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MAN SHOOTS 9 THUGS FROM HOUSE TOP BOMB WAR RAGING "OLD CROWD LEADERS SILENT" YOUNG MEN TO TAKE THE OFFENSIVE Seek to Stab Wendell Phillips Star Start Drive for Lake Park Hospital Monday morning about three o'clock, residents in the 35th street section on Grand Boulevard, were aroused by the recoil of a bomb that was mysteriously placed in the hallway of Mrs. W. D. O'Brien at 3632 Grand boulevard. This building was recently purchased by the Appomattox Club, one of the wealthiest colored clubs in the United States. Citizens Revengeful. The whole-colored population is full of revenge. One member of the club said that he believed, that the bomb was the result of Kenwood and Hyde Park propaganda carried on against the colored peole. He said, that he would give fifty thousand dollars to ascertain the real facts. Sold Old Home. The Appomattox Club has just recently sold its old home at Wabash avenue and Thirty-fifth street to the R. R. Men's Benevolent Ass'n. and was just making plans to enlarge not only thir club rooms but their activities in community welfare. They will continue their plans, according to one of its members, if they have to have it surrounded with sentinela. Seek to Stab Wen Colored Player incites Tilden Men. A Great Basket Ball Game was marred when personal feeling caused the exhibition to resolve itself to a toughing contest. Trouble started when the referee called a "foul" on the Wendell Phillips Team for getting out of bounds. Wendell Phillips quits. The High School of the South protested and when the referee would not retract the decision, the team started to walk out of the cage. Mob encircles colored players. Immediately a mob of Tiltons students formed around the colored The Lake Park Hospital Auxiliary has started a drive to raise a thousand dollars for the hospital. At a meeting at the home of the president, Mrs. Emma Smith. 2028 So. Federal St. Wednesday night, doctors, George Washington Prince and S. W. Smith JESSE BINGA BOMBED AGAIN. Says He'll Stick to Last. Bomb fiends are still active and carrying on a militant campaign against race people living in the Hyde Park and Kenwood sections. This is evidenced by the recent attack upon Jesse Binga, wealthy colored banker who lives in the 5900 Block on South Park boulevard. 4th Attack. This is the fourth attempt of the human parisites to destroy the home of the colored banker. Mr. Binga says that he is unafraid and that he is convinced that it is purely the work ofoodlums. He also says that nothing less than death itself will make him move out of a house for which he has spent his hard earned cash, especially when he has not violated any of the neighborhood standards. "If men can give their lives to save their country, I would be less than a man unless I was willing to give as much to defend my home." players of Wendell Phillips, one of them displayed a "Bowie" knife and uses very undignified language to the colored gladiators. Colored players show resentment Colored players show resentment. The Colored Players with their white teammates immediately showed their teeth and a serious fracas was avoided by the appearance of the Stock Yards Police squad and a Patrol Wagon. The colored Players and their Comrades were escorted to safety. The Athletic Association of Wendell Phillips should sever all further relations with Tilton and they should be barred from inter-scholastic Sport for their ruffian Practices. told of the great needs of the Institution. Mesdames, Bertha Montgomery, Lucy Hayes, Lillian Duncan and Miss C. M. Reuben were appointed with the president to arrange for a mammoth theatre party for the hospital. CHICAGO, ILL., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY. 14th, 1920 COV. EDWARD P. MORROW OF LEXINGTON, KY., PUT TO FLIGHT LYNCHING POSSE AT THE COST OF 6 LIVES. Apparently Lexington, Ky., is quiet as any Southern City is usually quiet soon after a Lynching Bee. But this time the 'Bee' did not accomplish its aim and as result of the effort five white men are dead and one colored woman. Very unusual result we will admit, but just the kind that will put an end to lynching. It happened on February 9th that six persons were killed and 14 injured seriously and a number of others received minor injuries when State troops turned a machine gun on a mob which had attempted to storm the Court House to reach William Lockett, colored, confessed slayer of 10 year old Geneva Hardman, following his conviction and sentence to electrocution. Martial law has been declared. The mob composed of white men, approached the Courthouse with a rope. They were warned away by Cap. I. V. Crockett, in command of the State Troops, who told them of the conviction of the slayer. They refused to heed the warning and continued to advance. Men ordered to fire. When they were within a few yards of the Court House door, Captain WHIP Feb. 11 Mach Crockett ordered his men to fire a volley over the heads of the crowds. This failed to stop the angry mob and they continued to advance. Then a machine gun was aimed and fired directly into the approaching mob. Six men, Benj. F. Carrier, Lexington, John Thomas, Versailles, L. M. King, Lexington J. M. Rodgers, Lexington, William Ethington, Versailles and one colored woman fell dead. Fifteen persons were injured so seriously that some of them will die and a score of others were slightly injured. From the court house windows came a volley of shots down on the mob also and they then withdrew. Seeing some of their numbers lying on the streets they started breaking into shops and stores to get fire arms. Crowd shocked by shooting. The crowd was shocked at the shooting but continued to gather in small bunches and there was muttering of further trouble and 400 troops from Camp Taylor arrived and the city was put under Martial Law. Prepared for trouble. Trouble was feared by the authorities as soon as Lockett was captured —Continuen on page 5 Chicago to have a chain of Drug Stores. Harvey Saunders, prominent and progressive south side ent rate drug-gist has incorporated and will launch a $50,000 Drug Business. This capable race man will open a chain of Drug stores on the South Side which will be complete and modern in every respect, including Drug Warehouse and manufacturing plant as well as an ice cream plant. No colored druggist is better fitted for this large task than this energetic and capable young man, who has built up a sound efficient Drug Business in Chicago on sound efficient methods. The second Store of the Chain will be opened up about April 1st at 500 East 29th Street at the earner of Rhodes Ave. This store will be the must beautiful store on the South Side. Options have been secured on three other locations and numerous contracts have been let for advertising. Saunders has surrounded himself with a number of efficient registered pharmacists who are fully capable of managing these stores and will be colored. This enterprice will bring cut rate prices in drugs to all neighborhood occupied by our pepole and will deal a direct blow at the high cost of living. Mr. Saunders has been in the Drug store business since 1908 and has had the experience which will make this undertaking a tremendous success and at the same time demonstrate the Negro has really gone into the field of big Business without the old time fear. Saunders contemplates buying his stock in car load quantities rather than by the dozen and will then sell at price much below those charged by the average store. A complete stock will be placed in every store, and his present plans indicate that he will have 5 stores by first of next year, all managed by colored help for every position. Many are congratulating Mr. Saunders on this progressive step and are waiting the opening of the first of the chain of stores. Go to the Grand Theatre Sunday, Feb.15th,2 P.M. Save Your Homes! By Andrew Holmes Sec'y-treas. Local 20 Stockyards Labor Council. The task of the men and women who advocate unionism among the colored workers of today is far from being a simple one to successfully perform. There are, to be sure, difficulties encountered in the organization of all races and nationalities, but, in the main, this difference seems to assert itself on the racial phase of the subject. There exists among workers of the white race, generally, regardless of nationality, an opinion that a worker should be a member of a union wherever practicable; such is the opposite opinion among the colored people, as a rule this opposition has to be overcome, a favorable sentiment has to be created, in most instances, before the colored workers can be organized with any degree of success. Let us discuss a few common-place reasons why the colored workers do not take an enthusiastic interest in labor unions and also a few pointed reasons why they should give the matter more serious consideration. Why the colored workers are not in- 1. Because of Traditional Ideas. Frequently we encounter those persons who seem to profess no belief in the principle that "All men are created equal." We conclude that this may be due to inherited ante-bellum-traits, engendered into the slaves who regarded the "Aristocracy" of the white race as super-natural beings, and who regarded the poorer class of whites as not much better than they (the slaves) themselves. Such persons of today present such arguments as these: "The rich man has everything and all the power. There is no need of resisting his authority. We get more consideration by trying to merit his approval of our acts. He does not like the union so we must not invoke his displeasure, we must disregard the appeals of the White workers for they are as powerless as we. Money always did rule, and always will" and so on. 2. Because of belief of employers Interest in colored man's welfare (also traditional). The organizer also encounters those persons who point with great pride to the fact that some employers have made members of the race beneficiaries of charitable donations. They point out that many of the race's educational institutions were donated, and often times supported and maintained by capitalists who during some time were great employers of labor, THE TRUTH WITHOUT FEAR. GING ILENT" S SELF, KILLS THREE SIX---NO REGRETS FOR FATE Y OF OTHERS WITH HIM" BARRICADES SELF, KILLS THREE WOUNDS SIX---NO REGRETS FOR FATE "TAKES PLENTY OF OTHERS WITH HIM" Pine Bluff, Ark., Feb. 10th.—This city for about two hours was a scene of battle and bloodshed. What added to the intense excitement was the fact that the battle came from an unexpected source. George Vicks, a highly respected colored citizen resented an unwarranted and uncalled-for insult from a white farmer. A quarrel ensued. City Detective Lynn demanded that the colored citizen apologize to the farmer for talking back to him and for refusing to take off his hat while doing so. The detective, intoxicated with authority and arrogance attempted to teach the colored man a lesson by putting him under arrest. The colored man refused and fight followed, both men reaching for their guns. The colored man, having recently "been Attack On Girls Brings Fear of Race Riot. Mansfield, O., Feb. 6. — Police are searching for a mulatto seen in the vicinity of the big storage house back of which was found the mutilated body of the pretty 18-year-old Ethel Dudley of Princeton, W. Va. Fear of a race clash is expressed should the crime be fixed on a Negro. --- and also great enemies of organized labor. They contend then, that any tendency of the colored worker in the direction of belief in unionism might be interpreted as ungratefulness to benefactors. The fear exists they say, that if once offended by rebellious action on the part of the race these high essential manifestations of sincere interest might cease forever and the race lose thereby. They even point with pride to the fact that donations were received by appreciative sufferer during the recent race riots and the givers were the capitalists, enemies of unionism. The writer admits seeing the famous "bread-lines" of last summer but failed to arouse in himself very much "pride" at the unique illustration. 3. Because of Duplicity of self-styled Race Leaders. Another opposition frequently met is the influence wielded by race leaders who, out of deception or blundering tactics inculcate in the workers spirit of dependence upon them to PRICE FIVE CENTS over the top” was the quicker. The detective fell with a bullet in his heart. Barricades Himself. Realizing that he was in Lynchland where justice for a colored man was unheard of, Vicks went into a base-ment where he had stores of ammunition and defied all comers. A posse of brave (?) white men was then formed and surrounded the house. Like Horatius at the bridge, Vicks mowed them down one by one until his amunitions were exhausted and then some fine spirited white citizen set fire to the house. Vicks then attempted use his two good fists as he ran from the house, but was felled by a volley of bullets. His last words were: “I have no regrets as I will have plenty of company as I make the journey to the world unknown.” ATTY. GEN. PALMER TAKES STAND FOR FREE SPEECH Correctly Traced By Attorney-General Palmer, Tribune Says. (New York Tribune.) Attorney-General Palmer, in his statement to the House Judiciary Committee, correctly traced the deadline of free speech. The constitutional guarantee does not protect one who, by word or implication, urges or incites resort to physical force or violence to overthrow our democratic institutions. Free speech is a flower of democratic freedom. It blooms from no other soil. Destroy democracy and there is and can be no free speech. A rule of force means the application of a gag. So, to defend free speech it is necessary to deny to any one the privilege of attacking its roots. Any one who upholds the doctrine that it is permissible in a free country to advocate the establishment of a regime of force in an enemy to, not a friend of, free speech. This country, as the Attorney-General says, has had its revolution. Those who come to our shore accept the results of this revolution are immutable—self-evident, as Thomas Jefferson wrote—and one is that government must rest on consent, and not fear Fighting (?) Bob Jackson for raising a rucus over the publication of his attempt to get undue credit. Ask Krutchkoff, he knows. The Hyde Park Journal vilifies Oscar De Priest and "the great race banker". The Journal says they are misleaders. We agree for once with the filthy Hyde Park yellow sheet. Oscar wanted to fight a ten round bout with "Kid Linton" for exposing him. We wonder if he will stage a fight with the Hyde Park "Champeen"? Wanted: A remedy for the sleeping sickness. Louis Anderson has it. All those of our race who go weekly to the pawn brokers and pay extortious interest for the loans of a few bits. Charles B. Travis says that he is back in the race for Ward Committeeman. Nobody knows it but Travis. Has the charm of the Harmony bird worn off, Charlie? Who are those gentlemen (?) who are continually sick with the "flu" and pray for liquor prescriptions? The country has gone dry, boys. The Franklyn Bank at 35th and Michigan Blvd. does not follow the theory of George M. Cohan. They do not believe that "it pays to advertise"—that is—in race papers. Maybe an ad will appear in the Hyde Park Journal. The Harmony scheme is causing a deal of discord. George Harding "knows his stuff". He can live in the Sixth Ward and boss the Second. Of course "our representatives" are for the people though. Look at the mountains of ashes under the Elevated at 35th Street! The Alderman certainly do favor a clean ward. In Hyde Park. Ed. Wright is certainly trying to get a place in the sun. Oscar, "the people's choice", (?) is his Joshua. Be not deceived, the clouds hang heavy. Gov. Bickett of North Carolina says, appeal to the white man's conscience. Suppose that we appeal to the conscience of the Hyde Park Gang. Their leaders would inform the Chicago Tribune that "vicious Negroes seek social equality". The Tribune would print it. Robert E. Lee would see to that. The State of Virginia defeated the Woman's Suffrage bill. Shades of George Washington! If the first families of Virginia would not allow their mothers to vote, what chance have we? The average white press, this includes the Tribune by C. Tesy, who deliberately or through unmitigated ignorance garbled statements concerning our race to appear and what acts are presented refuse to make corrections. Distinguished Georgian Passes Beyond AUGUSTA, GA., Feb. 13.—After only a few days illness, James S. Harper, pioneer citizen of this city, died at his residence, 913 Ninth St. Sunday morning, Feb. 8th. Mr. Harper recently retired from the U. S. Railway mail division after having served continuously for 42 years as clerk. He was one of the founders of the Ga. Mutual Company, being its first president. His latest business venture was the organization of the Penny Savings Bank, which has a paid in capital of $100,000; last year doing a business of over $250,000. He is survived by a wife, Mrs. Ellen J. Harper, four daughters, and two sons, James S. Harper, Jr., and Lucius C. Harper, city editor of the Chicago Defender, who is here to attend the funeral. He was 65 years old. Fearless Editor Refused Shave in R. R. Depot William Monroe Trotter, Editor of Boston Guardian refused by Italians. William Monroe Trotter, editor of Boston Guardian, entered an Italian Barber shop and waited for hours, after which he was refused a shave in Philadelphia the other day. The Colored Protective Association has taken the matter up and the Zoar M. E. Church resent the insult offered the distinguished citizen. A test suit is to be made of the affair as Mr. Trotter is going to fight the matter out. It is recalled that Mr. Trotter was refused a pass port to the Peace Conference and worked as a cook on one of the vessels to get over. He got nexted to many facts and ferreted out many rumors while there. He is a fearless race man and the outcome of the trial is anxiously watched. COLORED FAMILY ORDERED OUT WHEN THEY.WERE FOUND NOT TO BE WHITE. Michigan City, Ind., Feb. 8th. John Henry Sales was fined one dollar and cost in the city court today because he refused to deliver the keys within 24 hours to the house in which he was living and vacate in the same length of time. Mr. Sales rented the house from Leroy LaGess, rent to begin on Dec. 15th. Mr. Sales says La Gess knew he was colored at the time the house was rented, but the Mother Mrs. La Gess says he did not. Soon after they moved in it was discovered they were colored and they were asked to vacate by Jan. 12th. Mr. Sales contended his rent was not up to 15th as he took possession on the 15th. It was reported that the neighbors were shocked when they saw the new tennants were colored and they also had apparently lots of colored friends, who lived with them making the block not exclusively white. Schools to Train African Negroes FITCHBURG, MASS., January 29, 1920.—The establishment of three large industrial training schools for African Negroes will be the next move of the Methodist Episcopal church in its work to help Christianize Africa, according to an announcement today by Rev. J. I. Bartholomew, D. D., centenary secretary of the church for this district. The estimated cost will be $225,000, which has been appropriated by the centenary conservation committee out of the $113,000,000 offering raised last summer. The schools will be modeled after Tuskegee Institute, Alabama and similar institution in this country and will be located at Inhambane, Portuguese East Africa; Old Umtali Rhodesia; and Angola on the west coast. The courses of study will lay special stress upon agriculture. Dr. Bartholomew also announced that the board of foreign missions of the church had appropriated $500 for the personal use of Queen Marie of Roumania for relief work among her people and that $20,000 had been voted to purchase foodstuffs and clothing to be sent to Roumania as soon as possible. Board to Give Raise to Colored Teachers. ATLANTA, GA., Feb. 10, 1920. —At a meeting of the Atlanta board of Education in the city hall, Superintendent W. F. Dykes, of the At- THE CHICAGO WHIP lanta public school system presented a plan by which he believes, it will be possible to increase the salaries of the colored teachers in addition to the $10 a month raise recently authorized. Dr. Dykes stated that his plan would be worked out on a basis that would give the Negro teachers the same percentage of increase, approximately, as that granted the white teachers, but as the proposition had not been placed before the board of education, he declined to go into details concerning it. He did state, however, that the plan which he placed before the board of education will work out to the satisfaction of the colored teachers, and that it does not propose to take anything from the white teachers. A sum of about $8,000 will be required to make the proposed increases for the colored teachers, and it is believed that this amount can be found by the board of education. The board of education will also discuss a new location for the Commercial High School, the lease on the present building on So. Pryor street expiring with this year. At least two proposals have been submitted to the board for consideration, one of which is the Joseph Brown lot on Washington street, which was purchased by the city several years ago for school purposes. It is also understood that the owner of the present Commercial school building, C. P. Byrd, has submitted a proposal to sell the building to the city for $150,000. This is the amount provided in the appropriations of the money raised by the recent emergency tax levy. Inventor of New Diving Mode Sees Great Success Ahead The Jackson Diving & Construction Company,through its advertising manager, K. Hundell, 34 Cornhill, Boston, gives out information to the effect that the U.S. Government has submitted to the Company enough sunken vessels on this side of the Atlantic Ocean to keep the Company busy for over 25 years. Mr. Charles H. Jackson, a colored machinist, is the inventor and the largest stockholder. The Company was organized to promote and exploit the ideas of Mr. Jackson. The Company will start within a few weeks to salvage lost treasure. Now is the time to buy shares in the Company at par $10.00. The height of Mr. Jackson's ambition is to conduct a great Corporation that will be a credit to his race. Mr. Jackson has spent many days and weeks working to this end. The fight that Mr. Jackson had was to maintain his patent rights and to hold the control of the Company. The greatest success ever known to mankind awaits the development of this great idea. There has never been in the World's history such opportunity for large salvage exploitation than there is now, at the close of the great World War. The first week in December, 1919, the model was completed and diver Turner, (a diver of International fame) submerged to the depth of about 360 feet and found that he could do work on the floor of the ocean. When Turner returned to the surface he said that he was ready to go for the $30,000,000 in gold bullion that is lying in the hold of the British liner Laurentic which is lying off the Irish coast, a victim of the submarine warfare. This is only one of the many opportunities waiting for the demonstration of this machine. Defend Negro Press at Washington Hearing The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, announced in connection with the report that the Graham Sedition Bill would probably not pass in its first form that James Weldon Johnson, Field Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, had vigorously protested certain provisions of the bill at the hearing on it in Washington. Mr. Johnson appeared before the House Rules Committee and made the following statement] "If section six is enacted, it will be possible to construe and interpret it in a manner as to bar Negro publication from the mails. "I refer to that part of the section which says: "That every book, magazine, newspaper—wherein or whereby an appeal is made to racial prejudice the intended or probable result of which appeal is to cause rioting or the resort to force and violence within the United States or any place subject to the jurisdiction thereof, is hereby declared to be non-mailable." "The Negro press is opposed to racial prejudice," Mr. Johnson con- tinued, "and one of the chief reasons for the existence of the Negro press is to light appeals to racial prejudice, but if this section of the bill becomes a law, Negro publications may be denied the right to voice the just and legitimate protests of the colored people against wrongs on the ground that such protests appeal to racial prejudice. brought the 50 gallons of alcohol from Horn Lake. Miss., where it is alleged they have in their possession a large tank containing several hunderd gallons of the stolen fluid. It is believed they were engaged in selling the alcohol in Memphis after hiding it out a few weeks to avoid suspicion. Superior Quality Extraordinary Bargains THE Washington Store 3440 South State Street A COMPLETE STOCK OF CLOTHING FOR MEN AND WOMEN LOOP MERCHANDISE South Side Prices Expert Secret Service Dictagraph Service "Under such a section the more printing of facts and data about lynching might render a publication nonavailable." FOUR MEN WITH GRAIN ALCOHOL Engaged in Wholesale Theft. Memphis, Ala., Feb. 11.—Four colored men suspected of being engaged in a wholesale theft of grain alcohol within the last few weeks from several local Chemical Companies, were taken into custody last night at 10 P. M. by Police Inspector Bell, Detectives Peters and Hagle at the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley tracks, after two of them had been shot down. An auto express truck, 50 gallons of pure Grain Alcohol and one half dozen empty keys similar to those stolen from the Webster-Warmack Chemical Company were confiscated and taken to the police station. The colored men gave their names as Gus Mitchell, 40, expressman, 378 Butler; shot in the left leg — Joe Williams, 41, 1178 Eight Street, shot in both legs — Jerry Love, 21, 1156 Florida Street; Harry Williams, 404, 685 Phelum Place. Mitchell and Williams were fired on by the officers when they stopped teh auto truck at the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley tracks and volted into the darkness, having become suspicious of the officers' automobile trailing them. The wounded men were treated at the General Hospital after they were place under arrest; neither is belived to be seriously hurt. Detectives Hoyle and Peters, obtaining a tip that the alcohol truck was en route from Memphis to Mississippi, obtained the service of Inspector Bee and Officer Lundy. They secreted their auto on the Horn Lake road, in the suburb near Noucounah and winted for the Alcohol truck. Took Up Trail of Truck. When it passed, they began trailing it in effort to locate the place to which it was being taken. The sides of the truck were covered with canvas, the officers could not determine how many colored men were in the car. The officers opend fire when two of them abandoned the car and tried to escape. According to the officers the colored men are supposed to have - Cruelly Beaten by Detectives. The most deplorable feature of the whole affair was the wholly uncalled for treatment of the two wounded men by the officers. None of the men were armed yet after Mitchell and Williams had been shot they were pounded on the heads with the butt end of the guns of the detectives, after being knocked into insensibility they were pitched into the car and allowed to remain as they were. Gus Mitchell, the expressman, told the officers at the police station last night he had no connection with the other three in the alleged liquor traffic. He also related to the reporters of the third degree methods to which the men were subjected. 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By DAVID PAYTON. re te tne eee ee oo ee NL ay sre It seems as if some one had sent in a riot call to the police on Monday night from what the writer says in front of the house just before cur- tain time, ‘The large crowd was clamoring to get to the box office, and over five hundred were turned away. So HELLO 1919 opened to a capacity house. Well it is about the best that has teen offered at this house for a long time, and Frank Montgomery takes his plage among the foremost comedi- ans of the race, The First Scene: A minstrel scene was elaborately displayed, A new iden was advanced by. Montgomery of a first part etting With miniature boxes on cith.r side of the circle. ‘The comedians, Mr. Butler and Mr. ‘Thomas kept the throng in laughing hysteria by their smooth wit and funny capers. The girls of the circle added wonderful color, and alas! the center gentleman was interrupted by some- one inthe audience: with whem be took issue, After a gang of nonsense, the gentleman in the audience was invited on-the stage to do what he could and it proved to be none other than Frank Montgomery qthe star comedian, who made a nice prologue speech, accompanied by sweet musical strain and there the show began. Space will not permit us to give detailed facts of this grand array of talent but I can say, that to really appreciate « really good show do not miss, Hello 1919. ‘The Co-Stars. Miss Florence McClain has no peer ts comedienne. She is both pretty and telented and her display of wardrobe was gorgeous. Miss Me- Clain has a style of her own in putting over her numbers and seored heavily with each number that she rendered. Miss Evon Robinson, who was here last year, was the welcome guest, judging from the reception that was given her upon her appearance. Her rendition of “Sand Dunes” was heartily applauded and all her oriental numbers captivated the audience. Miss Daisy Martin, the clever act- ress, performed in black face and was a decided hit. Miss Martin is original in her line and puts over her songs wth plenty of pep. Miss Alice Ramsey, registers 100 per cent. ‘Pius’ tall beautiful Indy is both charming and attractive. Her enunciation was perfect in her song offering and every move of hers was a revelation in grace. Her song, “Great Big Baby Boy” was the pop- ular hit of the show. Mr. Gus Butler, the clever dancer and fun-maker was much in evidence and went great with the audience. Montgomery has not been selfish, as he has allowed everyone the chance to display their goods in his production. He gives them all a chance and does not stick to the old idea of featuring one or two stars. ‘The situations were all clever and funny and the dances were staged to perfection, The costumes were very showy and the Parisian styles wert worth the price of admission. My pen cannot give full appreciation. You must see it yourself. ‘The male members are all good. Amongst them are Dick ‘Thomas, an old timer, whose style of work has always been admired. Mr, Montgom. ery and his flock will play an in. definite engagement and when he leaves, we will haye nothing to say about Hello 1919 but praise and we will weleome Hello 1920 with open arms, Song Hits, “<Ballyhoo Babe” was capably vend i OO ee a tee “High Brown Babies’ Ball” waa. a winner by Miss Alice Ramsey, “In My Bay's Arms” and “Mandy” ‘went over big with Miss Evon Rob- ‘inson. Montgomery's comic hit was “Fid- dling.” All the latest song hits can be found in Hello 1919. THE AVENUE THEATRE. “The Lure”, a very strong and gripling play, was presented here Monday night by the La Fayette Players. The caste ably performs this wonderful play and their rendi- tion should add more laurels to the bevy that has already been bestowed upon this company. THE EARL, Martin Lien’s new Earl Theatre opened on last Monday night to a packed house and it looks like a win- ner. Leclair and Samson opened the bill with a strong balancing act. Brown and Blaine made good in a clean comedy role. Charles Ander- son, the yodler, scored. A girl danc- ing team and a bicycle act made up. a good bill. THE MONOGRAM. A live bill is presented here this week. Among those appeaging are: Frank Rodgers, whom we are all glad to see and hear, House and House amuses everyone immensely, Cornell and Cornell are good, Dick and Dick won much applause. The Movies at the Monogram. Coming Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Nell Shipman in “Back to God’s Country”, Friday and Saturday: Alice Brady in “The Fear Market”. THE PHOENIX. Coming Sunday, February 15th, Louise Glaum in “The Lone Wolf's Daughter”, a story of the underworld of Chinatown, THE STATES. “Broken Blossoms”, the mammouth production is making a successful run at this house this week. FLU BAFFLES SCIENCE.—CLAIMS ‘MANY VICTIMS. + -The Spanish Influenza has again come to Chicago and baffled science, which has been studying for the past year to not only cure this dreaded disease, but to prevent it. The pro- fessional and commercial fields of the city have been greatly incapaci- tited because of this terrible delema. Lodges and other organizations have sustained large sick lists which de- mand an outlay of large sums of money. : Among the Masonic | members ill were T. H. Samuels, 64 E, 43rd St., Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois and Jurisdiction his wife Mrs, M. Samuels, founder and Matron of Corner Stone Chapter U. D. Order of Sast. Star that lodge’s secretary Mrs, Ella Humpford, 22 West 22nd St. and Mrs. Gladys Johns, 2953 So. Wabash Avenue, a member of Corner Stone Chapter, 0. E, 8. and Exalter Toyal Dstrict De- puty of the Royal Order of Menelik and Princesses of Abyssinia. Almost the entire corps of officers of this organization were Influenza victims, Among them were the Ex- alted Royal Sovereign, Mrs. Lottie A. Callaway, 3764 S. State St. Mrs. [Myrtle Fischer, 3316 Calumet, Ex- alted Royal Scribe, and her husband, A. M, Fischer, Mrs, Alice Ware, 3328 8. Park, Royal Countess, who is also a prominent masonic women; Mrs. Mary Kyle, Royal Guard, 3724 So. State St.; Mrs. Susie Harris, Royal Chaplain and Mrs. A. Baker, 4518 Indiana Ave. Robt, Rorteh, Expressman and his assistant, 37344 So. State Street were unable to attend to their busi- ness, being attended by a physician at their bedside twice daily. Mr. T. G. Williams, 4230 Langley, Deputy Sheriff and his wife, formerly of New York, who have introduced the Brown Skin Doll in Chicago, were both in. capacitated, as was H, M. Cheefus 4512 Indiana Avenue, who has a meat market at 3742 State St. Provident and Lake Park Hospital were filled almost beyond capacity and worked under strenuous odds be- cause of the shortage of nurses Both graduated and practical nurse: were employed at their own prices Provident was sorely relieved of sis of her nurses who were all confined to their beds at one time, with th a STAGE. James Bailey, formerly of Bailey and Bailey, will appear Feb, 19th at New Kinsington, Pa., Feb. 23rd, New Castle, Pa, Feb. 26th Uniontown, Pa., March 8th Stiverville, Ohio, ant March 11th, Wheeling, Va. NEWS OF THE ACTORS. The report in Inst week’s issue, concerning the death of Miss ‘Teresa Burrows was found to be untrue. Miss Burrows is in the best of health out west in Billy King’s Company. ‘Tom Lemonier is looking like ready money at the Rialto, Tom always has a good word for a good man and does not waste any time dis- cussing the bad ones, Jones and Allen have dissolved partnership. Mr. Jones suddenly left the city without telling his partner his intentions. _ Frank Montgomery is all smiles ‘over the success of Hello 1919. Leon Diggs, the famous tenor is in Cincinnati this week, with the Miller and Lyles’ Extravaganza, Joe Bright, who made a hit at the Grand last week, has gone to Phila- delphia to open up for Gibson at the Standard Theatre. ? Billy King is in town for a rest, having left his company in the west to fill important engagements, - Mr. Webster, the booking agent at the Grand would be pleased to see the actors at his office at any time, as he has some consecutive time to offer them. Elenor Wilson is holding down the Entertaining with Allie Powers at Bottom’s Famous Dreamland, ‘The Jazz Band here is a great attraction, Bojangles, the race’s greatest enter- tainer, danced at Dreamland last Tuesday night and has taken home the fifty dollar prize, Wilbur Sweatman will be at the Majestic Theatre next week. Moss and Fry are now being feat- ured with a big vaudeville act and will soon appear in our city, 1 HERE VISITING SISTER. Mrs. Effie Taylor-Jordan, Kansas City, Mo., is here for ten days visit- ing her sister Mrs. Ada Irby, 4553 Wabash Avenue. Mrs. Jordan is mak- ing a three months tour of the East and will visit her mother Mrs, Ma- riah Taylor, Columbus, Ohio and sist- er Mrs, Laura Smth, Boston, Mass. She will probably return to Chicago before returning to Kansas City in Mareh, rr _ Miss Marion Handy, 4767 Federal Street, has returned to the city after spending the holidays in Pittsburgh, Pa. Leaves for New York. Florence Mills who has served so efficiently as the Spirit of Dreamland since the Tennessee Ten have been here for the past two weeks, left Tuesday night with her company for New York, where they will continue an indefinite contract playing big time on the Orpheum Circuit. Robt. Johnson, whose brother is owner of the original Creole Jazz Band, play- ing at the Royal Gardens was royally entertained by his many friends while recuperating here with the company, Charmed Life Wins as Negro Fires 14 Times. Selma, Ala. Feb. 5. — Policemen J. To Malone late yesterday wes shot at fourteen times by Sam Bonnett, alias Tom Cleveland, a desperate ne- gro, wanted in West Virginia for the murder of justice of the pease scme time ago and for whom a rewsrd of $500 was offered, When Malone attempted to make the arrest he was met by a double barreled shot gun in tho hands of the nogro who demanded what Malone wanted. The negro raised the weapon a8 Malone pushed the gun aside, both barrels being fired, pussing lirough Mulone’s overcoat. “ Tho negro’s mother then" grabbed Malone around the neck before he could draw his revolver, thus giving tho negro a chanee to get two. Win- chester rifles in one corner of — the room. Malone broke the negro wom jan’s hold but could not got, to. the negro in time to get tho rifles, Malone went out the door to phone polie headquarters for help when the negra oponed fire with the rifles, firing twelve shots at Malone as he left the house, Four shots in all passed through Malone's overcoat, but the officer was uninjured. ‘The nogro was tracked to a swany several miles from Solma and hi capture-ts expected to be made soon Results Count The Whip Brings Results occurred carly Friday morting wher ‘Mrs. Blanche Weir, 27, colored, 226% Ziegler street, shot Oliver Bledsaw, 38, eolored, residing at 226 Ziegler street, through the heart with a 3: calibre revolver, presumably in self defense. According to police, the shooting ocurred when the man broke through the door of the woman’s apartment shortly after her husband, Otis Weir, had left the house for work. Reports of the affray were immediately given police, who arrested. the woman after, they say, sho attempted to effect her escape by climbing from the porch of ‘the second story of the house and sprained her ankle in a fall to the ground. She was taken to Miami ‘Valley hospital, an after first aid was taken to central police station. It was there learned that hor left heel had been broken in the fall and she was returned to the hospital. Tt is thought that she will be removed to the county jail under murder charges where sho ean secure the proper medical atten- tion and be under guard. Charges of murder will probably be preferred against her in police court cither Saturday or Monday, Letters Found. According to neighbors, the Weir woman was residing on the second floor of the house occupied by Mrs. Pearl Henderson. Her husband is ex- ployed as cook at @ lunchroom. She also hus o child about two years of age who was with the woman at the time of the shooting. It is said that Bledsaw, who is an unelo of the Hen- derson woman, has lived with het for some time, His wife is said to live in Xenia, From letters addressed to Bledshaw from the Weir woman when she was working in Evanston, Ind., it was in ferred that they had had a love affair. According to the woman’s story to police her husband had just left for work, when Bledsaw came up the stairs and knocked at the door, de- manding admittance. She confessed that she was afraid of him, as he had come into her room several days he fore and choked her, she said. She therefore denied him admittaneo to the room. Upon his threat of broaking in the door she #aid she would shoot if he did so. ‘The supposition is that the threat did not frighten the man, who plne- ing his shoulders against the door, forced the lock, tearing the door from the frame and hurling it into the con- ter of the room. She then fired at him. the shot going wild and striking the wall to the right of the door. Passing through two rooms the women retreat- ed to the front of the house. Bled- shaw following. There more shots were fired, all of which went wild, before the two gnined the front room. From the position in which the dead body was found it is thought the wo- man retreated to the very front of the house, sent the fifth bullet thru her ussailant’s heart. He fell to the door in such a position that in order to eseape the woman would have been compélled to step over his dead body. It is thought to have been dread that prompted her to open the front door and from the porch attempt®to effect escape. At the advice of Mrs. Henderson. who had heard the shots, Mrs, Weir attempted to descent from the porch by sliding down a large cement pil- lar, She fell, spraining’ her ankle, Recovering herself she went to the house of Willlam Smith next door. Tt was here whe was found by the police and placed under arrest by Officors Mepex, Vermillion, Potter and Kin- onid. Of tho four bullets that went wild two have been located by Coroner Willoughby who was on the sceno sortly after the shooting. Bledshaw was found lying on his face in the corner of the room. He wore his over- cout and his hat was found a short distance’ away. Several articles of furniture in the room had been shoved to one side in- dicating, according to Coroner Wil- longhby, that the woman had fled from tho man, The lamp on the table in the center of the room had been upset, the oil spilling on tae table. Under the man’s pillow in the room below were found a knife and fork crossed with the woman’s pictury and 'w bible. According to Mrs, Henderson Bledsaw ‘had beon acting quer’? for the past week or two, and had an- tagonized the Weir woman to such an oxtont that she was afraid of him. WATCH FOR LASHES AND FLASHES OF THE WHIP THE CHICAGO WHIP Clarence Muse Gives Statement. Mr, Clarence E. Muse, celebrated actor, of the La Fayette Players was questioned by one of the Whip’s re- porters regarding the casting of cer- ‘tain members of the La Fayette play- ers and he stated emphatically that he had nothing to do with the busi- ness of the corporation. The man- agement reserves the right to place the actors and actresses where they think best and as the patrons ‘see them is the correct answer as to what the management thinks of them. Mr, Muse says that he is above personal animosity and at present is very busy preparing @ new drama, the first to be produced by the Quality Amusement Company from a colored writer. Johnson Books Passage! Hopes to Fight Dempsey. Mexico City, Feb. 5—Juck Johnson, former champion heavyweight pugilist of the world, said yesterday he had enguged pasage on the steamship Mon: terey and would arrive in New York the first week in March. He declared he was confident he could arrange differences with the United States district attorney at Chicago so that he might challenge Jack Dempsey, present heavyweight champion, — Examiner 2—6—20,. American Negro Academy Formed to Promete Arts, WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 6. '20. —Articles of incorporation for the “American Negro Academy”, an or- ganization of forty-two colored citi- zens of the District, were filed in the Recorder's office, The new organiza- tion is founded for the publication of warks by colored authors and the pro- motion of the arts, sciences and letters. The president of the organization is John W. Cromwell; treasurer, La Fayette M. Hershaw; corresponding secretary, Robert A. Pelham; record- ing secretary, T. Montgomery Greg- ory. The directors of the society are: Kelly Miller, George M. Lightfoot, Freeman M. Murra, William Pickens and Jobn &. Bruca)?~ Y * Liberty Sifa Meets Pnblic tpproval. At last an investrhent which has as its sponsors some of the most con- servative men in our group, has been submitted to us’ and never before in the history of Chicago has a finan- cial proposition met with such enor- mous success among all classes of our people. Among some of the largest stockholders in the organization are men whom the public in general thought could not be interested in a stock proposition of any kind. While it is true that we have lost thousands of dollars in numerous stock selling enterprisés such as oil, copper, zine, coal, automobile, gold mine, silver mine, and nmerous others which have proven to bye absolutely worthless, nevertheless we cannot af- ford to pass up the oportunity that is now being offered to us to purchase stock in our first Old Line or Legal Reserve Life Insuranee Company, and there are several good reasons why we should invest in a Legal Re- serve Company. First: At the present our people in Chicago are paying almost Two Million Dollars every year for pre- miume on policies in Legal Reserve Companies that donot employ our people in any capacity whatever. Second: We know that they do not insure us for love. .So if our business is profitable to them, it ‘should doubly so to ourselves, be cause, a Company of oF own will give employment to hundreds of ou young men and women as agents clerks, stenographers) superintend ents, medical examiners, dental exam iners and numerous other positions that are necessary to operate an Olé Line or Legal Reserve Company. Third: Within a few years Chica go will have the largest populatior of our people of ‘any city in the United States, and a better field thar Chicago eannot be found in which t launch such a large financial institu tion, besides, our people are doing bet ter as a whole in Chieago than in an; other city. Fourth: When you take into con sideration the large number of ou most responsible citizens who ar directly responsible for the ultimat success of this organization, the there is no wonder the organizatio1 is meeting with such wonderful suc cess, and there is indeed a very goo reason why some/of our most con servative business and profession men are buying face in ‘the Libert: Life Insurance Company 3 Se BARGAINS! BARGAINS! $500 down buys a three flat building, stone front, 6—6—1 rooms, Price $6,750. Terms to suit. $250 down buys a seven room house, newly decorated. Price $2.450. Balance like rent, $500 down, buys. a ten room, steam heated, electric lighted, stone front house. One half block from street car line. ‘Price $5,750, Terms to suit. | $1,800 down buys a six fiat building, six years old, strictly modern and up-to-date, south of 39th street, and north of 47th street, price $16,500, Terms. CALL OR WRITE for our LST OF BARGAINS. 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During the year 1918 when in a certain department at Armour & Company's plant, the colored girls who applied for employment were always turned away while white girls were being continually put to work in that department. When finally a note was found that was left by a subordinate for the forelady the reason the policy was discovered. The note was as follows: "Miss ... Please do not hire any colored girls if you can help it. Lillian!" As the union was waging a fight that no discrimination be shown to employees or prospective employees on account of race, creed or color, and as such was part of the agreement, the write appealed to certain colored non-union men to come into the organization and protest such conditions. "The matter has been reported to the Alderman and will be adjusted". Of course, the Alderman knew they could correct the evil, but these men had been misled to believe so, and hence thought that united effort on their own part was unnecessary. — Numerous other similar instances can be cited. 4. Because of unexplained injuries substained from organized Labor Circles. In the attempt to organize the colored waiters in this city some years ago this case seems to have developed. There was a strike of all waiters and the strike was broken by non-union waiters and waitresses (all white, we are told); all who still had jobs were ordered back to work; then the colored boys were called out again (Contrary to the agreement) and were replaced by whites probably by their own brothers in the organization. The result is that among the colored waiters there is very little if any tendency toward becoming organized. They know that they had jobs; that they went on strike; that they were replaced by whites, and lost all the best houses they had. They haven't been informed that they were called out illegally the second time, that some officers of the union, members of their own race, are alleged to have done the stunt for a financial consideration; that their International officers seized this opportunity to suspend them. Neither have they been informed that the Chicago Federation of Labor, the Local central body, stayed with the boys paying them strike benefits even after the International had several connections with them. In doing so the Chicago Federation of Labor risked its charter, it being in violation of one of the laws of the American Federation of Labor under which the local body is governed. All of us remember the race riot of last summer. Most of us know that for several days the colored workers were unable to get to their places of employment in the yards. Some of us read in the big dales that the white union men had united in an effort to keep all the colored workers from ever returning. The writer, however, knows positively and can prove that aside from the fact that the interests seized the occasion to prejudice colored against white by these statements the union attitude was never made clear. The writer with several other colored members of the union went on three (3) consecutive days to the International headquarters of the union and made effort to secure a statement $5.00 Certi This certificate is on any made-to- from me within ELI, This certificate is good for $5.00 on any made-to-order suit bought from me within 3 weeks from date 3022 So. State Street CHICAGO DATE FEBRUARY 7, 1920 Void if not presented at time The note was as follows: One made this reply: from that source to counteract some of the evil effects among the colored workers that the newspaper statements were creating. To avoid making such a statement having anticipated such a demand from the colored union men, and fearing the consequences of refusing the demand, our International Secretary-Treasurer either left the city or pretended to be gone and remained in obscurity until the issue was settled and the colored workers return to work, in the meantime the officials of the Stockyards Labor Council, the central body in the Stockyards Union (which has since been severed from the International) were busy allaying the feeling among the workers back of the yards and keeping in touch with the colored union officials and met a committee of them at Stanton Avenue Station to discuss means of relieving distress and making arrangements for the return of the colored union men to work. The writer was a member of the committee, while the International Secretary-Treasurer of the Stockyards Union was thus in hiding, an official statement was requested of the Stockyards Labor Council, the central body, and it come from Secretary J. W. Johnstone as follows: "We regard a union man as such regardless of his color, consequently we are interested in the welfare of our colored brothers, and will welcome them on the job any day, but we confess we are not interested deeply in the colored men who do not belong to the union. We, however, have still less regard for the white non-union man, for there are some excuses for a colored man being nonunion, but for the white man there is none." The officers of the Council Bros. Johnustone, Kikulski and Murphy also managed to control the situation which otherwise would have been disastrous when paid fire-bugs with faces blacked set fire to the homes of the workers back of the yards. Base Ball News Robe Foster, Temp. President, Carry B. Lewis, Tem. Sec. left with Tenny Blunt for Kansas City, Mo. this week to attend the conference of the Base Ball League circuit, representing Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Dayton and a few other cities. Meeting is in the "Y" building and is in session from 13th through 14th. The guests are to be banqueted by Elks. CHURCH NEW JERUSALEM, Johnson Hall, 3518 State Street. Services Feb. 15th. 11:30 A. M. Divine Worship and Vestry. 7:30 P. M. Lecture — Subject: "The 12 foundations around the Holy City New Jerusalem" under the beautiful science of correspondence as taught in the New Jerusalem, all Animals, all Vegetables and all minerals have a special spiritual meaning. Come and hear and be wise. Prominent Des Moines Citizens Visits Chicago Mr. E. Tracey Blakburn, chief clerk of Civil engineering Division in the Department of Streets and Public Improvement of Des Moines, and Mr. L. J. Shelton, Director of American Co-operative Investment Co. of Des Moines, paid the office of the Whip a pleasant visit. THE CHICAGO WHIP OPEN SATURDAYS FROM 9 A. M. TO 8 P. M. (UNDER STATE GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION) AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, Dec. 31st, 1919 SAFETY DEPOSIT VAULTS---BOXES $3.00 PER YEAR AND UPWARDS Safety Vault Space to Owners of Liberty Bonds---FREE The Black Fighters By W. A. Phelon Hard is the colored boxers' lot—unless they fake or "fall" The champions pass up the black—freeze out and bar them all. Not since Jack Johnson lost his crown will even half a chance. Be given to the dusky boys—and yet—they fought in France! —they fought in France! Preliminaries, little cash—the price of cigarettes— Or, an agreement to "lay down"— that's what the black man gets! Jack Dempsey "draws the color line"— and so does Mike O'Dowd— The Zulu boxer may not mix with that exclusive crowd. But Benny Leonard dearly loves, with all his youthful soul, To smite the dark ones on the brow and knocked them for a goal! To him the color matters not, if but the coin be shown— The other champions pass them up and Leonard stand alone! Heavies and middles, bantams, too, refuse the black their chance— They get no show for fame or wealth —and yet—they fought in France Clyne to Ignore Return Plea by Jack Johnson District Attorney Clyne received a letter from "Jack" Johnson, former heavyweight champion, now a fugitive in Mexico, yesterday. Johnson is attempting to negotiate his return to the United States, and said in his letter he desires to return to Chicago this month. He requested Mr. Clyne have federal agents meet him in New York for "save escort" to Chicago. If Johnson returns it is expected he will appeal to the Supreme Court. "I'll not answer the letter." Mr. Clyne said. "The government cannot negotiate with a fugitive. He must return and take his changes." 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Long before the trial the court house was crowded. No one was permitted to enter until searched for weapons. Orders to "shoot to kill" had been given if any one attempted to accost the prisoner and guards on way into the court house. Girls' body found near school. The body of the Hardman girl was found by school mates a short distance from home last Tuesday morning, a few moments after she had started to school. The girls' body had been dragged into a corn field and her head crushed with a stone and the body partly covered up with corn stocks. In a short time a posse was formed and search began for the murderer. Lockett was suspected and later at night found at a friend's house about six miles from the scene. He was taken into custody by Lexington Physician and friend, but defied the charge. He later confessed and added he did not "know why" he had killed the girl. Lockett was arrested Tuesday, indicted Friday and was tried and found guilty a few moments after, the trial lasting about 35 minutes. He was sentenced to die in the electric chair on March 11th. A new record of speed was established in conducting this trial. Immediately after the trial the negro was hurried away to safety. Girl's Brother wants no violence at trial. The brother of the girl issued a statement saying he harried any of the relatives wanted any violence manifested during the chase, or trial of the victim who murdered his sister. He asked that none of their friends or sympathizers resort to or do anything rash. He said he had confidence in the actions of the law and justice Margie Irvin O'Banion The Preferred Beauty Culturist 3541 So. State St. -- Phone Doug. 595 Treats face, figure, hair, hand, foot and dress. SLOGAN—Tenacious, efficient, courteous service CORSETS—A neat, attractive figure adds beauty to your dresses and gowns. 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STATE GOVERNMENT, SUPE LOSE OF BUSINESS, De $ 958,243.37 Capital Stock Cash paid in protect depo 617,048.00 Surplus Additional p 2,199,492.82 Total Deposits $811,199.04 Since January Durability 3% Allowed ULTS---BOXES $3.00 PER space to Owners of Liberty Speed in trial. PETER 8,000.00 43,250.00 9,861.50 40,486.14 522,593.81 would be meated out. The injury to innocent people was a disgrace to the state and law and he urged that the law be allowed to take its course. Governor on the job. The thorting of the mob in its every detail and the fact that the State Militia was called to protect the prisoner at the loss of life, if necessary, showed that Governor Edward P. Morrow, governor of State of Kentucky was determined to do his duty to the extreme end. The law abiding people all over the entire United States surely feel a deep sense of gratification for the governor of Kentucky. A federal law would not be necessary to punish lynchers and lynching would not exist if there were other southern officials with principle and who would stand, upon the constitution they have sworn to uphold. The governor of every state is responsible for the acts committed in his state and he has every power in his hands to control every situation that may arise if he is only man enough to do it. To Gov. Mowrow and Sheriff Bain Moore of Franklin County we commend to the civilized world as men who are not afraid of public sentiment and who will stand for the right thing in the face of death. C. C. COOPER Piano Tuning and Regulating in All Its Branches. 3144 GALUMET AVENUE Phone Douglas 3166 Member of the Piano Workers' International Union. Phone Douglas 4131 DR. J. AUTHOR KENNEDY, M. D. Physician and Surgeon 3102 Indiana Ave., over Ave. Theatre HOURS—9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 5 P. M. Phone Douglas 2457. 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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. RIGHTS NOT MONUMENTS It is fitting to honor the dead. It is proper to give tribute to the illustrious dead. It is also proper and fitting that the living should have that for which others fought, bled and died. We hear the appeal for funds to erect marble shafts and bronze tablets that the fighting black soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice might have lasting tribute to their heroic deeds and glorious death. The Bourbon South accords and condescends to aid financially in this effort to show appreciation of the "faithful" blacks who helped make the world safe for democracy.—A WHITE DEMOCRACY. The Democracy that was in the heart of every black soldier of America was that by his effort those bound to him by color ties should enjoy the fruits of that true democracy. If the South and the people throughout the country want to properly commemorate the black fighting men who gave their lives, let them bend their energies to giving to the relatives and others of their race that which is their birthright — full, unqualified citizenship rights and privileges. Let the South turn her eyes from rising spiral of smoke of barbaric burnings and let the North open her eyes and heart to real manhood. BRIEF HISTORY OF ONE RIOT VICTIM Submitted by James A. Terry, 3456 S. State St. sole atty. Henry Renfroe, 3114 Cottage Grove Ave., was arrested on the morning of July 29, 1910, and taken to the County hospital from which he was transferred to the Bridewell hospital, after being beaten and seriously injured by a mob at or near 40th and Halsted Sts. The police of the 13th precinct (47th and Halstend sts) precinct (47th and Halsted Sts). A. Terry appeared before Judge Hugh Pam with a writ of habeas corpus, they then booked him on the charge of murder of Joseph Powers. On 8/12/19. Att'y Terry before Judge Prindiville refused to waive preliminary examination of Renfroe, and his bearing was set for. 9/12/1919; before which time the coroner's jury ordered his dismissal. The 13th precinct police refused to release him claiming they were holding him at the order of the States Attorney's office for complicity in other murders. Attorney Terry appeared before Judge Barrasa on 9/8/19, and showed that Renfroe's record was clean and had the case against him dismissed. On Saturday 1/31/20, when Judge Joseph B. David, against the vehement objections of asst. corporation counsel Righemeir, overruled the city's demurrier to Renfroe's right to sue the city for the damages he received at the hands of a mob. Atty. Terry won another of a series of contest for his client. JAPAN FINDS U. S. DISCOUR- TEOUS. Washington, Jan. 22.—Asserting that the success or failure of the peace treaty "altogether depended on the spirit and manner of its operation." Premier Hara, in an address at the opening of the Japanese Diet yesterday at Tokio said Japan would "be one of those states which will strictly carry out every term of the treaty." The text of the premier's speech was received today at the Japanese embassy. The Premier said in part: "The Japanese government has consistently stood for a policy of international concord in Siberia. Accordingly, it approached the American government of late with a view to arriving at an understanding with them on the question of sending reinforcements. "While their reply was being eagerly awaited the commander in chief of the American army in Vladivostok sent a communication to Gen. Chi on the 8th inst., that in accordance with instructions from the military authorities in Washington, the American forces would be withdrawn from Siberia. "On the following day the American representative declared at the meeting of the special inter-allied commission that the American government had come to the decision to cease their participation in the supervision of the operation of railways in Siberia, and charged their representatives to withdraw from the board of ocommittee. "Subsequently, on the 12th inst., a formal reply to our overture was received, and it was explained that it was by mistake that the American commander's communication to his Japanese colleague at Vladivostok as above alluded to, was made before the reply of the American government was sent to the Japanese government. For this the American authorities expressed their sincere regret." There are many natives who have been converted and they set good examples for the others. They are very neat in their homes. When the missionaries go into the country they frequently stay in the homes of the native evangelists. The life of the missionary is not very unpleasant. We used to live in mud houses with straw roofs altogether, but many are building brick houses now. The big white ants eat wood houses, but the furniture can be protected by care. The ants do not sting. The natives eat them at certain seasons. We have very good food, as most of it comes from Europe. There are always plenty of eggs, chickens, goats, sheep and frequently we get canned goods. Fruits are very plentiful. - Snakes have been known to get in the houses, especially the mud houses, but the worst menace in the animal line is the crocodile. Thy live in rivers and lakes, and when the natives are fishing they come up and carry them away. Five men were in a boat one day near the place I was stopping and a crocodile turned it over and carried one of the men off. His comrades followed the crocodile down the river and finally killed it. I went through the village and of all the noise that was going on I never heard the like. It sounded like a baseball game in the ninth inning. I later learned they were celebrating the massacre of the crocodile. The Belgian government aids in exterminating the crocodiles by furnishing ammunition to boats." CAPTURE EGRO AND CIGARS One case containing, approximately 5000 cigars, believed to have been stolen from the W. D. Winn Cigar Company, 1701 First avenue, Tuesday night, were found by Officers Howell and Cartwright late last night near the corner of Twenty-fourth street and Seventh avenue in the possession of Caesar Perdue, negro, who gave his address to the officers as 14 Short Twentieth st., north. The negro was placed in the city jail on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. The negro was seen on Seventh avenue by the officers, who were on bicycle duty, driving an old draw wagon on which was the case of cigars. The officers interrogated the negro, who stated that he found the horse and wagon on Fifth avenue and was driving it to his home. The outfit was brought to headquarters by the officers and will be turned over to the owners today. FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW IN REGARD TO THE INCOME TAX. Numerous inquires are received by collectors of internal revenue concerning depreciation and the allowances therefor in the filing of an income tax return. As the rate at which depreciation may be claimed's dependent upon local conditions, he use to which the property is put and its probable life-time under normal business conditions, no specific rate is established by the law or regulations. The word 'depreciation' is not used in the law, which provides a "reasonable allowance for exhaustion, wear and tear of property used in trade or business, including a reasonable allowance for obsolescence." To compute the amount of depreciation which may be claimed, a taxpayer should determine the probable lifetime of the property, then divide the number of years it will be usable in the business in which employed. The result thus obtained will represent the amount which may be claimed as a deduction. For example, a frame building, the probable lifetime of which without repair or replacement is 25 years, cost $5,000. Divide $5,000 by 25 and claim $200 each year as an exemption. Average depreciation. While each taxpayer must determine the probable lifetime of his property, without regard to the following figures, it has been estimated that the average usable lifetime of a frame building is 25 years; a brick building, 35 years; a stone, steel, or concrete building, 50 to 100 years. The estimated life of ordinary machinery is 10 years, that of automobiles used for business or farm purposes and farm tractors, 4 to 5 years. If a taxpayer claims the full amount of depreciation he can not claim as a deduction the cost of repairs to the property during the same year. If he wishes to claim a deduction on account of repairs, their cost must be deducted from the full amount of depreciation and the balance may be claimed under the MUTT 335 E. 31 Phone Do $25,000 R Shoe 10 Lowest Prices Ever Heard of for High Grade Shoes Men's, Women's and Child Fine Footwe We are featuring the Doug Emerson and Educator Sh AT 40% Below C We are featuring the Douglas Emerson and Educator Shoes AT- heading of "Depreciation". "Repairs" in this connection means repairs and replacements of a wind tending to make good the depreciation such as a new flooring or new roof. Small items such as replacements or broken windows, papering, and minor repairs are allowable, even though the full amount of depreciation is claimed. Principle to be Observed. In claiming depreciation the following fundamental principles must be observed: Only such depreciation as results from exhaustion, wear, and tear of property arising out of its use in business or trade is allowed Depreciation in the value of a home, or property such as automobiles used for pleasure or convenience can not be claimed. Depreciation due to changes in the social or business conditions of a neighborhood, or changes of street grade, or fluctuations in market values can not be claimed. Depreciation in the value of land, whether improved or unimproved, due to erosion, exhaustion or any other cause can not be claimed. When, in the course of years, the owner of property has claimd its full cost as depreciation; no further claim will be allowed. The value to be cared for by depreciation is the actual amount invested in the property. Mrs. Dorotha Emannuel, 21 East 14th St. had a slight attack for pneumonia, but is improved at this writing. Mr. John F. Wilson, 184 W. Washington Street, has been admitted to practice in the United State District Court (on motion). Mrs. Jenkins and daughter, 3815 Vincennes Ave., chief clerks in T. S. Wades Grocery Store, 617 E. 39th Street, are making extensive trip in the South. Hiram Judson Alexander, 14 years old stewart in the Navy in route to China is visiting his friends, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Robinson, 3726 Prairie Ave. Mr. T. S. Wade, Third Vice President of the Universal Profit Sharing Stores has just returned from Oklahoma where he has large oil holdings. Mr. Wade is also the proprietor of a large grocery and two restaurants and fruit store in the city. TER'S 1st Street Douglas 6701 Reduction Sale s and Children's ootwear ing the Douglas, Educator Shoes T- ow Cost THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER Will Promote A Full Growth Of Hair, Will Also Restore The Strength, Vitality And The Beauty Of The Hairs. IF YOUR HAIR IS DRY AND WIRY TRY EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with falling hair, dandruff, itching and scaling of any hair, you want you to try a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy can taints medical properties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perform hair tream- ture with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for heavy and beautiful black eyebrows, also restores gray hair to its natural color. Can be used with hot iron for straightening. Price Sent by Mail, 50c. 10c extra for postage. S. D. LYONS, Gen. Agt. 300 East Third Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. AGENT'S OUTFIT: One Hair Grower. 1 Temple Oil. 1 Shamooo. 1 Pressing Oil. 1 Face Cream and Direction for Selling, $2.00. 25c extra for postage. 3102 Indiana Ave., CHICAGO C. BURTON LABOR AGENCY Phone Calumet 3932 We have work for every body — Both men and women, in town and out of town. We are open daily from 8.00 A. M. to 6 P. M. CALL IN TO SEE US. THE PRIDE OF SOUTH SIDE Illinois Sanitary Cut Rate GROCERY and MARKET —All we ask is a trial— We carry a full line of VEGETABLES Our motto: Best quality—less profit 3738 So. State Street Phone: Boulevard 8144. JOIN THE SUPREME ROYAL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS R C 09 F A Modern and Progressive Secret Order with Insurance Benefits, operating in all the States and District of Columbia. Full Compliance with the Insurance Laws of Illinois. Death Benefits from $100 to $1,000. Sick and Accident Benefits from $2 to $7 per week. Old age and permanent Disability Benefits. Assets more than $100,000. Joining Fee $3.50. Deputies, Organizers and Agents wanted. Illinois Headquarters, 478 East Thirty-first Street, Chicago Illinois. Phone Drexel 2833 Hours: 10 to 12 a. m.; 2 to 4 p. m.; 7 to 9 p. m. Special Attention to Diseases of Women, Children, and Venereal Diseases Office and Residence 4456 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago Sunday Hours: 9 to 10 a. m.; 2 to 4 p. m., and by Appointment WANTED: Experienced operators on silk dresses. Also finishers wanted. No others need apply. Must be fast. Good wages. Apply 129 East 31st Street, Boulevard Garment Co. 二 High Grade Portraits and Post Cards ARRINGTON'S LUNCH ROOM HOME COOKIE Lewis H. Arrington Proprietor Make Your Dream OWN Come True DR. R. A. WILLIAM Every Rent Day sees a little arther behind. A little more wow burden of your family. The old children grow—your responsibility if a happy home will begin to fade now. Pay a small Cash Payment do house you live in will soon be you. If you do not have a large an balance for you—Call now—DO DR. R. A. Phone D 78 EAST THIRTY-FIRST ST. GEO. M. Reliable We do a legitimate, clean fo our leading physicians. We solicit both mail and the drug line. Money orders, parcel post Four telephones. Gener 3510 So. State Street CHARLES 4706-08 Red Lett Always Ask For Klein's Stamps READY - TO HOME COOKING A SPECIALTY Arrington 23 East 3 Metor Chicago Mr. Dream OWN YOUR OWN True A. WILLIAMS WILL HELP Nent Day sees a little more money gone and l. A little more worry, uncertainty and care in family. The old Rent Receipts keep pili- —your responsibilities increase—Your You me will begin to fade and vanish unless you call Cash Payment down and the Balance like he in will soon be yours. not have a large amount to pay down we can you—Call now—DO NOT DELAY. R. R. A. WILLIAMS Phone Douglas 5237 HIRTY-FIRST ST. EO. M. PORTER Reliable Druggist a legitimate, clean business and enjoy the ng physicians. kit both mail and telephone orders for a e. orders, parcel post, registered letters and telephones. General information. State Street Phone Do CHARLES KLEIN 706-08 STATE S Letter Sale Dry Goods DY-TO-WEAR, Make Your Dream OWN YOUR OWN HOME Come True DR. R. A. WILLIAMS WILL HELP YOU Every Rent Day sees a little more money gone and you a little farther behind. A little more worry, uncertainty and care added to the burden of your family. The old Rent Receipts keep piling up—your children grow—your responsibilities increase—Your Youthful Dreams of a happy home will begin to fade and vanish unless you make a start now. Pay a small Cash Payment down and the Balance like Rent and the House you live in will soon be yours. If you do not have a large amount to pay down we can arrange the balance for you—Call now—DO NOT DELAY. We do a legitimate, clean business and enjoy the confidence fo our leading physicians. We solicit both mail and telephone orders for anything in the drug line. Money orders, parcel post, registered letters and postage. Four telephones. General information. 3510 So. State Street Phone Douglas 6134 CHARLES KLEIN CO. 4706-08 STATE ST. Red Letter Sale of Dry Goods Always Ask For Klein's Stamps Always Ask For Klein's Stamps Ladies' Coverall Aprons, of best quality percales — full cut and well made, $2.39 values, at only 1.89 Women's blue chambray and nurse stripe gingham House Dresses, $3 val., each 1.98 Ladies' muslin Night Gowns, neatly made and trimmed, $2.25 values, at 1.65 White Lawn, fine smooth finish, 29c value, 23c yard Pearl Buttons, good quality, 20 or 22 line, 19c value, 15 on a card, per card 12c Children's and misses' blue serge Middy Blouses, all sizes, very special, each 3.39 Ladies' navy blue taffeta Waists, tailored model, $7.50 values, special 4.95 --- A SPECIALTY 23 East 35th Street Chicago, Ill. YOUR OWN HOME S WILL HELP YOU more money gone and you a little uncertainty and care added to the ent Receipts keep piling up—your increase—Your Youthful Dreams and vanish unless you make a start and the Balance like Rent and the nt to pay down we can arrange the T DELAY. VILLIAMS las 5237 PORTER Druggist business and enjoy the confidence ephone orders for anything in registered letters and postage. information. Phone Douglas 6134 KLEIN CO. STATE ST. er Sale of Goods Always Ask For Klein's Stamps WEAR, ETC. Yard wide heavy bleached Shaker Flannel, 50c value, yd. 31c Ladies' black wool mixed Dress Skirts, $5 values, each 2.98 Gray enameled Coffee Pot, small size, first quality, 50c val., sale price, 38c Gray enameled Coffee Pot, size No. 7, first quality, $1.75 value, each 1.29 25 lb. Household Scale, $2.50 value, each 2.19 Good quality hair Floor Brush, $1.65 value, each 1.39 $1.75 value Clothes Basket, special for this sale, each 1.39 Pure aluminum Percolators, Pots and Kettles, $2.50 values, each 1.98 12c Toilet Paper, 3 rolls for 25c Extra fine quality imported Chocolate Pot and 6 cups and saucers, $4.50 value, complete, 2.98 12 foot Curtain Stretchers, $2.50 value — each 1.98 --- CHICAGO, ILL. EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE CHICAGO WHIP The Chicago Whip An Independent Newspaper Published Every Week February 14th, 1920 Published by CAGO PUBLISHING COMPANY (Not In 1847 STATE STREET, PHI) B. ON. Articles, manuscripts, letters and pictures se the owner's risk, and the CHICAGO WHIP ex- plify for their safe custody or return. All con- trol the CHICAGO WHIP. No attention whatever pa- ney all queries and manuscript. Terms of Subscription (Payable in advance): $2.00 Six Months.....$1.25 Three cond class matter. Oct. 21, '19, at the Post March 3, 1850. 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ADVERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION THE REGARD FOR RIGHT, WITH PURSUIT IN OUR EXPRESSION, WITH CONFESSION FOR STRICKEN HUMANITY, DEDICIT TO THOSE WHO MERIT, WITH A POST AND LOVE AS OUR INSPIRED OURSELVES TO THE WORLD, WE HAVE DEDICATED OURSELVES TO THE WORLD. The White Man's Conscience meeting was held at Tuskegee Institute of educators and leaders were invited University, Dr. Rendall of Linton of the A. M. E. Zion Church and Governor Bickett of Newen or at least some of them, disso-called race relation. Colored men much enthused over the emotion. The "voice of the child race" was the balm of Gilead that the Governor festering sores of Southern comedy happy, lullabied by the sophist minded champion of justice". Southern papers state that Governor state that the Governor was unforgivably ignorant or unquestioned in part, "I urge you to put your wellbeing squarely up to you. Let it be known that you proverbial". Has arrived for the race to get documentation and word pictures belonged people of America must rescience will not be the omnipotentation of our race and its difficult changed materially in the last few years. THE WHITE MAN'S CONSCIENCE NOT SOLVE OUR PROBLEM. NO HAS EVER BEEN ACCOMPLISHED TO CONSCIENCE. Key of civilization is the history of religion and Christianity is a record of sun has been worked out by some. The conscience of mankind is what works intuitively. The morality is that within us that thinks, going into metaphysics, it is easily distinguished from conscience. Conscience considers right and so THE MIND OF THE WHITE MAN ACTS TO CONSIDER. LET THE BLY POTENTIAL ENERGY. LET THE ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND CAPACITY. Minor of Kentucky this week protectedatia to shoot to kill. This is the reason which has undoubtedly brought the governor sees that the South will never latitude for money making world man is absolved from lynchmen absorbed successfully in North begins to realize his great economic. The spirit of the New Negro and foreshadows force and violence the South has been penetrated. The feared. Forget not that this is a case to conscience override our prepare economic and political forces in our multiplied strength full liberty doctrine of "appeal to conscience" in nine of intelligent collective de WITH DUE REGARD FOR RIGHT, WITH PURITY OF MOTIVE IN OUR EXPRESSION, WITH CONSCIENTIOUS COMPASSION FOR STRICKEN HUMANITY, WITH UNSTINTEI 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 White Man's Conscience A great meeting was held at Tuskegee Institute recently. A great array of educators and leaders were in evidence. Dr. Durkee of Howard University, Dr. Rendall of Lincoln University, Bishop Clinton of the A. M. E. Zion Church, Mr. H. H. Pace of Atlanta and Governor Bickett of North Carolina. These gentlemen or at least some of them, discussed with intelligence the so-called race relation. Colored newspapers of the South were much enthused over the emotional address of Gov. Bickett. The "voice of the child race" was raised in appreciation for the balm of Gilead that the Governor offered to salve over the festering sores of Southern corruption. Everybody went away happy, lullabied by the sophormoric vaporings of "the fair minded champion of justice". The colored southern papers state that Governor Bickett was right. We state that the Governor was wrong. Either the editors are unforgivably ignorant or unquestionably afraid. Gov. Bickett stated in part, "I urge you to put every question that touches upon your wellbeing squarely up to the conscience of the white man. Let it be known that you propose to appeal to no other tribunal". The time has arrived for the race to get down to the facts of life. Emotionalism and word pictures belong to the horrible past. The colored people of America must realize that the white man's conscience will not be the omnipotent, magical salvation and solution of our race and its difficulties. Human nature has not changed materially in the last few years. THE APPEAL TO THE WHITE MAN'S CONSCIENCE HAS NOT AND WILL NOT SOLVE OUR PROBLEM. NOTHING SUBSTANTIAL HAS EVER BEEN ACCOMPLISHED BY THE EMPTY APPEAL TO CONSCIENCE. The history of civilization is the history of war. Even the history of religion and Christianity is a record of blood. Everything under the sun has been worked out by some kind of force and pressure. The conscience of mankind is an intangible moral guide that works intuitively. The moral philosophers say that conscience is that within us that thinks, feels and wills. Without dipping into metaphysics, it is easily discernable that mind is to be distinguished from conscience. The mind considers cold facts. Conscience considers right and wrong. LET US APPEAL TO THE MIND OF THE WHITE MAN. LET US GIVE HIM FACTS TO CONSIDER. LET THESE FACTS BE BACKED UP BY POTENTIAL ENERGY. LET THE FACTS BE ORGANIZED ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND INTELLIGENT VOTING CAPACITY. The Governor of Kentucky this week protects a Negro and orders the militia to shoot to kill. This is the result of the new propaganda which has undoubtedly brought the facts to his mind. The Governor sees that the South will lose her labor strength and her latitude for money making will be curtailed unless the colored man is absolved from lynch law. The colored man has been absorbed successfully in Northern industry, and the South begins to realize his great economic and industrial awakening. The spirit of the New Negro suggests retaliatory measures and foreshadows force and violence. Therefore the mind of the South has been penetrated. The 20th Century conscience is seared. Forget not that this is a commercial age. Let no appeal to conscience override our preparations. Let us organize our economic and political forces in order that we can demand by our multiplied strength full liberty and citizenship. The doctrine of "appeal to conscience" is for the slave. Let the doctrine of intelligent collective demand be our method. Our Next President smoke of war has faded and that is great nation begins to reconstruc- tion of the great disaster. The proxed up with post war unrest and Labor troubles foment unrest in reactionaries and radicals spli- cal hypocrych and exploitation of the masses to realize that re- must be effected to a large degr- ee the United States and his cohorts. Resident will soon take over the ear years the country will worship a selected apostle". One twelfth After the smoke of war has faded and the roar of guns has ceased, this great nation begins to reconstruct herself from the devastation of the great disaster. The process of reconstruction is mixed up with post war unrest and general dissatisfaction. Labor troubles foment unrest in the economic sphere. The reactionaries and radicals split up popular opinion. Political hypocryty and exploitation has awakened the torpid minds of the masses to realize that readjustment of all disorders must be effected to a large degree through the President of the United States and his cohorts. Apologies to democracy. A new president will soon take over the governmental reins. For four years the country will worship at the shrine of "democracy's elected apostle". One twelfth of America's population, the outcasts, called colored people, are waiting with bated breath for a President with broad vision and firm courage. The presidential election is the most weighty issue of American moment. In the support of a candidate, the race THE CHICAGO WHIP led into a voting man- ence. We must be Right on the race, be closely scrutinizing out what he has protect and ameliorate race. Where we man, let us reduc- ifiedly some candi- with us. Let us defeated, the man we have been ins- ta will truly dawn. into a voting mood by illusory promis- ance. We must support a man who is right on the race question. The record be closely scrutinized and this above all out what he has ever done for us. protect and ameliorate the political and race. Where we are compelled to take man, let us reduce the chance element fiedly some candidate that has been in- with us. Let us vote for a MAN and defeated, the man who wins cannot in- we have been insulted. If he wins, let will truly dawn. must no longer be lulled into a voting mood by illusory promise and giftatory eloquence. We must support a man who is morally and mentally Right on the race question. The record of the individual must be closely scrutinized and this above all other things, let us find out what he has ever done for us. It is imperative to protect and ameliorate the political and economic status of the race. Where we are compelled to take a chance with a white man, let us reduce the chance element by supporting unqualifiedly some candidate that has been inclined to play square with us. Let us vote for a MAN and support him. If he is defeated, the man who wins cannot insult us any more than we have been insulted. If he wins, let us trust that a new era will truly dawn. New Blood order of affairs calls alters. In order to g we must get new b the race. d to realize that the filled with stagnant le and race succe identifically proven. We have new blo the great system of new vigor. The gr pilling to accept an for a square deal of our people feel of prejudice. The race demands resp gence and virile le blooded individual of this over-tasked p from France, free the virdure of the b duals with new blo political and econ d. The "New Cr for the confidence he saved. It canne yes. Let the people the new blood th ship". Labor Court colored Worker there appeared in from Here?" In the ing the American N mal labor organiza taker. After extens was in an anomal neel of capitalism, a result of the pro ese obstacles, that he did say that his s organization. The ishment has passe that have grown up combination makes the The Negro must a must get together if affairs of the futur common with organ with capital. There labor whose interest of our group are o the industries. The NEW MAJOR of the A. F. of L lease in wages and dement in working at Cutters and Butt Council. According to good judge ss of the worker's hor will soon bridge We hope that the account of this coo ock Yards Labor C interests. others of the labor at their scepticism the labor movement time, there are amo ives, represented in but to force a squ YEARS IN (Providence Journal.) of affairs calls for new thinking, new iss. In order to get the elemental and must get new blood, redder blood to the race. No realize that the veins of colored Am- elled with stagnant fluids that will keep and race success static. In the hist- istically proven that new blood gives we have new blood within our gates, the great system of black citizens with new vigor. The great question to be de- ling to accept and absorb it? For a square deal in this country proves our people feel keenly the sting of in- f prejudice. The evils can and will be de demands respect and can command ence and virile leadership. Blooded individuals, ready and willing this over-tasked people. We have new from France, fresh from the fountains the virature of the broad and enlightened als with new blood are to be considered political and economic position must be. The "New Crowd" with red blood for the confidence and support of its saved. It cannot be saved by stupid, s. Let the people catch the spirit, feel the new blood that will throw off the ship". Labor Council and The Fored Workers There appeared in this paper an article: "From Here?" In this we analized the in- troduction the American Negro to-day. We did labor organization as being the salvar- er. After extensive research we found was in an anomalous position. He is suf- fiel of capitalism, he is undergoing ex- result of the prejudice in the ranks of the obstacles, that stand as almost insur- did say that his salvation was in organ- organization. The period of individual ment has passed. A glance at the it have grown up over night as the re- ination makes this fact too obvious to The Negro must organize if he expects it get together if he expects to demand fairs of the future. Common with organized labor despite its high capital. Therefore his future affili- abor whose interests are common with Of our group are employed in the Stock the industries. The Stock Yards Labor the NEW MAJORITY, the official organ of the A. F. of L., has been largely re- se in wages and the decrease in hours ment in working condition in the yards. Cutters and Butcher Workmen's Union Council. According to law, they have g to good judgement, it destroys the of the worker's cause. We will soon bridge this chasm which de- We hope that the colored workers will account of this controversy but will con- k Yards Labor Council which has work- erests. Rivers of the labor movement should not their scepticism of some colored men. The labor movement no doubt gives them me, there are ample numbers and intel- es, represented in this particular indus- ut to force a square deal in the future. EARS IN RUSSIA. (Providence Journal.) The changing order of affairs calls for new thinking, new actions and new results. In order to get the elemental and necessary requisites we must get new blood, redder blood to course the arteries of the race. We are compelled to realize that the veins of colored Americans leadership are filled with stagnant fluids that will keep race energy immovable and race success static. In the history of races it is scientifically proven that new blood gives satisfactory results. We have new blood within our gates, blood that will fill the great system of black citizens with new momentum and new vigor. The great question to be decided is, is the race willing to accept and absorb it? The constant cry for a square deal in this country proves to us that the bulk of our people feel keenly the sting of injustice and the stigma of prejudice. The evils can and will be alleviated when the race demands respect and can command by virtue of her intelligence and virile leadership. We have the new blooded individuals, ready and willing to bear the burdens of this over-tasked people. We have new blooded groups fresh from France, fresh from the fountains of learning, fresh of the virdure of the broad and enlightened vision. These individuals with new blood are to be considered seriously. The social, political and economic position must be elevated and improved. The "New Crowd" with red blood are simply waiting for the confidence and support of its fellows. The race must be saved. It cannot be saved by stupid, ignorant representatives. Let the people catch the spirit, feel the need, and absorb the new blood that will throw off the disease of "misleadership". Stock Yards Labor Council and The Some months ago there appeared in this paper an article: "Where Do We Go From Here?" In this we analized the industrial situation facing the American Negro to-day. We did not endorse any national labor organization as being the salvation of the Negro worker. After extensive research we found that the Negro worker was in an anomalous position. He is suffering from the iron heel of capitalism, he is undergoing excruciating agonies as a result of the prejudice in the ranks of labor. Despite all these obstacles, that stand as almost insurmountable barriers, we did say that his salvation was in organization. This is a day of organization. The period of individual success and accomplishment has passed. A glance at the gigantic enterprises that have grown up over night as the result of intelligent combination makes this fact too obvious to warrant elaboration. The Negro must organize if he expects to go forward. He must get together if he expects to demand an equal place in the affairs of the future. He has more in common with organized labor despite its fallicies than he has with capital. Therefore his future affiliations should be with labor whose interests are common with his. In Chicago more of our group are employed in the Stock Yards than in any of the industries. The Stock Yards Labor Council according to the NEW MAJORITY, the official organ of the Chicago Branch of the A. F. of L., has been largely responsible for the increase in wages and the decrease in hours and a general improvement in working condition in the yards. The Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen's Union has organized a District Council. According to law, they have the authority; according to good judgement, it destroys the chances of the progress of the worker's cause. We trust that labor will soon bridge this chasm which deteriorates its strength. We hope that the colored workers will not get "cold feet" on account of this controversy but will continue to support the Stock Yards Labor Council which has worked overtime for their interests. Johnstone and others of the labor movement should not become discouraged at their scepticism of some colored men. Past experiences with the labor movement no doubt gives them sufficient cause. Yet at the same time, there are ample numbers and intelligence among themselves, represented in this particular industry not only to ask for but to force a square deal in the future. THREE YEARS IN RUSSIA. We are now approaching the third anniversary of the beginning of the Russian revolution. It was on March 12, 1917, that the Czar's Government gave way before the uprising of the people. In the interval what a marvelous amount of history has been recorded in his former empire. No one could have foretold a quarter of it—the capture and assassination of the imperial household, the overthrow of the moderate Government of Lyoff, --- --- the rise of Kejensky to power, his deposition at the hands of Lenin and Trotzky, the present chaos from the borders of Poland to the Pacific Ocean. And who can say what the next three years will bring forth, If anyone wishes to realize the futility of prophecy, let him set down now his opinions as to what conditions will prevail in Russia in 1923—and then lock them up for safekeeping until that time. The Negro and Chicago Past and Present George W. Mead, follows Cassius King in being the next oldest settler, he was born at Culpepper Court House, Virginia, in 1835, and came to four are living. The wife of Mr. Mead was Elisabeth Johnson, who was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Mead does not lay claim to any great performance of life other than that of raising a family that has long ben a credit to the community and all of the children graduated from the Chicago public schools. For a great many years he was in the employ of Kellogg the Hatter, but later followed the catering business and eventually became headwinter for the Eckhart catering Co. The Eckhart Catering Co. was one of the largest concerns in this line of business and was later bought out by French and Shaw, two coordeen men who operate the business successfully for a number of years. This establishment was located on West Madison Street, between Ogden and Ashland Avenues, and at that period the Elite of Chicago's Four Hundred lived this locality but later moved over on the Northside around Lake Shore Drive as this territory had just been open up and Linein Park was being remodeled from a grave yard. Mr. Mead, tells many very interesting stories of the old days when the West side was the high class residential section of the city, and Ashland Ave. and Washington Boulevard were what Lake Shore Drive and Sheridan Rond are today. Garfield Park, was BRANDY NOT BARRED FROM MINCE PIES. Cocks Given All the Best of It by State Ruling in New York. New York, Feb. 5. — Charles R. O'Connor, state federal prohibition agent announced tonight that alcoholic liquors can be used for cooking purpose without violating the law. He said: "New Yorkers have no need to do without brandy in their mince pies, or wine sauce on their puddings." "We Can Do Little Alo LIBI INSURA NOW BEING O STOCK is being sold for r Two shares, $10.00 down have, the stronger the com number of INCORPORATED under Legal Reserve Life Insuran PERSONNEL O Never before has an investm a more substantial and reliable b than those whose names appear b PROVISIONAL D LIBERTY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NOW BEING ORGANIZED AS A STOCK COMPANY CAPITAL, $100,000.00 STOCK is being sold for $30.00 per share—$5.00 down and $5.00 per month. Two shares, $10.00 down, $10.00 per month, etc. The more stockholders we have, the stronger the company will be, and better for all concerned. A large number of stockholders spells absolute success. INCORPORATED under the laws of the State of Illinois as an Old Line or Legal Reserve Life Insurance Company and is at the present time under state supervision. PERSONNEL OF COMPANY BEGETS CONFIDENCE Never before has an investment been submitted to the Negroes of the United States which had a more substantial and reliable body of men who are financially responsible for its future success than those whose names appear below as Directors of this organization. Anthony Overton, Chairman, President Overton Hygienic Co. John L. Slaughter, Vice-Chairman, Real Estate. Geo. W. Holt, Treasurer, Treasurer People's Movement. David Manson, Secretary, President Kashmir Chemical Co. PARTI Louis B. Anderson, Alderman 2nd Ward. Tenny Blount, Owner, Detroit Star Base Ball Club. James T. Branham, 3330 Calumet Ave. Nahum D. Brascher, Editor, Associated Negro Press. Henry Cole, General Offices, Pullman Co. W. R. Cowan Real Estate. Oscar De Priest, First Negro Alderman in Chicago. A. N. Fields, Advertising Manager Chicago Defender. Andrew (Rube) Foster, Owner, American Giants. Pickett Gillespie, Board of Assessors Office LIBERTY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 3515 INDIANA AVE., CHICAGO Without any obligation on me further particulars relative to s Name ... (Town) ... (City) ... Please mention this pro Without any obligation on my part, will thank you to send me further particulars relative to securing stock in your company. Name located beyond the city limits, Western Avenue and the park was used as a picnic ground surrounded by a white picket fence. The park at that time was bound by Lake Street on the North, and Madison Street on the South, and ran about five-block West of Homan Avenue. French and Shaw, who purchased the Eckhart Catering Co., were oftimes referred to as the "Two J5hus" John French and John Shaw; these men were past masters of the profession and owed the success to their treatment of the men under their employ, and oftimes rival catering companies made flattering inducements to the employees in order to get them over but the men remained loyal Franch and Shaw. The living children have made great success in life and two of them reside in Chicago; Mrs. Georgiana Mead Jones, Mrs. Lucy A. Harris, who married Adolphus C. Harris, the successful real estate dealer, and a son Edward R. Mead, lives in the East. Mr. Mead lives with his daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Harris, and spend a great part of his time at the real estate office on State Street, and can be found there most and evening around four oclock. He has always been considered one of the best colored citizens and has devoted all of his energy in the direction of raising and educating his family and in during this he has reached the highest pinnacle in manhood. To be continued. restaurants to keep a stock of brandy, and wine or whiskey, on hand for legitimate culinary purposes. Mr. O'Connor today opened a suite of offices for the issuance of permits to those entitled to alcoholic liquors under the Volstead act. GOSSIP PROM THE PROVINCE. "Sight Unseen" Candidate, Eh? (Houston Post.) The qualifications of Mr. Hoover for the presidency are stated with eloquent exaltitude, save in the trivial ALONE--With Your Help We BERTY L. INSURANCE CO. IS ORGANIZED AS A STOCK CAPITAL, $100,000.00 per $30.00 per share—$5.00 dow own, $10.00 per month, etc. The company will be, and better for of stockholders spells absolu er the laws of the State of Il- surance Company and is at the supervision. OF COMPANY BEGETS treatment been submitted to the Negroes body of men who are financially re- below as Directors of this organization DIRECTORS ELECTED BY THE C Edward H. Wright, General Counsel, Asst. Corporation Counsel, City of Chicago. Warren B. Douglas, Asst. General Counsel, Member Illinois Legislature. Jas. F. Griffen, Manager of Royal Gardens. Wilber C. Gorden, M. D., Los Angeles, Calif. Henry H. Harris, Augusta, Ga. Chas. S. Jackson, Director Binga State Bank. Major R. R. Jackson, Alderman 2nd Ward. Geo. T. Kersey, District Master G. U. O. of O F. Tony Langston, Dramatic Editor Chicago Defender. Walter Howard Lee, Ice Dealer. R. L. Mays, Pres. R. R. Men's Ind. Ben. Asso. C. R. McFarland, Garage Owner. my part, will thank you to send to securing stock in your company. paper in your reply. respect of the party he belongs to and the principles he favors. Speaking of Pathetic Sights! (Washington Post.) Imagine the joy of Southern Colonels at the prospect of crossing the desert to San Francisco to commit the party to eternal drought at the behest of Dry Bill Bryan! Keeps Old "Buck" on the Move. (Philadelphia Press.) It's rather handy insome respects to have a Congress of one party and a President of another party. What one isn't to blame for the other is. Huh! Wouldn't Be Any Platforms. (Indianapolis News.) Another good way to encourage brief political platforms is to require the fulfillment of their promises as a condition of salary drawing. We'll Even Bet on That. Life is uncertain and man's disease enemies many, but we feel sure that Colonel Bryan will never fall a victim of lockjaw. Which Is Asking Too Much. (Columbia Record.) Politicians appeal to the people to "stand by the party." What they really want the people to do is to stand for the party. (Memphis Commercial Appeal). Hoover may not have any policies, but he stood squirrelly up to the Democratic Administration during the war. Sephus seems to be hampered by low visibility in his bombardment of Admiral Sims. "Shimmy" Is Barred at Camp Travis Functions. San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 14. — The "shimmy" and other similar forms of dancing have been placed under the ban at functions at Camp Travis in an order issued Friday by Major General James G. Harbord, the new camp commander. The order applies to all social function held for enlisted men. We Can Do Anything!" LIFE COMPANY BANK COMPANY own and $5.00 per month. the more stockholders we or all concerned. A large e success. Illinois as an Old Line or present time under state CONFIDENCE of the United States which had responsible for its future success on. ORPORATORS James R. White, M. D., Medical Director, Major M. C., 370th Infantry. M. O. Bousfield, M. D., Asst. Medical Director, Grand Sec. R. R. Men's Ind. and Benev. Assn. F. L. 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