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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
GUN SHOT WOUND rs FOUND
IN BOYS BACK
preston News Service)


Asheboro, N. c., Nov. l8.-Mystery
shrouds the death of Leslies Patterson,
18-year-old youth who died about two
weeks ago at the home of his parents
several miles east Of Seagrove, Ran
dolph county, from what was termed
pneumonia. White men called in to
prepare the body for burial told of
holes in the back apparently made by
gunshot. News of it reached the coun.
ty officers who had the body exhumed
Examination disclosed that a load OF
buckshot had penetrated the spinal
column and the back. Patterson's
brother and two other men were ar
rested on suspicion but were released
at a preliminary hearing in Asheboro
before Squire J. S. Ridge. The three
denied any knowledge of the dead
boys wounds, holding to the version
Of death from pneumonia. Officers are
still investigating the case.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
ABYSSINIA HAS ONE NEWS
PAPER

Washington.-The Empire Of Abys-
sinia, whose sovereign is the Negua
Negusti, or King Of Kings, possesses
but one newspaper. 1t is called Ber-
hanena Salem, which means Eight and
peace" and has been published as
weekly for the last two years at Adds
Abeba. It is printed in the massive
Ethiopian script, and each number
bears the signature Of the Emperor.
Its contents comprise the inevitable
"Chronique Scandaleuse," elaborate de-
scriptions Of court and church celebra-
tons on the $50 holidays from the vari-
Gus provinces of the empire and, OF
course, all the imperial rescripts. To
the rest Of the world, the four-page
journal seems to pay little attention.
Possibly this is explained in part by
the fact that all news from outside has
to pass through the censorship of the
Italian Embassy, which boasts of the
only radio outfit in the realm.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
Last of Aztec Rulers

Montezuma was the last ruler Of
the Aztecs Of Mexico, whose fame is
due chiefly to his conflict with the
Spanish cOnqueror, fernando Cortez.
Montezuma had been ruling II years
IN Mexico when the Spaniards ar
rived. His rule was so weak, how
ever, that the invaders, a mere hand
full in numbers compared to the ma
tive population, soon established
themselves securely. Montezuma was
taken prisoner, and when the Aztecs
could no longer tolerate the Oyerbear-
ing conduct Of the Spanish they called
on Montezunla's brother to lead re-
volt While this rebellion was in
progress Montezuma died Some say
he was killed ny the Spaniards, and
the invaders themselves gave out the
story that he was killed by a stone
hurled by one of the revolters. while
he was attempting to quiet them from
the room OF the palace
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
SIX HELD IN $23, 500 WHEELING
GEM THEFT
preston News Servicel

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. lS.-With the
arrest Of three men and three women,
detectives say they have solved the
robbery of the home of H. F. Behrens
in Wheeling, w. Va, several weeks
ago, in which jewels valued at S23, 500
were stolen. A search is being made
for three others. The prisoners being
held here were arrested Thursday
night. They gave their names as
Henry Givens, p, Of Wheeling, Slim"
Cain, a'well known Homestead gam
bier, Maude Anderson, %, and Dewey
Jackson, Is, both of Fullerton St.
They are being held in Central Station
as suspicious persons. Late Friday
night, police arrested William Buck
ner and another woman whose name
they refused to divulge, all Of Wheel
ing. Detectives recovered $4,000
worth of unset diamonds hidden in a
fur neckpiece in the rear Of the Ander-
son woman's home The neckpiece
had been hidden under the seat of an
automobile truck.
According to detectives, Owens, who
has been under police surveillance here
for several days and who was taken
after leaving house in the Hill dis
trict, has confessed to the robbery. He
implicated another man.
The prisoner, in his confession, told
the detectives, they say, that he sold
a $500 diamond ring in Wheeling a
short time after the robbery. The re-
mainder of the goods, he said, he
turned over to Cain. According to de-
tectives, Cain admitted selling the
jewels through a Pittsburgh ''fence"
for s., 500 A search is being made
for the alleged fence" Word also
has been wired to police in Mingo
Junction, o., Wheeling and Parkers-
burg for the arrest Of three others.
Two additional arrests are expected
here within few days. The loot con-
sisted of a diamond ring valued. at
81, 500, diamond ring valued at $500;
diamond bar pin. $4,000; pendant
(diamond), $500; diamond bracelet.
$4,000
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
For That Tired Feeling

Meat seems to be almost at the
head Of the list Of iron foods; oysters
are not far behind; spinach is as valu-
able as we have been taught to regard
it; other leafy vegetables, such as
cabbage, lettuce and chard, cannot
compare with spinach. Many of the
fruits and vegetables are low in iron,
much lower than some Of us have be-
lieved. Prunes and raisins, however,
deserve high rank, just as we have
supposed. Potatoes are surprisingly
good; indeed, they are better than
many Of the other vegetables, that is,
If they are not depleted by careless
preparation. Eggs are valuable.
Whole cereals and bread made from
the entire grain are important sources
of iron. Dried beans are good iron
foods. Although the glass of milk does
not contain much iron, If taken I'm
customary large amounts milk be-
comes quite important as a source Of
iron. Cane mOlasses is a much bet
ter source of iron than sugar.-The
Delineator.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
DEDICATE MONT MENT IN
HONOR OF MEMORY OF
COLONEL YOUNG
Preston News service)

Washington, d. CA monument
was dedicated to the late Colonel
Charles Young, United States Army,
Thursday, scores Of citizens journeying
to the grave in Arlington Cemetery,
where a program was under the direc-
ton of the James E. Walker Post,
American Legion. Eulogistic adj
dresses, paying tribute to the life and
character of Colonel Young and call
ing attention to the fact that he held
the highest rank ever attained by a
member of the race in the Regular
Army were delivered by Maj. 0. ]. W..
Scott, retired, former Army chaplain;
Col. John T. Axton, chief of the Chap
lain's Corps, and DIR. Emmett J. Scott,
Secretary Treasurer Of Howard Uni
versity. The program served the
double purpose of according honor to
Colonel Young and marking an APP
propriate observance OF Armistlce day.
Through the years of the future,
Charles Young will be recalled as the
officer who made it possible, by his
high character, patriotism and devo-
ton, for other men of his race to
achieve high station as officers OF the
United States Army" declared DR..
Scott, land we shall only venture to
hope that the youth Of his race may
catch some portion of his undaunted
spirit" Col. Youngs son and other
members Of his family were guests Of
honor at the ceremonies. which were
attended also by Col Benjamin o..
Davis, Maj. John E. Green, Harry E.
Davis, Of Cleveland, and members Of
the Walker Legion Post. Frank Cole
man, chairman of the Young Memorial
Committee, presided.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
CONDEMNED TO DIE, FRIENDS
SECURE RETRIALS AND
ULTIMATE AcQUTTTAL
(Preston New service

Houston, Texas, Nov. lS.--An in
teresting case of interracial coopera-
ton, in which the life of an innocent
Negro was saved, eliminated here a
few days ago. Some months back a
grave crime was committed against a
woman in this city, who declared that
tall Negro was the offender. A coll
ored boy, fresh from the country, who
answered the description in a general
way, was arrested, tried, and sentenced
to death. The Negroes Of Houston
believed him innocent and brought the
case to the attention Of the Interracial
Commission.
The Commission also had doubts
about the matter and took action at
once. They delegated two colored men
to go to the jail and interview the boy.
On receipt of the report of these men,
which convinced them that there was
grave doubt as to the prisoners guilt,
the Commission employed a lawyer,
went into court, and asked a rehear-
ing and change Of venue. Their plea
was granted and in the second trial the
boy was sentenced to ninety-nine years
of Imprisonment.
Still the Commission was not salts
fed as to his guilt and secured another
trial, making bond for the prisoner in
the sum Of $500. A few days ago
the third trial took place and the boy
was declared not guilty and was set
free.
This is but one illustration of many
helpful activities of the Commission in
this city.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
Desire to DUN Land
Old as Human Race

The instinct to acquire and own
land is as deep rooted in human be-
ings as almost anything about them.
History offers innumerable texts for
sermons on the wisdom of land owner
ship and proves the foresight of the
founders Of our nation in acquiring
great territories for unlimited expan-
sion.
Land ownership, mistaken for ma
tional pride, has caused the majority
of the worlds great conflicts VIII
liam the COnqueror, in establishing the
feudal system, founded the law Of
primogeniture so that great estates
might be preserved intact, and the
holders obligated to the crown In
terms of men and money.
The effect 1t had was to send forth
adventurous younger sons in search OF
lands of their own. Even feudalism
could not successfully combat the In
stinct to acquire and own land.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20

The brisk autumn weather has made
the woman of fashion anticipate CON-
fortably the luxurious fur coat she
must inevitably include In her winter
wardrobe. And there IL particularly
interesting and varied choice for her
to consider this season.
On the whole. the straightline sil-
houette is adhered to, with q few az
ceptions In the form OF flares and
capes. Naturally the silhouette con-
tinues short. the skirt portion merely
covering the hem Of the frock beneath.
except in the case OF the sports coats
which are many inches shorter Col
lars are in general full and generous.
while the sleeves are as varied in the
different collections as the sleeves or
the gowns they will cover
Most of the Paris sports coats seen
at the football games are slightly
shorter than the dresses with which
they are worn. and have large. high
pockets, producing subdued swag-
ger effect. They are developed I'm sim
pie straight lines. and may be Or the
Nat furs. antelope and printed gazelle
being among the favOrites
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
Wonderful Display of
Hats for Fall Brides

This season the bride has a wonder
full selection Of delicate shades TO
choose from for her wedding hat,
which can be felt, satin or faille
silk. The colors come under such fas-
cinating classifcations as powder puff
and fairy-tale shades. In the latter
blue much like periwinkle IL called
Blue Beard blue; the Peter Pan green
Is q shade between apple and deep
river green; Cinderella gray Is a lit
tie darker than the opal gray, which
has been shown so much; mother
goose is a soft shade of tan with q
CLINT of gold In It; sleeping beauty
pink is also a soft, pretty shade: Alad-
din's lamp runs into the wood shades,
which have been shown for some time;
briar rose Is in the raspberry shading.
In the powder-puff shades the col
ors run little stronger. The steeple-
chase and jockey-club blue remind one
OF the familiar royal blue. In the
greens there are jungle, wintergreen,
paradise; also Eve, Eden and Locarno.
The midnight sun, sun god and totem
are in the burnt orange shadings. LIN
the browns we have sweetmeat, toast,
tiffin and stroller's tan. If the bride
wishes to choose any Of the l0lors
named the bridesmaids wear tones q
little darker.
Felt hats are preferred for the &C.
casion. A slight mushroom In front,
the back brim turning up tight to
the crown. The crowns are tackled and
denied in on all sides. Any style that
suits the brides face IL the correct
style. In most Of the smart shops
hats are being fitted to the customers
head. A nice thing about selecting q
felt hat for the wedding hat Ia II can
be worn that day and then used also
on the wedding trip. Little trimming
is needed-a narrow ribbon around
the bottom Of the crown with a smart
tailored bow on the right side and q
single initial pin complete the typical
hat
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
PENNSYLVANIA r. r EMPLOY
EES BANQUET 4z-YEAR
SERVICE MAN
preston News Service


Philadelphia, Pa, Nov 18.-On
Saturday evening banquet was held
at Phield's catering establishment here
in honor Of I. B. (Buck) Fletcher, who
retired November |. after ~ years of
service on the Pennsylvania Railroad
system. The principal speaker Of the
evening was Judge Edward Henry,
of the Municipal Court here. Judge
Henry urged the audience to emulate
the example Of Mr.. Fletcher and plead
with the men to try and benefit as had
Mr.. Fletcher by the wonderful con-
facts his work enabled him to make.
The other speakers included Harry
Radcliffe, retired, of Philadelphia and
Atlantic City; John Uack) Childress,
w. w. Jackson, Harry Duitrielle, D.
A. woodward, James B. Johnson, Viii
liam B. Rozier, PRESLEY Baker, Ed
ward Wilson, Robert Pearce and
Charles Allen. Mr.. Allen made the
presentation speech.
The tokens Of respect given to Mr.
Fletcher included large travelling
bag, boxes of favorite cigars and nu-
merous articles Of personal uses.
Among those attending the banquet
were: l. N. Lee, Trenton; M. Balti-
more, Camden; James Hardy, New
York; William Rozier, John Childress,
H. Edwards, J. A. Johnson, James B.
Johnson, D. A. woodward, Mackey
Brown and John Wilson, from Pitts
burgh. From Philadelphia were
Messrs. Griffin, Hurd, Jackson, Pierce,
Reed, Potts, Baker, Wilson, Tyson,
Green, Allen, Duitrielle and Smith.
From Cleveland were Messrs. Pearce,
Neal and johnson; George w. Elliott,
Robert Pearce, E. H. Hill Of Pitts
burgh, sent letters of regret
Mr.. Fletcher had the honor Of serv-
ing three presidents Of the Pennsyl-
vania System. A. McCrea, A. ].
Cassatt and Frank Thompson. At
the last meeting Of the Board Of Di-
rectors of the Company the board
voted four shares of P. r. r. stock to
Mr.. Fletcher on his retirement.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20

The phrase Neither rhyme nor rea-
son" has a very interesting historic
origin.
A pompOus and pedantic author took
his ponderous book to Sir Thomas
More, author Of Utopia" and asked
his opinion of 1t. The chancellor Of
BLUFF King Hal" is one Of the most
attractive characters i'm our history. so
gentle and sweet-tempered was he, and
he let this ,pedantic upstart down gen.
tly by suggesting TO him that he might
with advantage turn his book into
rhyme.
It is related that the author went
away highly pleased. and. on complet-
ing his task, returned to Sir Thomas
for d final verdict. AYE. aye" said
the witty satirist, that's better IT'S
rhyme at least now. and before II was
neither rhyme nor reason"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
oNE-LEGGED MAN PROBABLY
A SUICIDE
[Preston News Service

Kingston, N. G., Nov. l8.-The body
Of John Tolbert, one-legged log woods
worker. was found in Neuse River near
the Norfolk Southern Railroad bridge
southeast Of the city Wednesday morn
ing. 1t was nude. The mans cloth
ing and wooden leg was found on the
banks Of the river last week The body
had been in the water about ten days.
There was no inquest, Coroner Garner
holding that Tolbert suicided after re-
moving his clothing and gum leg. Re
ports were heard shortly after his dis
appearance that he had been despond-
ent over III health
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
Fancy Shoulder Pins
Important Accessory

Fancy shoulder pins are becoming
an increasingly necessary article Of
jewelry, either to hold bow in place,
a small bouquet or single flower, or
just TO interrupt an otherwise plain
line. Naturally there must be variety
I'm any selection of such pins, the IA
vored type at present being the fob
style, somewhat resembling q badge
or medallion. A studded cross bar,
either of rhinestones or in a combi-
nation Of other stones. forms the main
part and from 1t hangs either lattice
Of metal studded with stones or single
strands Of metal. Some of these
strands are flexible, others rigid. max
ing possible wide choice OF selection.
The gem combinations consist mostly
OF rhiaestones combined with either
sapphires. onyx, emeralds, topazes or
amethysts-
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
BULLETIN No. s3-THE MENACE
OF THE MORON TO WOMEN
AND CHILDREN
By Chief q Police Morgan 4. Collin.

With the coming of the holiday sea-
son, the danger to women and small
children from morons and other per-
verted persons becomes greater. Many
Of the victims Of those terrible crimes
by this class of criminals result from
housewives not exercising due caution
in admitting strangers to the home
Here are few suggestions to COM
bat this menace:
Mothers should guard their children
from being approached by strangers on
the outside. Particularly warn them to
beware of men they do not know.
Beware of bogus peddlers. Before
admitting telephone collectors, gas and
electric inspectors, delivery boys and
messengers be sure they identify them
selves with proper credentials. Many
revolving crimes have been committed
by morons representing themselves as
peddlers and collectors.
Use extreme caution before adj
hitting strangers. Safeguard yourself
by equipping your door with a chain
and lock or safety catch, so that you
can find out who the stranger is before
you open it.
The holiday season is harvest time
for the fake beggar. These impostors
are exceedingly dangerous. The law
forbids this practice. Worthy depend
ent persons can obtain help from the
county.
Help us to protect you. Call the
police Main 1913 if you have reason to
believe that any criminal Of the type
mentioned above is in your vicinity.
Cooperate with us-we are trying to
protect you.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
Supple Velvet Is
Popular Material
Dainty Flower Designs Are
Favored by Paris; Metal
for Decorations.

Perhaps the most striking detail Of
the Ducharne fall fabric collection Is
the wonderful quality OF the chiffon
velvets, which might pass through a
wedding ring with the greatest ease.
Some Of these, notes Paris fashion
writer In the Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal, are made in small check that
Is destined to be immensely popular
during the winter.
Another novelty that arouses much
admiration is a chiffon with a wide
velvet border. Sometimes the velvet
is plain and sometimes embossed.
Velvet embossed on wolfe In a small
flower design Is We. another favorite.
This embossed velvet Is even made
for lingerie and negligees in the palest
colors. such as pink, ciel blue and vel
low.
Quite remarkable is a lame crepe
that is printed with a flower design
after 1t has been woven with gold.
Another beautiful novelty is lame
crepe de chine with scattered flowers
and butterflies in gold and silver on
lovely pastel colors.
There is a satin broche, metal
fiecked, with tiny stars of silver and
gold. A whole series of lanes and ex-
traordinarily supple velvets are made
In small flower designs that are
adaptable to afternoon or evening
gowns. Then there is a series just
the opposite, with large scattered de-
signs that are repeated each yard in
a wide panel.
Onesof the most beautiful of these
Is a pattern of butterflies and bull
rushes on q ground Of pale crepe de
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
LABOR LEADERS ORGANIZE
cOLORED FACTORY GIRLS

Chicago, Nov. 1S.-President Fitz-
patrick and other officers of the Fed
Grafton Of Labor are aiding colored
girls whose low wages at a date and
fig factory forced them to strike. AS
beginners they were paid 81 to S. a
week. After one year, they make 50 a
week. There is no dressing room and
work and sanitary conditions are bad.
The girls have been organized and
the trade unionists are directing them
how to conduct their fight for better
conditions.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
The World Too Much

1t seems to me that everybody needs
occasionally TO get away from people
and things They crowd in on you,
so that you can't think things out.
quietly and surely. Life gets all mud
died up. You can't see where you are
going. You don't know whether you
are thinking your own thoughts or
merely thinking the echoes Of other
peoples.
I believe a place Of escape keeps
you from losing yourself, II you get
away and find out whether the thing
You are doing il what You really I'm
tended 70 do.-Glenn Hunter. In the
American Magazine.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20

Nothing il smarter at the moment
than large square silk scarfs FOR wear
with the tailored costume These
huge rectangIes of silk are blocked in
geometric designs and In startling
colors and their size and debility
make them responsive to d dozen
modes Of draping.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
The Plated Silhouette

The godet and the flare have passed
I'm Paris, but the plated silhouette
still maintains It's place La the sun.
quite impervious to the challenges OF
time. Box plaits. knife plaits and I'm
pressed pIaits are employed and they
appear on the sides and back of coat
and dress. and occasionally beneath d
fiaring tunlc
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20

Selfshness Is that detestable v4ce
which no one win forgive In others,
and no one l. without 1t himself
Henry Ward Beerher.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20

You may become just as weary in
wel'-doing as I'm evil-doing. but I'm
well-doing you sleep better--Lorain
Journal
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20

Marry a cheer leader If you can,
girls. Think how he can amuse the
baby Baltimore Evening sun.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20

An inventor in Switzerland has de-
veIoped a process Of making strong
cloth from the grindings Of old leather.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-11-20
The Real Burden

TdIeness and pride tax with a heavi-
er hand than kings and parIiamenta--
BENJAMIN Franklin.