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open space into an attractive town
common-have now become reality.
The town took the needed land by
right of eminent domain, voted upon
at town meeting, and owners were
awarded damages. No lawsuits re
suited. The project was financed
through taxation and from donations
PATTERSON, Calf. and a nearby
colony of $4,000 acres, divided
into small. irrigated farms. were orig
inally planned in 1910 as unit and
have been so developed. Comfort and
attraction were sought in the roads
leading TO the village, each being
planted with trees or shrubs of one
variety.
All improvements at Patterson are
supported by chamber of commerce,
farm bureau, two Women's civic
clubs, a home demonstration center
and farming population of 1000.
Patterson's dominating feature is its
circular civic center formed by eight
streets that approach the center like
the spokes of a wheel. At the hub
is a we'll planned circular plot of
ground, on which is a building of
the prevailing type of California
architecture, containing the village
post office and other offices. The
eight angles around the plot formed
by the eight streets which meet at
the center are severally occupied by
a hotel, two banks. business block
and two parks, with, two others re-
:,erved for future public buildings.
Within the past four years, through
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public buildings. Beautifully shaded
approa ches welcome the visitor and
suggest a village of ordered serenity
and contentment.
The first view of the center. with it's
tall colonial church spire among the
trees, is across a fringe of clean,
smooth, well fenced. we'll husbanded
farms which encircle the village SO
closely that there is no room left any
! where for dump piles, ash heaps and
vacant lots filled with weeds and
trash.
The four main roads approaching
the village from the northeast. north
west, southeast and southwest merge
at an attractive civic center about two
small. well kept parks shaded with
towering elms and naples
Smooth, wide, tree-bordered main
streets are continuation of the
principal roads, which, approaching at
angles and merging at the civic CEN
ter, form rather irregular spaces that
are more attractive than the regular
squares. One, Maple street, is border
ed for mile with century-old over
hanging elms and naples planted by
| the former owners of the AUDITING
farms. Ellington has many features,
| simple and inexpensive in nature.
which are within the means and posi-
bilfties of the ordinary rural COM
munity if only the foresight and the
will ara present.
The railway station at Parnassus.
Pa, occupies a narrow strip of ground
| lying between a main thoroughfare
and the railway tracks, and little
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community cooperation, the people
of Patterson have built a S12.0 900 pub
lie library, a community clubhouse, a
concrete swimming pool. completed
and fitted at an expense of $4,000; a
concrete grain elevator erected by a
cooperative organization of grain
growers at cost of $4,000, a 100000
grammar school to supplement exist
ing grammar and high schools, and
an automobile camp park.
Tallmadge, Ohio, in the Western Re
serve. founded in 1907 by Rev. David
Bacon of Woodstock, Conn.,, is proud
of the fact it is not a boom town, with
haphaZard methods of expansion.
Tallmadge comprises a township APP
proximately ) miles square and di-
vided into 16 great lots. each sepa-
rated by east-an Midwest and north-and-
south main roads. Roads run from
the four corners of the thownship
diagonally to the village center, thus
subdividing eight of the great lots with
diagonal roads from northwest to
southeast or from northeast to south
west, the eight other lots also cor
nering on the diagonal roads leading
directly to the village in the center.
In the center Of this village is a
public square of III acres, and in the
center of this square a park which
is fenced in, planted to shade trees
and encircled by public road within
the square, a continuation of the con-
yerging roads from the country. In
1922 the church was erected within
the park, and in 1870 the town hall
was built there.
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ground Is available for improvements
but an excellent arrangement and
treatment of the small space has been
effected through the efforts of pub
lic-spirited citizens. The ''all-the-year-
round" plan of ground improvements
was employed. Trees and shrubs, in
Guiding hardy perennials, were used,
and adjacent lands opposite the street
and tracks have been planted to screen
off unsightly places and approaches.
The local civic legaue in Moores-
vile, n. c., some time ago decided
that it wanted a new town gateway
and it proceeded to bring this about
by cleaning up the ground around the
station. blowing and fertilizing it, and
partially inclosing it with a chain
fence. The railway company fur
nished shrubs and flowers, did the
planting, and pays a gardener to care
for these grounds and those of four
other stations. Then a general town
cleanup and improvement movement
resulted. Lawns were replanned,
while the civic league greatly i'm
proved the rundown cemetery, pur-
chased and reconstructed a building
to be used as a community house, at
a cost of $4,000, and financed 1t by
receipts from entertainments and the
sale of shares.
AN electric line, extending from
\ Kansas City, Mo-, into rural
Kansas as far as Olathe, has found
that good village planning brings
much profit. For example. at Over
land Park. kans.. a village of 100 peo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17
By LEE LAMAR ROBINSON.

Other Example, hFA Impress
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w YASHINGTON. in moving to
n provide artistic city por-
~ tails, is setting an example
which other municipal lities
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30

| am in favor of a United States
merchant marine, under the flag Of the
United States.
Il am opposed TO the entrance Of the
United States into the world court, for
the reason that l stand for the prin-
cipIes of Washington, Jefferson and
Monroe, and for the preservation Of
the Monroe Doctrine.
Il voted for the Deep Waterway
from the Lakes to the Gulf. and also
from the Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
II firmly believe that the accomplish
ment of these projects will make Chi
cago the greatest city IN the world,
and will do my utmost to bring these
about if elected to Congress.
81 have always fought for Home
Rule Of the Cities of Illinois, and
stand for the rights Of the State ]
am opposed to the Capitalization Of
the Government"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30
NEGRO STRIKE IS MAIN BUSI-
NESS OF FEDERATION MEET
preston News Service)

preston News Service)
Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 2o.-The main
topic of discussion at the Sunday af-
ternoon meeting Of the Federation Of
Labor was the strike OF the colored
women date suffers.
The Federation pledged its support
to the women strikers and voted unani-
mously to give them credentials to
solicit strike funds from all labor or
CARNATIONS affiliated.
1t is said that President Fitzpatrick
introduced the discussion declaring that
the strike has great significance to
the entire labor movement. It exposes
the exploitation of Negro workers
which is menace to all workers as
the bosses use their power over un-
organized Negro workers to decrease
all wages.
He also stated that the strike opens
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30
Member of the City Council
From the 9th Ward, and
Democratic Candidate for
Trustee of the Sanitary Dis
trict of Chicago.

in the field Of international education.
DR.. Monroe has travelled extensively
studying conditions in foreign coun-
tries and directing educational sur
veys. DR.. William F. Russell, the
Associate Director, was formerly Dean
Of the College Of Education at the
State University of Iowa. DIR. Russell
has also made numerous foreign edu-
cationaI investigations.
The International Institute is doing
a remarkable piece Of work in direct
ing the students from foreign lands
in their study of American schools. 1t
is likewise engaged in making foreign
educational surveys and in acquainting
the American student with foreign de-
velopments in the field of education.
There are more than 800 foreign stu
dents enrolled in Teachers College
this year, representing so foreign coun-
tries.
Hampton Institute is OF special in
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30
OFFICERS SAY RACE MAN AT
TEMPTED TO BRIBE THEM
preston News Service)

Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 28.-George
Coleman, charged with attempting to
bride two patrolmen, was held to the
grand jury by Judge Bell. under bond
Of $1,000. The charge Of possessing
liquor was dismissed against him.
The officers claim that they found an
automobile in an alley in which there
was a quantity Of moonshine. The Of
6cers say they searched vacant lot
and found more than 80 gallons of
moonshine. While waiting for the
owner to come to the car, Coleman
approached them, they said. He hand
ed one Of the officers $40 and said the
owner of the machine had sent it to
them He is said to have told the Of
fcers. you'll get more later if you
leave" Coleman denied ownership Of
the liquor and the machine.
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terest to the group of foreign students
since many of the countries repre-
sented are facing racial problems diff
cult Of solution. Of importance is the
work being done at Hampton in voca-
tional training. Perhaps the most
significant aspect to be studied is the
training of teachers and leaders. The
constant and definite relationship that
exists between Hampton and the &C
tual community to be served, presents
a type of educational organization we'll
worth studying. The foreign group is
indebted to DR.. J. E. Gregg and his
staff for the excellent cooperation in
permitting this group of educators to
study at first hand the work of Hamp-
ton Institute.
Other places which the international
delegates expect to visit in Virginia
include William and Mary College,
the schools of Henrico County, and
the Virginia Normal and Industrial In
stitute at Petersburg.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30
Vote For Him, He is in Favor Of Beer
and Wine-He is Running on the
Following Platform

As a candidate for Congress from
the Third Congressional District,
deem it only fair to the voters Of my
district and the public at large to make
plain my attitude on the subjects in
which the people of this country are
most concerned today.
Il have always been strong advo-
cate Of personal liberty, and for that
reason have always been opposed to
prohibition. am for the modification
of the Volstead Act TO permit the use
of light wines and beers. AS State
Senator voted against the concur
renee of the State Of Illinois in the 18th
Amendment to the Constitution, and
also voted against the Search and
Seizure Act. If elected to Congress !
will introduce bill for the modi6ca-
ton Of the Volstead Act to permit the
use of light wines and beers.
There will be sufficient revenue
derived,-if the 18th Amendment is
modified to permit the use Of light
wines and beers-to do away with the
necessity for an income tax.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30
COUNTEE CULLEN ON STAFF
OF OPPORTUNITY

Countee Cullen, poet and author OF
COLOR, whose verse has echarmed
thousands, and captured new friends
for the race, has been added to the
editorial staff of OPPORTUNITY:
Journal OF Negro Life. published by
the National Urban League.
Mr.. Cullen's position will be that
of assistant to the editor, in that mag
azine's growing work and programs
He will select its poetry and counsel
with the hundreds Of young writers
whose eager demands have long ex-
ceeded the magazines means of at
tending them adequately. He will
contribute occasional articles and con-
duct monthly column of substantial
discussion on books and personalities,
social and literary trends significantly
related to the Negro and race relations
in general.
Aside from Mr. Cullen's extraordi-
nary gifts which have carried him to
the first ranks of American poets, he
brings an unusual equipment for the
deliberate programs of OPPORTUN-
ITY. He is a graduate OF New York
University, Phi Beta Kappa, Mas
ter of Arts from Harvard University,
brilliant and successful competitor in
several Negro poetry contests; editor
Of the special issue Of PALMS; one
who, altho young, has contributed to
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a little corner of the terrible conditions
under which Negroes must work.
These factories form a cheap reservoir
Of cheap labor coming up fresh from
the south and exploited in such man
ner. Conditions under which they are
compelled to work are horrible he said.
He declared that the conditions were
such that the stuffed dates produced in
that factory were unfit for human con-
sumption. Mr.. Fitzpatrick said that he
had appealed to the U. S. Department
of Labor to investigate, and that the
Maras Company, where the women
we're employed, refused to remedy con-
disions.
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ton are represented in the group:
Spain, Germany, Haiti, Hungary, Po-
land, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia and
India.
The group is visiting Hampton In
stitute under the direction of DIR. M.
c. Del Manzo, member of the staff
of the international Institute of Teach
ers College, Columbia University, New
York City.
The International Institute was or
gained in 1928 by grant of $1,000
600 from Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
through the international Education
Board. DR.. Paul Monroe, Director of
the Institute, possesses a thorough
knowledge of educational problems
both here and abroad, and is leader
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30

practically all Of the major literary
in this country, and is, per-
haps, the best known of the younger
Negro poets in European literary cir
cles. He is a fortunate addition to the
staff Of a journal which already in
cludes Eric Walrond, author OF
TROPIC DEATH, the recently pub
iished volume of starkly realistic Carib-
bean stories, and Gwendolyn Bennett,
whose EBONY FLUTE has drawn
warm praise for its constant delights.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30

Hon. Edward J. Hughes, Demo-
cratic candidate for reelection to the
State Senate Of Illinois from the
Twenty-frst Senatorial District, who
resides at $3.50 Fulton street. was born
in the district which he now so ably
represents in the Legislature at
Springfield. He was educated in the
public schools Of Chicago, grammar
and high school He has successfully
engaged in roofing and water PROBING
contracting business. For some time
he has been connected with Nash
Brothers, the extensive and successful
contractors.
Senator Hughes worked his way
on up until he has become the
minority leader Of the State Senate,
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30

which is great honor to any one to
have and hold.
He was elected to the State Senate
from the Twenty-frst Senatorial
District of Illinois in 1914, 1918.
1922, and he will be reelected in 1926.
Senator Hughes is member of all
the important committees in the State
Senate and he is ever watchful of the
best interest Of the people of Illinois.
1t must be honestly said in favor
of Senator Hughes that the several
thousand Colored voters residing in
his district who have known him for
many years who look upon Mr.. P. A.
Nash and Alderman Joseph Higgins
Smith as their best friends will march
on to victory with Senator Hughes
on Tuesday, November 2.
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Hon. Edward J. Gacn, Candidate for Congress from the
Third Congressional District OF Illinois

tuberculosis. Since the law has been
in operation the death rate in Chicago
from tuberculosis has been reduced
one-haIf. The Sanitarium and eight
dispensaries throughout the city are
free to all.
Passed resolution appointing COM
mission which drafted first Workmep's
Compensation Law in the United
States.
Had a commission appointed by the
Governor to promote the project Of a
deep waterway to the sea by way of
the St. Lawrence River, which viii
make Chicago the greatest city in the
world.
Passed law making Saturday after
noon legal half holiday.
Voted against prohibition, and is for
personal liberty and for Beer and
Wine.
Passed the first Zoning Law in ILL
nois.
Voted for soldiers bonus in the
Legislature.
Stands for and fought for Home
Rule for Chicago.
Led fight for proper representation
for the people Of Chicago in the Gen
eral Assembly.
AS a member Of the State Senate
from the 18th Senatorial District oi
Illinois, he always voted in the interest
of the colored people and many Of
them will vote for him on Tuesday,
November 2.
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closest friends for many years. He
knew full well Mr.. Sheridan's ideals
and thoughts regarding civic affairs.
He enjoyed the absolute confidence Of
his esteemed friend and always sought
to be OF assistance to him in every
possible way.
These few facts are sufficient to in
dicate how well qualified Mr.. Conroy
is to fill the position to which he has
been appointed and to which he will
be elected on Tuesday, November 2.
Mr.. Conroy. who is. a nephew Of
Mr.. ID. F. Kelly, manager of the Fair,
State and Adams Streets, is vice-presi-
dent Of the 10th Ward Democratic Or
ganization and he is a warm friend Of
Hon. Terence F. Moran, the best and
the most hustling alderman that that
ward has ever had
Mr.. Conroy is not ashamed to let
the people know that like Alderman
Moran he has many friends among the
colored voters residing in the new 10th
ward, and In other parts Of this city,
who win assist him to make fast
home run on Tuesday, November 2,
and become one of the members Of
the Board of Assessors of Cook
County.
For in every way he would be the
right man In the right place.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30
REFLECT HON. JOHN E. CONROY

Hon. John E. Conroy, Democratic
candidate for member of the Board OF
Assessors of Cook County, to fill out
the vacancy caused by the. untimely
death Of the late Michael K. Sheridan,
was born in this city August IA, 1888.
at Ito Sherman Street, in time grad
uating with high honors from the ele-
mentary and high schools and imme-
diately thereafter he entered the real
estate business with his father, with
Offices at $40 S. Racine Ave, this city,
which he still successfully conducts
at the same old stand.
In 1908. Mr.. Conroy and his
highly esteemed wife, Mrs. Conroy,
were happily united in marriage and
they and their highly accomplished
daughter. Miss Mary Alice Conroy.
reside in a lovely home at $3.50 S.
Throop St, and they are the best Of
buddies.
Engaged in Real Estate Business at
an Early Age
AS stated before that Mr.. Conroy
started in the real estate business
when very young hustIing man and
by hanging right to il he knows the
real value of every foot Of ground in
Cook County and anyone possessing
one-half ounce of brains can readily
see that be u the right man to serve
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30
FOREIGN EDUCATORS VISIT
AMERICAN SCHOOLS

Hampton Institute-A group Of 90
foreign educators from all parts Of the
world are visiting Hampton Institute
today and tomorrow The group rep
resents- rs different countries; namely:
Porto Rico 60. Hawaii I'd, Haiti ID,
Philippines %. Chill 90, Peru ID,
Greece ID, Bulgaria (2), Russia %,
Turkey Cd, Czechoslovakia ~, Ger
many (9, Norway %, Spain ~,
England 60, Scotland Cd, Finland
"a, Poland 81, Hungary Cd, Persia
~, Japan q, China tl9). Korea uD,
India (3), American Indian ID.
Eight foreign ministries of educa-
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Travis, for Alderman in the coming
Spring, 1927, election.
There were general speaking and
rounds of applause at the mere men,
ton of (the) Honorable Mr.. Travis
name, and from pledges received and
otherwise it seems that the Commit
tee has brought forth a Candidate
whom the people want and whom the
people will have.
S. A. Beadle,
Treasurer Of Citizens Committee
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30
THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME
OF THE MANY LAWS IN
PRODUCED AND PASSED
BY SENATOR GLACKIN
THE INTEREST OF
THE PEOPLE

Passed the Municipal tuberculosis
Act, known as the Glaclxin Law, under
which Municipal tuberculosis Sani-
tarium was erected at Crawford and
Bryn Mawr Avenues. Two and a
half million dollars is available each
year for the prevention and cure of
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30

as member of the Board Of Assessors
of Cook County, for aside from Mr..
Conroy there is not one other member
of that taxing body residing on the
southwest side.
Mr. Conroy Held in High Regard
His enviable record is evidenced by
the many friends who regard his opin-
ions with a great deal Of value. Those
who have had occasion to transact
business with Mr.. Conroy have come
to regard his integrity as well as his
knowledge of public affairs as abso-
lutely reliable and authoritative. He
was appointed by the Board Of Local
improvements as condemnation com
missioner for La Sale Street widen
ing.
Business Mems Choice
In addition to holding Office Of AS
SCISSOR, Mr.. Conroy holds the impor-
tant position Of president Of the Ash
land Avenue and 5sth Street Business
Mems Association. The members of
this capable organization hold Mr..
Conroy in high regard because Of the
many accomplishments he has effected
for this organization.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30
CHAS. B. TRAVIS ENTERS THE
RACE FOR ALDERMAN OF
THE SECOND WARD
October 26, 1926.

October 26, 1926
The Citizen Committee met pur-
suant to adjournment, October rs,
1926, at $50 P. M. and voted
unanimously to support Hon. Chas. B.
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Member of the State Senate from the Twenyst Senatorial
District Of Illinois, who of the big political wheel
horses the State Capital and the West Sde and with
the aid of hundreds of among his Coored friends
who always loyalty by him. he will be reelected from
his Senatorial district Tuesday, November 2.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-10-30

HON. EDWARD ]. GLACKIN
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN
CONGRESS FROM THE THIRD
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
OF ILLINOIS
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Book On Navigation
In Cult And Inland
Waters Issued Recently

In its efforts to aid and assist
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This volume gives all sailing di-
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Valuable information regarding
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