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The broad ax., 1927-05-21
PORTRAIT UNVEILED BY FIT.
DEARBORN

Sunday afternoon, May Is, following
the annual sermon exercises by Great
Lakes Lodge No. 43, Fl Dearborn
Lodge No. IA, Daughter Elks and the
lodges Of Gary, Joliet, Evanston, ILL.,,
held at Metropolitan Community Cen
ter Church the life size portrait of DIT
Henrietta P. Lee, past grand daughter
ruler Of Elks Of the world and
Mother" Of Fit Dearborn Lodge No.
a, was unveiled by a committee of
Arthur !. White. Dr. Geo. w. Lacey,
and M. Il. Bailey. This portrait had
been presented to the lodge some time
ago by Capt. Denote Lee and DIT.
Genevieve Lee Wimp, the son and
daughter of DIT. Lee, who were present
at this time with other members of the
family. The exercises were opened BY
Jas. c. Martin, exalted ruler Of Fl.
Dearborn Lodge, who explained to the
vast audience the purpose of the gath
ering. Prayer was offered BY Prince
A. Glanton, past exalted ruler of Fit
Dearborn, followed by singing "Blest
Be the Tie that Binds" led by Harry
]. Brown, recording secretary Of Fl.
Dearborn. DIT Ella G. Berry, grand
daughter ruler Of Elks of the World.
was presented and she paid splendid
tribute to the life and works of DIT.
Lee. Coils John R. Marshall, grand
trustee and member Of Fl. Dearborn,
was next to speak on the life and work
of DIT. Lee, having been familiar with
her work, not only in the grand lodge,
but the special work and advice she
gave to Fl. Dearborn which had slim
ulated the interest Of the membership
to increase the same from 10 to $500.
AS the portrait was unveiled, DIT. Ber-
ry led in singing The Old Rugged
Cross" and at the conclusion Of these
exercises, the great throng left Fl.
Dearborn Club with the memory of
DIT Lee and this occasion fresh on
their minds and the portrait a fixture
upon the walls of the club home.
The broad ax., 1927-05-21
MRS. MISSOURI GREY sue
CUMBS, AGED 1o3
preston News Service)

Amelia, c. H. Va, May 19.-Mis-
souri, Grey, who died on May at the
age Of 1O3, was born in Amelia Coun-
ty. Va, in 1924.
She was laid to rest in the cemetery
at Little Union Church, the church
she had faithfully served for ffty-four
years amid great host of sorrowing
relatives and friends.
The church was jammed to the
doors and large crowd waited out
side to pay their last tribute of re-
spect.
The service in the church was beau
tiful. The old-time melodies that Mrs.
Grey loved to sing were sung and four
ministers Of her denomination (Bap-
tist) conducted the service in the
church, and the Order of St. Luke
concluded the service at the grave.
Her grave was covered with flowers
typical of the beautiful life she had
lived and Of the blossoming Of a new
life in heaven. She died as she had
lived, trusting in Him who is able to
accomplish all things and, as her pas
tor said, words would be wasted to try
and enumerate her virtues and the es-
TEEN in which the people held her,
''for we have only to look on this gath
ering Of friends from all over the coun.
ty to show what Mrs. Grey was" he
said. She was the mother Of fourteen
children, eight Of whom survive her,
twenty-six living grandchildren and
twenty-eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Grey before the war belonged
to the mobiles of Amelia County, and
moved to her home in which she died
in 1865 She was wonderfully active
for her age, and until a very short time
before her death had done her own
Homework. A large number Of white
people attended the funeral.
The broad ax., 1927-05-21
KING REELECTED PRESIDENT
OF LIBERIA FOR THIRD
TERM
(Preston News Servicel

Washington, D. c., May 1o.-Ad-
vice to the State Department show
that Charles D. B. King has been re-
elected President Of the Republic Of
Liberia by majority Of 10000 votes
over the rival candidate, T. R. Faulk-
ner, former resident Of the United
States.
President King has made two visits
to the United States, and is now clos
ing his second term as head Of the At
rican republic. His election to a third
term is accepted as an Endorsement Of
his economical, financial and educa-
tional program, recently instituted.
Reports show that American capital
lists are developing the growth Of rub
Der trees in the hinterIand, and have
employed nearly 5000 natives to clear
the forests and plant rubber-bearing
trees. The government has established
a new general hospital at Monrovia,
the capital, and q modern electric
lighting system is planned.
The broad ax., 1927-05-21
"CHIcAGO'S HEALTH"
Weekly Bulletin, Chicago Department,
of Health
GIRL SCOUTS
! BY Herman N. Bundesen, M. D.,
Commissioner

The women of today have broker
away from the old standards Of girl
hood training. There is greater free
dom and self-expression. Does thi.
make them less womanly? / dom
think So" argues DR.. Herman N
Bundesen, commissioner Of health, If
his latest bulletin.
''The Girl Scout movement has for
its object the physical, mental and
moral welfare of our growing girls.
The woman is advancing to the place
in which she rightly belongs; to Be
capable of performing not only her
own work, but to be able to compete
with her brother in the ordinary
routine Of life" continues the Com
missioner.
The normal, growing, adolescent
girl, between the ages of II and Is, is
as full of life as is her brother. She is
as vivacious and as ready for fun or
mischief as is the boy. "A vent must
be found for her ever-bubbling spirits.
Therefore it is necessary to give the
growing girl the same exercise and
activity as are necessary for any
growing individual The Scout move
ment for both girls and boys has
now gone far past the experimental
stage and has taken its assured place
among educational activities for the
development of youth. 1t is one of the
greatest achievements which this cen
tury numbers among contributions to
education; in fact, many foremost
educators have pronounced it the
greatest. The movement needs the
backing Of every right-thinking man
and woman, and Of all dutiful parents
who would do well by their children, .
summarizes DR.. Bundesen.
The broad ax., 1927-05-21
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY HOME
Hon. S. B. Turner and Rev. Benz II
Lucas Gave Inspiring Addresses
at the Vesper Services

Attorney Harris B. Gaines and OIL
ficer ]. B. Tucker talked interestingly
Sunday evening Miss Ruth Fox. a
converted Jewess, made a very
pathetic appeal for Mt Herman Semi
nary for colored girls at Clinton, Miss.
where she has been a teacher for 27
years. The school is sadly in need OF
funds. Many of the pupils families
are victims Of the food.
Judge Immenhauser, Attorney Hen
~ Proctor of the 48th street court
Mrs. Irene Mccoy Gaines, the efficient
treasurer Of the Home will Be The
speakers Sunday, May p, at the last
meeting of the season of the Social
Educational Department from S to
p. m. Mrs. Helen Greene Usher,
chairman. rls. IVY.
Mrs. Fannie Bowers, the popular
chairman Of the Tag Day committee
is rejoicing with the members and
friends who helped over the success
full result of the days service BY which
81, l08.3o was added to the treasury
Sincere thanks is given to all those
who dropped coin in the boxes, as
well as the faithful women who worked
on the streets.
The taggers were all entertained at
a very enjoyable party at the Home
Monday evening, May 10.
The Phyllis Wheatley Woman's
Club met Wednesday, May Is, at
3 p. m. The capable recording sec
rotary, Mrs. Eta Johnson Jones, has
been ordered to the country for a
complete rest, much to the regret of
her many friends.
The Phyllis Wheatley Girls Glee
Club will sing during the pageant pro-
gram at the Woman's World Fair,
Thursday, May 26, at 8 D. m. Mrs
Grace Outlaw, director.
The broad ax., 1927-05-21
MUSIC NOTES
BY Clarence Cameron White, Premier
Violin SoIoist, Former President
National Association of Negro
Musicians
(For Preston News Service)
Musicians Should Read Musical
Publications

Just what would be your opinion of
the doctor who never looked inside a
medical journal or lawyer who never
read court records7
Strange as it may seem, the writer
ventures to say that of the 5000 Ne
gro musicians listed in the last census
a very small percentage read music
journals, and yet in the United States
alone there are several publications
which bring to the reader the worlds
happenings in music. OF those pub
lished monthly the "Etude," the "Mu-
steal Observer" the MUSICAL" the
"Violinist" and one or two others are
full Of helpful suggestions for music
students and teachers. Numerous ar
ticles of interest upon every phase of
the Art are written by musical author
tiles, and are of immense value es-
pecially to music students who live
away from the great art centers.
OF the weekly publications the "Mu-
steal Courier" Musical America" the
Musical Digest" Music News" and
the Music Leader" publish news from
all the art centers of the world. None
of these publications cost more than
twenty-five cents and what musician,
especially Of our group, can afford to
be without this helpful information?
Many of these publications have from
time to time critical accounts of some
of our own musicians and it behooves
US to form our opinions according to
correct and accepted standards. When
next you 60 to your local music dealer
purchase a copy Of one or more Of
these journals and let's keep abreast
of the times. You will undoubtedly
find something that will be source Of
inspiration and perhaps an incentive
for finer work in an art that is growing
each day.
The broad ax., 1927-05-21
BULLETIN No. 5.-PROTECTING
MESSENGERS
BY Chief of Police Michael Hughes

Never send messenger carrying
money or securities from your place of
business without a proper escort
If the messenger is on foot always
have the escort follow at distance Of
not less than fifty feet where he can
observe the movements of suspicious
persons.
Messengers should carry money or
securities in a pouch suspended from
the left shoulder concealed under the
coat or garment.
Instruct escorts to change route
every day and to look back occasional
ly to observe whether or not they are
being Swallowed.
Payrolls should always be guarded
by an escort Always remember that
the police department will furnish on
request suitable escort to protect
money securities or valuable property
when requested.
Escorts and guards should be pro-
hcient in the use of firearms. If in
experienced, instruction will be given
at police revolver ranges without cost.
Help us to protect you. We are al
ways at your service. An ounce of pre-
vention is worth a pound of cure.
The broad ax., 1927-05-21
COUNCILS IN ANNUAL
SERVICES

Pride of Morgan Park Council No.
247, A. u. K. & D. of A., of which
Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford IS most ex-
cellent queen, held their anniversary
services Sunday afternoon, May Is, at
Beth Eden Baptist Church, Rev. B. H.
Hunter, pastor, delivering the sermon.
Mrs. Hilton was mistress of cere-
monies and a very splendid program
was rendered. Among the speakers
were Rev. B. H. Lucas Of St. Luke
A.ME. Church, and a member Of
Thebes Council; M. T. Bailey, chair
man of publicity of the national grand
council, who spoke for the national
grand officers and gave the history Of
the order; Mrs. Henrietta Dean, state
grand mother queen Of Illinois Of
Juveniles.
At the same hour, Pride Of Midwest
Council, of which Mrs Mary Pollard
is most excellent queen, was holding
its first anniversary exercises at St.
Paul Presbyterian Church, N. Robey
and w. Washington boulevard. The
first anniversary sermon was delivered
by Rev. Harry w. Knight, we'll known
Baptist Divine. "A fine program fol-
lowed with Mrs. Eliza Jackson, state
grand queen of Illinois; Mrs Leon
Dixon, national grand auditress; Mrs.
Louise Hayden White, national grand
ecretary-treasurer of Juveniles; Mrs
Ida Simmons, national grand princess
appearing and making interesting talks
in interest of the organization. On
June II, all the councils in the city Of
Chicago will gather at Metropolitan
Community Center Church, 41st and
South Parkway, and listen to their
annual Thanksgiving sermon, and at
which time it is expected that many of
the national officers from out Of the
city viii be present upon this occasion.
The broad ax., 1927-05-21
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE
OFFERS AID TO FLOOD SUI
FERERS; HELP OFFERED TO
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE

The National Urban League, through
its Executive Secretary, Eugene
Kinckle Jones, has offered the services
of two of its trained executives for
work among the colored sufferers in
the food area. This offer was made
on May ) through a telegram sent BY
Mr.. Jones to President Coolidge and
to which the president replied stating
that the matter had been referred to
the Red Cross for immediate action.
Mr. Jones telegram TO President Coo
lidge follows:
"Inasmuch as Negroes in the Mis-
sissippi flood area are a large proper
ton of the sufferers and the National
Urban League, with branches in
forty-four cities, is the outstanding
Negro social service movement in
America, we offer the Federal Gov
eminent or the Red Cross, through
you, the services Of Jesse o. Thomas
of Atlanta, Georgia, southern field sec
rotary, and T. Arnold Hill, director OF
industrial relations, to serve in any
capacity in this crisis determined by
you or the Red Cross. These men
have had many years experience in So
cial service activities"
The broad ax., 1927-05-21
Do You Know That

LIZ Ou AILOW nat
One of the most famous vocal
teachers Of Europe is Of Negro blood
A famous band master Of the Ger
man army is a Negro?
Several Negroes are graduates Of the
famous Paris Conservatory?
One of the teachers of Chaminade
was a Negro in Paris?
There are two Negro girls in Eu-
ropean Grand Opera this season?
A school in Russia is named for
Pushkin, the great poet of Negro
blood?
The first string quartette ever writ
ten in France was done by a Negro?
Two Negroes have been court vio-
linists, one in Spain and the other in
Brazil?
AT one time the conductor Of the
Opera at Bordeaux, France, was a
New Orleans Negro?
The broad ax., 1927-05-21

sons-unwise for them to pay higher
wages or meet the demands of the
strikers.
What / say here has nothing to do
with my personal opinion and position
on the question Of organized labor.
There are miners all over this end Of
the state who know what that position
is. only set down certain facts as |
know them and attempt to interpret
the present strike situation impartially
and without becoming possessed with
a hemorrhage of mere words.
The broad ax., 1927-05-21
MRS. HARRY N. KNOWLTON
WHO HAS RETURNED HOME
TO CHICAGO FROM HER
HOME IN AFRICA
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band, Mr.. Knowlton, tor failing to
pay alimony.
On Tuesday he was brought before
Judge Harry Lewis of the Superior
Court by his former wife to show
cause why he should not be held in
contempt Of court for being $500
short in alimony payments. He de-
Tended his nonpayments on the con-
tention that her friendliness with the
African prince justified suspension or
at least reduction Of alimony.
Found Prince in Her Home
Detective Sergeants Harvey Guynn
and Frank Fremuth testified in Mr.
Knowlton's behalf. They told Of visit
ing the Knowlton home at 80 East
Schiller street and there serving a war
rant on the African for passing a
bogus check Mrs. Knowlton was
there but her husband was in New
York, they said.
A newspaper photograph Of Tova-
lou-Houeno and Mrs. Knowlton, taken
aboard ship at New York shortly after
the divorce decree was entered was in
troduced into evidence The caption
read: Chicago woman sails with
African potentate."
The broad ax., 1927-05-21
RED CAPS LITERARY CLUB

Sunday, June 5, daylight saving
time, the Red Caps Literary Club will
hold forth at their club rooms, $500 S.
Michigan avenue.
Attorney L. B. Moore will be the
principal speaker. Miss Rosie Lee
Robinson will conduct the musical
program. Everybody welcome. Sandy
w. Trice, president.
The broad ax., 1927-05-21
Former Wife in Court

Mr.. Knowlton is also seeking Gus
today of his daughter, Jacqueline, 8
years old, who, he said, was taken to
Paris by her mother and the African
Mrs. Knowlton, who, it was said, re-
turned from Paris last December after
the so-called prince was arrested on
check charges there, was in court but
did not testify.
The hearing was continued until
Monday for Mrs. Knowlton to prepare
rebuttal to the policemen's testimony
The Bogus Prince" and Mrs
Knowlton moved in. the highest white
society on the north side, and the
leading society folks among the col
ored people went. crazy while raving
over him and at a ball given at the
Appomattox Club in his honor Two
rich widow ladies wanted to engage in
fist fight with each other to see
which one should have the first honor
Of dancing with the Bogus Prince"
The broad ax., 1927-05-21

Mrs. Chas. Weir Of Washington,
D. G, and daughters, Mrs. Chas.
Lewis and Mrs. William Y. Browne,
also Mrs. Florence Larry was enter
tanned at a five-course dinner Wednes-
day evening BY Mrs. Gertrude Hart,
4534 Calumet avenue
The broad ax., 1927-05-21
IMPROVING AT HOSPITAL

Mrs. Ada Moore, 4213 S. Wabash
avenue, is improving at St. Luke's hos
pital where she underwent a serious
operation the first of the week. 1t is
expected that she will be removed 70
her home within the next week
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-21

Y alleys last evening. johnson and
Hinton were the high men for the
two teams. The Wildcats gave a
forfeit game to the Bank of Douglas
Scores:
:Sailroad: Klutz 4l6, johnson, 545,
Fill ATT, Young 399, Klingensmith
43S, total 2275 &-'.
American Legion: Handicap TIA,
Hinton 450, Stoloroff 434, Napier 334,
Po1ard 446, Foster 392, total 223O.
Wildcats, forfeited game.
Bank of Douglas: Cooper 49l,
Khron 315, Crowell $780, Sexton 1888,
Work 39d, total 1863.
mo Breakfast Complete Without
The Dispatch" :" ,y M st
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-21
AVILA PEDDLER
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democrat, Arkansas, two committee
members, 0 fhis relations with Avila.
Although Senator Reed, republican,
Pennsylvania, it's chairman, was out
OF the city, the committee held a
suddenly called meeting. "
Declaring the "air in. Mexico last
spring was filled with documents" !"
Murray informed the committee that
it was mis- understanding that the
American embassy had been a ''gen-
erous purchaser" of documents pur-
porting to come from the files of the
Mexican government and to show a
particularly hostile attitude by Mex
leo towards the United States.
Murray, who is now suing the New
York Times for libel, said that he had
been told recently in New. York that
De Courcey was in San Antonio, Texas,
'in close touch with Avila" AVila
previously had told the committee he
bought some of the Hearst documents,
which he claimed had come from the
office of President Gales, in San An
tonic, from two Mexican clerks.
While Murray gave no testimony
about the documents purchased by
Avila, for William Randolph Hearst,
and later purchased in his papers, he
unhesitatingly named De Courcey, his
former newspaper competitor in Mex
leo, as the man whom Avila told him
had made up the document concern
ing himself. He later charged that De
Courcey, who was eliminated" some
time as6 from Mexico had written a
letter to him attempting "blackmail. .
He produced the letter to the commit
tee.
The statement of Murray, the only
witness heard today, that he under
stood the American embassy in Mexico
City had obtained many. documents
from Avila even before Mr.. Hearst pur-
chased some of them brought no fur
ther word of explanation from the
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-21
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then. sff.5
IF he had left Chicago he would
have told me-" she said.
The mother also did not believe re-
ports that her son was seen here the
week of November IL, when the motor
car used by the Los Angeles slayer was
stolen from pr. Herbert L. Mantz
here.
"If he came here in November, as
they say" said the mother, "he would
have come home"
DR.. Martz was unable to identify a
photograph of Hickman as that of the
man who took his car at the point Of
a gun. DR.. Mantz said the man would
not permit him to get good view of
his face.
Hickman was a popular member OF
Sunday school class here and played
on the class basketball team w. War
ren Humphrey, teacher of the class,
said Hickman was a very bright boy,
a good student, and very popular.
cit seems almost impossible that a
boy of his type could have a queer
ouirk in his make up" said Humphrey.
"He appeared normal in every way
Mrs. Hickman lives here with her
daughter, Mary Hickman, II, in two
rooms at a residence. They gave up
the home they owned when the other
children left home, Mrs. Hickman said.
Mrs. Hickman said her husband de-
serted her and the children in Hart
ford, Ark, IL years ago and that she
later divorced him. The family moved
to Kansas City seven years ago from
the Arkansas town, where Edward was
born February l, 1908.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-21

state department which has maintain
ed strict silence with reference to the
Hearst charges. -As
1t was indicated, however, that if the
committee wished any information on
the subject, department officials would
be glad to go before it.
Murray, who was in Mexico this year
from February until October, said he
had been shown documents "peddled"
by Avila last February.
John Page, Hearst reporter in Mex
leo, told the committee last week that
he employed Avila last May to obtain
documents he had heard were in the
files of the Mexican government.
In February Murray said, Arthur
Constantine, then Mexico City corre-
spondent for the New York World.
handed him some papers purporting
to be copies of a letter of President
Gales to the Mexican governors which
Constantine had told him were pre-
sented to him by Avila.
Later, Murray testified, he learned
that Ayila had given three samples
Of documents for sale to George
>Seldes correspondent for the Chicago
Tribune He told the committee that
he learned his own n3me was men
toned in one of these documents. as
purporting to be a publicity man for
Mexico working with the Ell Sol Petro-
leum company.
Murray recalled that he wrote the
state department. denying this be-
cause he had been informed that Avila
;,,eictod tt3of d0nlii7oa1,+ oo1,a fvo,,o +l,o
American embassy. Murray said that
Avila later apologized for offering the
document containing his name to
Seldes had told him the document was
not true and that De Courcey had
made it up"
This, he declared, was last April.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-21
HOLDUPS
VISIT PHOENIX;
POLICE ACTIVE

PHOENIX, Dec. 20 lP)-Three hold
ups, IN one OF which Albert McGrath,
81, son OF Jack ATeGrath, captain or
Phoenix detectives, was seriously
stabbed in the abdomen tonight
furnished Phoenix with its latest
crime outbreak and caused marsh
alling of every peace officer in an
effort to ,apprehend the bandits re-
sponsible.
Young McGrath, tricked by two
thugs who enlisted his aid to fix
a tire was stabbed when he refused
to comply with an order to give
me your money, buddy"
Other victims of tonights outbreak
were William De John, operator of
a service station, and j. A. Holland.
Two bandits operated in each of
the three holdups, although an auto
mobile was in evidence only in the
last instance. De John was relieved
of $50 at 7 o'clock
Twenty minutes later. Holland was
held up as he was leGHing a store
in which he had been working. The
robbers obtained only $4.