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FOIL JAIL-BREAK; PRISONER DISARMED "The Public Be Served" An Independent Weekly Devoted To the Best Interests of All FOIL J SLEEPING CAR P SOUTH RAP UNION Organization Tends To L Declare Jacksonville G nouncing Group M SLEEPING CAR PORTERS IN SOUTH RAP UNION MOVEMENT Organization Tends To Lower Standards Declare Jacksonville Group In Denouncing Group Movement NEGRO VOTERS BECOME INDEPENDENT OF A N. A. A. C. P. Director of P Trend In Current Politics Negro People of the U NEGRO VOTERS BECOMING MORE INDEPENDENT OF ALL PARTIES N. A. A. C. P. Director of Publicity Sees New Trend In Current Political Life Among Negro People of the United States --- FIRST YEAR. NO. 7. Thompkins, Noted Democrat, In City Recognised for years as one of the leading Negro democrats in the country and an outstanding factor in Missouri politics, Dr. W. J. Thompkins, wealthy physician of Kansas City, Mo., was a visitor in Gary Sunday during the course of a brief business trip to the middle west. Accompanied by Attorneys Roger and William Mason, of the law firm of Mason and Mason, Dr. Thompkins made the trip to the city overland, driving an expensive Pierce Arrow automobile. While here, he conferred with Judge William C. Hueston and Attorney Fritz W. Alexander on business matters, and afterwards paid a visit to Mrs. Ida L. Garnett, 2300 Adams street, who was one of his first teachers. He was also a visitor for a few minutes at the home of Judge Hueston, an old friend of many years standing. Messrs. Mason and Mason were visitors at the home of Attorney and Mrs. Fritz W. Alexander, 2600 Harrison street, during the afternoon. They returned to Kansas City Monday evening after a short stay in Chicago. NATIONAL PARK TO OPEN EARLY Yellowstone National Park Opened Already Says Park's Director National parks will open two weeks earlier than usual this year, because of the mildness of the past season and the absence of heavy snows which would bar the parks from use, according to a bulletin from the touring bureau of the Chicago Motor club. This opening date was announced March 30, by the superintendent of Yellowstone park and assistant director of the park service, Horace M. Albright. This will be good news to the automobile tourists, who make up the great majority of the more than 2,000,000 sightseers who yearly visit the parks. There will be new things to see this year. Probably the outstanding feature will be the opening up of the northern rim of the Grand Canyon. For scores of years the tourist has seen the canyon only from the south rim. It has been accessible from the Arizona side only, but now it may be viewed from the north. On that side the cliffs are a thousand feet higher than on the south; the country is wilder; the timber heavier. This year for the first time, tourists may cross the canyon by riding mules down the rugged Kalibah trail, across a swinging bridge, and up on the south side. A number of new roads will be opened up this season, one of them in Zion park, on which $1,300,000 is being spent in eight miles, a mile and a half of which is through tun- NEW YORK, May 3.—In an article on "The Negro's Influence As a Voter," published in the May number of "Current History" Herbert J. Seligmann, director of publicity of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, analyses the drift of Negro voters toward independence of rigid party allegiance. The colored machine politicians in Washington "no longer control the (By Associated Negro Press) JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 3—Demonstration of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and its leadership was the high point of discussion at a reception and banquet held by the Pullman porters of this city in the porters' quarters last week. One hundred eight porters were present, nine of these being outsiders. Porter W. L. Thompson, chairman of the safety committee, presided. Following the banquet and speeches by different porters, Porter S. Harper, secretary of the Pullman Porters Benefit association of America, offered a resolution which called for recognition of the bonds of sympathy and helpfulness between the Pullman porter and the Pullman company and expressing the belief that if the porters were loyal to the company the company would stand by them. The resolution was passed. The Loyal Porters club of this city offered the following resolution which was signed by 302 of the 340 porters in Jacksonville: "We, the undersigned Pullman porters of Jacksonville, realizing the condition that we are placed in by the so-called movement to organize the Pullman porters, and feeling that said movement has lowered the standard of some of the porters of our district, and caused loyal men to be blamed, take this method of showing our loyalty to the company and our appreciation for all that has been done for us. We further denounce this so-called movement of Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. We are aware of the fact that quite a few were misted by a false and radical self-styled leader, but we promise and swear to do all in our power to defeat the whole object of this so-called leader." The porters of Jacksonville defrauded the expenses of the meeting, Custodian P. S. Sims lifting the collection. Woman Loses Leg In Trying To Beat Train (BY Associated Negro Press) BIRMINGHAM, May 3. The veracity of the old adage, "Haste Makes Waste" was brought home rather forcibly to Mrs. Lillian Young, here Tuesday when she wasasted a leg in her haste to cross the railroad track at Broadway and Lauderdale streets. A freight train blocked Mrs. Young's path and in her haste she crawled under the train and while she was underneath, the train moved off amputating her right leg. nels, is now half way through. Even in har away Alaska a road is being cut into Mount McKinley National park, gradually opening up more of the wild scenery of his far northern spot. New hotels are being established. transportation facilities are being increased, and it is estimated that the number of national park visitors will reach 3,000,000 this year. Another easy way for a member of Congress to get a little extra publicity is to think up a crazier Muscle Choals bill. We trust that the reorganized Radio Commission may assign all the static to station which broadcast punk programs. BECOMING MORE OF ALL PARTIES of Publicity Sees New Political Life Among the United States situation among colored voters as it was once supposed they did," says Mr. Seligmann. "An agitation has been going on, widespread and insistent, among Negroes throughout the country in favor of a more independent ballot. . . . Even republican congressmen have been advising Negroes publicly to watch their representatives on specific issues affecting the Negro race and to hold those representatives, whether republican or democrat, strictly to account." Man to Die in Chair For Brutal Murder (By Associated Negro Press) WASHINGTON, Ar., May 3— Unless fate intervenes, Siner Brown, convicted slayer of Miss Beatrice Blake, will be the first person to die in the electric chair in Hempstead county. Brown was sentenced to die June 10, Fri- day by Judge James H. McColi- um. The crime for which Brown is to die was one of the brutal com- mitted in these parts in recent years. The woman was beaten to death and her body was found in a creek some days later. The disco- covery followed the receipt of a letter to the police which shed much light on the case. It de- veloped during the trial that the letter had been sent by Mrs. Brown whose testimony helped convict her husband. Mrs. William Carr Is Buried In Oak Hill After Funeral Services At Churoh Leaving one son and three daughters to survive her, the unexpected death of Mrs. William Carr. 39, 1994 Connecticut street proved a shock to friends in Gary when announced last Saturday morning. Mrs. Carr, a member of First Baptist church and the Household of Huth Lodge, died at her home after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Tues. day afternoon from the First Bapst church with the Rev. Charles E. Hawkins officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery. She is survived by one son, Ulysses Knowling and three daughters. Mrs. Rosetta Johnson and Alice Knowling of Detroit. Mich. and Mrs. Mary Carter of this city. Mrs. Carr was a member of the Eastern Star lodge, the Household of Ruth and the women's auxiliary of the Elks of the World. Nat'l Hospital Day Named for May 12 (By Preston News Service) KNOVILLE, May 3.—Dr. H. M. Green, president of the National Hospital association, has issued an announcement calling attention of the Negro hospitals of the country to the observation of "National Hospital Day." Saturday, May 12. Dr. Green says he hopes our people will visit the hospitals of the restrictive communities on that day and famiise themselves not only with the work being done by these institutions but also to determine their needs in order that they may become more effective in their efforts for humanity. "The public generally is awakening to the importance of Negro Hospitals as factors in Negro life and well being and it is hoped that both hospitals and people will make "Hospital Day" this year a red-letter day for the awakening of interest in hospital effort wherever our people are welcomed," the announcement said. Man To Hang For Murder 2 Yrs. Ago Man To Hang For Murder 2 Yrs. Ago (By Associated Negro Press) JACKSON, Miss., May 3. — The lynching of a Negro in Coahoma county more than two years ago following the man's acquittal in the circuit court was recalled April 23 when the supreme court decided that one of the lynched man's co-defendants must hang next month. John Fisher, goes to the gallows May 31 for the murder of Grover C. Nicholas, white store keeper on October 15, 1925, by a decision delivered by Associate Justice Ethridge. Unless the governor issues a pardon the execution of Fisher will close an incident which started with the attempted robbery of a plantation commissary, which included the murder of Nicholas, the lynching of an acquitted man, the sentence of another to life imprisonment, and the death sentence of Fisher. Man Fatally Hurt In Row Over Ball Score (By Associated Nero Press) NEW ORLEANS, May 3—Hit by a brick in an argument over the score of a ball game which resulted in a free for all fight, John Lacey will die from a fractured skull. Police are anxious to meet Son Baker, who is alleged to have hurled the brick. The umpire escaped injury by running. GARY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1928 PLANSCOMPLETE FOR RECITAL OF WALTER POTTER With plans completed at a meeting of leading Gary citizens last night, the recital of Walter V. Potter at City church, May 25, bids fair to be one of the outstanding musical events of the year. Plans have been mapped out, to make the affair one of the most brilliant in the history of the Steel City, and to provide Gary music lovers with a real treat, according to an announcement made by the executive committee sponsoring the recital. The committee, meeting at the home of Mrs. Emma Skillman, 1964 Massachusetts, is asking that every one show their civic and group pride and cooperate with it in making the Potter recital a brilliant success. The committee is composed of: Oscar F. Gustafson, minister of music of City church, Mrs. Mary A. Stokes, chairman, Gary policewoman, Dr. Frank S. Delaney, pastor of Trinity church, Chauneyey Townsend, executive editor of The Gary American, Camden H. West, feature writer of the Post-Tribune, Mrs. Zenobia H. Bagby of the Gary Sun, Mrs. Elizabeth Lydie, Prof. M. C. Bryant, Rev. David Johnson of First A. M. E. church, Prof. H. T. Tatum of Virginia street school, William Lane, Rev. Grant Seaman, pastor of City church, Rev. Charles Hawkins, pastor of First Baptist church, Mrs. Mary Gordon and Dr. V. M. Marshall. Funds Go To Club Funds accruing from the recital will be given to religious extension department of Federated Colored Women's clubs. A part of the proceeds realized from the program will be given to Roosevelt school band, of which Mr. Potter is director. Potter, a teacher of music at Roosevelt annex school for two years, has an ambition to complete his vocal training. He has had two years' training in a conservatory all ready and is aspiring to complete his work, so as to give his own contribution to the gift of song. Work of Missions Told In Speech Here Mrs. Florence Gather, well known deaconess of the Methodist Episcopal church and field worker for the Home Missionary board addressed the congregation of the Trinity M. E. church ta the Sunday services. She spoke of the work carried on by the W. H. M. S. society. Giving in detail a large scope of the work, its different phases and many departments, her hearers received much valuable information and a new interest was created in the work, which is carried on by this far-reached organization. On Monday afternoon, she again addressed the local society and gave a demonstration of the work being done in India, Alaska and New Mexico. Later she presented the new program for the jubilee anniversary of 1930. LOUISVILLE, May 3.—Lest week the natives were aroused when the news was broadcast that Prof. Samuel Brooks, a teacher in Central high school had resigned under ugly rumors. Brooks was accused by a 14 year old school girl for conduct unbecoming a teacher. He tendered his resignation and left town immediately. (By Associated Negro Press) NEW OLEANS, May 3.—Briscoe Robertson shot himself through the head after seriously wounding his wife, Mrs. Rosetta Robertson at their home 316 North Villere street. Police explain the shooting by saying that the couple often had serious domestic difficulties. Blacks Wife's Eye; Gets 1 Yr. and $500 WASHINGTON, May 3.—Because he forgot himself and struck his wife in the eye about three weeks ago, James Taylor must pay a fine of $500 and serve a year in jail, according to the sentence imposed upon him Thursday by Judge Robert E. Mattingly in Police Court. Mrs. Taylor testified that on April 2, her husband struck her in the face, injuring her left eye to the extent that it had to be removed. Killer Pleads Self-Defense; Goes Free (By Associated Negro Press) MEMPHIS, May &-Clinton Sanders was given his liberty in first criminal court on recommendation of Assistant Attorney General M. S. Boyd, when he was arraigned charged with killing Bessie Taylor, whom he shot when she continued to claim that Sander was "not the best piano player." The killing took place following a piano playing contest. The dead woman is said to have insisted that the other contestant had won and started at Sanders with a dream knife defying him to dispute her claim. In self-defense Sanders shot the woman. Louisville Fights Park Segregation LOUISVILLE, May 3.—A citizens' committee headed by J. R. Ray and I. Willis Cole has recently presented to the city park board and the mayor a protest against the rule forbidding Negroes the use of all parks in the city. The committee reported that little progress was made although the mayor and the members of the board received the committee members cordially. It was represented in the protest that refusal to allow colored citizens the freedom of the parks was not only un-American, but contrary to the principles upon which the city was founded, in that the rights and privileges of loyal, self-respecting, law-sabiding citizens are abridged and curtailed. PRICES LOWER DORING MARCH Small Decrease Noted By Dept. of Labor On Wholesale Prices Last Month general level of prices in March was slightly lowe than in February, according to information collected in representative markets by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U. S. Department of Labor. The bureau's weighted index number, computed on prices in the year 1926 as the base and including 550 commodities or price series, stands at 96.0 for March compared with 96.4 for February, a decrease of nearly one-half of 1 per cent. Compared with March, 1927, with an index number of 94.5, an increase of $1\frac{1}{2}$ per cent is shown. Farm Products Decline Farm products as a group declined nearly 1 per cent from the February level, due largely to price decreases for cattle, eggs and tobao. Grains, cotton, hay and potatoes on the other hand were higher than in February. Foods as a whole declined slightly, as did fue and lighting materials, chemicals and drugs, and miscellaneous commodities. Little or no change in the price level was reported for other commodity groups, including hides and leather products, textile products, metals and metal products, building materials and housefurnishing goods. 10f the 50 commodities or price series for which comparable information for February and March was collected, increases were shown in 147 instances and decreases in 110 instances. In 293 instances no change in price was reported. Comparing prices in March with those of a year ago, as measured by changes in the index number, it is seen that farm products and hides and leather products were considerably higher while foods and textile products were somewhat higher. Minor increases were shown for metals and metal products and housefurnishing goods. Fuel and lighting materials, owing to decreases in bituminous coal, coke and petroleum products, were 10 per cent cheaper than in March, 1927. A small decrease is shown for chemicals and drugs, with larger decreases for building materials and miscellaneous commodities. (By Associated Negro Press) CLEVELAND, May 3—To arouse the interest of Cleveland citizens in the work of Negro poets and in the appearance of Countee Cullen, here Friday, the Public Library here is exhibiting literature written by Negroes during this week. Mr. Cullen will speak at the Woman's City club Friday evening under the auspices of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and all culture groups of the city are preparing to honor him on this occasion. JUSTICE ASKED FOR NEGRO BY COLLEGE PREXY JUSTICE ASKED FOR NEGRO BY COLLEGE PREXY President James Shepherd of North Carolina College Makes Strong Appeal DURHAM, N. C., May 1. — Speaking before a large gathering of students and faculty members at venerp service, at Duke university Sunday afternoon, Dr. James E. Shepard, president of North Carolina College for Negroes, made an impassioned plea for a square deal for the American Negro. Pointing out the difficulty of the white man placing himself in the position of the Negro and his consequent inability to understand the Negro's viewpoint and needs, Dr. Shepard enumerated some of the rights to which the race believed itself entitled. Justice in the courts of the land he named as a primary need. It was pointed out by the speaker that juries were almost invariably made up of whites, and that thus, rarely did the Negro at the bar of justice have a chance for a fair and impartial trial. That "the Negro will steal" has been repeated so often that it is the common accepted measure of the morals of the race. "Yet," declared Dr. Shepard, "a garrific steal like the Tea Pot Dome, three million railway mail robbery, etc., may take place, in which more is stolen than a similar group of Negroes could or would steal in a life-time, without sigmatting the white race as a race of thieves." The Negro is entitled to a much fairer estimate of his character than those based upon such generalizations as these, was the opinion eloquently expressed by Dr. Shepard. "The Right To Vote" That the right to vote was essential to the Negro's welfare, not only that he might share in political privileges, but that he might share more equitably in civic improvements such as better streets, paving, sewage, etc., was also brought out and stressed by the speaker. "I make this impassioned plea for a square deal for the Negro to the thousands of young white students in this audience because you are now preparing to become the judges, lawyers, ministers, legislators, and employers in this country within the next few years. "The destiny of the race will be in your hands then. I ask of you to consider and handle the questions involving the Negro, not on the basis of special consideration, but on the basis of equitable and fair consideration. Consider the Negro as a citizen; treat him as an American citizen. "I assure you that the Negro will stand shoulder to shoulder with you in the solution of American problems. All he asks is a square deal. Give him an opportunity to share full American citizenship and he will shoulder his responsibilities eagerly and honestly." Aged woman Dragged By Street Car; Is Hurt (By Preston News Service) ATLANTA, May 3.—Mrs. Mary Gardner, aged woman, was painfully bruised when she was dragged several feet by a Buckhead one-man street car, after her clothing had caught in the door of the car Wednesday at Peachtree street and Collier road. According to the operators of the car, Mrs. Gardner had alighted, and when the signal light indicated that the door was closed, he started his car and had gone several feet when the cries of the woman's daughter attracted his attention. He said he immediately stopped the car and went to the injured woman's assistance. She was taken to Grady hospital by a passing automobile and was given treatment. Hospital authorities say that the woman's injuries may not prove fatal. Freed of Murder; Is Shot To Death (By Associated Negro Press) NEW ORLEANS, May 3. Discharged on a charge of shooting with intent to kill, Hattie Williams was shot to death in her home, 900 South Robertson street, Thursday. In an adjoining room was found the body of Henry Humphries, with a bullet in his head. Police are holding Kate Reed, landlady of the rooming house. William Williams, the woman's estranged husband, is also being held by the police. STAR EDITION 5 Gary Public Library 5th Jeff. PRICE FIVE CENTS ARMED HEAVY PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED UPON JOHNSON Term rayer (ress) May 3 der sem- ll 27 for organ, Alli- en grant- e to life Not only as a school program showing the talent and ability of Virginia street school students, but as a civic movement, the operetta will be presented for a second time as a means of promoting the welfare demand for the rejection, according to members of the school's faculty. It is now enlarged and remodeled and re-stocked with new and fresh medicines, drugs, merchandise and toilet articles. The policy of the store will be continued, and cut prices will be set on all merchandise. This drug store has always been known for fair treatment of its patrons and reasonable prices. The first two weeks will Be sales weeks for Columbia and Otch Records which will sell at fortynine cents each. --- Man gets Life Term Believes In Praver (By Associated Negro Press) SHREVPORT, LA, May 3— Tony (Pie) Turner, under sentence to be hanged April 27 for the murder of J. B. Morgan, Billing station owner, has been granted a commute of sentence to life imprisonment. Turner denies the crime and says that his prayers for complete vindication will be answered. He stated that since his incarceration he had prayed, and he exhibited cellulosis on his knees which he said was the result of constant praying. STUDENTSTO REPEAT PLAY Virginia Street School To Repeat Operatta May 10; Request of Patrons In response to many requests, the operetta, "Pocahontas" will be repeated May 10 at Froebel auditorium by students of Virginia street school, according to an announcement made today by Prof. H. Theo. Tatum, principal. Headed by a cast of well-trained boys and girls, the operetta created considerable comment when it was first presented last month at Virginia street school. Miss Leota Semmes, director of music at Virginia street school, supervised the operetta, which was declared to have been one of the most successful school affairs of the current season. Story Kill in Legend The operetta is based upon the old and familiar story of Pocahontas and Capt. John Smith, for whose life the beautiful Indian madden, immortalized in poem and song, offered herself in cacrifice. Holding a peculiar appeal for children, the story of Pocahontas and Capt. Smith was successfully made into an operetta some years ago, of which the same version will be used by Virginia street school students under the direction of Miss Semmes. Making an appeal for public endorsement, members of the faculty of Virginia street school announced today that everyone is urged to attend the performance of "Pocahontas". An opportunity to hear an entertaining musical program of a rare nature is promised when the operatta is presented here on the date given, it was said. Froebel Drug Store Open for Business Froebel drug store, Fifteenth and Broadway, which was closed for several weeks on account of a fire, has opened again. (By Associated Negro Press) ST. PAUL, Mlnn, May 3—R is felt that a death blow has been dealt discrimination against Negroes in Minnesota now that Atty. C. J. Smith has won his second case within a year against the White Castle System of Eating Houses corporation. The latest case was conducted in the interest of Isaac L. Finner who was awarded a verdict of $100 damages in the court of Judge J. Boerner. Prior to this a waiter for the corporation was forced to pay a $100 fine for discriminatory practices. Both cases were prosecuted under the civil rights law of the state. Baby Dead 2 Hours Is Brought To Life (By Associated Negro Press) LOS ANGELES, May 3.—Although Mr. and Mrs. Guan Riez failed to notify the Newtown Street Police inhalator squad for more than two hours after a baby was born, they succeeded in reviving the infant. More than an hour was required on the infant. The baby is no reported doing well. Man Who Planned Jail Break In Local Jail To Be Presented To Full Extent, Claim A plot to "shoot his way out of jail", where he had been taken on a change of drunkenness, probably will result in a heavier sentence for Elder Johnson, 33, 1621 Jackson street, than he would have been gassed on had not the plot been successfully frustrated by Gary Police Sunday night. Johnson was arrested by Detonitive Sergeants Lama and Kidwell at Pitfitz and Madison on a charge of drunkenness. Taken to the city jail, he was searched and then placed behind the barge to await his trial. In searching him, however, police overtook a .32 revolver which Johnson had in his clothing, and which he planned to use in a plot to "shoot his way out." Confides in Fellow-Prisoner But Johnson talked too much. He told a fellow prisoner of his plan, who notified police that Johnson had a gun in his possession and was planning on shooting his way out of his cell. When informed of the plot, police disarmed Johnson, thus preventing what might have been one of the most daring and fatal jail-breaks in Lake county history. Police regard Johnson as an offender of the worst type. Efforts will be made to prosecute him to the full extent of the law, with the result that Johnson will probably be given a much greater penalty for carrying concealed weapons, and complying to meet arrest than he would have just getting drunk. WOLF HOUND ATTACKS MAN Mob Threatens Driver When Car Runs Wild, Wounds Three; Kills Child (By Associated Negro Press) NEW YORK. May 3. — Hubert S. Jones, owner of a wolf hound, was the victim of the dog's viciousness last week while driving through 142rd street. Jones, with the dog in the sedan, was on his way to attend to urgent business when suddenly the dog leaped on him and drove his sharp teeth into his master's arm. Suddenly the car swerved, as Jones sought to protect himself from the animal's attack and in swerving from the roadway, ran onto the sidewalk into a group of women and children. Jacqueline Phillips, six, was crushed against a railing and killed. Serene Williams, thirty, was knocked down, cut and bruised, as was another woman whose identity could not be established. A mob gathered quickly and attacked Jones at the scene of the accident and Patrolman Frank Guiselman of the West 126th street station had to hold them at bay with a pistol, shielding Jones in a doorway until reserves arrived to handle the crowd. Jones locked up was charged with homicide, said that while he was nibbling on a cracker the dog attempted to bite him. Our Printing Service A large amount of job printing for the bigger commercial houses in Gary is being done exclusively by The Gary American. These houses not only demand efficient work in the way of distinctive printing, but must upon reasonable prices for jobs of large proportions. And The Gary American is daily meeting these requirements. Orders for big jobs pour into the American office daily from those business firms who demand the highest class of work at moderate prices. The American guarantees a 24-hour service on all jobs of printing.—Adv. CLEVELAND, May 3—An opportunity for the boys and girls of Cleveland is the message carried in literature being distributed by promoters of the Nugen Castlett company, owners of Cleveland's only colored department store. This store, organized under the lave of the state, proposes to develop through the training of young Negroes in the way of successful business promotion and management it was incorporated Nov. 12, 1927. PAGE TWO MOTON URGES NEGROES TO DO GOOD WORK Tuskegee Head Says Negroes Need Have No Fear When Work Is Well Done (By Associated Negro Press) MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 3. Addressing an audience of 1200 colored and white in the Old Ship church here Sunday afternoon, Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee institute, stated that the "Negroes of the South need have no fear of being displaced by imported foreigners if they make themselves so efficient in whatever employment they may be engaged that their services will become indispensable. "It is up to us to do our jobs so well that no one can take them from us." Colored people are further advanced than any other group of darker people of the world—the Japanese alone excepted. This advance will continue, Dr. Moton said, as the understanding between the races clears up. Dr. Moton's address was preceded by a musical program featuring the Tuskegee institute qu riet and local talent. Offers Lift To White Woman; Is Arrested (By Associated Negro Press) PHILADELPHIA, May 3. — Willis Roach, at the home of Mayor Hollman has been arrested and charged with molesting a white woman. It appears that he drove his machine to where a Mrs. Madison, a white woman, was standing, and tried to urge her to get into the machine. A small bottle of whiskey was found in the car. He was captured after a hot chase, and declared he had no evil designs in offering the lady a "hit" but he was fined fifty dollars on the charge of transporting liquor. SENATE PASSES ON BAND BILL BIL Asks That Colored Men Be Given Commissions In Army As Band Leaders NEW YORK, May 3. — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 60 Fifth avenue, is informed by Wade H. Hammond, band leader of the 19th Cavalry, that the band bill which would give commissions in the Army to colored as well as white band leaders, has passed the Senate and is now pending in the House of Representatives as H. R. 481. "As the success of this Bill appears to offer some compensation for what West Point denies the Negro," writes Band Leader Hammond. "I am again appealing to friends throughout the country, hoping that it might be to their pleasure to wire or write their Congressmen, in whose hands our fate now rests, urging that favorable action be taken." In urging Congressmen to vote for this measure, it should be referred to by its name and number, the Band Bill, H. R. 481. GARY AUTO TOP SHOP Curtains : Slip Covers : Winter Enclosures : Automobile Glass Body and Fender Repairing €24 Washington St. Gary, Ind. HERE IT IS! The Greatest Contribution to Race Progress in Recent Years Beau-Belle Hair Dressing and Grower The secret of popularity is that well groomed appearance. Change the short, wiry and harsh hair to a beautiful, silky straightness by using BEAU-BELLE. Scientifically Prepared Pure and Safe No Hot Combs Will Not Turn Haid Bed Enough for one month for ONE DOLLAR PREPAID Money back Guarantee Robert Alan Products Co. Downters Grove, Illinois. Gentlemen: Enjoyed find one dollar. 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Police Fail To Halt White & Black Hop (By Associated Negro Press) BOSTON, May 3.—An attempt on the part of Boston police to break up a dance for white and colored guests which was promoted by the Young Workers League of this city was met with stabborn resistance when the police sought to use Nat Kay, the president, as a medium through which to achieve their object. Kay, a young white worker, explained that the league believed in the absolute equality of its members and that it would not countenance any discrimination against its colored members. His answers and attitude caused the police to hang their heads dejectedly and depart. THUGS FOLLOW WOMAN, ROB HER OF $900, FLEE Footpads Pursue Victim from Bank, Then Snatch Pocket Book and Disappear (By Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, May 3. — Snatching a purse containing $300 from Mrs. Lillian Young, 374 Paulson avenue, as she was walking in Penn avenue near Center avenue, late Thursday, two unidentified white men escaped before pedestrians, attracted by her cries and screams for help arrived. According to Mrs. Young, the two men followed her from the City Deposit bank, Penn and Center, and snatched the purse as she was stuffing $600, which she had just with-drawn from the bank, into the pocketbook. She had $300 in the purse before she went to the bank. Mrs. Young, it is said, was going to a real estate office with the money as a down-payment of a piece of property on which she had already made a substantial payment. Officers believe the men were in the bank at the time Mrs. Young withdrew the money and followed her to the street. Virginia Union Raises $100,000 (By Associated Negro Press) RICHMOND, May 3. — One Hundred Thousand Dollars in cash has been raised by the Negro Alumun and friends of Virginia Union University at Richmond, Virginia. The Negroes had contributed $50,000 when Mr. Julius Rosenwald offered the last $10,000 if they would complete their objective of $100,000 by a given time. With splendid enthusiasm the Negroes organized for business and raised another $40,000 in cash among their own people within two months. NEGRO DOES PAINTING OF 'MODEL HOME' Harry Gray, Local Painter Does Paint Job On Gary's Most Beautiful Home By JAMES RUSELL DAVID That the Negro is rapidly finding his place in art is shown in the painting and decorating of the "Model Home," located at Fourth and Rosevelt streets, here in this city. The painting of this home was done by Mr. H. R. Gray, local Negro painter, and his work stands out as a monument to the genius of his race. "One of Best Decorated" This model home is a masterpiece in architecture and is one of the best decorated homes in Gary. It has electric heating and lighting systems, the bath-room fixtures, with vestibules and sun-parlor all done in crafts. The living room and dining room walls are all panneled and papered in beautiful wall paper. There are four large bath-rooms with all modern conveniences, a large kitchen with built-in cabinets and other special features. All wood-work and casings are enameled in three-tone effect. The builders of this, the "Home Beautiful," spared no expense in the construction of this modern home. The heating, lighting and plumbing were all done by white craftsmen, who were masters in their respective lines, but Mr. Gray was selected to do the painting, not because he is a Negro, but because he is a recognized master of his profession. This achievement of Mr. Gray substantiates the fact that color is no barrier to success. If a man knows his work thoroughly and can do it better than his competitor, he has nothing to fear. If a man wants to earn more, he must first make his services worth more, and the public will gladly pay his price. Negro Made District Atty. In W. Virginia CHARLESTON, W. Va., May 2.—Harry J. Capehart, a member of the law firm of Free, Capehart and Miller, has been appointed an assistant district attorney for the southern West Virginia district, the first Negro to receive such an appointment in this state. A graduate of Howard University, Arty. Capehart has had a busy career. He served three terms in the state legislature and was the author of an anti-lynching law, a law prohibiting the screen or stage exhibition of such shows as the "Birth of a Nation," and the act creating the schools for colored deat and blind. THE AMERICAN Dancer Falls Down Stairs; Cops Get Gin (By Associated Negro Press) NEW ORLEANS, MAY 3.—A snake dance by Lucille Taylor, 24 year old dancer in a cabaret and soft drink stand Sunday resulted in the serious injury to the dancer who, engrossed in the "steps" fell down the stairs to the court yard below. The police as usual butted into the amusement parlor and arrested the proprietor on a charge of violating the prohibition law, and at the same time gathered in six best customers on the charge of loitering—and confessed the liquor, most whiskey and gin, of the "made-last-night brand." N.A.A.C.P. PROTE SEGREGATION "Outrageous Discrim Vets Criticized By J son In Letter To P. PROTESTS AGAINST EAGATION IN VET'S s Discrimination" or cized By James Weld Letter To Winthrop N.A.A.C.P. PROTESTS AGAINST SEGREGATION IN VET'S BUREAU "Outrageous Discrimination" of Colored Vets Criticized By James Weldon Johnson In Letter To Winthrop Adams NEW YORK, May 3.—Barring of two colored ex-soldiers from hospital treatment which they urgently needed, in Witchita, Kansas, has brought a sharp letter from James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, to Winthrop Adams, acting medical director in Washington of the U. S. Veterans bureau. The N. A. A. C. P. letter protesting and attacking the segregation of Negro ex-soldiers is as follows: "The Wichita, Kansas, branch of this Association has forwarded to this office a copy of a letter written by you to Representative W. A. Ayers on April 17 referring to the charge that two colored war veterans had been denied urgent and necessary hospital treatment in Wichita by reason of segregation of colored from white patients and the consequent limitation of facilities for the Negro veterans. "Your letter admits that such segregation is practiced by the United States Veterans bureau, and the implication is clear that even though there may have been sample room in the white section, these colored vet. He Loved Well, But Unwisely; Gets Shot (By Associated Negro Press) Vell, But Colored D Gets Shot Attacke PHILADELPHIA, May 3. — Because he had permitted himself to become enamoured with another man's wife, Nicholas Datone, a Filipino, is being treated in the Howard hospital here for a scalp wound, while William Bunting, the husband in the case, was shot in the foot. Bunting accused Datone of enticing Mrs. Bunting to leave him, and he went to Datone's house "to shoot it out." QUA PRIN That’s what do your work. T “ands” or “buts” paper is right and We print me keep our promise When you give need not worry a time for you to l job on hand. And there even before us of the deliver The Gary A QUALITY PRINTING what's what you get when your work. There's no "or "buts" about it. It is right and the price is the print most anything your promise on delivery you give us an order not worry about it until or you to have the first hand. And then it will even before you can receive the delivery promise. The ry Ameri QUALITY PRINTING 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 n Ave. P' 7 E.19th Ave. (By Associated Negro Press) TORGINTO, Can., May 3.—William Galnees and his wife, Etta, hold the record for consuming liquor, if their statement is to be believed. The couple were arrested and charged with selling liquor, as their permit showed that in 154 days they had purchased 899 bottles of beer, 146 of whiskey and 59 of wine. Bill and Etta after a long speech failed to convince the judge that they consumed the booze, and he sentenced them to 4 months in fall. TESTS AGAINST IN VET'S BUREAU nation" of Colored James Weldon John- Winthrop Adams erans would still have been denied treatment. "The question of segregation of colored United States citizens in the employ of the United States government is now very much to the fore. Secretary Hoover has just abolished it in his department. Secretary Work has also abolished it. The postmaster general is investigating complaints of segregation in the post office department, as is the secretary of war. "The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is prepared to make an issue of the outrageous discrimination which your letter plainly admits as having occurred in the section of the United States Veterans bureau at Wichita, Kansas; and unless this policy is discontinued we shall place the facts in the hands of such members of Congress as may be interested in the situation, as well as in the possession of newspaper editors throughout the country. "It goes without saying, it seems to us, that men who risk their lives and suffer injury and disability for their country ought not to be subjected to the small-minded treatment which your letter openly condones." Colored Doorman 'Attacked by White' (By Associated Negro Press) LOUISVILLE, May 3. — George Bailey who for many years has been the footman for Kaufman & Straus department stores was attacked yesterday by a customer who insisted that he would park in front of the store after being warned by Bailey that parking was prohibited. The stranger got the worst of the deal. Both were arrested after which the white man was attended by a nearby physician. LITY TING you get when we There’s no “ifs,” ” about it. The the price is right. ost anything and se on deliveries. us an order, you about it until it is have the finished and then it will be e you can remind y promise. he American --- P'one 3865 No.13 On The Ballot No.13 On The Ballot Born in Indiana, All his life a Hoosier. Lawyer, State Legislator, Congressman, and three times elected to U. S. Senate. Served from humblest to highest offices. Is leading American exponent of Republicanism. He has served the State of Indiana in Congress with distinction for thirty-five years, during which time he has steadfastly upheld the principals of the Republican party. Assistant floor leader in Senate, Chairman Interstate Commerce Committees, ranking member of Commerce on Rules, Member Committee on Finance. Has supported and voted for every relief measure presented in behalf of Veterans of any war. Helped write present tariff bill places 84 per cent of the things the farmer on the Free List, an under high protection all that he p Author and sponsor of Watson-Pa which establishes boards of medi Federal policy for prevention of strikes, approved by Labor Uniona ployers alike. Senator Watson's aim has always serve the American people irresp Race or Creed. The friend of the man. A vote for Senator Watson is a vote — A vote for prosperity and — A vote for Indiana. LET'S STICK WITH WATSON AND INDIANA Republican Primaries, May 8th (By Associated Negro Press) NASHVILLE, May 3—Defying a steady stream of bullets, aimed at him, Jim Pillows took the pistol away from his wife and bit a large hunk out of her right cheek. AH of this started when Pillows carried his wife home about one thirty Wednesday morning and left her to attend to some "unfinished business." Mrs. Olive Pillows, upon the departure of her husband, decided that she would follow him, and she did. She found her spouse seated in an automobile with another woman about six thirty of the same morning at Twelfth avenue and Cedar street This spectacle provoked her and she set out to "finish the business once for all" and began firing at her errant husband. Her aim was bad and the husband rushed her, wrestled the pistol from her hand and took a bite at her cheek. Pillows is in jail charged with disorderly conduct and Mrs. Pillows is in the hospital, with police awaiting to serve a warrant charging her with carrying concealed weapons. Family Row Ends in Double Tragedy (By Associated Negro Press) NEW ORLEANS, May 3- Briarcoe Robertson shot himself through the head after seriously wounding his wife, Mrs. Rosetta Robertson at their home 316 North Villere street. Police explain the shooting by saying that the couple often had serious domestic difficulties. According to neighbors the couple began to quarrel, then came to blows, and the woman attempted to flee from the home, when Robertson grabbed a revolver and shot her four times, once through the neck and in the chest, head and legs. He then walked into the kitchen and fired a bullet through his head. The woman is expected to die. No. Carolina Raises $100,000 for Schools (By Associated Negro Press) RALEIGH, N. C., May 3. According to reports made at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers held at Shaw university, more than one hundred thousand dollars has been raised during the past year for school improvements and for auxiliary school purposes in schools throughout the state. Five hundred persons were present at the conference. Helped write present tariff bill, which places 84 per cent of the things used by the farmer on the Free List, and places under high protection all that he produces. Author and sponsor of Watson-Parker Bill which establishes boards of mediation as Federal policy for prevention of railway strikes, approved by Labor Unions and employers alike. Senator Watson's aim has always been to serve the American people irrespective of Race or Creed. The friend of the laboring man. A vote for Senator Watson is a winning vote — A vote for prosperity and progress — A vote for Indiana. (By Associated Negro Press) ST. PAUL, Minn., May 3—It is felt that a death blow has been dealt discrimination against Negroes in Minnesota now that Atty. C. J. Smith has won his second case with in a year against the White Castle System of Eating Houses corporation. The latest case was conducted in the interest of Isaac L. Finner who was awarded a verdict of $100 damages in the court of Judge J. Boerner, Prior to this a waiter for the corporation was forced to pay a $100 fine for discriminatory practices. Both cases were prosecuted under the civil rights law of the state. LOVER SHOOTS GIRL; HAND BAG GLANCES SHOTS Jealous Romeo Persues Juliet With Double Barrel Shot Gun (By Preston News Service) HICKORY, N. C., May 3. — A small hand bag carried by Pauline Loretz is believed to have been the means of saving her life Sunday when her sweetheart, Clifford Barnes, in an alleged jealous rage, went gunning for her with a double-barreled shot gun. The contests of one barrel were emptied as the frate jealous swain sought to end the life of the "only woman" in the world for him. The shot struck the handbag and glanced, entering the girl's chest. A few hours after the shooting Barnes was found hiding in a ditch and was placed in jail without bond to await the outcome of the girl's wounds. When questioned by police Barnes told police that the girl had turned him down, telling him that he was no good. What she wanted was a young man who had some get up about himself and wanted to get ahead in the world and that was through with him unless he but busy and made a success in life. Barnes said, "It broke my heart. I couldn't make a success right away, and she might marry somebody else before I made a success." Man Steals Shoes; All for Same Foot LOUISVILLE, May 3. — Charles Garnett fell into bad luck this week when he stole $200.00 worth of shoes from Hotel Watterson, all of the shoes were for the right foot. He was arrested by our two colored detectives Hemphill and Woods just as he was burning the shoes in his stove. FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1920 C. S. JOHNSON SOON TO QUIT OPPORTUNITY Editor Of Opportunity May Accept Position With Pink University (By Associated Negro Press) Charles S. Johnson, editor of Opportunity magazine, has refused to discuss in any way rumors to the effect that he plans to resign his position with Opportunity in order to accept a position as director of the school of social science at Flask university, it is being freely reported that he will not be with Opportunity much longer. Persons who claim some knowledge of the situation over that Johnson and certain other influences within the Urban League have not been able to agree on policies and the management of the magazine which he started since it has grown to a position of great prestige. Negro Store Offers Training to Youth (By Associated Negro Press) CLEVELAND, May 3.—An opportunity for the boys and girls of Cleveland is the message carried in literature being distributed by promoters of the Nugen Catlett company, owners of Cleveland's only colored department store. This store organized under the laws of the state, proposes to develop through the training of young Negroes in the way of successful business promotion and management. It was incorpo- $ \textcircled{c} $d Nov 12, 1927. Teacher Is Accused By 14-Year-Old Girl LOUISVILLE, May 3.—Last week the natives were around when the news was broadcast that Prof. Samuel Brooks, a teacher in Central high school had resigned under ugly rumors. Brooks was accused by a 14 year old school girl for conduct unbecoming a teacher. He rendered his resignation and left town immediately. Roustabout Gets $500 For Injuries (By Associated Negro Press) NEW ORLEANS, May 3.—William Gillard, a roustabout aboard the steamer Victoria who sued the owners for personal injuries when he was disabled while attempting to cast off a line has been awarded five hundred dollars by the federal court. FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1928 MADDEN DEATH CAUSES UNREST IN 'WINDY CITY' Selection Of Successor Cases Confusion In Political Circles (By Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO. MAG. 3. — The sudden and untimely death of Congressman Martin B. Madden Friday has caused much confusion in political circles here. This is especially true with regard to the selection of a successor of the Republican nominee. Although there is much difference of opinion expressed as to the modus operandi, the general opinion seems to be that the Republican committee of Cook county will appoint the nominee for the party, in the November elections. This committee is dominated by Mayor William Hale Thompson and it is believed that the mayor will seek the appointment of either Bishop Archbold (Jarvey of Oscar DePriest). It is pointed out, however, that the appointment would have to be ratified by the election board, which is controlled by the Dennen wing of the republican party. Congressman Madden died in his office at the Capitol Friday afternoon from a heart attack. His passing was sudden, unexpected and was a distinct shock to Washington and the nation. When the congressman went to his office Friday morning he was apparently in good health. He had attended the meeting of the appropriations committee, of which he was chairman and was in the best of spirits. Representative Madden was elected to the fifty ninth congress and every successive congress thereafter and was candidate for re-election in November. During his tenure of office he established himself as a true friend of the Negro race and was at all times championing the cause of the Negro citizens throughout the country. His interest in the progress of Howard university and Freedman's Hospital was manifested in the continued battle which he waged to increase the annual appropriation. When Representative Madden was elected the institutions were repiving less than $50,000. The last appropriation to Howard university alone, was more than $300,000. Other acts on his part stamped him as a Representative not only of the Negro constituency that was responsible for his election but of the twelve million Negroes in the United States. Leaders Mourn His Loss Political leaders, educators and common folk mourn his loss. Bishop Archibald Carey, who was a close friend of the Congressman, in a statement to the Associated Negro Press declared: "I sincerely regret the passing of Congressman Madden, and consider See How Many Rides You Can Take Sunday On a Pass for 25c on Gary Railways We serve Gary-Hammond Indiana Harbor Hobart the Gary Beach As many trips to these places as you wish to take for a quarter. Gary Railways Only Four More Days and Then— are going to the polls in every one of the 162 voting precincts in Lake County to Republican Ticket No. 59—Recorder—No. 59----Republican—No. 59—Vincent----No. 59 His candidacy is the result of a spontaneous deman on the part of men and women generally. They know John M. Vincent. He served them intelligently and honestly as county commissioner. He is an experienced public servant and a successful business man. He is the head of a family, residing with his wife and two children in Hobart. He did valuable work for all parts of Lake county during his term as commissioner and citizens are anxious to show him their gratitude. He is thoroughly familiar with all branches of the county government. He is a bitter opponent of corruption and dishonesty and his own reputation cannot be attacked. He has no factional or embarrassing alliances. VINCENT Is The Choice of Lake County Republicans for RECORDER NUMBER 59 Primary Election Tuesday, May 8th NUMBER 59 RALBIGH, N. C., May 3. According to reports made at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers held at Shaw university, more than one hundred thousand dollars has been raised during the past year for school improvements and for auxiliary school purposes in schools throughout the state. Five hundred persons were present at the conference. his passing as very untimely as well as unfortunate as I know him, working heart and soul for the passage of the bill for flood relief, in which we as a group are so sincerely concerned. "My thirty years acquaintance with him stamps him in my memory as a man of sterling character and absolute identity. I do not think there is another man in the United States congress who will take his place in the outstanding defense he always made for the rights of the Negro." Effords were made to get state,ments from Oscar DePriest, and Alderman Louis B. Anderson, also a formidable possibility for the place. DePriest and Alderman Anderson however, were in West Baden when latest reports have them hurrying home. White Commissioner Edward H. Wright under whose political management Mr. Madden was several times returned to congress is in Provident hospital too ill to be interviewed. Former Member of State Legislature Enters Suit For Divorce (By Associated Negro Press) NEWARK, N. J., May 3.—Dr. Walter G. Alexander, former state legislator, president of the National Negro Medical association and graduate manager of Lincoln University's football team, has entered suit for divorce against his wife., the former Elizabeth Hemings of Boston, on charges of abandonment. Dr. and Mrs. Alexander have been married twenty-four years. She is alleged to have left him in 1924 and gone to Boston to live with a brother. It's all right to run for office—if you get tired in time to quit before you have to. It isn't exactly a devil of a world just because some folks say they have a h—1 of a time in it. Man has succeeded in conquering the cold air, but he's still as helpless as ever against the hot. THE AMERICAN Many of University of Students Pay Ow (By Associated LOS ANGELES, May 3.—Nearly colored and white, at the University of their days or nights at some gai their education. Of the 3,461 men from whom found entirely dependent on their self-supporting. The remaining 960 and living expenses. Of the 2,960 entirely self supporting, 182 part per cent, wholly dependent. A study of the occupations o different vocations are followed. T in that opillege are almost as varied J. WELDON JOHN AMERICAN OCCU University of Californias Pay Own Way. By Associated Negro Press May 3, Nearly sixty-five o'clock at the University of Southern Rights at some gainful occupa- men from whom reports were dependent on their own efforts, the remaining 980 depended on us. Of the 2,950 women, it is sortling, 182 partially self-suppendent. The occupations of the men are followed. The vocational almost as varied. BEN JOHNSON IS AN OCCUPATION Many of University of California Students Pay Own Way, Report Shows LOS ANGELES, May 3.—Nearly sixty-five out of every 100 students, colored and white, at the University of Southern California spend part of their days or nights at some gainful occupation to pay the cost of their education. Of the 3,461 men from whom reports were received, 1,643 were found entirely dependent on their own effort and 830 were partially self-supporting. The remaining 980 depended on others for their tuition and living expenses. Of the 2,950 women, it was found at 1,283 were entirely self supporting, 182 partially self-supporting, and 155 or 45 per cent, wholly dependent. A study of the occupations of the men shows that ninety-eight different vocations are followed. The vocational pursuits of the women in that college are almost as varied. J. WELDON JOHNSON DISCUSSES AMERICAN OCCUPATION OF HAITI NEW YORK, May 3.—An article on the American occupation of Haiti, by James Weidon Johnson, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is being distributed for release to-day by the Cosmos Newspeaper syndicate of New York. In the article the N. A. A. C. P. secretary attacks the proposed new Haitian land law on the ground that --- M. J. He is a staunch Republican, first, last and all the time. He is the choice for RECORDER of ALL of those Republicans who desire to maintain harmony within the ranks of their party. His own efforts in behalf of party harmony is considered invaluable to his party in Lake county. He has made a thorough personal canvas of the county, not only once, but six times and is considered to be the hardest working candidate in the field. In addition to his political strength throughout Lake county, Mr. Vincent has the added weight of his very wide circle of personal friends and acquaintances. Some leaders of the party anticipate he will roll up a record vote on primary day, Tuesday, May 8. it would despoil the natives of their land and would make them a landless protector at the mercy of American exploiters. Anything from a calling card to a newspaper can be printed for you by The Gary American. Phone 3885. —Adv. READ THE OLASSIFIED ADS SENSATIONAL SALE OF DRESSES Saturday----All Day $500,000 TO BE COST OF NEW HOSPITAL Old Building To Be Replaced By New Structure That Is To Cover Whole Block (By Associated Negro Press) NEW ORLEANS. May 3. — Erection of a Negro hospital at Louisiana and Howard street at an estimated cost of five hundred thousand dollars to replace the present Flint-Goodrich hospital on Canal street is now assured. The new hospital will cover an entire block and will be built and equipped in accordance with the latest developments in medical science. According to the Rev. W. Scott Chinn, pastor of Wesley M. SENSA DR Satur 2 Here Are the Season's Smartest Styles A large selection of the very newest dresses in printed crepes, cantons, flowered silks, etc. These are one of a kind models. Take home two dresses for practically the price of one. All Sizes up to 50½ NONE S Tomorrow, Saturday or a weekly payment basis Whites Who Killed Negro Out On Bond (By Associated Negro Press) WEBB, Miss., May 3.—Ben T. Pennington, Harvey Pennington, Frank Evans, and J. C. Pennington, white men, have been charged with the murder of Ernest Skipper, on the Pennington plantation. Awaiting the action of the grand jury the men were released on bonds. The cases come up in September. E. church, the square of ground has recently been purchased at a cost of seventy seven thousand dollars. Distinctive printing! That's the type of work turned out by The Gary American, and at prices that will surprise you, too.—Adv. The treasurer of the United States has resigned, probably with a view to taking a job that has more money connected with it. Dr. Wilberforce Williams, Of Provident Hospital To Head Expidition (By Associated Negro Press) NEW YORK, May 8—Led by Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, prominent surgeon, and chief of the medical service at Provident hospital, Chicago, a dozen physicians and surgeons will sail on the Steamship Westphalia on May 24, for the old world to attend clinics at several of the largest and most grominent hospitals in Europe. Notice To Voters of Lake County Notice is hereby given to the voters of Lake County, Indiana, that the following lists contain the names and addresses of all Candidates whose names will appear on the respective primary ballet, to-wit: There will be a Primary Election held in each of the Voting Precincts of Lake County, Indiana, on the 8th day of May, 1928, at which time the foregoing tickets will be submitted to the voters of said County for the selection of candidates for the various offices to be voted for at the election to be held in November, 1928; and at which Primary Election, Precinct Committeemen and Delegate to the State Convention of the respective political parties participating in said Primary Election will be elected. The polls will be open on said date from 6 o'clock A. M. to 6 o'clock P. M. in each of the voting precincts of the County. JOHN KILLIGREW, Dated this 18th day of April, 1928. Republican Primary Candidates PRESIDENTIAL, STATE, LEGISLATIVE AND COUNTY TICKET President of the United States Herbert Clark Hoover, Palo Alto, Calif. James E. Watson, Rushville, Ind. United States Senator Solon J. Carter, Indianapolis, South Bend, Ind. Arthur R. Robinson, Indianapolis Governor Thomas H. Adam, Wisconsin D. Burns Douglas, Fort Wayne Jesse E. Eschbach, Warwau Charles W. Jewett, Indianapolis Frederick Landis, Loransport Ulysses S. Leah, Indianapolis, Lakeway, Ind. Alvah J. Rucker, Indianapolis Frederick E. Schortmeier, Indianapolis Representative of 10th Congressional Congressional District Harry H. Pamody, Wheeler, Ind. William R. Wood, Payette, Ind. Prosecuting Attorney 31st Judicial Circuit Oliver S. Tatterson, 785 Buchanan St., Gary Judge of the Central Court Lake County James A. Patterson, 716 Fillmore St., Gary Martin J. Smith, No. Main St., Crown Point, Ind. State Attorney for Lake County Ray G. Cooper, 816 Pierces, Gary, C. Oliver Hoimes, 4800 Washington Ave. Gary, Ind. Chester M. McGuire, 2445 Grant St., Gary, Ind. James J. Neidl, 490 Central Ave., Whit- willis R. Johnson, 4720 Magoon Ave., East Chicago, Ind. State Representative for Lake County Oscar B. Bacon, 3885 Sanborn Ave., Hammond, Ind. E. McKinley Bacoy, 2090 Harrison St., Henry F. Patterson, Crown Point. Frank J. Cook, Gary, Ind. William W. Cook, 2319 Adams St., Gary, James I. Day, 618 West Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, Ind. Thomas H. Herchelle, Griffith, Hammond. J. Glenn Harris, 476 Grant St., Gary, William H. Hill, 281 Highland St., Hammond. Wilson K. Jordan, 4115 Baring Ave., East Charles W. Hammill, Lincoln, Hammond. John W. Thiel, Hobart. Willard B. VanHorne, Jr., 1716—142 St. George M. Van Valenburg, 1201 Jackson St., Hammond. Joint Representative for Lake and Porter Counties John W. Scott, 749 Filmore St., Gary, County Auditor Walter Macdonald, 286 Torrencos Ave., Hammond. William E. Whitaker, 472 South Main St. Crown Point, Ind. County Treasurer Hazel K. Groves, 4725 Northstone Ave., East Chicago. Arnold H. Kunert, 29 Carroll St., Hammond, Ind. James F. Face, 940 West 11th Ave., Gary, Ind. Bessie B. Ross, 600 Van Buren St., Gary, Ind. John M. Vincent, 824 Lincoln St., Hobart, Ind. County Sheriff George L. Angell, 428l Emlst St., East Chicago, Ind. Moses A. Atkins, 667 Virginia St., Gary, Ind. William B. Balley, 600 Filmore St., Gary, Ebien Newton Bunnell, 858 Hohman St., Hammond, Ind. Joseph Ferrara, 1725 Jefferson St., Gary. Thomas H. Hale, 1208 Euclid Ave., Hammond, Ind. Joseph B. Kyle, 1711 West Fifth Ave., Grafton, Ind. Henry P. Reits, 1246 Garfield St., Hammond, Ind. County Coroner Albert A. Watts, 578 Broadway, Gary, Ind. County Surveyor C. Keller Wallace, 1225 Bacon St., East Killeen County, Commissioner, 2nd District William H. Linton, Crown Point. County Commissioner, 3rd District Jane Black, Lowell, Geo. W. Dickey, Shelby. DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION William F. Hodges, 740 Fillmore St. Roscoe D. Goy, 1952 Washington St. James F. Page, 1952 Washington St. James F. Pace, 980 Washington St. John W. Robinson, 1924 Washington St. James T. Robinson, 1924 Washington St. James Tynes, 1648 Adams St. David Moses, 1745 Maryland St. James Sperry, 1924 Broadway. James Laine, 1682 Mary Street. John W. Russell, 1921 Massachusetts Claud Shutt, 6551 Howell Grover Elkinson, 1820 Broadway. John W. Stine, 3657 Marshall. John W. Stine, 3657 Marshall. John Dwyer, 424 Washington. James Doyne, 553 Tyler H. H. H. Buchanan. James Farley, 736 Georgia. M. D. Heyn, 3620 Jefferson. M. D. Heyn, 3620 Jefferson. F. E. Byrd, 1633 Madison. W. A. Fuller, 2069 Broadway. D. W. Turser, 2140 Massachusetts. D. W. Turser, 2140 Massachusetts. Jimmy Moore, 2347 Monroe St. Sidney H. Goldman, 713 Massachusetts. Sidney H. Goldman, 713 Massachusetts. Edwin A. Comstock, 660 Hershey St. James McCartney, 431 Madison St. There will be a submitted to the vote Election, Precinct Co The polls will be NOTICE TO VOTERS Charles Ernest, 855 Adams St. Boston St. John Oleksin, 1281 Madison St. PRECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN CITY OF GARY Precinct 1 John B. Davies, 1088 East 6th Ave. Precinct 2 Charles L. Chester, 64 Vermont. Edward F. Kerlin, 588 Georgia. Precinct 3 Michael Muldoon, 868 Maryland. Precinct 4 Charles Stockbridge, 659 Connecticut. Precinct 5 Leslie J. Parry, 64 Connecticut. Precinct 6 Sidney H. Goldman, 715 Pennsylvania. John P. Geall, 625 Washington. Floyd D. Saxton, 639 Adams. Precinct 5 Stanley Carpenter, 444 Jefferson. Harry L. Williams, 376 Jefferson. William Burke, 868 Adams. Precinct 10 Martin J. Nohan, 64 Adams. Precinct 11 George Clinton, Carrouthers, 458 W DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION CITY OF HAMMOND Clyde Fowler, 408 Chicago Avenue. Robert Lowery, 154 Manhattan St. Henry Mueller, 762 Hohman St. Max Meissler, 802 Claude Street. Warner C. Sutherland, 1244 Stanton Ave. Une. David W. Beach, 658 Truman Ave. Glenn M. Surprise, 656 Indiana Ave. Primary Election held ers of said County for the committee and Delec e open on said date from 1 April 1929 Lynn S. Pope, 1618 Albany Ave. Harold W. Hammond, 80 Lawdale. Joseph M. McGhee, 1200 W. Lawdale. Jones M. McGhee, 1240 Morning Ave. Milton McKay, 7 Mason St. E. D. Brandenburg, 150 Indiana Ave. Andrew Evans, 413 Ames Ave. George Bartkus, 1326 Harrison Street Sam Walker, 922 Eric St. George Bartkus, 1326 Davis Ave. Peter L. Davis, 609 Stace Line. Ed. L. Platt, 609 Orton. PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN CITY OF EAST CHICAGO Charles Fichter, 614—145th Street. Elizabeth Davis, 704—165th Street. John T. Brokeley, 604—Baird Ave. Louis B. Browne, 604—Baird Ave. Lee Bogenventur, 4856 Todd Ave. John Tenkelly, 4751 Alexander Ave. Louis B. Browne, 4856 Todd Ave. Willard B. Van Hagen, 1716—15nd Street Henry L. Davis, 2110 Broadway. John Tenkelly, 2110 Broadway. Ger. B. Steddard, 5451 Ground Blvd. Jasper L. Groenef, 5414 Doods St. CITY OF EAST CHICAGO Precinct 1 Akin E. Lewin B. Baring. Walter P. Watts. 4216 Baring. Precinct 2 J. Dressen. 805—145th. James H. Trimmer. 144th. Precinct 3 Thomas S. Fisher. 4825 Magoun. Paul R. Skinner. 4825 Magoun. Precinct 4 Edward J. Murphy. 714—144th. William P. O'Malley. 4828 Olcott. Precinct 5 Leph B. Campbell. 4438 Olcott. John W. Strubs. 4505 Tod. Precinct 6 John Papp. 1305 Bice Place. Joseph P. Schoebus. 4516 Walsh. Precinct 7 Paul Hales. 4862 Homerlee. Frank J. Loda. 4854 Northcote. Precinct 8 Stephen Splewiek. 5015 Northcote. Frank J. Tricasli. 4002 Baring. Precinct 9 Gilbert G. Hodor. 4506 Magoun. Precinct 10 Clyde B. Bicknell. 4099 Forsythie. Michael Bittner. 4091 Forsythie. Alexander H. McNeb. 4806 Forsythie. Precinct 11 Andrew Ballack. 714 West 151st. Pete S. Mushkowi. 4916 Olcott. Precinct 12 Leo Romanovich. 4806 Ave. William M. Meble. 4740 Todd Ave. Precinct 13 George Blocky. 703—141st. Joseph Balka. 4944 Melville. Robert H. Bueker. 4022 McCook. Harry W. Burrett. 4096 McCook. Precinct 14 Edgar L. Hurt. 4812 McCook. John A. Novak. 4801 McCook. John A. Novak. 4801 McCook. Richard Williams. 4880 McCook. Sam Goldberg, 460 Vermeer. Gera V. Ragawa, 4758 Alexander. Johanne G. Dunnaway, 8029 McCook Ave. Harry Vincent, 1137-1138. Frank J. Lindley, 4218 Ivy. J. Stewart Nibick, 4128 Parish. Makary J. Krauskewi, 8819 Pir St. John A. Walsh, 8731 Grand Blvd. George C. Power, 4120 Grand Blvd. Thomas Lewis, Jr., 8925 Hemlock. Howard P. Broderow, 8202-141st. James Johnson, 4102 Buttercup. Julius Prescikch, 8088 Bain. Procinct 23 Milton W. Guy, 3712 Beech. Frank Winkler, 4524 Pennsylvania. Procinct 24 Willie Dombie, 3814 Pennsylvania. John W. King, 3654 Pennsylvania. Joe Vustich, 3657 Pennsylvania. Procinct 26 Andrew Russell, 3402 Bain. John J. Sebenhack, 3616 Michigan. Procinct 26 Marion R. Dupas, 3446 Fir. John Pors, 3464 Cemetery. Procinct 27 Samuel Bemate, 3608 Fir. George R. Reiland, 3444 Michigan. J. L. Ridinger, 3470 Michigan. Wm. E. Humbaugh, 3444 Spring. John A. Roller, 516 Biley Road. DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION CITY OF WHITING President 1 Frank W. Duggan, 488 Pennsylvania. President 2 Gilbert A. Brinson, 155 Importer. President 3 Harry Koeff, 537 Central. John Cieaner, 517 Indiana. President 5 Julius Ssudskins, 538 John. Paul B. Bedner, 517 Schupp Ave. President 1 John Klen, 701 Schrage. Elmer Furry, 215 11918. President 2 Lawrence McCordland, 1100 Schrage. DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION NORTH TOWNSHIP Protest 1 Henry S. Daugherty, Ridge Road, Munster. 2 Protest 2 Charles Wirth, Highland. PRECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN CALUMETT TOWNSHIP Louis A. Southworth, Griffith. Proctest 2 Benjamin F. Watt, Routes "B" Gary. DELEGATE TO THE STATE CONVENTION HOBART TOWNSHIP Harry Levengarten, Hobart. Rosece R. Peddock, Hobart. PRECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN HOBART TOWNSHIP Proctest 1 William Buchfucher, 616 State St., Hobart. George Cradle, Hobart. Proctest 2 Walter F. MacPerson, 611 Center, Hobart Harry W. Paxton, Center St., Hobart. Charley Schults, Under St., Hobart. Proctest 3 Deering D. Mellin, 614 Cleveland, Hobart. Proctest 4 William J. Knoll, 614 Hobart. Edward Reissig, Main St. Hobart. Proctest 5 George T. McKaynn, Pine St. East Gary. Edmund J. Matter, Michigan Ave., New Chicago. Practicet 6 Maynard L. Day, Ellis St. East Gary, John G. Lemberg, Center St., East Gary. DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION WEST CREEK AND HANOVER TOWNSHIPS Leroy Harden, Route 8. George B. Bailey, Lowell. PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN WEST CREEK TOWNSHIP Practicet 1 Josiah D. Scholeeratt, Schneider, Practicet 2 Jodis Kayden, Lowell, Practicet 3 Henry D. Moyer, Lowell, R. F. D. 3. PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN HANOVER TOWNSHIP Practicet 1 William Grabing, Cedar Lake. Frank Subbuts, Cedar Lake. Practicet 3 William Brooksman, Cedar Lakes R. F. D. DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION PRECINCT COMMITTEEEM Precinct 1 Harry Pettibone, M. Main. Precinct 2 Charlie Veron McPadden, 517 N. Main St., Crown Point. Precinct 3 Foster Bruce, 408 S. Main, Crown Point. Precinct 4 Joseph E. Brown, 442 S. Main, Crown Point. Precinct 5 Allison A. Bibler, 143 N. East St., Crown Point. Precinct 6 George Hennin, Crown Point RFD 1. DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION EAGLE CREEK AND WINFIELD TOWNSHIPS Clem Fiffield, Hebron, R. F. D. 4. PRECINCT COMMITTEEEM EAGLE CREEK TOWNSHIP Precinct 1 J. C. Brownsell, R. F. D. R. Lowell. PRECINCT COMMITTEEEM WINFIELD TOWNSHIP Precinct 1 John W. Turner, Crown Point R. F. D. DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION CEDAR CREEK TOWNSHIP Victor K. Roberts, Lowell. PRECINCT COMMITTEEM CEDAR CREEK TOWNSHIP Victor K. Roberts, Lowell. Present 2 Charles H. Road, Sheehy. Democratic Primary Candidates PRESIDENTIAL, STATE, LEGISLATIVE AND COUNTY TICKET President of the United States Brynn Woollen, Indianapolis, Irr. United States Senator L. William Curry, Indianapolis. Walton Woollen, Indianapolis. Albert Stump, Indianapolis. Governor Bari R. Crawford, Milton. Patrick C. Palmieri, Indianapolis. George R. Dale, Munet. John E. Fredrick, Kokomo. Olga E. Kokomo, Grown Point. Olga E. Kokomo, Grown Point. James G. Taylor, 2364 Connecticut St., Gary. John Representative Lake and Porter County. William C. Baldwin, Calgary. He Ball, Gary. Balthazar Hoffman, Chesterton. Adam Hoffman. Joseph R. Honey, 2517 Monroe St., Hammond, Ind. Industry Tracer. Herman Kelton, Richmond, Ind. David Pesner, 1436 Mohman St., Hammond, Ind. Industry Recorder. Anthony W. Fassiewicz, 1799 Dukesburg St. Gary. William J. Schroeder, 901 W. Birkhead, Gary. County Sheriff George N. Hort, 113 Ridge St., Crown Point, Ind. Frank M. Burke, 82 Mason St., Hammond. Herman Schreiber, 21st and Calumet Ave. Hammond, Ind. George Conner. Ernert L. Egers, 185 Detroit St., Hammond. County Commissarher, End District Richard L. Fiedler, 112 East St. Crown Point, Ind. DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN Alan Stainwright, 2585 Van Buren. President 49 George R. Dell, 5824 Pamela Brooks. George D. Kell, 5824 Pamela Brooks. President 49 Robert G. Boulton, 5775 Hammond. Thomas F. Koehler, 5775 Hammond. President 49 M P. Koehler, 5825 Maryland. Roe B. Buggs, 4859 Softwood St. Burt Palmer, 525 West 43rd Ave. Iowa B. Karl蒲, 4281 43rd St. Alouso E. Nichols, 4281 Cardinal. Katie Marle, Lyle B. Land Bench. President 51 Charles Crawford, Miller, Gary, Ind. Stuart F. Short, 5825 Miller Ave. President 51 Clam Duncan, Aetna, Gary, Ind. President 51 John Moore, 1624 Stuart University St. Shave Tatalovich, 1305 Maryland. President 51 Alpha L. Davies, Maryland. Karl Gosal, 1941 Maryland. President 56 Gerold C. Dooge, 724 Hayes. President 56 James E. Minahaw, 827 Massachusetts. Steve Roberts, 4899 Massachusetts. DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION CITY OF HAMMORD Elmer J. Krause, 467 Hoffman St. John W. Newton, 8 Oakley Ave. W. Norman, 16 W. Norman Fred Barnett, 448 Elizabeth St. William W. McMahon, 1483 South Hob- norman W. Freeman, 809 Sibley St. PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN CITY OF HAMMOND Bernard Bryne, 1402 Madison Ave. Precinct 2 Joseph Cigrand, 1297 Blanton. Robert J. Adler, 1128 W. Park Ave. Precinct 4 Wm. A. Steinaford, 85 Sheffield. Henry O'Connor, 178 Cedar St. Precinct 6 J Jeffrey E. Walker, 160 Hobman St. Precinct 7 Walter W. Krause, 467 Hoffman. Barbara Downing, 414 Hoffman St. Precinct 9 Mae Pierce, 248 Cruman St. Frank A. Meyers, 318 Truman Blvd. William T. Crosby, 310 Beach Ave. Precinct 12 J Joseph J. Scherer, 14 Cordit St. Precinct 14 J John B. Groh, 114 Russell St. Precinct 14 Laura A. Short, 109 Williams. Frank Mull, 219 Sibley St. Precinct 16 Mary Murphy, 406 Hobman St. Precinct 17 Ethel Bethel Burgess, 395 Erie St. Precinct 18 Thomas Meara, 10 Warner St. Precinct 19 Adelbert N. Langeendorf, 43 Detroit. Allie L. Prendergast, 1061 Hobman. Harry S. Hilbrick, 1281 Man Buren. Mary C. Aubrey, 1220 Madison St. Etta B. Lane, 41 Vine Ave. Precinct 24 Frank W. Beach, 548 Sibley St. Precinct 26 C. J. Montgomery, 108 Melville Ave. Precinct 26 Genevieve Carroll, 499 Bauer St. Precinct 27 Electa Speelman, 546 Drackert St. Precinct 28 George Shihan, 546 Embla. Precinct 29 Alex Kochlis, 1087 Wallace Road. Norman A. Tappler, 108th St. Precinct 31 Frank C. Holman, 1682 Jefferson St. DeBert Johnson, 1826 Alabama. Ewald Kunow, 1549 McCook Ave. Precinct 32 Claud D. Neel, 1554 Jackson St. Precinct 35 Beatty R. Jalil, 1554 Jackson St. Precinct 36 Morris Hipp, Ogden Ave. Precinct 37 Ora Herschberger, 243 Highland. Paul Palke, 1149 Calumet Ave. DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN CITY OF EAST CHICAGO Proctest 1 P. G. Coates, 1118 McGinn St. Proctest 2 Frank Dickson, 4480 Magoun St. Proctest 3 Patrick J. Sullivan, 4582 Magoun St. Proctest 4 John M. Reil, 4589 Forryth Ave. Proctest 5 Irene Irrele, 711 Chicago Ave. Proctest 6 Walter M. Wells, 1138 McGinn St. Proctest 7 Mae Sweringen, 1138 Beacon St. Proctest 8 Frank Wade, 4480 Magoun St. Proctest 10 Edward D. Korn, 4690 Forrythe. Proctest 11 Henry Balmbridge, 4780 Todd. Proctest 13 Anson J. Loverson, 4612 Melville. Proctest 14 J. Millowinson, 4994 Melville. Proctest 16 Edward Nation, 4994 Grace Ave. Proctest 18 Simon Worstach, 5765 Michigan. Proctest 20 James J. McGuire, 5795 Grand. Proctest 20 P. A. Parks, 4136 Fir. Proctest 21 Geo. A. Rahman, 4100 Catalpa. Proctest 22 Joha Matsuki, 4100 Catalpa. Proctest 23 Paul Maginky, 5717 Main. Product 29 Philip Kendall, 2524 South Rockville, MD Ruffinfurniture Bureau, 2000 Pennsylvania John L. W. Clarkey, 2411 W. Kate Cutter, 4500 North Product 29 R. L. Bellows, 400 East DELLWARE THE STATE CONVENTION CITY OF WHITING Proctest 1 John Shannon, 58 Oak St. Proctest 2 Hugh Brown, 307 La Porte St. J. J. Bismuthberg, 408 Central St. Proctest 4 George J. Bismuthberg, 445 W. Fred. Joseph Kelly, 518 Plechopp Ave. Proctest 6 Michael J. Bismuthberg, 409 New York Ave. Proctest 7 John J. Silvin, 444 Berry Ave. Proctest 4 Mike Hirtman, 238 Front St. DELEGATED TO THE STATE CONVENTION MORRIS, ST. JOHN AND ROSS WILLIAMS Louis Hirtman, Dyer. FREECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN NORTH TOWNSHIP Proctest 1 William Schreibers, 518 Wichita Ave. Proctest 2 Richard J. Zyn, Ridge Road. FREECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN ST. JOHN TOWNSHIP Precinct 1 M. J. Kelling, Jackson Highway. Louis M. Maxstem, Dyer, Ind. Michael Seberger, Beherville, Ind. PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN BOSS TOWNSHIP Precinct 1 Matt Nendorf, R. F. D. No. J. Crown Point. Charles Popp, Ainworth. DELEGATE TO THE STATE CONVENTION CENTER TOWNSHIP Peter Hein, Crown Point. PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN CENTER TOWNSHIP Precinct 1 Stephen A. Russell. Philander W. Weathay. John W. Ott. Claude A. Bielefeld. Julia R. L. Lanyard. Anna Kneck, R. F. D. Crown Point. DELEGATE TO THE STATE CONVENTION CALUMET HORNBY WHITEFIELD AND EAGLE CREEK TOWNSHIPS John Francen. Hobart. John W. Sobranke. East Gary. PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN CALUMET TOWNSHIP Precinct 1 P. J. Bierger. Bierger, Ind. Precinct 2 Thomas H. Turner, R. R. "T" Gary. Russell H. Nichols. 4852 Cleveland. PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN HOBART TOWNSHIP Procinct 1 Edmund C. Scheidt. Procinct 2 Edward F. Mellon, Georgiana St. Procinct 3 Louis Kostade. Procinct 4 Axel R. Carlson, Lake Park Ave. Procinct 5 Walter L. Cormacki, New Chicago Hobart Stanley College, 24th and Pine St., East Gary, Ind. Procinct 6 Eleanor Miller, East Gary. Leno A. McCook, 24th and Vine St. East Gary, Ind. PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN WINFIELD TOWNSHIP President 1 James H. Beech, Leroy, Ind. PRECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN EAGLE CREEK TOWNSHIP President 1 Thomas O. Davis, R. F. D. Crown Point. DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION HANOVER WEST CREEK AND CEDAR CREEK TOWNSHIPS Frank Govert, Cedar Lake. Selden H. Speth, Shelby. PRECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN HANOVER TOWNSHIP President 1 Matthew R. Lengean, Cedar Lake R. F. D. J. J. Beacher, Becher, Ind. R. F. D. PRECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN WEST CREEK TOWNSHIP President 1 Otto Martin, Schaeder, Ind. President 1 Joseph R. Abraham, Lowell R. F. D. President 2 Ed Stuppy, Lowell R. F. D. PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN CEDAR CREEK TOWNSHIP Product 1 Franklin Potry, Lowell, Ind. Product 2 8. H. Spell, Middletown, Ind. ping tickets will be Judge of the Criminal Court 1930 ELECT Martin J. Smith THE office of Judge of the Criminal Court of Lake County demands a man of proven ability and demonstrated efficiency. Martin J. Smith is such a man, and he urgently solicits your support in the primary election on May 8th. If elected, he promises to use a firm, fair and fearless policy in the administration of public justice in accordance with the laws of this state, free from outside influences. Mark your ballot for him in the May primaries. VOTE FOR "BILL" WHITAKER For County Auditor Elect a Man Who Has Demonstrated His Efficiency WILLIAM E. WHITAKER, known among his many friends as "Bill" Whitaker has proven that he knows the work of the office of County Auditor. His efficiency and knowledge of the work makes him best qualified to serve the people of Lake County as County Auditor. A vote for him is a vote for a true friend. For Coun No. 54 Willia ELI HAZEL K County VOTE County Aud William E. W ELECT EL K. GRO County Treasure J. B. VOTE FOR COUN 55 Hazel K FOR COUNTY TREASURES azel K. Grove VOTE FOR COUNTY TREASURER 55 Hazel K. Groves X 263 OTE ty Auditor m E. Whitaker ECT . GROVES Treasurer NTY TREASURER K. Groves X PITTSBURGH PASTOR SEEKS CANDIDACY FOR BISHOPRIC Rev. J. C. Anderson To Run for Elevation In African Methodist Church; Hopes To Be One of Five To Be Elected Report Shows K. P.'s Are Making Progress NEW ORLEANS, MAY 3.—The report of S. W. Green, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in session here shows that since 1894 the endowment department of the lodge has paid death claims to widows and orphans totalling $1,143,334.41. For the last fiscal year the department received $112,075.74 and paid claims totalling $63,427.80. The endowment department was operated for less than one and five tenths of a cent of its receipts. The total assets of the lodge are $649.341.5, not including the temple which cost $352,086. Mrs. Cora M. Allen, of Shreveport, head of the grand court Order of Calathe reported that branch paid 112 death claims during the year which totalled $33.187.30. Dr. B. F. Easter, grand medical officer of the order in an address urged the order to erect a hospital for its members. Tuskegee Quartet On Concert Tour (By Associated Negro Press) TUSKEGEE, Ala., May 3.—The famous Tuskegee Institute quartet left here Monday for its second concert tour this year. A series of engagements have been booked in the following cities: Birmingham, and Aniston, Alabama; Scranton, Fort Smith and Little Rock, Arkansas; Oklahoma City, Sapulpa, Tulsa and Muskegee, Oklahoma. The concerts which the quartet will give will be accompanied by a photographic exhibit and moving picture scenes of instructional and undergraduate activities at Tuskegee. The Tuskegee quartet under the leadership of Alvin J. Neely, institute registrar, has won fame in the north and east which territory it tours annually. It has been particular favorite with its fans. However, this is the first time these singers have toured Arkansas and Oklahoma. White Man Shoots Negro in Crap Game PULASKI, Tenn. May 3—An interracial crap game came to a tragic end here Sunday when Grady Angus, a white man, shot and killed Edward Inman. The fatal shooting followed an argument between the two men about the winsights. Angus was arrested and is being held in jail on a charge of first degree murder. 2008 Broadway Phone 1190 UNIVERSAL SALES Ford SERVICE MOTOR CO. 5th Ave. & Massachusetts St. Phone 7674 Moving &Storage Experienced Men BIG 4 Transfer 1013 Broadway Phone 3605 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. Hoover today is the one man pledged to the Coolidge program Vote for Hoover for President At the Primary, May 8 (Py Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, May 3. — The Rev. J. C. Anderson, D.D., for the past seven years pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church here, has formally announced his candidacy for the Bishopric at the quadrennial general conference to open in Chicago on May 7th. It is said that there will probably be four or five new bishops made at this conference and Rev. Anderson is asking to be one of them. Among other leading candidates are: R. R. Wright, of Philadelphia; S. L. Greene, of Arkansas; J. C. Caldwell, of Tennessee; R. G. Grant, of Florida; N. M. Mance, of Georgia; and other "favorite sons" from other sections. Dr. Charles Sumner S. Williams, of Kansas City; Rev. C. E. Stewart, of Baltimore; J. G. Robinson, of Philadelphia; Joseph Gomez, of Detroit; T. J. Askew, and H. Y. Arnett, of Philadelphia; are among some of the "favorite sons." Ministers and churchmen of both races and various denominations in the Pittsburgh district express hopes for the elevation of Dr. J. C. Anderson to the bench of bishops. They feel that his work in the church; his exemplary life in the community and other qualifications eminently fit him for the office of bishop. Negro Appointed To City Position (By Associated Negro Press) BALTIMORE. May 3—in fulfillment of pre-election promises, Atty. Arthur E. Briscoe has been appointed an assistant city solicitor by A. Walter Krause, city solicitor. This is the first time a Negro has ever been appointed to the city law department. Briscoe is a graduate of Howard and has been prominent in Republican politics here for a number of years. He has made several unsuccessful attempts to be elected to the state legislature. His present appointment had the endorsement of the colored men in the city council and of Mayor Broening. Before the appointment, Mr. Briscoe had qualified under the civil service rules. Auto Hits Boy Six; Fractures Skull LITTLE ROCK Ark. May 8. John Ballard, aged 6 years, suffered a fractured skull Wednesday afternoon when struck by an automobile. The boy was taken to a hospital where he is in a serious condition. The driver of the machine which struck the boy took the victim home but failed to report the accident to the police. Witnesses of the accident told police the car Hoeense number. Officers checked up on the Hoeense number of the car and ordered E. H. Velle, the driver and owner of the car to appear in Municipal court. Velle told police that the boy in company with several other boys playing and as his machine approached darted directly in front of the machine. ADMITS FRAUD IN ELECTIONS Election Judge In Pittsburgh Pleads Guilty To Charge of Being Negligent (By Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, May 3. - During the trial of cases in Allegheny county in connection with election frauds James H. Bates, judge of elections in the ninth district of the third ward, pleaded guilty. Assuming full responsibility for the alleged irregularities in the ninth district in the September primaries, Bates who served as judge, went before Judge Harry H. Rowand in criminal court Wednesday and pleaded guilty to the fourth count of the indictment. This count charges negligently performing duties as election officers so as to defeat the objects of election laws. Indicted along with Bates were J. C. Delphy and George Moore, inspectors, and Robert F. Holmes and Van R. Withers, clerks. The district attorney announced that after: Bates had pleaded guilty the cases against the other men will be nolle proposed. Bates who is married and lives in Webster avenue, admitted that a miscount in the return resulted from his negligence as judge in calling out the returns. Bates was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail. The others were requested to not act as election officials for a period of time being barred on account of connection with an election board in which a miscount was made. The A of Rep A Cabin During t Adminis PRESIDENT HARDING PRESIDENT COOLIDGE HERBERT HOOVER National Republic allegiance to the dition of membership, In 1920, Democrat California, Oregon and Mr. Hoover to permit Presidential Primaries. Against his protest, his custocratic ballot in Mira- diah withdraw, yet 22,000 B the same day, 49,000 B this year 282,000 B like their choice. In Califo- 200,000 Republican w Ohio 10,000 persons w publican ballot. HERBERT Hoover has been a member of the National Republican Club, which imposes allegiance to the Republican Party as a condition of membership, since 1909. In 1920, Democrats of Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, California, Oregon and Massachusetts, requested Mr. Hoover to permit his name to be entered in Presidential Primaries. In each case he declined. Against his protest, his name appeared on the Democratic ballot in Michigan, from which he could not withdraw, yet 22,000 Democrats voted for him. On the same day, 49,000 Republicans voted for him and this year 282,000 Michigan Republicans made their choice. In California, in 1920, he received over 200,000 Republican votes despite his protest and in Ohio 10,000 persons wrote his name in on the Republican ballot. On June 19, 1920, one month after Senator Warren G. Harding was nominated by the Republican Party as his candidate for the Presidency, he had as his guest at Marien, Ohio, Herbert Hoover to discuss campaign plans. Mr. Hoover was a Campaign Advisory O took the stump in supp Following the electi the Presidency, Herb tion in his cabinet, a mously confirmed by senate again unan Hoover when he w Coolidge as a memb Herbert Hoover has ported for the Presi Presidents Garfield, R Hoover's In conferring upon I Forum for Distinguis Hughes said: "The Americanis Mr. Hoover was a member of the Republican Campaign Advisory Committee of that year and took the stump in support of the Republican Party. Following the election of Warren G. Hupking to the Presidency, Herbert Hoover was offered a position in his cabinet, a selection which was unanimously confirmed by the senate. And later the senate again unanimously confirmed Mr. Hoover when he was selected by President Coolidge as a member of his cabinet. Herbert Hoover has been endorsed and is supported for the Presidency by the sons of former Presidents Garfield, Roosevelt and Taft. Hoover's Americanism In conferring upon Hoover the medal of the Civic Forum for Distinguished Service, Charles Evans Hughes said: "The Americanism of Hoover is shown in every deed, in every utterance. His achievements dignified the nation and established prestige for the American name abroad which none of the failures of diplomacy can obscure." LOS ANGELES CIV TO HOUSE N.A.A. Annual Mass Meeting Held In One of M Places of "C Annual Mass Meeting of Association To Be Held In One of Magnificent Show Places of "City of Angels" Auto Kills Woman; White Driver Held NEW ORLEANS. May 3.-Mrs. Lottie Davis is dead from injuries received when struck by an automobile driven by George Wilkinson, a white man, who fled from the scene of the accident, but later was arrested. Wilkinson has been charged with manslaughter. Athlete Gets Job On Pittsburgh Courier PITTSBURGH, May 3.—Clarence Shelton, who for the past few years held the spot light in the Pittsburgh district as a star performer in basketball, baseball and billiardist, has accepted the position of sports editor of the Pittsburgh Courier. For the past three, of four years Mr. Shelton wrote many special sport articles for the paper covering mas jor sport events. Hospital Refuses Negro; Loses Gift (By Associated Negro Press) NEWARK, N. J., May 3—Several weeks also William Toombes, fifteen years old, who had served faithfully the family of Uzal H. McCarter, president of the Fidelity Union Trust company, became ill and had to be taken to a hospital. His admittance was refused because of his being a Negro. In the copyrighted story the Newark Ledger states that Mr. McCarter had declared that because a hospital (name not given) of which he was once a member of the Board of Governors, and his sister-in-law president of the board, had refused admittance to his Negro servant, it had "beaten itself out of one of the handsomest legacies ever bequested to such an institution in the history of the state." cid Test publicanism et Member he trations has been a member of the Italian Club, which imposes Republican Party as a con- ince 1909. of Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, and Massachusetts, requested his name to be entered in In each case he declined. name appeared on the Dem- gan, from which he could not democrats voted for him. On republicans voted for him and niger Republicans made him mia, in 1920, he received over sites despite his protest and in rote his name in on the Re- member of the Republican committee of that year and port of the Republican Party. ma of Warren G. Hadding to at Hoover was offered a goo- selection which was unanti- the senate. And later the immediately confirmed Mr. was selected by President er of his cabinet. been endorsed and is sup- pency by the sons of former Hoover and Taft. Americanism Hoover the medal of the Civic med Service, Charles Evans n of Hoover is shown in THE AMERICAN C AUDITORIUM C.P. CONVENTION of Association To Be Magnificent Show ty of Angels" NEW WORK, May 3.—The new Shrine Civic auditorium in Los Angeles, one of the show places of the Pacific coast, has been engaged by the Los Angeles branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, to hold the Sunday mass meeting in of the N. A. A. C. P. annual conference, July 1. Dr. H. Claude Hudson, president of the Los Angeles N. A. A. C. P. reports that the great Sunday mass meeting in the Civic Auditorium will be preceded by a parade through the city, of which motion pictures are to be made. "Committees are working," writes Dr. Hudson, "and we are preparing to entertain the delegates and visitors as only Los Angeles can." The Civic Auditorium seats 6,442 people besides having room on its stage for hundreds more. The buildings, in Moorish architecture style, were erected to replace the old Shrine Auditorium burned in 1920. Colored Man Named for Commissioner (By Associated Negro Press) RICHMOND, May 3.—Upon the recommendation of the colored attorneys of this city Atty. J. C. Robertson has been appointed a commissioner of the Richmond Circuit court by Judge Julius Gunn. He is the only colored man to have ever held such a position here. HAZEL K For COUNTY TREASURER No. 55 on The Ballot HAZEL K. GROVES HIMSELF a successful business man, Hazel K. Groves is the logical candidate for the office of County Treasurer in Tuesday's primary election. He is the choice of the people, the favorite among all those who appreciate the responsibilities of the office and the knowledge, judgment and economy required to fullfill those responsibilities. A vote for him is a vote for the careful administration of one of the most important offices in Lake county. Vote for No.55 for County Treasurer. For County Treasurer NO. 55 Hazel K. Groves NO. 55 MAY SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Under The Constellation of Gemini Organize School As Memorial to Founder (By Associated Negro Press) HOUSTON, Tex., May 3.—Because of their admiration for the splendid work done by the late Prof. G. E. Branch, former students and graduates of Branch Business college, have gathered and organized a new business school to be known by the name and to carry on his work. Henry H. Hargrove, an alumnus of the old Branch school is the president of the new organization. 250 HOMELESS IN FLOOD AREA American Red Cross Survey Uncovers Heavy Loss Of Life And Property (By Associated Negro Press) CAREYVILLE, Fla., May 3—According to an announcement by the officials of the American Red Cross, two hundred and fifty Negroes and one hundred whites were made homeless by the flood of the Chootawatchee river. Not only were these families made homeless, but all personal property was lost. The local chapter of the Red Cross has secured one thousand dollars to relieve the distress. Man Kills Sweetie Then Shoots Self (By Associated Negro Press) NEW ORLEANS, May 3. — After shooting Amarilure Beze to death because she refused his attentions Gerado Perez shot himself through the temple at the woman's home, here Tuesday. Policemen found the two dead; Perez held a pistol and a note in his hand explaining the deed. J. comes May. Nature Advertises her welcome presence with myriads of early flowers. Follow her example, Mr. Merchant. Display your Spring and early Summer offerings to folks via-- ATTRACTIVE ADVERTISING IN THE GARY AMERICAN NEW YORK, May 3.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 66 Fifth avenue, has received a copy of a supplement to the Vossische Zittung, published in Germany, announcing that a film with natives of Senegamia as actors had been made by a German expedition to Africa. The heroine of the film is a 177 year old native Negro girl, of the Bambara, named Fatu and the hero is named Samba. In order to make the film the Germans had to overcome the reluctance of the Africans to be photographed and had to instruct them in the ways of expressing various emotions. Negro College To Have Music Night NEW ORLEANS, May 3. — Rehearsals by 250 singers from the various Negro colleges in this city are under way to assist in a "Night of Negro Melodies" with the Fisk Singers of Nashville, Tenn., who are now on a southern tour, appearing in this city May 8. George L. Johnson, music organizer for the National Playground and Recreation association, arrived in New Orleans Monday to direct the event. White Man Gets Life For Murder Of Negro (By Associated Negro Press) LAKE PROVIDENCE, La., May 3. —What is declared to be the quickest disposal of a homicide case in Louisiana took place April 24 when Silas J. Corley a white man was TION TO AFRICA TH NEGRO ACTORS speeded to the penitentiary to serve a life sentence for the killing of an thony Fields, a Negro farmer who lived near him. Field's body was found on the levee near his home April 22; Corley was arrested and confessed the crime; a special session of the grand jury was called April 23; the accused man pleaded guilty, was sentenced immediately to life imprisonment and was taken that afternoon to the state prison. Corley has one married daughter and several small children, and was fairly prosperous. The killing occurred over the affections of a woman, it is said. CHICAGO DANCE HALL BLOWN UP Mystery Surrounds Explosion Which Shook Neighborhood And Wrecked Building (By Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO, May 3.—Mystery surrounds the explosion, followed by fire, which wrecked a three-story brick building, occupied by the Forum Dance hall, at 43rd street and Calumet avenue Sunday night. The force of the blast shook the entire neighborhood for blocks. The firemen believe that the explosion occurred in the basement of the building and it might have been caused by gas. At the time of the explosion, fortunately there was no dance at the hall. Two men were on the second floor and were overcome by the fumes and had to be carried out by the firemen. DVES ```markdown ``` A Good Guide To Merchandise 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 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. FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1928 Club News Personals Attend Recital In La Porte, Indiana Miss Lois Holland attended the musical in Laporte, Indiana, where Mr. Mark Abernathy gave a recital. Mrs. A. Stewart had a reception after the recital. Twenty people from Chicago attended the recital, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Harrison A. Manuel, Attorney and Mrs. Straford, Mr. and Mrs. John Irvin; (Mrs. Irvin is the editor of the Bees.) Mr. Pratis, editor of the Heebie Jeebles, Mr. Leslie Abernathy, and Mrs. Abernathy, mother of the harpist. Attends "Frog" Dance in "Windy City" Miss Buckner attended the "Frog" club dance in Chicago last Saturday. Garytes Sojourn in Chicago During Week Miss Addyre Bryant, of 2245 Madison street, Mr. William Lee and Mr. D. L. Harris, spent Sunday in Chicago visiting relatives. Miss Ollye Dilton joined them in Chicago While there they visited the Regal theatre. ♦ ♦ ♦ Social Art Club The Social Art club met last Thursday with Mrs. L. Hicks, who was hostess, at 1813 Massachusetts street. The meeting was very pleasant and a delicious repast was served. The club will meet Thursday of this week with Mrs. Susie Jones, 2601 Adams street. Mrs. Queenie Robinson is reporter. White Rose Club Holds Regular Meet The White Rose club of the Mount Zion Baptist church met Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Woodley Williams, 2445 Delaware street. The meeting was well attended. Two new members joined the club. They were Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Blakey, who seemed, to be very interested in the club work. Mr. Blakey made some very encouraging remarks. A delicious two course luncheon was served. The club will meet Tuesday night of next week with Reverend and Mrs. A. T. Allen, 2489 Adams street, second floor, apartment six. Mrs. Elnora Bady is reporter. Popular Gary Couple Spend Sunday in "Chi" Miss Margaret Sanders, of 1935 Massachusetts street, and Mr. Albert Pearson, of 1933 Pennsylvania street spent Sunday in Chicago visiting relatives. While there they visited the Regal theatre and the Savoy ballroom. On Business Trip To the "Windy City" Mrs. Myrtle Adams, of 19th and Massachusetts street, went to Chicago on a business trip last Tuesday night. Mrs. Cooke Entertains Girls of Elite Club Mrs. W. W. Cooke entertained the Elite club at her home with a party last week. The girls enjoyed themselves by playing cards. Mrs. Maxine Gonzales won first prize, which was a beautiful guest towel. Miss Ora B. Moore won the booze prize. Mrs. Cooke served a very deli- cious two course repast. The Elite club is giving a dance next Friday night. May 11, at the American Crystal gardens. The music will be furnished by the Calumet synchopators. The Lotus club will meet Friday night, May 4, at the home of Mrs. Ollie Rucks, 23rd Washington street. All members are urged to be present. Takes In Theatre On Trip To Chicago Mrs. Norene Dixon spent last Tuesday afternoon in Chicago. While there she visited the Royal theatre. Birthday Party Held For Mrs. Gonzales Mrs. Lillard Gonzales, surprised his wife, Mrs. Maxine Gonzales, with a birthday party last Sunday night. The out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, Miss Edith Bailey, Miss Phillips and Mr. Holland. Mrs. Gonzales received many useful and beautiful gifts. Chicagoans Entertained Here By the Woodfolks Attorney and Mrs. Roger W.Woodfolk, 1931 Massachusetts street, entertained friends from Chicago last Sunday. The guests were: Attorney and Mrs. Faustin S. Delaney, Attorney and Mrs. Dallas Hayden Harper, and Mr. B. A. Creshaw, the inventor of the Creshaw motion signal. The Charity club met last Thursday day night at the home of Mrs. E Bryant. 2245 Madison street. Mrs. Bryant served a very delicious repast. The Lotus club met last Saturday night at the home of Mrs. Jassee Phillips, 1520 Vermont street. The visitors were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Greene, of Chicago, Mrs. Ida Robinson, of Chicago, Mrs. Grace Winbush, Mrs. Izora Stewart, and the Misses Thelma Trent, Veronica Trent and Hazel Bryant. Mrs. Hargrove, of 2461 Adams street, gave a tea last Sunday afternoon in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Marine Gonzales, 1324 Carolina street. Leap Year Party Held at the Stewart House The Stewart House Welfare club entertained with a leap year party Tuesday evening at the Settlement house. Covers were laid for fifty. The tables were beautifully decorated with sweet peas and jonquils. The program for the first part of the evening consisted of games and stunts, after which each lady found a place at the tables with the gentleman she brought. A delicious two-course luncheon was served. This club is an emergency charity organisation. Its purpose is to render help to cases until some other agency can be interested. The Busy Bee club of the Mount Zion Baptist church met at the home of Brother and Sister Churcher, 2533 Broadway. The meeting, which was presided over by Mr. A. Wills, the vice president, was very interesting. The attendance was good and Mr. and Mrs. Blakey and Mrs. Irene Murphy, of St. Louis, Missouri, were visitors. The receipts for the evening was $6.75. A very delicious repast was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held at the home of Brother and Sister Rolling, 2289 Madison street, on May 7. All members are urged to be present at 7:30. Mr. A. Willis, vice president. Mrs. Charity Churches, reporter. ♣ ♣ ♣ Miss Ollye B. Dillon, a student of Crane College, Chicago, is spending a few days in the city as the guest of her sister at 26th and Madison street. ♠ ♠ ♠ Mrs. Sofa Hamlet. 1944 Massachusetts street, and Mr. and Mrs. A. WIllis motored to Kankakee, Illinois where they visited the mother and father of Mrs. Hamlet. They report a pleasant trip. Mrs. L. M. Sanders Hostess To. Chicago and Son Mrs. Harris and son, of 5414 Indiana avenue, Chicago, spent a few hours in Gary last Friday afternoon. While here they visited Mrs. L. M. Sanders, 1935 Massachusetts ♥ ♥ ♥ Mrs. Mary Jane Campbell. 2411 Jefferson street, has as her house guest several friends from Indiana, polis. Indiana, who are attending the semi-annual conference of First Free Baptist church. Mrs. Lena Marmon Back From Wintering in So. Mrs. Lena Marmon. 2630 Washington ton street, who spent the winter in Kentucky for her health has return ed to the city. Her many friends are glad to see her. Attend Rites For Former Gary Resident in Ky. Rev. Charles E. Hawkins, accompanied by Mrs. Musgrove, Mrs. Corinne Cross, Mrs. Bessie Griggs, Mr. R. D. Guy, motored to Louisville last week to attend the funeral of Mr. Logan, who was formerly a member uide of the First Baptist church in Carm Rev. Hawkins finished the funeral. Twin Citians Entertain George W. Braddocks Mrs. R. H. Brown, 3325 Akor street, Indiana Harbor, entertained Mr. and Mrs. George W. Braddock 2489 Adams street, at a dinner Wed- nesday afternoon. Mrs. Stone To Visit Friends in Chicago Mrs. Julius J. Stone, will spend Sunday in Chicago visiting friends and relatives. Alpha Art Club Meets At Perry's Residence The Alpha Art club met last week with Mrs. Lillian Perry, 2134 Adams street. The members had a very pleasant meeting and a program which consisted of a drill in geography. Next Meeting of Alphas To Be Held at Phillips The Alpha Art club will meet next week at the home of Mrs. Jessey Phillips, 1520 Vermont street. All members are asked to be present with recipes to contribute to the program. Miss Eva Harris will be given a birthday party. May 29. at eight o'clock, at the American Crystal gardens. 1901 Broadway. The affair is strictly formal. Miss Hassel Bratton, representative of the Camp Fire Girls and Miss Juanita Gorham attended the intercouncil at Brooks house. Hammond, last Saturday evening. The Treme Increase In Pop Support In the the emend crease Popul upport JO for in the Rep (1) (2) cess, sta jobs with president (3) commit (4) personal LET'S SEL The Tremendous Increase In Popular Support For JOE KYLE for SHERIFF No. 66 ```markdown ``` --- District Meeting Is Mrsnet For Garytes Mrs. L. S. Delaney and Mrs. Lund- cety, Mrs. Ada Henry, and Mrs. S. B. Gamble attended the W. H. M. S. district; meeting at Chicago Thursday afternoon at South Park M. E. church. Two of Gary's most dashing young school "nama" Misses Lenora Buckner and Margaretta Blairtner, threw off the "school teacher air" and helped the Frogs to leap. The Frogs (club) is one of Chicago's most prominent clubs and their dance means great fun—and ask the little school "mams" if they didn't have fun. Mr. Jack Rickman, head of the manual training department of Virginia street school spent his weekend in Chicago. On Saturday night Mr. Rickman attended the Frogs party given at the Alvin Dansant. Mr. Harry Schill and Dr. H. Clay motored to the "Windy City" Sunday evening. Miss Belle Edward peeped in on Gary for just a few seconds Friday even prior to her attending the Omega dance in Chicago. Alderman Whitlock and family motored to Chicago Sunday to visit friends. Miss Louise Easton, teacher in the Chicago schools, is spending a few hours of her spring vacation in Gary. Miss Easton was science instructor (1) The clean, honest campaign he is conducting. (2) The fact that many voters know of his long, hard fight for success, starting from a job as railroad clerk on the E. J. & E., through jobs with the Inland Steel Co., and Grasselli Chemical Co., to vice-president of a bank. (3) Knowledge of Republican voters of his service from precinct committeeman to County Chairman—faithful, clean, SUCCESSFUL! (4) His record of clean policies and absolute honesty in both his personal and political affairs at all times. LET'S SHOW THE WORLD THAT THE REPUBLICAN PARTY SELECTS AND REWARDS THIS TYPE OF LEADERSHIP! VOTE FOR KYLE ♠ ♠ ♠ at the East Roosevelt center before she accepted work in Chicago. The dashing Miss Georgia Washington made Frogs' party complete on Saturday evening. What is a party without this petite "miss"? The So Lite, one of Gary's most exclusive five-hundred clubs, will meet Saturday evening with the gracious Mrs. W. W. Cooke. Those are fortunate who are included in Mrs. Cooke's hospitality for she is indeed one of Gary's most charming hostesses. The Omega's of Chicago all joined hearts and pocketbooks and gave Chicago's elite an evening of dancing that will long linger in the memory of pleasure loving Chicago. Seen among the gaily tripping crowd was both the deb and subdeb of the college set and, too, Chicago's most stately matrons. Garyites dancing with the merry wore were Misses Venita Lewis. Mae Diffay, Belle Edwards, and Dr. H. Herman Clay. Legal Notices NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That on the 30th day of April, 1928, the Board of Public Works of the City of Gary, Lake County Indiana rests the way of the Washahai Representation NUMBER 6407 for the IMPROVEMENT OF ALLEY NO. 1 WEST SECTION 8. from the south line of Alley NO. 4-B South to the right of way of the Washahai Railway ALLEY NO. 1 EAST SECTION 8. from the north line of the Alley NO. 4-B South to the Washahai Railway ALLEY NO. 5-A SOUTH SECTION 8. from the East lines of Washahai Railway to the west of the roadway in the said City of Gary, by the construction thereon on Alley No. 1 West of a pavement of concrete or brick on sand foundation or brick, with a block of ice block on a concrete foundation, 24' wide with a concrete strip 3' wide on each [Name] K NOTICE TO CONSTRUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the City of Gary, Lake County, Indiana, will be the 14th day of May, 1928, in no office in the City Hall, to receive and consider the cost of said improvement, by the STREET, SECTION 6 & GREEN, City of Gary, all in accordance with the plans and specifications new on the in- formation contained in the above. The cost of said improvement shall be assessed as special benefits to the be- stings and benefited property. Bidders will be required to submit the percent of the Engineer's estimate of the cost of said improvement which will be returned to unsuccessful bidders, and to the bond have been executed for the work. The certified check will be received in a long amount of One Hundred ($100.00) Bills. All bids and all bids. Bids must be on file in the Board's office of said City by ten o'clock a.m. on the 14th day of May, 1928. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEEREY GIVEN: That the Board of Gary, Lake County, Indiana, will meet on the 14th day of May, 1925, in its office in Gary, Lake County, for the IMPROVEMENT OF TANNEY STREET & OTHERS, in said City of Gary, accordance with the plans and specifica- tion of the office of the Board of Public Works. The cost of said improvement shall be assessed as special benefits to the abutting engineer, and must file a certified check for at least 25% percent of the Engineer's estimate of the cost of said improvement which will be returned, unless unsuccessful bidders, and to the Engineer, have been executed for the work. No certified check will be received in a lee amount than One Hundred ($100.60). Dollars reserved will be reject any and all bids. Bids must be submitted to Board's office of said City by ten o'clock a.m., on the 14th day of May, 1928. A doctor says insane people are happier than those who are sane. Which may account for some of the hilarity we have observed. NO. 66 May 8th ```markdown ``` side; also *rebuilding* present sanitary sewer & *constructing* a storm water sewer together with all necessary catch basins and gutter inlets. And by the construction on Alley No. 1, be on a pavement of concrete or brick on a block or granite block on a concrete foundation 24 ft. wide, with a concrete strip on the bottom of the block to present sanitary sewer and constructing a storm sewer together with all necessary equipment. And by the construction on Alley No. 1, a South of a pavement of concrete or brick on a block or granite block on a concrete foundation, 24 ft. wide with a concrete strip on the bottom of the block to necessary catch basins and gutter inlets. All in accordance with the plans and specifications on file in the office of the City Engineer. The Board of Public Works will meet on a clock a m., in its office in the City Building to receive and hear remonstrances from all persons interested and will decide whether the building will be designed or rebuilt as assessed for such improvement will equal the estimated cost thereof, and will be required to satisfy or reassemble its Preliminary Resolution. ATTEST: ANNA BARRETT, Clerk. 5-4 and 5-11 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the Board of Public Works, all of the City, Gary, Lake County, Indiana, will meet on the 14th day of May, 1928, in its office in the City Hall, to receive and consider bids for the IMPROVEMENT OF VIRGINIA STREET, SECTION OF the North Line of 39th Avenue to the South Line of 48th Avenue, in said City of Gary, all in accordance with the plans and specifications now on file in the office of the Board of Public Works. The cost of said improvement shall be assessed as special benefits to the abutting and benefited property. Bidders must file a certified check for at least 2½ percent of the Engineer's estimate of the cost of said improvement which is not the same as the successful bidder when a contract and bond have been executed for the work. No certified check will be received in a least amount of the Third-level $100.00 Dollar. The right is reserved to meet the cost and all bidder. Bids must be on file in the Board's office of said City by ten o'clock a. m., on the 14th day of May 1928. By order of the Public Works CRESTER A. DUNN. JOHN A. BRENNAN HARRY L. ARNOLD Board of Public Works. be Board of Public Works HESTER A. DUNN HARRY L. ARNOLD BOARD of Public Works ```markdown ``` No. 66 An independent newspaper, devoted to the interests of the Puerto and the community as a whole. Published every Friday in the year by The Gary American Publishing Company. American Bldg. Gary, Indiana. Member Associated Negro Press, National Negro Press Association, American Press Association, and Exchange Press. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year, in advance, $2; for six months, $1.10; for three months, $1. Single copies 6 cents. Advertising rates upon application. If our friends who favor us with manuscripts for publication wish to have rejected articles returned they must in all cases send stamps for that purpose. CIRCULATION STATEMENT State of Indiana, County of Lake, ss.: Before me, a notary public, personally appeared Chaucer Townsend, executive editor of The Gary American, who hereby volemely 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. 1928. (L. S.) F. W. ALEXANDER, Notary Public Entered as second-class mail matter at the post-office at Sary, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Copyright, 1928, by the Gary American Publishing Co., Incorporated. REPUBLICANISM OR DEMAGOGISM? Republicanism or demagogism? That is the question which the colored people of Gary must decide for themselves in Tuesday's election. Will they be swayed by the insincere appeals of those who are posing as their friends to get their votes? Will they be mislead by those who, in this campaign, have sought to inflame their passions in the advancement of their personal interests? Do you want recognition, protection, and a chance to enjoy greater rights as a taxpayer? Do you want effective representation in Washington and Indianapolis as well as in Crown Point? These are questions for you to decide. They are questions which you MUST decide when you go to the polls Tuesday morning to cast your ballot. By all means, go to the polls and vote. Don't wait for anybody to come along in an automobile to take you. Go early and vote! NEW NOTE HEARD A new note is being heard from many sources among the Negroes of Lake county. At first hearing, it sounds strang and almost like a joke, but investigation shows that there is a rapidly growing feeling of mistrust on the part of the colored people throughout the country as to the sincerity of the promises of leaders of the republican party in Lake county. There is being uttered in no uncertain terms a great deal of doubt as to the fairness of certain political leaders and the value of their promises. Lost confidence in the party means lost support of the race. It is now certain that the nomination of William W. Cooke will be necessary by the republicans of this county to restore confidence and guarantee anything like large support from the colored people this fall especially since it seems that Al Smith will be nominated in Houston on the first ballot. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF VOTING On the face of things, there are indications that many local Negro citizens may not vote in the primary a fortnight hence. Any citizen who fails to use his or her privilege to vote is a contributor to malfeasance in government administration, wherein unscrupulous minorities are allowed the opportunity to control the reins of government, particularly in local affairs. We observe with all its faults or flaws our governmental institutions are the best of any nation on earth. The fallacies are really in the matter of our administrators of government. The people at their discretion have the power to remedy these fallacies. Suffrage—universal in our country (?)—is the concentric base of our political scheme. And the best results or benefits of our government will evolve from a discreet use of the right to vote. The most condemnable condition is one wherein citizens do not vote when or where the opportunity is available. A majority of the people, who do not vote are always ready to condemn harass government officials or administrations. The same individuals could do a lot in a constructive way by urging all citizens to vote, every time and all time. The American citizen with his right of suffrage has a power or responsibility not to be found in any nation or time. All this particularly applies to Negro citizens, who have the opportunity to vote and fail to vote, or use this opportunity in behalf of their interests or rights in governmental affairs. Every now and then Negro people elsewhere, wail in tears of hypocrisy over the fact that Negroes do not vote in various southern states. Most of these same Negro people do not use their vote to protect or promote their best interests in government. And probably one-fourth of the Negro people in the north, who have the opportunity to vote fail to exercise this right and obligation. If every citizen in the land used his right to vote discreetly, we would have good government administration by sound and same officials. When only two or three citizens in three or four are interested enough in politics to "follow through," we cannot have the best in government administration. We can or will have good government administration when a majority of the possible voters, every place, join in and "follow through." The obligation of every citizen to exercise his or her right of suffrage discreetly, is essential to the well-being and continuity of government by the people and for the people. JUSTICE IS NOT RACIAL (New Orleans State) Three recent instances in which justice was done in the courts of Louisiana to members of the colored race, though whites were involved in the troubles, are worth citing in view of the impression which exists in some parts of the north that the Negro gets no show at all. Not long ago in New Orleans a number of white men became involved in a quarrel with a party of colored persons in an automobile. The latter were chased, one of the whites drew a gun and fired and an innocent colored woman was killed. The white culprit was prosecuted before a jury composed of whites and convicted of manslaughter. Recently the board of pardons took up the case of a Negro who had been convicted of murder in a northern parish and was about to be hanged. The board went thoroughly into the testimony, coneluded that the verdict was unjust and recommended commutation of the sentence. Gov. Simpson approved the recommendation and the accused did not hang. This week a colored farmer was found murdered on the levee near his home in East Carroll parish. Sheriff Bass picked up clues that led to the arrest of a white farmer. Under a strong examination the latter confessed, was indicted, pleaded guilty, and in less than forty-eight hours was in the penitentiary beginning a life term. We cannot too highly commend the course of the authorities in these cases. It gives warning that judges and juries and those who hold the pardoning power mean to see that the colored citizen is to be protected in the rights under the law, which is as it should be. EFFICIENCY IN MOBBISM (Pittsburgh Courier) Long the leader in the Lynching League, it was only natural for Mississippi to be the first to introduce efficiency into mobbism. Silas Virgil Negro fireman of the Panama Limited, crack passenger train of the Illinois Central railroad, recently got into an altercation with S. S. Massey station agent at Wiggins, Miss. Virgil failed to catch a dispatch from Massey and that gentleman had to walk 100 feet to carry it to him. Of course the Southern pride of Mr. Massey was hurt. Carry anything to a Negro? Unthinkable! Mr. Virgil must certainly be punished for so humiliating a member of the superior race. Consequently when the Panama Limited pulled into Wiggins next trip, Fireman Virgil found his engine surrounded by a group of chivalrous Nordies who tore him from the cab and clogged him unmercifully. Instead of putting the offending Negro out of commission, however, they shoved him back in his cab, after pummeling him severely, and permitted him to resume his run to Jackson. This is what we call efficiency. Mississippiians are probably coming to believe that business must take precedence over mobbings. Nothing must be done to interfere with train schedules. If a Negro fireman is to be flogged, do it while the engine is taking water. Next on the program will probably be an agreement on the part of Mississippi employers that lynching must only take place on Saturday afternoons and Sundays in order not to impair the efficiency of white labor, and that only a limited number of Negroes can be mobbed so that supply of cheap black labor will not grow scarce. WHY THE SILENCE? (Pittsburgh Courier) For the past few years newspapers all over the country have been writing indignant editorials whenever someone of prominence in Chicago has been bombed, shot or knifed. Tearful pleas were made to the "better element" in Chicago to assert itself and end the reign of crime. Solemn essays were written on the need for better municipal government. Some editors even mentioned need for Federal intervention in Chicago, as in Haiti and Nicaragua. It was the same whether a thug, a policeman or a United States senator was the victim. Such expressions came to be the expected thing. And then a Negro lawyer, Octavus C. Granady, a candidate for Ward Committeeeman, was ruthlessly slain by machine gunners of a rival faction, while a friend occupying his automobile was severely wounded. The principal metropolitan newspapers remained editorially silent, devoting themselves exclusively to long news stories, describe the victory of one group and the defeat of the other. Editorial mention of the primary election results refrained from comment on the fact that Granady had been slaughtered. The silence is probably explained by the fact that Mr. Granady was a Negro, and most of the nation's newspaper editors seem to feel that Negroes are too prominent in politics in Chicago, anyway, and need to be "put in their place." At any rate, silence prevails. "THAT LITTLE GAME" Inter-nat'l Cartoon Co., N.Y.—By B. Link NOW DONT FORGET.— DO COME OVER AND SEE ME.— WHY, DO YOU KNOW THAT I WAS ALL ALONE ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS.— MY HUBBY WAS OVER HELPING MR. SNODGRASS FIX THE SELF STARTER ON HIS MACHINE— THAT'S STRANGE! MY HUSBAND WENT TO THE SAME PLACE ON THE SAME NIGHTS TO DO THE SAME THING.— WHA-— WHY, GIRLS! HOW MANY MEN ARE REQUIRED TO FIX A SELF STARTER MY HUSBAND WAS ALSO THERE ON THOSE NIGHTS. WE MUST LOOK INTO THIS.— THE IDEB. THE AMERICAN "THAT LITTLE GAME" Inter-national NOW DONT FORGET. — DO COME OVER AND SEE ME. — WHY, DO YOU KNOW THAT I WAS ALL ALONE ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS, — MY HUBBY WAS OVER HELPING MR. SNODGRASS FIX THE SELF STARTER ON HIS MACHINE — THAT'S ST MY HUSBAB TO THE SAN ON THE S TO DO THE THING. — WHA — THE HEALTH QUESTION By Dennis A. Bethea, M.D. Health Editor of The American HOME SWEET HOME Ever since Father Adam left his home in Eden and went to the wide, wide world world in search of a job, men have toil. After they have toiled they have tired and hungered. One has fulfilled the requirements for rest, sleep and food; home is worthy of the name, unless there is a woman in it. It is said that all women are divided into two classes: one can make cherry-pie and those who cannot. If the hemeasure up to man's needs, the housewife should not owe to make cherry-pie, but chicken pie also, and any dislike tickle the palate of her spouse. We come in home to rest and to refresh ourselves forasks of tomorrow. It takes all this to make us strong. For millions of disease germs stalking in our way which men overcome, as well as the worries that come to us out on the job, can stand to be cuffed and buffed about a great deal with work, and bear up famously, when he meets a hearty wife and a congenial atmosphere at home. But no man can stand under a continual fire without and also within the house. Knowing as we do that our health depends so much and home surroundings, we cannot be too careful about sufforts. We all cannot live "mid pleasures and palaces" when a banish strife from our "ever so humble" homes. Our premises should be so well kept that a stranger would now that you were colored unless he heard you laugh or saw the window straightening your hair! It is a mighty fine thing to beautify your face, for even could try to make himself easy to look at; yet you must select to do the same for the house. It is unfortunate that the home should be torn asunder with trivial things. For instance a husband got a divorce there because his wife would not cook his eggs straight up. An became furiously angry because his wife did not bad juices as fluffy as he thought they should be. He threw him at her, but the sweet little woman ducked her head andcuit went out the window. It hit a mule on the head and as dead as a door nail. Much of the misunderstanding in the home could be hoped if there was a little more humor around the fires; that many people spend all their good humor away, so when the back to their own families they have none left. Somebody has said: "The place to take the true measure is not in the forum or field or market place or the Amor, but his own fireside. There he lays aside his mask, and by judge whether he is an imp or an angel, a king or a dog or a humbug." Ever since Father Adam left his home in Eden and went out in the wide, wide world world in search of a job, men have had to toil. After they have toiled they have tired and hungered. The home has fulfilled the requirements for rest, sleep and food. But no home is worthy of the name, unless there is a woman in it. It is said that all women are divided into two classes: those who can make cherry-pie and those who cannot. If the home is to measure up to man's needs, the housewife should not only be able to make cherry-pie, but chicken pie also, and any dish that will tickle the palate of her spouse. We come in home to rest and to refresh ourselves for the tasks of tomorrow. It takes all this to make us strong. for there are millions of disease germs stalking in our way which must be overcome, as well as the worries that come to us out on the job. A man can stand to be cuffed and buffed about a great deal while at his work, and bear up famously, when he meets a hearty welcome and a congenial atmosphere at home. But no man can stand up under a continual fire from without and also within the family circle. Knowing as we do that our health depends so much upon good home surroundings, we cannot be too careful about these comforts. We all cannot live "mid pleasures and palaces" but we can banish strife from our "ever so humble" homes. Then too, your premises should be so well kept that a stranger would not know that you were colored unless he heard you laugh or saw you at the window straightening your hair! It is a mighty fine thing to beautify your face, for everyone should try to make himself easy to look at; yet you must not neglect to do the same for the house. It is unfortunate that the home should be torn asunder by such trivial things. For instance a husband got a divorce the other day because his wife would not cook his eggs straight up. Another man became furiously angry because his wife did not bake her biscuits as fluffy as he thought they should. He threw one of them at her, but the sweet little woman ducked her head and the biscuit went out the window. It hit a mule on the head and killed him as dead as a door nail. Much of the misunderstanding in the home could be side-stepped if there was a little more humor around the fireside. A great many people spend all their good humor away, so when they come back to their own families they have none left. Somebody has said: "The place to take the true measure of a man is not in the forum or field or market place or the Amen corner, but his own fireside. There he lays aside his mask, and you may judge whether he is an imp or an angel, a king or a cur, a hero or a humbug." TODAY'S TALK MOST OF US carry secrets around with us. And I can think of nothing more beautiful—so long as the red and true. No one has ever been able to fathom the secret of the stems the flowers, or of the colors of the rainbow. All nature is a world of secrets. Man has been able but the crevices into the hidden chambers of this world—and we told him next to nothing. Love is one of the greatest of all secrets. The most be- taught in the Bible is this: "God is love." No one can be, any more than anyone has ever been able to explain the secret of electricity. No one knows from whence love comes. All we know is that it makes the world more beautiful. Apple kinder. And I can think of nothing more beautiful—so long as they are sacred and true. No one has ever been able to fathom the secret of the stars, or of the flowers, or of the colors of the rainbow. All nature is a world of secrets. Man has been able but to open little crevices into the hidden chambers of this world—and they have told him next to nothing. Love is one of the greatest of all secrets. The most beautiful thought in the Bible is this: "God is love." No one can explain love, any more than anyone has ever been able to explain the real secret of electricity. No one knows from whence love comes. Or why. All we know is that it makes the world more beautiful and people kinder. All secrets are sacred. Mothers are great carriers of secrets. They have written hearts—long years ahead—the careers of presidents, writers, builders, musicians, as well as future mothers of the Power is a secret. Only he who possesses it, knows it. It will not reveal is until time has ripened his heart and mellow—and made him fit. This is the fact that makes the under when a man rises from comparative obscurity to high honor. Sometimes power comes late in life, but it always the secret is big enough. God is a secret—but those who know Him, know that secret to them! Mothers are great carriers of secrets. They have written in their hearts—long years ahead—the careers of presidents, artists, writers, builders, musicians, as well as future mothers of the race. Power is a secret. Only he who possesses it, knows it. And he will not reveal is until time has ripened his heart and mellowed his mind—and made him fit. This is the fact that makes the world wonder when a man rises from comparative obscurity to high fame and honor. Sometimes power comes late in life, but it always comes if the secret is big enough. God is a secret—but those who know Him, know that He is no secret to them! (Copyright, 1928 by George Matthew Adams.) It is just as well that women don't occupy the back s church. They might get absent-minded and—well, you've seen on the road. It is just as well that women don't occupy the back seats in church. They might get absent-minded and—well, you've heard them on the road. A. M. E. Confab OPPOSES BISHOP HURST (By Associated Negro Press) TAMPA, Fla., May 3.—Answering a telegram sent by the Florida Sentinel, inquiring why he opposed the return of Bishop John Hurst to Florida, M. D. Potter, editor of the Tampa Bulletin, gave the following reasons: "I oppose his return because the itinerant system (if our church should be adhered to or abolished. "I oppose his return because of his inability to rise above petty personal ties and give merit its due. "I oppose his return because of his tyranny, deception, bigotry, and spirit of get results At Any price, by Any means, by All means. "I oppose his return because sixteen years have revealed the Bishop's weak spot." The editor of the Tampa Bulletin has opposed the return of Bishop Hurst for sometime and the Florida Sentinel has worked in the Bishop's behalf. TWO SEEK OFFICE (By Associated Negro Press) ATLANTA, May 3.—If the desires of the Atlanta delegation to the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, which opens in Chicago next week, are fulfilled, two general offices will be filled by prominent churchmen of this city and the State of Georgia. Dr. W. F. Boddie, formerly vice president, and cashier of the Citizens Trust company, is seeking the office of Financial Secretary of A.M. E. church, and Dr. John Harmon, one of the most prominent churchmen in this section, is candidate for the position of editor of the South eastern Christian Recorder. Dr. Boddle and Dr. Harmon will probably have the support of the entire Georgia delegation, as both men are known to be shrewd business men, capable, reliable, and honest. Fireman Killed In Railroad Accident Fireman Killed In Railroad Accident (By Preston News Service) MOULTRIE, Ga., May 3.—Georgia Miller, a fireman, was killed Thursday when a mixed train of the Georgia, Auburn, Sylvester and Capilla railroad plunged through a trestle, supposedly weakened by high waters, two miles east of Sylvester. School Head Dies At Age of 59 Years (By Associated Negro Press) LAFAYETTE, La., May 3.—Paul Le Breaux, Negro educator, who served as principal of the Negro public school here for thirty-one years, is dead at the age of forty- nine years. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS To the Editor of the Gary American, Sir: Kindly announce that I am a candid- ation to the republican ticket for the nomi- nation of Lake County record in the primary election of May 8. 1928. JOSEPH B. KYLE To the Editor of the Gary American, Sir: Please announce that I am a candid- ation to the republican ticket for the nomi- nation of Lake County record in the primary election of May 8. 1928. JOHN VINCENT. To the Editor of the Gary American, Sir: Kindly announce that I am a candid- ation to the republican nomination for judge of the Lake County record in the primary election of May 8. To the Editor of the Gary American, Sir: Please announce that I am a candidate for re-nomination for state representative 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 for re-nomination for state representative from Lake county, subject to the will of the voters in the primary election of May WILLIAM W. COOKE. LOUISVILLE, May 3. — Charles Garnett fell into bad luck this week when he etiol $200.00 worth of shoes from Hotel Watterson, all of the shoes were for the right foot. He was arrested by our two colored detectives Hemphill and Woods just as he was burning the shoes in his stove. FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1825 DR. DELANEY'S COLUMN By Dr. Frank S. Delaney, Superintendent of Stewart House THEY OF RACE Because the natural outgrowth of the very its own association; it finds its own most keenly with the affliction of its nause of comfort and ease in its own and there be division and strife in the seasons: The Negro has been taught 250 other Negro is against him. This was helping him divided and reducing his to enslave and control him. In his ignorance has blinded him to the and upon the strength of his race. He fisherness he has forgotten that he was in his group. Every much divided and he is too far of any practical, far-reaching good so purposes are concerned, but the blame to the masses. The teaching of mis- e master, is fast banishing and the laying, longing, seeking and demand- finding efficient, worth-while, trust- al and political would-be leaders are denominations, occupational and edu- romote themselves as leaders and thus race. This makes impossible a great, with fixed purposes, accumulated re- tical and economical plans. Negroes must not fail to recognize social unity. The spirit of the lodge, business organization and the political Negro is tired of petty leadership, built or bigotry. Hands of a people never cost too much costly or sacred and it is within the classes to rise up and demand a decent, and efficient leadership. We recognize the values and acclaim the that is selfish, narrow and unworthy. By The Gary American, Inc.) UNITY OF RACE race solidarity seems to be the natural outgrowth of the history of racial life; it seeks its own association; it finds its neighborhood; it sympathizes most keenly with the affliction of people, it has a large sense of comfort and ease in its situation. If this is true, why should there be division and strife in race? These are the reasons: The Negro has been taught in America that every other Negro is against him. This for the purpose of keeping him divided and reducing length and making it easier to enslave and control him. He has been ignorant, and his ignorance has blinded him, that his strength depended upon the strength of his race, been selfish, and in his selfishness he has forgotten that he incident upon the balance of his group. The Negro seems to be very much divided and he is to for the accomplishment of any practical, far-reaching goal in his own planning and purposes are concerned, but the his division cannot be laid to the masses. The teaching on the part of the slave master, is fast banishing and mass of Negroes are praying, longing, seeking and despair with the hope of finding efficient, worth-while, truly leadership. Negorant and selfish, social and political would-be leader, advantage of religious denominations, occupational and social groups to selfishly promote themselves as leaders and the differences within the race. This makes impossible a dominant, united race with fixed purposes, accumulations and well-directed political and economical plans. The Christian church among Negroes must not fail to reckon in the promotion of racial unity. The spirit of the social group, the Negro business organization and the power all indicate that the Negro is tired of petty leadership, selfishness, ignorance or bigotry. The true longings and demands of a people never cost too much that they have, be it ever costly or sacred and it is within the of the laity and the masses to rise up and demand a doable, honest, intelligent and efficient leadership. They alone must find and recognize the values and accolade leader and forsake all that is selfish, narrow and unwilling. (Copyright: 1928: by The Gary American, Inc.) Race solidarity seems to be the natural outgrowth of the very tendency of racial life; it seeks its own association; it finds its own neighborhood; it sympathizes most keenly with the affliction of its own people, it has a large sense of comfort and ease in its own association. If this is true, why should there be division and strife in the Negro race? These are the reasons: The Negro has been taught 250 years in America that every other Negro is against him. This was done for the purpose of keeping him divided and reducing his strength and making it easier to enslave and control him. He has been ignorant, and his ignorance has blinded him to the fact that his strength depended upon the strength of his race. He has been selfish, and in his selfishness he has forgotten that he was dependent upon the balance of his group. The Negro seems to be very much divided and he is too far apart for the accomplishment of any practical, far-reaching good so far as his own planning and purposes are concerned, but the blame for this division cannot be laid to the masses. The teaching of mistrust, on the part of the slave master, is fast banishing and the great mass of Negroes are praying, longing, seeking and demanding unity with the hope of finding efficient, worth-while, trustworthy leadership. Ignorant and selfish, social and political would-be leaders are taking advantage of religious denominations, occupational and educational groups to selfishly promote themselves as leaders and thus create differences within the race. This makes impossible a great, strong dominant, united race with fixed purposes, accumulated resources and well-directed political and economical plans. The Christian church among Negroes must not fail to recognize its task in the promotion of racial unity. The spirit of the lodge, the social group, the Negro business organization and the political faction all indicate that the Negro is tired of petty leadership, built on envy, selfishness, ignorance or bigotry. The true longings and demands of a people never cost too much of what they have, be it ever costly or sacred and it is within the power of the laity and the masses to rise up and demand a decent, respectable, honest, intelligent and efficient leadership. They alone must find and recognize the values and acclaim the true leader and forsake all that is selfish, narrow and unworthy. (Copyright: 1928: by The Gary American, Inc.) I Arise To Remark By CHARLES B. DRISCOLL There are many kinds of loyalty, of course. The word abused. Like the word patriotism. Patriotism means definite thing to Nathan Hale when he faced date of his country's enemies. It means a very different and equally definite, to a man who has flags for sale and once you to buy them. loyalty, likewise, means different things to different people; the coal miners and the railroad men were on strikes, in the troublous days of the industrial court register that the words loyalty and loyal were used to describe person in the state. The railroads and the mine operated to the workers who stayed with them as the loyal men. The union chiefs, union men and union sympathizers recognize who walked out as the loyal men, and to those who so did job as—well, as something altogether different. Not long ago I was talking to a Canadian government man in Scotland. He was telling me about points of interest in neighborhood. He said that in this vicinity settled many of Americans who fled from the Thirteen colonies during the American Revolution, in order to avoid fighting against the king. "You know," he said, "there were many of them. You loyalists." I beg your pardon," I interjected, "we call them traitors it's in the point of view, like so many other things. But I've been reading "Splendor," by Ben Ames William Novel about newspaper folk. Mr. Williams senses and picks loyalty of the typical newspaper man to his paper. No understand that kind of loyalty. I have spent most of its atmosphere. There is nothing quite like it. Williams gives you a picture of a hero, who has just become a reporter. He is reading a very personal pride, about the great new presses just inside this paper. He is as proud as though he had resigned the presses. Every newspaper man, young and old, writes that picture. The loyalty of the newspaper worker is it" is one of the strongest and most mysterious forces he observed at work in the human animal. It is one of the events that goes into the making of the soul of a news of loyalty, of course. The world is and patriotism. Patriotism meant one man Hale when he faced date at the press. It means a very different thing, who has flags for sale and wants different things to different people. The railroad men were on strike in wars of the industrial court regime. I loyalty and loyal were used to describe the railroads and the mine operators stayed with them as the loyal workmen and union sympathizers referred the loyal men, and to those who stayed altogether different. Go to a Canadian government man in me about points of interest in the man this vicinity settled many of those Thirteen colonies during the Ameri-oid fighting against the king. There were many of them. You call interjected, "we call them traitors!" like so many other things. "Implendor," by Ben Ames Williams. It talk. Mr. Williams senses and pictures newspaper man to his paper. Now, I loyalty. I have spent most of my like it. Williams gives you a picture some a reporter. He is reading, with the great new presses just installed loud as though he had resigned and newspaper man, young and old, will recal-ulty of the newspaper worker to his rest and most mysterious forces I have human animal. It is one of the in-making of the soul of a newspaper. There are many kinds of loyalty, of course. The world is much abused. Like the word patriotism. Patriotism meant one very definite thing to Nathan Hale when he faced date at the hands of his country's enemies. It means a very different thing, but equally definite, to a man who has flags for sale and wants to force you to buy them. Loyalty, likewise, means different things to different people. When the coal miners and the railroad men were on strike in Kansas, in the troublous days of the industrial court regime, I remember that the words loyalty and loyal were used to describe every person in the state. The railroads and the mine operators referred to the workers who stayed with them as the loyal workers. The union chiefs, union men and union sympathizers referred to those who walked out as the loyal men, and to those who stayed on the job as—well, as something altogether different. Not long ago I was talking to a Canadian government man in Nova Scotia. He was telling me about points of interest in the neighborhood. He said that in this vicinity settled many of those Americans who fled from the Thirteen colonies during the American revolution, in order to avoid fighting against the king. "You know," he said, "there were many of them. You call them loyalists." "I beg your pardon." I interjected, "we call them traitors!" It's in the point of view, like so many other things. But I've been reading "Splendor," by Ben Ames Williams. It is a novel about newspaper folk. Mr. Williams senses and pictures the loyalty of the typical newspaper man to his paper. Now, I can understand that kind of loyalty. I have spent most of my life in its atmosphere. There is nothing quite like it. Williams gives you a picture of his hero, who has just become a reporter. He is reading, with mighty personal pride, about the great new presses just installed by "his" paper. He is as proud as though he had resigned and built the presses. Every newspaper man, young and old, will recognize that picture. The loyalty of the newspaper worker to his "sheet" is one of the strongest and most mysterious forces I have ever observed at work in the human animal. It is one of the ingredients that goes into the making of the soul of a newspaper. Do Hats Make the Man? The bowler hat is coming back again, as one need not be keeps his eyes open when walking along the street. I agreed to me last week that I had a perfectly good one on the top shelf of the closet which had been laid away before it had come into use because the soft hat had coated. When I looked for it I found that it had been made of a rummage sale in which Nancy had been interested in benefit of Cirle No. 3 or the League of Women Voters to negotiate Alumnae association or Alpha Phi or some other valuable or political organization with which she is commemorate me a sense of loss. The president of Smith college, whose opinion on sartorial should be given due weight, is quoted as saying that in popularity of the derby hat spells a return to the old Victorian manners. It is a hopeful omen. It goes without saying we have developed a distressing informality of manners during ten year. We are franker, ruder, less given to courtesies less respect for age and women and law than we once did. We have certainly been slipping, so far as manners are used. My friend Murray was in a serious automobile accident in Mayo. The car in which he was riding, skidded and the land Murray went through the windshield. The derby hat wearing saved his life. It was considerably damaged, impact which it received but it brought Murray through and unscarred. He advises its adoption by all motorists of the derby hat augurs the return of good manners and safety from automobile accidents, it may well be generated and the soft hat should go. back again, as one need not be told when walking along the street. It just met I had a perfectly good one some-closet which had been laid away al-ouse because the soft hat had come in-uit I found that it had been made which Nancy had been interested for the League of Women Voters of the man or Alpha Phi or some other social,ization with which she is connected. gege, whose opinion on sartorial mat-ight, is quoted as saying that increas-at spells a return to the old Victorian omen. It goes without saying that ing informality of manners during the war, ruder, less given to courtesy and women and law than we once did. slipping, so far as manners are con- a serious automobile accident a few he was riding, skidded and turned high the windshield. The derby hat he It was considerably damaged from but it brought Murray through un-vises its adoption by all motorists. the return of good manners and in-accidents, it may well be generally id go. The bowler hat is coming back again, as one need not be told if he keeps his eyes open when walking along the street. It just occurred to me last week that I had a perfectly good one somewhere on the top shelf of the closet which had been laid almost before it had come into vogue. When I looked for it I found that it had been made part of a rummage sale in which Nancy had been interested for the benefit of Cirle No. 3 or the League of Women Voters of the Collegiate Alumnae association or Alpha Phi or some other social, charitable or political organization with which she is connected. It gave me a sense of loss. The president of Smith college, whose opinion on sartorial matters should be given due weight, is quoted as saying that increasing popularity of the derby hat spells a return to the old Victorian formal manners. It is a hopeful omen. It goes without saying that we have developed a distressing informality of manners during the last ten year. We are franker, ruder, less given to courtesy and show less respect for age and women and law than we once did. We have certainly been slipping, so far as manners are concerned. My friend Murray was in a serious automobile accident a few days ago. The car in which he was riding, skidded and turned over, and Murray went through the windshield. The derby hat he was wearing saved his life. It was considerably damaged from the impact which it received but it brought Murray through unscathed and unsearred. He advises its adoption by all motorists. If the derby hat augurs the return of good manners and insures safety from automobile accidents, it may well be generally adopted and the soft hat should go. THOMAS ARKLE CLARK, Dean of Men, University of Illinois --- 欢迎光临