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The Washington herald., 1921-05-26

operation, 9th er-
wise ! would be Q
Gckly woman and
couldnot have any
more children on
account Of my
weakened condi-
ton. ] refused to
have the opera
ton. Ny husband
asked me to try
Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Cornpound For
The Washington herald., 1921-05-26
Danville College on Fire.

DANvILLE, Va. May 25. - Dan
Vile military institute. q large coll
lege for boys which closed today for
the year. caught fre tonight and for
q time was threatened with destruc-
ton,
The Washington herald., 1921-05-26

II costs the United States annu-
ally nearly s1st,eeo.ooo to make pro-
vision for the 100000 of children
who are daily absent from school.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-26
WIFE TAKES
HUSBANDS ADVICE
And ls Made Well Again
By Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Springfield, Mass. doctor
told my husband that had to have an
, 1921-03-16
AUCTION.

i T the request Of ROBT. L. MERWlN,
q as attorney in fact for the owners
~ there will be offered for sale at a
Public Auction to be held at the under
signed Vendue Office at the Fort in Fred
eriksted on
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-08
DENTISTS
NOW SINGING BLUES

The New York Dentist Of Painful
reputation at 35th and State Streets,
who only a few weeks ago spent
several thousands OF dollars in pre-
pairing a museum and a subway to
lure victims into II, and who also
through its gullible proprietors bull
dozed the ethical dentists and news
papers of this community by saying
that nothing could be done to prevent
them from getting rich quick at the
expense of the public are now sing
ing the blues" for the lack of work
Lose Trade Through Carelessness
1t is alleged that DR.. Tarr, the
head OF the general corporation which
also operates the Jim Grow Dental
Parlors in the Loop where colored
people are segregated, is much per
turbed over the fact that his assis-
tants at the 35th Street Offices have
burned the faces OF his colored pa
ticnts who have been induced to have
X-Ray pictures taken OF their teeth
while under the influence OF the siren
voiced barker" who lures unsuspect-
ing and ignorant colored people into
the museum It's also said that the
thoughts of facing the many big dam
age suits filed by colored people
against them for alleged malpractice is
causing him additional worry. The
vigorous exposures which have been
made by The Chicago Whip of the
methods used by the painless den
fists" is evidently causing him to Sing
lie Ne lffe ----- -. a ----'------,---
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-08

street entertained her many friends New
Years eve. Quite an enjoyable evening
was spent
Mrs. Hattie Moore, sos f. 33rd place,
president OF the Midget Band, assisted
by Mesdames Allie Stevens, Alice Low
cry and Mamie Johnson, brought much
cheer to the Old Folks Home Sunday
| by presenting them twenty pounds OF
candy, fruit and other delicacies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Davis, 3242
Calumet avenue pleasingly entertained
their many friends Christmas night.
Miss Marie Taylor, 81 E. 43rd street,
spent the holidays with relatives in
Racine, Wis.
Miss Hattie johnson, 3406 S. Park
avenue, was quietly married to Mr.. K.
McWorter OF St. Louis Thursday, Dec.
30th.
Miss Irene Hudin, 1923 s. Park
avenue, who attended the Fraternity
Meet in Kansas City, has returned TO
the city. Miss Hudlin is charmed with
the hospitality shown
Mrs. Beulah Parker, 1851 Dearborn
street, entertained during the holidays.
A most enjoyable evening was spent
DR.. and Mrs. Jefferson entertained
friends with Christmas dinner.
| Mrs. Gertrude Harrison. 444 Z. 10th
place, son and daughter, have gone west
on six weeks tour.
Mrs. Evelyn Preer is planning to sc
east the last of this month.
! Miss Nella G. Greene, one of ST.
Louis most popular teachers, is in Our
city on account OF illness OF her sister.
Miss Empress Davidson, who is teach
ing school in St Louis, spent the holi-
days in the city. She returned to her
work on last Sunday night after spend
ing the Holidays with her mother and
sister. Mrs. Davidson has been i'll for
some time and she was greatly cheered
by the visit of her daughter.
DR. Downing OF Roanoke, Va, spent
the last part OF the holidays in Chicago,
after coming from the convention of
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in Kansas
City. Mo.
The Phalanx Club gave its annual
New Years day matinee at the Eighth
Regiment Armory. The usual grand
time was enjoyed by all who attended.
Miss Day, teacher in the public schools
OF East St Louis, spent the holidays in
the city, visiting with her brother, S. ].
Davis. 3425 Vernon avenue. She left
for East St. Louis on Tuesday night
alter a very pleasant stay.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-08
LESS LYNCHINGS IN
1920 THAN 1878

According to the records compiled by
Monroe N. Work, OF the Department OF
Records and Research OF the Tuskegee
Institute, there were SO instances in
which officers OF the law prevented
lynchings OF these, 10 were in north
ern states and 40 were in southern
states. In ~ OF the cases, the prisoners
were removed or the guards were aug
mented or other precautions taken. In
II instances armed force was used to
repel the would-be lynchers. In 4 OF
these instances the mobs were fired
upon and as result, OF the attackers
were killed and several wounded.
There were OIL persons lynched in
l9l0, Or these, 81 were in the south
and in the north and west This is
Y less than the number 80, for the
year 1919. OF those lynched So were
Negroes and were whites One OF
those put to death was Negro woman.
Eighteen, or less than one-third OF those
put to death, were charged with rape
or attempted rape. Three OF the vic
TINS were burned to death The charges
| against those burned to death were
rape and murder, l; killing landlord in
dispute, 2.
The offenses charged the whites were
murder, 5; insulting woman, /; no
charge except being a foreigner, |
killing officer OF the law, /. The OF
lenses charged against the Negroes
were: murder, s; attempted murder, 4
killing officer OF the law, 5 killing land
lord in dispute 9; rape, IS; attempted
rape, ); assisting fugitive to escape, 3;
wounding another, 3 insulting woman
/ :; knocking down guard, escaping from
chain gang and then returning and sur
rendering, 2; jumping labor contract, /
Threatening to kill man, cutting a man
IN fight, |; for receiving stay OF death
sentence because another confessed
crime, /; peeping through window at
woman, |; insisting on voting, l.
The states in which lynchings occurred
and the number in each state are as fol
lows Alabama, 7; Arkansas, /; Cal
ifornia, 3; Florida. 7; Georgia, 9; Hi
nois, Kansas, /; Kentucky, !; Min
nesota, 3; Missis sippi. !; Missouri |
North Carolina 3 Ohio. l Oklahoma.
3; South Carolina. l. Texas 10; Vr-
ginia, /; West Virginia, /
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-08

The St. Johns A. M. E. Church
administered baptism and communion
on the Lords Day.
FProf. Mier and wife of Mt Sterling
are visiting Mrs. Muir's parents, DIR.
and Mrs. Anderson, of High Street
Mrs. Elnora Johnson, on Blanton
Street, departed this life early Xmas
morning. Her funeral was held at
the First Baptist Church, Monday
afternoon, at 2:30. She was one OF
the honorable pioneer citizens OF this
city.
Mrs. John Hawkins of Murray St.
is on the sick list.
Miss Ethel Harding, who is at
tending school at Simmons UniVer-
sity, is home with her parents OF
Wlkerson Street, during the holidays
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Moody, 6117 s.
Racine street. entertained the Bethel
Beacon Lights New Years evening.
Amusing games were INDUCED in and
luncheon served. An enjoyable eve
ming was spent by all.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-08
Cleveland, Ohio

The Metropolitan Club ended the
year in blaze Of glory at their annual
New Years Ball at Sojack's Dancing
Academy on Euclid Avenue, on
Thursday night last. The hall was
decorated with all the bright colors
bearing holiday cheer with their
beauty. String music from behind
potted palms made guests really feel
the JOY of the Terpsichorean art, their
swaying figures beautifully colored by
the changing lights. The grand
march was led by Atty. and Mrs.
William Green while the guests were
given beautiful favors and during the
intermission that followed, the Club
served the assemblage with dainty
refreshments. Visitors from many
cities enjoyed this, the seasons royal
entertainment, and sing the praises OF
The Metropolitan Club.
On Wednesday night the local
chapter Of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fra
ternity held its holiday dance at the
Caterers Club.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha gave their
dance at the Virginia Hall last Tues
day night, to which ali of the fraterr-
ity people gathered for an evening OF
dance and holiday pleasure. The
girls made it an occasion long TO be
remembered.
Mrs, Helen Eubanks entertained on
Wednesday afternoon with a whist
in honor of Miss Williamson and
Miss NJ. Cook OF Wilberforce. Mrs.
Charles Jackson carried off the first
prize and Mrs. Chism took honors
for the BOBBY Dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess.
Miss Villa Shook entertained with
very elaborate dinner party on last
Sunday. The guests were: Mrs. Bee
Gamer, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hodges.
DIR. James Suggs. Mrs. Edward Nur-
ner and Miss Aurelia Ward, Of Chi
.cago
The Caterers Club held open house
on New Years Eve to members.
friends and visitors. Many entered
the hospitable doors and tarried in
the parlors, greeting old friends and
making new ones until the New Year
announced its presence with much
gusto.
On saturday night, Or. and Mrs. +.
A. Bailey entertained their friends
with a pretty little party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Hogan gave
dinner at the Royal Inn after the
Metropolitan Club dance in honor of
Miss Aurelia Ward of Chicago.
Among these present iwsEe were Mr. and
Mrs Robett Hodges, Mr.. George
Hinton, Miss Villa Shook, DR.. and
Mrs. Charles Garvin, Mr.. Edward
Turner and DR.. James Suggs.
DIR. and Mrs. John Finley gave a
New Years Eve party at their resi-
dence.
Mrs. George Myers entertained a
group of ladies on New Years Day
at her residence.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-08
Houston, Texas
Mr.. Win. Archibald
People who come and go.
Glib

People who come and go.
Child Badly Burnt.
Little Bessie Houston the two-year
old daughter OF Mr.. O. B. Houston.
1912 St. Charles ST., was badly burned
Monday. There are little hopes for
her recovery.
Mr. Ed II. Hall, an old resident of
Houston, died here this week. The
funeral took place from the Sloan
Street M. E. Church. Rev. J. w.
Glider officiated.
Preacher here had sister of the
Church arrested for sending him
naughty words through the mail.
Mrs. Cora Holts was arrested for
sending Rev. G. Porter vulgar letters
through the mail, The Rev. was the
complaining witness She was bonded
over to the Federal Court for 5000
Mrs. w. D. Boulding spent the
holidays in Victoria, Texas, visiting
relatives and friends.
Mrs. d. White, 2501 Pease Ave.
spent the holidays at Shreveport, La
Miss Ada Johnson, teacher al
Brookshire, Texas, is spending the
holidays in Houston. her home.
Mrs. Blanche Wilson of Smithville
Texas, is in the City visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Pendeyworth, corner
Bowling and Pease Streets.
Mr.. Tom Webb, of Beaumont, spent
last week in this city.
We want 1000 readers for the Whir
by February 1st See I'm. Archibald
the agent. 422 San Felipe St. Phone
Preston 1880. Copies will be for sal,
in every ward in Houston.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-08

Mr.. Fred L. Loveland, of Nashville,
Tenn, is visiting his brother, Mr.. Ed
ward Oden, on Normal Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Oden had as
their guest on Sunday their pastor,
Rev. w. H. Ballew and family, and
Mr.. Fred Loveland A delicious din
ner was served.
Mr.. Leslie Beard and Miss Carrie
Settles Of this city were quietly mar
ried on Xmas night at the home OF
Rev. w. II. Bellows.
Rev. Glass, of Lexington, was visit
ing in this city on Sunday and preach
ed at the First Baptist Church, Sunday
evening, at 7:30.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Moody, 6117 s.
Racine street, entertained the Bethel
Beacon Lights New Years evening
Amusing games were INDUCED in and
luncheon served. An enjoyable eve
ming was spent by all.
Ferris Lewis in Philadelphia
Miss Ferris Lewis spent the holidays
IN Philadelphia, the guest of Miss
Blanche Walton. stopping few days
in Washington, D. c. She has returned
TO her school in Charleston, w. Va.
While the pale gray ghost of 1920
was fading away and the little winged
sprite of 1921 was being ushered into
time a number of guests were being
royalty entertained by Miss Jeanette
Whistnant, 1929 St. Lawrence avenue.
This party was given for the young
ladies of the Business Girls Club, OF
which Miss Whistnant is a member, and
there was nothing lacking in the man
agement of the party to make every
thing lively as possible. 1t is one OF
the seasons events TO be long remem-
bered.
Mrs. Sarah and Mrs. Elwood Lewis,
were hostesseS at a midnight luncheon
! It GUESTS present were dS IOllOWS :.
Mrs Emma Boone, Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee Newly Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus
Sampson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cum
mings, Mr.. and Mrs Richard Bradford,
DR.. and Mrs. A. F. Johnson, Miss Cora
Williams. DIR. and Mrs. E Lewis, Miss
Pearl Haywood, Mrs. Villa Thomas,
DIR. r. L. Douglas, Mrs. Corine Egle-
son, Mrs. Matte Thornton, Mr. and
Mrs. Jules Harris, Miss Inez Upshaw,
Miss Margaret Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Browning, Mr. Irving Kendall,
Mr.. N. M. Winston, Mrs. Ethel Tur-
ner. Miss N. M. Glasgow, Mr.. A. L.
Williams.
Mrs. Ruth Willard Hinkle enter
tanned at her residence Wednesday eve
ding at a three-course dinner. Those
entertained were as follows: Mr. and
Mrs. Hillman, Miss Johnnie Bell Smith,
Little Master Hillman, Mr.. Cornelius
Willard, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Lii
lard, Mrs. Ethellyn Moss Costello
Miss Hazel Harrison gave piano
recital at Galesburg, ILL.,, on January
3rd. She appeared at Peoria, ILL.,, on
the 18th and at Evansville, Ind, on the
9TH. At the places mentioned Miss Har-
rison received large and enthusiastic
audiences.
Mrs. Margaret Jones of 420 E. 10th
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-08
By Henry Davis

The Apron Party given by the Hos
pital Club for the benefit of the
Wn5sd {, sSser M tsm cesf OF astsl
on Sunday was well attended. Hot
chocolate and waters were served and
all seemed to appreciate the spirit and
work of uplift for our people and the
community.
On the oath, the Xmas play given
by the Sunday School of the First
Baptist Church met with much sue
cess and the children thoroughly
enjoyed the hospitality of the Xmas
tree as many useful gifts were handed
to them.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-08
LUCKY STARS

You have often heard of Lucky
Stars; have you ever really seen
any? Do you know what Lucky
Star looks like? It's a little black
starshaped object with the words
LUCKY Star" branded on its face.
Yet it glows, like the stars of heav-
en-, in the dark of night. Lucky
Stars take the place of Temple in
cense, joss sticks, dragons blood,
etc. But oh, they are so much bet
teri Just make this one little test.
Try one or two Lucky Stars in the
dark and see the words Lucky
Star" appear in letters of fire! A
large package containing 25 Luck
Stars will be sent to any address
for the small sum of 25c. Instruct
ions and full information sent with
each order. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Answer this offer at once.
Tell your friends.
THE LUCKY STAR MFG. CO.,
1924 w. 9Th ST., Cincinnati, Ohio.
The New York herald., 1921-01-01
SWAMI WILL START
BAIL BOND INQUIRY
Surety Company Officials to
Be Examined.

In consequence Of Mayor Hylan's fe-
cent letter calling attention to the Fact
that criminals with known reco IDS
find it easy to obtain tail bonds through.
gents Of the big bonding and surety
companies. District Attorney Swami
announced last evening that he would
begin Immediately a searching irvesti-
CATION to discover the facts.
The inquiry which is TO be Of the
nature Of John Doe proceeding, will
be begun on Monday at 2:30 O'CLOCK In
the Criminal Courts Building The Dis
tr'ct Attorney said Magistrate George
w Simpson mad consented to preside
and to take The testimony OF otficia Is
aud representative OF the various bond
ing and surety companies that hpVc
specialized IN criminal ball bonds as
one branch OF their business activities.
we are going 20 find out" said Judge
Swarm. why II is possible for the pro-
fessional crook 20 secure bail In any
amount that is asked colucident with
his first appearance in court. am GER
tain the Investigation VIII develop the
startling fact thh. the Indemnity fur-
nlshed for the satisfaction OF the bona
ing company t. So camouhaged through
receivers of stolen property that the
actual stolen property Is used as the
indemnity However, this Is certain,
that if stolen property came into the
hands Of the surety companies il would
be turned over promptly to the author =
ties aud the companies themselves would
not accept any such stolen property as
indemnity"
The New York herald., 1921-01-01
ATTACKS POLICEMAN
WITH DIRK; IS KILLED
Threats of B. r. T. Moformon
Alarmed Landiady.

Werner t'ahriender Of 1850 East
Tw-nty-third street. Brooklyn, n Brook
Ign Rapid Transit notorman, was shot
and Killed last night by Patrolman
James H. Murphy ot the Parkville sta
ton after he had attacked the police
man with dirk and had slashed hia
Uniform Murphy was placed under
technical arrest by Captain Rohrig OF
the Vaudeveer Tark station. but wac
released BY Borougi Inspector Murphy
md Inspector Sackett after an invcsti-
gaton The inspector decided that he
was Justified IN shooting 70 protect hts
own II q.
Fanr ender had been romlng for SOW
orrl months az the TWr.ty-thifd street
address. IN ;hc home ~ Leroy 2 Cal
huun. For several weeks he hsd hcen
acting qureily. tho Calhouns said, and
threatened io XIII Mrs. Calhoun Last
night. thsy told the police. be repeated
tie threata. and acted so irrationaly
that they lest the house. They asked
patrulma Murphy 20 bo back with them
md arreei Fahriendcr. Murphy found
thc notoruHn in Mrs Calhoun's room.
with her clothing scattered over tho
floor. and fired when Fahrlender tried 70
stah him with the dirk.
The New York herald., 1921-01-01
big TIM SULLIVAN
ESTATE INSOLVENT
Receiver in Answer to Action
by an Heir Says Assets Are
Only Half of Debts.

The estate of Timothy ID. C"Big Tim")
Sullivan. which has been the cause for
numerous court actions since he was
killed August 81 1913, by train in
Fordham, came up again yesterday In
the Supreme Court in Brooklyn. Mary
Irene Summers, a niece Of Big Tim
asked permission Of Justice Russell
Benedict t. file an application to re-
move the receiver or compel an ac-
counting.
When big Tim died his estate was
appraised at s1.500,00o. with liabilities of
s600000 His half-brother. Larry Multi
gan, and his brother. Patrick Sullivan.
were named as executors IN the will.
The heirs were these two brothers,
Mrs. Margaret Hickey, half-sister and
Mrs. Michael Summers. q sister. After
Mrs. Summers's death her four chill
dren, including Mary Irene Summers.
We're entitled to one-sixteenth share
each in the estate.
In 1915 William Fox. the motion pic
ture producer who had a claim Of
$4,000 against the Sullivan estate had
William y. Ellison appointed temporary
receiver to conserve the assets for the
creditors. Later Mrs. Timothy p. Suli-
van. widow OF Little Tim" Sullivan
succeeded Mr. Ellison.
lnrouSn neT cOunsel, JOin j. Gun
neen, Miss Summers informed Justice
Benedict that she and the other Sum
mers heirs We're not notified when the
receiver was appointed Mr.. Cunneen
pointed out that although this hap
pened five years ago and the court
ordered the receiver to use all possible
speed in liquda;ing the assets. the es-
tate remains unsettled.
AugustuSa-i. Rogers, attorney for the
receiver, said the estate is insol-ent
with assets amounting to about 80 pei
cent. of the liabilities. big Tim" ht
said had sunk most Of his money In
the Sullivan -Corsidine theatrical syndi.
cate and IN mining stocks now worth
less. A list of the assets shows more
than thirty different ventures. most oi
which cola psed during the war.
Justice Benedict reserved decision and
instructed counsel to file briefs before
January IL.
The New York herald., 1921-01-01
FIVE RESCUED IN FIRE
NEAR THE VANDERBILTS
Aerial Ladder Used to Get
One on Top Floor.

Fire in the basement of a room'ng
house at 19 West F'ifty-second street
early yesterday morning sent up clouds
of smoke which threw a screen over
the residences of Frederick *. Wander
bilt on the southwest corner of Fifth
avenue and Fifty-second street and
Brig. Gen. Cornelius Vanderbilt, at the
northwest corner. Five persons were
rescued from the burning house. one
haing taken down by aerial ladder from
sEe top floor.
Francis G. Bornrd. 35 occupying the
basement apartment with his wifa. Rose
"A daughter. Ethel, Q. and a Fiest os
the family. Helen Craig 8. SIS ii that
nc was awakened by the barting Of
Pete" the family dog. Bon?rd had
aroused his family and gathered them
at "A rear gratir,s when firemen broke
through and rescued them
Stumbling about in the dense smoke on
the top floor. too dazed TO find an exit.
firemen found Charles A. Conway, an
advertisement writer They carried him
to window and ladder was sent up.
The damage to tho hotlse was estima ted
at S1.5Oi 4 fire lieutenant said the fire
started IN "A pile OF rubbish In "a sub
basement below the Bonard quarters
The New York herald., 1921-01-01
SAYS JOSEPHINE' STOLE
LOVE; GETS SIS A WEEK
Wife of Motor Manager Seeks
DiUorce; He Makes DenioIs.

Supreme Court Justice Burr signed an
order yesterday directing Arthur Mullen
Bates OF - West Eighty-sixth street.
export manager for an automobile com
pany to pay his wife, Miriam Dixon
Bates. s75 week pending the trial OF
her divorce action. lie has filed an an
swer denying her charges.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bates have been mar
ried since 1904. and have q son. years
old. The wife blameE one Josephine"
for most Of their family troubles. She
says that her husband abandoned her
On several occasions Tor this "other
woman and that Josephine" once
told her that she and Mr.. Bates were In
love.
Bates admits tho acquaintance with
Josephine" but insists they are just
friends.
The New York herald., 1921-01-01

New police regulations, devised 70
restrict the movement OF all vehicles
travelling after p. Nj. in the theatre
district and thus TO end traffic jams be-
fore and after the theatrical performs
ances. win be put into effect neNs
Wednesday. The father Of the new
system is DR.. John A. Harriss. Special
Deputy Police Commissioner, at whose
instance the Fifth avenue tower traffic
system was installed.
An east and west theatre zone are
formed, Broadway being the dividing
line. The new orders include all cross
streets between Fifty-ninth and Thirty
seventh streets. between Sixth and
Eighth avenues.
Sixth and Eighth avenues will he re-
served to southbound traffic and Broad
way TO Columbus Circle TO northbound
traffic Seventh avenue will he used for
northbound traffic between Thirty
seventh and Fifty second streets and for