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fSfpr-swp w.-wssJ ?w7i2.T''3e' "T"rTfc' e''"''i sT' ' . .- V V '.V 1 .W'Tfci , w- - THE BROAD AX 5 CENTS per copy volxxviii. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1922 No. 10 --Jfl a'W.t - iV "- The People Residing Throughout the State of Illinois Should Rise Up in Their Might and With All the Power At Their Command and Blot Out or Wipe Out the Pro- posed Impossible for Become AT THE SAME TIME THE PEOPLE SHOULD REQUEST OR COMMAND THE HON. ORRIN N. CARTER TO STEP DOWN AND OUT AS AN AS SOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SU PREME COURT OR DESIST AND REFRAIN FROM ATTEMPTING TO RAM THE NEW CONSTITUTION DOWN THE THROATS OF THE PEOPLE OF ILLINOIS. It seems that the people in all sec tions of this grand old state of Illi nois are fast waking up and they are beginning to fully realize that they are treading on very dangerous ground if they permit the rank enemies of the people, the heads of the blood sucking and grasping corporations, who are, at all times, feasting on the fat of the land every day and Sundays, too, while the gret mass of the com mon pcoplc'arc -wearing rags, feasting on conned b'eef ' hast," to knock 'out the old constitution aud substitute the so-called new constitution in its place Tuesday, December 12. It is high time for the people to remember that if they vote in favor of the proposed new constitution and in case k is adopted, that seven mem bers of the Supreme Court of this state, residing outside of Cook Coun ty, will have the right and the abso lute power to select or appoint six or seven hundred .clerks and all the judges to preside over or rule over the people living in this city and Cook County, which would enable the down-the-state members of the Supreme Court to become the boss politicians of Illinois, for they would stand at the" head of the greatest political ma chine that has so far been established in any part of the civilized world. It is clearly evident that the mem bers of the o-called high court of this state would fast become the po litical lords and masters of all the people residing in this state while, on the other hnd, the people would become, thcir abject political slaves or rfs and if any one attempted to cry out aloud against the iron rule of tlie members of the Supreme Court they -Rould belanded in the jail house for contempt of court. With this most vicious and most damnable scheme or brace game con fronting the people of this state and the bold attempt to deliver them over body and soul to the heads of the. great corporations who are ever reaay to pump every drop of blood-money out of the people that they possibly can and to the members of the Su preme Court, so that its members can be in a position to catch all of the people going and coming; therefore all the people in this state should, without further delay, plainly request or command the Honorable Orrin N. Carter to step down and out at once as one of the present associate mem bers of the Supreme Court or refrain from attempting to rim the proposed new constitution down the throats of the people of Illinois. In -speaking of the proposed new constitution, it has been ably Stated that "It is -infinitely worse than the present constitution; that it changes our form of government from one of law to government by cold-blooded and scheming men, building op op pressive and tyrannical power for judges, who will rule us like kings if it is adopted. "It destroys the legislative power of the people. "No person may attempt to "change the new form of government it will set up without danger of imprison' meat in a penitentiary. Free speech is destroyed, also free New Constitution Thereby Forever the Greatest Political press and the way is opened to deny men the rights of organization and free assembly. ".The Supreme Court may by rule authorize judges to make 'binding declarations of right in such mat ters as wage controversies, strikes, rates and services of public utilities or any other question affecting citi zens. Jury Trial Impaired "Constitutional guarantees that ac- bail are-wiped out. t "Trial by jury is impaired. "Lives and liberty of citizens may be placed in jeopardy by being tried for crime by mere accusation instead of indictment by a grand jury of twenty-three members. "The Municipal Court of Chicago (the poor man's court) will be abol ished. "Enactment of initiative and refer endum will be prevented. "Establishment of a state bank or enactment of a state guarantee law to protect small bank depositors will be impossible. "Home rule for cities over public utilities will be killed and public own ership will become utterly impracti cable. "Whereas, now juries are judges of law as well as facts in cases involving lives and liberty of citizens, judges a ill be dictators of the law. Blow at Chicago "Chicago is disfranchised in the Legislature by having only one-third of the senators, although it has one- half the population. No law can be passed without concurrence by the state senate. "Under its income tax provisions the millionaires escape with a low tax rate, while shop girls and other poor folk will pay on incomes in excess of $10 a week (or $20 in case of a house holder. "Such outrageous injunctions as that issued by Judge Wilkerson at the request of Attorney General Daugh erty are legalized and extended to in clude all classes of citizens and it will be useless to try to have injunction issuing powers of judges limited. Notwithstanding all of the above cold facts, seemingly Mr. Justice Car ter labors under the impression that that will be the very best way or method to handle or rule over the people residing in this state. Coming from the backwoods of old Virginia, we always had a crude idea that Supreme Court Judges were near unto the gods in their perfection, that as long as their pay or salary comes" out of the pockets of all the people, that they would strictly attend to then- judicial knitting and not dabble in local, ward nor even in state .politics and boldly array themselves on one side or the- other on such questions as to how many of their relatives, friends or henchmen that they can land in office. To a blind man fitting oc the top limb of a sour apple tree, it seems, that the Honorable Mr. Justice Carter greatly delights to mix txp with white and colored oolitieiaus f-tr it will be I recalled that the ktter part of Octefrer in 1915, that the Hoaorabfc Mr. Ji the Supreme Court of JU- tice Carter attended a Jg political pow-wow at the Institutional Church, while the Rev. A. J. Carey was still its political pastor, and on that oc casion Prof. Fountain, at that time head of the Morris Brown college of Atlanta, Ga, conferred some kind of honorary degrees upon the Hon. Ed ward H. Wright and upon the Hon. Louis B. Anderson and several other distinguished citizens. The Hon. Joseph Sabath, Judge of the Superior Court was among inose present and he vouched for'tbeVhigh character and the spotless reputation of the Hon. Edward H. Wright, arfd several prominent white politicians vouched for the high standing and good character of the Hon. Louts B. Anderson, and they intimated that he offered up long prayers each night to his God to keep him holy and free from all sin. The Honorable Mr. Justice Carter, who had a short time prior to that time been re-elected Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of this state. was the roost central and commanding ficure at that notable gathering. Ke was eowned in a long black robe or shroud which reached clear down to his wise judicial heels. His bosom friend. Rev. A. J. Carey, and all the other big politicians seated on the plat form or in the pulpit, also wore Jong flowing black gowns and high black caps and they all resembled ghosts of the long departed dead. At that time what the Honorable Mr. Justice Carter did not know in relation to the moral career of Rev. A. J. Carey would nave filled a book consisting of moTe than one thousand r - -t-. t TT ir pages, ine iact mai tdc nun. jj. TncfTr farter nermitted himself to attend that wonderful political meering and take an active part in it placed the Hon. Thomas Wallace Swann, the Rev. A. J. Carey and others with I their saae amount of brass and nerve J ' lv 'wSSlBHBfiSF ' flr lis t V LthKHk.v .& -mask tcT sKL s m 9 -&Hk urn MRS. LUCILE BEATRICE ROBINSON The Most Popular and Charming Brides, Among the Afro-Amer-icanr in this City. She Fittingly Represents the Highest Type of Young Womanhood and Her Many Hundreds of Warm Friends, Extend Hearty Congratulations to Her Over Her Recent Happy Marriage. in a position torub up against the Honorable Mr. Justice Carter and it wouldfbe simply natural for them to feel that in case any of their friends got into any kind of trouble that the Honorable Mr. Justice Carter might have a warm friend somewhere who might be induced to stretch a point of law in their favor. In conclusion wc are not in favor of the highest Judges in this state mess ing up in politics and we honestly feel that the Honorable Mr. Justice Carter has no moral right to wade into poli tics and take sides in the bitter fight either in faor of adopting or reject ing the new proposed Constitution of Illinois. J. W. THOMAS, "COTTON KING," IS DEAD IN SOUTHERN HOME Bennetttville, S. C, Citizen Was Worth Over $300,000, Wealthiest Man of Race in State HAD UNIQUE CAREER Bennettsville; S. C The "Negro Cotton KingTbf South Carolina, Jonas W. Thomas, wealthiest and most prominent member of bis race in Mar boro county, died here on Friday night, at the age of 57 years. His death came unexpectedly, as he was seen on the streets of Bennettsville on Thursday. But he had been sick for some time, suffering from B right's disease and diabetes, and had recently undergone treatment at Johns Hop kins Hospital, Baltimore, and at Bat tle Creek Sanitarium, Michigan. Mr. Thomas was a notable figure. He owned one of the largest planta tions in South Carolina, and cultivated 1 it with such success that he was crowned as The Cotton King" by all of South Carolina. He was engaged . . y . ... ,. in Business wita a wmte partner; alter i putting his own land in shape, he Machine in the WILKINS pervised the cultivation of his partner's land. In one year the profits amount ed to $100,000, divided equally be tween the two men. He owned at the time of his death a large mercantile business here and was reputed to be worth at least $300, 000. Leading white and colored citi zens of the state attended the funeral and paid tribute to his memory. The funeral was held from Level Green A. M. E. church, the Rev. D. S. Curry, pastor, who was assisted by the Rev. Richard Carroll of Columbia, a lifelong friend of the deceased. Mr. Thomas was active in church work, and had for years been a member and officer of Level Green Church. He was a delegate to the general confer ence of his A. M. E. Church in 1916 and 1920. He was also a member of the Landmark Lodge, A. F. & A. Masons. COLORED LAWYER ELECTED TO THE SUPREME COURT BENCH OF CALIFORNIA San Francisco, CaL Colored voters of California are hailing Edward Mat son, attorney, as the Colored Moses following his election to the California Supreme Court, the highest court in the state, to fill the short term expir ing January 2, 1923. No official election was held, but a "write in" campaign gave Matson enough to be elected. LEAVES FOR HOME After spending two weeks in the city with relatives and friends, Mrs. Sadie Morton left the city during the week for her home in Hartford, Conn. Mrs. Morton came to the city to at tend the funeral of her life long friend. su-'the late Mrs. Anna NortMngton. This State MISS LUCILE BEATRICE ROBINSON, THE HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED AND VERY POPULAR DAUGHTER OF REV. AND MRS. JOHN W. ROB INSON, WAS HAPPILY UNITED IN MARRIAGE TO MR. J. ERNEST WIL KINS, AT ST. MARK CHURCH. IT WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST WED DINGS IN THE HISTORY OF THAT CHURCH. THE NUPTIAL KNOT WAS TIED GOOD AND TIGHT BY REV. D. E. SKELTON, SUPERIN TENDENT OF THE CHICAGO DIS TRICT, LEXINGTON CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. ALMOST TWO THOUSAND FRIENDS OF THE HIGH CONTRACTING PAR TIES WITNESSED THE WEDDING CEREMONY AND ATTENDED THE . RECEPTION WHICH FOLLOWED IT. THE BRIDE AND GROOM HAVE SO FAR BEEN THE RECIPIENTS OF MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FI VE USEFUL, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL ARTICLES FROM ALL PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES. By DR. M. Long before the time set for the opening of the doors of St. Mark Methodist Episcopal Church, Wabash avenue at Fiftieth street, Chicago, to the public, hundreds waited about the edifice standing in the chilling breeze for an hour or more.determined to wit ness the marriage of the charming daughter of the pastor. Miss Lucille Beatrice Robinson, to Mr. J. Ernest Wilkins, an attorney-at-Iaw. Promptly at 7:30 P. M. Thursday, November 23, the doors of the spa cious auditorium were thrown open. Mr. Robert J. Madison, supported by his efficient usher's board, trained in handling the great congregation which regularly attend the religious services in St. Mark Church with grace and remarkable dispatch, seated the crowd, which overflowed both the main audi torium and into all the available stand ing room. I The church decorations were of rare splendor, yet breathing the sense of the deeply devotional and piety. The clinging smilax, edging the border, the ferns clustering in bunches along the balcony, the stately palms resting up on pedestals, were so placed about the pulpit rostrum and altar that being relieved by several baskets of chrysan themums, the effect was that of a flower garden. The altar and pulpit desk were draped in white linen. The happy couple kneeled upon the same pillows upon which the bride's par ents had kneeled upon the occasion of their marriage nearly twenty-five years ago. Did ever a maiden, be- jeweled an Tiour so rich in the grace of human loveliness, radiating the joyful expectancy of so great a throng with such remarkable poise and a heart filled with a more genuine hap- piness? Or was there ever a groom I Making It to World A. MAJORS calmer, more steady or more thrilled with the bliss of his happy situation? Several parties and a number of showers prenuptial affairs had been gicn by loving friends and intimate acquaintances in honor of the bride and groom. There was the miscel laneous shower by Mis Lenpra Web ster, the lingerie shower by Mrs. Mayme Anderson, the milliner: the towel shower by Miss Estella Web ster. 6352 Rhodes avenue, the linen shower by Mrs. Evelyn Richey, 4834 Langley acnuc; the kitchen shower by Mrs. Robert Jackson. 423 East 48th place; and the handkerchief shower by Mrs. Mason Higgins, 4411 Vincenncs avenue. The St. Mark League gave a party at Mrs. Jas. Bell, 5733 Wabash avenue: while the night before the wedding Mrs. Lucien South, 4417 Prairie avenue, gave an Ameri can beauty rose party to the bridal party and the parents. Many valuable and practical gifts were presented up on these occasions. 'Promptly at 8:25 o'clock Mrs. Gene Vandcrbcrg, whose sweet lyric voice never appeared to finer effect, sang "Oh Promise Me." A hushed silence fell upon the expectant crowd. Lean ing upon the arm of Mr. R. J. Madi son, the chief usher, the groom s mother, wearing a midnight blue can ton crepe, Mrs. Susie O. Wilkins of Farmington, Mo., and the bride's mother, Mrs. Juanita K. Robinson, wearing a cocoa brown crepe silk, were seated in the reserved section. At exactly 8 JO Mr. Walter Gossette. SL Mark popular organist, began the strains of Lohengrin's "Wedding March" and the glorious hour was at band. With stately dignity the bridal (ContJnued . on pa 2 sixtli and seventh columns) I -d ril Si il k 'i y-SsJcr fctffejg; ? -s- A. fl. .-. -fJLa. :v 4-