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VOTE! WARNING SOUNDED TO ALL RESIDENTS ON STAR EDITION Gary Public Library 5th & Jefferson Newspaper PER COPY The GARY AMERICAN INDIANA'S GREATEST COLORED NEWSPAPER BANDIT IS SLAIN IN BATTLE FIRST YEAR. NO. 5. COPS FOIL THUGS; GUN MAN SLAIN Policeman Dies In Gun Battle With Footpads; Shots Are Fired In Questioning CHICAGO, April 19—The echo of Chicago gunmen activities, this time members of the race, was heard Wednesday night when the life of policeman Emil Shogran was snuffed out by a bullet in the heart from the gun of one of the bandits. Shogran died in Lakeside hospital. He resided at 1146 Marquette boulevard, and leaves a widow and two children. Fellow Officer in Rescue Sergeant Shortall, coming to the rescue of his fellow officer, opened fire on his approach on the bandits, when he saw two fleeing forms making a get a way in the darkness, firing as he ran to capture the men. He killed one of the desperadoes in front of 3958 Michigan boulevard, said tobe one Joseph Cobbs of 3857 South Street, and put five bullets in the other, whose name is unknown to the police, and who is now in Bridewell hospital. Officer Shogran was a member of Sergeant Shortall detective squad, and was known as an efficient and fearless policeman, and who believed in the strict enforcement of law and order. Delaney Plans to Build New Church Delaney Plans to Build New Church Not content with the remarkable showing he has made already, but anxious to perform a still larger service to the community. Dr. Frank S. Delaney, pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church, returned to Gary Saturday to begin his ninth year in ministering to the needs of the "Steel City." Re-appointed to his charge here by the presiding bishop of the Lexington conference which closed its sessions in Chicago last week, he is back with plans to build immediately a new $75,000 church building. The final indebtedness on the present building has all been paid. It is pointed out that the present building is inadequate as a place of worship, being used mostly for the work of Stewart house. The need for a large and commodious church building is imminent, Dr. Delaney declares. Plans To Build A Once If Dr. Delaney is successful with the plans which he now contemplates putting into execution, construction on the new church building will begin within a few months, following a thorough and intensive financial campaign for building funds. It is planned to complete the construction of the building within the next eighteen months. The conference was a success in every way Dr. Delaney stated. He declared that he was pleased in being returned to continue his work here as pastor of Trinity church and as superintendent of Stewart house. In the latter work, he has received high tribute from many social and industrial leaders for the amount of good accomplished in ministering to the social and economic needs of residents here. The church has been simply an adjunct of Stewart house, regular services being conducted in an auditorium on the second floor, which is declared to be inadequate for future expansion of membership and religious programs. (By Associated Negro Press) LOUISVILLE, April 12—Citizens were shocked last Sunday morning when the news of a bitter duel was flashed over the city. Two police officers arrested John Logan for the theft of an automobile; while one of the officers went to call the patrol it is alleged that the captured man shot the officer three times, and the brother officer arrived in time to return the fire. Both men died soon after being shot. Living room: That part of the house the family passes through on its way from the car to the dining room MUSICIANS ARE TO BE HEARD TONIGHT AT THE 1ST BAPTIST This is the latest photo of the Rev. O. S. Bullock, Baptist minister of Raleigh, N. C., who denies the charge made by a former secretary charging him with the parenthood of a child. WATSON DENIES HE'LL BE DECOY Indiana Solon Declares He Does Not Propose To Act As the "Stalking Horse" (From The American's Bureau) (Copyright: 1922: By Gary Amuriana, Inc) WASHINGTON, April 19.—Should it become impossible for him to win the presidential nomination, Senator James E. Watson, republican, Indiana, does not propose to dictate to the delegates at the national convention in Kansas City, friends of the senator here point out. In a letter written from Washington to one of his ardent supporters in South Bend, Senator Watson is said to have made this statement: "Not A Decoy Duck." "I am a candidate for the nomination on my own right. I have no thought of being a 'decoy duck' or, as we ordinarity use the expression, 'a stalking horse' to be used in some other candidate's interest. Such statements have been diligently circulated for the purpose of weakening me and, of course, are wholly unfounded and without justification whatever." Senator Watson expects to spend part of his Indiana campaign in Lake county and other places in the nor thern part of the state, it was an nounced today. (By Associated Negro Press) MEMPHIS, April 12.—The Negro Baptists Ministers association has offered a reward of $1,000 for the arrest and conviction of three bandits who at midnight Tuesday relieved two of Memphis' leading ministers of over $1,000 in cash, representing the proceeds of a benefit performance given earlier in the night for the proposed Howe-Roger Williams college. Rev. R. B. Roberts and Rev. B. J. Perkins were in charge of the receipts and as they drove up in front of Rev. Perkins' home was held up by three men. In addition to the receipts the bandits took jewelry and cash from Mrs. Roberts and a woman companion amounting to $750. Alas! Most employees who get on the good side of the boss seem to think it his blind side. MUSICIANS ARE THE TONIGHT AT Program Being Spor Hunton Branch of Large Crowd Tonight at the First Baptist church, the public will be given an opportunity to hear a musical program of a rare nature. Four artists of Chicago will render the program which will consist of vocal solos, pipe organ renditions and violin selections. The artists have been selected with the greatest care, according to Dr. H. H. Clay, chairman of the Girl Shot When Spurns Love of Youthful Lover Near Tragedy Sends Sweetheart of Local Man To Hospital With Bullet Wound; Seek Assailant As Warrant Issued Mockingbirds and nightingales announcing spring, and making love in the tree tops, spurred a bronze Romeo, one Eugene Mays of 2175 Washington street to press his suit of love with a great deal of vigor on his supposed Juliet, Miss Thelma Wisel, 1310 Adams street, and on being refused admittance to the "castle," the young lover imitated the whistle of a cooing dove, and as his prospective mate attempted to raise the window to let the love song in, Mays raised one of those Chicago sawed-off shot guns, and fired point blank at Miss Wisel filling her left arm not with diamond bracelets, but with buck shots. The lady was taken to the St. Antonio hospital. As yet, Mr. Eugene Mays has not been arrested, because the lady refuses to sign a warrant of arrest. Perhaps as she lays on her bed she is singing with Desdemona who said while dying, "Othello I forgive thee, because I know that it was your love for me that caused your rashness." LOST POEM FOUND HERE "Cane Juice and Poison," Long Forgotten, Dug Up from Old Paper Clippings Long forgotten by many people, who failed to find it after searching through many books of Negro love and folklore, the celebrated poem, "Cane Juice and Poison," has been found again. Written in the Negro dialect of ante-bellum days, the poem is familiar to many people, but few have been able to find it in current anthologies of Negro verse. It remained for Mrs. Annie C. Kelley, 1864 Massachusetts street, to find the poem among her collections of unpublished works. MINISTERS ARE ASKED TO HELP Ministerial Alliance Ask White Preachers To Use Power To End Evil (Washington, April 12)—The belief that white ministers should take a farmer stand against the evil of lynching and mob law was expressed Thursday by delegates attending the session of the interdenominational ministerial alliance of America at the Metropolitan Baptist church in a symposium on "The Anglo-Gaucho Pulpit in its Attitude Toward Lynching, Mob Law and Law Enforcement." Colored ministers discussing the subject declared that fearless denunciation of such practices on the part of the white pulpit would do much to eradicate such evils. It was pointed out that white ministers are often negligent and sometimes indifferent and do not condemn these evils strongly enough. Rabbi J. T. Loeb, Obey Sholem congregation, spoke before the assembly. He praised the achievements of the colored people and said he looked forward to greater fraternity between the different races. Representative U. S. Guyer, of Kansas, also spoke during which he strongly advocated complete enforcement of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments and told of their enforcement in Kansas. He also advocated equal enforcement of the Eighteenth amendment in every state. TO BE HEARD THE 1ST BAPTIST insured In Interest of of the Y. M. C. A., all Is Expected house committee of Hunton branch Y. M. C. A. Proceeds from the affair will go towards replacing furniture in the auditorium and making improvements in the basement for boy's activities, according to Prof. E. L. Gordon, secretary. John Green, baritone, Clarence Porter, accompanist, and Sterling Todd, pipe organist, will give a pleasing program in conjunction. LOST POEM FOUND HERE "Cane Juice and Possum," Long Forgotten, Dug Up from Old Paper Clippings Long forgotten by many people, who failed to find it after searching thru many books of Negro love and folk tales, the celebrated poem, "Cane Juice and Possum," has been found again. Written in the Negro dialect of ante-bellum days, the poem is familiar to many people, but few have been able to find it in current anthologies of Negro verse. It remained for Mrs. Annie C. Kel- ley, 1866 Massachusetts street, to find the poem among her collections of poetry, clipped from books, magazines and newspapers during a life time of reading. For the benefit of those who have forgotten the famous poem, it is hereby reproduced below: CANE JUICE AND POSSUM Who is dat out dar knockin? Why, I'm firn' to go to bed. No I ain't undressed. But I got my close coming off my head. Say, you got sump'n to tell me? Well, won't dat sump'n keep? No, I won't so tired. But I want to go to sleep. Didn't quite understand you. You got cane juice and poison, too? What is you swine, Samump? You knew I was just teatown you. You quit cuttin' up eat dar Aa' come on in dis house; You is jes' a big big baby, Out dar trying to pout. My, what'd you git this poesum? He's jes' as fat as butter, And die good ole cane juice. Right fresh from de gutter Sam, I always did like you Cause I knew dat you liked me And you've proved yours for me By climbing da simmon tree. And fetchin' me die poesum Over here in de colo You bet your life, I'll be your wife, You're gonna wear weight in gold You're worth your weight in gold. Considerable mystery surrounds the identity of the author of the poem, but it is believed that the piece was composed either shortly before the Civil war or immediately following it. POLICE SLAY MAN IN FEUD Return Fire of Officers In Gun Battle, Bring Down Murderer in Tennessee (By Associated Negro Press) UNION CITY, Tennessee, April 12. Officers shot and killed Emmett Crowder here Sunday night when he attempted to kill them, resisting arrest. Crowder, who bore the reputation of being a peaceful citizen, was intoxicated and earlier in the evening had killed a man in a drunken brawl. The officers went to arrest him and he fired on them. The return fire of the officers killed him in astonishment. PROUD PAPA NOW Here are two poses of Howard W. Drew, one showing him as the Olympic runner of a few years ago when he carried the colors of the University of Southern California to victory, and the other as the "family man" with one of his children. Drew is now practicing law. WARNS AGAINST FAKE 'SCHOOLS' Civil Service Commission Says Forest Ranger Schools Are Simply Huge Frauds WASHINGTON, April 19. — The United States Civil Service commission has sent a circular letter to advertising managers of newspapers and periodicals throughout the country citing figures which indicate the practical worthiness of widely advertised correspondence courses in preparation for forest ranger examinations. The commission says in the letter that it has made a survey of the examination papers of 1081 competitors in the forest ranger examination held last October, disclosing the following results: Of 675 competitors who had no correspondence training 189 passed the examination. Of 327 competitors who had taken a correspondence course in preparation for the examination, exactly 18 passed. Sixty-nine were noncommittal as to training in advance. All of these failed. The commission quoted the following statement from a circular recently issued by the United States Forest service regarding advertising of correspondence schools which give training for forest ranger examinations: "Many of the statements in these advertisements are misleading and in some cases absolutely false. These advertisements frequently convey the impression that the forest ranger's job is largely a playtime job, or a convenient means for an outing in the woods, while, as a matter of fact, the position of forest ranger is a permanent one of considerable responsibility, requiring arduous work often under difficult conditions, and with definite requirements as to experience and ability. Forest Service officials doubt the value of correspondence schools under ordinary circumstances in furnishing proper preparation for forest ranger positions." TTLE Fiance CLAIMS HE WAS DRIVEN FROM GARY Former Newspaper Publisher Declares He Was Forced To Leave the City But Friends Here Enter An Emphatic Denial; Say He Paints Falsely In Kansas City, where he has started another newspaper, David Eugene Taylor, former publisher of the Gary Colored American, is making the charge that he was driven to give up the newspaper business in Gary, because he was fought and opposed on all sides by those who did not like his principles. Stars Paper, Hurry Charge Taylor has just issued the first number of his new newspaper, the Kansas City American. In a front page article in the first issue, he declares that he was forced to withdraw from Gary because he dared to oppose "powerful political factions," "Just a few weeks ago," the statement reads, "I was informed that your city—which I might rightfully call from now on, our city—was in need of a newspaper. This message came to me in a city where many of you have friends and relatives—a city where the handwriting on the wall was so vividly displayed that even I, in my great bursts of enthusiasm, could not mistake its meaning. The word failure stared at me from the walls of politically corrupt Gary. Failure, because I, a Negro, had dared to publish an honest, independent paper in a community where apparently every Negro of any consequence is the political chatter of some white political "boss" or machine; failure because I had dared to tell the Negro of the power of the ballot, and stress the importance of concentrated effort on their part in the securing of legislation and measures favorable to their interests; failure because upon our entrance into Gary we immediately instituted a fight against the abominable effort on the part of prejudiced agencies to put our authorized children out of authorized public schools, and force them into inadequate quarters in undesirable sections of the city. "I say we failed—failed as a business institution—yet I have the satisfaction of believing that our endeavors were not entirely in vain. I believe we accomplished in awakening the colored populace of that community what more than balances the pecuniary loss." By JAMES RUSSELL DAVID An emphatic dental that selfish, powerful political interests drove David Eugene Taylor to withdraw from the newspaper field in Gary was made today in answer to the above statements published by Taylor in a Kansas City newspaper. Those who knew the man intimately state that Taylor was given encouragement and assistance on every hand, that he had little or no difficulty in getting started with his paper here, and that no political machine or faction had anything to do with his departure from the "Steel City." These people claim that, Mr. Taylor was afforded every aid and opportunity that might be extended a stranger, and that in no instance did he meet up with the opposition he charges was made to withdraw from this city. Former friends of the man further declare that he has done the people in Gary an injustice by blaming them for his failure, and has drawn a false picture of the actual situation as it obtains here, making his newly found acquaintances in Kansas City think that Gary is an intolerable place in which to live, and that he was made a martyr for espousing principles which, as a matter of fact, he never even advocated. Alas! Modesty is the state that exists before you know there is such a thing as modesty. DR. BETHEA ELECTED TO GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE M.E. CHURCH DR. DELANEY TO BE GIVEN OVATION IN FIRST SUNDAY SERMON Every Citizen of Citizen Approx. The American is population, and aspect of the voters of Lake other things of imports to perform that should be ted to the extent that ever, woman of our group show themselves of the splendid unity to exercise their franchise greatest national gift in these ted States. Failure No Excuse From time to time, we hear mutilation coming from member, of our race relative to disfranchisement, ostracism, and segregation and if you would but question closely some of those that are crying the loudest, one would discover that they have failed to exercise their right as American citizens, and that is to register and vote. In the northern and western states including Indiana, one can vote regardless of race, creed, or color, without intimidation. When men and women fail to perform their civic duties, and especially that of voting, they have neglected one of the most sacred duties that can be conferred on a citizen in a republic. And in this connection we are amused that the pulpit and the press have to periodically call the attention of the colored voters to the necessity and value of voting, because colored Americans need more political protection than any other group in America. And further that stray-five per cent of the Negroes live in states where they do not, and cannot enjoy the right to vote. So we become alarmed when they migrate into states of civilization like Indiana, and falls to function as true American citizens. When one is in Mississippi, one hears a chorus of millions of disfranchised voters that they are denied the right to vote and that "taxation without representation is tyranny." As strange as it might seem, when (Continued on Page Four) Perfection in courtesy is reached when a drug clerk sells a postage stamp and offers to wrap it up. California is merely following the example of Moses. When he found the land was dry, he planted grapes. DR. BETHEA ELEC CONFERENCE OF Dr. Dennis A. Bethea, health editor of The Gary American and prominent Hammond physician, has been elected a lay delegate to the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church which will be held in Kansas City next month, it was stated today. Dr. Bethea was elected during the Lexington district M. E. church conference which closed its sessions in Chicago Saturday evening. Election of a layman to attend the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church is considered a mark of distinction, greater than that of a delegate to a national political convention. Only a very few lay delegates are elected to attend the general conference which meets every four years. Meeting To Be Epokhel The meeting in Kansas City this year is expected to be one of the most epokhel in the history of Methodism, it was stated, due to the fact that some of the most momentous questions of the day are to be settled by bishops and churchmen One of the important matters which will be taken up in the conference is the question of race re DR. DELANEY OVATION IN FIRST Friends Here Prepare To Greet Scholarly Upon Return To The members, friends, and admirers of Dr. Frank S. Delaney, superintendent of Stewart house, 15th and Massachusetts street, and scholarly pastor of Trinity M. E. church, are preparing to turn out en masse Sunday morning, to welcome, and hear the bronze Beecher, who has just The new members American's staff are: S former Detroit and Clew paper man, who will be con editor, and James Russell who has been employed as a reader, in charge of cable and telegraph news. It is hoped that the addition of these two will result in relieving the original staff of much general routine work. It is further planned that the work will be departmentalised in order to allow greater efficiency in each department. The resignation last week of Miss Prelime Hyrd as society editor has also resulted in a new arrangement whereby society news will be handled by a special society new staff which will be headed by Miss Margaret Sanders and Miss Mia Diffay. Miss Sanders was a member of the original staff of the old Colored American and was that paper's first society editor. Miss Diffay, a teacher in Rosemont annex school, has had experience in writing and collecting society news for several weekly newspapers. Supervision and editing of city, state, cable, society and telegraph news will be handled by Mr. Townsend as formerly. TED TO GENERAL THE M. E. CHURCH lations in American civil and social life. It is expected that the conference will adopt a resolution calling upon members of the Christian church everywhere to aid in a campaign for the eradication of the evils from which Negroes are chief sufferers. He is Writer and M. D. Dr. Bethea is regarded in many quarters as one of the most successful physicians in Lake county, as well as a man of unusual literary attainments. Few professional men, it is said, have assumed as many intellectual interests as he. He is a writer of national distinction as well as a physician. He was formerly a contributor to the Southwestern Christian Advocate, and has written numerous articles on health for magazines. His weekly articles on health are now appearing in The Gary American exclusively. He is an alumnus of Harvard college, a member of the Gary Noonday Business club, and is affiliated with several traternal organizations. Mrs. Bethea will accompany him on his trip to Kansas City, friends declared today, in announcing his election to attend the conference. TO BE GIVEN SUNDAY SERMON To Turn Out En Masse Religious Leader, to Charge In City returned from conference. Members of the bar, and the press, have signaled their intentions of attending the services. And the clergyman in turn, has promised to preach a sermon that for spiritual worth, and historical value, will rival John Jasper's famous sermon, "The sun do move, and the earth am square." Independent newspaper, devoted to the interests of the media and the community as a whole. Published by Publishing Company, which also publishes all communications to The Gary American, American Bldg., Gary, Indiana. SUBSCRIPTION One year, in advance, $2; for six months, $1.10; for three months, $60. Single copies $ cents. Advertising rates upon application. If our friends who favor us with manuscripts for publication with to have rejected articles returned they must in all cases send stamps for that purpose. THE AMERICAN'S PURPOSE The purpose of this journal is to inform its readers promptly and accurately the world's current events, to interpret and interpret human and the race and praise worth in men and measures; to combat evil and infliction, avoiding senationalism; to teach core social and political principles; to teach core social and political principles; to teach core culture of the arts and scientific man serve; public welfare by intelligent and intellectual discussion of public questions. State of Indiana. County of Lake, M. Before me, a notary public, personally appeared Chauce Townsend, executive editor of The Gary American, who here solely swears that the actual number of copies of the p named, printed and distributed each week is, 8,000 copies. Subscribed and sworn before me this 9th day of April. 1928. (L. S.) F. W. ALEXANDER. Notary P. Entered as second-class mail matter at the poste Gary, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Copyright by the Gary American Publishing Co., Incorporated. Entitles Holder de All Day Sunday For Only Quarter CIRCULATION STATEMENT State of Indiana, County of Lake, se. Before me, a notary public, personally appa- tioned, executive editor of The Gary Amer solely swears that the actual number of co- named, printed and distributed each week is. Subscribed and sworn before me this 9th da- 1928. (L. S.) F. W. ALEXANDER. Entered as second-class mail matter at Gary, Indiana, under the Act of March 8, 1879 by the Gary American Publishing Co. Incorpor FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1928 THE CASE FOR CAPITAL PUN Capital punishment is here to s- trial and experience have proven only method by which violent lf be safely checked. Socialists such have advocated its abolism men the capital punishment is bri- blerism, and a form of legal E- ditor wiped from the fair face, Louisville citizens But they fail to look its headly into the matter. This up-to-date punishment were to form at which all lessness and terrotning femininity least, this has been of the union where the smart Menolek tice, only to and a visit to the predeterrent business establishments of the, among which were the J Standard and American Mutual pensions banks, the Mammoth Life Insurance company, the Domestic Life Insurance company, the Red Cross and Merchant hospitals, the Page ice factory, and numerous institutions, commercial and educational. The Tan chapter of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity also entertained onboard. Gary Store Offers Free Car Tickets To every person who makes a purchase of $1 at Jack's Army store, 1050 Broadway, Friday and Saturday free street car fare will be given them back home, according to an announcement made by the management today. This offer is being made in celebration of a mammoth sale of surplus merchandise, purchased from a St. Louis dry good house, it was announced. The management will pay the street car fare back home to every person who makes a purchase of the above amount. In this issue of this paper, there is also a coupon which entitles the holder to an unusual offer made by the store. The coupon is printed in an advertisement carried in this issue. Banker Addresses Gary Business Club The Noon Day Business Men's club met Wednesday, and Mr. Arthur G. Wilson, of the Douglass National bank made a very able address, at the meeting. He particularly stressed the need of cooperation among Negro business men and women as a means of bringing the race together. 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Mr. after it had passed stree that had been got been editor of the Tibune since 1922, is be board of directors and Southern Trust in 1926 was appointed ed States District At- tern Pennsylvania, be Negro to hold such a RAILWAYS SELL PASS Iulus is the new slogan adopted by Gary railways, in announcing that street car rides may be taken all day long Sunday, to as many places as one chooses, for only twenty-five cents, owing to the introduction of the Sunday pass, a new departure in street car fares. The pass allows the holder to ride to Valparaiso, return to Gary, then visit Hobart, return to Gary, visit Hammond, return to Gary, visit Indiana Harbor, and then return to Gary for only twenty-five cents. The passes are good only on the Sunday they are purchased. In announcing the Sunday pass system, officials of the street car company point out that there are many places of interest which may be visited on the street cars at a small expense thru the Sunday Pass. Persons going to Valparaiso on a pass may visit the Inland Lakes, return to Gary, go to Hobart and see Lake George, come back to Gary, visit Hammond, return again to Gary, and go to Indiana Harbor, and come back, taking in many places of interest in each city. Passes may be purchased from any operator of the local railways, or leading stores, and also from the business office of The Gary American. LOCAL BEAUTY PARLOR OFFERS BEAUTY COURSE Reduction Made In Price, So That All May Avail Selves of Beauty Instruction Madame S. E. Pearson, founder of the Magic Beauty system of hair culture with parlor and national head quarters at 2140 Broadway, announces that during the spring campaign of the system for students, that in order to be of real service to energetic women of the race who are desirous of lifting themselves out of the army of menial job hunters, that she is now in a position to accept prospective students for $100, or one hundred dollars less than the fee for the perscribed course, which will take about three weeks to complete. Mrs. Pearson is also anxious to inform the general public that the reduction does not mean reduction in the efficient methods that have made thousands of successful operators out of former students. This gift of $100, for it is a gift, is prompted by the spirit of love that Madame Pearson cherishes for the women of the race. The active head of the Magic Beauty system has had years of experience. For the past sixteen years Madame Pearson has been actively engaged in the perfection of "Magic System" and her cosmetics are now on sale in Monrovia, Liberia. And in this country, they can be bought at the following stations in Boston, New York, Columton, and Chicago. The color scheme of the national headquarters of the "Magic System". 2140 Broadway, is of cream and blue, with all of the latest appliances to make milky look and keep beautiful. The place is centrally located and is frequented by many of the matrons and young ladies of Gary. Assistants are well equipped to perform their duties as beauty culturers, and the atmosphere of the beauty salon is all that can be desired. Delaney To Open 9th Year at Trinity M. E. Next Sunday marks the opening of the ninth year of Rev. Frank Delaney at Trinity M. E. church. A great service is expected and hope to have many friends present. Rev. Delaney will preach his opening sermon at eleven o'clock. There will be special music by the choir. SOCIE SOCIETY SOCIETY The Rain or shine club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Roger Woodfolk, 1948 Massachusetts street. All members are asked to be present. Mrs. Davis To Entertain Everready Club Members The Ever-Ready club will meet Wednesday night with Mrs. Gertrude McDavis, 2200 Broadway. All members are asked to be present promptly at seven o'clock. One of the most unique affairs of the season will be the style show, Wednesday night, April 25, at the A. M. C. church, 20th and Massachusetts street, given under the auspices of the Ever-Ready club. This is a newly organized club and the members have taken is upon them selves to renovate the lecture and choir rooms of the church. They deserve the encouragement of every member and friend of the First A. M. E. church, declares Gladys Preston, president. There will be a dance-party given by the "Impe" club tonight, at the Eks' club. 2174 Broadway Bring your whist partner. 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Simms, of 2312 Connecticut street, entertained a host of friends on Saturday evening, at a whist party, after which a collation was served. The executive board of the City Federation, met at seven p. m. at the home of Mrs. Cathey, 2332 Connecticut street. Fifteen members were present, because this was a business meeting. A very splendid meeting was conducted, after which a two course luncheon was served. The West Side Social club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. M. M. Cook, of $544 Harrison boulevard. (Continued on Page Six) EYESIGHT SEE NZER ROADWAY TO YOU GLASS MATERIAL ONLY BING & HEATING COMPANY Gary, Ind. GARY 1679 Thursday Evenings tested steel, and are finished the thing for that spare room A gargain at 3.50 FURNITURE CO. 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The reason for this is found in the business acumen that is displayed by the proprietor of Jacks Army store, Mr. Jack Shonfeld, for only a few days ago this aggressive business man journeyed to St. Louis, and purchased the choicest lot of surplus goods from the famous Rice-Stix Wholesale Dry Goods company. It is such master strokes as this in the commercial world that places "Jack's Army Store" in a position not only to sell as cheap, but in many instances to undersell all competitors of "Jack" on merchandise of equal merit. The growth of this store has been phenomenal, and the purchases made daily by thousands of thrifty housewives have caused the slogan "trade with Jack and save some jack" to be more than mere words. "Trade With J ASTOUN Men's Dress A very opportune time to put it We have gathered all our short stock and grouped them in one at only S. The brightest, cheeriest and snappiest spring patterns and colors. Diagonals, checks, plaids, dots. Every wanted design and color. 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According to latest reports, Gardner is sixth in the lead in the cross country marathon. because Mr. Shonfeld catching the national spirit of economy has carried it into his business, thereby becoming a great benefactor to the man and woman of small means who must have the necessities of life, and whenever any institution is able to render such service to the community as a whole as "Jack's Army store" is doing, it is bound by all of the laws of circumstances to grow. For on Wednesday afternoon the management announced that over five thousand patrons had passed through the doors of "Jack's Army store." This is indeed a record. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Cade, little Fred Cade junior and Mrs. Walker of Chicago were the guest of the A. B. Whitlocks and Miss Diffay Sunday evening. Jack and Save NDING V s Shirts 98c at in your supply of dress shirts. short lots from our entire shirt se group. All sizes 98c Silk Hose This value should attract the men. Men's silk and rayon hose, of good quality. 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The program consisted of spirituals, love and work songs, and was received in a spirit that elicited much applause from the hidden millions that listened in. Borrow and joy, the two outstanding emotional characteristics of the race, was evidenced by the technique with which the singers handled their numbers. The Hall Johnson school of music of New York is the rendervous for musical lovers from all parts of the country. Some Jack VALUES WE STILL HAVE a great wealth of astounding values from the purchase we made a few days ago from the Rice-Stix Dry Goods Company of St. Louis. Goods are piled high on counters and tables ready for rapid selling. Come in today or tomorrow. We'll refund your car fare. A "Seldom Seen" BIG VALUE Pajamas 98c up Here is something every man need about this time of the year. In assorted colors, with smart features in every pair. A bargain for 98c ... IS COUPON at ten bars of good American large 10c bars. And this 10 BARS 49c 1 ```markdown ``` A word from the publisher = = about advertising The products you see consistently advertised in this paper are worthy of your confidence. It takes two things to make a consistent advertiser. One is a strong conviction that he has a product that will hold its place in public favor despite competition. The other is actual proof of that . . . the increasing popularity of his product. If his product will not stand the test of comparison he would simply be throwing his advertising investment away. If the buying public rejects his product after it has been offered in advertising he has thrown his advertising investment away. That's why the manufacturer who advertises his merchandise consistently is very sure of his quality . . . . and why you may be sure of it, too Read the advertising in The Gary American . . . it will guide you to the buying of worthy merchandise the opportunity presents itself that same man, or woman, shows utter indifference to a great civic duty. We have candidates in the field for office, and we are not trying to cram down the throats of any one, the platform of any particular candidate. Hence it can be readily seen that this article is written simply in the interest of the welfare of the people, knowing that the masses of people generally respond to a call that after careful consideration they can realize that it is for the best interest of the majority. All Rests With the Voter Now, good or bad municipal, state, or federal government only reflects the intelligence or inerita of the voters, as all must agree that the people have the power (the vote) to put in office men that will see to it that measures for the good of all including the colored American are enacted into law, or that oppressive measures and laws are repealed or defeated when they are introduced by men who soon forget from whom they derive their power to govern. The people again have the power to retire from office men that have lost the "common touch." But bear in mind that this can only be remedied and accomplished by the intelligent demonstration and use of the ballot. If we can be pardoned for being selfish as far as the interest of the Negro race is concerned, we would be bold enough to say, that in the selection of candidates for office who come before the people for their political suffrage, that the Negro has a right, and a moral one by all of the laws of self-preservation to choose men that will pledge themselves, and those that have proven by past actions that they believe in the equality of man, and that they also believe in helping the man farther down. In this instance, the American does urge the selection of such men which we honestly believe is for the best interest of the race as a whole. To Aid Your Brother. Vote To Aid Your Brother We are also embracing this opportunity of directing the attention of the men and women from the south in the city of Gary, and in Lake county, to register and vote, which will help materially in solving the economic and political problems of your sisters and brothers who are still in the southland. Because by the use of the ballot in the northern and western states, not only mayors and governors can be elected to office who have the interest of the race at heart, but United States congressmen and senators, can also be sent to Washington, who will see to it that no bills that are detrimental to the group that remains below the Mason and Dixon line are introduced and are enacted into law, and for this your less fortunate sisters and brothers shall sing your praise. Every race man and woman in Gary and Lake county, should vote on primary day Tuesday May 8, and not only that, but as good citizens, you should see to it, and use all of your influence in making your entire family and all of your friends go to the polls and go early, so that no unexpected force might intervene during the day in preventing you and them, from doing a splendid duty for your city and state, that of voting. Taxation without representation is a wonderful cry. But it is an empty cry in Indiana, and especially in the city of Gary. Now in order that this article might not have been written in vain the American is expecting a record-race vote on May 8. As it is very necessary that men and measures of unquestionable reputation and benefit to the city and race be nominated and elected. Living room: That part of the house the family passes through on its way from the car to the dining room. Alas! Most employees who get on the good side of the boss seem to think its blind side. When You Need— Paints, Wall Paper, Varnish or Window Shades, stop at our store. Best for less. NATIONAL DECORATING CO. 1065 BROADWAY PRINTING When you want a classy job of printing done in a hurry, bring it to The Gary American. We'll get it out at the time promised you and in a way to please you. Handbills, Business Cards, Calling Cards and Invitations a Specialty. MY MAN For Sheriff FOR SHERIFF MY MAN HENRY P. REITZ MY MAN PRIMARIES MAY 8, 1928 EXPERIENCED AND CAPABLE I stand for equal rights to all American citizens in our national, state, county, and city political affairs. Henry P. Reitz For SHERIFF Whitlock Nabbed For Passing Light; Alexander Tagged In his haste to attend an important political meeting down town, Tuesday morning, Councilman Arthur B. Whitlock, alderman for the fifth ward, failed to stop for the red light signal at Eighth and Broadway. He was arrested by Oicer Lothain for passing the intersection. At police headquarters, he was released on his own recognisance. In less than an hour after the alderman's arrest, his business partner, Attorney Fritz W. Alexander, was tagged for parking his machine in a fire zone on the south side of Seventh avenue. He was instructed to appear at police headquarters at once. Other arrests during the day included the arrest of James J. Nelson, 1309 Jefferson street for failure to support his family. John Thomas, 1544 Connecticut street, was arrested for alleged violation of the state liquor law and maintaining a nuisance. NAB BRICK "SHARPSHOOTER" Bp. Poster (BY Preston News Service) MEMPHIS, April 12. — Incensed because he was told that his company was not wanted Robert Williams struck two women with bricks, breaking one of their ankles Sunday night. He was arrested Monday on charges of assault with a brick and carrying a knife. Williams told police that he did not intend to hit the girls, he just wanted to scare them, but one of the brick-bats that he threw glanced off the curb and struck one of the girls on the ankle and bounced against the other girl Arrested for "Borrowing" Car (By Associated Negro Press) Richmond, April 12.—If Lonnie Williams had not ridden so far in the car, which he said he had borrowed, officers might have believed his story, but a trip from Raleigh, N. C. to Richmond is entirely too long to take in a "friend's car". Then another angle which made it difficult for the officers to believe Williams' story was that the police department of Raleigh had asked them to be on the lookout for Williams and the car. He is being held for Raleigh officers. Perfection in courtesy is reached when a drug clerk sells a postage stamp and offers to wrap it up. California is merely following the example of Moses. When he found the land was dry, he planted grapes. A Here's Miss Freddie Washington, Harlem night club dancer, in a bashful pose. Miss Washington has been the subject of many stories and novels on night life in New York cabarets. ABERDEEN, N. C., April 13—A total of 5,436 tin cans were collected by the boys of the Berkley graded school here during the observation of Negro Health Week. The collection required three full hours and Aladdin Stokes was awarded the prize of one dollar for collecting the largest number, his collection being 806. RAILROAD REFUSES NE BERTH ON PULLMAN C Illinois Central Is Made De Brought By Wilson N. A. C. P. To Aid RAILROAD REFUSES NEGRO BANKER BERTH ON PULLMAN CAR; HE SUES (By Associated Negro Press) LOUISVILLE, April 19.—The Illinois Central will be made defendant in a suit to be filed this week by Wilson Lovett, president, First Standard Trust & Savings company of this city, and A. P. Bentley, vice president of the Supreme Life Insurance company of Columbus, Ohio. These two business leaders were the victims of gross discrimination inflicted upon them by Conductor Joseph Nelson of the Illinois Central railroad who three weeks ago refused to permit them to occupy a Pullman from Memphis to Louisville and addressed them insultingly. The N. A. A. C. P., recognizing the case as one of extreme importance, has joined hands with Mr. Lovett and will assist in defraying the expense of the suit in an effort to strike a blow at the jim crow practices of railroads in this section. Messrs. Lovett and Bentley took a sleeper over the Illinois Central to Memphis. When they sought to return, however, having purchased their accommodations, Conductor Nelson refused to permit them to enter the Pullman after demanding to know their nationality. E. W. Sprague, general claim agent for the Illinois Central at Memphis, and the superintendent at Memphis, both refused redress. The suit will be filed by Burke and Lawton, two of the ablest lawyers in Louisville. President Lovett has announced that he is determined to fight the case to conclusion, in order to end the embarrassments which Negro Americans suffer constantly in travelling through Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, and adjacent states. Elks hall was packed to its capacity on Saturday evening by lovers of music and frivolity, who passed away the evening in merriment at the approach of spring. U. N. I. A. Members Pay A Tribute to Dead Member A delegation of the U. N. I. A. division went to Chicago on Sunday afternoon to pay their respects at the funeral of one of the colonels of the legions, Chicago division, Mr. J. Overton, who was shot while being initiated into a secret society. On this evening a benefit concert for the Hunton branch of the Y. M. C. A., will be presented at the First Baptist church, Reverend C. E. Hawkins, pastor. An all star program is planned. Fable: She was 27 and had a good job and didn't envy her girl friends who had captured good providers. 7488 CAB CO. BAGGAGE SERVICE Benefit Concert To Be Held Tonight GIRL MAY ENTER OLYMPIC RACES California Girl Plans To Compete In Athletic Contests In Old Country (By Associated Negro Press) PASADENA, Cal., April 12.—Miss Geneva Stocks, who recently entered the Junior college, is one of the most popular members of our group attending the college. Miss Stock comes fro ma family of athletes. She has won several honors in athletic events, and is one of California's foremost athletes among girls. It has recently been learned that she contemplates entering the Olympic try-outs. (By Associated Negro Press) YORK, S. C., April 19.—Because his "conscience has been after him" ever since he escaped from the local jail, mor than a year ago, Lester Cousar came to the jail Monday night and asked that he be taken back and allowed to serve the remaining two months of his sentence. Since breaking jail, Cousar claims that he has visited and worked in Detroit, Pittsburgh, but his conscience just would not let him alone. PINE BLUFF, Ark., April 19.—Warrants charging Earnest O'Hare a tenant farmer, two miles north of here, with assault with intent to kill, were issued Wednesday afternoon, after his wife reported to Sheriff Brewer that O'Hare had beaten her with a pistol. Dupteys from the sheriff's office, who investigated the case, said the woman's skull was crushed by a show from the butt of the gun and may cause the woman's death. LOS ANGELES, April 12—Colorado motion picture actors, who are used in lesser parts by the leading companies of Hollywood and Culver City, plan to protest against the current practice of directors using blackened white actors for Negro parts. The actors point out that this is vastly noticeable on the screen, and that it keeps the colored motion picture star out a neat salary—and a chance for stardom. Year after year for 14 years CADILLAC has been America's leading fine car Today, it is possible for everyone to own an automobile. We have the best re-conditioned cars that can be bought in America. These cars sell for prices far below what you might ordinarily expect. A small payment down, and the balance in small monthly installments is the simple plan. Visit our show rooms today and see the line of re-conditioned motor cars that we have to offer. In the great number we have on display, you are certain to find one that will suit your taste and meet your especial needs for a good automobile. You can pay as you ride, as a small payment down gives you immediate possession of the machine to enjoy the advantages as well as the pleasures of owning an automobile. LEO P. KNOERZER Telephone 600 HOHMAN STREET AT OGDEN HAMMOND, IND. PORT ARTHUR, Tex., April 12.—(P.N.S.)—Concrete evidences of progress of citizens here has created a desire for "City Beautiful." Not only has this commendable desire been manifested by whites but race people are equally enthusiastic. This has brought to the fore (in the minds of the whites) that horrible bogey—prejudice—and strenuous efforts are being made to have segregation ordinances enacted to prevent wealthy Negroes from buying, building, owning or even living in so-called white sections, and vice versa. Whether or not colored people have a right to purchase property and erect homes in "white" residence districts of Port Arthur is expected to be settled during a meeting of the city zoning commission next week, according to announcement by city officials. Complaints of white residents of West 16th street, now inhabited almost exclusively by whites, will bring the issue to a focus. Several colored persons of means have bought property on this fashionable thoroughfare; others are said to be attempting to buy and some have started the erection of homes and announce their intention to live in them. The colored persons directly affected by the proposed action of the zoning commission say they will carry the matter into the courts and test the legal authority of a city zoning commission to restrict a man from living wherever he pleases. The Negroes declare they are financially able to maintain just as modern and neat appearing homes as any person living in the section. They promise a finish fight on the question of whether they can be barred from owning and occupying homes in any section on account of color or race. DENEEN TICKET WINS (From The American's Bureau) CHICAGO, April 12—Despite the support given Mayor Thompson and State's Attorney Robert E. Crowe by the majority of Negro voters in Chicago, the political faction headed by United States Senator Charles Deneen was swept into office on the strength of surprising pluralities in the Tuesday primary election of Illinois. Crowe, a favorite among Chicago Negroes, was defeated under a heavy avalanche of hostile votes by Judge John A. Swanson. Governor Len Small, another favorite of South Side voters, was overwhelmingly defeated by Louis L. Emerson, Deneen candidate for governor, while Otis L. Glenn, Deneen candidate for the senate, was nominated over Frank L. Smith. The victory of the Deneen candidates over those allied with Mayor Thompson, who has been ardently supported by Negro voters in Chicago, is considered as one of the most thorough smashings of a political machine in current politics. BROWN TO SEEK BISHOP'S SEAT New Jersey Minister Wants Recognition by A. M. E. General Conference (By Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO, April 19.—Rev. Daniel J. Brown, of Jersey City, N. J., has announced his candidacy for the bishopric of the African Methodist Episcopal church, according to reports received here and plans to make a vigorous campaign at the forthcoming General conference of the A. M. E. church which convenes here in May. The New Jersey candidate is seeking the highest office of the church after having given thirty years of unbroken service to the A. M. E. church during which time he has built a large number of churches the last of which is in the process of construction at Jersey City, at a cost of some $100,000. His supporters are seeking his election because "he is an outstanding man, and fitted for the position by experience, knowledge, and contact. He is a native of South Carolina and was educated at Clafin college and Drew Theological seminary. He has been a delegate to the General Conference six times and each time has declared himself against the playing of petty politics in the operation of the church. His candidacy is being sponsored in this section by Rev. S. L. Birty, presiding elder of the East Chicago District, and delegate to the General conference. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 12. Robert Robinson, instructor in the architectural department of Howard university, was awarded a bronze medal for successful competition in a series of twelve monthly contests in architectural problems, by Architecture, a professional journal. Mr Robinson entered five of the competitions and won a first, second, and fourth prize. Alas! Modesty is the state that exists before you know there is such a thing as modesty. FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1928 POLITICIANS USE ADVERTISING TO WIN ELECTIONS Candidates Learn Value of New Force In Creating Favorable Public Opinion, Claim The glad-hand, back-slapping politician, with his free and easy distribution of dubious cigars, is passe in New York state political campaigns. The man with the clever advertisement worker is now victorious at the polls. All through the formal statements of campaign expenditures filed with the secretary of state by both the defeated and the elected, the notation "newspaper advertising" carries the largest appropriation from the election funds. Going into records for the few years that the expenditure statements have been required by law it is noticed that the newspaper item has jumped to tremendous proportions in the short time. In almost every list of expenditures covering the recent election a candidate's allowance for newspaper advertising has doubled and sometimes trebled allowance for placard printing, cigars, thimbles or matches. A typical report reads like this one filed by a candidate for a county office upstate: Advertising, $595; entertainment, $200; printing, $12; cigars, etc., $6; postage, $10. A candidate for assemblyman in one county reports $95 for advertising and $18 for poster printing. His opponent spent $26 for cigars for the men and $18 for thimbles for the women and about $12 for advertising. He was defeated by an overwhelming vote. Newspapers in cities where there were mayorally contests were jammed with full-page "copy" every day for more than a week before election. In Troy, N. Y., where a particularly warm context was waged with tarotists as an issue, the candidates for mayor vied with one another from day to day in the amount of space. A full-page ad of one was answered sometimes with a double-truck spread by the other candidate. The election result was very clear. Also contributing to the figures for big political space in New York state newspapers this year were the fullpages on the $300,000,000 subway bond issue amendment proposal. In New York City alone $47,100 was spent in full pages opposing the amendment. Edwin Corning, chairman of the state Democratic committee, immediately sent out fullpage copy urging voters to approve the measure. 7 x 2=14 x 2=28 Billion DOUBLED AND REDOUBLED all WITHIN FIVE YEARS!! -that shows what good tobacco can do! CHESTERFIELD CIGARETTES WE STATE it as our honest belief that the tobaccos used in Chesterfield cigarettes are of finer quality and hence of better taste than in any other cigarette at the price. LIGGETT & MYERS TOBACCO CO. FRIDAY, APRIL, 20, 1928 County C BUNNELL TO BATTLE FOR LOWER TAXES Candidate for Sheriff Opposed To Bossism Throwing down the gage of battle to political bosses who would attempt to hand pick the Republican ticket at the primaries May 8, declaring for reforms in the salary law that would make it impossible for the sheriff of Lake county to draw larger pay than the president of the United States, and voicing his belief that the taxpayers are entitled to a new deal, E. N. Bunnell, prominent Ford and Lincoln distributor, today made formal announcement of his candidacy for sheriff and pledged a short but intensive primary campaign that would give the voters much enlightenment. Insisting that the county Republican organization has no business attempting to dictate the nominees of the party but should bend its efforts toward electing the ticket nominated in the primaries. Mr. Bunnell asserted that the party in Lake county is as badly in need of a housecleaning as in state and national affairs and that unless this task is accomplished in the primaries, there can be little hope of victory in the fall election. "No man, nor group of men, should attempt to cram a political slate down the throats of the intelligent voters of Lake county," declared Mr. Bunnell. "The voters should be permitted to make their own selection of candidates," he insisted. "And there are real issues involved in this campaign, particularly in the race for sheriff." Mr. Bunnell continued. "No man in the employ of Lake county should draw a larger salary than the president of the United States. I pledge myself to work for the abolition of the present intuitious fee system in Lake county political offices." Asked why he did not get into the race earlier, Mr. Bunnell replied: "I waited as long as I possibly could before announcing my candidacy, thinking some one might come forward with a constructive program for the Sheriff's office, that would result in a material reduction of our taxes, but my wait was in vain and I was compelled to announce. "However, there is plenty of time pet and I believe that I will be able to get my message of lower taxes, salary reform, more efficient administration and opposition to bossism ever before primary election day, May 8. "Few people of Lake county realize the enormums sums of money paid to some of our county officers. I shall be mu duty during this campaign to tell the public about these matters, and I will not be throttled by any socalled organization within the organization trying to tell you 7 Jeweler Will Open Watch Repair Shop John Fadel, well known jewelry merchant who recently closed his store at 1322 Broadway, will devote all his time from now on to repairing watches, in which line he is an expert, according to announcement made today. Mr. Fadel will open a watch repair shop at 1060 Washington street. He invites all his old friends to call around to see him in his new location. and me just who should run for office—and how. "Our taxes are oppressively high; next year they will be higher. I have been one of the county's large tax payers and this year I had to sell a lot of vacant property that I wanted to hold, in order to pay my current taxes. "I believe that efficient administration of the sheriff's office and elimination of graft in county political affairs would save the taxpayers of this county at least $1,000,000 annually. If nominated and elected, I shall endeavor to give just this sort of administration. "As a result of maladministration of an antiquated fee system and political convivings and machinations the good taxpayer, burdened down with heavy taxes, is struggling along here while the office holders are making more money out of their jobs than the President of the United States, or the combined salaries of his cabinet members. "I am making this race to obtain relief from oppression; my own oppression and the oppression of other taxpayers of Lake county. I am not a member of any so-called political machine, neither have I been endorsed by any political club. For some time it has been my conviction that a business man who could operate his own affairs successfully, would have the business acumen to manage the business of a county office in an equally efficient manner, thereby saving the taxpayers thousands of dollars, which could be used to lower taxes, to give the county better protection, or as otherwise desired." For the past sixteen years Mr. Bunnell has been a deputy out of the Sheriff's office at Crown Point, despite his large business interests. And he has not been an inactive deputy either. During the trial of Frank McElrane, the Chicago gunman and murderer, it was Mr. Bunnell who drove him from jail to jail in this region when the authorities feared an attempted rescue. Mr. Bunnell has also played no small part in stopping the hold-ups that formly terrorized persons driving along Ridge Road and other favorite hold-up spots, late at night. At Hot Springs, Ark., he captured, almost unaided, and unarmed a desperate murderer, in a thrilling chase in which his life was imperiled repeatedly. He has the courage necessary to making a good sheriff and the courage of his convictions speaks for itself in his announcement of reforms he wishes to see instituted in Lake county offices. Perhaps the most successful salesman who has ever located in the Calumet region, Mr. Bunnell has had but two positions during the last 28 years, holding each of them fourteen years. When he came here in 1910, he was a representative of the National Cash Register company and in the three years, following he led the entire sales force of that WIFE SLAYER IS HELD IN KILLING MEMPHIS. April 19. Wesley Hunter, aged 24 years, who admitted that he shot and killed his wife, Mrs Beulah Hunter, as she raised the window at their home Tuesday night. Hunter told officers that he was ambushed near the house and fired the fatal shot when his wife came to the window. He was persuaded in 1914 by A. M. Turner, of the First National bank of Hammond, to take over the Ford agency in Lake county. He soon was selling the "horseless carriage," then in its infancy, in carload lots and was first to adopt the deferred payment plan now adopted by Ford dealers all over the country. He now has Ford and Lincoln agencies located at Hammond, Gary, East Chicago, and Whiting, and his large taxes upon this business and other interests is what has prompted his entrance into this race in order to give the public and himself whatever relief may be found possible. Mr. Bunnell's military record consists of his service in the Spanish American war when he volunteered as a private and came back from Cuba as a first lieutenant of the Ohio battalion of Engineers. At the early age of 15 he joined the famous John A. Logan rifles at Youngstown, Ohio, and one of his most valued possessions now is his discharge from that body signed by the then president of the United States, William McKinley. The candidate was born at Canfield, Ohio. His life has not all been sunshine. He knows the problems of the worker who must toll with hands. Early in life he worked variously as a lather, plasterer, or painter learning his trade. It was not until his undoubted genius as a salesman was revealed that he was enabled to cease working with his hands. Since then he has given scores of mechanics employment, and he has been in favor of organized labor. Mr. Bunnell's business success, his love of the out-of-doors, his interest in solving crime, his interest in his fellow man, his desire to obtain some relief for the oppressed taxpayer, his natural inclination to fight bossism, all prove him a man's man. He is a member of the Spanish American War Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Masonic order, including Garfield Blue lodge, the Knights Templars and the Consistory; the Order of Elks, the Chambers of Commerce at East Chicago, Hammond, Gary and Whiting, and the Woodmar country club. His record, his friends contend, is a guarantee that E. N. Bunnell is not "bluffing" when he asserts that he can save the taxpayers of Lake county $1,000,000 a year, and that he will support salary reforms that will prevent Lake county office holders from drawing larger salaries than the President of the United States. A British scientist says the brain is the only part of us that use doesn't wear out. What about the tongue? It isn't possible that either party will be frank enough to choose for its emblem this year the well known straddle bug. Salaries Church Made Too Much Noise, Claim (By Preston News Service) NEW YORK, April 19.—From the din issuing from Christ church in West 131st street, Alexander Peterson, aged 73, who lives next door, told Magistrate Silberman he could not tell whether the Rev. Alfred Winans, the pastor, was conducting a church or a cabaret. From 2 to 4 p. m. and from 9 to 12 p. m. daily, Peterson said the church sounded like a bedlam. Loud singing and shouting to the accompaniment of basso, guitar and piano disturbed the rest of the neighborhood, the complainant said. At the conclusion of the testimony Magistrate Silberman warned the Rev. Winans to modify the services. GRAY MUST DIE IN COP-MURDER Court Sustains Conviction of Slayer of Policeman; May 18 Set for Death Date PETERSSURG, Va., April 20. — Burn V. Gray was sentenced to die in the electric chair on May 18 by Judge Mullen following an order from the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sustaining Gray's conviction in the lower court of the murder of Policeman Stewart. William Gray, brother of the condemned man, was sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary on a charge of being an accessory in the crime, but Judge Jesse F. West in issuing his opinion declared the evidence insufficient to warrant the verdict and recommended the man's release. Califronia Rules On Visiting Drivers Motorists visiting California from other states must secure a California driver's license before operating a vehicle in that state. If the motorist's own state does not require such a license, reports the touring bureau of the Chicago Motor club. This ruling was recently made by the Attorney General of California Motorists from states where a driver's license is in effect will find that their home state license is honored in California. One One Paper Coverage of the South Side And the Calumet Region THE GARY AMERICAN Indiana's Greatest Colored Newspaper ies Than NEW ANTI-LYNC INTRODUCED Representative Berge sin, Offers Mea Sheriffs Who NEW ANTI-LYNCHING BILL IS INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN Representative Berger, Socialist of Wisconsin, Offers Measure to Penalize Sheriffs Who Permit Practice (By Preston News Service) WASHINGTON. April 20—At each turn of the road some honest minded American has the courage of his convictions to endeavor to do something to erase one of this country's vilest blots of its reputation map. The latest effort to make America safe for democracy is a new antitranching bill which would make it a felony to take part in a mob attack or for a state officer to permit a prisoner to be taken from him, was introduced in the House of Representatives Thursday by Representative Victor Berger, of Wisconsin. The measure would also penalize the county in which the mob attack occurred. Participation in a mob attack would be punishable by imprisonment or a fine of $5,000 or both. An officer who failed to protect a prisoner could be punished by imprisonment of from two to ten years or a fine of not more than $10,000, or both. A county in which a homicided or injury was committed as the result of such an attack would be penalized $10,000, with the sum to be used by the person injured or by his family should be killed in the attack. To enforce payment of the judgment against the county the United States District court would levy execution upon any of the county's property or "take such other steps as may be deemed necessary and proper." It is claimed that when this measure comes up before the House it will be attacked chiefly upon the grounds that it is an encroachment of the theory of states' rights. Friends of the measure claim that it is has teeth and while it may appear to be stepping on the police power of the state, it may serve as an impetus to whatever notions various state legislators have on the matter and ultimately result in the enactment of this measure by various states. The meanest form of vanity is to visit those less fortunate than yourself in order to enjoy the contrast. Correct this sentence. The dry agent seized five cases of good stuff and didn't keep a quart for himself. Paper ADVERTISERS who desire to reach the Colored People of Gary do not have to use but one paper to do so. More and more, Merchants who have something to sell to the Colored People of Gary are concentrating their advertising in The American. That paper is The Gary American, with an audited circulation of 8,000 copies weekly-a circulation which guarantees complete coverage of the Colored Market. Gary Housewife Is Fined For Violation Found guilty of violation of the state liquor law, Pauline McNeil, a housewife living at 1616 Massachusetts, was found guilty in city court Monday morning and fined $125 and costs. A sentence of 125 days was suspended. Greenlee Fines Pair $20 For Misconduct Charged with disorderly conduct as a result of "talking back" to a policeman, two young Gary women were courted $10 and costs in City court Tuesday morning. The women, Geneva Mosby, 1346 Washington street, and Goldie Nicie, 1546 Washington street, were arrested Monday by police who declared the girls sassed them and created a disturbance on the street. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS To the Editor of the Gary American Sir: Kindly announce that I am a candidate for the republican nomination for sheriff of Lake county, subject to the will of the voters in the republican primaries of May 8. JOSEPH B. KYLE To the Editor of the Gary American Sir: Please announce that I am a candidate on the republican ticket for the nomination of Lake county in the primary election of May 8. 1828 JOHN VINCENT. To the Editor of the Gary American, Sir: Kindly announce that I am a candidate for the republican state legislature judge of the civil court of Lake县, subject to the will of the voters in the primary election of May 8. MARTIN J. SMITH. To the Editor of the Gary American, Sir: Please announce that I am a candidate from Lake county, in the primary election of May 8. OSCAR A. AHLGREN. To the Editor of the Gary American, Sir: Kindly announce that I am a candidate from a republican state legislature represented in Lake county, subject to the will of the voters in the primary election of May 8. WILLIAM W. COOKE. There is only one definition of news. It is gossip of the neighbo- hood known at earth. Gary Woman Loses $90; Suspects Girls Missing a large sum of money from her trunk, Elizabeth Grant, white, proprietor of the Tea shop, 417 West Eighth avenue, told police Monday that she believed the money was stolen by one of three colored girls employed in the place. The girls were brought to central police station, where they were searched and then released when police failed to find any trace of the money. According to the story she told police, Mrs. Grant declared she discovered that the sum of $90 had been taken from her trunk drawer. W. C. HANDY TO OFFER CONCERT Father of "Blues" To Present Recital In Carnegie Hall With 47 Negro Artists (By Preston News Service) NEW YORK, April 20.—W. C. Handy, father of the "blues" is expected to have what will be regarded as the crowning event of his long and successful career at Carnegie Music hall here on April 21 when he presents a night of Negro Music with 40 musicians and singers. In making the announcement Mr. Handy said: "Our composers, from Coleridge-Taylor to contemporaries will be represented in this program which will include spirituals, classics, blues and jazz." SOCIAL ART CLUB MEETS The Social Art club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Willie Hodge of 2580 Adams street. A pleasant meeting was enjoyed by the members and a delicious repast was served by the hostess. The next meeting of the club will be at the residence of Mrs. Anna George of 2477 Washington street. Mrs. Queenie Robinson is reporter. (By Preston News Service) NEW ORLEANS, April 20—Ignited in an undetermined manner while it was being hauled up St. Charles avenue on a truck Wednesday, two bales of cotton samples, valued at $300, were damaged by fire in full view of several hundred motorists and pedestrians. When fire was discovered in the cotton on a truck operated by Charles Lawson, as the vehicle neared a pedestrian sounded a fire alarm. Bhe blaze was extinguished. The machine was not damaged. Chicago Philanthropist Honored By Negro Citizens of Town Who Express Gratitude (By Preston News Service) MEMPHIS, April 20—On Friday of last week race people of this city observed "Rosenwald Day" in honor of the distinguished Chicago philanthropist, Julius Rosenwald, whose gifts have made possible many of the social agencies and schools in the race throughout the South, as well as Y. M. C. A. buildings the larger metropolitan district throughout the entire country. At the Industrial Settlement home in South Driver street, many of the city's leading pastors and professional men united in a testimonial meeting in honor of Mr. Rosenwald. Those taking part on the program included: Rev. Israel H. Noe, dean of St. Mary's Cathedral; Father A. Albert, Rev. S. A. Owen, Rev. A. P. Reid, and Rev. J. W. Hall, Prig. G. P. Hamilton, and Drs. Byas, K. Trell and Bailey also delivered adresses. HELD FOR FORGERY (By Associated Negro Press) TEXARKANA, Atr., April 19. — Mr. Sooggins was held to the Bowel county grand jury on five charges of forgery. The charges grew out of Sooggins' passing five checks of stores in the suburbs, that had been forged. PLEADS OWN CASE (By Associated Negro Press) RALEIGH, N. C., April 12—When Garfield Williams was given a sentence of ninety days on a charge of disorderly conduct and resisting an officer he had an honest to goodness lawyer. The sentence did not suit Williams so he asked for a new trial and got it. At the second trial he did his own "lawyering" and got twenty-one months. Say It— With flowers from the Flower and Gift Shop. We can fill your order on any occasion. FLOWER & GIFT SHOP Flowers Telegraphed Everywhere 1720 BROADWAY Phone Gary 164 As Many Rides as You Wish to Take on Sunday For 25c Buy a Sunday Pass and Ride All Day Sunday For a Quarter GARY RAILWAYS --- Club News Personals Continued from page 2 The City federation of Women's clubs met in regular session Wednesday afternoon at the Stewart House The program for the day was given by the social science department, the subject being "Home Hygiene and Sanitation." Two of the city confederation ladies rendered a duet and Mrs. Corrine Cross contributed a beautiful solo, after which Mrs. Mardie Woodfolk gave the group a short parliamentarian drill. Guests of the federation were: Mrs. Arthur J. Wilson, cashier of the Douglas National bank, Chicago. Mrs. Smith, of New York City, Reverend and Mrs. Starks, of Louisville, Kentucky, Mrs. Wilkerson and Mr. George of Chicago, Mrs. Williams, mother of Mrs. Means and Mrs. Lisbon, a well known political leader among women in Indianapolis. The meeting was full of enthusiasm and interest. Mrs. Campbell was chairman of the program committee. To Meet on Thursday The Community Art club will meet Friday afternoon at the usual hour with Mrs. Fannie Rucker, 2563 Madison street. ♠ ♠ ♠ Sponsor Minstrel The Powhatan chapter of Camp Fire Girls is making elaborate plans for a girl's minstrel to be given the latter part of May. Rehearsals are going well and much interest is being manifested. It is hoped by the girls that the date may be announced in the next issue of this paper. Mrs. Wade Sanders and Mrs. Lucienda Evans of Cincinnati, Ohio and Mrs. P. T. Gorram of Chicago were guests at the Stewart house Tuesday day afternoon. Camp Fire Girls Take Part in Basketball The Camp Fire Girls played the Catherine house girls Tuesday evening at six o'clock in a basketball game at the Riley Gymnasium, Indiana Harbor. Boys Woodcraft Group To Meet Wednesday All members of the Boys' Woodcraft club are requested to meet Wednesday at 12:30 sharp at the Stewart House to complete plans for the kite tournament. The boys are also asked to bring along all old kites that are still usable. The Queen Esther circle of girls will hold their regular meeting at six o'clock Friday afternoon at the Stewart House in the reception room on the third floor of the dormitory. The president urges all members to be present. ♠ ♠ ♠ Mrs. W. W. Cook, of 2319 Adams street, will entertain the Elite Business and Professional Girls' club with a party at her home on Wednesday night, April 25. Mrs. Marie Cook Has Recovered, Report, Mrs. Marie M. Cook, of 2554 Harrison boulevard, who has been confined to her home with the grip for several days, is reported as covered and will soon resume her activities in the church, social and business realm. ♦ ♦ ♦ With Gary Friends The Dawson's, the Farrells, the Irvins, the Lawrence Youngs, the Fred Cades were a few of the Chicagoans who motored out to drink tea with Gary ultra elite. Mrs. Washington Visits Daughter, Miss Georgia Mrs. S. Washington, the mother of our own Miss Georgia Washington, is spending the week in Columbus, Ohio, as the guest of her daughter and the young heir of the family, Harold junior. ADVERTISE ADVERTISE The high character and tone of The American make it the preferred newspaper in nearly every colored home in Gary. The Gary trading area consists of about 12,000 homes. And The American is averaging 8,000 copies per week! Dominate Gary! Create maximum impression at one cost by concentrating in the newspaper "nearly everybody" reads— THE GARY AMERICAN SOCIETY Young Potter To Be Presented in Recital Mr. V. Potter will be presented in recital during the first days of May. This will be Mr. Potter's initial recital in Gary. He is being presented by his teachers, one of the masters of the Chicago American conservatory ♠ ♠ ♠ The Professional Women's club entertained at tea Sunday evening at five. The occasion was the unveiling of the bust of L'Ouverture and Henry O. Tanner, presented to the Lake County Children's home by Dr. and Mrs. V. M. Marshall and the Rev. R. D. Guys. Too, the youthful artist, Mr. Richmond Barthe, was presented to Gary's elite. Miss Thyra Edwards, the gracious president of this organization, presided the course of the ceremonies and a most unusual program was rendered. After the unveiling, tea was poured in the spacious dining room. The dashing Miss Georgia Washington presided at tea table. Noted among the guests were the W. W. Cooks, the Hedricks, the W. C. Huestons, the A. B. Whitlocks, the V. M. Marshalls, the Misses Hope Dennis, Lenora Buckner, Ruth Hayman, Messrs. Woodley, H. Schell, Potter and host of others. Attorney Crump Visits Friends In Chicago Attorney Crump visited Chicago Sunday, and was well entertained by many of his friends. Former Milwaukeeans To Reside In "Steel City" Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Easterly, of Milwaukee, have decided to make Gary their home. Mrs. Easterly is the daughter of Mrs. Bush Wyatt. 1978 Virginia street. Friends of Mrs. Easterly and Mrs. Wyatt welcome Mr. and Mrs. Easterly home. Social Service Student Guest Here At Unveiling Miss Betina Watson, a student in the social service field, motored to Gary for the unveiling ceremonies of the Business and Professional Women's club. Messrs. Schell, Woodley Motor to Windy City Messrs. Harry Schell and Nelson Woodley motored to Chicago Friday evening to the Alpha game. "Good game," Mr. Schell says. Must have been if after being beaten, he thought so. + + + Miss Lois Holland Entertains Friends Miss Holland in her usual gracious manner, served a group of out of town guests Sunday evening. Among her guests were Mrs. Eva Hamilton, Lawrence Abernathy, a noted violinist, Mrs. Catherine Irvin, city editor of the Chicago Bee, Mr. Gannaway, Chicago Bee photographer. During the course of the evening Misses Dennis, Washington, Difray and Mr. Harry Schel dropped in to meet her guests. ♠ ♠ ♠ So-Lite Club Folks The So-Lite, one of Gary's most exclusive clubs enjoyed a most delightful evening, Friday with Mrs. S. R. Blackwell as hostess. Motor To Danville To Attend Revival Meet Motoring to Danville, Ill., to take part in a revival being conducted there by her son, the Rev, Joseph Kelley, Mrs. A. C. Kelley, 1956 Massachusetts street, accompanied by her daughters, Ruth and Elizabeth, and by Messrs. Charles Green and Herman Jones, reports a delightful trip. While in the Illinois town they were lavishly entertained by old friends, who accorded the party a hearty and arousing welcome. A Baby For You Are you denied the blessings of motherhood—the glory of a baby all your own? Do you and your husband yearn for a baby's arms and a baby's smile? Nature does not intend that any woman should be childless. When she is, it is usually due to some weakness or disorder of the organs of reproduction. When these organs are properly toned up, invigorated and helped to function properly, the blessings of motherhood may be realized. Many women are now praising a remarkable new treatment called Gen-Tone and expressing their gratitude for what we has done for them. Intended as an aid in revitalizing the organs of reproduction, many report also that it helped to relieve many of the ailments common to women, such as bearing-down and periodical pains, etc., and aids them to lead happier and more companionable lives. To test this new treatment, simply send name to Hamilton Products Co., 843 American Bank Bldg., Kansas City, Mo., and when your treatment arrives pay postman $2.00 plus few cents postage. This reliable company agrees to refund the $2.00 if you are not satisfied. You should not hesitate in accepting their generous offer. Programs Coming Events 250 PRESENT AT UNVEILING HERE Judge Norton Stresses Importance of Lake County Children's Home In Speech A means whereby they may always inspired by having before them the likeness of two, of the greatest heroes of the race, was provided orphan children of the Lake County Children's home, in the unveiling, Sunday afternoon, of the busts of Touissant L'Ouverture, Haitian general whose strategy defeated Napolean, and Henry O. Tanner, celebrated Negro painter. Two hundred and fifty persons witnessed the unveiling. The unveiling of the busts was conducted by Charles Dawson, prominent colored sculptor of Chicago. The bust of Touissant L'Ouverture was the gift of Dr. and Mrs V. M. Marshall, while that of Mr Tanner was presented to the children's home by Mr. and Mrs R. D. Guy. Judge Norton is Speaker In pointing out the importance of the home as an element of community life, Judge E. Miles Norton urged that it be freely used as a center of community activities. He stressed the fact that the gifts of art would form an important element in the cultural development of the children and in helping to eradicate from their surroundings the stigma of institutional life. In speaking of Mr. Tanner, Judge Norton impressed upon the minds of his audience how the difficulties often met with in life tend to refine and uplift the Artistic tendencies of a race. Juvenile Referee Frank Sheehan, in accepting the busts in the name 2008 Broadway Phone 1190 UNIVERSAL SALES Ford SERVICE MOTOR CO. 5th Ave. & Massachusetts St. Phone 7674 QUA PRIN That’s what do your work. “ands” or “but paper is right and We print m keep our prom When you give need not worry time for you to job on hand. A there even before us of the deliver QUALITY PRINTNG That's what you get when we do your work. There's no "ifs," "ands" or "buts" about it. The paper is right and the price is right. We print most anything and keep our promise on deliveries. When you give us an order, you need not worry about it until it is time for you to have the finished job on hand. And then it will be there even before you can remind us of the delivery promise. Yes, we do Job Printing, too 7 E. 19th Ave. of the institution, also made a very able address. m Other gifts of the institution were a piano by Capt. H. S. Norton, man ager of the Gary Laud company, and small busts of Frederick Donglass and Booker T. Washington, which were presented by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hueston. Mrs. Thelma Marshall and Mrs. Ida Guy also made very impressive talks in which they outlined the lives of Toussaint L'Ouverture and Mrs. Tanner. Among the colored artists who attended were Donald Jeffrey Hayes and Marie Brown Fraizier, poets, who gave readings from their own compositions, and Miss Blanche Shaw, short story writer who is connected with the Chicago public library, who gave a talk on "The Negro and the Arts." State Senator Roberts of Chicago was also present. Other notables in attendance were, Richmond Barthe, the sculptor and creator of busts, and William Farrow, colored painter and instructor at the Chicago Art institute. Mis Thyra Edwards was mistress of ceremonies. Those presiding at the tables after the ceremonies were: the Misses Lena Harris and Marie Gordan, Mrs. Emma Wilson, Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards, Mrs. J. D. Smith, Mrs. Bessie Ballard, Mrs. Flora Leak, Mrs. Georgia Washington and Mrs. William Perry. Several members of Chicago juvenile courts and juvenile officers and a number of citizens from Indiana Harbor were in attendance. The meeting, which was a complete success, was sponsored by the Gary Colored Business and Professional Woman's club. ROCKVILLE, Md., April 12.—Thomas Moore, age 19, was shot and killed near here Sunday night by Isaac Young, who is being held by the police charged with murder in the first degree. According to Young, the youth called on his daughter Sunday evening and became angered when the father objected. A quarrel followed and Moore attempted to stab Young. The older man declared he ran up stairs with the boy in pursuit and to save his own life he shot him in the stomach. Witnesses to the affair, how ever, tell a different story. Moving &Storage Experienced Men BIG 4 Transfer 1013 Broadway Phone 3605 LITY NTNG you get when we There's no "ifs," s" about it. The d the price is right. ost anything and ise on deliveries. us an order, you about it until it is have the finished and then it will be e you can remind ry promise. he American --- THE AMERICAN Plone 3865 Church Church Barbecue A Success The barbecue of Thursday, April 12, and the recital rendered the same night by the Lincoln Quartette of Chicago, given under the auspices of the stewardess board of Bethlehem A. M. E. Zion church, was a success and was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. Clara Jones of 1623 Van Buren street at twelve o'clock. Visitors are co-daily invited. Bishop Clement will visit with on the fifth Sunday in this month and will preach at three o'clock the afternoon of that day. The public is invited to come and hear him. We are up and doing: come a Our pastor, Rev. W. T. Pauk preached a powerful sermon Sunday morning on "The Transfiguration Of Christ On The Mount." He pictured the important events that have taken place on mountains, both in the Old and in the New Testament, and the similarity between those times and the life of a christion now in seeking a place of solitude to meditate and talk with God. If those who heard that sermon were not benefited, it was not the fault of the pastor, for he preached as he always does—so plainly that a little child cannot fail to understand. On Sunday afternoon, the pastor and congregation worshiped with the pastor and congregation of St. James A. M. E. church in their quarterly meeting services. Rev. Balley of Israel C. M. E. church preached and the Zion choir rendered the music. Our Christian Endeavor was very interesting and was well attended by the young people of the church, and we are glad to be able to say that the older people are taking an interest in it as well as the young. The missionaries will meet Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock at the parsonage. The stewardess board will meet at the home of Mrs. Cloaking Sorrow When sorrow pervades the household of the one who has passed on, dignity cloaks the grimness of it. There is pride in a worthy funeral. It is a fit tribute to the one who has gone before. We are fully prepared to provide such a dignified service. LEWIS & WATERS UNDERTAKERS Phone 7071 2117 Broadway The The People's Choice Win with Cooke T FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE Clara Jones of 1623 Van Buren street at twelve o'clock. Visitors are cordially invited. Bishop Clement will visit with us on the fifth Sunday in this month, and will preach at three o'clock in the afternoon of that day. The public is invited to come and hear him. We are up and doing; come and help us. Benefit Is Planned for Florence Mills (By Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO, April 19.—Plans are being made for the Flo Mill's benefit at the new Regal Theatre at midnight, May 3. According to Bill "Bonjangles" Robinson, who is the "moving spirit" in the affair, the Chicago benefit is destined to eclipse all other such performances. He has secured some of the best known actors and ac- THE GARY HATCHERY ERY Ave. pen ess 12 E. 19th Ave. Now Open for Business Baby Chicks—healthy and ready for the Brooder. Come in and get our prices. Also Chicken Feeds and Supplies. Peopl ple' [Name] VOTE R STATE REPRES illiam W. REPRESENT n W. tresses in the country and a real bill has been arranged. The affair is being sponsored by the Florence Mills Theatrical association which is planning to perpetuate the memory of the late Florence Mills by erecting a home for aged Negro performers. Man Admits Murder Done Six Years Ago (By Associated Negro Press) VAN BREEN, Ark., April 19—The confession of Claude Washington that he killed Berry Degrattenried, cleared up a murder that has remained a mystery for six years. Washington was arrested a few days ago in Pittsburgh, Kansas, on another charge and admitted that he had committed the murder here six years ago. Degrattenried was shot while returning to this home and no trace of the murderer was found. Chief deputy sheriff, So Mariar left Monday night for the prisoner. Fable: She was 27 and had a good job and didn't envy her girl friends who had captured good providers. On A New Suit or Dress at Moskin's Clothing Store BRING this coupon with you to Moskin's Credit Clothing Store. It is good for $2 on any suit or dress you select from our select line of Spring Suits and Dresses—and you won't have to pay but a dollar down to take out any suit or dress in our store, either! Cut it out of this paper—and bring it down to our store. FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1928 JANITOR TO DIE FOR MURDER OF SCHOOL TEACHER 23-Year-Old Man Must Die For Part In Killing Gotham Schoolmarm, Report NEW YORK, April 20.—Martin L. 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NEVER MIND HIM - YOU SHARPEN THAT MEAT CLEANER - IT'S DULLER THAN YOU ARE! WHO'S THA NEW FELLER BETTY'S BRUNG HUM, MA? OH PA! COME IN AND MEET MR. FISH! SOME DOGS! FAW/THA - MR. FISH! HULLO FISH! GOOD NIGHT! NOW! WOT THA DICKENS GOT INTO THAT FISH FELLER? GRANDMA SEZ "YOUR GRAN'PA, WHO IS CHURCH TREASURER, FOUND ONE OF HANK HOLLISTER'S PANTS BUTTONS IN THE CHURCH COLLECTION LAST SUNDAY, AN' HE SEZ THET HE DON'T THINK THET THE LORD WILL MIND EF WE AN PROPRIATE IT." SAY-WHERE DYE GET THIS STUFF? I WANT SERVICE AN I WANT IT NOW!! PARDON TH DELAY SIR- WE ARE VERA BUSY- WHAT'LL YOU HAVE? SPEAK UP- WHATTA YOU GOT? ROASTBEEFFRICASSED CHICKENSTEENED LAMB HASHBAKE DANDFRIED POTATOES JUMPUDDING MILKTEA AND COFFEE! YOU SAID IT! GIMME THE THIRD FOURTH, FIFTH, SIXTH EIGHTEENTH AND NINE- TEENTH SYLLABLES! The Week's Best Stories Chronic. "What! Good heavens, man! Are you crazy?" "I was breaking it gently, that's all. Seven hundred dollars is all I want to borrow. Good joke, eh? Ha! ha!" "I haven't $700—sorry." "Ha! ha! The joke's on you, old chap. Seventy dollars is all I need, and I'll pay you back next week." "Well, to tell the truth. I haven't the seventy, either. I'm a little short this week, and—" "Then you'll be delighted to know that five is all I want. I've just been liking with you. Yes, $5, please." "I haven't—" "Ha! ha! I fooled you that time, didn't I? I don't want five, at all. Truth is, I'm just short of car fare—left my money at home—and—" "I hate it, old man, but I don't have a bit of change, I—" "Then I wonder if you'll give me a cigarette. I left my package at home on the dresser." "Sorry, I'm just out." "Then I'll have to smoke my own, I guess. Got a match?" Three plus seven is ten, I know, And so is six plus four. In addition, you see, those two are But if six times four is twenty-four, The thing that puzzles me is the reason that answer isn't right When I multiply seven times three. Most mortals yield to that old law By Newton—learned man. And never try to prove that he Was erring in his plan. Two bodies cannot occupy The selfsame space at once; We all agree that he who doubts This truth is just a dunce. at every day, each morn and eve, We meet a man who tries to break the worthy Newton's law Before our very eyes. te lectures from a platform small And packed with human freight; te issues transfers now and then, And tears them clean and straight. His car is packed from door to door. Both platforms loaded down; V dozen leap to board the steps; He eyes them with a frown. The doors slam shut! His voice rings out In tones to wake the dead: "Move up in front! Step forward, please! There's lots of room ahead!" "I tell you, Singleton, you don't know the joys and felicities of a conten- ted married life, the happy flight of years, the long, restful calm of—" "How long have you been marri- ed?" "A month." He had been run down by a speed- ing motor car, and was loud in his tenunciation of the motoring world. "They make life unsafe for pedes- rians," he declared to all his friends. Finally, his suit for damages against the owner of the car that had run into him came before a court, and he was awarded $2,500. "What do you intend doing with all that money?" a friend asked later. "I'm going to buy a car!" was the victim's gleeful reply. Buzz—My wife had a queer accident yesterday. While walking along the street a man's hat blew off and struck her eye. Wuzz—That's nothing. My wife was walking along the street and as she passed a hat shop a hat struck her eye and cost me $20. Joe—What is an opportunist? Jack—One who meets the wolf at the door and the next day appears with a fur coat. "Have an accident?" asked the 'ellow who arrived at the scene of a motor-car wreck too late to be of any help. "No, thanks," replied the victim, as he picked himself up. "I've just had one." --- OH, THERE WAS AN OLD GEEZER AN' HE HAD A WOODEN LEG----HA! HA! IT'S ON BEN! Luke McGlook, the Brainy BEAN Boy NEXT! BY PIM YOU SAID AT TONIC WOULD MAKE MY HAIR HEAVIER. DID'N'UA? MAYBE IT GOT TOO HEAVY AN' YOUR SCALP WOULDN'T STAN' TH' WEIGHT TROTSKY BEFORE AFTER PUT 'EM NEXT, BALDY YOUR OVERHEADS "LIGHT" Obviously. Said I to Smith When I saw his home: "It looks like the House that Jack built." Said Smith to me, "Indeed that's true; It's the house that Plenty of jack built." FUN IN BLACK AND WHITE ance, what did you do? Poor Little Wife—I ch-ch-charged the difference to what we save by n-n-not having to hire a b-b-book-keeper!" All Right in Theory. Impeunious Young Man—Haven't you always heard that two can live as cheaply as one? Up-to-Date Flapper—Of course. But darned if I intend to do it. JASPER JONES in the Movies TRUE TO LIFE READY JASPER - AS CORPORAL OF THE GUARD YOU RUSH IN AND ANNOUNCE "THE KING WAITS WITHOUT" - CAMERA! COVOK THOM. WAITS "This vase belonged to the fifth Emperor of China—" Mrs. Newlyrich—"No, I won't have it. I never buy anything second- hand." 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Grand Dragon Stephenson of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan, who is serving a life sentence in the Indiana penitentiary for murder, recently gave out some information concerning the organization of which he was head. According to his statement, the program of the Klan was to get control of government and rule through intimidation and fraud. It sanctioned mobbings, pillage and murder. It sponsored lynchings in their various forms. In fact there was noting at which the Klan had planned to stop in furtherance of its vicious program. Before me, a notary public, personally appeared Channey Townsend, executive editor of The Gary American, who hereby solemnly swears that the actual number of copies of the paper named, printed and distributed each week is, 8,000 copies. Subscribed and sworn before me this 9th day of April, A. D Subcribed and sworn before me this 9th day of April, A. D 1928. (2) E. W. ALEXANDER. Nature. (L.S.) F. W. ALEXANDER, Notary Public Entered as second-class mail matter at the post-office at Gary, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Copyright, 1928 by the Gary American Publishing Co. Incorporated. This is no news. Everyone who knew anything of the 100 per cent American organization—the organization that believed in masks and rode forth at night to perpetrate crimes against citizens in the name of the American flag—knew that it served no good purpose. Everyone who had felt the fangs of that group of self-righteous marauders knew long before Mr. Stephenson spoke that it was directly responsible for many of the digraceful acts for which this country was becoming notorious. The high sense of gratitude is manifested when a group of people gather to pay honor to those who have been a succor in time of great need, a comforter in time of distress, a guide in time of bewilderment, a solace in time of trouble, a god-send and a blessing to humanity. This expression marks a great advance in racial progress, and especially so when a people reach the point where they are big enough in heart and soul to "give flowers to their friends while yet they live." Therefore no one is surprised at these disclosures. Yet there is a hopeful note in the fact that some one has made public these depredations in an official manner. Even the Klan cannot withstand this publicity. While we may congratulate ourselves that we are now freed of this monstrosity, we can also be warned that the Knights of the Great Forest, the new Klan, can also bear watching. A wolf in sheep's clothing is more dangerous than the wolf undisguised. If the Ku Klux Klan stood for all forms of crookedness, the Timber Knights will also be dangerous. The expression of appreciation to Julius Rosenwald, whose philanthropy to education and to humanity has made him the foremost American citizen, is a happy omen and presages marked racial advancement. Mr. Rosenwald has used his success in amassing millions in his business as a stepping stone to a survey of the common need of humanity and has sought to help that need in ways that appealed to his practical and humane spirit. Rightfully should the Negro observe a Rosenwald Day and make it an annual affair because his largest benefactions have been toward better school houses for Negroes in the South. His contributions having helped to build 7,000 schools for Negro children in fourteen southern states. His benefactions have fostered two fundamentals - education and religion. When the news came out of Florida into civilization that Negroes were being permitted to cast their ballots unmolested by chivalrous Nordics in such cities as Pensacola and Tallahassee, it seemed too good to be true. Was it possible that there has been such a change of heart? It was true for a while, it seems. Negroes WERE allowed to enter the Democratic primaries. But so many of the dark citizens cast their ballots that the whites grew alarmed. They saw clearly that if this kept up they might lose control of many fat jobs and be compelled to give the Negroes decent schools and more civic improvements. And that would have been terrible, of course. The stench, crime, and other diabolical things revealed in the recent Ku Klux Klan trial in Pittsburgh last week so thoroughly discredits that nefarious organization that decent and sensible people may feel nothing could be said about it that would further accentuate its viciousness. Federal Judge W. H. S. Thompson flayed the organization in his decision and charged its head, the Imperial Wizard Hiram W. Evans, a native of Texas, with direct responsibility for riot and bloodshed. The evidence disclosed brutal beatings and lynching and burning of Negroes at the stake, and other unspeakable outrages upon law and order. The simister character of the Ku Klux Klan can no longer be questioned by sensible and decent people. So the word went out to not allow Negroes to register or vote in the forthcoming elections. The white Democrats contend that their party is a private affair with a right to choose its own members, consequently the Negro in search of his suffrage is being confronted with closed doors. The dark brethren are going to fight to the bitter end, say they, for the right to vote in the Democratic primaries, since that is the only way they can vote in Florida. They have the law on their side, as shown by the decision of the United States Supreme court in the Texas case. But what does the law amount to in Florida? This trial has made the "invisible" visible. The unmasking of the klan should hasten the death of this sickening and digusting, as well as destructive band of ignoramuses. Its dupes, ignorant though they are, should see clearly now Magazine Writer Discusses Migration schools. He reports that the south is "both amazed and desperately worried" over the departure of its best labor supply and that many white men are being forced into the ranks of common labor. As for the south's trying to persuade itself that the Negroes who had lived in bondage and debt slavery would come back like the prodigal son of old. "The facts are that they aren't doing it and they won't." The south, in Mr. Snyder's belief, will have to meet northern attraction to the Negro by giving him schools, good wages, justice "and all those many and complex things that go to make up life in civilized America." Hoover says he will carry out the Coolidge policies. The little boy in the third row will please tell us what they are. Blease On His Hobby—Preaching Hatred WASHINGTON, April 19.—(P.N.S.)—Cole Blease, the loquacious senator from South Carolina, seized an opportunity to ride his famous hobby—preaching race hatred—declared on the floor of the United States Senate Tuesday that Republican leaders, in an effort to obtain the Negro vote, "are making the Republican party a stench in the nostrils of every decent citizen." He charged that Secretary of Commerce Hoover issued a recent order mingling colored clerks with white girls in the Census bureau. Senator Blease appears to feel that those "burly" Negro clerks will defile those girls. The Senator must have a high conception of the moral stamina of white women. But, anyway, it gives him a big red flag to wave before those "high-minded" southern gentlemen like himself. It is reported that a close associate of Secretary Hoover explains that the recent order forbidding segregation of Negroes in the Census bureau affected only about a dozen employees and was in line with the general policy of all government departments The incident furnished Senator Blease an opportunity to wave the red flag of race hatred and enable him to buckle scads of mobbists votes to his belt as well as draw the votes of rabid white southerners from the folds of the D. PROE XCOPY ROSENWALD DAY INVISIBLE NOW VISIBLE NEW YORK, April 12. - With a plea to the white south to "let's stop being stupid!" Howard Snyder, a white resident of Mississippi, writing in the March number of Plain Talk, tells why the Negro is leaving the south and distributing himself over the nation. First, Mr. Snyder cites the one-crop system of cotton raising with its exhaustion of the soil, the poverty and indebtedness of tenants who are not recognized as part of the community and are constantly tempted to move about in the effort to better themselves. Mr. Snyder continues: "Add to all this the lynchings, mistreatment of many Negroes, and considering the fact the field Negro of the south is a primitive creature desperately afraid of the dreaded Ku Klux, we have another reason for the vast migration of Negroes from the sunny south Almost any lay we read of some benighted Negro peasant being hunted down or shot by a posse. That the south could expect these same benighted people to remain with her and uncomplainingly endure all this when a twenty-dollar bill will carry a man away from it passes my understanding." Race Problem Not Local Mr. Snyder points out that even in the south it is now becoming understood that the race problem is not merely local. He writes: "With the Negro press everywhere increasing its circulation, and such far-reaching organizations as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People working through its local organizations in every community to uphold the rights of the Negro and demand that justice be given him and urge that Negro children everywhere attend elementary schools, the race problem is by no means confin'd to the south." The south has made a "gross blunder," continues Mr. Suyder, in trying to "keep the nigger down" and in depriving Negroes of good that they belong to a discredited and lawless body that is guilty of practically everything on the criminal calendar. The Negro has been a great sufferer at the hands of the Klan. This trial has disclosed that fact that its leaders were men of mediocre intelligence. That class of American white men have always been the enemy of the Negro. Their lack of ability, intelligence and industry causes them to fear the Negro. Instead of directing their energy to get ahead in the world they have or rather divert their energy to repress others. NO NEWS HERE (Chicago Defender) TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE (Pittsburgh Courier) Whites Give Aid To Negro's Orphanage Whites Give Aid To Negro's Orphanage (Associated Negro Press) WINSTON-SALEM, N. C., Apr. 19. Through the gifts of a group of white men and women headed by W. N. Reynolds, chairman of the board of directors of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco company, the Memorial Industrial school, formerly known as the "Colored Orphanage" will be lifted from a mediocre place of refuge for Negro orphans, to one of the finest institutions in the state. The Reynolds heirs have placed at the disposal of the board of trustees of the institution a 300-acre tract upon which will be erected three modern dormitories, and a modern school building. A goodly portion of the land will be under cultivation to help support the school. Among the others who helped the institution were: Bowman Gray, and James A. Gray. THE AMERICAL "THAT LITTLE GAME" SAY, MR. PAYTON, I WAS TALKING WITH YOUR WIFE ON THE PHONE. TODAY, SHE SAID SHE WAS DYEING HER SWEATER BLACK. HOW DID IT TURN OUT? WHAT KIND OF DYE DID SHE USE? -ER HUM? WHAS ZAT? GOODNESS SAME. WIFE. DON'T BOTHER HIM NOW. "THAT LITTLE GAME"——A TENSE MOMENT SAY, MR. PAYTON, I WAS TALKING WITH YOUR WIFE ON THE PHONE TODAY. SHE SAID SHE WAS DYEING HER SWEATER BLACK. HOW DID IT TURN OUT? WHAT KIND OF DYE DID SHE USE? ER, HOW? WHAT ZAT? GOODNESS SAKE, WIFE. DON'T BOTHER HIM NOW. HE DON'T KNOW A THING ABOUT THE SWEATER HONEST-MAS. WHY WERE WOMEN UNINJECTED? Views and Reviews By Glenn Frank President of the University of Wisconsin THE PROFIT OF PROPHECY There is nothing quite so profitable as a good prophet. If we could forecast with measurable accuracy the direction in which the affairs of our western civilization are likely to move during the next fifty years, we could build our businesses and conduct our careers with greater assurance of private profit and public service. I am not foolhardy enough to try to play soothsayer to western civilization, but one may safely do the simpler thing of listing the major prophecies that are being made regarding our civilization. First, there are those who think that our western civilization will commit suicide by plunging into another world war within a generation—either a world conflict of nationalities or a world conflict of races. Second, there are those who think that our western civilization, in the continued absence of creative statesmanship, will enter a new dark age. Third, there are those who think that our western civilization will enter a period of unbridled frivolity, a period of spiritual letdown. Fourth, there are those who think that our western civilization will enter a new renaissance, a period in which we shall gather up all the creative results that have been unearthed by pioneers in the natural and social sciences and harness them for the tasks of social creation and social control. Fifth, there are those who think that our western civilization will shortly find that the triumphs of the technical age have freed its energies for the development of its spiritual life. If my life depended upon my guess, I should join the fifth group of forecasters. TODAY'S TALK Bv GEORGE MATTHEWS ADAMS There is something very pathetic, yet when understood thing very heroic, about the groping mind—the mind that is freedom, and realizing its broad, individual responsibility. Our own little burdens do not amount to much. We largeness of character and symmetry of action in pursuit hope of rendering happiness to others. If we but took into account our own success and enjoy the world, things might simplify themselves, but in the e would be most unhappy. We cannot segregate our desire hope to possess fruit from our harvest. The best in us is spread to the four winds of the compass. A groping process we never know where, or when, these little somethings of our may lodge and grow. etic, yet when understood, some-ing mind—the mind that feels its individual responsibility. Not amount to much. We assume metry of action in pursuing the others. Our own success and enjoyment in themselves, but in the end, we cannot segregate our desires and harvest. The best in us must be compass. A groping process, but these little somethings of ourselves There is something very pathetic, yet when understood, something very heroic, about the groping mind—the mind that feels its freedom, and realizing its broad, individual responsibility. Our own little burdens do not amount to much. We assume largeness of character and symmetry of action in pursuing the hope of rendering happiness to others. If we but took into account our own success and enjoyment in the world, things might simplify themselves, but in the end, we would be most unhappy. We cannot segregate our desires and hope to possess fruit from our harvest. The best in us must be spread to the four winds of the compass. A groping process, but we never know where, or when, these little somethings of ourselves may lodge and grow. The footfalls of faith echo the walk of a brave man. On an uncharted sea, it takes courage to go on. But are the heavens, with not a star out of place. God pro- compass for him who will but look up and believe. Today I watched the captain of a boat on his bridge gu- passengers safely into port. I watched his compass wi- watched his eyes which constantly swept the sea. He look- part of the leader. A sturdy, weather-beaten face, a strong- ing figure. He asked questions of no one. He knew his bie- his sea. Groping was fortified by guidance and he had re- We all need somebody, or something, to fortify our wi- our hopes, our plans, our simplest resolves. We are wi- grope for a while, but before many leagues have passed be- we want to know the way to our Port of Entry. How difficult it is to map our way in the dark. My mariner is able to sail the roughest seas on the darkest ni- cause he has learned to read the language of the seas and late it from his charts. Knowledge replaces blind faith wi- that can see, for him. Science has opened our eyes and given our ears to liste- wonders play, like children, about us every day. Yet ever wonders remain much in mystery. With all our advancem- remain quite ignorant of life. less courage to go on. But above our out of place. God provides a look up and believe. Of a boat on his bridge guide his watched his compass work. I my swept the sea. He looked the father-beaten face, a strong stand- of no one. He knew his boat and my guidance and he had no fear, something, to fortify our dreams, best resolves. We are willing to my leagues have passed behind us, Port of Entry. Our way in the dark. Yet the best seas on the darkest night, be language of the seas and trans-ge replaces blind faith with faith and given our ears to listen. New us every day. Yet even these. With all our advancement, we On an uncharted sea, it takes courage to go on. But above are the heavens, with not a star out of place. God provides a compass for him who will but look up and believe. Today I watched the captain of a boat on his bridge guide his passengers safely into port. I watched his compass work. I watched his eyes which constantly swept the sea. He looked the part of the leader. A sturdy, weather-beaten face, a strong standing figure. He asked questions of no one. He knew his boat and his sea. Groping was fortified by guidance and he had no fear. We all need somebody, or something, to fortify our dreams, our hopes, our plans, our simplest resolves. We are willing to grope for a while, but before many leagues have passed behind us, we want to know the way to our Port of Entry. How difficult it is to map our way in the dark. Yet the mariner is able to sail the roughest seas on the darkest night, because he has learned to read the language of the seas and translate it from his charts. Knowledge replaces blind faith with faith that can see, for him. Science has opened our eyes and given our ears to listen. New wonders play, like children, about us every day. Yet even these wonders remain much in mystery. With all our advancement, we remain quite ignorant of life. NAB BRICK "SHARPSHOOTER" MEMPHIS. April 12.—Incensed because he was told that his company was not wanted Robert Williams struck two women with bricks, breaking one of their ankles Sunday night. He was arrested Monday on charges of assault with a brick and carrying a knife. Williams told police that he did not intend to hit the girls, he just wanted to scare them, but one of the brick-bats that he threw glanced off the curb and struck one of the girls on the ankle and bounced against the other girl. Arrested for "P- moving" Car Richmond, April 12.—If Lonnie Williams had not-ridden so far in the car, which he said he had borrowed, officers might have believed his story, but a trip from Raleigh, N. C., to Richmond is entirely too long to take in a "friend's car". Then another angle which made it difficult for the officers to believe Williams' story was that the police department of Raleigh had asked them to be on the lookout for Williams and the car. He is being held for Raleigh officers. --- --- NAB BRICK "SHARPHOOTER" MEMPHIS, April 12. — Incensed because he was told that his company was not wanted Robert Williams struck two women with bricks, breaking one of their ankles Sunday night. He was arrested Monday on charges of assault with a brick and carrying a knife. Williams told police that he did not intend to hit the girls, he just wanted to scare them, but one of the brick-bats that he threw glanced off the curb and struck one of the girls on the ankle and bounced against the other girl As Others View It WOOD FAVORS LARGER BIRD SANCTUARY Washington—Representative William R. Wood of Indiana voted in the House last week in favor of the enlargement of the government's wild-bird sanctuary along the upper Mississippi and of appropriating approximately $500,000 for the purchase of non-agricultural land along the river. This land will be added to the preserve already held by the government. The average price is not to exceed $10 and much of the land can be purchased for as little as $2 an acre. The House devoted virtually an entire day of debate to the bill. It was claimed during the debate that the acquisition of this land would be helpful, in a measure, in controlling future floods. The House passed the bill, 249 to 68. SMITH SURE TO GET DEMOCRAT NOMINATION Washington - Alfred E. Smith of New York will be nominated for the Presidency by the Democratic National convention, probably on the first ballot. Such is the inevitable conclusion drawn from a survey of every section of the country taken by your correspondent. The combined opposition to Governor Smith, according to information given your correspondent, will total les than 250 votes and will be divided among a few favorite sons. The drys, led by William G. McAdoo, privately concede the overwhelming defeat of their candidate, Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana and the collapse of the dry opposition, so far as the nomination is concerned. Senator James A. Reed of Missouri and Senator George of Georgia, the other leading candidates, will poll only a few scattered votes, outside of those from their home states, the survey discloses. The defeat of the Smith opposition appear to have become a rout. On the Republican side, no such situation exists. The fight on the convention floor, according to indications at the moment, will be exceedingly close with chances favoring a dark horse. Dawes, Charles Evans Hughes and President Coolidge are the leading personalities discussed, in the order named, as compromise candidates should the Hoover forces dead-lock with the Lowden-Watson-Willis-Norris combine. Indications are that no Republican candidate will command a majority on the first few ballots at Kansas City. COOLIDGE CONGRESS FAIL OF AGREEMENT Washington — Congress displayed its Spring samples to President Coolidge last week and lost a good customer. The President was in the market for one boys' size tax reduction, one Model 50-20 food control bill, and one refined, self-sustaining farm relief law. On the theory that it is no trouble to show goods, Congress hauled down its wares and Mr Coolidge went away muttering to himself. The deal, it seems, is completely off. So once again, congress and Mr. Coolidge are as peaceful as a couple of tomcathes hung over a clothes line. The fur flies freely and the welkin echoes the music of the combatants. There is this distinction, however: that when the Presidential claws strike ome, you can hear congress a mile away, whereas a congressional thrust into the Presidential midriff is marked by only that dignified grunt of displeasure peculiar to the Vermont hills. May Get None The upshot of the whole business is that the country stands a most excellent chance of obtaining neither tax reduction nor farm relief, nor yet flood control legislation at this session. On all three of these pressing measures there is a sure and certain deadlock between the White House and Capitol Hill. The next month will disclose whether the deadlock will be broken, for congress is getting ready to pack up and get away from Washington along about the middle of May. On tax reduction, the deadlock centers largely around the size of THE HEALTH QUESTION By Dennis A. Bethea, M.D. Health Editor of The American EVIL OF SELF-DOCTORING It matters not how careful you come in some day with a cold, or part of your body. The sick day is sure to come man. The very first thing that when a pain strikes him is, to "tit remember to take the same reme he would not go far wrong; but he people tell him to take. The fact is there are folks that they would not think of tak knew a man once who would ree thought needed a doctor, but wh for some one else. He said that for himself. You may only have a little col tuberenosis; you may only have but that might be a threatening a headache that worries you, you or kidney involvement. Of course soda tablet and be relieved of the disease may continue to make boy, in his rage, may throw the alarm, but the time goes on just. Suppose that after the medication from head to heel, he finds have the satisfaction of knowing you were driving along the road and you should suddenly hear a at once and try to find out the c. Then should you be unable turbance, you will not drive the looked over by a motor car exper just as careful about the welfare will go on tinkering with salver near to death's door that you can the fire singeing your bobbed ha. There has been a general awa on the prevention of disease. W and the press have vied with edge on how to care for the health false satisfaction that they know men who have given a life study. It has well been said that, himself, has a fool for a patient that you put yourself in the hard sick. Doctors themselves, do not families. If a lawyer is put in ja defend him in the courts. Cooks will tell you that they than they do their own. And actually some preachers who do n matters not how careful you are about your health, you in some day with a cold, or a headache, or a pain in of your body. The sick day is sure to come—just as sure as rain or the The very first thing that the average person thinks of a pain strikes him is, to "take something." If he could aber to take the same remedy that his mother used to would not go far wrong; but he goes along and takes every to tell him to take. The fact is there are folks who will tell you to take to they would not think of taking themselves. For insta- tion a man once who would recommend me to everybody w that needed a doctor, but when he took sick himself he me one else. He said that he always wanted a good o self. You may only have a little cough, but that may be an ince- nosis; you may only have a magging pain in the abd that might be a threatening appendicitis; or it may be dache that worries you, yet this may mean a severe dney involvement. Of course, you can take an aspirin tablet and be relieved of the pains, but who knows but disease may continue to make inroads upon your frame. On his rage, may throw the clock to the floor and sick but the time goes on just the same. Suppose that after the medical man has given you an exam from head to heel, he finds no flaw in you, you will at the satisfaction of knowing that you have played safe here driving along the road in your automobile or your you should suddenly hear a screeching noise, you would be and try to find out the cause of such sounds. When should you be unable to ascertain the seat of the nce, you will not drive the car any further until it has d over by a motor car expert. Now, why should you m is careful about the welfare of your human motor? No! on tinkering with salves and poultices until you a to death's door that you can hear the angels singing o are singing your bobbed hair. There has been a general awakening during the past few the prevention of diseases. Welfare organizations, the sc the press have vied with each other in the spread of k on how to care for the health. Some folk have begun to satisfaction that they know as much about medicine a who have given a life study to it. It has well been said that, "a man who attempts to do self, has a fool for a patient." Even common sense di you put yourself in the hands of a physician, when you doctors themselves, do not usually treat themselves or oes. If a lawyer is put in jail, he retains another attorn d him in the courts. Books will tell you that they enjoy another's catables or they do their own. And it has been said that, ther only some preachers who do not practice what they preach It matters not how careful you are about your health, you will come in some day with a cold, or a headache, or a pain in some part of your body. The sick day is sure to come—just as sure as rain or the rent man. The very first thing that the average person thinks about when a pain strikes him is, to "take something." If he could just remember to take the same remedy that his mother used to give he would not go far wrong; but he goes along and takes everything people tell him to take. The fact is there are folks who will tell you to take things that they would not think of taking themselves. For instance, I knew a man once who would recommend me to everybody who he thought needed a doctor, but when he took sick himself he sent for some one else. He said that he always wanted a good doctor for himself. You may only have a little cough, but that may be an incipient tuberculosis; you may only have a nagging pain in the abdomen, but that might be a threatening appendicitis; or it may be just a headache that worries you, yet this may mean a severe heart or kidney involvement. Of course, you can take an aspirin or a soda tablet and be relieved of the pains, but who knows but what the disease may continue to make inroads upon your frame. The boy, in his rage, may throw the clock to the floor and stop the alarm, but the time goes on just the same. Suppose that after the medical man has given you an examination from head to heel, he finds no flaw in you, you will at least have the satisfaction of knowing that you have played safe. If you were driving along the road in your automobile or your Ford, and you should suddenly hear a screeching noise, you would stop at once and try to find out the cause of such sounds. Then should you be unable to ascertain the seat of the disturbance, you will not drive the car any further until it has been looked over by a motor car expert. Now, why should you not be just as careful about the welfare of your human motor? No! You will go on tinkering with salves and poultices until you are so near to death's door that you can hear the angels singing or feel the fire singeing your bobbed hair. There has been a general awakening during the past few years on the prevention of diseases. Welfare organizations, the schools, and the press have vied with each other in the spread of knowledge on how to care for the health. Some folk have begun to have false satisfaction that they know as much about medicine as the men who have given a life study to it. It has well been said that, "a man who attempts to doctor himself, has a fool for a patient." Even common sense dictates that you put yourself in the hands of a physician, when you are sick. Doctors themselves, do not usually treat themselves or their families. If a lawyer is put in jail, he retains another attorney to defend him in the courts. Cooks will tell you that they enjoy another's eatables better than they do their own. And it has been said that, there are actually some preachers who do not practice what they preach. (Copyright 1928: By the Gary American, Inc.) DR. DELANEY'S COLUMN By Dr. Frank S. Delaney, Superintendent of Stewart House Everywhere one hears of the in the preacher's sermon, and its uncounted million of people who Christ and yet who seldom attend. It is further evidenced by the other times have been loyal supplications of many of the best maternal church today. This statement may seem alr-ful denial of the fact that the s original attractiveness, and the v First—There has been a man as a result of which we have a refuses to tolerate any longer th of Christ and the lives of the pr word. They hold that their standard to their opinion render them as a read and arriving at conclusions. Dispensing with whatever o either group, this is true. The bers, read the Bible to the degr-ely and efficiently interpret it, an revival of Bible reading among the teachings of the Bible, by precept preachers are not consistent, the rect the matter. The crying need and demand be a revival of Bible reading. F read it for devotional purposes, nly, because the scriptures testify everywhere one hears of the waning interest of the preacher's sermon, and it is evidenced by the absence of million of people who are nominal believers in the past and yet who seldom attend the church services. It is further evidenced by the falling away of many who sometimes have been loyal supporters and by the seathing of many of the best material and moral supporters on earth today. This statement may seem almost tragic, but there is no denial of the fact that the sermon is still losing much its attractiveness, and the why is very evident. First—There has been a mass of literature upon all sub result of which we have an intelligent reading public to tolerate any longer the inconsistencies of the teacher and the lives of the preachers who claim to preach. They hold that their standard of intelligence and their opinion render them as capable of interpreting what and arriving at conclusions as well as our ministers. Dispensing with whatever contention there may come, group, this is true. The laity does not, in sufficient read the Bible to the degree necessary to be able to pard efficiently interpret it, and there is a very great need of Bible reading among the people generally. If the songs of the Bible, by precepts and examples on the part of others are not consistent, the laity may be in a position to the matter. The crying need and demand everywhere is that there revival of Bible reading. Read it often, read it prayer for devotional purposes, read it critically, read it uncleause the scriptures testify of, and reveal, God. Everywhere one hears of the waning interest of the people in the preacher's sermon, and it is evidenced by the absence of uncounted million of people who are nominal believers in Jesus Christ and yet who seldom attend the church services. It is further evidenced by the falling away of many who at other times have been loyal supporters and by the seathing criticisms of many of the best material and moral supporters of the church today. This statement may seem almost tragic, but there is no truthful denial of the fact that the sermon is still losing much of its original attractiveness, and the why is very evident. First—There has been a mass of literature upon all subjects, as a result of which we have an intelligent reading public that refuses to tolerate any longer the inconsistencies of the teachings of Christ and the lives of the preachers who claim to preach His word. They hold that their standard of intelligence and their right to their opinion render them as capable of interpreting what they read and arriving at conclusions as well as our ministers. Dispensing with whatever contention there may come from either group, this is true. The laity does not, in sufficient numbers, read the Bible to the degree necessary to be able to properly and efficiently interpret it, and there is a very great need for revival of Bible reading among the people generally. If then, the teachings of the Bible, by precepts and examples on the part of the preachers are not consistent, the laity may be in a position to correct the matter. The crying need and demand everywhere is that there shall be a revival of Bible reading. Read it often, read it prayerfully, read it for devotional purposes, read it critically, read it unintelligly, because the scriptures testify of, and reveal, God. (Copyright 1928: By the Gary American, Inc.) the cut. The House has already voted a reduction of $290,000,000. Last week the Senate finance committee got around to the bill and was told that the cut couldn't safely surpass $00,000,000. So the committee promptly decided to cut out the automobile tax cut, to abolish the inheritance tax levy and to make less of a cut in the corporation rate. And the House roared its disapproval. The flood control hill has gotten into one of the worst tangles here in recent years. Mr. Coolidge is committed to the so-called Jadwin plan, calling for the spending of about $35,000,000. Congress has sniffed at the program and expressed the opinion that it smells slightly sour. So it is whooping it up for a bigger and better flood control measure, with lots of pork and trimmings. To bolster up the pork end of the program, congress has generously come out for the idea that the federal government should pay the whole cost. That idea may be wholly sincere on the part of congress, and then again it may be a blanket for the pork. It is designed, of course, to win support among the affected states for the congressional program --- --- FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1828 you are about your health, you will or a headache, or a pain in some just as sure as rain or the rent the average person thinks about take something." If he could just dry that his mother used to give he goes along and takes everything who will tell you to take thing- ing themselves. For instance, I commend me to everybody who he seen he took sick himself he sent he always wanted a good doctor ough, but that may be an incipient a mugging pain in the abdomen, appendicitis; or it may be just that this may mean a severe heart seize, you can take an aspirin or a pains, but who knows but what inroads upon your frame. The clock to the floor and stop the same. al man has given you an examina- ment flaw in you, you will at least that you have played safe. If in your automobile or your Ford, screeching noise, you would stop house of such sounds. to ascertain the seat of the dis- carer any further until it has been ert. Now, why should you not be of your human motor? No! You us and poultices until you are so on hear the angels singing or feel alkening during the past few years welfare organizations, the schools, each other in the spread of knowl- h. Some folk have begun to have as much about medicine as the to it. "a man who attempts to doctor ." Even common sense dictates eds of a physician, when you are usually treat themselves or their ill, he retains another attorney to y enjoy another's eatables better it has been said that, there are not practice what they preach. the waning interest of the people it is evidenced by the absence of who are nominal believers in Jesus and the church services. The falling away of many who at reporters and by the seathing critical and moral supporters of the most tragic, but there is no truth-ermon is still losing much of its why is very evident. Uses of literature upon all subjects, an intelligent reading public that the inconsistencies of the teachings teachers who claim to preach His word of intelligence and their right capable of interpreting what they as well as our ministers. Contention there may come from laity does not, in sufficient number necessary to be able to proper- and there is a very great need for the people generally. If then, the is and examples on the part of the laity may be in a position to cor- and everywhere is that there shall read it often, read it prayerfully, read it critically, read it unriving-of, and reveal. God. and to get the idea into the people of those states that Mr. Coolidge isn't such great shakes at flood-controlling. But that really isn't the rubbin of the thing, at all. The real heart of the congressional program lies in taking away all control of the work from the Army engineers who have so long carried it on, and placing it in a mixed commission that wouldn't be responsible to the President or anybody else but congress. Would Cost More. Ever since that idea was broached the Army engineers have been shooting at it. General Jadwin has studied it, and has told committees and probably the President himself that upstead of spending $225,000,000 congress would spend maybe $1,500,000,000 and maybe $2,000,000,000 before it got through. As the General sees it three-fourths of any such sums, or more, would be a useless drain on the treasury. The President, backing this view, is prepared to veto any such bill. Those who say he won't certainly don't know Grace Coolidge's husband. ---