Little Joe

Though white, Widow Rose Julian lived on the fringe of Chicago's "Black Belt." As her lover she took Joseph A. Murphy, also white. Seven months ago she bore a son. He had red hair. She named him Little Joe, after his father. Big Joe got very angry. He swore Little Joe was not his. Present was Mary Linder. Mary was black. Mary's husband, Willie, was a Negro contractor at 5222 South La Salle St. Widow Julian put white Little Joe into Mary's black hands, told her to take him away, care for him. The "Black Belt" closed about Little Joe.

Last week the Linders asked the Cook County Court for permission legally to adopt Little Joe. Alarmed. Widow Julian hurried to Big Joe, told him what might happen to Little Joe. Announced Widow Julian:

"Big Joe and I plan to get married and we will take the baby and give him a name."

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