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Finley Wilson Confident Elks Will Re-Elect "Tlie Public Be Served" An Independent Weekly Devoted To the Best Interests of All FIRST YEAR. NO. 36. WILSON SURE OF HIS RE-ELECTION Claims He Will Again Be Elected Exalted Ruler In Meeting (Washington, D. C.—In what is expected to be the greatest convention in the history of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, J. Finley Wilson has predicted his election for the sixth time at grand exalted ruler. The twenty-ninth annual lodge session is to be held in Chicago with an attendance of over 1,000. Wilson exits no candidate will be in opposition to him. His election will be unanimous. Since his hardest fight in Richmond in 1924, his chances for reelection have become greater and greater until this year he is not opposed. Pleased with the progress the order has made Wilson pointed out the new homes that have been built, the one of the Sunlight Lodge in Prenton, N. J., costing over $300,000, and one the new Monarch lodge of New York City is building, a million do'r apartment house build-indoor apartment house building containing an auditorium, lodge and club rooms. Since his last grand lodge session the grand exalted ruler has visited over 300 lodges, dedicated 78 homes burned 62 mortgages and instituted about 75 new lodges. GORDON TO BE FETED AT GAME Olympic Participant To Pitch First Ball In Game Edward L. Gordon, Jr., athlete of Boebel High school and the University of Iowa, who is returning from the Olympics at Amsterdam, Holland, where he represented America in the broad jump, will be the guest of Stewart house at the benefit baseball game at Gleason park, Saturday afternoon, August 25. As the guest of honor, he will toss the first ball. The game will be called at 4 o'clock and promises to be the best game which Gary has had through the season. The Nashville Elites have, accord- ly to record, been playing fast ball it a year and will no doubt make a exhibition of their skill. The Limmond LaVendors defeated the American Giants last Thursday by 8 to 6, and are reinforcing their队 with additional players with the hope of winning the Saturday's game. Reds Create Trade Union for Negroes Reds Create Trade Union for Negroes (By Preston News Service) (By Preston News Service) NEW YORK—According to reports coming from Moscow Wednesday's session of the Executive Bureau of the Red International of Trade Unions was held with participation of Negro delegates to the World Congress of the Communist International. Representatives from the Trade Union league, the Consideration General de Travaille Unité and other organizations gathered in order to discuss the organization of the Negroes. The executive bureau decided to form an international trade union committee for Negroes composed of two Negroes from the United States, and one each from Latin America, Guadaloupe, Martinique and Cuba, later on representatives from Haiti, East Africa, Portuguese, East Congo, West Africa, Liberia, French Africa and those Latin American countries where many Negroes are present. The committee aims to organize the Negroes in trade unions either together with the white workers or in extra unions when the white workers present the acceptance of Negroes in trad unions. The committee also aims to establish relations between the Megroes of the world and to organize the broad masses of Negroes on the basis of class struggle rather than on the basis of races. It is thought that in time many of the whites will lay aside petty prejudices and realize the importance of obliterating racial lines in matters effecting classes rather than races. If that monster found by a naturalist in the Gobi desert was over 700 feet long it must have taken a long time for the tail wagging impulses to travel from the brain to the nasal destination. The GARY AMERICAN INDIANA'S GREATEST COLORED NEWSPAPER Says Girls Should Pet NANSEE Should girls pet? Yes says come girl's privilege. Why shouldn't she? one of Chicago's most popular debs. STAGE ALL SET IN BEAUTY CONT Many Entrants Enter Sammy Stewart To Affair; Prizes THE FILM OF "THE LADY OF THE RING" BY JOHN H. HARRISON. Should girls pet? Yes says comely Miss Nansen Joyce. "Petting is a girl's privilege. Why shouldn't she? The men all like it." Miss Joyce is one of Chicago's most popular debs. STAGE ALL SET FOR BATHING BEAUTY CONTEST ON SATURDAY With the stage all set and the program completed, the first annual bathing beauty contest to select the most beautiful girl in Indiana is expected to draw many hundred people when it is presented Saturday night at Rosemont hall, Nineteenth and Broadway. Final arrangements for the contest were being completed at an early hour this morning, and everything has been worked out for the success of the affair. Sammy Stewart and his orchestra of musicians will be one of the major attractions at the contest. Stewart and his aggregation of jazz artists will furnish the music for the dance which will be held in connection with the style show. The coming of Stewart to Gary will mark the first time that the well known orchestra leader has made a personal appearance in Gary. His appearance here is expected to draw a mammoth crowd from all parts of the city, as well as from East Chicago, Hammond, Chicago and other nearby towns and cities. Fifteen of the state's most beautiful girls will take part in the contest and will compete for the prize and the title of being the most beautiful girl in the Hoosier state. Interest in the contest has exceeded the bounds of Gary, and entrants from Indianapolis and other cities in the state will take part in the beauty race. Of the number who are contesting for the honors to be awarded at the contest, the largest number of entrants are from Gary, Many of the contestants entered the affair at the last moment, but all seemed confident that they would make a good showing when the judges pass upon them. The list of Gary entrants include the Misses Marie and Rosebend Hill, Misses Augustine Wilson, Catharine Taylor, Dollie May Jones, Nancy Brown, Louise Gearring, Marjorie Jackson, Artie Green, Ruth Ellis, Grayce Moure, Cailie Bradley, Josephine Burney, Christine Beasley, Mabel Blackwell, and many others whose names could not be secured at an early hour this morning. Five judges will select the winners. The dance will precede the contest, and sponsors of the affair stated today that some of the best dance music that residents here will hear for a long time will be played by Stewart's orchestra. Tickets for the affair may be obtained at the door, it was announced. JOYCE only Miss Nansen Joyce. "Petting is a The men all like it." Miss Joyce is FOR BATHING TEST ON SATURDAY Contest At Last Hour; Play Music for the Are Offered BOB CHURCH SUED BY BANK Political Leader Named In Suit In Memphis MEMPHIS.—Suit has been filed in chancery court by H. L. Grigsby, receiver of the Fraternal and Solvent Savings bank and Trust company, against Robert R. Church, seeking to recover on certain notes held against Church by the bank either as maker or endorser. Included in the notes is the G. Tom Taylor note, which has played a conspicuous part in republican political discussions by those opposed to Church and to Taylor. This note is for $210, dated March 18, 1837, and due in 60 days after date. It is signed by G. Tom Taylor and endorsed by Taylor and Church. Mr. Church is also sued on a note for $2,900 signed by him and several months past due. With this note Church put up as collateral 110 shares of the old Solvent Savings bank stock, the shares of $100 denomination and declared by Grigsby to be worthless. A third note for $41 and a balance on another for $119 made by A. C. McMillan and endorsed by Church, are included in the suit. There is a credit of $78.05 on the latter note. HOMESTEAD, P.A., Aug. 25.—A silver plate placed in his head when injured while serving in the World War, probably saved the life of C. H. Stevens, aged 45, who was struck on the head with an iron bar Wednesday night. Stevens and Fred Gecko, police say, became involved in an argument over a woman. Gecko is alleged to have picked up an iron bar and hit Stevens on the head. He was rendered unconscious by the blow. Physicians at the hospital found the silver plate in Stevens' head and it was hurt, apparently by the blow from the iron bar. Gecko is being sought by the police. GARY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1928 200 DIE AS STORM SWEEPS OVER HAITI REPORT 200 KILLED IN HAITI AS HURRICANE HITS ISLAND REPORT 200 KILLED IN HAITI AS HURRICANE HITS ISLAND Loss of Life Great When Catastrophe Sweeps Over Little Republic; Many Homeless As Result of the Disaster PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—A lake 20 feet deep and four miles in length is said to save been formed in the recent tropical storm that struck Haiti in which 200 lives were lost, 10,000 made homeless and a property damage of over $1,000,000 suffered, as the hurricane swept over the country Friday night. Emergency relief has been ordered to alleviate the terrific conditions. The storm said to be the worst in 42 years, wiped out several villages, destroyed crops and disconnected all forms of communication. Small boats were sank and large vessels hurled to the shore. The storm accompanied by heavy rains lasted over 20 hours. Twenty miles were destroyed of an area between the passage of the storm from St. Louis to Aquin. Out of 200 houses in St. Louis, only one was left standing, eighty per cent of the buildings at Grand Boucan were wrecked by the winds and half of Aquin was plunged in obscurity. Many other towns were inundated by floods from eight to 20 feet. WM. PICKENS TO LECTURE HERE Former College Dean Scheduled To Be Here Monday William Pickens, field secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and contributing editor of the Associated Negro Press, will lecture here at the First Baptist church, 21st and Washington street. Monday evening, August 27 at eight p. m. under the auspices of the junior division of the N. A. A. C. P. Author, editor, orator, former teacher and dean of Haiti. A fund of $10,000 was voted by the Halifan government for relief. There is little danger of starvation as the city of Port-au-Prince together with American and Syrian settlements came promptly to the aid of the destitute. Wide Roads Demanded By U.S. Auto Owners "The slogan, 'Wider Highways are Safer Highways,' is finding much favor among motorists who have occasion to negotiate the present system of narrow roads prevailing throughout the country," say Charles M. Hayes, president of the Chicago Motor club, and chairman of the national wider highways committee of the American Automobile Association. "Congestion is one of the greatest contributing causes to automobile accidents," Mr. Hayes points out. "Narrow roads can carry only two lanes of traffic. If there is a stop and go light where the road leads through a village, the flashing of the red light will back traffic up for miles on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. A slow-moving vehicle, whether it is a truck or someone 'breaking in' a new car can hold up traffic for miles, causing great delay and irritation. "Any car wishing to pass another car must turn out into the path of vehicles coming from the opposite direction, and this is the cause of many serious and fatal accidents. This is all dangerous, it is costly, it is nerve-racking, and it is unnecessary." "With automobile registrations increasing at the rate of, say, 5 percent, which was the increase of 1927 over 1926, there will be 1,166,365 more passenger cars and trucks on the highways of the nation this year than last, and it stands to reason that conditions on the roads will be chaotic as well as unease, unless immediate stops are taken to provide adequate highways." Both Hoover and Smith ought to say something in their acceptance speeches about careful driving as a means of conserving the electorate. Japan has warned the Chinese to stay out of Manchuria and the Chinese are beginning to act as if they were ready to fight out one of Japan's orders. Maybe that New Albany horse which walked into a parked car wished a ride home. Alfred E. Smith is through with his acceptance speech, but the republicans are not. Former College Dean Scheduled To Be Here Monday William Pickens, field secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and contributing editor of the Associated Negro Press, will lecture here at the First Baptist church, 21st and Washington street, Monday evening, August 27 at eight p. m. under the auspices of the junior division of the N. A. A. C. P. Author, editor, orator, former teacher and dean of Morgan college in Baltimore, Dean Pickens has earned many successful achievements. Born in Anderson county, S. C., his parents moved to Arkansas in 1888 where he graduated from the Union high school of Little Rock, ir. 1889 as valedictorian of his class. Dean Pickens is highly educated, graduating from Talladega college, with the degree of A. B. in 1902, from the Yale university in 1904, and in 1906 he received his diploma from the British Esperanto association for proficiency in language. He also received A. M. Fisk university, 1908; Litt. D., Selma university, 1915; L. L. D., Wiley university, 1918. Mr. Pickens has traveled through Great Britain and continental Europe and written a series of articles on his journey. He is the author of "The Heir of Slaves", "The New Negro", "The Vengeance of the Gods" and other books. Admission tickets are 25 cents, the benefit of the lecture going to the Junior N. A. A. C. P. Haitians Are Barred From Cuba,Report (By Preston News Service) HAVANA, CUBA, Aug. 23—The Cuban department of state was officially notified Wednesday by Haiti an authorities of the latter's decree suspending emigration of Haitian laborers to Cuba. The decree was signed June 13, the notification said. WHITE MORON ATTACKS GIRL Police Seek Culprits Who Assaulted 3 In Kentucky (By Preston News Service) LOUISVILLE—Several weeks ago three race girls were attacked near Lexington, Ky., by seven white men, who have not as yet been captured. A reward of $250 each for the capture of the white men, has been offered. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has taken an active part in an effort to see that the culprits are caught and punished for this crime against womanhood and society. At the Williamsburg institute of politics Norman Happgood told how Sweden controls liquor better than this country does, and nabody had any comeback about how any country controls it worse. She Wins Scholastic Honors MISS LILLIAN BOYD Pretty and petite Chicago girl wily attested to when she was made by her friends. Romeo and Ju Draw Larg COURT TO TRY ELLER SEPT. 17 Pretty and petite Chicago girl whose scholarship in school was recently attested to when she was made the recipient of signal honors arranged by her friends. Romeo and Juliet To Draw Large Crowds Here Election Murder Will Be Aired On Date; 17 Indicted (By Preston News Service) CHICAGO—September 17 was set as the date for the trial of Morris Eller, boss of the twentieth ward, his son, Judge Emanuel Eller, and seventeen co-defendants by Judge John M. O'Connor Wednesday. It will be remembered that this is the ward in which Attorney Octavius Granady was mysteriously murdered in the spring primary election. The defendants were named in a blanket conspiracy indictment returned recently by a special grand jury investigating primary election irregularities. No change has been made in the regulations regarding commercial cars entering Yosemite National park, the touring bureau of the Chicago Motor club announces. Cars for hire carrying commercial licenses will not be admitted to the park. This information was secured from E. P. Leavitt, acting superintendent of Yosemite, following rumors that the government ban on commercial cars had been lifted. A commercial car driven by the owner will be admitted to the park if the owner satisfies the checking rangers that the car is being used for a pleasure trip only, the Chicago Motor club bulletin points out. Motor buses on educational tours, or commercial tours where a special permit has been secured to visit several national parks on one tour are admitted on payment of certain fees. Italy is worried because 12,700,000 Italians live in the United States, but the American Italians seem to be glad to be able to get along without Mussolini's daily brainstorm. nose scholarship in school was recent- e recipient of signal honors arranged Juliet To the Crowds Here One week from today, on August 31, and what is expected to be one of the most stupendous dramatic dramatic productions ever attempt- ed here will be presented at the Roosevelt theatre by the Beaux Arts Dramatic club, with Ethelyne Marie Probet as directress. The production will be Shakespeare's immortal love tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet" which will be presented in all its beauty and romance at the Roosevelt with an im- ported cast of players enacting the major roles in this world famous drama. William C. Hicks is managing the production, and several local people will take part in the drama, it was announced by Mr. Hicks who also stated that no expense is being spared to make the play one of the most gorgeous that Garyites will witness in some time. Miss Probst, who is directing the play, is a graduate of the Emerson College of Dramatic Art of Boston. She is teacher of dramatic art at Lincoln university at Jefferson City Mo. She was invited to come here and supervise the play. Tickets for the contest are on sale Automobile Touring Popular Says C.M.C. Automobile dealers throughout the country are experiencing an unprecedented demand for cars from buyers contemplating cross-country tours, and it is believed that the summer of 1928 will witness a continuous movement of automobile tourists and vacationists both east and west across the continent, over the border into Canada, and south to the Gulf of Mexico, reports a bulletin issued by the touring bureau of the Chicago Motor club. There are thousands of miles of paved and improved roads extending from coast to coast with their radial connections, and it is freely predicted that this summer will see the greatest interstate intersections travel in America in motor annuals. The census bureau will please note that Peru's winter population is now one elephant less. STAR EDITION 3 Gar Best Edited Conducted er OENTS PER COPY ATHLETE WILL BE HONORED BY CITIZENS Plan Testimonial At Stewart House for Froebel Athlete A group of citizens met Wednesday evening at Stewart house to make plans for a public testimonial assemblage in honor of Edward L. Gordon, of Gary, formerly Froebel athlete, and now a student at the University of Iowa, who is returning from Amsterdam Holland, where he took part in the Olympic games. It was agreed to hold the meeting on the East court of Stewart house recreation grounds. The testimonial will be in the form of an opening air meeting, and will begin next Wednesday evening at eight o'clock. A gift from the citizens of Gary will be presented to Gordon on the occasion as a fitting tribute from residents of this city. The program is expected not to consume more than one hour in which the presentation will be made to young Gordon. An address, then a response by Gordon, and music by the Roosevelt annex hand will be the highlights in the program. According to William W. Cooke, prominent architect, and one of the sponsors, it is desired that all citizens of Gary of whatever join in this testimonial to Gary's own athletic marvel who had the distinction of appearing and competing with athletes from all parts of the world. They Do Say Bits of Rumor About This and That, But Mostly of That Than This That Alver P. has become a corner-stone politician here of late. That when a certain young miss was in the progress of "talking about" A. Bryant the other day, she discovered to her utter dismay that she was talking to J. Bryant. Know to whom you are speaking next time, grifle. That all the big business people are moving into the American building. That to be a good ice man you must be a ladies' man. Page J. C. Jr. That since T. Wells has been running around so much here of late, his lady love has decided to "call him in." --- We Want To Know-- What it was that frightened T. J. Paiton the other day when he walked down the stairs? Why Attorney R. C. can't take a subscription? It's only an insignificant dollar. Why M. Steptee invites people to spend the evening at other people's card parties. Why it is necessary for automobile salesmen to present they are single when in reality they are married. Page F. W. Why a certain man was so angry because his friend's name appeared in the "possibly" column? He must be in his friend's "whose", because, you know, "Birds of a feather, flock together". Why some people are conspicuous by their absence from this column? Evidently, they have a strong "pull" with the editor. What attraction the bench on the corner of 18th & Broadway holds for the "wayward" sons and daughters? TevOCUTS WOVETOWIN _NEGHO VOTES Te Wak for ATs ae ee _ WASHINGTON.—The questioz “tow before the country is what {s the delay of both major parties in getting started what was supposed to be the greatest campaign the country ever knew. Before the con ventions prediction was rife that ‘more money would be spent this year than ever before by both par ties—th republican and the demo eratic. The conventions are over, the candidates have been selected ‘and at this writing one of them has been notified, but the campaigns ‘Beem to be lagging. Democrats Make Start Tn democratic quarters nothing can be heard of what part the col- cored voters will play in this cam- paign and election and the only thing that has been done by them is the opening of headquarters in 46th street, New York City, where the col- ored brother will do his “Carrying On.” This s several blocks from the General Motors building where the white folks will “Carry On.” Lester A. Walton, of the New York World, hes been selected as publicity man, and his selection has Proven very popular among the dem. ccrats, Mr. Walton has many friends in both of the major parties. Attor- ney Rainey, of Boston, js said to be a close personal friend of William Gaston, a New England millionaire, is heading up the colored division along with Mr. Walton. It appears that Mr. Rainey wil! do the direct. ing of activities, leaving the public ity end of the campaign to Mr. Wal. ton. Much Talk of Morton In prominent democratic circles in New York City much discussion is going the rounds as to what part Commissioner Ferdinand Q. Morton will play in the campaign for Gov- ernor Smith, since Mr. Morton is the lesding colored member of Tam- many hall. It is also being asked what has become of the Honorable William H. Lewis, of Boston and what part he will play. It will be re- membered that he turned Democrat four years ago and it may be said with considerable truth that he is Stll off the Republican “reservation.” Down here in Washington things are just as slow as they are in New York City, if not slower. The only difference, however, is that the ac- tivities of the whites and colored here in Washington are not separ- ated, they are all in the same build- ing. There is nothing doing in the pub- licity department. In fact, Robert L. Vann, of Pittsburgh, Pa., director of Publicity, bas not been to Washing- ton as late as last Saturday. It is understood that Chairman John R. Hawkins is busy trying to get his appointees to come to a conference but they seem to be “shying” at the conference for some reason. At any Tate the campaign has not started here in Washington. Another week may see things moving in both camps and the much-talked-of-cam- paigns may get going at full speed. PHOTOGRAPHIC. STUDIO 1320 BROADWAY Special Opening Offer To Our Colored Friends SIX PHOTOGRAPHS $1.50 Kennedy Studio PAY DAY SPECIALS aT FURNITURE STORE all aluminum wear Pails, Fish Pans and Kettles. Best... $2.50 m7 $1.00 Bargains in New and Used Furniture FURNITURE CO. 2276 Broadway WE TAKE GREAT CARE IN MOVING YOUR FURNITURE KR <<>> 5 berys MOVING VAN [ yh 4 ___ we a ne time you have anything IN to move—no matter what— we will move it for you. No jobistoo large or small for us. 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B. at Clark university and in 1915 graduated from Harvard Medical school. He served aaa captain in the medical corps during the war and is at prosent attached to the Department of Health at the Harlem hospital, With two vacancies in the police surgeon department, Dr. Wright will probably be the first Negro to ob- tain that position. When asked lat- er about Dr. Wright's prospective ap- pointment, Police Commissioner Warren answered that “race, color or politics will have nothing to do with ft" VISITING IN THE EAST (By Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, Pa—Ars,, Robert L Vann, wife of R. L. Vann, editor of the Pittsburgh Courier, and Miss Mabel Page, chief clerk of The Cour- ler office staff, left Sunday for a ten-day stay in the East, ‘They will visit in Pailadelphia, Atlantic City, Nice Niue Hike cah sthas nan: RISING TIDE OF COLOR UNTRUE, OMG SCHOLAR WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS.,, Aug. 23.—Speaking before the general conference of the Institute of Politics here Wednesday, Prof. R. D. McKen- zie of the University of Washington said, “There is no danger of the rising tide of color. White races have increased faster than all the colored races put together. “This concern about biological competition le of relatively recent origin and is confined for the most part to the white nations of the West. However, it is the colored peoples that have most cause for alarm,” see ee «+ Quotes Figures. .. .. ... Prof. McKenzie quoted figures showing that there is little indica. tion of increase in populations of Asia and Africa outelde of Japan and the Dutch Hast Indies. He described as dying peoples the Indians of the Americas, the Ainus of Japan, the Mongolians of China, the Negritos of the Philippines, the Melanesians of the south Pacific, “ear of the white man.” he con- tinued, “that Orientals will outbreed him eventually has no basis in fact.” Loose Luggage Held As Dangerous Trick Automobile tourists should make sure that their luggage is packed on the running boards of their cars in such a way as to comply with the requirements of safety before start. ing on vacation trips, is the warn: ing issued by the touring bureau of the Chicago Motor Club. Equipment packed on the runnine board should not extend beyond the hub cap line on the left side of the ar nee are an Hie cla tered the hub cap line on the right side. In some states there is a law to this effect. Several accident have been traced to violations of thls provision iinet lig yaatlon travel anon! bas started. Newspaper Editor Buys $25,000 Home (By Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH.—Ira_ FF. Lewis, managing editor of thé Pittsburgh Courier, and family have moved in- to their beautiful $25,000 home in Wilkinsburg avenue. It is regarded as one of the finest home occupied by our group tn Pittsburgh. ‘HE AMERICAN ipower eae eee Woman’s Scream WHI Routs Burglar] eee iN PITTSBURGH. — Aroused from her sleep early Thursday morning | by the turning of a door knob Mrs. J. G. Hammer, of Homewood, || was confronted by a man with his || face blackened with a drawn te || volver, who demanded money but fled when the woman screamed || Kans for help. Her husband wan asicep || in an adjoining room police said. | Re. P a | xaNe Hie jiy = ae DRUNK CURSING : sed ) |" tn ae ‘The 1 Rev. McDuffie Passes greatare 3 | Moore Away; Says He’s ie Hypocrite | aroee 0 ‘ted eae eee ee [ber Th BELMINGHAM, Ala.-—Dying drunk and cursing under the influence of liquor and drugs, Rey. Douglass Me- Duffie, nationally known religious fanatic and revivalist, died last Fri day with his goal as hell. MeDutfie was found by Dr. Charles 8. Nail drunk in a gutter on the street. He was rushed to the hos. pital where he made his shocking confession, declaring he had been ® drunkard and dope fiend all his life, but had successfully fooled the people as being a man of God, He declared that he was the possessor of a beautiful home in New York and Philadelphia. Known as a woman hater, MeDut- fie fell in love with one of the nurses there, giving her all of his money, and vowing that she was the only woman that he ever loved. Me- Duftie had Jeft the church with two grips of money, His death was contributed to the continual use of drugs and whiskey, SLAYS WIFE WITH SHOTGUN (By Preston News Service ALBERMARLE, N.C “pine Steel, a well known farmer in Stan: ley county, shot and killed his wife instantly Wednesday afternoon, It is said that Steel and his wife had been separated for about two weeks. 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For better values at less money come to 1600 Washingion Street WHOLE TOWN IN IN UPROAR DEON SUES KANSAS CITY—Striking terror in the hearts of many, what is probab- ly a demented or eccentric person is now at large enjoying the mys: terious role of the “Gorilla.” ‘The latest victim of the apelike creaturo’s attack was Mrs. Hallie Moore Brown, who relates that last Friday night around 8 o'clock, an unusually large, crouching figure arose out of the grass and came part: ly walking, partly crawling toward her, ‘The woman was so frightened that sne could not moye or cry out The apelike creature jerked her so roughly that he dislocated her right shoulder. Mrs, Moore said he then began to tug at her and she seream- ed Wilbur Benjamin also has a fear- ful tale rivalling Ichabod and the headless horseman, Benjamin was delivering shoes when a grotesque figure leaped out of the shadows at him. Benjamin started to running with the figure in pursuit. Benjamin iike Ichabod, won the race. There have been other reports elr- culating around, but none have yet pointed definitely out whether the thing is a man or a beast. ‘The re- ports all agree that the height is unusual, the walk that of a gorilla and the eyes prominent and gleam- ing. 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She says,"T'll stick to my story until I die.” The woman's story named an eld- erly Chatsworth, Ga. man as. plot ting with her the death of Coleman Osborne, Chataworth, Ga., storekeep- er, and fastening the erime on her husband to get him out of the way so they could enjoy their clandestine love trysts to heart's content. “Os- ‘borne knew too much of our affair ‘and my lover as well as myself wanted him out of the way,” she said. ‘Thompson and moss were electro- cited a few hours after Governor Hardman had examined the alleged confession and denied a respite. Mrs. Thompson remained in Fulton pris on, here, while an appeal in her case awaits action of the Georgia Su. breme court, She faces a death 9en- tence for the same crime. | Osborne was killed one year ago. LAllnnve white (OxceptiSahics wee FOR Distinctive Beauty Culture POLLY’S Beauty Shoppe This Week's Special PLAIN FACIAL 50c with coupon ae This entitles bearer to a Plain Facial for the special price of 50c from August 19th to 25th at Polly’s Beauty Shoppe, i725 Broadway. QUALITY a. / PRINTING ree ey Quick SERED work to be done, let us do ie — Nie: RF 100 Card: ib $1.00 RD oo ecrec eees BOLAR PRINTING CO. A. L. BOLAR, Prop. 2169 Washington St. Phone 4947 \who was an employee of the Thomp- sae Moss and Thompson denied ‘their guilt. Moss asked that his wife and children be taken care of, . Polly’s Beauty Shop To Move On 19th St. Moving into larger quarters whore she will be better equipped to serve her patrons, Mrs. Marguerite Powell will move her beauty shop, known to all as “Polly’s Beauty Shop” to Thirteen East Nineteenth avenue. according to an announcement made today. In this location, Mrs. Powell ex- peets to conduct one of the most ef ficient beauty shops in the city, she stated to The American today. She will be tastalled In her now location “by Tuesday of the coming THE BEST SERVICE FOR THE BEST PRICE HARRIS’ EXPRESS LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE HAULING 2323 Adams St. Phones: 5755-J and 3865 IDAY, AUGUBT 24, 1928 meen week and will have 0 staff of xg heauty operators employed to @ service to her old patrons. Bootblack Confesses Slaying | ‘Teacher—Headtine, It looks bid ee Wiens Cakiiaede - PPP EE ET In The Heart of Gary! Surrounded by the | business, theatre, and shopping districts of Gary. Get more for your “RENT DOLLAR." Drop in and see at first hant the many advantages at thi hotel. 72 Rooms M. 8UGGS, Manager Sesto ete-ate-ego-ege efecto ssoeseeteed Classified Columns --- Belmont Products Co. 1738 BROADWAY DOUBLE DUTCH .. BLACK & WHITE PURITAN .. BUCKEYE .. BLATZ BLUE RIBBON .. MILLER'S HIGH LIFE RED TOP .. BLUE RIBBON .. 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CLASSIFIED RATES The weekly rate per line for classified advertisements is as follows: Charge Cash One Week 18c 16e Three Weeks 18c 13e Three Weeks 18c 13e One Month 14c 12c ANNOUNSEMENTS LOTS FOR SALE.—We have a number of lots in selected sections of the Gary American, and we pay payment. Beat like rent. Banker's Realty Investment Co., 7 E. 19th Ave. Phone 8866. APARTMENTS FOR RENT POOL room apartment, modern, all conveniences at 23rd and Broadway. 1-t 6726. FIVE room apartment, a dream, with all modern conveniences, at 23rd and Broadway. Phone 6726. 1-t AUTOMOTIVE AUTO PARTS for all kinds and makers of automobiles can be had at the Lake County Wrecking and Auto Supply, 1818 Broadway, Birmingham, 817-856-5266 IGNITION SHOP! Let us fix up ignition and battery. Reasonable charge. Pelka Auto Electric Service, 2157 Broadway. AUTO BARGAINS.—We always have plenty of good bargains in used automobiles. See us before buying. Lever-Valer, 2133 Broadway. SITUATIONS WANTED STENOGRAPHER—Nearly two years experience as stenographer and typist. Proebel graduate. Will work for reasonable salary. Apply Box 192, Gary American. OFFICE GIRL. High school student wants to work as a stenographer. Only work with reasonable salary and can supply excellent references. Apply Box 193, Gary American. HELP WANTED WANTED—Eight girls, who are intelligent and neat, ranging in age from 12 to 18, who wish to work, afraid to work, to work Fifth Avenue Styles. Apply at the American Office, 7 E. 18th avenue. WANTED—Fourboys to sell copies of The New York Times weekly Good commission and chance for promotion. Call or phone for additional information. WANTED—Energetic high school students both boys and girls, to work on The Gary American. Opportunity to make neat sum every week and to get wonderful business contact and experience. See Business Manager. The Gary American. PERSONAL SERVICE NEW 1928 Personal Liberty Course just out, Clever system that quickly overcomes men (only) or all men and blushing medicine or physical culture required. If medicine or physical culture is not in friends in 10 days. No limit to your prosperity and magnetism. Full information see, Address Harry J. Gardener, Room I, 625 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, Calif. RHEUMATISM, social diseases caused from impure blood and kidney troubles can all be cured in a short time by Dr. J. L. Baker, 2272 Washington St., Gary, 10-25 LADIES. Do you fret, Wish or worry? If you NEVER more, send 25 stamp for MY SECRET. My Matter, Boh. 322 E. Adams Ave., Scranton, Pa. CANCER CURED ALIA RAJA SACRED HEALING BALM - Constipation cured, 4 oz. l. 8 oz. bottle, - diabetes, influenza, rheumatism, and t coliosis; information free. J. F. L. SCHA PER. Discoverer. 116 N. Trejon st., Colorado Springs, Colo. LADIES - Safeguard yourselves. Prevent unwanted conditions. reliable method. Sandwich Rubber Specialties. Box 1637, Boston, Mass. MIRACLE GLAND SEX TABLETS. Landscaping. reliable effective, male or female treatmen t. $1.50. Crown Importing Co., 162 W. Newton St., Boston, Mass. FOR SALE - High class culture studio, nets $50 weekly. Will teach refined colored woman entire course, $1200 cash. phone 6013. STORES AND OFFICES DESIGNER & MAKEUP. room-reo. rent for rent in The American Blid, 19th and Broadway, at reasonable price per month. Both offices and store-reo's will fit the room. For further information, phone Gary 3788. IUSED FURNITURE If you are looking for used furniture at the right prices, see the Used Furniture Store, 1880 Broadway. Sale on beds and springs now going on. Easy Payments WOMAN GETS 90 DAYS WASHINGTON.—Denouncing "laundry theives" as worse than persons "who steal newspapers on the corner," Judge Mattingly Wednesday sent Mrs. Harriet Brooks, of Florida avenue N. W., to jail for 90 days. 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The Rain or Shine club will have a bake sale on September 6th, in Patterson's grocery, 1901 Broadway. The Ever Ready club of the First A. M. E. Church meets Wednesday night with Mrs. Susie Wells, 2635 Connecticut street. The Sportium club will meet Friday night with Mrs. Lucille Figgins, 1839 Connecticut street. All members are urged to be pres ent. ♣ ♣ ♣ The Mystic Seekers will have a dance Saturday night, September 25 at the Elks Rest, 2174 Broadway. A Chicago orchestra will furnish the music, and a large attendance is expected. ♣ ♣ ♣ Mr. Claudo Thomas of Chicago visited Miss Inez Holmes, 1321 Georgia street, last Sunday. Miss Thelma McCall of Dallas, Texas, spent Sunday afternoon and night in Gary with Mrs. Fritz W. Alexander, 2600 Harrison street. The Lotus club met Friday night with Mrs. Wilton Crump, 1340 Carolina street. The guests were the Misses Arelia McGhee, Margaret Simpson of Ohio, Hazel Bryant, Corinna O'Bannon of Madison, Indiana, and Mrs. Clemett Russell and Mrs. William Owsley, jr., of Toledo, O. Mrs. Mattie Donalddson of New York and Miss Beatrice Moore of Kansas City visited Miss Anna Cooke, 2319 Adams street, the first of the week. Mrs. Elisha Bryant and daughter Edaa, 2245 Madison street, last last IE AMERICAN Friday for several parts in Arkansas They will visit Mr. John Taylor the father of Mrs. Bryant, in Drift wood, Ark., her brother, Mr. Walter Dean, in Tuckermar n. Ark., and friends in Newport, Ark. The Imps club had a very delight ful meeting last Sunday at the home of Miss Bessie Hargrove, 2619 Ad ams street. At this meeting the girls decided to have their meetings on every oth er Friday night instead of on Sun day. On Friday, August 24th the girls will meet at the home of Mrs Margaret Pearson, 1935 Massachusetts street, with Miss Mable Maul din as hostess. Miss Hargrove proved to be a very successful hostess. Mis Mae McFall and Mr. Harrold Young of Chicago were the guests of Dr. Bertha Kelley and Mr. Chauncey Townsend last Sunday. The Ever Ready club of the First A. M. E. church will give a banquet in honor of their pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Guy. The program for this occasion will be both musical and literary. Many out-of-town guests are expected to be present. The color scheme for this affair will be pea green and pink. This is hoped to be one of the most brilliant affairs of the season. The Woman's Anxiliary of the Non-Partisan league of Gary met last week at their headquarters, 2272 Broadway, and organized a Lake County Democratic club. Fifty women co-operated in putting the club over. The officers were selected from the Democratic committeewoomen of the Non-Partisan League. This Real Life Insurance Policy has been made possible through an arrangement with the Underwriters Mutual Life Insurance Company of Chicago. This Policy pays the face amount for natural death—double face amount for death due to any accident—triple face amount paid for death due to travel accident—has full cash surrender, loan, paid up and extended term insurance values. ♣ ♣ ♣ Refreshments were served at the closing hour. Officers of the Lake County Democratic Club are: Mrs. Hattie Miller, secretary; Mrs. L. Nettle, treasurer, and Mrs. G. Moncrief, reporter. Mrs. Y. Smiley, well known beauty culturer, and Rev. and Mrs. S. E. Gross, motored over to Robbins, Ill., where they enjoyed a delicious repast prepared in honor of Mrs. Teaters of the Overton Hygiene Laboratories. The banquet given by Emma L. Cherry Temple Saturday night honoring Ella G. Berry, Grand Daughter Ruler, was voted a great success by all present. The lovely gowns of the daughters mingling with the correct attire of the brothers, framed in the flower beddecked and softly shaded hall, was a beautiful picture. The grand daughter ruler was accompanied by Dr. Maggie T. Pryor D. Estella James, Dt. Mary T. Harsha and Dt. Georgia Harding, all of Warden Temple, Chicago. Following prayer by Chaplain Margie Woodfork, a program, consisting of speeches by Dt. Berry and her escorts and other prominent Elks, a quaret, and solos, was given with Dt. Luna Holmes as Mistress of Ceremonies. Promptly at alown clock the Elks toast was said by Dr. D. T. Cardwell, grand trucee. A delicious repast was served. Between courses Dt. Berry was presented with a gift from the Temple and a gorgeous bouquet from Dt. Luna Holmes. At a late hour the Elks adjourned to meet again at the Chicago convention. Rochelle McLemore, Dt. Ruler. Mrs. Harry Phillips, 1520 Vermont street, and little daughter. Janet, spent Tuesday in Chicago as the guest of Mrs. Frank Greene. The Alpha Art Club met Thursday with Mrs. Jessie Bowen, 2140 Adams street. 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Note: This insurance will become free if and when issued by the Underwriters Mutual Life Insurance Company at its Home Office in Chicago. A stout form of application for this insurance will be needed to apply with requirements. The Underwriters Mutual Life Insurance Company reserves the right to reject any application for this insurance for any cause whatsoever, and in whole or in part, return to the applicant the full amount of the payment sent with Gia coupon. This offer only to persons between 50 years of age and 60 years of age. Only one Policy to a person. Miss Anna Cooke and her house guest, Miss Sunie Steele of Kentucky spent the week-end in Laporte, Ind., as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sampson. ♦ ♦ ♦ Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Sanders and sons, Alfred and Napoleon, 1935 Massachusetts street, spent Sunday in Chicago as the guests of relatives and friends. The Lotus club members attended the Regal Tuesday evening. The Misses Arella McGhee and Margaret Simpson were guests. Mrs. Florence Alexander of Donaldsville, Ga., and her little grandchildren, Florence Louise and Carl, are here visiting Attorney and Mrs. Fritz W. Alexander. Mrs. Alexander is the mother of Attorney Alexander. She has also been visiting her daughters in New York City and Washington. Miss Brenice Holmes, 1321 Georgia street, is spending her two weeks vacation in Chicago with her sister, Mrs. Olya Dunham, 45 Wabash avenue. 2008 Broadway Phone 1190 UNIVERSAL SALES Ford SERVICE MOTOR CO. DO NOT BE MISLEAD By Conversation, the Hoosier Handles Only First Class Merchandise No Fire Sale Merchandise PHONE 1679 Open Tuesday and Thursday Evenings LAKE COUNTY'S DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SUPPLY HOUSE WHILE THEY LAST— 50 Bath Room Outfits Consisting of one 5-ft. Bath Tub complete; one apron Wall Lavatory complete; one toilet complete. SPECIAL PRICE Hoosier Plumbing & Heating Supply Co. 1826 BROADWAY GARY, IND. 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The younger you are, the bigger benefits you get for your dollar or so payment. Once you buy your insurance, once you send the coupon in, you have bought your insurance at your present age, and the cost never goes up—the premium never increases. Miss Alice Weekly and the Messrs. E. Scott, Harry Tipper, who is the son of the publisher of the Chicago World, and Mr. John R. Combs, were the guests of Miss Marguerite Stepte, 2445 Adams street, last Sunday evening. WALTER HARRY RESUMES WORK WITH THE N. A. A.C.P. NEW YORK.—Walter White, who has been on leave of absence for a year, has resumed his duties as assistant secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, it was announced today from the national office of the association. 69 Fifth avenue, New York. Mr. White's leave of absence was granted him to enable him to accept the Fellowship awarded him by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation "for creative writing in France for one year." Nine months of his leave was spent in France. For the past three months Mr. White has been back in the United States gathering data relating to the economic and political life of the Negro. READ THE CLASSIFIED ADB ```markdown ``` The Gary American An independent newspaper, devoted to the interests of the Negro and an community as a whole. Published every Friday morning in the year The Gary American Publishing Company, Incorporated. Address all communications to The Gary American, American Bldg, Gary, Indiana. TELEPHONE GARY 3865 Associated Negro Press, National Negro Press Press Association, and Exchange Press. SUBSCRIPTION RATES on price for a limited time only, $1.00 per year or copy. No subscriptions accepted for less. ends who favor us with manuscripts for public articles returned they must in all cases see us second-class mail matter at the post-office at of March 3, 1879. Copyright, 1928, by the Incorporated. Members Associated Negro Press, National Negro Press Association, American Press Association, and Exchange Press. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Subscription price for a limited time only, $1.00 per year in advance, or two cents per copy. No subscriptions accepted for less than one year. If our friends who favor us with manuscripts for publication wish to save 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. THE NEGRO IN BUSINESS (New York Times) twenty-eight years since the National Newfoundland founded under the leadership of Booker Essence of 500 delegates from many parts in New York City at the twenty-ninth anniversary of the vitality of this organization. Protected not toward segregation of a group of its interests, but rather toward the demands and habits of thrift and business sense. Major Moton, head of Tuskegee, said in an support of the purposes, which it had and for while cooperation with other races was not must first demonstrate their own capacity themselves. This rests upon the conviction, more than the development of its commerce, that there were more than 225 lines of business were engaged, and the amounts invested in enterprises had risen to more than $60,000, suitably small for a people of 12,000,000 women growth from almost nothing in a half century who had no earlier experience to draw the scratch, without even the elements of life even a slight financial or social inheritance. Perspective, it is a noteworthy achievement of a people to carry on business with as its prime factor honesty, is a test of forward. When this demonstration has been being made by a gratifying increasing number and employing business methods, even it be made in the essentials of what the man as civilization. THE HEALTH QUESTION By Dennis A. Bethea, M. D. Health Editor of The American It is twenty-eight years since the National Negro Business League was founded under the leadership of Booker T. Washington. The presence of 500 delegates from many parts of the United States here in New York City at the twenty-ninth annual session gives evidence of the vitality of this organization. It is directed not toward segregation of a group and the consolidation of its interests, but rather toward the development of self-reliance and habits of thrift and business sense among its members. Major Moton, head of Tuskegee, said in addressing the League in support of the purposes, which it had and from its inception, that, while cooperation with other races was ultimately essential, they must first demonstrate their own capacity to cooperate among themselves. This rests upon the conviction that no race can climb faster than the development of its commercial enterprise permits. In 1925 there were more than 225 lines of business in which 70,000 Negroes were engaged, and the amounts invested in these business enterprises had risen to more than $60,000,000. This would be pitiably small for a people of 12,000,000 were it not that it shows a growth from almost nothing in a half century on the part of those who had no earlier experience to draw upon, who began at the scratch, without even the elements of an education or the lift of even a slight financial or social inheritance. Viewed in its just perspective, it is a noteworthy achievement. The ability of a people to carry on business with efficiency, which includes as its prime factor honesty, is a test of its capacity for going forward. When this demonstration has been made widely, as it is being made by a gratifying increasing number of Negro men in business and employing business methods, even more rapid progress will be made in the essentials of what the modern world has defined as civilization. THE HEALTH QUESTION By Dennis A. Bethea, M.D. Health Editor of The American DOES LOVE LIVE IN THE LIVER? Just has established the fact that there is ance within the liver of an individual th probably analogous to the secretion of t t is sweet, instead of bitter. y simply be a finely spun theory, like relativity, or the loosely woven theory t and reform him. But one thing we do kn ho is well fed and his liver is in tip top A scientist has established the fact that there is some sort of subtle substance within the liver of an individual that stimulates love. It is probably analagous to the secretion of the gall bladder, except it is sweet, instead of bitter. This may simply be a finely spun theory, like the Einstine theory of Relativity, or the loosely woven theory that you can marry a man and reform him. But one thing we do know, and that is the man who is well fed and his liver is in tip-top tone, is better humored and more loveable than the other fellow. When a man in the Orient wishes to speak of his lady-love in an adoring manner, he does not call her the "darling of his heart," but the "joy of his liver." It used to be that whenever the younger woman asked advice from her elders about how to change a grouchy husband into a cheerful one, and how to make him a perpetual lover; she would be told to "feed the brute." Those who have religiously followed this homely advice have seldom been found hanging around divorce courts, and rarely seen using a rolling pin for any thing else except for making biscuits. A woman who is ever watchful about preparing a well balanced meal for her family, will also be just as careful about trying to have a pleasant atmosphere in which to eat that meal. The man at the head of such a house would rather sit down and dozes after dinner than to chase after chickens. It is only the hen-pecked husband who is only homesick, when he is at home. Not only does good digestion make one get along better in the home, but it also enables him to better hold on to his job. The fellow who has to come in to a meal of overdone meat and underdone bread, cannot be expected to stand up under a man-sized job. It will not be long now before his boss will give a long vacation without pay. Napoleon said that an army traveled on its stomach. So does every man. Ninety-nine times out of every hundred, you will find that a man's achievement in life depends largely upon his liver. If he is a aenemic and poorly nourished he will lack strength to undertake big things; so he will become a grumbler and a knocker and confine his activities to such little things as swearing at his wife, slapping the baby and kicking the kitten. Many a man who has been lauded to the skies for his good judgment in buying the corner lot while the town was young, or for investing his money in gilt-edge securities, or for making a winning in a business deal, or for becoming the boss—or the straw-boss—on the job; owes his success to his lively liver and deligent digestion. And furthermore, he has formed a habit of eating, sleeping and loving, within the walls of his own home. (Copyright, 1928, By The Gary American, Inc.) THE TRUTH ABOUT THE SOUTHERNER Richard Camon Watts, chief justice of South Carolina Supreme Court says: "If the Negro is brought into politics, the Negro will be the sufferer. Those who are endeavoring to do this very thing now do not realize the gravity of their deeds. It is like spreading gasoline over the whole South from the Patomac to the Rio Grande. "What can a southern white man mean when talks of bolting the Democratic party? For a southern man to think of such a thing is traitorous to the South and all the traditions of the South. I have voted the Democratic ticket from the time the Republicans forced Negro office holders on the people of my state and I shall vote this ticket until I die." The Southern white man has three dominant passions—loyalty to the protestant church; the democratic party and "keeping the bigger in his place." Little Louise Williams, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. M. L. Williams is up and about after having had tonsil removed. It is rumored that Rev. W. L. Powell, the new pastor of St. Mark A. M. E. Zion church, was in Toledo, the former pastor of Rev. Powell. The newly waged are stopping Bob Mrs. M. Armstead, while the church is being made ready for their occupancy. The Getting Baby club club met late Monday night with Mrs. L. Upshaw, Vernon avenue. Dr. and Mrs. S. L. Martin are spending their vacation at Woodland park, Bitley, Michigan. Mildred and Wilmur Duret, wards of Mrs. Betty Thompson, 2214 136th street are convalescing from an operation for the removal of tonsil. Our group was well represented at the annual children's party given by Mr. M. M. L. Jewett in Washington. Among the winners of various contents were: Mary Ard, 50 yard dash, Lea Jenlars, Dash and Lillie Mae Harris, who scrambled Buffington field had its usual capacity crowd last Sunday. Both home teams played a good game, the victors being the United team, their opponents, the Red Onions. Rev. W. A. L. Loeffer,itch, is visiting in Eugala, Alabama, as the guest of relatives. Mrs. Pauline Walker, daughter ruler of Nora F. Taylor庙, No. 256 will be the lodge's delegate to the grand session in Chicago, August 6 to September 1st. The joint committee of the Calmet Special, the Fifth and Sixth Ward clubs, met on Friday. The committee will discuss contests, ball games being jumping and running will be among the sports. While the refreshments will be equally inexpensive, C. Payne, assisted by others, has charge a very elaborate entertaining program. Next Sunday, August 26 will be "basket meeting day" for St. Luke A. M. E. Church. The yard of C. S. Perkins will be used for this purpose. Services in the afternoon will be held at the Alliance of Gary. A final report of the building rally of the church will be made. George Bacon student at Tuskegee, is playing with the Smith-Richardson orchestra at Plant, Michigan for the summer at the plant, research his musical studies in the fall. The Alpha Art club met last Thursday with Mrs. J. R. Russell, 4018 Deodar street. Plans are being made for the year's work of the club. The Community Service club will resume its weekly meetings Tuesday, August 11 with Mrs. Rena Hibbler, 3605 Beech street. NASHVILLE.—Summer school at Fisk university will hold its closing exercises August 31 with twenty-one graduates. The commencement address will be delivered by Dr W. T. B. Williams, of Tuskegee. Ozark FRIED PIES ARE GOOD 10c Sweet and delicious, Ozark Fried Pies are like the pies that mother used to make. They are good. You have only to try them to find out. Get them hot from the stove at the Ozark Fried Pie Co. 1936 BROADWAY REX LAST TIMES TONIGHT LON CHANEY in "THE BIG CITY" Also Comedy, "Dog Days" and Added Attraction, "Danger Ahead" FRIDAY and SATURDAY MADGE BELLAMY Added Attraction, "B Chapter Two and SUNDAY ONLY "THE HAU With Dorothy Sebast Also Comedy and First Ch MONDAY and TUESDAY "BABY MINE" with CARL Comedy a WEDNESDAY and THURS "TOOLS OF FASHION FRIDAY and SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th and 25th MADGE BELLAMY in "SOFT LIVING" Added Attraction, "Blake of Scotland Yard" Chapter Two and Special Comedy SUNDAY ONLY, AUGUST 26th "THE HAUNTED SHIP" With Dorothy Sebastian and Montague Love Also Comedy and First Chapter of "The Masked Man" MONDAY and TUESDAY, AUGUST 27th and 28th "BABY MINE" with CARL DANE and GEO. K. ARTHUR Comedy and Features WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, AUGUST 29th and 30th "TOOLS OF FASHION" with MAE BUSCH Smallpox Breaks Out On Steamship (Copyright, 1982, by the Gary American. Inc.) (Gary American Press Service) BOSTON — The steamship Belfast, from Bangor, Me., was quantified for several hours here Wednesday while doctors vaccinated more than 200 passengers and members of the ship's crew, after discovery of a case of small-pox aboard. The steward, Charles Moores, a Negro, was aken ashore at Gallops Island for treatment. SHERIFF DRIVES BACKLYNCHERS Oklahoma Officer Is Hero; Repulses Mad Mobbists (By Preston News Service) DUNCAN, Okla.—A large crowd of maudlin white citizens claimed to have been incensed and angered by the story of a white woman who said she had been attacked by a Negro named James Forest, attempted to storm the jail seeking Forest to have another lynching party. It is said that the officers had arrested Forest and placed him in jail for safe keeping fearing that some sort of an uprising would ensue. Forest is said to have been wounded by the hoodlums in their pursuit of him prior to having been rescued by the officers. Employment Crisis Remains Unchanged The Industrial Relations department of the National Urban league of which T. Arnold Hill is director, has issued the following bulletin on employment conditions: June proved an ordinary month in employment activities. It gave rise to considerable speculation as to whether or not unemployment was increasing or decreasing. May was a most favorable month and showed signs of continued prosperity in industry, but the picture changed in June although the month closed with the prediction that steel and automobile production would rank high. A few instances reflect the activities among Negroes. The chief sign of progress was the apparent awakening of individuals in several cities to the need of organizing colored Protect Yourself You Need Never Be Out of A Job The Midwest Labor Association Protects You. By becoming a member you need never be out of a job, or sick, or unable to get credit at local stores. Join the Midwest Labor Association and be protected. Bring your troubles to us. We will assist you in any and all matters. Membership only $1.75 MIDWEST LABOR ASSOCIATION 11 E. 19th Avenue THEATRE 2169 Broadway Admission - 50c Y, AUGUST 24th and 25th in "SOFT LIVING" blake of Scotland Yard and Special Comedy Y, AUGUST 26th INTED SHIP" bian and Montague Love apter of "The Masked Man" Y, AUGUST 27th and 28th DANE and GEO. K. ARTHUR and Features DAY, AUGUST 29th and 30th ON" with MAE BUSCH THE AMERICAN Bodies Removed (By Preston News Service) FORT WORTH, TEXA—A cave-in of a ditch 10 feet deep in which a number of workmen here laying a sanitary sewer line resulted in the death of two workmen Wednesday. The dead are Frank Agullar and Henry Smith. men and women to make effective appeals to employers for jobs. The Colored Negro Voters' Advisory association of Denver, taking advantage of political activities throughout the country and particularly in Colorado, has asked employers to give men and women jobs in positions that have been closed to them. The Economic and Industrial association of Cambridge is making similar appeals. Citizens of Dayton, protesting against the failure of the shops there to employ colored men, have become aroused over the situation, and a survey is being made to determine the extent of the problem. FRIDAY, AU SHAKE "ROME JUL The World's Great at Roosevelt present The Bea Drama Ethelyne Marie I William C. H Admissi Pay Day OAK Market & FRIDAY, AUGUST 31st SHAKESPERE'S "ROMEO AND JULIET" Admission - 50c 2601 Adams PORK ROAST, per PURE LARD, per SAUSAGE, per pou RICH BUTTER, p PORK ROAST, per pound . . . 21 $ \frac{1}{2} $ c PURE LARD, per pound . . . 16 $ \frac{1}{2} $ c SAUSAGE, per pound . . . . . . 10c RICH BUTTER, per pound . . . 49c SUGAR, ten pounds . . . . . . 63c FLOUR, 24 $ \frac{1}{2} $ -pound sack . . . $ 1.05 APPLES, five pounds . . . . . . 25c PEACHES, three pounds .....25c Quart Jar PURE APPLE BUTTER .....39c The World's Greatest Love Drama at the Ethelyne Marie Probst, Directoress William C. Hicks, Manager Saves Man from Jail; Pays Taxes (By Preston News Service) MAN KEEK FRIEND OUT OF PRISON BY PAYING TAX CORAOPOLIS, Pa.—"It's an in- man outrage," declared Joseph Jackson, a prominent businessman here, as he walked down the street with Leonard Ginn, aged 25, whom he had arranged to have released from jail. Jackson was referring to Ginn's incarceration since June 7 for non payment of borough taxes. Jackson said he saw the item in the news- papers about this man getting a life sentence because he couldn't pay taxes amounting to $12.25, and that is why I came here to secure this man's release. "I don't know this man," continued Jackson. "Never saw him before and probably won't see him again, but I couldn't stand by and see this man rot in jail. Jackson is engaged in the insurance business. At first he requested that his name be withheld, but later disclosed his identity. "I don't want to be in the limelight, but you may tell the world that I am going to at least make a move for the passage of an act in the next general assembly whereby any person jailed for the non-payment of taxes will be permitted to work and earn enough to obtain their release." AUGUST 31st SPERE'S EEO AND DIET" Greatest Love Drama the Art Theatre ated by Laux Arts Artic Club Probst, Directoress Ficks, Manager on - 50c Specials PARK & Grocery Phone 3905 er pound . . . . 21 ½ c pound . . . . 16 ½ c und . . . . 10 c er pound . . . . 49 c s . . . . 63 c d sack . . . . $1.05 ands . . . . 25 c bounds . . . . 25 c 39c CONTINUOUS 10:30 TO 11:30 P.M. ROOSEVELT BROADWAY AT 15th. ST. Sunday, August 26 SPECIAL DOUBLE FEATURE TOM MIX in "Hello Cheyenne" also "THE NEWS PIRATE" with Sally Phipps Comedy and News Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday August 27, 28 and 29 "SORRELL and SON" The story that captured the hearts of millions. One of the greatest love dramas ever filmed. With the biggest all-star cast ever grouped in one picture. THE CAST ALICE JOYCE, ANNA Q. NILSSON, CARMEL MYERS, H. B. WARNER, LOUIS WOLHEIM and many others. also Jack Daugherty in Chapter No. 2 of "THE HAUNTED ISLAND" Comedy and News Pete Morrison in "Empty Saddle" "The Law and The Man With All-Star Cast On Stage ROMEO AND JULIET Presented By Beaux Art Dramatic Club Mr. Ginn, with a broad smile, thanked Mr. Jackson for his kindly act. Ginn said that he only worked a few days each week and with his limited funds had been unable to pay the tax on the day it was demanded. The total assessment of $12.32 paid by Jackson was divided ```markdown ``` Ladies' Stylish Silk and Rayon Lingerie moder- ately priced. THE VENU 1732 Broadway FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1928 into three items. Burrough tax, $6.30; collector's fees, $4.20, additional cost, $1.30. Mr. Jackson is write. A modern Columbus at the court of Isabella would be investigated as a lobbyist. 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