Gary American

KNOW YE NOT, HORTENSE, THAT VENGEANCE KNOWETH NO BOUNDS? Dear Mustard: I read your junk last week and as you sound real sympathetic, I want to tell you about my brother, Percy. He worked for one of those big corporations in Chicago and times got kind of tight, in spite of Mr. Coolidge's prosperity. He labored faithfully, and on Saturday, when the ghost was supposed to trot, there was no ghost. This kept up for three Saturdays straight and finally brother Percy got tired. "I want my pay," he told the president. So the president and the other officials got mad and went in conference. And when they came out, do you know what they told my brother Percy? They said to him, said they, Percy, we have decided to make you an officer of the company." Honestly, Mustard, did you ever hear of ANYBODY that mean? The gal I love Is a broad named Sue Has great big feet Wears a size nine shoe Looks like somethin' The cat dragged in Folks thinks she's cryin' When she starts to grin. When she starts down town The people start talkin' Say they want to know If she's rollin' or walkin'. Not a tooth in her head Has this gal' o mine And her legs look like The thin side of a dime But she's a real sweet dame Doesn't look a day over forty-fo' Ho-hum! Guess I'll call her Rolls-Royce Ask her to give me a hundred dollars mo! ♣ ♣ Listen here, Broadside, we don't want anybody in this here colum with your loose morals. Here you go and talk about the woman and then say you take money from her and ride around in her Rolls-Royce. It's guys like you what gives us poor hard working men a bad name. Now see that it doesn't happen again. We don't know who is worse, you or Marshmallows. Last week Marshmallows raves about this here 'Willa' broad and how glad he is to be a fool, and now you talk about a fat banner at least forty-four years old named Sue. (The banner's named Sue, not the years.) Anyway, we don't want that there stuff in this here colum. So put that in your furnace and smoke it. + + GIVE A FOOL ENOUGH ROPE AND HELL START A CIGAR FACTORY. + + + OUR ALL AMERICAN TEAM Not to be left behind by our con- temporary publications, the sports editor of Mustard selects his All American football team. So here goes: Paths End Hardto Tackle Home Guard Jumpp Center Mudd Guard Fishin Tackle Willit End Givno Quarter Betterr Half Cuttitin Half Aww Full MINUTE BIOGRAPHIES John Stewski — head chef at the Highasell Hotel — born 1884 — death uncertain as yet — got his position in a contest to determine who could slice ham the thinnest for banquets — he sliced the pig and put it on plates — then somebody raised the window—and the stuff blew off the dishes. Here lies the body Of William Wright Tried to make sixty On a rainy night. SAMMY SHERLOCK, OUR STAR REPORTER, HAS JUST FOUND OUT WHAT CITIES DO WITH THEIR HORSES WHEN THEY GET TOO OLD FOR SERVICE. THEY SELL THE ANIMALS TO PACKING HOUSES WHO DRESS EM AND AFTERWARDS SELL THEM TO RESTAURANTS FOR BEEFSTEAKS. ```markdown ``` LISTEN, VILLY, WE AIN'T A BIT CRAZY ABOUT THAT NAME YOU CALL US, AND WE AIN'T A STIFF, EITHER-WE AIN'T DEAD YET. Musty, Old Thing: I read that column of yours last week. I've seen worse stuff—but I don't know where. I have never seen you, but a friend of mine tells me that a friend of his saw you and he said you looked like a big stiff. Is that so? -Villanova P. S. By the way, will you ask Marshmallows who is this Willa individual? ♠ ♠ POSSUM CENTER NEWS ITEMS Mush Wurbury, who has a still in this vicinity known only to himself and the sheriff, said when he went there the other day Mabel, his cat, had broken into things and had taken a few drops. He said that the stuff effected her so that when he saw her she was whipping five greyhounds and had made a bulldog act as her second. Ephraim Wabnaugh stood on the corner of main street here last night for four hours looking for a five dollar bill. He finally gave it up as nobody seemed to have lost one. + + + Milk: Will you join me in a cup of tea? Shake: Well, you get in and I'll rise if there is any room left. —F. M. D. GRANADY KILLERS MAY UNDERGO A NEW TRIAL Jary Public Library 5th & Jefferson The GARY AMERICAN INDIANA'S GREATEST COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME II. NUMBER 6. NEW CHURCH NOW BEING DEDICATED Bishop Carey Not Here; Edifice Impressive Culminating a dream of a little more than a year by energetic workers in the congregation, the newly erected St. James A. M. E. church, at the corner of 26th avenue and Massachusetts street, was formally dedicated last Sunday, beginning at 11 o'clock in the morning. Dedicatory exercises, which extend through the week, will be concluded Friday night. The edifice, done in red brick, is one of the show places of Gary. It is spacious enough to seat a large number of people. Rev. D. H. Byrd, pastor of the church, and Mrs. Clara Webster, worker who lead the fight for its erection, are, together with the rest of the congregation, justly proud of their achievement. Bishop III Owing to the illness of Bishop Archibald J. Carey, the morning sermon was delivered by Miss Mary Evans, evangelist and social worker of the M. E. connection. Music was rendered by St. James choir, L. N. Lewis chorister. Sunday afternoon at three o'clock the procession was led by the choir singing "All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name." Invocation was by the Rev. M. F. Brown. Many friends and visitors, including city and county officials, were present and made congratulatory remarks: on behalf of the city churches, Rev. Chas. E. Hawkins; on behalf of the city, Hon. Lloyd B. Snowden; on behalf of city officials, Hon. A. B. Whitlock, alderman fifth ward. A vocal solo by Mrs. Corinne Cross and a quartet from St. James Cross and a quartet from St. James choir completed the program. All persons who spoke congratulated the pastor, supervisor and officers on the wonderful achievement of the new church. Started In July St. James church has been under construction since July 22. The congregation plans a grand opening in the near future, at which time they hope to present the newly constructed church all finished and furnished. Sunday evening a very splendid address was given by Prof. H. Theo. Tatum, a vocal solo by Dr. Elizabeth Kelly; and music was rendered by both junior and senior choirs. Mr. Tatum had as his subject, "racing Old Age." He impressed upon the youth of the church three important points: Loyalty, How to treat people, and Good Common sense. The audience received his speech with much enthusiasm. During the week most of the city's pastors are serving on programs for the different nights: Rev. Frank S. Delaney, Rev. P. A. McWhorter, Rev. Barnett, Rev. Paulk, Rev. Bailey and Rev. Wawking. The Gary Noon-day Business club will be represented also. For the Eller alds to be retired will Attorney Raber seek New Gary church is dedicated, hold services most of week No murders here in Gary in the month that has just passed "To overcome or undergo race prejudice?" Kelly Miller asks. Children's home wants Santa Claus from the colored folk of Gary "Why are you and your neighbor here?" is the new AMERICAN query The Legion plans a big program, make move to get a hut This paper can show you where to buy—from an auto to a nut! DURHAM, N. C.—A pamphlet recently issued by the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance company shows that there are 11 Negroes who carry from $100,000 to $550,000 of life insurance. Watt Terry of New York leads the list with $545,000. THE CHILDREN Why Are You And Your Neighbors Here In Gary And, to be frank, they're right close to us, being in the town of Milwaukee. However, this picture wasn't taken yesterday nor the day before, nor anytime this month, to tell KIDDIES' HOME WANTS A SANTA Co. Children's Home to Hold Open House Wednesday Night To celebrate the first anniversary in their quarters at 2300 Jefferson street, officials of the Lake County Children's home will hold open house next Wednesday night from seven to nine o'clock in the evening. An appeal is also being made by Miss Thyra Edwards, of the board of children's guardians, to some Negro organization to act as Santa Claus for the fortunate tiny tots Christmas day who have neither mothers nor fathers to look for their yule-tide cheer. The program next Wednesday night will be under the auspices of the Gary Business and Professional Woman's club. Most of the numbers will be musical. A special invitation has been extended to all organizations and church bodies to be present at the open house. Home A Gift The home was the gift of Lake county last Christmas. Since its occupancy, more than 50 children have been taken care of in it. At present there are 15 bright eyed youngsters there, ranging in age from one month to 16 years. "When they come home from school, we find little tasks for them to do to keep them busy," said Mrs. Pansy Chavis, new superintendent of the home. Mrs. Chavis, who comes from Minneapolis, is one of the two new staff members. Miss Dorothea Lowe, of Stover college, is the other Continued on page 2 What do you know about the rest of Gary colored folk? Why did you and your neighbors come to Gary? In order to cause Garyites to get acquainted with one another, and also to find out why Gary, a city less than 25 years old, has become a mecca for 22,000 Negroes. The Gary American is conducting a survey of the different colored homes. Results of this survey will be printed weekly. Eventually it is hoped that all of the colored residents here will be included. Keep this in mind. Next week it may be YOU. Two families were interviewed this week. It results are as follows: MR. AND MRS. MARK MATTH Query Started To Let Garyites Know All Others Here; To Question Everybody the truth. It's something that happened last summer when the sun was shining bright and the swimming was good and before Old Man Winter had a chance to bring around a lot of snow and mess up things. Porgy True Picture Of Negro Life? By KURIOUS KATIE This week, contrary to our usual custom, we are asking a question of just one specialized group — the teachers. The question is: Do you think the play, "Porgy," a true portrayal of Negro life in the south? Whether or not you agree with the answers, they are highly interesting. We would advise that you go to the Blackstone theatre in Chicago and see it for yourself. Mr. Albert Edwards, teacher, Roosevelt Annex I think Porgy is a true cross section of Negro life. I do not have any objection to its presentation as a play. I think it displays the ability of the Negro actor, and it convinces the audience of the pathos and almost hidden dignity in the life of the submerged tent. Miss Catherine Barrett, Director Physical Training, Roosevelt Annex It is, so far as that particular play is concerned. There are all sorts of Negro life in the South. I do not think there was any stretch of imagination; I think the author knew of what he was writing. He evidently had had experience with that kind of people. Of course the Negro life as a whole is not like that. No one would think that, but that particular story had a background that was true. No one who has ever been in the South can say that there are not people there of that type. Mrs. Elizabeth Lytle, teacher, Roosevelt Annex It does not portray the southern Negro that we come in contact with. Continued from page 2 You And Your Query Started To Le Others Here; To Q EWS, 2237 Adams street. The Matthews have been in Gary six years and are seemingly fond of the Steel City. Mr. Matthews is an employee of the Union Drawn Steel Co. and Mrs. Matthews is an efficient housewife. Their home is modest but well kept. "We came here from Little Rock, Arkansas, six years ago," said Mr. Matthews. "We left there because we got tired of the south and wanted to come up north. We think we'll stay here." --- If it gets too cold around here, just take a look at the eight youngsters out in the wife open with little on and notice how warm they seem. We can wish we were there with them, anyhow. NO MURDERS IN MONTH GONE BY Arrest of Negroes On Other Charges Remain Many There were no Negroes killed by Negroes during the month of November. So say the police records. In fact, there was no murder charge lodged against anyone during the past month. As a rule, there are at least two killings each month of members of the kaleidoscopic race by other colored folk. No homocides in a community that has a population popularly estimated at 22,000 Negroes is unusual. However, other illegal acts were committed. Of a total of 512 arrests here in Gary, 115 of them were of men and women of color. Ninety native white Americans were also jailed. The remaining 257 against whom charges were lodged were of 19 other nationalities found here in Gary. Arrests for gambling also took a tumble. No Negroes were jailed on that charge, although five members of other nationalities were accused of the act. Of a total of 106 arrests for drunkenness, 23 were of Negroes. Twenty-eight were picked up as suspects. Nine were jailed for violation of the state liquor law. Five were also arrested for assault with intent to kill. Assault and battery and prostitution claimed an equal number of law breakers—two each. One was arrested for burglary and seven for larceny. Five out of a total of nine were found to be carrying concealed weapons. Neighbors H let Garyites Know All question Everybody There are a son and daughter in the Matthews family. They are married and live in Gary. Mrs. Dollie Mae Jones is the name of the daughter and Virgil Matthews is the name of the son. MR. AND MRS. FELIX SHAW, 1719 Jackson street. The Shaws—who are, incidentally, great friends of the Matthews—came to Gary nearly six years ago, arriving here a month after the Matthews did. They, too, are satisfied with Gary and intend to meet this place --- PRICE THREE CENTS PROSECUTORS DISSATISFIED IN OLD TRIAL To Re-Indict Ellers and Aids, Is Plan of Raber CHICAGO. — A move to reindict some of the Eller aids, charged with the murder of Granady and of election day terrorism on April 10 and who escaped with fines only three weeks ago, is being made by Atty. Edwin J. Raber, one of the prosecutors in the recent trial. Announcement of the contemplated action was made Wednesday afternoon when Mr. Raber returned to active work. He is now a member of the staff of John A. Swanson, state's attorney. The new plan is to reindict some of the former defendants as well as Morris Eller, 20th ward boss and city comptroller, and possibly Judge Emanuel Eller, his son, on a newspiracy charge and place them on trial immediately after January 1. This would prevent the Ellers from being tried alone and would also prevent any claim that the indictments are illegal, such as the contention raised against the documents returned by the present December grand jury. Fined In Old Trial Mr. Rabey expects to have the new indictments voted and returned by the present grand jury. Fifteen of the sixteen Eller aids were found guilty and fined a total of more than $8,000 with no jail sentences imposed three weeks ago after a jury had delibrated 13 hours. Prosecutors Raber and Loesch branded the jury verdict a "damned outrage." The most serious crime with which the defendants were charged was the murder of Octavius Granady, colored opponent of Morris Eller in the "bloody 20th" ward for committeeman. Granady was shot down in cold blood by gangsters after an exciting auto chase through west side streets. New Garage Has Complete Service Considerable commotion was caused in automobile circles this week when it was announced that the 18th Avenue garage, at 17 West 18th avenue, will in the future offer a complete service to automobile owners on the south side. The garage is under the management of Whittington and Blank, and guarantee all work. A twenty-four hour garage service on all lines of work will be maintained both day and night for owners of automobiles. Special rates will be made on storage cars, and owners of machines who store their cars at the garage may have the machines delivered to them at their homes, thus saving them the trouble of having to walk down to the garage to get their machines. A washing and greasing department will also be operated in connection. their home. "We just got tired of the south and left Little Rock," explained Mrs. Shaw. "We came off and left our home there—that's the only thing I regret. We raised quite a good deal of fruit there and of course I miss that. But other than that, I have no regrets." Mrs. Shaw is a small, pleasant, dark complexioned woman and wears glasses. Her husband is employed in the Sheet Mills. "We have two children," she added, "and they are both married. My daughter is named Mrs. Stine, now, and she lives here in Gary. My son, V. O., is still in Little Rock and he takes care of our home back there." Next? Maybe YOU. We agree with Editor Blythe Andrews of the Florida Sentinal when he says that separate news columns in white newspapers are flagrant insults to the Negro race, no matter how kindly intended, and that those of our race who encourage such a practice are fostering the segregation and racial discrimination they object to in everyday life. Negroes raise a great hue and cry if they are segregated at the civic concerts and theatres; protest loudly if a white restaurant sends them around to the back door to be served; want to sue a railroad or bus company if they are placed in jim crow traveling compartments; yet they almost trample on one another in order to get their names in a jim crow column of a white daily paper. Most Negroes are victims of an hallucination that is dangerous to the race if the race seeks to make progress. Too many of us believe that nothing owned or controlled by black men has either quality or merit. An amazingly ignorant group of us here in Gary will break our necks to see our names in the jim crow column of the daily paper, and at the same time look upon colored publications—both national and local—with a feeling that we are doing the papers a favor if our names are so much as mentioned. Daily publications are good and should be read by colored folk. Such reading should be encouraged. As such papers are devoted to publishing all the news, accounts of the affairs of the Negro members of the community should be printed. But not separately. If Negroes favor a separate column for their social functions, then why not insist on another separate column for their criminal activities? Why not have accounts of arrests for gambling, drunkenness, prostitution, manslaughter, and the rest of the crimes Negroes frequently commit, under a heading: "With Gary's Negro Criminals"? One jim crow column is as fair and as sensible as the other. We repeat that we do not entirely blame the paper for printing such a segregated news column. It attempts to serve its readers. And if a large number of black readers did not want such a column, it would die of itself. We look forward to the day when the black man will have overcome his inferiority complex and his desire to help foster racial discrimination—one of his greatest weaknesses. For until that day, we will be, as a race, fit for only the crusts of civilization and happiness. TO OVERCOME OR TO UNDERGO RACIAL PREJUDICE—WHICH? First of Series of Weekly Articles By Howard U.'s Eminent Scholar The Negro forms the most distinctive group in the American body politic. He is separated both by blood and status from the general life by which he is environed. The lines of demarkation, it seems to me, are destined to become more definite and determined. The interracial conference which promise so much helptulness by way of promoting a mutual understanding and good will, seeks to shift the bar of separation from a horizontal to a vertical position. But the idea of separation is none the less the basic principle of procedure. Wisdom consists in discerning the line between the possible and the impossible. The wise man seeks to undergo what he cannot overcome. Race prejudice is a determined stubborn fact. It is as much a fact of observation and experience as Lake Michigan or the Alleghany mountains. It is an easier task to remove the mountain or dry up the lake than to eradicate race prejudice. But just as scientific skill manages to operate despite mountain and lake so the Negro must proceed, if he proceeds at all, in spite of the stubborn obstacles which obstruct his path. Against the barriers of prejudice, the Negro has little or no self-resistant power. His only effective weapon is the moral appeal to the white race to enforce the law which it has ordained. But the dare-devil Anglo-Saxon spirit is prone to make the laws it flouts and to flout the laws it makes. A decision of the Supreme Court against the determined purpose of race prejudice is as important as the Pope's bull against the comet. I would make the description conform to the fact. It is this inexorable fact of race prejudice which lies at the basis of the race problem. There are various other forms of prejudice which separate the American people into more or less distinctive groups. But none of them possess the stub- REPUBLICAN LEADER U NEW YORK CITY.—Mr. J. head of the Colored Voter's divi committee in the recent election torium here Monday. His conditiable. Hospital heads refused to or the nature of Dr. Hawkins' air Red Hot News REPUBLICAN LEADER UNDERGOES OPERATION NEW YORK CITY.—Mr. John R. Hawkins of Washington, head of the Colored Voter's division of the Republican Campaign committee in the recent election, was operated on in Hill sanatorium here Monday. His condition Thursday is reported as favorable. ...Hospital heads refused to give any details of the operation or the nature of Dr. Hawkins' ailment. AFRICAN POLICE FOR CHINA SHANGHAI. — (Special) — Negroes from the Sudan, Somalia and the conscription of foreign service in a volunteer corps for against an alleged communist p "The North China Daily News, here, in an article entitled "The SHANGHAI. — (Special) — A special gendarmie of African Negroes from the Sudan, Somaliland or Kenya colony, with pay, and the conscription of foreign employees of business firms for service in a volunteer corps for the purpose of defending China against an alleged communist peril, is advocated editorially by "The North China Daily News," the leading British newspaper here, in an article entitled "The Defense of China." ROB THIRD HARLEM THEATRE NEW YORK CITY.—The Relem is the third show house in the by what police believe to be the s the Lafayette and Odeon theatre consecutive Sundays. The Regen day night and $100 in cash was unable to find any trace of the NEW YORK CITY.—The Regent theatre, in the heart of Harlem is the third show house in the district to be held up and robbed by what police believe to be the same band of burglars that robbed the Lafayette and Odeon theatres at identically the same hour on consecutive Sundays. The Regent theatre was robbed last Tuesday night and $100 in cash was taken. Police have as yet been unable to find any trace of the burglar band. bornness or persistence of race antagonism. The more advanced the Negro becomes in the ways of progress, the more assertive and defiant race prejudice becomes. When I was a barefoot boy in South Carolina, I often ate at a table with white peasant, farmer folks, but Booker Washington must not ding with Theodore Roosevelt in the White House. The public service is more hostile to Negro officials under Colledge than under Grant. We exhaust all of our powers of protest, but in the end not a single evil against which we complain is materially altered. The Supreme Court negotiates the grandfather clauses, yet the Negro in Mississippi is denied his vote. Segregation is declared unconstitutional, yet segregation goes forward by leaps leaps and bounds. We combat specific instances of discrimination but the trend moves forward with increased speed and multiplied momentum. What then shall we do? Shall we yield in impotent walling Continued on page 2 Mrs. Heuston's Father Dies Mrs. Wm. C. Hueston and nephew, Earl Hyman, were called to Washington, D. C. Friday by the sudden death of Mr. Robinson, the father of Mrs. Hueston, and grandfather of Mr. Hyman. The news came as a shock to the family and to friends as well, since Mr. Robinson was known to many Gary people, having spent several summers visiting Judge and Mrs. Hueston. The funeral was held Monday in Washington, which was the native home of Mr. Robinson. The office of Judge Hueston, 1901 Broadway, was closed Monday out of respect to the deceased. NOT News UNDERGOES OPERATION John R. Hawkins of Washington, son of the Republican Campaign, was operated on in Hill sana- on Thursday is reported as favor- give any details of the operation- ment. A special gendarmie of African land or Kenya colony, with pay, employees of business firms for the purpose of defending China ceril, is advocated editorially by ' the leading British newspaper Defense of China.' BLEM THEATRE agent theatre, in the heart of Hard district to be held up and robbed same band of burglaries that robbed us at identically the same hour on that theatre was robbed last Tuesday taken. Pollee have as yet been burglar band. You Can't Wear Out A Sunday Pass IT'S GOOD ALL DAY SUNDAY. USE IT AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE. RIDE TO HAMMOND—TO INDIANA HARBOR—TO MILLER—TO HOBART—AND BACK AGAIN—SO OFTEN AS YOU PLEASE—ALL DAY SUNDAY—FOR ONLY (By Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO.-Farm relief and tariff are not the only problems which President-elect Hoover is going to face when he takes office, according to Charles Michelson, veteran political analyst who writes articles on politics for a large number of white dallies. One of Mr. Hoover's biggest problems, Mr. Michelson believes, is going to be the proper social disposition of Congressman-elect Oscar De Priest from the First district in this city. Of course, as Mr. Michelson points out, Mr. DePriest is colored. Nevertheless, his position as a congressman must be invited. If there is an mangural ball, President Hoover can scarcely "cut" the colored congressman, even though the latter's coming might mean that his wife and other members of his family would be there. Hoover's Position If Mr. DePriest is invited and the southern congressmen who were elected in the last election arrive and find themselves mingling socially with a Negro, what will happen then? Will Mr. Hoover prefer to lose the support of the southerners or of the Negroes in northern states where the Negro vote is the balance of power? One of the four receptions held at the White House is for congressman. Mr. Michelson says of them: "The receptions are always crowded. The line extends down the great staircase and through the corridors, and the people are packed as close as they can stand, advancing a foot at a time as the head of the line pays its respects to the president and his lady. It takes hours sometimes for a guest to make the journey. It will be a terrific shock to the race-conscious southerners to be massed up with colored gentlemen and ladies in perfect equality, but there does not seem to be anything the president can do about it." Mr. DePriest is also expected to run into delicate situations in the House barber she pand restaurant. Not Much Worry. However, Chicago friends point out that Mr. DePriest may save the President a lot of worry along this line. In his home town the congressman-elect does not go to be so much of a social bug. His life is filled up with politics and his business and Mrs. DePriest does very little entertaining. It might be that in Washington society would give him the same sort of annuil that it does in Chicago, and he would fall to show up. If there is an inaugural ball, though, there is just a chance that he might want to go. He is taking a trainload of friends down to Washington for the inauguration, and it is possible that one of the sights he might wish for them to see would be his presence at a White House ball. PORGY A TRUE TO LIFE PLAY? Continued from page 1 There might be a little group here and there—probably a type of the Carolina Negro near the coast—who might be considered unmoral instead of immoral. Certainly not the Southern Negro with whom I have come in contact. There is much domineering by the white man of the very ignorant type. It is typical of the white man of the South who persecutes and preys upon the Negro, forcing him to do what he says. It really portrays him more than it does the Negro. When you stock up against real life, you cannot stack the cards; a show down has to come before the game is over. PETER H. Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, and one of the leaders in the erection of the new eight story Pythian temple in Chicago which was recently dedicated. The temple is the biggest one which any fraternal organization has yet erected. KELLY MILLER ON PREJUDICE (Continued from Page 1) and file lamentation like Elsina under the juniper tree? Or shall we with the defiant spirit of the brag gadioic shake the finger of defiance in the face of fate, and like Job's wild wife, curse God and die? I declare an emphatic veto to both of these fatuous proposals. Let us rather like all prudent minority groups be a more powerful and populous element, make a just appraisal of the situation. Dr. James E. Shepard of Durham North Carolina, has issued a call for the second session of the "Fact Finding Conference." Mere ascertainment of detailed facts about politics, economics, education and industry is but tickling the surface without affecting the fundamental cause. Let us first of all get at the fundamental facts of race prejudice, of which politics, education and economic proscription are but surface indications. Next let us develop or devise a sustaining philosophy to guide our way amidst the difficulties and vicissitudes which so easily beset us. The ax must be laid at the foot of the tree. It is but a waste of while to spend much further time in pruning away decadent limbs which spring from internal disease. Stewart House On Picture Postals For the first time in the history of Gary—and one of the few similar instances anywhere in the nation—a Negro owned and controlled institution has been photographed and printed in colors on postal cards and offered for sale as one of the show spots of the community. Such is the unique position held by John Stewart Memorial settlement house, located at 15th avenue and Massachusetts street. Printed in the natural colors of the building, the card presents an unusually pleasing appearance. The reverse side has this printed on it. "The largest and best equipped institution of its kind for colored people in the state of Indiana. A memorial to John Stewart, a Negro, the pioneer missionary of the Methodist Episcopal church. Established a mission among the Wyandotte Indians, 1819, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Promotes christian ideals and interracial goodwill. Established 1921, erected 1925." These cards are printed by the "Tribe of K" and are for sale there and elsewhere. CHICAGO, Ill.—The United Consumers company, a coal company with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, has opened offices in this city. The company is headed by C. C. Williams, formerly employed by the Famous Barr company. The company did $100,000 worth of business during its first six months. READ THE AMERICAN Gifts for the Auto Owner THE man who does a lot of driv- ing and who likes to work on his car, will surely enjoy a gift among those listed here or shown in our store. EVEREADY FLASHLIGHTS SPOTLIGHTS WEED CHAINS EVEREADY PRESTONE CIGAR LIGHTERS WINDSHIELD WIPERS 5.GALLON CAN OIL FIRESTONE TIRES KLAXON HORNS NEW BATTERIES Broadway Garage J. H. SHOVER, Manager 1950 Broadway LEGION HOLDS INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS A new hut for Calumet Post No. 99 of the American Legion is the immediate objective of Commander L. W. Wallace, installed last Saturday night at services held at Hunton Branch Y. M. C. A. Installation of new officers was held during the last half of the meeting. The first half was presided over by S. I. Prince, retiring commander. Retiring Adjutant Stone read a complete report of the year's work and a detailed financial statement which was highly commended. The officers installed are as follows: L. W. Wallace, commander; Samuel Henry, vice-commander; Oscar Henry, second vice-commander; Fred A. Cook, adjutant; Wm. H. Suttles, Sgt.atarms; Ralph Lipscomb, chaplain; James A. Thomas, finance officer. The Rev. Edward Hoffenbacher, chaplain of the department of Indiana conducted the installation ceremonies, after which the newly elected officers immediately took up the duties of their respective positions. Announcements Plans Besides announcing the plans for a hut, Commander Wallace also briefly outlined other plans for the coming year. The new adjutant, chaplain, and sergeant-atarms also made short talks pledging their support to the constructive work of the organization. Visitors present were Comrade Jackson of Indiana Harbor, who accompanied Chaplain Hoffenbacher, Capt. Moses Atkins of Gary, the auxiliary and wives of post members. Inspiring talks were made by Comrades Jackson, Hoffenbacher and Atkins. Bountiful refreshments were served at the conclusion of the program. KIDDIE'S HOME WANTS A SANTA KIDDIE'S HOME WANTS A SANTA (Continued from page 1) newcomer. She is governess. The home itself is modern in every way and tastefully furnished. There is a place for everything and the children there are getting a lesson of orderliness that should serve them through life. But, although they are unfortunate in not having responsible parents, they have the average child's anticipation and day dreams of Christmas. Last year the Kiwian club of Gary gave $150—one half of that sum for the Crown Point Detention home, and the other $75 for the Lake County Children's home. Then the boys and girls there had Christmas a plenty. Inasmuch as last year a white organization spent its Gary Christmas fund to give a little happiness to colored children, it is thought that there is some colored club here that will gladly act as a Canta Claus for Negro children and for a part of the 25 to 200 widowed mothers. If any organization is interested, Miss Edwards or Mrs. Chavis can be easily reached at the home. LOS ANGELES. Cal.—Negroes of this city have purchased a beautiful hotel, located at 41st and Central avenue, which is being financed by a stock subscription. Dr. J. A. Somerville is president of the corporation. The hotel will employ 35 people. THE AMERICAN Something New! That's what we say about out two latest features—Kelly Miller's article and out new set of queries into why the residents of Gary chose this town as a place in which to settle. Read them every week in The American. Savoy Head Keeps Youths Straight One of the big features of the Savoy ballroom, located at the corner of 47th street and South Park way, Chicago, is its Collegiate club, composed of peppy high school youngsters, and of older folk with an eye to wholesome fun and enjoyment. Friday nights and Sunday afternoons in particular are the times when this bunch congregates. "We preserve perfect order and harmony," said Tom Cross, congenial managing director of the Savoy. "We see that the boys and girls behave themselves and act the part of lodies and gentlemen. If any 'bad eggs' get mixed with the good, out they go. Parents have learned that this is a safe place for the youngsters of high school age to be. Besides, we send all of the younger folk home at 12 o'clock so that they can get a good rest and be ready for school in the morning." DEDICATE NEW NATIONAL HOME OF K. P. LODGE Eight Story Edifice Ends Dream of a Quarter Century Eight Story Edifice Ends Dream of a Quarter Century (By Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO—After forty-five years as an active knight among the Pythians, Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green led in a ceremony here Tuesday, dedicating the million-dollar national Pythian temple which, as he describes it, represented the consummation of a quarter of a century of sacrificial effort. This ceremony in the heart of Chicago's expansive Negro neighborhoods was impressive, not only because of the magnitude of the task which it symbolized, but because it represented the materialization of a vision, the final display of twenty-five years of effort which had for its purpose the building of a monument that would be an inspiration to the Negro race. Since that grand goal was set, hundreds of men and women who put their shoulders to the noble wheel of service, had passed away, but this great temple is a sturdy and magnificent attestation of the fact that the good that men do lives after them. Praises Chicago While explaining the purpose of the temple, the supreme chancellor, in an address that was rich in its idealistic conceptions, took time to pay a tribute to the city of its home and to express the hope that Negro of the future would derive the benefits from the structure which the fathers who had worked and gone had hoped for. "Only a few of the original number who planned this temple can answer the roll call today," the supreme chancellor observed solemnly; "but the seeds of higher ambition and desire that were sown in the hearts and minds of the members of this order by the faithful and efficient leaders of that day and time have now grown into the beautiful building that we behold today. "Through trials and tribulations, through darkness and despair, over rough and tsony paths we have come until now we stand in the bright sunlight of success to enjoy the fruits of our labor." The Pythian supreme chancellor then traced the history of that labor, from the first mention of a grand national temple made at the 1903 convention by the late supreme chancellor, Samuel W. Starks, and the appointment of the first commission, on through the years. Starks died in 1908 and Green was left to carry on the work. How well he has done so is proved by the completion of the temple. Selected in 1906 Chicago was selected in 1906 as the city of the temple and that almost ancient choice moved Sir Green to comment in his dedicatory address that "with almost prophetic vision and with rare human fore-sight, the commission selected the most progressive and the most prosperous city of all of the west, if not of all America." Fitting and proper, he deemed it, that the commission should have chosen as the home of the temple, a city whose first settler was a colored man, Jean Baptiste Point de Saible. "The commission not only selected the most progressive city of the west," he continued, "but it selected a city composed of the most prosperous, the most progressive, and the most aggressive members of the colored race in all of the Americas. "Here in Chicago, despite the handicaps of race and color, despite the handicaps of poverty and prejudice, we find members of the colored race going forward by leaps and bounds, acquiring education, acquiring property, acquiring culture, and filling positions of honor and responsibility in city, county, and state. It is in such a city and among such a people that we have chosen to erect this great temple, the largest and most valuable building owned and controlled by the Knights of Pythias in the world." He then expressed the hope that the people of Chicago would quickly "avail themselves of the comforts and conveniences of the temple." Lodge's Reward The Knights of Pythias and the Court of Calanthe, he pointed out, shall reap the rewards of their labors and sacrifices in the proud satisfaction of knowing that they have contributed in a very large measure to make the world a better place to live and in the glorious knowledge that when coming generations of cooled boys and girls shall look upon the temple with pride and admiration, they shall gather inspiration to go out in the world to do nobler and better things. Dr. A. W. Aesley, grand chancellor of Illinois, was master of core value America's Best Known Shoes This popular style comes in Black or Tan Calf. You have the power of final decision that will seriously affect your pocketbook. You will find here really astonishing values in quality—shoes for every taste and all occasions in a wide range of lasts, patterns and sizes. When buying W. L. DOUGLAS SHOES you make an economical decision, for you know that for over 50 years every W. L. Douglas shoe has stood for style, quality and skilled workmanship. TRUE COMFORT, REAL STYLE, AND LONG WEAR—AT A REASONABLE PRICE—THESE ARE WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU BUY SHOES FROM THE GARY SHOE MART. Selected In 1906 Lon Chaney In African Photoplay "West of Zanzibar," a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production, with Lon Chaney as the sinister "Dead Legs" Flint, "white voodoo" of a savage African tribe, is the motion picture coming Saturday, December 15th, to the Chicago Theater. The new production, a grim drama of primitive emotions in a wild jungle, shows Chaney in the most remarkable of his roles, that of a former stage magician who, paralyzed in a fight with the man who stole his wife's love, follows his enemy into the Dark Continent, using his magic to terrorize and rule savages and to wreak a terrible revenge. The dramatic climax of the story is one of the most gripping and shocking denouements literature has ever produced, and through it all runs a delicate romance, this thread being carried by Mary Nolan, as the magician's daughter, and Warner Baxter, a renegade physician in the jungles, who finds regeneration in her love. Lionel Barrymore plays the enemy whom Chaney relentlessly pursues, and Kalla Pasha, Roscoe Ward, Jane Daly and others of note are in the supporting cast. Tod Browning, responsible for "The Unholly Three," "The Road to Mandalay," and other outstanding Chaney hits, directed the new production. "House Boat," a novel syncopied revenue direct from Broadway will be the stage show offered during the week in prospect. Lou Kosloff will act as host to this New York show, with the Chicago Theater Stage Orchestra. An exceptionally large and talented cast is included in this peppy production. monies for the dedicatory exercises. He was introduced by Sir S. A. T. Watkins, supreme attorney, who also called upon the Rev. N. C. Nix supreme prelate, for the invocation. Other addresses were made by Mrs. Rosa E. Heard, grand worthy counsellor of Illinois; Dr. E. A. Williams, past grand chancellor; Sir E. D. Green, secretary of the Pythian temple commission who prepared and presented the first resolution for the temple; Sir E. G. Tidrington, supreme vice chancellor and ex-officile supreme worthy counsellor and R. R. Jackson, major general of the uniform rank department. Man is the peer of woman and how they peer. Many have fallen because they overestimated a promising outlook. HEIRESS THINKS HER HUSBAND IS A "MAMMY" BOY Third Marriage of Oil Queen Lands On Rocks Third Marriage of Oil Queen Lands On Rocks (By Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO. — Announcement made last week of the filing of a suit for divorce by Mrs. Vivian Clayton Woods against her husband of a few months, Edward C. Woods of Pittsburgh, recalled to Chicago friends that the beautiful heiress had intimated during her visit here this fall that she was not happy and might return to Chicago at any time. Although she would not talk to none but her most intimate friends concerning her domestic affairs, it is said by one of these friends that Mrs. Woods confided her feeling that her husband's actions had made questionable whether she could find any future bliss with him. She indicated that the parents of her young husband may have had something to do with his attitude toward her, although she expressed the greatest admiration for the dad's father. It is believed she felt his mother exercised too strong an influence over him, more in fact than his wife, and that the young Mrs. Woods resented that. Prior to filing the divorce action, Mrs. Woods had been away from home for several months. 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Shortly after the marriage, Clayton died, and his wife came to Chicago, where she is said to have fallen violently in love with a handsome young attorney, C. C. Wimbish, who had come to Chicago from Atlanta. The wedded life was interrupted, it is said, by disagreements which had their beginning when Mr. Wimbish throw a soiled package on a piece of the beautiful pe-green furniture his wife had purchased. They were divorced and shortly afterward the marriage to the young Pittsburgher occurred. Mrs. Woods' parents and relatives live in Chicago, where it is expected she will return as soon. Her affairs in Pittsburgh have been straightened out. South Sea Natives Great Film Fans South Sea natives are the greatest film fans in the world, declared Director W. S. Van Dyke, when he returned from filming "White Shadows in the South Seas," the marvelously synchronized picture now at the Roosevelt Theater. "In fact," said Van Dyke, "I found that they would buy, beg or steal any scraps of film that were within reach of their hands. They use the film to make 'lava-lava' dresses which are worn by dancers and for other curious purposes. "The 'lava-lava' dress, by the way, is the so-called 'hula' grass skirt, Lava-lava in Polynesian means 'enough-enough.' It is just barely well named." Monte Blue and Raquel Torres play the leads in the production. "White Shadows in the South Seas" will remain at the Roosevelt Theater until Christmas Day. SALEM, Ore. — After months of litigation, fighting injunctions and other legal obstructions, Mr. Charles H. Maxwell has succeeded in opening and commencing the operation of one of the finest Barbecue emporiums in the Northwest. READ THE AMERICAN of Home Ownership ROUS GARY, IND. CASH PAYMENT on the road towards the happiness which home-ownership gives. 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This club is made up of a number of young men who are organized for the purpose of promoting social affairs of a high order. Officers are as follows: Nelson Woodley, pres. Wilbur Hardaway, vice-president Joseph Stubbs, secretary, and Johnnie McNeese, treasurer. We may look forward to some remarkable social innovations on the part of this club. ♦ ♦ ♦ The Sunshine Social Club held installation of officers Monday night at the home of Miss Bolden, 2548 Tyler st. Officers are as follows: Ludie Means, pres., Mr. Norman, vice-pres. Miss Roberts, Sec'y., Miss Vincent, assistant, Mr. Jewell, treas. ♠ ♠ ♠ The beautiful spread which was on display at the recent Business Men's exhibition, and owned by the Alpha Art Club, was won by Mrs. E. Edwards as a reward for raising the highest amount of money in the club. Mrs. E. Edwards attended the Social Ten club in Chicago last Wednesday. Dr. V. M. Marshall who has been away for several weeks visiting in Washington and at his home in South Carolina, has returned to the city and is in the most exuberant spirits as a result of the delightful visit he had. ♦ ♦ ♦ Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Hedrick were hosts to a number of friends at a theatre party last week in Chicago, the special attraction being the recital of Roland Hayes, the Hedricks being regular patrons of these recitals. In the Hedricks' box were Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Guy, Att'y and Mrs. Claude Carroll and Miss Juanita Williams. ♣ ♣ ♣ Mr. J. Finley Wilson, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks was a visitor in Gary last week and was guest of Judge and Mrs. W. C. Hueston. Dr. Woods will be out of the city from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. Mr. Hampton Griffin, mail carrier, and his wife, Lucille, were called to Chicago because of the death of their cousin, Frank Daniels. Mr. Matthew West and Miss Ruth West were guests Sunday of Misses Hazel and Marie Stacker. Miss Hazel Stacker is spending the week-end in Chicago with Miss Thomas, 5318 Michigan Blvd. Mrs. Margie Woodfolk wife of Give "Her" A Gift She Will Appreciate! A IT'S TIME to stop buying silly presents for the wife. Give "her" something sensible. Make "her" a present of a new bath room set—something she and the whole family will appreciate! Complete Bath Room Outfits Consisting of one 5-foot Bath Tub Complete; one Apron Wall Lavatory Complete; one Toilet complete. Special price $53.75 HOOSIER PLUMBING & HEATING CO. Phone 2-1679 1833 BROADWAY Atty. R. W. Woodfolk, has been confined to her bed for several days. There will be special service Sunday afternoon at four o'clock at St. Augustine Episcopal church, 19th and Adams. A light collation will be served after the service. The public is most cordially invited to attend. The Alpha Art Club will hold their Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Garnett, 2300 Adams, Thursday, Dec. 27 at 8 o'clock. From 8 to 10 A. M. they will have their Christmas tree, and gifts will be exchanged between the members. ♥ ♥ ♥ On Dec. 27 in the afternoon the L. T. L Club will give a program in honor of the W. C. T. U. at the home of Mrs. Garnett, 2300 Adams st. In response to this the W. C. T. U. in turn will give a treat to the L. T. L. around the Christmas tree. Next Wednesday there will be a call meeting of the W. C. T. U. at the home of Mrs. Stallings 2456 Washington. to arrange for the Christmas festivities of the W.C.T.U. Att'y Graves of Michigan City is confined to his bed with an attack of "flu". ♣ ♣ ♣ Mrs. Colinia Hamilton and daughter Blanch from Danville, Ill. are visitors in Gary, guests of the Kellys, 1956 Mass. st. Woman Physician Locates In Gary Dr. Lucetia Carter is one of the newest arrivals in Gary in the professional field, with offices in room two, suite two, American building, 1901 Broadway. Dr. Carter came to Gary from Chicago where she has been located since 1922. She received her training at Jenner Medical school in Chicago, graduating in 1912. She first started in the practice of medicine in Pine Blur, Ark., and later located in Texarkana. She holds license for practice in both Arkansas and Texas. Dr. Carter does a general practice, but has specialized in eye, ear, nose and throat. The American takes this opportunity to welcome Dr. Carter to our city and wish her much success in her new field. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The Citizens Savings Bank and Trust company of this city, which claims to be the oldest Negro bank in the United States, will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary. Henry Allen Boyd is president and J. C. Napier, formerly Registrar of the U. S. Treasury is cashier. 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Richard Huey, a member of the cast of "Porgy" and a visitor last week to Gary, will also be present. In addition to the students and teachers of Roosevelt annex, a number of white and colored teachers from other schools are expected to be present. To give others in Gary a chance to meet the three actors from the two well known dramas, a tea will be held later in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. D. Guy of west 23rd avenue. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Mosely have been on the stage a good many years. They have acted with the famous Lafayette Players, in the productions of David Belasco, and in the sensational play "Lulu Belle." 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New FIN Head "Y" Gets New Physical Head With the coming of L. R. Findley, the new Boys' Work secretary and physical director, it is the hope of the Hunton Branch Y. M. C. A. that its program may be enlivened. Mr. Findley, a resident of Cleveland, is a graduate of Ohio State university and was a member of the college athletic teams and was also formerly a "Y" worker in Cleveland and Columbus. For the past few months he has been an instructor in the Chicago night schools. Basket-ball and volley-ball teams will be organized by Mr. Findley with the hope of having teams that will compare favorably with others in this section. Woman Kills Her Cousin In Fight WARREN, Ark.—A series of quarrels between two cousins resulted in the death of one. Ed Hall, and the arrest of Lena Strong, the other. According to the testimony of the woman, Hall had threatened to kill her, and Wednesday night came to her home and urged her to let him in. After he had promised not to harm her she opened the door. 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He got confessions from all five of the men and also recovered the stolen property. They pleaded guilty when arraigned in court. Donaldson was fined $5 and costs and sentenced to 180 days on the state penal farm. Moton and Alexandria were fined the same amounts and were sentenced to 120 days each. A woman is being handed a document by a man in a uniform. The new Cery Cleaners and Dyers plant is now undoubtedly the most modern and completely equipped dry-cleaning, pressing and dyeing establishment in Gary and Northern Indiana. Since 1923 we have been serving the people of Gary. Our new plant and building is a "home" institution. Cery Cleaners & Dyers --- 625 W.11th.Ave. PAGE THREE CING ing of cleaning Plant ers plant is now and completely d dyeing estab- diana. viving the people ing is a "home" & Dyers Phone 7616 The Gary American An independent newspaper, devoted to the interests of the Negro population of Northern Indiana and the community as a whole. Published every Friday morning in the year by The Gary American Publishing Company, Incorporated. Address all communications to The Gary American, American Building, Seven East Nineteenth Avenue, Gary, Indiana. CHAUNCEY TOWNSEND, Executive Editor F. MARSHALL DAVIS, Managing Editor TELEPHONE GARY 2-3865 Associated Negro Press, National Negro Press Association, and Exchange Press. SUBSCRIPTION RATES on price, for a limited time only, $1.00 per yr three cents. No subscriptions accepted for bonds who favor us with manuscripts for public articles returned they must in all cases see a second-class mail matter at the post-office at of March 3, 1879. Copyright, 1928, by the Incorporated. FOREIGN ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Digitaling & Company, 176 West Adams Street e Franklin 2468. 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. Single copies, three cents. No subscriptions accepted for less than one year. If our friends who favor us with manuscripts for publication wish to have rejected articles returned they must in all cases send stamps for that purpose. Entered as second-class mail matter at the post-office at Gary, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Copyright, 1928, by the Gary American Publishing Co., Incorporated. FOREIGN ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES: J. V. Houghtaling & Company, 176 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, Telephone Franklin 2468. Too Much for Churches Our question last week, "Do you think we spend too much on our churches?" evoked several interesting answers. We believe the question itself to be worthy of editorial comment. Two of those questioned said they do not believe too much is spent in the erection of churches. If we spend as much money for other things as we do for churches, the race will progress more, they said. A third person replied that too much is spent on churches and that there are too many of them for the number of people here in Gary. He added that the burden of such things is upon the shoulders of the average man instead of the business men, and the man of moderate means cannot well afford to carry the burden. This newspaper is firmly convinced that too much is spent on our churches. This belief is no new idea. Much has been said concerning the matter and we believe that newspapers should continue to say even more in the future. Only by constant criticism will the race be made to realize that not in church-erection alone lies the Negro's future success. We believe that the churches and religion have an undisputed place in our racial advancement. But too much emphasis is placed upon showy structures. One denomination vies with another in an endeavor to see which can construct the costliest and most pretentious edifice. To make matters worse, the Baptists split up into fifty-seven varieties; the Methodists have their A's and C's and Z's before and after their sectarian name; and, in addition, we have an imposing list of Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Holy Rollers, etc., all in the great church erecting contest. If the various Negro religious bodies vie constantly with one another in an endeavor to see which could produce the best and most progressive Negro business; or which individual church in a community could send the most deserving young men and women to college; or which denomination could do the most to elevate the Negro in the minds of white fellow-citizens, then we would not have one word to say about the construction of mammoth houses of worship. But such is not the case. The race as a whole is poor. Most Negroes make very little money. Consequently the churches get very little money—although, as a rule, they get a rather generous percentage of what the average Negro makes. Churches take this contribution; beg, have raffles, give entertainments to raise additional sums; pool the amount and make a down payment on the building of a new church home; then spend the next ten years paying out the balance. After the last installment has been paid, they become dissatisfied and start raising funds to build another. It is obvious, then, that there is little or no money that the churches can use to uplift the Negro as long as the church building mania grips the race. If the business and professional men of the race do not support the churches as much as they could and should, it is because many of them object to the amount of money constantly spent in the building of new church edifices. But that is no excuse. As leaders of the community, they should go about the task of changing the church programs to something more worthwhile than mere obfice erecting. Better than that a lazy half-interest in ecclesiastical affairs. We realize that more and bigger churches will be built in spite of what this or any other newspaper has to say. But as an organ of the race, as a voice of the Negro, we feel it is our duty to point out something in which we think the churches err. May this criticism be received in the kindness in which it is intended, because we believe that religious work is unquestionably essential for the welfare of the Negro. But we believe we can have equally as effective religious worship without bleeding ourselves to death to build grand and imposing temples. Perry Howard's Defense Fund So contributions are being sought for a defense fund for Perry Howard? That is interesting. It is also enough to make us laugh. We do not laught at Perry Howard's plight, however. In fact, we are sorry for Mr. Howard. He is human, and we have considerable sympathy for a fellow being in any sort of plight. We laugh at the absurdity of a politician who made thousands of dollars through federal patronage in Mississippi and who did little for his own race when he had the chance, coming to them now in his hour of need. As republican national committeeman from the great bailiwick of Mississippi, Mr. Howard had a position of great power and responsibility. Although actually he might have been able to do little to better the conditions of Negroes in that state of southern yokels, he could have at least made a show of fighting for the rights of black men. Whether such a move was sincere or not, it would have caused him to get the sympathy of the public. Then a plea for defense funds would not fall on deaf ears. But Perry Howard did not do that. The time that he could have spent fighting the battles of colored folk was used by him to fatten his purse. He peddled patronage to white democrats and white republicans in the state of Mississippi for from $200 a job on up. And there were many jobs. It seems to as that it would be a good idea to let these men contribute funds for Mr. Howard's defense. They are the only ones who were benefitted by his position. Howard should need no charity. While he does not have the fortune of a Rockefeller or of a Henry Ford, he should have a few dollars in the bottom of the old sock behind the hall clock, or in the clay tea pot on the pantry shelf, or wherever it is he keeps his money. He was a good federal job salesman. Rarry Howard may have been a leader—but not of black men. His falling from grace means little to the race. In fact, it would please us considerable if a few more of the black politicians of the Howard type and Howard school would go. It would benefit the Negro. A rolling stone gathers no moss—nor do bill collectors know where to find the stone. Judging by the quality of whiskey they make, no wonder the Scotch are always "tight." The Dogs of War feed on the Bones of Contention. Today we find many a wolf in sheik's clothing. SANTA The wages of gin is breath. Need Print Shops In New Orleans NEW ORLEANS, La.—Opportunities for Negroes in the priting trade in New Orleans are outlined for the guidance of Negro schoolboys in a managraph issued by the High School Scholarship association to be distributed in the Negro public schools. The pamphlet, which was printed by the printing students of McDonogh School, No. 35, is based on information obtained by Miss Lulie Westfeldt, research secretary of the association, through interviews with the heads of ten printing firms newspapers and two insurance companies. it describes working hours, opportunities for employment, salaries made by printers in this city and the qualifications of a successful printer. Copies are being distributed through the public schools and from the department of vocational guidance. We saw a brunette the other day that was light headed. The Golden West Lunch Room 1912 Broadway THE BEST COFFEE IN TOWN 2003 Broadway Phone 1190 UNIVERSAL SALES Ford SERVICE MOTOR CO. 5th Ave. & Massachusetts St. Phone 7674 X Blue white gold diamond set, 18k white gold ring at $15 Handsome gentlemen's watch, good time keeper, special now at $5 up little to the race. In fact, it would more of the black politicians of the school would go. It would benefit to moss—nor do bill collector, know whiskey they make, no wonder the Bones of Contention. If in sheik's clothing. OLYMPIC Lunch Room and Confectionery 2500 BROADWAY It's Bound to Be Good! If you use Budweiser Barley Malt Sirup, made by Anheuser-Busch. It never fails to bring out the desired effect. We Also Carry— CROCKS : BOTTLES CORDIALS : EXTRACTS ODUCTS COMPANY Phone Gary 9360 BELMONT PRODUCTS 1738 Broadway Ph These Superb Values Command You to Buy BELMONT PRODUCTS COMPANY 1738 Broadway Phone Gary 9360 Your Gifts Here! at the time when you are thinking of buying jewelry as gifts for your loved ones, be offer values that are matchless. Everying guaranteed to be as represented. Make our selections. A small deposit will reserve your choice. Just at the time when you are thinking of buying jewelry as gifts for your loved ones, we offer values that are matchless. Everything guaranteed to be as represented. Make your selections. A small deposit will reserve your choice. Kraus Bros. DISTINCTIVE JEWELRY 1637 Broadway --- --- "Gary Wonders" Win At Michigan City Coach Lane's Gary Wonders basketball team went to Michigan City last week and returned victorious over the Bethel A. M. E. church Big Five of that city, coached by Dr. L. W. Bingham, by the score of 33 to 29. The game was anybody's until the last two minutes of play, when the Gary basket tossers leaped ahead, Dr. Bingham, in view of the close contest, is positive his boys can defeat the Gary group and a return game is being planned to be played here in Gary. Harry Piller Owner and Chef of the Olympic Lunch and Confectionery at 2500 Broadway says hello to all his home-town friends. We serve home-cooking and the best chili in town. Eat here and you will smile with me. Budweiser BARLEY MALT SIRUP ANHEUSER-BURCHIN 525 BOOSE SIRUP THE BEST MALT Try Budweiser Barley Malt Sirup the next time you get ready to do your bottling at home. Don't forget the brand. PLAN TO GO TO OMEGA CONCLAVE Omega Psi Phi fraternity's annual conclave, to be held this year at Indianapolis from December 26 to 30; will draw quite a few men and women from the Gary region. Those who expect to go are: Drs. L. W. Bingham and King Jones, Michigan City; Atty. Milo Murray and Editor Chauncey Townsend, Gary. A number of local teachers have announced their intention of going there, among them the Misses Grayce Nicholas, Willa Brown, and Dorothy Porter. As Indianapolis will also be the meeting place of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and Sigma Gamma Rho sorority, it is thought that the social events following the business sessions will be even more lively than usual. Part of the business sessions of the Omegas will be taken up in a discussion of the problems of college life. The awarding of scholarships to worthy high school students will also be brought up at the conclave. Social events include a grand ball by local chapters of Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Sigma Gamma Rho; a dance by Chi chapter Buy Your Fruit and Vegetables At the Lincoln Fruit Market. Here you can save on every item for the table. APPLES ORANGES PEARS GREENS POTATOES CABBAGE LINCOLN FRUIT MARKET 1621 BROADWAY GENUINE WHITE OAK KEGS Beautiful blue white gold diamond set gentlemen's ring at $25 up Octagon gold watch, 7 jewel, guaranteed, at $10 up HANDY DIRECTORY OF GARY FIRMS WHO GUARANTEE PRODUCTS & SERVICE of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, the annual Omega closed dance, and a dance by Iota Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Put On Cars for Holiday Rush In order to take care of the big crowds during the pre-Christmas and holiday rush season, the Gary street car system has placed in service additional cars operating on a faster schedule. The new schedule is as follows: A 3 minute service on Broadway to 26th avenue. A 10 minute service on Broadway to 45th avenue. A 7½ minute service to Bridge street. Officials are at present contemplating a 10 minute service to Tolleston. The service listed above is continued to nine o'clock at night during the week and to ten o'clock on Saturday night. The study of higher mathematics. however, doesn't teach a college girl that a 9-foot car can't get into a 9-foot space at a 45-degree angle. 18th Avenue Garage 17 W. 18th Avenue GENERAL REPAIRING 24 HOUR STORAGE WASHING & GREASING TOWING & WRECKING Chicago Motor Club Service HANDY OF GARY PR Sanitary Beauty Shoppe MRS. J. W. ROBINSON, Prop. 1917 Washington Street Phone 21646 Gary, Ind. Russell & Russell REALTORS 2201 Broadway Phone 22458 Gary, Ind. PERSONAL SERVICE Suits and dresses cleaned, pressed, and delivered to your door. Hats Cleaned and Blocked ROOSEVELT CLEANERS 1426 Broadway Phone 7265 Phone 2-2247 13 E. 19th Ave. THE LITTLE SHOPPE OF COURTESY AND SERVICE POLLY'S BEAUTY SHOPPE Gary, Indiana COPELAND'S MUSIC SHOP All the Latest Records Pianos and Other Instruments Tuned and Repaired 2 WEST 17TH AVENUE Gary, Indiana Phone 2-2747 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 BUILDING CONTRACTOR LUTHER MOORE 1901 Broadway Gary, Ind. THOMPSON'S CLEANERS CLEANING : PRESSING REPAIRING Ladies Work a Specialty 28 East 18th Avenue Phone Gary 2-3397 Gary, Ind. Palace Barber Shop CLEM HILL, Prop. 1616 Washington Street Gary, Indiana A Accidents will happen, but don't let your whole evening be spoiled when you get your clothes spotted. We'll clean them—spotless, fresh, new as the day you bought them. HOME DYERS & CLEANERS WE DELIVER PHONE 2-1332 Kills Cripple; Is Exonerated (By Associated Negro Press) SHREVEPORT, La.—it took the jury just ten minutes to exonerate H. H. Heffner, a white insurance agent, for the death of Mose Johnson, whom he beat to death here September 17. The white man pleaded self-defense and declared that Johnson was armed with a knife attacked him when he went to his house to collect an insurance premium. Officers also testified that a knife was found on the dead man. Mose Johnson was a cripple and no match physically for Heffner, but this was not brought out in the trial. Don't Worry Remove It Accidents will happen, but spoiled when you get your cloth less, fresh, new as the day you HOME DYERS WE DELIVER Y DIREC Y FIRMS WHO GU ODUCTS & SERV USED TIRES $1.50 UP Expert Auto Repairing Have Your Brakes Tested FREE On Our Scientific Raybestos Air Tester KRUG TIRE SERVICE 1840 BROADWAY Gary, Indiana HAND MADE RUGS FOR SALE $1.00 UP 32x72 — All Colors PASCHALL'S GROCERY 2420 Connecticut Street Gary, Indiana Do you want a home? Let Us Build For You LUTHER MOORE Building Contractor 1901 BROADWAY Gary, Indiana Phone Gary 2-2951 WASHINGTON CLEANERS Lowest Prices In Gary Give Us a Trial 1542 Broadway Gary, Ind. When you want a classy job of printing done in a hurry, bring it to The Gary American. We'll get it out at the time promised you and in a way to please you. Hand bills, Business Cards, Calling Cards and Invitations a Specialty. --- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1928 Cops Kill Man After Accident (By Associated Negro Press) GULFPORT.Miss. The body of A. L. "Hamp" Taylor, driver of an automobile which crashed into a car driven by a white man named Bush on the Magrola highway near Nugent early last Sunday night, was discovered in the woods November 27, a short distance from the scene of the accident. Following the accident several officers are said to have shot at the man as he fled to escape arrest. At an inquest held by Justice H. D. Moore, the jury returned a verdict of death "from gunshot wounds in the hand of an unknown party." ery -- We Will It For You but don't let your whole evening be thes spotted. We'll clean them—spot- you bought them. RS & CLEANERS PHONE 2-1332 CTORY GUARANTEE VICE YOLANDE'S BEAUTY SHOPPE YOLANDE SMILEY, Prop. All Forms of Beauty Culture Appointments 1913 Adams Street Phone 2-5837 Gary, Inc. DUCO PAINTING Body Repairing and Trimming Department R. MILLS, Manager FIFTH AVENUE GARAGE 320-38 W. 5th Ave. Gary, Ind. Dress Making Shop ETHEL L. PATTERSON, Prop. 1722 JEFFERSON ST. Phone 22163 Gary, Ind. KRUG TIRE SERVICE USED $1.50 up TIRES Expert Auto Repairing 1840 BROADWAY Gary, Indiana Our Time Is Your Time FRED RENO Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry For Sale and Repaired All Work Guaranteed 1701 WASHINGTON STREET Phone 2-7741 Gary, Ind. OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC SHOES SHOP All Work Neatly Finished With a Guarantee Ladies and Gents Shine Parlor J. W. HOLDEN, Prop. 2026 Broadway Phone 3479 CENTRAL CLEANERS AND DYERS HATS BLOCKED Work Called for and Delivered* OTIS BAILEY, Prop. 11 E. 19th Ave. Gary, Ind. S. S. BROWN CLOTHES SPECIALIST First Class Tailoring and Dressmaking 28 E. 16th Ave. Gary, Ind ROSEBUD BARBER SHOP A good appearance is a passport even for a bald man Use Rose Bud Face & Scalp Cream 8 E. 19th Ave. Gary, Ind. ROGER W. WOODFOLK LAWYER Phone 26303—Office 2nd Floor 1633 Washington Street Residence 2nd Floor 1981 Massachusetts Streets Gary, Indiana