The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-06
An Unusual Announcement

interesting news.
I had set apart last Sunday after
service to spend the afternoon at the
home Of the editor, Mr.. Julius F. Tay-
Tor and wife. In the course Of the time
many topics were discussed, mainly
those that he had in mind which would
be of advantage to me from his long
experience. He delved in the realms
OF the past, making known the fact
that he was born in Virginia and his
antecedents were Of the F.F.V.'s Of
that state.
His picture Of the organic laws from
the days of John Smith in the colonial
government is worth the while of any
man or woman spending an afternoon
to become acquainted with the human
historical side Of Virginia by one of its
subjects that dates back to its begin
ming. We discussed the political situa-
ton of today and the opportunity Of
Illinois having a candidate for presi-
dent of the United States, whose deeds
and acts from his incipiency was OF
that character which measured equally
with any of the candidates who are to
be mentioned.
He said that he had dreamed out of
nights slumber a short time past,
that an occasion would arise from
which Senator Charles S. Deneen
would have the call from the people Of
Illinois if they desired to be represent
ed by man qualified in every detail TO
fill that high office. At the time of the
discussion it was not known that the
positive man from Vermont would not
be candidate for president. There
fore, it is timely now for the writer to
suggest to Illinois that the opportunity
SO affords itself to present to the ma
ton at large, before the National Con-
vention, the worth and character of
son Of Illinois by birth.
Mr.. Taylor had me to read letter
to himself from Congressman Madden,
giving details of his Investigation of
the various foreign departments of
government in lines Of expenditures. in
order that he might be fully able from
such study to explain to the committee
on appropriation the absolute reason
why all foreign war debts should be
paid in full and paid on time. His
health has been greatly improved bv
the journey and wishes that express
to his many friends his best wishes.
The editor viewed optimistically the
political bearing under the new pre-
clnct primary law in its relation to the
election of the next governor Of ILL
nois and other state officers. Present
administration having a powerful lead
through various acts of legislation in
the past general assembly that gave
increase to the patronage crib. The
main question that represents a right
angled triangle in the gubernatorial
fight in. Cook county is the gas tax
and the failure of down state repre-
sentatives to comply with the constitu-
ton of Illinois and the United States
in re-mapping the state that Cook
County might have its full representa-
ton, therefore he left the point Of the
gubernatorial situation with a question
mark.
The discussion in general, was inter
rupted by the announcement of the
faithful wife of the editor that the din
ner was now upon the table. After
being seated and thankful words were
expressed to the Master to be given
strength enough and appetite full
enough to be able to devour my part
of the good things which had been pre-
pared by the hands Of the most eff
cient housewife, Mrs. Julius F. Taylor,
we proceeded to eat and did eat until
we were fairly ashamed of ourselves.
At any time when you might spend 4
few moments or hours in the home of
the editor and you are invited to eat,
do not fail to accept the invitation,
because if you do not you will miss an
unusual treat.
I am pleased to announce that in my
correspondence / CHANGED to have
letter from a one time citizen of our
community, who has returned to her
native state and has become a promi-
nent factor in the Daughters Of Cal
anthe, being also head Of Tuggle In
stitute. Mrs. Fannie Cosby Blevins.
She will be delegate from Alabama
to the coming session in this city. Her
many friends will extend to her that
cordial welcomed friendship which she
left when she returned to her ma