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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27
MR.. H. A. WATKINS
THE MATTOX CLUB.
PLEASANTLY CELEBRATED
ITS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNI-
VERSARY

Last Friday evening the Appomat-
toX club, which has become one Of the
foremost social and civic clubs or or
CARNATIONS in this country, celebrated
its twenty-ffth anniversary at Forum
hall, 43rd street and Calumet avenue.
The hall, which is very beautiful, was
artistically decorated for the occasion
and it was up to snuff in every re-
spect 1t was filled to OVERLOOKING
with the members and their families
and with their invited guests or friends
The famous Sammy Watson's or
chestra furnished the reception and
dance music and its members dished
it up to perfection. 1t was not too
fast nor too slow There was no
roughhouse jazz and it was just fast
enough to remind the dancers of the
dreamy waltz and that they were dane
ing away into dreamland.
All the ladies attending the reception
and dance were costumed in the most
elegant manner or the height Of fash
ion and the gentlemen appeared in full
evening dress suits and made a splen-
did appearance.
The greatest attraction of the eve
ming was to behold Mr.. Julius F. Tay
Tor and Mrs Irene NJ Gaines leading
off in the left wing Of the grand
march.
All in all, it was the finest social
function in every way SO far given by
the Appomattox Club Its officers
and directors follow:
Officers and Directors Mr.. David
B. Hawley, president; Mr.. Lewis E.
Johnson. first vice-president; Mr..
Claude A. Barnett, second vice-presi-
dent Mr.. F. S. Stephens, secretary;
Mr.. Benz. F. Mitchem, corresponding
secretary: Mr.. David A. MCGOWAN,
treasurer: Messrs. Henry G. Cole,
Howard T. Cornwel1, DR.. S. c. Dicker-
son. Chas. F. Johnson, David Manson,
Benz. E. Pinkney, Oscar Randall,
Chas. w. Settles, and John H. Wea-
YER
Our charter members: Messrs.
Louis B. Anderson, Jos. A. Brent,
Howard T. Cornwell, VIM. r. Cowan,
Henry F. Daniels, DR.. Geo. G. Hall,
Robt R. Jackson, James H. Johnson,
Abe L. Jones. ]. Gray Lucas, John K
Marshall. and Edw. H. Wright
Entertainment Committee: Mr.. S. G.
Dickerson. chairman; Messrs. Chas.
w. Settles, Henry A. Isaacs, w. J..
Kelley. Walter Vivion, and Edw. H.
Perry.
Floor: Messrs. Chas. w. Settles,
Lewis V. Berry, and Leon Peyton.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27
Vocational Training in Agriculture

5. NOcauOnd1 framing IN Agriculture
Since the Federal Board for Voca-
tional Training was established, Negro
youths engaged in agricultural studies
in the southern states have at least
been able to break through the agricul-
tural pie-crust which heretofore held
them firmly to antiquated methods Of
training and antique farm equipment.
Even so, it has been a matter of COM
mon complaint that the school system
has given them a not too favorable op-
portunity to meet the improved stand
ards of the Federal Vocational training
plans. However, you may prepare,
now, to smile; for at last, with the
close Of last year, gradual improvement
in the agricultural educational system
is noted. More suitable buildings with
a longer school term and the trend
toward employing more teachers on a
twelve-month basis indicate the dawn
Of a new day in the southern vocational
training system, as supervised by the
Federal Board.
AT present there are 5000 Rosen-
wald schools, as we'll as 700 county
training schools which are utilized as
institutions in which desirable voca-
tional work in agriculture may be or
gained There has been a gratifying
increase in the number Of all-day
schools for Negroes, the total being
264, as compared with 226 the preced-
ing year, or an increase Of II per cent
The all-day school enrollments show
a per cent increase. The number Of
unit-course schools increased from IS
to 80 and the enrollments in these
schools grew from 324 to $50. Part
time schools increased from II to rs,
and the enrollments in these schools
show slight decrease, in favor Of all
day-courses. Evening schools, with an
increase from 90 to 118. show the same
relative decrease in enrolled scholars
who are seeking the advantages Of the
day curricula. In conclusion, the total
increase in all types Of vocational ag-
ricultural schools for Negroes was p
per cent, with commensurate in
crease in enrolment and attendance.
All of which is healthy sign in an
area which has heretofore been a semi
educational desert. Thoughtful people
are beginning to realize that these sons
and daughters of Africa are fairly
praying for the chance to shake hands
with Mr. Educational Opportunity,
whose message, when they have been
given the chance to absorb it, they can
use as effectively as any other people,
the world over
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27
4. Africa's New Treasure

The African diamond fields have a
rival, now that it has been discovered
that there are more than 1000 square
miles of platinum territory. Platinum
is a new branch of the mineral industry
in South Africa. and first reports Of its
discovery in 1923 were discredited.
Keen prospectors, though, they knew
that Africa had yielded untold wealth
in previous decades, stuck to their
lead" with the result that companies
have been formed to mine the 1000
square miles Of platinum territory al
ready available, and to prepare for the
additional territory that will un-
doubtedly come to light in due course
People who have delved into COM
mercialism long enough to realize how
African resources have been exploited
in the past, will utter prayer that the
forthcoming platinum rush greater
equities may obtain for Africa and
her native sons than has been the
case heretofore. Greedy Britishers,
Dutch and French, are already surging
all over the Dark Continent with 90
year leases and various other instru-
mentalities of injustice for the native
classes. They have absorbed so much
Of the honey Of African resources that
one wonders just what is left Not
satisfied with mere exploitation of
wealth and of men, they have been try
ing, during the past year, to pass a
color bar bill to exclude African labor
from equitable and just practices. To
the credit of the natives, they have
made a stubborn and lasting fight
against this last insult, and victory
seems to be within their grasp.
1t is % be hoped that the platinum
rush, in this modern era of civilization,
may be attended with large degree of
honesty; that whatever credit is due to
Africa and her people will be given
her and them; and that in the race for
wealth legal technicaIities and chican-
cry may be set aside for moral, Chris
tian, human, considerations.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27
Wages and Work

The United States Bureau of Labor
Statistics has just made the startling
disclosure that the rates paid unskilled
adult labor in such important industries
as automobiles, iron and steel, lumber
paper and pulp, meat-packing, leather,
brick, paper refining, etc, are lowest in
those geographic divisions where there
are large numbers Of colored or Mexi-
can workers; while the highest wages
are paid in localities where the eight
hour day is prevalent In other words,
Drawn is OK so far as work is con-
cerned; but it takes brain plus Drawn
to invoke the eight-hour day and de-
mand higher wages on the collective
bargaining basis.
Viewing this wage discrimination
from still another angle, and you have
the simple deduction that Negro and
Mexican labor are being used as a
bumper for those groups of American
workmen who have the desire plus the
opportunity to use the unit idea in sell
ing their muscles. Alas, though,
economic pressure compels the former
to pursue the easiest way to earn the
wherewithal Of bread and meat 1t is
a sad commentary upon American en-
p1oyers, making American goods for
home and foreign consumption, that
some Of their number continue to take
moral advantage of the poor and OPP
pressed wage-hunter. The profit, Of
course, to them is the extra dividends
they gain from long day and low
wage But the final cost is paid by
the backwardness in morals, education,
health, and citizenship which follows
in the wake of unfair conditions of
labor. Despite American prosperity
this winter has witnessed many soup
line crowded with American workmen.
white and black, who are the victims of
the fierce competition with unscrupu-
lous operators stimulate between the
toiling groups America is quite pros
porous enough to pay a fair wage for
an eight-hour day the country over;
and those employers who buffet Ne
groes and Mexicans around just to roll
up individual wealth should hold their
heads in shame and resolve to go, and
sin no more.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27
National Politics

1. Nauonal PolIucS
Nationally, whatever apathy has ex-
listed toward the brother in the mat
ter of recognition and appointments
has probably resulted from the lack Of
national cohesion Wherever groups
have been sufficiently and scientifically
aligned there has been, at least, some
degree of recognition, through appoint
ments or otherwise, which has demon
strated the faith Of the major wing Of
the Republican party. This has been
evidenced BY various though scatter
ing appointments throughout the
country, the present period culminat-
ing in the appointment. of Hon. James
A. Cobb as Municipal Judge in Wash
ington, d. c., following the advocacy
Of his candidacy by a group Of hackers
which was efficiently and tremendously
cooperative in seeking his elevation.
With Indiana striving for the Regis
tership Of the Treasury; Chicago, seek
ing to displace the competent Arthur
c. Froe as Recorder of Deeds of the
District Of Columbia; Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and New York without
anything like the representation they
should have in national affairs; the far
western group we'll organized, but
without voice at court; and with the
continuing spectacle Of voteless lead
ership" from the South trying to exert
influence over voting sections Of the
North, it is apparent more than ever
before that the brethren should take
(OuuClI Will GdCll OlIltI uIluGI IIlG COQt
of scientific Republicanism, and re-
solve to become as one. Sympathy
and the gift" clause have no part in
modern politics. 1t is simply ques-
ton Of delivering votes and support in
an orderly way The West and the
East should join hands in the trend
towards a stronger Republicanism.
Then the unit should make up its slate
and proceed to endeavor to put it over
in quiet. effective way, without fear
Of being heckled, either internally or
externally, by any Of the "fifty-seven'
variating groups that have been and
are now resembling a pack of hungry
wolves, who. when one Of their mum
Der gets out in front. proceed to
"chaw" him to pieces
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27
PLEASANT VISIT TO CHICAGO
by PROF. GEORGE SULLERS

The past week Prof. George Suffers
of Indianapolis, Ind, cousin OF Mrs
Lottie Carter and Mrs. Jennie john
ston. ATT Vincennes avenue, paid a
visit to them and some of his friends
in this city.
Prof. Suffers is noted violinist and
while in the city he visited the Ma
t;onal University of Music, 4427 South
Parkway. and thinks it most wonder
full institution. He also visited many
other places Of interest in this city.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27

Noah Webster says: Education com
prehends all that series of instruction
and discipline which is intended to en-
Tighten the understanding, correct the
temper, and form the manners and
habits of individuals so as to fit them
for usefulness in their future stations"
Despite this admonition, two bloom
ing" eligibles on the Washington
school teaching lists have mandamused
the Board of Education to appoint
them to jobs-at the expense of two
efficient incumbents, who have given
years Of commendable service. Can
you beat it?
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27
THE AMERICAN ROSE ART
CLUB

At the home of Mrs. Louise Bias
ley, 40O8 Calumet avenue, on last
Wednesday, the American Rose Art
and Charity club, aside from protlt-
able meeting, a dainty luncheon was
served which was greatly enjoyed by
all the ladies present
Mrs. Fannie Bowers, president; Mrs.
Fannie Mcdonald, reporter.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27

Paul Robson and Lawrence Brown
appeared at Town Hall, New York,
last Thursday evening and sang the
Negro spirituals and folk songs with
their customary success. Say white
critics: Their voices retained a natural
velvety quality and vibrated with real
emotion"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27

son, and other interested proponents
appeared before the House Judiciary
Committee last week to urge the pas
sage of the Federal Anti-lynching
measure.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27

James Weldon Johnson, of the N. A.
A. c. p, Prof. Neval Thomas, Thomas
H. r. Clarke, Attorney Shelby David
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27

Webster Porter, editor of the East
Tennessee News, Knoxville, Tenn,
blew into Washington last Thursday,
minus his "Hup" sedan. When Web
leaves his car in Tennessee, we never
expect him to keep engagements on
time
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27
COLORFUL NEWS MOVIES

1. National Politics.
2. Wages and Work.
3. Vocational Training in Agricul-
tI1re.
4. Africa's New Treasure.
S. Colorgrams.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-27

Testimony on the Celler Negro In
dustrial Commission bill, is scheduled
to be taken by the House Judiciary
Committee within the next few days.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1926-07-08
PAGE SIX

Walter Kerr, of this City, was
annrehended Tuesday by OFFICER
Morse for passing a yellow trat-
fic light at the corner of Main and
York streets. Fined $500 and costs.
Dominick Tesla, Carlo Lizzo and
Joseph DiTieri, of Lambertville, were
arraigned on complaint of Trooper
Anthony w. Fusco, for violation OF
the City Fireworks Ordinance for
Shooting firecrackers on the public
streets. All defendants entered
plea of guilty and were fined 5000
and costs each.
William Moran, of New Hope,
found in an intoxicated condition
on the sidewalk on South Main st.
Arrested by Trooper Fusco. Found
guilty of intoxication and fined $500
and costs under the City Disorderly
Ordinance.
Howard Cello and William Deni,
of this City, were caught swimming
in the basin on South Union street
Wednesday morning, near the foun-
dry, without bathing suits, by Troop
err Fusco and arrested. On being
arraigned they pleaded guilty and
were fined $500 each and costs.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1926-07-08

John King, of New York City,
was arrested Monday by Trooper
Wallace, for running his automobile
past the red traffic light at Union
and Bridge streets. Fined $500 and
costs. He was also charged with
reckless driving and not having his
automobile under control. Fined
$1,000 and costs on this count.
Paul Wisner, of Summit, N. j.,
arrested Monday by Officer Morse,
charged with running past the yell
low traffic light at the corner of
Union and Bridge streets. Fined
$500 and costs.
William Hunt, of Ringoes. was
arrested Tuesday by Officer Will
liam Morse for running his auto
mobile past a yellow traffic light at
the corner of Main and York SITS.
Fined $500 and costs.
John Bogert, of Trenton, charged
Tuesday by Trooper Wallace, for
passing red traffic light at Main
and Bridge streets. Fined $500 and
costs.
Clarence Daniels, of Doylestown,
arraigned on complaint of Officer
William Morse, for running his
automobile past red traffic light at
York and Main streets. Fined $500
and costs.
Arthur T. Norman, of Fleming
ton, arrested by Trooper Wallace,
on Tuesday, for discharging pistol
in the City on Bridge street Fined
100 and costs.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1926-07-08

: mTS. WARY LUZ, VI liSneoiis 9PSh0
the weekend and holiday as the
guest of her brother-in-law and sis
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Foltz, of
1853 North Union street.
+ Mrs. Horace Pew, of Railway, Wis
tied her mother Friday, Mrs. Aman-
da Servis, of % Buttonwood street.
Mr.. and Mrs. King Pyatt, of no
North Union street, entertained over
+ the holiday the latter's brother, Or
/ land Opdyke, of Keansburg, N. J.
This week the latter's mother, Mrs.
Lucinda Opdyke, of Milford, is Wis
ting them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sheets and
daughter, Lois, and Mrs. Sheets
mother, Mrs. Sara Trimmer, of 20
Buttonwood street, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Fred McPeek,
of Reigelsville, Pa.
| Miss Mary Pedrick, of AZ Dele
van street, Miss Helen Rocks, of
166 North Union street, and Miss
Emma Shepherd, of So Elm street,
were weekend guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Runyon, of Hopewell,
N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Bright, of
10 North Union street, entertained
over the weekend, Edward Ryan,
Miss Virginia Shannon, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Richardson, of Tren-
ton A dinner party was given by
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Bright, with
the following guests present: Miss
Gladys Emory and Carl Hol-
combe, of Ringoes; Miss Elma Far
lee, and Miss Mary Farlee, of Mt.
Airy; Anthony Fuseo; Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Bright and daughter, Helen,
of Titusville; Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Richardson, Edward Ryan and Miss
Virginia Shannon, of Trenton.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. G. Bright an
nounce the marriage of their daugh
ter Mary Isabelle to Roy 7. Abbott
on Saturday, July Srd. The wedding
took place in Harrisburg. Pa. Mr..
Abbott is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Abbott, of SO Coryell street.
The couple will reside at their home
after July 18th at 80 Grace Court,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Miss Katherine Kelly, teacher
in the public schols of Bayonne, is
home for the summer vacation with
hor sisters. Misses Margaret and
Mary Kelly, of So South Main
aIies ..
L. R. Harris, formerly of Gilboa,
but now a resident of Pittsburgh,
Pa. was a business visitor here
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Dilts, of
Pennington, were Sunday guests of
the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Dilts, of IL Delaware avenue.
Judge and Mrs. Frank Cleary and
children, Frank Jr., Margaret and
Anna, of Somerville, were Monday
guests of the formers brother and
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. James
A. Clearly, of 62 South Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Curtis, Of
Ever.ttstown, N. j., spent the hol
iday with the latter's brother-in-law
and sister, Mr.. and Mrs Werner
Green, of 164 North Union street.
Mrs. Kate Arnett, of 151 North
Union street, and her granddaugh-
ter, Miss Janice Arnett, of Z Perry
street, and Robert Patterson, of 1919
North Union street, were weekend
and holiday visitors in Asbury Park.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1926-07-08
Police Court News
Elmer w. Smith, Magistrate

Lambertville-Joh Mccormick, of
Yardley, Pa, was arrested Saturday
by Officer Morse for disregarding
the traffic signal at Union and
Bridge streets. He was fined $500
and costs.
Howard Kerr, of this city, was
unprecedented by Officer Morse last
Thursday for running his automobile
past red traffic light at Union and
Bridge streets. Fined $500 and
costs.
DR.. G. B. Tomkins, of Fleming
ton, last Friday ran an automobile
past red traffic light at Union
and Bridge streets. Fined $500 and
costs. Arrest by Officer Morse.
Walter Esche, of Princeton, pass
ing red traffic signal at Main and
Bridge streets, fined $500 and costs.
Arrest by Trooper Fusco on Wednes-
day of last week.
Myrtle Riley, of Hamilton Town
ship, running automobile past yell
low traffic signal at Main and
Bridge streets. Arrest by Officer
Morse. Fined $500 and costs.
George Moldwan, of Trenton, ar
rested by Trooper Wallace last Fri
day for disregarding red traffic sig
nal at Union and Bridge streets.
Fine $500 and costs.
Montgomery Holcombe, of this
city, was arraigned for violation OF
City Ordinance relating to firearms
and fireworks last Thursday on
complaint of Trooper Fusco. Fined
$500 and costs.
Charles Rose, of this city, was
arraigned June 20 on complaint OF
Trooper Wallace with running his
automobile past red traffic light.
Fined $500 and costs.
Levi Reynolds, of this city, ar
rested Saturday by Officer Morse
for being a disorderly person. Fined
$1,000 and costs. The fine not being
paid, he was committed to the
County Jail for twenty days, or
until fine and costs are paid.
Samuel divers, of Trenton, ar
rested Monday by Trooper Wallace,
charged with running an automobile
past red traffic light at Main and
Bridge streets. Fined $500 and
costs.
William Durk, of New York City,
arrested Monday by Trooper Wal
lace for running his automobile past
red traffic light at Union and
Bridge streets. Fined $500 and
costs.
John Hinkle, of this City, arrested
by Trooper Wallace, for running
past red traffic light with automo-
bile, fined $500 and costs.
Natal Caballa, of this city, ar
rested Sunday by Trooper Fuscc
for disorderly conduct. Fined $500
and costs.
William Durk, of New York City
arrested Monday by Trooper Wal
lace for driving an automobile
without having operators license ii
his possession. Fined $1.00 and costs
Waldburg C. Rostron, of Trenton
was arrested Monday by Officer Viii
liam Morse for passing a red traf
fic light at the corner of UnioI
and Bridge streets. Fined $500 ant
costs
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1926-07-08
SUPPLEMENT TO AN ORDINANCE
Lamhertville, N. J.

Authorizing the Issuance of Licenses to
Operate Passenger Carrying Motor Buses
through certain streets of the City of
Lambertville for Revenue and TO use the
Surface of such streets for that purpose
The BOARD OF Commissioners of the City
of Lambertville do ordain;--
/, Section 90 of the Ordinance to which
this Is a supplement shall be amended to
read as follows;
Section CO.. That the period of time for
which the consent and permission to oper-
ate such motor busses shall be granted
is extended to and shall terminate May l,
1891.
g. This Ordinance shall take effect as soon
as the same has been published according to
law and NIL costs connected with the pass
Rge and publication of the same has been
paid by the Trenton & Iambertville Bus.
Line. Inc.
Third and Ghal reading of the above or
dinance passed at regular meeting of the
Board of Commissioners. Tuesday. July G.
1926.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Il. j. Moonan.
j. w. Cooper,
Attest c. +, Holcombe
Arthur Van Malta,
City Clerk. (7-S-26l