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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09

WHEREAS our city has been the
scene Of riot and bloodshed and has
passed through the mos. dangerous crisis
of lis history, and has suffered ignominy
aud disgrace upon its fair name; and
WHEREAS, we, the members of the
Cook County Bar Association and as
members Of the Bar of the State of illi-
lnois, and as citizens of the States of
Illinois and Of the nation, deplore the
rioting and lawless abandon which has
held us in its grip for the past five days,
threatening 10 destroy without limit the
lives and property Of the citizens Of
our community; and
WHEREAS, we depiore anarchy, mob
violence and lawlessness, and sincerely
affirm our faith in the majesty of the
law and in the fair and impartial ad-
ministra.ion Of justice by the courts in
fixing responsibility for the wanton out
break, and also in fixing the punishment
of those found guilty of crime; and
WHEREAS, we affirm our solemn be-
lief in the principles enumerated in the
Declaration of Independence and our
allegiance 20 the flag Of our country and
20 the Constitution of the United States,
as well ms 20 that OF the State Of Iii
nois, and as citizens thereof fully ac-
knowledge and assume our responsible
ity, and assert IS as such under
the Constitdt- IS; and
WHEREAS, the X County Bar As
ISOLATION is not yet ready 20 abandon
the principle that America is as much
the black man g country as il is that of
any other man or people; and
WHEREAS, we repudiate as infamous
any intimation whatsoi ~ that this rs
q "white mans count 20 the exelu-
sion Of black men, an,
WHEREAS, we regs-s = II as our duty
in the interests Of the community TO re-
quest that public officials and the news
papers do not give eountenance or pub
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09

New York, July 30.-In handing down
a decision in the case of Charles Black
man and Detective Harry kutner,
Judge Mcintyre in General Sessions to-
day stated that just such cases as these
tend to create race hatred. An appeal
,os taken from q decision given by
Moo;s.ro,o .'ancuso in the Heights
police court when I'm man "''
$40 after he had been arr -
tective Harry Kutner, of tt
spection District, who entered an ap..-. ,
ment to which Blackman had escorted a
lady of his acquaintance after they had
been out together the early part of the
evening. The detective entered the
apartment and arrested Blackman and
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09
FORMER TEXAS PHYSICIAN MAX
ING GOOD IN CHICAGO
Office with DR.. Majors

Dr. Benjamin R. Bluitt, who for the
past thirty-one years has been a promi-
nent practicing physician in Dallas,
Tex, is now permanent fixture in both
the professional and social life of Chi
cago. Although DR.. Bluitt has been in
Chicago less than year, he is enjoying
a practice which leads one to believe
that his splendid reputation as a physi-
clan and surgeon had preceded him to
the Ga, den City, and that only his pres
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09

ence was needed in order to prove that
such was the case. About a year ago
DIR. Bluitt purchased palatial residence
at 1862 Lake Park Avenue, overlooking
beautiful Lake Michigan, which is re-
garded as one of the finest homes on the
South Side. The doctor IS finely APP
pointed office of three roms is located
at 400 State St, with DR.. NJ. A. Majors,
hlso formerly of the Lone Star State.
DIR. Bluitt is very much pleased with the
hospitality of Chicago and richly enjoys
the busy life, that his new field of labor
PAS brought to him.
The doctor s most treasured possession
aside from his adorable companion and
family is his beautiful little town car,
a Chevrolet coupe being his preference;
in which he can be seen early and late
going to and fro on errands of mercy
The Whip wishes and predicts for this
valuable addition to Chicago s medical
profession great success.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09
Police Laxity Is
Blamed for Riots

Gradual relaxation of police vigi-
lance during the past six months is
responsible for the storm of lawless-
ness and rioting that has just swept
Chicago, according to Samuel p,
Thrasher, superintendent of the commit
tee Of fifteen. Unofficial investigation
OF the circumstances OF the disorders
revealed the fact that eighty-fve per
cent of the whites involved were young
hoodlums between fifteen and eighteen,
says ThPasheF.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09
New York Judge Reverses
Lower Courts Decision
Upon Appeal of Attorney John Smith, Scores Detective Nut
ners Action in Arrestmg Charles Backman-"Cases as
These Tend to Create Race Hatred" Says the Judge

his companion alleging that the woman
was white. Blackman protested at the
unwarranted entry of the detective and
was arrested. 1t was stated before Mag
istrate Mancuso that the woman was
colored and no evidence was produced
to the contrary. Nevertheless the mag
strate fined Blackman $40. Blackman s
attorney, John Smith, appealed the case
and after examining the testimony,
Judge Mcintyre, before whom the APP
peal was heard reversed the decision. An
examination of the testimony disclosed
= ;, - = detective acted unwarrantedly
and there was hcrs1. a. uPo-
which Blackman could have been fined;
hence, the reversal of Magistrate Man
cuso's decision.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09
Those In Need
Taken Care of
in Riot Zone
Food and Clothing Given to the
Sufferers

Many relief committees have been
formed by the business men of the
Black Belt. They are rendering invalu-
able aid to destitute families. Money
has been spent by most of them without
asking the assistance of anyone. Food
and clothing were bought in wholesale
lots, and the needy sought out and fed
and clothed Families who were made
homeless by the frebug, were given
shelter. The sick were given special
medical aid.
Since these committees were formed
much money has been donated by the
better classes of white people.
Along with these organizations, the
Red Cross has established relief sta
lions. The foodstuff given out by the
Red Cross has been furnished by bust
ness men and other interested citizens,
chiefly from among tie packers, who
are the largest employers of colored
labor.
A delegation which called on the
Mayor asking him to help them TO get
back to their jobs, were informed by
his secretary, that the police are doing
their utmost, and using every measure
toward making the avenue from the
black belt to the sfockyards safe for
| colored men.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09
Theodore Roosevelt's Son
TO Become Chicago Citizen

The third son of Colonel Roosevelt,
vill be associated with the Sinclair Oil
Refining Corporation.
Capt. Archie Roosevelt, who was
wounded in action, in France, has been
somewhat of an invalid siHce his re-
turn. His left arm, which was wounded
by shFapnel, has been of very little use
TO him, for the past few months, but at
present writing he has complete use OF
this member.
The captain WOE promotion, and was
also decorated with the French Cross of
Wa9 for conspicuous bravery.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09
MADAM WALKER AGENTS
HOLD CONVENTION At
MUSKOCEE, OKLA.
Thousands of Visitors
Especial to The Whip
Especial to The Whip

Muskogee, Okla, Aug. THE third
annual convention of Madame Walker IS
Agents convened a three days session in
the First Baptist Church, this morning.
Agents are present from all over the
United States. This bids fair TO be the
largest gathering of its kind ever held.
Every Incoming train is bringing loads
of agents.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09
REV. NC COO breaches
WONDERFUL SERMON
Flags Moseley-Blames
Ministers

The past Snnday dawned clear and
bright. The Lord spilled upon the uni
verse and the crowd which gathered at
st. John IS Church. 's.,.>
The assemblage was so great, that be
fore the beautiful opening exercises
were completed, the large, spacious audi
forum was filed to overlooking. For
lack of space many disappointed people
were turned away.
The Reverend F. A. McCoo selected
his text from the book of Isaiah 21-1l12
Waterman, what Of the Nightso The
Waterman said, "The morning cometh
and the night also.' DIR. McCoo's de-
livery was forceful and his discourse in
structive. Among some of the points
made clear, are the following:
"The Waterman was selected for the
Office, the minister of the gospel is the
only true Waterman and leader of the
people; made SO by the Holy Ghost who
charged him to feed the flock over which
he was made shepherd. In ancient times
the Waterman had TO possess a knowl-
edge of the ground over which he had
charge, and to be as the guardian of
old, the minister of today, should know
the gospel and his people. The watch
man was asked, "What of the night2"
His answer was, "The morning eometh
and the night also." This goes to show
that nothing is settled or permanent;
and that changes may be expected. In
the world there has been both a mixture
of light and darkness, the same applies
20 the church.
Leaders are required for all races, the
negro is fast needing the lesson of hear
ing their leaders, the query is frequently
made of the leaders as TO conditions,
"What of the night"
The Edomites were not inevitably
fixed. Edom would not be allowed a
morning of opportunity; the only sure
ground of hope was a turning TO God.
Like them, We have in this city and
county, another opportunity, as individ-
uals and people white and black.
If we fail TO turn to God and recognize
his fatherhood and the brotherhood of
man, the night is sure to overtake us.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09
THOUGHT

A man is great as his mind and
small as his thought.
Many men use the thought of oth'
to their own advantage.
Thought when used wrongly is a We
dangerous thing to the thinker.
When used rightly is the most pow
full weapon a man cam use.
Mans mind is as deep as his thouf
Men with great minds are capablS
very deep thinking Those of =
minds are almost incapable of Thu
at all.
Thought along the right line ilY1
the great things of the world al
upon.
Thought along the wrong line
tears down great achievements,
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09
OVERCOME BY HEAT

Will Jones, 3519 Wentworth Avenue,
was overcome by the heat Monday while
unloading coal car at West Thirty
third and South Canal Streets.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09
BLAMEs MINISTER'S

The white preachers have been re-
uctantly preaching to their congregation
that God created all men TO dwell upon
the face of the globe and that the color
of his skin should have no intrinsic
merit.
And he said further, "That law
should be made and enforced prohibiting
the daily papers from printing anything
TO stir or increase the race hatred
In concluding his masterful, instruc-
tive sermon, this great divine took occa-
sion to score Beauregard Moseley, the
disbarred colored lawyer and boarding
house keeper, whom it is alleged made a
few scattered remarks, saying "This is
the white folks country"
He said:
"Moseley claimed more for the white
man than did the white man himself. -
He had o son who faced shot and shell,
suffered eKcruciating agony. He be-
lieved, "WheA a man fought for the
common defense he was entitled 20 uR-
circunascRibed citizenship"
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09

Col. franklin l.. Denison, former as
sietant attorney-general and former com
mander of the famous "old sth" in
fahtry, the eolosed regiment that dis
tinguished itself in France, declared that
discriminatory laws would be unconsti-
tutional as well as unwise.
"The constitution Of Illinois does no.
hermit any discrimination because of
race or color" he said, "and IL is far
from the spirit of Illinois. Chicago has
always been known as the most friendly
city 10 the negro in the north. 1t can
solve its race problem now. The riots
do not express the real Chicago-they
were hoodlumism broke loose among both
yaees. Chicago will solve the real prob
lem by mutual understanding and good
will, and not by any weapons of force,
either physical or legal"
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09
Don't Want 70 Mix

"There are instances, of course, o
white and eolored people mixing up -
eialiy, as we call il, but that is an i9l-
vidual IN: 'er. As. group, the. The ,'a
~r. -. --ssS. =, . .s'mach as t.S
white people. Boz they want the chance
TO have good homes and tina. is the main
reason they hayeiscattered. If the white
people will WORK with them in giving
them . ortnnity TO expand into
goeS n as good treatment for
- les in the way OF police
y ION, elimination Of vice and gam
bling, development Of parks, etc, the
eol5frd people will naturally stay TO
ecther and this policy Of racial sepa-
raten,ss sill work itself out spontane-
ausly. naturally and for the good of all
AMI without prejudice.
AN We want is equality of oppor-
iunitv,7 was the plea Of DIR. G. X.
BRYANT. pastor Of the South Park N. T..
church. We are American citizens and
we feel we have the same rights as all
other. We viii naturally live together,
hive ear own churches, clubs and So
rietics. and do IL voluntarily and with
IT,, utmost good feeling, il We have the
chance 20 leyelop under the construc-
tiys Influences and decent surroundings
similar 10 those white people them
solves want. As ministers and leaders
we an. Urging this racial sepa'a.eness'
upon our PEOPLE and encouraging them
in the practice of it,
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09
Uncle Sam Helps to Cut
High Cost of Living

Uncle Sam is giving the public a
chance to buy the surplus food of the
army, by parcel post.
Here is a price list furnished by Uncle
Sam for the sale of ls5, 100000 cans of
meats and vegetables. Place your order
at once at the postoiiice:
Price
Meats Per Car
Beef, corned, No. cans.
Beef, corned, No. 2 cans. ........
Beef, corned, 6-pound cams. ....... 2!
Beef, roast, No. cans. ........... !
Beef, roast, 1-pound cans. ........ "A
Beef, roast, 2-pound cans. ......... sc
Beef, roast, 6-pound cans. ......... 2.20
Hash, corned beef, 1-pouhd cans. .23
Hash, corned beef, 2-pound cans. 40
Bacon, in crates (per pound) ..... "a
Bacon, in 12-pound tins (per pound) SO
Vegetables
Beans, baked, No. cans. .07
Beans, baked, No. 2 cans. ...... .13
Beans, baked, No. 8 cans. .ls
Beans, stringless, No. 2 Gains. ...... II
Beans, stringless, No. 10 cans. 49,. AS
Corn, No. 2 cans. ..............ss. .12
Peas, No. 2 cans. ............... II
Tomatoes, No. cans. ......,..... IL
Tomatoes, No. 2115 cans. .13
Tomatoes, No. 8 cans. rs
Tomatoes, No. 10 cans. AS
Pumpkin, No. 2 cans. ...s......... .O6
Pumpkin, No. 8 cans. .ssss.sss.s.s 90
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-09
RACE PROBLEM DIS
CUSSED At OL|VET
BAPTIST CHURCH
Education and Equal Economic
Opportunity Held as Only
Solution

The meeting which was held, Monday
afternoon, at Olivet Baptist Church, was
well attended by men prominent in the
affairs of the city. The following are
some of their views:
"The race problem of Chicago is one
that can only be met by the coming TO
a common understanding by both white
and colored people, said the Rev. L. X.
Williams, pastor of Olivet Baptist
church, the largest colored congregation
in the city and one of the acknowledged
leaders among the negroes. Putting
laws on the statute books and drawing
the color line officially will only intensity
antagonism and make matters worse.
Racial consciousness thereby will be
only intensified among both the white
and the colored races and the feeling of
bitterness increase.
"In other words, the negroes, if given
the chance 20 do it, will flock TO them
selves naturally and instinetively just
the same as the white people do. By
the chance, l mean the opportunity 10
find good homes together and not be
crowded into the slums of the city. The
colored people are not seeking social
contact with the whites. Very few, if
any, of them want il. They want 10 live
20 themselves and will do il of their
own accord if right circumstances are
provided for them.
"Negroes have scattered over Chi
cago in large measure merely seeking
pla ,es 70 make homes. Some white rea
estate dealers have largely been instru
mental in encouraging them in this
Every one knows the colored people
have never tried 20 break into white so
eiety, and when they are compelled q
move into white neighborhocd. the'
make no attempt 20 fraiernize with thei
neighboss. When they talk abou
equality and being as good as TN
white man, they mean merely that the,
feel they have the right 20 equality o
opportunity and as good chance 20 ad
vance as any American citizen, regard
less o: color.
The sun., 1919-03-19
PICKS US. FLIER
FOR OCEAN RACE
Navy Department Summons
Lieut. Commander Bellinger
to Conference.
GOOD-BY DINNER GIVEN
He Expects to Begin Transat-
lantic Trip in Few Days
From Hampton Roads.
Special Desputch TO The Sun.


NORFOLK. Va, March 1s.-Lieutenant
Commander Patrick n. L. Bellinger.
commanding the air station of the
Fifth Naval District, will attempt to
fly across the Atlantic Ocean in a ma
val seaplane. He was notified to-day
10 Washington at once for a confer
ence. He is expected TO start on the
ocean flight within the next few days
from Hampton Roads.
A farewell dinner was given for him
tonight by officers of the air station
and a loving cup was presented to him.
More than 200 naval officers were
present to wish him godspeed. He
will leave for Washington tomorrow.
Lieutenant Commander Bellinger is
said TO have been the first American avi-
ator TO pilot an airplane under fire. He
few over Vera Cruz in 1915 and WIS
under fire of Mexican snipers for more
than an hour.
He has been conducting experimental
flights for several weeks. He flew 800
miles to sea several days ago and picked
up a destroyer which had several hours
start on him. He is thoroughly familiar
with the sea lanes which steamships fol-
low in the transatlantic service.
Lieutenant-C Commander Bellinger said
he felt sure the flight would prove sue
cessful. He did not know where the start
would be made. but intimated that
Hampton Roads would probably be Sc.
lected. Details OF the flight, (he said,
would be arranged in Washington. He
mentioned that the start would. probably
be made in the next few days.
The sun., 1919-03-19
Sum Fund Smoke Good
After a Long Hike

AS the American soldiers go
under review by Gen. Per-
shing they ask for smokes either
before or Immediately after a
"hike" to the review ground.
"A smoke after hike is neces-
sary," writes a soldier whose
card is printed on page 10, "but
l guess THE SUN and its friends
know that"
A card of thanks to a smoke
fund donor arrived simultane-
ously with its author, ]. V. Gray
of the 107th Infantry. It's worth
~reading.
WARMING! THE SUN TO.
BACC0 FUND has no connection
with any other fund, organiza-
tion or publication. II employs
no agents or solicitors.
The sun., 1919-03-19
GERMANS FLEE TO ARGENTINA
Former U-bOat Captain Among
Officers Using Assumed Name.

BXENos AVREs. March IS.--La Raon
announces that between n dozen and ff-
teer German officers arrived here from
Amsterdam on board the steamship
Frisia under assumed names. Their
passports, vised by the Soviet Govern
nent in Germany, were issued by the Ar
gentine Consul-General in Hamburg on
December s Of last year. Among the
officers was n former submarine captain
named Seidel
An Argentine student returning from
Hamburg on the Dutch timer also had
hia passport vised by the Soldiers and
WUrkmen's Council.
The sun., 1919-03-19
Gen. Crowder Flies to
Havana in Seaplane

HAVANA, March 18.-Major-
Gen. Enoch F. Crowder,
Judge Advocate General of the
American Army, who had been
invited to Cuba by the Govern
ment to revise the election laws,
arrived here from Key West this
afternoon by seaplane, After
landing, Gen. Crowder went
aboard the American cruiser Gin
cinnati.
Gen. Crowder left Key West
at 1890 o'clock. The plane
carrying Gen. Crowder was es-
corted by another plane.
The sun., 1919-03-19
HOFFMAN, SUCCEEDS EIsNER
Minister OF Worship Made Ba-
varian Premier.

BASEL. March 1s.-Herr Hoffman,,
Socialist Minister. of Worship in the
Eimer Government has been elected
Premier of Bavaria by the Diet, accord
ing TO the Frankfort Gdsette. After the
election the Diet adjourned to give the
new Premier time to form a cabinet.
At the beginning OF the sitting party
leaders declared their adhesion 10 the
State constitution which was framed by
the late Premier and agreed unanimous
~ ON the FIRST ard second readings Of
the document 4 is-repcrted.
The sun., 1919-03-19
FLIGHT TO BRAZIL HALTED.
Cracked Cylinder Forces Landing
of Filler Near BIois,

LONDON, March ls,-A telegram re-
ceived here from Paris says that Lieut..
Fontan. who plans a flight from Cape
Dakar. Senegambia, to Pernambuco.
Brazil, left Villacoublay for Dakar on
Sunday, but was compelled to land near
Romorantin. southeast of Blois, becau use
of a cracked cylinder.
II is said he is now in Paris and in
tends tosstart once more for Dakar In
a few days.
The sun., 1919-03-19
U. S. to Lease 2 Islands
for Canals Protection

PANAMA, March 18.AThe
Cortagena correspondent of
the Panama Star and Herald as
serts that the United States is
arranging for a ninety-nine year
lease from Colombia of the
islands of San Adreas and New
Providence, off the north coast
of Colombia, near Colon. The
payment, it is asserted, will be
$40,000,000. The islands contain
small cocoanut plantations, and
but little agriculture is carried
on upon them.
The islands are considered to
have military value, as they are
Immediately off the Caribbean en-
trance to the Panama Canal.
The sun., 1919-03-19
BRITISH SHIP PLANE
FOR OVERSEA FLIGHT
Secretly Built Machine is Sent
to Newfoundland.
BY The Associated Press.

LONDON, March lS.-British aviators
are to try a flight across the Atlantic.
A secretly built airplane, accompanied
by Harry q. Hawker, as pilot. and Com
mander Mackenzie Girve. Royal Navy,
as navigator, was shipped from England
yesterday for st. Johns, Newfoundland.
from which it will start at the earliest
possible moment in an attempt to win
the DGGy Mai prize of $4,000 for the
first machine to fly across the Atlantic.
The machine is Sopwith two scatter
biplane, with 31J horse power engine.
The fusilage is boat shaped and will sup
port the machine in the water.
Pilot Hawker said he believed that
the fight would occupy about nineteen
and one-half hours. The machine. he
added, had flown 900 miles in nine hours
and five minutes on one-third of its
petrol capacity. and is capable of main
tanning a speed of 100 miles an hour for
twenty-five hours.
Harry C. Hawker won the British
Michelin prize for 1912 by a flight of
eight hours and twenty-three minutes
He has made many long distance flights
along the British coast. He established
a worlds altitude record of 2S.50O feet
in 1916.
Newfoundland lies nearer TO Europe
than any other part of North America
the distance being about 1900 miles.