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FRESH OHIO NEWS FRESH OHIO NEWS WRITTEN BY "THE OLD RELIABLE" GAZETTE'S CORRESPONDENTS. What Our People Are Doing Each Week—Church, Personal, Social, Lodge, Literary and Musical— Marriages, Deaths, Etc. CORRESPONDENTS must mail all letters for publication at their main postoffice sufficiently early on Monday (or Sunday) of each week to have them reach The Gazette office on Tuesday morning, and always write their names and that of their city or town on the outside of the wrapper about returned copies. Unless this latter is done, proper credit cannot be given you. Lists of names, wedding presents, etc., obbiliary notices, inquiries for relatives and advertisements of all kinds, including items announcing entertainments to be held in the near future, must be paid for in advance at the rate of 25 cents a line, six words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on applace- ALLJANCE.—Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Roach dined, Xmas, with Mrs. Hannah Tate and also visited Mrs. M. Watkins in Massillon, Mrs. Cora Roach and son, Virgil, visited Alex ander Roach in Cleveland, last wee, and called on Dr. Childers.—St Luke's S. s. pupils, under the direction of Mrs. Ella Sanders and Mrs. Irene Hood, gave an excellent Xmas program of prizes and recognition prior to every event of the big S. s. received gifts from the big Xmas tree.—Mr. Siles Brooks of Cleveland spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. J. Woodworth.—Second Baptist S. s. pupils' gave a Xmas musicale which included recitations, under the direction of Mrs. Lena Baker and Mrs. J. Adams. All received gifts from the tree.—Rev. E. H. Newsome is in Nelsonville, visiting his father, H. Newsome, Mrs. Mayoma McGowen and son, J. Sanders, a pleasant surprise in Unchville.—Mrs. Luella Board entertained Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Georgie Board and Mr. Mark Cain at a tumpous Xmas dinner.—Rev. W. Jordan has been quite ill.—Mr. Geo. Sanders and family received a 10-lb. dressed turkey for their Xmas dinner from his father, Mr. Derry Sanders, at Minapolis, Kan. Certainly a pleasant surprise and a very welcome gift.—Mr. J Cooney dined with Mr. Isaac Roach Xmas.—Mrs. Annie Jones left, last week, for Buffalo to live with her daughter. CADIZ. —Mr. and Mrs. George Watkins of Coshocton, were called here to the funeral of George Wallace. —Mrs. Lizzie West has returned from Colerain, where she was called by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Ella Smith. —Mrs. Elvira Wallace visited her son, Ira, in Lorain, during the holidays. —Simpson M. E. church gave an entertainment Dec. 23. —The funeral of George Wallace, who died in Cleveland, was held from St. James A. M. E. church, Rev. W. E. Watson officiating, assisted by Revs. Hughes and Lucas. —Mrs. Brennan, M. Cook of Newark, Miss Emma and Roy and Dallas Wallace of Pittsburgh were among the out-of-town relatives in attendance. —Mr. and Mrs. I. L. and Miss Myrle Strother of Canton and Mr. Archie Strother and children, of Latrobe, Pa. are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Redman. —Mrs. Dwight Brooks and children of Cleveland are spending the holidays with Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Lucas. —The choir gave a sacred cantata at St. James A. M. E. church, Sunday evening. —Messrs. Edward Johnson of Warren and James Johnson of O. S. U. Columnus, are visiting their church. —Rev Oliver W. Childers, D. D. former pastor of Eaker St. church, Dayton, and of St. James church, this city, is now pastoring one of our leading A. M. E. churches in Pittsburgh. His many friends here are greatly pleased with his deserved advancement. —Mr. Melvin Christian of Washington, D. C. and Thomas Christian of Columbus are here visiting their parents. HILLSBORO.—Mr. Luther Hunter of Dayton visited his daughter, Miss Tryphosa, Christmas.—The Xmas play given by Lincoln school, Friday evening, was a success.—Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hurd entertained Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams at Christmas dinner.—Mrs. Grace Trimble and Mrs. Mary Ellis spent Xmas in Mt. Sterling with the former's daughter, Mrs. Starle Bolden.—Curry Grievous of New York arrived, Mrs. Bolden was married to Mary Grievous.—Mrs. Archie Cole and Mrs. Charles Easton entertained with a delightful holiday party, Monday evening.—Mrs. Lilian Young is in Columbus for an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bolden.—Mrs. Faith Goodson of Dayton, spent Xmas here.—Mr. and Mrs. John Will liams entertained at dinner, Xmas mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ford, Rev, and Mrs' James Young, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ames and family, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Highwarden.—Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Rose of Jamestown are guests of Mr. Clarence Pleasant. —Mrs. Garland Carr royally entertained the Get-Together club, last Wednesday. Dellicious refreshments, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Cole entertained with a family Xmas dinner.—Prof. O. C. Bullard is spending the holidays with his parents in Georgetown.—Charles F. Williams left Saturday, for Maysville, Ky. to join his wife. They will locate there.—John Harwood, Willberforce student, is visiting the holiday home. Willis and Edward Green spent Sunday in Georgetown, Richard Kittrell and Howard Blair attended an entertainment there, Saturday night.—Mrs. Alline Burton spent Xmas with her son, Vivian, and family in Dayton. The family dinner was held there. BLOCTON, ALA., NOTES. Miss Lenora Engram, is visiting relatives in Middlesboro, Ky.—Miss Lucile Caddell, of Lynch, Ky., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Square Caddell in W. Blocton.—T. L. Lockhart has returned from a visit with relatives in Huntville.—Miss Lena Wards is visiting relatives in Unton-spring.—Mr. and Mrs. H. Goodwyn has returned from a visit with relatives of Birmingham is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Jackson.—Miss Maggie Carr of Birmingham is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Carr.—Mrs. M. Caffrey is visiting relatives in Atlanta, Ga.—Mr. and Mrs. J. Hill, after a brief visit with relatives in W. Blocton, has returned to Birmingham.—Mr. Charlie Allen, of Detroit, Mich., is visiting Mrs. C. Allen.—Miss Annie L. Lee, of Oakdale, Pa. is visiting Mrs. and Mrs. J. W. Robertson.—Miss Mattle B. Bergs of Birmingham is visiting Mrs. J. W. McFamcannon of W. Blocton.—Miss Rebecca Payne, after a week's stay with her parents, has returned to Calton to resume her duties as a teacher.—Miss Ida Forest and Miss Charity Scarborough of Birmingham, and Miss L. T. Saulshier of Bessem have returned to their duties as teachers in the T. C. L. school.—Mr. Percy Nawls, of Monongahela, Pa. is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Nawls of W. Blocton.—There will be a meeting, 11:30 a.m. at Hoover High School in Blocton. All members of community churches are cordially invited.—A 4 o'clock meeting, Dec. 31, at Liberty Baptist church for everybody. PRIZES FOR OUR COMPOSERS. Second Annual Wanamaker Contest for Our Nation. Classes and Twelve Prizes. Philadelphia, Pa.—Mr. Rodman Wanamaker has again offered $1000 in prizes for composers of the race, the offer, as was the case last year, being made through the Robert Curtis Ogden Association, composed of our employees of the John Wanamaker Company, and are four classifications instead of five, with three prizes in each class. Class 1, a composition for orchestra; Class 2, a love song for one voice, with accompaniment, optional with the composer; Class 3, a group for miscellaneous works for one or more instruments; Class 4, a composition for hand, and a prizes First, $250; Second, $100; Third, $50; Classes 2, 3 and 4: $100, $75 and $50 each. A CREATION OF A POSITION. State Treasurer's Office. Columbus, O., Dec. 23, '27. Mr. J. G. Collicott, Supt. of Schools, Columbus, Ohio. Deep G. Collicott:—It is understood that there is under consideration the creation of a position in the schools of Columbus, the duties of which will be to aid in bettering the attendance of colored pupils as well as render such other service as might be valuable on the part of a "visiting teacher." The treasurer of state desires to commend the creation of this position where it is to be filled by one of the same race as the families to be visited. It is my personal view that the scholarship is entitled to this consideration on the part of the Board of Education beyond any question whatever. Very truly yours, BERT B. BUCKLEY, Treasurer of State. HON. HARRY E. DAVIS Slated for Member of the City Civil Service Commission—A Marked Tribute to the Recent Local Independent Political Action of Our People. Harry E. Davis, state representative who appears to be the favored Republican candidate for member of the Civil Service Commission, indicated, Sunday, that, if appointed, he will not interfere with the civil service cleanup ordered by the present commission. The City Council will meet, probably the second week in January, to select a successor for Capt. Wm. E. Scharf. It is believed Davis will be named, and he will coach to confront a few of Hopkins' appointees, Davis said, Sunday, that he had "always been friendly to Mr. Hopkins and hoped to continue so." "All that I know about my name being considered for the civil service post is what I have seen in a local daily paper," said Davis. "It doesn't seem proper that I should say what I would do if I were a member of the commission. Of course, I would accept the position if it were offered by the City Council. I feel that it is an honor to be engaged in an important job. I feel that civil service is being made more effective year by year and believe that as the public begins to understand it better the improper demand for jobs will cease. Civil service is comparatively new here. Forces creep into all such movements for the better and it takes time to eradicate them. When the federal government started civil service after President James A. Garfield had been assassinated by a disappointed job-seeker, the same trouble was exacerbated by a spoils system. It was gradually accomplished and the federal system is considered effecient now. "Congressmen were anxious to adopt civil service because they were confronted with the same situation that now confronts Cleveland councilmen. They were besieged by people wanting jobs. With civil service in effect, they could say, 'No, I can't do a thing for you. You'll have to take up civil service.' If all councilmen would tell their constituents the same thing that congressmen are saying, the service idea would be more respected by the public. But even this cannot be accomplished over night. In many districts the people who are in want appeal to their councilman because he is the only person they know to whom they can appeal. Of course, under the present idea of government, councilmen would not last long if they absolutely refused to listen to these appeals." Davis expressed the belief that there should be no deviation on the part of the Civil Service Commission as laid down by the city charter. "As to just what I would do if a member of the commission I cannot say, more than that I would be for a square and fair deal for the public." Davis declared. "I would like to enter the job with an open mind, free from influence of any kind from any individual." Miss Townsend "Fired." Washington, D. C. — Cordella Townsend, a New York white woman, director of Red Cross work in Melville, LA., has been removed. The Mississippi Flood Relief Auxiliary commission, headed by Dr. R. R. Moton, filed charges against Miss Townsend with Secretary Hoover, week before last, and asked her dismissal. She had ignored colored refugees in giving out Red Cross supplies and refused to recognize authorized flood workers sent to assist her by the Auxiliary. NOTIFY MRS. LOTTIE CHANEY: The U. S. Veterans' Bureau, Room 229, Hanna Blade, desires to learn the whereabouts of Mrs. Lottie Chaney, wife of Richard Chaney, who was a soldier in one of our regiments in the World War. Information of advantage to Mrs. Chaney is available at the Bureau. Burea, present herself. Any person knowing her present address is asked to forward it to the local bureau. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS SEGREGATION USED AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL TO LOWER OUR STATUS AS AMERICAN CITIZENS. How Much Longer Will Our Self and Race Respecting Press, Pulpit and People Submit to This Rank Injustice?—Protest, Protest! (Special to The Gazette.) Washington, D. C. There is more segregation in Washington, today, under President Coolidge than there has ever been since the Civil War. The beginnings of the segregation were under President Taft. It was greatly extended, under President Wilson; increased, still further, under President Harding; and reached its zenith under President Coolidge. For instance, our parks President Wilson never troubled, and present administration has found time and desire to introduce it even there. To many people, segregation is a Democratic scheme of insult, but such is not the case. President Taft introduced it in the bureau of engraving. He segregated the censulkers in this city in 1910, restricting white workers to white people, and black to black, often duplicating work as most blocks had white and black residents. And, worst of all, announced in his official capacity that Negroes should not hold office where white people compete. Segregation, then, is a Republican instituted by Democratic one, it was begun by Republicans, and carried on to its all-embracing extent by Republicans! There is far more of it in the departments, today, than at any time since the Negro first appeared, close upon the close of the Civil War. The picture requirement in the civil service is that the Negro be able to be sible for a colored lady or gentleman to enter the civil service, since their color is disclosed in their photo- N. E. R. LEAGUE'S PETITION Presented to The Congress, Except the Haiti Section in the House It Was Too Hot for Dallinger, Republican. Washington, D. C.—Last week two Massachusetts members of Congress presented the petition of the National Equal Rights League and Race Congress to the U. S. Congress, which secured publication of the entire text in the Senate journal, while Representative F. W. Dallinger, Republican, secured publication in the House record of all but the Hayti independence section which he declined to present. The petition in part The failure of the federal government to carry out the provisions of the Constitution, which guarantees republican forms of government to every state within the Union, has resulted in lawlessness on such a widespread scale that even southern officials are becoming alarmed over the state's enforcement of themselves. When white women as well as men are being whipped and maimed by a nationally organized band of disguised thugs, we have a perfect demonstration of the extent to which lawlessness will go from its black to its white victims when once it is allowed to take firm root. Another moral issue faces the concession of the state to be met or will it be dodged, as was the slavery issue? We most respectfully call upon the Congress to carry out its sworn obligation to protect and defend the Constitution to the end that the rights of all citizens may be secured under republican forms of government. The Constitution provides the way. We most respectfully call upon the congress to increase federal aid to southern education, passage of the Dyer anti-lynching bill, a law making segregation of colored employees of the federal civil service a statutory offense, enforcement of the fourteenth amendment to the Federal Constitution to the end that disfranchisement, and racial segregation upon common carriers shall be abolished. We respectfully request Congress to pass a resolution demanding the immediate withdrawal of the naval forces from the republic of Haiti. Haiti won its independence upon the battle field against iron-fisted oppressors who had held them in slavery and exploited them ruthlessly. No matter whether a forward or a backward nation, it has the right that every nation claims for itself of pursuing its national destiny in its own way. This valiant people, who paid the price of liberty with their blood, sent troops to this country, during our own revolutionary struggle, and greatly aided us at a time when we were weak. To strike strong is an exhibition of national ingratitude and cements no friendships anywhere in the world for the people of the United States. The South American Republics might all today still be under the control of a reactionary Spanish monarchy but for the timely aid and assistance given Bolivar by President Petion of Haiti. Thus did the Haitian peo- IN UNION WE IS STRONG COPY FIVE CENTS TOP ITS TION USED HIPITAL TO LOWER OUR AMERICAN CITIZENS. Our Self and Race Respecting le Submit to This Rank protest, Protest! graph which must accompany their papers, is tenaciously held on to by our Republican President. Some months ago, a colored girl appeared after having passed the best examination, and after having been telegraphed for by the department. The photograph had failed to the true color, and they accused to appoint her when the appeared and complexion. Commissioner Blair of the internal revenue bureau with thousands of clerks will not appoint a Negro clerk, and his word is law there, as he is the special favorite of Secretary Mellon and President Coolidge. He halls from North Carolina, the home of the other favorite and leader of the segregation forces, the superintendent of buildings and grounds. It is no use to complain of either of these southern gentlemen. The president here who know the President could destroy segregation in the departments of the government, and the photograph requirements in the civil service by the mere nod of his head, are at a loss to understand why he does not put his splendid declarations on democracy into operation here, where it would not even cost him a single vote and where he has full power and absolutely no opposition. They wonder if he is more believer in segregation especially since segregation is one of the chief tenets of the Ku Klux Klan which has found its "welcome home" here and in the Republican party, and receives no condemnation from the Republican President. ple win their own independence and aid both North and South America in their struggle for liberty, and it ill-becomes the people of the United States to bolster up political puppets to govern them and to hold them in subjection with American guns. SOUTHERN SOCIAL EQUALITY Caused the Recent Lyrching of Women in the Country Colored "Women" with White Men Her White "Husband." Lexington, Ky.—Mrs. Bettie Patterson, age 84, who was known as Kentucky's richest woman of the race, died here, recently, leaving a son, Robert Patterson, her only child. She received a great deal of advertising some years ago, when she inherited from her white common-law husband, and employer, $250,000 in cash money, race horses, a large farm, and a beautiful mansion fully equipped, although relatives of her former employer tried in vain to break his will. Her "husband" was the father of Robert Patterson, the son, whom he had educated in Europe. Freed Slaves Starve. Makene, Sierra Leone.—Hundreds of slaves freed by the recent British mandate are starving because former owners refuse to support them. The GAZETTE PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.00 Subscribers are requested to remit by postoffice money order or registered letter. Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland, Ohio, as second-class mail matter Address all communications to HARRY C. SMITH Editor and Proprietor THE GAZETTE 226 W. Superior Ave., Cleveland, O. (Bell 'Phone: Cherry 1259) Member Ohio Legislature: 1894 to 1896; 1896 to 1898; 1900 to 1902 THE GAZETTE is the oldest and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afro-Americans published or circulated in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. 10,000,000 Afro-Americans. 350,000 in Ohio. 40,000 in Cleveland. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1927. HAPPY NEW YEAR, to all! It is simply astonishing how much people, who have never had any experience in our newspaper business, know about it, or rather THINK they know. When a sufficient number of our people, and this includes the "knowing-ones", progress to the point where they are able to properly appreciate those we have and patronize them anything like they ought to, we are going to have better papers and not until then. Meantime, those wonderfully "smart knowing-ones" should cease displaying their ignorance, nerve and gall in silly criticism. THE N. E. R. LEAGUE'S PETITION We have not been so pleased in years as we have in recent weeks, by the activity of several of our national organizations. They are doing excellent work for the race and we trust they will continue letting the President and the Congress know that we not only know our rights and privileges under the law but also that we are determined to have them, all of them, just as soon as possible. The petition of the National Equal Rights League and Race Congress presented to the lawmakers of the country at Washington, D. C., last week, is a splendid document and bound to help. It told some plain truths that those gentlemen need to have flashed in their faces just as often as possible. THE DAVIS APPOINTMENT The game and successful fight of our people in the third district, in the recent campaign, really putting over the Davis amendment, defeating Councilman Tom Fleming and electing Councilman-elect Gregg and Clayborne George, seems to have moved the local political boss (Maurice Maschke) as nothing else we have ever done in local politics. Judging by the announcement in a local daily paper, Monday, which we republish on our first page, he has decided to give our people of this community such recognition as he has steadfastly refused ever since he has been "in the saddle" as local political boss. It will be an excellent selection, too, Harry E. Davis as a member of the City Civil Service Commission will "measure up." Rumor has it that Assistant County Prosecutor Lawrence O. Payne, a World War veteran, will be Mr. Davis' successor as a member of the Ohio Legislature. And this, too, will be an excellent selection. The Hon. Harry E. Davis should have been elevated to membership in the State Senate by the boss four years ago. He was entitled to it and had won it by good work in the House of Representatives, but the boss for some reason or other (fear of prejudice) refused to let him have it. All of which (the foregoing) should have a tremendous influence on our people and encourage them as nothing else has in years to greater independent political action in the future. Keep up the good work! SANDERS AGAINST DAVIS. As The Gazette went to press, Thursday, the local daily newspapers were announcing ex-Judge Fielder Sanders, a leading member of the City Council and of the local Rep- ublican organization over which Maurice Maschke presides as "boss," as working actively for the election by the City Council of Miss Rose Moriarty, former member of the State Industrial Commission, to the City Civil Service Commission, and of course, working equally as act- ively, against the candidacy of the Hen. Harry E. Davis, our only member of the Ohio Legislature, whom the local public was given to understand by the local daily press, on Monday the "boss" had decided upon WELL WELL- SO YOU'RE MY NEPHEW- EAH? -- MY MY -- HOW BIG YOU'VE GOT! I AIN'T SEEN YOU FOR FIVE LONG YEARS --- YOU SURE HAVE CHANGED A LOT! for the position. It is a peculiar condition of local political affairs, to say the least. In the recent campaign, Mr. Davis alienated a host of supporters among his own people because of the aggressiveness of his support of Councilman Sanders, who was a candidate for re-election in the Fourth District, and particularly because he opposed the election of our candidate in the same district, Councilman-elect Clayborne George, whose candidacy, it was claimed by Mr. Sanders, greatly endangered his re-election. Right here is where the element of gross ingratiate seems to enter into the Moriarty activity of Judge Sanders. If not this, then can it be possible that "Ross" Maschke is playing the same political game he practiced when he promised to support Atty. Alexander H. Martin when a candidate for municipal court judge, several years ago, and Atty. Wm. R. Green, for the same position, in the recent campaign, and failed to do as promised? Green's candidacy was apparently used by him for the purpose of getting votes of our people for the support of City Manager Wm. R. Hopkins, and for no other purpose. Now, it looks very much indeed as if he was playing the same old game in the case of the announced candidacy of Mr. Davis for member of the City Civil Service Commission, a position that ought to come to our people for a number of very good reasons that are obvious to all. One thing sure and that is, if the "boss" does not "deliver" in the case of Davis now, next April if there is another opportunity to vote off the Davis amendment all instead of nearly all of our voters in Cleveland will not only know what to do but will take even greater pleasure than they did, recently, in doing their clear duty to themselves and the city of Cleveland, Ohio. Mark that! Watch and let us see what the outcome will be HATE IN GOVERNMENT If you are the proprietor of a small store and are seeking to enlarge your business, what do you do? You don't o the things that make potential new customers hate you, and, therefore, turn away from your store. You, on the other hand, do the things calculated to inspire their friendly feeling and trust in you. Putting the United States' foreign policy in simple terms like these, Dr. Kirby Page, clergyman, author, student of international political and economic affairs, told a Cleveland audience Monday noon that a nation in its dealing with other peoples is like a small store proprietor in his dealings with prospective new customers. "The United States in its intervention policies, as illustrated in Haiti, San Domingo, and Nicaragua, has made the potential for these and other places hate us, rather than, as we want new customers, be friendly and trustful of us." Dr. Page told members of the Temple Men's Club at the Statler. Forecasting an alteration of this policy of armed intervention in the near future, Dr. Page said that the United States cannot consciously reprove other world powers for imperialistic excesses so long as it continues governing the Philippines. He said the United States, for specific illustration, cannot voice effective protest against France's coveting of Africa nor great Britain's rule of India while we ourselves pursue a rigid control of the Philippines. Dr. Page expounded the philosophy, one which applies equally with Haiti, Nicaragua and the Philippines, with any other country in the world better than any good external government. He declared that even if it were not for other influencing factors looking to the same objective, the United States, on the score of this principle of self-government alone, would do well to liberate the Philippines. "In my opinion this country's attitude toward the Philippines presents the acid test of American diplomacy." Dr. Page said. "There is one thing upon which all students of world affairs are in accord. That is, the brown peoples of the world are the ones under the poised government of the white peoples, and unless some recession in this direction is made it will drive the brown peoples more and more to militaristic dispositions." Dr. Page sounds a note of warning which is timely—The Cleveland Daily Press. Principal Maude B. BousGeld. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1927 PRIME SPORT NEWS "The Giant Killer." The greatest welterweight of all time was Joe Walcott, known as "The Barbados Demon," and "The Giant Killer." He gave me the two hardest battles of my life. Walcott was a terror to the men of his class. Welterweights avoided him like poison. Even Tommy Ryan, himself a great welter champion, couldn't be bribed or coaxed into a match with Walcott. Walcott was the most impossible to hurt, a terrife, two-handed puncher, Walcott was one of the most formidable men at any weight that ever beat down a foe. Walcott was a stable mate of Tom Sharkey under the management of Tom O'Rourke, when the sailor was at the top of his form as a heavy-weight. Walcott and Sharkey free-pelting in training. I have heard O'Rourke say he never was able to tell which would win in a real fight.—George (Kid) Lavigne, former lightweight champion of the world. Jack McVey "Cleans Up." Again. New York City — Jack McVey. Afro-American contender for the mid- dleweight championship, was awarded a judge's verdict over Willie Greb and the 1998 champion. The round bout at the St. Nicholas arena, Monday night. McVey weighted 151 pounds, Greb 146½. 'Nother Kayo by Godfrey. Pittsburgh, Pa.—George Godfrey, our Philadelphia heavyweight, added another knockout victim to his long list here. Monday afternoon, when he put Soldier Jones (white), of Toronto, down for the count after 55 seconds of fighting in the first round of a scheduled ten-round bout. Godfrey weighed 240 pounds and Jones 184.1% . Jones, rated as a heavy hitter, came from his corner at the bell and missed with a left swing. Godfrey went in close, ripped three hard knocks and missed him to the floor for the toll. The club physician had to be called before Jones could leave the ring. Garfield Johnson, our heavyweight from Seattle, won a decision over George Gemas (white), of Philadelphia in eight fast rounds. A Remarkable Record! A Remarkable Record: Practically 50 per cent of Godfrey's ring conquests have been by way of the knockout route. George, who was brought into the arena as a protege of Jack Johnson, form world champion Cayman John has trained in the twenty-five knockouts in little more than fifty victories in the past five years, according to the records. During the current year Godfrey knocked out Jim Maloney of Boston in one round. Monte Munn in the fourth round, Tom Sayers of Detroit in the first round and Andrew De Roso in the second round. All white "pugs." Makes Quadruple Xmas Gift Beuthen, Silesia—Frau Derner, wife of a bookkeeper employed by the Municipal Street Railway, presented her husband with an unusual Xmas present—four *hale* and hearty baby girls, each weighing three pounds. Silesia apparently favors quadruplets, for last year about the same time, a couple at Oppein had quadruplets. 100 Years Old. Burned Bellevue, O.—George Carter, who is about 100 years old, was burned to death, early Dec. 25, when fire destroyed his home on the outskirts. The fire started from the explosion of a lamp. Carter's body was near the door. He came north by way of the underground railway during the Civil War and had lived here ever since. Francis Confirmed Washington, D. C.—The nomination of Atty. Wm. T. Francis, of St. Paul, Minn. to be minister-resident and consul general to Liberia, W. Africa, was confirmed by the Senate. Dec. 17. He was nominated. Dec. 18. He is now in Monrovia, capital of Libera, serving under a recess appointment. Dangerous Territory. Policeman knocked cold and robbed of his money and gun in the "roaring third" precinct may now be more disposed to believe what he reads in the papers.—The Cleveland Daily News. CORRESPONDENTS WANTED! "The Old Reliable" Gazette desires an active agent and correspondent in every city and town in Ohio and neighboring states having a number of Afro-American residents. Only a little time on Fridays or Saturdays is required. We are especially desirous of hearing from persons in the following named cities: Springfield, Columbus, Toledo Steubenville, Zanesville, Wilmington, Xenia, Washington C. H. Lancaster, Hamilton, Piqua, Lima, O. and other places, particularly in Ohio, where we have none. Write to the editor of The Gazette. 226 West Superior Ave., Cleveland, O. and terms will be agreed upon. Our readers will oblige us great, by sending at once the addresses on which the cities named, and others in the state to whom we can write relative to the matter. ATTENTION! WORLD WAR VETS World War veterans who have not yet filed claims for federal adjusted compensation due them are urged to do so before Jan. 1, 1928, as it is not likely that Congress will grant an extension of time. The Cleveland Red Cross home service section is trying to reach widows and dependent parents of veterans who have not applied for the compensation which may be due them. Applications for the compensation formerly as "the federal bonus," may be made at the U. S. Veterans' Bureau, 231 Hanna Bldg.; Central Claims Bureau, 352 Hanna Bldg.; and the Red Cross home service section. Electric Bldg., 700 Prospect Ave. Patronize Our Advertisers PROTEST! PROTEST!! To submit in silence when we should protest makes cowards out of men. The human race has climbed on protest. Had no voice been raised against injustice, ignorance and lust, the" inquisition yet would serve the law, and guillotines decide our least disputes. The few who dare, must speak and speak again to right the wrongs of many. Ella Wheeler Wilcox. --- Attention! Readers! Our advertisers want your trade. Those who do not ask for it in the columns of "The Old Reliable" Gazette certainly care little, if at all; for it. Therefore, we urge our readers and all of our friends to patronize those who ask in this paper for your patronage. Editor. OUR LESSON We must learn to govern oursels and work together for our own advancement. If we do not learn to govern oursels and work together for our own advancement, we may be very sure that we will be governed by others in their own interest as well as worked by others for their own advancement and not ours. George W. Blount. "NOT THE LARGEST, BUT THE I BUT THE BEST! Little Rock, Ark., June 16, '25. Hon. Harry C. Smith, Editor, Gazette, Cleveland, O. Dear Friend:—Long live The Gazette! a welcome friend to the Ricks-Demby family for forty-three years. We boast of being among the oldest continuous subscribers of The Gazette—not the largest but the best in essentials and the most dependable of race journals. Wishing you continued good health and success, we are as ever. Very truly yours. (Bishop) Edward T. and Nettie M. Demby. IS IT ANY USE TO CONTEND FOR RIGHTS? Colored Americans are the only race, responsible members of which are in favor of "always will be discriminated submitting to discrimination on the claim that their race against." The Jews are still contending, after over 190 years of universal dislocation, a question being even sexual rights today. The Irish at home have contended for 700 years and are winning because they will die rather than submit. The race that says it's cf no use to resist, downs itself and the world then will say, "Negroes are not worthy of equal rights; they are by nature the subject of hate, have no rights." The world respects only those who resent and resist proscriptions for race. Let us be worthy of the abolitionists, worthy of our own fathers who have died in every war to vindicate the title of their race to equal liberty and forever resist denial of rights in our native land, however long race discrimination may continue. To submit is to deserve contempt.—Boston (Mass.) Guardian. SEEN YOU FOR FIVE LONG ... YOU SURE HAVE CHANGED A LOT! Between the lighting of the Yuletide candles of 1926 and 1927 we have been deeply appreciative of the loyalty and support of our many friends, and right heartily we wish for them an Olde Tyme Merrie Christmas and a Very Happy New Year. Annie M. Jurub-Mabree PORO COLLEGE SAINT LOUIS WE BOUGHT THE STOCK Of "Al-White," Custom Tailor, Formerly 617 Prospect Ave., Who Has Retired From Business 5 STORES IN CLEVELAND 845 PROSPECT AVE. 1935 WEST 25TH ST. 1930 EAST 9TH ST. Rose Bldg. (Opp. Meckes' Dept. Store) (Opp. The Union Trust) 5622 BROADWAY 5305 WOODLAND AVE. 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(Opposite, Hotel Cleveland.) Notary Pubite Bell ‘Phone: Cherry 1250 SU ie eee ye tere! eas Classified Advertising Department ‘THEM DAYS ARE GONE FOREVER Tolerate L SPOSE, USS . YOU'RE BUT NEXT Time THAT YOU TAKS OBEMING ONE CE FASHIONS THE STAND, REMEMBER, IF YOU ae LATE DECREES- = == eLease x Ee Saas ad Bsa Se Sax] ee eed ORES | eGR ES ey ol PSS BS SPS | SOE EBS PO Yay & AA ey Sh | (Sf gS a By; WZ PSS ey eee ee ZB as oS ee SS ee “\L\ «ee Beg ea 7% | Se Sy AY x INt™~ Fg EZ ie (SF wy a & Bhs QW d | mo L a ! : L7 FOR SALE—A bedroom _ set (three pleces) and a Mrst-claas prac- tleally new mattress and Way-Sas- less spring, Call Cherry 1259, in the afternoon, CLEVELAND Social and Personal ‘Mrs. Cora Roach and son, Virgil, of Alliance, visited Alexander Roach, Phil Taylor, 3722 Cedar Ave., who afr. “Dish! Drooks and:shildren ak Bienen gr ce in Cadiz during the holidays. ee, Oebid Hasson atch degree Mason, took place from An- ficiating. He was an old resident day night, to students of State High school, Sixth-St. Clair building, on ee eae aa Mrs. Addie W. Hunton, president of our International Counell of Wo- men, was the speaker for the Alpha See eens Cleveland News auditorium, Jan. 3. a8 ee oa te ee ‘he Jolly Women’s Sewing cis Dei tesaiiag easoniat trey from Columbus was settled, Tuesday THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, 0. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1927. FOR SALE.—A good bedroom set of three pieces. A BARGAIN—in good condition. Also a Way-Sagless spring and a first-grade mattress. Both practically new; used less than two weeks. Call, CHerry 1259 in the a Sieeenin: Alpha Phi chapters of the order in the two cities met in the Elks’ audi- torium, Mrs. Mattie Giles, of Plantersville, near Selma, Ala., who has been visit- ing her daughter, Mrs. M. C. Max- well, 5922 Central Ave., for two Hweeks, left yesterday (Friday), for Miome, greatly pleased with a’ trip that also included St. Louis and Chi- teago. ‘The Housekeepers’ Art and Study club was delightfully entertained by Mrs, Susie Mathis, @, 86th St. It had as its guest, Mrs: E. A. Bailey. A dainty luncheon was served. Mrs. J. L. Schooler, pres.; Mrs. Katie Irvin, sec.; Mrs. Mamie Early, re- porter. Will the young man of the race, who lives in the East End and who spoke to his former classmate (white), a Yellow Cab taxi driver, at E. 46th or E, 49th St. and Cen- tarl “Aye., at noon on Monday, Dec. 19, '27, call at The Gazette office at once or call Cherry 1259 in the aft. ernoon, before 6:30? IMPORTANT! St. John’s senior choir’ gave its 58th Sunday afternoon recital Xmas, from 4 to 5 p.m. A fine program was rendered. At ihe morning serv- ice the altar boys’ choir sang “Silent Night, Holy Night.” ‘The senior choir ‘also sang several numbers. In |the evening the gospel choir rend. jered a cantata, Mrs. Kathleen | Forbes played several organ num: Mr. and Mrs, Emmett Meade, 3311 E, 130th St, entertained, Monday at. ternoon, at a delicious turkey dinner: (Mrs. Ida Phillips, Mr. Strother Phil- lips, Miss Louise Thompson, Mr. Wm. | Sloane, their young son and daugh- [ter, and the editor of The Gazette |The Meade home Is an Ideal one from |every sane and sensible viewpoint and | Mrs, Meade is an artist when it comes to culinary matters; an exceptional wife and mother. Little wonder that Mr, Meade Is so proud of his family and their cozy home. The son and daughter are both in school and do- ing well, of course, James Rooney, of Newark, N. J., who was taken advantage of by ‘ree rascals, and drove his auto for a year with a “back-seat” license they Sold him for $8, reminds us of an- other case, somewhat similar, here ‘in Cleveland, a few years ago. A “brother” was sold the public Mbrary property in E. 30th St. by anothei member of the race who received a down payment of $300 from the poor ignorant fellow. He “woke up,” the next day. “This sort of thing seems to be entirely too gen- eral among those of the race who ‘have come north from “down home” ‘in the last ten years. So-called “bus. ness men” are the worst offenders ‘among them with their “companies” of various kinds, and always preach- °NOTHER OPPORTUNITY, TOM! Will Councitman ‘Tom Fleming Look After This?—Our Voters of This Community Will Please Watch. To the City Couneil of Cleveland: | _ _”"X new contract,-between the <ity of Cleveland and Western Reserve University, will have to be made, Jan. 1, 1928, for handling the City Hos- pital We, as citizens’ of Cleveland, urge you to have the City Welfare Direc- /tor restore the rights of the common people in the new contract—to have their family doctor treat them in the City Hospital—and compel Western ; Reserve University to submit a list of all the Internes to the Mayor or City Manager for approval before they can serve in the City Hospital. ‘These ‘provisions will give Cleveland Afro-Americans some rights, if written in the ‘new contract, |” We also urge you, “city fathers”, to have the city of Cleveland train ‘our girls In the city school of nursing at the City Hospital along with the ‘other Cleveland giris there. Respectfully, Joe T. Thomas, M. D. t Harry C. Smith, Editor. Tolerate This on Your Trombone. ing “co-operation, race loyalty,” etc., anything, to “get the money” from ‘the poor and ignorant. | ‘the Gazette wants to express its appreciation, and that of all of our people of this community, to Mrs. Lethia Fleming, and the delegation from our City Federation of Wom- en's clubs she headed, for their call, last week, on Supt. R. G. Jones in behalf of some of our school-attend- ants who have not been properly treated in recent months by certain prejudiced school teachers, We are especially pleased to note her activ- ity in this matter and sincerely trust it will continue if for no other rea- son than that it may move her hus- band, Councilman ‘Tom Fleming, to similar activity in behait of the race in this community. Get" after him, Mrs. Fleming .and make him do something, anything worthwhile, for his constituents of color, Better cars and service immediately on the Central Ave, line would be a splen- did starter. You can do this, Mrs. Fleming, if you will. Keep up the good work you have so well started. ‘There ts so very much of it awaiting attention, Extra service on all of Cleveland's principal street car lines, except tho Central Ave. line, was inaugurated, last week Monday, according to Trac- tion Commissioner Ballou. ‘The ad- vent of the holiday shopping season and natural increase in car riding with the arrival of cold weather were given by Ballou a8 reasons for the Increased service. Broadway benefit- ted to greatest extent from the add- ed_ service. Thirty-two extra cars were put on. Fourteen extra cars were put on the St. Clair Ave,, Euclid Ave. and W. 25th St. lines. “On the latter, fifteen-minute service as far as Brook Park Rd. was inaugurated. E. 105th St, was given twelve extra cars, Lorain Ave. nine, Detroit Ave. seven, Cedar Ave. five and Superior Ave. one. Central Ave, NONE! This was the second increase in service on Superior Ave. in a month, six extra runs having been put on recently. O! you Tom Fleming Central Ave. car lime!!! ALPHA PHI ALPHA. |, The twentieth annual convention of tne Alpha Phi Alpha trateralty, out [students’ frst Greek letter organiza. tion, opened at Mt. Zion - Cong, chuveh, Tuesday, with the arrival of Approximately 400 delegates. Th Gay sessions wore confined. to bust chess, following the. welcoming "ad Aresses of Robert Brooks, vice-prest dent of the local chapter, and Dr. B. A. Rose of Dayton, second national ice-president in cliarge of this dis trict, Delegates attended a. smoker carly in the evening and reception [and dance at the Chamber of Com- merce auditorium later, Council mancelectClaybourne George was one of the evening’ speakers. The Dromotion of higher education was the ehlet business before the conven: Hon, The most prominent efucator to address "it was. President. John Hope of Morehouse cgicee. Atlan- ta, Gas who spoke, Walnesday eve: lag. Mayor John’ D. Marshall wel Comed the convention, which on Pri ‘day afternoon made a pilgrimage to [the grave of Daniel Fowler, vatedic Hortan at Bast High School in 110 and an honor man in the 1914 class at Case School of Applied Science. Members of the local chapter of the fraternity ‘at Case School of Applied Science and Western Reserve Univer: sity acted as hosts to te delegates, Arrangements for. the convention were in ‘charge of Atty, “Perry. B. Jackson, ‘chairman of. the national executive eouncil of the fraternity. ‘Many soctal functions were held dur Ing the week, ranting up until the ‘wee sma” hours of the morning, and ‘many dances were held from 8 t0 1 a, sm and others from to. 8 p.m The fraternity. reception dance. was iven at Chamber of Commerce. Hall On Friday evening the annual. prom ae Girne dancing academy. Butane Tat STOCKINGS SHOU? 6¢ oes) THEM BAYS ARE “Song NO Tee: mau me | GONE FOREWER! WEES - a Sp ee ees aan AS STS (Te (PZ OZ 27 peer Yip Nee SEA CZ aL el |= Ps bla 34 een! | =F a3 eye 'F— ies! | = eye P Se as = . ey ‘3 | ze tT eR d lees ae S gay night the annual banquet will he given in the new P. W, A. build- ‘ing. PS pe. Joun Hope Speaks! “Our colleges must produce men who think, otherwise the race will £0 to the bottom of society for its lead- ‘ers, President John Hope, Wednesday night, watned delegates’ and guests fat the public session of the Alpha ‘Phi Alpha. fraternity. "Tracing the evolution of the Afro-American dur- Ing the 60 years since emancipation, Dr. Hope declared the chief effort of the mace was the acquisition of wealth ate eee ‘sary, but it does not call for a col- Toke’ education,” said Dr. Hope. ‘ter things are ahead, T hope. they are, but I believe in’ making ample preparation for the future, good or Dad, ‘That calls for leadership... Our ‘college ian must never exploit his aanie ata ve wont scant cal mass meetings to wet our people to ‘patronize one another, ‘The college Iman can't be the leader of his people linless he deserves their confidence.” Dr. Hope pleaded for an aristocra- ey of learning, rather than an avistoc- ‘racy of wealth, eee WIDOWS AND SOLDIERS! Some Valuable Information for the Spanish-American War Veterans ind Widows That Hundreds of | Them Need—Read Carefully. Editor Gazette, Dear Friend:— May I presume upon our friendship of more than thirty years and ask that you publish the following: For nearly three months, I have tried to locate some of my comrades of color who served in the war with Spain, the Philippine Insurrection, or the Boxer rebellion. Now, I know ‘that Colored men had a part in each of these campaigns and are entitled to a pension, But to locate them is the problem. Every soldier, sailor or marine who served ninety days or more in either of these campaigns and was honorably discharged, is en- titled to a pension, the granting of the same depending not upon his service record, but upon his physical condition at the time of his examin- ation by the medical men appointed by the government for that purpose. ‘The standard set by law is your abil- [ity to earn a living by manual labor "now, And there is mo expense, ex- [cept for notary fee, which is usually [20 cents for each amidavit, The U- S. pays the examiners and, if the |pension is granted, the pension bu- jreau deducts from’ the sum allowed by law, $10 and no more. So that ithe cost to the veteran Is ess tien jhe would pay for a movie, and is |pagable on the 4th day of every |month as long as lives. Under the late law a veteran of the above- [named periods of service, may re- ceive from $20 to $50 a month for ite, with an increase when, his physi- cal condition becomes stich as to warrant it, Also, provision is made for $72 & month for the veteran ‘who has to have an attendant to ‘aid him (your wife or child who jassist to dress you, ete.), and $100 4 month, if you are totally. blind. ‘There ig'also an amendment to the World War veterans’ act which pro- ‘vides that a Spanish War veteran's application, ona blank (furnished by our government) properly filled ‘out, may receive a certifleate of hos- ‘pitalization which entitles him to ‘Immediate action by the Veterans’ bureau, cutting all red tape now and not only when you need a hospital desperately. I will be glad to give any and all information FREE to ‘all who inquire, Call Garfield 2250- Mand ask for | (Rev.) Fred G. Williams. Subscribe Now COLORED FINANCIER Is Being Endorsed for a Big Position. Wesley George, president and founder, of The Southern Mutual In- vestment and Loan Company (a fi nance corporation), under the super- vision of the state of Ohio, and The Southern Mutual Benefit Association ‘(a mutual insurance company) incor- porated under the laws of the state of Ohio, has been endorsed for an appointment to @ position on the In- dustrial Commission of the state. The Industrial Commission pays out large sums of money for accidents and Se a aioe ‘business, places located in the state ‘of Ohio.” ,Should he receive the ap- pointment he will be the first-colored person appointed on the said com- mission. His friends are jubilant and hope very much that he will be appointed. He is well prepared along these lines and other business lines having studied ia one of the best business schools in the country. He understands business thoroughly.— Ady. “Seeking Eggs"! Elkton, Ma.—Following conflicting evidence’ given by Elizabeth Rad- ‘cliffe, married woman, (white), as to the motive of her visit to the home of Lewis Thomas, Afro-American, whom she charged with assaulting her, March 12th, the latter was sen- tenced to 15 years in the Maryland penitentiary by three judges sitting in the Criminal Court here, last week Tuesday. She Claims she went to Thomas home, “acoking eges.”” CHARACTER, Character, like a fine old tree, matures slowly and is a riper growth than success that is forced as hothouse products are foreed. Character in a news- paper develops through years of service to the people. For forty-three years The Gazette has been serving our people of this country. It has gathered a reader-clientele whose tastes it reflects, and whose power and responsiveness to buy are direct measures of its present impor- tance to every advertiser. say EDITOR. I | THE MAN WHO DARES | “I honor the man who fn ths” | conscientious discharge of his | duty dares to stand alone; the | world, with ignorant, intoler- | ant judgment, may condemn, the countenances of relatives may be averted, and the hearts ot friends grow cold, but the sense of dnty done ‘shall be sweeter than the applause of the world, the countenances of rplatives or the hearts of | triends.”"—Charles Sumner. Tnere is something radically wrong with a group of people who refuse to help, relieve their own burdens. The day of throwing bouquets is gone forever. The Afro-American must face the facts as they ex ist. We won't gain anything by fooling ourselves into think- ing that everything is all right Everything, affecting the lives of Afro-Americans, is all wrong. The sponer we face these facts, the quicker we will begin to work for our own salvation, the sooner will we attain our rightful plage as American citizens. — Phfladel- phia Tribune. Your Home Prettier Your Furniture Bright Your Work Less Use -(édar © dar “Cleans as it fe)) Polishes” > : RACE PREJUDICE? . = “I am convinced myself that = there is no more evil thing in | - this present world than race = prejudice; none at all! : “JT write deliberately—it is | = the worst single thing in life = now. It justifies and holds to- = gether more baseness, cruelty | Sot cbomioston oan year = other sort of error in the | = world.” : —H. G. Wells. PARR RR NR RO RR RN RATTAN Take a Look at Your Tongue If you aren’e feeling just right, go to the mirror and look at your tongue. That coated tongue tells you why cates crue on aes oe you have pains in the bowels, gas, sour stomach and dizzy spells; why you have ‘no appetite and can’t sleep. Try Tanlac_ and sce how much the first bottle helps you. The cost is less than 2c a dose. Tanlac contains no mineral drugs; it is made of barks, herbs and roots — nature’s own medicines for the sick. Get a bottle from ee Srp today. Your money backif it doesn’t help you. 52 MILLION BOTTLES USED Nuntber Changes in New Telephone Directory The new wlephone diree- tory, to be delivered in a few days in the Cleveland area, contains 69,632 num- her changes. ‘These changes were made necessary by: Rearrangement of lines in the GLenville and EDdy areas in preparation for dial telephone service which will become operative in GLenville in about one year. Preparations to open the new CLearwater central office on Lorain Avenue and West 137th street in ies Reconcentration of lines in growing areas such as LAkewood, MElrose, WAsh- ington and FAirmount, Please consult the new di- rectory before placing a telephone call, a (Bh) & rset The Ohio Bell Telephone Company E. H. Gustafson, Commercial Superintendent Don't Throw Away Your Copy of The GAZETTE After Reading It But give it to a Friend or Acquaintance wh might Subscribe after Reading a Copy of CARL M. MAYER In an effort to develop a more satisfactory type of automobile headlight, experts at the bureau of standards in Washington are experimenting with this fantastic-appearing arrangement of lights. The lights on the rear simulate lights of an approaching vehicle. The rectangular target on the right side represents an obstruction, and tests are made of the distance at which it is first visible, first with the lights of the moving car only, and then with the lights of the car carrying the target lighted. Another car, behind, carries an army type range finder which permits rapid measurements of the distance between the cars. H. H. Allen of the bureau staff is shown in the photograph. SPARK PLUG OF BIG IMPORTANCE Some Attention Would Prolong Its Life and Eliminate Trouble. The spark plug is of the greatest importance but, because of the excellent performance it gives, with hardly any attention, the average driver lets it alone. When the plug finally does go bad he simply inserts a new one and throws the old one away, thinking that it has given sufficient service for his dollar. But, as a matter of fact, a little intelligent attention to that plug would not only prolong its life, but give it added power and enable the car to run much sweeter. Easy to Clean. You don't have to be an ignition expert to clean a spark plug. Any one can do it with a little practice, using old plugs to experiment with at first. Because of the various grades of gasoline sold these days more and more trouble is encountered with fouling plugs. Naturally the first operation in cleaning a spark plug is to remove it from the engine cylinder. Many motorists use any old tool as long as the plug comes out. Don't do this. Get a spark plug wrench that will fit your particular type of plug and use it. The plug is then placed in a vise and the vice jaws set up on the hexagon nut at the base of the plug. Here another good wrench must be used to remove the packing nut or gland, working it off slowly so that you won't injure either the porcelain or gasket between the porcelain and shell. Possibly your type of plug won't have this gasket. The majority do have gaskets and it is a good plan to keep new gaskets on hand along with new porcelains to replace those that are defective. Don't Use Knife. Now that the plug is taken apart, a rag and gasoline come into play. Remove all semblance of carbon and oil from the surface of the porcelain. Do not use a knife, file, steel scraper, sandpaper or any other abrasive substance on the plug porcelain. This porcelain is glazed and is intended by the plug manufacturer to be perfectly smooth so that carbon cannot lodge upon it easily. Consequently any abrasive that will cut this glassy surface should never be used. The gasoline and rag will do the work. Uniform Traffic Rules Favored for All Cities Illinois requires that automobile lights be dimmed when cars approach one another at night. Our neighboring Northern states permit glaring headlights at night. Peoria has parking rules of one kind and Springfield has parking rules that are very different. One city may permit left-hand turns without signals. Mechanical signals differ so much that a motorist is apt to get confused unless he is in his own city. Blowing of horns is penalized in some cities while in other cities the motorist who does not blow his horn under same circumstance is violating an ordinance. All of which illustrates the fact that traffic laws and traffic ordinances are in a confused state and that uniform traffic rules are demanded, says the Peoria (IL) Star. But order may yet come out of this traffic chaos. Subcommittees appointed some time ago by the national conference on municipal traffic codes are studying the situation and are expecting to be in a position to make a report early next fall. Herbert Hoover is among those interested. And when Hoover gets interested something is apt to happen. If cities can get together and suggest uniform and standardized traffic rules the states may be expected to fall in with the parade. Back-Seat Driver Back-seat drivers, beware! And everybody give three cheers for Supreme Court Justice Curtiss. The venerable judge has decreed that, "A passenger in an automobile should sit still and say nothing, because any other course is fraught with danger. "Interference by laying hold of an operating lever or by exclamation, or even by direction or inquiry, is generally to be deprecated, as in the long run the greater safety lies in letting the driver alone." Plug and Jack Is Handy for Auto Trouble Lamp A plug and jack, such as used in radio sets for phones and loud speakers, can be installed in the car for use with a trouble lamp. A jack of the single-circuit type is obtained and is installed on the dashboard, or any other handy place on the car. Two or three jacks can be mounted at other points. A small hole is drilled and the jack is fastened with the TROUBLE LAMP PLUG TO BATTERY JACK GROUNDED THROUGH FRAME OF CAR Radio-Plug and Jack Installation on Auto Makes Handy Trouble-Lamp Arrangement. Radio-Plug and Jack Installation on Auto Makes Handy Trouble-Lamp Arrangement. large nut. This nut serves as one connection to the battery through the metal parts of the car. The other connection is made with a single wire to the battery. A phone plug is connected to the trouble lamp with an extension cord. Pushing the plug into the jack immediately lights up the lamp. When finished using it, pull out the plug—Herman R. Wallin, Brooklyn, N. Y., in Popular Mechanics Magazine. Leaks in Vacuum Tank Float Easily Remedied If the vacuum tank float leaks and becomes filled with gasoline it will not function until repairs are made. These are simple and require but little time. The cover of the tank should be removed and the float detached. To determine the position of the leaks immerse the float in hot water. The bubbles will indicate the location of the leaks. Drain the fuel from the float by punching two small holes in it if shaking falls to produce the desired result. After making certain no fuel is left in the float, solder all holes, using as little solder as is practicable. Wheels that are out of alignment cause uneven wear on the tires. So do loose wheels. When the price of autos take another drop the pedestrian prepares to take another jump. The young girl who said she could not have been speeding 40 miles an hour, as she had only been out 20 minutes, caught the traffic cop unprepared with an answer, and he had to let her go. HELP US, EDITOR HOPWOOD! Director of Public Safety Barry's policy of suppression of vice and crime irks those who profit by them. It is highly pleasing, however, to citizens who believe in law enforcement and a clean city.—Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer. The Director continues to overlook "the roaring third" police precinct in carrying out his "policy of suppression of vice and crime." That fact sure does "irk" the hundreds of decent and respectable residents of that section of the city, some of whom (business men) have prepared petitions, addressed to City Manager Wm. R. Hopkins, Director Edwin D. Barry, and Chief of Police Graul, which have been liberally signed by residents of "the roaring third", to file with those gentlemen at an early date. The petitions are headed as follows: "The undersigned, business men, tax-payers and citizen-residents of 'the Central Ave. district' respectfully request you to return the patrolmen of the third police precinct to daily and nightly patrol duty because our lives are constantly threatened by dope addicts, 'hooch'-craze and miserable chicanes and female that infest particularly the section of this district in the vicinity of E. 30th St. and Central Ave." Believing that the editor of The Plain Dealer really favors "law enforcement and a clean city", The Gazette calls upon him to help the respectable residents of "the roaring third police precinct" to get what they have so long been bereft of and that is police patrol service, the only thing that will afford the relief so badly needed, providing of course the officers are instructed to do their full duty, which really means that they be permitted to so function. There is practically no "law enforcement" in that section of the city which is so rotten from an immoral and vice viewpoint that it "stinks to high heaven." Help us, Editor Hopwood; help us! OUR CANDIDATE, F. B. WILLIS There are a few chronic job-holders of color, in Washington, D. C., who for several years have sought to criticise U. S. Senator Frank B. Willis because he did not get some friend of their's a job in the government service. They ignore the fact that the Senator has in recent years been about the only and decidedly the most outspoken member of the U. S. Senate in all matters of vital concern to our people here and in the Virgin Islands. More than this he has at our request done for individual members of the race in the employ of the government, who were being persecuted because of their race connection, what hardly another member of that august body could have been induced to do. More than this—from the days we served together (in 1900-1901) as members of the Ohio Legislature to date, Frank B. Willis has been the kind of friend of the race who gives prime evidence of this fact in both words and deeds that far outweigh the matter of jobs, and he has done all any statesman could do along the job line who had to deal with the present and past southern-dominated "Republican" administrations. There are some members of the race who make the mistake of placing the matter in joblessness, else when it comes to race interests. We are not of that kind and there are many others. "The Old Reliable" Gazette declared for Frank B. Willis for President, many months ago. Indeed, we believe we were the first newspaper of any race or group in this country to do so. We did this because he is far and away the best friend we have in the state, men being mentioned in newspapers with the Republican nomination for the Presidency, and we have known Senator Willis intimately for nearly thirty years. The only discordant note we have as yet heard, relative to his candidacy, comes from the few chronic Washington, D. C. jobs of the country referred to in the fore-going. Ohio and this state's delegation to the next Republican national convention will be a unit in his support and that includes Ohio Afro-Americans, of course. Pin this is your hat for future reference, please. GOOD U. S. JOB OPENINGS! Tuskegee Veterans' Hospital Needs Laboratorians in Bacteriology and Roentgenology. Washington, D. C.—The U. S. civil service commission has announced that the Veterans' Bureau hospital at Tuskegee, Ala., is in need of laborarians in bacteriology and roentgenology and that applications for the positions will be rated as received until January 7, 1928. Salaries are as follows: Laboratorian (Bacteriology); $1,860 to $2,400 a year. Assistant Laboratorian (Bacteriology); $1,860 to $2,400 an (Roentgenology); $1,860 to $2,400 a year. Assistant Laboratorian (Roentgenology); 1,500 to $1,860 a year. The lower salary named is the entrance salary in each instance. Higher-salaried positions are filled through promotion. Applicants will not be required to report for examination at any place, but will be rated on their education, training, and experience, as shown by their sworn statements and corroborative evidence in information and application blanks (Form 2374) stating the title of the examination desired, to the secretary of the Fifth U. S. civil service district, post-office blkg., Atlanta, Ga. SATIN RADIATES ITS LOVELY SHEEN THROUGHOUT THE MODE DINNERWARE BEDROOM ACE generously contributes its pretiness to the styling of dainty underthings this season. According to those who cater to the woman who loves pretty lingerie (and where is the woman who does not?) filmy underapparel is the call of the bour. From the outlook of holiday displays there is going to be a fancy lot of dainty gowns and dance sets, chemise, step-ins, pajamas and the like delivered by Santa Claus this Christmas. As the Yuletide gift ideal, women everywhere cast their vote for lovely lingerie—which is a good thing to remember during these harried, hectic days of Christmas shopping. Not only is lace used in abundance, but it is employed in such unusual ways. For instance, the diagonal trimmings, so popular for the blouse and the frock, are achieved with lace for the voile or crepe de chine gown or perhaps for the blouse of dainty lace-trimmed palama sets. Deep, fancifully styled face yokes are especially a feature of designing for filmy or crepe satin nightgowns. The picture shows an introduction of such a yoke. This gown is of indestructible voile, a material very much liked, being exquisitely sheer. Another item of interest in this lovely gown is the hemline which is finished with a wide net footing. Most of the new SATIN RADIATES IT SHEEN THRO SATIN will radiate its lovely sheen throughout the winter mode. In fact, the fashionist is growing more and more enthusiastic in regard to satin. Paris acclaims it not only for daytime dress, but most ardently for evening wear, especially the white satin frock of classic drape. A gown of white satin recently worn by a Parisienne of high degree, carried a cluster of snowy gardenias at shoulder and bibline as its only adornment. This being very much of a black and a white season in Paris, it follows that black satin styled with utmost simplicity has become the idol of fashionables for daytime wear. The model in the picture is a representative type of all that is best among high-class costumes. Notice that the skirt is tiered and then draped at one side, which is a very popular styling this season. The other charming gown is beige and it accents the effectiveness of crepe satin used in reverse. This girl. copy of Thee see wh might gowns show a flounce of net or of dainty lace around the bottom. Insets of lace at the waistline in a sort of girdle effect are also characteristic of this season's designing. Lace in deep points plays an attractive part, too, being especially effective in the formation of hemlines for panties as well as gowns. In regard to the newer designed panties, every device is resorted to, in order to maintain a slender hipline. Deep flat-fitting yokes are an approved styling. Summing up the style items featured by the new lingerie, those out standing are: An abundant use of lace; materials themselves being very sheer filmy and colorful; a generous use of both fine knife and box-plaiting with much attention being paid to uniquely designed deep yokes and fancyful hem lines. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. © (c) 1927. Western Newspaper Union. ITS LOVELY BUGHOUT THE MODE lish model is twopiece and its satin (shiny side out) skirt has just enough of a flare to be stylish. The blouse cleverly alternates the luster and the duli side of the satin, the little bows supplying the final beguiling touch. A color that is selling beyond all precedent in satin, is brown, especially chestnut brown and cinnamon shades. As said before, trimming is conspicuous by its absence on these frocks of satin. However, any lack of embellishment is made up for by the intriguing manipulation of the fabric itself. Jabot drapes uneven hemlines, clever necklines and many soft bows tied to the material contribute their charm. A fascinating feminine aspect is given to these winsome satins with the use of exquisite lace at wrists or at neck or in a side cascade. One is impressed with the choicefulness of the lace employed for this purpose. JUELA BOTTOMLEY (© 1927 Western Newspaper Union) GAZETTE Subscribe a OHIO'S MOB VIOLENCE ACT OR ANTI-LYNCHING LAW LEADS THE COUNTRY IN EFFECTIVE LEGISLATION Against the Mob and Lynch-Murder-Three Years' Work of a Member of the Race-Also His Ohio Civil Rights Law. Section 6278. "Mob" and "lynching" defined. 6279. "Serious injury" defined. 6280. Damages in case of assault. 6281. Damages in case of lynching. 6282. Damages recoverable by legal representative of victim of lynching. 6283. Person suffering death or injury by mob trying to lynch another. 6284. Limitations of action. 6285. Order to include recovery and costs in tax levy. 6286. Guardian's custody, etc., fees. 6287. County's right of action against member of mob 6288. County's right of action against another county. 6289. Non-relief from prosecution. Our mob-violence or anti-lynching bill was introduced in the Ohio legislature in 1894 and re-introduced in 1896. It took the Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor of The Gazette, just three years to secure its enactment into law. The Ohio Supreme Court has several times upheld the constitutionality of the law and it has been Section 6278. A collection of people assembled for an unlawful purpose and intending to do damage or injury to any one, or pretending to exercise correctional power over other persons by violence and without authority of law, shall be deemed a "mob" for the purpose of this chapter. An act of violence by a mob upon the body of any person shall constitute a "lynching" within the meaning of this chapter. (93 v. 161 2.) Section 6279. The term "serious injury" for the purpose of this chapter, shall include such inquiring as permanently or temporarily disables the person receiving it from earning a livelihood by manual labor. (93 v. 161 3.) Section 6280. A person taken from officers of justice by a mob, and assaulted with whips, clubs, missiles or in any other manner, may recover, as hereafter provided, a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars as damages from the county in which the assault is made. (93 v. 161 4.) Section 6281. A person assaulted and lynched by a mob may recover, from the county in which such assault is made a sum not to exceed five hundred dollars; or, if the injury received therefrom is serious, a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars; or, if such injury result in permanent disability, to earn a livelihood by manual labor, a sum not to exceed five thousand dollars. (93 v. 12 5.) Section 6282. The legal representative of a person dying from injuries received from lynching by a mob, may recover of the county in which such injury occurred, a sum not to exceed five thousand dollars damages for such unlawful killing. Such sum shall be applied to the maintenance of the family and education of the minor children of such person so lynched, if any survive him, until such children are of legal age, and then be distributed to the survivors, share and share alike, the widow receiving an amount equal to a child's share. If there be no widow or minor, such sum shall be distributed, such sum shall be distributed, the next of kin according to the laws of the distribution of the personality of an intestate. Such sum so recovered shall not be a part of the estate of such person so lynched, nor be subject to any of his liabilities. (93 v. 162 6.) Section 6283. A person suffering death or injury from a mob attempting to lynch another person shall come within the provisions of this chapter. He or his legal representatives shall have a like right of action as one purposely injured or killed by such a mob. (93 v. 162 6.) Section 6284. Action for the recovers provided for in this chapter must be commended within twelve years from the date of such lynching, in any court having original jurisdiction of an action for damages for malicious assault. (93 v. 162 7.) Section 6285. An order to the commissioners of a county, against which such recovery is had, to include it with the costs of action, in the next succeeding tax levy for such recovery, shall be a part of the judgment in every such case. (93 v. 162 8.) Section 6286. If the decedent so lynched has minor children surviving him, the fund shall be turned over to a regularly appointed guardian. Such guardian shall administer such fund under the direction of the probate judge, allowing not more than five hundred dollars for counsel fees in the action for such recovery. (93 v. 162 1.9) Section 6287. The county, in which a lynching occurs, may recover the amount of a judgment and costs against it in favor of the legal representatives of a person killed or seriously injured by a mob from any other person. Such such mob. A person present, with hostile at such lynching shall be deemed a member of the mob and be liable to such action. (93 v. 162 10.) Section 6288. If a mob carries a prisoner into another county, or comes from another county to commit violence on a prisoner brought from such county for safekeeping, the county in which the lynching is committed may recover the amount of the judgment and costs from the county from which the mob came, unless there was contributory negligence on the part of officials of such county in failing to protect such prisoner or disperse such mob. (93 v. 163 11.) very effective. Illinois, Pennsylvania and New Jersey have followed Ohio's lead and enacted mob violence or anti-lynching laws which are copies of our Ohio law. Several other nor- thern states and at least one border state (Kentucky) have also enacted anti-lynching laws, in recent years, like Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Ohio law follows: UBS. ed. representative of victim of lynching, ry by mob trying to lynch another. costs in tax levy. just member of mob just another county. Section 6289. This chapter shall not relieve a person concerned in such lynching from prosecution for homicide or assault for engaging therein. (93 v. 163 1.) OUR OHIO CIVIL RIGHTS LAW Upon the request of many readers of The Gazette we print below the text of the Hon. Harry C. Smith's Ohio Civil Rights law which the editor had enacted while a member of the 71st General Assembly, in 1894: The General Code of Ohio: Sec. 12940. Whoever, being the proprietor or his employee, keeper or manager of an inn, restaurant, eating house, barber-shop, public conveyance by land or water, theater or other place of public accommodation and amusement, denies to a citizen, except for reasons applicable alike to all citizens and regardless of race or national origin, public accommodations, advantages, facilities or privileges thereof, shall be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned not less than thirty days or more than ninety days, or both. Sec. 12941. Whoever violates the next preceding section shall also pay not less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars to the person aggrieved thereby to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction in the county where such offense was committed. This law has repeatedly been held constitutional and good law by the Ohio Supreme court. The trouble is our people will not use it as often as they should, but expect it to do for them what they should and must do for themselves, under it, in the courts. Judge Grant's Opinion of the Law. Misled by the foolishly manufactured outcry for the passage of the Beaty bill, a few years ago, the Akron Beacon Journal published an editorial to which the editor of The Gazette replied, calling its attention to the fact that the Ohio Civil Rights law was good law and did not need amending. The following letter from Judge Grant former presiding judge of the Court of Appeals of the Eighth District of Ohio, is self explanatory: Akron, O., April 25, 1919. Hon. Harry C. Smith. Editor The Gazette, Cleveland, O. My Dear Sir: Observing your letter in the Beacon-Journal, of this city, I venture to congratulate separate cover, the Ohio Law Reporter of Feb. 3, last, containing the opinion of the Court of Appeals in the Puritan Lunch Co. vs. Leonard H. Forman, decided in Akron, last fall, in which a judgment for ($500) incurred dollars was sustained. If the Forman case what was going on in its own town, there would have been no occasion for criticism editorially. THE LAW OF OHIO IS UNDER NO REPROACH, nor our courts and juries, in administering it. Not a word was said by the Beacon-Journal when the Forman case was reviewed. Very truly yours, R. C. Grant. HUMAN NATURE'S FOULEST BLOT." My ear is pained, My soul is sick with every day's report. Of wrong and outrage, with which the earth is filled, There is no flesh in man's ob- durate heart. It does not feel for man; the natural bond Of brotherhood is severed as the flax That falls asunder at the touch of fire. He finds his fellow guilty of a skin Not colored like his own; and having power To enforce the wrong, for such a worthy cause Dooms and devotes him as his lawful prey. Thus man devotes his brother, and destroys: Tis human nature's broadest foulest blot. — Cowper. ading It a Copy of It.