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June 92 missing The GARY AMERICAN INDIANA'S GREATEST RED NEWSPAPER STAR EDITION 5 COPIES PER COPY Best Edited acted Gary Public Library 5th Jeff. SEE DECISION SOON IN SCHOOL CASE "The Public Be Served" An Independent Weekly Devoted To the Best Interests of All SEE D PENN DENIES M. E. CHURCH IS PREJUDICED Says Rumor That Confab Resented Jones False Medic's Bill Low On a King's Estate Singe Gr Singing --- FIRST YEAR. NO. 15. (Copyright, 1928, by the Gary American) CINCINNATI, June 28—In its treatment of colored people, the Methodist Episcopal church has pointed the way for others, in the opinion of Dr. I. Garland Penn, secretary. Denying a report that members of the general conference of the church objected to a Negro bishop presiding over the conference, Dr. Penn said that the church should be "given credit for having recognized the Negro race as no other international body has ever recognized the race in history." Bishop R. E. Jones, who presided over the conference for one day during its session in Kansas City, was received with cordiality and was welcomed as presiding bishop, Dr. Penn stated. Contrary to a report published in a Chicago newspaper, Bishop Jones created a great impression when called before the conference to preside, Dr. Penn said. "Bishop Jones presided with dignity, parliamentary skill and efficiency," and everyone was pleased, Dr. Penn added. SANDRINGHAM, England. — The services and skill of King George's residential doctor for two pence (4 cents) a week a family are one of the many advantages of the employees on the royal estate at Sandringham that are due to the benevolence of his majesty. The penny is a powerful coin at Sandringham, for this amount each week entitles workers on the estate to use a well-equipped club replete with billiard room, library and reading room. Beer may be obtained here at reduced prices. On Saturdays popular concerts are arranged and again a penny covers admission, children one half penny. The proceeds go to charity. The estate contains many fine homes for the widows of estate workers, and retiring employees receive a pension with other advantages. Suspend Decision In Shriner's Case WASHINGTON, June 28.—No decision in the appeal of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine from an injunction issued by Texas courts restraining the colored organization from using the names, emblems and insignia of the white order was handed down last Monday by the Supreme Court of the United States. Roosevelt To Show Historical Film Depicting one of the most tragic incidents in American history, "Custer's Last Fight," one of the year's most thrilling moving pictures, will be shown at the Roosevelt theatre July 4 as the special holiday program, according to an announcement given to The American today by Paul Miller, publicity director. Hailed as the greatest wild west feature ever filmed, the picture was directed by Thomas H. Ince, noted producer, with a cast of distinguished players, supported by several thousands of Indians and cow boys. Terrific action, realistic fights between Indians and soldiers, are some of the thrills in store for those who witness the film, Mr. Miller stated today. The camera has recorded the scenes which make the last vision that will be had of the red man, standing above the graves of his conquerors, a pathetic page in the last chapter of Indian warfare, Mr. Miller said. Wednesday and Thursday will be days for a double feature program at the Roosevelt, Mr. Miller announced. In addition to "Custer's Last Fight," a thrilling film of prison life, "The escape," with Wm. Russell and Virginia Vall, will be shown as an added attraction. Three prize nights will be held at the Roosevelt next Klan Revival In Nomination of Smith South Runs Nation CHARGES SOUTH RULES NATION Presents Charge PLANS TO BE LAID FOR FIGHT ON DISFRANCHISEMENT IN SOUTH DR. W. E. B. DU BOIS The practice of denying colored people in the south the right to vote has so distorted political power in this country that it is now possible for a small group of southern white people to run the government of the United States. This was the charge made in an address last night in Los Angeles by Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, editor, and distinguished writer, shown above. POTTER RECITAL HEARD BY FEW Singing in a clear, resonant voice, Walter V. Potter, tenor, made his second debut to the music lovers of the "Steel City" in a recital Wednesday evening at Grace Presbyterian church. Preceded on the program by Miss M. Allen, who gave an excellent rendition of Von Suppe's "Poet and Peasant" overture, Mr. Potter attempted four groups of songs and handled each number with a degree of finish and artistry which bordered on the professional. From the songs of the opera, he selected compositions of Mozart, Gloridiny, Verdi and won much acclaim when he sang the immortal contribution of the latter in a song from "Rigololeto." Robinson's "Water Boy" brought forth much applause and was the outstanding number of the evening. The singer handled "Deep River" and "Oh It Didn't Rain" very well and was encored at the conclusion of his program. He sang "Rose Marie" in answer to the encore. Mr. Potter sings in a rich, mellow voice and handles his numbers extremely well. Last Wednesday's concert, like the singer's first appearance in City church three weeks ago, proved to be an artistic success from the standpoint of the singing. That the concert failed to draw a larger audience is certainly not in disparagement of the singer, but a fact which demonstrates the great dearth of enthusiasm for good singing in this city of morons. SPECIALS AT FROEBEL DRUG STORE, 1501 ADAMS STREET Madame Walker's Hair Dressing, 39c; Pluko Hair Dressing, 25c size; 19c; 50c size, 39c. High Grade Beef Iron and Wine, $1.50 quality, very special at 89c; White Baal Saal Saseline, 9c. We deliver, Phone 1-7862 or 2-7929. NEW YORK, June 28.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth avenue, today announced that its attorneys are making a careful digest of laws and party regulations in southern states, relating to the disfranchisement of Negroes, with a view to a scientific attack on the barring of Negro voters from the polls. The N. A. A. C. P. has received a copy of the complaint filed in behalf of colored voters in Richmond, Virginia, and this complaint has been studied by William T. Andrews, special legal assistant at the national office, and has been submitted to Louis Marshall, authority on constitutional law and a member of the N. A. A. C. P. board of directors and national legal committee. Mr. Andrews has written fo DuBois Raps Crackers In L.A. Address Editor of "Crisis" Says Southerners Rule the Nation HITS PRACTICE IN SOUTH Barring of Blacks Promotes Many Evils, Claim By RODNEY QUICK American Staff Correspondent (Copyright: 1928: By Gary American, Inc.) LOS ANGELES, June 28—Disfranchisement of the Negro in southern states has brought about such distortion of political power in the United States that a small white oligarchy in the south is the dictator of the Nation, declared Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, editor of the Crisis magazine, in the keynote address last night which opened the 19th annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Dr. Du Bois pointed out that the barring of Negro citizens from the polls in southern cities had transferred power into the hands of a small group of whites, as many as from 80 to 90 per cent of voters in far southern states refraining from voting in the election of 1920. Among the states where this abstention from use of the ballot was most pronounced Dr. Du Bois cited the following states and their percentage of non-voters: South Carolina . . . 92 per cent Mississippi . . . 91 " " Georgia . . . 89 " " Louisiana . . . 86 " " Tennessee . . . 80 " " Arkansas . . . 79 " " Alabama . . . 79 " " Florida . . . 72 " The consequence in political distortion, continued Dr. Du Bois, was that whereas it took 85,759 votes to elect a Representative in Congress from California and 91,785, from Ohio, citizens in southern states enjoyed in some cases ten times as much political power as citizens in the North. "The barring of Negroes from the polls in the South," said Dr. Du Bois, "encourages oligarchy. It enables cliques to nullify not simply the 14th and 15th Amendments but the 19th, giving the right to vote to women. And, finally, it entirely vitifies the normal distribution of voting power throughout the nation. "It accomplishhes this not simply by disfranchising Negroes. The population in Southern states has doubled and by reason of woman suffrage the voting population ought to have quadrupled; but actually, as a matter of fact, the voting population has increased less than 50 per cent, showing that not only have two million Negroes been disfranchised but more than two million whites." AID FOR FIGHT SEMENT IN SOUTH copies of the state laws and regulations in Florida, where the primary vote fight has been carried to court, and for those of other southern states. It is planned to carry as many cases to the United States Supreme court as will be necessary to establish the Negro's unqualified right to vote in the party primaries of any party he may choose in the south. That principle has been affirmed in the Texas white primary case, won last year, but it may be necessary to reaffirm that right in cases where the disfranchisement is accomplished, not by state law as in Texas, but by regulation of a political party. In Virginia, for example, the law provides that the primary is to be held "in such manner as may be provided by the party plan" of the various parties. Hooded Order to Don Masks If Al Wins, Is Claim Victory of New York Governor At Houston Seen As Sign for Rebirth of the Power of Sheeted Organization In U. S. By MERRITT HODD INDIANAPOLIS, June 28.—The revival of the Ku Klux Klan looms as a possibility if the democratic national convention, in session in Houston today, nominates Governor Al Smith of New York as their candidate for president. Will Fight Catholic Smith, a Catholic, will be opposed by the klan, if he is nominated, and to make a successful fight of the opposition, the order will be born anew in every city, town and hamlet in the country. These predictions were being made by anti-Smith leaders in Indianapolis today as the third day of the democratic national convention opened. Members of the old klan, who resigned a Catholic candidate as a grave danger, will not stand by and see the election of a member of the Catholic church, it is pointed out. Further opposition to the popular New York governor, they state, will be made by those who dislike, or violently oppose, his prohibition views. DENTIST TO RUN FOR ALDERMAN Dr. Smith Urged To Enter East Chicago Council Race Urged to enter the race by his many friends and personal supporters, Dr. James M. Smith, prominent young dentist, will be a candidate for alderman-at-large in the municipal election next May in East Chicago, according to information reaching here today. Dr. Smith, a graduate of Meharry Medical college and a successful practitioner of dentistry, was urged to run for the East Chicago city Revival Seen At Hard The revival of the klan will follow Smith's nomination, it is pointed out, and everywhere, branches of the order will spring up over night, and begin anew to carry on their work, which has been curtailed by unfavorable public opinion and by sensational exposures of klan domination of state governments. In the event of a revival, it will be the second time the order has come forth to take part in a national crisis, and it is predicted that the second revival will be more extensive and spectacular than the first. That Gov. Smith will be nominated by the democrats in Houston seemed to be a foregone conclusion today as, one by one, his opponents fell out of the race in their failure to arouse sufficient opposition to his nomination. Bibliography Is Written On Negro (N. A. A. C. P. Service) NEW YORK, June 28—Monroe N. Work, director of records and research at Tuskegee Institute, has completed a bibliography of the Negro in Africa and America which is to be published in the coming month by H. W. Wilson Co., of this city. In the introduction to the Bibliography, Anson Phelps Stokes, a trustee of Tuskegee, states that it is an effort to furnish "an accurate and comprehensive handbook of the titles and authors of valuable books, pamphlets and articles from periodicals on the Negro in Africa and America." It contains 17,000 entries covering publications in this field before 1928. Mr. Work has been engaged on this task for twenty-five years. Lighthouse Keeper Gets Doctor By Radio WASHINGTON.—Another instance of the value of radio in transmitting medical advice for persons in isolated regions is reported from northern Alaska. Suffering from cardiac asthma, a lighthouse keeper at Scotch Gap was unable to receive medical attention at his post. His condition was serious and it was considered advisable to remove him to the hospital at Ketchikan as a patient of the Public Health Service. During the week's journey from the lighthouse to the hospital advice for treatment of the patient was broadcast by the Public Health Service doctor at the hospital to the attendant with the lighthouse keeper. Dr. Smith Urged To Enter East Chicago Council Race Urged to enter the race by his many friends and personal supporters, Dr. James M. Smith, prominent young dentist, will be a candidate for alderman-at-large in the municipal election next May in East Chicago, according to information reaching here today. Dr. Smith, a graduate of Meharry Medical college and a successful practitioner of dentistry, was urged to run for the East Chicago city council by a host of public-spirited citizens of both Indiana Harbor and East Chicago who declare that colored people in the "Twin Cities" need a representative of the race in the city law-making body of the city. At first inclined to regard the matter lightly, Dr. Smith was prevailed upon by residents of the city and finally consented to run as a member of the race for alderman. An announcement of his candidacy was made last Sunday at two East Chicago churches, and widespread interest has been created as a result of the decision of the young dentist to enter the race. A Popular Candidate A member of every civic and patriotic organization of the "Twin Cities" and affiliated with a number of fraternal orders, Dr. Smith will enter the race next May as a popular candidate. With the colored population of both East Chicago and Indiana Harbor increasing, the need of a colored man in the city council has been demonstrated from time to time, according to prominent residents. Declaring that a representative should have ability, sincerity, character and the interest of his people at heart, residents of the "Twin Cities" declare that Dr. Smith is entitled to the full support of every pub-lic-spirited resident in his race for a seat in the council. Three alderman-at-large will be elected, and it is pointed out that with the large Negro population giving him a good vote, Dr. Smith should be easily elected. Woman Proves To Be Man In Fight (By Associated Negro Press) NEW YORK, June 28. -Clyde de Haven, 22, appeared in the Heights court Monday morning, wearing a woman's scarf, silk dress, woman's hose, fur scarf, tan high-healed pumps, and his hair cut with a decided girlish bob. He showed the effects of having received a beating. A charge of ecoliciting was placed against De Haven, police having arrested him in front of 725 Riverside drive. When the police arrived on the scene, De Haven was lying on the ground almost unconscious. Thinking the man a woman, questions were asked of a group gathered. It developed that De Haven had solicited a man named Harry Straus, a resident of the house in front of which De Haven was found. De Haven is alleged to have refused to return money Straus had given him, after which Straus gave him a severe beating. Urban League Sees Unemployment On the Decrease CITE BETTER CONDITIONS Ford Auto Plants Give Work To Negro Men More jobs are opening up for colored men and women, and unemployment is vanishing degree by degree, according to a message received today by The Gary American from A. Arnold Hill, director of the industrial relations department of the National Urban league. Knows Whereof He Speaks Declaring that their records prove the fact, the message from Mr. Hill states that improved working conditions have been noted in many parts of the country. "Unemployment is vanishing," the message says and continues: "Industrial commentators say so and employment tabulations show it. The range the Urban league uses is likewise to be depended upon. When Negroes are called back to jobs vacated during business depressions it is a very certain index that others have already been re-employed. This has been happening in all parts of the country where the labor of Negroes was used before business got bad; and there is also evidence that they are again finding opportunities in lines of work new to them. "Out in Minneapolis the Ford assembling plant is adding a few colored men. Detroit, where production of automobiles is at one of the highest points in the history of the industry, reports that 'most men have work or can find it.' In Springfield, Ill., where the Urban league placed 33% more men in May than in April there is said to be "much unemployment yet, but times are better" From Los Angeles comes the report that a gain of 8% was made in jobs filled by one office. "Conditions here were relieved by the emigration of families to Central California to chop cotton. In Winston-Salem the tobacco factories have added workers and in Boston 25 colored men, members of local 46 of the Compressed Air and Foundation Workers' Union were employed on the new Sears Roebuck company building. From Harrisburg where conditions have been continuously below par for a year or more employment showed a marked advance in May and Negro men were greatly benefited." PICKENS; KING DISCUSS HAYTI Speakers Protest Against Haitian Occupation NEW YORK CITY. June 28.—Senator King, of Utah, and Dean William Pickens, Field secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., were the principle speakers at the mass meeting held at the Harlem casino, protesting the Hayti occupation. After exiting conditions faced by the Haitians during the occupation, Senator King declared: "If Hayti is acquired by American landords, Haitian people will become peone." Dean Pickens pointed out, among other things, that "The Monroe Doctrine, originally meant the United States would protect small countries, not attack them." The protest was sent to Congress. The case of the people of Wash- ington against the Federal govern- ment for segregating colored work- ers in the government departments will be presented to the national con- vention by Neval Thomas, above. The conference opened last night in Los Angeles. PROBE POLICIES OF MIAMI COPS Grand Jury Charges Police Betrayed Public Trust (By Preston News Service) MIAMI, June 28.—Summary executions, despotism, cruelty, and betrayal of public trust were among some of the disgraceful things laid at the door of the Miami police department by the Dade county grand jury. Completing its three months' investigation into the policies and activities of the police department, the jury in its final report Wednesday declared the police had exercised a despotism of such a nature as to "destroy the freedom of our citizens." The grand jury declared that there had been "sinister forces obstructing our investigation," and gave this as the reason for the disappearance of witnesses before many of the cases could be completed. H. Leslie Quigg, suspended police chief, was declared wholly unfit for the office. Quigg was recently acquitted along with three police officers of the charge of killing the Kier boy. More than 300 witnesses were heard by the grand jury. While no officers' names were mentioned specifically, the report says one police man brutally shot and killed a small Negro boy whom he pursued as a petty thief. The report commented that the officer was known to have killed four Negroes during his service in the department. STEALS B.V.D.'S, GETS ARRESTED Gary Youth Caught In Act; Refuses To Confess Mayo Hale, age 20, who gave his address as 1313 Jefferson street, was arrested Tuesday morning and is being held n the city jail on a charge of petit larceny. It is alleged that the youth stole two suits of B. V. D's from the Gary·Men's shop, which is operated by J. Weiner at 920 Broadway. It is said that Hale has refused to answer questions as to his guilt, and he has been unable to furnish bond for his release. The proprietor of the store will appear against the youth when his case comes up for trial in city court. Hodges Says He'll Win; So Does Bob Bailey JUDGE TO GIVE OPINION Crumpacker Due To Deliver Court's Conclusion The delayed decision of Judge Grant Crumpacker in the suit fled to force the re-statement of four former Emerson high school students, is expected to be soon rendered, according to information obtained by The Gary American late today. The decision was expected many weeks ago, but Judge Crumpacker, who heard the arguments of both the plaintiffs and the defendants, postponed announcing the court's conclusion in order to have time to carefully review the arguments and render a fair decision. Both sides expressed confidence today that they will win the decision. Reached at his office in Indianapolis by long distance telephone, Attorney Robert L. Bailey, representing the plaintiffs, declared that he was sure his side would win. Approached by an American reporter in his office, Attorney William F. Hodges, representing the defendants, declared that he was perfectly confident that the school board would win the decision. Both sides waged a determined battle in the trial, which brought forth school teachers, officials of the school board and prominent Gary citizens as witnesses. The forces led by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, representing the plaintiffs, sought to show that the four ousted Emerson school students should be re-instated as there are no other suitable schools where they can receive instruction. Attorney Hodges, representing the school board, on the other hand, sought to show that Virginia street school, to which the ousted students were transferred, is equipped to give the students adequate high school instruction. The case is regarded as an aftermath of the famous school strike. DIAMONDS A diamond in the rough may be any color, but diamonds in this state generally have a greasy luster. Different colors may be seen in the stone before it is polished, if the stone is fractured; but these colors are not the colors seen in cut and polished stones. The United States geological survey says that a diamond can be tested only by an expert. NO THIRTEEN JINX TAUNTON, Mass.—A certain train crew is convinced that 13 is far from unlucky. Thirteen freight cars went over an embankment. They were the whole train, except the engine and the caboose, which remained on the track. Nobody was hurt. Notice! OWING TO THE FACT THAT OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY WEDNESDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF THE FOURTH OF JULY, THE GARY AMERICAN WILL BE ISSUED ON FRIDAY NEXT WEEK INSTEAD OF THURSDAY. THE GARY AMERICAN uN mtu nn AI PRISE “igh fi l ENAA 6. P. /President Lauds Sound Methods Ms of the Assn. 108 ANGELES MEET OPENS Chief Executive Urges Law To : End Lynching By LINDA LEE LANE eh Rid ee gee eee a ORIG Tet gte Guz Aerie, Ine) MOS ANGELES, Suze 35.— Pres Geet Coolie, in 2 message of to tho National Association the Advancement of Colored Pec: ‘Bie, read last night at the opening “Mass meeting of the association's 39th annual conference, commended the ‘sound methods” used in secur. ping tho Negro's constitutional rights, Tard expressed his hope for the in sing success of the associn!ion tz mmoting its “worhy objects”. | Tho message of greeting from “President Coolidge, in full, address- ed to James Weldon Johnson, sccre- tary of the association, is as follows: “My dear Mr. Johnson: “Thank you for informing mo of the coming Annual Conference of the National Association for the Ad. vancement of Colored People, as I am glad ouch year to express my re- geod for tho aims and achievements ‘02 your organization. You have used found methods in securing for the Negro the rights to which ho is eu- titled under the Constitution. At the amo time you have promoted the cause of tolerance among all races ‘and creeds. “As opportunities bave increased £9 have the colored people shown their ability and energy in taking ad vantage of them. May I reiterate here, what I said in iy Annual Mes- “go to Congress in December “History does not anywhere Tecord #0 much progress made fm the samo length of time as that which has been accomplish: ed by the Negro race in the Uni- ted States since the Fmancipa- tion Proclamation. They have come up from slavery to be prominent in education, the pro- fossions, art, science, agricul: ture, banking, and commerce. It is estimated that 50,000 of them are on the Government pay rolls, Grawing about $50,000,000 each year. “They have been the recipi- ents of presidential appotnt- ments and their profossional ability has arisen to a sufficient: | fy high plane so that they hare Been Intrusted with the entire management and control of the great Veterans’ Hospital at Tus- Kegee, where their conduct has taken high rank. They have shown that they have been wor- thy of all the encouragement which they have received. “Nevertheless, they are too of- ten subjected to ‘noughtless and §nconsiderate treatment, unwor- thy alike of the wnite or colored races. They have especially been ‘made the target of the foul erime of lynching. For several years these acts of unlawful vio Jenco had been diminishing. In the last year they have shown an increase. Every principle of order and law and liberty is op- posed to this crime. 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KINNEY CO., Inc. 722 BROADWAY France To Sell Part of Stamp Collection PARIS.—Franco may soll part of {ts stamp collection. This is the ac aie bel oF praises) sthatpe sued by France sinco stamps first were used here in 1848, a collection that covers cighty yoars. The government mint keeps the Tare collection with the ol¢ copper plates that made them ia a safe that holds the dies for stamping metal money and the official set of platinum welghta and measures. ‘There are three keys to the safe, leach held by a different official and all necessary for the opening of the big treasure chest. | ‘There are several sheets of many ‘issues of the old stamps and often a Pitter cc posie tw eral that were never adopted. Also, there ES aug toalsd canis, oa Taisen Gastasaee vlan ctier tor ieee Mint officials propose putting a complete set in the National library oat geltag be semalider, sspsatoa pee eee Man To Aattempt Hop To Liberia, He Says (0x Preston Hor Servis) NEW YORK, June 25.—Ciarence Lorraine, of Danville, Va., aged about 30 years, claiming to be an inventor, has announced that the N. A. A. C. P. would sponsor a flight next July from New York City to Liberia, with stops at Dublin and Paris. Lorraine said he hae perfected a new compressed-air motor to power the monoplane. tforta to communt cate with Dr. M. E. Mesae, who. Lor raine said was backer of the flight and whose country estate is located in Pittsylvanig county, near Danville, Va, revealed that the motor had been bulla and perfected and the monoplane built. But Dr. Meese could not bo located It is said that Herbert Julian will pilot the plane and Lorraine will Palio an the falio Goetain,, 1 Man Takes 23 Years To End Panhandling NEW YORK.—The efforts of one man over a period of twenty-three years liave made Brooklyn a. city practically free from beggars, accord- ing to a statement issued by the Brooklyn bureau of charities in con nection with its fiftieth anniversary campaign for a fund of $2,000,000. John D. Godfrey, mendicancy off cer, for a general has been the de- termined foe of the fraudulent “flop- pers,” “throwouts,” “fit-throwers” and “deat and dumb artist.” He has arrested and warned some 10,000 beggars In the course of his career and last year caused the ar rest of 33. Not one beggar on the streets has he found to be really denerviog, “Beggars are just good business men,” Mr. Godfrey said. “A capable beggar makes from $15 to $500 a day and hardly a one of them but has & substantial bank account.” Saved By Convicts | NORRISTOWN, Pa—The crew ot ‘4 naval balloon owe thir lives to ‘some convicts, Caught in a squall, the balloon threw out ropes when over a prison farm. Several dozen men grabbed them willingly and were dragged across two fields be ee a eee nae BOY, 14, CAUGHT BETWEEN CARS STEALING RIDE NEW ORLEANS, June 28.—The combined efforts of & s70re of per: Sons wore required to pull two street cars apart and releasa Roland Mar- tin, aged 14, who, while attempting to steal a ride on one car became jammed between ihe two vars eatly Wednesday morning. Tt is sald that the boy was “bum. ming” a ride on the lett side step of an outbound Esplanade street car when at Roman street an inbound car caught the boy on the step ani rolled him along between the two con The cars were stopped, but the boy was jammed 0 tightly he could not be released until a crowd of by- ftanders joined to help policemen to pull the cate apart. The boy was then placed in an ambulance and taken to Charity hos- pital, where it is said he is suffering from general concusions pf the body, burns on the face and body and in- ternal injuries. His condition is pro nounced serious. Colored Policeman Off Duty, Slays Man PITTSBURGH, Pa., June 28—How 15 non-union Negro miners massed to protest the killing of a Negro miner by a coal and Iron policeman at the Mollenaur mine of the Pitts burgh Terminal Coat company last Sunday, was disclosed last week by a field worker of the National Re- let committee. It is said that efforts of the mine officials to avoid publicity of the Killing, resulted in an almost com: plete ignorance 0: the aftatr which reuched its climax in a twoday strike. According to the investigation made by the field worker the non- umon miner was killed following an altercation between the slain man and the policeman over a dice game. The thliceman is said to have used a black-Jack, it is alleged, and etrnck the miner’on the head, killing him almost instantly. It is also claimed that the police- man was saved from lynching by the irate Negro miners who witnessed the scene only by the arrival of other coal and iron police from the Broughton, Castle Shannon and [Coverdale mines of the same com: pany. These combined forces held ‘the enraged men at bay until the danger of a riot, which threatened [to involve everyone on the company property, had passed. The officer charged with the cold- ‘bicoded and deliberate murder of the miner was spirited away to Cover: dale, it is believed. It is said that the Negro miners refused to return to work, despite the pleadings of the mine euperintendent, William vel, and the threats of the coal and ron police, until the elayer of the miner had been turned over to the county authorities, On Wednesday morning the miners were convinced that the murderer was in the hands of the county authorities and they ‘then returned to work. FINE FOR BARBERS: NEW YORK.—Women in this town apparently spend more thao $1,000,00 a year for bobs. One shop chain avers in litigation that its in- come from women last year was $916,000, THE AMERICAN Would Be Less Crime If Everybody Had a Favorite Hymn, Says Reader If everyone had a favorite hymn and allowed their ves to be in- fluenced by it, there would be fewer murders ‘and less crime in the world, Congratulating The Gary American for {ts story on favorite hymns, the above opinion was expressed by Mrs. Anna C. Kelley, 1956 Massa- chusetts street, in a letter received today by the editor of The American. Her letter follows: . ‘To the Editor of The Gary American: I must say I really enjoyed Teading the “Story of Song,” by Mr. James R. David. It is an inspira ion to know that there fs a paper that publishes more than murder cases. If men would study the songs mentioned in this story and accept them in their hearts, there will be no murder. Certainly there was bidden fire that caused Mr. David to make those interviews. My prayer is that The American may continue to grow and reach every cme, (Mrs.) A. C, KELLEY. By Far Largest Field of Speed Merchants Ever To Start In Race Have Been Entered In Capital City Meet INDIANAPOLIS, Pune 28.—By far, known drivers will start this, the the largest field of speed merchants | world's largest event of its kind, The ever to start an auto Derby has been {drivers are all colored, know. what elected, to start the 100 mile race|auto racing is all about and press on July 4th at the local fairgrounds’ | heavy on the gas. speedway. ‘To see them in action, handled by Names synonymous with dash, £0, | colored officials and watched by col. care and persictence, are listed ored audience is a sight never to be among those who will try for the glory of the judge's checkered flag | forsotten, This gas Derby draws andthe seoration's pot of gold | om evrs walk of ie. Chirchnes Trials will be held on July 3rd to| professionals, laborers, workers determine the starting positions, and | parasites, all. Society, high, low and from advance indications the rivalry | in-between find a way to see the for the post positions will be the|“Naptown Derby.” This year prom: ioenoat, ever. testo he no. different ag Indleated Each with a mount, fresh from a the sale of reserved seat tickets chanic’s’ row, newly painted, and| which besan Monday at the assoe's tuned’ to perfe®tion, the world’s best |tion’s headquarters. Woman Seeks Degree After 8 Years Lapse COLUMBIA, 8. C.—Absence of eight years trom college has proved no deterrent to Mrs, Irene Wellwood, who is seeking a degree at the Unt versity of South Carolina this year. She celebrated her decision to re: turn to work by achieving the high- est single average of an» member of the Chi Omega sorority group, which in turn showed the highest _scholas- WUNYNVUUV UV YYVY j fees Out Ze % , Ss 14 Yay Ks Ui a eg | 2 gale 1 €- te I ls) |= EEO ht eo te Jib WOMENS) gms eg \ dmireNov IN e < . a | om At a \, 3 a ‘Vl Pry > | = EN * “a i i ‘Ae ” F__-gaattin So Wi WiC P se: iN = ay (st mney : DON'T BE FOOLED! & ONCE BALD—ALWAYS BALD! — DON’T GUESS AT IT — Ri rem Site, a cpa SAR AAAMAAARAAAAAA AAA Aad Announcing the peas of Our New FILLING STATION & Auto Parts Store ALL NIGHT SERVICE — BATTERY SERVICE REPAIRING AND STORAGE TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF OUR STORE, WE ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING: pss “E” oe io Tuber» 8c BROADWAY GARAGE J. H. SHOVER, Prop. 1950 Broadway Phone 2-6505 Amown drivers will start this, the World's largest event of its kind. The drivers are all colored, know what auto racing is all about and press heavy on the gas. To see them in action, handled by colored officials and watched by col- ored audience is a sight never to be forgotten, This gus Derby draws from every walk of life. Churchmen, Professionals, laborers, workers, Parasites, all. Society, high, low and in-between find a way to see the “Naptown Derby.” This year prom- fses to be no different as indicated by the sale of reserved seat tickets which began Monday at the associa. tion's headquarters. Expressing the opinion that wo- men cannot find a satistying life in @ round of teas, bridge and house: work when they have stopped their education. Mrs. Wellwood intends to tour Europe this summer to perfect her knowledge of French so that she may teach it, BUYS NAPOLEON'S HAT BARIS.—One of Napoleon's hats, a well-worn specimen, has been sold at auction for $15,000. The purchas- er was'a French army officer. NE ee a ee al ee Moskin Says- Ln GG 5 3 SELES 4 Tues co oe ees ee | F Special forthe 4th 5, \" A ff m 1 . 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C., June 28.—The case of Ben Bese, who served 13 years of a life sentence for criminal- ly assaulting a white woman and who was Uberated recently when the woman declared that he was inno- cent, has caused quite a stir in this state and citizens here and else: where are seeking some way to com- pensate Bess for the years which he spent in prison, One white woman, wo did not sign her name, wrote to the South Caro: lina State, a white daily, suggesting that the state purchase a home and farm for Bess. Her letter was as fol: lows: “Being a woman, I am much In- terested in the case of Ben Beas, who was betrayed and falsely accus- ed by a woman—shame on her! 1 should think a nice little house on & few acres of land would be very little for the state to give thi: poor innocent man for the lose of thir- teen best years of his life and the shame of being a criminal. Imple- ments to cultivate a crop, a good mule, and supplies for a year—not much but it would make him so in: dependent and happy. The home would be a monument of justice.” Another. white. woman raised the question ae to what the sinte would do if rot had been hanged a9 sug: feeted by the mation, Bho peta od out tine phace of the caoe na, an argument against cepital pundsb- ment, pointing out: “That is the outstanding weakness ot capital Punghment; there is ne opportunity to torrect the erraze of human beings proverbially addicted to error. It is, of course, proper that Bess should have been pardoned. It {a also proper that, so far as poseible Feotitution sbould be made him for the injury which he suffered.” Answering the query as to what provisions could be made in such case, the attorney general declared that there wae no legal wey in which the state might make » gift of any kind to Bees, a the case wes with- out precedent; the governor, how- ever, stated that ff no‘ way was found, he would appoint a committee to receive freewill contributions for the purpose of making some reatitu- ton to the unfortunategnan. White Newspapers Give Space To N. A. Report NEW YORK, June 28.--Leading daily newspapere throughout the United States and in Oanada and Europe published the report recent: ly released by the National Associ- ation for the Advancement of Color- ed People, 69 Fifth avenue, showing a 39-year record broken in the first four months of the year passing without a lynching. Clipping received by the N. A. A.C. P. to date show that 110 of the leading newspapers and maga- zines throughout the world published this report, including the Morning Post in London, England, the Man- chester Guardian, the re edition of the London Dally Mai and, in mx, MIDAY, SON €, 1038 | a WAN FORCEDTO SELL BUSINESS, FLEEFOR LIFE Would Not Sell Shop, So He’s Threatened MAN IN ALABAMA VIOTIN Report Received from Merchant In the South ae ig NEW YORK, June 28.—Acocording to & report sent to the National “As- sociation for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth avenue, Ed gar Rasberry of Columbiana, Shelby county, Alabama, has been forced to leave town with his wife and four small children. Rasberry, a Negro, had a well equipped shoe shop and because he would not sell his business for hait its market value, he was sont many threatenug anonymous letters, or dering him .0 leave under penalty of of death it he ignored the order. = Canada the Montreal Daily Star and the Regina, Saskatchewan, Leader. To date the N. A. A. C. P. has re ceived among these ollppings, copies ot 34 editorials commenting on the report, many of the editorials com- ing from newspapers as far souti as Florida and Alabama. “Time” pub: Ushed in Chicago, and The Outlook are among the weeklies making men+ tion of the report. Newspapers in 31 states of the United States are represented in the Clippings received to date ROOSEVELT SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Fred Thomson in "Two Gun Man" also George Jessel in "Sailor Izzy Murphy" FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1928 MILLIONARE SHOOTS DOG; IS ARRESTED Soap Manufacturer Arrested For Cruelty NEGRO MAN FILES CHARGE Woman Prosecutor Fails To Act On Charge (By Associated Negro Press) ST. LOUIS, June 21—Thomas M. Seyman, 5393 Lindell boulevard, milsonaire soap manufacturer, appeared before Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Lenore Kamer, white, committeewoman of the Seventeenet ward, last week, on a charge of cruelty to an animal by Green Hunter, a Negro, 4476 West Bell place. In an informal hearing in the prosecuting attorney's office, Hunter declared Sayman had shot his hunting dog while he was exercising it on property adjoining Sayman's home. Sayman denied he had injured the dog and threatened to counter-charge Hunter and the two Negroes who were with him at the time. Hens Come Back As Eggs Export Up WASHINGTON.-American hears during 1927 won back their rightful place in international trade. They provided more goods for export from this country than their foreign rivals were able to create for imports. During several years the hen of the United States has been laying back in the race for foregoing trade, and there has been more than a little headshaking among the savants who study economic trend because of her failure. In 1925 and 1926 the United States actually imported more poultry products than it exported, which is a sad state of affairs for a country that traditionally surpasses all the world in the production of food products. But in 1927 the hen staged a magnificent come-back. American exports of poultry products—mostly eggs—have been figured out by the Commerce department to have a value of $9,584,000 while imports were worth but $6,935,000. Canada is the chief rival of the United States in the western poultry trade, and naturally the two countries are also the best markets for each other's products. Real Friendly NEW YORK.—Alfred E. Stark has brought from Brazil a baby nosey bear, related to the anteater. Besides devouring pests, he says, it is much more friendly than a dog or cat. No Profit Here PAWHUSKA, Okla. — Court costs in a suit over ownership of a cow valued at $45 already total $150 and the case has yet to go to Supreme court. Charlie Woke Up NEW YORK. — Charlie Kiefher, truck driver, will be careful here after about taking a nap on his parked machine. When he did so in front of a skyscraper under construction a ten-ton steel boom fell 32 stories right through the truck. Charlie was awakened. Nothing else happened to him. Say It— With flowers from the Flower and Gift Shop. We can fill your order on any occasion. FLOWER & GIFT SHOP Flowers Telegraphed Everywhere 1720 BROADWAY Phone Gary 164 ROOS Broadway SATURDAY Fred Thomson in also George Jessel in also O SUNDAY George O'Brien and Estelle Tex Maynard in "Wild H SOCIETY By MARGARET SANDERS The W. C. T. U. had its annual outing at the county farm last Sunday afternoon. Eighteen people were present and a splendid program was The club showered the inmates with a supply of apples, oranges, peaches, plums and many other fruits, candies, cakes and magazines. Imps Club To Hold Semi-Monthly Meet The Imps club will hold its semi-monthly meeting next Sunday at the home of Miss Inez Holmes, 1321 Georgia street. All members are requested to be present. Miss Anna Cooke, who recently graduated from Oberlin college, Oberlin, Ohio, is home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cooke, at 2319 Adams street. Miss Clara Murphy, well known teacher of Gary, has gone to her home in Terre Haute, where she will spend her summer vacation with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phillips and little daughter Janet, of 1520 Vermont street, and Mr. and Mrs. Burley, are leaving Saturday for Niagara Falls, Cleveland, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan; and Idlewild. A birthday party was given last Friday evening in honor of little David Wilson's third birthday, at 1963 Massachusetts street. Sixteen small children, who were present, enjoyed themselves by singing and playing games. Mrs. Wilson served the kiddies with a very delicious repast. Little David received many useful gifts. Mrs. John Tunstol, who has been ill, is able to be with her friends again. Mr. T. W. Black, a student of Virginia Union university, is spending a few weeks with his aunt and uncle. Dr. and Mrs. Dan B. Taylor, of 1941 Massachusetts street. Miss Dorothy Porter, a teacher of Roosevelt Annex school, left for Terre Haute, Indiana where she will spend the summer. The W. C. T. U. had a very excellent meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Stalling, 2456 Washington street Miss Thelma Brown Visits Her Parents Miss Thelma Brown, who is a student of Provident hospital, Chicago, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Reese, 2521 Adams street, Sunday. The Misses Addye Bryant, Mable Mauldin, Havana Johnson, Olly Dillon and Mr. Geter Means returned to Chicago with her. Gary Party Is Guest of Michigan Citians Last Friday evening a group of young folk, including Dr. Bertha Kelley, Mr. C. Townsend; the Misses Addye Bryant and Margaret Sanders, and Mr. E. L. Pearson, motored to UNIVERSAL SALES Ford SERVICE MOTOR CO. 5th Ave. & Massachusetts St. Phone 7674 EVELT day at 15th Y, JUNE 30 "Two Gun Man" "Sailor Izzy Murphy" comedy JUNE 1 Taylor in "Honor Bound" Upon Return Home Summer in Terre Haute Phillips To Make Tour of West and East Mrs. John Tunstol, III Taylors Host to Va. Union Univ. Student + + + Miss Porter To Homg To Spend Vacation Stalling's Home Michigan City, Indiana. While there they visited Mr. and Mrs. Ying Jones and Dr. and Mrs. Leroy Bingham. Attorney T. E. Graves and several others also joined the party. When the Gary group was leaving, they met the Stanleys of South Bend, Indiana, who were enroute to Gary. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Umbles, of Chicago, were Gary visitors Sunday. Mrs. Umbles was formerly Miss Idell McCoy of Gary. Mr. Umbles is a physical education teacher in the Chicago public schools. Grandparents to Be Host To Little Maxwell Little Maxwell Hamlet, of 1952 Massachusetts street, left last Monday for Fankakee, Illinois, where he will spend his summer vacation with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hunter, 881 S. Schuyler avenue. Tuesday evening the Gary Noonday club gave a banquet at Stewart house for the thirty-two graduates from Gary high schools and Miss Annie M. Cooke, a graduate from Oberlin college. It was a very unique occasion and the young people seemed very much surprised and delighted and every one present had a very pleasant evening. William W. Cooke was master of ceremonies. The program was as follows: Piano selection by Miss Bertha Allen, reading by Albert Smiley and oration by Miss Clotine Sloan, who were both honored for their achievements in contests during the year. Dr. Royal W. Grubbs, president of the club, spoke on the history and accomplishments of the Gary Noonday Business club. Miss Thyra Edwards spoke as a representative from the Business and Professional Women's club. Mr. Ariel Lovelace rendered two solos. He was accompanied by his brother, Mr. Lemuel Lovelace. Professor W. F. McFarland of Roosevelt annex delivered the principal address. President Grubbs introduced the graduates to the party. The members of the committee on arrangements were: Mr. J. E. Thompson, W. W. A. McAdoo, Mr. Ludie Means, and Rev. Frank S. Delaney. Four-Course Luncheon Motif for Schell Party Mrs. Carrie Shell, 2300 Broadway, entertained her son, Harry, and Mr. Earl Horton, a guest who is a recent graduate of Fisk university, with an elaborate four-course lunch on last Saturday evening. This dinner was given for Mr. Shell, who left for Detroit, where he will attend sum One of t And A DV Pe to do so One Paper Coverage of the South Side And the Calumet Region to sell the ing the --- ADVERTISERS who desire to reach the Colored People of Gary do not have to use but one paper to do so. More and more, Merchants who have something to sell to the Colored People of Gary are concentrating their advertising in The American. Indiana's Greatest Colored Newspaper The American is read weekly in 91.84% of the 5,700 Colored homes of Gary. of the 0,000 homes of Lakes County — one of richest counties in the State. THE AMERICAN The dinner guests, Dr. Gordon Ross, Mr. Melfon Woodley, Dr. Herman H. Clay and Mr. John Lawson, a recent graduate of Chicago university, discussed "How to Better Social Conditions in Gary." Mrs. L. M. Sanders, of 1935 Massa chusetts street, left Sunday morning for Cleveland and Dover, Ohio, and Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania. The Charity club met last Thurs day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E D. Bryant, 2245 Madison street. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant served a very delicious luncheon. The dinner, which was given by the Alpha Art club at the First Bap tist church last Thursday evening was quite a success. The Alpha Art club met Thursday afternoon of a week with Mrs. Morris, of 2127 Washington street, who proved to be a very successful hostess. The delegates to the state federation will leave Gary next Monday for Indianapolis. Mrs. Lena Harris, state secretary, will leave early Monday to attend the executive board meeting, while the others will leave late Monday night or Tuesday morning. Those included in the delegation are: Mrs. Daisy Garnette, Mrs. Mary J. Campbell, Mrs. Anna Surtha, Mrs. Bush Wyatt, Mrs. Mary Stokes, state chaplain, Mrs. C. C. Cathey and daughter, Ardella, Mrs. Clara Webster, Mrs. Ella White, Mrs. Maude Robinson, and others. Mrs. Corinne Cross, of 3433 Jefferson street, state trustee of daughters Moving &Storage At Reduced Rates BIG 4 Transfer 1013 Broadway Phone 3605 Paper That paper is The Gary American, with an audited circulation of 8,000 copies weekly-a circulation which guarantees complete coverage of the Colored Market. mer school. Proclaimed Success Mesdames Webster, Cross at Elk Meet of I. E. P. O. E. of W. and Mrs. Clara Webster, state president, attended the state convention of the Elks in Indiana Harbor Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Two national officers were present: Mrs. Ella G. Berry, state daughter ruler, and Mr. J. Finley Wilson, grand ex- alted ruler. Miss Alice Knowlin Visiting in Detroit Miss Alice Knowlin, 1538 Connecti- cut street, left Tuesday evening for Detroit. She will return sooon. Young Moore Visits Chicago on Sunday Mr. Tollie Moore, of 1985 Massa- chusetts street, spent Sunday in Chi- cago as the guest of friends. Three of Lodge In Joint Observance Wednesday, June 27, three households of Gary met for the annual observance of Ruth day. A short program was rendered by the juveniles of the order and Mrs. Leona Walls, most noble governor of Household of Ruth No. 5306 read a paper on "If I Be Lifted Up", which closed the meeting. Mrs. H. P. Steptoe, most noble governor of Household of Ruth No. 5840, officiated. Rochelle Spend Day Here With Friends Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rochelle, of Evansville, Indiana spent Tuesday in Gary with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Newton, 2201 Broadway, as they were passing through to Indiana Harbor, where they attended the grand ball This coupon and 25c entitle the undersigned to one 35c can of Acme Quality Enamel-Kote, any color, and a special 20c Paint Brush. Name___ Address___ 55¢ Value for 25¢ SPECIAL OFFER To acquaint you with Acme Quality, we are making a special offer for a short time only. A "brand new" gateleg for only a few cents! Bring down the old gateleg table from the attic—refinish it—and add another charming piece of very popular furniture to your living room. For just a few cents you can get a can of Acme Quality Varno-Lac and in a few moments of spare time make any piece of furniture look like new. 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SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year, n advance, $2; for six months, $1.10; for three months, 60c. Single copies 5 cents. Advertising ratee 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. Entered as second-class mail matter at the post-office at Gary, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Copyright, 1928, by the Gary American Publishing Co., Incorporated. POLICE METHODS QUESTIONED The publication of the protational Association for the Advance Morning Post" of yesterday, ago police in taking reputable colored police station on suspicion of being by published statements of Nyholm, though neither officer or communication when given an paper where the protest appeared. The charges made are of unfit through inquiry and the natural to either the City Council, or its P the utmost importance that the ever race or nationality, shall be searching by the police.—From J publication of the protest of the local branch institution for the Advancement of Colored People" of yesterday, against the methods protesting reputable colored women from their on suspicion of robbing white men, published statements from Chief Bergdahl though neither officer chose to reply to the question when given an opportunity to do so, the protest appeared. Marges made are of sufficient gravity to wary and the natural tribunal to undertake city Council, or its Public Safety Committee, importance that the homes of all our citizens nationality, shall be protected against by the police.—From Jametown, N. Y., Post. The publication of the protest of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in "The Morning Post" of yesterday, against the methods pursued by the police in taking reputable colored women from their homes to the police station on suspicion of robbing white men, has been followed by published statements from Chief Bergdahl and Captain Nyholm, though neither officer chose to reply to the colored men's communication when given an opportunity to do so in the same paper where the protest appeared. The charges made are of sufficient gravity to warrant a thorough inquiry and the natural tribunal to undertake this task is either the City Council, or its Public Safety Commission. It is of the utmost importance that the homes of all our citizens of whatever race or nationality, shall be protected against unjustifiable searching by the police.—From Jametown, N. Y., Post. THE BLACK MAN NEXT Aviators the world over are Pacific oceans these days. Every make a dash of some kind over after many trials, the female of elements by a non-stop flight from England. Thus we have here ever, until many had gone down to to emulate the stunt of Lindbergh great shucks in the field of aviation not a bit surprising to read in the Negro aviator was planning a flin near future. We hope so, and the it is as plain as day that the Any chance and undertake anything is still in its infancy and the man arrived, unless it be the redoubtable be an open one, with a view to persons are best adapted to the part we shall not be satisfied until takes and proves victor in every men and women of the dominant around if we show ourselves worse other we hope the intrepid Negro notice of his intention to span the chance to prove his mettle and I now promises to revolutionize inl Statesmen. is the world over are making jokes of these times these days. Every few days ventures out of some kind over the vast water space, trials, the female of the species have come a non-stop flight from the American shore. Thus we have heroines as well as here many had gone down to feed the sharks in view the stunt of Lindbergh. So far the Negro is in the field of aviation, but we are coming up to read in the daily papers this or was planning a flight over the Atlantic. We hope so, and though we may not at once as day that the Negro is going to be and undertake anything that other people infancy and the master man of the house it be the redoubtable Lindbergh. The one, with a view to finding out just what best adapted to the rigors of aviation, did not be satisfied until some member of the moves victor in every severe trial that haunted of the dominant group famous. Pass we show ourselves worthy. So for this reason the intrepid Negro who a few days a year intention to span the Atlantic, will be give his mettle and knowledge of the gags to revolutionize inland and oceanic travel. Aviators the world over are making jokes of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans these days. Every few days venturesome bird men make a dash of some kind over the vast water spaces. And now, after many trials, the female of the species have conquered the elements by a non-stop flight from the American shores to those of England. Thus we have heroines as well as heroes, not however, until many had gone down to feed the sharks in vain attempts to emulate the stunt of Lindbergh. So far the Negro has been no great shucks in the field of aviation, but we are coming, and it was not a bit surprising to read in the daily papers this week that a Negro aviator was planning a flight over the Atlantic in the very near future. We hope so, and though we may not at first succeed, it is as plain as day that the Negro is going to be found taking any chance and undertake anything that other people do. Aviation is still in its infancy and the master man of the hour has not yet arrived, unless it be the redoubtable Lindbergh. The field should be an open one, with a view to finding out just who and what persons are best adapted to the rigors of aviation. As for our part we shall not be satisfied until some member of the race undertakes and proves victor in every severe trial that has made both men and women of the dominant group famous. Pass the honors around if we show ourselves worthy. So for this reason if for no other we hope the intrepid Negro who a few days ago gave out notice of his intention to span the Atlantic, will be given an early chance to prove his mettle and knowledge of the game, that just now promises to revolutionize inland and oceanic travel.—Colorado NEWSPAPERS LEAD ALL OTHERS By DEAN WILLIAM S. G. The United States is becoming and newspapers, magazines and we have made it so. I look forward to the library far as adult education is concern are still 5,000,000 illiterates in the. It is by means of the public adults are continuing their edu shelf in the matter of popular re papers come first in interest, n books third. Italian Language Is Popular In School EAN WILLIAM S. GRAY, University of C United States is becoming a nation of newspe ers, magazines and motion pictures, rather so. forward to the library as the school of t education is concerned, in spite of the fa 10,000 illiterates in the United States, means of the public library and newspaper continuing their education. Books have matter of popular reading material in An first in interest, magazines hold secon The United States is becoming a nation of newspaper "fans," and newspapers, magazines and motion pictures, rather than books, have made it so. I look forward to the library as the school of the future, so far as adult education is concerned, in spite of the fact that there are still 5,000,000 illiterates in the United States. It is by means of the public library and newspapers that many adults are continuing their education. Books have taken a back shelf in the matter of popular reading material in America. Newspapers come first in interest, magazines hold second place and books third. NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — Italian has become a popular language course among the girls of Smith college. "With an enrollment of 210 students, the department of Italian at Smith college is larger than that of any other college or university in the United States, with the possible exception of the University of California whose statistics are not available," says Prof. Margaret M. Booke, chairman of the department. Nineteen courses are offered. For Sale! VACANT LOTS and BUNGALOWS Sale! ANT LOTS and NGALOWS Modern Rooms FOOT LOTS ER : WATER Oh! B You Can Get t Best C In To Men's Island Park Division th Phone 919 GOLDEN LUNCH T Now Under New 1912 Bro ```markdown ``` most of the local branch of the Nacement of Colored People in "The against the methods pursued by the old women from their homes to the robbing white men, has been follom Chief Bergdahl and Captain nose to reply to the colored men's opportunity to do so in the same al.icient gravity to warrant a thoribunal to undertake this task is public Safety Commission. It is of homes of all our citizens of whate protected against unjustfiable nametown, N. Y., Post. making jokes of the Atlantic and few days venturesome bird men the vast water spaces. And now, the species have conquered the from the American shores to those lines as well as heroes, not how feed the sharks in vain attempts us. So far the Negro has been no man, but we are coming, and it was the daily papers this week that a night over the Atlantic in the veryough we may not at first succeed, Negro is going to be found taking up that other people do. Aviation later man of the hour has not yet able Lindbergh. The field should find out just who and what rigors of aviation. As for our some member of the race under-severe trial that has made both group famous. Pass the honors thy. So for this reason if for no who a few days ago gave out the Atlantic, will be given an early knowledge of the game, that just and oceanic travel.—Colorado RAY, University of Chicago g a nation of newspaper "fans," motion pictures, rather than books, ly as the school of the future, so ed, in spite of the fact that there e United States. library and newspapers that many ation. Books have taken a back ading material in America. News- agazines hold second place and Yale Gift for Tunney NEW HAVEN, Conn—Gene Tunney has been deeply touched by a lovely set of Shakespeare sent him by Yale boys to whom he lectured recently about the bard. He also has written the boys that he got a great kick out of the public's reaction. Photo Good As Name OHAMA — Judge J. E. Rait got a letter addressed not with a name, but with a photo of himself pasted over the words: Omaha, Neb. Oh! Boy! You Can Get the Best Chili In Town At the Golden West Lunch Room we serve regular dinners after twelve o'clock. Sandwiches and cold drinks at all times. GOLDEN WEST LUNCH ROOM Now Under New Management 1912 Broadway HEADACHES—THEIR USES AND ABUSES A headache is not a disease in itself, but just a symptom or a sign of a disease or a disorder. It is not the wrong doer, but the police are coming to arrest the guilty party. In other words it is a bona fide evidence that there is something going on wrong in the body. It may be that you are overeating, working to long hours, staying out too late at lodge or lodging some place you ought not to lodge. Or else it might be that it was that letter you received or failed to receive, or the dull sermon, or that too-talkative visitor, or the bad air, or perhaps somebody had scolded or forgot to kiss you goodbye. But, on the other hand, the headache may come from within. That is you may have sluggish liver and kidney action, colds, bad teeth, corn stepping-on by a heavy person, or eyestrain. A great number of persons suffer from headaches from no other reason than that they read or work too long by the glare of the electric light. Some strain their eyes trying to see too much. For instance, a middle-aged man a little while ago went blind trying to make out whether the women wore flesh-colored hose or none at all. Whenever you find that you have a headache do not get alarmed, nor pass it off as a trivial matter; but use your head a moment. Heads should be used for something more than a mere hat rack, any way. Try and think what you have been doing or not doing, that has brought on this pain. If you are quite sure that you have plumbed the line and that you have been on the square with yourself; if you are quite certain that you have not tried "to dance without paying the fiddler"; then your headache may come from some trouble within the machinery of your body. If you are not one of those mechanics who knows how to repair the human body, you had better not tinker with it, else you may jim the whole works. Headaches that cannot be relieved by hot and cold towels to the head, hot water bottles to the feet, smelling salts, rest, fresh air, proper diet, mild laxatives and the simpler non-medical remedies; had better be looked after by your doctor. Do not put off calling the medical advisor so long until the undertaker will have a chance to beat him to your bedside. When you go on with headache pills, aspirin, and what-not, you are just fooling yourself and flirting with the man-in-back, who drives the black wagon. (Copyright, 1928, By The Gary American, Inc.) We Have Everything Here In The Fruit and Vegetable Line BLACKBERRIES : BUTTER BEANS : OKRA SWEET CORN : BLACK-EYED PEAS AND A FULL LINE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Cuba To Turn Coast Defense Into Parks HAVANA.—Cuba is to transform its coast batteries into public parks according to an announcement by Secretary of Public Works Carlos Miguel de Cespedes. In Havana alone some ten blocks of valuable ocean front property, appraised at as many millions of dollars, contain antiquated earthworks mounted with unserviceable cannon that date from colonial times. Since Cuba has no reason to anticipate a foreign invasion, it has been decided that coast defense artillery is unnecessary, and the batteries are being dismantled to make way for pergolas and flower beds. Secretary Cespedes is also trans forming several hundred section houses along the various highways of the republic into rural schoolhouses. Modern machinery has practically done away with manual labor in highway repair, it is stated, and the section houses, which were built two decades ago, of substantial masonry serve better purpose in the guise of schools. When You Need— Paints, Wall Paper, Varnish or Window Shades, stop at our store. Best for less. NATIONAL DECORATING CO. 1065 BROADWAY Cloaking Sorrow When sorrow pervades the household of the one who has passed on, dignity cloaks the grimness of it. There is pride in a worthy funeral. It is a fit tribute to the one who has gone before. We are fully prepared to provide such a dignified service. LEWIS & WATERS UNDERTAKERS Phone 7071 2117 Broadway Bennie's Vegetable THE AMERICAN TH QUESTION Bethea, M.D. of the American FOR USES AND ABUSES in itself, but just a symptom or a It is not the wrong doer, but the quilty party. In other words it is a something going on wrong in the ereating, working to long hours, or lodging some place you ought to be that it was that letter you re- dull sermon, or that too-talkative somebody had scolded or forgor headache may come from within iver and kidney action, colds, bad body person, or eyestrain. A great headaches from no other reason long by the glare of the electric trying to see too much. For in side while ago went blind trying to wore flesh-colored hose or none you have a headache do not get sivial matter; but use your head a for something more than a mere think what you have been doing on this pain. If you are quite sure and that you have been on the quite certain that you have not the fiddler"; then your headache thin the machinery of your body. hanics who knows how to repair not tinker with it, else you may believed by hot and cold towels to the feet, smelling salts, rest, fresh and the simpler non-medical reme- by your doctor. medical advisor so long until the beat him to your bedside. When spirin, and what-not, you are just with the man-in-back, who drives the Gary American, Inc.) TION D. Race Suicide Causes Little Worry In U. S WASHINGTON.—The race suicide outlook in the United States is not yet painfully apparent, judging by the latest statistical study of sterility reported to the National Academy of Sciences. From data furnished by the United States bureau of the census, Dr. A. J. Lotka has computed that the percentages of childless marriages among while people in America is 17 per cent. About 4 per cent of these are accounted for by divorce and the death of one matrimonial partner or the other, leaving an actual sterility rate of 13 per cent. When it is taken into consideration that 78.207 out of every 100,000 white women eventually marry in this country of some 100 million population, the proportion of childless families is considered not sufficient to cause grave concern to alarmists worried over the future of the race. Colored Folks: We're located among and interested in the colored folks of Gary. We will sell you a home for $100 down, or for an automobile, or anything of value as a down payment. Come In and Meet Us N. Ruff Realty Co. HOUSES FOR RENT 1835 Broadway Phone 6390 KRUG N. Ruff Realty Co. HOUSES FOR RENT 1835 Broadway Phone 6390 KRUG TIRE & BATTERY 1836-1840 Broadway 1836-1840 Broadwa Tires - First Class Vulcanizing PHONE GARY 6051 Fruit and e Market DADWAY thing Here In The nd ket SOCIETY Continued from page 3 Johnson of the Sallie W. Stewart guild. Mesdames Cannady and Johnson are delegates to the State Federation of Women's clubs which convenes in Indianapolis next month. A free-will offering of one dollar each was given the delegates. The winners of first prizes in cards were: Mrs. Z. Johnson, who won a tea apron, and Mr. Newton Ewell, who won an ash trap. The winners of booby prizes in cards were: Mrs. Howard, who won a baby holloway candy sucker, and Mr. John E. Cooper, who won a large stick of peppermint candy. Mr. Thomas Nance, who guessed 600 as the correct number of beans, won first prize in the bean guessing contest, which was a barber towel. Mrs. Howard, who guessed 500 as the correct number of beans, won second prize in the bean guessing contest, and a large cake tin. Those present at the affair were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. North, Mr. and Mrs. Ewell, Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Capes and daughter, Adele, Mr. and Mrs. Crite, Mr. and Mrs. R. Wells and grandson, Hurley, Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. L. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. T. Nance, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. H. Robinson; the Mesdames A. Todd, S. Brown, Howard, Richard, Johnson, R. B. Allen and son, John Edward, Mr. Cannady and daughter, Dorothy, McCray and Nicks; the Misses R. Canty, and R. Jackson; the Messrs. Mayhoe, Eddings, Hall, Washington, Anderson and five other gentlemen, whose men, whose names were not given to the reporter. Sees Cannibals Cook Humans for Feast LONDON.—An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Melbourne quotes Andre Naturel, a recruiter of native labor, as saying that cannibalism is still practiced in the New Hebrides islands. On a recent visit to the Bignambas tribe on the island of Mallicolo he found a huge feast prepared. A number of natives were brought forward for slaughter. The dispatch says that he was compelled to watch the victims being cooked and to take part in the cannibal coast. 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