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This one has six large rooms on the first floor, having three
] well arranged bedrooms with extra large living room, large
dining-room and complete kitchen. There are two threeroom
first floor apartments The building Is heated with fnstclazs
hot water plant. It is we'll furnished. It is two blocks off
Second street, one-hah block from pavement, has double gar =
age. It cost eighteen months ago, 100000 more than lie
price asked today. !: is now offered for S10,50o.0O. Can get
an income q. S-teer than $4,000 a month besides a home.
On South Side; pavement, especially we'll built large broom
house; hot water heat, full basement with maids room. Heated
dftion, retaining wall, nice lawn, large trees. The owner must
have more room and is offering this place for $9,50O.0o.
We have a 5~ox132-foot corner lot near new West Side
school which has n basement 24x3o. shingied, gable roof; four
good rooms. The owner wants a offer. While it cost around
S1,6o0oo, will sell for much less. Terms can be arranged.
High-grade lot on South Oak between Twelfth and Thir-
j. teenth. Outof-town owner needs some money and is offering
it for 100000. This years taxes paid and al. improvements
paid up to date.
Well located in North Casper, large new four-room house,
cement steps. Ths house lie 26x2s, plastered, painted, inclu-
ding roof. Will sell for s1,soooo.
Casper Realty Company
REALTORS
los 5. Center St. Phon. ssl
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07
Man Is Shot
Perhaps Fatally
Wife Is Accused

SHREVEPORT, La, Jan. Mil
ton Lloyd, aged As, was shot through
the chest Friday night at $50 o'clock
and may die. His wife, Mrs, Lilly
Lloyd, who is alleged to have followed
him from New Orleans to avenge her
self, is in Jail charged with the shoot
ing
The shot was fred from a 38-caliber
revolver, on Laurel Street. near the
corner OF Allen Avenue.
Family quarrels and jealousy are
said to have been the cause OF the
shooting.
Mrs. Lloyd was arrested by Detec-
tives Cheettc and Prudhome on the
Cedar Grove Road, and placed in the
parish jail
Physicians at the Charity Hospital,
where Lloyd was taken after being
wounded, state that the bullet, which
passed through his lungs, came out
beneath his shoulder blade and was
found in his shirt.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07

The final session of the Fraternity
began Saturday morning, at which
time action was taken looking to the
continuance of the Go to High
School, Go to College" movement
conducted by the Fraternity during
the past two years, and which has
evinced the interest and approval of
the President of the United States,
and received editorial praise from a
number of white and colored papers
throughout the country, special edi-
torial having appeared in the Chicago
Defender in its Memorial Day issue,
May, 1921. Constructive plans were
outlined with reference to the con-
duct of the Fraternity's program for
the year 1922. At the end of the
session the following officers We're
elected: Simeon S. Booker, Presi-
dent; j. H. Hilbun, Vice-President;
Raymond P. Alexander, Vice-Presi-
dent; Norman l.. McGhee, Secretary /;
Homer Cooper, Treasurer, and Carl J..
Murphy, Editor. The members of the
National Commission are: Daniel w.
Bowles, w. J. Powell, Homer Cooper,
K. o. Eanier, W. H. Baker, Homer
Brown.
Among the various members of the
Fraternity present during the Con
vention we're: DR.. George C. Hall,
Mr.. f. C. Brown, DR.. Emmett ].
Scott, Attorney James A. Cobb, DIR.
S. L. Carson, Dean George w. Cook,
DIR. S. B. Hughes, DR.. G. H. Hilburn,
Attorney d. w. Bowles, Elmer j.
Cheeks, Norman L. McGhee, L. II.
Caldwell, Louis H. Russell, Attorney
Cecil Rowlette, George L. Johnson,
Oscar C. Brown, DR.. W. F. Jerrick,
Benjamin L. Waits, DR.. E. D. Down
inf DR.. A. D. Stone, DIR. Ralph ].
Young, Rev. Charles Stewart, Charles
w. Greene, H. L. Pelham, Benz. K.
Smith, H. E. Wharton, Louis l.. Red
ding, H. T. Miller, C. E. billiard, w. j.
Powell, and others.
The 14th Annual Convention closed
with its annual banquet, which was
held at the Y. M. C. A. at p. M, at
which time Announcement was made
of the decision of the delegates, after
considering the invitations of Detroit
New York, Atlanta, Cincinnati INC
st. Louis, that the 18th Annual Con
vention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fra
ternity would be held at the seat Of
the Epsilon Lambda Chapter, at st
Louis, Mo-, December 9th to 31st
inclusive, 1922
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07
Morning Cabaret
New Feature
At Dreamland

The Dreamland Cafe was without
doubt the headquarters for holiday
attractions and center of interest dur
ing Christmas and New Years week.
Thousands of holiday merrymakers
crowded the place night after night
and room was at premium the entire
week. Those who were wise enough
to make reservations New Years eve
saw the old year die out to the accom-
paniment of one of the most delight
full entertainments ever seen on the
South Side. In addition to the Won
derful work of the entertainers and
the beautiful music of Dreamland
Orchestra, everybody was there, and
everybody was happy.
Something new was pulled off Mon
day morning when a morning cab
aret' was installed. The cafe was
closed at the usual time Sunday night,
but at 500 a. m. Monday morning
800 people were on hand to resume
festivities. They danced until nearly
10 o'clock.
The overflow of those who could
not attend during the holidays con-
tinued through the week, the house
being crowded Monday and Tuesday
night.
Messrs. Bottoms, Mcfarland and
Williams were on hand at all times to
extend the seasons greetings. The
Thursday afternoon matinees con-
tinue to grow in popularity.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07
KILLS Girl And
RIVAL, ENDS
own LIFE

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Three
persons, two men and one woman,
are dead as the result of a shooting
ARRAY which took place Thursday
afternoon on South Street between
Broad and Fifteenth Streets.
Asa Jones, 81 years old, Of No.
100 South Chadwick Street, shot and
instantly killed Harrison Spearman,
% years old, OF No. lola Fitzwater
Street, fatally wounded pretty Mar
garet Barclay, p years old, Of No.
go South wenty-tlrst Street, and
then committed suicide. The girl died
two hours later at the Polytechnic Hos
pltal, where all three were taken in
passing automobiles at the time OF
the tragedy.
According to the police Of the Nine
feenth district, Jones had previously
threatened the life OF Spcarman on
sevcral occasions. On Wednesday
evening they met before the laundry
IN South Philadelphia where the Bar
clay girl was employed, and Jones
told Harrison. I'll get you yet
Thursday afternoon shortly before
! o'clock, Spcarman and the glrl we're
standing before shoe store # No
1852 South Street engaged in CONVEX
sstion. when Jones approached
Spearman attempted 20 draw a black
Jack from his pocket when he saw
the euragcd man Who shouted Aow
I've got you'' Drawing 20 revolver
Jones fred the bullet entering Spear
mans head and killing him Instantly
As the girl attempted 10 seek shell.
ter within the store lone pursued
aer and fred a second shot The bull
lie, entered her neck at the base Of
the brain and az she fell TO the street
Jones placed the revolver against his
right temple and pulled the trigger
for the third time killing himself in
stantly.
In Jones' pocket a, the hospital wa
found a letter addressed TO spear
man, in which he declared that h
had intended TO kill hsm ON Wedncs
DAY. but that he didaf consider
worth while TO spend Christmas il
jail Tor a man OF spcarmaa's type.
Detectives Moriaritg. Kern an'
Craicy of the Nineteenth district at
tempted to get a statement trom th
dying girl at the hospital but she di'
not recover CONSCIOUSNESS.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07
THE CLUBS
By Walter A. Ellis

siah's Advent at Aryan Grotto Tenn
pie, December 9th. The rendition
was excellent, Characterization fine.
The short period under the manage
ment of Rev. Daniel P. Jones plainly
showed his ability as an impressario.
The special artists put over superior
numbers. Repetition planned for near
future.
Miss Thelma Dorsey is pianist for
Ebenezer.
The Pilgrim Temple Choir, rem
dered a good musicale and served
banquet at their church on Friday
evening. Jas A. Lilliard is conductor.
The star features were the solo
(Tenor), by Jas. A. Lilliard, encored
in Russian and the piano solo, by
Miss Ida Wells-Barnette, which was
really high up" and strong. The
duet, Whispering Hope" by Mes
danes Daniels and Jackson, was the
great encore number. The Pilgrim
Choir in classical selections (anthems)
was better than usual. Mrs. lone
Trice at piano and Mr.. Hugh Brad
ley with saxophone.
The Berean Baptist Church Choir
presented high up" numbers Sun
day morning. eve were present.)
The obligatos by Mrs. Jennie Wea-
theirs added a new favorite to the
Family list of sopranos. Two other
ladies, contralto and a soprano,
were good in solo parts. The leading
tenor is equal to any in Chicagc's
second line, and very close to Grundy
of M. c. c. in first line of good
tenors. |. T. Yarb-ough is con-
ductor. Estelle c. Bond is the pianist
who put the time" in the tempo.
Fine.
The Metropolitan Community Cen
ter Choir as usual put over superior
numbers Sunday morning. Professor
J. Wesley Jones has not only trained
1.-THE organization to where sit will stand
without being hitched," but can easily
keep neck and neck with any organi-
cation in the United States, of like
activities. Their Sunday evening Of
ferings and especially their Fourth
Sunday Musicales are distinct features
in Chicago.
Miss Grace Morris, young soprano,
is to again appear next Sunday be-
fore Young Peoples Society at Wen
delfs. You should hear her; there
is class to this, girls
The Virginia Creepers Club enter
tanned their husbands with Christ
mas dinner at the home of Mrs. Rus
sell Mangrum, 232 Campbell Avenue.
Monday evening. A feature of the
occasion was the exchanging of gifts
from the huge plum pudding, designed
by Mrs. w. A. Taylor.
Note: Write list of your officers
for FAMILY. Thank you.
The Bethel Usher Board held a re-
union at the residence of Stephen ].
Young, 1858 State Street. He is re-
firing to take up duties as steward
clerk. "reminiscences of the past and
prospectus of the future were fea-
lures of the occasion. Prof. G. W.
Crawford of Memphis was speaker and
honored guest. The incoming prcsi-
dent presented a beautiful fountain
pen to the outgoing president: re-
spectively, Frank Wilson to w. N.
James. This gift was on behalf of
the Usher's Board w. N. James ad-
vanced to steward. Delightful ban
quet served.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07

NEW YORK CITY, Jan. When
Marshal Foch, hero of the late World
War and distinguished visitor to the
United States for several weeks, made
his departure for France recently, he
requested that he be allowed to see
the snakes" Hell Fighters" soldier
boys of the crack Fifteenth Infantry
who did such gallant work in the war
under the command of Colonel Hay
ward.
Colonel Little, the present com
mander at once arranged for the Fiji
tenth to be a part of the Generals
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07

He'll Fighters Chosen
To Bid FOch Goodbye

escort to the steamer on which he
sailed The white troopers hearing
of the Generals request evidently
resented it, because none were in
line and the chesty colored regiment
had the honor all to themselves.
Consequently, friends of the fight
ing black troops have asked what
is the matter with the white legion
naries anyhow, in their relationship
to their Afro-American brothers?"
They contend that the French are not
only brave soldiers, but very broad and
generous.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07
To Club Family and Daddy:

To Club Family and Daddy:
MAY the winds that blow across the
snow
Blow sorrows far away,
And blow you the wish you wish the
most
On this glad Christmas Day"
Sent to Us and Family
from young Reader. &C. M
To Miss C. M:
May the paths of life turn far from
strife,
As lightly you trip along;
May its joys and bliss-you never
miss
After shining your New Years song.
From Whip Club Family
and the "Club Daddy"
Oh, Gee - loogl! Miss Bessie
Owens, chum of Miss Grace w. John
son, member of Ipsilon Omega, Red
Circle and other clubs, writes to us.
and to the Family Goodyear She
is going to Kansas City to enter
course in nursing. Bye, bye, Wood
craft girliel' Real sorry to hear of
your departure Tuesday. Write back.
Miss Ruby Mcknight. the talented
guest of Miss Zelma M. E. Watson,
dcbutante, was the lady referred to as
Miss (Lula) Mcknight in the list
Of Receiving Line and Guests at miss
Watson's Debut" in last weeks issue.
Cut this and insert in the column.
The Colonial Collegiate Club gave
its First Annual Dance, Thursday.
December %, 1921. Antilles Hall. 1924
Michigan Avenue, was the place. The
wonderfully successful event will be
noted elsewhere in this issue.
(Note: Send name and address of
ofhcers.)
The Mystic Social Club, J. Marcus
McCown, president; Jessie Harris sec
rotary. and E. NJ. Gaines, assistant
Secretary, met at the home of Miss
Eleanor M. Gaines, Wednesday eve
ming and really put over an entertain
ment of class. Opening address by
Walter A. Ellis, club editor, The
Whip piano solo by Miss Pearl
Darcy; soprano solo, Rachel Wells:
reading by Mr.. p Morton; trio, Miss
Wells, Gaines and Mr.. Tad Brown.
Address by President McCown and
Excelsior" features.
Banquet followed the various games.
A full list of the remaining guests will
be found on city page.
Compliments from the Whips Club
Family were exchanged.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07

Continued from page ID
their own was conducted in the one
hour stay at the Douglass Home. The
simple program began with the sing
ing Of the Battle Hymn Of the Re-
public" and remarks by Oscar c..
Brown, the President of the Beta
Chapter of the Fraternity, followed
by word of welcome by Mrs Leila
Pendleton, representing the Freder-
ick Douglass Memorial and Historical
Association, acting as hostess upon
the occasion. The main feature of
the program was the address of Dean
George William Cook, personal
friend Of the late Frederick Doug
lass, whose fine tribute in the words
God made a gift to man in the Doug
lass person. Born for no meaner pur-
pose than would challenge the graft
tude of the world and make for itself
monument in the hearts of an ap-
preciatiye race touched the hearts
of the assemblage. "Our Pilgrimage"
as pictured by the National President
Of the Fraternity, Simeon S. Booker
in words which bespoke a depth of
sincerity as he proclaimed to the
world our answer, Douglass, We are
here" to take up the task where
Douglass left off. A minute silent
tribute was paid to Frederick Doug,
lass, after which presentation was
made of the certificate read by the
National Secretary, Norman J.. Nc.
Ghee, and placed in the hands of Mrs
Leila Pendeton by George B. Kelley
one Of the founders of the Frater
nifty. The inscription upon the Ger
tifcate was: "Alpha Phi Alpha Fra
ternity in Session at its 14th Annua
Convention at the Scat of Delta
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07
CHARLES S. MORRIS IN N. c.
NEXT WEEK IN VIRGINIA

The popular and talented young orator,
Chas S. Morris, was front PACED upon
the last issue of the Journal and Guide,
re his speeches in Goldsboro, N. c. The
audience was 1000 strong and the
speaker was met by the Mayor and prom
inent citizens. His address, "The Hour
Has Come, was followed the next night
with THE Blocks With Which We
Build" Mr.. Morris will leave for points
in Virginia before returning to Chicago.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07

" any Slillildi vi
ganization in the
city. The large at
tedance at its Fri
day evening dane
ing classes, and the
internal culture OF
the Club is really
wonderful. They
are to be found at
the Armory with
an excellent or
chestra and polite
service. f ry
movement of the
dancers is con-
tinually under the
observation of the
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07
Soldiers Hung AS
Buddies Stood
At Attention

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-Two
American soldiers were hanged at St
Nazaire while their comrades were
compelled to stand at attention, ac-
cording to a telegram received Friday
by Senator Tom Watson of Georgia
in connection with his charges that
"Yanks" were killed illegally in France.
The telegram was from L. {. Mason
OF Davenport, Iowa.
u have examined the record of
eleven hangings furnished by Col. Wal
7-A-25356-WHIP 1-3 Bart
ter A. Bethel, formerly of Pershing's
staff, and | find no record of any
hangings at St. Nazaire," said Senator
Watson Friday.
Wires Information
Mason's telegram read:
Answering your wire, I was in
Camp ST. Nazaire, France The two
colored soldiers that were hung were
executed in the morning. We were
made to stand at attention while they
were being hung, regardless of color
don't think they had a fair trial ii
they had any trial at all. I would
have to see you personally regarding
the case
Watson has asked that Mason be
called as a witness.
Watson also received a letter Fri
day tending to support charges made
by Henry L. Scott of Kennemore
Ohio, and others, that Major Opie,
identified as Lieut. Col. Henry L.
Opie of Stanton, Va, shot a sergeant
and runner.
The letter is from Levi p. P OF
Purcellville Va, former private of
Company I, One Hundred and Six
teenth Infantry, Twenty-Ninth Divi-
sion. Bell, who is travelling man,
wrote
In reference to inclosed clipping,
will say that Mr. Henry L. Scott has
absolutely told the truth about Ma
jor Opie' |, with several others, saw
the same thing he did, but were not
in position to say anything, for we
would have gotten the same thing he
did.
Promises More
q will send'you few notes OF some
happenings | witnessed when ! return
from my next trip
Watson also announced Friday that
le would ask thorough investigation
II a telegram he received Thursday
aharging that three men were muir
lcred at Camp Merritt, n. J., by
Sergeant Stanley Sergeant Mahan and
Sergeant Smith.
The charge was made i'll a telegram
from Bruce Bcnnear OF Elk Garden,
W. Va, whom Watson has asked to
have summoned as a witness.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07
II.R z & S. MT

Meet us at the grand reception and
public installation of officers OF the
U. B. F. and S. M. T. at Unity Hall,
$40 Indiana Avenue, Thursday, jan
uary S, 1922. This is to be one of
the biggest affairs of the season.
The Junior Matron's Art and So
cial Club met at the home of Mrs.
Jones, 6548 St. Lawrence Avenue.
This Club is doing some real con-
structive work.
The Family wishes to hear from
them oftener.
The Young Matron's Culture Club,
of which Mrs. Emma Andrews is
president, will again get in touch with
the Family of 189 Clubs. We are
losing you somehow
The Hi-Art Musical and Dramatic
Club have received an invitation to
play THE Divorce before a prom
nent lodge entertainment in Febru-
airy. 1t is good production and the
Family wishes them continued sue
cess.
The Lyceum at St. Marks Church
presented big Emancipation pro-
gram on Sunday evening, January /,
1922. The Reverend John w. Rob-
inson, Pastor of the Church, made
the principal address: Our Attitude
Toward the Dominant Race" The
subject was handled in an easy, COM
prehensive and fluent manner. The
speaker by his theme demonstrated
that he has been studying the sub
ject-his ability as an orator is al
ready thoroughly known to Chicago.
The Artists: Walter O. Grady, piano;
Miss L. Juenne Jones, and the ex-
duisite accomplished Miss Carol Nc
Coy, Reader, demonstrated the taste
of the Chairman Program Committee,
Miss Ruth Allen and OF Miss A. c.
Mason, president
Grace Presbyterian Lyceum prom
iscs a big feature next Sunday eve
ming at S ?. NJ. sharp. Mrs. Maud
Roberts George and Miss Marguerite
Lewis so far are near the very top
in their Lyceum presentations. In
fact, only two others in Chicago
equal Grace Lyccum.
Choral Organizations
The Bethel A. NJ. L. Choir and South
Side Opera Company, with Professor
lanes a Mundy ("The Little Music
Mastery, director,is lighting up the
local must world. The recent
triumph in the loopat Aryan Grotto
T e m p e II Martha" is to be
followed soon byan appearance at
he Auditorium, with best associate
artists. From Martha
the rganzationturned over to the
Churc h, already, 500 and are hold
ing in trust, $1,000
for members of the company who ad-
vanced sums. The Christmas work
of the Choir is being praised widely,
and the friends of professor pre-
sented him with heavy, gold, double
faced, diamond-studded watch as a
tribute of love and esteem. And
on next Sunday at 3 p NJ. the
Choir will appear at Olivet Baptist
Church. Miss Cleo Dickerson is or
ganist. Misses Mary E. Jones, Nellie
Dobson and Matson, soloists.
These columns will present more
data next week. Watchl
The Ebenezer Choir, with John A.
! Taylor, conducting, presented Mes
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07


Mr.. Alfred Williams is the polished
and capable president.
The Sunday Evening Club of M.
c. c. presented upon its "Emancipa-
ton" program, the much-sought ora
tor, Hon. Vim. D. Saltier, in address;
Where There Is No Vision" To
say that he was present tells the
story of triumph and thorough salts
faction. The great numbers by the
NJ. c. c. choir, with Choral King"
(Prof. J. Wesley Jones directing)
presented great numbers. Madame
Bertha D. Tyree in an operate num-
ture. NJ. c. c. Glee Club, E. Grundy
conducting, was fine. Presents were
rendered Professor Jones. Mrs.
Robinson, Preceptress of Choir, E.
Gruhdy, Assistant Director and Miss
Neota McCurdy, Organist. A large
Jewish congregation has asked that
this body appear before them in Feb
ruary. Reverend ]. A. Brockett, ID,
presented the speaker. Hon. Oscar
De Priest, Master of Ceremonies, was
presented by Mr.. Sandy w. Trice,
Vice-Director of Community Center.
M. H. A. Watkins, Treasurer and
Chairman, Prog, Committee, and
Reverend w. D. Cook, Director, are
responsible for these series of Won
derful programs which are constantly
being presented. Watch for the big
program next Sunday in Community
Tidings Sunday.
The Avalon Social Club invited the
Club Daddy and Staff to its opening
Forum, from 4 to P. NJ, January
2, 1922. We are sorry that we failed
to find you listed in the Family, so
could not get your address. Please
send in your names of officers and
place of meeting next week. Happy
New Yearl
The Astronomer Club gave their
second annual party and dance on
December 30th. Railroad Mems
Club was reported as the scene of the
gathering
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07

The Alpha Delta Dancing Club
has gone on record of making prog
ress during the year, which is equal
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07
Egypt Offers
Trade Field
For u. S.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. With
direct steamship service between
United States and Egypt established,
after British shippers have had a mo-
nopoly on it for more than a quarter
of century, there will be a marked
improvement in trade between Egypt
and this country in the next few years.
This is the prediction of Lester
Maynard United States consul al,
Alexandra, who yesterday visited tn,
foreign trade bureau of the chamber
of commerce, in an effort TO he'll
PhiIadelphia merchants.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07

Acknowledgment of Xmas cards from
Miss Ruth Allen, ST. Marks Lyceum
Mrs Gladys Williams, Hobnob Social ;
Greeting from Messrs. Poole and Henry
Communication from Chas. S Morris
Mrs. l.. c. Thompkins, Hart Mus. &
Dramatic; Prof. J A. Mundy, Bethel
Choir; Messrs. Harrison and GLADDEN.
Alpha Deltas; Scc'y Avalon Social Club
and others whose communications we
shall answer later.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-01-07
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CLUB MAIL

Chicago, December 31st, 1921.
Mr.. Walter A. Ellis:
Permit me here to commend your
comment OF the Annual Essay Contest
as being oil a lofty motive as well as
honest and fair
Yours sincerely, Frank w Henry.
Note; Mr.. F. W. Henry is the men,
Der of the Board OF Directors in the
Contest to whom we referred as IN
telligent.'