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'ToBreak The Bonds' Trade with stores which employ colored help. Ask your merchant why he does not employ colored clerks in his store. GAY PUBLIC LIBR. 5TH AVE JEFFERSON VOLUME III, NUMBER ONE NAB 2 THOUSAND FOR VIOLATING FISH LAWS DURING 1929 Major Offenses are For Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, Without a License INDIANAPOLIS—(Special)—State game wardens arrested 2,153 persons for fish and game law violations during fiscal 1929 ending September 30. Of this number, says a report of George N. Mannfeld, chief of the fish and game division of the state conservation department, files with Richard Lieber, director, 1,988 convictions were obtained, 52 cases dismissed and 113 cases are pending. Those convicted, the report says, paid fines and costs amounting to $45,466.35, the greater portion of which goes to the school fund in the counties wherein the cases were made. The leading offenses, according to the report, were for hunting, fishing and trapping without license, and for possession and illegal use of seines, nets and traps. For failure to have a license 699 persons were arrested, while 259 were arrested for use of illegal nets, etc. Moran and Mack in Picture at Tivoli Moran and Mack, the Two Black Crows, bring their first screen production, "Why Bring that Up?" to the Tivoli Theater, Friday, November 22nd. "Why Bring That Up?" is from an original story by Octavus Roy Cohen, the famous author of negro stories. In the picture you see Moran and Mack, the forming of the famous team—their struggle for recognition and climb to success. They show you just how they make up their funny patter and best of all you see them in real life as well as black face, doing their rib-cracking dialect. Moran and Mack, the two Black Crows, have the backing of an elaborate musical show, in the final scenes of their opus. A dazzling array of stage talent! "Why Bring That Up?" is real, you fairly feel every situation and they are all of such character, just like their records, that a child eight years can fully understand. Fourth Edition of Book is Published NEW YORK—A fourth printing of "Bursting Bonds" by William Pickens, Field Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is announced for early December. In connection with the new edition, S. Ralph Barlow, Professor of Religion and Biblical Literature at Smith College, Northampton, Mass., has written a strong commendation as follows: "Put this book in the hands of every boy and girl in our country and it will do more to soil the problem of race prejudice than any other book I have ever read. It is a stronger tale than Booker Washington's great book, "Up From Slavery," and it is a far more thrilling story. Here, in this true story of a penniless colored boy, who by sheer courage and indomitable will, wins his way step by step over insurmountable obstacles to Phi Beta Kappa honors and prize winner at Yale, is an American saga. The English is simple, direct and finished in style, a work of real literary value." Negro Praised For Artistic Efforts NEW YORK—Replying to the question "Is the Negro Coming Into His Own," Harold Butcher, American correspondent for the London Daily Herald, answers it in the affirmative, citing the "splendid work" which is being done by Negroes in literature, music and art, naming new books and theatrical successes by white and colored authors. The articles say also: "The recent twentieth annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People brought together delegates from thirty-seven cities in nineteen states, and called forth messages of praise and congratulation from such men as Sir Gilbert Murray and Sinealair Lewis. The Association reminds the Negro of his constitutional rights, helps him to achieve them, and fights for him when he is wronged." The Gary American SLAYER NOT TO HANG Declares Church Welcomes Fellowship Of Negro HELLO, EVRYBODY! Little Dickie Dishwater, the office pest, says a friend of his is so absent-minded that when he went on Broadway the other day to get his brown shoes shined and the boy asked him, "light or dark, sir," he replied, "oh, I don't care, only please don't give me the neck." Here's the diary of an absent-minded Garyite who works in Chicago: 7:00 a. m.—Gets out of bed. 7:01 a. m.—Moves trousers to one side and puts on wife's dress. 7:02 a. m.—Finds mistake and puts on own clothes. 7:05 a. m.—Combs his teeth and washes his hair. 7:15 a. m.—Goes down and starts on breakfast. Butters his coffee and drinks his pancakes. 7:20 a. m.—Kisses the door and slams his wife. 7:30 a. m.—Pushes his bicycle and mumbles if he didn't have the blame thing he could walk faster. 7:35 a. m.—Leaves his bike at the cleaner and presser and takes his trousers to bicycle shop to have the handle-bars adjusted. 7:40 a. m.—Buys ticket to Chicago. Boards train to South Bend. 7:50 a. m.—Goes to smoker. Takes out cigar. Throws cigar away and starts puffing on match. 8:00 a. m.—Puts morning paper in vest pocket and tries to read headlines on watch. 8:10 a. m.—Suddenly remembers this is Sunday morning and he doesn't have to work. And then there's the lawyer who on being told he was going to miss the train, grabbed his pretty stenograhper and yelled goodbye to his hat. But maybe he wasn't so absent-minded. A FRIEND OF OURS SAYS THEY HAD SUCH A HARD WINTER OUT IN WYOMING LAST YEAR THAT THREE RESTAURANT KEEPERS STARVED TO DEATH. ALTARS My eyes are twin altars burning burning-- passionate brown flames offering love incense to you my body is your temple beloved rest a sanctuary open only to you a sanctuary a temple twin altars burning burning love incense to you. —Marshmallows. ERS LANDED IN AMERICA THEY FOUND THE COUNTRY FULL OF NUTS AND BERRIES. NOW WE HAVE NO BERRIES. His Most Embarrassing Moment Honorable Sir: Although I once wore the coveted toga of column conductor, there are times when my philosopher-like sagacity is upset by some carinal incident which embarrassed me quite a little. I have consented to let you know of one, which will prove that even the wise are not perfect. It was on a Saturday night and I was preparing to go over to Chicago to keep a date with the flower of my life. I dressed and wended my way over to George's place to get the clothing for my pedal extremities shined. I mounted the stand, and extended my feet to place them on the racks provided. Imagine my surprise and embarrassment when I looked down and saw that I had no shoes on! —F. M. D. Office of Publication: 7 East 19th Avenue Telephone Gary 2-4660 - If Busy, Call Gary 2-3865 GARY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1929 'NO COLOR LINE IN SOULS' MINISTER SAYS TO QUESTION Welcomes Everyone to Church, But Thinks Negroes Best Served by Own Pastors CHURCH WANTS ALL MEN Rev. James Foster, Rector of Christ Church, States View on Jim Crowism There is no color line of souls, and consequently, there should be no color line in the Christian church, accordi- ting to the Rev. James Foster, white, rector of Christ church, Sixth avenue and Adams streets, who in a signed article gives his view on segregation in the church in today's issue of The Gary American. The Rev. Mr. Foster, who also is pastor of St. Augustine's chapel, 19th and Adams streets, where colored Episcopalians worship, is the second minister to state his views in The Gary American on this question. Last week the Rev. William Ward Ayer, pastor of Central Baptist church, opened the symposium on this subject with an article in which he stated that colored people can best worship in their own churches where their mode of worship may have the fullest expression. The article was highly complimented by many readers of The American who declared it a frank and fortnight statement of opinion. In this week's article, the Rev. Mr. Foster points out that while he would not discourage the attendance of colored people at his church, he is convinced that they can receive the best pastoral care to which they are entitled only through churches and by means especially provided for them. His article follows: THE COLOR LINE IN CHURCH By Rev. James Foster Rector Christ Church, Gary Up to the time our church established St. Augustine's Chapel at 19th and Adams streets, I encouraged our colored church people to attend services at Christ church. St. Augustine's Chapel was started in 1927 at the request and upon the initiative of our colored church people who preferred to have their own service at a place more conveniently located than the parish church. But the same clergy ministered equally to both congregations and all members are equally members of the parish and of the Episcopal church, and the life in each and together has been marked by the utmost harmony. The Christian church is concerned with souls, and there is no color line of souls. But I do think a distinction has to be made between the church which is the blessed company of all faithful people and a church which is a building in which a particular group of Christians worship. These particular groups may be and, in fact, are organized all over the world on a basis of geographic or economic or political or racial or social differences. There would be and should be no wrong in this if all the particular groups could only realize the essential unity of the Church of Christ and fulfill the privileges and obligations of the corporate life in that love and fellowship which is of the essence of the gospel. Where the church has built churches and provided services and pastors especially for the Negro race, it is presumed that members of that race will be better pastored by affiliating with such churches. The segregation of races thus involved is done for the mutual comfort and well being of both. The church wants Negroes in her fellowship and has made rather elaborate plans for pastoring them adequately. That that can only be done by providing separate places for them is beyond question. I know of no instance in the United States where Negroes, in any quantity, can receive the pastoral care to which they are entitled except through Rev. W. T. Coleman Pastor of St. James church, whose members will sponsor a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday in the basement of St. James. ENTRANTS SOUGHT IN DANCE CONTEST Floor Show as Well as Revue to Be Added Attractions At Rosemont Hall Ballroom is Redecorated and Enlarged for Event; Tickets On Sale For the first time in the history of Gary an open dance contest for the championship of Northern Indiana and the vicinity will be staged. Everything to make this contest attractive and appealing to the public and dance lovers in particular has been planned for Thanksgiving night, November 28, at the beautiful Rosemont ballroom, 19th and Broadway. The plans include two special dance bands—one white and one colored. A floor show and revue has been engaged to come from Chicago, including Rubel Blakey and Henry Chatman and a bunch of the prettiest chorus girls that have ever graced the dance floor. Then, of course there will be the hottest dance music for those who desire to dance. Everything to make it an amazing and fascinating evening is being carried out to the fullest extent. W. A. Potter, the young man who has come in our midst, to promote a real, clean and enjoyable place for Garyites, is by no means new in this line of work. Rosemont Hall, as we of Gary know it, has changed completely under his management, and he should be supported by our group in particular. He was formerly business manager for Walter Barnes and his Royal Croolians, and is former manager of the Koppin Theatre of Detroit, and one of the staff of managers of the Chicago Theatres Corp. Busses From Chicago Arrangements have been made to bring busses from Chicago and Indiana Harbor directly to the ballroom (Continued on page 2) churches and by means provided especially for them. So to Negroes we say: The church very much wants you, and shows her good faith by making special provision for you when she can, and by welcoming you to unspecialized churches—there is no such thing as a "white" church—where she cannot. All the spiritual blessings that the Church can give are for all alike. (NEXT WEEK.—The third article in this series on segregation in the church will be contributed to The Gary American by the Rev. Harold Martin, pastor of the 43rd Avenue Presbyterian church). MAN WHO DEFENDED DAUGHTER ESCAPES THE DEATH PENALTY Shot White Man Who Tried to Assault Daughter; Pardon Board Changes Sentence NEW YORK — Abe Washington, colored father who was sentenced to death because he defended his daughters from the advances of a white man, shooting the man as he advanced on the Washington home, has had his death sentence commuted to life imprisonment by the Florida board of pardons. This information is contained in a report to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People from S. Decatur McGill, attorney, who defended the aged colored man. Writing to the N.A.A.C.P., Mr. McGill says: "The action of the Board in commuting this sentence puts an end to my efforts to save the life of Washington. "I am taking this method to thank you and the National Association for your interest in this matter for without your assistance, it is doubtful that this case could have reached the United States Supreme Court. It Seems To Me By W. A. LORDEN That as we stand in the dawn of the twentieth century of human progress, we are brought face to face with a few vital and serious problems that have long since been prophesied. It was then uttered and now realized that trade is restless in the grasp of monopoly. There is luxury in the castle and squarer in the home. The poor are forever with us (84% of America is dependent upon 15% for a living—yet we boast of America's wealth). Established business has merged with improved lawlessness for efficiency. The church is being besieged from in and attacked from without—the ecclesiastic has compromised with graft and flagrant prostitution. Behind the court looms the gibbet of the anarchist and smolders the machine gun of the gangster—"Legal justice" has become a racket—The screak of the rum wagons rumbles along the highway. While the voice of Christ cries in the sanctuary, the roar of the mob murmurs in the distance. Nothing is steadfast or approved. Even upon the beaten paths the shifting crowds are halted from the shadows. The sentries of doubt cry, "Halt who goes there." Yet, in the midst of it all stands the true heart of the masses (of the people), undismayed-awaiting the full disclosures of the day and whatever better conditions the future has to offer. We are looking to Mr. R. O. Johnson for an improvement. We expect it. We want at least four ministers in our group to resolve to become "unpopular." We are still hoping for a better social order. That a forum club should be organized immediately in Gary among the younger men as suggested by Mr. Rettig a few weeks ago. There are problems the only solvent for which is "new blood." That we should give the Roosevelt annex football team more encouragement by our attendance at its contests. They need your finance and your good will. In these young players we have clean sportsmanship that is stressed by two able athletic directors, applauded by a clean wholesome student body and backed by a principal and faculty that endorse only the progressive in our children's lives. PRICE THREE CENTS IANG Of Negro NG Negro JOHN UNI H Form CI Where Rev. Ayer Is Wrong (AN EDITORIAL) While the Rev. Wm. Ward Ayer, pastor of Central Baptist church of this city, is to be commended for the frank and intelligent way in which he replied to The Gary American questionnaire concerning Negro and Caucasian worship together, we must point out that the minister errs in one big point. If we understand Rev. Ayer correctly, he is a believer in racial differences other than color. It might interest Rev. Ayer to know that such authorities on anthropology as Dr. Franz Boas and Dr. Andres Hrdlicka classify mankind into three races and that only arbitrarily. In other words, there are no distinct differences between white, yellow and black, the three arbitrary divisions of mankind. An attempt to find a definite set of characteristics for any race ends in failure, say the scientific authorities of today. Most of the so-called differences are merely propaganda made to propagate the white superiority myth. You can't tell by a person's behavior whether that individual is a Nordic or another member of the downtrodden Aframerican group. If you could, there would be no passing for white. A cultured black and a cultured white differ only in the color of their skins. Caucasians unintentionally admit it when they say that stories and novels of educated Negroes are no different from similar works about educated whites. The crude and uncultured Negro who comes north from Dixie acts no more raucous than the poor whites of his vicinity. And if the Rev. Mr. Ayer doubts this, he has but to attend a backwoods church of his lighter skinned brethren to be convinced for life. Truly, the innovations of man are marvelous. Lincoln Gives $166 to Defend Student NEW YORK—Alumni of Lincoln university to date have sent to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth avenue, through Dr. Paul Collins of New York, the sum of $166 in contributions towards the expenses of defending Ralph Baker, young Lincoln university student shot by a patrolman in Brooklyn, September 9, and Baker's companion, William Fontaine. The N.A.A.C.P. has written to John D. Flynn, secretary to Police Commissioner Whalen, asking to be notified of the date when charges are heard against patrolman Walter A. Lowe, who did the shooting, and offering the police department the evidence gathered. The letter signed by Walter White, Acting Secretary of the N.A.A.C.P., says in part: "As this association, at the expenditure of considerable time, effort and money, gathered a good deal of evidence in this case, we are writing to say that all this evidence is placed at the disposal of the police department of the city of New York to the end that adequate action will be taken to prevent a repitition of this shooting. We are requesting that the Police Department advise us as to the time when this evidence can be presented." Dine And Dance Cafe Floor Show And Dance Cafe To r Show And Re Dine And Dance Cafe To Open Here; Floor Show And Revue At Opening "The Dugout," Gary's only dine and dance cafe, will open its doors Saturday night, November 30, at 1801 Washington street. This will give those who desire to dine and dance the opportunity to do so and at the same time be entertained with a full floor show and revue. Tables will be reserved for special parties at the opening. --- HOME EDITION JOHNSON A COWARD UNTIL SISTER MADE HIM FIGHT 'BULLY' Former World's Heavyweight Champion Was Afraid to Fight as a Lad SISTER LUCY SHAMED HIM Became Known as a Scrapper in Home Town After Fight With Town Bully Jack Johnson, former world's heavy-weight champion, was once a coward! Though strong, robust and well developed, the man who wrested the world's championship from a white man was once afraid to fight! This fact is made known in a biography of Johnson written by Rolfe Dellon, which is now appearing in the Illustrated Feature Section of The Gary American. Each week, an episode in the life and career of Jack Johnson is related by Dellon in this newspaper; it is illustrated by Fred B. Watson, well known cartoonist. Last week, the third episode in the fighter's life was told in the columns of this newspaper by Biographer Dellon. And, according to this, Johnson, as a boy, was afraid to fight other boys until his sister, Lucy, urged him and pushed him into the fight. From this day on, Jack Johnson never showed any more of the spirit of the coward. One by one, he won every encounter forced upon him, until he became recognized as a "game scraper." In the episode which appears in today's issue of The Gary American, the story is told how Johnson first entered the ring as an amateur boxer in Dallas, Texas. The episode may be found on page eleven of the Illustrated Feature Section in this issue. Many Other Features Other features in this week's Illustrated Feature Section include another installment of "Mamba's Daughter," a serial story of sacrifice, romance and revenge, written by DuBose Heyward. This serial is proving very popular with readers of The Gary American who are keeping up with the developments in this great novel of Negro life by reading every installment each week in The American. "My Moment of Love," a true story, is also included in this week's Illustrated Feature Section. It is a story of a man who married for companionship, and understanding, but found that his wife was a cold, beautiful, unsympathetic housekeeper who spurned his love. What he did when he found himself in this predicament, makes "My Moment of Love" one of the most dramatic pieces ever to be published in a newspaper. It may be found on page 7 of the section. The Illustrated Feature Section is a regular part of The Gary American each week. No issue of this newspaper is complete without it. Insist upon getting it with every copy of The American. 40,000 N.A.A.C.P. Seals Distributed GARY, W. VIRGINIA—About 40,000 Christmas seals of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to be pasted on letters and packages during the holiday season, have already been distributed this year, reports Mrs. Memphis T. Garrison of this city. The seals are issued in books of 200, costing $2, or a cent for each seal. Any quantity from one seal up may be ordered. All orders should be sent directly to Mrs. M. T. Garrison, Box 364, Gary, West Virginia. Consumption of gasoline in 1929 is expected to exceed 15,000,000,000 gallons. Cafe To Open Here; And Revue At Opening line and Sat- mat 1801 esire to try to do tainted revue. special The gayly decorated cafe will be the scene of great merrymakers. A red hot dance band will dispense the music and at the same time a full line of seasonable foods, prepared for a la carte service, will be dispensed by a chef who has made a reputation for pleasing the most critical. Further announcements will be made in The Gary American. IN GARY AND SUBURBS ELSEWHERE, FIVE CENTS PEM Se Cee ee eg te o > i ss, =) om K. M. JONES, Gunsmith en ‘ mo 3) We also make Keys, Repair Locks, Night g 7 Latches, Vietrolas, Sewing Machines, Lawn g : BE] Mowers, Vacuum Cleaners, and put Locks on : Trunks, All work guaranteed to be strictly a first class. . : ; 2177 Washington St. Phone Gary 9591 & 2 . SSBB SBS SBS SBS BBB eE BEEBE SBS SB RBBB BBeBBBAass ra “a @ if On ae aa Le, ag) > i are ae GiOor SG q rProressional ee Some! BR a an Ta ad tO A AP) i ny i) \ in WO yo LAL COUVUL J PHYSICIANS -- SURGEONS | HAMMOND, IND. Hours 9 to 11 a. m.- 1 to 2:30 p. m. Phone Hammond 3945-W 5:30 to 9 p. m. i DR. WM, F. BROWN Dennis A. Bethea, Physician and Surgeon M. D. Diseases of Women a Specialty Physician and Surgeon 25 Years in Practice 530 Kenwood Hammond 2182 Broadway Gary, Indiana eS Phone 2-1087 ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Phone Office 4225 | Phone 24250 Phone Home 2973 G 1 Howard | Dr. Dan B. Taylor Attorney at Law Diseases of Children and Chest 1438 BROADWAY 1803 BROADWAY Phone 2-6418 —~ | Phone 2-270 Reginald O. Mundin Edward McKinley ; M.D. Bacoyn Physician md Surgeon | LAWYER jen y Cirajano z ae 1715 BROADWAY — NAN 9 Phone Gary 2-2159 Tee bh L is Dr. Charles R. Wood | F: Louis Sperling . | Attorney at Law Physician and Surgeon li sate gman 1512 BROADWAY American Bldg. 1901 Broadway Over Woolworth's Gary, Ind. $$ Loa Phone 2-1860 wone 2-174 3 Adelbert S. Moore Dr. S. R. Blackwell | Attorney at Law Physician and Surgeon Suite 2, Room 4 1609 BROADWAY 2 SRR AUAD cg cE sae | Rhtwe sana : : Milo C. ay, Dr. Lucretia A. Carter Milo C. Murray Physician and Surgeon Attorney at Law 1709 BROADWAY } Suite 1 1901 BROADWAY ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW _ | CHRIROPRACTORS Phone Gary 2-3865 | Phone 2-2870 | ae 7 Fritz W. Alexander Dr. Frank S, Rudolph | tAitracy a Law Licensed Drugless Physician J Notary Public Specialist in Chronic Diseases | 7 East 19th Avenue 2089 BROADWAY | Te ie oe ks ul Page Two: tone i KICK Finally Complies With itoeat OF Membership, Removes Williams PEACE NOW REIGNS THERE Tete MeCléndon More Able 'o Keep Spirit and Har- © ghotty ih Charch Everything is quiet and peaceful in: the First A. M. E. church today after ohe’of the bitterest church fights itt Yeest history—and the reason is, thyt members of the church have at last succeeded in getting back the minister who was removed from the pulpit tnt defiance to their own wishes He is the Rev. W. A. McClendon whom members of the church declare is’ Better fitted to carty on the work of the First A. M. B. churely than probably any other man in the African Methodist denomination. McClendon was recently remove from the pulpit of First A. M. ¥. church by Bishop A, J. Carey who sent in his place a man who, while recognized ax a great speaker and or- ator, was not considered to he just the man needed to solve the problem of the local church. Consequently, members of the church opposed his coming to the extent that the new minister, the Rev. Charles Sumner Williams, had to secure an injunctior $0 he could hold services in the church, Bishop Is Petitioned Previously, members of the church had petitioned Bishop Carey to send McClendon back to them, declaring that his insight into the problems of the church Here wax such: that. it would be a calamity to remove him. They claim McClendon had done more than any other minister before him to keep harmony within the ranks of the congregation. Accordingly, they became indignant when Bishop Carey over-ruled their request and sent Wil- Jiams in his place; Stil determined to secure the man of their choice, members ’of the church continted to protest Williams’ com- Caucasian Gets Life For Killing Colored Woman , NEW YORK The second white man, of two Who murdered coldred’ women in Eros, Louisiatia, has now had to accept his conviction and go to prison, according to a report re- ceived by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peo- ple. Both men were prosecuted and convicted because of assistance given in the case by the N.A.A.C.P. The report of the latest development, from Dr. George W. Lucas, president of the New Orleans branch of the N.A. ACCP, is as follows: “I am in receipt of official inform- ation that D. J. Sanderson who was cénvieted of first degree murder in the Bros, La. case, had pplied for f new trial and upon denial of this plea, enteréd upon his sentence Oct. 15, 1929. Henee, both of the con- vieted parties are now serving a lifé sentence.” Dr. Johnson to Be Heard Over Radio WASHINGTON, Nov. 22—The Sun. day religious service at Howard uni. versity at 11 a.m. Nov. 24, will he broadcast over WRC, 950. kilocyeles 316 wave length. President Mordeca W. Johnson will be the speaker. Spe. ciay music will be rendered by. the university. choir, ing and appealed to the Bishop te send back McClendon. The bishop, wishing to keep har- mony in the body, finally complied with the request, and, last week, re- moved the Rev.’ Williams and ‘sent back the Rev. McClendon to preach to the members of First A. M. B church. “We are satisfied now," members of the chittch said today in comment. ing upon McClendon's réturn, whom they say is better prepared to cope with the problems of the local church than any other ‘minister. Members of the church. are having the parsonge re-decorated in_ antici pation of the Rev. MeClendon’s coni- ing Sunday. The place was recently damaged when fire from an unknown cause swept thru the rooms and burned the woodwork. THE GARY AMERICAN . Improve Your Speech By Learning New Words In The Gary American “Use a word three times and youlare at least six words which can be will know it so well you cannot pos-|used in the place of advice which so sibly forget how to use it in spcaking |imeny people misuse and handle care- and writing,” says Prof. W. L. Gor-|'essly. These six words are listed in don, educational editor of The Gary|“Out Weekly LeSson in English,” a American who conducts a department |department which appears every week on better English in each issue of The |in this newspaper. American, In addition Prof. Gordon tells how “Too many people are careless in}to pronounce new words, how to spel! their speteh,” Prof. Gordon says. | difficult words, and how to master new “Too many do not take time to learn| words. He writes every week for new words.” The American, and his lesson for this According to Prof. Gordon, there|weck may be found on poge four. ed from the Ballroom Floor on the Entrans Sought = night of the contest. The public is In Dance Contest urged to purchase their tickets. jn —— advance to avoid congestion at the (Continued from oagé 1) j box office on the nleht of the bic for the benefit of the many who have planned to attend the greatest event ever staged in the Central district of Gary. The busses will carry all back to points from which they left. November 27, will be the last day for registering for the Contest. All rtames of contestants will be announe- Clementine Shop 1623 Broadway Hemstitching and Dieot Edge; 1 yd. Tc Stamped Buffet Set or Vanity ....... 19c IJACK’S ARMY STORE 1060 Broadway TRADE AT JACK’S and Save Some Jack ee | ( Danie | CONTINGGS1030101300" fe pa | The Home of | iY i’ 02M @ oe | VITAPHONE AURA eS | TALKING BROADWAY AL 5th. 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MILLS, Manager FIFTH AVENUE GARAGE 320-38 W. 5th Ave. Gary, Ind, ——— HERB ADE GOLDSTONES 1320 BROADWAY Money to Loan on Everything Watches - Jewelry - Luggage —— Oe ROGER W. WOODFOLK LAWYER Phones 26303—Office 2nd Floor 1633 Washington Street Residence znd Floor 1981 Massachusetts Street GARY, INDIAN _Friday, November 22, 1925 ~ ‘ Personals Mrs. William Rodgers, formerly Miss Agnes Gault, is visiting here with friends and relatives. Her home is in South Bend, Mr. C. H, Stacker of Chicago was a visitor in the city Sunday. Mr. Stacker is a brother to Mr. S. L. Stacker of 2823 Masscahusetts, Mrs. M, J. Campbell has returned from her’ trip to Southern Ilinois. She stopped in Champign to visit her daughter Earnstine. They motored to Cairo and Mound City, Illinois. | Miss Hazel Marie Stacker who has been sick for the last two months is slowly improving. Mrs. Beatrice Frazier of 1633 Del- ware is confined to her bed with Bnew monia, but is slightly recovering. __ Miss Louise Carter and Miss Ed- wards of the Victory Life Insurance of Chicago were entertained Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Lillard Gonzales. Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Crump and Mr. and Mrs, Lillard Gonzales spent last Wednesday in Chicgo at a theatre party, Mr. Jack Walls, colored fireman, is confined to the Mercy hospital from an operation. Mrs. Tena Mitchell of 1300 Carolina who has been ill is much improved. Misses Audrey and Anna Segura have returned home after spending a few months in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Umbles of Chica- go visited relatives and friends in Gary Sunday. Miss Arnetta Lovings who has been teaching in Logansport, Ind., is here visiting her mother and friends. FROEBEL Cleaners and Dyers 1700 Jefferson We Call For and Deliver UU EEUU BUSSE 7 1 LORK’S |; 4 ©Confectionery 5 2 Ice Cream, Fruits | Candy and Cold Drinks § $ 2500 Adams Street C. LORK, Prop. Colonial Barber Shop 20 W. 25th Street SANITARY SUPPLIES FOR SALE HERE Haircut 40¢ Shave 20c Shoe Shine 10c en Gary atts) DR. J. RIMDZUS Chiropractor DR. J. JACOBS Assistant 2 OFFICES 1428 Broadway Gary, Indiana 1902 Forsyth Ave. BE. Chicago, Indiana Tam a graduate of two chiro practic institutions in all drug- less methods of healing system: I am treating acute and chronic diseases. Tf sick, call or come Sales and Service Universal Motor Co. 5th and Mass. 2008 Broadway, All Phones 7674 ° In This Issue - - - “The Man Who Saved Many Lives” By HERBERT JAMES Page One 2... . . . . Second Section “MAMBA’S DAUGHTERS” A Story of Sacrifice, Humor and Tragedy By DuBOSE HEYWARD Page Three . . . . Illustrated Feature Section “How Negro Music Built a Bank” By S. B. WILLIAMS Page Five... . .Mlustrated Feature Section “My Moment of Love” | A True Short Story Page Seven. . . . Illustrated Feature Section “Beauty For You” = By GERALDINE FOX i Page Nine... . 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Clubs The board of directors of the John Stewart Memorial Settlement house met Tuesday at the the Stewart house at 12:30. All the members were pres- ent, and they had a very excellent meeting. The Lotus club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Gussie Rucks, 2368 Washington, The Elite club will meet Wednesday at the girl's club room in the Stewart house. The K. F. A. club met at the Hun- ton Branch Y.M.C.A. ‘The club meets every Tuesday and Friday at 9 a, m The Ever-ready club of the First A. M.E. church met Thursday with Mrs. Mary Peters, 2309 Connecticut. All members were urged to be present. The Sportium club met with Mrs M. D. Atkins, 2408 Massachusctt: The election of officers was held and all members were urged to be pres: ent. Entertainments Mr. and Mrs, Charles N. Green en: tertained Sunday Dr. A. W. Charles and Miss Lillian Greer of Chicago and pececccwreserecenteneneeie i ?| Tees “Dace I Dr. and Mrs. HH, Clay at dinner, ‘The Association of Allied Arts had its first most beautiful affair, a soiree musicale, Sunday afternoon. "The ar- tists presented were Neota McCurdy, pianist; Mable Arnold, soprano; Mr. Walter H. Dyett, violinist; and Mr. Alexander C. Parks, tenor. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Guy were most xracious in their charming home at 2300 Adams street. Our only criti- cism of the recital was that it was too short. Such lovely music was a rare, rare treat. And the Tea that follow- ed! The color scheme was orchid ant pale yellow carried out to the minu- test detail in table decorations. And such lovely tables, laden with the most exquisite china, glassware, and silver. Cocoa was served in the sun-parlor by Mesdames Ruby Edwards and Patsy Wallace; in the dining room coffee was poured by Mesdames Thel- ma Clay and Kathleen Bingham; and tea by Miss J. Jaunita Williams and Mrs. Florence Alexander. = After the soiree musicale Sunday evening, the following guests had sup- per with Mr. and Mrs. Fritz, Alexan- der: Miss Louise Easton, Mr. Nelson Woodley, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wil son, Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy, Miss Doris Boswell, Miss Conway, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Searey, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, all of Chicago; and Dr. and Mrs, Leroy Bingham, “Mrs. Ellarize Sheffey, Miss Plato, Miss Roslyn Lawson, and Mr. Harry Schell Preparations for the first. annual fall concert to be given Monday, De- cember 9, by the W. J. K. S. radio artists are being completed. ‘The $40 diamond ring which is to be awarded to the ticket seller who sells the most over sixty has been selected. The ring may be seen at Rhoda_nd Downes Jewelry shop, 15 West Sixth avenue. 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It will be the 3 best present money can buy. $ 3 4 4 4 4 GRAND STUDIO ; 4 4 3 4 1700 Broadway - Phone 2-1459 ; 3 4 Hermes Zimmerman, composer and tenor, is director of ‘colored talent, and has assembled the largest number of talent in the world appearing regu- larly over a broadeasting station. ‘The concert will be held at the Hun- ioe branch Y. M. C. A. | “Belshaz’ar” the greatest cantata ever written, will be dramatized at Frochel auditorium Monday nigitt, un- der the auspices of St. Paul Baptist church, Rev. W. F. Lovelace, pastor. ‘The cantata will be directed by Mad- am Eudora Burton of Chicago with sixty. silvertone voices. The cantata will begin at 8:00 o'clock. Mr. James A. Pope will present Edna Carddock Walden and Wood La Traite MeCants in the play, “For- hidden Love,” Friday night, Novem ber 20, in Crystal Garden. ‘The play- ers are from Evanston, and the play is being given under the auspices of the Sportium elub. Church News A musicale was given Sunday even- ing for the benefit of the St. James A.M.E, church choir at the St. James chureh, The, program consisted of a selec tion by the choir; prayer by Mr. E. H. Dickerson, chaplain; welcome ad: dress by Mr. H. Caldwell, president of choit; vocal solo by Miss Ruth Nix; reading by Mrs. Gray; vocal solo by Mrs. Nellie Allen; instrumen tal solo by Little Miss Ulla Mae Har ris; voeal solo by Miss Beulah Hall; two lovely readings by Mr, Bell of th. “Bell Harmony Four.” Offerings were taken, and remarks were made by the pastor, Rev. W. T. Coleman. Mrs. Yoland Smiley was mistress of core monies. ‘The pastor's relief committee of the St. Paul Baptist church gave a “Birth- stone Parade” last Friday night at the church at 8:00 o'elock. Music wis furnished by the Roosevelt annex school orchestra, It was a very beat, tiful affair, Mrs. Julie Gross 1s sponsoring the ‘prayer meetings at the St. James A ‘M.E. church. 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Miss Jennie Pat- ham furnishes the music. Hammond News Mrs. Robert Divine of Larned Ave. ws operated on for appendicitis at St John Hospital in Gary, last’ Thurs. day, by Dr. Hedrick, assisted by Dr Bethea and Dr. Grubbs, Mr, Thomas Harrold; 44% ot to St. Margaret's Hospital last week. | Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tremble, Jasper Murray, Philip Floyd and fatitily of 163 Michigan Ave., motored to In- dianapolis last Sunday. Mr. Phillips sustained a very painful accident. _ Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence Head of Chicago were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs, Horace Cantral on Michigan Ave, Page Four Published every H Publishing Company, avenue, Gary, Indiana. TELEPHONE G Entered as second under the Act of Mar- ublishing Company, I CHAUNCEY TOWNS Executive Editor Subscription price copies, three cents. "The Gary Ameri- anyone. It has no axe but one aim, to which squarely in defense of Gary American No. 1, FR The Gary American Published every Friday morning in the year by The Gary American Publishing Company, Incorporated, American Building, 7 East Nineteenth avenue, Gary, Indiana. TELEPHONE GARY 2-4660 — IF BUSY CALL GARY 2-3865 Entered 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 Company, Incorporated. Subscription price $1.50 a year in advance. For six months, $1. Single copies, three cents. "The Gary American enters the field without malice or envy toward anyone. It has no axe to grind. Neither does it have anyone to punish; it has but one aim, to which it will cling with pious devotion, and that is to stand squarely in defense of the rights of the black American."—Prospectus of The Gary American No. 1, November 10, 1927. Lynching By Due Process of Law The National People recalls that a ers before the Unite Moorfield Storey, la tences, but established trial in an atmosphere If this principle by American courts, of American justice, clusion by some trials violence and feeling Trials involving examples of an atmos in ordinary criminal with a crime that aro the atmosphere cond celebrated Sacco-Va at the Moony-Billing parade bombings of of Communists in N Gastonia. These the violence is not confine likely to be manifestes Negroes, especi mesphere of mob viol perhaps for their lives less of the merits of the atmosphere, at varian process of law; they a National Association for the Advancement of Cells calls that a victorious defense of six Arkansas courts in the United States Supreme court, conducted by Storey, lawyer, not only freed the men from it, but established the principle in American jurisprudence that atmosphere of mob violence is not due process of this principle was always scrupulously respected and can courts, it would be a fortunate thing for theican justice, it is not, however. One is forced to some trials of recent years, in which an atmosphere and feeling was all too apparent. Acts involving radicalism of labor disputes have given of an atmosphere of mob violence, though it has a very criminal cases, especially in the case of a person that aroused deep community abhorrence. Earth sphere condemned by the Supreme court was she Sacco-Vanzetti case in Massachusetts. It was Bony-Billings trial in California, following the probabilities of 1916. It has been displayed at the funnists in North Carolina for the killing of a police. These three examples indicate that an atmosphere is not confined to any particular section of the court, the manifested anywhere. Moves, especially in the South, are frequently victims of mob violence. Too often they are forced to or for their lives, in an atmosphere that assures convictions of the case against them. Trials surround the, at variance with all ideals of justice, are not tried; they are in fact lynching by due process of law. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People recalls that a victorious defense of six Arkansas colored farmers before the United States Supreme court, conducted by the late Moorfield Storey, lawyer, not only freed the men from death sentences, but established the principle in American jurisprudence that a trial in an atmosphere of mob violence is not due process of law. If this principle was always scrupulously respected and followed by American courts, it would be a fortunate thing for the reputation of American justice, it is not, however. One is forced to this conclusion by some trials of recent years, in which an atmosphere of mob violence and feeling was all too apparent. Trials involving radicalism of labor disputes have given notable examples of an atmosphere of mob violence, though it has also figured in ordinary criminal cases, especially in the case of a person charged with a crime that aroused deep community abhorrence. Evidence of the atmosphere condemned by the Supreme court was shown in the celebrated Sacco-Vanzetti case in Massachusetts. It was apparent at the Moony-Billings trial in California, following the preparedness parade bombings of 1916. It has been displayed at the recent trial of Communists in North Carolina for the killing of a police chief at Gastonia. These three examples indicate that an atmosphere of mob violence is not confined to any particular section of the country. It is likely to be manifested anywhere. Negroes, especially in the South, are frequently victims of an atmosphere of mob violence. Too often they are forced to stand trial, perhaps for their lives, in an atmosphere that assures conviction regardless of the merits of the case against them. Trials surrounded by this atmosphere, at variance with all ideals of justice, are not trials by due process of law; they are in fact lynching by due process of law. Another Act to the Granady Case In Chicago now to ready farce. Nine men another group to be a get off as lightly as It was on May to death because he c ritical office in Chicago talk and a few arres cago now they're staging another act to the in fam- le. Nine men—five policemen and four gangsters— group to be awaiting trial for the murder. We pre- lightly as their predecessors. Uses on May 10 of 1928 that Octavious Grandy because he dared appose Morris Eller for election in Chicago's "Bloody 20th" ward. There was few arrests. And nearly a year ago the first after they had been given a few light fines (paid lesses) and the admonition to be good boys. aps a year from now there'll be a third group o- They seem to run in yearly bunches. It mi- days will be set aside each year for the capture o I like to be surprised and see the murderers of last dues. But we believe that the trial will prove to the Granady farce. In Chicago now they're staging another act to the in famous Granady farce. Nine men—five policemen and four gangsters—are still another group to be awaiting trial for the murder. We predict they'll get off as lightly as their predecessors. It was on May 10 of 1928 that Octavious Grandy was shot to death because he dared appose Morris Eller for election to a political office in Chicago's "Bloody 20th" ward. There was plenty of talk and a few arrests. And nearly a year ago the first terrorists were freed after they had been given a few light fines (paid promptly by their bosses) and the admonition to be good boys. Perhaps a year from now there'll be a third group of Granady suspects. They seem to run in yearly bunches. It might get so that a few days will be set aside each year for the capture of Granady slayers. We'd like to be surprised and see the murderers of Granady get their just dues. But we believe that the trial will prove to be but another act to the Granady farce. e, according to formist scientific opinion, is a dis- teated as such. The past. crime legislation has failed to take this int- had an abundance of laws, but no determined eff- emotional, mental and social—that have cause reformers have made strong efforts to pass- ding the sale and possession of revolvers and pist Crime, according to formost scientific opinion, is a disease, and must be treated as such. In the past, crime legislation has failed to take this into account. We have had an abundance of laws, but no determined effort to correct evils—emotional, mental and social—that have caused crime to increase. Zealous reformers have made strong efforts to pass a national law forbidding the sale and possession of revolvers and pistols. While such efforts have failed, many state laws are in force that make it virtually impossible for the honest citizen to own a gun for protection or amusement. The futility of such laws is evident. The pistol may be an instrument of crime, as may knives, shotguns or the mails. But it is never a cause. To legislate against it is equivalent to legislating against the automobile because reckless driving causes deaths. We need crime doctors to correct our judicial system, reorganize our laws, and strike at crime in the manner dictated by science. Too many laws have reacted to the disadvantage of the good citizen and to the benefit of the criminal. Organized, fanatical minorities have made crime legislation impotent. The Small Town is Leading America Not long ago the nation was stirred by the drift of population away from farms and rural areas into the great cities. Young men, attracted by the high wages paid by industry and what appeared to be the superior social and economic advantages of urban life deserted the soil for the city. In the past quarter-century rural America has made tremendous progress. Better schools, good roads, the automobile, telephone and radio have created a rural civilization greater than any in history. Industrialists, attracted by such factors as lack of labor difficulties, low taxes and uncongested, pleasant living and working conditions, were barred from entry into the small town only because of lack of power. Then rural electrification on a large scale was inaugurated. And now, according to authorities, the smaller towns are on the road to industrial leadership of America and the countryside is staged for the next scene of our industrial progress. The drift of population has turned. At present the only pronounced gain in industrial wage earners is taking place in the country. It is safe to say that many towns which are almost unknown today will be the great industrial centers of the future. The industrial revolution of the eighteenth century apparently doomed rural progress now the electric revolution of the twentieth is reversing the process BOOKER T. THOMAS Business Manager six months, $1. Single malice or envy toward anyone to punish; it has on, and that is to stand an."—Prospectus of The 929 anancement of Colored Arkansas colored farm conducted by the late men from death sent in jurisprudence that a the process of law. suspected and followed being for the reputation is forced to this common atmosphere of mob cases have given notable though it has also figured out of a person chargedurrence. Evidence of hurt was shown in the courts. It was apparent giving the preparedness lived at the recent trial of a police chief at an atmosphere of mob of the country. It is instantly victims of an at- forced to stand trial, acres conviction regard- alls surrounded by this are not trials by due process of law. to the in famous Gran- r gangsters—are still . We predict they'll us Grandy was shot for election to a poli- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1929 Crime Doctors Needed ur Weekly Lesson In Engl Our Weekly Lesson In English By W. L. GORDON Do not say, "I have a date with the dentist." Say, "an appointment." "Forget it," when used to express "don't talk about it," is a vulgarism. Do not confuse "elicit" (to draw out or forth) with "illicit" (improper, unlawful.) Do not say, "We reached the final end of our journey." "Final" is redundant. Do not say, "It was saturated by water." Say, "saturated with." Do not say, "She has lain the paper on the desk." Say, "has laid." Words Often Mispronounced Student. Pronounce the u as in "unit," not as oo in "too." Bindery. Pronounce bin-der-i, three syllables, not bin-dri. Alpaca. Pronounce al-pak-a, first two a's as in "at," last a as in "ask," accent second syllable. Parquet. Pronounce par-kay, or par-ket. Tremor; e as in "tree" or as in "tremble." Gosling. Pronounce the s as z. **Words Often Misspelled** Oblige; never oblidge. Forebode; e follows the r. Inoculate; one n, no k. Anoint; only one n after the a. Poison; son, not sen. Christen; note the t. 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