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BRUSEAUX FEARS LIFE; ASKS GUARD Predicts Election of Negro To Congress WOMAN WHO KILLED HUSBAND'S ASSAILANT AT LARGE "The Public Be Served" An Independent Weekly Devoted To the Best Interests of All SEAUX Predic WOMAN BRUSE FEARS GUN MEN MAY TAKE LIFE; WANTS GUARDS COPS PUZZLED OVER WOMAN'S DISAPPEARANCE Mrs. Jesse Davis Is Still Sought By Gary Police Although a relentless search has been maintained since the day of her disappearance, police were still baffled today over the whereabouts of Mrs. Jesse Davis, 2367 Pinecrest, who is wanted for the murder of Wiliam Ward as the result of a fight in front the U. N. I. A. hall at 2283 W. n street two weeks ago. Beautiful the woman is being kept by eyes of the law by her friends expressed today by Detective Sergeant John Bolden. "I believe that Mrs. Davis is being protected by some of her friends, and that they are hiding her some where in the city," Sergeant Bolden stated. That she has not made an escape from the city was also the belief of Sergant Bolden. Every attempt to her escape from Gary has been blocked, he stated, and it is evident that she is still in hiding somewhere on the South Side. Sought to Aid Spouses Mrs. Davis is alleged to have shot and killed Ward when the latter engaged in a fight with her husband. Seeing that her husband was getting the worst of the encounter, she emerged from a building, gun in hand, and fired one fatal shot into the back of Ward. The two men became engaged in the fight after Ward had been ordered out of a meeting at the U. N. I. A. hall for disorderly conduct. Although it has been nearly three weeks since Ward was slain, police declared that they were still confident that they would be successful in apprehending Mrs. Davis. Negro To Seek Davis' Seat In Assembly CLEVELAND. A young colored attorney, Perry B. Jackson, has won sixteenth place on the Republican State legislative ticket in Ohio, defeating the county road foreman for the nomination. Mr. Jackson will, if elected, take the place in the legislature of Harry E. Davis, now Civil Service commissioner, who was reelected in the legislature for several terms before his present appointment. Mr. Davis is a member of the board of directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. RACE SUPERIORIT IS DEPLORED IN RACE SUPERIORITY SUPERSTITION IS DEPLORED IN N.A.A.C.P.MEET of race superiority came in for sharp criticism last night in the address of S. G. Pandit, Hindu attorney of Los Angeles, speaking before the 19th annual conference here of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Each race, like each individual, is unique and indispensable, with its own contribution to make to the world, declared Mr. Pandit and none could truly claim superiority over any other. "The tendency of individuals as well as of groups," declared Mr. Pandit, "has been to regard themselves as endowed with the best of everything, that is, their own endowment or possession has been regarded as the best just because it was theirs. Thus numerous and powerful racial, national, religious and other superstitions had their inception in the past. And we have not quite outgrown them in the present. "The truer ideal which a few all over the world are beginning to glimpse, however, is that which was proclaimed but not fully grasped by A FIRST YEAR. NO. 39. Chief Investigator In Crime-Politics Probe Fears Own Safety (By Gary American Press Service) CHICAGO—Fearing that his life is in danger as a result of his sensational exposures of vice and gambling on the South Side, Sheridan A. Bruseaux, chief investigator for the grand jury investigating the crime and politics alliance in Chicago, today asked for protection. Death, by a gunman's revolver is feared by Bruseaux who has been making a thorough investigation into crime, corruption and crooked politics in Chicago. Reveals Source of Gold In a report submitted to the grand jury Tuesday, Bruseaux declared that four thousand disorderly houses are being permitted to run openly in three South Side wards. He further maintained that tribute levied upon every one of these houses and numerous other gambling stores, beer flats and speakeasies, was the price paid by their operators to be allowed to run without being molested by the law. Picturing streams of gold flowing from vice resorts on the South Side to the pockets of politicians on the North Side Bruseaux declared that more than five million dollars has been taken by politicians from operators of these places. In his work of investigating the criminal-politico alliance, Bruseaux interviewed hundreds of people and sent out many investigators to get information on crime and vice on Chicago's south side. As a result of his courage in revealing the facts to the grand jury, he fears that his life is in danger. Police have assured him of protection. Bruseaux will be remembered by many here in Gary as the investigator appointed by Mayor Floyd Williams to investigate the existence of an alleged Negro Ku Klux Klan in Gary. In a report submitted to the mayor, Brusseau named a number of prominent South Side business men and politicians as being members of the Negro klan. His report was said to have contained some measures of truth and some of falsehood, but was vehemently denied by a faction of the accused who described his investigation as "spite work" fostered by foes criminal to them. Dry Law Hypocrisy Scored By Editor Dry Law Hypocrisy Scored By Editor NEW YORK—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth avenue, calls attention to an article in the May-August "Modern Quarterly", entitled "Prohibition — Plague or Panacea", in which a sharp contrast is drawn between solicitude over the enforcement of the 18th or prohibition amendment and the indifference which is accorded to flagrant violations of the 14th and 15th amendments. The article says in part of the "humanitarians" anxious for law enforcement: "Why do not these zealous humanitarians, these ardent defenders of the law, apply their same logic to the enforcement of the 14th and 15th Amendments? These Amendments are laws, written into our Constitution in the same way that the 18th is inserted, but are entirely disregarded in the South. The Negro is not allowed to vote, he is segregated, persecuted, and oppressed. Yet these Amendments were introduced in order to prevent such discrimination and injustice." Slayer of Teacher Goes to His Death Slayer of Teacher Goes to His Death (By Preston News Service) OSSING, N. Y.-Martin L. Miller paid with his life Friday night for the murder of Mrs. Helen K. Ball, a Brooklyn school teacher, in her apartment. March 19. Prison officials report he was quiet in the hours preceding his execution. "Give me a good black cigar," he requested shortly before execution, "and won't care whether I live or die," is reported to have said. Prison at tachees say it was one of the quietest executions in the history of the prison. "He was certainly game," said one of the guards. The GARY AMERICAN INDIANA'S GREATEST COLORED NEWSPAPER Says Newspaper Work Thinking MISS MURDER BOY MISS MILDRED BOYD Newspaper work is the most the times, according to Miss Mildred Bov whose work has attracted widespread NEGRO BOY, 14, S DIE; CONFESS Charge Is Made That Were Forced To Say ible for Death of WI Newspaper work is the most thrilling and fascinating of all occupations, according to Miss Mildred Boyd, petite Chicago newspaper stribe, whose work has attracted widespread attention. NEGRO BOY,14,SENTENCED TO DIE; CONFESSED AFTER THREAT Charge Is Made That Two Colored Youths Were Forced To Say They Were Responsible for Death of White Lad in Arkansas NEW YORK.—A horrible tale of the conviction of two Negro boys, aged 14 and 18 years, respectively, of first degree murder, after confessions had been extorted from them by threats of electrocution, brutal whippings, and confinement in dark cells, is contained in a letter written by W J. Lanier, of Forest City, Arkansas, attorney for the boys, to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth avenue. The N. A. A. C. P. is supporting, with a contribution of $200, the attorney in his efforts to procure a stay of execution and reversal of the case. In his letter to the N. A. A. C. P. Mr. Lanier states that the two colored boys, Robert Bell and Grady Swain, were convicted by the St. Francis County Circuit court in March, 1928, of the murder by drowning of a white boy, Julius McCollum, aged 13. Another colored boy, Elbert Thomas, aged 18, was first accused, but his drowned body was found ten or more days after that of the McCollum boy. Mr. Lanier's letter then goes on: "Grady Swain, as he was seen with the McCollum boy was accused and arrested brought to and in the night placed in in Forest City, given the third degree by the sheriff, on his six shooter display at his side, whipped with leather straps with a buckle on it and he was then taken by the same sheriff to Monroe county placed and there in jail several days then returned to Forest City and again placed in jail and then taken by the same sheriff to the penitentiary wall at Litchfield and been released." Y SUPERSTITION N.A.A.C.P. MEET The authors and signers of the American Declaration of Independence, who said: We hold these truths self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. "More and more are we finding out that men must live, truly live. That each and all have an equal right, and even obligation, to live their own lives. And what is life but expression of one's self, one's 'ownness?' We should not be slavish imitators of anybody whatsoever. "Every individual has a unique contribution which he alone can make to the great human symphony slowly but surely perfecting itself. To the extent that he is thwarted from self-expression all humanity is rendered poorer. The Ski club will meet tonight with Mrs. L. L. Lawson, 2256 Connecticut street 7:30 o'clock. GARY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1928 ENTENGED TO ED AFTER THREAT Two Colored Youths They Were Respon- site Lad in Arkansas supporting, with a contribution of $200, the attorney in his efforts to procure a stay of execution and reversal of the case. In his letter to the N. A. A. C. P. Mr. Lanier states that the two colored boys, Robert Bell and Grady Swain, were convicted by the St. Francis County Circuit court in March, 1928, of the murder by drowning of a white boy, Julius McColum, aged 13. Another colored boy, Elbert Thomas, aged 18, was first accused, but his drowned body was found ten or more days after that of the McColum boy. Mr. Lanier's letter then goes on: 'Grudy Swain, as he was seen with the McCollium boy, was accused and arrested, and in the night placed in the street City, in night place in the street City, by the sheriff with his six shooter displayed at his side, whipped with a leather strap around the waist to Forest City and again placed in the street City, by the sheriff to the penitentiary wall at Little Rock, placed and kept continually in the street City, he was returned to Forest City at the beginning of the March, 1928, term of Circuit court. 'Robert Bell, for the sole reason that she was accused of killing a drowning, was arrested by a deputy sheriff who and killed one or two men, bore a leather strap around the waist to Forest City, in the manufacturing and selling whiskey and brought to place in jail in Forest City, where he remained short time and then by the sheriff, he was sent to the state penitentiary in the walls of the state penitentiary at Little Rock. He remained in this dark matter after stating that it 9 days elapsed between the opening of the criminals until the swearing of Circuit court at Forest City, March last. 'Robert Bell after stating that it 9 days elapsed between the opening of the criminals until the swearing of Circuit court at Forest City, March last. 'We procured from them that Sheriff J. M. Campbell after dark and with his six shooter displayed at his side and severely wounded by a leather strap about three feet long with a steel buckle on the end of it trying to robbed and drowned the McCollium boy. The treatment given Sheriff B. 14 years old. Mr. Lanier describes as follows manely on three different occasions in the presence of this same officer whipped and by 8 inches wide, with a steel buckle by Warden S. I. Toddhunter, in the walls of the penitentiary with a futile effort to force a ```markdown ``` Atty. Thinks G. O. P. Candidate Will Win Fall Elections DUBLEM, N. C.—In a statement released here, R. McCants Andrews, local attorney and counsel for the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance company and other corporations aggregating a capitalization of several millions of dollars here in Durham, predicted that the republican ticket would be victorious in the November election due largely to the wisdom of the republican party in selecting such a standard bearer as Herbert Hoover. "A national party," said Attorney Andrew, after analyzing the courageous adresse made by Mr. Hoover in accepting the nomination, "which has for its standard bearer a man of the supreme qualities of Herbert Hoover, whose sweep of intellect is so inspiring, whose sympathies extend beyond all sectional, national and racial lines, whose experiences in world projects have been so completely a triumph of internationalism, whose patriotism is so clearly revived by every act and deed which he has performed; such a party is indeed a party of preeminence and such a candidate coming out of the hearts and needs of the people, is bound to make a triumphant procession into the house that shelters America's greatest spirit. It takes no prophet to predict that Herbert Hoover will captivate the American imagination and will capture the heart of America." CONCERT PROVES . . . 0... JB The "all-star" literary and musical concert which took place at Trinity M. E. church of Stewart house Tuesday night presented an array of musical talent of which the people of Gary may well be proud. The affair was well attended by a large number of appreciative music lovers. The participants in their rendition made a very interesting appeal to the large audience present. Some very fine expressions of dramatic art was included in the varied program, and these were taken from plays and selections written by Negroes. Many high class vocal and instrumental solos were rendered to the delight of the audience. A quartet from City church and the "Crooning Four" each gave tone to the occasion in a very delite way. According to many, the concert was in every way in accordance with the judgment of music lovers, and was one of the most unique affairs that has taken place on the South Side recently. The Rev. Frank S. Delaney, superintendent of Stewart house and pastor of Trinity M. E. harch, in behalf of the board of directors, issued a statement today in which he expressed his appreciation to the participants and patrons. John Law Injured In Wall Cave In John Law Injured In Wall Cave In While putting in a footing at 1645 Broadway, John Law, 24, 2676 Adams, stepon of Contractor Samuel Williams was pinned between the walls of two buildings by a stone weighing 200 pounds, suffering a badly bruised thigh. Busy tearing down the building, the workers were scattered by a sudden wall cave in. John was the only one that was hurt. An ex-ray taken of his leg at the Mercy hospital where he was rushed after the accident, did not show any fractured, or broken bones. His case is reported as not being very serious. Charged with receiving stolen cigarettes, W. A. Young, who was arrested by East Chicago police last week, has secured the services of Justice M. W. Guy as legal counsel. Young is confident that he will be acquitted. ROBERTS PRAISES HOOVER AS TRUE DISCIPLE OF ENFORCEMENT Illinois State Senator Urges Baptists To "Stick With Enforcers of Constitution" In Speech At Louisville, Ky. SHERIDAN A. BRUSSEAUX Fearing that his life is in danger as a result of his expose of crime and politics in Chicago, Sheridan A Bruseaux, noted detective, has asked for armed guards to protect him. Story in column one, this page. Sues Railroad For Death of Youth, 17 (By Preston News Service) MEMPHIS.—Lamar F. Graves, an attorney who has been appointed administrator of the estate of William Beamon, aged 17, who was killed in a railroad accident some time ago, filed suit in circuit court here Tuesday for $10,000 no damages against the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad company. The attorney claims that Beamon was crossing the tracks near Clarksdale on last July 14, when strenk. The train gave no warning signal the bill claims. Beamon is said to have been a chauffeur for Graves. L. H. Graves, an attorney will represent Lamar Graves in the coming litigation. ROBERTS PRAIS TRUE DISCIPLE Illinois State Senator "Stick With Enforce In Speech At I (Gary, American Press Service) LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Salvation of the American Negro lies in a highly developed sense of justice and rests in the hands of men who consecrate themselves to observe and to uphold the laws of the land, State Senator Adelbert H. Roberts told several thousand Baptist preachers and laymen here Friday night when called upon to address the National Baptist convention of which the Rev. Lacey Kirk Williams, Chicago, is president. To the accompaniment of fervent "amens" Senator Roberts impressed upon these churchmen who represent three and one-half millions of Negroes that good government to the Negro must mean his own obedience to the law of the land, and his support to only those men in public office who believe in strict enforcement of the law. Says Hoover "Best Equipped" While the senator did not mention the name of Al Smith, democratic candidate for president, he did call attention to Herbert Hoover, the republican candidate, as one of the best equipped men in American public life, and one to whom everybody could look as a strict enforcer of the law. "There are those in public life to- STAR EDITION 3 Gary's Best Edited CENTRE Gary Public Library 5th Jeff NEXT CONGRESS MAY CONTAIN NOT ONE, BUT MANY NEGROES Kelley Miller Predicts Return To Power of the American Negro In Congress; Thinks That Both DePriest and Johnson Can Win By KELLY MILLER (Copyright: 1928: By The Gary American. In The swan song of George H. White, the last Negro member of congress from North Carolina still resounds in the ears of those who heard it. He predicted that his race would return to the seat of national legislation and the next time, with sustained and staying power. A quarter of a century has intervened, and yet his prophecy awaits to be fulfilled. But the hour is now at hand. The next congress will undoubtedly contain a Negro member, it may contain several. from which city we expect the first Negro congressman. While the race probably does not constitute the majority in the so-called Negro district of St. Louis, yet the exigencies of political divisions may, through good hap, land a Negro into congress. Since George White left congress a quarter of a century ago, the Negro has functioned in national politics only through Southern leaders who have manipulated national delegates at the republican convention every four years, and through several members of the national committee who represent the highest point on Many Seeking Seats Negro candidates have been selected in Chicago, St. Louis and New York. The success of the race candidate in Chicago is practically certain, in New York, likely and in St. Louis, possible. Just as the Negro is losing out in the republican organizations of the south, he is gaining an effective foothold in the north. The shift of population from north to south carries important political significance in its train. However, much as we may denounce and reprobate segregation, yet it remains a fact which indicates the future field of the race along all lines of endeavor. Residential segregation has given rise to the political power of the race in the great northern centers. Political power depends upon domination over political units of area into which the political domain is divided. The alderman must hold sway over his ward, the state legislator over his district, the congressman over his congressional district, the governor over his state, and the president over the nation. In all of the cities where the Negro resides in large numbers he constitutes the majority of the population in one or more wards or black belts; in several instances he controls state legislative districts; and in one or more instances he holds the majority in congressional districts. This is certainly true in Chicago. ES HOOVER AS OF ENFORCEMENT Urges Baptists Toers of Constitution" Louisville, Ky. day who would tamper with the constitution, and with other laws," he pointed out. "That is dangerous. It is inimical to the best interests of all Americans, but it places the American Negro in the greatest jeopardy. We cannot stand for any fooling around with the laws, or changing of the constitution. "We are not courting nullification in any form. We regard the law as our protection and we don't want to feel that at any minute a wave of irresponsible public sentiment may overwhelm our protection and leave us stranded. "Harbert Hoover has not turned his back upon the constitution. He has recognized his sacred duty to respect the basic law of our land in its entirety and has pledged himself to enforce all the laws if elected to office. He is the only kind of a man upon whom we can look for the salvation we need." Senator Roberts is a member of the executive committee in charge of the republican campaign among Negroes and is directing the work of the Western branch. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, class of 1889. from which city we expect the first Negro congressman. While the race probably does not constitute the majority in the so-called Negro district of St. Louis, yet the exigencies of political divisions may, through good hap, land a Negro into congress. Since George White left congress a quarter of a century ago, the Negro has functioned in national politics only through Southern leaders who have manipulated national delegates at the republican convention every four years, and through several members of the national committee who represent the highest point on the pinnacle of our political structure. The next census will tell an interesting story. When reapportionment and redistricting are made out on the basis of the 1930 numeration, we shall then know with some definiteness the political strength of the Negro in the North. One would say beforehand that one hundred and twenty-five thousand Negroes ought to command the political fortunes of a congressional district. New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore, St. Louis, and possibly Detroit and Cleveland will probably measure up to this requirement. The race may confidently look forward to half a dozen Negro congressmen in the near future, with the power, prestige and promise that such representation implies. FAILS TO LOVE; IS FATALLY CUT Man Slashes Spouse When She Refuses To Pet Him (By Gary American Press Service) NEW YORK.—Because she refused to love her husband, Mrs. Lilian Bascombe, 38, testified before Magistrate Dodge that her husband cut her ears so badly that it was thought by the authorities that she would die from loss of blood at the Harlem hospital. Mrs. Bascombe said that about 2:45 Tuesday morning she was awakened from her sleep with the realization that she was bleeding from the head. Mrs. Bascombe, who is the mother of four children, called one of them to make light. Her head was bleeding profusely. She said when she asked her husband why he had cut her, he told her that he had not cut her, but bit her. 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PAGE TWO EMPLOYMENT ON UPGRADE, CLAIM Urban League Sees Improvement In All Parts The Industrial Relations department of the National Urban league of which T. Arnold Hill is Director, has issued the following bulletin on employment conditions for July: If the favorable situation among Negro wage-earmers can be taken as a gauge for the country as a whole one would be justified in concluding that unemployment is rapidly declining. This is perhaps true, for July in many sections showed surprising gains in face of the seasonal industrial shifts that are always forced during the summer months. The gains among Negroes are partly accounted for by the opportunities at summer resorts due to the extreme hot weather in the East, and to an unusually large number of construction and street repair jobs opened to them. Our reports cover a wide area as the following accounts show: Los Angeles: "In a recent survey it was found that the unemployment situation has been relieved, so that 80% of those out of work during the winter and early spring have found employment now" Jefferson City "Negroes in large numbers have recently been employed on the State Highway." Philadelphia: "Continuing as of last month, the street railway system is undergoing extensive improvement. In this connection it is noted that there are two large track laying crews entirely colored with colored foremen in charge. Also Negro grinders and welders. Building trades also continue quite active using a large number of Negroes." Hot Springs: "Labor as regards Negroes seems to be geeting an even break as compared with other races, and conditions are such that Negroes are employed to do anything that they are qualified to do, all things else considered." Chicago: "The Standard Oil Company opened another service station, employing colored attendants." Richmond: "The occupations among Negroes during the month of July have increased considerably." Kansas City: "Unskilled and semiskilled labor has been more in demand than heretofore. Increased amount of building operations probably accounts for the above fact." Springfield, Ill.: "Forty new positions for men as laborers with the Western Union Telegraph Co. on the transcontinental line which passes through Springfield were opened up." Milwaukee: "We have not been able to fill the demands for moulders and other foundry help. Employers from Racine are seeking foundry help from Milwaukee. A Negro for the first time in this city has been admitted to the Firemen's Union (Stationary boilers.)" Omaha: "According to reports and a comparison of reports in our office Negroes are being placed generally this month on construction jobs and in building trades. More than 100 jobs now on file can not be filled." UNFAVORABLE CONDITIONS Kansas City: "Negro waitresses were dismissed from a large drug store, and were replaced by white help. Negro bus boys were discharged from a club and were replaced by Filipinos." Tampa, Fla.: "A few Negroes are still being removed and whites give on positions. Wages for modesties and common laborers are both low and for many rare. A five dollar a week cook job is taken without complaint. This was not so six months ago." There is no reason why people in some of the southern states, should not start copying after our good friend Mr. Noah, and build an ark. —Tuskegee Messenger. Chicago Police Hit In Report by Jury Chicago Police Hit In Report by Jury (By Preston News Service) CHICAGO. — Declaring that the evidence presented showed the Chicago police department was "rotten to the core," the special election grand jury investigating charges of fraud, intimidations and violence in the April primaries, returned its report naming 14 persons in true bills. The special grand jury was convened August 10 with instructions to investigate elections dating back to April 5, 1927. The murder of "Diamond Joe" Esposito during the recent primary campaign and that of Attorney Octavius C. Granado on election day were the chief incidents to occupy the attention of the grand jury. Both victims were candidates for ward committeemen. "From the testimony heard and evidence presented, the utter disregard for the fulfillment of their duties by the police department is appalling, and there is no question in the minds of the members of the jury the police department is rotten to the core," the report stated. The report urged corrective measures in the police department be taken immediately and suggested a revision of the election laws as a means of curbing vice. It was also indicated that more indictments would be returned later. HURL CHARGE THAT POLICE LYNCHED MAN Claim Officers Tried To Keep Report Suppressed NEW YORK—A hitherto unpublished report saying that the lynching of a Negro in Houston, Texas just before the democratic convention convened there, was engineered by local police, is relayed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, from "Variety" for Wednesday, Aug. 1. The report of the Houston lynching in "Variety" reads as follows: Lynching At Houston "An unprinted story of the lynching of a colored man in Houstonpolicemen of that city, just prior to the democratic convention, seems to have been known by all the newspaper men in attendance, notwithstanding. It was on account of the correspondents that the rope beeing was amothered over by the authorities. It would not sound nice, they decided, for the world to know that Houston policemen violated the very lynch la what the South has been trying to square for years. "A night or so before the convention opened a cop and a Negro fired shots at one another. Both were hit and taken to a hospital where the officer died. Later the same night five of the dead cop's uniformed companions went to the hospital where the still unconscious Negro had been taken, removed and hung him from a bridge near the outskirts of the city. His mody was cut down the next morning. "That the cops had done it spread over the inside of the city. Houston's mayor, it is said, in the dilemma, thought to bespeak the advice of four other Texas Mayors on how to hush up or keep quiet about the cops as the lynchers. Only one reply contained a suggestion thought worth while. That is said to have come from the Mayor of Dallas. It suggested any other five men be pinched and held until after the convention ended. "Accordingly, from the story, the police of Houston picked up five local vagrants on the lynching charge, told them to behave or they would get the limit afterward, otherwise let loose, and even made one of them write a confession. "As far as any of the newspaper men know, that was the end of the Houston beeing." Louisville Scribe Is Skeptical of Independent Move ST. LOUIS. — J. E. Mitchell, editor of the St. Louis Argus, and a member of the executive committee of the National Negro Business league, has declared editorially that Mr. Hoover's acceptance speech contained a statement which appeals very strongly to him. He referred to the statement on equality of opportunity. Continuing, the editor explained: "If Mr. Hoover believes in that statement and has the courage to stand by it should he be elected president of the United States, then we say that he is the right man for the place. As to whether he is sincere in his statements along this line, his record will attest. Police Free Murder Suspects in South (By Preston News Service) ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Police Captain Campbell, chief of the Alexandria police, has released Graham White and Melvin Skelton after holding them ten days for investigation in connection with the slaying of Policeman Hummer on August 18, last. White and Skelton were the last of the suspects picked up in connection with the shooting of the officer. The police said they could find nothing concrete on which to connect White and Skelton with the crime. Wounds Neighbor Following Quarrel (By Preston News Service) WASHINGTON -- George P. Smith, aged 33, shot and seriously wounded Miss Viola Jackson, aged 24, a neighbor, early Tuesday afternoon. Miss Jackson was taken to the Freedman's hospital in a serious condition with three bullet wounds in her back. Police arrested Smith and lodged him in jail awaiting the outcome of the victim's injuries. Smith, who has a wife and two children living next door, is reported by police to have been friendly with Miss Jackson up to a few months ago. It is said they quarreled and she swore out a warrant for him. PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO 1320 BROADWAY Special Opening Offer To Our Colored Friends SIX PHOTOGRAPHS $1.50 Kennedy Studio EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER IF USED REGULARLY MME. S.D. 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None but the pure in heart those that are save through the blood of Jesus which was so shall stand in his Holy place."—24 Psalms:3:4. Yea, God's ways are as high above man's waw earth, and if we could ascend into this Holy place the way of the cross, which is the way shown by C is kept clean and bright, is pure and perfect, light cleansed with his blood built of his love, kept by to all who will let Him lead them. It is a way of his not crowded for only a few travel this way. My friend, I appeal to you, stop where you are fore the cruel monster death lay hands on you, for must die. Don't let it be said too late, ask yourself text, "Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord?" into the hill of the Lord, or the pure in heart those that that blood of Jesus which was so place."—24 Psalms:3:4. Are as high above man's wail ascend into this Holy place, which is the way shown by C light, is pure and perfect, light built of his love, kept by him lead them. It is a way of ha few travel this way. ful to you, stop where you are death lay hands on you, for he said too late, ask yourself and into the hill of the Lord? "Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord, or who shall stand in his holy place? None but the pure in heart those that repent of their sins and are save through the blood of Jesus which was so freely shed on Calvary shall stand in his Holy place."—24 Psalms:3:4. Yea, God's ways are as high above man's ways as heaven is above earth, and if we could ascend into this Holy place at all we must expect the way of the cross, which is the way shown by Christ himself. This way is kept clean and bright, is pure and perfect, lighted by the Son of God, cleansed with his blood built of his love, kept by his power which is free to all who will let Him lead them. It is a way of happiness, peace, and joy, not crowded for only a few travel this way. My friend, I appeal to you, stop where you are and start this way, before the cruel monster death lay hands on you, for every thing that liveth must die. Don't let it be said too late, ask yourself the question used as our text, "Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord?" Motoring Manners Are Also Important "Motoring manners are more important than table manners or golf manners; yet, because of the conventions, using the wrong fork or talking while another player is teeing off are considered more heinous offenses than making a sloppy turn in traffic," says Charles M. Hayes, president of the Chicago Motor club. "Our motorizing manners are not yet developed. The veteran drivers of today, it is true, have developed a code of ethics in conformity with state laws and local ordinances, but we must try to obtain widespread acceptance of the code," holds the motor club president, and points out that: "The veteran driver uses his horn sparingly; he does not sound a raucous horn when a pedestrian comes near his line of travel; he keeps his car under control ready to stop at an instant's notice, and, if necessary, gives a courteous signal of his approach. "When blocked by traffic, the veteran driver never tries to bully the traffic officer into action by the use of his horn." declares Mr. Hayes, "nor does he become excited if a car in front of him should stall. The excessive use of the horn is the hallmark of the novice, if not, indeed, of the motoring boor. "Recently, we have received complaints from members who say that their sleep is disturbed by early morning golfers who sound reverie by means of the automobile horn rather than by the door bell. Better motoring manners are needed here," says Mr. Hayes in conclusion. SATURDAY Oak Park 2601 Adams GROC Sugar, ten pounds . Fancy Blackberries Peaberry Coffee, po Bananas, three pou Cooking Apples, fiv Sweet Potatoes, four ME Pork Roast, pound Spare Ribs, pound Lard, pound . . . Tub Butter, pound FRESH FISH DAILY Free Delivery T SATDAY SPECIAL Park M ns GROCERIES pounds ... 桃berries, can ... Coffee, pound ... three pounds ... apples, five pound toes, four pound MEATS t, pound ... s, pound ... and ... r, pound ... FISH ALL LY G Delivery To All Park Free Delivery To All Parts of City COME IN BOYS! We are for you. We have any part for your car at reduced prices. Also batteries and accessories. FLECK & ROY City Auto Salvage New and Used Parts for All Makes of Cars 2005 Broadway --- D74 W F of the Lord, or who shall stand in his hurt those that repent of their sins and which was so freely shed on Calvary's palms:3:4.ove man's ways as heaven is above his Holy place at all we must expect by shown by Christ himself. This way I perfect, lighted by the Son of God. Love, kept by his power which is free is a way of happiness, peace, and joy, s way.where you are and start this way, beds on you, for every thing that liveth ask your question the question used as our of the Lord?"Claim Woman Hurt Self While in Jail Pittsburgh.—Mrs. Ruth Cotter, aged 27, of Pasture street, was taken to the Alleghany General hospital Wednesday night suffering from serious head injuries after, police claim, she intentionally bumper her head against the door and floor of her cell in the North side police station. The Cotter woman had been arrested in the home of Robert Carter, of West Robinson street, on a suspicious person charge. Officers say Mrs. Cotter was arrested after they had gone to the Carter home and arrested Carter following a complaint made by Mrs. Cotter in which she accused Carter of stealing a suit of clothes belonging to her. The suit case was found in the Carter home, police said. Carter was also charged with being a suspicious person. BALTIMORE--Three people, James Davis, 27, Albert Forrester, and James Pritchett, 7, were drowned over the week-end in an attempt to escape the terrific heat wave that covered the city. Davis, going into the water right after eating, was seized with the cramps. After dragging two hours for the body it was found some distance away. Albert Forrester was drowned when he fell overboard from a platform upon which he was working. It was at first thought that he had jumped into the harbor for fun. Wading too far out into the water about a mile south of Fairfield, James Pritchett, 7, was drowned before any effort could be made to rescue him. Y SPECIALS Market Phone 3905 BEEIES 63c can 25c und 45c nds 25c ve pounds 25c r pounds 25c ATS 21 1/2 c 16 1/2 c 16 1/2 c 52c ALL KINDS OF GREENS To All Parts of City Have It CLEANED Before You Put It Away Your summer wearing apparel should be expertly cleaned before you put it away for the winter. Let us clean your clothes with spotless "newness." We are experts in the cleaning line. VICTOR Cleaners and Dyers 574 WASHINGTON ST. Phone 2.3414 Dress Better This Fall On Easy Payments That's why advertisers choose The Gary American above the second newspaper, and why they use The Gary American in preference to the second newspaper. Advertisers expect more—and get more from THE AMERICAN. First in News, First in Advertising, First in Circulation, First in All Things OPENBANKON SEPTEMBER17 Son of Oil King To Back New Negro Institution NEW YORK. — The Dunbar National bank to be established in Harlem by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and other financiers, completely equipped in personnel and facilities to carry on every phase of the business, with a capital of $500,000 will be opened formally for business September 17, it was announced today by William R. Conklin. The new bank is for the accommodation of the Negro population and most of the personnel will be Negroes. The bank will be situated in the Dunbar apartments building erected by Mr. Rockefeller for the exclusive use of Negroes. The building which covers a group of apartments used by 2,500 tenants offers the tenants the most modern housing accommodations at reasonable rentals. The establishment of the bank marks also the entrance of Mr. Rockefeller's "22-year-old son, John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, into business. The youth is now in Geneva working for $20 a week in the information section of the Loague of Nations Secretariat. Dress E On Ea FU Beauty in ne terial fur All si low p NE Lustre canto dress now. Me S Two mod design man. MEN'S NEW FALL HATS $4.75 - That's why a newspaper, and why a newspaper. Advertise First in New Circula THE G 208,000 copies of The Gary American INGARY and Lake County alone, The Gary American exceeds the circulation of the next highest colored newspaper in Gary by 208,000 copies a year! 3 Million Cars Pass Thru Holland Tunnel A total of 3,655,000 motor vehicles have passed through the Holland tunnel, under the Hudson river, between New York and New Jersey, in the first six months of its existence, according to figures received by the Chicago Motor club. Since the opening of the tunnel, the police have taken care of 540 stoppages and have extinguished 75 automobile fires, the majority of which were brake band fires. Four hundred and forty-five traffic violators, the majority of whom were guilty of crossing from one traffic lane to another within the tunnel, were served with summons, and 375 warning cards were issued. Three hundred and ninety-one motorists were supplied with gasoline by the police when their tanks went dry in the tunnel, and 737 vehicles broke down and had to be towed out of the tunnel. Woman Dies at Age of 114 In Carolina GOLDSBORO, N. C.—Mrs. Maria Becton, died at the age of 14 years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louise Barnes, of Brogdwn, here Sunday night. Infirmities incident to old age were given as the cause of her death. It was said that Mrs. Becton had not been helpless until a few days before her death, and had up until that time been in very good health. FORESTRY LOSS HEAVY IN 1927 State Conservation Department Says $100,000 Lost INDIANAPOLIS—Special) — Two hundred forest fires burned an area of approximately 10,000 acres of woodlands and caused damage of at least $100,000 in Indiana last year. In addition to th actual financial loss where the timber was destroyed, the entire forest community consisting of song birds, small game and other forms of wild life, were destroyed and here the total loss can not be estimated. These figures were contained in a report filed today with Richard Lieber, state conservation director, by Ralph F. Wilcox, acting state forester, following a survey of forest conditions and to determine how menacing forest fires are to woodland production. Wikox calls attention that Indiana fire seasons in the woods occur occur during the dry period after the leaves have fallen, and again in the spring just before the leaves appear. Experiments show a loss of over $5 an acre in fertilizers when the forest humus is burned. To this must be added the young forest FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1928 Legal Notices NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN! That on the 15th of September, 1988, the Board of Engineers of Lake County, Indiana, adopted DECISION ATOMS RESOLUTION NO. 6605 for the AVAHN ENGINEERING FIVE (5), from the Center line of Broadway to the Center of Arlington on the said City of Gurley by construction. The concrete pavement 58" in width with a wearing surface of one of the following kinds of modular concrete, asphalt masond, brittle or brick on present pavement ruredured or wood beads on magnolia concrete, brick or wood beads on magnolia concrete, or 5" reinforced concrete pavement on solid foundation; together with all necessary with the plans and specifications now on file in the office of the City Engineer. The Board of Public Works will meet the day of September, 1988, at ten o'clock a.m. in the City Hall to receive and hear remonstrances from all persons interested and will decide whether the benefits to the property are assessed for such improvement will equal the benefits to the property will thereafter confirm, modify or rescind its Preliminary Resolution. By order of the Board of Public Works. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS BCOSTER J. DUNN JOHN A. BRENNAN HARRY L. ARNOLD ATTENT: ANNA BARRETT, CLERK. 9-7-14 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Board of Public Works, Gary, Lake County, Indiana, will move the 17th day of September, 1928, in its office in the City Hall, to receive and consolidate the Sewer Number 168 in said City of Gary, all in accordance with the plans and specifications now on file in the office of the Engineer. The cost of said improvement shall be assessed as special benefits to the abutting and benefited property. Bidders must submit their proposal (2½) per cent of the Engineer's estimate of the cost of said improvement which includes the cost of building and to the successful bidder when contract and bond have been executed for the work. No certified check will be received for any bid. The bids must be on file in the Board's Office of said City by an officer on m. on the 17th day of September, 1928. By order of the Board of Public Works. CHESTER J. DUNN JOSA A. BRENNAN BARRY J. BORD BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ATTEST: ANNA BARRETT, CLERK 9-7-14 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That on the 10th day of September, 1928, the Lake County, Indiana, adopted DECLARATORY RESOLUTION NUMBER 6616. RESOLUTION MENT OF FILLMORE STREET. SECTION 528th Avenue to the Center Line of 25th Avenue, in said City of Gary, construed in width; together with all necessary appurtenances and all in accordance with the plans and specifications on file in the office of the City Engineer. The Board of Public Works will meet on the 10th day of September and will decide whether the benefits are deemed and will decide whether assessed for such improvement will equal the estimated cost thereof, and will thereafter be assessed for such improvement will equal the RESOLUTION Resolution. By order of the Board of Public Works CHESTER J DUNN JOHN LEE 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 FROM TIP TO TOE Cleanliness and BEAUTY RESTORED SAFELY TO ALL WEARING APPAREL PROMPT SERVICE RIGHT PRICES We subject your clothes to a scientific pro- cess that re- moves every spot and stain, and brightens the colors with- out harming the sheerest of fabrics. Home Dyers & Cleaners, Inc Office: 20 E. 20th Place TELEPHONE 2-1332 bids. Bids must be on file in the Board's Office of said City by ten ecko a.m. on the 6th day of September, 1885. By order of the Board's Works. CRESTER J. DUNN JOHN A. BRENNAN HARRY I. ARNOLD BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. ATTEST: ANNA BARRETT, CLERK 84.91 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ATTEST: ANNA BARRETT, CLERK. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS of the City of Gary, Lake County, Indiana, will meet on the 24th day of September, 1928, in its office at the Board of Public Works of the City of Gary, Lake County, Indiana, to bid for the CONSTRUCTION OF LOCAL SEWER NUMBER 161 in said City of Gary, all in accordance with the plans and the office of the Board of Public Works. The cost of said improvement shall be assessed as special benefits to the abutment of the sewer, which will file a certified check for at least 2½ per cent of the Engineer's estimate of the cost of said improvement, which will be returned to the Engineer upon completion of successful bidder when a contract and bond have been executed for the work. No certified check will be received in a less ample bidder than One. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. Bids must be on file in the Board's office of City by ten o'clock a. m. on the 24th day of September. By order of the Board of Public Works. CHESTER J. DUNN CHESTER J. DUNN HARRY L. ARNOLD BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. ATTEST: NARA BARRETT, CLERK. Legal Notice No. 8 BY ORDER OF CHESTER J. DUNN BORRELL WORKS HARRY L. ARNOLD BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. ATTEST: ANNA BARRETT, CLEMENS 19-42-1 Legal Notice No.10 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Board of Public Works of the City of Gary, Lake County, Indiana, will meet on the 28th day of September, 1929 in an office in the City Hall, to receive and consider bids for the IMPROVEMENT of 11TH AVENUE. SECTION 8, from Alley No. 5 West to the Center Line of Pierce Street City News By MARGUERITE PEARSON The time has come when the young men and women, who have been vacationing in Gary with their relatives and friends, must resume their studies in the various universities and colleges. To the University of Wisconsin will go Miss Jonnie Taylor and Mr. William Exum. Crane college in Chicago will claim the Misses Helen Cardwell, Anna Segura, Juanita Rayford and the Messrs. Edward Cardwell, Ariel Lovelace, and James Crisp. home of Mrs. Margaret Pearson night, with Miss Ines Holmes hostess. All members are requested to present. Mrs. John W. Robinson, proprietor of the Sanitary beauty shop wishes to announce that Miss Alta Bryant, expert beauty cultureis Chicago, is now her assistant. Mrs. William Speigner, of, Eldo do, Arkansas, who has been visit The Misses Mable Mauldin, Lorraine and Julia Duncan, Bess Hargrove, Alice Foster, Martha Morgan, Eloise Putnam and Alma Cunningham will resume their studies at Indiana Teacher's college. Miss Margaret Hueston will enter as a sophomore at Howard university, and Mr. Edward Gordon, Jr. will do likewise at the University of Iowa. Mr. John D. Smith will also leave next week for Illinois university. ♠ ♠ ♠ Dr. and Mrs. Manuel Taylor, of Columbus, Georgia, Mrs. E. L. Botts, Master Samuel Botts and little Miss Geneva Botts, of Hampton Institute, who attended the Elk's convention in Chicago, were the week-end guests of Atty. and Mrs. J. W. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Sanders, 195 Massachusetts street, had as their dinner guests last Sunday Mrs. Lula Hodge and Mrs. Elizabeth Kyles of Chicago. Mrs. Hodge is the sister of Mr. Sanders. Miss Marguerite Steptoe, 2545 Jefferson street, visited relatives and friends in New Castle, Pennsylvania last week. She reports a very pleasant stay. The Imps' club will meet at the in said City of Gary, all in accordance with the plans and specifications now on file in the Office of the Engineer. The cost of said improvement shall be assessed as special benefits to the abutting and the officer of the office, and a certified check for at least 2 % per cent of the Engineer's estimate of the cost of said improvement, which will be returned to the Engineer. A successful bidder when a contract and bond have been executed for the work. No cerificate of payment must be owed to count than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. Bids must be on file in the Board's Office of the Engineer. A m. on the 24th day of September, 1928. By order of the Board of Public Works. JOHN A. BRENNAN HARRY L. ARNOLD BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. ATTEST: ANNA BARRETT, CLEWK. 1-94-21 EXPERT GENERATOR, STARTER, IGNITION AND LIGHTING REPAIRS, ON ALL MAKES OF CARS We do your repairing on a Weedenhoff Test Bench. This means absolute accuracy, no guessing. All Ignition Parts and Brushes carried in stock. Distributor Caps, Rotors, Points, Resistance, Condensers and Coils. Starter and Generator Brushes, Bendix and Bendix Parts KOKOMO AND FIRESTONE TIRES BROADWAY GARAGE J. H. SHOVER, Prop. 1950 BROADWAY Phone 2-6505 Cleanliness and BEAUTY RESTORED SAFELY THE AMERICAN home of Mrs. Margaret. Pearson tonight, with Miss Ines Holmes as hostess. All members are requested to be present. Mrs. John W. Robinson, proprietress of the Sanitary beauty shoppe, wishes to announce that Miss Alberta Bryant, expert beauty cultist of Chicago, is now her assistant. Mrs. William Speigner, of, Bldorado, Arkansas, who has been visiting in Chicago, spent the week-and with Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Steptoe, of this city. Miss Arnetta Lovinga, formerly a teacher at Roosevelt Annex high school, has accepted a contract to teach in Marion, Indiana. THE VENUE SHO The VENUS SHOPPE --- The VENUS SHOPPE 1732 Broadway Appreciates Your Patronage HOSIERY LINGERIE MILLINER Appreciates Your Patronage Style Quality Value CONTINUOUS 10:30 TO 11:30 P.M. CONTINUOUS 10:30 TO 11:30 P.M. --- CONTINUOUS 10:30 TO 11:30 P.M. ROOSEVELT BROADWAY AT 15th. ST. Music by our famous organ played by Roger H. Hail Continuous performance from 11 A. M. to 11 P. M. Saturday, September 15 John Barrymore and Dolores Costello in "WHEN A MAN LOVES" Screen's Greatest Lovers in Glamoring Romance Jack Perrin in "THE CODE OF THE MOUNTED" Comedy, "'SWEET QUARRELS'" Sunday, September 16 SPECIAL DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM Barry Norton and Doris Janis in Bob Steele in "THE TRAIL OF COURAGE" The Gumps in "ANY OLD COUNT," Latest News Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 17 and 18 "THE SCARLET DOVE" with Lowell Sherman & Margaret Livingston A Thrilling Drama of Love, Hate and Chivalry in the Days of Imperial Russia Wednesday, September 19 Douglas Fairbanks in "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Comedy and Other Attractions Thursday and Friday, Sept. 20 and 21 "BACHELOR'S PARADISE" with Sally O'Neill and Ralph Graves RANGER, the Dog Star in "THE LAW OF FEAR" Comedy and Latest News ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ ```markdown ``` Dr. and Mrs. Dan • Taylor, and daughter, Jonnie had as their guests Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Hubi- ble, Miss Sadie Allen and Mrs. Mary Freeman, all of Little Rock, Ark. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davis, Gene- va, Preston and Floydell Davis visit- ted Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Davis in Hammond last Sunday. ```markdown ``` The Ladies' Aid society of Trinity M. E. church met in the lobby of the Stewart house, Thursday afternoon, at two o'clock. A class of lamp shade making was-strated. All who wish to learn this art are invited to-come out. --- The. T. M. T. M..club met Thursday evening at the Stewart house, with Miss May Catherine Richardson as hostess. The Camp Fire Girls had a meeting last Monday at the Stewart house. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year.: President, Willie May Codey; vice-president, Mabel Gibbs; recording secretary, May Catherine Richardson; assist- HOSIERY LINGERIE MILLINERY HANDY DIRECTORY OF GARY FIRMS WHO GUARANTEE PRODUCTS & SERVICE ant secretary, Claudia.Vincent. All girls, from eleven years of age to twenty, are eligible to join this club. These girls are planning a great event. Watch for it. Mr. and Mrs. Attress Booma., and mother. Mrs. Rosa Parker., of Chi. (Continued on Page Four.) UNIVERSAL SALES Ford SERVICE MOTOR CO. 5th Ave. & Massachusetts St. Phone 7674 Columbia "HIT THE MARK" Records Q. R. S. ROLLS RECORDS SHEET MUSIC REX MUSIC SHOP 2169 Broadway Phone 9364 HANDY OF GARY PRO Sanitary Beauty Shoppe MRS. J. W. ROBINSON, Prop. 1936 Washington Street Phone 21646 Gary, Ind. Russell & Russell REALTORS 2201 Broadway Phone 22458 Gary, Ind. BUILDING CONTRACTOR Luther A. Moore 1901 Broadway Gary, Ind. T. B. BLISS CLEANING :: PRESSING REPAIRING 218 West 17th Avenue Gary, Indiana LUNCH AND SOFT DRINKS At All Hours Courteous Service W. A. BLISS and J. MOORE 1709 Jefferson Street Gary, Indiana EAGLE CLEANERS AND DYERS Satisfaction Guaranteed 18 W.25th Ave. Gary, Ind. CALUMET HARDWARE AND PAINT COMPANY Hardware and Building Supplies for Every Need 1829 Broadway Phone 22012 Gary, Indiana Calumet Drug Store J. S. 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Attorney James C. Thomas has forwarded a letter which he received from Mr. Louis Marshail, a member of the firm of Cugsoahetmer, Unter- myer & Marshall, ac« a trustes of the ral Associat tor the Advan- cement of Colored People. The !r''er, in po, says “I note what you have said oO foct that Negroes are spenders. I would very much prtfer that 8 sors aul eu would enable them to do many things which » gc me weyond their reach, While i te days) shat m6 yommble 10 preach the homely doctrines af thrift and coc ay, |) fe! that ne mreater good could come to the Negroes than that iey a be imbuds ith Ube ime ‘portamee of these virtues.” ‘This #6 as true as it was thirty years ago, » en Booke: T. Washington sterted saying it. If is also true that it ts much harder for the@Negro to gave money, especially in large cities, than it is for other races. With so many opportunities closed to him, he makes less money than otbers and he ts s0 gouged and exploited that he has less chance to save (pe litte the does make. This may sound like self-pity, but a brutal fact. ‘It te otill trae, however, that Negroes could save more than they do. If the Nogroes when just out of slavery could deposit $57,000,000 in the Freedman’s Savings bank in ton yea: Nogro of today, with his gregter wealth and intelligence, c ‘d lay by Umes as much. H every adult Negro with a job would pu) 5° himself (or df) to have even twenty Gdollers in the bank at the end of the year, |) wealth of the race wonld c= dy milltous. Saving means sicrifice, but the Negro will have come to ft. et | By Dennis A. I}: thea, M. D. | = Before the automobile came into universal use, there was a great deal more said about “‘horse sense”’ than there is today. ‘The prevailing opinion bas been that the sense that horses possess, is a rare quality, so men ard women are admonished to go and. get a filling of the same kind. ‘An insurance company has zeeently offered seven “horse sense” rules for keeping fit. Théy are as follows: 1. Learn to) play, 2. Don't eat too much. 3. Take proper exercise, 4. Don’t work too hard, either mentally or physically. 5. Don’t worry, fuss | or lose your temper—the best tonic in the world is optimism and cheefulness. 6. Seek some healthful amusement that diverts the mind and exercises the muscle. 7. Once a year have your family doctor examine you for health, not for disease. | It would be interesting to know just how many men past 35. who really know how to play. The average person seems to think that play is something for 'ildren or wealthy people. [As to eating, most of us eat more than we should. It has well been said that a large number of people “‘dig their graves with their teeth.” Heavy eating does not go very well with heavy think ing. Of course, those who do heavy physical labor find that they feel much more comfortable if they have something solid and sub- stantial under their belt, If you work in the mill or the ditch, you do not need any more exereise for your body when you eome inat night, so instead of going out for a walk, you should sit down and read or answer those letters that should have been answered long ago. But if your @aily work is light, physically, you should get out and do some exercising of the'limbs. It is very seldom necessary to warn folks about working too hard. We do have to warn them against w rking ioo hard to keep from working, or to keep out of the way of the boss, But people who are their own boss wi’! overwork. Business men, professional men and housewives are the greatest sinners along this line. As to worry, most of us fret aud ivine over trifles and about things that will never happen. Then, we worry because we can- not have our own way. Our way may not always be best, but if it is, we must give m to otbers some time. It is said that a man who gives in when he ie v-rang is a wise man, but a man who-gives in (Whenche is right is a married man. This is an age ¢/ » onsement, so it is hardly necessary to tell folk*to go to the s) \, to the ball game or to go out joy riding. Tt is about as unneeessry as it is to tell a hungry man to eat or @ woman to powder !icr nose. 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The te'ter, ix por, says: on have said oO foct that New Drbter that lioy 5 savers. qu hings which a gu ams hee days whet miey9om ¢ thrift and ccou ay, | > fee | the Negroes than that ey 2 ‘be tm virtues.” as it waa thirty yours ago, wien Boo if is also true that it ts much harder ally in large citios, than it is for ot closed to him, he makes less mone 4 exploited that he has loss chance ® may sound ike self pity, but a br however, tat Negroes could save m on just out of slavery could deposit g bank in tom yea. cos Negro of toda ence, cid lay by times as mu vould pro! 3° himself (or af) to Pat the end of the year, tc wealth es. Saving means sxcritice, but the So Dennis A. PB. thea, M. Health Editor of vi» American HORSE SENSE City News Continued from page 3 cago, Mrs, Inez Mosley, and daugh- ‘ters, Mongett and Freeda, of Carbon. dale, Ill, were the guests of Mra ‘Mary J. Campbell, 2441 Jofterson street last Sunday. ee Dr. Dan Taylor, 1941 Massachu- setts street, fs ll at his home, eee Mr. Oliver Patton, 1933 Pennsyl- ‘Vania street, spent the last week vis- iting relatives and friends in Youngs- town, Canton and Malvern, Ohio. +4 | Mr, Roy Lawe, who has been vis: iting in Paris and other foreign coun- ‘tries, returned home Monday. eee Miss Lillian Jenkins, 1949 Massq- chusetts street, was the hostess at a party Wednesday night, given tn honor of Mrs. Virgil Carter, of Mqunt Bayou, Miss Those who were there are: Mr. and Mrs. T. Jetton, Mr. and Mrs James Hargrove, Mr. and Mrs. T. J Patton, Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, Mr. and Mrs, George Braddock, Mr. and Mrs, James Leeke, Mr. and Mrs. George Bishop, Mr. and Mrs, James Figgins, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Biges, Mrs. C. Freeland, Mrs. C. Abbeycumbley, Mrs, Virgil Carter, the guest of hon: or, and Miss Alberta Anderson. Miss Jenkins proved to be a very charming hostess. eee Mr. W. MeFugel, of Portland, Ore- gon, visited the Misses Pauline Byrd, and Fredonia Gates, and Mrs, T. J Patton while in the city. eo Mra. Virgil Garter, a teacher of Mount Bayou, Miss. 1s visiting Mr. and Mrs, George Bishop, 1715 Broad- way. Mrs, Carter is the sister of Mrs. Bishop. eee Miss Anna Mae Jones, of Evanston was the guest of Miss Lillian Jen- kine, 1949 Massachusetts street, last week. eee The Mesdames Lena Harris, Ethel sptoe, Lillian Perry and Ella Greene, are delegates to the B. M. C. conference in Chicago this week. ene ‘The banquet which was given by the Ever Ready club of the First A. M. E. church in honor of their pas- tor Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Guy was a very unique affair. Those taking part in the program are as follows: Dr. V. M. Marshall, who recited “The Watermelon;” Mrs. Kelley Jones, who sang, “The Last Rose of Summer”, and wh was’ accompanted by Mrs. E. P. McDougal: Mra. RD. Guy, “A Birthday”, and who was ac- companied by Mrs. Leota Semmes; Rev. W. F. 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Hedrick and Dr, James Garnatt, who each gave a short talk. ‘The menu for the evening was punch, chicken salad, cheese balls, olives, célery, crackers, {co cream and cake, The color scheme for the evening was pea green and pink. About 75 people were present at thle affair. Mrs. Lena Harris was muistress of ceremonies. oe The Solit club will meet tonteht with Mrs. E. L. Lawson, 2356 Con- necticut street at 7:30 o'clock. +e Miss Mildred Neal, of Broadland, Ill. is visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sexton, 2529 Washington street. e+e Rev. F, F. Gross, local minister, is attending the asnual A. M. E. con- ference in Chicago, of whieh he is a member. 2°89 Pr. Eljzabeth (Kelley and Miss Hyd Kelley apent the last week-end in Ghampaign. i!., sene they vis- ited thefr mother, Mrs. A. C. Kelley. oe {he Sunshine -Gocial Club will meet Monday evening at.ai27 Wash- Inston strest, with Biss Alice Means apd Mr. Habert Hite as /host gpd hostess. All members are yrged.to.be pres- ent. aro The Modern Wives’ club will meet Monday evening at 7:80 with Mre. Corrine Cross, 2432 Jefferson street. +++ Mrs. Yoland Smiley, wall beauty eylturist of Gary, hor Tiel son, Albert, and Rev. and Mrs. FE. Gross have just returned from a. mo- tor trip to. Linegln, Nebraska, where they vigited relatives and friends. While in Nebraska they were shown through the mew state capi- tol building, which covers two square blocks. ‘This building was started eight years ago and at pres- ent it is completed but for the dome. eee Dr. James Garnett, 2300 Adams street, has just returned fro mthe National Baptist convention, in Lou- isville. 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Mrs. Seaton proved to be a very successful hostess. eee The W. C. T. U. will have a call meeting next Wednesday at: 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Ida Gar- nett, 2300 Adams street, eee Miss Georgia Hester, of Battle Creok, Mich., is visiting her cousins, the Misses Hazel and Rosa Stacker. 2323 Massachusetts street. oe ‘The Rain or Shine club met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Mary J. Campbell, 2441 Jefferson street. The newly elected officers for the eisuing year are: Mrs. Emma Furl dha. president; Mrs. Gladys Preston, first vice-president; Mrs. Rochelle MeLemore, second vice-president; Mrs. Mary J. Campbell, secretary: Mrs. Gertrude MeDavis, assistant secretary: Mrs. Lena Harris, corres- ponding secretary; Mrs. Mary Reid, treasurer: Mrs. Sallie Taylor, chap- lain; Mrs. Mac McElwain, supervis- gr; and Mrs. Margie Woodfolk, par- liamentarian, Mrs. Campbell served a very de- Neious luncheon. ‘Mrs. T. B. Cooper, 2465 Grant street, and daughter, Mrs. R. B. 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One Paper wWoverage of the South Side : And the Calumet Region — : ‘ ‘ | ADVERTISERS who desire to reach the Colored : People of Gary do not have to use but one paper 5 to do so. : | The American ; is read weekly in : c | 91.84% That paper is The Gary American, with an | Of the 5,700 Colored audited circulation of 8,000 copies weekly—a cir- ‘ hemes of Gay. culation which guarantees eee coverage of the ; | 10% _ Colorelf Market. ‘ of 200,000 homes of.Lake | « County —one..of richest 4 a aern | : : : More.and more, Merchants who have something to sell to the aie ig, concentrat- } ing their advertising in The ‘American. ; : | THE GARY AMERICAN | : | Indiana’s Greatest Colored Newspaper | | esses at a oard and donkey party last Tuesday evening. At cards Mr, and Mrs. C. Crite wero the winners. Mra. M. Crowder, who won first prize in the donkey contest, recetved twenty-five cents, and Mrs. P. Court- ney, who won second prise, received ten cents. ‘Those present at the affatr were: ‘Mr. and Mrs. C. Crite, Mr. and Mrs. R. Courtney, Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Clark, Mr. and Mrs. E. Nance, Mr. E. Williams, the Mesdames Johnson, Ewell, North, Jones, M. Crowder, Whitt, Cannady and daughter, Ruth, the Messrs. Cooper. W. H. Allen and son of East Chicago and Miss W. Robinson, of Pensacola, Florida, The hostesses served a very deli. clous repast. READ THE GLASsiFIsD ADS THE BEST SERVICE FOR THE BEST PRICE HARRIS’ EXPRESS LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE HAULING 2323 Adams St. Phones: 5755S and 3865 Bank Pays Whites 4%; Negroes, 3% NEW YORK—That a Tower Tate of interest is being paid by the Chelsea bank in New York to its Harlem Branch than to any other branch in the city wag shown last ‘Tuesday when a representative of the Boston Chronicle called at both the Harlem branch and at a branch located om Madison avenue. 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LAND YARD” Comedy and News SUNDAY ONLY TOM MIX in “Horseman of the Plains” also “THE MASKED MENACE" MONDAY and TUESDAY “Devil’s Saddle” with KEN MAYNARD and Cast ‘Also Comedy and News WEDNESDAY and THURS. “Hangman’s House” with VICTOR McLAGLEN ‘Also Comedy and News