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Lived 'Colored' 40 Yrs; Claims Rights As 'White' PRICE 5 CENTS VOL. IV.—No. 51. CABARE Lived 'Co SOUTH NEW EXODUS CHOKES ROADS FROM SOUTH Colored Folks Come North to Escape Lynchings and Terror By Ben Stuttgatt RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 23—Once more the South is face to face with a wholesale exodus from Dixieland, and events of the last few days have increased the flood of emigrants now pouring into every border town. Although in the dead of winter, the present exodus bids fair to rival and even exceed the wholesale desertions "from below the line" which took place during and just following the recent war. So alarming has become the situation that commissiones are being created in that Southern states to discourage the movement. White preachers are making appear from their pulpits, and editor Southern cliffs are writing long editorial appeared recently in the Charlotte Observer," of Charlotte, N. C., which declares that the South has not done its duty by the colored man, and it is now the duty of all to help combat the present exodus. Seek Aid of Preachers Knowing well that the easiest way to reach the colored man is through the preachers, several commercial organizations throughout the South have employed certain preachers at substantial salaries to go from town to town and tell the people that the South is the place for them. One Southern newspaper is lavish in its praise of Bishon Chappelle of the A.M.E. Church, because he "urges Negro preachers throughout the South to make practical use of their pulpit opportunities in discouraging Negroes in any movement that would take them from their homes." They Go Just the Same In spite of concerted efforts to discourage this new exodus, the railroad stations of St. Louis, Columbus, Cincinnati and Richmond are daily clogged with dark newcomers who have gotten this far, and are catching the first trains for points further North. They admit that they have been told that there is no sympathy in the North for them, but declare they are not seeking sympathy, just security from mob law and the Ku Klux Klan. They have been told that the Klan is much stronger in the North than in the South, but they answer that they never heard of the Ku Klux tarring and feathering on a wholesale scale in the North, while almost each one of them can remember seeing homes burned (Continued on Page 2.) 4 SEIGEL MARKETS CUT RATES FOR XMAS Mr. Jake Seigel, head of The General Meat Market Company which has branches all over the city, has four stores on the southside. He announced Wednesday morning that he discovered that was selling better meat, fresh killed for less per pound than many of his competitors who made no pretense to sell fresh meat. He also claims that he found that at one of his stores his price per pound for pork was four cents cheaper than that of a nearby meat market which was giving to the public cold storage products. Mr. Seigel has started on a campaign to show the public that in many cases they are buying inferior meat at higher prices from some of the southside stores. He urges the buying public to beware of unsuperulous meat dealers who purposely sell inferior cold storage products to black people of the southside and advises any who thinks that they are overcharged to report the merchant to the City Council. Daily papers have commended Mr. Seigel on his fight on merchants who have been snubting the public. "A PAPER WITH A POLICY" The Chicago Whip AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PAYS ALARMED Grand Boulevard For Bethel Bethel A. M. E. Church, now holding services at and Dearborn Streets, has purchased this beautiful the corner of Forty Second Street and Grand Boulev future home. Bethel A. M. E. Church, now holding services at Thirtieth and Dearborn Streets, has purchased this beautiful edifice at the corner of Forty Second Street and Grand Boulevard for its future home. BETHEL BUYS GRAND BLVD. PROPERTY Bethel, A. M. E. Church, 30th and Dearborn streets, has purchased the mammoth five story church and institutional building at 42nd and 43rd floors, paying this historic congregation the largest and possibly the most valuable church property owned by colored people in the world. The building is fully equipped for devotion and social service work and could not be duplicated for not less than four hundred thousand ($400,000) dollars. Dr. C. M. Tanner, D.D., recently appointed here from Metropolitan Church, Baltimore, Md., closed the deal. Monday. Many Departments In addition to a mammoth auditorium, easily seating twenty-five hundred people, there is a large gymnasium, swimming pool, shower, banquet room, cafeteria, elevators and one hundred and fifty rooms for rent for office purposes and institutional work. This is to be the receiving station for the thousands of our people capping to Chicago. There will be a dispensary for the sick, night classes in business courses, English, Theology, Juvenile Court, Decacones Workers, branch public library, an employment office for the arts, National Association of Music, orchestra, Baccalaureus, Crit Scouts, Day Nursery, Athletic Club and such like modern church and social and institutional activities. Raised $10,000 in Week The people of Bethel rallied to the call for funds as never before. In the short space of one week this congregation raised over ten thousand dollars to make this purchase possible. Bishop A. J. Carey gave invaluable aid as well as Bishop L. J. Coppin, who came from Philadelphia to inspect this splendid property. Dr. C. M. Tanner came to this city, after thirty years of experience in all parts of this country and in the foreign. He is the youngest son of Bishop B. J. Tanner and a brother to H. O. Tanner, artist. His records shows that he built the Bethel Hall in Atlanta, Ga., the great Church in Pittsburgh, Pa., and cleared Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington, D.C., of a debt of sixty thousand dollars. Owing to the splendid work he has done for the race and Church he is now prominently mentioned for the Bishophric in his own denomination. Prof. Jas. A. Mundy is the leader of the famous Bethel Choir and the trustees are: R. H. McGavock, Dr. A. J. Offord, Dr. M. M. Dillard, Mr. George Smith, Mr. M. E. B. Peck, Mr. Adam Horn, Prof. Jas. Mundy, Mr. G. W. Davidson, and Mr. James Reed. d' 40 Y RMED now holding services at Thirtieth chased this beautiful edifice at set and Grand Boulevard for its PETITION FOR DOUGLAS BANK RECEIVER FAILS The suit for receiverhip filed in the United States District Court by P.W. Chavers against The Douglas National Bank of Chicago was dismissed Monday, by Judge Carpenter. The suit to the suit had a conference with the Comptroller of Currency at Washington, D.C., on June 11, 1922, at which it issued the Controller of the Currency advised all parties that the Douglas National Bank of Chicago had been examined by his department and was under his supervision, and that the bank was solvent and in good condition. This bank is the first National Bank owned, chartered and controlled by Colored people. It has recently circulated its Douglas National Bank Notes, and it is preparing to move in new quarters at 366th and State streets not later than April 1st, 1923. DANKER DROWN IS STILL MISSING AFTER A YEAR PALITIMORE, Md., Dec. 23—Baltimoreans who expected $150,000 for their Christmas stockings from the assets of the bankrupt firm of Brown and Wingate, are doomed to disappoint. Banker T. Thomas Brown, head of the firm, disappeared nearly a year ago, and is still missing. Receivers have been unable, so far, to liquidate the bank's affairs. This Christmas will also be sadly reminiscent to depositors in the Atlanta State Bank of Atlanta, Ga., J.O. Ross, the doorkeeper, I.O. Ross, the president took flight, and is still missing. It is said that Ross fled when he learned that he would be unable to pay over $100,000 in Christmas savings funds. KILLS 2 WITH AUTO, MAKES HIS ESCAPE KILLS 2 WITH AUTO, MAKES HIS ESCAPE ST. LOUIS, Mo., Dec. 23.—An unidentified driver of an automobile leaped from his car in front of 31.30 Market Street Saturday afternoon and disappeared in a crowd after fatally injuring two men. He is still at large. The two dead men are Nathan Knight, 38, of 18 North Ewing Street, and Lawrence B, Ryan, 50, white. The accident occurred when the automobile, driven by the unidentified man, crashed head on into a street car. CHICAGO, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, 1922. ALD. ANDERSON AS LIVED AS BLACK 40 YRS., CLAIMS HE IS WHITE Claims He Was Told That "Mammy" Was His Mother OAKLAND, Cal., Dec. 23—Arthur S. Hill unfolded a story such as only the best of novelists might weave when he filed in Superior Court a petition to become heir to the estate of Robert Bruce Kyle. The story began in Kentucky, where Hill charged, a young Northerner betrayed a daughter of the Old South. Hill said he was the child of the unwedded union. Robert Bruce Kyle was the brother of Hill's mother, and, according to the papers filed here, he swore and carried out vengeance upon his sister's alleged betrayer—shooting him, but not fatally. Baby Given to "Mammy" The mother, unable to face society with her disgrace, gave her habe into the keeping of her "Black mammy." "Rise him as your own," she told the mammy. The woman swore never to reveal that the child was not her own during the life of the real mother. I was told that she was my mother and that my father was white." Hill declared. This followed a store of flight by Kyle and his sister, fainting not for the shooting of the alleged betrayer, into Mexico and then to Mexico, where in the last year both died. Lived Black 40 Years But for four decades which inter- nced Hill lived the life of a Negron. "For the first time in my life during the last year I sat at a table with white people where I belonged" he said, the mammy, released from the place she was born, and the mother and Kyle, told Hill the true story, the petition alleged, and then dropped from sight among her own people in Kentucky. PERRY HOWARD SAYS CHARGE IS PERFECT In an open letter to the public, Perry W. Howard, formerly of Mississippi, now of Washington, has vehemently denied that he in any way obstructed the passage of the Dyer Bill. He says that J. Weldon Johnson, Dr. DuBois, and other officials of the National Association have joined this charge on him because he interfered with their aim to "stay in the lime-light." Mr. Howard's complete letter is herewith published without comment: By Perry W. Howard WASHINGTON, D. C. Dec. 15—I have read with amazement the release from the N. A. A. C. P. of December 8, charging that I defeated the anti-lynchming bill. I want to denounce the perfidy of those responsible for this release for disjointing my letter and leaving our certain parts, which was intended to make it distasteful. No honorable man would do this; and I challenge them to publish the letter in its entirety. First. I want to say that any statement or intimation that I in any wise, directly or indirectly, defeated or contributed to the defeat of the anti-lynchming is a lie, and there is not a sure man in the attorney who has this, including the man or man who released the article so charging. Second. The reference to the Liberian loan is innuendo, and, therefore, unworthy of notice. Worked for Bill It is well known by the author of this report that the author lavis (Continued on Page 2.) THOUSANDS Vice May Cause More Riots You live here in Chicago, most of you live on the Southside. It is hard to get homes in other neighborhoods and besides you are nearer to your work here. The Southside is your home and it is here that you are endeavoring to rear your families. Isn't it a shame that all of the vileness and filth of this great city should be emptied here? You know that the prostitutes and shameless women from other parts of the city have moved near your homes. Do you know that in your important business districts that you are menaced by gambling dens and derelict humanity? Do you know that a prostitution syndicate of white reprobates is grasping every site that they can get and that open solicitation is practiced here as of yore? Did you know that sexual perversion of the worst kind is encouraged and advertised here? What are you going to do about it? Don't you know that an influx of white hoodlums and vile women now infest your best districts? They will eventually cause racial friction and precipitate another riot. Are you going to stand by and see your wives, daughters and little children intimidated and corrupted by these terrible creatures? Your largest newspaper, the Chicago Defender, is silent; it is too big to pay attention to these evils. Are you going to sit by idly without agitation or protest and allow yourself to be swamped and corrupted by such terrible practices without registering a word of protest? Why is it that all the vileness of the city has been brought out here? Do you realize that your community is insulted and your decency ignored? You have only to open your eyes and you can witness conditions that will harrow up your souls and raise your hands in horror. Take these matters to your pastors and tell them to help you to live with respectability. Christianity is being defeated by these cohorts and agencies of the devil. Send your complaints to this paper and to every other paper in the city. Don't let this fire burn you; put it out before it is too late. Blame nobody, just get busy. Delays are dangerous. Let's avoid another riot and keep clean districts. TWO DRUGGISTS ON 39th STREET ARE KLANSMEN According to the magazine "Tolerance" two white druggists, operating a drug store at 39th St. and Vincenna Ave., are members of the Ku Klux Klan. The men are brothers, Charles Benvald Datz, and William Frederick Datz. Their address is given as 471 E. 41st St. The drug store operated by these two klensmen is in the heart of a colored residential neighborhood. Much indignation is being expressed against them by their former customers, who are now spending their money at other drug stores. RISING TIDE OF COLOR STRIKES JAMAICA KINGSTON, Jamaica, Dec. 23.—(Crusader Service).—To the "rising tide of color against white domination" is not confined to the East, but is revealing itself in the West as well, is proved by recent action of the fourteen elected members of the Legislative Council in unanimously voting the lack of confidence of the natives of Jamaica in the administration of the Queen Sir, Sir Ernest O'Neill. The dehorateer overwhelmingly Negro and with two or three exceptions the elected Councillors are members of the Colored Race. NEWSPAPER WINS;UNABLE TO PROVE MALICE BALTIMORE, suit, Md., Dec. 23—A $20,000 libel suit against the Baltimore Afro-American was decided in favor of that paper last week when the court upheld the demurrier filed by attorneys for the newspaper. The suit against the Afro-American was based on stories printed during a political campaign in 1920. The article included statements impossible of proof, but on account of the fact that no malice could be proved, held the court, the demurrier was sustained, and the suit dismissed. BITES DARLING George Darling, 28, 2971 Dearborn St., was bitten on the left cheek Friday by Rubin Jomby, with whom he was unralling over money matters. Christmas Edition Merry Christmas PRICE FIVE CENTS EIGHT PAGES ON $25 nts As 'W WANDS LI House More Riots Most of you live on the Southside. It neighborhoods and besides you are Southside is your home and it is to rear your families. Isn't it a filth of this great city should be prostitutes and shameless women moved near your homes. Do you stress districts that you are menaced humanity? Do you know that a probates is grasping every site solicitation is practiced here as of final perversion of the worst kind is about it? Don't you know that an women now infest your best disease racial friction and precipitate and by and see your wives, daugh- and corrupted by these terribleer, the Chicago Defender, is silent; these evils. Are you going to sit by and allow yourself to be swamped practices without registering a word leness of the city has been brought your community is insulted and only to open your eyes and you narrow up your souls and raise your letters to your pastors and tell them city. Christianity is being defeated at the devil. Send your complaints paper in the city. Don't let this it is too late. Blame nobody, just. Let's avoid another riot and keep $25.000 --- COLONEL TELLS 24TH NOT TO GET HET UP NEW YORK CITY, Dec. 23—In behalf of the colored U. S. soldiers of the 24th Infantry now stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has written to the Secretary of War, John W. Weeks, setting forth facts submitted under oath of mistreatment of the colored soldiers. The letter is as follows: Supplementing our recent communication to you on the subject of the 24th Infantry (colored) now stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, I have to inform you we have now received definite information, submitted under oath that the following occurrences took place: 1. That the present Commanding Officer, Colonel Nicklin, lectured the men shortly after assuming command, and told them they must expect as a matter of habit to be called "damn niggers" by the whites but must not pay any attention to it. 2. That for the first time in the history of the 24th Infantry the colors have been carried at Fort Benning, Ga. accompanied by men deprived even of small arms and carrying only small clubs. 3. That attempt has been made to segregate the colored soldiers on their own athletic field. 4. That Colonel Nicklin told of having promoted a colored private who showed no resentment at being kicked and beaten by a white soldier who was a truck driver, adding that that was the way he wanted colored soldiers to act, not resenting insults from white men but merely reporting them to him. 5. That Sergeant Caesar Slade, Company D, 24th Infantry, was arrested in Columbus, Georgia, on charges of being drunk and disorderly by civil and military police who unmercifully beat him on the head; that on his court martial trial the provost marshal and the attending army surgeon both testified Sergeant Slade was not drunk; that Sergeant Slade was reduced to private, confined at hard labor for six months, and forfeited two-thirds of his pay for the same period, the penalty of confinement being suspended. Weeks Promises Protection John W. Weeks, U. S. Secretary of War, has replied to a letter sent him by the Association, promising investigation of the charges that colored (Continued on Page 3.) EIGHT PAGES LEAVE SAYS "LOUIS" GOT RICH OFF "NIGHT LIFE" Huge Profits Accrue for L. B. Anderson from Cabaret Spoils By Virgil Williams Since the aldermen against A. B. Anders been quizzed on my businions with being that I relations sort with derson. I gaged in with Lou Since entering the aldermanic race against Ald. Louis B. Anderson I have been repeatedly quizzed concerning my business relations with him, it being intimated that I still have relations of some sort with Mr. Anderson. I was engaged in business with Louis Anderson for several months, but our relations ceased in May, 1921, and since then I have had no connection with him in any manner. My Partner in Cabaret. In March 1918, I made an attempt to open and operate the cabaret later known as the Royal Gardens. It had been operated under white management as "The Monarch." The American Dance Hall And Saloon," and under other names. Two policemen were killed there, and the place was finally closed by the police. Upon application to the owner of the building, I was informed that it could not be opened for cabaret purposes. Finally I succeeded in interesting Alderman Anderson to the extent that he had the police ban removed. For this service he was given a one-third partnership in the place. My other partner was William Bottoms. Bottoms paid $1800 in cash for his one-third interest. Anderson's interest did not cost him one cent in cash. He also arranged to have the Royal Gardens allowed to run all night without police interference. Made Huge Profits. During three years that the Royal Gardens was operated under this arrangement, Alderman Anderson received over $25,000 as his share of the profits. Bottoms, after having realized a handsome profit on his investment, sold out his share. Anderson then insisted that his interest be raised from 33.1/3% to 40%. I was forced to concede to his demands, because, although he had invested no money in the cabaret, his withdrawal from the partnership would probably mean its closing by the police. Finally in 1921, after there had come a slump in business, Anderson sold his interest to Mrs. Florence Majors, who had acquired title to the property. He thus realized in addition to the $25,000 he had received, the price of a 40% share of the business, without investing a single cent. I objected to partnership with Mrs. Majors and turned the entire business over to her. Thus ended my relations with Louis B. Anderson, and they have not been resumed in any manner since. The publishers of the Chicago Whip wish to extend the Season's Greetings to its many subscribers & friends. Wishing them all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. tr 0. FINEMAN { ¢ 3488 STATE STREET Zo we A Complete Line Of Men’s and Women’s Gr Se «. 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Olcott of Oregon, addressing the conference of governors here, warned that the Ku Klux Klan is gaining an amazing grip in his State and other States and expressed the conviction that unless steps are imme diately taken to check the Klan. its activities would inevitably lead to a state of civil war in this country, Thinking Oregonians are at last awake to what has happened in that State, and like himself are genuinely alarmed by the spread of what they first failed to regard as a dangerous manifestation, he pointed out, not, however, explaining that the tolerance with which the Klan was at first re garded was due to the belief that it was merely antiNegro and not anti- anybody else. Today the subject over: shadows all other issues jn Oregon, he said, and the conscquence of the’ se- eret’ organization's work there should be brought to national attention Whole Communities Torn ‘The whole communities in. Oregon are now torn by such religious dis- sension, if not avowed hatred, that neighbors formerly the best of friends are virtual feudists, families are dis rupted, the spirit of religious intoler ance is seizing upon the churches and spreading into all branches ef busi ness as a controlling factor The same sort of outrages —cou mitted by night riders, masked in white gowns and cowls—that have swept the Southland have repeatedly occurred in Oregon, so that law and order is as much usurped by the American Pu disti asin) Louisiana, where Gos Parker feared for the sovereignty of Judiciary Influenced ‘hat the judiciary, schoot system: pulitics and even captain pthlic chan nels of expression have become so influenced, and i some distances cor trolled, by the Klin that all former normal relationships and processey of law anid order are completely under siined. Phat Portland has become a hot-hedl of the Klan propagauda, whist has hoes spread with chara teristic «e creey and in the suise of a patriotic and hencvolent movement, and the Klan learlers are extewiling tineir field into the State of Washinetan, pre Aicting openly that they will soo" Have ined up that and other northwesters States including Idaho and the Terrie tory of Maska Protestant vs. Catholic We have mo accurate way of know ing how large munictically tie Klan has become in Oregon.” said Gov Olcott, “but its manifestations are siquificant of its extent and ite power We have few Nesrors and fow Jews in the State, comparatively speaking, su that the issite conies down to one between Protestantism and Cailioli cism, | To be sure, one Negra who was freed from jail after serving his term Hor chicken-stealing was victimized taken ont at night hy masked riders and hanged, though ext dows before he was dead.” Capitalistic Plot, Says Hylan That the Klan is nothing but a Process of hoodwinking the public sa that “the puppets of privilege mav be enabled to. slip into any muibfic atice” is the opinion expressed hy Mayor Hislun of New York, on the Ku Klus Kian, ‘The Mayor's statemeit was pro: poked by reporters askin, him what he trail to say regarding the appear ance of a Klansian on Sunday night fn the Washington Avenite Baptist Church, Brooklyn. His Honor de- clared that day hy day disclosures are ‘an $5000. 2 HER TO BE CALLED COLORED WOMAN BLAME SENATE FOR FOUR LYNCHINGS HEW BOVAL GINGLE TD BE FORMED On Wednesday night a new circle to The Supreme Royal Cirete of Friends wis formed at a monster meeting bell at The Assembly Hall of Williatnson’s Undertaking Estab lishment, S13 S, State St. A. large number became tembers to what ts now one of the largest and most pow erful fraternal organizations in the country. Among the prominent speak crs wha Were present and wha ad dressed the assimbly were, Anthony Overton, Pre Douglass National Bank, Rev. John W. Robinson, Dr. A Wilherforce Willams, Rey. Wo S$. Braddlan. Rev J. Rused Harees, Revs JOA. Winters, Rev. Edvard P"Tones and Joseph D. Bibb of The Chicago Whip. Mrs. Mary KE, Williamson was Mistross of Ceremonies. This Circle Wil he one of the strongest and bv gest in the city: under the able diree~ How of the olficers elected: at this meesnes. rapidly proving that the Ka Klux Klay is nothing but an attempt to create & “gigantic potitieal machine” and that the “powerial interests that are tryin to coritrol this Government” would un- doubtedty be found finapeing the Klan Serming te beat out Mayor Ty lan's Views are the fact that the Klin has acted to drive Negroes ont of the oil fields it several southern and south western states and the recent revela tion of a banker backer ia New Yurk City “Phe ebjcct of fomenting racial jut religious disturbauces, and widening of breaches between groupsamdl classe is apparent.” the Maar continyed. “If the people are divided inte opposite camps on, racial and relisions Tine. Jess thought will he given to vital pul, lic questions. 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Mitchell also ix charged on two Separate counts with taking $100 be- longing to the Grand Court, Order of Calatthe, in the state of Virginia, and on three counts with taking $130, a total of $600 belonging to the Order of Culanthe. E, A. Norrell is charged with steal- ing, taking and carrying away. $5,150 helonsring to the Mechanics Savings bank, and $50 of the bank. LD. Paige is charged with taking $240.63 of the bank's funds, and under 4 separate count with taking $146.74, Under a separate warrant, Michell is charwed with taking a total of $630 bulonsings tothe Grand Court, Order of Calunthe, in the state of Virginia. LAW FRM OFFERS Ald IN SOLDIERS’ BONUS WOMAN WANT y HIM REMOVED ROANOKE, Va, Dec. 23.—Lead- ing citizens of Roanoke are demanding the removal of City Judge Beverly Werkeley, white, who kicked Miss Bertha Lawson, a school teacher, ont of his office in the city hall. Miss Lawson entered the judge's office by mistake and inquired the way to the tax collector's office. Her Affidavit The, details of the incident are set forth in the following affidavit: ‘This day. personally: appeared before me Jacob L, Reid, a notary public in and’ for the City and State aforesaid, Miss Bertha Lawson to me personally known, and who hy me being jirst duly sworn, deposeth as follows: — That on the first day of December, 1922, she, in company with her mother, Mrs) Alice Lawson, went to the Muni: cipal Building in said City und State to pay their taxes; that they entered the. building aud not knowing where to find the Tax Collector's Office went into the first convenient office on the first Hoor of said building to inquire the way to the Collector's Office: that the office she entered ws that of Judge Beverly Berkeley, who was seated at his desk: that she inquired oi him the way to the Collector's of- fice, neglecting to use the term mister in mentioning the name of Mr. Lawrence S. Davis; that the Judge replied that he was not there to give ont informa- tion; that to this he replied that she only asked a question of information, and as a reply to this the Judge or- dered her out of his office at’ once with a threat that if she did not he would kick her out; that she replied to him by saying I guess you will not: and at this point the Judie rushed to the door, thrust her out and kicked her as she passed through the door; that when, she had recovered from this brutal treatment and the excitement incident thereto, she, in company: with her ‘mother, succeeded in finding. the Collector's Office, and took their places n line with others standing theres that she had been there oily. a few! mo- ments when the Judge, in company with a Police Officer, had her arrested: that she was taken to the Station Keeper's Office on the first floor of (building, and required to deposit a cash bond of Twenty-one ($21.00) ilollars for her appearauce in Police Court the following morning or re main in jail for atrial; that she de- hosited the required sm and appeared iy Conrt the following morning, De cember the 2nd, 1922, where she was infortted that she was charged with Wsorderly conduct: that site was tried and fined Five ($500) dollars by act- ing Police Judge W. 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Z2ie| > ZO |» Adac RE. es 13TH ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST BIG SUCCESS The great thirteenth annual essay contest is over, and two more names have heen added to the long list of prize winners of this great. literary event. ‘The prizes this year go to Miss Ethel Burgess, representing the Sun day afternoon’ forum of the Institu tional A. M. E. Church, and Mr. Clar- ence W. Powell, representing the Hi- Art Music and Dramatic Club. Eight of the leading literary clubs of the city were represented, ‘The sub. ject, "Race Prejudice, What Tt Is and How the Negro Should Deal With It,” was thoroughly diséussed by each con. testant and many imporiant points brought out, Mr. Poweit f the husband of Mr Mabel Powell, president of the Union Charity Chub, He served as investiga- tor for two years in the corporation counsel's office and recently served as clerk in the board of review, He has unusual ability along dramatic lines Miss Burgess is a_stenographer, sing: in the choir of the Institutional Church and is very modest and unassuming, She is a niece of Mr. and Mrs, C. 1 Burgess, 3718 Geand Boulevard All in'all the thirteenth annual essay contest will go down in history as one of the best of the series, Mr. BL W Fitts and his assistants, Messrs, Strad jord and Henry, deserve great praise for their efforts in behali of the race i RAGE CULTURE” WASHINGTON, Dec. 25. — The Twenty-Sixth Antuial Meeting of The American Negro Academy will be held in Washington, D. C., Wednesday and Thursday, December 27 and 28, 1922. \ special feature of the, program wil be an address, subject, “Race in Cul- ture.” by Prof. Robert Ty Kerlin, of West Chester, Pa, formerly head of the Department of English in the Vir- ginia Military: Institute. Papers will also he read by Presi- dent Arthur A. Schomburg. of Brook- yn, N. Y., subject, “The Negro and Christianity,” Dr, Joseph J. France, of Portsmouth, Va., subject, “The Negro and Race Consciousness,” and Mr. T, Montgomery Gregory, of Washington, subject, “The Negro Theatre.” The open mectings will be held in the Cleveland Public School, 8th and I streets, N, W. each day at 7:30 ym. under the auspices of the Com- niunity Center Department; and the husiness mectings, at 11a. m, in the Litwacy ph the Stucsodtt Club. The Central School of Commerce Announces that Jan- uary 2, 1923 is a good time for the business manager and executive, business inclined youg men and young women to begin training in Business Science. 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BL 2299 Seventh Ave. New York City WHITE WOMEN of LYNCHING DGESN | PROTEGT THEM NEW YORK CITY, Dec. 23.—The National Association for the Advance- ment of Colored People has called at- tention to a statement issued by a group of teading white women of North, Carolina, affiliated with the commission on interracial co-operation, which denounces moh violence as a method of protecting woman's honor ‘The statement of these white women of North Carolina acknowledues the responsibility of white people and Christians in the South to treat col- ored people with fairness, “We believe.” says the statement, “that every human being should he treated not as a means to another's ends, but as a person whose aspira tions toward seli-realization must he recognized.” In regard to mob violence the state- ment is as follows: “We believe that violence has no place where people lend their support in every possible way to th agencies constituted hy the people for the ap- rehension, trial and punishment of of fenders against society, We resent the assertion that criminality can be con- trolfed by lawless outhrenks, and woman's honor, protected Ly savage acts of revenge.” COLONEL TELS SOLDIERS HOT TO FIGHT BACK soldiers of the 24th Infantry were be- ing mistreated and discriminated against, and saying that conditions complained of will he corrected, ‘The letter of Secretary of War Weeks is as follows: WAR DEPARTMENT Washington December 13, 1922 National Association for the Advance- ment of Colored People, New York City. Acknowledging receipt of your letter of December 8, 1922, supplementing your recent communication on the sub- ject of the treatment of the 24th In- fantry tow stationed at Fort Benning, Ga.. Lam pleased to inform you that voule lester has heen forwarded to the Commanding Officer, Fort Benning, Ga, for jnvestivation and necessary action, 1 can assure you that. the proper disciplinary measures will be taken to correct any irregularity: that may be discovered in the treatment oi the members of the 24th Infantry. The personnel of this organization will receive the same consideration as the members of any other unit stationed at that post (Signed) JOHN W, WEEKS, ‘Secretary of War. A SUMMER HOME GIVEN FREE WITH A CITY HOME In the Choicest Residential Section of the city THE CHICAGO REALTY ASSOCIATION has made it possible for person of the smallest means to become a property owner in the city's best real estate values by paying small weekly payments. You can live in the property in which you are part owner at a reduced rental, while paying for it. WHAT A DOLLAR WILL DO Pay us a doll ar a week and we will show you how to get your home at reduced costs. One dollar will work wonders because we will unite your dollar with thousands of others. In union there is strength. In order to introduce ourselves to you and your friends, we are giving away these precious Idlewild lots. A HOME IN IDLEWILD, MICHIGAN, FREE. Join The Chicago Realty Association and you will be presented with a lot in Beautiful Idlewild, Michigan, Americas' most popular summer resort. This is an unprecedented offer as the lots held by The Asociation are some of the choicest in Idlewild. JOINT THE CHICAGO REALTY ASOCIATION It is easy to join the Chicago Realty Association, an organization which is pooling together the money of its members and turning it into first class property. Join yourself and send in the names of ten of your friends and you will be given absolutely free, one of our choice Idlewild lots. We propose to solve the housing problem and provide the comforts of good homes to all of our people. Get a home here and a home in Idlewild. SEIZE THIS OPPORTUNITY TODAY. FILL OUT COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IN AT ONCE CHICAGO REALTY ASSOCIATION 3539 South State Street CHICAGO, ILL. I am interested in the plans and purposes of your organization. Please have your representative call and explain fully without any cost to me. 4 SO. STATE ST. NOW A BLAZE OF LIGHT Saturday evening, December 16, 1922. South State Street between 30th and 30th Streets witnessed the greatest celebration ever held in its history. A mid beautiful decorations and the playing of music, the South State Street Commercial Association inaugurated their new lighting system. ```markdown ``` Never in the life of this thoroughfare has such an outpouring of people been seen. The street during the entire evening was one mass of humanity and the merchants were taxed to the limit in handling the trade. The storekeepers are just bubbling over with enthusiasm, for never in their history have they enjoyed a buiser dinner that perienced Saturday, December 16. This is merely the stone to a greater and better street which shall soon rival Chicago's best. One of the foremost benefits accruing from this improvement will be better protection, which has been sorely lacking in this neighborhood and it will be the duty of this association to bring this matter before the board at its first meeting so people can shop with the same degree of safety as they do in other neighborhoods. To those few storekeepers who have not supported this improvement by failing to sign for the maintenance of these lights, please be advised that you cannot expect the support or derive the same benefits that other members of this association receive so before it is too late you had better get in the band wagon and not be branded as a slacker. This is your last chance so take heed and co-operate with your fellow merchants. MEN ATTACK BIGGS Two unidentified men attacked Jos Biggs, 28, 3131 Cottage Grove Ave. at 30th St. and Cottage Grove Ave. thursday, and stabbed him in the arm. Theodore Miller, 18, 3659 Pilges Ave. was stabbed in the right breast Saturday by Arthur Randolph, with whom quarreluing over the sum of 50 cents Home Made SWEET POTATO PIES AND ROLLS Made in the Best Bakery in Town WALLACE BAKERY 2600 SO. STATE STREET Open until 10 P. M. Ph. Bouleard 172 THE CHURCHES URBAN LEAGUE'S MRS.DUVALLEMADE NEW MONTHLY OUT ORPHANAGE HEAD International Baptist Church East 37th Street and Vernon Avenue Rev. W. J. Sullivan The Rev. W. J. Sullivan of the National Baptist Convention just closed in St. Louis. The congregation also had the privilege of hearing the last annual message of the late Dr. E. C. C. Morris, president of the convention. The death of Dr. W. G. Parks, vice president to Dr. Morris, and recent president of the convention, was also considered, and suitable services will be held later to commemorate the life of this great man. Next Sunday morning Rev. R. T. Schell, missionary, will preach for us, and on Wednesday night, the 27th, at 7:30, the Christmas exercises will be observed. Original Providence Baptist Church Walter Carter, Minister J. Wesley Carter, Mum Installation service of Dr. J. Wesley Carter will take place Sunday at 3 p.m. Dr. R. L. Bradby of Detroit, fre Mich. will preach this sermon. Dr. L. K. Williams will be master of ceremonies. Other prominent ministers of the city will assist in carrying out the service. A hearty welcome awaits all. URBAN LEAGUE'S NEW MONTHLY OUT NEW YORK CITY, Dec. 23.—At a meeting of the Executive Board of the National Urban League held in New York City on December 7th, 1922, authority was granted the League's Department of Research and Investigation to publish a monthly journal of Negro life" with the title "OPPORTUNITY." The first issue is to appear in January and will contain articles on Negro labor by the personnel managers of three of the largest manufacturing companies, the Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company, the Carnegie Steel Corporation, and the National Malleable Castings Company, on Zoning and Negro Housing by a member of the Chicago Zoning Commission, the "Doctrine of Human Equality," by Horace J. Bridges, leader of the Ethical Culture Society of Chicago; Social Work in the South, Public Health Work in New York City; Child Placement; the New Migration of Negroes from the South, together with other topics of current interest. The Editor is Charles S. Johnson, a graduate of Virginia Union and Chicago Universities, who was Associate Executive Secretary of the Chicago Commission on Race Relations appointed by Governor Lowden following the Chicago race riot. Mr. Johnson is also Director of the Department of Research and Investigation of the National Urban League. Is the Chicago Defender paid to lay off vice? Over 100 Dives near the Defender Plant. DE LUXE DRY C 3424 SOUTH STA A complete line of Men's and Ladies At The Lowest OMER HOME FREE H A CITY H Choicest Residential Section of EASY PAYMENTS PLAN REALTY ASSOCIATION has made to become a property owner in the weekly payments. You can live a reduced rental, while paying f WHAT A DOLLAR WILL DO week and we will show you how we will work wonders because wears. In union there is strength. Our friends, we are giving away. ME IN IDLEWILD, MICHIGAN Realty Association and you will Michigan, Americas' most populfer as the lots held by The Aso THE CHICAGO REALTY ASO Chicago Realty Association St. Mark A. M. E. Church 50th Street and Wabash Avenue. Rev. John W. Robinson. Pastor. Last Sunday the pastor preached a powerful sermon from the subject "Blessed Arc the Merciful." The Lycum was well attended and was addressed by the Hon. Joseph D. Bibb editor of The Chicago Whip. His subject was "Public Opinion." This was indeed a great address, full of thought and wholesome instruction. Next Sunday, the Christmas sermon will be preached by the pastor and at the evening service, our choir will render "Redemption" under the direction of W. E. Gassette. You and your friends are invited. Second Baptist Church, Dixon, Ill. Roy L. J. Hawkins, Pastor Rev. J. L. Hawkins, Pastor. Sunday was a great day with us Sunday school was largely attended The lesson was very interestingly dis- cussed. The pastor preached an al- tar of the Bible, "Rocks," which was enjoyed by all. The women are planning for a big Christmas and a large program will be rendered. A large Christmas tree has been bought Last Sunday's collection was $25.14 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Dec. 23.—The Marion County commissioners told representatives of several colored organizations at the court house today that they would place the control of the Colored Orphans' Home, at Twenty-first Street and Northwestern Avenue, in the charge of competent colored supervisors before January 1. They also said that they would name Mrs. Emma DuValle, colored, vice-president of the Educational Aid Society for Orphan and Dependent Colored Children, as superintendent of the institution. This action of the commissioners followed a conference with these representatives at which a letter, signed by colored leaders, was read to the commissioners asking that colored persons be named to manage the home. The letter asked that the care of these colored children be provided to the hands of competent colored persons within thirty days and that the county continue its appropriations for the care of the institution and make ample provision for the proper care and training of the colored wards of Marion County. UNDERTAKERS MEET The undertakers of Chicago have formed an association which is known as The Chicago Colored Undertakers Association. They will hold a banquet at The Vincennes Hotel on the evening of December 23rd at which time they will have a number of distinguisheries. Please be made at this meeting for a closer co-operation of all of the undertakers of the city. HIGH CLASS CLEANERS AND DYERS CALL FOR US ANGELUS TAILORS 3501 Wabash Ave. Phone Victory 5500 THE CHICAGO WHIP GEORGIA GETTING BUSY, TRYS TO HALT EXODUS ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 23. There was a mass meeting held last week under the auspices of the C. M. E conference at the Butler Street C. M. E. Church, Atlanta, Ga. The principal addresses made that day were delivered by J. A. Bray, the educational secretary of the conference, W. B. Hill of the Department of Education, and Jesse O. Thomas, the Southern field secretary of the National Urban League. The speakers all emphasized the necessity of better educational facilities and fair treatment as pre-requisites for Negroes staying in Georgia. At the end of the mass meeting resolutions were passed which read in part as follows: "The leading colored citizens of Atlanta and Georgia are watching with much concern the movement of large numbers of Negroes of all parts of the state northward. The resolutions continued by suggesting to Governor Hardwick a mixed commission composed of equal numbers of white and colored citizens to make thorough inquiry. They also complimented the white Baptists of Georgia and the Women's Race Relations Committee of the M. E. Church on their enlightened statement concerning lynching, and endorsed the Rosenwald graded schools of the South. UNDERTAKER GIVING CAREFUL SERVICE UNDERTAKER GIVING CAREFUL SERVICE C. Herbert Matthews, undertaker, who was for years associated with the undertaking firm of R. W. and J. H. Green, has for the past two years conducted his own establishment at 3229 Cottage Grove Avenue and has given the public that he has served the same courteous treatment and proficient service that the firm with which he was for years associated, including step turtle and in his present narlers, which past two years conducted his own establishment at 3229 Cottage Grove Avenue and has given the public that he has served the same courteous treatment and proficient service that the firm with which he was for years associated. He has gone a step further and in his present parlors which combine display rooms, chapel, offices and enclosing rooms has offered work as low as $2500 Use of chapel and other features are free to those who have occasion to come to him at the sad moment of death. He especially requests that all of the old friends who knew him while he was on State Street come to him at his splendidly equipped establishment at 3229 Cottage Grove Ave. Adr. LOSES MIND Vergil Strickland, 32, 3824 Rhodes Ave. was committed to the psycho pathic hospital. Physicians say he had become depressed. COMMERCIAL GUIDANCE ASSOCIATION 3439 Indiana Ave. Chicago, Ill. Brownskin Vamps Galore Shieks a plenty. Weekly Business Review Edited By ETTINGER F. SMITH. Retail Trade Continues to Be Brisk Grocery prices in Chicago have remained unchanged, with but few exceptions. With the approach of the Christmas holidays prices in the fruit line have somewhat strengthened, due, however, to the heavy demand. Business continues to be brisk, but a slackening is expected immediately after the holidays. As a rule, most of the purchases of holiday goods are made during the early days of December, followed by a period of comparative quiet after these orders have been filled. But few changes are expected this month in prices, except in the produce and fruit line, which of course always advance at this time of the year. Retail buying as a whole is reported as the best since last winter. Cold and snow have had a decided effect especially on the department and gents' furnishing stores, in that they are enjoying a good volume of business in heavy wearing apparel and footwear. Hillman Brother Successors to O. D. H. Music, Company Oliver and Charles Hillman, the well-known composers, musicians and arrangers, announce that they have resumed the successful business as music publishers. The Messr. Hillman thoroughly understand their business from "a" to "z," Charles W. Hillman, who is at present pianist with John Wicklifes' Famous Ginger Band, prior to his return from France, was formerly connected with Prof. Handy's Orchestra of Memphis Tenn., and made numerous friends at the time that he came through Chicago en route to New York City, to record records for the Columbia Graphophone Company. At one time he was orchestra leader of the Venice Theatre at Memphis, Tenn. As a composed and arranger he takes first rank and it can safely be stated that he is equalled by few and excelled by none. He will be remembered by the lay public as the originator of the "Preparedness Blues" and "No Name Waltz" which has been played by all of the leading orchestras. Oliver D. Hillman, who originally established the O. D. H. Music Company, is the composer of "I Don't Care Blues" which if one can remember made such a decided hit at the and accepted (without the usual role of some of the large houses) by the Helping Wurlitzer Company, one of the largest and well-known houses of music in this country, and the Great National Manufacturing Company. Messrs. Hillman state that it will be their ultimate aim to please and attract the public with their numbers, and that their motto shall always be service. Their headquarters will be maintained at 2434 Wabash Avenue. WILKINS & GINSBERG TAILORS Come in and see the latest in fall and winter styles. 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Two hours later in that sane cabaret, Noscy observed that their modest laughter had changed to invitdiin. gaflaws and that they seemed to be thrilled while dancing with some-of (he slerk-haired “sheik wha make their Fiving otf women. Funny how some people tke to make things seom. hetter than what they really are, “Starmming'” That's funny ‘They were not Manunivg They wore “domg their stuff.” N THE Rovtevard” scems to people stio roccived in the host of circles. Nosey heart ane of the leaders of society complaining that there had moved next to them one of those notorious charactors that were popular in the mnderwortd. She said this in good faith as her hus Vand had advised her to that effect, but she had forgotten that her hus. hand Kobnubbed with the hyshand of exclusive clud. Clarity muy? begin at Sean IME people wonder how the girls and the boys of small means will Come forth with these fur coats and diamonds. Neel ix poine 10 spill the whole secret. These credit house: will do almost anything for a few dollars down and the restin WEEKLY installments. There is only one com. dition gud that is yon must not aet “Ak ant miss that weekle payment. Ti vou do, the man will be out aud them that fir cout ie gene atid that Hhenond will disappear E ERYBODY has wondered how that prominent. school teacher 4 could do the things that she did ant her two huadred dollars per month. Well, Noses: was downtown Ure other day and he saw a cel pass with this Tittle tady anda pile face man. They seemed so fricndly that Nosey was convinced that the man was not her tawyer. Nosey follawed in a cab which he caught on the fly. “Why,” savs Noseys Et is all very clear.” This lady is able to spend plenty of money without question The man writes his cheek in many. figures and lie! Tikes this childhood friend of i's from the South, Tt is all ri¢ht, says she, and Novey' says that it is one of his bus: tay OUTH fas its setbacks, some- times, Novy observed 4 strip- ing of a ian trying to convince & lady of many prirts of the stage that Ke was a wondertul man and that as soon as his wcilival education was through he would be one of, the great est men in the country, The. stage Jady looked at him with tears in her eyes and told hin that if he would pay the dinner checks that were he- fore them aul uy another drink, she wauld thon be convinced. Sone oi those old gags will not work with the new ladies, hic Mantabes Dr, Homer Cooper, 51:tand State St. will leave during the Xmas holi- days for St. Lonis. Mo., where the Greek Letter Society will hold its na tional meeting. - A dinner luncheon was given in the home of Mr. aid Mrs. Peirce last Monday in honor of Miss Louise Tromwell who is visiting here irom the west, The Misses Louise and, Dorothiy Brent of New Orleans, Miss, are spendin, the holidays with their aunt Mrs, Jessie Crawford. 917 Buford Ave, This is the first visit of the young ladies to the breezy city and their stay is heing made a merry one by the many friends of their aunt, -Mr. and Mrs. George Walker, 6438 Vernon Ave, entertained with a tea last Saturday’ night from § to 7 p.m in honor of their daughter, Murcellius, who made her debut. Mrs. Alfred Hampton, 4509 Lang: ley Ave., will spend the holidays in Vicksburg, Miss, the guest of her sis- ter. Mr, G, Matk of West Africa, one of the leaders. in the Garvey Movement, is in the city, Mr. Mark will give a few lectures in Chicayo prior to his leaving, i Mr. J. L, Clavier of Winona, Wie 45 stopping olf in Chicago fora few days visit, He is visiting his many friends and is being royally enter tained. Mr, Johnson expects to remain. in Chicago. oter the, holidays. durir which time he will be the house gues of Mr, and Mrs, George Stevenson, ee oe ae eee METROPOLITAN CHOIR 2, P2089 | aw fom FOSTER MING 1ST PT TO RENDER “BEST” jsieso"uiieasets ee IN MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CHRISTMAS MUSIG. ewsssr win von — (Rtshratatiare esse FOR NA A. The Celebrated Metropolitan Solo Choir will give to Chicago Mersicians and music lovers the best musfc they have ever heard during the Charistmas holidays. Prof. J. Wesley Jones has secured the services of Mme, Clara J. Hutchinson as soloist for Sunday, De- cember 24, at 7:30 p.m., Ernest. 1. Wil. fiams, the new tenor who has created siich a sensation among the patominent musicians because of his wonderful voice. will also he soloist, Mom lay, De- cember 25, at 5:00) a, m., Miss Alpha A. Bratton will he the solvist, Miss Car- roll McCoy will give a short. dramatic reading, At the $ o'clock servace Christ- as morning, the star, wisemen, shep- herds, stable and candle lighted proces- sional will he the big feature af the pro- grat, As these musicals are. so largely attended and all Chicayo planning to attend, Harvey A. Watkins, has oF- dered more chairs so that vall_can be comfortably seaicd, Dr, Wie. D. Cook, the pastor will greet tla: monster crowd. ‘The hig chorus chefie will sing “shout the Glad Tidings*—Wagner, In Bethlehem —Peace, Glory to God in the Highest—Kearis, Hallelujah Clmn—Handel, The ‘Preble Clef Choir, will sing “List, the ,Cherubie Most" hy AR. Gaul, “Le Thine Eyes" Grom Ehish) by Mfendelssohn, The. Misses Lowell V. Derrick and Thelma O. Simons will secompany. DANCING AND ENTER: TAISMENT AT SPECIAL CHRISTICAS DINNER A spocial Christmas dinner will be served on Cliristnas Tay at Lawey 's Restaurant, A660 State st. The special inner sil the served Iuth in the res tiurant aml the private dining rooms, Special musie. aul entyertainment has tosh proviled fo rthown who prefer to tise the private dining rooms. Dancing will also be the order af the day. The nent whieh has been urrunged iy am follows: RELISHHS Colony Olives» — Oyster Coektail Chicken Sieg reme CHOICE OF KONST MEAT Roast Young Turk®y, Oyster Dressing Cranberry” Sanee Houst Young Duck, Currant Jelly “oust Young Pig: Baked Appto Roust Spring Chicken, Sage Dressing Roast Goon, Baked Apple Log of Lamb, — Mit Sauce Fillet of Beef Mignon, Creole Siuer Mashed Patatovs Combination Salud VEGETABLE DISHES: Canitiod Yams Barly dune Peas Sayan Corn DESSIK Pumpkin Pie a la Bilane Mange English Plum Pudding Creme di Minto Frappe Hard Sauce DINNEK $1.00. Coffes Domittste Basses ‘Throush City. Mr, Anthony Jagper, prominent and well-known lawyet of San Pranciseo, Cal,, stopped @ fila the windy vity Tast Suniay evening for a short visit among relatives and friends, Mr. Jas- per is on his way to New York City Where he will he the guest of his sister, Mrs, Kennedys Entertains Mins Cynthia, Wells entertained a smull party of frends at her home last Wednesday evewing in honor of Miss Louise Denise, wlio ix visiting here irom New Orbeaps, Miss Dennison Will remain hege over the holidays and then return to ‘her homie Goes; to Detroit Mr, Avery Long, well-known and prominent youn man ot Chicago, left here Monday evening for Detroit, Mich, where Be will be the guest of his sister, Mrs, Laise Jamison. Stops Enroute | Mr, Clarence Young of New Or- teats, Lax, stopped off here for a short ‘visit, among old. schoolmates before Continuing his trip to Seattle, Wash., where he expects to take up his future residence. Goes to Chattanooga Mr, Edgar A. Hamilton, well-known member of Trinity Baptist Church Choir and the Fannie Harmonic Glee Club, is speading the holidays with his mother, Mré, L, M. Jackson, SIL Uni- versity Plaos, Chattanooga, Tenn, ‘Ideal Tea Room The exdusive Ideal tea room at 3218 South Michigan Avenue will serve 4 special Christaas dinner, December 25, from 2 to © p.m. A most tempt- ing menu has been prepared aud res- ervations are now being placed. A pecial diner is served each Sunday from 2 te 6 p.m. Delicious mince pics and nit cakes can he bought by the pound Get your order in today. ‘The Marquette Club The club spent a very delightful eve- ting, Saturday, December 16, atthe hyllis Wheatley home, 3256’ Rhode Avenue, Each member gave freely it he contribution for Christmas fund: “fr. Ross Allen and Mr, Clarene live were the chairmen of the com mittee, To Visit St. Louis Atty. Frederick McKinney, 3501 Wabash Avenue, will leave the city during the week for St. Louis, Mo., where he will spend several days dur- ing the holidays with relatives and friends, Succeeding With Worl Mrs. Eliza Jackson, 3739 Elmwood Avenue, state grand queen of Illinois of ALU. K. & D. of A, is meeting with much success in this city and “state along her lwe of work and is looking forward with pleasure to the “coming of the grand council. session to be held in St, Louis, Mo,, in 1923, Committee Honored The committee of the various Households of Ruth of Chicago, mak- ing plans “and “preparations or, the public installation of all households in January, was honored on last Satur- day evening at the residence, of Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 4114 Calumet Ave- nue, where they’ were highly enter- tained, Siiver Shower Council No. 127 and Thebes Council No. 136, A. U. K. & D. of A, met in their anniversary ex- excises al fow evenings ago at Bailey's Hall, 3638 South State Street, A fine program was rendered at each enter- tainment and among the speakers were Daughters Eliza Jackson, Elizabeth Roch, Sarah Stration, Leona Dixon, Sarah Blaney, Alice Coachman, td Simons: Sir Knights MT Bailey, Irving and Dr, P. Chas, Downs, | Récisssa Thaden Dr. John M. Gandy, president of the V.NO& LL. of Petersburg. Va, who made a trip through many citigs in the West enroute to and from Grand Rapids, Mich, where he spoke before a large ‘mass’ meeting under the au- Spices of the Kane County Sunday Schoo! Association, is back at the school where he has resumed his duties pleased with the results of his trip West. vYoMCA NEWS E. Hi, Carry, director of agencies for the Liberty’ Life Insurance’ Cont pany, addressed the Men's. Mocting Sunday afternoon. Mr. Carry ac Geopted as his subject “The Commer. cial Value of Character,” and brough to hear on his theme a wealth of ex perience in working with men, The Community Basketball League got under way last Friday evening a the Wabash Y, M. C. A. Gymnasium The Sunday Schools of the commun: ity are represented in this league by light or heavyweight teams. or hoth The season series will involve games every Friday night at the Y.M.C. A, ond will draw crowds of young people Educational movies will be shown in the lobby of the building during the half hour following the game. A mass meeting especially for boys will be held at the ¥.M. GA. Sun. day aiternoon at 4 o'clock, “Mr. Kal of the Y, M. C. A, Collee, recenth from the foreign work of the Y, M CoA, will sneak, The purpose of the iieeting is to arouse in the bovs ar interest in, the Association's World Outlook wherein they will appreciate their responsibility to pass on 10 boys n foreign fands the benciits they en voy. Special music will feature the siceting. Present plans call for a very Merry Christmas wand happy holiday. season at the YM. C. A, The boys es ccially will haye a round of oor times, ‘There will be a Hobby Show in whieh boys will show the thing: they have made or are especially proue of, There will also be a treasure hun iy the neighborhood. Movie program: wail’ be presented, Educational, ety are planned; one to the stockyards, the Uther for smaller boys to. Toyland \n Open House for grammar schoo Joys as well as interesting events in ‘the gymnasium, In the Senior section a lobby musica by My. Harrison Ferrell and his Sym phony Orchestra is announced. fo Christmas night from seven o'clock un til halispast eight, A special break fast will celebrate Christmas morning An Open House is being. planned the men of the dormitory at whicl tine they will act as hosts to thei Jady friends and to the general mem bership. This will wind up the holi day festivities with an interesting pro eran on New. vears’ steht. Burtons Have Stork Visit A baby girl was born to Rev, and Mrs, Charles Wesley Burton _ at Provident Hospital, Monday morning, December 1th. Arrivals at Idlewild Hotel ‘The arrivals at Idlewild Motel, 50 E. ddrd St. the past week: E.” W. Moore, Pittsburgh, Pa.: E. Jones, New York City; A. B. Williams, St, Louis, Mo.; Donald’ Williams, Aurora, TIL; P. A, Houston and, wile, Cedar’ Rap: ids, Towa; Leonard Mitchell, City; Mr. and Mrs. James, Kansas City, Kan. _F. Walker and wife, Milwaukee, Wis.: W. E, Edwards and wite, Waukegan, “{l; Mr, and Mrs, W, Brown, Decatur, ML) L, Bullock, Oklahoma City, Okla; |W. S.. Witherspoon, Minneapolis, [Minn Mr, and Mrs, Jones, La Forte, ind: H, McGhee, Milwaukee, Wis.: W. W. Jordan, New York City; John “Bonner, Indiana Harbor, Indy P. S. Ravanal, New York City; James Butcher, Detroit, Mich: Mr. and Mrs. C,$. Bell, Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Courtney Entertains | Mr. Phil Courtney entertained with a luncheon last Thursday evening in “Sonor of the Bon Vivants, a group of “aspiring young bachelors. | Mr. Court- jaey's parlors were beautifully “deco aied with Christmas novelties and the jub’s pendants. At a suitable hour, a ‘opious Incheon. was served by the ost, assisted by James Bell. Music, dancing and games were fea- res of the evening, Mr, Humes Bur- on having won a cake in pinning the ail on the donkey, Speaks in City Atty, W. S. Henry, assistant city ate torney of Indianapolis, Ind., made a trip. to the city during the past week to deliver an address on behalf of the American Legion, While here, Attor- ney Henry visited M. T. Bailey and talked over the future success of the ‘Alumni Association of the V. N. & I. i, their Alma mater. Attorney Henry wis accompanied to ‘he city by Atty. Frank M, Liston, world war veteran, Much Improved Mrs, Eva Marshall, 4133. Prairie Avenue, queen mother of Star of East Juvenile, who has been confined to her home many weeks on account of ill- ness, is much improved and able to be out again. Elect Officers Ruth Temple No. 72, S..M. T., held the election of officers on Monday eve- hing at Bailey's Hall and will take a part in the public installation on Janu- ary 9 at the Masonic Hall under the auspices of the Joint Building Associa- tion of U. B. F. & S. M, T. of which J. B. Street is president, In City With Daughter Rey. Dr. A. A, Mathis, of Atlanta, Ga., has arrived in the city to spend the holidays with his daughter, Mme. Fzella Mathis Carter, 4309 Prairie Aventie. Rev. Mathis is general evan- telist and Sunday school specialist for the Southern states and employed by the White Baptist Southern Home Mission Board. ‘Visite Friends Mrs. Walter M. Farmer, 4751 Cham- plain Avenue, will leave’ the city on Sunday evening for St. Louis, Mo. where she will spend the holidays with Mrs, Frank Dixon, 4160 West Bell Place. Increase of Business Pleasing M. T, Bailey, president of the Bailey Realty Co. and general manager, of the Milton Mercantile Agency, 3638 South State Street, is mach pleased with the increase of business received during the year by both companies Among the new list of clients are cl ents. from the East, West, North, South, Canada and many foreign coun- tries. Give Third Annual Dance On Monday evening, December 18, St. Augustine's Club, of which Julius Wright is president, gave its third an- nual dance at St. Monica's Hall, 37th and Wabash Avenue, for the benefit of aiding the poor by distributing baskets suitable for Christmas dinner on Christmas Day. A large number of tickets were sold and twenty baskets are being prepared hy Wm. Jones, the grocer, 3634 South State Street, These baskets are to be distributed to. all needy poor regardless of denomination, Mr, and Mrs. K. Jones in City Mr. and Mrs, K. Jones of, Seattle, Wash.. came to Chicago last Thursday to spend the holidays with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Crosby, who came to this city from Seattle to live. Se Shasan in Clinaan Dr. A. A. Mathis of Atlanta, Ga, general evangelist and Sunday school Specialist under appointment, white Haptist Southern Home — Mission Board, is in the city on a brict visit enjoying the unstinted hospitality of his daughter, Mme. Ezella Mathis Carter, 4509 Prairie Avenue. Visits City Mr, and Mrs, Parker of Cleveland, Ohio, were the house guests of Mrs Johnion, 3114 Rhodes Avenue. last week. ‘The couple left the city last Thursday for points in the East Dr. Waters to Leave Dr. W. Waters, well-known physi cian of this city, was the honor guest at a luncheon given by Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Jones last We tnesday at 4241 Cilumet Avenue, Anung those pres- ent were Mr. and Mrs. E. Estes, Mr and Mrs. G, Smith, Dr. and Mrs. Mil ler, Mr. Sidney Nickerson and Miss Yolande Bell. Dr, Waters left the eity Thursday for New Orleans, where he will remain indefinitely. ‘ Returns to City After spending several weeks on a trip through the South, Mme. Ezelle Mathis Carier, proprietor of the Carter Hair Culture’ Academy, 4509 Prairie Avenue, has returned to the city to participate in the activities of the many clubs with which she is affiliated. ‘Pi psctin Meek Sibenee Mr. Floyd Johnson, well-known business man of Little Rock, Ark, was the guest of honor at a luncheon given by Mr. and Mrs, P. Apperson in their residence on Grand Boulevard last Fri- lay evening. After luncheon the guests amused themselyes at dancing and playing cards. Among those present were; Mr, and Mrs. Fred Abrams, Little Theatre Movement | The Little Theatre. Movement held a dinner Friday evening of last week at the Appomattox Cub with Dr George Cleveland Hall, acting. toast: master. Mr. O'Neil, who has’ charge of the training of ‘the talent to be selected for the plays, brought the good news that he had succeeded in ‘raising $4,300 among his white friends for the project and that he desired our people to raise $1,500. Speeches were made by Dr, Hall, Miller and Lyles, ‘Sissle and Biake, A. L. Jackson and a ‘number of white people who _ap- ‘plauded the movement, About $500 was raised at the diner. It is. the ‘hope of Mr, O'Neil to have plays ‘ready to put_on the stage sometime ‘in January. ‘The cast is expected te ‘be made up of local people who wil be trained for the stage, It is be lieved by the promoters that there is in the Face young men and women who are capable of displaying un ee led cote dren lie, FOOTER WING 151 PRIZE IN MEMBERSHIP ORWVE FOR N. AL ALO. B On Wednesday, December 13th, the official drive of the N. A. AL CP. came to an end. The meeting was held in the parlors of the Peoples’ Movement Club, 3140 Indiana Ave. ‘Dr. Robert W. Bagnall, Director of Branches, opened the teeting with prayer, followed by a statement of the work of the N.A, A.C. P. He reported ‘that the principal standing committees had been selected and officers of the ‘same elected. He also stated that re- ‘ports from the drive for 4,000 members ‘were slowly coming in, but that he was confident by the middie of Janu- ary the full number would be recorded. He also reported that the budget for 1923 was developing in a most satis- factory way and that the permanent organization was practically assured. He expressed his appreciation of the co-operation he had received on the part of the citizens of Chicago in his ‘efforts here in behalf of the work. Dr. Bagnall introduced Dr. Carl Roberts, who made a very telling “speech, pointing out the responsibility of the real leaders in our racial group and especially emohasized the work 0 the N. A, A.C. P.. pledging his owr co-operation towards the success oi ‘the movement, The happy event of the evening was the presentation of the beautiful silve loving cup prizes. It was a great sur prise all around to donor and recipien ‘when this feature of the program wa: reached. First prize to Mr. Rufus Foster Major of Chicaen Neighborhood Tm ‘provement and Protective Association for bringing in the largest amount 0} money as Major. Second to Mrs, Nana Jackson, Ma- ior of Kings! Daughters, for bringing in sls second fargest amount of money as, Major. Third to. Mrs. Berena Anderson. of Chicazo Neighborhood Improvement and Protective Association, the Lieu- tenant bringing in the largest member- shin. Fourth, to Mrs, Olivia Bush-Bahks, Major of Women's Clubs. for the best organized group. | Many of the uniis have not vet re- ‘ported and some intend to continuc ‘their work after the holidavs. Tt is probable that che goal of 3.000 will he Teached then. About $4,000 of | the $5,000 budget has been assured. The “National Office is expected shortly: tc Fapnoint a recional secretary to give full time to, the work, "Meanwhile the office is being rin by Mr. Morris Lewis, Executive Seec- retary, and a competent stenogranher. Tt is open each dav and night, and the public_is. invited to dron in an any Hay. Tt is located at 3201 S. Wabash Ave. The city is now thoroughly aroused as to the work of the —Associstion through the able and tireless efforts of Mr. Ragnall, We exnect, a wide- awake, live branch functioning from now on. Mr, Ragnall desires to thank all ‘those who helned in his efforts here. sapecially. the physicians, an} wishes for all, “A: Merry Christmas” He fet Wednesday nivht for New York City, stannine on his wav in Toledo, Ohio, and Buffalo, N.Y. The Tda B. Wells Club met at the home of Mrs, Trene Goins, 2042 Prairle Avenue, last Thirsdav. . Refreshments were served by Mrs, Rogers, daughter of the hostess. Announce Marriage Mr. and Mrs, S. Goodson wishes to announce the marriage of their, daugh- ter, Irene, to Mr. J, Crouch. The re- ception will be held at the Phyllis Wheatley home at a date to be given out later. To Entertain ‘The Crane Collegiate Club will en- tertain with a dance Friday evening at the Jula Johnson home, 48th and Champlain Avenue. Goes to Philadelphia Mr. and Mrs, Harry Doolittle left Chicago last Saturday evening for Philadelphia, Pa, where they will spend the holidays with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, James Scott. Urban League Notes The executive secretary, 1. “Arnold Hill, ofttimes has opportunities to exert his influence for the betterment of race relations by the spread of de- pendable information concerning Ne: groes. He has recently appeared as one Of the regular lecturers in the course given every year at Hull House. More significant siill he delivered an address before the Hyde Park Baptist Church, As is well known, this is a section where it is worthwhile for the white people to be told the truth con- cerning the Negro. Strange things happen at the Urban League front time to time, Not, the Keast strange of these was a visit by a Japanese intellectual by the name oi Jyuichiro. Imaoka, Mr. Imaoka is 3 World traveler now going from country to country studying the unrest. of vari ‘ous oppressed groups. In this coun: try he was interested in the Garvey movement and he dropped into th Urban League Iniormation Bureau tc get help along that line, Mr. Imaoki ‘could read English, but was unabie tc speak it, consequently he had grea ifieulty| in making his wants kuowt until in desperation he was asked if hi sooke French or German, He wa ‘skillful in the German language an ‘by this means he was finally supplie Bh the @iatred latormation, SO Ci ET Y —“rTice Hains §6§6»SsW»§F FAM AGP AT Tee ts pairTrT | =6hfPhONE OFFICE HOURS DR WALTER H. BRITT — , PHONE nak ate . . pea Perea ees OPHTHALMOLOGIST ne sats rie The: ys, Sekt Conasrviton Covel bd, Ambra GLASSES PRESCRIBED Poléw TOTS are Optica secu, Bera | VIOLET RAY THERAPEUTICS 4710 S$. STATE ST. Phone Drexel 1461 CHICAGO. IN at ro CL RR SS a DN eR aC cago to" be present at the wedding of his sister Marie, to Mr. James Spauld- ing. The wedding will take place Christmas day. Detroit was represented in the per- son of Mr. Harold Johnson, a prom- inent and weil known young man. Mr. Johnson is spending the week end here with his sister, Mrs. Louise Stoball, 199 Pershing St. Miss. Katie Williams of Omahe, Neb, isin our city for a short visit. Miss Williams will return to her home the latter part of next week. Mr, and Mrs. Brown of Boston, Mass., are in Chicago to spend the ‘Christmas holidays with their friends. | Mr. C. O. Stetton of Lansing, Mich. passed thru Chicago Jest week on bi way to New York City where he will be the house guest of his sister, Mrs. Jessie Long. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gant enter- tained a party of friends at a luncheon in their apartments last Friday even- ing. Aiter luncheon, card playing and dancing were enjoyed by the guests. |Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Scott, Mr. and Mrs, P. Morgan, Miss Brown and Mr. Davis. | Dr and Mrs. Wright of Milwaukee, | Wis, were among those who visited Chicago from that_city last week. Mr. Thomas of St. Louis, Mo., is in “the city visiting friends and relatives Mr. Thomas will remain here over the Yule Tide and then return to his home in St. Louis. | Mr. Joseph Bennett of Peoria, Il. spent the week end in Chicago. | Joseph Rapier of Gary, Ind., was « visitor to the Windy City last Wed- nesday, returning Friday morning. Mr, and Mrs, Cordelia Kennedy en | tertained at Incheon last. Thursday | Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kent. The Honorable Harry Newsome 0} (New Orleans, La., stopped off in Chi cago last Thursday while enroute tc Wetroit, Mich., where he will take up jhis future residence. Mr, Newsom | is well known in Chicago, having livec jere for numerous years, Mr. Sanderson of Decatur, Lil., was in Chicago last week. While here he | was royally entertained by his many friends, “Springfield, Ilinois, was represented in our city list week in the person o Mr. Hodgers, a well known and prom. inent young man of that city. Mr. Hodgers returned last Sunday. Dr, J. Crozourt of Chicago Heights, who has been visiting here tor the pas two weeks, leit the city last Tuesday for his home, | F. H. Butte of Philadelphia, Pa. well known in Chicago, is visiting her |over Christmas, While here he is be: ing royally entertained. Mr. A. Wesbitt of Peoria, IIL, spent the week end in Chicago visiting rela: tives. | Mr. and Mrs. A, Giles motored tc | Chicago last week to be present at th wedding of their son David to Mis: Louise Cunningham. Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Lewis en- tertained at Iuncheon last Friday, Mr and Mrs, Canning who are. visiting here from New Orleans. The Can nings expect to remain here over th: Xmas pplidays and then return t their Yeme. Miss Dorothy Lewis, Miss Clara. belle Johnson and Miss Juanita Mer rman of Philadelphia, Pa, are visit ing in Chicago. The girls are being royally entertained and anything that would make tacir stay here more pleas. ant has not been overlooked by theit many friends. Mr. C, C. Wimbish left Chicago last weck for Philadelphia where he wil spend the holidays with his wife anc mother and_ father-in-law. | Dr. and Mrs. Penny, formerly 0} Tuskegee and now of Oklahoma, arc having a family reunion over the holi- days at 4807 Champlain Ave. | Mr. James Marshall of Montreal | Can, is spending the week end in ou sity, Mr. and Mrs, Mitchell of Kansas City, Mo., are here for the holidays | The y, are stopping at the Vincennes Hotel. | Mr. and Mrs, Bernard came to Chi- cago last Wednesday from New York iCity. The couple expect to. remain here for the next two weeks and (thence to New Orleans where they will visit relatives. | Harry §, Neal of Danville, Iil- spent the week end visiting frie~" here. | Mr. J. Brown of St. Louis, Mo,, was | the guest of honor last Thursday at a ‘dinner party given by Mr. and Mrs Charles Gandy in their residence on Calumet Ave. Mr, and Mrs, John Jackson enter- tained 2 small party of friends at luncheon last Sunday evening. Aiter ‘luncheon dancing and card. playing were enjoyed by those present. ‘The Misses Julia, Cordelia and Thelma Brown ‘of Memphis, Tenn, were the guests of honor at a re: ception given by Miss Marguerite [Cunningham Iast week. ‘The girls ar being shown many social courtesies [while here. | ‘The Mr. Carl Jones and Harry Mon. roe of Toledo, Ohio, are the house guests of Mr. Perry Davis. The Young men are here to. spend the holi days among friends. ‘They expect t return to Fotedo, January 2nd Mr- and Mrs, Brown entertained 4 party’ of guests in their residence o1 | Grand Boulevard, last Thursday eve ining. The honored guest was Mr James Crosby. a earns ide aye-aatewayy yar yeaah ie ned Dats nae Amey TT week end here and then return to his home tor the holidays. Frank M, Liston, well known, at- torney of Indianapolis, Ind., is here fora short visit. The attorney is well known in Chicago, having made many friends on his previous vacation. Mr, Eli Garcia of New: York City, | who came .o Chicago some weeks aes left our city last Saturday evening for Atlanta, Ga., where he will be the guest of his sister, Mrs, Louise Caldwell, While here Mr. Garcia was royally entertained by his many friends, | Mr. Becker, well known young man of Danville, Ill, spent the week end | with friends in Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Boston, Mass, are in the Windy City visiting their ‘many friends white here. The couple are stopping at the Vincennes Hotel. | Miss G. Logan of New. York City, ell known. to social Chicago, is, in she city. While here she is stopping at the Hotel Vincennes. | Mr. J, Eubway of Cincinnati, Ohio, left Chicago last week after a de~ |lightful stay with friends, Miss Jessie Jones who is in charge of the Red Cross Relief Work, enter- |tained a party of young women last | week in the exclusive Ideal Tea Room, 3218 S$. Michigan Ave. Over forty- five guests were present at the dinner. Mr, and Mrs, Ed. Jacques of St. | Louis, Mo, are spending the holidays lin Chicago. While here the couple | will visit their many friends. | Mr, and Mrs. Johnson of Calumet, Mich. who came to Chicago last Thursday, left here yesterday ior Memphis, Tenn., where they will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of \that city. They will spend the holi- | days in Memphis, Mr, Spears, a prominent young man of Youngstown, Ohio, is visiting friends in the breezy city. Mr. Spears is widely known, being.a tenor singer and of exceptional merit, While here ine will render several soios at the dif- ferent churches of the city. On Saturday evening, there will be a ball held in the Ball Room of the Hotel Vincennes under the auspices of | the “Tnterstate League, Inc. There will be a beauty contest and the mem- bers of the “Shuffle Along” Company will be the Judges. | Miss Edna Perkins, well known in social circles in Chicago, is expected lin the city this week. Miss Perkins is from Indianapolis, Ind, Miss Lillian Eubanks, well known school teacher of St. Louis, Mo. is | expected in the city this week to spend the Christmas holidays | with her mother who resides on 34th Place. | Miss Eubanks is very popular in Chi- cago society, haying spent her sum- mer vacation in this city. | Mr. Lawrence Abernathy, well known and popular young man of Chicago, was entertained at dinner luncheon last Saturday night at the Congress Hotel and later to a theatre party at the McVickers by Mr. and Mrs. G. Wilson of Winnipeg, Can, well known figures in the musical world. Mr. Wilson is a baritone singer and Mrs, Wilson a soprano. Miss Thelma Dobbins, 4447 Langley Ave, entertained a number of friends at a’whist party last Thursday night, ‘After luncheon, the guests enjoyed themselves at dancing. All expressed themselves as having spent delight- ful evening with Miss Dobbins who proved to be a very charming hostess. Mr D, M, Crostman, Jr, of New- ton, Ia, is a visitor to Chicago, While here he is stopping at the Vincennes Hotel. Mr. U. §. Austin was one of the many visitors from Milwaukee to our city last week, Mrs. Smith of Waukegan, IIL, spent the week end. in. Chicago visiting friends. Mrs. Smith returned to her home last Monday. Mr. Fred Walsh, one of Cleveland's most popular young men, is in Chie cago to spend the Christmas holidays. While here he is being royally enter- tained by his many friends. Mr. W. P. Fields and wife of New York City, were among those from the metropolis to pay their respects to the Windy City this week. | Mr. Chester Johnson, well known and popular young man’of Cincinnati, Ohio, is spending the week end in Chicago. Mr. Johnson expects to re- main in the city over the Yule Tide and then return to his home. While here he is being royally entertained by his many friends. | Mrs, Rollins of Denver, Colo, stopped off in the windy City to spend 2 few days among friends, While here her many friends are making her stay in Chicago a pleasant one, | Miss Bessie Black, one of the belles of Montreal, Can. is in our ety and expects to remain here for the coming two weeks, | “Ste. and Mrs: Eugene Moore of Dan- ville, TIL, are spending the week end lin Chicago. While here they are stop- | ping at the Vincennes Hotel. Mr. E, Adams of East Orange, New Jersey, who came here some weeks ago, left the city last Thursday even- ing to spend Christmas with his peo- ple |" Mr, William Sherill of New. York } City, one of the leaders in the Garvey | Movement and successor in office to Rev. Eason, is. in’ Chicago. While here he is stopping at the Hotel Vin- j cennes. ' TER H. BRITT PHONE | i oa ATMOLOCGIST Drexel 14 STAGE SCREEN 6 TRIXIE SMITH, JOYNER & SNOW, DIVIDE HONORS Miss Trixie Smith, heralded as "Champion Blues Singer," is headliner at the Grand this week. She is aided by five other acts of quality somewhat better than mediocre. As on last Monday night, it was 9 o'clock before the curtain ascended. The audience sat and suffered patiently. As a singer of blues, Miss Smith is probably eligible for championship in her class. She certainly croons the "low down blue" in a manner that appeals to those who lean to that particular sort of music. However, Miss Smith is sadly in need of a course in stage deportment. Probably she has sung mainly into the sounding board at a phonograph recording laboratory where she needs no stage deportment. Monday night she evidently had no maid to assist her in changing costumes. Each time she retreated behind the scenes for a change the orchestra would play the vamp five or six times, then play her cue, and finally in despair play the vamp again. Miss Smith was finally clever enough to tell the audience that the reason she had so much trouble with her costumes was the fact that she had a bottle of moonshine in the wings. She should also practice a more graceful manner of leaving the stage. Trixie Smith is a headliner, but Joyner and Snow stopped the show, although their act was about to fall dead with age. They put over a clever bit of dialogue about a girl and a boy who came to the big city and a dreaded dress of darts and threw the ragged girl over. Finally he went broke, and had to fall back on the country girl, who had by this time become prosperous and refused to notice him. Other acts were, Gray and Gray, "dark" Chinese slack wire artists, Hartgrave and Williams, dancing bellbows; Klam & Co., a white tele- pathic act, which grew extremely monotonous, and the Watts Brothers, acrobats, who announced to the audi- ence, that "although we are very fair in complexion, we are colored just the same." The entire bill would average about 65%. GRAND THEATRE STATE OF THEATRE BEGINNING Week of Monday Dec. 25th SEATS ON SALE FRIDAY One Show a Night Popular Prices Grand Theatre State at 31st Street Victory 0066 Give a Lasting and Valuable Christmas Present--- Diamonds Watches AND Jewelry on Easy Terms Diamonds Watches AND Jewelry on Easy Terms Heil McClimans Company 202 South State Street Phone Harrison 4080 Represented by J. E. Webb Readthe Whip for Editorials Hydrox Special for this week end Our creamy vanilla ice cream filled with delicious glazed fruits and chopped English walnuts—the brick with the true Christmas spirit. Your Christmas will be a happier one if you serve this HYDROX-GUERNSEY Christmas special. Private Brand Full Quart Brick 50 All Hydrox Agencies THE SUNSET CAFE 35th and Calumet "Chicago's Brightest Pleasure Spot" SUNSET REVUE EXTRAORDINARY "GINGER and SPICE" Under Personal Supervision of Clarence E. Muse Carrol Dickerson's SUNSET Orchestra Now Playing Frankie Jaxon, Assistant Director. With The Actors Towell and Stevens and Mae Kemp headed a good bill at the Star Theatre, Baltimore, last week. Johnny Hudgins was in burlesque at the Palace. "The Bandanna Minstrels," under the Chas, W. Brown Co., held the boards last week at the Howard Theatre, Washington. Beginning Monday of this week, Ford & Ford, Crawford & Kitty, Houze & Houze, are headliners at the Booker Washington Theatre, St. Louis. Harvey's Greater Minstrels occupy the Latayette Theatre, New York this week. They present a special midnight show Friday. According to New York critics, "7-11" was a success at the Latayette Theatre, New York, last week. Those seen in the cast were: Bob Allen, Sam Cook. "Speedy," Smith, May Brown, E. B. DeComathiere, and Iris Hall. Florence Mills is still Broadway's favorite in her "Plantation Revue." Sam Wilson, the black Hebrew, has gone into vaudeville and is in the Loewen houses in and around New York City. His return from Europe last summer was too late for the opening of the burlesque season. Creamer, Brooks & Vodery is the firm name of a new publishing concern in the Gayetty Theatre Building, New York. Henry Creamer, Shelton Brooks and Bill Vodery, all well-known composers and arrangers of successful music, constitute the firm. "When the Sun Goes Down in Dixie" is the name of their first offering. The "Shuffle Along" Co. gave a benefit performance to fill the Christmas baskets of Chicago's poor Monday afternoon. The benefit was held under the auspices of the Chicago Herald-Examiner. LONDON SCHEDULED TO SEE "LIZA" ALSO NEW YORK CITY, Dec. 23—Contracts were signed this week between Charles Cochran and Al Davis calling for the presentation of "Liza" in London during this season. This show opened at the Sixty-third Street Theater here last week and has been doing a good business. "Shuffle Along" also is contracted to appear in London and it is possible that "Liza" will play there before the first-named show opens—Billboard. BILLY KING HEADS MASONS ON STAGE Billy King, the only 33rd degree Prince Hall Mason in the theatrical profession, has been unanimously elected president of the Deacons' Club recently organized with the avowed purpose to command greater respect from the public for showfolks. The Deacons' Club is composed of Masons in the theatrical profession. STAGE SUFFERED ONLY IN DRAMA JACKSON SAYS J. A. Jackson, in the Christmas number of the Billboard, devotes two full pages to a thorough and exhaustive review of things theatrical for the entire year, taking into consideration gains and losses. In addition to deaths in the profession, the only distinct loss suffered was in the dramatic field. The Lafayette Players, who formerly numbered five companies, have been cast to the winds. All that now remains of the once magnificent organization is a small unit, playing taboids at the Dunbar Theatre, Philadelphia, in connection with the vaudeville program there. Distinct gains have been made, says Jackson, in all other fields. BIG TIME VAUDEVILLE ON IN DETROIT Arthur Benjamin and Win Patterson, colored of Detroit, are trying a novel experiment in that city. They have purchased the Liberty Theater at Monroe and Farmer Streets, in the business district, and are presenting Negro vaudeville to the general public. If the opening bill, booked independently, indicates the standard of acts that will be offered, the venture has an excellent chance of success. Detroit is a cosmopolitan city now, and is expected to give the promoters a better chance than S. H. Dudley had a few years ago when he tried to put colored attractions on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D. C. The initial bill for November 27 and week was Gray and Gray, slack wire walkers and equilibrists: The Musical Goodletts, Billy Cumby Rosso and William,艾德 Waters, "blues" singer, who was the feature; Roy White's Stylist Steppers, a girl act; Goodner and Crowder, a sister team, and Williams and Harris—Billboard. PLANTATION REVUE TO BEAT SHUFFLE TO EUROPE Information on good authority comes that Florence Mills with her "Plantation Revue," including Shelton Brooks will be presented in London and Paris ahead of "Shuffle Along." Bob Slater and Will Vodery are preparing a new production for the Plantation room, which will take the place of the present revue when it leaves in March. The European tour is said to have been contracted through Charles Cochran. It has also been rumored that "Shuffle Along" has no dates for engagements after leaving Chicago, and that unless some last minute contract is signed, the show will disband after closing at the Olympic. THE CHICAGO WHIP JACK JOHNSON IN SHAKESPEARE, IS 'OTHELLO' NOW JACK JOHNSON IN SHAKESPEARE, IS 'OTHELLO' NOW INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 23.—Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion boxer, and who has appeared in various branches of theatrical, announces that; he will soon leave for Morocco, Africa, to organize a Shake-spearean company. He says he will play the title role in "Othello" and promises to bring the company to this announcement made the announcement here while the trio slew eleven case in which his wife retained her automobile from Sheriff George Snider. The machine was attached last year on an alleged debt of Johnson's. "DAUGHTER OF LUXURY" At the Vendome Theatre, Sunday December 24, featuring Agnes Ayres. When a petted daughter of luxury is left suddenly with nothing in the world but the gorgeous gown which adorns her charming back—it's time for quick action. Maybe she'll act rashly, unconventionally, as Agnes. Ayres does not want to be a villain, but pellmiln into a turbulent tangle of adventure and love. Come and see! "PRINCESS MYSTERIA" "PRINCESS MYSTERIA" "Princess Mysteria" is a headliner at the Monogram this week. 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These boys are the talk of Chicago and with artists of the calibre of Miss Mary Stafford, Mary Bradford, and Mr. Jazbiz "Hilliard" "blue" singers who artistically characterize their songs, also a beauty chorus that has caused maidens to leave Shuffle Along to offer flattering salaries if the charming maidens would leave the musical comedy, and it is easy to why so many frequent this high class place of amusement. The ladies of the chorus are Misses-Eva Rochon, Ollie Hickman, Katherine Ellison, Billy Rickman, Eula Del Brown and Marion Taylor, Messers, Fox and Rifas are always ready to spend money to give their patrons the best and with the canable and polite management of Mr. Bill George, they have succeeded in making the Sunset Cafe the finest in America. PHILADELPHIA HAS NEW PLAYHOUSE The Keystone Amusement Co., C. P. 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Insurance Laws of Illinois, January than $1,200,000 worth of Insur- 000 in claims and death benefits more than $100,000. Casualty Co. Office CHICAGO, ILLINOIS UGLAS 0690 THE WORLD OF SPORTS MOREHOUSE HAS GOOD OUTLOOK FOR BASKETBALL ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 23. — The Morehouse College basketball team began official practice Tuesday afternoon in the "Y" gymnasium with prospects of a better team than ever before. Some of the candidates not our football have been practicing for some time. A squad of 35 men were on the floor in uniform when Coach Harvey appeared to take charge. The squad showed 10 forwards, 9 centers, and 10 guards. All the members of the two varsity teams of last year were present except Ira De Reid, center, who graduated and is making a good record this year at Texas College as teacher of English and Coach of foot ball and Basketball. Ico forward, and C. Gayles, guard, were in uniform due to injuries received in the last football game of the season, but both are expected to be ready for work by the beginning of the week. Coach Harvey, after an hour of preliminary basket shooting, dribbling and passing, picked out six quintets with the varsity men from last year well scattered and began a series of 10 innate games in order to see how the new men and aspirants from the class teams would handle themselves in a game. All the old men showed up well, especially Captain Sykes, Bailey and Hope. Among the new men who handled themselves nicely and exhibited flashes of good passing were: Bryant and Dobbs, guards; Archer and Traylor, centers, and Walhall, Hutt and Forbes, forwards. H. Sledge, an ex-varsity guard of 1019-1020, showed his old-time speed and fight and seemed entirely recovered from a football injury which has kept him on the side lines for two years. He seems determined to stage a comeback in his senior year, and make the varsity guards from last year step to hold their positions. Play First Game New Year's Night The first varsity game of the season will take place New Year's Night with the local "Y" team as opponents. After that games will follow with Clark Morris Brown, Tinksege, and possibly Livingstone and New York State Leagues. The schedule will be ready for publication in the near future. The manager is completing the details of the annual Eastern trip which will include games with Hampton, Jr. Christopher, Vandals, and possibly Howard, Livingstone and J. C. Smith University. The battlecry is "Beat St. Christopher" which spooled Morehouse's clear slate for last year. There is also the possibility of a Western trip earlier in February. 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State St. CHICAGO Waiters and Porters Exchange Best Lunch In City All Kinds of Soft Drinks POOL & BILLIARDS 3445 So. State St. Albert Wakima, Pro. John Nixon, Mgr SOUTH'S TEAMS OF 1922 NOT SO GOOD AS OTHER YEARS Director Athletics Morehouse, Football in the Southeast during the season of 1922 was not up to the high standard set by the teams of 1921. The smoothness of team work, variety of attack and appearance of men well grounded in fundamentals for the majority of the teams was inferior to the form displayed the season before. There were four reasons responsible for this, probably first, loss of varsity men by graduation failure to return and changing of schools; second, lack of coaching, or in some cases too many coaches; third, new coaches; fourth, too much emphasis placed on hapazhard forward passing. Morehouse College and Knoxville College suffered from the first cause especially. Moorehouse showing new faces in the varsity line for 1921 Horus Brown and Talladega with a wealth of material did not show results. It seemed to be host amid a quantity of different systems of coaching. Atlanta University with a very light schedule can boast of an early season win over Fisk before a coach was secured. Neither Atlanta University nor Tennessee State Normal, both of whom went through the season and lauded, on the basis of form displayed and comparative scores with opponents met later in the season, would have competed on equal terms with the well-coached team of Fisk University which met the老虎 Tigers in Thanksgiving Day in Atlanta, Ga. before the largest crowd of colored football fans ever gathered south of the Mason and Dixon line. Fisk the Best of the Lot Fisk, State Normal, and Atlanta Universities doubtless will have their supporters for the mythical title of champions, in the opinion of the writer the Fisk team of Thanksgiving Day deserve the right to the title, which Morehouse has held undisputed for two years, and only lost in the closing minutes of one of the most spectacular games of years by a seemingly poor decision. Next season I expect to see the same two teams fighting for first honors, Mr. Steiner, the new coach of Fisk, deserves credit for his great work with the Fisk team during the latter part of the season. We welcome him to the ranks of coaches, a gentleman of the highest type of sportsman him. The season of 1921 has brought forth the following observations and suggestions. Colored Officials Make Good Showing 1. Colored officials were used in all games in Nashville, Atlanta, and Tuskegee. Although some mistakes were made they were not worse than some made in other years. The following men especially served wall and ought to be even better next years. Messrs. J. Tutt, Paul Dinges, J. C. Arhold, and C. E. Warner. 2. There is great need of an organization of control among the colleges of the Southeast, which really controls such things could be done by this body. A appointing approved official acting as the chief of the officials in games, etc., formulating schedules, regulating, changing on schools of athletes and the rigid enforcement of eligibility rules. 3. The try for extra point after roundhill has caused more upsets of hope this year than ever before. The writer is in favor of its abolishment altogether. As now stated it adds new obstacles, such as development of a trophicker, the closeness of play on which official may call fouls, which from the outside's point of view are questionable, and tends to development of individual stars rather than team play. Following are the seasons scores of the three leading teams of the Southeast. Complete data on Tennessee State was not available. CATARRH OF THE BLADDER Salt, Houston Each Capule beagnance EF Davis of comester READ the Barber Shop Chord Know What Funny Fellows Have to Say EASTERNERS ORGANIZE A NEW LEAGUE Plans are being perfected for the organization of one of the strongest leagues in the country, barring the majors. The league will be made up of Eastern teams and will include Cleveland, Hillsdale, Pittsburgh, New York, Richmond, Brooklyn, and other cities to be decided on later. At present league has some of the country's leading players among its members, surely there are few if any better than the original Baccharachs, the Cuban Stars and the Hilliard White Soo But regardless of this remarkable list some of the leading stars of the present organization known as the Negro National League will be seen in action as members of teams of the league, it is reported. Charleston to Get Managerial Berth Having talked with the management of the Cleveland club we were left under the impression that the Eastern organization had about completed negotiations for the services of Oscar Charleston, the best player in the Western organization. It was also stated that other players whose name the men refused to make public are sure to go to the Eastern organization. The league should do a great good in fact they are really more in a position to do than the Western league. They have without many exceptions, two own parks, for instance, take the Hillside club, they own and operate two own parks, there are probably no Negra clubs in fact that boast the wealth of the Hillside club in fact, few white teams are as independent. Already Have Strong Teams To say the Eastern teams have good clubs is indeed a mild way or putting it. Take the Culhan Stars of New York. They are much better than the Culhans that showed here last and most assuredly no one will argue that the ones we saw in Chicago were not worth traveling to see. Then there are the Original Bacchari Giants, also of New York, who have consolidated with another strong New York team so as to be well represented in the new organization. Will Pay Big Salaries The new organization, of course, realizes that they are in for a fight and will come prepared to pay large sums to acquire the players they want, so they are going out after the stars and not more than a sought. But the owners with whom we have already talked assured us that they will get the men they want regardless of cost. Unable to Reach Foster Before allowing any comment to go into the columns of this paper we called Mr. Foster, owner of the local club and President of the Western National League, over objection, but was unable to reach him. We intended to reach him, but he was not on the subject. He could not be reached at his office at the time, however. HOOSIER BIG FIVE CHANGES NAME INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 23.—The Hoosier Big Five, the leading Independent Basketball Team of Indiana, will this season represent the Indianapolis Lodge, the leading local weekly, five. The team is composed of former and will be known as the "Lodgeger big members of famous" Y. M. C. A. Fighting Hoosiers," who won the Midwest championship in 1919, "Hap" Hazzard, known as one of the best forward in the game, will explain and manage the team. The regular lineup will be: Jack on at the other forward; "Rail" Robinson, at center; "Pep" Brent and Dumley, at guards; Carr and Thomas will be utility men. The Lodge Hard schedule The Lodge Hard play games with Cincinnati, Chicago, Louisville, Detroit and other leading clubs. A series of games for the newspaper Basketball Title will be played with the champion Chicago Defenders, Dumplow, a new man with the team, is an ex-football and basketball star of West Virginia Institute. He is expected to plig up the vacancy at backguard that handicapped the quintet last season. Basket ball, as usual is booming in this city. The young Y. M. C. A. team made a wonderful showing against the strong Chicago Defenders 230 to 180. We meet the "Lodge Big Five" for the State Championship. A league of six clubs is also playing out a schedule for the possession of a silver cup. 4837 ---CALL--- VICTORY 4837 Douglas Taxi Service Formerly - The DeLuxe -- 20 cents---PER MILE---20 cents Lowest Rates in the City Prompt & Efficient Service 20 cents---PER MILE---20 cents Office: 3611 Sc. State Street 4837 ---CALL--- VICTORY 4837 HOME MADE SWEET - - PIES and ROLLS MADE IN THE BEST BAKERY IN TOWN WALLACE BAKERY 3600 S. STATE STREET OPEN URITAL 16 P.M. PHONE BOULEVARD 1723 THE CHICAGO WHIP SIKI PREFERS FRANCE TO HIS HOME (Hagerstown Morning News.) The long road to boxing glory and some money, too, came to a turning in December, 1921. I finally got into the ring with one of the big fighters of France. It was Paul Journee. Sporting writers came to see him "kill the black." But I won on points in 13 rounds. Then, I had threeights which gave me the chance to force Carpentier to fight me. In January, I beat Rogiers in 12 rounds, winning on points. I outpointed Journee again in March. Finally, on June 23, I beat Marcel Niles, the real heavyweight champion of France, winning on points in 15 rounds. Niles was my most important opponent. He often tried to meet Carpentier, but Descaps always dodged him. They said after I beat him that Niles orose both wrists punching my head. All I know is he is a game fighter and I learned a lot by fighting him. Paris Laughs At Him That takes us up to the meeting with Georges. The Paris crowd laughed at me in the first two rounds. Sporting writers said I was afraid, and that is why I crouched. They had said the first would end in the first round. I made up my mind, no matter what happened, it wouldn't end in the first round nor the second. I knew when it came to science Georges had me beat. I knew all about its swiftness. And they said he could punch awfully hard. I tried to square off in such away that he could not hit me at all, and if he did he would hit my head in places where a knockout would not roll. Well, Georges punches me a number of times when I thought he couldn't and he gave me all he had. But soon saw it wasn't enough. His punch wasn't going to knock me out. I had sized up, saw what he had and believed my strength superior, my punch at Georges Goes Down I sailed in, and the rest you know, He was courageous. He took an awkid heating without a whimper, and kept coming in to tor more until he didn't know where he was at. Beating him made me the champion heavyweight of Europe and the middleweight champion of the world. That talk about theighting chimpanzee is crazy. The point is not the beauty oruginess of my maner in the ring. The point is I won fairly by taking the best Georges could give and returning blow for blow when I saw the chance. I want to meet more big men. I make no predictions. I simply fight my best. And where I light next, that is up to Charley Hellers. He's my manager, and when he says fight. Wants Dempsey Go If he says, "Niki, you must get ready to fight Jack Dempsey," I would get ready. Dempsey may be a mountain of a man and a wonderful boxer and a great puncher and quick as a cat and all the rest of it, but I would take a chance. I would try to make it lively for Monsieur Dempsey. I would do more. I would try to bring the world's championship to France, for me—I am a French citizen. I want to on fighting and make money and do it. Then, some day, when I am beaten, as all fighters are, I plan to settle down in the country of France with my wife and he a farmer. I like to see things growing—calves, babies, chickens and trees. MARTIN PICKS ALL- AMERICAN TEAM By H. D. Martin, Director, Athletics Virginia Union. Per ap never before we undertook such a task as picking an all-American football team has proven to be this season. There is talent galore, from every section of the country we are confronted with players whose records are worthy of mention on anybody's eleven. From the South we find Tuskegee, Fisk, Morehouse, Atlanta University and many other teams with four and five men of "All" calibre. Then we jump a bit farther north and we see men whose records have perhaps never been touched at Lincoln, Howard, Hampton and other schools, but having seen most of the latter named schools in action this season and the others last season and after searching the records carefully we have placed on this mythical eleven the best of the lot in their respective positions. First Team Lyle (Shaw), L. E.; Irving (Morehouse), L. T.; Nurse (Howard), L. D.; Debney (Hampton), C.; Gayle (Hampton), R. G.; Hammond (Union), R. T.; Tripp (Wilberforce), R. E.; Jackson (Union), Q. B.; Johnson (Lincoln), L. H. B.; Donehy (Howard), R. H. B.; Fentress (Union), F. B. Second Team Brown (Petersburg), L. E.; Coston (Lincoln), L. T.; Smith (Howard), L. G.; Stewart (Shaw), C.; McDonald (Union), R. G.; Jordan (Lynchburg), R. T.; Linneaster (Lincoln), R. E.; McLeer (Lincoln), Q. B.; Carter (Howard), L. H. B.; Wilson (Union), R. H. B.; Howell (A. & T.), F. B. Sportively Speaking By Al. Monroe Just at a time when boxing in America is having a recess and its heavyweight principals are doing a bit of light foot dodging that would rival the activities of a house cat on an oriental rug, there comes from Europe a noise that rivals a cannon battle on a stormy day. The noise is an echo from the human hammer that Siki went to "the Carpentieri's nose," and is just another case of the baby who played with the bottle of milk. Siki will do well to remember that he is by means immune to the long advanced argument "no use crying," etc. etc. Jack Johnson fell a victim to the same circumstance. Perhaps in the case of Jack the lilie was not only wasted but the bottle broken as well, Harry Wills, just as we predicted, upset the bottle when he pleased his "John Henry" on the dotted line for an indefinite contest with Dempsey, there is always a chance to recover some of the contents from an upset, but remember the force from the Siki force is likely to wash away Wills' choose recovery. On the whole it looks like Jack Johnson started and Siki finished a knock-out punch for the greatest year colored pusillism has ever known. Cum Posey, probably the greatest basket ball player we have ever known, paid Chicago a brief visit last week, years and players alike may come and go but Posey like the song "remains of Erie" if there is such thing as an institution in Negro basket ball, Posey has a right to a place in its repertory. The writer spent a rather enjoyable evening exchanging views with the great little tosser and Johnnie Shelburne, probably the greatest line plunger in professional foot ball, and we were surprised to know that "Cum" as Posey is known, has about as thorough a knowledge of the finer points of foot ball as any one with whom we have ever talked. Reports have it that Coach Morrison of Howard, had about reached the end of his string up to the time of the Lincoln contest and that the result was the contest most certainly the berries. At Howard, like most of the schools, athletes and especially the "who shall coach stuff" is controlled by a body, not one man. Now one man, in some cases will INDIANOPOLIS BOWS TO JIM CROW SCHOOLS INDIANAPOLIS. Ind., Dec. 23. The Indianapolis board of school commissioners voted unanimously last Tuesday night for establishment of a separate high school for Colored pupils, who now are scattered among the present high schools. The action was taken on recommendation of the instruction committee and over the objection of Colored students who attended the meeting. The probable location of the school which is to be new, modern and well equipped, will be at the old county workplace grounds, Northwestern ave. and Twenty-first street. Many Protests Delegates from various Colored organizations protested vigorously against segregation. Dr. A. J. King, charged that "insidious forces" were behind the move for segregation, asserting that these forces "have spread to your Chamber of Commerce." The Rev. H. L. Herod, said that the Colored citizens are not especially concerned about the high school, but are vitally interested in knowing how far the matter of segregation will be carried. "Will the advocates of segregation want 'Jim-Crow' cars next?" he demanded. Dr. King, speaking in behalf of the Pearl Indianapolis League, asked if the proposed school would provide for each of the three courses that were now provided for in Shortridge, Manual, and Technical. He offered statistics to prove that not a single city in the country had been able to provide funds for the equal maintenance of separate schools and it was always the Colored school that suffered. Revs. Herod, Berry, Atty, Bailey, and others made strong speeches against the pro- H. DREW A BENEDICT H. DREW A BENEDICT HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 23.—Howard P. Drew, the noted paternal, who is practicing law in this city and Miss Dora H. Newcomb, social settlement worker of Des Moines, Iowa were married on the day after admission in 1922. Taft Street Congregational the Rev. De James A. Wright of Church. Phone Victories 4556 Dr. Wm. A. Hill CHICAGO'S Formost Foot Specialist Try my wonderful Foot Powder 3518 So State Street stand trounces, losses and etc. a la 1921-22 Howard, but remember different individuals have different views. They most certainly do not think alike and it so it would more than likely be in concert against a losing proposition than for it. Howard went into this contest with more than an even chance on paper of coping. But just as was true last season she was beaten. Friends and Alumni alike had visions of a Howard triumph, in fact, they not only had visions but backed same in many respects. Perhaps one of the most commonly accepted haws are irritable and breeds discontent. Consequently it is indeed probable and equally likely that 1923 will find Howard foot ball under the direction of a different coach. --- Some few months ago it was announced in this paper that Col. Franklyn A. Dennison had been promoted to the distinguished rank of General, with the usual conditional policies that follow such honors to our people, retirement. Just last week a like announcement, perhaps less interesting from a news standpoint, was Huff's appointment to the rank of Colonel in the Home Guard. Now these appointments, however important, must lack in matters of youth. Truly one appointment will benefit directly by these appointments, however big the honors. Last season basket ball was resting comfortably on its launches in matters of popularity and support. This season with the Eighth Regiment Armory, basket ball's only local home made useless through its high rate of rent, in total darkness, the games are being staged in a hall that furnishes little inducements and less comfort. Many faces that have heretofore been well in evidence are constantly missing at these games of late. Now our suggestions to those who make these appointments and promotions possible are: Take a few steps in this direction. Try and use your judgment to make it possible to train our athletes, the instructors must have some place, they cannot supply themselves, so take a hand; you will be doing a great good to cause a worthy cause. Your name will be worthy of mention in years to come. Do not necessarily let up on the honor stuff, but for the sake of youth, shift a little weight to the other side. WENDELL PHILLIPS HEAVIES AND LIGHTS WIN Saturday, Dec. 16th. Wendell Philips continued their winning streak today with a brilliant triumph over McKinley. Two games were played and the victors had little trouble in both cases. The lights winning 28-5 and the heavies coping in overtime fashion 13-12. It was a case of too much Philips in the lightweight contest, especially in the first period. In this short time or to be exact after 20 minutes of battling the Philip lads had rolled up a total of 25 points to gain a 25 point lead as the losers had not been able to register a single point. Heavies Look Good; Win 13-12 The heavyweights did not find the sailing quite so soft as did the lights, however they won after a bitter fight. The contest was well worth viewing; especially interesting were the long-shooting exhibited by the Philips boys. They seemed to resort almost exclusively to making shorts of this kind once they saw it to be the method of gaining through the stonewall defense presented by the haughty McKinley-ites. Now in our joyous praise of the winning Philip team do not let us overlook the fact that McKinley team was well represented. They played a sterling game and do not let any one tell you different. Time and again with the "add" in our favor and victory seemingly assured, the McKinley boys made sterling comebacks that took our supporters off their feet. They shot baskets with rifle-like precision, made timely interferences that were well planned and mapped. And, oh boy! their free throwing from the gratis line was of the heart-breaking variety to the opponents. On the whole they were a pair of well played contests. The better teams won and all were satisfied. CHRISTMAS GIFTS for MAN If you want him to be pleased buy his present at CLEVER FURNISHINGS SALK' FOR CLEVER DRESSERS 7 DEFENDERS LOSE OVERTIME TILT 23 TO 20 Entertainers Hall, Dec. 18th. "The Defenders," Chicago's sole representation in the cage world, went down to defeat last night in the "tenth inning" of one of the hottest contests ever staged on the South Side. It was the second consecutive defeat for the locals and likewise the second consecutive victory for the Exmoors over our boys. All in all it looked like a properly followed hunch. How in the 'ell are you going to beat a team that has everything in their favor, including a paired hunch. Whites Have Psychological Edge The white boys held a slight advantage over the local before the start. It will be reintroduced that this team last season knocked out of the running in the A. A. U. annual meet; it was a case of gone but not forgotten. And then by the way of adding a bit of insult to injury the white lads took the lead in last night's contest on the very first play; yes, it was indeed the first play. It was just about the whole team, scored the first point of the game with a beautiful basket from a difficult angle in the first five seconds of play. Bluitt a Wizard from the Foul Line "Virgil" Bluitt, the great captain, was in the line up again after a brief absence caused by a lame knee. Virgil seems to have profited by our suggestion that he improve his foul throwing, for last night he was indeed a wonder at this game. In fact but for the points scored by Bluitt from the gratis, Chicago would not only have been beaten but would have looked ridiculous. Of the 20 points scored by the Defenders exactly 10 were fouls from the mitt of "Virgil," besides he registered a basket under fire. Summing up matters it looked last night like Hathaway vs. Bluitt with Anderson for Chicago and Gabrill of the Exmoors rendering valuable aid. Brock Takes One Out of Basket The white boys failed to get one point that they might just as well have had. Yes, to our way of thinking it was thirs and they deserved to have just before the close of the contest with the score as close as the proverbal leech, Hathaway sent a shot from the center of the floor that hit squared in the center of the basket. It had already started on its downward cause through the net when Broack leaped like a panther and struck the ball while it was in the net and knocked it out. The visiting players set up a howl, but the referee ruled different. Scott Good as Usual Scott, the youngster who is having the difficult task assigned him of taking the place of Hubbard, and rendering first aid to the old guard, is responding nicely. Scott is playing the game like a veteran, his tossing from difficult position, under fire and assistance in rounding out team work is marvelous. On several occasions Scott made good gains with a splendid brand of drumming. From the side lines it appears that the lad has been drilled just a little too strenuous on the "dont try and shoot stuff." On several occasions he was under the basket and might have made the grade, but seemed reluctant to shooting and instead of trying sent the ball into the hands of the enemy in an effort to give to the right party to shoot. Chicago b. 10 f. 10 1 10 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 10 b. 8 f. 8 4 0 3 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 6 8 Exmoors Hathaway ..... Eckman ..... Gabriel ..... Youth ..... Moth ..... COLORED STAR TO PILOT COAST SQUAD WHITTIER, Cal., Dec. 16—Ed. Thompson, star half back on the local eleven for the past three years, was chosen to lead the team on the gridiron next season. Thompson was last night at a special banquet given for the purpose of electing a captain. He was almost unanimously the choice of the fellow members of the varsity and freshmen crews. Thompson has already played three years of varsity foot ball and will round out his career in 1923. Great Open Field Runner Thompson is a great player, he is fast as lightning and shares honors with some of the world's best at open field running. Last season on several occasions Thompson made long gains at this style of play. On one occasion last season in a hot contest he intercepted a pass behind his own goal line and ran 102 yards to a touchdown. This sterling bit of performance was made the more remarkable in that two opposing tacklers were shaken loose by the flying athlete at the start of the run, then just after he had gotten half way down the field he was tackled again and again shook himself free, in a manner that only Thompson can. Phone Victory 2233 DREAMLAND A. C. 3510-12 S. STATE STREET Bill Bottoms, Pres. CHICAGO Chas. A. Jones, Treasurer Chas. Rodgers, Secretary EDITORIAL PAGE 8 Published by THE MAC NEAL PUBLISHING COMPANY (Incorporated) Chicago Office: 3420 STATE STREET Phone VICTORY 4606 JOS. D. BIBB, L. L. B. ..... Editor HENRY H. PROCTOR ..... City Editor A. C. 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WE HAVE DEDICATED OURSELVES TO PUBLIC SERVICE. THERE IS NO SANTA CLAUS The childish mind is stunned beyond expression when first it grasps the realization that there is no Santa Claus. Youthful vagaries are shattered and blasted when the truth is learned. Sooner or later all of the illusions and fantasies of youth are met by truth, and truth stands cold and immutable, always ready to destroy fictions and establish facts. With the childish mind the destruction of peurile visions is a tragedy, but these must come sooner or later. It is inevitable. Likewise it must come to races and all who sojourn in this life. They must learn, like children, that in life there is no Santa Claus. Philosophers and theorists may propound what should exist here on earth. Beautiful doctrines may be advanced. Sermons may be preached and humanity may be filled with emotions, and tears may be brought to eyes which have been constitutionally dry, but sin, avarice, greed, murder still exist. The golden rule remains a beautiful ideal. Governments are conducted on the basis of expediency and might still is right, and those who think differently are like little children who believe there is a Santa Claus. In America the black people are like little children. They believe that something is coming down the chimney of American affairs and be placed in their ragged stockings. They believe, because they are poor, bedraggled, hungry and wretched, that the great heart of America is going to open up and make them a present of their constitutional rights. This is not going to happen. America is never going to be the Santa Claus of the black people. If they want anything put in their stockings they must get out and work, agonize, suffer, drudge and toil for it. Freedom to the black people came as a political accident, and since that time nothing has come as a gift. There is no Santa Claus. We, the black people in America, have dreams and desires of a square deal, a fair chance, and the privilege to live as all other American citizens live. These benefits will not be bestowed upon us by any good fellow. There is no Santa Claus. All subject nations must sooner or later learn the lesson. Ireland is learning it. Hayti is learning it. The domesticated American Indians learned it. And when the legislative body of América refused to make a law against lynching it seems that the black people should have learned it, but we are afraid that the black race is still a child race and with anxious heart it still awaits for the American Santa Claus to bring to them their rights; but there is no Santa Claus. Gifts and presents will come to us only through our own initiative, our own endeavors. Humanity's heart is cold. Nations seek power and prosperity, and in the eternal grind for it the weak are crushed and only the strong survive. Empires are being built at the sacrifice of human rights. India, the West Indies and Africa bear mute testimony to that fact. No thought is given by England as to the rights of the natives. If they would ever be free "they must strike the first blow." No one is going to give it to them, because there is no Santa Claus. American black people have learned the lesson, and, like the child reluctant to break away from its mother's bedtime stories, are still trying to conjure up a Santa Claus, but their task is futile. If they want their stockings filled they must play Santa Claus to themselves. There is no Santa Claus. Gifts and presents will come to us only through our own initiative, our own endeavors. Humanity's heart is cold. Nations seek power and prosperity, and in the eternal grind for it the weak are crushed and only the strong survive. Empires are being built at the sacrifice of human rights. India, the West Indies and Africa bear mute testimony to that fact. No thought is given by Eng'and as to the rights of the natives. If they would ever be free "they must strike the first blow." No one is going to give it to them, because there is no Santa Claus. American black people have learned the lesson, and, like the child reluctant to break away from its mother's bedtime stories, are still trying to conjure up a Santa Claus, but their task is futile. If they want their stockings filled they must play Santa Claus to themselves. There is no Santa Claus. MOTON'S GOOD WILL TOUR While the South is still exulting over the defeat of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, Major Robert Russa Moton goes on a "good will tour" through the southern states. Moton is met by large delegations of white people and they flock in great numbers to hear him speak. Of course they do. Moton says things that they like to hear. He tells what friends the southern whites are to the black people. He praises the South and tells the black people to stay there. Moton does these things not because he thinks he is doing right, but because he feels that Tuskegee Institute cannot survive without interference unless he is docil, subservient and humble. Moton is an opportunist. He is afraid to take a man's stand. He is afraid that he will undo the work of Dr. Booker T. Washington. Moton believes that he should travel along the lines of least resistance. Moton is cowardly. He is afraid to take a man's stand. His "good will tours" only oil the feelings of the white people who hate the black people and want them to stay in the South and act as servants and slaves. Moton is making it hard for us all, himself included, and we hope that he will awaken to his real duty with the coming of the new year, but we doubt it. Moton is almost hopeless. --- TORIAL ```markdown ``` HEALTH HINTS By Dr. Troy Smith DOCTORS AS HUMANITARIANS. There are no groups of individuals in any profession that are more interested in mankind than the physicians. They are not only on hand to counsel and administer to the sick in time of pain and suffering, but the modern physicians have not limited themselves to this field alone. They inform the layman regarding the progress in medical science, they enlighten the intelligent reader as to the actual knowledge available regarding diseases and their prevention, and they disseminate information concerning the propagation and preservation of health. In other words, doctors teach prevention of diseases, they are dependent upon those, who are sick in the community, for a livelihood. In other words it is just the same as "taking bread from his own mouth." This shows that doctors as a whole, are not solely interested in the almighty dollar, but their paramount interest is in humanity. At a recent meeting a surgeon remarked that they were not having as many operations as formerly, such as appendicitis, infected gall bladders, "pus tubercle," etc. An internist remarked that people are becoming more educated and learning how to prevent such infections by having their tonsils removed early and also removing other toci of infection such as infected sinuses, abscessed teeth, etc. They also avail themselves of the opportunities by reading articles concerning the prevention of these diseases. Not only is there a decrease in sickness along the surgical line, but this decrease is seen in every other line. The venereal specialist claims that the venereal diseases are decreasing. This can also be attributed to the prophylactic treatment that doctors have instructed their patients to use, and the general educative propaganda along these lines. Pneumonia is not as prevalent as of former days, because doctors have instructed the laity in its prevention, and have advised better and more sanitary ways of living. Smallpox will soon become a disease of the past, due to the fact that doctors have instituted vaccination against this disease and when it now occurs it is usually in a person who refuses to be vaccinated or it is in a very mild form. Many other diseases are decreasing in numbers due to the humanitarian actions of the physicians, who meet in various circles and exchange views having in common such ideas as a development of a better and stronger mankind, and means by which suffering may be more easily alleviated and life prolonged. ils in any profession that are more inter- cain, they are not only on hand to counsel and suffering, but the modern physi- this field alone. They inform the layman these, they oignient the intelligent role regarding diseases and their prema- tion concerning the propagation and ids, doctors teach prevention of disease, each the public how to keep well, when are sick in the community, for a liveli- same as 'taking bread from his own a whole, are not solely interested in the interest is in humanity. remarked that they were not having as appendicitis, infected gall bladders, "pus that people are becoming more educated effections by having their tonsils removed of infection such as infected sinuses, themselves of the opportunities by read- kness along the surgical line, but this The venereal specialist claims that the s can also be attributed to the prophylac- fected their patients to use, and the gene lines, of former days, because doctors have and have advised better and more sani- sease of the past, due to the fact that against this disease and when it now reuses to be vaccinated or it is in a very ing in numbers due to the humanitarian in various circles and exchange views development of a better and stronger man- may be more easily alleviated and life There are no groups of individuals in any profession that are more interested in mankind than the physicians. They are not only on hand to counsel and administer to the sick in time of pain and suffering, but the modern physicians have not limited themselves to this field alone. They inform the layman regarding the progress in medical science, they enlighten the intelligent reader as to the actual knowledge available regarding diseases and their prevention, and they disseminate information concerning the propagation and preservation of health. In other words, doctors teach prevention of disease. It is a strange thing that doctors teach the public how to keep well, when they are dependent upon those, who are sick in the community, for a livelihood. In other words it is just the same as "taking bread from his own mouth." This shows that doctors as a whole, are not solely interested in the almighty dollar, but their paramount interest is in humanity. At a recent meeting a surgeon remarked that they were not having as many operations as formerly, such as appendicitis, infected gall bladders, "pus tubes," etc. an internist remarked that people are becoming more educated and learning how to prevent such infections by having their tonsils removed early and also removing other foci of infection such as infected sinuses, abscessed teeth, etc. They also avail themselves of the opportunities by reading articles concerning the prevention of these diseases. Not only is there a decrease in sickness along the surgical line, but this decrease is seen in every other line. The venereal specialist claims that the venereal diseases are decreasing. This can also be attributed to the prophylactic treatment that doctors have instructed their patients to use, and the general educative prognanda along these lines. Pneumonia is not as prevalent as of former days, because doctors have instructed the laity in its prevention, and have advised better and more sanitary ways of living. Smallpox will soon become a disease of the past, due to the fact that doctors have instituted vaccination against this disease and when it now occurs it is usually in a person who refuses to be vaccinated or it is in a very mild form. Many other diseases are decreasing in numbers due to the humanitarian actions of the physicians, who meet in various circles and exchange views having in common such ideas as a development of a better and stronger mankind, and means by which suffering may be more easily alleviated and life prolonged. WEEK'S BEST EDITORIAL LET US BE DIFFERENT (Pittsburgh American) The country seems to be slightly alarmed over the fact of a few Negroes being present at the Communist Internationale at Moscow, the discussion of the Negro in the United States and the report that the Bolsheviks plan a world convention of Negroes. We are glad that there were a few Negroes at Moscow, that the Reds discussed us and we would like to see some one able to get the Negroes of the world together with their thoughts concentrated at a single point. No one has been able to do this as yet. Mr. Garvey has done it on paper but there isn't much power in mere paper. We have an abundance of organizations but they propagate and bear off-spring too rapidly, generally by a process of violent fission. We are also glad that Negroes were at Moscow because we want to see them into every important movement. There is too much sameness about the candid editorial expressions of the race. For instance, we have never felt some white speaker has told us that no Negro has ever raised his hand against his country. In the first place we don't believe that it is true. Anybody would have a hard time convincing us that Negroes are inferior to white Americans or any less human. The sickening thing about us is that the mass of us has remained conservative during the past thirty years. It shows that we are either a race of jack-asses or a group of sanctified mortals turning the other cheek and passing through on our way to some heavenly saints rest. There is no more reason why Negroes should all go down the same path than there is reason for white people to do the same thing. If the race flew apart like a bursting fly-wheel there would be very cogent reasons to explain it. Why is this constant attempt to coerce and cajole all Negroes into one mold? Why should we all be Baptist or Methodist and none of us Unitarian or Theosophist? Why expect all of us to carry a white wash brush and none of us aspire to the casel and pallette? Why shouldn't we be Single Taxes Socialists, Communists and Democrats as well as Republicans? Is it reasonable to think that white men and women can get a corner on polygamy and bigamy and another part of the human race not aspire to the same sort of fame? (Pittsburgh American) alarmed over the fact of a few Negroes formationale at Moscow, the discussion of the report that the Bofshweists plan a glad that there were a few Negroes at and we would like to see some one able together with their thoughts concentrated to do this as yet. Mr. Garvey has done in mere paper. We have an abundance and bear off-spring too rapidly, generally were at Moscow because we want to see . There is too much sameness about the race. For instance, we have never fell to Negro has ever raised his hand against it believe that it is true. Anybody would Negroes are inferior to white Americans that the mass of us has remained con- tents. It shows that we are either a race and mortals turning the other cheek and the heavenly saints rest. Negroes should all go down the same path to do the same thing. If the race flew would be very cogent reasons to explain coerce and cajole all Negroes into one at or Methodist and none of us Unitarian is to carry a white wash brush and none ? Why shouldn't we be Single Taxes- ists as well as Republicans? Is it reason- men can get a corner on polygamy and man race not aspire to the same sort of The country seems to be slightly alarmed over the fact of a few Negroes being present at the Communist Internationale at Moscow, the discussion of the Negro in the United States and the report that the Bolsheviks plan a world convention of Negroes. We are glad that there were a few Negroes at Moscow, that the Reds discussed us and we would like to see some one able to get the Negroes of the world together with their thoughts concentrated at a single point. No one has been able to do this as yet. Mr. Garvey has done it on paper but there isn't much power in mere paper. We have an abundance of organizations but they propagate and bear off-spring too rapidly, generally by a process of violent fision. We are also glad that Negroes were at Moscow because we want to see them into every important movement. There is too much sameness about the candid editorial expressions of the race. For instance, we have never felt some white speaker has told us that no Negro has ever raised his hand against his country. In the first place we don't believe that it is true. Anybody would have a hard time convincing us that Negroes are inferior to white Americans or any less human. The sickening thing about us is that the mass of us has remained conservative during the past thirty years. It shows that we are either a race of jack-asses or a group of sanctified mortals turning the other cheek and passing through on our way to some heavenly saints rest. There is no more reason why Negroes should all go down the same path than there is reason for white people to do the same thing. If the race flew apart like a bursting fly-wheel there would be very cogent reasons to explain it. Why is this constant attempt to coerce and cajole all Negroes into one mold? Why should we all be Baptist or Methodist and none of us Unitarian or Theosophist? Why expect all of us to carry a white wash brush and none of us aspire to the casel and pallette? Why shouldn't we be Single Taxes Socialists, Communists and Democrats as well as Republicans? Is it reasonable to think that white men and women can get a carer on polygamy and bigamy and another part of the human race not aspire to the same sort of fame? We are of the opinion that Negroes are precisely like other human beings and have the same vices, virtues, ambitions, rights, weaknesses and aspirations even though we have suffered over pigmentation of the skin. We tired of the monotony of all of us being alike, of traveling in the same tow path. This is not the way of progress. UNDER THE LASH OF THE WHIP A column of constructive criticism of men and measures in the hope of correcting errors and evils. Now they are beginning to write about the "Ebbing Tide of Color." They assume that it is ebbing because of 'Battling' Siki's uncremonious and impromptu suspension from the French sporting fraternity, and England's refusal to let him fight her champion. They claim that black people are nearer to primitive man and therefore better natural fighters than the white people. As Wendell Phillips said: "They read history not with their minds but with their prejudices." They are unwilling to allow the black people to rise. They state their reasons why. They say it interferes with empire building. If fighting interferes with empire building, then the black fighters must be capable of fighting outside of the ring. They can't be denied. Shot, shell and poison gas cannot always repel them. to write about the "Ebbing Tide of Ebbing because of 'Battling' Siki's uspension from the French sporting tal to let him fight her champion. nearer to primitive man and there- the white people. As Wendell Phil- not with their minds but with their now the black people to rise. They may it interferes with empire build- ing, then the black fighters side of the ring. They can't be gives cannot always renel them. Now they are beginning to write about the "Ebbing Tide of Color." They assume that it is ebbing because of 'Battling' Siki's uncremonious and impromptu suspension from the French sporting fraternity, and England's refusal to let him fight her champion. They claim that black people are nearer to primitive man and therefore better natural fighters than the white people. As Wendell Phillips said: "They read history not with their minds but with their prejudices." They are unwilling to allow the black people to rise. They state their reasons why. They say it interferes with empire building. If fighting interferes with empire building, then the black fighters must be capable of fighting outside of the ring. They can't be denied. Shot, shell and poison gas cannot always repel them. Evolution cannot be checked eternally by human forces. The tide of color is still rising, and maybe it will turn into a tidal wave, "Battling" Siki and the white people notwithstanding. What about it, Tribune? When they are talking about this Siki case and his terrible actions, what about the case of "Sailor" Friedman, who killed a man last year and was convicted of murder and sentenced to do fourteen years? Yes, this happened in Chicago. Friedman is still fighting, and his name still is being used by the sport writers with favor. Siki hit a man and Friedman shot one. One was white and the other was black. One a Jew, the other an African. "Oh, Judgment, thou hast flown to brutish beasts and men have lost their reason." Snappy Thoughts By E. F. S. What are you going to give your girl for Christmas? Let us suggest a five-gallon can of rouge. ****************** The Dyer bill is now dead, now that the Christmas season is here they may now turn to the drier bill. ****************** "Business Hint to Hardware Dealers" At various prisons saws are in an increased demand. ****************** Since 1919 prices have fallen 8 times and gone up 9. ****************** Six tons of cranberries were burned in a New York fire. Cooking steadily it would take at least 100 brides 10 days to cook this many. "Hint to Husbands" A hat makes a mighty nice gift for your wife because you must buy her one anyway. ****************** "What Gents' Furnishing Stores Need" Heavy underwear that will not itch ****************** Bear in mind dear friends, nothing but a broken neck or a jail sentence will cure the reckless autoist. ****************** Man Growls Defiance at His Accuser Is that what you call a dogged defense? ****************** Lots of people get credit for being good listeners just because they're too dumb to do otherwise. This Week in History Sunday. December 17 Thirteenth amendment to the Constitution adopted. Slavery abolished in the United States, 1865. Monday December 18 Colored nurses assigned at Camp Sherman and Grant, 1918. Tuesday, December 19 Asia add the Fatine Islands. The black people of the world may be classified as Negrouts. Negrouts are those with admixtures of other races. Wednesday. December 20 Major R. R. Motor elected principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute to succeed Dr. Booker T. Washington, 1915. Thursday. December 21 The Roman Catholics and Protestant denominations have never been permanently successful in their missionary efforts among the Christians in the world. Friday. December 22 * Jefferson Davis issues a proclamation of retaliation to offset President Lincoln's proclamation of liberty to the slaves, 1862. Saturday. December 23 Inhabitants of Liberia celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of the American Colonization Society, 1917. EDITOR DELIVERS WONDERFUL ADDRESS On last Sunday at St. Mark Lyceum, Hon. Jon D. Bibb, editor of The Chicago Whip, delivered a stirring address to a large and representative audience, speaking on "Public Opinion," the editor in his characteristic straight from the shoulder manner, clearly and logically pointed out the need of a new public opinion with reference to the political and economic affairs of the time, especially as they affect the Black People of America. The editor showed that the present self-styled leaders of the Race were out of harmony with this new public opinion which must be created and that the leaders of the Race must come from the younger type of Negro who thinks as an American and not as an American negro. The address was the most thoroughly practical and instructive that it has been the pleasure of a St. Mark Lyceum audience to hear and the speaker was frequently interrupted by applause. He has been invited to address the lyceum again. Excellent musical numbers were rendered by Miss Gustave McCurdy, soprano, and Mrs. Blanche Jackson-Thompson, pianist, students at the Chicago Musical College. Miss Mercedes Black, pupil of Carol McCoy, read beautifully. The next program of the lyceum will be given December 31, 1922, by the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, which will be holding its national meeting in the city during the holidays. Details of the program will be announced in next week's issue of this paper. --- BARBER SHOP CHORD Have you heard it for original humor and quaint sayings? The barbershop gossip heats 'em all. Barber shop porter mopping up floor with long handle mop. Barber: "Say, Jabutos, hadn't you better get down on your knees and do that morning." Barber: "Say, Jabutos, hadn't you better get down on your knees and do that mopping" Porter: "Aw, go long and clip dem burrs off of 'Doll Baby' and, Iain't got low down enuff to get on my knees yet." Barber: "Naw, you ain't low down much, youse more low down in whale bone and dey lie at the bottom of the ocean." Boss of Shop: "Here comes Jasper Dodrity; his wife shot in three times last week and dere he comes grinning jest in adding had happened." Porter: "Old Dodirty ain't using no judgment; if my old shot at me three times I would er done joined der bird family le me ago and flew away from heah? How I talk?" Porter: "Aw, go long and clip dem burrs off of 'Doll Baby' head, I ain't got low down enuff to get on my knees yet." Barber: "Naw, you ain't low down much, youse more low down dan whale bone and dey lie at the bottom of the ocean." Boss of Shop: "Here comes Jasper Dodrity; his wife shot at him three times last week and dere he comes grinning jest like nodding had happened." Porter: "Old Dodirty ain't using no judgment; if my old lady shot at me three times I would er done joined der bird family long time ago and flew away from hea? How I talk?" Enter Pawn Shop Pete; Pete: "Well, what you all go say dis mawnin'?" Boss of Shop: "Caint say it, Pete; you got de best go." Pete: "Naw, naw I had em but dey got away from me." Barber: "Dey ought ter get away from you and if I had yid wit you never would get 'cm." Porter: What yer want ter put all dat weight on Pete fer? Barber: "Pete ain't right id hisset and nobody else and my way wid it I would keep him as broke as de Ten Comma ents." Pete: "Naw, haw I had em but dey got away from me. Barber: "Dey ought ter get away from you and if I had my way wid it you never would get 'em." Porter: What yer want ter put all dat weight on Pete fer?" Barber: "Pete ain't right id hissef and nobody else and if I had my way wid it I would keep him as broke as de Ten Commandments." Porter: "Time out for Pete." BOOK REVIEW BOOK REVIEW BOOK CHAT—By Mary White Ovington, Chairman, Board of Directors, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. RONZE"—By Georgia Douglass Johnson. Published by the J. B. B.mer Co., 79 Myrtle St., Boston, Mass. Price, $1.50. This charmingly printed volume of verse contains many selections famous readers of The Crisis. Quite appropriately, it has a preface by Dr. Du. who has encouraged the author in her writing for many years. "As a reive of the soul struggle of the women of a race," Dr. Du Bois says, "the bain invaluable." This soul struggle is indeed its theme. One sees it incesses of the various sections: "Exhortation," "Supplication," "Shade otherhood," "Presidence," and so on. The hook as the author says in reword is "the child of a bitter earth wound." Mrs. Johnson uses many poetic forms, some with poor success. She gets the cadence of free verse, and when she writes in conventional form at times trips and halts in deference to today's lack of the rhythm. Her imagery, however, is often clear and beautiful. "Let me not hate, though gift by vipers, green and hissing through the dark." BOOK CHAT—By Mary White Ovingten, Chairman, Board of Directors, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. "BRONZE"—By Georgia Douglass Johnson. Published by the J. B. Brimmer Co., 79 Myrtle St., Boston, Mass. Price, $1.50. This charmingly printed volume of verse contains many selections familiar to readers of The Crisis. Quite appropriately, it has a preface by Dr. Du Bois who has encouraged the author in her writing for many years. "As a revelation of the soul struggle of the women of a race," Dr. Du Bois says, "the book is invaluable." This soul struggle is indeed its theme. One sees it in the titles of the various sections. "Exhortation," "Supplication," "Shadow." Motherhood," "Prescience," and so on. The book as the author says in her Foreword is "the child of a bitter earth wound." Mrs. Johnson uses many poetic forms, some with poor success. She does not get the cadence of free verse, and when she writes in conventional form she at times trips and halts as though in deference to today's lack of rhyme and rhythm. Her imagery, however, is often clear and beautiful. And this of the Sorrow Singers: "Hear their viol-voices singing Down the corridor of years, As they lift their twilight faces Through a mist of falling tears!" I am sure the "viol-voices" means the base violes upon whose depth and strength the whole orchestra rest. And this picture of "The Passing of the Ex-Slave." "Swift melting into yesterday, The tortured hordes of chon-clay; No more is heard the plaintive strain, The rhythmic chanting of their pain. Their mounded bodies dimly rise To fill the gulf of sacrifice, And o'er their silent hearts below The mantled millions softly go." Among a group of "Appreciations" is one to the memory of Inez Mc- holland, glorious daughter of a glorious father, who inherited a passionate love of humanity that was utterly indifferent to any color line. One gets no sense of this in the two slight verses, and yet how lovely the first two lines: "Folded in silent veils of sleep, You calmly rest." In the section upon "Motherhood" Mrs. Johnson is at her best. Here are ten poems voicing the love, the fear, even the despair of the colored mother's heart. I quote one in its entirety: Among a group of "Appreciations" is one to the memory of Inez M. Holland, glorious daughter of a glorious father, who inherited a passionate love of humanity that was utterly indifferent to any color line. One gets no sense of this in the two slight verses, and yet how lovely the first two lines: "Follted in silent veils of sleep, You calmly rest." In the section upon "Motherhood" Mrs. Johnson is at her best. Here are ten poems voicing the love, the fear, even the despair of the colored mother's heart. I quote one in its entirety: "The Mother soothes her mantled child, With incantations sad and wild; A deep compassion brims her eye, And stills upon her lips, the sigh. Her thoughts are leaping down the years, O'er brimming bars, through seething tears, Her heart is sandaling his feet, Adown the world's corroding street. Then with a start she dons a smile, His tender yearnings to beguile, And only God will ever know, The wordless measure of her woe." THE WHIP IN THE LOOP THE WHIP IN THE LOOP ALL THE LEADING NEWS STANDS IN THE LOOP --- CHICAGO'S THOROUGH FALE NOW CARRY THE WHIP Ask For It--Help Put It Over Read it on Your Way From Work Chicago's Fighting Paper