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ANNUAL CONFERENCE AT QUINN CHAPEL U. S. TO SPEND $50,000 INVESTIGATING RIOTS President and Two Appointees by the Senate and Five by the Speakr of the House to Constitute Commission. Make America and "Democracy" Safe for the Negro U. S. T Demand Federal Control President and Two Appoin- Five by the Speakr Constitute Co Washington, D. C., Sept. 25. — A joint resolution was introduced by Congressman Mason providing for a commission to gather information and to pry into the cause of the friction that seems to be increasing between the various racial groups in the United States. In addition, it will be incumbent upon this commission to outline or suggest a permanent remedy to eradicate this vital and national evil. $50,000 Appropriated. The sum of $50,000 is to be devoted to this investigation. Those who are familiar with the historical as well as the present magnitude of the subject agree that money appropriated for this purpose should not be sparing. To Study all Phases. All sides of the race question will be taken under advisement by this commission - social, economic, and industrial. This, it is said, will necessitate the prying into the ethical differences of the various races. Representative Mason is of the opinion that the race question is America's greatest problem and should be dealt with on a strict scientific basis. Man Beaten to Death; Lashed by Iron Chaina (Special to The Whip) Hoiner, Iowa, Sept. 24—Will Washington, a prominent colored contractor, was brutally beaten to death by twenty white raffians. Washington, several days ago, remonstrated with some white men for beating a colored man. He was sent an anonymous letter and ordered to leave town. Several building contracts had been promised to Washington and he refused to leave. He was called from his home and was taken one mile from town and beaten by iron chains after his feet and hands were bound. Washington was beaten unmercifully for three hours. His body was placed on his best friend's doorstep and he was told it was a present for him. Washington lived from Friday until Tuesday. He told the names of his murderers and said that he use the Masonic signs to save his life, he being a thirty-second degree Mason. He said that two doctors were the leaders. Their names are Dr. Schley and Dr. Glidney. The authorities have done nothing as yet, although they know every circumstance. Negroes are leaving in great numbers. Two Rioters Are Given Life Term Two boys, both under 19 years of age, are the first to suffer terms of imprisonment as the result of the recent race riots. The two youngsters, Charles Johnson, 53 West Thirty-sixth street, and Walter Colvin, 3908 South Dearborn street, were sentenced for life by Judge Sabath on a charge of manslaughter. They were convicted of having stabbed to death Morris Lazzeroni, white, 2012 East Eighty-third street, a vegetable peddler. According to witnesses, the two boys climbed on the peddler's wagon during the afternoon of July 28 and attacked him with knives. They are said to have inflicted 28 knife wounds from which the man died. Judge Sabath said he would hear an argument for a new trial for the boys on Monday. The CHICAGO WHIP THE DAWN OF A NEW DAY A PAPER WITH A POLICY (Special to The Whip) New York, Sept. 26.—The following resolutions, calling for federal intervention in states where lynching is unpunished and unchecked, were unanimously passed at a mass meeting of 1,000 persons in the meeting hall of the Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West Sixty-fourth street, New York City, on the night of September 16: We, citizens of the United States, assembled in the meeting hall of the Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West Sixty-fourth street, New York City, on the night of Tuesday, September 16, submit that: Whereas, John R. Shillady, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, was without provocation brutally assaulted in broad daylight on a main street of Austin, Texas, on August 22, 1919, the mobbists being led in person by a county officer of the State of Texas; Whereas, Governor W. P. Hobby of Texas not only declined to remove such officer, but condoned the assault, saying that the victim was "the only offender": Whereas, Each week witnesses additional lynchings and mob outrages in the United States, eight persons having been publicly burned since the beginning of the year 1919 and forty-seven murdered by mobs; Whereas, Civilization in the United States is gravely menaced by the persistence, unchecked, of mob lawlessness and mob murder; Whereas, Many states have wholly failed to take action against lynchers, Governor Bilbo of Mississippi having confessed inability in June, 1919, to prevent mob murder, the Governor of Texas having approved a mob assault in August, 1919; Be It, Therefore Resolved, That the Congress of the United States be and is herewith asked to create a special federal commission or congressional committee to investigate lynching and mob violence as a menace to national security; That the Congress investigate every cas of unpunished mob murder and assa. It as a failure of the states to accord United States citizens the rights and the protection guaranteed by the federal Constitution; That the Congress devise means whereby the federal government shall guarantee the processes of law and justice now denied where mob murders and assaults are permitted to occur unchecked and unpunished. Natchez Legion Against Vardaman Post of Service Men's Organization Denounce Invitation to Speak in City. Natchez, Miss., Sept. 26.—James K. Vardaman, former United States senator from Mississippi, because of his war record was roundly scored and condemned here last night by resolutions adopted by the Natchez post of the American Legion at a special meeting called after the former senator had been invited to deliver an address next week on national and international affairs. The resolutions referred to Vardaman as "pro-German, anti-American and unpatriotic," urged citizens not to allow the address, and denounced the invitation to speak, as "an insult to Natchez and its returned soldiers." CHICAGO, ILL., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1919 STRIKE TWOM IT ONLY TAKES ONE TO DUT IT AWAY! THE SOUTH RIOTS SAGRAGEATION HATRED LEGAL INVASION THE REST OF THE WORLD HARD TO HIT --- Monster Mass Meeting at 8th Reg. Armory Monster Mass Meeting at 8th Reg. Armory Sunday afternoon one of the largest and most appreciative crowds that ever congregated in this city in answer to a call sent out by the Chicago Peace and Protection Association filled the spacious auditorium of the Eighth Regiment Armory. In addition to the summons sent out by the association Alderman Jackson sent out several hundred eltters to voters of the ward to be present. Good results were to be plainly seen by eyewitnesses, who said that not a man refused to obey his entreaty. Flays Hoyne Rev. Elnier L. Williams, commonly referred to as the "fighting parson," and Pat O'Donnel were violent in their denunciation of State's Attorney Maclay Hoyne and his unfair untreatment of the colored population. They admonished the leaders to keep up the fight for a special state's attorney to prosecute the riot cases. Dr. Williams repeated the phrase coined by Frederick Douglas, that "God and one constituted a majority." From this analogy he said that the colored people who were fighting the satanical czar, Hoyne, need have no fear, the cause was just. God is with right and the colored people could win the fight. There were several leading colored men in attendance. Among those who occupied space on the platform were Major R. R. Jackson, Hon. Adelbert H. Roberts, Thomas Allen, Rev. Bryant, Dr. Bowling and others. Colored Officer Received Commission in Officers' Reserve Corp Captain C. L. Hill, late of the 370th Infantry (old Eighth), on Sept. 11 received a commission in the officers' reserve corps, U. S. A. Captain Hill is the first race officer to receive a commission in this corps. The commission came directly from the President. Baker Demands Investigation of the Fort Sheridan Affair The mistreatment of colored girls employed at Fort Sheridan, referred to the war department by the Chicago Urban league, is receiving official notice. Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, has announced his intention of making a thorough investigation of this complaint through the office of the inspector general and take such disciplinary action as the findings warrant. It was discovered that General Hospital No. 28, Fort Sheridan, in which the colored girls were working when one was slapped by a kitchen police and others cursed and abused by white soldiers who threatened to "run all niggers away from Fort Sheridan," has been inspected several times within the past two months, which indicates that the war department has been cognizant of mismanagement. Colonel Maddox, in charge, condoned the action of this white soldier and said that he was justified in slapping the girl. His surprise was that the soldier did not do more. Colored Bandits Shoot Two Men Two white men were shot in a revolver battle with two colored bandits in a barricaded basement at 1013 N. Winchester avenue. The holdup men, Frank Poston and Thomas Mitchell, both having criminal records, held up the grocery of William Welhn, 901 N. Hoyne avenue. When Frank Cameron, a street car conductor, saw them run out of the store and gave chase. A bullet from Poston's gun struck his right hip and he fell. Before the auto load of police arrived the men had reached the basement on Winchester avenue and locked themselves in. A. Schulty, an occupant of the house, attracted by the shots, came down to investigate. He got a bullet in the right leg. When the ammunition of the bandits became exhausted they were forced to come up from the basement. They were arrested by Detective Sergeants Hughes, McGinnis, Thurman and De Forest. Shoots Wife In Hospital Shoots Wife In Hospital New York, Sept. 26.—Doctors and patients in Harlem hospital witnessed the shooting of Mrs. Buelah Williams Monday afternoon by her husband, Samuel Williams, who was on French leave from Camp Mills. Following the shooting Williams walked from the hospital into Detective Edward Shields of the West 135th st. station and turned over to him his army service revolver, with which he killed his three months' bride. Later in the station house Williams said he shot the woman because she threatened to tell the military authorities of his absence from quarters and of an alleged larceny he is said to have committed. When arraigned in Heights court yesterday Williams was held without bail until Sept. 23, on a charge of homicide. Turning to Detective Shields the Judge said: "I commend your action in being on the job in getting this man. You took a chance and the police department should be proud of your type of officers. I will tell Commissioner Enright of your action." Negro Protests Against Prejudice at Theater South Bend, Ind., Sept. 21.—"One of those Chicago riot niggers," was the remark made of Floyd G. Snelson, Jr., representing The Chicago Whip, who, in company with one of the leading young women of South Bend, attempted to buy seats on the main floor of the Orpheum Theatre. The ticket seller informed them that all seats on the main floor were sold. Upon entering, Snelson inquired of the usher, who was a colored girl, about several rows of seats that were vacant. He then protested at the box office and the manager still persisted that all main floor seats were sold. A heated argument ensued and the manager is said to have made the above remark. Four colored girl ushers went to their employer in protest, and not receiving any consideration, they all quit. It is one of the first race segregations in the city. Cut Out the Coupon Below-Send Money Order or Stamps The Whip is the only colored paper you can rely upon for clean, wholesome news. It knows no compromise with justice. It is the only paper that presents without reserve the cause of the new Negro. It gives you the facts without fear of consequence. Knoxville Riot Cases to Be Heard Oct. 6 Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 26.—October 6 is the date set for the hearing of nearly forty cases of men involved in the storming of the Knox county jail in an effort to get Maurice Mays, Negro, charged with the murder of Mrs. Bertie Lindsey, a white woman and otherwise participating in the recent riots. The date was set by Judge Nelson in criminal court today. Felony cases will be first taken up. Attorney General Mynatt says the alleged rioters will be vigorously prosecuted and given full penalty. Cases will be heard jointly, as it would take twelve months to hold them separately, says Judge Nelson. Colored People in Georgia Approve Lynching Athens, Ga., Sept. 26.—Negroes at a mass meeting near Lexington, Ga., have indorsed the action of whites in lynching Obe Cox, colored, accused of attacking the wife of a white farmer. The members of this meeting were the scum of the town. The better class of colored people were in no way connected. They were all of the old crowd Negro. The white people here term them all "good niggers." If It's Not in the "WHIP" There's Nothing to It PRICE FIVE CENTS RIOTS Delegates from All Over the Country Attend Conference The Chicago annual conference of the Fourth Episcopal District convenes at Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. Church, Wednesday, Sept. 24. Ministers and lay-delegates from the entire diocese, which includes the northern part of Illinois and the entire states of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, are in the city. Bishop L. J. Coppin of Philadelphia is the presiding Elder. Reports to Excel Reports are to excel all former ones, according to the testimonies of well informed clergymen and laymen. The finance and membership reports are expected to surpass all former records. The pastors in the entire district have worked more in harmony with the Bishop and presiding Elders than this section has ever witnessed before. Delegates are to be elected at this conference for the next general conference to be held at St. Louis, Mo., in May, 1920. There are many aspirants for this coveted honor, but, according to conservative opinion among those most closely connected with the church, the following men are more than favorites: Rev. A. J. Carey, presiding elder of Chicago District, who in all probability, if merit counts, will be elected Bishop next May; Rev. Floyd G. Snelson, the man who has no rival as a builder, organizer and pastor of St. Mary's in Chicago; Rev. S. L. Burt of Des Moines, Iowa, who also is a builder; Rev. H. E. Stewart of Quinn Chapel, Chicago, who has proved his genius in preparing to entertain the conference, and Dr. M. D. Cook of Bethel, Chicago, who needs no recommendation. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the sessions. Man Drinks Wood Alcohol; Dies Henry Rountree, 20 E. 30th street, colored, was out with a party of friends Sunday morning. They all drank some blind tiger liquor, but Henry was the only one affected. He arrived home and complained that he had been poisoned. When asked why he thought so, he said that some liquor he had partaken of sickened him shortly after he drank it. He was rushed to the Provident Hospital, where the efforts of the attending physicians were of no avail. He died within an hour after he was given treatment. Physicians at the hospital said the symptoms showed that he had taken wood alcohol. BE TODAY In Below-Send Money for Stamps colored paper you can rely on news. se with justice. It is the only out reserve the cause of the The Chance Wii CHICAGO WHIP CHASES THE DEFENDFR CHICAGO WHIP CHASES THE DEFENDFR (Following was clipped from Indianapolis Freeman): By Sylvester Russell. Like a chariot race and the driver with his whip in hand to lash the horses and increase the speed is like unto the competition which has now set in between the Defender and The Whip in the local field contest of the newly issued newspapers that have so recently besieged the reading market of the Windy City. The new change came about when the Defender failed to make its appearance in the thickest of the recent riot. Without a press of its own and without a representative light enough in complexion to pass for white, to reach the printery in safety, to furnish news in the issue overdue immediately met with disapproval. The affront could not be erased. The colored people residing in Chicago have also been dissatisfied with the headlineing of race conditional news of the south and ignoring the similitude of the same, right under the newspaper's nose, are some of the most important reasons why qualified readers have been turning their hopes and attention to The Whip. In the meantime, the "Freeman," second by odds to the Defender in circulation, looms up as the mightiest organ and advertiser as a mediator in favor of its own well known record as a boost. And then to add to the Freeman's importance is that the theatrical profession has been sorely disappointed in the Defender's dramatic editor. They are compelled to read the Freeman to get and to see qualified criticisms and true accounts of performances that have been written up ahead of time without being seen by a man who admits that he is not interested, but out for the money and declares that he controls the movie house advertising exclusively while they are reaping millions from the colored race and tells other newspaper representatives that they don't have to cater to the colored race. Nor they won't until we have powerful newspapers and amusement syndicates of our own. Not only The Whip, but the other brigade of Chicago newspapers include The Chicago Idea and Guide, consolidated with W. D. Neighbors as editor and Dr. Brown, former part owner of the defunct Plaindealer, who is just about to buy an interest in the publication. The Enterprise is another big newspaper just out backed by the republican machine. The Advocate is a Democratic newspaper backed by a tool colored man who doesn't know and whose mission is to feed himself at any cost. The Searchlight is at a standstill. The Broad Ax spurs up occasionally in illustrated politics and then simmers down. The Evening World is a little daily sheet brought out by a small printing syndicate. When it suspended it was said that they were busy buying a larger press. It is in The Whip that local interest is at present centered. The people feel that the long felt want has come at last. The controlling heads of The Whip corporation include Anthony Overton of the Overton Hygienic High Brown Face Powder Company and owner of the Half Century Magazine; William Bottoms, owner of Dreamland; R. W. Hunter, banker; Frank Preer, owner of the De Luxe; F. W. Harsh, B. W. Merriweather, real estate dealers, and Harvey B. Saunders, druggist. William C. Linton is editor. He and young blood constitute the newspaper staff and one or two older newspaper men are to be shortly added. Stock and the subscription list is continually increasing. Meanwhile in order to keep in touch with the inner circle, everybody will be obliged to read the Freeman for the only authentic data in future news to be given out. Man Is Arrested for Entering Flat New York, Sept. 26.—Mary Plaskett, colored, of 184 W. Eightieth st., was the complainant last Friday in the West Side court against Louis Sastrow of 232 E. Eighty-fourth st. Sastrow, who claimed to be English, spoke with a heavy German accent. He was charged with burglary but pleaded not guilty. Miss Plaskett charged that while resting in her apartment Sastrow rapped on both the kitchen and parlor doors and upon her not answering had decided to invite himself in. He was not aware that she lay lying on the bed awake so he extracted from her bureau her pocket book filled with money and valuable papers. She promptly had him arrested. He was found to have had a police record, having at one time served a sentence of five years. He was held in $1,000 bail for trial in the court of general sessions. White Terrorists Frighten Hungary Hangings, Floggings, Buria Alive and Persecutions Incriminate Noblemen. Vienna, Sept. 26. 26.-Circumstantial accounts of brutality of the Hungarian white terrorists, which they allege continue unchecked in the Trans-Danubian region, are printed today by such conservative newspapers as the Neue Freie Presse and Arbeiter Zeitung. The latter says that meetings are held nightly to perfect the organization of white groups to protect Premier Friedrich in case civil war materializes. The party is known as the "Awakening Hungary" party, and is alleged by the Arbeiter Zeitung to be centred in a movement headed by such men as Counts Szechenyi, Esterhazy, Pongracz and Salm, Baron Pronay and other noblemen. According to this newspaper, numberless hangings, whippings and extortions have taken place against Jews and persons suspected of Bolshevist tendencies, or of former affiliations with the Reds. Towns mentioned as places where outrages have occurred are Simontornya, Enengy, Czelldomolk, Duna-Foldvar, and Czalli. In the latter place twenty-five persons are alleged to have been hanged summarily, nine in Lengyeltoni, eight in another village and four more in another. Numerous instances are cited of the alleged flogging of Jews and the imposition of fines amounting to the entire fortunes of the victims, the money being extracted under threats of death. In one town, the Arbeiter Zeitung declares, a Cotholic priest appeared before the terrorists and swore on the cross that the Jewish prisoners were innocent. His oath was not heeded and the executions took place. A well known Hungarian woman artist, named Kukovicz, is said to have been buried alive on suspicion of being in sympathy with the communists. Darting back in the path of a taxicab on Poplar ave., near Decatur st., last midnight, Leah Banks, colored woman, 17 years old, Quinby st., was toppled to the roadway, suffering a minor fracture of the skull. G. B. Guess, said to be chauffeur of the car, picked up the girl and took her to the General Hospital. Guess then drove to the central police office and reported the accident. He averred the girl crossed the street safely and then suddenly turned back. He was released by Sergeant Davis to answer in court to a charge of reckless driving. While J. F. Ward, superintendent of the General Hospital, was driving along Madison ave., near Dudley st., Thursday night, Ovella Crocker, 27 East street, with her head turned talking to another woman, walked against the fender of the automobile. She was knocked down by the impact and her face cut. Mr. Ward had her placed in his car and drove to the General Hospital, where she was treated. The woman was then able to go home. Six Men Arrested for Rolling the Bones New York, Sept. 26.—Six husky rollers of the black dotted "bones" appeared in Night court and narrowly missed being sent to the workhouse for ten days each to continue their quiet little game of craps there. Instead Judge Sweetzer, on recommendation of Detective Kutner of the W. 135th st. station, fined them $5 each. The men were arrested on a raid in front of 43 W. 143rd st. They are: Arthur Withers, 2473 Seventh ave.; Fred Berans, 2453 Seventh ave.; James Smith, 126 W. 137th st.; Benjamin Moore, 106 W. 144th st., and Bob Baker, 104 W. 144th st. Negro Department Is Novelty at State Fair Nashville, Sept. 26.—This year for the first time, the state fair introduces a Negro department. Agricultural hall has been enlarged, providing a special building for the accommodation of articles exhibited by Negroes. No entry fees were charged in this department. Many of their exhibits compare favorably with entries in the main hall. Besides Nashville exhibitors in this department there are many others from Brenwood, Franklin, Antioch, Columbia, Clarksville, Gallatin, Woodbine and Woolensville. These include specimens of woodcraft, pottery, mechanical drawing, shop work, cabinet making and art by children exhibitors from the Nashville colored public schools and much excellent work in dressmaking, embroidery, canning, drying and preserving by adults. Autos Strike Two To Teach English to Foreigners Americans need to learn to speak English. This is one of the outstanding facts brought home to all Americans by the great war. Free institutions can not be built upon illiteracy. Slovenly English, moreover, is not compatible with either good business or community living. As a step toward repairing our national linguistic shortcomings the National council of teachers of English proposes to set aside the first week in November for a celebration to be known as American speech week. This celebration is intended to develop a powerful sentiment in favor of greater clearness, correctness and appropriateness in the speech of all our people—a speech which shall be English and not a foreign language. In schools particularly will this celebration be appropriate. Principals and teachers are urged to appoint committees and make active preparation for the celebration. Such a celebration has already been carried out in large cities like Chicago and in whole states as in Alabama. The results of these experiences are summed up in a pamphlet called "A Guide to Better American Speech Week," compiled by the secretary of the American speech committee of the National Council of Teachers of English and distributed at cost from the office of the council, 506 West Sixtyninth street, Chicago. Negro Surprised in Act of Burglarizing House Atlanta, Ga., September 26. The all day conference of local for a Negro, believed to be Frank Cooper, who it is alleged, shot twice at E. O. Smith, of Capitol avenue, when surprised in the act of burglarizing the latter's home at the corner of Ormond st. Both shots went wild, and the Negro made his escape, despite a pursuit in which several people took part. Mr. Smith told Call Officers Gresham and Hudson that when he entered his home at 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon he discovered the Negro in the house. The latter, he said, immediately began to shoot and then ran from the house. As he fled down Capitol avenue it was said he was recognized by some of those who gave chase. Fined for Cursing Police New York, Sept. 26.—Arthur Douglas, colored, of 2412 Seventh ave., is short five dollars this week. He was arrested September 9th while driving his automobile for saying to Officer Conrad Walter of Traffic Squad C at Manhattan ave. and 110th st., divers uncomplimentary things about the police and Officer Walter in particular. In the station house Douglas discovered that the policeman was an old friend of his, having attended the same classes in school. In the Seventh District court he further found that the colored court attendant was also an old buddie. Douglas apologized to the officer and shook hands all around. The magistrate, however, was not so impressed, and fined Arthur five dollars. He paid. Overcoat Causes Arrest New York, Sept. 26.—Last Wednesday was a hot day for the month. Apparently Edward Young of 36 W. 136th st., didn't think so. Wearing a fur overcoat, he wandered from the cool basement where he worked, to the subway station. "Hey, old man," shouted Joseph Heller, a broker living in the house, "what's the idea of the wrapper. Where did you get it?" Young started to run and threw the coat into an ice wagon. At Broadway he was captured by Heller and later charged with larceny of the coat. 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THE CHICAGO WHIP Colored Man Is Wanted for Murder Jackson, Miss., Sept. 26.—Jesse Jenkins, negro convict, who took part in the fatal wounding of Convict Guard John Lynch, on the Hinds county prison farm the night of Aug. 25, and who with Willie Watson, anothed Negro convict, has killed two Negroes since his escape, was captured this morning in New Orleans, according to advices received by the sheriff's office here today. Jenkins told of the whereabouts of Watson, who is hiding unable to move on account of wounds inflicted by his pursuers. His capture is momentarily expected. Lynch died Wednesday of this week after terrible sufferings. He was overpowered by the two Negro men and two women, since captured, placed in a cage, and shot. Posses composed of upward of 1,000 citizens hunted the Negroes for more than a week after their escape. They were lost somewhere in Simpson county and it is believed here Watson will be found there. Given 5 Minutes' Sentence Los Angeles, Sept. 26.—United States District Judge Trippet yesterday sentenced Mrs. Agnes Jeffries to spend five minutes in the custody of the United States Marshall on her plea of guilty of sending scurrilous postal cards and letters through the mails. The woman said she had been deserted with her four children at Tucson, Ariz., by her husband, who came to Los Angeles with another woman. The letters and postal cards complained of were written to the woman who had wrecked her home, she said. The story of Mrs. Jeffries made a deep impression on the court. "Many a time I have washed clothes for my neighbors at night and been compelled to wait until the moon came up to hang them out, to get money to feed my children," she said. She showed where she had been cut by a knife she said her husband used on her. "I think you have arrested the wrong person, Mr. Crane," said the court to the assistant United States district attorney. Chinaman Is Shot by Colored Men Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 26.—Charlie Chew, proprietor of a Chinese laundry at 119 Edgewood ave., was shot and painfully injured Tuesday night in an encounter with a Negro at the former's place of business. The latter is being sought by the police. According to a report made to Call Officers McDaniel and Davis by Chew, he was standing in the door of his laundry when three Negroes approached. They engaged in a conversation with him, he said, when suddenly one of them drew a pistol from his pocket and fired one shot. Chew was taken to the Wesley Memorial hospital, where it was found his wound was not serious. Dyeing and Repairing of Ladies' and Gents' Garments a Specialty The crack original. N, O. J a z z or m or m nigh tly at this beautifully, appointed place of dee d and mirth. Man and Chickens Are Held in Jail Jeffersonville, Fla., Sept. 26.—With the whites of his eyes gleaming from his ebony visage in injured protestation of innocence, and with an eloquent flourish of his one arm, James Williams, arrested in Jeffersonville Sept. 8 with an even dozen Rhode Island Red pullets in his possession, still maintains that he "nevah stole no chickens." Williams has been held in jail pending investigation of the mysterious source of the chickens. So have the chickens. Almost a score of men and women, chicken owners, have looked the fowls over, but none has identified them. A preliminary hearing was to have been held yesterday, but was continued to Saturday. Williams maintains that the chickens are "his'n," but he says he does not know the name of the person who sold them to him. People in the vicinity of Watson assert Williams had been on the interurban two or three nights a week for several weeks carrying a basket. Many chickens in the locality have disappeared, but no one can swear Williams took them. No one has been found from whom he made purchases. It will be impossible to convict Williams of stealing the chickens unless an owner can be found to appear against him. Man Lynched in Louisiana Jonesville, La., Sept. 18.—The body of an unidentified colored man, lynched Saturday, was found near here today hanging from a limb of a tree in the woods. The colored man, who was arrested after he had been found under a bed in a white man's house, was taken from the town marshal by a mob. The colored man's fate was not known until today when the suspended body was found riddled with bullets. Form Negro Legion Post Jackson, Tenn., Sept. 26.—A Negro post of the American Legion, with 167 charter members, was organized here today. It is believed to be one of the first Negro posts of the legion organized in the South. Lieut. L. E. Leach of Nashville, and J. F. Lane, president of Lane College, a Methodist school for Negroes, were the chief speakers, urging strict adherence to the constitution and assuring the Negro veterans the white people of the South are ready to help worthy Negroes in laudable undertakings. Dr. A. C. Brown, D. D. S. has resumed his dental practice again and will be glad to meet his patients at 128 E. 33d Street, Chicago OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 12 m.; 1 to 5 and 6 to 7 p. m. Sunday by appointment Diamonds on Easy Terms Call Doug. 2783 ED. DYSON 3525 Grand Boulevard Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware Representing WM. E. RENICH CO. 209 South State Street, cor. Adams Street Tel. Wabash 3193 Chicago, Ill Burg The Tailor Of Quality YOUNG MEN Being Carefully Done CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Man Who Shoots at Deputy Is Ttaken to Georgia for Trial Chattanooga, Tenn., Sept. 26.—Sel. Jones, a Negro of Cartersville, Ga., came to the conclusion yesterday that it is bad practice to shoot at a deputy sheriff when R. A. Hicks, chief deputy from Cartersville, arrived in Chattanooga with extradition papers for the man, who will be charged with shooting with intent to kill and with transporting liquor. Jones was arrested in a Ninth st. poolroom yesterday by a patrolman of the city police department on information furnished by Cartersville authorities. He at first refused to go back to his home, stating that the deputy would kill him in revenge. However, when he learned that Deputy Hicks was under bond of $10,000 as an officer, he consed. According to the deputy, he and other officers made an attempt to capture Jones, who was driving an automobile loaded with whisky near Cartersville. The Negro fired at the deputy and made good his escape, it is charged. Great Meeting of Colored Clergy in Savannah, Gas Savannah, Ga., Sept. 26.—The home coming of the ministers of the African Methodist Episcopal church will be held at St. Philip A. M. E. church Sept. 24 to 28. The celebration will mark the fortieth ministerial anniversary of Bishop J. S. Flipper, D. D. bishop of Georgia, who was born in Georgia over sixty years ago at Thomasville and was called to preach in 1879 and has worked his way from the smallest mission point in the state to the bishopric of his church, being elected at Norfolk general conference, 1902, and the ministers of the African Methodist Church are planning to make this one of the crowning events of the church in this state. Arrangements have been made for the entertainment of more than fifteen hundred ministers and delegates, who will be present at the celebration. Among the distinguished visitors who will be present will be Bishops Evans Tyree of Nashville, Tenn., who presides over the New England conferences; Bishop J. Albert Johnson of Philadelphia, who presides over the Virginia and North Carolina confer- L. W. W The Man Who for Bargains SEE We are offering some special bargains in Flats, Houses, Apartments. 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A SOCIETY phillips of Cleveland, in the city to make her mother. burton and Miss Doe visiting in Grand Wesley Jackson are Jackson's parents in is visiting in Grand ruitt and son have Harrisburg, Ill. unnelly has returned visit in Clillicothe, tler is visiting her Idie and Zetha Cordis, Ind. has spent last Satur-with her parents in arfield is visiting in visiting in Columbus, and wife were the liker's mother, Mrs.unity, Ill. dwin is visiting in ord and daughter, returned home after death, Ill. , 3719 Rhodes ave., is visiting Mrs. S. Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Anna Kernville, Ky., is visiting Mr. Eugene Shep to the city after a Watseka. Mr. W. Gully w Niles, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Nate visiting Mr. Rhodes boro, Ky. Mr. Nate Davis Ind., made a business last week. Mr. Allen Hobbs National Camp No. delegate to the nation of United States Serans at San Francisco department of the through the city M. his home. Mrs. W. H. Beard is visiting friends Atlantic City. She having an enjoyable Hon. John H. J. Kate Johnson of Little Rock, Ark., week with Mrs. P. S. est ave. Mr. G. W. Kirk, and Mr. I. J. Davis, New York, are visiting stopping at 3336 So. Mr. Merriweather Brotherhood Sleepy SHOE SHINE POLISH JETTO SHOE DYES C. H. Green & Son CHICAGO AGENT plete Line of Porter Supp 15th Street Phone Do Miss Clarice Phillips of Cleveland, Ohio, has arrived in the city to make this her home with her mother. Mrs. Monroe Burton and Miss Dorothy Williams are visiting in Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jackson are visiting Mrs. Jackson's parents in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Fred Pryor is visiting in Grand Rapids, Mich. Mrs. Thomas Truitt and son have been visiting in Harrisburg, Ill. Miss Lillian Nunelly has returned from a pleasant visit in Clillicothe, Ohio. Miss Gladys Tyler is visiting her cousins, Misses Addie and Zetha Corloss, of Indianapolis, Ind. Miss Mary Gains spent last Saturday and Sunday with her parents in Jacksonville, Ill. Miss Ruth Warfield is visiting in Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Brown is visiting in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. W. Walker and wife were the guests of Mr. Walker's mother, Mrs. Rosa Owens, of Unity, Ill. Mrs. Dora Goodwin is visiting in Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Schackelford and daughter, Mrs. Hicks, have returned home after visiting in Monmouth, Ill. Mrs. Sadie Scott, 3719 Rhodes ave. is visiting Mrs. Sarah Mulder, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Anna Kerniham of Madison-villefi, Ky., is visiting her son. Mr. Eugene Shepherd has returned to the city after a pleasant stay in Watseka. Mr. W. Gully visited friends in Niles, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Rhodes are visiting Mr. Rhodes' father of Drakesboro, Ky. Mr. Nate Davis of Crawfordsville, Ind., made a business strip to the city last week. Mr. Allen Hobbs, past commander National Camp No. 2, Norfolk, Va., a delegate to the national encampment of United States Spanish War Veterans at San Francisco, Cal., from the department of the Potomac, passed through the city Monday en route to his home. Mrs. W. H. Beard, 6752 Rhodes ave., is visiting friends in New York and Atlantic City. She writes that she is having an enjoyable time. Hon. John H. Johnson and Mrs. Kate Johnson of Woodruff county, Little Rock, Ark., are visiting this week with Mrs. P. S. Baker, 3226 Forest ave. Mr. G. W. Kirk, 151 W. 142nd st., and Mr. I. J. Davis, 174 W. 137th st., New York, are visiting in the city, stopping at 3336 So. Wabash ave. Mr. Merriweather, secretary of the Brotherhood, Sleeping Car Porters' NOTARY PUBLIC NE DOUGLAS 6 V. HARSH, PHONE DOUGLAS 6105 F.W.HARSH, Jr. Real Estate Renting & Insurance ans and Mortgage property Manage Loans and Mortgages Property Managed 309 EAST 39th STREET CHICAGO Protective union, has returned from the Twin Cities, where he was instrumental in establishing two locals and securing 177 members for the association. He will leave Tuesday night for St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo., on the same mission. Mr. Merriweather is answering special requests from these named cities. Mr. Ed Burch of 3344 South Park ave., who runs on a dining car between Sioux City Iowa, and Omaha, on the Northwestern road, spent a few days in the city, looking after some business interests last week. Dr. James Hunter McClure, M. D., one of Olivet Baptist church's assistant pastor's, together with Mr. Cornelius Green, mess attendant, 1st class, U. S. S. Henderson, called at the Whip office and found the force busy in preparing their out-of-town news. Dr. J. A. Lester, dean of Meharry Medical college, Nashville, Tenn., is in the city on official business, the guest of Dr. S. W. Smith. Drs. T. A. Williams, Earl Wilson, L. G. Jordan, and Mrs. Wilson, are guests of Dr. and Mrs. L. K. Williams, 3452 South Park ave. Dr. Robert Sisusa, wife and three children, are en route for Africa as medical missionaries. Mr. A. B. Nutt of New York City, is stopping off in the city for a few days, en route to Milwaukee where he will take charge of the Urban league. Miss Irene Shadd is back at her post after spending a three weeks' vacation visiting relatives and friends in Ohio and Michigan. Mrs. Diana Ford of Crystal, Miss., is visiting her son, George Porter, 3612 Rhodes ave. Mr. James Griffin, the popular manager of the Royal Gardens, has returned from an extended vacation, visiting all of the large cities of the East. He looks the picture of health and reports that he had a delightful time. Mr. Charles Dempsey is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dempsey, in Noblesville, Ind. Attorney Frank Williams of Indianapolis, Ind., spent several days in the city during the past week, visiting relatives and friends. Attorney Williams paid a visit to the office of M. T. Bailey, a former school mate, while at the V. N. & I. L., Petersburg, Va. Mesdames Laura Bone, secretary, White Rose Council, and Elizabeth M. Parter of Leona Council, are enjoying a pleasant stay with friends at Winchester, Nashville, and other cities in Tennessee. 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MORSELL, Props. COURTESY, FAIR PRICES THE CHICAGO WHIP Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, 3710 Indiana ave., state grand secretary of S. M. T. of Illinois, is visiting relatives and friends at Nashville, Tenn. After spending three weeks in Nashville, Mrs. Harding will stop in Kentucky for a short stay. Mrs. Sarah Ball, North Side, president of Booker T. Washington Council, St. Luke, who was a delegate to the grand council at Richmond, Va., returned to the city during the week with a splendid report of the meeting. After sixteen long years of separation, Mesdames Jennie B. Tyler, 2828 Federal st., and Mary Harris of Philadelphia, sisters, were reunited at Atlantic City, N. J., at the encampment of the K. P. Both sisters attended this encampment not knowing the whereabouts of each other and when they met there was great rejoicing. Eureka Fine Art club, once the best organization in club life, met Thursday afternoon, Sept. 16, at the residence of Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 3556 Forest ave., at which time a splendid program was rendered. Short and interesting talks were made by Mrs. Irene Goins, president elect of the City Federation of Colored Women's clubs; Mrs. Sadie Allen, first vice president; Maj. Arthur Williams, and M. T. Bailey, 3638 State st., of the Bailey Press bureau. Mr. Alfred James, 3216 Indiana ave., who spent considerable time in Mississippi and Alabama, visiting relatives, friends and the place where he spent his boyhood days, has returned to the city very much pleased with his trip and stay with old acquaintances. Born Shelley Crump, an employee of Sears, Roebuck & Co., is erecting a modern cottage on his lot in Morgan Park. Mr. Crump purchased his lot through the Bailey Realty Co. The cottage will be ready for occupancy by Oct. 1. Editor J. D. Cook of the National Defender and Sun of Gary, Ind., was in the city during the week on business. Mr. Cook consulted M. T. Bailey on some matters of collection and adjustment and left feeling that he had placed the business in the right hands to be adjusted. The past week was a busy one in the suburbs, including Evanston, Glencoe, Morgan Park, and Harvey, for M. T. Bailey, 3638 State st., manager Milton Mercantile agency and president of the Bailey Realty Co., where he went to collect notes, renew mortgages, secure homes and other property for the clients of the companies. While in the suburbs, Mr. Bailey met many old friends. The Misses Willa Fay Smith and Edna Winters will leave for Jackson, Tenn., this week, where they will take up their studies at Lane College. Miss Winters, who is the daughter of Rev. J. A. Winters, 4744 Wabash ave., will enter upon her third term. A. Etheridge, 5130 Wabash ave., an employee of the Chicago Telephone Co. has just returned from a two weeks' vacation trip to Jackson, Tenn., and other points south. Tuesday evening, Sept. 30, the Busy Eee club will tender a reception to soldiers of the 803rd and other units, at St. Paul M. E. church. Mrs. Emma Boone and Mrs. Mattie Thornton are spending their vacation in New York and Atlantic City. They will be there about two weeks and will then stop off in Detroit, Mich., on their way home. Mrs. Lavinia Lee and her daughter, Mrs. Theodosia (nee Purnell), formerly of Chicago, but recently of Los Angeles, Cal., who have been visiting the city as the guests of Mrs. Mattie Young, 3641 Forest ave., are leaving for Boston, Mass. Mrs. Lee expects to have her son enter Harvard university this fall. Mrs. George Wheeler of Dayton, O., who is connected with the department of justice, was a visitor in the city this week. Mrs Hattie Turner is on the sick list at the home of her sister, Miss Johanna Snowden Porter, 3302 Rhodes avenue. The members and performers of the Women's Amateur Minstrel club were royally entertained at a box party Friday evening at the Avenue theatre. The coterie of beauties in the party added dignity to the theatre. Miss Helen Hagan, formerly of New Haven, Conn., has decided to become a resident of Chicago. She is a piano artist of rare ability and expects to open a studio in the Avenue theatre building. Mrs. Mamie Odum, popular society mistress, is convalescing rapidly from a very serious operation. Misses Emma and Blanch Shaw have just returned to the city from a pleasant vacation in the East. They visited practically every city in the East. They were carried away with the Gothamites, but were not reluctant to say that State st. and the Windy City looked better than ever to them. Miss Corrine Saunders of Kansas City is in the city and expects to enter school here. Lieut. Ambrose Nutt, a Harvard law student, and a member of the firm of Nutt, Rivers & Porter, Grocery and Market company, of New York City, passed through the city last week on his way to Milwaukee to take charge of the Urban league. Cincinnati, Ohio The colored world war veterans met at the Sinton Park Community center Monday evening, Sept. 15, and organized themselves into a permanent post of the American Legion and elected the following officers: Lieut. Oscar W. Price, commander; Sergeant Spencer, vice commander; Lieut. F. H Gow, adjutant; Dr. R. E. Beanon, vice adjutant; Mr. Charles Humphrey, administer of finance; Lieut. I. J. Faulkner, chairman of committee on constitution and lys-ways; Dr. Louis Cornish, chairman of program committee. About thirty soldiers were enrolled in the legion Monday night and a greater number are expected at a get-together meeting at the community center next Wednesday evening, Sept. 24. The post has been named after John G. Colson, who fell on the field of battle. After a complete reorganization of the work in general and the assignment of new deputies to this city, Cincinnati Camps No. 1 and 2, Supreme Camp of American Woodmen, are making great progress and doing a larger business than ever before since the formation of the two camps in the Queen City. Deputies R. J. Fortney, representative, and J. V. Coleman, supervising deputy, are accomplishing great work at the new camp in Springfield, Ohio. Deputy Price has recently been given work in Dayton. Home office, Hotel Sterling. The Army and Navy Union met at Sinton hotel and Memorial hall to make plans to help soldiers, sailors, marines and their families in any way possible. The auxiliary will present a petition to congress asking that each soldier who served in the late war will be paid one year's salary. A letter was sent to the white Y. M. C. A. protesting against discrimination. Mrs Estella B. Jordan, Washington, D. C., was elected adjudant general; Mrs. Mamie E. Banks, Pittsburgh, quartermaster general. Due credit was given Miss Lawrence for having organized over seven auxiliaries of the Army and Navy Union. Next place of meeting will be at Erie, Pa. Mrs. L. J. Young, Ph. G., is doing an unprecedented business in her new drug store, the Howard Pharmacy, formerly under the management of Mr. Edward Gaither. Guests in the city are Rev. W. S. Ellington, Prof. J. D. Crenshaw, editor of the National Baptist Voice; Prof. S. P. Harris, assistant secretary of National Baptist Publishing board; Mr. R. N. Bibbs, business manager, Nashville, Tenn., having come from the national Baptist convention, Newark, N. J., where there was a delegation of over 2,000. Twelve thousand dollars were raised for education and missions. Miss A. Duky Woode, recreational secretary of the Y. W. C. A., Norfolk, Va., is guest of her mother, Mrs. Jeanette E. V. Woode, girls' organizer of war camp community service work The total enrollment of the public schools for 1919 is 43,680, a gain of 538 over 1918. The Y. F. C. A. for the first time had a camp for girls on Little Miami river. Sixty-one persons were present. Those in charge were Misses Myra Colson, Jennie Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Wildom. A reception was tendered the Hon. E. B. King, president-elect of Liberia; Mrs. C. H. D. King and Hon. W. F. Worley by representative colored men and women at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium. Secretary O. Garland Penn was toastmaster. Participants on program were President C. B. D. King and Bishop J. C. Hartzell. The Sinton hotel was graced by the presence of the president and party while in the city. A fall frolic is being planned by Mrs. Jeanette V. V. Woode for all the clubs to awaken new interest for the season's work. Music stunts and games a specialty. Mr. Isidore Ringo and Miss Virginia Abston were married last week. Attorney Henry K. Gibson, Republican candidate for Superior Court judge, was the principal speaker Friday night at the home coming celebration for colored sailors and soldiers at the Sterling hotel, Sixth and Mound sts. Several hundred attended and were the guests of honor, enjoying the music, dancing and refreshments. Mr. Aaron Johnson and Ameria of 417 Park st. were married last week. Railroad Jottings Chas. Long. Mr. Wm. Bumbery and wife have returned from their vacation which was spent visiting Detroit, Asbury Park, N. Y., Philadelphia, Atlantic City, N. J. On their return they were the guests of Mrs. Evans in Buffalo, N. Y., where they were joined by Mr. Claude Crane, and motored to Niagara. Mr. Bumbery's trip required thirty-one days. Mr. Wm. L. (Ham) Smith was appointed temporary treasurer of the Michigan Central local of the Railroad Men's International Benevolent Industrial association, which selection was a very wise one. Mr. Ed (Skinny) Hill, who resides at 3716 Wabash ave., has resigned his position as dining car waiter on the Michigan Central railroad and intends leaving in a few days for Calgary, Canada, to make his future home. Mr. Harrison Middleton is running on a dining car between Chicago and Danville on the C. & E. I. railroad. Champaign Ill. By Z. T. Breedlove. It should be considered a sacred obligation, a positive duty among us to support our own little business enterprises and hasten in that way the time when there may be big enterprises, giving employment to a number of our boys and girls. Our little business venture would have more patrons and growth if they would study to please their patrons more, be more affable, and careful in keeping their prices on an equal footing, at least with those white dealers. Rev. R. H. Hackley, R. D., the pastor and "Fearless Champion of Righteousness," of Bethel A. M. E. church will preach his farewell sermon Sunday, Sept. 28, 1919, at 8 o'clock in the evening, at the same time reports for the year will be read. About one hundred Negro students from all parts of the United States will be in attendance at the University of Illinois this year. Mrs. Anna Giles and Agnes Giles are visiting Mrs. George Hailey in Danville, Ill. Mr. N. Dyer's residence burned Sept. 15, supposed to have caught from a railroad engine passing along not far from the house. The loss is $800. Mrs. Katie Riley's mother died in Danville Sunday. Mrs. E. Uppergraw gave a party Wednesday in honor of her mother, Mrs. V. Marckey, who has moved to Chicago. Numbers of friends were present and enjoyed themselves nicely. Mrs. Bettie Garret and Mrs. Maggie Jones left Saturday for their homes in Cairo, Ill., after spending a delightful visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Whit Larrey, at their residence, 55 E. Columbia ave. Mrs. Fern Thompson of Indianapolis, Ind., is here visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Walter Willis, at her residence, 52 E. Columbia ave. Mrs. Hattie Wells has returned from Newark, N. J., where she was a delegate to the National Baptist convention. Miss Roxie Davis has returned from Madisonville, Ky., where she visited relatives and friends. Mr. W. E. Bloodsoe operates a taxi line now. It is our indispensable duty to patronize him, by so doing you will make it possible for another Negro business. Let us here in Champaign lay aside our selfishness and wake up and be a booster of every thing that is good, because but few communities have the opportunities that we do here. Mr. Walter Willis is now employed at the Nelson Garage in Peoria, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Dickerson of Chicago is here on a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mann have come back to the city to live. Mrs. Henretta Barnett is moving to Battle Creek, Mich. Attorney Nemby of Chicago was in the city last week on legal business. Mr. Robert Sandford of Chicago is in the city looking for a location. Rev. S. M. Hall is in Philadelphia, Penn. Breedlove's News company can supply you with the leading Negro journals. Offices, 53 E. Columbia ave., and 64 E. Main st. The Chicago Whip, an independent paper with a policy, for sale here. Y. M. C. A. Notes The work of the vocational section has been very gratifying. Within the last six months a total of 1,527 applications for employment have been received—740 requests from employers and 722 men have been placed. The remarkable features of this work are the opening of jobs to colored men and the raising of wages as well as the standard of workmanship. The physical section is looking forward to a record-breaking season. The gymnasium has been decorated and many improvements have been made that will facilitate the service for the members. Dr. W. A. Blackwell, pastor of the Walters Zion A. M. E. church, has consented to be the generalissimo of the membership drive the Y. M. C. A. will carry on in October. Some groups that have thus far planned work in the campaign are the postoffice boys, business men, professional men, baseball league, ushers' union. I. C. red caps, lodges, policemen, Arrow Club and several other groups, all of which have formed themselves into teams. The boys' section will have a reception in honor of the boys who were in the camp during the summer. Twelve or fourteen young men attended the Sunday school conference at the Sand Dunes last Sunday. Within the last five days seven new members have joined the association. Mr. Carl Saunders, assistant physical director, has been given a scholarship by the Julius Rosenwald Foundation and has left for Grinnell college in Iowa. Mr. G. N. Simpson, former boys' secretary, will be in Chicago Sept. 20. Recent arrivals at the "Y": Alex Brandon, St. Louis, Mo. H. E. Robertson, Los Angeles, Cal. C. C. Luck, Madison, Wis. J. M. Davis, Brooklyn, N. Y. James I. Morehead, Boston, Mass. Edward H. Turner, Cleveland, Ohio. Valdosta, Ga. (Special to the Chicago Whip by John A. Purdie.) Mrs. Nellie May Wilson returned to her home in Philadelphia Friday night. Mrs. Tommie Bourings of Jacksonville, Fla., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Essie Bell. Mr. and Mrs. A. Palmer have returned home from Savannah, Ga., and Ashwell, N. C. Mrs. Thedare Andress has returned home from Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Tom Willmas and Mrs. Bessie King of Jacksonville, Fla., are visiting friends in this city. You can get THE CHICAGO WHIP from John A. Purdie, agent. Postoffice Boys at Luncheon At a luncheon last Monday morning a large number of postoffice boys, who are members of the Wabash Avenue Y. M. C. A. gym class, launched a drive for new members. This is the first group to organize and they say they are going to stay in thead. Mr. Pryor and Mr. Landers are captains of the two teams. Mr. Lucius Harper of the Chicago Defender was a guest and among other things said, "the Y. M. C. A. is a place for young men and it is up to you fellows to make it go." --- THE WORLD OF SPORTS ELECTIONS always come at the inopportune time. F'instance, if the polls were opened today, Mr. Wilson could, undoubtedly, be elected president of Palestine. The site of the old Worth race track is to be converted into a cemetery. It was possible, however, to go out there long ago and get on a dead one. See by the papers, Mr. Hoover says we are Europe's meal ticket. Maybe that is why the senators are so afraid, if we join the league, somebody will take a punch at us. All the kings and queens who are coming to America will not attract much attention now. 900 aces came over a head of them. There ought to be a crusade or something to stop the use of the word "Ace" to describe leaders in any form of human endeavors. Every body knows—more shame to 'em—that an "Ace" is a playing card, and playing cards are a device of Satan! Instead of Aces, let us call leaders "Alphas"—that is, unless somebody knows something more immoral about Greek letters. Famous pairs: Ham and eggs; cornbeef and cabbage; Wilson and House; Hannah and Hogg; Williams and Walker; Chills and fever; thick and thin; day and night; high and low; bye and bye; Langford and Wills; black and white, Lewis and Britton; Dundell and Leonard; pork and beans; gin and ras; fair and warmer. Chaos in Boston—The sacred codfish has been made into balks; infinitives are split on Murray Hill and in Back Bay and the classic Boston owl, that was trained to say, "To Whom," boldly on the common cries a vulgar proletarian "To Who!" as he discards his tortoise shell specs and exclaims "I'm a hard egg" now. The police may go back to work, but Boston tradition has suffered a shock from which it may never recover. Between Von Tupy and Von Lucy, the alibis and the confession, it seems that the psychological boners were thrown on loaded dice. Now for the confession of Connie Mack. Can't get any world series seats on Wilson terms—without reservations. Wilson has again suspended politics. Politics is the Heinie Zimmerman of the League of Nations. You can't arrest every man who overcharges you. Attorney General Palmer can see the dawn of lower prices and the rest of us would like to know the name of his victim. Sir, why worry because Mrs. Wilson will get no fruit put up for winter? Will she not have plenty of canned speeches? Or do you consider those fruitless? Twenty-one towns ask teams in the Central League, just enough for a Woody Circuit. That would make it a League of Nations. Dempsey show has closed—no biz. Folks refused to pay 8 bucks to take a look at the walloping phenomena. Barnum was wrong after all. Four years more for Alexander predicts an expert. Not if he's a Democrat. Washer women get 4 bucks a day and car fare. The better class of them are thinking of asking 6 bucks a day and taxis. Men are contrary things. Just when the stockingless fad is seeking a foothold, the perverse White Sox win the pennant. Politics would be much more popular if it would abandon its disagree- able habit of intruding where it messes things up. Before intervening in Mexico, ought we not intervene in Dixie? Rockefeller will give Baptists $2,-000,000 if they raise $500,000. Will John the Baptist give me four gallons of gas if I can hook a quart of oil somewhere? The Cubs can pull off a post season series with Fred Fulton for the world's third place championship. Our idea is that bandits who have learned their trade absolutely, are those who hold up taxi chaffeurs and get away with it. Hotels in Cincinnati are sending out word that no transients will be able to get rooms during the world's series. And a town like that can win a pennant. Say, Chicago can entertain a series crowd and never show a ripple. Cincinnati is a burg in Ohio, with habits like a burg in Texas, that was named after a-wop, who became famous when he left the plow in the furrow, and started to war without even stopping to kiss his neighbor's wife good bye. Or was it named after that famous Southern half and half, beer and soda? For years that I remember, nobody ever named it at all. Wilson is too big a man to be president, just of the United States again. Cincinnati pastors invoked divine aid in the matter of a pennant for the Cincinnati baseball team. Believe me he will have to do some praying to get them the world series championship. Nothing short of a miracle will enable a team like the Reds to take 5 out of 9 games from the White Sox. I know where you can double your "jack," no matter how small or large the amount, providing you like the Reds to win the series. William J. Bryan is opposed to near beer and we, too, haven't heard anybody say they liked it. Thus far the Dove of Peace seems to be a parrot in disguise, but our senate seems to think it is a stork and is trying to shoo it away from these shores. Old ultimate consumer, who pays the freight, says more policemen will not protect him from his worst enemies. The people are tired of statesmen who invent substitutes for human nature, for the ten commandments, for the common law, and for the law of supply and demand. The principal offenses of today are against the law of common sense. They give the people an indescribable weariness. Mr. Wilson has sent a telegram to Washington, declaring that any organization of the police with a view to striking against municipalities should not be countenanced or permitted. Having failed for six years to warn by word or letter, department heads in Washington, it is fair to presume that he countenanced and permits segregation in all government offices. My idea of an optimist is the guy who still carries a corkscrew and bottle opener on his key ring. Has prohibition advanced far enough, in your observation, to interfere seriously, with the supply of washerwomen? "It is the first time in the history of the world that anything has been done for China," remarks Mr. Wilson. More generous than God, the league helps even those who will not help themselves. One race of people in this great United States can't even get a square deal from the party that discovered the founder or the founder himself of the League of Nations. Also, see the headlines, the British government has suppressed the Cork By Jim Vance THE STROLLERS ON THE STROLL THAT BIRD SQUARES ABOUT BEING A SCREAM BOTTLE IN THE BLOODHAT'S A GOOD DEATH IN THE BLOODHAT'S AS FAR AS HE'S A SCREAM BOTTLE IN THE BLOODHAT'S TOWARD BEING A SCREAM BOTTLE CHARACTER LISTEN TO THE GUY CRACK WHEN HE'S THE SAME GUY THAT WANTED TO DIE THE TOMMY WITH A SOUTHERN MAKE MY NAME KNOW DON'T TALK TOO LISH NOW, HAVE YOU KNOW WHEN A GUY IS OUT HE'S O-U-T BUT I DON'T JUST GET THE BIG IDEA AS I TAKE IT SOME OF YOU BIRD'S KNOW JUST AS MANY ABOUT BREAKFAIL AS A TURTLE DOVE IS A BURN AT HORSE GOUT TOLET HIM RUN AT LARGE DONT TELL THAT END! Turner, Cub Hold-Out, Given Trimming by American Giants by Score 6 to 1 Turner, Cub Hold-Out, Given Trimming by American Giants by Score 6 to 1 American Giants Park, Sept. 21.—Rube Foster's graduates, fresh from a southern invasion, trimmed the Peoria barnstormers, made up of players from the circuit, ruled by Al Tearney known as the Three-I League. String Bean Williams was on the mound for the Giants and he let the small town boys down with three hits, one in the first and two in the second, holding them hitless for the last seven innings. Peoria's only run was made without the aid of a hit. The Giants were the first to score With the aid of two errors and a double by Francis in the fifth inning they scored one run. Peoria tied it up in their sixth. On an error by A. Williams and a sacrifice fly the Giants scored three runs in their half of the sixth. Gans walked, stole second and third as De Moss struck out; Charleston's triple scored Gans; Torrenti's single scored Charleston, and Dixon's double scored Torrenti. The Giants scored one in the seventh. B. Williams walked and stole second, third and home. In the eighth the Giants got one more run. Torrenti walked, stole second and third and scored on Francis' second double. J. Brown, sub at first in place of Grant, made a nifty play on a high throw on the line and tagged the runner as he sped past Francis' batting, Torrenti's shoe string catch of a line drive, B. Williams' steal of home and Maroney's (Peoria's catcher), poor playing behind the bat, letting the Giants steal eight bases, were the features of the game. The score: Giants— r. h. p.o. a. Gans, rf. 1 0 3 0 De Moss, 2b. 0 1 2 2 Charleston, cf. 1 2 4 0 Torrenti, If. 2 1 4 0 Dixon, c. 1 1 5 1 Francis, 3b. 0 2 0 1 J. Brown, 1b. 0 0 9 0 B. Williams, ss. 1 0 0 3 A. Williams, p. 0 0 0 2 Totals 6 7 27 9 Peoria— r. h. p.o. a. Sheehan, ss. .0 0 3 2 LaRoss, cf. .1 1 1 0 Neis, rf. .0 1 2 0 Reedy, 1b. .0 0 6 1 Kruger, 3b. .0 1 0 0 Kennedy, lf. .0 1 0 0 Matthews, 2b. .0 0 1 1 Maroney, c. .0 1 10 3 Turner, p. .0 0 2 1 Totals .1 5 24 6 Giants .0 0 0 0 1 3 1 1 *—6 Peoria .0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0—1 Errors—B. Williams, Francis, Maroney. Two-base hits—Dixon, Francis. Three-base hits—Charleston. Struck out—Turner, 10; Williams, 5. Examiner. It looks as if the temperance movement simply can't be stopped. On closer scrutiny, one finds the Cork Examiner is an Irish newspaper. The name has a pleasant sound, however, in these days of Bevo and lemonade. Oh! to examine one more cork THE CHICAGO WHIP OLD C by Jim Vance DOLLERS ON THE THIS BIRD SQUARES ABOUT BEING A BASEBALL BOSS. A GOOD BENEFIT FOR THE BLADEHOLDER. A GREAT OF ROCKER JACK IS AS FAIR AS HE EVER GOT TO WIDEN BEIN A SURTIN' CHARACTER. DON'T TALK TOOLISH NOW MAC-YOU KNOW WHEN A GUY IS OUT HE'S O-U-T BUT I DON'T GET THE B AS I THINK I OF YOU B JUST AS MY BREE-BALL TURTLE Baseball's Famous Plunger Makes White Sox Favorite The first authentic prices on the approaching world series between the White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds were made k known today by the largest plunger on baseball in New York City, in response to a request by Collyer's News Bureau. These prices are taken as a criterion of what the existing odds will be during the series, as his prices generally form a basis for odds players on all the big sporting events each year. The White Sox are made favorites to win the series at 4 to 5, and at the same odds are named to win the opening game of the series if it is played in Chicago, even money if played in Cincinnati, but that the Reds are certain to wage a strenuous fight is evidenced by the odds of 20 to 1 that the White Sox will not win five straight. The Sox are also regarded as 7-to-5 favorites that they score more shutouts than the Reds during the series. That Cicotte of the White Sox is rated as the most dangerous pitching entry in the series is shown by the quoted odds of 4 to 5 that he wins the first game he pitches. "Dutch" Reuther, the Reds' pitching ace, is not rated as highly, odds of even money being quoted that he wins the first game he pitches. Joe Jackson is rated as a better hitting prospect during the series than Eddie Roush, the Reds' clutching ace odds of 7 to 5 being quoted in Jackson's favor. On the ability of the home-run swatters of the two teams, Roush of the Reds and Felsch of the White Sox, odds of 2 to 1 are quoted against each on circuit smashes. Chicago Giants Lose to De Kalb in Thirteen Inning Game by 3-2 De Kalb, Ill., Sept. 21.—De Kalb defeated the Chicago Giants in thirteen innings, 3 to 2. Pitcher Paddock for De Kalb struck out fourteen men and allowed eight hits. Walter Ball also pitched a steady game for the Giants but weakened in the thirteenth, allowing two hits, which won the game. He allowed De Kalb ten hits and struck out eleven men. The score: Giants ..1000000001000—2 8 4 De Kalb.0000000101001—3 10 2 Standing of Managers in the World Series W. L. Pct. Bill Carrigan, Red Sox.....2 0 1,000 Jimmy Collins, Red Sox.....1 0 1,000 Jake Stahl, Red Sox.....1 0 1,000 Ed Barrow, Red Sox.....1 0 1,000 Fielder Jones, White Sox.....1 0 1,000 C. Rowland, White Sox.....1 0 1,000 George Stallings, Braves.....1 0 1,000 Connie Mack, Athletics.....3 2 8,600 Frank Chance, Cubs.....2 2 500 Fred Clarke, Pirates.....1 1 500 John McGraw, Giants.....1 4 200 Wilbert Robinson, Dodgers.....0 1 000 Pat Moran, Phillies.....0 1 000 Fred Mitchell, Cubs.....0 1 000 Hugh Jennings, Tigers.....0 3 000 Series—American league.....10 5 667 Series—National league.....5 10 333 --- Whitman and Barnes Defeat Cubans 1 to 0 The twirling of Joe Conlans was too much for the Cubans and Whitman and Barnes beat them, 1 to 0. Conlans held the islanders to four scattered hits. Toloso, pitching for the Cubans, also twirled a good game, holding them to five hits, but they bunched three of them in the third inning, allowing Whitman and Barnes to score the only run of the game. The score: W. & B.— r. h. p.o. a. Freeley, lf. .0 0 1 0 Bell, 3b. .0 1 0 1 Maullin, ss. .0 2 3 1 Hanley, 1b. .0 0 7 0 Page, cf. .0 1 1 0 J. Conlans, rf. .0 0 2 0 Neighton, 2b. .0 0 4 2 Dixon, c. .0 1 8 2 Joe Colan, p. .1 0 1 4 Totals 1 5 27 10 Cubans— r. h. p.o. a. Rios, 3b. .0 0 1 2 Portuondo, ss. .0 0 2 0 Baro, cf. .0 1 3 0 Pedroso, 1b. .0 0 11 0 Villa, lf. .0 1 0 0 Campo, 2b. .0 1 1 4 Abreau, c. .0 1 5 3 Junco, rf. .0 0 1 0 Toloso, p. .0 0 0 3 Total 4 21 12 Errors—Bell, Campo. Three-base hi —Maulin. Struk out—Conlan, 7; To loso, 4. Logan Square, 2; Shuffling Phil Douglas scored another shut-out for the Logan Squares by whitewashing Hammond, 2 to 0. The former Cub held the Hoosiers to five hits. Since joining the Squares Douglas has allowed but one run in forty innings. The score: Logan Square— r. h. p.o. a. Harley, cf. .1 2 2 0 Foreman, 2b. .0 0 1 4 Weiss, 1b. .0 1 10 1 Spreitzer, rf. .0 1 0 0 Bartell, 3b. .0 0 2 1 Ginger, lf. .0 2 0 0 Meinke, ss. .1 1 3 4 Hechinger, c. .0 0 9 2 Douglas, p. .0 0 0 2 Totals .2 7 27 14 Hammond— r. h. p.o. a. Blank, ss. .0 0 2 2 Moll, 3b. .0 1 0 0 O'Neill, c. .0 1 1 0 Walsh, rf. .0 0 1 0 Wallace, c. .0 0 9 1 Cronin, lf. .0 1 0 0 Brennan, lf. .0 1 12 0 Baude, 2b. .0 0 2 3 Baichley, p. .0 1 0 3 Totals .0 5 27 9 Logan Sq. 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 *—2 Hammond .0 0 0 0 0 0 0—0 Errors—Blank, Wallace (2), Baichley, Spreitzer. Two-base hit—Ginger. Struck out—By Baichley, 7; by Douglas, 9. White Sox Are Class of the World Series --- Having seen the White Sox in 95 per cent of their games at home and the Reds in all of their games in Chicago and 90 per cent of all National League games in Chicago, I can't conceive by the fondest stretch of my imagination after having discarded all actual figures, where the White Sox are in the same class with the White Sox. With Gleason as manager in 1919, we find the White Sox a powerful, well-balanced, smooth-running machine. Strong in all departments of the game, they are a brainy lot of players, who are at their best where the stakes are highest. Moran takes a good team, slightly weakened, it is true, and wins with it in a bad race. When the ancient Giants die on their feet, and when the Cubs' pitchers, Hollocher, the entire team failed. I do not belittle the performance of the Reds in upsetting the form sheets of the National League. The Reds have a formidable pitching staff—in fact, as a whole, it was the best in the National League this year, owing to the inability of the stars of the Cubs and Giants to regain their pre-war form. The White Sox are going up against the strongest team the National League can present this year. But I feel confident they will win for many divers reasons. One of the main reasons is that they have been up against strong teams all year, and they have been up against just as good pitching and perhaps a little better than that they will face next month. Every barrier that they have encountered this year they have hurdled it. Cleveland had to be prevented from getting too close to the top. They saw to that. Detroit had to be shown without a doubt that she lacked the class, and the White Sox rose to the occasion. It remains only a task of turning the Reds back. The White Sox have the unusual good luck of approaching the series with every man at the top of his game. It is one of the best combinations the American League has produced in some years. They ought to outbat the Reds by a good margin. Unofficial figures show four American League teams outbatting the Reds, which most fans—outside the National League circuit—admit is the best. And the Reds have not even batted against the best pitchers in their own league, because the majority of the best hurlers this year are on the Red team. Recent figures show that they have six out of the first eight. Right there on the slab is where the Reds have their best chance to win, but there is not much solace for a No Use Writing for Seats Now; Sox Are Sold Out Allotment of box and reserved seats to the public for the first three games of the world's series against Cincinnati at White Sox park was completed by Secretary Harry Grabiner. Letters and checks sent hereafter will be a waste of time, as the mail of the first two days exhausted the supply of practically 18,000 reservations. Normals, 3; Magnets, 3 Normals, 3; Magnets, 3 Normals and Magnets battled to a 3 to 3 tie at Normal park, darkness stopping play at the end of the ninth George Pierce was hit by a pitched ball in the fifth inning and his salary arm injured. The score: Normals— r. h. p.o. a. Gallagher, if. .0 1 0 0 Phelan, rf. .0 0 0 0 S. Swanson, 1b. .0 1 13 0 J. Scanlon, 3b. .0 1 2 5 W. Swanson, cf. .0 0 1 0 Molly, 2b. .0 0 1 3 McCloskey, c. .1 2 7 1 Pierce, p. .0 0 4 1 Fisk, p. .2 1 0 1 Totals .3 6 27 15 Magnets— r. h. p.o. a. McKitlick, ss. .2 2 3 4 H. Johnson, cf. .0 0 1 1 Scanlon, 3b. .1 0 2 5 F. Jamieson, 2b. .0 1 5 1 Atreau, 1b. .0 1 10 0 Rebor, c. .1 6 2 Costello, if. .1 0 0 Noah, rf. .0 0 0 0 Bullen, rf. .0 0 0 0 Corey, p. .0 0 0 3 Totals .3 6 27 16 Normals ...0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0—3 Magnets ...1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0—3 pitcher anywhere in the White Sox line-up and I look for the breaking of bats, fences, records and maybe bones when they get into action. Believe me, you will get the chance to see just how fast and good fielders the Reds are composed of. Now let us look at this famous bunch of Red pitchers. Sallee is no stranger to the White Sox; he has yet to win against them. Fisher was never a puzzle for the Sox in the American League, and was trimmed this spring in one of the two games the Sox beat the Reds. Hodeller was beaten in the other game. His whole card is the shine ball. After the Sox have been looking all the season at the pitching of shine ball artists like Al Southern and others famous in the American League for that style of delivery, I can't see where Hodeller will have any added terrors. I have noticed Dutch Ruther against the Cub left-hand batters on several occasions, and when a left-hander can't stop Max Flack, what chance has he against Weaver, Eddie Collins and Joe Jackson? Ring is a speed-ball pitcher strictly. With all his speed he didn't seem to have as much as Walter Johnson has had on several occasions against the Sox. And the Sox have a fondness for speed-ball pitchers. Do not look for him to cut much of a figure in the series. Luque and Bressler will be used only when a game is hopelessly last, and to my way of thinking they will get numerous chances. Take the consensus of opinion outside of Cincinnati and Chicago in the cities which have clubs in both leagues and you won't find one that figures the Reds to have an equal chance. The only chance the Reds' admirers give them is because of the change in the number of games to be played. They believe that the Reds carry more guns in the pitching line and will have something on the White Sox in that respect. I believe in a series of nine games, if it should require that number, Cicotte could win three if it was a necessity, but I look for the White Sox to get away in a flying start and win the first two, in which event James and Kerr will take their turns. If Kid Gleason could manipulate his pitchers through 140 games against Cleveland, Detroit, New York, Boston, St. Louis, etc., the chances are that he will still be able to handle the manipulation that involves only nine games I think he will only have to figure on seven games, of which the White Sox will win five. Errors—Noah, Atreau, S. Swanson, Molloway (2), Costello, Corey, Fisk, Two-base hits—Atreau, Fisk, Gallagher. Three-base hit—Jake Scanlon. Struck out—By Pierce, 4; by Corey, 5; by Fisk, 3. Cicotte and Sallee Hardest to Score On One can draw a lot of conclusions from baseball averages and derive considerable satisfaction in the task. This time we have been studying the figures of Sox and Red pitchers, estimating the number of hits required for each run made off them this season. Here are the figures: White Sox. Rank in league. Name. Hits. Runs. Average. 3 Cicotte ...235 69 3 28-69 4 Williams ...260 97 2 66-97 9 Kerr ...181 72 2 37-97 26 Faber ...174 81 2 12-81 28 James ...118 58 2 2-58 Reds. 2 Luque ..... 88 36 216-36 3 Sallee .....195 54 333-54 5 Reuther .....169 62 245-62 7 Eller .....188 76 236-76 8 Fisher .....131 57 217-57 15 Ring .....136 42 310-42 By way of explanation, we might state that the column headed "Rank in league" is the won-and-lost standing of each pitcher mentioned. Judging from these figures one gets the opinion that Cicotte of the Sox and Sallee and Ring of the Reds are the toughest of the lot to score runs on. In each of their cases it took a fraction more than three hits (not counting other items) to get a run Big Unity Convention, 8th Regiment Armory THREE DAYS --- OCTOBER 7, 8 and 9 All organizations of colored railroad men-controlled by colored men are invited to attend the daily sessions and will be given full rights and privileges of participating through duly elected fraternal delegates. The Railroad Men's International Benevolent Industrial Association will be in annual convention on the above named dates and will climax the nation-wide campaign of the past twelve months to organize and verify colored railway employees of all crafts into one great and powerful association or federation composed of the several crafts but ALL UNITED. At 11 o'clock each day special addresses will be delivered by prominent speakers of both races, among whom will be for the first day Bishop Samuel Fallows, Alderman R. R. Jackson and State Representative Adellict Roberts. On the second day Hon. Wm. L. Houston, international attorney, and across the plate. All the others average two and a fraction. Such a calculation is by no means convincing, because elements like errors, walks, stolen bases and many others enter into the scoring of runs in addition to mere base hits. Yet, for the fan who likes to view the dope from every and all angles, the above is worth a glance. * * * Now as for the innings pitched by each man. This indicates fairly well the value each twirler has been to his club this season. Kindly note: In'gs Cicotte, Sox ..... 289 Williams, Sox ..... 271 Eller, Reds ..... 224 Reuther, Reds ..... 219 Sallee, Reds ..... 201 Kerr, Sox ..... 187 The above sextet is likely to participate in most of the world series games (providing, of course, both Sox and Reds get in the big money). * * * Now regarding the won-and-lost percentages. We fire: Won. Lost. Pct. Cicotte, Sox .....28 7 .800 Sallee, Reds .....19 6 .760 Reuther, Reds .....17 6 .739 Williams, Sox .....22 9 .710 Eller, Reds .....18 8 .692 Kerr, Sox .....11 6 .647 Luque of the Reds is highest of the club with .769, but he is not expected to figure much in the games except, perhaps, as a relief man in case one is needed. Fisher may get in and his percentage of .688 is better than Kerr's. Both have worked in about the same number of games this season. ★ ● ● As regards club attack, the Reds have dropped some in the past week. They no longer lead in the number of hits and runs. They still are first in sacrifice hits, 183; stolen bases, 137; walks, 373, and club fielding, 973. *** The Sox have maintained their drive and lead in runs, 578; hits, 1,165, sacrifice hits, 208, and stolen bases, 136. They are second in fielding with 969. * * * Three hundred hitters among the Sox are Murphy, .478 (a pinch-hitter only); Jackson, 352; Eddie Collins, .316, and Gandil, .305. The Red top-notchers are Roush, .319; Groh, 311, and d Eller (a pitcher), .301. * * * They often say that figures are dull, uninteresting things, but the average baseball fan gets a lot of fun out of them. It is to said fan we are catering today. New Yorkers Defeated by Philadelphia Mermaids A new American women's 400-yard relay swimming record was hung up at Bridgeport, Conn., Labor day, when the team representing the New York Women's Swimming Association defeated a team of Philadelphiaians in an intercity match race in the record-breaking time of 4:59. In establishing the new mark the girls from New York City clipped thirteen seconds from the former mark, made by a Philadelphia team in that city last year. The Quaker City team, composed of the Misses Frances Clark, Elizabeth Becker, Florence McLoughlin and Eleanor Uhl, was completed outclassed by the Manhattan girls. The Philadelphiaians were clocked in 5:13 4:5, which is seven seconds slower then the record. The New York team won the race by twenty yards. Miss Eleanor Uhl of the Meadowbrook Club of Philadelphia defeated Miss Charlotte Boyle of the New York Women's Swimming Association in the 500-yard handicap swim. Miss Uhl was allowed a start of twenty-four seconds, while Miss Boyle started from scratch. BOXING Jimmy Wilde Is Due in United States Soon Jimmy Wilde, the flyweight champion of England, will arrive in New York the latter part of this month, say advices from England telling of the proposed trip of the little British boxer. He will start on a tour of the West as soon he has rested up from his sea trip, meeting the men in the flyweight and bantamweight classes. The first bout will be at Milwaukee, where Wilde is scheduled to meet Jack Sharkey. From there he will continue toward the sunset cities and after several bouts will turn east. He is expected to fight in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Should the New York legislature pass the boxing bill he probably will meet either Lynch or Moore in New York. Backers of Wilde will post a $10,000 wager on his arrival that he will make 103 pounds ringside with any opponent who may be selected. He weighed, it is said, 104 pounds in his bout with Pal Moore in England. Ring History Sept. 14 to 19 1891—Jack McAuliffe knocked out Austin Gibbons, six rounds, Hoboken, N. J., Sept. 19. 1898—Gus Ruhlin knocked out Ed Dunkhorst, twentytwo rounds, Coney Island, N. Y., Sept. 19. 1898—Oscar Gardner knocked out Jerry Marshall, five rounds, Louisville, Ky., Sept. 17. 1898—Terry McGovern knocked out Eugene Garcia, five rounds, Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept. 15. 1899—Gus Ruhlin knocked out Jack Stelzner, 7 rounds, New York city, Sept. 18. 1899—Kid McCoy knocked out Steve Al Owens of Doolittle Wins Individual Honors in Grammar Division In the presence of 3,000 spectators, most of whom stood in the rain, athletes representing Belding playground captured the honors in the grammar school division and Avondale won the team prize in the open section of the annual track and field games of Chicago's municipal playgrounds, held yesterday on Sears, Roebuck & Co.'s athletic field. Individual honors in the grammar school division went to Al Owens of Doolittle, who scored 61 points, while Fred Barnes of Emmett was the star of the open section with 53.55 points. Summaries: Grammar School Division 50-yard dash—Won by B. Weber, Carter; W. Wyman, Mozart, second; L. Fuller, Le Moyne, third. Time: 06: 220-yard dash—Won by B. Weber, Carter; A. Owens, Doolittle, second; R. Mates, Belding, third. Time: 26 Running high jump—Won by N. Scott, Belding; C. Ewert, Robey, second; L. Fuller, Le Moyne, third. Height, 4 feet 9 inches. Running broad jump—Won by A. Owens, Doolittle; R. Mates, Belding, second; B. Weber, Carter, third. Distance, 18 feet 9 inches. Relay race, 880 yards—Won by Carter; Belding second; Delano third. Time 1:48 4-5. Open Division 100-yard dash—Won by H. Hagen, Swift; J. Sweney, Commercial club, second; J. Cox, Waters, third. Time, 101 1-5. 440-yard run—Won by M. Lane, Avondale; W. Ahern, Swift, second; L. Harrison, Doolittle, third. Time: 55 3-5. Running high jump—Won by F. Barnes, Emmett; R. Rollins, Belding, second; L. Harrison, Doolittle, third. Height, 5 feet $5\frac{1}{2}$ inches. Running hop, step and jump—Won by B. Wilson, Doolittle; R. Rollins. Open Division Frank (Kid) Grant Gets the Decision Over Kid in Fast 8-Round Bout Charleston, S. C., Sept. 19—Frank "Kid" Grant, the undefeated southern lightweight champion, defended his title tonight at Mt. Pleasant, S. C., against Kid Brown of Mt. Pleasant. The bout was for the benefit of the wounded soldiers and drew a crowd of 20,000. Grant's cleverness and ring generalship was too much for Brown. Brown's gameness won the applause of the spectators, but he was hopelessly outclassed from start to finish, and when the referee held up Grant's hand at the end of the eighth round he had the unanimous consent of all the spectators present. Grant is open to meet any lightweight in the world, Benny Leonard preferred. O'Donnell, ten rounds, New York city, Sept. 19. 1899—Tommy Ryan defeated Frank Craig, ten rounds, Coney Island, N. Y., Sept. 18. 1899—Matty Matthews won on foul over Bobby Dobbs, twenty-five rounds, Coney Island, N. Y., Sept. 14. 1899—Philadelphia Jack O'Brien defeated Tom Tracy, six rounds, Chicago, Ill., Sept. 15. 1900—Peter Maher defeated Jim Jeffords, two rounds, Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 14. 1901—Jim Jeffries defeated Hank Griffin, four rounds, Los Angeles, Cal., Sept. 17. 1902—Joe Gans knocked out George Gardner, five rounds, Baltimore, Md., Sept. 17. 1905—Battling Nelson knocked out Jimmy Britt, eighteen rounds, Colma, Cal., Sept. 19. Belding, second; E. Moll, Avondale, third. Distance, 44 feet 3 inches. Relay, 1 mile—Won by Avondale; Doolittle, second; Scanlon, third. Time, 3:53 4-5. Says Herrmann Should Step Out Prior to World Series New York, Sept. 24.—Colonel Jacob Ruppert, president of the Yankees and member of the joint committee selected to recommend a new chairman for the national commission, on his return to New York today said that August Herrmann, present chairman, should resign, in view of his connection with the Cincinnati club, declaring that it would be "open to objection from every point of view to have the president of one of the contending clubs also serving on the commission during the world's series." Ruppert recommends that John E. Bruce, secretary of the commission, serve as temporary chairman during the coming world's series. He says the joint major league committee hopes to recommend a man for the position of chairman of the national commission within the next two weeks. Injured Man Loses "Stock" Springfield, Ill., Sept. 26.—John Zau, 56 years old, of Mount Olive, Ill., fell when alighting from a Broadway car at Lombard street at 5:30 p. m. yesterday and, although he rolled over in the street, he clung to a suitcase. At Central Dispensary he refused to put the suitcase aside; in the ambulance, on the way to the city hospital, he refused to surrender it and at the hospital he wanted to carry it with him. A policeman, after a struggle, wrested the suitcase from him and found it contained six quarts of whisky. Zau suffered a cut on the head in the fall from the car. representative at Washington, D. C., the Hon. Warren B. Douglas, state representative. The third day's session will be addressed by Dr. Robt. S. Abbott, editor Defender, and Alderman Louis B. Anderson. Every superintendent employing colored men out of Chicago has been invited to attend the session of Thursday, October 9th, at 1:30 p. m. Some have accepted and will address the convention. Come out and hear them! Every citizen of Chicago is cordially invited to attend the session of what will be the biggest and most representative assembly of colored working men in American history. In labor organization work among Race men, "The International" is the pioneer—having 104 local organizations extending from coast to coast and from St. Paul to the Gulf. The biggest invitation ball ever given in Chicago will be held on Thursday evening, October 9th, at the 8th Regiment Armory. All local members come to headquarters and get your invitations. Each member can invite eight friends. Are you a friend of Chicago's colored railway men? If so, we expect your presence at all convention sessions and at the ball. THE CHICAGO WHIP RACING Eternal to Race No More This Year Lexington, Ky., Sept. 24.—J. W. McClelland's high class colt Eternal will race no more this colt. Eternal, the leading money-winning 2-year-old of 1918 and winner of this year's Brooklyn Handicap, in which he easily defeated S. C. Hildreth's crack colt Purchase, with his left fore leg in a plaster cast, which was put on by Dr. E. W. Haygard, is in a stall at the Kentucky Jockey Club track here awaiting the arrival of a van in which he is to be transported to E. W. Sims' Xalapa Farm, where he is to run out until next year. Eternal's injury is due to a kick he received on the leg while he was exercising one morning at Saratoga. Dr Hagyard is hopeful that by the coming of cold weather, when the bandage will be removed, the good son of Sweep and Hazel Burke will have fully recovered. Trainer William Wallace, who brought Eternal here from Saratoga, today said he is not acquainted with the plans of the owners and of trainer Kim Patterson for the colt's future beyond the fact that he is to be turned out as soon as he reaches the farm. Bar Against Geldings May Serve to Increase Number of Horses for Breeding New York, N. Y., Sept. 22.—The degree of interest manifested in the Saratoga Cup, though it had but two starters, is an indication that the American public favor trials of speed over a long distance of ground, and are in entire sympathy with the Jockey club in its endeavor to promote weight-for-age racing. It was unfortunate from a breeding standpoint that a gelding should have been returned the victor, but the fact remains that Exterminator is a fast and game race horse and only fate prevented the son of McGee and Fain Empress from passing on his qualities to posterity. His lineage is a blend of stout English and American blood; in fact, he has more sturdy native strains in his make-up than his rival, Purchase, whose sire and dam are both by English horses. The fact that golddings will be ineligible for some of the most valuable prizes of the future will serve to increase the number of horses for stud purposes throughout the country. Trainers in the past have been tempted to resort to castration because golddings are easier to train than entire horses, and individuals of uncertain temper are improved to disposition by being unsexed. Many gross horses whose legs will not withstand a severe campaign are made useful racing material by the change. There is a strong undercurrent against the movement to bar the gelding from some of our best races, but on the whole the plan has the endorsement of a majority of our most progressive turfmen, who believe that while the gelding has his sphere in racing, he has no right to participate in the greatest of the tests, which are given for the guidance of the breeders of the country. In steeplechasing 'Cy' Seymour, Once Star of Giant Outfield, Dies New York, Sept. 21.—"Cy" Seymour, former major league outfielder, died at his home last night. Seymour was 42 years old. While with Cincinnati he led the league in batting in 1905 with .377 and when repurchased by the Giants, where he stared his major league career, the price, $12,000, was regarded as the largest baseball cash deal up to that time. they have a field peculiarly their own. Gelding Unknown Abroad The gelding is unknown in many foreign countries, and some years ago, when C. K. G. Billings' champion trotter Uhlan, $1.58\%$, was shown in Russia, the breeders of that country were indignant at his spiolation, and wanted to know who had dared to deprive future generations of the qualities of such a splendid horse. Stallions and mares work in the same team the year round in Russia. Usage has made the males tractable and it is a rare thing to find a vicious horse. It is asserted by some that many undesirable horses will be sent into public service under the new conditions, but this contention is met with a statement that the situation will be handled by the exercise of a greater degree of care by all those who have to do with any movement for general purpose horse improvement. There is no fear that poor specimens of the thoroughbred will find their way into the large privately conducted breeding establishments. There is danger, however, that with the country at large turning toward the horse of blood for its top cross in the production of horses for remount and general utility purposes sires that are not desirable may be selected for service in rural communities. The solution of this problem would come through close supervision by either federal or state authorities. The sort of inspection which the remount commission and the breeding bureau of the Jockey club are exercising at the present time would seem to insure adequate protection to the farmers and breeders of the country. The present day demand for stallions of the type needed at the remount stations of the federal government is insistent and members of the commission having in charge their selection are unceasing in their search for the right type. Such experts as Thomas Hitchcock and F. Ambrose Clark have selected one in five on an average, and as a result Uncle Sam's breeding venture has begun auspiciously. The fact that there has been but little money available for the purchase of good horses has made the task of the commission exceedingly difficult, and most of the best horses secured to date have been gifts from breeders and turfmen in sympathy with the movement, and also from the Jockey club, whose chairman, August Belmont, gave the nucleus of what is now the Front Royal Stud in Virginia. Given an appropriation such as Count Lehnorff of the Royal Prussian Stud had at his disposal and the rest would be easy, as there are horses racing every day on metropolitan courses that would be ideal for the purpose. It is related that the count, while on a visit to England, saw the famous sprinter Lollypop in action with big weight up. "Just the horse to give our German cavalry horses more speed," was his comment, and he straightway negotiated the purchase of the animal for $20,000. It was the same spirit which caused him to pay almost $100,000 for the Epsom Derby winner Ard Patrick. If Cleveland could win all of its four remaining games the White Sox would have to win one of their five to retain the lead. Games yet to be played: Philadelphia Washington. Boston. St. Louis. New York. Detroit. Cleveland. Chicago. Totals. Chicago .. 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0—5 Cleveland .0 . 2 0 2 0 0 0—4 FOOTBALL La Grange, 13; Austin, 0 With Austin more successful on the line attacks and Coach Osborn's La Grange boys showing superiority in the broken field, the latter won the heavy weight game at La Grange, 13 to 7. The lightweight scrap ended a tie, 13 to 13. The light weight game stood 6-0 in Austin's favor when the first half closed, but the home midgets made enough points to earn a tie by straight football in the second half. Line-ups: Schofield ..... R. E. Breton ..... R. T. Anderson ..... R. G. Sammon ..... C. Applegate ..... L. G. Parsons ..... L. T. Novotny ..... L. E. Hey ..... Q. B. McKay ..... R. H. Hackendorf ..... L. H. McGary ..... F. B. Austin (7). Ringloff ..... L. E. Sander ..... L. T. Jaques ..... L. G. Petersen ..... C. Benn ..... R. G. Martin ..... R. T. Burk ..... R. E. McLaren ..... Q. B. Wright ..... L. H. Birks ..... R. H. Wells ..... F. B. Touchdowns — Hackendorf, Novotny, McLaren, Sander. Goals from touchdowns — Novotny, McLaren. Windorf ..... R. E. Wales ..... R. T. Cook ..... R. G. Nagel ..... C. Jones ..... L. G. Burr ..... L. T. Preigh ..... L. E. Petrage ..... Q. B Thompson ..... R. H. B Lindsay ..... L. H. B Thomas ..... F. B Austin (13). Proviso, 27; Harrison, 0 Herman Ziebell, stocky fullback for Proviso, was the principal factor in the Maywood heavy weights' 27 to 0 triumph over Harrison. He scored two touchdowns and completed three of four goal kicks. Wright and Seeman also scored. Harrison never had a chance. In the second quarter one of the Harrison players was knocked out and unconscious for some time. The Proviso lights, undefeated last year, and with a stronger line-up than ever, piled up a triumph of 24 to 0. The game was marred for the home Big 10 Football Dates Chicago Oct. 11—Great Lakes at Chicago. Oct. 18—Purdue at Chicago. Oct. 25—Northwestern at Chicago Nov. 1—Illinois at Illinois. Nov. 8—Michigan at Chicago. Nov. 15—Iowa at Chicago. Nov. 22—Wisconsin at Chicago. Illinois Oct. 11—Purdue at Purdue. Oct. 18—Iowa at Illinois. Oct. 25—Wisconsin at Illinois. Nov. 1—Chicago at Illinois. Nov. 8—Minnesota at Minnesota. Nov. 15—Michigan at Illinois. Nov. 22—Ohio State at Ohio State. Michigan Oct. 4—Case at Michigan. Oct. 18—Michigan Aggies at Michigan Oct. 25—Ohio State at Michigan. Nov. 1—Northwestern at Michigan. Nov. 8—Chicago at Chicago. Nov. 15—Illinois at Illinois. Nov. 22—Minnesota at Michigan. Wisconsin Oct. 4—Ripon at Wisconsin. Oct. 11—Marquette at Wisconsin. Oct. 18—Northwestern at Northwest. Oct. 25—Illinois at Illinois. Nov. 1—Minnesota at Wisconsin. followers, however, when Clarence Sheldon, the alert midget captain, had his left wrist broken in a scrimmage in the first quarter. Joyaux and Bernstein were the chief scorers and advancers of the ball in the light weight game. Oak Park, 28; Lane, 0 The Oak Park 1918 Cook county heavy weight champs took the field with a lighter but faster team than last fall. The team was crude, but showed scoring power in the second half. The first half ended 0-0. Herb, Steger ran the ball most for Oak Park, breaking away continually for short end runs. In one play he went through the line for fifty yards and a touchdown. He and Lyman Savage each scored two touchdowns. A lucky break helped Oak Park lights win. In the last minute, with Lane on Oak Park's forty-yard line, a tech backfield man attempted a forward pass. V. Johnson, Oak Park half, seized the oval and galloped through the nonplused Lane team more than sixty yards for the touchdown. Mills kicked goal. Lins-ups: Oak Park (28). Carpenter ..... R. E. Wilcoxen ..... R. T. Howe ..... R. G. Berry ..... C. Surrles ..... L. G. Hoff ..... L. T. Harter ..... L. E. Savage, Smith ..... Q. B. Steger ..... R. H. B. Caruso ..... L. H. B. Bauman ..... F. B. Lane (0). Ebbert ..... R. E. Day ..... R. T. Snell ..... R. G. Ingalls ..... C. Wilkins ..... L. G. Milliken ..... L. T. Hill ..... L. E. Mills ..... Q. B. Johnson ..... R. H. B. Maypole ..... L. H. B. Helle ..... F. B. Lane (0). Northwestern Oct. 11—DePauw at Northwestern. Oct. 18—Wisconsin at Northwestern. Oct. 25—Chicago at Chicago. Nov. 1—Michigan at Michigan. Nov. 8—Iowa at Northwestern. -Nov. 15—Indiana at Northwestern. Nov. 22—Rutgers at Newark. Ohio State Oct. 4—Ohio Wesleyan at Ohio State Oct. 11—Cincinnati at Ohio State. Oct. 18—Kentucky at Ohio State. Oct. 25—Michigan at Michigan. Nov. 8—Purdue at Ohio State. Nov. 15—Wisconsin at Wisconsin. Nov. 22—Illinois at Ohio State. Minnesota Oct. 4—North Dakota at Minnesota. Oct. 11—Nebraska at Minnesota. Oct. 18—Indiana at Indianapolis. Oct. 25—Iowa at Minnesota. Nov. 1—Wisconsin at Wisconsin. Nov. 8—Illinois at Minnesota. Nov. 22—Michigan at Michigan. Purdue Oct. 4—Franklin at Purdue. Oct. 11—Illinois at Purdue. Oct. 18—Chicago at Chicago. Nov. 1—Michigan Aggies at Purdue. Nov. 8—Ohio State at Ohio State. Nov. 15—DePauw at Purdue. Nov. 22—Notre Dame at Purdue. --- Cut This Out And Save $1.00 AMERICA'S GREATEST PROBLEM FOURTH SERIES BY DR. DANIEL JOHNSON THE DAY IS DAWNING The western part of the United Statest hates and opposes the Asiatic, the South ostracises the Phillipino and despises the West Indian and South American—between these two intolerant sections the dark races of the world will have little cause to love America. But China, Japan and our insular ... P. By DR. DANIEL E. JOHNSON. Whose fourth series on "America's Great Problem" appears in this issue of the The Whip. Watch for his articles each week. possessions may some day resent the "snub" of proud America. In such a case, what would be the attitude of the American Negro? This international question is not put yet. It can not reasonably be broached by the dark races for a century to come. What is a hundred years in the life of a people or nation? But come it must, and when it comes it will bring the full burst of the day of freedom to the American Negro; for the white man will grasp one side of the curtain of the Negro's night, and the united dark races will grasp the other side. United States), the Ancient Order of Hibernians, who, by their president, Mr. Moran, "warned the delegates of the National German-American Alliance to do all in their power to keep the politicians of the future from coming between the Irish and the Germans." Why take your time to mention the many hyphenated Americans whose hearts turn back to other lands when trouble comes to their old home and flag. The only class of denizens which has no flag other than the "Stars and Stripes" to revere, no fatherland to C --- 10 and between the contending forces it will be rent from top to bottom. Then up! The day is dawning! The Negro, half free, half slave, ostracised and oppressed, has shown traits of character which marks him a valuable asset in the wealth of this cosmopolitan aggregation of world's nations, called America. The Turko-Americans, the Italian-Americans, the German-Americans (whose national alliance represents two million German-Americans of the 211 United States), the Ancient Order of Hibernians, who, by their president, Mr. Moran, "warned the delegates of the National German-American Alliance to do all in their power to keep the politicians of the future from coming between the Irish and the Germans." Why take your time to mention the many hyphenated Americans whose hearts turn back to other lands when trouble comes to their old home and flag. The only class of denizens which has no flag other than the "Stars and Stripes" to revere, no fatherland to T DR. NEWELL the Dentist, who has just returned from France, has opened a MODERN SANITARY OFFICE at 4704 South State Street And when applied to your mouth means the loss of your teeth and your health. So why wait until your teeth become abscessed which often necessitates a surgical operation? I examine your teeth and give you an estimate free. You are in no way obligated for my professional service. GOLD or WHITE CROWNS, $3.00 FILLINGS, 50 Cents and Up The Truth About Race Riots In Chicago Chicago has had its first real race riots, and Chicago is surprised, and because Chicago is surprised is one of the contributing causes of the race riot, those who have been actively interested in trying to find a solution of the race riot probably was not at all surprised when the riots broke out, at least the writer was not. And now that we have had a taste of the southern methods or settling race disputes, Chicago may put on its thinking cap and intelligently try to reach some definite and permanent solution of this vexing problem. Some say that this tragedy started because a colored couple wanted to go swimming in Lake Michigan at a point where our supposed upholders of the law had drawn an imaginary geographical colored line, although long for, no traditions to foster, no clan to segregate him from unqualified American sympathy and loyalty is the American Negro. Like other races he is capable of such modification in character as his environment forces. America will make a miserable mistake and a fatal one if it causes him to fear and hate the land of his birth instead of treating him in such a manner as to make of him a patriot—its most numerous native born patriot. The South has already committed an egregious blunder by its treatment of him. Unless there is a great change for the better in this treatment the third generation will be sorry. For fifty years from now, when the immigration bureaus have filled this southland with people from other climes who bring with them memories of another flag, fond recollections of their fatherland, distinct language (which they will see are taught in our public schools), the Negro could be a strong ally of the children of those who now dominate the South. But will he? That depends upon the treatment he receives from the now dominant southerner. It is puerile in the extreme for the South to alienate from it the most conservative force in America. In its time of need it may call in vain for help from those who have been so abused and maltreated as is the Negro. "Verily, the fathers ate sour grapes which put their children's teeth on edge." (To Be Continued.) Take this coupon and present it at the office of Dr. Newell, 4704 South State Street. It is good for $1.00 on your dental work. NEWELL DENTAL TREATMENTS ARE GUARANTEED PAINLESS there is no such law known to the writer, and if there is one it ought to be removed immediately. Be it as it may, it is a filmsy excuse for murder and arson, but why deal with excuses, let us get down to the fundamental causes of these riots and see if they can be removed, an investigation committee will probably be commissioned either by the city or state, their function generally consists of trying to fasten the blame on somebody, indict them, send them to jail for a few years, disband, and leave the causes of the trouble untouched. Big business and the colored politicians do more to create race hatred than any other agency in the community, race hatred has an industrial basis, employers use the colored workers as a club over the heads of the white workers, and colored politicians aid their white masters in betraying their own race. The colored people don't accept trade unionism as quickly as the whites do, and so they are used to intimidate the weaker element among the whites so as they won't joint the union, and let it be said right here that when a colored man joins the union, he is discriminated against a great deal more than his white brother. Big employers don't want the colored worker to get bitten by the union bug, and he will almost do anything to keep him out of the union, and he is aided and abetted by the two-by-four tin-horn colored politicians, who carry out the dictates of their white masters. With all these handicaps the colored workers are going into the trade union by thousands, in the stock yards. It is hard to tell just how many do belong to the union, because as there is no color line drawn they are almost in every local affiliated with the stock yards labor council, but there is one local that is almost all colored because it is situated in what is known as the Black Belt, and that has a membership reaching into the thousands, and it is a safe bet that if all the workers, men and women, in Chicago, belonged to the trade union movement, race riots would be unknown. Take the stock yards industry and you will find that there are more colored people working there than in any other industry in the country, yet it was the quietest and safest place for the colored people. It is true that the union will press his union agitation a little more forceable, but it is the unanimous opinion of white and colored union men, that if the stock yards labor council had been able to get a union agreement with the pack- Know your condition by consulting me at once and having your teeth examined FREE I will accept your Liberty Bonds in exchange for dental work and pay you full value. I guarantee all my dental work for ten years, and if properly care for, will last a lifetime. I have installed the most modern gas machine on the market, enabling me to perform all operations absolutely painless! ers, we would have had a 100 per cent organization and we would have formed a protective force, that would have kept the white and colored hoodlums in their place. Just imagine what would have happened if there were not any union in the stock yards. For two years we have carried on an educational program, we have taught the white workers that his interest is identical with his colored brother, and from a point of open antagonism we brought them to the point where both white and colored union men and women realize that their hatred toward one another was not because of color, but that the difference in color was used as a pretext by privileged interest through their colored and white stool pigeons and politicians in order to keep the workers divided; but in spite of all this sinister influence the unions are growing stronger every day. In union there is strength and protection and what the union men and women receive depends on their union strength. We will always be attacked by the element that is taking part in this disgraceful riot, they are the people who are generally used as strike breakers, when they are not occupied in robbing banks, stealing automobiles, holding up payrolls or serving time in the penitentiary. The solving of the bread and butter problem will solve the race problem, and the only people who can solve that problem are the workers themselves, and they can't do it individually; it must be done collectively through the trade union movement. The only hope of the workers, both white and colored, is the trade unions, and we welcome our colored brothers and sisters to join hands with us, not jim-crowed, but on an equal basis, and while we are solving our problems, we will be able to keep the white and colored hoodlums and paid politicians in their proper places. J. W. JOHNSTONE. Dr. Wm. B. Buchanan 3611 STATE STREET Douglas 2117 Residence. Douglas 1284 PETER H. FRANK PREER, Proprietor INNOCEN1 AMUSEMENT FOR GENTLEMEN AN INNOCENT AMUSEMENT FOR GENTLEMEN 8 PERFECT TABLES 8 8 PERFECT TABLES BUFFET IN CONNECTION ANDREW PREER, Manager 3503 'S. State Street, CHICAGO "How Can I Miss When I Have Dead Aim" NEWS ITEMS By John Riley, A. F. of L. Organizer Butcher Workmen, Local 651, held a business meeting Friday evening, Sept. 19, and received visiting delegates W. M. Woods of Wichita, Kan., Warmser, Kansas City, Kan., M. Lawrence, Kansas City, Kan., G. W. Dixon, St. Louis, Mo., International Auditor John Joyce, International Organizer C. Ford, and Jacob Davis of Omaha, Neb. Plans were put into effect after a motion offered by Brother Ford to start an intensified campaign in Chicago to complete the organization of the packing house workers. Local 651 presented, through its secretary, a token of appreciation for the valuable service rendered by International Auditor Joyce. The speech of acceptance was the crowning event of the day. There seems to be a disturbing element in industrial circles, in other words—A CAT ON THE FENCE—who would prevent peace and harmony by its continual yowling and disapproval of all constructive measures whereby the workers may receive what is due them through efforts of the organization. The public press is doing its utmost at this time to discredit the National Committee representing the steel workers in their struggle for recognition and consideration. Judge Gary represents the interests of capital and they are boasting that they have 600 million dollars of war profits produced by the workers to aid them in fastening the chains of industrial servitude on its workers and in defying the law. Some insidious lies are being circulated regarding the conditions that are confronting the workers in the packing industry and people are being told various stories by these emissaries of destruction. But we are hopeful that the better judgment of those who would better the conditions of all workers will prevail. State's Attorney Hoyne has done much in his lop-sided investigation of the riot situation to capitalize crime. It is a known fact that two wrongs never make one right, and if a public official is biased, he is not qualified to represent the interests of law-abiding citizens in our state. Why tolerate such insolence by re-electing such a man as our state's attorney has proved himself to be? Various groups of public pick-pock-ets are taking advantage of the miss "How Five HARVE 4750 South St shou "How Can I Miss Five Reasons Why HARVEY B. 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If you have anything that will benefit the workers, play your cards on the table, which is the only way to safeguard the interests of the people whom you can relieve. Since law and order has been cast aside and the law-abiding people of the colored race have been ruthlessly attacked, denied the right to employment in many instances after fighting and giving their all to aid in upholding the spirit of democracy. If we can't live in Illinois in peace, WHERE ARE WE GOING TO LIVE? In checking up the net proceeds of a certain grocery store in our neighborhood, it was discovered that 43 percent of the money taken in by this concern was profit. Such being the case, the average family of three, having spent $13.80 per week for groceries of the commonest kind, we figure that out of one family, approximately $23.08 per month is made by this concern. This represents the retailer's profits. How much do you suppose the wholesaler gets? HOW DO THEY DO IT AND STAY OUT OF JAIL? If the workers would be class conscious and combine their efforts to relieve economic imperialism, much good could be accomplished in the way of securing a greater share of what they produce, and enjoy more of the comforts to which they are entitled. This can only be accomplished through organization in order to realize everything we as producers should have in the way of proper housing, wholesome food. LET'S BLEND OUR INTERESTS AND ENCOURAGE CO-OPERATION. To relieve certain conditions that have been produced by various exploiters, they have established in most industries mythical welfare work, which in most cases is an injury to workers. Welfare work properly conducted would elevate instead of degrade workers. Any form of charity that is accepted from profiteers only helps to fasten the chains of industrial servitude closer to the ankles and wrists of the workers and pile burdens upon those he has already been compelled to bear. 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The man who fails to apply reason where he himself is concerned, reminds one of McCarthy's goat that fell into a quarry and instead of trying to walk out the opening, contented himself by butting the wall. Mighty poor judgment on the part of the goat. The women of Butcher Workmen Local 213, have, through their president and secretary, pledged their support in the organization drive that will be inaugurated in a short time by the aid of the organization committee of the Women's Trade Union league of Chicago, made in the interest of the working women of all races. The arbitration of the packing house workers' wage demands is being heard by Federal Judge Samuel Alschuler and we expect that with the amount of evidence so far submitted, he will have plenty of reason for granting an increase in pay. Let's hope that the judge will be as fair in this decision as he has attempted to be in the past and that the workers will be benefited again through the efforts of their organization. Most of the packing concerns seem to have adopted a plan through which they can have it appear that the workers are stock holders and as such must slave for an insufficient wage. This is another dose of chloroform the capitalists are trying to persuade the workers to take. If the workers are foolish enough to remain asleep, they will awake one day and find that they are not human beings, but merely machinery used to produce profits for others that they themselves cannot enjoy. Eight per cent of $100 after one year, stacks up rather small compared with the investment in the organization of $12 per year and the right to say under what conditions and for what wages you will work, together with the chances for redress that could not be secured otherwise in case of unfair treatment at the hands of a fat-neck boss who imagines that he is a young kaiser and has a perfect right to abuse anybody under his supervision. How long will the workers permit these men to make them such promises? A. K. 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Will wait until the feeling is somewhat subdued and then possibly we will tell the address or at least the location of this flat. $2,000,000 BACK PAY. New York, Sept. 20.—Retroactive wages due the machine shop employees of the Bethlehem Steel company's plant in Bethlehem, Pa., for the period from Aug. 1, 1918, to March 1, 1919, as a result of a wage arbitration award made by the war labor board, will total between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000. Approximately 9,000 machine shop workers, who will benefit by the award, have been laid off since the armistice was signed and all former employees of the plant have been urged to send their names and addresses to the Machinists' union in Allentown, Pa., in order that their claims may be settled. Representatives of the war labor board and the ordinance department of the war department are now engaged in computing the amounts due individual employees, and a search is being made for them. COLORED MEN ORGANIZE Ada, Okla., Sept. 20.—The organization of employers recently formed for the purpose of intimidating and preventing the formation of new unions in this city has not been very successful in its efforts. Despite its announced antagonism, the colored laborers have formed a federal labor union and applied to the A. F. of L for a charter, and propose, with the assistance of the other unions, to hereafter fix a price on their labor and have the benefits of a collective bargain, which has heretofore been denied them. NEW CHARTER ISSUED. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 20.—General Secretary Treasurer Jacob Fischer, of the Journeymen Barbers' International union, reports the issuing of new charters to the following local unions during August: Anniston, Ala., Red Lodge, Mont., Kalamath, Oreg., Tipton, Ind., Sturgis, Mich., Duncan, Okla., High Point, N. C., Sunbury, Pa., Rhinelander, Wis., Winston-Salem, N. C., Jacksonville, Tex., New York, N. Y., and Shenandoah, Pa. BARBERS WIN INCREASE Jersey City, N. J., Sept. 20.—The strike of the union barbers has terminated by employers agreeing to a $25 minimum, reduction of hours and 50 per cent bonus on ll over $40 weekly from each chair. Colored journeymen barbers should take notice and if they really feel the need of better wages and working conditions, they will have to organize to get them. LABOR UNIONS JOIN HANDS WITH CO-OPS. New York, Sept. 20.—Tre Tribune's London correspondent sends the following story, dealing with the co-operative movement in Great Britain, from which is taken those excerpts: "The great trade union movement in Britain, with its 5,000,000 members, has decided to join forces with the Union of British Co-operative societies, with a membership of about 5,000,000, in order to dominate production and distribution in Britain. "This amalgamation will represent the greatest business combination in history. It will dwarf, in power if not in funds, the gigantic Federation of British industries, with its capital of $20,000,000,000. "The new combination is organized to fight such organizations as the British Federation. In its international aspect the combined trade union and co-operative movements will be the greatest enemy of 'big business' interests throughout the world. "In Britain alone the combined unions would include nearly three-quarters of the inhabitants. If the organizers have their way it will be invincible in the industrial field. "It is estimated that after allowing for overlapping of membership the combined movements control 7,000,000 adult members. Close on 7,000,000 families would support the trust and each of these families would include on an average two adults and three children. "A joint advisory council of co-operators and trade unions has been constituted to draw up a plan of campaign for the new organization." DRUGS 5 AIDS GET $50,000 EACH. Washington, Sept. 20.—Representative Thompson, of Ohio, charged in a talk in the house that 72 officials of the railroad administration, described as "men on the staff of the director general," are receiving annual salaries aggregating $2,398,000. Railroad administration officials receiving the big salaries were given by Mr. Thompson as follows: Five at $50,000 each; two at $40,000; three at $35,000; two at $30,000; eight at $25,000; eleven at $20,000; one at $18,500; one at $18,000; one at $17,500; six at $15,000; one at $14,000; one at $13,200; one at $12,500 four at $12,000; one at 10,800; one at $10,600; and twenty-three at $10,000. The above extravagant expenditure in the railroad administration office might be responsible for the lack of consideration shown workers' demands for increase in pay. The officials are getting all the cream which should be divided because officials alone could not operate the railroads of our country successfully. Local 16034 Janitors, Helpers and Laborers Local Unions in Charleston, S. C., in Monster Parade and Demonstration and Adopted Resolution by Unanimous Vote. Meeting was held Labor Day at Carpenter's hall, President Middleton officiating. P. R. Boykin, grand marshal, made a short address and Secretary G. A. Tolley addressed the meeting, his subject being, "Do Unto All Men as You Would Have Them Do Unto You." Upon concluding his remarks, he received great applause. The following resolution was read, received and adopted by J. H. & L. U., No. 16034, and Domestic Workers' Union, No. 16878: Whereas, the purpose for which we are united is plain, and Whereas, we are subjected to many insinuations by men with whom we work, and Whereas, the use of such insidious slang phrases about our union by these men in attempting to discredit it who claim that it is no good in the city of Charleston and the government navy yard, therefore be it Resolved, that we, the progressive workers who would be liberal in our dealings with our fellow man and Dead lng prescriptions he er of educated men ronage that he can e e found elsewhere. 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The above resolution was presented and put into effect as a means of protection for the progressive workers of our race. The parade of the 2,000 workers started promptly at 10:30 a. m. and was led by the Allen band of Beaufort, S. C. All union labor, representing all crafts took part in this great demonstration and those who witnessed the affair admitted that it was one of the most successful demonstrations ever carried on jointly by white and colored in the city. There was no disorder of any kind and we may expect the spirit of co-operation to grow and continue its powerful influence in making conditions better. The new Negro of today is awake and will not accept in a cowardly manner the abuses and kicks that he has been subjected to so long by our oppressors. Walter Writes for Goldwyn. Eugene Walter, dramatist, writer of "Paid in Full," "The Wolf," "Fine Feathers," and "The Knife," is now a full fledged scenario writer connected with the Goldwyn studio. Walter is making his headquarters in the California studio of the Goldwyn company. Aim" is second to none. and women that expect. 21c 29c 24c 24c 24c 21c 21c 21c POWDERS 19c 23c 23c 21c 12c 21c 21c 21c 30c 30c 42c 25c 10c and 21c 3 for 25c 12c and 21c Chicago 7 Nearly Everybody Goes to DREAMLAND BUFFET SEATING CAPACITY 500 Electric Fans Make This CHICAGO'S COOLEST SPOT 3520 South State Street WM. BOTTOM'S Phones Douglas 8383 and 2496 Pullman Porters Make Second Fight for Basic 8- Hour Day and Graded Pay Immediately after the public press announced the new increase in pay granted Pullman conductors with overtime after 240 hours of service per calendar month, the Pullman porters filed notice with the wage board at Washington that similar demands would be made if the order did not apply equally to porters as well as to conductors on the hourly basis. Attorney W. T. Houston, Washington representative of the Railroad Men's International Benevolent Industrial Association of Chicago, appeared before the board with the notice of protest, acting upon telegraphic instructions from President R. T. Mays. Secretary Emmert of the wage board informed Mr. Houston that the porters' protest would be considered upon presentation. At the November hearings at Washington where the case for conductors, stewards, porters and dining car men month with overtime at rates from 28 to 32 cents per hour to constitute a month's work. When the public press announced that the very method outlined to the board by Mr. Mays for the colored men had been granted the conductors on appeal, the instructions to protest the inequality and file for similar working conditions for porters was wired Mr. Houston. At a conference of porters last week the case was discussed and prepared and forwarded by President Mays to the Washington office of the associas was argued before the board, the conductors demanded a flat $165 per month rate and did not fight for the hour or mileage basis of pay. Upon request of the board President Mays submitted in behalf of the porters and dining car men a graded scale of pay based on seniority and definitely specified 240 hours per calendar for presentation to the wage board. In discussing the matter with a Whip reporter, Mr. Mays remarked, "The conductors had a right to demand a better scale than $115 to $140 per month. They certainly fell flat on their original demands. But there is no reason why porters should be paid flat time while the men who work beside them under similar conditions are rated on the hour basis and graded by their years in service." "Twice before we have won our demands. I believe we will again, also let conductors get better pay since we are also fighting for conductors' pay if only the porters will effect a complete organization." South's First Cotton Baled by a Negro. Houston, Tex., Sept. 26.—The first bale of cotton for the season to be ginned in Harris county was grown by a Negro living on a rented farm near Houston. The producer of the cotton, Willie Whiting, worked hard to make the record. After getting the bale picked, he hauled it to the city during the night, arriving at 2 o'clock in the morning, for fear that some one else would beat him to the honor of selling the first bale of Harris county cotton this year. He was rewarded for his labor, for in addition to receiving a good price for his product, he was given a premium of $25 by cotton men. Olivet's 67th Anniversary Celebrated Sunday Olivet Baptist Church, Sept. 21. Rev. L. K. Williams, the pastor, the assistants and members made a $1,000 missionary drive during the celebration. Rev. L. J. Jordan, Earl Williams and F. D. Williams were the guests of honor Sunday. Their eloquent sermons and addresses were well received Sunday. Dr. Sisusa and wife with three children leave for Africa this Wednesday, Sept. 24, as medical missionaries. Professor Garner, at the old church home, is giving spiritual services. Assistant Pastor Branham with Rev. F. B. Williams and Dr. James Hunter McClure assisting, officiated at the Joint Usher Board of Chicago anniversary at St. Paul C. M. E. church, Sunday at 3 p. m. Rev. Bell of Memphis and Mrs. Wilson, wife of Rev. Dr. Wilson, one of the guests of honor, expressed themselves as bewildered at Olivet's scope of work under the marvelous leadership of Dr. L. K. Williams. Welcome to Olivet and her services. James Hunter McClure. THE CHICAGO WHIP Calls Answered Promptly—Low Prices—Efficient Service—EMBALMING A SPECIALTY Negro Salutes Judge Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 26—When Judge Richards of the first criminal court began a lecture yesterday morning on pistol "toting" Walter Ayers, a discharged soldier, came to attention. Ayers stood in that position until the judge had finished the reprimand, which included a warning about the workhouse and the court's attitude on concealed weapons. When the judge had waved the Negro aside Ayers resisted just long enough to "snap" a real salute to the judge and wheel about in real military form. Ayers wore an army shirt at the hearing. He was dismissed. Evidence showed a pistol had been found in the pocket of a coat hanging in a room next to that in which Ayers was arrested. But ownership of the coat could not be established. A charge against Chas. Thompson, a Negro, was changed following his arrest. Thompson had been taken into custody when a large, heavy knife was found on his person. On closer examination it was discovered that a 32-calibre cartridge could be fitted into a groove on one end of the knife and one of the blades could be dropped against the cap, causing a discharge. When the discovery was made the Negro was charged with carrying a pistol. He was fined $50 and cost. Interest in Laundry Workers' Organization Campaign Is Growing Glenn W. Campbell, president International Laundry Workers' Union No. 46, states that the organization work of this local is meeting with great success. The laundry workers in Chicago have at last realized that they need a union and are joining by the hundreds at every meeting. No other class of workers have been compelled to do harder work for smaller pay than the toilers in the laundries in Chicago. A successful organization meeting was held in Evanston Tuesday evening, Sept. 16, and seventy-five members were initiated. Another meeting has been arranged for Chicago, Saturday evening, Sept. 27, at 64 W. Randolph st., in the Women's Trade Union league rooms, tenth floor. Requests for information are made every day by laundry workers at headquarters, room 704, 166 W. Washington st. The prospects for a real powerful union are very bright, all the more because the laundry drivers, who are practically 100 per cent organized, are helping spread the propaganda. For Sale Which consists of 3 properties, 5 flats, store and garage, which will accommodate 7 machines. Electric light and all conveniences. Near street car line. Apply in store at 3548 Rhodes Avenue White Sox Tailors EXPERT CLEANERS AND DYERS Work Called for and Delivered 42 W. 35th St. Douglas 9985 Ernest H. English, Prop. [Name] THE CHICAGO WHIP Officer Arrested for Shooting in New York New York City, September 26.—Police Corporal Amanda O. Hayes who was arrested Monday night following the shooting of Ephraim Gethers, of 136th st. and Eighth ave., during a disturbance at 135th st. and Lenox ave., was arraigned before Magistrate Levine in Heights court yesterday and paroled in the custody of Capt. McGrath of the West 135th st. police station. Hayes was charged with homicide on a short affidavit. He appeared in court, with bruises over his face, showing that he evidently fought with the crowd before firing his service revolver twice into the crowd that surged about him when he attempted to arrest a man, who is alleged to have been the leader of the turmoil. Capt. McGrath, when interviewed yesterday, said he requested the custody of Hayes because he felt that after the investigation he made following the occurrence Hayes exhibited remarkable fortitude with the frenzied crowd and gave warning before shooting. The disturbance started over the squabble of a straw hat. It was at first good natured, but soon developed into fights. Hayes wa son his way home after doing duty as a police reservist, and as he entered the subway kiosk at 125th st., was surrounded by a number of youths who took his straw hat. He resented and a crowd of 100 swarmed about him. Several blows were aimed at him when he attempted to retrieve his hat and when he attempted to arrest the leader of the crowd he was beaten and thrown to the sidewalk and kicked. Patrolman Battle broke through the crowd, swinging his club, and went to the assistance of Hayes. Just then Hayes fired into the mob hitting Gethers. Others were injured during the fighting. They are Eju Williams, a sailor, hit by a bottle thrown from a roof; William Harrison, of 49 W. 59th st., both taken to Harlem hospital suffering from injuries of the back and face, and Detective Edward Shields, later given medical aid for a slight cut on the shoulder. Woman Who Killed Her Husband Pleads Not Guilty New York, Sept. 26.—Mrs. Lottie Scott, 50, of 18 E. 132nd st., who stabbed her husband, Samuel, Aug. 23, and who died the following day, was arraigned in general sessions to plead to an indictment charging murder in the first degree. Judge Rosalsky assigned Mrs. Margaret Bernett, a lawyer, to the case before allowing Mrs. Scott to plead. Following a conference Mrs. Bernett entered a plea of not guilty. They will construct a defense of murder on grounds of self defense, it was learned. Mrs. Scott is the mother of three children. She will tell the court of brutal treatment she received at the hands of her husband during their years of married life, it is expected, and that when he threw her from her home on the day of the stabbing she became involved in a quarrel over money and used the knife in a fit of passion. Cincinnati Gets the First Series Game Cincinnati Gets the First Series Game Cincinnati, Sept. 22. — Cincinnati won the toss for the opening game of the world series at the meeting of the national baseball commission here today. It was decided to play the first game of the world series at Cincinnati Wednesday, Oct. 1. The second game also will be played in Cincinnati Thursday, Oct. 2. The next three games will be played in Chicago. As the Sox had not cinched the pennant when the plans were made arrangements were also made to play the third, fourth and fifth games in Cleveland if the Sox failed to win the flag. The next two games will be played in Cincinnati, if necessary, followed by one in the American League city. The plans for the ninth game, if necessary, is to be decided by lot. Louis Comiskey, son of Charles Comiskey of the Chicago White Sox, tossed the coin for the choice of the opening game. August Herrmann selected heads and heads came. The business representatives selected by the commission were Leslie F. Constans of Pittsburgh, who will represent the National League, and William Harridge of Chicago, who will represent the American League. The umpires who will judge the plays in the world series games are: American League—R. F. Nallin and William J. Evans. National League—Charles Rigler and Emmett Quigley. Official scorers for the world series will be Joe McCready of Philadelphia, secretary of the Baseball Writers' Association; J. E. T. Spink of St. Louis, who is named by the national commission, and two representatives of the Chicago and Cincinnati chapters of the Baseball Writers' association. The Cincinnati official scorer will be Jack Ryder. The Chicago official scorer has not yet been selected. Dr. Emmett J. Scott Reviews Parade of "Pershing's Own" By Invitation of Secretary of War Colored Americans Are Represented in Seat of Honor in Front of White House—An Event in Race History. (Special to The Whip.) Washington, D. C., Sept. 25.—In recognition of the 400,000 colored men who helped win the world-wide war for democracy and freedom, the Hon. Newton D. Baker, secretary of war, invited Dr. Emmett J. Scott to have a seat of honor in the official reviewing stand immediately in front of the White House when "Pershing's Own" swept in triumph down Pennsylvania ave. Sept. 17. Dr. Scott served throughout the war period as special assistant to the secretary of war, with great satisfaction to the race and nation, having in charge the affairs of the colored troops and colored civilians generally, and since July 1 has been secretary-treasurer of Howard university. The official invitation sent to Dr Scott read as follows: "The secretary of war requests your presence at the review of the First Division, United States army, at the official reviewing stand, Pennsylvania ave., Sept. 17, 1919, at 1 o'clock." Dr. Scott was accompanied by Mrs. Scott and these were the only members of the race to have seats in this magnificent structure, especially Notice to Subscribers and Advertisers MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO WHIP PUBLISHING COMPANY. ANYONE REPRESENTING HIMSELF AS AN AGENT OR COLLECTOR OF THE CHICAGO WHIP CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY A LETTER STAMPED WITH THE SEAL OF THE CORPORATION AND SIGNED BY CHAS. F. ALLEN. ANYONE WHO FAILS TO SHOW THESE CREDENTIALS IS AN IMPOSTER AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS SUCH. INSIST ON THE PERSON WHO CLAIMS HE IS A WHIP REPRESENTATIVE TO SHOW THIS LETTER. Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, typewriters, stationery, binders, index cards, ledgers, partitioning safes, vaults, deposit boxes, bank work, etc. erected for the accommodation of distinguished citizens. Among those in the official stand, in addition to Gen. John J. Pershing and his staff, were Vice President Marshall, Secretary of War Baker and other members of the president's cabinet, Gen. Peyton C. March, chief of staff, United States army; Ambassador Jusserand of the Republic of France, and others of like prominence in the affairs of the world. The review of the First Division, United States army, is the last grand review of the recent war, and, historically speaking, takes its place by the side of the last review of the Union troops which paraded down broad Pennsylvania ave. in 1865 at the close of the civil war. The distinction which Secretary Baker accorded to the Negro race in this connection, with the universally popular Emmett J. Scott as its sponsor, is heartily appreciated by colored Americans throughout the length and breadth of the land. Jury Says Drowning Caused Race Riot The coroner's special jury, chosen to investigate the riot deaths, at the final session last night returned a verdict that Eugene Williams, colored, was drowned at the Twenty-sixth street beach last July and that death was not due to the stones which were thrown at him. The battle which occurred at the beach when a number of whites threw stones at the colored boy as he was swimming, started the riots. The jury recommended that all persons who participated in the throwing be apprehended and brought to trial. George Stauber was held to the grand jury for the murder of Williams by Judge Hugh R. Stewart in the South Clark st. court some time ago. The finding of the coroner's jury will materially affect the disposition of Staubers' case, it is believed. "Scandal" "Scandal," from the magazine story of Cosmo Hamilton, which opened its New York engagement at the Thirty-ninth Street theatre Friday night, with Francine Larrimore and Charles Cherry in the chief roles, is preceded by successful runs in London and Chicago. It is a comedy that sometimes has the amusement of a farce and sometimes the intensity of a drama. It is on the same order as, and has precisely the same appeal, as the sex fiction which a certain class of magazines have indulged in so heavily for several years past. In all, it is a combination of sex stuff and the glitter of "high society." "Scandal" concerns the episode of a high-spirited young woman whose whim is to trifle with the passions of a young artist, a notorious rake. His name is coupled with hers in a scurrilous paragraph of a society sheet and to confound the gossips, she visits him in his rooms late at night. Here she is accidentally met by two men, old friends, who urge discretion upon her. Her family then learns of her escapade, and when she is finally hunted down by her furious and disapproving parents, she extricates herself from her predicament by boldly announcing that she is married to the young artist. After being placed in this compromising position he feels that, as a gentleman, he is bound to bow and submit to her lie, but, to punish her, he means to carry out the prerogatives of his situation. It finally develops that, in their bedroom that night, he forces her, against her sneers, rage and threats, to submit in complete humiliation to his will. Whereupon he leaves the room, with the observation that nothing in the world can persuade him to come near her again. At last, as the comedy draws to a close, the two characters are finally reconciled and with a deferred marriage in sight, "Scandal" ends. The play has been cast with a shrewd eye for its values. The man and the woman are played by Charles Cherry and Francine Larrimore, the former masterfully masculine, the latter petulently feminine. The remainder of the cast is thorough and very capable. You Can't Shake the Shimmy in Omaha You Can't Shake the Shimmy in Omaha Omaha, Sept. 26.—Omaha is going to abolish the shimmy dance. Omaha is tired of that style of dancing. That is, that portion of Omaha that doesn't dance—the "ain't-it-awful" portion that blushes and peers through its fingers at what is going on out on the dancing floor. But among that portion happens to be a majority of the members of the board of public welfare and Superintendent T. H. Weirich of that institution has just issued an "edict" for bidding the shimmy and similar dances and decreeing that if Omaha wants to dance this winter Omaha shall dance like they did in the "good old days" before the saxophone and the slide trombone threw themselves onto the music world and evolved jazz stuff in sound as well as in action. "The gentleman's hand must be placed lightly not over half way around the lady, and above the waistline," orders Superintendent Weirich, in a set of "rules for dancing" which the board has promulgated. The superintendent realizes that there may be exceptional cases, such as the situation of a fat man and a small woman, or a small man and a "woman of size," when his rule simply cannot be made to apply. But in extreme cases of this kind the conscience of the dancer may be permitted to dictate the proper position which shall be assumed—provided the saxophone and the slide trombone are not permitted to introduce their tones. "Let your conscience be your guide and hold a deaf ear to the saxophone and the slide trombone and all will be well," urges the superintendent. Says They're Partners in Crime. Superintendent Weirich holds those two instruments, the saxophone and the slide trombone, together with the clarinet, as partners in crime and the real cause of the shimmy and similar dances. "Suppose you were dancing quietly over the floor and all of a sudden the trombone should let out a sliding blare, the saxophone should join in with a shiver and the clarinet should shriek, what do you expect would happen?" asked Weirich. "You just naturally would shimmy for an instant out of real terror." But that has just got to stop, the superintendent avers. Dr. W. A. Blackwell Leads Y. M. C. A. Drive In October the Young Men's Christian Association will start its annual campaign for members. The association needs 2,000 members and must get them in ten days. The Y. M. C. A. is fortunate in getting Dr. W. A. Blackwell to head the drive. He is by far one of the best equipped men of the day and is interested in young men. Dr. Blackwell will have an organization of 350 workers and with the population of this city, success is inevitable. Four Colored Regiments Are Cited by French New York, Sept. 20.—Demanding even-handed justice for the Negro in the United States, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has issued a statement that the only four regiments of the American Expeditionary Forces to be cited for bravery and to receive the French Croix de Guerre were colored—the 369th, the 370th, the 371st and the 372nd. The statement is made on the authority of J. Howard Durkee, president of Howard University, and is corroborated by Emmett J. Scott, a former special assistant to the secretary of war. Besides the four colored regiments to be cited for bravery a battalion of the 367th, the original "Buffaloes," trained at Yaphank, Long Island, received French citation. CLASSIFIED WANT ADS 3245 INDIANA AVE.—HOUSE keeping rooms, steam heat, private kitchen, running water. LARGE, LIGHT, AIRY ROOMS, ALL conveniences; near "L" and surface. 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C., Sept. 25.—All is in readiness for the fourth annual (or "Suffrage Session") of the National Race Congress of America, called to meet at the Metropolitan Baptist church in this city Oct. 7, to 11. Reports from every section of the country indicate that the attendance will be the largest and most representative that has yet gathered on this continent to consider the welfare of the Negro people. Enthusiastic rallies have been held in the various communities, and the local units organized by churches, fraternities, business and professional leagues and conferences have elected delegates who will come to the nation's capital Oct. 7 to enter their protest against mob violence, lynching, political and civic proscription and to emphasize the necessity of the ballot as the primary safeguard to full and complete American citizenship for the Negro. What the Race Congress Will Demand. Among the demands of the race congress will make are: The abolition of the "Jim Crow" car system on railroads; the abandonment of discriminatory regulations and segregation; fair trial by jury and a recognition of the Negro's rights to sit on juries; the adoption of an economic wage scale to be applied alike to both races; adequate educational facilities and the same military training for colored and white youths; reform in the penal institutions of the South and the breaking up of neonage; improved housing conditions for industrial workers and satisfactory provision for health and sanitary protection in the cities and towns; and the strict enforcement of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution of the United States in every state of the union. The race congress makes it plain that the basic influence that will bring these desired reforms is suffrage, and it is determined to insist upon the ballot as the vital force that will enable the race to enjoy the full fruits of freedom and to obtain its rightful Notary Public Tel. Oakland 1061 J. S. Bartlett & Company Real Estate, Renting, Loans and Insurance 5111 State Street Chicago CANDY SHOP Home-Made Candy Wholesale and Retail Prices cheaper than any other candy shop. 16 East 35th Street GRAND MASONIC ENTER At Eighth Regiment Armory, WEDNESDAY, OCT Members and friends of all fraternal org be served. Music by the Knight Templar all parts of the state will be present. C pitality. A piousard evening for all whi BALL. Admission 50c a person. Will you THE ELITE 219 East 35th St., N CHICA Carry Your Bundle We Allow You 15% and give you the best Socks darned and --- share in the democracy for which a world-war has just been fought and won. All who subscribe to these broad principles of social justice should send delegates to Washington, Oct. 7, and assist in formulating a program through which these sacred privileges may be most speedily secured. An especial feature of the race congress will be the report of Rev. W. H. Jernigan, who went to Paris as the accredited representative of the 12,000,000 colored Americans, and who took a strong stand in the Pan-African congress for the just government of the African colonies wrested from Germany, and signed the petition of the Negro people for proper consideration of their grievances at the hands of the peace conference. Eminent Speakers Who Will Address Announcement is made of a long list of able and influential speakers who will appear before the race congress during its five days session. Some of those who have accepted invitations to deliver addresses are: United States Senator Warren G. Harding, of Ohio; United States Senator Selden P. Spencer, of Missouri; Congressman Martin B. Madden, of Illinois; Bishop G. W. Clinton, Bishop I. N. Ross, and Bishop W. D. Chappelle; President-elect C. D. B. King, of Liberia; F. M. Hercules, of London England; P. Newton Brown, of Costa Rica; Dr. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate New Orleans, La.; and John Mitchell, editor of the Richmond (Va.) Planet; Rev. E. C. Morris, president of the National Baptist convention; Dr. Sutton E. Griggs, of Memphis, Tenn.; Dr. James E. Shepard, president of National Training School, Durham, N. C.; Dr. R. R. Wright and Rev. W. F. Graham, of Philadelphia; Rev. Drs. W. W. Brown and W. B. Hayes, of New York city; Rev. Drs. P. James Bryant, of Atlanta, Ga.; M. W. Reddick, of Americus, Ga.; J. R. Ranson, of Wichita, Kan., and representatives of the governments of Japan, China, Indian and Haiti. Others invited and expected to speak are G. L. Knox, of Indianapolis, Ind., R. S. Abbott, of Chicago, H. C. Smith, of Cleveland, Ohio, Rev. L. K. Williams, of Chicago, Emmett J. Scott and Carter G. Woodson, of Washington, D. C., T. Thomas Fortune, of New Jersey, and many others of equal prominence. Thrilling messages will come from Abyssinia, France, England and South America. Chairman of the following important commissions will make interesting reports: William Pickens, of Baltimore, on Education; W. T. Andrews, of Baltimore, on Political Conditions; J. H. Murphy, of Baltimore, on Transportation Facilities; E. Kinckle Jones, of New York's Urban League, on Labor Conditions; A. E. Malons, of St. Louis, on Business Progress; a nd John R. Hawkins, executive secretary of the race congress, will tell of the operations and successes of the Emergency Defense Fund, authorized by the race congress. All roads are leading to Washington for this great meeting, Oct. 7, to 11. Melody of Youth for O'Brien "The Melody of Youth," an origina drama, has been purchased by Myror Selznick for his star, Eugene O'Brien ENTERTAINMENT & BALL Memory, 35th and Forest Avenue OCT. 8TH, 1919 organizations invited. Refreshments will replier Band of 20 pieces. Delegates from Come and enjoy genuine Masonic hos- who attend. Don't miss this magnificent if you meet us there? E LAUNDRY Near Indiana Ave. CAGO handle to Our Office. 55% for your trouble best work in town. and buttons sewed on Thirty-One Years Engaged in Practice of Medicine and Surgery Now Located at 4700 S. State Street CHICAGO Telephone: Office, Drexel 1416 Residence, Douglas 470 Office Hours: 11 a. m. to 1 p. m., 4 to 6 and 8 to 9 p. m. Sundays by Appointment Dr. BENJ. R. BLUITT Frenchman Defends Attitude of French Girls to Negro Soldiers American white soldiers have been making hostile criticism of French girls in the press, and whenever else they could get opportunity. These girls have been maligned, disparaged, and efforts made to place them in universal disrepute because of their friendship and respect for Negro soldiers. 'The Good French Girl Loves a Negro.' Monsieur Jean Boileau attacked this unjust attitude in a letter to the Evening Sun: "The main cause of this criticism," he says, "is found in a letter to your Forum of the 6th instant signed by 'Allen P. Saddler.' Your correspondent wittingly 'gives the game away' when he says that 'the good French girl loves a Negro.' This fact of French girls' love for American Negroes is the taproot of the unfavorable comments made by white Americans against French women. French women were urged not to mingle with colored American soldiers. They were told many awe-inspiring tales about Negro soldiers as a whole. But their social experience with these men of color failed to verify the many stories which had been poured into their ears. A brief social contact with the American Negro soon caused all fear to vanish like a stain of vapor upon a mirror. Propaganda Against Negroes Launched by Whites. "But had the women of my country fallen victims to this subtle and extensive propaganda launched in France by white Americans against colored Americans; had they allowed their souls to be filled with what is known in American as "Nigger hatred"; had they drawn the "color line" and refused to open their doors, their arms, and their hearts to the Americans of ebony hue, they would probably have been exalted to the sky as being among the best and most worthy girls on earth. The French Girls Represent the Spirit of the French People. "But no! French women do not measure men according to the color of their skin. A white skin is not an essential attribute of French society or French citizenship. French women are criticized because of their love for colored soldiers. But why should they hate Negroes as such? Or why should they even ignore them for no other than their color? The Negroes' very polite, sincere manner, their exemplary conduct among the French civilians and their reckless, brave and courage- Tuskegee Opens, Big Enrollment (Special to The Whip) Tuskegee, Ala., Sept. 26.—The second week of the thirty-ninth annual session of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, L. V. Robert R. Moton, principal, began today with more than twelve hundred students enrolled, several having arrived Sunday and the number is increasing by arrivals on every train. This is an increase of more than five hundred for the same time last year. Students Come From All Parts A. L. Holsey, secretary to principal Moton, stated today that every mail brings applications from all parts of Cuba, West Indies and Liberia and from the southern states. The majority of the applicants are new students which makes the problem of accommodations a serious one. Disabled Soldiers Being Trained. Disabled Soldiers Being Trained. This is especially so because the school is accommodating some fifty disabled colored soldiers from overseas who are taking agriculture, truck gardening, poultry raising and such other vocational subjects adapted to their physical condition. This is a new feature of the school's work growing out of the war with Germany. The problem of handling these disabled soldiers is in the hands of Capt. Charles G. Kelly of the 366th Infantry, who is special field agent for the Federal Board of Vocational Education for negro soldiers. Before going to France Capt. Kelly was assistant to E. T. Attwell, formerly business agent of the institute. The present business agent is G. W. A. Johnston, who succeeds Attwell, who resigned to enter the War Camp Community Service. R. O. T. C. Enrolled. Every boy student enrolled in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps is supplied by the government with a uniform and shoes, and when he completes the prescribed course is eligible to attend summer training camps for officers. Wolcott Promoted This feature of work is in charge of Major William H. Wolcott, who for ten years was assistant commandant to Major J. B. Ramsey, resigned, to accept a position in Washington. D. C. ous conduct on the firing line won the hearts not only of the French women, but also of the French people as a whole. These brown skinned sons of America were conceded to be the most lovable of all foreign soldiers on French soil. If French girls are to be regarded as unworthy because of their affection for these men of color, then the French people as a whole must for the same reason be deemed unworthy. Honor and Respect Colonials. "The French people do not discriminate against their own colonials on account of their color. They honor and respect them. It was the mighty Senegalese who saved the day for their beloved France in the first battle of the Marne. And France is not ashamed to acknowledge her indebtedness to these conquering sons of Africa. The French girls would regard as unreasonable any criticism against them because of the social welcome they extend to their colonials. Likewise they cannot see the reason or sense of any unfavorable comments because of their widely known hearty attachment to American Negroes. Efforts to Prejudice Fruitless. "As compared with this 'fault' of having deep affection for colored Americans, all other faults of French women sink into insignificance. If the American people as a whole knew the fruitless efforts of these very ones who are finding fault with French girls, to prejudice their minds against American Negroes, they could then see as I do, the real reason for all this talk against French girls. French girls have no hatred or prejudice in their hearts based on the color of the skin of other people. Is this a just cause for condemnation? French people do not think so, and cannot be made to think so. Negroes More Courteous and Genteet than Whites. "Many French girls will testify that they received more courtesy and better treatment from the American Negroes than from the whites. No Negro ever referred to a French woman as a 'jane,' or with any other slurring epithet. By the way, I notice that even your correspondent uses the term 'frog jane' in reference to the French girl. "If the failure on the part of the French women to hate and discriminate against American Negroes merely because of race or color be regarded as a fault, then French women are proud of such a fault." under the War Camp Community Service. Whiting in Charge of Vocational. Joseph L. Whiting, for many years professor of education in the academic department and who later served overseas in the educational department of the A. E. F., has been placed in charge of the teachers' training courses of Smith-Hughes vocational work. Because of the increase in the demand for teachers in agriculture a large number of the students are enrolling in this department and are taking advantage of the Smith-Hughes vocational course. Another change in the work of the school is the appointment of J. E. Whitfield to the position of acting director of the agricultural department to succeed F. M. Cordozo, resigned on account of his health. Whitfield graduated with the class of 1910. For many years this position was held by George R. Bridgeforth. 1,000 Rosenwald Schools Built. 1,000 Rosenwald Schools Built. Clinton J. Calloway stated today that the Rosenwald school building program continues to grow and that an active campaign is on to complete a total of one thousand Rosenwald school houses in eleven southern states by Christmas. White and colored people throughout the South are co-operating in this good work as never before, Calloway stated. More than two hundred Rosenwald schools have been built in Alabama, according to Calloway. Campbell in Charge T. M. Campbell, who has recently been made special representative of the department at Washington, D. C., to overlook the work of the Negro demonstration agent in the southern states, is planning a series of movable schools which will soon be in operation. Dr. Moton to Make Tour President Moton, recently elected president of the National Negro Business League, the largest and most influential Negro business organization in the country, will make a tour of the Tennessee valley the latter part of this month, according to a statement he made today. Dr. Moton did not state the special object of his tour, but it is very likely he will speak on the causes leading to the race riots. The following is a statement Dr. Moton made for publication and given out Saturday last: Dr. Moton On the Recent Riots My position on the recent riots was stated in the communications which I sent to the New York World August 2. In that communication I said: "The time has come when thoughtful white and colored people alike will not tolerate wholesale mobbing of innocent Negroes because of the alleged crime of one. "The Negro has never instigated a riot by wholesale attacks on white people. The very fact that in riots the innocent have so frequently been obliged to suffer with the guilty has created in the Negro an aggressive and vindictive spirit which manifested itself in the riots. One of the most unfortunate things about such occurrences is that it frequently hurts the morale of the conservative, law-abiding Negroes and puts them of necessity on the defensive. "Those who make and execute laws owe it to themselves and to their country as well as to the Negro to see that the Negro has protection along with other citizens. It is hard for the average Negro to understand how we can spend millions of dollars and thousands of lives to help protect the lives of weaker people in foreign countries, yet fail to protect our own loyal, patriotic colored citizens in this country." Among "the old guard" associated with the great founders on the making of the great institution of industrial training for Negroes and who are still in active service are Warren Logan, vice president and treasurer, and R. R. Taylor, head of the mechanical department. Additions to Teaching Force Among the new additions to the working forces are Prof. W. T. B. Williams, a graduate of Hampton Institute, field agent of the Jeanes and Slater boards. In connection with his regular work Prof. Williams will act in an advisory capacity to the principal in matters relating to the educational work of the school, giving to Tuskegee the benefit of his long experience as an instructor at Hampton and field agent of the two boards he represents. In the place of former Business Agent E. T. Attwell G. W. A. Johnson has been appointed. Johnson is a business man of long standing and will manage all the purchasing of the school, which means forty or fifty thousand dollars a year to Montgomery. Trade Buildings to Be Rebuilt According to a statement of Director R. R. Taylor work on the new Armstrong-Slater building will begin in the early fall. The old buildings were destroyed by fire at a loss of more than a hundred thousand dollars. St. Paul C. M. E. Church A. Winters, Pastor. Three services at this church had excellent attendance last Sunday. The pastor delivered a good sermon at 11 o'clock, after which two accessions were made to the church. At 3 o'clock the United Ushers' Boards of this city held their initial annual meeting here. Rev. Dr. Brannon of Olivet Baptist Church was the speaker. The Rev. Dr. Mohammend, a native of Africa, filled the pulpit in the evening. On Monday night the play, directed by Mr. John H. Woods, drew a full house. Sunday, Sept. 28, is our Centenary Rally Day.. The Rev. Dr. B. J. Prince, pastor of Original Providence Baptist Church, will preach. The famous choir, under the direction of Prof. J. Wesley Jones, will sing. You are invited to be present. Tuesday evening, Sept. 30, the Busy Bee Club will tender a reception to the members of the 803d Infantry and members of other units recently returned. We are winding up this conference year. October 8 the annual conference of the C. M. E. Church will convene in this city at the Park Avenue C. M. E. Church, corner Robey and Walnut streets. The first session of the State Grand Lodge Mosaic Templars of America convened at this church Sept. 25 and 26. Some grand and inspiring sessions were held. Many prominent artists made up the program Thursday evening. We cordially invite you to all the services. Dorothy Davenport to Return. Dorothy Davenport, wife of Wallace Reid, who has remained steadfastly away from the screen to care for their offspring, is about to return to pictures. Such is the information from the Pacific coast. 12 10 South After Negroes Propaganda Tis tab Associated Press to Induce Return—No Change in Conditions. Ee, ee ee Negroes from the North. Daily the Associated Press is made use of to cir culate throughout the country their propaganda, which consists of the ad- vertisement of the Mississippi Welfare League and the report of a certain commission of Chicago Negroes car- ried to the state in the hope of inducing Negroes to come back, A shortage of labor has been experienced for over two years. It is stated that provisions are being made to provide a means of return to thousands of Negroes before the winter sets in. Leading cities in the Delta, including Greenwood, Clark- dale, Greenville, Indianola, Leland and others are giving full support and as- surances of co-operation with a scheme to accomplish their return. ‘The Mission Reports During August Jack C. Wilson, exec- utive leader of the Mississippi Welfare League, visited Chicago to go into the labor question, to study possibilities for returning Negroes, to communi- cate with every source of information and to formulate recommendations. Mr. Wilson spent ten days in Chicago. He reported that “men in politics” declined to give help and every obsta- cle was placed in his way. Mr. Wilson returned disappointed, but carried with him a commission composed of Ne- groes to study conditions in the South. Report of the Colored Mission ‘Three Chicago Negroes were pi- loted through the South by Mr. Wilson and permitted to talk with selected Negroes. They were permitted to see ‘only what had been prepared for them by being carried around in automo- piles. They reported that “railroad ‘accommodations for Negroes were ade- quate and uniform irrespective of lo- eality”; that treatment accorded Negro passengers by railroad officials was courteous throughout; that Negroes ‘were prosperous, some owning as much ‘as $175,000 worth of property and av- erage $1,500 a year on their crops; that public school terms were nine months in the city and eight months in the country for white and colored alike; that many modern homes are being built for Negroes, and that the strongest possible human ties between planter and worker exist. They re- ported that in no instance were the Negroes not given the freest use of sidewalks, streets and thoroughfares and that they were unable to find any trace of friction of any kind between the racves. North Misrepresented Comparing these false reports with Chicago, it is stated that on one day 17,000 Negroes were in the bread line in August and that conditions are to be worse this winter. Urban League Acts ‘'The Chicago Urban League, an or- ganization which has devoted its effort largely to the adjusting of migrants from the South, was solicited by rep- resentatives from Mississippi and Lou- isiana. Its policies in regard to the industrial placements are careful and strict. No Negroes are sent or ad- vised to go into any industry or lo- cality to live where it has not first been determined that conditions war- rant it. It immediately set about to ascertain the truth of reports concern- ing the South. Reports from Missis- sippi on the activities of the commis- sion and the situation in general are about as follows: “The investigating committee of the alleged Negro leaders from Chicage was so very nauseating to us that 1 regret to refer to it. These fellows whoever they were, were guarded b3 those who had charge of them as i they had been convicts. They were not even allowed to have the priviles: of purchasing their own tickets. The chief thing they found here was tha ‘we were ‘allowed to walk on the side walks.’ “Let me assure you once and for al that racial conditions are worse in th South today than they have been ir all the years of my life, all of whicl have been spent here, and anyone wh: reports to the contrary is false and : traitor to the cause of humanity. “Since our boys returned from th front it appears that every white mar ‘has a chip on his shoulder. Lynching occur for less trivial offenses, burning ‘are more frequent, privileges are cur tailed and feeling is very, very bitter General Offices—3140 Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Phone Douglas 2384 B. W. MERRIWEATHER, General Secretary - Office of Eastern Headquarters 2297 7th Avenue, New York City. E. W. Stokien, President PHONE MORNINGSIDE 6536 . Every porter employed by Sleeping Car Companies is eligible for membership. For information call at office or write tc general secretary, or any of the following officers: i 2 Mr, J. H. Smith, Asst. Rec. wee AC ica DS : ‘Bec,, New York Gey,” saw witli, " S q Mr. A. S. B: i ii Mx. David W, Wi iim oF inst PEND ‘Board of Diecics Cline e-Pres » ‘ mca M oe acy. aed eel Mr. R. Steadman, Vice-Pres. My Sine New Yor ped 1A es Board of Directors, New Mr, B. W. Merriwether, Gen. i i Hh | A) 1 SRERS | Mr. T. D. Freeman, Chaplin, See, Chicago. >| CBs me i Mh aye |S New York City, Mr. W. M. Marshall, Gen. —_4 C | I 2 Suge will Fed, Hla yx al Le ee, ee Mr, J. C, Canegata, Rec. See., x E Mr. C, H. Taylor, Man. of ‘New York City: G ON are Publicity Dept., Chicago. . E. E. Effort, S it at SY A |. R. it " Me AR Eten Serge MIO BE Da Arcane ty the department of Immigration for the state, the following report is returned: | “The commissions have an entirely different way of viewing the state of affairs here from the way Negroes on the ground here view it. I have inter- viewed Negro laborers, Negro mechan- ‘ics, Negro porters, Negro chauffeurs, Negro house servants, male and fe male; Negro ministers of the gospel Negro pharmacists, Negho physicians and surgeons, Negro landlords, busi- ‘ness men, planters and farmers and Negro pharmacists, Negro physicians ‘come back from service in the United States army and navy and been back long enough to be competent to an- _swer from observation and experience also men in the various branches of the federal civil service, and I have been unable to discover one who would agree that he finds conditions better now than they were a year or so ago for the Negroes, or even one who ‘said that he had heard that some other Negro here said conditions were im- proved at all. ‘The answers I got on the question: ‘Are conditions now any better than they were before the war for the Negroes?’ have run like this, to-wit: | ‘Some deceitful, lying Negroes may ‘say times are better, but he would at the same time know that he was not telling the truth’ “ ‘Ain't all the judges, all the police and constables, all the juries white men as ever? Does the word of a Negro count for more now than it did before the war? Don't white man in- sult our wives and daughters and our sisters and get off at it unless when we take the law into our own hand ‘and punish them for it ourselves and eet lynched for protecting our own just as often as ever?” “It is ridiculous, not to say absurd, for any Negro to say he finds condi- ions better here. Don’t you remember that Negroes answering an invitation ‘to meet a welfare committee of white men not long ago were told as soon as they got into the meeting place that the committee was ready to hear what Negroes wanted, but that the question of the Negro’s right to exercise the right of voting would not be allowed to be discussed at all and that they must be agreed to before any discus- sion whatever would be entertained, and that the Negroes left the meeting place without a chance to demand the one main thing that they wished to enjoy?” Negroes may use their own judg- ment and discretion in comparing these reports. Presbyterian Conference on Negro Educational Work Opens in Atlanta The all-day conference of local Presbyterian leaders for the purpose of outlining plans for the extension of practical educational and evangel- ical work among the Negroes of At- lanta opened at 10:30 o'clock Wednes- day at the First Presbyterian church with an introductory address by Dr. J. Sprole Lyons, pastor of the church Following the address of Dr. Lyons, who presided at the conference, Dr. John Little, one of the directors of the mission work among the Negroes at Louisville, Ky., spoke on the sub- ject, “The Awakening of Man to the ‘Negro Problems.” In keeping with the purpose of the leaders to make ‘the conference informal a number of questions were asked Dr. Little dur- ‘ing and after his address as to the actual workings of the Louisville mis. sions. |The address of Dr. M. Ashby Jones ‘on the subject, “The Spirit of Chris in Negro Missions,” was followed by luncheon served in the church during which the church organist, Charles A. THE CHICAGO WHIP Gemmill Says It Has, Garrity Says It Hasn’ ‘The question, “Has prohibition in- creased or decreased crime in Chi- cago?” was made an issue of individ- ual statistics today by Judge Gem- mill of the municipal court in a talk to members of the Congregational ministers’ weekly conference at the Masonic temple. Judge Gemmill recently announced that crime had decreased since the war-time prohibition law went into ef- fect, and Chief Garrity came back with the statement that, on the con- trary it had flourished as the green bay tree, or words to that effect. “Any record open to the public,” said Judge Gemmill, “will show that so far as arrests are concerned the chief's statement is untrue. ‘The pub- lie records show a decrease of 50 per cent from the previous month. “The chief keeps a secret record of crimes, however, and it may be he is talking from this. If so, the question is why the number of crimes has in- creased and the number of arrests grow smaller.” Judge Gemmill also said that since Judge Landis began his investigation of Friday there has been considerably less “cheating” by saloon men who have hitherto been selling in spite of he wakes die law; Two Billion Loan to Negroes A solution of the race problem has been suggested by Mrs. Elizabeth Til ton of Massachusetts, a white woman, who has come recently into promi- nence during the national prohibition campaign. Mrs. Tilton proposes solution, “not by segregation but by ‘seatteration.’” She would have the Negroes distributed throughout the en- tire country so that every community would have its proportion of Negroes To provide decent homes and sur- roundings for Negroes thus placed she suggests that $2,000,000 be raised, either by public taxation, or through philanthropic contributions to be loan- ed to Negroes and spent in the build- ing of homes. “Where thirty billions have been spent to make democracy safe,” she says, “at least two millions nilishit the apant to snake Ib decent” Sheldon, jr., rendered special organ selections. ‘The afternoon session opened at 2 o'clock with an address by Dr. W. H. Shephard, colored, pioneer missionary in the Congo and recently a prominent leader in the mission work among his own people in Louisville. He spoke on the subject, “The Value to the Negro of the White Man's Interest in Him.” “The Large Aspect of Work for the Colored People,” was the subject of an address by Dr. Plato Durham of Emory university, following which Dr. Lyons closed the session with a resume of the day’s conference. At 8 o'clock in the evening Dr. Shephard will speak at the First Presbyterian church, telling of his ex- periences as a missionary in the Con- go basin. Dr. Shephard and Dr. Little are speaking in some of the Presbyterian churches each night this week in the interest of the mission work which these churches have re- cently begun among the Negroes of the city. On Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the mission church, which has been in operation for several weeks will be formally dedicated. This building is located at Fraser and Richardson sts, At the same time the Rev. Mr. Camp- bell, who had experience in the mis. sion work in Louisville and who will |have charge of the Atlanta mission | will be ordained. Expert Secret Service Dictagraph Service KEYSTONE NATIONAL DETECTIVE AGENCY Let us find out what you wish to know. Expert secret service. Private and Criminal Investigations. Reliable Detective Work Transacted for Corporations, Attorneys and Individuals. Shadowing a Specialty In connection with offices throughout the world. Male and Female operatives. All business strictly confidential. Consultation free. S. A. Bruseaux, Manager. Phone Douglas 3493 3333 South State St. THE CHICAGO WHIP Learn to Know ae n't the Great Negroes ™ ine reas, a Freetown, Sierra Leone, Dear Mr, Editor—Since the clos- ing of the publication of the series of articles entitled, “The Protectorate of Sierra Leone and Its Inhabitants,” the writer has been thinking of drawing the attention of all interested readers to the lives of some of our distin- guished African soldiers who have given valid and abundant evidences of the capability and efficiency of the African as a man of military genius when, as a ready relief, there ap- peared in several columns of your val- uable paper a simple but grand story of the life of Toussaint L’Ouverture, the greatest of African soldiers, writ- ‘ten by “Unele Job.” It is indeed surprising and disap- pointing to discover how deeply igno- rant (please exeuse this word) many of we West Africans are, not only of the cheracters and qualities of Af- rica’s greatest sons, but also of. their very existence at one time or another. How foreign to the ideas of many an educated Sierra Leonean are the ought-to-be familiar names of Hamil- car and Hannibal of Carthage, Tous- saint of Hayti, Cetewayo of the Zulus, Dowah of the Mendis, Kilondo of the Kissis, Sorie, Kessebeh and Kobah of the Lokkohs and, chancely less so, of Soko Modu (Samodu) of the Manin- goes and Kibalie, the famous Bai Burch of the Timinis. Neither the oration of Wendell Phillips, recently rendered in New York, America, by George Tobias before an overcrowded audience, nor the sublime patriotic ode of Cetewayo by the late learned Christian Cole, has been heard of by the present generation, who are. al- ways but unwisely proud enough to give, if so requested, full narration of the times and lives of Charlemagne, Scipio, Julius Caesar, the Duke of Marlborough, Alexander the Great, the Duke of Wellington and hundreds more of another race, with the strange and questionable sense of satisfaction to remain wanting of the useful knowledge about subjects and ques- tions around our own fireside. For the benefit, therefore, of all true patriots who may be desirious of wider knowledge of this magnanimous full-blooded African, the writer de- cides (with the hope that if will meet ‘the approval of every render) to pub- lish the greater portion of the ora- tion, which in itself is nothing short of a biography of ‘one whose whole life and conduct are unquestionable testimony, rather guarantee, to the ‘possibility of every African to be thus ‘equally able, reliable, enduring and active in any area of life when com- pletely given in full and unhampered opportunity in the exercise of duty. ‘This is the more interesting when it is remembered that the orator was an American white, and was written at a time when the mercury in the ther- mometer of racial prejudice was at the highest point. In addition to its being very interesting, it is also edify- ing and may serve as an incentive to noble and heroic deeds of love and patriotism of genuine and unselfish description so necessarily required to be cultivated in us as a people in this ‘military age of advancement and pro- gression to the height of true nobility and mental freedom, In this oft- repeated and yet never tiresome ora- tion one beholds an ideal character which may only be equalled but never ‘can be excelled by another. A typical African of Nigerian (Negro) family, ‘he was honest and faithful, true and ‘reliable, unselfish and decisive under ‘every condition. He was one of those true Africans who already made it clear that the same high qualities, the ‘same courage and willingness for self- ‘sacrifice and devotion to right equally belongs to men of every color. His vows and promises, not only to his neighbors, but even to his enemies, ‘must be kept unbroken, though it were ‘to his own hurt and disappointment; this was fully demonstrated by his al- most singular attitude of stern justice against his own brother, whom he put to death. Such a life, the subject of a well- known sonnet by Wordsworth, my dear countrymen, is worthy of our emulation in its best interpretation, Our efforts, then, to seek out our truly best men and make them sub- jects of wholesome and pleasurable discussions will be a direct movement to the attainment of what Milton, the poet, describes as “Prime Wisdom.” D. T. AKIBOH BETTS. 15 Fourah Bay Road, Freetown, July 27, 1919. North American Coal Company to Have Big Coal Yards The North American Coal Com- panyny, a corporate business con- trolled and managed entirely by col- ored men, is to open big yards for wholesale and retail coal dealing. It is supported by many prominent men. 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HARDEN General Manager Steel Workers’ Strike Affects Colored Men | The steel strike which started at midnight Sunday caused many colored ‘men to become idle. In Gary there ‘are :aany families whose sole support is the steel mills. | ‘The following fects are given to ‘show the large number of men and trades that will ne directly connesred hes the steel strike: These are the twenty-four interna- ‘tional unions, with a membership of ‘more than 1,500,000, that will be in- ‘volved in the big steel strike, accordiny ‘to Secretary W. Z. Foster of the national committee for organizing iron and steel workers: International Brotherhood of Black- smiths. Brotherhood of Boiler-makers ond Iron Ship Builders of America. -United Brick and Clay Workers. Bricklayers’, Plasterers’ and Ma- sons’ International Union. International Association Bridge and ‘Structural Iron Workers. Coopers’ International Union, International Brotherhood of Elec- ‘trical Workers. International Brotherhood of Foun- ‘dry Employes. - Amalgamated Association Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. International Association of Machin- ists. Metal Polishers’ Union. International Union Mine, Mill and Smelter: Workers. . United Mine Workers of America. Molders’ Union. FOR SALE at a Bargain Auto Repair Shop for about one-nalt of inventory. "Price ik, care 'CHIONGO WHIP, 2467 Biate at Pattern-makers’ League. Plumbers and Steamfitters. Quarry Workers’ International Union. Railway Car Men of America, | Seamen's Union of America. Sheet Metal Workers. Stationary Firemen. Steam and Operating Engineers. Steam Shovel and Dredgemen. ‘Switchmen’s Union. The following are the twelve de- mands of the strikers: This is the program of the twelve demands prepared by presidents of twenty-four unions in iron and steel industries on which strike vote is based: 1. Right of collective bargaining. 2. Reinstatement of men discharged for union activities, 3. An eight-hour day. 4, One day's rest in seven, 5. Abolition of the twenty-four- hour shift. 6. Increase in wage sufficient to ‘guarantee American standing of living. eis, Standard scale of wages in all trades and classifications of workers, 8. Double rate of pay for overtime, holiday and Sunday work. 9. Check-off system of collecting union dues and assessments. 10. Principles of seniority to apply in maintenance, reduction and increase ‘of working forces. 11, Abolition of company unions. 12, Abolition of physical examina- tion of applicants for employment. Mme. E. Marchand HAIRDRESSING Shampooing and Scalp ‘Treatment Mate Goer Manufactured i002 Indiana Avenue SHIRLANDER’S MARKET Choice Meats and Poultry 124-26 E. 35th St., Nr. Indiana Ave. PHONES, DOUGLAS 1617-293 Bert Lyon Dana. "Fair and Married." The n organize liam Fav ductions Faversha $30,000 o directed will direc company from H. Man Wh Agnew C Charle for anot returned MOVIE NOTES Indian Pictures to Reappear. Indian pictures of short length are about to appear. A new producing concern has been organized, C. B. Price company, Inc., to restore the romantic and exciting tales of the red men to the screen. Princess Mona Darkfeather, a full blooded Indian maid, and an actress of ability, has been engaged to play the leading roles in these films. Peter Gridley Smith, after dispensing publicity for the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation for the last five years, left that firm on Monday. He is now affiliated with Marshall Neilan in the Capitol Theatre building, where he has entire charge of the publicity and advertising work. Smith will leave for the Pacific Coast in a few weeks to consult with Neilan on a publicity campaign. The Ernest Truex pictures, which are being made by the V. B. K. organization, have been added to the comedy attractions of the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation. The same arrangement by which the Mrs. Sidney Drew comedies, also V. B. K. pictures are distributed, has been made in regard to the Truex films, and they will henceforth be distributed by Paramount. The Vitagraph will produce "The Fortune Hunter" on the screen in the near future. The original play was written by Winchell Smith. John Barrymore played the leading role in the Broadway production, which won success. Earle Williams has been selected to play his part in the screen version of the play. Jesse D. Hampton, of the Jesse D. Hampton Productions, In., has let contracts for the construction of a $250,000 studio at Santa Monica Boulevard and LaBrea, which will contain the largest stage in Southern California. Hampton also has leased 100 acres back of the Beverly Hills hotel which will be used for an open air stage. Otis Skinner has at last consented to make a motion picture, and will make his debut on the silver sheet in "Kismet," as Haji, the beggar, in which he has made his greatest success on the legitimate stage. The production is to be produced by the ford company, and will be directed David G. Fisher. Mary Pickford has purchased a piece of ground, comprising three lots and covering two acres, for which she paid $45,000. She will build a home on the site, which is to be modeled after the old English style, and is intended to be a show place. One of the features of the New Capitol Theatre's shows will be the music of Arthur Pryor's famous band, which has just been engaged, and will be known as Pryor's Capitol Band. Pryor will be musical director of the theatre, as well. Sidney Chaplin has decided that American atmosphere is best, after all, for the making of films, and he has left Europe to return to the United States, declaring that film producing here is more feasible. Negotiations were closed last week between Edward J. Bowes, vice-president and managing director of the Capitol Theatre, and Richard A. Rowland and William E. Atkinson, both of the Metro Film Corporation whereby the Capitol Theater will feature four of the new Metro productions. These four are "The Brat," featuring Nazimova, and three of the Screen Classics, Inc., features with Bert Lyttle, May Allison and Viola Dana. They are "Lombard, Ltd.", "Fair and Warmer" and "Please Get Married." The new film corporation recently organized by Maxine Elliott and William Faversham to make special productions will be know as the Elliott-Faversham company, and is backed by $30,000 capital. George D. Baker, who directed Nazimova in "Revelation," will direct the first two films of this company. They will be scenarioized from H. De Vere Stackpoole's "The Man Who Lost Himself," and George Agnew Chamberlain's "White Man." Charles Pathe is due in two weeks for another visit to this country. He returned to his home in France, after spending the spring and part of the summer here. He will stay here for the months of October and November. Joe Simms and Ollie Powers are playing this week at the Princess Theater in Fort Dodge, Ia. They are booked solid on the Butterfield time. Reports show that they have an up-to-date act which is a riot. Not race. Ledman and McCree are once more playing to the strollers, they are going big at the Grand. Rucker and Winfred are billed as headliners at the Grand. Austin and Delaney are still in Canada; they are booked solid on Pan time. The present week, they are in Victoria. The Colour Gems are playing the present week in Winnipeg, Canada. Green and Pugh, the boys who are always working, are still going big. They are playing the Hoyt Theater, Long Beach, Calif. McCarver and Robinson are making them "sit up" in the Hippodrome, Seattle, Wash. "Oldtime Darkies" are in Dayton, O., at the Keith. The Panam Trio, the girl act of class, is working westward. This week they are in Portland, Oregon. Rose Valyda, the creole beauty, is the drawing card at the Los Angeles Pantages. Leo Scott is in Washington with the Billy King show. Mr. Leon Diggs is now playing with the Lafayette Players at the Avenue Theatre. Owen Moore's first Selznick will be "Picadilly Jim." "Arizona Cat Claw" will soon be released by World. Gertrude Clair, has been engaged for "The Life Test." Jay Morely will support Antonio Moreno in his serial. Frank Keenan has started work on "The Life Test." Alice Joyce has completed "The Winchester Woman." Wesley Ruggles has completed his three weeks' vacation. Alice Joyce has started work on her next Vitagraph feature. Norma Talmadge's next Select will be "By Right of Conquest." Chester Bennett has been appointed a director for Universal. Mona Darkfeather is coming back to films to make one-reelers. "Loot" has been completed as a six-reel feature by Universal. "The Westerners" is featured at the Brooklyn Strand this week. Mary MacLaren has started work on "No Experience Required.'' May Murrilla has been added to the Norma Talmadge scenario staff. Edwin L. Hollywood has been added to Universal's staff directors. Corrine Griffiths and her company are working on "The Climbers." Clarence Williams America's Greatest Jazz Williams & Piron, music publishers of Chicago, have just put out three new numbers, all of which promise to find big favor. Two of them are by Clarence Williams, head of the company, who is one of the best known composers of "jazz" and "blues" music in the country. He is the author of "You Can Have It, I Don't Want It," the big rag sensation of last season; "You're Some Pretty Doll," "I Ain't Goin' to Give You None of This Jelly Roll" and other big successes. The three new numbers are "Royal Garden Blues," by Clarence Williams and Spencer Williams, who is also widely known as a composer; "Who Made You Cry, Sugar Baby?" by Clarence and Spencer Williams; "Don't Tell Your Monkey Man," by Lukie Johnson and Ted Koehler. The last mentioned number is being featured at the Marigold Garden in Chicago by Bill Robinson, the comedian. All the numbers have the dance of originality and all are of the catchy, dancy sort. Other recent numbers brought out by Williams & Piron music are: "The Rag Time Dixie Royal Gardens Has Beautiful Japanese Room The Royal Gardens has another attraction in a beautiful Japanese room, which was thrown open to the public the past week. The room is a transplanted scene of a royal garden in the home of a noble of Tokio. The entrance to the room is decorated in the Japanese colors. You cross a bridge which spans actual running water, when you reach the other side you are lost in a maze of oriental splendor and you dine and enjoy yourself to the fullest extent. Stage Hand Left $3,211 William Henry Harris, who at one time was employed as a stage hand at the old Brooklyn and Park theatres, the Star theatre and the old Academy of Music, during the period when Colonel John Holmes was manager, left an estate valued at $3,211, when he died recently, intestate, at his home, 386 McDonough st., Brooklyn, according to an appraisal of his property made by a Transfer Tax State appraiser, filed in the Kings County Surrogate's court yesterday. "The Witness for the Defense" A refined English girl loves her neighbor, Dick Hazelwood, but is called to India by an ailing father who forces her into marriage with Captain Ballytyne, who abuses her and drinks to excess. Thresk, from London, witnesses such action and urges the wife to leave him. She refuses and contemplates suicide. In the jungle hunting Ballytyne imagines the natives are trying to kill him. Later he is found dead and the wife is tried for the crime. Thresk comes forward at the last minute and his evidence saves her. He follows her to England with threats of exposure unless she marries him. Desperately she recites the story of the murder to Dick and when he learns that she killed the man accidently, he takes her to his heart and Thresk leaves them alone. SHIMMY AND JAZZ SICK New York, Sept. 26.—The Misses Shimmy and Jazz, it is reported are quite ill; in fact, from last accounts no hope is held out for their recovery. Ever since John Barleycorn died the girls have been ailing, but it is only just lately that their cases have taken such a turn for the worse. Several experts have been called in, but seemingly have been of no avail in arresting the decline of the patients. Maurice Tourneur will screen "Treasure Island" for Paramount-Artcraft. Frank Keenan's "The False Code" will be released by Pathe on Sept. 21. Montgomery and Rock have gone to Balboa Beach to make a new comedy. Constance Talmadge is completing her second First National, "The Bachelor." Antonio Moreno returned this week to the West Coast after a visit to New York. Alan Crossland has been signed on a long term contract for Selznick Pictures. WILLIAMS & PIRON = Music Publishers "Home of Jazz" 3129 South State Street, Chicago, Ill. The Greatest Jazz Hit Ever Written "Royal Garden Blues" Sheets, Popular Edition, 30c; Rolls, $1.00 "Don't Tell Your Monkey Man" Sheets, 15c; Rolls, $1.00. "I Ain't Gonna Give Nobody None of This Jelly Roll" Sheets, 15c; Rolls, $1.00. "No More Cabarets in Town" A One Step Novelty, 15c Per Copy. "Who Made You Cry, Sugar Babe" If your dealer cannot supply you, send direct to us THE CHICAGO WHIP ST LY ESSENTIAL TO PUBLI lliams America's Song Writer Ball," "No More Cabarets in Town," words and music by Clarence Williams; "If You Don't Want Me Please Don't Dog Me 'Round" by Clarence Williams, and sung with great success by Sophie Tucker; "You Missed a A. B. Having Trouble With Papers Louisville, Ky., Sept. 26.—The Gayety theatre in this city, has got into a row with the Courier-Journal and the Louisville Times, two of the strongest papers in the city. The papers claim that the theatre has not treated their representatives with proper respect and refuse to accept any advertising or publicity matter from the house. Colored Band in Jerusalem From Band-Sergeant G. H. Nelson, of the Second West Indian Regiment, comes this piece of news: "The band of the Second Battalion, West Indian Regiment, went up to Jerusalem on June 3, (King's birthday), to play a couple of programs. We were engaged by the chief administrator, Major General Sir A. W. Money, K. C. B., C. S. I., to play for an "At Home" given by the military governor of Jerusalem, Brigadier General Roland Stores, C. M. G., C. B. E. The band left Ludd, where the regiment is stationed, on the morning of the 3rd and arrived in Jerusalem mid-day. We played in the Municipal Garden from 4 to 6 p. m., and had a large crowd of mixed nationalities listening to the band. At the close of the program the military governor complimented the band on their playing. "After this engagement we proceeded to the residence of the chief administrator on the Mount of Olives, where a dinner was given and we played another program from 8 to 10:30 p. m." Major General A. W. Money also spoke well of the band. "I may mention that as I conducted the band I received personal congratulations from both generals. Unfortunately, Mr. Nash, bandmaster, was in a hospital at Cairo." Lieut. Egbert E. Thompson was once a member of this band. Keystone National Detective Agency A detective agency has been started by Mr. S. A. Brusseaux, an operative working out of the department of justice. Mr. Brusseaux saw the need for an institution of this kind and he, knowing the inner workings of a detective office, knew that he could quite successfully operate a business of this sort. The office of this concern is at 3336 South State street. They claim they are in a position to find out anything that you would like to know. Both male and female operatives work out of the office. Shadowing is a specialty with this concern. They also locate long lost relatives. If you ever have work of this kind give them a trial. WILLIAMS & PIRON S "Home of 3129 South State St The Greatest Jazz H "Royal Garden Sheets, Popular Edition "Don't Tell Your Sheets, 15c; R "I Ain't Gonna Give Nobody Sheets, 15c; R "No More Cabana A One Step Novel "Who Made You C If your dealer cannot supply Good Woman When You Picked All Over Me," by Clarence Williams. "The demand for jazz music never was so great as it is right now," Mr. Williams said to The Chicago Whip. "All our numbers are going well, but we predict a record sale for our three new numbers, judging from the avalanche of orders received already. The people want good jazz music and that is what we aim to give all the time." "Who Said So?" a new song by Clarence Williams, is, in the opinion of Bert Peters, music arranger, destined to have a good following. Williams, who is a young colored man, is already known as a song writer. The song will be published by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., music publishers. "Somehow the colored race has a mystic something in its temperament that hits on to catchy titles," said Mr. Peters, "and colored people have traditions coming away back from somewhere that finds expression in their songs. They produce some really fine things." Tax on Amusements In Kansas City is Fixed by County License Inspector. Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 26.—The rate of county licenses for public exhibitions and places of amusement has been classified and fixed by the county license inspector, with the approval of the county court. The classification and rates of taxation for licenses as fixed by the county court are: Class A—Grand, Orpheum and Shubert Theatres, $50 a month each. Class B—Gaiety, Century, Empress and Newman Theatres, each $25 a month. Class C—All moving picture shows in the down town districts, each $100 a year. Class D—All moving picture shows in the outlying districts of Kansas City having a seating capacity of 800 or more, each $50 a year. Class E—All moving picture shows in the outlying districts of Kansas City having a seating capacity of less than 800, each $25 a year. Class F—All moving picture shows in rural Jackson county and the various towns in the county, each $25 a year. Electric Park, $50 a year, and Fairmount Park, $100 a year. Every first-class circus, $500 for the first day's performance and $100 for each additional day. American Royal Live Stock Show, Motor Car and Tractor Show and Kansas City Horse Show, each $1,000 for one week or for any part of a week. Negro Home Clubs The department of Agriculture publishes the gratifying results of the work of the Negro Home clubs: "Much has been accomplished along the lines of health and sanitation in the homes of Southern colored people by the clubs organized by the United States Department of Agriculture and the state colleges. Cleaner premises, walls and spring houses, and better repaired houses and cabins are some of the results of this work. The Negroes embrace with eagerness the opportunity offered through the clubs to improve the conditions of their homes. In 1918, 1,563 rural colored women's clubs were organized with 37,913 members, and 1,962 girls clubs in the same year were organized with a membership of 50,995. The total colored club membership is 103,377. The members are taught gardening, canning and preserving, sewing, bread making, cooking, the making of special products, the making of devices to save labor and improve sanitation, and improved methods of raising poultry and making butter and cheese. The colored women in these clubs have organized 117 co-operative poultry breeding associations, which have for their purpose the securing of better bred fowls to head their flocks, and 50 co-operative egg circles are the means by which they obtain a better price for their products." Preacher Charged With Forgery Withdrawal of church finances resultingin a charge of forgery resulted in the arrest of C. W. Niles, registering as a minister of the gospel in the African M. E. Church at his home, 682 West Fifth street, by Cincinnati patrolmen, accompanied by Officers Law and Walker of the Covington police force. The preacher's arrest was the result of the swearing out of a warrant yesterday in Covington by Mattie Hill of 2031 Center street, Covington. The cause of Mrs. Hill's charge was that two checks had been drawn upon the Market National Bank, one for $9.40 and the other for $5.60 from the funds of the Free Will African M. E. church, Covington, to which both the names of herself and that of Niles were attached, she claiming that Niles wrote her signature. When taken into custody Niles declared that it was quite true that he had written the woman's name to the check, but declared that it was with her approval and knowledge, though he had failed to get the usual mark of acquiescence. Moreover, Niles declared, he had heard that trouble was brewing over the affair and that he had deposited the $15 withdrawn back in the bank and to the credit of the church. The Covington magistrate before whom Niles was taken for his application for bond, fixed the bail at $1,000. He made no attempt to evade extradition. Minister Athlete All Around Champion Jersey City, N. J., Sept. 24.—Samuel Harrison Thomson of Los Angeles, who carries the colors of Princeton university, is America's premier athlete. This minister-athlete and late chapplain of the A. E. F. won the A. A. U. all around championship meet after a hard battle with Larry Karimo, the famous Finn from Detroit, before 10,860 spectators this afternoon on Pershing field. His score of 6,133$ \frac{3}{4} $ fell short of the national record of A Bank of Service Woodfolk St. THE SAFEST ST 3201 South State St LEARN THIS SIMPLE SAVING SYSTEM A Bank Free The A. B. C. of saving; we teach penny. 3000 satisfied depositors; saving. Have you opened a sav- call today and receive a pocket save a little each da yand become Don't Be a Slack FOR A STATE BANK WITH 3201 South State Street, Southeast Corner The A. B. 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"That's the Feller." "Saxophone Blues." "Sugar." "Be Prepared." 7,411½ established by his brother Fred C. Thomson of Princeton in 1913. Karimo a Close Second Other contestants in the event and their scores were: Larry Karimo, Detroit, 5,952½; Arthur S. Roberts, Boston A. A., 5,039½; Jack Fritts, New York A. C., 4,902½; R. F. Rutledge, Morningside A. C., New York, 2,636, and Daniel Shea, Pastime A.C., New York, 1,837. Joie Ray Near Record In one of the three feature exhibition matches Joie Ray, national champion and record holder for the mile, attempted to break Melvin Sheppard's record of 2:12 2-5 for 1,000 yards. He failed by four-fifths of a second, going the distance in 2:13 1-5. He traveled the first quarter in 59 1-5, the half in 1:56 4-5 and the last 120 yards in 1:15 1-5. Summaries: 100-yard dash—Won by Shea; Thomson, second; Karimo, third. Time, 11:1 5. 16-pound shotput—Won by Karimo; Thomson, second; Shea, third. Distance, 41 feet 10% inches. 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BOY! 12 With regard for right, with purity of motive in our expression, with conscientious compassion for stricken humanity, with unstinted credit to those who merit, with truth as our guide post and love as our inspiration, we have committed ourselves to the World of Journalism. We have dedicated ourselves to public service. THE BLACK MAN'S BARRIER THE PATH of the Black man is not padded with roses. Instead it is bestrewn with thorns, thistles and quick sands. The obstacles that loom up as alpine barriers are multitudinous. The Black sojourner has stumbled, tottered and has even fallen to his knees, but ever anon, he has trodded and he is still trodding up to the heights delectable. HIS CROSS HE BEARS WITH PHILOSOPHICAL OPTIMISM, REALIZING NO CROSS, NO CROWN. OVER AND ABOVE this philosophical optimism there has been created a systematic attempt by the American Black man to lay aside every weight and to run the race as a strong man should. The progressive, advancing Negro is stripping himself of ignorance, superstition, religious fanaticism, color consciousness, conservatism and unwarranted credulity. The American Black man is also beginning a scientific eradication of the barriers in his pathway. Hannibal was the first man to cross the Alps, others had tried in vain, centuries afterward Napoleon the Great, tunneled through the Alps, thence the classic platitude "Hanibal Crossed the Alps, but Napoleon Overturned Them," THERE HAVE BEEN GREAT GROUPS IN OUR RACE WHO HAVE BY SHEER NERVE AND INDOMITABLE WILL POWER CROSSED THE BARRIERS, BUT BEHIND THEM THERE STILL LAGS THE APATHETIC AND WEAK MEMBERS THAT STILL STRUGGLE AND FALL. IT THEREFORE BEHOOVES US TO EITHER TUNNEL THE BARRIERS OR TO CUT THEM OUT OF OUR WAY. This paper advocates permanent elimination and eradication of all evils and deterrent forces. Expediency and innate limitations will not permit us to attack all evils at once. We will, however, begin our militant campaign on these restraining forces and stumbling blocks. THERE MUST BE A CRUSADE ON OFFENDING EVILS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER AND IN CONSONANCE WITH THEIR GRAVITY AND WEIGHT. The predominant barrier in the pathway of the American Black man is the "old school type of Negro." The half-cocked individual, who discourages the young men, who disparges their every constructive efforts, who reaches his conclusions on the affairs of life through emotion and impulse rather than logical reasoning and intelligent appraisal of comparative human values. THESE OLD FOGGYS HAVE SAPPED THE VITALITY OF INTELLIGENT ORGANIZATION. They have put cogs in the wheels of racial stability. They have used the heritable tendency and trait of the slave to snoop around and seize the ideas, propaganda and methods of the young Negroes and slip around and tell some white man that "such and such" an individual is to be scrutinized. These old-fashioned recalcitrants have sneered and riled the efforts of the younger men and belowed such criticisms and cynicisms that THEY HAVE MADE RACIAL COHESION A JOKE AND INTELLIGENT CO-OPERATION A FARCE. The most cruel blow of all is that these scheming, planning and plotting "Merchants of Venice" have taken every asset that the young men produced and capitalized it without giving them equitable consideration. THEY HAVE TEMPTED YOUNG MEN WITH POLLUTED FINANCIAL BAIT AND STEERED THEM FROM DOING CONSTRUCTIVE WORK AND REAL SERVICE. These old school individuals who have no information on the world's work, these Uncle Toms who reason by old, old sayings and wornout proverbs, refuse to patronize young professional men, who distrust everybody and even steal from themselves, are prooving the whole race in the unsanitary environment in which they revel and bask. THE FOSSILIZED TYPES that must be cut off are those who believe that the Negro must stay in a Negroe's place. Who believe that the Negro race is inherently inferior. Who believe that education turns Negroes into fools. Who believe everything that the white man prints. Who believe that the White man's conclusion is the verdict reached by highest tribunal under the sun. Who believe in the old order of things. They do not believe that the Negro is worthy of his hire; they do not believe in the survival of the fit, but in the survival of the slick. They believe in getting money and have no regard for methods. THEY DO NOT BELIEVE IN ANY CORPORATE BUSINESS, UNLESS THEY HAVE THE CONTROLLING STOCK. They do not believe in public meetings unless their ignoble faces can be seen on the platforms. They believe in extolling their own virtues from the house tops. They believe in getting all the graft they can in all the ways they can. They believe in putting the young Negro down and keeping him down. The late Booker T. Washington, strangely out of a mediocre mind, gave birth to one good anecdote; that of the crabs in the basket that pulled back every venturous brother who tried to climb out. He, also, related the story of the frog in the buttermilk who kept on kicking until the milk was churned into butter and Mister Frog walked away on the golden buttery substance. These old fossils and foggies must be churned out of existence. The time is ripe. THE NEW NEGRO WILL DO THE KICKING, BUT THE WHOLE RACE WILL REAP THE FRUITION. Away with these backward individuals that checkmate the future of our Race. "If thy right arm offend thee, cut it off." THE CHICAGO WHIP BLUB AND DUB DEAR FRIENDS! WOULD YOU LIKE AN ORIGINAL CARTOON OF YOURSELF - WELL! SEND IN YOUR PHOTOGRAPH NAME AND ADDRESS, RETURN POSTAGE I WILL SEND YOU A COMIC DRAWING OF YOURSELF - SEE WHAT MEAN - I THANK YOU! WHAT IS CHRISTIAN GUILLEM BLUE? SURE THAT'S EASY DON'T YOU KNOW! THE STEEL STRIKE It is reported by union officials that approximately a half million men or 90 per cent of the workers in the steel and allied industries are on strike. This means that a deficit of $2,500,000 per day will be made in the production of the country. The whole community will suffer. This is the price we have to pay, however, before we can really adjust ourselves to a new economic condition that the war has brought about. This is the greatest strike we have ever witnessed. The interdependence of capital and labor will be demonstrated on a larger scale than ever before. We are not in possession of all the facts and are not in a position to draw conclusions, but being a laborer, our sympathies can not be against other laborers for using the most effective weapon they have to enforce their demands for a better wage and improved working conditions. MODERN MARTYRS Dreamers may muse on the fading lights of our past martyrs. History may record their deeds in blazing letters. They may be enshrined within the sanctuaries of our hearts, but they belong to yesterday and the past. It is the present, the ever-absorbing, that concerns us. The issues of the present times are so complicated and labyrinthian that we must devote our present energy to suffering humanity and life's everyday problem. We believe in the "beautiful phraze of Mr. Woodrow Wilson" pitiless publicity. The principles of self-sacrifice and abnegation have been from time immemorable the cardinal virtues of mankind. The whole scheme of nature emphasizes the spirit of sacrifice and denial. The sun is gradually but surely contracting itself into an orb of infinitesimal minuteness that the earth may have light and heat. The mountains give up the treasures in order that the valleys may become rich and fertile. The wine cost the grape, the linen costs the flax and continually through the whole phenomena of nature, the spirit of self-sacrifice stands forth as the salient and predominant element. The affairs of men are absolutely analogous to nature's progression. The element of sacrifice is essential to the satiety of human desire. The world cries for sacrifice. The mystic magic of cosmotic creation has made it indispensable. The men who have fought for causes, ideals and principles and have died for them, have been stipled martyrs. The death may be physical dissolution, social ostracism or it may be political and financial jeopardy. Nevertheless, the main and vital element of martyrdom is the fearless abandonment of self-advancement and the subrogation of others instead. The greatest of modern martyrs, we challenge the world to deny. We fear no successful contradiction. We sing their praises with prayerful Hallelajah. We carve their epitahs upon our own hearts. THE GREATEST OF MARTYRS ARE THE GENTLEMEN WHO COMPOSED THE SPECIAL GRAND JURY WHO CONDUCTED THE BILLS AGAINST THE RIOTERS IN CHICAGO; AND THE GRANDEST ROMAN OF ALL IS MR. ALBERT E. PICK, A CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN WITH A HEART OF GOLD WHICH STOOD THE ACID TEST. The world seemed on fire. Through its nostrils the distemper of abnormal reaction seemed to froth. The teeth of America were set on edge. The eyes of her black and white denizens seemed to blaze diabolical hatred for one another. The call of preparedness for national racial clashes was whispered. The cry of the black man was: "We are in danger." The cry of the white was: "He is unfit! He must be crushed!" The jaws of national leaders had been locked by the cunning hand of Southern propaganda and pasty affiliation. The clash in Washington, the Negro fought back, the kaleidoscope turns on Chicago. The city, which is neither east nor west, but where the two contwain. Chicago, the most progressive center of Negroes. THE EYES OF THE WORLD WAS TURNED ON CHICAGO. THE NATIONAL PRECEDENT WOULD BE SET. The whole Negro race was on trial for rioting. Had the Negro race become hoodlums? Had the race given itself over to anarchy and rioting? Where was justice? Which way would the balance of fair play swing? The Negro had been lynched and burned in the South, jim-crowed in France and segregated and discriminated in the North. He was agitated. His back was to the wall! He was showing his teeth! Would the law protect him from the onslaughts of white hatred? Would he be given justice when attacked? Must he fight? The fate of the race. The fate of America hung in suspense. THE GRAND JURY OF CHICAGO ANSWERED THE QUESTION. JUSTICE TO ALL! BRING IN WHITE OF FENDER AS WELL AS BLACK. The stentorian and clarion appeal was heard within the boundaries of the United States. THE COUNTRY WAS SAVED. The ideals of democracy were still undefiled. The heart of Chicago was touched, the callousness of America was eroded. The day was saved. THE FAIRNESS AND EQUITABLE CONSIDERATION OF THE GREAT RIOT'S JURY HAS SET A NATIONAL PRECEDENT. Civilization throughout the world has been benefited. The problems of America have been narrowed to this one con- clusion. CAN AMERICA FOLLOW THE PRECEDENT OF MR. PICK AND HIS FELLOWS? Can America give justice and legal fair play to all? Hamil Bakkar, the father of Hannibal, every day led his young son to the altar of his Gods and there made him swear eternal vengeance to the Romans. We wish the mothers and fathers of Chicago to lead their children to the altar of Truth and have them swear eternal gratitude to the grand jury. The martyrs who saved future opportunity and made Chicago a decent place in which to live. NIGHT SCHOOLS The nights chools of the city are now open in all parts of the city. Statistics show that all records for enrollment are broken. This is a good omen. It proves the prophesy of Schwab that we are entering upon the threshold of a new era. The masses are beginning to hunger for the only permanent and effective remedy to cure and prevent human illies—education. Every man and woman of color should take advantage of this opportunity which the city offers. Let's make the city build more schools. EDITORIAL COMMENTS There was a special day set aside for the discussion of the Constitution. Wednesday, September 17th, was Constitution Day. We, in our interpretation of the Constitution, are impressed with the altrustic motives of its framers. We agree with Professor Taft, who stated to his class in constitutional law some years ago, that the Supreme Court of the United States, which is the official organ of constitutional construction, has been obviously unfair to the Negro race. We wish a federal enactment to our Constitution preventing Jim Crow laws and lynching. The Zionist movement is incompatible with the idea of Americanism. The Zionist movement is a step to Palestine by American Jews. Louis D. Brandies, Felix Frankfurter and Julian D. Mack were speakers in Chicago. The Zionist movement creates racial consciousness in America and emphasises the hyphen between Jewish-Americans. The idea of no hyphenization that Roosevelt originated and Wilson preaches would abrogate all hypenized Americans. No more Irish-Americans, no Afro-Americans, etc. THE ZIONIST MOVEMENT IN ITS LAST AND FINAL ANALYSIS CREATES A PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDIUM FOR RACIAL PREJUDICE. The tidal wave in Texas is a natural, elemental reaction against the perfidy and devilishness that Texas harbors. The Boston police riots are the upshot of labor reaction that eventually will bring bolshevism to our front door. The weather has been cloudy and unsettled. WEEK'S BEST EDITORIAL The following editorial expression from the "Columbia State," one of the most influential dailies of the South, is being generally discussed by people of all classes and is regarded as one of the frankest expressions of the results of lawlessness ever printed. It says: "Attacks on Negroes merely because they are Negroes, as reported from Georgia, excite the indignation of all self-respecting white men of the South. When a crime is committed by a Negro and white ruffians set out to chase and kill other Negroes, against whose innocence is no shadow of evidence, these white men place themselves on the level of the Turks who massacre Armenians—they are a disgrace to the citizenry of any land, civilized or semi-civilized. "Occasionally a man has killed an innocent Negro and fancied that 'he got by with it'—but it is not true. Manslaying is not necessarily murder, the laws wisely draw the distinctions, but no mortal man has ever gained by murder, whether his victim was of the lowly or the mighty, and no murder goes unpunished but that the country of the murderer does not suffer the penalty many times over. "Thousands of graves of white men slain by white men are in the cemeteries of the South because of the toleration and tacit encouragement of murder of Negroes, for when the white jury neglects to punish the murderer of a Negro it fosters murder as a habit. Probably never was an innocent Negro slaughtered in the South that some white man, not in any way connected with the quarrel, did not bite the dust as a result of it, for the simple reason that crime is a disease that draws no color line and white men infected with it by the killing of Negroes infect their brethren. "It is in the law of nature that the killing of Negroes does not go unavenged and there is many a family of white orphans in the South that owe their sorrowful condition to the folly that permits the practice of lawlessness against men with black skin." Editors Mail Chicago, Ill., Sept. 18, 1919. Editor of Whip, City—Dear Sir: Permit me to express my highest appreciation in behalf of the splendid editorial, "The Old-Timer and the New-Comer." Your elucidation on every phrase was indeed logical. Keep the good work up. Respectfully yours, Wm. R. Thompson, Hunters' West Side Bank. To the Editor of Chicago Whip—Please permit me to express my appreciation of your recent editorial on our good friend, Major Moton. It is quite true that many of our prominent men suffer adverse criticism which is not always true, still, there is an old saying, "Where there is smoke there must be some fire." If reports of Major Moton are one-half true, the major's position with opportunity to influence so many of our younger men renders him dangerous. If the major's viewpoint is reflected in the slightest degree among his students our fight for demercy and justice will be just that much harder, for it is to the younger men we must look for progress. If the younger generation does not leave a greater heritage for those to come after, comparatively speaking, than our fathers left for us, then the race will begin to retrograde. With such pseudo-leaders as our friend Major Moton seems to be it can be easily seen how vital it is that the camouflage be torn aside and the entire race shown just what he is. Major Moton is not the only one. There are others upon whom the X-ray should be turned. May success attend all your efforts toward shattering the old cringing, submissive type of Negro, building instead the self-reliant man, who is so greatly needed today in this racial crisis. Again, my wishes for your success. Leed, St. Paul, Minn. Dear Sir-I have just arrived in Chicago and was elated to find a paper in Chicago which has the spirit and policy of the Chicago Whip. I trust that you will never falter in your purpose and continue to throw rays of light to the benighted colored people in the South. I am going to stay here for one reason which is stronger than any inducement to remain in the South. I have a greater feeling of personal security above the Mason and Dixon line than below it. I have a fighting chance here. Good luck, Wheeler Davis. Mr. W. C. Linton, Editor Chicago Whip-I have been reading your paper since its birth and must say that it is the most intelligent sheet I have yet seen among your race. While I am a white man, I am an admirer of courageous, progressive colored people, who are shouldering the brunt of their burdens with so much wisdom and spirit. I am trusting that you keep up the high order of editorials and your general policy. W. S. Thomas, Chicago, Ill.