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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
UNIVERSITY CHAIR AS BELL
MEMORIAL

A memorial to Alexander Graham
Bell, inventor of the telephone. is to
be established at Boston University.
1t is to take the form Of a chair of the
science and art Of speech at the Col
Iege Of Liberal Arts.
1t is particularly fitting that DR.. Bell
should be honored by Boston Univer-
sity, for it was while teaching at that
institution that he made the discov-
cries which led to the invention of the
telephone. At that time he was pro-
lessor of voice culture, and it was be-
cause Of his familiarity with acoustics
and the laws Of speech that he was
finally successful in his efforts to
transmit the human voice by wire.
Most of these early experiments were
conducted by him in the late after
Moons and evenings and on Saturdays
and holidays. for his work at Boston
University took up most Of his other
time.
The endowment for the chair to
honor DR.. Bel viii amount to $780,
900.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08

people in our ward from degradation
and corruption, which we believe 10
countenanced by persons in authority
and power, therefore
BE 1T RESOLVED by the citizens
committee of the Second Ward Of the
City of Chicago, that we put forth our
best efforts to induce the said Angus
tus L. Williams to become candidate
for Alderman of the Second Ward Of
the City of Chicago; that we pledge
our support, our influence, our money
and our votes behind him to make him
our representative in the Common
Council of the City of Chicago.
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED,
that a copy Of these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of our organ
ization, a copy delivered to the public
press and a copy presented to the
Honorable Augustus L. Williams.
Lucille Bates, Chairman.
Cora Patton, Secretary.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
@cHIcAGo's HEALTH
Weekly Bulletin, Chicago Department
of HeaIth-How's Your Hearth
by Herman N. Bundesen,
M. D., Commissioner

an 1925 there were 34,318 deaths
from all causes in Chicago. Of this
number $500 or 18 per cent were
credited to heart disease, making this
condition the captain of the feet of
death. AS many people died of heart
disease as died Of cancer and pneu-
monia combined. And though heart
disease mortality has been increasing
IN Chicago as elsewhere in the world,
nevertheless Chicago still leads with
the extremely low death rate of 11.46
deaths per 1000 persons" states DR..
Bundesen in his latest bulletin.
Heart disease may occur at any
age. The heart death rate among
children under FIVE years of age was 10
per 100000 persons, increasing as fol-
lows:
Five to 40 years of age, 70 deaths
per 100000 persons.
Fifty to 70 years of age. 7o2 deaths
per 100000 persons.
Over so years of age, 5,216 deaths
per 100000 persons.
Heart disease mortality is greater
in the male than in the female. In
1925 out of 10000 school children
examined by the Chicago Department
Of Health, 200 of these had heart
disease" says the Commissioner.
Heart disease can be prevented and
we can take the heart out Of the heart
disease mortality table. This is how:
/. In childhood correct the tonsil
and adenoid defects. These cause
rheumatic heart disease; prevent the
children from catching diphtheria,
scarlet fever and other communicable
diseases. These also may affect the
heart.
2. Prevent the youth from catching
social disease.
3. Hygienic living and moderation
in eating, alcohol and exercise.
4. Care Of the pregnant woman to
protect her heart so that her baby's
heart may be sound.
S. Periodic examination to discover
defects of the heart before they get
beyond control.
II you have heart disease, do not
worry. A damaged heart can work
well and long if properly cared for"
says DIR. Bundesen.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
FINE CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY

The Phyllis Wheatley Woman's
Club was the hostess of beautifully
arranged Christmas party last Thurs
day evening given in honor of the
girls at the Home, 51st street and S.
Michigan avenue. A large Christmas
tree was deliberately decorated and
each bough laden with Christmas tin
sci and glittering grass and surround
ed with gifts. Mrs. M. Clark, Super
intendent, was showered with many
beautiful gifts that it took several
hours to strip the presents from the
tree.
The Snappy Syncopators Of Pro
Dance Orchestra with his pieces was
the chief attraction of the evening.
Special betting popular airs were pro-
vided for the occasion. This Christ
mas party was attended by almost ZOO
Novelties Of the desirable kind which
were pleasing to all were distributed
among the merry makers. The girls
in their beautiful gowns played an
other important part in this social
function Everybody was happy.
Each note OF this most famous orches-
ira stirred the musical tower of every
individual even our dear Mrs. E. l..
Davis, Mrs. NJ. Collins, Mrs. F. NJ.
Perkins, Mrs. Julia James, R. l..
Pleasant, L. Sanford, Lena G. Perry,
Bessie Lewis, Marie William, Jeanette
Rements and Miss Beatrice Mitchell,
who was happily seated around the or
chestra to give service to the girls at
every possible call, showed plain evil
dence of the dancing fantastic in their
seats. Our president, Mrs. M. B.
Wright, helped to ripen the affair into
more melody by keeping step with the
sweet strains of Baby Face. The
party prevailed a thrilling spirit Of
merriment and kindness swayed into
an early morn. All present expressed
themselves enjoying most pleasant
and delightful time.
Villa F. Webb, Reporter.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
INCREASED CHILD LABOR

Washington.-The annual report of
the Chief Of the Children's Bureau Of
the U. S. Department of Labor shows
that child labor increased in "a of the
20 large industrial cities. The five
cities that reported decreases were,
in the order named, Washington, D.
C., Louisville, Indianapolis, Chicago
and St. Paul "The largest decrease
this past year, 81 per cent in Wash
ington, d. c." says the report, "fol-
lowed an amendment to the compu1-
sorry school attendance law of the Dis
|trict of Columbia, effective February
4, 1925, which requires a child to re-
main in school up to the age of 16,
unless he has completed the eighth
grade"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE
CITIZENS COMMITTEE IN
FAVOR OF ATTORNEY A. L.
WILLIAMS FOR ALDERMAN
OF THE SECOND WARD

WHEREAS, we, the citizens Of the
Second Ward of the City Of Chicago,
believing in the sacred principles of
our Constitution, chiefly of which is
representation in the Legislative
branch of our Government; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council
of the City of Chicago is the repre-
sentative branch Of our City Govern
ment, the melting pot of the cosmo-
politan population of our great city in
which representatives of all groups,
kinds and creeds meet upon common
level and direct the destiny of this,
the greatest city in the civilized world;
and
WHEREAS, it is our right and our
duty as citizens of the Second Ward
of the City of Chicago, TO use our in
fuence, our efforts, our finance and
our votes for the selection Of man
for this important position, who is
truly representative; whose character
and reputation are untarnished- by
traitorous acts committed against US;
a man who places our rights and in
terests above the mighty dollar and
WHEREAS, Augustus L. Williams
is a man whom we believe to be pos
sessed with these basic characteristics
and many others that we believe more
to our benefit and advantage; a man
who has been tried and not found
wanting; man whose reputation and
whose many charitable acts and deeds,
for the unfortunate Of our group lead
us to believe that it is an act of prov
idence, designed and directed by the
Creator to have such a man available
to call Upon IN this crisis, TO save our
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
THE RED CAPS CLUB

Red Caps Literary Club held their
monthly meeting Sunday afternoon at
4:3O p. m, Jan. 2, at 363o Michigan
avenue.
Prof. Samuel Ball was the principal
speaker. He chose for his subject
"The Ascent of Man The address
was both instructive and inspiring.
Asst. Atty. General William Henry
Harrison was also present and made =
short advisory address.
Editor Jackson (BiII Board was
present and made short talk
Sandy w. Trice, President.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
CLASS ENTERTAINS

The Kathryn Wilson Beauty Gull
ture Study Class Of which Madam
ColIonia M. Chez is president, enter
tanned on Dec. 31st at the home of
the president, 3425 S. Wabash avenue.
A very interesting program was rem
dered and among those taking part
were J. B. Street, who delivered an
address on Preparedness" music by
Smiths Snappy Syncorators; re-
Spouse to Mr.. Streets address was
made by M. B. Rogers; solo by Miss
Sarah Simpson. Mrs. Josephine
Hamilton acted as mistress of cere-
monies. Dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess. The public is
invited to the class meetings every
Friday from 4 to 9 D. m.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
BULLETIN No. e0-FOR YOUR
SAFETY
BY Chief of Police Morgan A. Collins

During the year 1926-727 persons
were killed and 13,486 were injured
through automobile accidents. OF this
number killed, $40 were pedestrians
and 1913 motorists. For the year 1925
673 were killed, and 1906 injured.
Careful analysis of the above figures
show that the majority of these acct
dents were caused by wanton careless
ness, and a total disregard of the speed
laws.
This terrible toll of life is little short
of criminal No business is SO impor-
tant that justifes driving at rate of
speed greater than is reasonable and
proper.
Better to lose train than to lose
ones life. Always drive slowly in
congested districts. Don't pass street
cars on the wrong side of the street.
Pedestrians should look both ways
before crossing the street. Do not
cross in the middle of the block. Be
careful when getting off street car.
Do not walk from behind a street
car without being on the alert from
the opposite direction. Trying to save
few seconds time may cost you your
life.
Remember that there is nothing as
precious as human life. Aid us to
prevent these murders. 1t is the de-
partment's most serious problem.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
SAM LANGFoRD SEEKS AID IN
NEW YORK

New York.-Sam Langford. boxer,
who once had prosperous days in the
ring, is now afflicted by poor eyesight,
caused by cataracts, has come to New
York to seek aid from the National
Sports Alliance Relief Fund, created
under state law last year to dispense
funds to needy boxers of their widows
and dependents. A benefit boxing bout
was held in 1924, when $1,000 was
raised for the fund. Langford claims
that it was his plight that led boxing
fans to start the benefit bout. He
said he hoped to get $500 to open a
bootblack stand in Boston, his home
city.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08

force within me to put stop to such
racial discrimination.
1t is an ancient maxim in our law
that mans home is his castle. The
rain may enter, the wind may enter,
but not the King OF England without
authority of law" The sacredness of
this provision is manifested in the Con-
stitution of almost every state in the
Union, yet Chicagos police force ig-
more it when entering the homes of
our people IN the Second Ward with
out process of law. /, therefore, pledge
myself to see to it that we have
strict observance Of law by police Of
ficers as well as private citizens.
In order to promote good citizenry,
clean living is essential. Why is it that
garbage, dead dogs and cats are al
lowed to stay in the alleys Of our ward
until they become decayed? An Al
derman can do much towards remedy
ing these breeders OF disease, | pledge
myself to rid our ward Of this deplor-
able condition.
l favor the increase of salaries of
police and fremen.
l pledge myself to maintain per-
manent office in the Second Ward to
be used for the convenience of my
constituents in the transaction of the
business of our ward.
I pledge myself to be easily Access
sible and to listen to and act upon any
complaints or suggestions from the
people without hope of reward.
And in conclusion, from this day
until the 22nd day of February, the
fight is on for clean government and
proper representation for our group
in the Second Ward. These many
and various pledges that have made
are sincere and made with my desire
and purpose to serve you, the people
of this ward, to the best of my ability.
Between the dates herein, there re-
mains much for you to do in going
forth and informing the people that
the opportunity is at hand for each
and every man and woman in our
ward to do his or her bit towards
|remedying the deplorable condition
that now exists and with your assist
ance and with God speed, the fight is
won.
wish, at this time, to extend to
each Of you my best wishes for pros
|perozs and happy New Year. | wish
for you as for myself spirit of will
ingness to accept the duties of service;
that spirit which 'seeketh not its own"
but cheerfully lending a hand to lift
the burdens from the hearts and lives
of others.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
PROF. SAMUEL 1. LEE AND
THE OTHER MEMBERS OF
THE LEE FAMILY ENJOYED
THE HOLIDAY SEASON

An excellent turkey dinner was
served at the Sterehouse Inn, Sunday,
January 2, 1927, in honor Of Mr.. Clar-
ence R. Lee, son of Prof. and Mrs.
Samuel |. Lee of 436 E. 4oth street.
Mr.. Lee, who is a director Of the IA
nous Koppin Theatre Orchestra, OF
Detroit, Mich, was celebrating his
birthday with his parents and little
daughter, Audrey. All present en-
joyed the splendid dinner and service
given by Mrs. Sterehouse. Mr.. Lee
left for Detroit on the midnight train
after greeting many Of his old Chi
cago friends.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08

The Juvenile Department Of the
American Woodmen of Camp Il,
made an excellent showing in their en-
tertainment at Movement Hall. The
children, under the excellent direction
-of Mrs. Frances Guam, who was SO
ably assisted by our own Mrs. Bush
Banks did splendidly and had the par
ents and friends attended, they would
have been well repaid. Parents do not
take enough interest in these affairs
and children must be encouraged to
bring them up to the standard you ex-
pect.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
PRAISE FOR robson

New York.--Local critics were es-
pecially kind to Paul Robson, bari
tone, who was heard on the air last
week for the first time.
The World critic called Robson the
finest Negro baritone he has ever.
heard. 4In his folk songs he was
positively delightful. In Sometimes
Feel Like a Motherless Child and
Water Boy he was a joy to listen
to-"
The AFRO noted last week that
Robeson's spiritdals, most Of which
were arranged by his accornpanist,
Lawrence Brown, were the same
numbers which Roland Hayes is sing
ing in his American concerts, but the
two singers interpret them differently,
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
THE PHYLLIS WHEATLEY
HOME KEPT OPEN HOUSE
NEW YEARS DAY

New Years Day many people in
this city reverted back to the old GUS
tom Of keeping open house on that
holiday and that good old custom IS
rapidly being revived again for on
New Years Day many people in all
parts Of this city kept open house and
received their friends with open arms.
The officials of the Phyllis Wheat
ley Home, Sis 5. Michigan avenue.
followed suit and many ladies' and
gentlemen were present during the aft
ternoon and evening and from time to
time an interesting literary and musi-
cal program was rendered. Refresh
ments were served to all callers.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
BRONSON OPPOSED BY 4
COLORED MEN

Aid. Berthold A. Cronson, who is
seeking reelection to the city council,
will be called upon to fight it out at
the first election in February with four
colored men, all Of whom aspire to
represent the Fourth Ward in the al
dermanic body.
The entrants are Virgil Cooke, an
accountant in the office Of the board
of local improvements who resides at
1909 Washington Park court; DIR.
George Washington Prince, 1903 St.
Lawrence avenue; William B. Spring
err, who is engaged in the insurance
business in the ward and N. K. Nc
Gill, lawyer, who is counsel for the
Defender.
According to Cooke, the west sec
ton of the ward, lying between Cot
tage Grove avenue and State street,
and between 10th and 53rd streets, is
controlled solidly by the colored voters
and, he says, they represent As per
cent Of the population. On this &C
count he and the three other Negro
candidates see a, chance to increase
the number Of colored aldermen in the
city council to three instead of two as
now. The Second Ward is represented
by Aid. Louis B. Anderson and the
Third by Robert r. Jackson, both col
ored.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08
cronson Is Confident

Il do not think the time has arrived
yet" said Aid. Cronson today, when
the Fourth Ward can be swung by the
colored vote. They may give consid-
erable trouble at the first election, but
/ believe can lead all Of them by a
big margin and possibly win the Of
fee with a majority in the first at
tempt. If do not succeed in doing
that / have no fear Of winning out
over the colored candidate"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08

Miss LaVera Lee of Detroit, Mich,
spent a few days in our. city enjoying
the holidays. She was the especial
guest of Miss Audrey Lee.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-01-08

ATTORNEY AUGUSTUS L. WILLIAMS
ENTERS THE RACE FOR ALDER
MAN OF THE SECOND WARD AT A
GREAT MEETING HELD AT UNITY
HALL, $40 INDIANA AVE. TUES
DAY EVENING, JANUARY A. THE
RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE
SECOND WARD CITIZENS COMMIT
TEE In HIS FAVOR AND HIS AD-
DRESS ACCEPTING THE NOMINAL
TON FOLLOW in THESE COLUMNS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-06-02

Rev. John F. Eckenrode went to
Baltimore yesterday to attend the
commencement exercises at Mt. st.
Agnes college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Boggs and
family, of Bretz, W. Va, are spend
ing few days this week in Oakland
with relatives and friends.
Mrs. G. A. Fraley, in slipping at her
home Saturday evening fell and frac-
tured two ribs, since which time she
has been quite a sufferer.
Mrs. Edith Schlossnagle returned to
here home here last Thursday from
Pittsburgh, Pa, where she had been
for several weeks on a visit.
DR.. Frank Trotter, president of the
University of West Virginia at Nor
gantown, with members of his family,
visited Oakland last Thursday.
The next regular meeting of the
Oakland Civic Club will be held on
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in the
City Hall, to which all members are
urged to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J. C. Little
and daughters, of Morgantown, w.
Va, visited at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Abel Dewitt near Deer Park
during the past week.
w. E. Giessman, of Salisbury, N.
c., is here for visit of two weeks to
his father, Mr.. George Giessman, who
also had as his guest Sunday and
Monday Lester and Lawrence Cess
man.
Frank Jenkins, a prominent citizen
of Terra Alta, West Va, dropped dead
in the Knights of Pythias hall at Ter
"a Alta last Friday night Mr.. Jenkins
had many friends in Garrett county,
especially in the community surround
ing GAINESVILLE.
Miss Marguerite Hart, Of the Veter-
ans Bureau, Washington, D. c., spent
Sunday and Monday in Oakland with
her mother and other members of the
family. Miss Hart, who was in the
service during the World War, will
sail for France to attend the Ameri-
can Legion convention to be held in
Paris in August.
Mr.. and mrs. Robert Hazlett, of
Wheeling, West Va, with members of
their family, motored to Oakland last
Saturday and spent a day or two at
Mrs. Bush's. Mr.. Hazlett with his
family will return shortly and occupy
their new residence on Crooks Crest.
Their eldest son will graduate from
Lindsey Institute, Wheeling in few
days. He is but II years old and Is
an honor student of the school.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-06-02
Personal AND LOCAL
NOTES OF INTEREST

Mr.. Thomas Little and son, of Cen
ira City, Pa, spent Monday in Oak
land.
Miss Josephine Sanders, of Clear
field, Pa, is here on visit to relatives
and friends.
Mr.. David Martin, of Willard, Ohio
spent Sunday and Monday with Oak
land relatives.
Mr.. C. H. Linvelle, of Baltimore
was here for few hours on bust
ness last Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Walter Kahl, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
spent Sunday and Monday in Oakland,
returning to Pittsburgh Monday even
ing.
Misses Virginia Casteel and Vera
Ream, of Frostburg Normal school,
spent Sunday and Monday at their re-
spective homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. V. Fortney, of
Morgantown, West Va, visited rela-
tives and friends in the county on
Monday and Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs G. H. Williams, of
Pittsburgh, who maintain a home on
the outskirts of Oakland, have re-
turned here for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Smouse and
son, and Mr.. Reed Smouse and son,
of Fairmont, w. Va, visited relatives
in Oakland on Sunday and Monday.
Mr.. Henry Hanst, of Kingwood,
who spent several days in Oakland
with his daughter, Mrs. d. R. Sincell,
returned home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Annie Pfeiffer and daughter,
Miss Violet Pfeiffer, of Cumberland,
were guests on Sunday and Monday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Little.
Mrs. John Arthur and infant son,
returned to their home in Chicago
Tuesday after visit of several weeks
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Little.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bay, of Clarksburg,
w. Va, spent Sunday and Monday as
guests of County Commissioner and
Mrs. Daniel E. Orendorf at their res
idence south of the Park.
DIR. and Mrs. S. A. Myford and in
FAINT daughter returned to their home
in Oakland yesterday from Belle Ver-
non, Pa, where they had been on a
visit to relatives few days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-06-02
Oakland, Md.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Faherty, of
Clarksburg, w. Va, spent the week
end here with relatives.
Mr.. Milton Dewitt, of Hoyes, &C.
companied by his father, Mr.. D. 0.
Dewitt, visited Oakland last Friday
Prof. Miller, principal of the Acct
dent school, was here Saturday on
business when he called at The Re-
publican office.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Cozad and two
daughters, of Verona, Pa, motored
to Oakland Saturday and were guests
until Monday afternoon of Mrs. L. J.
Brown, at her home on Oak street.
Mr.. Joseph Spates, of Frostburg,
who formerly managed the Maryland
Theatre in Oakland, now travelling
for an advertising concern, was a
business visitor in Oakland Thursday
of last week.
Mr.. E. w. Helbig, who went to
Baltimore week or ten days ago to
receive treatment in Johns Hopkins
Hospital, surprised his family and
friends by returning here unexpected
ly Friday evening. He is somewhat
improved in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Hinebaugh
and daughter Mary Moore, of Balti-
more, and Mr.. and Mrs. Wade H.
Hinebaugh and daughter Rosetta, of
Oakland spent Sunday and Monday
with. Mr.. and Mrs. James Heitz at
Clarksburg, West Va.
Samuel Bowser, of Parkersburg, w.
Va, accompanied by his nephew, Fred.
Beachy and Miss Nell Park, of near
the city, motored through to Oakland
one day last week and spent short
time in the vicinity of Bittinger Wis
iting relatives and friends.
There will be a card party at the
Knights Of Columbus Hall, Oakland,
Friday, June 3rd, beginning at eight
o'clock in the evening for the benefit
of st. Peters church. All card games
played; splendid prizes; refreshments.
Special diversion for the younger set.
Admission, so cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Falkenstein and
two children and Mr.. and Mrs. Oil
yer Smouse and little son, and Miss
Louise Mouse, of Myersville, spent
few days with the family of Mr.. j. M.
Falkenstein in Oakland last and this
week, returning to Myersville Monday.
They were accompanied by Mr., and
Mrs. Falkenstein and daughter Miss
Mary who will attend the graduating
exercises at Hood College where Miss
Eva Falkenstein will receive her de-
gree on the 7th inst.