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ma" Customs officials say that neither
of these boats has been located.
Paris, April 9Th M. Poincare is
threatened with the loss of about so, 900,
900 dollars offered the government by
a Swedish American group for the
match monopoly of France. The fin
ance commission of the Chamber of
Deputies debated the offer and then
voted to a 1920 tie on the question Of
accepting it. The matter will be taken
before the Chamber. The foreign syndi-
Gates offer promises revenues to the
government far above what is now
received from the match factories.
Yesterday tie vote in-the committee was
the first reverse which NJ. Poincare has
sustained in several months. After the
vote, however, he said that he had no
intention of making the match offer a
question of confidence. He emphasized
however, that the rejection of the offer
would mean a loss to the government
of 50, 900, 900 dollars. which amount
would be most useful when the time
to stabilize the franc.
Shanghai, April 7th- Situation grow
ing worse steadily" was the word re-
ceived here today from HankOw, where
riotOus auti-foreign outbreaks occurred
over the weekend. From all accounts
lawlessness in HankoW is increasing with
apparently no effort TO check it.
London, April 9th. Great Britain's
debt to the United States would make a
lump of gold weighing $500 tons. Mr..
Amery estimated in a speech at the
annual dinner of the Mining and Metal
lurgy / stitution. therefore" he add
ed our debt to America is more one for
the p~rospector and mining engineer than
for the tinancier."
London, April 9Th. A preliminary de-
monstration of, the new beam wireless
service to Australia was given last night,
when complimentary messages were eX-
changed between the Secretary for the
Dominions, Colonel Amery, and the Gov
ernor- General of Australia, Lord Stone.
Haven. The demonstration was witness
ed by prominent public m2n at both ter
minals and other messages received in
Guided one from the Australian Prime
Minister. The beam service vas opened
to the public this morning and it is claim
ed that it provides the quickest method
OF communication with Australia as we'll
as the cheapest
London, April 9th. At a meeting in
his Birmingham constituency yesterday.
the Foreign Secretary described British
relations with the Soviet government as
difficult. The Soviet made no secret Of
the desire to promote revolution in every
part of the world. They regarded the
British Empire with2particular aniInosity
, 1927-04-11

gaingt the spread of AreVOlutlOn (which
they would promote. They worked and
had been steadily working through the
Com nunist Internationale and other
sources to foster ilIfeeling against Great
Britain and the empire. With such provo
cation, the British government had a clear
right before the whole world to decline
to entering any longer diplomatic rela-
tons with a government (which had little
regard for the obligations of internation-
al life. eff We had not done it,, Sir
Austen Chamberlain continued, 1t was
rot because we were ignorant 0fsthe
prOv0cati0n, or naWar OF the policy
they were pursuing. 1t was because IN
a world, which above all things needed
peace. we were reluctant. when under
such prOvocatiOn, to introduce any new
disturbing element, not so much on &C
count of our situation, for we could break
off these diplomatic relations without
costing US, as a nation, anything, but be-
cause any lew disturbance in the world
reacted more strongly on other nations
whose position was less stable, less as
sured than u own. This is not a mark Of
weakness, but rather of strength and of
our cOnfdencelin ourselves. that we could
afford to pass over Outrages which no gov
eminent had a right to inflict on other
governments with which it wishes to re-
main in ordinary diplomatic relations.
But while we might for these information
al reasons and in large interests Of peace
of the world still tolerate this outrageous
conduct it was necessary to watch close
ly those who would bring upon Britain
the ruin wrought in Russia. Referring
to China, Sir Austen ssaid Great Britain
proposed, as other powers proposed, to
ask satisfaction for outrages at Marking
and he hoped and trusted it would be ac-
corded. Britain was not prepared to sur
render to violence what might be given
freely in friendly negotiations, The gov
ernment would pursue a policy of conclI-
iation, while unfolding the honor OF the
flag and the safety of nationals.
Fort de France, Mque., April 9th. The
four United States planes, which left
ST, Vincent at $50 a. m. today, arrived
here at 10.5 5 a. m. They will probably
leave for Guadeloupe tomorrow morning.
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
New York, April 7th.
Flour standard export grades $500.
Corn meal yellow kiln dried per bag of
1876 lbs. So. 80.
Pork heavy mess old per barrel $3.50.
Pork short clear medium quality per
barrel $3.50.
Sugar centrif. basis SO deg. test per
100 lbs. $2.98.
EXCHANGE SIGHT 50. S51
, 1927-04-11
Mails Close

for the Leeward and Windward Islands,
and Barbados, by the 5, S. Dominica"
at 500 p. m. Monday, April II, 1927.
The broad ax., 1927-02-19
Attorney A. L. Williams still continues to
forge to the front in the race for Al
derman of the Second Ward.

son, and tell US how happy, they are to
associate with him.
Representative government, that we
have obtained at a sacrifice of our
blood, means altogether a different
thing. The question is, and to be de-
cided when the people 60 to the polls
on next Tuesday: Has Anderson prop
erly represented his ward? And in de-
Gliding this question, the voters must
take into consideration the disgraceful
condition Of the streets and alleys Of
the ward; the wholesale discrimination
practiced against the people Of the
ward, when Greeks and other foreign
ers can conduct business in the ward,
the heart Of the so-called "Black Belt, T"
and refuse to serve cup Of coffee to a
colored person; the fact that he never
makes protest against the unlawful
practice of police officers raiding our
homes without process Of law; the fact
that he sits idly by and sees our peo-
pie denied admission into the Munich
The broad ax., 1927-02-19
THE DOUGLASS AND LINCOLN
CELEBRATION

The Cornell Charity Club met on
February IL at 1928 Calumet avenue,
the guest of Mrs. Elvie L. Stewart
The program consisted of the celebra-
ton of the birthdays Of Frederick
Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Mr..
Julius F. Taylor, editor of The Broad
AK, delivered a masterful address on
the life and achievements of Frederick
Douglass, which was highly enjoyed
BY all present, members and visitors
likewise. Many things Of importance
were mentioned by Editor Taylor in
connection with Mr.. Douglass that are
not in public print or recorded in the
history Of Douglass life. These all
tended to make the occasion one Of
great importance.
Rev. B. H. Lucas, pastor Of ST.
Luke A. NJ. E. Church, Morgan Park,
delivered a powerful dissertation on
the life Of Abraham Lincoln. Rev.
Lucas said at the outset that in speak
ing from any subject whatsoever he
always sought for some part of the
subject to be converted into text and
in this instance he had likened Lincoln
to the words "He was man of sor-
rows and acquainted with grief" He
dwelt at length upon the struggle Of
Lincoln in his early life and his
final achievements of confidence and
honor among his own people, winning
the title OF Savior Of the Nation.
The Cornell Club has for its def
mite purpose the establishment Of a
Home for dependent boys and girls
They are raising funds to this end and
in this connection Editor Taylor
brought to the club a contribution
made BY Hon. James Hamilton Lewis,
the amount Of ten dollars, which was
subscribed by Mr.. Lewis to be used
for some needy boy or girl. This
amount viii Be added to the special
fund set aside for this purpose and in
the near future the club viii sponsor
a special rally to increase this fund
and open the Home
The broad ax., 1927-02-19

pal tuberculosis Sanitarium without a
single protest; the fact that he puts
forth no effort whatever to provide
suitable bathing facilities for the peo-
pie of the ward, but is satisfied To boast
Of mudhole at Thirty-hfth street and
the lake, which is a disgrace to the
city of Chicago; the fact that he
spends his time, ability and best efforts
serving the big interests downtown
to the disgraceful neglect Of his own
ward, and the people therein. And SO
Messrs. Nelson and Maypole, these
are some Of our reasons for retiring
Mr.. Anderson. We have tried him
and questioned him as to the forego-
ing conditions, which are only some Of
our complaints, and in response to our
inquiries and demands, he tells us
about his mythical record Of achieve
ments, and if you gentlemen wish to
assume the role Of his advocate, we
would appreciate your giving us an
excuse or reason for conditions in the
Second Ward instead Of giving us the
bunk That you appreciate SO highly
the association Of Mr.. Anderson in
the Common Council and for that
reason we should return him, and
continue to suffer.
Mr.: Anderson tells us every two
years that Il am the best alderman in
the City Council" We have been
taught to judge tree by the fruit it
bears, what fruit has this tree borne
that is beneficial to the people of the
Second Ward? He tells US further
that "A people are judged by the kings
they crown" May God forbid that
twenty-eight thousand Negro voters of
the Second Ward, two hundred and
/ fifty thousand Negroes in the city of
Chicago and the millions Of Negroes
in America, be not judged by King
Anderson, for in the event we are so
judged, the fight to break the yoke of
Political Slavery, that we lost by the
attitude and actions of self-crowned
Kings in the Southland, but is doomed
in the Northland.
Men and women of the Second
Ward, hear US for our cause: Awaken
to your senses, for you are the judge.
Strike hard for Political Freedom,
which you can do by placing the cross
in front of the name of Augustus L.
Williams, when you go to the polls on
next Tuesday to select your representa-
tive, your alderman of the Second
Ward.
Contributed by the Augustus L. Will
liams Campaign Committee.
The broad ax., 1927-02-19
Be Right With Watkins
Watkins is Right
Opportunity knocks
At the Door Of ChicagO'S
Second Ward!

Credabe reports from straw ballots and from from and
walk life
ring story of certain victory for Watkins.
Men of affairs the entire city looking toward the Second Ward
The Second Ward with Harvey Watkins Alderman
able and far seeing leader pledged policy
ing for the Second Ward decent bathing beach, Junior High School,
better alleys monthly the
ward and to that the has pledged
that appointed his word He has pledged
port platform Thompson
for Alderman the Second Ward who this
The broad ax., 1927-02-19
]. B. STREET PROUD

J. B. Street, president of The joint
Building Association and state grand
master of U. B. F. & S. M. T. of ILL
nois and jurisdiction, is proud of the
success of the organization in the city
and state and is making a home drive
for one thousand representatives to
60 to the national grand lodge session
in July. He is also proud Of the beau
tiful building secured by the lodge and
the dedication exercises held on Feb
ruary IS.
The broad ax., 1927-02-19
TEN EASONS WHY YOU
SHOULD VOTE FOR HARVEY
A. WATKINS, A BUSINESS
MAN, FOR ALDERMAN OF
THE SECOND WARD

l. Alderman Anderson has been on
the public payroll for 81 years. Give
another man a chance.
2. Alderman Anderson has been a
member of the Council for 10 years
and has not done one constructive
thing for the people of the Second
Ward.
3. Oscar DePriest says he gave
Alderman Anderson $4,000 to advise
the people of the Second Ward to vote
for Mayor Dever. Do you want four
more years of Dever for mayor? Or
do you want Mayor William Hale
Thompson? Vote for Harvey A.
Watkins.
4. If you want man in the City
Council who can not be bossed,
bluffed or sold, vote for Harvey "A.
Watkins.
5. If you want a man who will OPP
pose segregation in our schools, parks,
police and fire department, vote for
Harvey A. Watkins.
6. If you want a man as Alderman
of the Second Ward who will stop the
police from raiding your homes with
out the due process of the law, vote
for Harvey A. Watkins
z. If you want man as Alderman
of the Second Ward who will break up
the gambling and vice syndicate, and
give every man and woman a chance,
vote for Harvey A. Watkins.
8. If you want a man to represent
you as Alderman Of the Second Ward
who will work to secure light manu-
featuring plants, such as garment fac
tories, lamp shade factories, ETC., in
this district to give employment to
men and women OF this community,
Vote for Harvey A. Watkins.
9. If you want a man as Alderman
of the Second Ward who will secure
for this community a recreation park
with gymnasium, swimming pools,
library, shower baths, baseball dia-
mond, lawn tennis court and a COM
munity house, vote for Harvey A.
Watkins.
10. If you want man as Alderman
The broad ax., 1927-02-19
HELP HELP
HELP
Help Me cassius or I sinkI

Help Me Cassius or I Sinki
Such was the fervent call issued the
latter part Of the past week, for and
in behalf Of the present incumbent
Of the Office Of Alderman of the
Second Ward. Mr.. Anderson says
he made no such call, but gladly &C
cepts aid from Aldermen Nelson and
Maypole. If Anderson didn't make
this request for aid, who did? Was it
the big interests down town that he
has so faithfully served, who realize
his predicament, and who can read the
handwriting on the wall, that "Ander-
son is slated for retirement by the
voters Of the Second Ward" and that
as a last and final resort, sent white
men into the ward to tell US how to
vote on next Tuesday. With won
derful flow Of eloquence, these gentle
men tell Us Of the ability and claimed
record Of achievements Of Mr.. Ander-
The broad ax., 1927-02-19
Mr.. EBERT E. ELMORE
Republican candidate for City
Treasurer of Chicago; sue
cessful business man and
popular banker.
LAWYER A. L. WILLIAMS BE-
COMES ONE OF THE OFF,
GALS OF THE PUBLIC LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY

AT the annual stockholders meeting
held recently, the Public Life Insurance
Company, a 100000 corporation, or
gained and doing business in the
State Of Illinois, whose stockholders
are composed Of both white and col
ored people. Atty. Augustus L. Viii
liams, candidate for alderman of the
End ward, was highly honored by the
stockholders by being reelected a
director and was also elected as vice
president of this institution, singular
honor to his people.
The broad ax., 1927-02-19
ON TO TOLEDO

The various councils of A. u. K. &
D. Of A. of Chicago and jurisdiction,
under the direction Of Mrs. Eliza
Jackson. state grand queen, M. I.
Bailey, chairman of Publicity, Col.
Williams, head of the military depart
ment, Mrs. Henrietta Dean, head of
the juveniles, are making elaborate
preparations for the trip from Chicago
to Toledo, Ohio, in August at which
time they will carry a special train of
Us or more and their friends.
The broad ax., 1927-02-19
One Of the live candidates the three cornered fight for
Alderman of the Second Ward.

of the Second Ward who will work for
all community activities, keep our
streets and alleys clean, and who will
head a citizens committee to give one
large annual charity benefit every
year to aid the poor and needy, and
keep in touch with the people, with a
permanent ward Office, vote for Har-
vey A. Watkins, business man, for
alderman of the Second Ward, Tues
day, Feb. p. Polls open a. m,
close 5 p. m.
Campaign Committee,
John T. Espy, Chrm.
The broad ax., 1927-02-19
ATTY. FARMER SPEAKS

Atty. Walter NJ. Farmer, 475l
Champaign avenue, addressed large
lnd prominent audience on Friday
evening, the 18th. at St Marks n. E.
Church in Lincoln celebration. Atty.
Farmer was warmly received and his
address was an inspiration
The broad ax., 1927-02-19
ENDORSES WILLIAMS

The Municipal voters League highly
indorses A. L. Williams for Alderman
of the Second Ward.
The Washington times., 1927-11-18

poured down after the twister had passed.
One woman, struck by lightning after the Storm
was the only fatality connected with the tornado
Scores of Others however, today were nursing in.
juries, principally cuts and bruises
Property damage probably will amount to ST.
500 900, according to estimates made today after
survey of the storm-struck districts.
Police counted 200 houses and other structures in
Washington which were damaged in some degree.
Municipal workers were removing the twisted roofs,
TURN OVER
The Washington times., 1927-11-18

While the Iabors of the residents of northeast and
southeast Washington acutely handicapped by
the cold wave Alexandria, swept by chilling wind
from the river, was in even worse condition.
In sorry plight too, the unfortunate residents
of Colmar Manor and Lennox, Md, whose houses
had been crushed by the mighty wind.
Carpenters were in great demand today, also
glaciers, roofers, and steamhtters in the area
affected by the storm. Many families who had fed
from their homes after the roofs torn away by
the gale were forced to to other quarters.
Their homes had been made uninhabitable not only
by the piercing cold but by the rain which had
The Washington times., 1927-11-18

The Commissioners empowered the
Red Cross TO direct all relief and
rehabilitation work. and approved
its plans for raising funds through
voluntary subscription and the an,
rusl roll cali which is now in prog.
~rSs
The conference was attended by
Ma Ger George Barnett. chairman
sGo1unusd On PAGE Z. Galrum ~
The Washington times., 1927-11-18
GORDON EVADES
OIL PROBE JOB
By GEORGE e. DURNO

Federal Attorney Peyton Gordon
today declined to serve on a select
committee of three which had been
appointed by Justice Frederick L.
Siddons to determine whether any
persons should be held for con.
tempt Of court as result Of the
CONTINUED on Page- &, Column 81
The Washington times., 1927-11-18
SCORES NURSING INJURIES;
REBUILDING IS STARTED

Cold piercing cod descended Washington nearby
Maryland and Virginia today harass the hundreds who
digging their homes of the wreckage wrought by yesterdays
freakish tornado.
With pnhed faces and humble hands, the victims of the dis
worked in haozen pools of in partly CONCEALED
mud and frosted mbers avage what remained of their
dwellings.
The Washington times., 1927-11-18
Red Cross Speeding
Aid to Sufferers

Plans for speeding up relief work in the tornadoSrcken
of Washington completed today at conference OF
the District Commissioners and the Red Cross officials
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-01-13
GEORGE w.
LED THE WAY
Washington w e e k will
Play up Great Lead
ers Attribute Z"

George Washington IS oldier,
statesman, first president of the
United States and after his re-
tirement to private life the out
standing civic leader of the eight
eenth century-is the inspiration
for Washington Week, Feb. 2O-27.
In selecting these dates the
sponsors for Washington Week
had in mind the civic and cultural
advancement as well as the mater
lal development of the state of
Washington. Particularly will this
thought be emphasized in connec-
tion with the observance of Wash
ington's birthday, Feb. %. On that
date the agencies associated in
promoting Washington Week will
cooperate with patriotic societies
In stimulating love of country and
unselfish public service as civic
assets.
In the preliminary announce
ment of the program for Wash
ington Week, it is pointed out a
precedent for the promotion of the
development of the resources of
the commonwealth was established
by George Washington. As sur
veyor of public lands he is said to
have pointed out to the govern
ment countless opportunities for
the development of the nations re-
sources and to have opened the
way for private initiative in those
directions. When only 10 years of
age Washington had by his own
efforts, accumulated considerable
wealth as it was measured in those
days and the careful, consistent
application by which he was able
to accomplish that was recon-
mended on a larger scale for the
benefit of the state and nation.
1t is also pointed out that
Washington was leader in civic
and cultural development. One of
the detectives of the sponsors of
Washington Week is to put the
state in first place in the develop-
ment of those attributes. In this
connection it is proposed to call
attention to the fact that bows
and girls constitute one of the
states most valuable assets. Pub
lie schools and other cultural in
terests will be given prominent
places In the weeks program.
While all of these interests are
being cared for none of the mater
lal resources of the state will be
overlooked. Every agency in any
way interested in the development
OF the state will be called upon to
assist in reaching the great OBJ
Jectlve-100 per cent promotion of
all the varied resources of the
great state of Washington.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-01-13
w. C. T. u. TO CELE-
BRATE PROHIBITION
Program at nj. e. Church Sunday
Eighteenth Amendment was
Passed 2 Years Ago

On Sunday evening the seventh
annual anniversary of the passing
of the Eighteenth Amendment to
the Constitution will be celebrated
with union meeting at the Meth
odist church.
The program will be as follows
Song, Onward, Christian Sol
diers;" scripture reading, Rev.
Pennell; prayer, Rev. F. N. Nor
ton; solo, Miss Spinning; address
"The Seventh Emancipation" by
Rev. F. w. Carstens; a demonstra-
tion, Mrs. Cummings; solo, Miss
Morton; address, "What legisla-
ton is needed by federal govern
ment, by the state and by this
community" Phil G.. Warnock; re-
marks, Why should every Chris
tian woman belong to the w. c.
7. u? Mrs. C. Larsen; offering;
song, Faith is the Victory" Ben.
ediction.
The public is cordially invited
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-01-13
ONIONS PROM
ISING CROP
rs to 90 Acres in This
Year-Grass Outlook
Is Bright

Growers in the Kennewick sec
tion are planting many early on
ions next year and have anywhere
from rs to go acres planted. ac-
cording to Lee M. Lampson, sales
manager for the Three Rivers
Growers association. The start in
this crop was made two years ago,
and the tonnage doubled the past
year when 35 cars were shipped
to market.
The yield is IL to 20 tons to the
acre and sales made this year
were on an average of $40 a ton.
These onions are planted late in
the fall and are ready for market
the first weeks of June. They are
marketed as dry onions and grow
ers have found ready market
for their product. Mr.. Lampson es-
Inmates that the 1927 crop will be
close to 100 cars.
Asparagus growing is another
of the standard crops of the same
section, and an increased acreage
will be in bearing for the coming
year. Mr.. Lampson recently re-
turned from trip thru the terri
tory east where he has been dis
tributing this product and is con-
vinced that there is no fear of
over production. Yakima valley as
paragus is first on the market and
brings the highest prices.