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FIGHT DIXIE'S MOVE TO GET GARY MAN "The Public Be Served" An Independent Weekly Devoted To the Best Interests of All VOLUME II. NUMBER 14. FIGHT Is the Jew a F To the Negr BER 14. T DIX w a Friend Negro? VOLUME II. NUMBER 14. Is the Jew a Friend To the Negro? BY JACOB LANDAU Because the Jews have been and still are the victims of prejudice and persecution, it is surprising if they were to share in prejudice because of difference in race. The gigantic philanthropies which have bribed on for so many years among Negroes by standing Jewish leaders, Mr. Julius Rosenwald, his great interest and desire to provide educate the Negroes. Mr. Rosenwald's work proves more the sincerity of a spirit, not only free from prejudice and real sympathy towards the race. Through his great philanthropies, Julius Rosenwald himself not only into the history of the most reliable letters, but has also inscribed himself throughout human personalities who has done a share of a race which suffers more than any prejudice. The same motives prompted that great Louis Marshall to participate for many years. Society for the Advancement of Colored People less and courageous proponent for equal rightsing any attempt to oppress or deny the civil rights of Negroes. (Next week, this symposium on the Jew's friendship for the Negro will be continued in an article to be contributed to this paper by H. B. Snyder, editor of the) THE WISEST CRACKS IN AMERICA MUSTARD Telegraphic Agency, Inc. The Gary American, Inc.) and still are in some countries arsecution, it would be more than be in prejudice against any group which have been consistently car- g Negroes by one of the most out- ius Rosenwald, is an indication of provide educational facilities for work proves more than words could, free from prejudice, but a spirit towards the fate of the Negro topics, Julius Rosenwald has writ- history of the Negro race with in- ribed himself as one of the most who has done so much for the wel- more than any other group from and that Jewish leader, Mr. m many years in the work of the Colored People and to be a fear- or equal rights of citizens, oppo- sideny the civic and constitutional Gary Post-Tribune. Mr. Snyder will dis- cuss the subject of group feeling and ate- titudes, not only between Jews and Negroes, but between all race. His article will be the second in this series.—Editor. Because the Jews have been and still are in some countries the victims of prejudice and persecution, it would be more than surprising if they were to share in prejudice against any group because of difference in race. The gigantic philanthropies which have been consistently carried on for so many years among Negroes by one of the most outstanding Jewish leaders, Mr. Julius Rosenwald, is an indication of his great interest and desire to provide educational facilities for the Negroes. Mr. Rosenwald's work proves more than words could, the sincerity of a spirit, not only free from prejudice, but a spirit of helpfulness and real sympathy towards the fate of the Negro race. Through his great philanthropies, Julius Rosenwald has written himself not only into the history of the Negro race with insoluble letters, but has also inscribed himself as one of the most insightful human personalities who has done so much for the welfare of a race which suffers more than any other group from prejudice. The same motives prompted that great Jewish leader, Mr. Louis Marshall to participate for many years in the work of the Society for the Advancement of Colored People and to be a fearless and courageous proponent for equal rights of citizens, opposing any attempt to oppress or deny the civic and constitutional rights of Negroes. (Next week, this symposium on the Jew's friendship for the Negro will be attributed in an article to be contributed to between all race. His article this paper by H. B. Snyder, editor of the Gary Post-Tribune. Mr. Snyder will discuss the subject of group feeling and attitudes not only between Jews and Negroes but between all race. His article will be the second in this series—Editor.) I found a woman's soul tied up with blue ribbon just so in meat packages 6 by 3 by 3 SOME PEOPLE ARE BEING TALKED ABOUT Dear Mustard: I believe you said something last week about the sassty editor's galoshes. They're quite noticeable, all right—every time I see them I think of the days of my youth when I used to stare in open-mouthed wonder at the immensity of the big tent when Yingling Bros. Circus came to town. Of course, though, I am not trying to say that there is any similarity in size and I would hate to have anybody think that. And at that, they have nothing on the male zippers that there lawyer wears. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WOMAN AND A RADIO IS THAT YOU CAN TURN A RADIO OFF... MINUTE BIOGRAPHIES Ralph Whatssiname—born in Family, Wash., in 1888—has found a use for old razor blades—puts them in his mother-in-law's bed whenever she comes to visit—never gets a wrong telephone number as he always gives central one he DOESN'T want—can eat alphabetic soup in six different languages—won great fame by defeating an attempt to erect a home for the feeble-minded across the street from the state capital at Indianapolis—he said a stranger couldn't tell which was which. POSSUM CENTER NEWS ITEMS The boys over at the county jail told Sheriff Baker that they didn't like the kind of food they were getting. So Sam told them if they didn't like their victuals, he'd run them out of his jail. And that quieted them. Jake Winslow felt somewhat insulted the other day when one of those smart traveling salesmen was here made a mistake and walked off with Jake's flivver instead of the can of Klever Koffee he was peddling. Stranger (to the inebriate): How did you get that cut on your forehead? Drunk: Mush a bit myself. Stranger How the devil could you bite yourself way up there? Drunk: Mush a stood on a chair. Elinstein's latest theory is not the only thing in the world that not more than a dozen people understand. The same thing is true of prohibition. (By Associated Negro Press) CLARKSALE, Miss—The contract for the new $10,000 Rosenwald school near Tutwiler has been award to J. H. Morton of Williston, Teen. Construction is to begin within a few days and it will be completed. FINDING In the attic In the bottom --- THE WISEST CRACKS IN AMERICA MUST WE'RE GETTING STARTED HELLO EVERYBODY! Since we announced in this column last week that we intend to start our own factory here for the manufacture of Black Cat Wishbones, Lip reducer, Lucky Rings and Treasure Drawing Magnets, and the fact that stock in the venture could be purchased at the insignificant sum of one dollar ($1) each share with a down payment of ten cents (10c) and the rest when we can catch you, we have received many queries and letters. Money, however, ain't coming in so fast. We've got only four dimes to date, six buttons, three street car checks, and two pop bottle tops. As we said before, we are doing this purely for community welfare. We believe that Garyites should buy the necessities of life here at home. We want your support to make this Gary's biggest and best business venture. Make all checks payable to MUSTARD. Below are what our first subscribers think of the proposition: Dear F. M. D.: Count me in on your proposition. I have always wanted to be a business woman and own stock. The boy friend told me he used to own stock once but they all died. - Dolores Del Pondo Hot Stuff: As I fingers on giving my baby a break an marryin' her I is got to have an in-come, I think cause I don't believe she an I can live at her paw's and maw's cause they is still livin at theirin', an so I is placin' my life's earnin' in inore hands an I dont want no foolin' with my money. So take this thinty cents as evi-dence of me havein' confidence in yew, yew big sap. An I wants my name in cap-ital letters on my shares. -Dirty Twelve Mr. Mustard: I have ever supported worthwhile racial endeavor, even though I have been placed in many a contretemps as at best I lead a nefarious existence. I have brooding-naggiian ideas on an exignious income. When I was a column conductor, I, too, had the desire to promote a manufacturing enterprise but I could not find enough munificent individuals. However, I am inclosing an initial payment for one share. If I find the dividend paid is large enough, I shall purchase one more share as I want to get rich. By the way, would you mind sending, at my expense, the first box of Lip Reducer you manufacture to one of those youngsters who walk down the street at midnight yelling in donkey-like voices, "I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby?" AN EXPEDITION OF SCIENTISTS HAS STARTED TO AFRICA FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCOVERING THE PARENT RACE OF MANKIND. IT IS NOT KNOWN WHAT PUNISHMENT, IF ANY THE SCIENTISTS WILL GIVE THEM. The GARY AMERICAN INDIANA'S GREATEST COLORED NEWSPAPER Sonny Boy MINUTE BIOGRAPHIES ```markdown ``` + + + Negro Convicted As Omaha Ax Man May Visit Gary Miss Katherine Beard, a popular member of the social set of Washington, D. C., and one of the gueets at the big wedding in Salisbury, N. C., a few weeks ago of Miss Josephine Price, daughter of the founder of Livingstone college, to R. W. Sherril, manager of the A. M. E. Z. publication house, may be a visitor in Gary this coming summer. SURPRISE BOY,19, AND GIRL,16, IN CHICAGO LOVE NEST; TO WED Second Disappearance of Young Girls Here In Week's Time; Police Doubt Tale of Rose Brown's Residence With Aunt A love nest in Chicago to which a nineteen year old boy and a sixteen year old Gary girl fled for happiness was rudely demolished Tuesday when police raided their flat and placed both under arrest. Baker Harris is the youth. The girl's name is being withheld at the request of her family which does not want her reputation spoiled because of this one "slip." The location of the love nest was at 3021 Cottage Grove avenue in Chicago. Police had been on the lookout for the girl since her disappearance several days ago. The girl's parents, knowing of her affair with young Harris, believed that they had left together. Both of the young people were returned to Gary Wednesday night by Juvenile Officer Mary Stokes. It is Jazzin' The News (The week's news in verse) By F. MAREHALL DAVIS Alabama wants a Gary man, may place him on peonage farm Omahan convicted as hatchet man, people think he's not the moron Split of church's factions seen since one lost case in court Boy and girl chase love to "Chi," make them wed is parens' resort. "The Jew A Friend To Negro?" Answer's by a prominent man A banquet to remember their group's birthday is N.A.A.C.P. plan All ready for the inter-race meet, na All ready for the inter-race meet, native African to be speaker THE AMERICAN is the only paper for the red hot live news seeker! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1929 planned to have them marry soon. The disappearance of the aforementioned girl is the second case of its kind within a week in Gary. The first disappearance was that of Rose Brown, who left Gary a week ago Monday for Chicago. The mother, who lives at 2274 Massachusetts street, set police to search for her daughter but notified them Wednesday to cease looking as she had received a letter from the girl stating that she was living with her aunt there. Yet officials, in spite of the mother's assurance are still on the look-out for Rose. They point out that the address of this aunt in Chicago is not known, a fact which they say Mrs. Brown admits. All efforts thus far to locate this aunt have proved to be in vain. They voice the opinion that perhaps she is using this visit to an aunt as a stall, although they are unable to adequately explain the mother's seeming satisfaction with existing conditions. Louisianan Dies At Age of 109 (By Associated Negro Press) CLINTON, La.-Garland Tylor died here Saturday, after rounding out a life covering 109 years. He came to Clinton just after the war, and has remained here all of his life. He was industrious and continued to work at off jobs as long as he could up. Mr. Taylor leaves three daughters, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. SPLIT OF MT. ZION GROUPS NOT FAR OFF SPLIT OF MT. ZION GROUPS NOT FAR OFF Trustees Get Money Rivals Get Baptist Board Support BY RAYMOND HARPER Possibility of an immediate split of the Mt. Zion Baptist church factions into two separate and distinct churches is seen since the decision Monday by Judge Maurice Crites in Lake Superior court at East Chicago giving the trustees' group the right to rule instead of the Rev. A. T. Allen and his followers. This complicates the situation as, although the trustees' faction is legally in control of the church and the $4,000 cash building fund, Rev. Allen's supporters are looked upon as the real church by the Northern Indiana Baptist Board. The others are recognized only as outlaws. No Agreement It was the hope of Judge Crites that some sort of an agreement could be reached by both factions. But efforts to bring them together were fruitless. It was charged by some members of the pastor's faction that those of the opposition rebuffed all attempts at reconciliation. An article appearing two weeks ago in The Gary American in which it was stated representatives of both groups were to meet for the purpose of forming a peace pact was severely criticized by Isaiah Fox, a member of the Mt. Zion trustees board. Judge Crites' ruling is final. It means that Rev. Allen and his supporters can have nothing at all to do with the administration of the church's affairs unless they are able to win their way into the good graces of the new trustee board, composed of Isaiah Fox, Henry Vaughn and Jerry Cole. The court also issued an injunction restraining the pastor's faction from starting any disturbance in the church. Rush Work Work of remodeling the church, halted during the court proceedings, began immediately after the judge's decision was rendered. But this work is progressing without the guidance of Lawrence Van Bowdry, to whom the contract was originally since Dec. 28. His present location and real reason for sudden disappearance, as his wife claims he got no money from the church, is a question the answer to which is sought by many Garyites, including the police. ALL READY FOR ANNUAL MEET OF RACES, CHURCH Final preparations have been completed for the annual interracial meeting Sunday, which is to be held at City church in the evening at seven-thirty. This meeting is held yearly on the Sunday nearest to the birthday of Lincoln, the immortal Illinoisan, for the purpose of bringing about deeper sympathy and greater understanding between the races. Last year's meeting, although not so well attended as it should have been, was considered by those present to be unusually effective and interesting. It is the plan of the program committee to see that a larger audience is present Sunday and the program even more mutually interesting, if possible. Good Program A native African will be the principal speaker. His address will be preceded and followed by addresses from several local dignitaries. Music for the event will be furnished by a mixed choir composed of representatives of all the churchy participating. Alabama Claims Caucasian Owed $900 By Negro BULLETIN Ruben Cannon was set at liberty today by Judge Greenwald in Lake Superior court to whom the case was changed after coming up Thursday before Superior Court Judge C. V. Ridgely. W. H. Moore, a well known Chicago attorney, volunteered his services and aided in the case. "If they get me back down south they may lynch me—at least it will mean life-long peomage in Alabama." Such is the fear that fills the heart of Ruben Cannon, 34, of 2625 Washington street, who is fighting against extradition to the Dixie state with the aid of the best legal talent in Gary. He is charged with disposing of mortgaged property valued at $900. Frank McAlpine, Caucasian plantation owner of Green county, Alabama, is the accuser. He is here in Gary to take back Cannon. And the Garyite's future liberty hangs on a legal technicality. Indiana Warrant Valid? The point in question is whether or not the signature of Harry G. Leslie recently inaugurated Indiana governor, on a warrant made out improperly under the laws of this state is valid. This issue was raised in Lake Superior court in Gary, presided ober by Judge C. V. Ridgely, on Thursday afternoon and morning. The judge, who is himself a Kentuckian, ruled that the warrant is good and that Cannon must return to Alabama. His decision came after a heated argument by Deputy Prosecutor Clarence Bretsch, who insisted that Cannon must be returned to the Alabama courts as a fugitive from southern "justice." MANY WILL HEAR BISHOP JONES AT STEWART HOUSE Churchman Slated To Give Interesting Lecture Here A crowd of 500 people is expected W. C. Hueston, L. H. Brewer and C. L. Carroll, attorneys for the defense, will appeal the case. As it involves federal statutes, it will probably go directly to the state Supreme court and not stop at the appellate division. Arrest of Cannon was made Wednesday by Sergt. John Bolden when McAlpine appeared at local police headquarters with papers signed by the governors of Alabama and Indiana. The Gary man was recently indicted by a Green county grand jury. It is charged that from January, 1923, to November, 1926, Cannon, who was a small farmer, purchased enough goods from McAlpine to incur a debt of $500. He was to pay off the bill with his crops. But Cannon left and sold the products he had without either the consent or knowledge of the white man. But Cannot tells a different story. He admits having owed the bill but maintains that it has been paid in full and that not one cent is owed the Caucasian. Friends of Cannon say that his wife is responsible for the trouble. He left her in Alabama when he came to Indiana and sent her an average of $50 each month with which she was to pay off the deft. It is said that $2,000 has been sent back south during his stay in Gary. For the past two or three months, he has been unable to send back funds with the result that his wife, in a fit of anger and revenge, told the plantation owner, who is said to be actually owed a small balance of less than $75, of his present location with the result that the grand jury indicted him and deputized the creditor to come here after him. After a farcical trial in a southern court, it is planned to make him labor in virtual pengeon to pay off the alleged debt of $900. A hearing of the case was held Thursday morning before Judge John Greenlee in City court. He had power only to pass upon the proper identification of the prisoner. This he did, and Cannon was placed in the custody of McAlpine. But before the Dixie man could leave the City hall with his prospective victim, Deputy Sheriff Luther Moore served a habeas corpus writ which prevented him being carried away immediately. It was to justify this writ, and to quash Gov. Leslie's warrant, that the hearing was held immediately afterward before Judge Ridgely. The court's decision, and the action of Mr. Bretsch in vigorously demanding the prisoner's extradition, came as a distinct shock to the defense. Justice Hueston, leading lawyer in the fight to keep Cannon here plainly pointed out the Indiana requirements to make the governor's signature on such a warrant of value. The opposition, however, took the position that the state law was at variance with United States Supreme court decisions and federal laws governing extradition. hangs on a legal technicality. Indiana. Woman? MANY WILL HEAR BISHOP JONES AT STEWART HOUSE A crowd of 500 people is expected to fill the auditorium of Stewart house tonight to listen to the lecture of Bishop Robert E Jones, high Methodist Episcopal church dignitary, who speaks at eight o'clock under the auspices of the Gary Noonday Business club. At noon Bishop Jones spoke before that organization at its regular bi-monthly meeting held on Friday this time instead of Wednesday at noon. Almost 56 Bishop Jones, who celebrates his 56th birthday on Feb. 19, has been since 1920 one of the two active colored bishops of the M. E. church. He was born in Greensboro, N. C., and educated at Bennet college and Gammon Theological seminary. His path to the bishopic lay the high years of active ministry. He was for four years field secretary of the Sunday board and 16 years editor of the South West Christian Advocate. He is considered to be one of the most able writers and speakers in this country. His speech tonight is expected to be on the vital issues of the day. N.A.A.C.P.S PLAN ANNUAL MEET A banquet followed by a program on which eminent speakers will apear will mark the observance of the 20th anniversary of the N. A. A.C. P. by the local branch on Lincoln's birthday, Tuesday, February 12, at the same time formally opening the membership drive. The banquet will take place in the dining hall at Stewart house in the evening, from six to eight. The Rev. Mr. Shulster, pastor of the Christian church of Gary will be one of the main speakers at the table. Following this, in the main auditorium an interesting program will be given, speakers being Judge Wm. H. Harrison of Chicago, and Dr. E. W. Moore prominent in the National Baptist organization. Officials hope that the public will take advantage of the opportunity to hear these speakers, and will lend its presence to the elaborate program which has been prepared. Louisiana Hangs First White Woman (By Associated Negro Press) FRANKLIN. La. — History was made here Friday morning when Ada Bonner LeBoueff, a white woman, was hanged for the murder of her husband, marking the first time in the history of Louisiana a woman hos been executed. The white woman is the third woman to be hanged in the South and the 23rd murdress to pay the death penalty. STAR EDITION 3 Gary's Best Edited and Conducted Newspaper CENTS PER COPY THREE CENTS Library Jefferson Y MAN Ax Man CONVICTION OF NEGRO IS BIG SURPRISE enwald after tidgely. red his --- Almost 56 Facts Point Away From Bird As Culprit (By Associated Negro Press) OMAHA, Neb. — "Appearances bolstered by prejudices, are said to have been the cause of the return of a verdict of guilty by a jury in Judge Earl Peters court at Council Bluffs, Iowa, convicting Jake Bird of an attack with an ax upon Harold Stribling, young Omaha white man. The sentence for the crime is thirty years. No case in recent years has around so much public interest, or occasioned such public frenzy, as this one which involved ax attacks on several white citizens of Omaha and culminated in what is said to have been assault and rape upon the person of Mrs. Harold Stribling. Bird is here to be tried for that crime. He was arrested in Omaha last fall after the entire middle west had been searched for the criminal who had created a reign of terror in Omaha and other middle towns. Negroes in this city herded into patrol wagons and held for days as suspects. The draqnes spread out as far as Chicago, where one Negro was arrested and third-degred in regard to the Omaha crime. Arrest Accidental The arrest of Bird was something of an accident. He differed in almost every detail with the injured woman's description of her assailant, She, and others, had declared that the so-called ax man was either a light colored man, or a dark Italian or Greek. Furthermore, according to the details given by Mrs. Stribling, he was short, slight, and well-educated. None of these items fit Bird. He is quite dark, tall, heavier than the man she described, and practically illiterate. The conviction of Bird stunned Omaha's man-in-the-street, white and black, for the evidence produced at the trial had seemed to clearly show that Bird could not have been the man. Not only were there great discrepancies in the testimony offered by Mrs. Stribling, but it was brought out that Bird was the possible victim of a frameup. There seemed to exist on one hand a spirit of jealousy between the Omaha police department and the deputies of the sheff's office. Police testimony was in favor of Bird. The testimony of the sheriff's deputies was against him. On the other hand, there was the charge, made repeatedly by Bird, that the Burlington railroad was interested in having him convicted because he was the state's chief witness against one of their special agents who was tried for the killing of a young white man last summer. Bird Elsewhere At first, Mrs. Stribling had said that she was awakened at about two forty-five or three o'clock in the morning of the attack. But half a dozen persons, including a police officer, testified that Bird at that time was at Peat's poolroom on Twenty-fourth street, and H. J. Pinkett, a colored attorney, employed by the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, declared that the distance from Peat's place to the home of Mrs. Stribling was four miles and could not have been covered in less than an hour's walk. Pinkett also contradicted the testimony of a white woman who stated at the trial that Bird was the man. Previously, Pinkett said, this same woman had told him that Bird was not the man. The following account of Mrs. Stribling's identification of Bird was published in the Omaha News-Bee: Paul Sutton, Omaha police detective, swore that Mrs. Stribling told him the ax man looked like a high school boy and that she doubted he was the age (Bird is twenty-eight years old). That statement, Sutton swore, was made on Mrs. Stribling's second day in the hospital. John Yeaker, deputy county attorney, told of Mrs. Stribling's second Continued on page 8 a ' Buy Your | ooproceries ae * From Us KOn Credit not |. North-West Packing Co 1719 Broadway Phone 6755 - Ready for the Most rae . Rigid Inspection! When a renewed auto robe leaves our modern plant it actually enjoys the inspection of the most critical eyes. There is no guesswork in our scientific cleansing methods consequently every article is expertly cared for under the most sanitary standards. We have been doing work better than expected for years. Trust us with your motor car finery. ——_————+ Phone Gary 7616 | ; bam ted bisa e | Main Office and Plant Downtown Office < (625 WEST 11TH AVE. 582 WASHINGTON 8T. es eo . Ard, By the Way— PeeWee are deauing opcusiicis oa all types of unuorms. Minor alterations will be cheerfully cared for Py vcr ~ HFNESHD _ Bib SURPRISE pMB4 final identification of Bird. S "Mrs. Stribling looked a tons while at Bird,” said Yeaker. “Then JRRA Gropped her eyes and seemed to (RAKe her head. She said, ‘That's all present.” Ny Brought In Again em tely after that, deputy onuaty Attorney Bert Dicksson of )Seeaden Bluffs, talked alone to Mrs. \Jitibling, Yeaker said. Then Bird : ordered stripped to his waist 5 Drought before his accuser = [Asoording to Yeager, Mra. Strib- ‘fing caida: F sre you sorry you let me ~ Bird replied: / “Gd where?” Mrs. Stribling, so Yeager swore, foes cate: “LE kept tay word, Jake. 1 aid not to the police. I knew you were bi ‘Man the first time they brougnt “Fou here. I bear you no malice. I am my life was saved. You had 4 confess, Jake, it will bo easier With you. r To this Jake replied, according to | “I don't know what you are talking “pbbut, lady.” Re Great Defense 8 Bird was defended brilliantly throughout ‘he trial by Atty. A. V. peace ‘Varéous agencies among Negroes in Dmaha were actively in. terested in Bird's defense and con. tributed fun is for his defense, feel- ing that the railroading of him was ‘gn injustice and a threat to the Ne- fro taco. Three thousand Bird de- fense buttorw were sold by youny Women goinr about the city The trial attracted hundreds of Bertone who brought thelr lunches 19 courtroca and refused to leave Several alte :cations are reported to have aude between colored and white andidy.s at the tris!. One col- Ored and oe white woman are said to have con® to biows in the ladies’ Test room. Mrs. aon’. Belle Pettigrew, 2389 Conn. siren: was called to McGee Ar ‘enses on. “ount of the sertous ill eeeh Of he xother. _ THEY DO SAY Bits of Humor About This and That, But Mostly of That Than This That a certain fireman, well known around town, has a very personal in iterest in 2 popular lady—druggist. Possibly that is why we usually ‘know where to find him. ‘That the best way for a woman te ee these days is to buy @ home and & car; then marry some nice "young fellow. | That there is still room for several | more entries in the aldermanic race. | Send in your application now. The only qualification necessary, is a sin. cere desire to keep some one else out ‘That the latest thing now, is the “Companionate Separation", wherein (the husband and wife start on their [second courtship while waiting for their first divorce That «certain welbknowa_youns married woman was very peeved about an editorial Inthe paper_ in which her name was mentioned. She ‘has our sympathy. « That some doctors are auch ex treme sport fans; that altho their of fices are not at 19th and Broadway, xe can usually be found there Perhaps their practice does not yleid them an income. large #noveh (> keep up their fine cars. Of course Goctors should always stay on frien ty terme with druggiate Neighborhood House Has Winning Court 5 ‘With the end of the 1929 basket ball season only a few weeks off, th: Buceaneors ot Neighborhood House located at 1700 Adams street, ars seeing their visions of @ champion ‘ship in the 125 pound division in the ‘Calnmet Settlements league about te ascume tangible shape. | The team's next battle is with ‘Friendship House. The Buccanesr ‘hold victories over Katherine House of Indiana Harbor, Stewart House ‘Brooks House ot Hammond, and tiv Pulaeki Royal Blue reserves. Th: ‘team is coached by Eddfe Young. | Neighborhood House, in addition to boasting a winning court squad is increasing its staff. Miss Geraldins ‘Kifer, a graduate of the Americar Conservatory of Music in Chicago as come to take over the work o! ‘the music department. She is teach ing plano’and harmony and {s sor ‘to open 3 course for choir leaders ‘Mrs. Grace Duncan, former director of the music department, ie also back ais Chica: Again In Publishing Field a: és ie tres ae aa STR Rt Reet oe ee nigeria eee, s ae eh Race ree coe wed ee Pines pape So 9 a = ont en BE ee a ni ha = Miners 4 Re ee A ae ee Fe iS he > Soe y ¥ Oo ay, ~ Y t,o r PO As ood Ps e Saad ine S ames 4 alent ei a *y es ee, eo RO Re gle! Bey Lite! Ene eae err ce Jains i Wai. en | ; eae ae eg ae a pee aa oe) oes re ea wR rige ig (Re eae ae my a, | , DAV BUBENY LEY, eosin s publisher of the oid Gary Colored ‘American, the predecessor of The Gary American, ‘bas rostered the Journalistic field with the founding #8 Wem Viesh, g-secdbly nwa mags zine published in Low Angeles, twas learned here recentiy. ‘Mr. Taylor, after leaving Gagy a year ago, went west to Kansas City where he founded the Kansas City American, Tiring of the. Missonr: metropolis, he lett there and went oe to the west coast where he was eee ema ce See co. ; William Haines To Be At MeVickers | William Haines’ latest picture. “Alias Jimmy Valentine.” ts due to be soon in all its glory as a long ‘run film feature, etarting Friday ‘February 15th, at McVickers, suc PR wet | @ Is it Possible to Live Off $15 Per Week With a Family? Nee Ce capt ies seta save money. Here your dollar can get $4.00 hoe Stop in and see us today. New York Bargain House 1526 Broadwway For } City : | Treasurer | — Floyd | e : - Stickney © : | XPERIENCED IN THE CITY’S BUSINESS — EFFICIENT : AND DEPENDABLE q ; ya. euute sdiesman for an agency there. Since then he has acted as advertising manager for a coast woekly newspaper before reentering the publishing fleld with an organ of his own. Flash is coat pocket magazine. Its small size is for the sake of con- venience. It carries stories of inter. est primarily to the inhabitants of the western city as well as those of national significance. It has the same departments as a standard sizo weekly newspaper ceeding the current fil, “Tesror.” which is now in its third week at the loop house. Haines’ picture is ot especial in- terest because it gives the star his first dramatic role. Hitherto, his name has been associated with roles of smart-aleck type, and the comedy angle has predominated, In “Alfa Jimmy Valentine,” while there are @ > | IMERICAR SE * —_ a r r ' an = = el y Don’t Say:-- - 6“ 2 9 I Wish I Had Known So use Hy-Pure Clotar Cough Syrup and Hy-Pure Grippe and Cold Capsules to break-up that cough or “Flu.” After the “Flu” build up with Hy-Pure Re- storative Tonic. Special Pay Day Values: iS LUNCH KITS | | ELECTRIC IRONS $139 sag | ALARM CLOCKS | FLASHLIGHTS |, S80 ||) ee STATIONERY | | PICTURE FRAMES je 300 tig ce | HoT WATER \4 ELECTRIC | | BOTTLES | | PERCOLATORS 89¢ $1.99 Abdominal Supporters and Trusses at all times in all sizes at the lowest prices. EAGLE PHARMACY HY-PURE DRUG STORE | 1350 Broadway Corner 14th St. 4) MORE BIRTHS IN GARY IN JAN. THAN FUNERALS | There were 92 more births than deaths during the month of January, according to the monthly health re- port just released by Mrs. Rose Smith, clerk of the health depart- ment. Births totaled 212 and deaths amounted to 120. Pneumonia caused the greatest number of deaths, 41 persons here dying from that cause alone. Infant mortality was also high, there being ‘37 deaths recorded of children under one year of age. Eight persons died from influenza, eight from heart trou- ble, five from tuberculosis, cancer, homicides, and auto accidents claim- ed three each, while one died from whooping cough. There were 48 known cases of con: tagious diseases in Gary last month. Twenty chicken-pox, 13 scarlet fever, three small pox, one whooping cough and three mumps quarantines were in effect here. A total of four sets of twins were born heré. Of that number, one set was of Negro extraction. number of funny moments, the dra- niatic interest has been emphasized foremost. Haines plays a young sate cracker who outwits the police at every turn ‘Then he meets a girl, determines to ‘Ko straight, and fs tracked by his old enemy, Detective Doyle, in a succes- ‘sion of scenes fnlt of excitement and surprise ‘Noted players in the supporting cust include Leila Hymae, Karl Dane ‘Lionel Barrymore, and Tully Mar- shall. _———————— EE ———— 2008 Broadway Phone 1190 CEES Oe Se aN Cae LF RESC \ ) AXA ROO | (sss Somes seme] SSH | Rey Pe Wes eg \ Se" Y OR / |f 5th Ave. & Massachusetts St, | Phone 7674 || Garyites Say There Is Plenty of Race | Prejudice To Be Found Existing In Gary By KURIOUS KATIE ; Do You Think There 1s Much Race Prejudice Tn Gary? Stanley Baker, 1236 W. 16th avenue: I have been living in Detroit. It ts about as bad there as any place I have ever been.. It is no worse in Gary, but it fs bad enough here. I think the class of white people | has something to do with it, 8. W. Ward, 3401 Monroe street: Yes, I think so. I haven't par- ticularly experienced it myself, but from the experience of my friends I think there is. There are many causes for it—éome of it is caused by the colored people. Alonzo Green, 1513 Jefferson street: Yes, there is plenty of pre- judice here, Most of it is open, and some of it under cover, but it exists Just the same. There is always a class of white people who are afraid : or too mean to give a colored man or woman a chance. And there are || 80 many of this class in Gary. | (ee jbed and electric facilities, new sut ‘station and additional power connec ‘ | tions. CROWN POINT {S Other improvements to the Gar and Southern rightof-way conter |plated’ by the new management i clude complete rehabilitation of th [frase between Crown Point and 46t BEING IMPROVED is Srer see | between Gary and Crown Point wi New Feeder Erected And New Cars To Be Here Soon Construction of the new feeder cable along the Gary and Southern Traction company rightof-way be- tween Gary and Crown Point has been completed from the 37th ave- nue station in Gary to the Penusy!- wania tracks, {ust north ‘of Crovn Pint, and the feeder has been plac- ed in operation. | AS & result, operations between ‘Crown Point and Gary have been speeded up, and service on the Gary Southern has been steadied. ‘The new feeder, 500,00 ctreular ala in cross section, is being erect ed as part of the general rehabilita- ‘tion program of the Gary and South: [ern property, calling for an expend ‘iture of approximately $120,000 for R06 eo Ol es, and . aoe ‘<i Lunch & 3 Confection- , ata 2500 Broadway (Cunt, Phone 41902 OLYMPIC LUNCH SERVES We specialize our home-made pies and chili. 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Buy tokens and save---14 for a dollar Gary Railways Modern Transportation Warm Service With Pennsylvania Coal A bin full of our quality coal is your best pro- tection against the ravages of King Winter's iey breath, We sell only the best grades to insure a warm, even temperature in your home throughout the long cold months, Pennsylvania Ice & Coal Co. 300 W. 21st Ave. Phone 9467 new cars, improvements in the road- bed and electric facilities, new sub- station and additional power connec- tions, Other improvements to the Gary and Southern rightof-way conten plated’ by the new management in- clude complete rehabilitation of the track between Crown Point and 45th evenue, Gary. The entire pole line between Gary and Crown Point will be put in improved operating con: dition, Power distribution will be further Improved during the coming year by the ogeration of a substa- tion located just north of the Lake County Tubercular Sanitarium. It Jo the intention of the company to reduce the running time between Gary and Crown Point from 55 to j45 minutes. |New schedules will bd { ptacea into effet shortly after thd ‘new 50 milé per-hour cars, now be ing built, are received and placed in operation. Bury Former Garyite, War Veteran, Here Funeral services are to be hell Monday at one o'clock for Williams H, Smith, 40, formerly of 2601 Dela ‘ware street, who died in Saginaw, Mich., on Feb. 1 after going there in quest of work. The deceased man was buried in Saginaw as it was believed he had no kinapeople. Only when his wite learned of her husband's death was it decided to disinter the body and ship it to Gary for proper burial. Calumet Post 99 of the American Legion will have charge of the funer- al services. Mr. Smith, who resided in Gary for five years, came here from Farrel, Pa, where he was a member of the American Legion post of that city. Besides a wife, the deceased man leaves one brother and three daugh- ters here in Gary. He will be buried | in Oak Hill cemetery. CLASSIFIED ADS To Rent: 3 room steam heated flat, $30. Ideal piace for couple. Aiso neatly furnished room for man $5 per week. Gall at 1516 Virginia or hone Gary 2.5912. City News FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1929 City BY LOUISA WHITTED Mrs. Elizabeth Horton, 2385 Washington street, entertained with two tables of bridge at her home Wednesday afternoon from two to five. Mrs. Horton served an elaborate repeat and proved herself a delightful hostess. ♠ ♠ ♠ One of the newest of clubs was formed this week, and to be known as the W.A.W. Club (we don't know what that means—you guess.). This is a bridge club, and had its initial meeting Wednesday evening with Mrs. Fannie Rucker, 2655 Madison street. The hostess served a dainty lunch. The club will maintain a membership of eight and will meet twice a month. ♦ ♦ ♦ Mr. R. D. Guy who has been ill at his home 215 w. 23rd avenue, is able to be out again. Others on the sick list are Mrs. Mary Sedan, 2055 Delaware, Mrs. Mary McDaniel, 2649 Mass, Mrs. Lena Williams, 2300 Conn. st., and Mrs. Dosie Brown, 2333 Mass. st. Mr. Moses Pippin, 2261 Mass. street, has returned from a trip to his former home in Mississippi where he enjoyed a vacation recently. Mr. Pippin reports much rain in that section of the country. ♣ ♣ ♣ The Modern Wives Club met last week with Mrs. Rethea Henry 2338 Washington street. Twelve members were present, and the hostess served a wonderful two-course luncheon. Meeting next Monday will be held with Mrs. Edna Nicholson, 2285 Washington street, from two to four. The M. W. F. Club is sponsor of a whist contest to be given at the Lake County Children's Home, 23rd & Jefferson streets. Thursday evening, February 14, from 8 to 12 p. m. + + + Lucky Court of Calantha will meet Wednesday, February 13, at one o'clock at Elks Rest. There will be installation of officers and all members are urged to be present. + + + The Entre Nous Club (estwhile Harmony Club) is bending every efort to make a huge success of the whist party which is to be given at Hod Carriers Hall, 21st ave. and Washington street, Saturday evening, February 16. The Alpha Art Club met Thursday from two to four with Mrs. Hill, 2216 Madison street. + + + The Rev. P. T. Gorham, District Superintendent, will have charge of services at Trinity M. E. Church, Sunday morning. Quarterly conference will be held after service. An inter-racial meeting will be conducted at City Church 6th and Adams street, Sunday evening, February 10. Several churches are participating and the choirs will combine to render music for the occasion. A well planned program will be presented. The Welfare Club of Stewart House will meet Friday, February 15. Monday afternoon, the Missionary Society of Trinity M. E. Church will meet at Stewart House. The Camp Fire Girls will also have their meeting on Monday. + + + Stewart House basket-ball team will play Brooks at Hammond, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 9. Last Sunday at Vesper hour, the Missionary Society of Trinity M. E. Church conducted a pew service. Dr. Bethea of Hammond; and Mr. Ruckie of Porto Rico, spoke. The service was enjoyed by all present. ♦ ♦ ♦ "Negro in History" week which is being sponsored by the Victory Life Insurance Company, will furnish the theme for a program to be presented by the Sunshine Social Club at the Lake County Children's Home, Monday evening, February 11. Talks will be made by Prof. McFarlane, Mr. Findley of the Y. M. C. A., and.... representing the American Legion. The Progressive Republican Club of the forty-third precinct will meet with Mrs. Laura Wesley, at 20th and Washington streets, Friday evening February 15, from seven to nine o'clock. All women of the forty-third precinct are urged to be present. Refreshments will be served. Mrs. A. 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Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are to be songratulated since this is their sixth son. 18th Avenue Garage 17 W. 18th Avenue GENERAL REPAIRING 24 HOUR STORAGE WASHING & GREASING TOWING & WRECKING Chicago Motor Club Service 1732 Broadway The Venus Shoppe 1732 Broadway K. M. Jones, Gun Smith We repair all makes of American and foreign made automatic platos, automatic shotguns and revolvers. We also repair phonographs and sewing machines. We are prepared to refinish guns in nickle, blue steel and brown, all of our work is guaranteed to be first class. A We call for and deliver all articles that you wish to have cleaned or dyed by us. Deliveries are always very prompt—work always up to our very high standard. You have nothing to worry about when we do your cleaning and dyeing—you can be sure it's well done. 20 E.20th Place Phone Gary 2-1332 When you want a classy job of printing done in a hurry, bring it to The Gary American I Clothed in very "swanky" style, the invitations have just arrived to the first annual dance of the De Luxe club to be given at Crystal Gardens, 1901. Broadway, Tuesday evening, Feb. 12. The DeLuxe has a membership of twenty-four young men who plan to throw some high lights on the social horizon of Gary. The roll is as follows: Nelson Woodley, pres., Wilbur Hardaway, vice-pres., Joseph Stubbs, sec'y, Herbert Palmer, ass't sec'y, T. Glover, sergt-at-arms, Theodore Anderson, reporter, Louis Driver, Marvin King, Charles Jerome, Emmett Barge, Otis Bailey, Jerome Bodie, Tracy Smith, Jack Rickman, Robert Elkins, Louis Stewart, Reuben Minor, Henry Minor, John Preston, Wilson Lee, Olan Young, Davis Brown and Daniel White. 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And, anyway, what would a stiff finger count when he was wearing those lovely lamb-wool lined what would a micam gave him for his birthday on the ♦ ♦ ♦ Mrs. Marble Berry of South Michigan boulevard, Chicago, (another convert to the church) returned to her home last Saturday after a week spent with her mother, M. D. D. Tubot of East Second street, and her uncle Ed Alexander of the same address. Mrs. Edith Tyler of South Michigan boulevard, Chicago, recently visited with her parent Rev. and Mrs. Dean of Bettel church and Mrs. Rev. and Mrs. Arthur of La Porte, completed the family circle. At last, we no longer need entertain our guests "right over the lake" (How our Doc?), as there is now a new Tea Room on East Second street by Mrs. Mary Campbell, just for such entertainments. ♣ ♣ ♣ "The Judge" celebrated his first real "stepping out" after his long incarceration and the flu. Dr. Jones, the madman and the faithful Raymond as jailers, by at- tending the banquet Saturday night tended by the Appomattox club, Chicago. Dr. Oscar DePriest and other congressmen of Illinois. Mrs. Buddy Brown of Mulligan street was able to be removed to her home from the clinic where she was rested one day after her surgery. She then taken about her face as the result of her suffering from a fall on the ice pavement. Dr. Phillips of the clinic staff assisted Dr. Jones at the operation. Mrs. Mattie Bond of 426 Fourth street is recovering from an attack of influenza. Laurence Blackock is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Blackock of their new home on Spring and Third streets. Mrs. Ella Donaby says "it saint no joke" put her casting her bread upon the wrist of a hundred fold even before the many days" because her kind heart has prompted hungry birds who were poor in flocks on the porch and the fence, so she asks all to cooperate with her, as it says it is a sight to warm the coldest heart. Our energetic little "live-wire" reporter and agent of 422 East Fourth—you all know her success in disposing of all her possessions last week, with an increasing demand for her coming week. So friends, thank you for your support. We show our appreciation to Mr Townsend, the Executive Editor of the Gary Ameri-paper we will just continue to "whoo up" and make this, our paper—sister cities in one family "tea party." Send in your news. these Bar or nine outstand- sted here in this them yourself to make at Jack's THE SOME JACK dresses 39c Ladies' Silk Hose great a variety of on the rainbow and all sizes. 23c FOR THESE BARGAINS you may avail yourself of it by cutting to our store. PEPPEREL SHEETS Regular $1.69 Value $1.09 Army Broadway—Near 11th SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH W! Bargains 57.1.20 AINS by cutting REL ETS 69 Value 09 BOY'S SCHOOL BLOUSES 24c MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS 87c BOYS' KNEE PANTS 37c MEN'S WORK SOCKS 08c my Store Year 11th Ave. THURS., FRI. and SAT. The Picture of Pictures "The Cavalier" JACK HOXIE in "Daring Chances" Comedy and News MONDAY and TUESDAY "ANNAPOLIS" also "Tarzan the Mighty" Comedy and News "King of Kings" No Advance In Prices A COMPARISON OF PRICES HAS SHOWN BUSINESS MEN THAT THEY SAVE MONEY WHEN WE DO THE WORK PHONE 2-3865 AND OUR REPRESENTATIVE WILL CALL --- --- Mrs. Buddy Brown of was able to be removed to have to wait for a week last week and had eleven about her face as the result of the surgery. Dr. Phillips of the clinic Dr. Jones at the operation ♠ ♠ ♠ . ♥ ♥ ♥ RICHARD TALMADGE Petition Mayor Hale To Enter City Race With the city elections in East Chicago only three months off, the first big gun has been fired in the mayoralty race there with 7,317 citizens signing a petition requesting R. P. Hale, present Twin City mayor, to run again. Mayor Ilie is looked upon by the colored citizens as friendly to their best interests. There are at present 35 Negroes working in the city departments there. Scheduled to run against the present incumbent in the May elections is Frank Caffahan, a well known contractor of East Chicago. Other entrants into the race are not as yet known. Lensy Campbell, porter in the Grand hotel at 1001 Washington street, was arrested Sunday for the theft of a ladies wrist watch from John Beller, owner of a restaurant at the above address, for whom Campbell worked part time as a dishwasher. DON'T BE MISLEAD BY OTHERS Cecil B. DeMille's Dependent newspaper, devoted to the interests of the Negro of Northern Indiana and the community as a whole. Published day morning in the year by The Gary American Publishing Com- pared. Address all communications to The Gary American, Building, Seven East Nineteenth Avenue, Gary, Indiana. CHAUNCEY TOWNSEND, Executive Editor F. MARSHALL DAVIS, Managing Editor Tribune Should Treat News Without Any Discrimination The newspaper should champion the causes. It should be the leader in the battle and discrimination. The Negro public ex-justified in doing so. When we strike against Jim-crowism, let us only. Let us kill it at its source. Let us desist its phases. In this reason that we are opposed to jim-white newspapers. November the cry of segregation was raised, extended the first of the civic concerts of "Barbarous," they said. "We should be a paid just as much for admission as a vice that those who bellowed the most are who have threatened to bring suit against house for jim crow seating arrangement to have their names appear daily in the Gary Post-Tribune. We knows that Negroes pay as much for the white readers. Then, by the Negro's own, this social events inserted in the regular Tribune instead of under a special headed Folks." We believe that if the colored folk here insisted their news in the regular social column. If the editors of that publication object to its colored readers it gives to the Negro in Gary should withdraw his support. We hold the daily paper to blame for sake, believe that the responsibility for its continuing colored folk. If they did not send in and die of undernourishment. It is a little too much to hope for a baker Aframericans. Perhaps we are underwhelmed we can show those of the race who co-actives and sanction others the error ofIZE with the author who said, "Consister must have been acquainted with the news columns in white dailies. Painted: A Leader For The Mass Negro masses suffer from a scarcity of its leadership. There is not one agency to whom the Man-in-the-Street can turn beneficial guidance. E. B. DuBois and Dr. Alain Locke are the N.A.A.C.P. offers no solution to the Negro laborer. Marcus Garvey offers America designed to appeal to the masses—nefit to the black man who would remain undernourished. There are those who strive, to lead. They will not have leaders. Such men even fussed, and unmeasurably cynical regard buffs beat them down. Black laborer will tell you that he has no struggle alone against his problems. He intelligent guidance. And he, too, events... NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Change Press. RATES time only, $1.00 per year in advance options accepted for less than one Manuscripts for publication wish to must in all cases send stamps for at the post-office at Gary, Indiana Wright, 1929, by the Gary Ameri REPRESENTATIVES: 5 West Adams Street, Chicago, D Treat News Discrimination Champion the cause of the race leader in the battle against s the Negro public expects such him-crowism, let us strike hard source. Let us destroy segrega are opposed to jim crow news registration was raised by many civic concerts of Gary. "Sus "We should be allowed to s now admission as anybody else allowed the most at this "rac tal to bring suit against certain grow seating arrangements, th is appear daily in the jim cro pay as much for that newspaper the Negro's own reasoning, stated in the regular social colu der a special heading, "News a folk here insisted upon the i icular social column, it would be not publication objected to giv ders it gives to the Crescians withdraw his support. or blame for starting the c tility for its continuation shou we did not send in news to it, establishment. as to hope for a balanced view m perhaps we are unduly optimis of the race who condemn certa others the error of their way so said, "Consistency, thou ar maintained with the supporters of illies. For The Masses from a scarcity of intelligent ar is not one agency nor a sing the-Street can turn for under Alain Locke are leaders of the so solution to the everyday pro us Garvey offers the only pro al to the masses—and his ide who would remain in America love, to lead. They will tell you s. Such men eventually becom ably cynical regarding the race you that he has no leaders, th his problems. He cries to t and he, too, eventually become Members Associated Negro Press, National Negro Press Association, Indian Press Association, and Exchange Press. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Subscription price, for a limited time only, $1.00 per year in advances, two copies, three cents. No subscriptions accepted for less than one. I our friends who favor us with manuscripts for publication wish to reject articles returned they must in all cases send stamps for subscriptions. Borrowed as second-class mail matter at the post-office at Gary, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Copyright, 1929, by the Gary American publishing Co. Incorporated. FOREIGN ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES: I. V. Houghtaling & Company, 176 West Adams Street, Chicago, Ill. I. Telephone Franklin 2468. A Negro newspaper should champion the cause of the race which it serves. It should be the leader in the battle against segregation and discrimination. The Negro public expects such a day and is justified in doing so. But when we strike against jim-crowism, let us strike hard effectively. Let us kill it at its source. Let us destroy segregation all of its phases. It is for this reason that we are opposed to jim crow news rumms in white newspapers. Last November the cry of segregation was raised by many of those who attended the first of the civic concerts of Gary. "Such fiction is barbarous," they said. "We should be allowed to sit where—we paid just as much fow admission as anybody else." We notice that those who bellowed the most at this "racial mutil," and who have threatened to bring suit against certain amusement houses for jim crow seating arrangements, try air very best to have their names appear daily in the jim crow rumm of the Gary Post-Tribune. Everyone knows that Negroes pay as much for that newspaper do its white readers. Then, by the Negro's own reasoning, he would have his social events inserted in the regular social column in the Post-Tribune instead of under a special heading, "News of Mary's Colored Folks." We believe that if the colored folk here insisted upon the intention of their news in the regular social column, it would be placed there. If the editors of that publication objected to giving same service to its colored readers it gives to the Creeasians, then every Negro in Gary should withdraw his support. While we hold the daily paper to blame for starting the column, we believe that the responsibility for its continuation should be placed on colored folk. If they did not send in news to it, it would sicken and die of undernourishment. Perhaps it is a little too much to hope for a balanced viewpoint from some Aframericans. Perhaps we are unduly optimistic when we think we can show those of the race who condemn certain him crow practices and sanction others the error of their ways. We sympathize with the author who said, "Consistency, thou art a swel." He must have been acquainted with the supporters of the crow news columns in white dailies. Wanted: A Leader For The Masses The Negro masses suffer from a scarcity of intelligent and sympathetic leadership. There is not one agency nor a single individual to whom the Man-in-the-Street can turn for understanding and beneficial guidance. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois and Dr. Alain Locke are leaders of the intellect. The N.A.A.C.P. offers no solution to the everyday problems of the Negro laborer. Marcus Garvey offers the only program in America designed to appeal to the masses—and his ideas are of no benefit to the black man who would remain in America, in native land. Yet there are those who strive, to lead. They will tell you that the Negro will not have leaders. Such men eventually become bitter, disillusioned, and unmeasurably cynical regarding the race's future. Rebuffs beat them down. The black laborer will tell you that he has no leaders, that he has to struggle alone against his problems. He cries to the ears for intelligent guidance. And he, too, eventually becomes S. When you want to be served promptly with good, plain, well-cooked appeti- food and drink, you ought to Old Virginia Cafe. It's a clean place where exacting folk congratulations, satisfying meal. Old Virginia Cafe MRS. ELIZABETH PANNELL, Proprietress 1824 WASHINGTON STREET you ought to go to e. It's a clean, cheery folk congregate for meal. Inia Cafe ANNELL, Proprietress BOSTON STREET zing food and drink, you ought to go to the Old Virginia Cafe. It's a clean, cheery place where exacting folk congregate for a quick, satisfying meal. Qu'ck Tasty Meals bitter, disillusioned, and unmeasurably cynical regarding the race's future. Why, then, the cry on the one hand of no masses to lead and on the other hand of no leaders to follow? A lack of understanding and of confidence is the answer. He who has the qualifications of intelligence and ability has obtained them at a loss of contact with the black masses. He forgets the things in which they are most interested: making a living and enjoying life unmolested. He aims at those things that appeal to only a few. The man of color soon loses confidence. He is not the child the educated man of his own race pictures him. He looks, and he sees many of the so-called leaders selling out to the white politician and it sickens him. He believes that they are not really seeking racial advancement but instead want to use him to line their own pocketbooks with gold. Some claim that at present there is no need for a great national leader. They claim that the plantation laborer in Alabama does not have the same problems to face as the Harlemite. They say that sectionalism has developed many types of Aframericans and that geographical differences make national leadership impossible. Such a conclusion is wrong. The problem that the Negro faces all over the country is the one of segregation and discrimination. It rears its head in Chicago as well as in a country hamlet in Georgia. It varies only in intensity. The Negro laborer in Mississippi is discriminated against. The worker in Philadelphia is denied many jobs because of his color. They limit the residential areas of New Orleans colored families. There are organizations in Detroit for the sole purpose of keeping all Negroes confined to a few districts. An attempt to expand may be met in Florida with a lynching. It may be met in the north with a bombing. There is a need for a leader broad enough or for an organization big enough to get down and fight the everyday battles of the everyday Negro. And such an individual or group must east aside all patronizing methods and shun the gold of politicians. BELL BOY SLAIN BY UNKNOWN PARTIES COLUMBUS,Miss. — Vante Hairston, bell boy, was shot to death on the morning of Tuesday at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mattle Sparks. A pistol was found by his side, with on chamber discharged. A coroner's jury rendered a verdict that he came to his death by unknown parties. EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER IF USED REGULARLY MME. S.D. 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When your car needs real quick service, day or night. call us, we can give it to you. Reasonable Rates OPEN ALL NIGHT BROADWAY GARAGE J. H. SHOVER, Prop. 1950 Broadway In the Middle of the Block PHONE 2-6505 --- Letters to The Editor must be limited to not more than 200 words, or they will not be published. Give full names and addresses as a matter of good faith, and write on one side of the paper only. FLAYS MOVE FOR WHITE FIFTH WARD ALDERMAN To the Editor of the Gary American: I understand that there is a movement on foot here on the South side to put in motion a lily white organization, purely for the purpose of running a white man as alderman of the Fifth ward to defeat alderman Whitlock who has done all any man could do for a ward or city, and more than most of our leaders would have done in that Emerson school fight. And, the most disgusting thing is, this white man, so he tells me (and speeches made at a meeting last night prove it true) is urged and backed by black men — I might say blacks. common people to frown on such leaders, and to this poor white man to let his wife hold his bank roll for woe be unto it. I understand also, the field is run of candidates for alderman for the Fifth ward, some of them good meaning, but without a ghost of a chance to win election. Others I understand are flushers and to these I would say, remember the Emerson school fight; and that the outside world is watching you; you may cause the defeat of a colored man, but when a colored man is put out it is hard to get another in. Any colored man will represent you better than any white man can afford to do; for white men get their records from white peaks. This lily white movement is the child of the brains of blacks. I understand there was a meeting at the home of this white man on the evening of February 4, at which good eats were served, and after which a committee was spoken of as having two Croatians and the rest blacks; but it finally was suggested by someone and decided that it would be better for this white man to go to the Croatians alone and get them into a committee all their own, as it might insult them to put them with colored people. This movement, I wish to say, is playing with fire, and will make for us in the Fifth ward prejudice in place of the friendly feeling we are now cultivating, and therefore should be crushed. And, I wish to appeal to the good BLO DRUG STORE Foods Sale! 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Others I understand are flushers and to these I would say, remember the Emerson school fight; and that the outside world is watching you; you may cause the defeat of a colored man, but when a colored man is put out it is hard to get another in. Any colored man will represent you better than any white man can afford to do; for white men get their records from white people. Again I wish to say to the good common people, think for yourselves; you need only to use horse sense and don't listen to nor vote for any one who attempts to set up white supremacy. For "Government of the people By the people, For the people, shall not perish from the earth." It is claimed that ice cream can be frozen in 20 secods with a new frezer in which a mixture of ice and salt is contained in a drum that is rotated in the center of the cream. HAND OF GARY PR HANDY DIRECTORY OF GARY FIRMS WHO GUARANTEE PRODUCTS & SERVICE Sanitary Beauty Shoppe MR6. J. W. 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Moor and Bolden THE TAILORS Cleaning - Pressing - Repairing 1704 DELAWARE STREET Phone 2-3291 Gary, Ind. Palace Barber Shop CLEM HILL, Prop. 1616 Washington Street Gary, Indiana W. M. Jackson. 2138 Broadway (By Associated Negro Prose) SELMA, Ala—Jack Brown and Edgar Harris, charged with the murder of J. R. Moss, postmaster at Hugo, Alabama, were rushed here Saturday to avoid mob violence. According to the sheriff of Dallas county, both of the men, who come from Birmingham, have confessed that they participated in the murder of the postmaster and storekeeper. They declared that robbery was the motive and that Moss' resistance resulted in the killing. The murder of the white man caused much disturbance throughout the county. He was found dead with his head badly battered. For a time the crime presented a mystery. Harris, however, was nabbed and he named Brown as his accomplice. So intense was the feeling in and about Hugo, and so freely was lynching discussed, county officials felt that it was better to rush the men to Selma for safe-keeping. The prisoners arrived here Saturday under heavy guard, after a nerve-racking trip. Every precaution is being taken here to avoid a lynching and officers have declared that the prisoners would be adequately protected. READ THE AMERICAN Y DIRECT Y FIRMS WHO GU ODUCTS & SERV Children's Haircutting A Specialty WE SPECIALIZE in cut- ting children's hair. Careful work and thorough sterilization of instruments after each job will appeal to mothers. Haircuts for boys and girls, 45c. PALACE BARBER SHOP 1616 WASHINGTON ST. SAM'S LOAN SHOP Jeweler and Pawnbroker Unredeemed Jewelry, Watches, Diamonds, Clothing and Shot Guns For Sale 1604 BROADWAY YOUR AD In This Directory For A Few Cents Per Week CALL OUR SOLICITOR Phone 2-6303 Roger W. 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FLOYD STICKENEL PRENTISS, Miss.—Ernest Tyronse is dead and Sam Magee is in the hands of the la is a result of a shooting affair which occurred on Tyronse's place. Tyronse was a large land owner, and Magee was his tenant. The dispute arose over a difference of money Legal Notices NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Lake Superior Court Room 3, Gary, Ind. In the matter of the Estate of ERNEST I. DENNISK, Deceased No. 1878 Notice is hereby given that the under-unsigned has been appointed Administrator of said Estate by the Judge of the Lake Superior Court. Said Estate is supposed to be solved. BURY P. P. PERSON, Administrator Dated January 22, 1929 C. L. CARROLL, Attn. CTORY GUARANTEE VICE YOLANDE'S BEAUTY SHOPPE YOLANDE SMILEY, Prop. All Forms of Beauty Culture Appointments 1913 Adams Street Phone 2-5837 Gary, Ind. QUICK SERVICE Auto Accessories of All Kinds Johnson's AUTO SUPPLY 1901 Washington St. Gary, Ind. DUCO PAINTING Body Repairing and Trimming Department R. 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