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PLAN TO MAKE STATE ST. "WHITE WAY" PRICE 5 CENTS ONE OF CHICAGO'S BEAUTIES 8 Prof. Starr of the University of Chicago recently asserted that colored types of beauty eclipse all the women of the world. Proof is here submitted to prove the Professor's statement—Mrs. Lorraine Jones of Chicago. VOL. III.—No. 51 Prof. Starr of the University that colored types of beauty world. Proof is here submitted—Mrs. Lorraine Jones DEMAND MORE LIGHT ON STREETS The editor of The Chicago Whip called upon the larger merchants on State street and Thirty-fifth street, asking them if they would not join in the effort to have electric lights hung over State street from Thirty-first to Thirty-ninth, and on Thirty-fifth street from State street to Grand boulevard. It was shown that Halsted street, Ashland avenue, Milwaukee avenue and other thriving trading centers have found that the illumination from electric lights strung over the trolley wires have given a great stimulus to trade and made night robberies less frequent. MERCHANTS AGREE WITH EDITOR Many of the merchants who have realized that something has to be done to increase trade agreed with the editor of The Whip after he had presented figures showing the cost for putting up these lights and the upkeep would be very nominal and would make a decided improvement in the neighborhood. An official from the office of The Whip will soon make a complete caravans of the business men on these two streets and arrange to have the work started at an early date. Holdups will not be as frequent when this task is completed, as the dark spots and alley openings will then be in the full glare of the light. Ladies will feel safer shopping and windows will have a better display. The Whip invites the co-operation of all residents of the South Side in this movement. CUSTOMERS TELL the merchants from whom you buy food, clothing, and other supplies, to stop littering your lawns and hallways and choking your mail boxes with flaming circulars and handbills advertising their wares. They dont do it in Hyde Park or on the Gold Coast. Why do they do it here? Tell them to make their appeal to you as they would in any other self-respecting community—through your organs of public opinion—your newspapers. "A PAPER WITH A POLICY" The Chicago Whip AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY LAST MINUTE ACTION MAY SAVE MAYS NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 14. Gov. A. A. Taylor announced that he is making a thorough investigation of every angle of the Maurice Mayes case to guide him in determining what course to take in regard to the condemned man's fate. Mayes was sentenced to electrocution in the Knox county criminal court and the date set for Thursday, December 15. The governor is not only reading every word of the record, but is investigating the truthfulness of additional evidence presented to him, and which was not included in the trial records. Hundreds of letters have been sent to the governor, signed by prominent white and colored citizens of Knox county. The aged parents of Mayes, Mr. and Mrs. William Mayes of Knoxville, visited the governor today and appealed for executive clemency in behalf of their son and at the same time presented a petition which was signed by hundreds of Knoxvillians, white and colored. Murdere Man's Kin Dissua Mob Members Murdered Man's Kin Dissuade Mob Members DYERSBURG, Tenn., Dec. 10. Sheriff H. P. Bryant prevented a lynching here of five men alleged to be concerned in the murder of R. L. Burkett, a white farmer. About 500 people comprised the mob. One of the men, Will Wiggins, was reported to have confessed the killing, but the sheriff in addressing the mob said he had evidence that Wiggins was eight miles from the scene of the crime the night it occurred. The sheriff also took five of the apparent leaders of the mob in an automobile to the home of relatives of the murdered man. The relatives assured the mobbists that the murdered man's family did not approve of mob action. The sheriff's action was effective in preventing the lynching, but it is noticeable that he did not arrest the five men he had in his automobile. If the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill were law, this sheriff would be subject to imprisonment for not more than 5 years, and fined not more than $5,000 or both, for failing to prosecute persons' participating in a mob or riotous assemblage. CHICAGO, ILL., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1921 Bandits Raid State Street Holdup, Shoot Jeweler Put To Rout By Women SICK MAN IS LYNCHED IN NIGHTSHIRT Texas Lynching is Highlight in Nation-Wide Strike of Yards Workers. FORT WORTH, TEX., Dec. 17. While the conflict between the packers and striking stock yards employees raged throughout the country with varying degrees of violence, it remained for Texas to resort to the favorite Southern form of outlawry and lynch Fred Rouse, a packing house employee who was being used as a strikebreaker. Shot Two Pickets Rouse was beaten and left for dead upon the streets after he had shot two pickets who had attempted to prevent him from entering the stock yards during the strike. After being left for dead by the mob he was picked up and taken to the city hospital. When it was learned that he had not died, thirty men called at the hospital and demanded him. Attaches first refused to surrender their patient, but finally submitted when told by the mob that their victim would be taken by force if neces-sary. Rouse made a desperate effort to fight the members of the party as he was being dragged from the hospital, but he was weakened by loss of blood from his previous beating. Twenty minutes later his body was found dangling from a tree by Chief of Police Hamilton. Lynched in Nightshirt He was dressed only in his night-shirt, which was torn and bloody, and his body riddled with bullets. He was hanged to the same tree from which Tom Vickery was lynched just a year ago. When the mob entered the hospital a nurse pleaded with them to wait until he had recovered from his wounds, but one of the lynchers answered that "he was going to die anyhow, so it didn't make any difference." 38 Lynched As Congress Debates Bill WASHINCTON, Dec. 17—Since the introduction of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill in Congress on April 11, 1921, there have been 38 persons murdered by mobs in the United States, of whom two were burned, four bodies being publicly burned after Lynching. One of those lynched was a colored woman. Three were white men. Since the Dyer bill was favorably reported by the Committee on the Judiciary, on October 31, 1921, there have been seven lynchings! one body being publicly burned, in Helena, Arkansas. Among the causes assigned for these lynchings are the following: 1. A colored man called to inquire of a white girl why she had not replied to a note he had written to her He was lynched for this offense. 2. An old man was accused of assisting a man to escape. 3. Two colored men were lynched for aiding a third to escape. 4. One colored woman was thrown from a bridge and drowned for assisting a colored man to escape. Georgia leads in the list of lynchings since the Dyer bill was introduced, having had 10. Mississippi is second with 7, South Carolina third, with 5, Louisiana fourth, with 4, and Arkansas and Texas cach have 3. "Black Thugs" Prove To Be White Women" FORT SMITH, Ark, Dec. 17—A thrilling story, typical of Southern outlawry, has been told here by a traveling salesman—a story brought in from the backwoods of Arkansas. According to the narrative, two white women dressed as men with their faces blacked, were killed in the act of robbing a farmer's wife. The narrator related that he stopped at a country home to secure lodging for the night. As no rooms were available in the house, he was lodged in the barn. Late in the night he heard a woman's screams and rushing to the house saw what seemed to be two black men bending over a woman's body beating her. Without a word of warning he fired and killed the two. Upon investigation they proved to be two white women, wives of well-known farmers in the community. DYER DILL UP FOR VOTE ON DEC.15 DYER DILL UP FOR VOTE ON DEC.15 Congress Will Vote on Dyer Bill December 15 NEW YORK CITY, Dec. 15.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, today announced that Representative Leonidas C. Dyer had telephoned from Washington to New York to say that a SPECIAL RULE HAS BEEN MADE BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON RULES DESIGNATING DECEMBER 15 AS THE DAY FOR A VOTE TO BE TAKEN ON THE DYER ANTILYNCHING BILL (H. R. 13). Through the work which has been done there is sufficient favorable sentiment in Congress to pass the bill, the great danger being that the bill might fall on account of absence of members. Colored people throughout the United States are urgently requested to telegraph their representatives in Congress to be present on December 15 and vote for the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, H. R. 13, and to get as many people and organizations as possible to do likewise. BLACK STAR STOCK SALESMAN COLLIDES WITH BLUE SKY LAW DANVILLE, Ill., Dec. 17.—August B. Williams was convicted Thursday of violating the Illinois "Blue Sky" law in selling stock in the Black Star Steamship project by Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association. BLACK STAR CAPTAIN DESERTS GARVEY BOAT NEW YORK, Dec 17—The African Blood Brotherhood announces the addition to its membership of Dr. J. D. Gordon and Captain Joshua Cockburn, two internationally known figures and former high officials of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Dr. Gordon was for a long time Vice President of the Garvey organization, while Captain Cockburn was the first captain to wear the uniform of the Black Star Line. GRANTED RESPITE ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 17.—Gov. Hardwick has granted a respite to Joe Jackson of Worth County, who was sentenced to hang December 16 for murder. BLAZE GUTS WILBERFORCE DORMITORY OHIO SCHOOL SADDENED AS MOST HISTORICAL BUILDING GOES UP IN SMOKE. WILBERFORCE, O., Dec. 17—Shorter Hall at Wilberforce University was completely destroyed by fire, Wednesday night, December 7th. From an investigation on the part of the authorities at the University, and also on the part of the State Fire Marshall's Office, it appears that the fire must have started from defective wiring in the attic of the north wing of the building. The fire was discovered by students who were returning to the building from the weekly prayer service which was conducted at Galloway Hall, at the other side of the campus. President J. A. Gregg, who conducted the prayer meeting, and Secretary Jenkins who lives directly across from the building, were the first officials in the building after the alarm was sounded. They directed the few boys who were already striving to put out the fire. They were soon joined by Superintendent Berry, Bishop J. H. Jones, Dean Jones, W. A. Anderson and other members of the faculty and friends from the neighborhood. Had there been adequate fire fighting apparatus at hand the building might have been saved. Appeals for help were sent to nearby towns but none would respond, and the authorities at Xenia, the nearest town, when called upon, refused to come. Everything possible was done to save the building, and when it finally became certain it was doomed, the boys were directed to save whatever they could. Very little was salvaged, however, which left a total loss of several thousand dollars, and two hundred boys without homes, and many of them without clothing. Superintendent Berry and Dean Woodson very generously threw open the doors of their departments, and a committee called by President Gregg, including Bishop Jones and the heads of departments, was able to plan on the housing of students and the care of the College Department, whose class rooms were on the first floor of Shorter. Mr. H. E. Schmidt of Xenia was instrumental in getting Governor Davis to send one hundred cots and two hundred blankets to President Gregg, to be distributed to the young men whose bedding was lost in the conflagration. The local Red Cross unit under Miss Schaefer has offered aid, and the people generally are doing all possible to care for the wants of the students. ATLANTA Y.M.C.A. NEARS COMPLETION ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 10.—The colored Y. M. C. A. here has been under construction for sometime, and now is about ready for occupancy. A campaign for $10,000 for completion and furnishings has been launched. Appeals have been made in the churches by teams from each of the colleges of Atlanta. The campaign was put over in great shape. The teams participating were as follows: Morris Brown University, highest amount to its credit, next in order of collections or pledges, Spelman Seminary, Clark University, Morehouse College and Atlanta University. JUDGE SAVES TWO BOYS JUDGE SAVES TWO BOYS AMERICUS, Ga., Dec. 17—Rather than send James Hardy and Fred Wiley, ages 10 and 13, to the chain gang, Judge Z. A. Littlejohn turned them over to their mothers with instruction to flog them. The boys had been found guilty of stealing $50 from an aged man. Chicago's Most Popular and Widely Read Weekly state S t Jev y W Street eweler Women SKIP WITH $1000.00 IN DIAMONDS Unsolved into the Station last known voice 'Murder Story' In Phipps Flat Still Unsolved "Murder" Mystery Still Unsolved A mysterious call came into the Stanton Avenue Police Station last Friday morning and an unknown voice stated that a woman had been shot at 3423 Michigan Avenue. The police found that this was the residence of Violet Phipps, well known character of Chicago's night life. No traces of a murder were found, only the usual group of excitement, seakers who seem to find sensations and thrills in the Phipps house. Among those present at Violet's house of "even gables" was Assistant State's Attorney Edward McShane, who will be remembered as the prosecutor who fought so bitterly for the conviction of Officer Dorsey Chambliss. No one was arrested—of course not—McShane was there. Violet Becomes Irate "I won't have you pulling that kind of stuff," declared Violet furiously to Sergeant Dennis. "I know that this is a frame-up and I am going to tell Bob Crowe about it." Maybe Violet has an immunity, for unparalleled revelry reigns unmolested at 3423 Michigan Avenue, and the commanding officers of the district seem to be asleep or "playing possum." It is thought, however, in the general vice clean-up which the city is promised that Violet will be ensnared. A former employee of Violet asserts that walls of her rendezvous are be decked with the photos of the florid Thompson politicians and if these are the visitors who break the silence of the night with their maudlin laughter there is little wonder that the Phipps woman is not put out of commission CASKET CO. LAUNCHED IN CHICAGO One of the newest of Chicago's business institutions is the Pyramid Casket Company. This company recently purchased the plant of A. B. Perrigo at Twenty-ninth and State streets, and proposes to manufacture caskets and all of the many funeral supplies. It is learned that the plant is equipped with the most modern of machinery and can turn out a large amount of work in the newest designs. Mr. Robert L. R. L. Ephraim Ephraim, formerly of the University of Chicago, is the general manager of the Pyramid Casket Company, and it was through his efforts that the institution has made such wonderful progress. Numerous undertakers and embalmers in the city have pledged their patronage and all are elated over the advent of this much needed company. CLAFLIN STAR DIES OF FOOTBALL INJURIES SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec. 17—Lynnwood Scott, full back of the Claflin University team, died here last Friday as the result of injuries received in a game that afternoon against the Georgia Tech team. The accident occurred so early in the game that few persons took any particular note of it, it having taken place within two minutes after the game started. The game was to have been the last home contest for the local boys, who have had a most successful season, they having easily won every game they played this year --- --- EIGHT PAGES Violet Becomes Irate Thompsonites on the Wall chased the plant of A. B. Perrigo at Twenty-ninth and State streets, and proposes to manufacture caskets and all of the many funeral supplies. It is learned that the plant is equipped with the most modern of machinery and can turn out a large amount of work in the newest designs. STUDENTS MONITORING PRICE FIVE CENTS Frustrated in Monday Holdup, Bandits Return Tuesday and Shoot Two. One of two bandits who attempted force their way into the Providence School of Beauty Culture 3611 St. Culture, 3611 St street, early M morning, is held to be the same returned. Tue. morning and ra the jewelry store A. B. returned Tue morning and the jewelry store the Jackson Lg pains and Diamond Cappica-pany, 3541 St. street, wounding Columbus Jackson, a member of the hirn, and Miss Minnie Jones Foot, 24, 4341 Calumet avenue. ESCAPES WITH DIAMONDS After raiding the jewelry store, the Jeweler Jackson bandit escaped with $1,000 worth of diamonds. The bandit entered the store shortly after 9 o'clock Tuesday morning and asked to be shown some diamonds. As Jackson placed a tray of diamond rings upon the counter he drew his gun with one hand and began scooping up the diamonds with the other. As Jackson dodged behind the counter to reach for a pistol the bandit fired twice, one bullet grazing his head and the other entering his thigh. SHOOTS GIRL DOWN As the shots were fired, Miss Minnie James Foot, who was a short distance away, began to scream. She was also greeted with a shot, which grazed her right ear. The bandit then made his escape through the crowded street. Both victims were taken to the Proident Hospital, where it was found that their wounds were not serious. It is thought that the bandit who was successful in the jewelry store robbery was one of the two who attempted to force an entrance into the Provident School of Beauty Culture, operated by Mme. Emily Scott at 3611 State street, Monday morning. The door to the store was partly opened, but the bandits were unable to gain access on account of a chain that allowed the door to open only a few inches. As the bandit attempted to break the chain Mme. Scott fired one shot, narrowly missing him. The bullet was imbedded in the door panel. Mme. Scott then gave chase to the bandits, who fled down the alley between Skate street and Wabash avenue, toward 35th street. With her was Mrs. Missouri Hewitt, an employee in the place. Both women, brandishing pistols, chased the bandits through the alley into 35th street and west on 35th street to a point near Dearborn street, where they disappeared. WAS SECOND VISIT Mme. Scott told reporters that the visit to her place Monday morning was the second time the bandits had been to her place. She says they came to her place Friday night demanding money, telling her she had been in business long enough to be able to share some of her money with them. She became alarmed and called the police, who captured the men a short distance away. They were released when it was found that they were not armed. Monday morning they returned and tried to force their way past the chain across the door. Mrs. Mabel Jones, 26, 6008 Wabash avenue, went to the home of Robert Lenier, 5305 Dearborn street, Sunday Lenier was sick in bed, and as Mrs. Jones took an overcoat hanging on the wall to throw across the bed a pistol fell from a pocket. It was discharged, a bullet striking Mrs. Jones in the right leg. She was taken to the County Hospital. Two Drowned As Auto Goes Thru Bridge CRISFIELD, Md., Dec. 17.—What was Miss Mamia Sterling, colored, aged 21, doing in a Ford sedan with William Ward, white, aged 40? This is the question that is agitating the minds of a number of Crisfield people. The couple were caught like rats in a trap when the closed automobile in which they were riding plunged through the open draw in the Jersey Bridge carrying them to a tragic death in Crisfield Harbor at 8 o'clock Thursday night of last week. The bridge was open about twelve feet in order to allow a vessel to pass through. Albert Whittington, white who was standing on the bridge, saw the automobile and shouted and waved in an effort to stop them. Ward paid no attention to him, but instead increased the speed of the car to twenty miles per hour. The car and its occupants plunged through the open span into ten feet of water. 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Ful- gid gold l case. Insted 25. 3.50 RMS Week LINCOLN STATE BANK OF CHICAGO Under State Government Supervision 31st and South State Streets Telephone Victory 4500 'New Bank To Be Second Emancipation' A second emancipation is forecast by P. W. Chavers with the opening of the Douglass National Bank, 3201 South State Street, of which he is president. The institution, which is to open its doors with the new year, is the first national bank operated by colored people ever chartered by the federal government. "Lincoln gave the colored man political emancipation," said Mr. Chavers today, "but nobody can give him economic emancipation. He must win that for himself by thrift, honesty and good judgment. He has been preyed upon and exploited by every sort of stock swindler, scheme promoter and confidence man in the country. No man can tell him whom to trust or whom to suspect; he must use his intelligence in finding men who are trustworthy. Then he must help his brothers by being trustworthy himself." Parade to Mark Opening Parade to Mark Spelling The new financial institution will signalize its advent January 2 by a parade along State Street, in which more than 5,000 members of churches, Sunday Schools and business men's associations will celebrate their triumph. All officers and directors of the new bank are colored men except O. F. Smith, president of the Citizens' Trust Bank, who is childman of the Board of Directors. Alderman R. R. Jackson, Spanish war veteran, who followed Roosevelt in the charge at San Juan, is vice-president of the bank. Other directors are Dr. Edward E. Miller, S. A. T. Watkins and John W. Robinson. "Ever since boyhood I have been trained for this job; it has been my lifetime ambition to found a successful bank," said Mr. Chavers. "Before I was 10 years old I saved $200 by doing chores and selling newspapers. As a young man I spent three years in the Hudson Business College studying banking and commercial law. "Our future is in our own hands; we can solve our own problems. In the banks of Chicago are $25,000,000 saved by colored people. And that is only a fraction of what they can save if they are given the proper help in investment. There are 100,000 colored people within a mile radius of our bank building." Followed One Bank Failure When Mr. Chavers came to Chicago from Columbus in 1917 the district was in the throes of a private bank failure. Friends advised him to wait until the sensation had blown over. He told of meeting a small newsboy whose savings were in the bank which had just collapsed. "My aunt said it served me right," said the boy. "She said she would have a colored preacher and a colored doctor, but no colored man could ever handle her money." Mr. Chavers went before Judge McGoorty, who had charge of the receivership, and took upon himself the $30,000 habilities of the Woolffolk bank. He agreed to pay off the debts of the former institution at the rate of 10 per cent each year. Then he obtained the backing of Oliver F. F. Smith, president of the Citizens' Trust Company, and Congressman Martin B. Madden. The charter for a national bank was obtained only after a struggle and Mr. Chavers finally went to Washington in person to get the proper papers. "We are making history," said Mr. Chavers. "This is the first time a colored man has held any position in a national bank except that of janitor. This is the first national bank in the United States to be officered by black men. This is the first time banknotes—money—were ever signed by a colored man. There is no racial question when the negro has freedom to grow. Three of the most highly educated graduates of Ohio universities are 7% Bonds May Be Bought On the Instalment Plan A THE CHICAGO WHIP "Death Better Than Despair," Says Suicide "Death Better Than Despair," Says Suicide CHARLEROI, Pa., Dec. 17.—"Life to me has been a failure and I have lost all that I have to live to; therefore, death is sweeter at this time than a continual thought of losing one that I had placed all confidence in, and then was deceived," wrote Charles Hunter Lee, aged 28, world war veteran and Pitt University alumnus, in his last letter, explaining why he inflicted a mortal bullet wound in his temple last Tuesday morning. It is alleged that the vivid realization of the fact that he was not first in the affections of pretty Marie Harris of New Eagle, Pa., drove him to unbearable depression, which resulted in his tragic suicide. Lee was well known in Pittsburgh and throughout the Monongahela Valley section and was living with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Lee at their residence, 232 Fallowfield Avenue. SEAMAN WHOM CAPTAIN SHDT GETS DAMAGES SEAMAN WHOM CAPTAIN SHDT GETS DAMAGES BOSTON, Mass., Dec. 14.—Beresford Howell, a seaman, was awarded $400 damages in the federal court here today against George F. Poppe, captain of the schooner Lillian Kerr, who shot him in the back during a voyage from Jacksonville, completed here a few days ago. Howell had sued for $5,000. Judge George W. Anderson decided Howell had not used a knife in an attack on Capt. Poppe, which the latter said caused him to fire. "This shooting up of sailors on the high seas is the sort of indulgence by captains that should be paid for," the court added. "You have got to show cause if you are going to shoot defenseless men at sea." The suit followed dismissal by a federal commissioner of a charge of assault instituted against Howell by the captain. WEEKLY MAGAZINE MAKES DEBUT WEEKLY MAGAZINE MAKES DEBUT By Harry Glenzer NEW YORK, Dec. 17.—Renaissance Magazine, an illustrated weekly periodical, made an appearance here last Thursday. The publication is edited by Henry Brown, formerly Chicago cartoonist and Nester Cano playwright and is devoted to Literature, Sciences, Arts, General and Current News and Sports. Brown, a staff correspondent of The Chicago Whip, has lost no time since in the Wonder City and is one of New York's foremost illustrators. The office of the publication is in the heart of the downtown district with offices on the fourth floor of the Camerscope Press Building. Nestor Cano, playwright, is an author of international fame, having sold over 50,000 copies of his latest book, 'The Wisdom of the Battery.' Mr Cano, formerly of Santo Domingo. TEACHER KILLS SELE NEW ORLEANS, La., Dec. 17—Ernest Clark, a teacher in the Lutheran school here, was found dead in a gas-filled room in his home, 1309 Saratoga St. Thursday morning. Marshall Parker, who lives next door, smelled the gas and notified Mrs. Alma Brown, Clark's aunt. When an investigation was made, a gas jet was found turned on full. colored men. Two are Pullman porters and one is driving a truck. This colored bank will help deserving men like that to business opportunities justified by their education." DERHAPS the most obvious advantage to be obtained by buying bonds on easy payments is the opportunity to save small sums systematically with a high interest return. Ten dollars a month or more will make an initial payment on a Lincoln Bond which pays 7% interest from the date of the first payment. The instalment plan is a boon also to the investor who is following the trend of interest rates and knows that it is uncertain how much longer well-secured 7% First Mortgage bonds will be available. The instalment plan enables him to "tie up" more good bonds paying a high interest rate than he would be in a position to purchase outright. Any 7% First Mortgage Real Estate Gold Bond offered by this bank may be purchased on instalments. Let us send you, without obligation, details of this plan, and information concerning our approved 7% First Mortgage Bonds. Write for Circular 14. Charities Prepare For Winter Want The Central District Division of the United Charities' Million Dollar Campaign for Chicago's needy families was launched with great success this week, according to Mrs. Adeline Lobdell Atwater of 2761 Prairie Avenue, chairman of Central District workers, who reports more than 100 team captains and workers in response to her call for volunteers. Major R. R. Jackson, Louis P. Anderson, Oscar D Priest and Warren Douglas have added their plea to that of Mrs. Atwater, that the workers in Central District make a splendid showing in this work that is to bridge the unemployment gulf for the coming winter. A meeting will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 8th, at 3201 Wabash Avenue, South Side Community House, to discuss further plans for the house to house and business district canvass which volunteer workers have undertaken. Representatives of churches, clubs, business and civic organizations are urged to be present, and a number of prominent sneakers will be heard. "It is estimated that there are over 100,000 men looking for work in Chicago," says Mrs. Kellogg Fairbank, general director of the district campaign, who will be one of the Thursday speakers, "and what is to happen to their families unless someone is found to bridge the gulf until work can be found? Last year 11,000 families received aid through the permanent bureaus of the United Charities, 6,000 persons were given free medical care and many hundreds helped to regular employment. More than 2,000 Chicago women are making a house to house canvass from December 5 to 16 for the million dollar fund because they realize the great demands that will come to the United Charities this winter." Assisting Mrs. Atwater in the Central District are Mrs. Harold Eldrige, vice-chairman, Miss Anne H. Stiles, Miss Jessie Sutton, Mrs. Alfred Walter, Miss Grace McWilliams, Mrs. Helen Sayre, Mrs. Mary R. Smith, Mrs. Anna T. Owen, Mrs. Irene Goins, Mrs. Irene M. Gains, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Davis, Mrs. A. S. McKinley, Mrs. Maude A. Lawrence. A call has been issued for "one-day volunteers." Any man or woman who can give one entire day to work for the United Charities Campaign is requested to report for work to Mrs. Helen Sayre at the Urban League, 3052 S. Wabash Avenue. Wave of Blindness Follows Moonshine "An epidemic of blindness and paralysis is hovering over many cities," is the warning sounded by Commissioner R. A. Haynes. "That fate is awaiting persons who are drinking denatured alcohol which has been colored and is being oedded by bootleggers. "Iresponsible dealers get rid of barrels upon barrels of denatured alcohol to bootleggers. Owing to the fact that this alcohol has been doctored with acetone, a poisonous chemical, to make it unfit for beverage, and is being sold as whiskey by bootleggers means that an epidemic of blindness and paralysis will shortly descend over the country. "This alcohol contains acetone. The bootleggers buy it and then attempt to extract the acetone. They are not successful, and to offset the taste of the poison they pour extracts into the alcohol so that the taste of the poison is killed. "We have located many agents selling this extract. The extract costs 40 cents a pint to make, and is sold to the bootleggers for $16.00 a pint. One pint will color and camouflage twenty gallons. "There is no question but that the drinking of this stuff will result in blindness and paralysis. The more we tighten up on the whiskey withdrawals the more dangerous this condition will become. At the present time we can do nothing more than warn the public about this poison that is flooding the country." WOULD YOU GO A FEW BLOCKS TO SAVE $100? Would you like to own this wonderful HUNTOPHONE? If so, have our sales- man call on you and explain how easy you can own an owner of this high- grade photocopier. ELEPHANT Free! Free! Free! Free! DEMONSTRATION IN YOUR HOME Seeing in believing. Give us a chance to show you we have the best you ever heard. Directkt from factory to your home. Buy now—pay later—play while you pay. BY WALTER A. ELLS THE WILLIAMS SINGERS will positively appear at Pilgrim Temple Church Monday evening, December 19, under auspices of the B. Y. P. U., Mr. J. J. Holman, president. The Club Family is invited to come out and hear these wonderful singers. This will be one of the best to turn away a few programs of the week. A. B. Monday evening at 8 sharp, Admission, 35 cents. J. J. Holman, Pres. The Alpha Delta Club, for the first time, was compelled applicants for admission. We are sorry to state that we never dreamed of such a crowd as that of last Friday evening. However, the "Smiles" that were won in prizes will again be in evidence to lucky number holders Xmas Day at the Armory. Be sure to read our notes next week. Watch out!! Ask your executive officers WHY your club is absent. The Sunday Evening Club of M. C. presented Hon. W. H. Bigelow, attorney, from New England, in Faith, Hope and Charity, "etc." (Further report next week). The "remarks" by Rev. W. D. Cook as usual was a crisp, witty, yet always pertinent, sermonette (Applause tremendous.) Mrs. Jessie Harris, soprano, excellent number, Miss Prisella Knight in reading—usual high mark. She is equal favorite in halo with M. N. Lewis. McCoy?—oh, that's different! Encores. The music by the chorus was up to usual mark. E. Grundy assisted the "C. K." in conducting. H. A. Watkins, chairman. (Special report of dedication and of concert elsewhere.) The Willing Workers and Strangers (the club which runs neck-and-neck with the best) invites you to be at the presentation of Attorney Eugene J. Marshall, "The Uses of Adversity," at Community House, 3118 Giles, December 21, 8 P. M. Music. There will be something doing every night free, TWO WEEKS of "BIG STUFF" at Community House. Come, The Chicago Union Charity Club rendered a good program December 8. Music excellent, 3441 Vernon Ave. ZIP'S DIARY Did you hear about—you know—the Englewood Musical and Dramatic Club? We did. We shall tell the Family next week. We shall keep it in the Family—not for Public. Oh, it is nothing—bad, or anything like that—only—(We will bet a jewsharp that we get a letter from a gentleman named G. E. W. next week. Any takers?) Why does he put the flourishes all through the chanting of the Lord's Prayer Let's break the cornet! Better cut it out. We contemplate after each pause—no flushes! They detract from the purport of the chant. The Umbrian is planning a big affair for the near future. The Armour Glee disappointed Grace Lyceum last Sunday. They failed to appear and at the last moment notified Mrs. Maud Roberts George (chairman Program Committee). It temporarily embarrassed, but a REAL artist made up for the non-appearance—he accepted and responded to THREE encores. Any one number, of course, was more valuable from a point of merit and entertainment than all of the repertoire of the Armour Glee. Of course, it was Lawrence Lomax, tenor, He in the Family, stands very close to "George." Higher than that in the world of tenors—is Space alone! Let's rejoice, Mrs. George—at disappointment let's laugh! Grace Lyceum, through Representative Warren Douglas, presented Honorable James A. Barbour, Senator. The introductory speech was one of the usual rhetorical, witty, practical masterpieces common to "South Side Lincoln." The speech by the Senator "put the house upon its toes." Mr. Albert B. George and Miss Marguerite Lewis, too, are to be congratulated upon always securing real speakers for their lyceum. Reverend Jackson was present and was lauded by the prolocutor (W. B. D.). We have the addresses of nearly all of the family "celebs." Besides "The C. K.," or Sam McA. would lend you a quartette or solo number; Jessie Harris, E. M. Gaines, Priscilla Mayo, Marie Brooks, Leota McCurdy and exactly 110 others who would not disappoint you, Robert Waugh (violin) is a "knockout." We would round up AND announce the opening of the most beautiful and exclusive Cafe on the South Side— "THE TAVERN" 3456 SO. STATE STREET Phone Victory 4368 Wonderful home cooking. Try our Midnight Lunches. Special arrangements may be made for dinner parties, luncheon clubs, etc. Call Douglas 2783 For that Christmas Present EDW. DYSON, 3525 Grand Blvd. Representing REAL talent within an hour's notice. Have you ever heard Zip, the jews-harpist? Miss Carol McCoy of the Chicago School of Expression and Dramatic Art has opened a studio at 3158 Wabash Avenue. Remember, Miss McCoy has in a few years won her way into the hearts of Chicago public by her strong personality and truly artistic reading. We know and have heard one of her teachers and feel safe to say "she can skin that teacher, hands down!" "Nuff sed! For policy's sake she is rated No. 2 in Chicago Readers' Roster, but personally we never look higher than Two. The Inviable Dramatic Club wants you to know that their meeting Friday, December 9, was great. $12 E, 37th Place. We are climbing high. Our membership grows steadily. The American Rose Art Club will meet Wednesday evening at 424 East 42nd Street. Carrie Johnson, president. The Young People's Society at Institutional is reported to have went "over the top" at the presentation last Sunday of the new favorite soprano, Miss E. M. Gaines, and Mr. Lowe, baritone. The selections from the mixed quartette were good. Sorry we could not be present—it sounded like a "high up." The Sionelli Adelphi Girls are darting through the limelight with a series of fine programs attached. December 11 they held a business meeting. Idiaonia president, Minnie Jones. Many clubs not listed—well, they know why. We are sorry to announce that a club of prominence in the Family must be unceremoniously dropped next week. It is not for conduct (it is an exemplary body) but it is a bad case of "swell top" and "non-appreciation of friendship." You will not be "knocked"—but "forgotten" henceforth. Oh, yes! Why were not the Men's and Women's Forum in Tidings? Better keep hammering away on publicity if you wish to grow. The Hi-Art Musical and Dramatic Club wants the Family to distinctly understand that we do not intend to be omitted from the weekly Family chat. We are doing big work and shall early in January announce several big engagements. Now, "Club D," take note. You simply cannot get by with that! L. C. Thompson, president. E. Carmen Taylor, ch. Program. Answer: "Yes'm! Alright, alright!" ZIP SPEAKS HIS MIND AND INTENT As to the "Annual Contest" (1) Reverend Bowling is NOT one of the judges—he admits it. Neither is he one of the promoters nor assistants. Mistake? (2) We certainly are always willing to boost a literary contest—that is, if it is, or APPEARS, to be one. (3) Regardless of the usual dissatisfaction with the decision of the "judges," and at times the great "kicks" made in the audience at the methods pursued—we are going! (4) We have been asked by persons interested to render a fair review of the AFFAIR. (It is not for pay.) (6) We want YOU to be there, so that you may decide whether our review is FAIR. Will you come? We are not interested otherwise. It is to be at Pilgrim Temple, Sunday, December 18th, at 2:30 P. M. Promoters! We greet you Sunday with an open mind. You are welcome to convince us. But not as in all previous (12) years. —Zip. The Browns in Town!! The Family is glad to welcome Madame Della Ridgeway Brown, Oscar R. Brown, Lawrence Lomac, Mme, Harris and the troupe again to our home! Does any one know NOW who is the best lady conductor in Chicago—who longest in the business? We will tell you (turns as soon as Mme, Della R. Brown turns her back!!). Neck and neck contralto with Corinne Brown, too. Oh! "George," "Patti," "Houston," "Tyrese," "DeWitt Smith"!! Della is back home for Xmas!! Oh, see Oscar too! The Club Family is expected to be present to show its appreciation on excellent numbers presented upon the program at South Park M. E. Church, January 3, 1922. Maud Cuney Hare and W. H. Richardson are the stellar features upon this occasion. The popular and talented celebrities are to be presented by Mr. Julius N. Avendorph, Chicago's impresario. Admission, 50 cents. WHY WORRY WITH BAD TEETH? DR. D. D. FOOTE Extraction Specialist Gas Administered 3902 South State Street, DIAMONDS WATCHES JEWELRY On CREDIT at Cash Prices A small amount down and $1 a week Buy Christmas Gifts Early S. M. MOORE, Store-Harrison 1008 He Will Bring You Residence - Bldd. 4399 Earn $25 per Week Selling SNOW WHITE LAUNDRY TABLETS. Cleans clothes without rubbing. Prices: 15c a package or 14 packages $1.00. Wilson Finley 2802 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, Ill. 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It puts you under no obligation and costs you aathing. the Earth REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND BOND CORPORATION |, S222 )=- 0 soso wae n | Rooms 1901 to 1904—139 North Clark St. eee ae SOUTH SIDE OFFICE, 3431 MICHIGAN AVENUE Teephone dougtas 2085 eg ee Seeded cite te cise seceetncncntecoenctncetnctoincncveetetndetetetetete edna eteetetntntetetetetete ten tet cteinetedn et tnenipdindn ttt daneaniedndeandeietndrdanintntntinsntnds ni rit ed tition tntntipsotiociis Snttetetp dinning ontop tidied tntnlndndndipdn todas teins t dy bpp op psig Third Ward Welcome For Jackson at the Appomattox Club last Friday night. Harmony was the keynote of the evening. RESOLUTION Whereas, the adoption of the 50 Ward law by the peopl of the city of Chicago has changed the lines of the ard Ward to include a portion of the 2nd ward and, ‘Whereas, Aiderman Robert R. Jack- son was Successful in his fight to Secure new ward lines that protects the Political Rights and interest of the Race and the People of the Ward, therefore, Be It Resolved, that we. the Precinet Captains of the new 3rd Ward, heartily endorse his manly and courageous fight for justice, we congratulate and com- mend him and welcome him as a resi- dent and Candidate in our new Ward ,m which territory he has resided with this family and enjoyed the respect, esteem and confidence of his neisibors and friends for more than thirty (30) years, Be It’ Further Resolved, that we sdceply deplore the raising of the Race issue in our midst and pledge ourselves and all our efforts toward maintaining harmony among our people and to pro- mote and encourage a spirit of Amer- icanism, good fellowship and neigh borly contact among all the people and Races of our Ward and District Be It Further Resolved, that we hereby pledge our undivided support to the principles and Policies of our Mayor, Honorable Wm. Hale Thomp- son and the regular 3rd Ward Wm. Hale Thompson Republican Club Or- ganization, Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of these Resolutions be forwarded to the Wm. Hale Thompson Organization Committee, Honorable Geo. F. lard: ing, Chairman, his Honor the Mayor, Hon. Wm. A! Bither and the press of our City. Signed, Clarence H. Robinson, C. H Green, Chas. E. Giles, Louis A. Jones. Robert L. Potts, Mabel A. Barrett, Jessie Bolin, Wm. E. King, Howard fones, Gertrade | Fowler, | Newton fenry, Eddie Moreau, John HH. Zed ticks, Mary E. Braxton, F..P. Speakes, A. J. Taylor, Harry J. Barnes, Alva L, Bates; Elmer Taylor, Ben Johnson, Alonzo J. Bowling, Mrs. Bessie Graves Smith, Wm. L. Sims, L. A. Simpson, A, G. FP. Sims, Sr, 0. C. Thomas Samuel B Porter, Lillian Taylor, Joseph S. Davis, John R. Winston Chester C. Horn, W. N. Huggins, R. E. Huggins, C. C. Ferrill, Carroll Net- son, Samuel Elliott, Cordelia Berry, J H. Harper, Cordelia Burke, O. | P. Farmer. ROBINS, ILL. Mr. Oscar Atkins died December 9th, Funeral ‘servicgs were held at Union Baptist Church, He leaves a wife and sister to mourn his death. Mrs. Alice Brown entertained the Sunday School children at her home, 139th” Street and Tray Avenue, Thanksgiving Day. The little folks had a good time to be remembered. _Miss Clara Brown is still on the sick list, Mrs. Nellie Timberlake is confiaed to her bed at the present. J. Harold Mosely attended council meeting last Tuesday evening. Elder Moore, who was hurt at the Libby, McNeal plant in 1919, is still confined to his bed. He has a wife and seven little children to support. COMMUNITY HOUSE OPENS TO PUBLIC ta me es 4 — SCHBRCERISESG 3 — mai a - The Metropolitan Community Cen- ter, 3118-20-22 Giles Ave., Chicago, W. D._ Cook, D. D., Director Sunday, December 1. 1921, will he Jong remembered in Chicago as th opening day of the Community Center and one marking distinct progress, The Program. was opened by Reverend W. D. Cook, Director and Master of Ceremonies. “Hear My Cry” by the choir. Five- minute addresses by Chas, A. Griffin and Z. T. Blevins, trustees. Also. an address by Reverend Roach, Interde- nominational Church, Roth ‘addresses by the officers of the church covered the work of the institution during the last year, Rev. Roach emphasized the stand taken by the church in its public activities, There followed the anthem, “ Arise’ Arise!” by the choir, and the spiritual, “Arise. Shine.” ete, the audience join ing in the enthusiasm. The Reverend Dr. Cook and Dr. Brockett read the dedicatory Services and offered appro: priate pravers A circle of ail the officers of the insti tution joined hands around and, en closed the vast audience, singing, "Blest be the tie that hinds. Facts of Interest The persons responsible for this ad vance: Dr. W. D. Cook, pastor; Chas A. Griffin, secretary; H, A. Watkins, treasurer, and Miss Edna M. Cook, executive secretary, with Directors Sandy W. Trice (vice-president), J. P. Faulkner, R. C. Giles, M. D., Robert G. Hall, M. D., M. R. Bibb, M. D., Frark M, Coley, Wm, J. Morsell and Prof, J. Wesley Jones, musical director. With these is the strongest support of the various auxiliaries within the great church which sprung into existence onc year ago, October past. Accomplishments With to its credit of nearly 5,000 members, it may be added and noted that $12,000 has been paid for a build: ing ste; $20,000 ‘paid upon its new $55,000 home, with five years to pay the remaining $35,000, and the purchase o! a Mason & Hamlin piano, costing $2,100 for its 200 choral members, led by Prof. J. Wesley Jones. Description of Its New Home The new home, an imposing and ar- tistic structure, formerly the Masonic Temple, situated at 3118-20-22 Giles Avenue, is one block from Indiana Avenue'and only a few doors from the Thirty-first Street car_line, has heen purchased at a price of $55,000. It is modern throughout. The three entrances lead to two eight-room apartments, right and leit, and broad steps leading toward the three floors above. The first floor has large committee rooms, anterooms and Ja £000 seating capacity hall. All are ‘oll furnished, | The modern kitchen, dining room, great griddle, baket's oven, cabinets and linen closets are best seen to recognize the splendor. The sccond floor, through beautiful anteroonis, discloses @ lodge hall, and in the rear, connecting passages to the music studio, accommodating over 100 fersons, and the offices to be. tenanted By the pastor, Dr, W. D, Cook, and by Prof, J. Wesley Jones. Also a directors’ room and parlors, which may be arranged for pertinent purposes. The great pipe organ cost $3,800. ‘The tones are classed as perfect and decoration sir, ‘The suite of rooms for the caretaker, Mr. Primus, and for the social and executive secretary, Miss Edna M. Cook, are also in evidence. The Object in Prospective To provide a suicable and. comfort- able location jor wpliit work and its Various extensions within the commun- ity. Nearly all of which is to he with ‘out charge To provide a central working point for those who wish to asafst in. this work and io. constructively support same persons in doing so; To Cxctt special influences upon the social, ieligious and economic. aetivi- ties af the q ople—first, focally, and ater in a more extended areas To train tle city youth, ‘The care of infants and due resard for the care of the axed are to come vithia the radits of ifs activity Chicavo has lon ago set to watch and is proud of this tictropolitan com munity conter. ‘The country ai large has noted the gradual spreading of the moder) spirit. Artists and distinguished persons of other ficlds have already began to ap- pear under the auspices of the Metro- politan Community Center Sunday Evening Club, HA, Watkins, pres. Truly, the great work is now under full sway. The Sunday services will still be held at Wendell’s High School, Next Sun- day. Reverend James Edward. Mason, 1, 1., Lexington College and Indus: trial School, will speak upon "The Out- sie Sheet” He is from Salisbury, NLC. ‘The third floor of the new home will be used for the Git] Scouts and kindred movements, ander Miss Cook oatae. Current Comment Georgia Huston Jones The Age of Miracles A Native Son There have heen mentioned in this colunin during the past few weeks Sen- atorial and Congressional possibilities of the Third Senatorial and Second Congressional District. Definite action is to be taken in the matter within the next few days—the candidates selected and the campaign begun, We have always been fold that the G. 0. P. was the ship—all else the sea. If that is really true we had better learn. to swim—for these aforemen- tioned candidates will be placed on the ticket by the Coalition forces—as the G, O. P. as represented by the Thomp- son organization absolutely refuses to place a black man on the ticket for the Senate or Congress, even in a district in which they concede three-fourths of the Republican vote to be biack—hence the admonition, "Learn to. swim"—for we have been cast into the sea—and must find anchor where we may. "Twould be a strange thing if a black Senator or Congressman or both should “go over” on this Coalition ticket Verily, this ic an Age of Miracles, Only recently, in the western me- tropolis of “Old’ Missouri,” Dr, J. Ed- gar Dibble, a physician of color and, by the way, one who holds the distinction of serving as railway surgeon for two ‘ok the laxaest eoada entering: Wanuss Fi fa k Phone 5 é Kenwood . ; z- 455 bial .. Ney i ae eal ge Rg aaa F NB 51 a en, Mey ; E at eT ONY ia Se oo hed ee » “ qf oie tf ferrets Bed i ea cee peeing atu es & | Py ae gine ti ae ae i AE es et * OT one ae ai a m Faber resid aaa aaa i a gah PS : See ? oS & ‘] dl 1 \* } y | | . on be tara od hil Se Cenrneent Pet 2 Magi ee OUR NEW HOME ERNEST WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER Day Light Chapel, Capacity 200, Outside Ventilation S Organ and Organist Free » I am as near as your telephone Distance inmaterial. Consult me BI give service at a reasonable price I save you worry, time and money . 6123 South State Street, CHICAGO a i i ak a a ares enemas fHE CHICAGO WHiP a City, was selected as-onesof-the thir-| GRE: - teen frecholders to draft ainew charter | WOR for that city, known as the “Gateway | Sun to. the Great’ Southwest"=this for the | Sermo FIRST time. A man of color was en- {acters tered. as an’ aldeemanieeindidate on Th ‘the Democratic ticket recently in New Quint || York—for the FIRST time, A black | Qi Senator or Congressman’ MAY. be | ern } elected in Chicago on--the -COALI- | 3h°¢i8 TION ticket—for the BIRST time—|3¢ Je |} who knows? ‘be sur | There is a FIRST time for ever! sun thing, you know Pit i tei a full Dian Speaking of FIRST times, it is ru-| Chape mored that the Third. Ward, for the! FIRST time, is going to have a native son in the race for State’ Representa | npr Rev It is now an open secret that a very| Las popular and able young Iawyer by the | were 4 haine of Eugene Marshall is going to| cept in be one of the three leading colored | oceup candidates from the district. Lt would of Ph he a fortunate state of affairs if no [the N nher colored candidates would enter {the © the Representative race, since there are | lie» jthree to be elécted and other entrants | Mond; vould so divide the vote as to lessen} YOURE hur representation at Springfield. | Quinn Capel A. M. E. Church Notes Dr, HE. Stewart willspreach Sun. fay inorning at 10:45, Subject: “THE GREATEST “THING IN THE WORLD.” Sunday night will be an_ illustrated sermon, Subject: "Some Great Char- acters of the Bible.” The Christmas service will begin at Quinn Chapel at 4:30 o'clock, Sunday morning, Christmas Day. One of the Special features of the service will be 50 scenes from the birth and boyhood of Jesus: also a Christmas Carol will be sung by a chorus of children. Sunday, December the 18th, at the morning service, the pastor will give a full explanation of the plan for The Diamond Jubilee to be held at Quinn Chapel next year THE OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. L. K. Williams, D.D., Pastor Last Sunday morning the pulpits were all filled by the home pastors, ex- cept in the main auditorium which ‘was occupied by the Rey. Dr. G. Wy Parks of Philadelphia, the vice-president of the National Baptist Convention, In the eveuiug the pastor preached on the subject, of: "Profanity." Next Monday night, December the 19th, the Young Latlies’ Cosmopolitan League St. Mark MoE, Church, s0th St. and Wabasit Ave, Rev. John W. Robin- son, D, D.oPastor St. Mark i enjoying a great spiritual feast. Rev. T, §. Saunders, Omaha, y h { ‘As Sure as Death | 4 { ' This Company manufactures Caskets. ( 4 For its patronage it has the colored under- — ¢ takers of America. If death is sure to come --and we know that it is —then this Com- { 4 pany will be compelled to serve its people. ( ¢ ; { The Pyramid Castel & Ml (LUG An Uth Ul ' ' 129 East 31st St. ' : ’ Suite 18 ‘ CHICAGO, ILL. f ' ‘ ' We are offering a limited number of | § shares to the colored people of America at { { ' All stock common and non-assessable. ' CAPITAL STOCK, $10,000 | ’ Fully Paid ' PYRAMID GASKET | ' co Withe ; i | Robert L. Ephraim, | °°! etn eae | gj aiets, Robes, and tan | | Funeral Supplies, Addre sarod , Neb., is the evangelist, and ts doing wonderful work, Last Sunday morn- ing, he preached to'a large and appre- ciative audience from the subject “Length of days is in her right hand and in her left hand riches and honor.” All who heard him were charmed with the very beautiful way in which he made’ the Scripture’so plain that even a fool need not err, At the evening sery- ice he preached “The Prodigal Son.’ This was another great sermon, full of spiritual fervor. You are invited to attend these services and enjoy these blessings that are being lavishly poure’ on St. Mark Christians. Vrsit our tyceum next’Sunday after ron SE So Pilgrim Baptist Chareh, Rev S? Evy, Watson, A. By B.D. Pastor: 3301 Indiana’ Avenue: Pilgrim is growing, thank. you. Dut, Jing. the last eighteen. months, | Pastor Watson has shaken hands with 3,018 dersone ag members of this churel Pixcr "Sunday. the pastor's text a0 cast olt T Thought.” This was af 1 spiring discourse ‘and everyone was U2 Sted. STAGE AND SCREEN $500 Christmas Money Free $500 Who's Giving It Away? Billy King & Co. THE PEOPLE'S FAVORITE Comedians--Singers--Dancers In an Indefinite Engagement at the Capitol Theatre 47th STREET, near VIENNES When Does This Be? December 18th, at 2:30 P. M. 11 P. M. Week Days: 7 to 9 Child's Matinee Sat. 2:30 Information: For 25c--35c not a w in the Loop can equal ours. Everyone Knows We Give the Be shows on the South Side "The Forgotten Woman" BIG FEATURE PICTURES BEFORE THE Our Heralds Explain How To Get $500.00 Free Opera Effort Worthy of Praise stain Ce The an du in st a be le di in of th th th pl b a S t n b s c n t t t t t c r b a Music by Mildred Bryant-Jones The presentation of "Martha" by The South Side Opera Company at Aryan Grotto Temple on Monday evening, December 5th, was a truly com- mendable effort—and one for which a generous measure of public appre- ciation and praise should be extended to Mr. James A. Mundy and to all others who participated. The writer was not present at the second per- formance, which was given on De- cember 6th, but the first performance gave ample evidence of the careful training of the members of the com- pany, their intelligent grasp of the thought and material of the opera and the work of the principal artists was good. What some of the soloists lacked in voice adaptability for the parts chosen was in a measure atoned for by earnestness and correctness of delivery. On the whole the effort was one to arouse a just feeling of musical pride and appreciation and to stimulate hope and expectation for greater and even better productions in the future. We congratulate Mr. Mundy and the entire organization. Johnson-Taylor-Johnson At the Metropolitan Community Center, 3118 Giles Avenue, on Monday evening, December 12th, the interesting Johnson-Taylor-Johnson Trio appeared in concert. They were assisted by the Center Choir of two hundred voices under the direction of Mr. J. Wesley Jones. The entire concert was of a high standard of musical excellence. Mrs. Johnson, dramatic soprano, in her usual charming manner sang songs of varied difficulty and effect—ranging from "Mammy's Lil Black Lamb," by Charles Huester, to "Pace, pace mio Dio," by Verdi. In all of her singing she showed training and skill, and if at times there was a deviation from the correct pitch of certain tones, there showed throughout her work such poise and thoroughness of preparation that the deviation seemed a minor thing. Of the singing of Mr. Johnson, tenor, one unqualified statement is descriptive. It was thoroughly good and most en- of Coun Turne Glenna ston women advance ation Membe district are un your woman aition joyante. "Possessed of a naturally pleasing voice of wide range, Mr. Johnson combines clear diction and good tone production with ease of manner and accuracy of the music presented. The pianist, Mr. T. Theodore Taylor, always arouses enthusiasm in Chicago—where we are so proud of him—and his numbers were presented in true musically style. Mr. Taylor's tone quality seems constantly to grow and it is a delight to hear the piano sing under his fingers in such numbers as Dett's "Mammy." The wonder is that he could physically survive the strenuous playing to which he was subjected, being accompanist for both singers and pianist of the trio also. MOVIE AND VAUDEVILLE REVIEW THE GRAND Smarter Set Pack the Grand. Salem Tutt and Homer Tutt Whitney Riot in Their Big Production, "Up and Down" These two premier artists—I say "artists," because they possess qualities that are needed in producing the real genuine article. This year their production outclassed anything they have done in the past. The theme, a winner of the hearts of the people, and can be easily understood by the lowest intellect and can be enjoyed by the highest intellectual element. "UP AND DOWN" is interesting from start to finish. It teaches a moral in many pathetic places. One of the good pieces of work is a ballad called "Up Today and Down Tomorrow" set with a beautiful melody which is played throughout the play. Messrs. Jas. Vaughn and Edgar Dowell are responsible for the musical score. These boys have outdone themselves in composing sweet, melodious melodies. This is a distinct feature of the show. Next week's issue will give a detailed report of the entire cast. THE AVENUE Good vaudeville still holds the fort at this house and the contest nights jam the house. Messrs. Williams and Norman, the new proprietors, are becoming popular because they are studying what the people want and not the critics. WITH THE ACTORS Brown & Gullport will head "Town Topics," the big show that made such a hit at the Grand last season. A new musical score and new scenic effects, new staging, etc., are in course of preparation. Dave Peyton and Teenan Jones are the proprietors. Rehearsals will begin early in February. Bert Williams, in "Under the Bamboo Tree," so the Loop critics say, has produced a wonderful show and expect to see him make a record breaking run at the Studebaker Theatre. This column will review the show in next week's issue. It is rumored that "Shuffle Along" Company will open in Chicago. This show has created quite a sensation along Broadway in New York, and from this phenomenal success Chicago theatrical fans are looking for a great, great treat. Sims & Warfield are playing the Loew time, packed solid. Wilbur C. Sweatman opened at the Lyceum Theatre, Indianapolis, last Sunday and is on the United time. Farrell & Hatch, song writer-actors, are working out of the Western Vaudeville Circuit, and theatrical managers are pleased with their work, songs and acts. Shelton Brooks is doing a single and will hit the Stroll in two weeks. Nat Cash is the man who staged the dance numbers of "Up and Down" the big musical comedy show now playing at the Grand Theatre. Mr. Cash is quite capable at this line, judging from what he has brought us in the way of novel ideas of dance production. He has proven himself quite an asset to the Whitneys. Tony Langston, dramatic critic of the Madame Anita Pattie Brown and her accompanist, Miss Natalie Doxey, sailed on December 10th for France where they will appear in concert. Ethel Waters Down Home Blues TRY THE REST Then Buy The Black Swan For December Alberta Hunter Chicago's Favorite Sings Some Day Sweetheart He is a Dark Good Man to have Hanging Around Accompanied By Her Own Famous Dream Land Orchestra Give Records for Christmas Economical and Acceptable Special Xmas Records "I Need Thee Every Hour" "O Come All, Ye Faithful" "Silent Night"—Christmas Chimes "Lead, Kindly Light" "Oh, Promise Me" "Sunrise and You" "Holy City" Pace Phonograph Co. Chicago Defender and writer of this column, will leave for New York the latter part of next week. Points in the East, including Washington, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, will be visited by them. Billie Butler, trap drummer, recently suspended from the Musicians' Local No. 208, is now doing vaudeville and is playing the Troupe Theatre of Detroit. It is stated that he is a howling success. The Monogram Theatre has a very good bill this week, made up of colored vaudeville acts, and is doing fine business nightly. The Dunbar Players, recently seen at the Grand Theatre, opened to a capacity house on Monday night at the Dunbar Theatre, Philadelphia. They will remain away from Chicago six weeks, returning to the Grand Theatre for a ten weeks' engagement in new plays. Mr William A. Johnston, owner of the Grand Theatre, is the proprietor of the Players and will leave in a few days to join the company in the East. MUSICIANS NOTES Mr. George A. Smith was elected president of Musicians' Local No. 208 by a comfortable majority at its election last Sunday week. This column endorsed Mr. Smith, as his qualifications for the position were thought to be above par by this writer. We look forward to a successful year under Mr. Smith, and we believe that he will keep his promises to work for the organization and to better conditions that are now mending the morale of this great local. Mr. Copeland was re-elected corresponding secretary by a huge majority, showing that his work in the past was appreciated and that he is looking out for the best interests of the local. Mr. Clint Hill was elected financial secretary without any opposition. Mr. Moscoe Buckner was re-elected treasurer, and Richard Spriggs, vice-president. The board of directors is as follows: George A. Smith, chairman; Charles Elgar, James Woodfork, John Long, Bert Hall, H. C. Swift. Ralph Brown's jazz orchestra is playing at the Lincoln Gardens. They have refused to sign a contract with the management, as they have their eyes on another plum which they desire to eat. But it is the advice of this column that "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," and they had better sign a contract to remain at the Lincoln Gardens, as a little bird is whispering something around the corner. THE CHICAGO WHIP this lat- the del- by George Fihles' Band is playing at the Paradise Gardens, Thirty-fifth and Prat- ricie avenue. Buster Bailey, clarinetist in the Sunset Band, is confined to his bed with ton- silitis. Edward South, boy violinist, is a good violin player. Frank Woods is also a fine violin-piano player—BUT both of these boys will have to learn to "make time" or they will "get time." This is no joke, boys; take it seriously. "Everywoman" to Be Repeated New Year's Eve Night By the request of hundreds of the theatre-goers, the play "Everywoman," which was such a decided success, will be repeated on New Year's Eve night at The Avenue Theatre after the regular performance, making the curtain rise of the first scene of "Everywoman" at ten thirty. The same caste with Mrs. Mary Ross Dorsey in the leading role will present this great allegorical play and will give the hundreds of people who were turned away from the door at the last performance a chance to see it. To Benefit Old Folks' Home Mrs. Dorsey and The Avenue Theatre plan to give The Old Folks' Home a substantial purse from the proceeds as a New Year's gift. Friends of this institution were overjoyed when it was announced that The Home would be benefited by this second performance of the world's greatest allegorical play. Get Tickets Early As many who saw the last performance are planning to attend this New Year's Eve night show; the public are warned that they should make reservations for their tickets early. Tickets will be placed on sale at the box office of the Avenue Theatre on Wednesday afternoon for all parts of the house. Reservations can be made by calling Oakland 5505 or Drexel 7465. Prices of tickets will be 55 cents and $1.00. Box seats, $1.50. Mrs. Dorsey will again direct the preparation of the players and the same care will be taken to make it the best amateur performance ever presented in the city. Fine Meeting at People's Movement Mr. William Saltiel, as assistant corporation counsel of the City of Chicago, made a brilliant address. The People's Movement on Sunday, October, December 11th. Pro. or Johnson rendered his usual good musical program. A large crowd was in attendance. ONLY ONE Waters Billy King To Open At Caitpol Since it is generally known that Billy King is the funniest blackface comedian in America and is surrounded with an incomparable cast of funnakers, harmony experts, new dance creators and advanced fashion plates, the Chicago theatre-going public will line up early at the Capitol Theatre, 47th Street and Forestville Avenue, near Vineinces, to see the cleverest producing comedian in the world and his wonderful company of musical comedy artists. The public says, "Don't tell me what Billy King is playing; just tell me when and where. Then watch us 'beat it'." With Billy King and company changing shows twice a week and a finished 6-piece orchestra, and colored service throughout the house, the Capitol Theatre will be the "hottest spot" in Chicago this season for music and mirth. Mr. King says from time to time he is going to offer some of the best talent in America in this playhouse. From the way the people are talking already, nobody can give them a real "honest-to-goodness" show but Billy and his unexcelled artists. Policy of the house: Courtesy to patrons, good music, two shows a night, 7:00, 9:00, continuous shows on Sunday, begin at 2:30; children's matinee every Saturday, 2:30; midnight frolic every Wednesday, five hundred dollars will be given away Tuesdays and Fridays during the holidays. See circulars. The movie program shall change daily. It will be the first run of fine first-class pictures. 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Caterer Cafe. 5th STREET Inn reet Restaurant THE WORLD OF SPORTS Siki, Victor, May Fight Carpentier Bulletin* PARIS, FRANCE, Dec. 9—Battling Siki, Senegalese pugilist, outpitted Paul Journée, French heavyweight, in 15 rounds of fighting Saturday night. Siki, although outweighed by many pounds, gave Journée a bad heating; but was unable to land a knockout blow. Battling Siki has been popularly designated to meet Georges Carpentier, idol of France for the heavyweight honors of the old country (Special Cablegram to the Baltimore). Courier PARIS, France, Dec. 3. France tonight hails a new "wonder man" in Battling Siki, the young middleweight champion of Europe, who defeated Paul Journee in a turious 15-round fight here. Weighing many pounds less than his formidable adversary, the middleweight champion, by his clever footwork and exceptional speed, coupled with good ring generalship scored the most signal achievement recorded in ring circles in years, when he decisively outclassed and outpointed Journee. Thousands See Fight The tight, held at the Salle Wagram, Paris, was witnessed by thousands, and many men and women prominent in society circles, had ring-side boxes. Throughout the tight Sika took the imitative and waded into his larger opponent. A snakey left jab, coupled with a short right jab, literally cut Journee to ribbons. Ere the final round was reached one eye was entirely closed and blood stained his body and haunty fighting trunks. Journee Favorite Before the fight Journee ruled a favorite, and whole all of the papers accorded Ski with ability, few contended that he would last more than a few rounds. But as the battle grew apace, and Ski continued to inflict severe punishment, the feeling gradually changed, until at the end of the fight the people were on their feet urging for Ski to knock him out. Ski displayed some of the most marvelous footwork ever seen here, and he seemed to be all over the ring at one time. Sometimes retracting and forcing Journee to take the aggressive, only to stop and rain in a tusillade of stuff-arm join, the colored tighter was indeed a revelation. In Tight Corner In the sixth round Journee, who up to this time had failed to do anything out of the ordinary, suddenly changed tactics and from the gong fought like a wild man. Throwing discretion to the winds, he charged Siko with the ferocity of a maddened bull. But again the little champ's rapid footwork and lightning brain came to his assistance and when it seemed that Journee had him cornered he shot a wicked right flush to the jaw. The blow, taking Journee out, raked him, and gave Siko the needed chance. From then on the fight was all Siko's. Sensational Rise Almost overnight Siki rose from a mere nobody to an envious place in the sun. On the night of September 22, at the same ceasum, this wonderful piece of lighting machinery startled the entire sporting world of the old country when he forced Balzac to quit, after he had floored him with a terrific uppercut in the first round, only to repeat the performance in the second, causing Balzac to quit cold. Siki first donned gloves in the French army, and in addition to hitting equally as hard with either hand is wonderfully fast and tricky. May Meet Carpentier The French public is now demanding a match between this wonder fighter and Georges Carpentier, and it is just possible that a bout between the two may be arranged some time in the near future. STAR ONLY PLACE TO SEE JOHNSON FIGHT PICTURE The Johnson-Jeffries fight at Reno, Nev., 1910, is now being shown at the Star Theater at 68 W. Madison Ave. This will be the only place that the people of Chicago will be able to see this gripping reproduction of the great championship battle between two of the greatest champions of the pugilistic world. As the management of the South Side Theaters have refused to show this wonderful picture, those that wish to see Jack Johnson in action and his style of fighting can do so by seeing this picture, fifteen rounds of real fighting full of pep and action which the Monarch Theater Co. has succeeded in bringing to Chicago. Faces Wills 12 Rds 8.000 See M. DENVER, Colo., Dec. 17 — "Big Bill Tate, of Chicago, lost a stubbornly contested fight to Harry Willis, heavy weight title contender, here last Thursday, the night going twelve rounds. Up to the seventh round spectator declare the fight was an even go. From then on until the end Willis corner Wilberforce Announces B.B.Schedule WILBERFORCE, O., Dec. 17—The basketball season of Wilberforce University was officially opened Monday night, December 12, 1921, with the first baskets being thrown by President J. A. Gregg and Superintendent W. M. Berry. Coach Pettyjohn and Captain McGhee are well pleased with the response given them by different men mingying for positions on Wilberforce's quintet. Among the old players are Captain McGhee, ex-Captain Hull, Fisher and Banks. Among the new players are Hough, Hudson, Lewis and many others. Schedule—Basketball (Boys) Dec. 12th—Springfield Y. M. C. A. at Wilberforce. Jan. 20th—Springfield Y. M. C. A. at Springfield. Jan. 27th—Simmons University at Wilberforce. Feb. 4th—Indianapolis Y. M. C. A. at Indianapolis. Feb. 172b—Indianapolis Y. M. C. A. at Wilberforce. Feb. 27th—West Virginia Institute at Wilberforce. Mar. 11th—West Virginia Institute at Institute. Mar. 21st—Lincoln University at Wilberforce. Dec. 22nd—Loendi Social & Literary Club at Pittsburgh, Pa. Dec. 20th—Puritan Field Club at Orange, N. J. Dec. 30th—Vandal Athletic Association at Atlantic City, N. J. Dec. 31st—DeRuyter Basketball Team at Wilmington, Del. Jan. 2nd—Athenian Athletic Association at Baltimore, Md. Jan. 3rd—Washington Y, M, C, A. at Washington, D. C. Jan. 4th-Lincoln University a Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. 5th—Newport News Y. M. C. A at Newport News, Va. Jan. 6th—Hampton Institute at Hampton, Va. Schedule—Basketball (Girls) Jan. 9th—Dayton Y. M. C. A. at Wilberforce. Jan. 23rd—Chillicothe Community Girls at Wilberforce. Feb. 6th—Simmons University at Wilberforce. Feb. 27th—Springfield Y. W. C. A. at Wilberforce. Feb. 29th—West Virginia Institute at Wilberforce. L. T. Young, manager, Boys' Basketball Team. G. I. Davis, manager, Girls' Basketball Team. "FALSE KISSES" At the States Theatre, Saturday, December 17, featuring Miss DuPont, America's beautiful blonde and star of "Rage of Paris" and Pat O'Malley, Adapted from the Story "Ropes," from Harper's Magazine. It depicts a woman's character—her right to happiness, and her tendencies toward impulsive folly. A drama of intense love and sacrifice—of a wife's lonely life by the sea and the temptations that beset her himself to inighting and won the referee's decision. Wills entered the ring weighing 215 pounds, measuring 6 ft. 3 in. Tate weighed 236 pounds and stood 6 ft. 6 in. A return match between the two has been arranged for New Year's Day at Portland, Ore. 'EAST VS. WEST" IN TEXAS EAST vs. WEST By E. A. Lanier TALLADEGA, Ala., Dec. 13.—Talladega's undefeated eleven departed Monday on the invasion of the West for a post-season battle with the fast Wiley squadrat at Marshall, Tex., on Friday. The herce contest with Florida A. & M, at Tallahassee, Fla., November 19, which was the last regular game of the season, tested Coach Bragg's machine to the utmost and found them true to the trust of the crimson and blue. Florida had indeed one of the strongest teams in the South and the Talladega boys were only able to win by a single field goal at the beginning of the third quarter—a three to nothing victory (3-0). The boys from the State of the Fountain of Youth well fed up in 'gator soup and quite as well trained as any team Talladega has met this season outweighed the visitors from end to end of the line by a large majority of pounds of muscle and sinew and the crafty quarterback. Gordon, resorted to backback Edward's toe to speed the pigskin through the coveted posts—via the air route. In the fray with the wild and woolly westerners Friday, Talladega will represent the whole South Atlantic League, of which she is the champion and chief exponent. Backed by an unblemished record and a long string of victories she will meet in this western team an enemy well worthy of her steel and quite as proud as she is. Wiley's goal line has not been crossed for three years and she is the monarch of the Southwest, holding her title, so far, against all comers. Coach Bragg will take along a squad of twenty picked men and will be well prepared to put up the best fight that Talladega has ever put forth. The team is confident of the victory under the guidance of its veteran quarterback, Gordon, and with the hard-hitting Edwards and the fleet halves, Webber and Spencer as their chief weapons of offense, to say nothing of that deadly aerial attack, Edwards to Rivers. On the return trip the boys will play a game with the Y. M. C. A. team at Mobile, Ala. WILLIAMS IS BEST OF PRO-PLAYERSOSBORNE Osborn, former Penn State Star guard, who is with the Canton Bulldogs, says that Williams, former end of Brown University, is the best griller in professional ranks. Answering an inquiry as to whom he considered the greatest pro player he went up against this season, Osborn said: "Williams, the Negro end, who was at Brown University several years ago, gets my vote. He played against us on one of the Chicago pro teams and was a flash all the way. Although Williams weighs but 155 pounds, he hit our biggest tackles and backs like a 200-pounder." THE CHICAGO WHIP 8,000 See Savannah Auto Race SAVANNAH, GA., Dec. 17.—The semi-annual automobile race held Thursday of last week at the Fair grounds by the Negro Men's Automobile Racing Association attracted a crowd of about eight thousand people. The first automobile race and the ten mile motorcycle contest were very spirited and furnished thrills galore. The original racing program for the afternoon was comprised of three automobile races and one motorcycle event, but this had to be shortened by eliminating one of the former, caused by a bad spill in the first race in which two of the cars were put out of commission. The ten-mile motorcycle race was the first contest to be run. There were five machines to pull up at the get off. There were a Thor, ridden by Joe Butler; a Harley Davis, ridden by S. Morrison; a Reading Standard, ridden by Eddie Givens; a Harley ridden by Saxon Robinson, and a Reading Standard with Joe Walker up. The machines got off to a perfect flying start with Givens leading the field at the turn and continuing in the lead until the finish of the race. Joe Butler was closely trailing him until the fourteenth lap, when on the back stretch of the half-mile track he was thrown high in the air by his machine. He was only slightly hurt, but his machine was put out of commission. After the accident Givens had things all his own way. A beautiful duel, however, for second place developed between Walker and Morrison, the latter leading the way until the last lap, when they went around neck and neck v the Walker pulling up at the finish less than a wheel's length ahead. The next event was a ten-mile automobile ride. There were seven cars lined up at the start—a Packard, driven by Dick Neely; a Dodge special, driven by Willie Waters; an Essex, driven by W. McKelvy; a Packard, driven by P. Stiles; a Buick, driven by H. Broadway; a Packard, driven by N. Jenkins, and another car. At the crack of the gun, Waters in his Dodge shot in the lead with Neely's Packard close behind, followed by Stiles and Jenkins. The Essex, which had developed engine trouble, was left at the post getting off slowly a few seconds behind the others. At the completion of the first lap Waters had increased his lead over the field and was going like a house fire when he passed the grand stand. On the farther turn the Essex went dead and was blocking the track. Waters bent on further increasing his lead was pushing his little gray Dodge for all it was worth. He was running like mad and his iron steed was responding beautifully to all the "juice" he was pouring into it. But he failed to sufficiently see the Essex directly in his path until too late. When he did observe it he was but a few feet away and only by the most skillful driving did he shove the front of his car past the danger only to have the rear take a dirty skind and crash into the dead Essex. The impact was terrific and caused great clouds of dust to rise about the two entangled cars. On came the speeding Neely, who by a beautiful bit of driving safely passed the two crippled cars. The ambulance was rushed over to the scene of the accident, but its services were not needed, the interpred little driver of the Dodge only having received minor bruises about the head. He was able to walk to the pit and as he passed the grandstand he was given a great ovation. The accident seemed to take all the pop out of the drivers and the crowd as well, Neely had things his own way during the remainder of the race winning in easy fashion. Stiles coming in second and Jenkins, third. All.Stars Defeat Ceast Giants LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17—The Los Angeles Colored All Stars defeated the Southern California Giants (white) in a fast and well played game on Sunday last on the home grounds of the All Stars, the score being 7 to 2. The game was scoreless until the last half of the fifth inning, it was up to this period a pitching contest between Ed (Red) Oldham of the Detroit Tigers, American League, and Jeffreys of the A. B. C., the (Ind. N. N. L.). The All Stars have some of the best talent of the N. N. L in their lineup Jeffrey Mackey, Indianapolis A. B. C, Hawkins Taylor, Chicago Giants, Carr Moore, Fagan Mendex, K. C. Monarch. The All Stars have played seventeen games and only lost four. The feature of the Sunday's game was the hitting of Fagan and Mendez, each knocking a home run. "POVERTY OF RICHES" At the Vendome Theatre, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 15, 16, 17. Children or Success, Which Would You Choose? Does it Pay to Have Children Does it Pay Not To? Has a man the right to deny his wife the sacred joy of motherhood because his consuming ambition demands a clear road to success? If you had to choose between wealth and babies which would you take? These burning questions, each of them a vital problem of American life are woven into as thrilling drama as ever reached the screen. Are You a Victim of iseases That Ruin Health? If so you owe it to your family and your future happiness to consult a reliable specialist immediately. Nectest is moreuger than disease. 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"All-American Must Include Slater"-Rockne "No All-American team will be complete unless it includes Duke Slater," so says Coach Rocke of Notre Dame. "No better tackle ever trod a Western gridiron." That is the opinion of all the experts in the West. "This fellow Slater just about beat my team single-handed in the only contest we lost" continues Rocke. "Realizing the great strength of Slater, and the fact that he knew how to use that strength to intelligent advantage. I had four of my players massed around Slater throughout the game. "Occasionally my boys would stop the big tackle, but those times were the exception. "Usually he made such holes in my strong line that Fullback Locke would go through for long gains, often standing straight up as he advanced with the ball." The experience of Coach Rockne was only what other Western mentors were up against. In every game Iowa played, no opposing tackle was able to make the slightest headway. In fact other teams usually burned up three or four men in an effort to stop Slater. Bob Zuppke, coach at Illinois, and one of the most resourceful in the business, adopted tactics similar to those employed by Rockne, but with no more success. SWASTIKAS TO PLAY WINDMEDRES CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 17—Next Wednesday night at their new combined basketball and dance hall the Swastika's will meet the Windemere's, one of the white teams that beat them last season. This game was the cleanest game played last year and was commented on by the various writers, the Windemere's winning by the score of 44 to 39, just five points. This year the Swastika's are out for revenge and as they now have the chance to redeem themselves for the former defeat, are going out with that intent. The report of last week's game with Oberlin, will be published in the next issue of this paper. Lincoln High Defeats Attucks High.. Lincoln High Wins from Attucks Lincoln High Wins from Attucks PADUCAH, KEN., Dec. 12.—The Lincoln High School Hornets defeated the Attucks High School Basket Ball team in an exciting game on the Attucks floor Friday, Dec. 9th. The final score was 21 to 20 the deciding point was scored by Bailey of Lincoln in the last minute of play. By defeating the strong Attucks aggregation the Hornets become strong contenders for the State Championship this year. The Hornets are coached by Bryant E. Perkins of Wilkerforce who is ably assisted by Vernon Mundy of Oberlin. Thus far they have defeated Mayfield, West Kentucky Colleges and Metropolis High Schools. On Thursday, Dec.15th,they meet the Evansville High School in Paducah. The Young Men's Progressive Club of Paducah were defeated by the Excelsior Club of Iopkinsville in a hotly contested game. At the end of the game it was a tie, 16 to 16. But in the five minutes after contest the Excelsior won with the final score 18 to 20. JOHN W. BURWELL. A SECRET PETER H. BURKE Duke Slater May Coach Wilberforce WILBERFORCE, O., Dec. 17. Wilberforce's 1922 football season has already begun. Undismayed by their defeats at the hands of Lincoln, Fisk and West Virginia Institute, the Ohioans have already turned their attention to next year. Tentative plans are under way to have a line coach added to the coaching staff, "Duke" Slater, All-American tackle of Iowa, and "Pep" Jefferson, All-Ohio conference center, have been named as possible choices. Head Coach "Wicky" Taylor, the former Oberlin College flash, will again have full command of the squad and in his speech at the banquet tendered him last Monday night by the football team, he declared the 1922 year under way, without a word of censure, he smilingly congratulated and consoled the players. The schedule for 1922 is not altogether completed but games are pending with Lincoln at Philadelphia, Howard at Chicago, Morris Brown at Atlanta, Ga.; Roger Williams at Nashville, Tenn.; Kentuck Normal at Frankfurt, Ky.; Chilicothe A. C., Kentucky State, Fisk and West Virginia Institute, at Wilberforce. Brady Tripp, left end on this year's football team, was re-elected captain for 1922. Tripp hails from Athens, Ga., and has played left end on the varsity for two years. He has been mentioned by several sport writers and coaches as an All-American selec tion. The work of Woodard shows originaity and distinctiveness. You are invited to visit his splendid parlor and view the artistic beauty of modern photography. MEN! HERE IS A CHRISTMAS, SUGGESTION Your wife has probably been trying for years to get you to have a good photograph taken. Surprise her with one of our "True to life" photographs of yourself this Christmas. She will appreciate your thoughtfulness. COUPON Phone Doug. 3679. 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No extra charge 3336 Indiana Ave., Chicago Read the "WHIP"Read the "WHIP" --- ARE COLORED WOMEN MORE FASTIDIUO ABOUT THEIR APPEARANCE THAN WOMEN OF THE OTHER RACE? This question is being discussed with interest today due in part to the rapid growth of our public attention being called to the rapid growth of our leading firms in the fashion industry. The culinary designed for our hair and skin. Even more striking from an economic point of view are the numerous women who in small business places or their homes make a living through the art of hardiness and self-reliance to make the money which is in circulation or the volume of business done through catering to the beauty nests of the Colored woman. Many of the most women gained their start in this field. Why are our women so interested in their jobs? Mme. R. I. Credit Ole, manager of the NILE QUEEN MUSEUM, has been empelled in our search for better tools for her motives," she replied, "First, as the Colour woman improved her hair, she took greater interest in her general appearance. She has found that the hair dressing establishments have confidence and has added her development in both social and business ways. New avenues of employment opened up. She began to feel the ability of enterprise in the manner of conducting the hairdressing establishments. These have not kept auretide of the art. Many are lily kept out of the kitchen and bedroom, others operate in kitchens and bedrooms. Barbering on the whole, are much finer, than similar places for women. At least this was true until this week when the NILE Queen MUSEUM opened its doors, in the new Nile Queen Building, at 3433 Indiana Avenue. Beautifully furnished with a lavish expenditure in equipment, comprising of the finest electrical and mechanical apparatus, the new equipment for my lady's face, hair, skin, hands, is indeed a new step in the art of making our women beautiful. Many women are making it a point to the shop simply to see the new equipment." The NILE QUEEN CORPORATION, formerly the Kashmir Chemical Company is said to be planning similar establishments in a half dozen other offices. Others declare that even though they depend much time and money beautifying, that they begin to equal the other race is this particular. "BITS OE LIFE" Featuring Marshal Neilan, at the States Theatre, Thursday and Friday, December 15, 16. You've never seen like it before. You will find: Action, Drama, Romance, Laughter, Thrill and Mystery. Four great stories by four famous authors. THE CHICAGO WHIP Vol. III December 10, 1921 No. 5 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Week THE MAC NEAL PUBLISHING CO (Incorporated) CHICAGO OFFICE: 3420 STATE ST. PHONE VICTORY 4606 JOS. D. BIBB, L. L. B. .....(Editors) WILLIAM C. LINTON.....HENRY H. PROCTOR.....City later A. C. MAC NEAL.....Business Manager All unsolicited articles, manuscripts, letters and pictures sent to the CHICAGO WHIP are sent at the owner's risk, and the CHICAGO WHIP expresses responsibility to return for their safe custody or delivery. All communications must be sent in the name of the CHICAGO WHIP. No attention whatever paid to unsigned matter. Stamps must accompany all queries and manuscript. Admitted as second class matter, Oct. 21, 1919, at the Post Office at Chicago, IL, under the Act of March 3, 1879. 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ADVERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION All unsolicited articles, manuscripts, letters and pictures sent to the CHICAGO WHIP are sent at the owner's risk, and the CHICAGO WHIP expresses repudiates any liability or responsibility for their safety only or return. All communications must be sent in the name of the CHICAGO WHIP. No attention paid to unsigned matter. Stamps must accompany all queries and manuscript. WITH DUE REGARD FOR RIGHT, WITH PURITY OF MOTIVE IN OUR EXPRESSION, WITH CONSCIENTOUS COMPASSION FOR STRICKEN HUMANITY, WITH UNSTINTED CREDIT TO THOSE WHO MERIT, WITH TRUTH AS OUR GUIDE POST AND LOVE AS OUR INSPIRATION, WE HAVE COMMITTED OURSELVES TO THE WORLD OF JOURNALISM. WE HAVE DEDICATED OURSELVES TO PUBLIC SERVICE. The Case of Ireland They fought, they disregarded death and as their crimson life blood flowed like water, the harder they fought. Thru the dragging years, when faith seemed fickle and hope a mockery, they fought. Against the most powerful nation upon creation's span, against that nation which girdles the world with its armored ships, against that nation upon whom the sun is always shining. The Irish people fought England for over seven hundred years and at last they have won a signal victory. The recent treaty will make Ireland a free nation and place her upon a plane of equality with Australia and Canada. Civilization gazes upon her with silent admiration and the world respects the Celtic people, who knew no defeat and whose only compromise was the privilege of freedom and liberty. Ireland is now free in local affairs and no longer will she suffer and swelter under the tyrannical rule of Great Britain. For her courage and indomitable spirit reward at last has come. Upon this side of the Atlantic the black man will learn a great lesson from the case of Ireland, a lesson in manhood, a lesson in race pride, race cohesion and race love. The Irish people faced odds that loomed up with such vastness that weaklings would shudder and tremble and the instincts to shake off the shackles would be repressed but with steely glints in their eyes and undaunted courage in their hearts they fought on, and on, with such terrible determination that the "David of Nations," nettled and dismayed, at last gave quarter. The black people in America are seeking no self-determination, no isolated government of their own; their fight is for full recognition as American citizens. Turning the pages of history and reviewing past events the proof that the black man has paid his quota for these rights—for freedom and liberty will be found and he should contend for these rights—contend for these rights just as the Celts are contending until reward comes. The mettle of the black man has never been tested in America in his own behalf but throbbing beneath his breast beats a heart that flinches from its thralldom the same as did the sons of Ireland, but the Irishman had a Gladstone, a Redmon and a De Valera, while the poor black man had as his advisors men of his own race who said: "Take what they offer you and be content." Thus no severe determination, no utter abandon for life, no unbearable disdain for serfdom has been felt—just the shrinking, finching timidity of a slave who loves liberty but does not place it above life and the few crumbs which are left from feast of American prosperity. MacSwiney starved himself to death while De Valera sent his voice thundering all over the world and Irish people everywhere caught the note. Give to us a MacSwiney and a De Valera and banish forever from the scene those philosophers who preach that the half loaf is good enough. Give us a few men with enough courage to cement and consolidate the faith, hope and love of the black people and some of the snobbish unfairness if the white American will be taken away. The fire and ardor brought back from the battlefields of France has waxed and waned, the gnawing pangs of hunger brought by the world's reaction from war have tamed the black man down and now food is his goal all not liberty. The spirit of the black man needs it be awakened and the case of Ireland should awaken hope and no courage. Altruism may strike it in our minds that time will solve or problems but in Ireland's case energy and aggressiveness saved the day and time continued upon its eternal flight and Ireland is not yegatisfied. De Valera, its acknowledged leader, would even now rejeit the treaty which gives them a free state and advises that they hollow out and still fight until Erin is absolutely divorced from the rule of England. Maybe Garvey, Moton and even Liné Johnson will receive inspiration from the case of Ireland. Light Up the Business Highways Numerous complaints can be heard from a merchant of Chicago's South Side complaining of the sloth of business. When business gets poor a stimulant is necessary. The 5th Side needs a business boost. The commercial institutions need pre life, more pep and more attractions. People trade where they are attracted. Broadway in New York at night looks as if it were offire because of the wonderful lights which flash and dance from everywhere, but South State Street and East 35th are as dark as sommelles, and then they wonder why business is poor. Let some of the merchants who cater to the Southiders observe the lighting effects on Halsted Street, on Milwaukee Avenue, on East 31st, and let them plan to light up this district. Let them make it hum, let them offer attractive bargains from well corored windows. Let them make a bid for business and they wget it. Wires can be strung with lights overhead and across the cases for the modest sum of five dollars per month from each mercha. Let us light up the South Side and we will need not fear so manurglaries and holdups. This paper stands ready and willing to coorate with the merchants and these columns will serve them graciouf for advertisement purposes. The day has arrived when the patron of black people must be sought the same as the other races. It's light up the South Side. TORIAL HEALTH HINTS By Dr. Troy Smith BOILS By Dr. Troy Smith BOILS Most cases of unsoundness of mind can be traced to some poisons that destroy the brain cells or, as scientists call it "toxins." "Toxins" may be of two kinds: first, the exogenous, i.e., those coming from without the body; destroy the brain cells or, as scientists call it "toxins," two kinds; first, the exogenous, i. e. those coming from examples of which are alcohol, opium, morphine, Indian hemp, cocaine, chloral lead and henbane. The mental effects of each of these substances come from common use, especially but that all have this common, that they are brain poisons and that most of them create a craving for their continued use, with a diminished power of control over such craving. A. B. The second class of toxins that produce unsoundness of mind are the endogenous type, or those poisonings arising from within the body, examples of which are infections from the bowels, thyroid gland, or the womb after childbirth. Various microbes or germs may produce unsoundness of the mind also. They may arise from within or without the body (generally from without). Examples of the germs that frequently cause insanity are the germs of influenza, syphilis, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, etc. culosis, etc. Alcohol and Insanity Alcohol is by far the most common and the most characteristic of the poisons introduced from without ("exogenous") that have a markedly hurtful effect on the brain cells and their mental working in causing unsoundness of mind. While statistics are notoriously unreliable in medicine, or, at all events, they are of the class of evidence that needs correction and qualification, yet it seems to be a fact proved by experience of a large class of competent observers that alcohol is responsible in some degree or other, and in some way, for about 20 per cent of the mental unsoundness that is so marked as to require treatment in mental hospitals. The general opinion of the medical profession, of social workers, founded on their experiences and results of elaborate statistical investigations into the question in this country, has all gone strongly in favor of the conclusion that the children of drunkards were apt to show many signs of nervous and mental degeneration. Experimental physiologists have found that alcohol, even in small amount, when brought in contact with germinating ova, produce marked degeneration in the offspring. Dr. Mott, a careful and reliable medical scientist, has made the latest pronouncement on the subject. He quotes the case of a woman who had had two husbands, and by the first—a temperate man—had a family of healthy children and grandchildren, and by the second—a chronic drunkard, one of a family of drunkards of several generations—had three children, two of whom had serious nervous diseases. He then says: "It has long been the opinion that chronic drunkenness of the parents leads to mental degeneracy in the offspring in the form of feeble-mindedness and epilepsy. With this I should agree." Looking at this matter from the point of view of the authorities who have gone into it and the facts at present available, it seems to me that the weight of evidence is greatly in favor of the transmission of evil results from drunken parents to their children, so that degeneration, bodily and mental, lowered intelligence, impaired moral qualities, liability to diseases of various kinds, and unsoundness of mind are liable to result in children from the effects of alcoholic poisoning of the parents, apart altogether from the necessarily degenerating and unfavorable influence of the alcoholic home upon children. UNDER THE LASH OF THE WHIP UNDER THE LASH OF THE WHIP Now comes the Star of Zion, the official mouthpiece of the A. M. E. Z. Church, and says that Henry Lincoln Johnson has been a "hero in the recent political strife" and that he aided the North Carolinians in their fight against Frank Linney, the lily white Republican District Attorney. This paper reeks with reactionary, Uncle Tom theories and in their eagerness to show an extensive appreciation of the current happenings get the real state of affairs hindpart before. If the Editor would stir up a little courage and backbone he would be able to give his readers the truth as it is the balderdash from his pen is a reflection upon Livingstone College, who claims his as one of her sons. Mary White Ovington and Dr. Carter G. Woodson assert that the black people do not read enough of their own history and literature. This is true that black people do not appreciate the efforts of their own best writers and little attention is paid to them until some white man has praised the black author and then a great rush is made for him by his brothers. The black people will get a better understanding of their own problems by reading their own authors and it is certain that a firmer race pride will be created. Recently a mob of black men sought to lynch one of their race for betraying lodge and fraternal secrets. The practice of lynching is unbearable and none of us sanction or condone it. It is one of the most despicable crimes of America and yet one who betrays his brothers is just as hateful as the lyncher. The white man who lynches a black man is stained with human blood and the black man who betrays a black man is stained with a sin of just as deep a dye. We will not rue the day when the traitor and the lyncher pass away. In the general vice cleanup which seems to be headed the way of the South Side, let no prejudice be used and no partiality practiced. This paper will expose the white dens which are unmolested by the authorities and we have no fear that the black offenders will be spared. Let it be cleanup of vice, be it black or white. Maybe these anticipatory lines are not in order, but the past gives us precedent and cause. NO REAL DARK MEAT FOR DEMPSEY Our Mr. Edgren of the sports page quotes Tex Rickard as saying that there are only two champions who do not care who gets into the ring with them. They are Johnny Buff and Jack Dempsey. Johnny may ride that horse if he wants to, but we are not so sure about the white heavyweight champion, Mr. Dempsey. Sports writers say that Jack is a fighting fool, loves to fight, wants to fight, and will fight anybody. He'll fight Willard. He'll fight Fred Fulton. He'll even fight Carl Morris and Joe Beckett. He is a glutton for the tough ones. Our Mr. Pearson, looking about for some one-to-fight Jack a dream fight, took him up to Saskatchewan, gave him Jack Johnson, which proves that Jack can fight without Tex Rickard and will fight a black boy—in the mind's eye of an imaginative reporter. Mr. Pearson in picking a big black fellow was considerate enough to get an old timer who ripened some time in the penitentiary. There has been more smoke coming out of the chimney since Johnson's time, and there is a big, big black cloud of it floating around and called Wills. We'll bet that without the assistance of our Mr. Pearson's typewriter Wills will go anywhere up towards the north pole for at Mr. Dempsey's hat and will be content with a percentage of such a gate as can be taken in from the interested Eskimos of the adjoining regions. Jack is a glutton, but something is keeping him from the dark meat. 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A FEW OPTIONS ON UNPAID FOR STOCK TO BE SOLD AT THE ORIGINAL LOW PRICE OF $30.00 PER SHARE. The Residence Committee has been very busy during the past month getting the house ready for "Come and See" Week. The house has been entirely renovated. New draperies, new pillows, living room suite of furniture, rugs and a private office for the General Secretary, new files for the business office, a new diffused light for the industrial classroom and the Center has been newly decorated. All these new features much towards beautifying our home and giving stimulus to those who share in our activities. The Membership Committee reports enthusiastic meetings and that all are anxious about the work. At our last meeting all members shared heartily in the Round-Table discussion, led by Mrs. Jackson, taken from the theme, "Thou Shalt Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself." At the informal reception many persons were impressed with the speakers and the challenge brought to them. As a result of this meeting several persons have joined the Association to help share the burden of business. The Membership Committee is pleased to report 16 new members to the cause for Christian Service. The "Vodville Classique," by the Girl Reserves, promises to give worthwhile entertainment. The girls are planning to give value received for the people's money. The cast not only includes "The Dolly Sisters," "Frankie and Blanche," of the Orpheum Circuit, but also takes in such stars as Elsie Janis and her Gang. Watch this paper next week for photos of these famous stars. The Girl Reserves are truly "breaking thru." Christmas cheer for the inmates of Oak Forest Infirmary. The industrial girls of the various centers in the city jointly are providing gift boxes for 500 inmates of this infirmary. Twenty-five cents will send a box of cheer to one inmate. Join in this service and send to the Industrial Department of the Indiana Avenue Branch, 3541 Indiana Avenue, or call Douglas 9690 or 2789. Additional Christmas service will be the singing of Christmas Carols, Thursday evening, December 22, at the Cook County Hospital, by the girls of the Industrial Department CHAMPAIGN III. Business Men's League holds annual banquet at Mr. Chas. Mias's Café 703 N. Market Street, Thursday evening at 8 o'clock, December 8, 1921. A large representation was present. Z. L. Breedlove had as his guest the clergy of the Twin Cities. It was said to be one of the swellest affairs ever given in the Twin Cities. Rev E. King, of the A. M. E. Church, made a good speech on getting together and why we should unite for community betterment. Rev F. Jones, of Free Baptist Church, pledged his support. Rev J. W. Jacobs, of the C. M. E. also. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Z. L. "Get a Liberty F A R 100% DEBT POWERY LIBERTY THIS STOCK IS OWNED BY LARGEST NUMBER OF S WORLD. A FEW OPTIO NAL LOW PRICE OF $30 BUY TOD LIBERTY LIFE COMP Frank L. Gillespie, Fou LEGAL HINTS Attorney G. C. Adams. Last week you answered my question relating to my father's will giving all his property to his wife and her nephews and leaving his own children out. I forgot, however, to ask you as to whether the interlineation of a material matter without being attested would affect the body of the will or whether it would have no force or effect—S. E. E., Allen N. E. Albany, N. Y. Answer: If the will was not reattested after the interlineation of a material matter, such interlineation would have no force or effect in the will already executed and attested. In order to have force and effect it must be re-attested. Mr. Adams: I had a certificate for one hundred shares of stock in the Douglass National Bank, indorsed in bank by me, in my strong-box. One of my clerks stole the certificate and sold it to a reputable broker—to an innocent party who knew nothing of the theft. Does the party who purchased it obtain a good title as against me?—L. M., Chicago. Answer: No, he does not. While such certificates have to some extent the attributes of negotiable paper, yet this quality of negotiability does not cost us; use nor does the doctrine that he who places it in the power, either to detain a third party must suffer apply. of another to deread a time to another. My dear Editor: I am an inventor and patent holder. Not having very much money to promote my patent, I have the invention made for me by means of sample. I ordered several thousand and when they were delivered to me, my manager, is very officious, examined them and returned them to the manufacturer, declaring that they were not made in accordance with the sample. Upon my return to the city I found that they were made in accordance with the sample and asked for their return, but the manufacturer refused to return them. Kindly inform me as to whether I have an action at law to recover them. Answer: While, when the contract was made by sample, there were no articles in existence to which title could exist of pass; yet giving them to the carrier after they were made according to the sample constitutes a delivery to buyer. Although this is not a "true delivery" it is an act having the legal effect of a true delivery—R. C. Scott, Chicago. Mr. G. C. Adams: Kindly explain the following for me. My sister's husband was named as a trustee in our aunt's will, but was given no interest therein except the prospect of receiving the compensation which is due as trustee. Will the validity of the will be impaired by him acting as a witness. Answer: The opportunity afforded to exchange actual service for a reasonable compensation would not be regarded as such a beneficial interest so as to disqualify the husband of sour sister as a witness and so impair the validity of the will. In order to disqualify, something in the way of as gratuity must pass by the will to the devisee or legatee who acts as witness. Attorney Adams: If a partnership agreement is made in writing will it be necessary for the dissolution of the partnership. Answer: No. The dissolution may be proved by parol. There is no requirement of law for any particular form or writing to make a dissolution effective. All that is needed is that proof be forthcoming of an intention put into execution. My dear Editor: I sold some furniture to A who agreed to give his note for the price payable in one year with interest! A now refuses to give his note. What remedy have I? Answer: You may resound the sale for fraud and recover the goods in an action at law or for their conversion in trove. You may also sue immediately for breach of the special agreement to give the note, but you cannot, until the expiration of the time of credit, maintain an action for the goods and recover the money. Breedlove; secretary, Will Sanders; gone to housekeeping at 511 East Vine treasurer, George Person. This organ-Street.ization is for the purpose of stimulating, encouraging, promoting and Salvasena, the world's greatest laxative tonic. gone to housekeeping at 511 East Vine Street. See Z. L. Breedlove for a bottle of Salvagesa, the world's greatest laxative tonic. The Forum was well attended Sunday at the C. M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Benton have issued invitations for the wedding of their daughter, Miss Helen Johnson, to Mr. Earnest S. Hite, which will take place on Saturday, the bride's home, 908 N. Hickory Street. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Benton have Mr. Fred Louis is out again after about two weeks' sickness. about two weeks' sickness. See Mr. William Kinner, Z, I, Bredlove or Harry Johnson for your Sick and Accident Insurance.