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The broad ax., 1926-09-11
PROF. HOFFMAN, PRINCIPAL
OF HIGH SCHOOL,
PASSES AWAY
preston News Service)


New Orleans, La, Sept. L. John
Wesley Hoffman, principal of Nc
Donough No. IS high school, died
Thursday at his home at 1924 Blen-
vile street. He had been prominently
connected with the public schools in
New Orleans since 1914.
He was born in Charleston, S. G.,
in August, 1871, and graduated from
Albion college, Mich, in 1894. From
1894 to 1898 he taught chemistry and
horticulture at Tuskegee Institute,
Tuskegee, Ala, and for the next four
years he was professor Of science in
the State College of South Carolina.
His postgraduate work was done at
the University of Wisconsin, Cornell
University, Michigan Agricultural Col
lege, the University of California and
Harvard University.
After spending four years in West
Central Africa as British Government
inspector of forestry, he returned to
the United States and taught science
in the State College Of Texas. From
1911 to 1914 he taught science and ex-
perimental work in Tougaloo College,
Miss, coming to New Orleans in Sep
TENDER, 1914.
The broad ax., 1926-09-11
American Racial HARMONY
The sessions promise to be both in
structive and interesting.
BULLETIN No. 70
AVOID ACCIDENTS
By Chief of Police Morgan A. Collins

Twenty-four people were killed
and six hundred and forty-two were
injured as result of accidents in Chi
cago from August % to September 4,
1926.
The cause of these accidents, which
show an alarming increase over the
corresponding period for year ago,
were many, but eight of the deaths
and three hundred and twenty-seven
Of the non-fatal casualties were caused
by motor vehicles.
The majority Of accidents are at
tributable to wanton carelessness, stu
pidity, self-indulgence, and in many
cases to an exaggerated sense Of self
importance on the part of many peo-
pie.
A careful analysis Of the above fig
ures shows total disregard of the
speed laws on the part of motorists.
Anyone that exceeds the speed limit
along congested thoroughfares is lit
tie short of a criminal.
There is no excuse for this terrible
toll of life exacted by automobile acct
dents. No business is so important
that justihes any person driving a We
hicle at rate of speed greater than is
reasonable and proper.
Better to lose a train than to lose
ones life, or to take someone else's
life. Watch the signals and obey
them, and set an example that will be
an inspiration to others.
Pedestrians should always stop and
look both ways before crossing the
street. Avoid darting hurriedly across
the street, particularly from between
machines parked at the curbs. Where
ever signals regulate traffic, always
cross with the traffic.
ALWAYS PLAY SAFE. THE
OTHER FELLOW MAY NOT.
NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE,
BE CAREFUL AT ALL TIMES.
The broad ax., 1926-09-11
NATIONAL SOCIOLOGICAL
SOCIETY
Frelinghuysen University
1900 Vermont Avenue
Washington, D. c.
The National Sociological Congress
Seeking the Way Out on the
American Racial Question

A congress under the auspices of the
National Sociological Society will be
held at the Shiloh Baptist Institutional
Church, 9th and p streets, N. W.,
Washington, D. c., beginning Sunday
afternoon, Sept 10Th, at $50 o'clock,
at which time and place guidance and
protection in the crisis through which
we are now passing will be asked of
Almighty God. There will also be day
and evening sessions Of the congress
Sept. 10th, 2lst and END, ending on
the evening of the 22nd in a banquet
to which the members Of the congress
will be admitted without charge.
1t should be remembered that on
Sept. p, 1862, Abraham Lincoln is
sued his first Emancipation Proclama-
ton, thus writing the first chapter in
the history Of universal freedom on
American soil. On Sept. END Of the
present year, "a years of freedom shall
have rolled into history, giving coll
ored Americans opportunity to demon
strate the fact as to whether they are
capable of absorbing American civiliza-
ton and Of approaching American in
situations THE handwriting IS on the
WALL" We are willing to be judged
by our behavior and deeds under the
Government of the United States, ac-
cording to the opportunity given US,
and yet we are seeking further light as
to our duty under existing circum-
stances, in this our native landl
The first meeting of the Sociological
Society was held, in this city, in Octo-
Der, 1908, and was opened with prayer
by the Right Reverend Henry Y. Sat-
erlee, Bishop of the Diocese of the
District of Columbia, and its delibera-
tons were participated in by socioIo-
gists, college professors, and prominent
men and women in every walk Of life,
and from every part Of our country. Il
was decided to make a thorough scien-
tifc study of the racial issue in the
United States, and after a research and
investigation of 70 years we think that
we have found the first step to the
solution of the problem, namely, COM
mon ground on which the white people
Of the South can stand, on which the
white people of the North can stand,
and upon which the colored people
themselves are willing to stand
The subject must be approached
with an irenic spirit, and there must
be teamwork among the various groups
Of American citizenry. The Governors
of the States are giving the movement
hearty cooperation, and the people Of
Washington are extending the "eIad
hand" The Sesqui- Centennial is now
in operation at Philadelphia, in easy
access Of the National Capital, and the
time seems to be ripe for action on
The broad ax., 1926-09-11
HAUNTED BY A FEAR OF
CANCER"
By a Christmas Seal Doctor

There is an ancient Roman ghost
story of a haunted house. 1t is said
that spacious and rich as the mansion
was it was of evil report and danger
Gus to health. In the dead of night a
clanking OF cnaIns was heard, first OF
all in the distance, and afterwards hard
by. A spectre appeared, an emaciated
old man wearing shackles on his legs
and letters on his hands. The in
mates of the house, by reason of their
fears, passed miserable and horrible
nights in sleeplessness. This want of
sleep was followed by disease and,
their terrors increasing, by death. Fl
nally tenant more courageous than
the rest, followed the ghost who beck
oned him, into the courtyard and
there the oppressed spectre suddenly
vanished. Marking the spot for iden-
LITIGATION, the man retired but early in
the morning he reported the occur
renee to the authorities and had the
place dug up. The investigation re-
suited in the discovery of bones "in-
termingled with chains" These were
collected and given proper burial and
thenceforth the house was free from
haunting spirits and the owners and
tenants lived therein free from fear
and in good health
In family in which there has been
a member who suffered from the en-
Stacking disease known as cancer"
how often have you noticed that fear
makes the well first i'll, then worried,
and often at last actually sickl
And how often such fearful people
lack the courage to investigate what
ever Of suspicious nature eistsl They
fad many excuses for not doing so.
They plead being too busy; they urge
the fact that the suspicious signs are
too indefinite and unimportant; that
they believe science has not yet suf-
fcient knowledge regarding cancer
that they should prefer to remain in
ignorance of the existence of the dis
ease rather than submit to the tor
ture Of knowing for sure that they
had it.
It is true that physicians do not
know everything that there is to be
known about cancer. Neither do scien-
lists know everything about electricity
but they do know enough to make life
more comfortable and less arduous by
the use Of electricity. So also does the
medical profession know enough about
cancer not only to lessen the suffer
ing of those who have the condition in
hopeless form but to save many thou
sands Of lives.
The saving of lives and the preven-
ton Of the development Of the disease
depend entirely at present upon the
courage of the individual who has
reason to suspect the possibility OF It.
Any person who, at middle age or
after, viii ask for regular yearly IN
vestigation Of his or her general
health to find any early sign Of can
Ger, is taking out peace insurance.
The chances are all in favor Of his
finding that either there is no evidence
Of cancer or that suspicious condi-
ton eliminated, at once relieves him
of danger and doubt.
Piiny (the author Of the ghost story)
wrote to friend. Il beg that you viii
apply your great learning to the sub
ject. You may argue on both sides
provided you argue more forcibiy on
one side than the other. 50 as not to
dismiss me in suspense and anxiety,
when the very cause Of my consulting
The broad ax., 1926-09-11
FUGITIVE BOYS ARE NABBED
IN TOLEDO
Preston News Servicel

Uniontown, Pa, Sept. l0.--Houston
Jackson, aged IA. and his brother Amos,
aged IL, Of Detroit, who escaped Sat-
urday from Juvenile court soon after
being arrested on a charge of trans
porting stolen automobile, were ar
rested in Toledo, o., according to po-
lice information Friday.
Detroit authorities are expected to
take action against the boys. They
were arrested with their mother last
week near here when the auto broke
down. The mother Is held in the
county jail.
The broad ax., 1926-09-11
N. A. A. c. p. GETS NEW LIGHT
ON WYTHEvILLE LYNcHING
Baby Born to White Girl Before Col
ored Boy Was Lynched
Girl Declined to Accuse Lynching
Mob's Victim

New York.-The National Associa-
ton for the Advancement Of Colored
People, 90 Fifth avenue, have re-
ceived from a person who was in the
town Of Wytheville, Va, on the day
Raymond Bird was murdered by a
mob, startling new light on the everts
preceding the mob murder. The
name of the informant of the N. A. A.
c. P. is withheld for obvious reasons.
The informant states that the col
ored boy had been employed for a
number of years on the farm Of a
white man and had worked on the
farm together with the white mans
daughter. Their working together had
caused comment in the neighborhood,
it was stated.
Finally a baby was born to the
white girl. She made an appointment
with the colored boy and gave him
the baby. He took it to the house of
colored friends who are at present
caring for the infant.
The mob had no trouble in storm
ing the jail, it is alleged. In fact, the
sheriff, knowing the weakness Of the
Jail door, had asked that the colored
boy, who had been arrested on a
charge of assault" be removed. This
request was, however, disregarded by
the authorities. The white girl de-
clined to accuse the colored boy, it is
alleged.
The broad ax., 1926-09-11
NEW YORK WOMAN GIVES
TUsKEKEE INSTITUTE 500, SOC

New York.-An appraisal Of the es-
tate of Helen L. Beattie, who died on
june rs. 1926. at Clifton Springs, N. ",
shows that she left $204,506 to the
Tuskegee Institute. She had a gross
estate of $325,144. Of which SAC, 805
was in securities, and gave all her
property to Tuskegee with the excep-
ton Of $1,000 each to FIVE friends in
New Orleans.
The broad ax., 1926-09-11

= large number Of travellers never
actually see the beautiful scenery ana
monuments whose pictures they send
nome on post cards. One card show.
ing q photograph Of q vista In Pere
Ia Chaise cemetery read: Having a
lovely time. Wish You were herels
The broad ax., 1926-09-11
RHODES AVENUE IMPROVED
New Playground for the Third Ware

The Third Ward has again been re-
warded with the Improvement of a
new street, Rhodes avenue from 35th
to 39th streets, which has been given a
new resurface top by Alderman R. r.
Jackson without assessment or cost to
the property owners.
The people are loud in their praise
of the Alderman's efforts, this being
the new street laid in the ward this
past year.
The new playground secured by Al
derman Jackson at 37th street and
Rhodes avenue, running to Vernon
avenue, is nearing completion and will
be officially opened and dedicated
about Sept. 22nd.
The children in the neighborhood
are extremely happy with their new
playground and mothers feel con-
tented now, knowing that their chill.
dren are not in the street and subject
to automobile danger
This addition to the city's progress
and especially the Third Ward is COM
mendable. Alderman Jackson is to be
congratulated.
The broad ax., 1926-09-11
day, November z.

you has been to have my doubts
ended" That is the point If you
have doubt about having or not hav-
ing cancer, you suffer There is un-
told relief in KNOWING. Investi-
gate.
The broad ax., 1926-09-11

If the entire world were proportion
ately as well served from a telephone
standpoint as the continent Of North
America, it would have eight times as
many telephones as at present.
The broad ax., 1926-09-11

A long distance domino match by
telephone, believed the first to be han
died in this way, was played recently
between the Los Angeles Athletic
Club and the Commercial Club of San
Francisco. Each organization was rep
resented by three of its best players.
The broad ax., 1926-09-11
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Chicago, September II, 1926
Entered as Second-Class Matter. aug.
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The broad ax., 1926-09-11

The telephone industry in the
United States Including both the op-
Grafton Of the telephone systems and
the manufacture Of telephone equip
ment) employs over 100000 persons,
or one out Of every $50 Of the entire
population Of the country.
The broad ax., 1926-09-11
FACTS ABOUT THE TELE-
PHONE

Virginia has about the same popu-
lation as Lithuania, but the Old Do
minion boasts twenty-six times as
many telephones as this Baltic state.
The broad ax., 1926-09-11
Arrange Free Seats

The largest service in the city will
be held by Temple Sholom at the
Medinah temple, Cass and Ohio
streets. where 4.5O0 people will be ac-
commodated.
To accommodate deserving persons
and strangers in the city, Benjamin
NJ. Englehard, president of the con-
gregation, arranged to reserve loo
seats free of charge.
The broad ax., 1926-09-11

Glasgow, Scotland, and Detroit,
Mich, are about the same size, but the
motor metropolis has four times as
many telephones as the Scotch port.
The broad ax., 1926-09-11
JEWISH FESTIVAL AND NEW
YEAR rs ON IN FULL
FORCE
Rams Horn Announced Opening OF
Rosh Hashana to 100000

Rosh Hashana ushers in the Jewish
wear 5687 as rabbis sounded the rams
horn in scores Of synagogues at sun
down
The singing of hymns and special
prayers accompanied the opening o.
the New Year season, which ends with
Yom Kippur, the day of atonement,
ten days later.
Three hundred thousand orthodox
and reformed Jews in Chicago will OBJ
serve Thursday and Saturday, Sept
IS as holidays.
Regularly organized synagogues in
the city are insufficient to accommo-
date all those who will take part in
the high holiday services, and overflow
gatherings will be held in specially
rented halls.
Plan for Overflow
Cantor Joseph Rosenblatt, famous
New York singer, will take part in
the services to be held at Wigwam au-
ditorium, Hamlin avenue and Madison
street. Prices as high as $50 and 500
seat have been paid by many ortho-
dox Jews for seats at these services.
Sinai temple will take care Of the
overflow crowd at the Emil G. Hirsch
center next door. Two thousand can
hear the services in the temple, while
the crowd in the Hirsch center will
listen by means Of an ampliher. "What
Price Progress" is the topic Of this
evenings sermon by Rabbi Loui:
Mann. Thursday morning he will
speak on "The Four Dimensions Of
Life"
The broad ax., 1926-09-11

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New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
BRIDGEPORT STRIKERS
 DENY ASSAULT CHARGES
Bus Men Declare They Had Nothing To Do With Attacking
 Workers.

Bridgeport, July (PD-Harry Weiss, head of the teamsters and chauffeurs union here, issued state ment today saying that none of the striking drivers had anything to do with alleged assaults on strike breakers last evening. There IS no change in the strike situation today. The bus lines are operating on regu- lar schedule according 10 the owners of the four lines involved in the strike. who say there is no prospect of meeting the union leaders for conference.
 We have nothing 10 hold a con- ference oNer," J. H. Coleman of the Central Bus corporation stated to- day.
 Police today took added measures to protect the owners of the busscs and the drivers they have engaged 10 man their vehicles while the strike is in progress. A nolle was entered in city court today in the first case of q man arrested for an alleged attack upon a bus operator.
 Michael Piano who was arrested carly this morning on complaint of James Andruss a bus operator, swore that he was in Nichols at the time of the alleged attack, His alibi was corroborated and he was released.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
Right Man

Managing Editor; Sorry, we can't give you a job on this paper. What could you do, anyway Temus: "Ah thought maybe yo' could use me for some ob dat black. face type yo' prints wid."
 Il. S. Diebold. Copyright, 1926. Reproduction
 Forbidden.l
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
PALM BEACH GIRL" AT PALACE

I ft1Nl bI4tII tTII(1 Al I-tlAAN T.
 The Palm Beach Girl" which had it's local introduction last night at the New Palace is a rapid fire mixture of mirth and motion, fur ther enlivened by the most eXhilia- rating and refreshing performance Bebe Daniels has ever contributed.
 Bebe is a little country girl who arrives m Palm Beach in answer to an invitation from her wealthy aunts and promptly falls into a wild tur- moil of adventures that are provoca- tive of an abundance of swift, ex- citing action, thrills galore and fun aplenty.
 The vaudeville bill consists Of five acts allsof standard calibre making one of the finest shows yet present. ed on the Palace stage. The three Orettas open the bill with their fast moving steps in "Danccology' and Albright and Harte follow with some comedy music and song which is very entertaining, Billy Collins and Co.,. present a musical comedy sketch that is filled with humor. Clark and Crosby take care Of the comedy end Of kIe show. The Mac Donald Trio close the bill with some ais on bicycles.
 Announcement is made of the
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09

l held over and twice daily at and
 | D. m., they will be put on in the park as a free attraction. Dancing and band concerts will enliven the atmosphere and for Saturday night an extra fine vaudeville bill will be added as an extra attraction. All indications point to Sunday drawing a record attendance as interest has
 been aroused all over the state in the mammoth interstate swimming meet to be staged in the Capitol park pool on that day. Over 25 female stars from New York state will be on hand to display their swimming and diving ability and
 against this array of talent, com
 posed of national champions and
 former members of Olympic teams.
 will be line up the very best swim-
 mers that Connecticut can produce.
 Indications point to some hotly con-
 tested races and special interest is
 aroused in the one event closed 10
 Hartford entries, the 100 yard mems
 city championship.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
THREE WEEKS IN PARIS"
 AT INCII-NI

Chuckles succeed chuckles at the Lyceum where Three Weeks in Paris the Warner Brothers con- edy drama is being shown in con- junction with The Lure of the Wild"
 Three Weeks in Paris" features Matt Moore, Dorothy Deyore and Willard Louis and is tale of shy young American newly wed, separat- cd from his bride on their wedding day and cast adrift in the social wilds of Paris.
 "The Lure of the Wild" presents Jane Novak as a young wife whose jealousy crazed husband kidnaps their child and takes her into the wilds of Canada. There is a deal of mystery and intrigue in this pie ture.
 The serial, "The Winking Idol" with Eileen Percy in the leading role, has fast moving episode this week and the news reels, showing latest world happenings, rounds out the bill
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09

say he is delayed because he cant re- member wat day it is. Vile we are waiting l wunt Sixby to recite 'au- tumn'."
 Sixby Eight; My dads weak spot is baby talk Wen mother says: Now the lawn He always keeps on saying no Till she goggles; Autumn on'I"
 -Blanche Neidingei
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
THE PROPOSAL
By Jean Wells


 Arthur-Dear. I've been wanting to ask you something for long time, but haven't found the cour3 se. Will you--
 Mildred--Oh, this is so sudden. T.
 Arthur-Nill you. sit on my other knen? This ones tired. Let's get
 Mildred-Oh. hardly know what to s-s-say--
 Arthur-Down off the porch and walk around bit. As I was say ing. l made arrangements with the justice of the peace yesterday
 Nildred-Oh, Arthur. dear! Give me time to think it over. T.
 Arthur-About the S1o he fined me for speeding. Well, Ito say what I wanted to say--er-will you marry me?
 Nildred-Of course not. silly. I've never even thought of such a thing,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09

feature booked for four days start ing Sunday. Rudolph Valentino in The Eagle" has been secured for the early part of next week.
 The Eagle" in which Rudolph Valentine will be seen at the Palace theater, beginning Sunday, will pre- sent the star for the first time in the role of a Russian. In view of the popularity which he has given to TO- mantle Latin types it will be inter esting to see if he will raise the Slav to the same public esteem.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
All In The Point of View

Come peoples sight is crooked: With some folks it is dim: A Texas fellow wrote you
 c c . . .
 c O c O O Steers looked like THAT to him. But if he were the Owner. Each time a glance he took, I'll bet my bottom dollar
 . Q . c .
 : 5 $ THAT is the way they'd look,
 Mrs. J. ML Ryman
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
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Send all communications to run Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will he forwarded to New York
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
Our Relaxation" Hint

Of course we're in favor of after noon tea, The doctors are right in their warning, But what we'd like to see would be Afternoon Glee, And likewise more of it each morning,
 No Use For Him. Mrs. Foster: But if you and your husband get divorce who will get your child?" Mrs, Moore: We don't care. The hld is too young to caddy or play bridge"
 -Mother k.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
His Object

Hotel Clerk. Say you're the fussi- jest guest we ever had. You've or dered ice-wator. towels. soap, time tables, menus and everything else! What are you trying 10 do-run our help ragged?"
 Guest: "Of course not! I'm just trying to find out the pass word here for liquor"
 Ruth Huntzinger
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
ON POLICE BLOTTER

J. 4. Carlson of 157 Dwight street complained to the police last even- ing that boys have damaged a house he is building on Chapman street.
 Complaints were received Of ball playing in front Of 61 Oak street and in the rear ot the Swedish Bap- list church on Elm street, last eve
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09

ning's service in the church having been disturbed by the noise.
 Joseph Valenti of 65 Cleveland street reported 10 the police that his automobile ran over q dog in front of IA Allen street. He said the dog is unlicensed and is owned by Joseph Breede.m
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
AT CAPITOL PARK

For tonight and tomorrow night, the management of Capitol Park, Hartford's only amusement resort. announces that by request of their numerous friends in this city, Fred and Al Smith the two Hartford boys who give such a marvellous eXhibi- ion of acrobatic skill, have been