Wat
son, Right Worshipful Grand Secre-
tary and ]. Henry Sellars, Right Wor-
shipful Grand Assistant Secretary
Appointments attendant upon an cleo
ton will be made at an executive ses-
sion.
The Craftsman"
Joseph w. Venia, whose report GOV
ering the period he has had charge o.
the editorship Of The Craftsman vii
continue to be editor and manager Of
the Orders organ. @The Craftsman.
From the enthusiasm manifested upon
this statement. it is assured that The
Craftsman" will come up to what the
editor has been laboring so hard &c
accomplish.
The broad ax., 1924-12-20

Mrs. Susie Lawrence, and Messrs.
Wilton and John Lawrence, formerly
Of 927 Hutchinson Street, have moved
to 20l7 North Warnock Street
The broad ax., 1924-12-20

Mr.. James T. Hall, Of POSI- Cath
crime Street, made flying trip to
Petersburg, Va, during the week,
where he visited relatives
The broad ax., 1924-12-20

r. w. Marshall, Jr, prominent in
various social clubs, spent the week
end in Atlantic City, N. J.
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-ol. xxx No. II
Chicago. December 20, 1924
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Hold Lodge Of Sorrow

Memory Of those departed during
the year is always appropriately hon
ored by the Masons, and for thirty
minutes during sessions all business
was stopped and impressive services
were held in commemoration Of the
lives Of those who died during the last
twelve months.
The Kevin review., 1924-01-10
FIND RICH ORE BODY
WORkMEN EXTENDING
LIBBY MINE TUNNEL EN-
COUNTER n IG n GRADE
ROCK; r & AL DEVELOP
MENT TO FOLLOW

An exceptionally fine showing of ore
was opened recently in the Silver
Grown mine in Granite gulch, near
Libby. Workmen, In extending the
tunnel, broke into a body of very high
grade ore. There Is a foot of pure
galena which runs high in silver val
ues, and there are several feet of rich
milling ore.
The news of this strike is good news
not only to the stockholders in the
property but also to everyone in this
vicinity. II has been believed for
some time that the Silver Grown would
develop into a valuable mine. Two
tunnels that had previously been run
into the mountain several hundred feet
higher struck this same body of ore,
and now the tapping of it at this great
er depth proves that there is a very
large body of ore in the property. The
showing of ore that was opened re-
Gently is the best that has yet been en-
countered. If the showing continues
as good as it now is, real development
work will be begun in the spring.
The Kevin review., 1924-01-10
TWO SCORE KILLED
IN FACTORY BLAST
STARCH DUST IGNITED BY SPARK
WRECKS TWO BUILDINGS OF
CORN PRODUCTS PLANT
FIRE ADDS TO TOLL OF DEATH
Survivors Freeze in Debris as Firemer
Fight Blaze in Zero Weather;
Towns Second Tragedy

Pekin, nl.-Upwards Of two-score
workers are dead or missing and an
other two-score were injured, a dozen
of them probably fatally, as the result
of dust explosion and fire which de-
stroyed two buildings of the Corn
Products plant here.
Rescue parties, working frantically,
had recovered fewer than a dozen Of
the bodies when a second shift Of
rescuers entered the ruins to fight ice
and fire in near-zerO temperature,
hampered by the fear that overhanging
walls might crash and imprison the
rescuers themselves.
A report issued from the plant en-
ployment office states that between "a
and 40 are known dead or missing, %
injured in Pekin and Peoria hospitals
III of them probably fatally-and IA
injured removed to their homes.
Fire added to the horror of the
holocaust. Streams of water directed
on it by Peoria and Pekin firemen kept
it in check, but added to the difficulty
of wreckers by coating debris with
thick ice.
Nearly all the dead, missing and in
jured are Americans, residents of the
little town of Pekin, whose 1900 peo-
pie were torn with a similar grief in
1917, when the river steamer Columbia
bore S6 Pekin excursionists to grave
in the Illinois river between here and
Peoria
State and federal investigations of
the explosion were in sight at night.
There was no official who would ven
ture a guess as to the possible first
cause of the explosion. 1t was ad-
mitted, however, that spark suffi-
cient to cause the crash might have
come from friction producing static
electricity or from defective wiring, or
from a lighted match or cigarette.
There were 100000 pounds of
starch in the buildings destroyed,
which, Chief Chemist r. F. Sherman
said, contained u per cent moisture.
How starch of this moisture content
could have produced explosive dust,
sufficient to cause the extreme damage
done the plant was a thing he could
not explain, he said.