Gary American

Saturday, May 24, 1930

Gary, Indiana

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23 KILLED AS STORM SWEEPS ARKANSAS Trial of Bishop Carey Continues To June 18 "Interest, Character and Substance" News while it is news—and a complete Illustrated Feature Section with every issue of this paper. The advertiser is William Jackson, manager of the Superior Remodelers, 2138 Broadway. When Mr. Jackson started advertising in The Gary American, he occupied a little store not more than twelve by eight feet. It was, in fact, hardly more than "a hole in the wall." He continued his advertising in The American. The business office never had trouble in collecting from him. By varying his appeals and by offering a service at a very low price, Mr. Jackson slowly began to find his business growing. From all sections of the central district, work came in for him to do-suits and dresses to be cleaned and pressed, garments to be remodeled, and clothes to be patched. The ad brought customers from as far as Twelfth avenue on the north and Twenty-seventh avenue on the south. Mr. Jackson says so himself. He used no other form of advertising except the four inch space he carried regularly in The American. Today Mr. Jackson occupies one of the largest cleaning and pressing establishments on Broadway. From front to rear, the place is lined with work to do. He employs two assistants. Such is one of the romances to be found every now and then in business. And such, indeed, is proof of the fact that a small advertisement, run regularly in a newspaper of large circulation, is the greatest power on earth for producing sales and building up business. Our Chronicle Reporters If there has been anything which has contributed to the success of The Gary American it has been its friends in all parts of the city who see to it that this newspaper gets news which it otherwise would not have. These people, when ever an accident or murder or suicide occurs in their neighborhood, never fail to get on the phone, and "tip us off" of the fact. The same thing is true with their social news. When ever a neighbor leaves town, these friends of The American call the newspaper and advise us of the fact. They are the "unofficial reporters" of The American. Their help is incalculable. VOLUME III. No.28 'FRENCH' LINE DENIES COLOUR BAR ON SHIPS Steamship Company Fails to Affirm Report That Negroes Jim Crowed NEW YORK—In response to a communication from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People the French line, compagnie generale transatlantique, has disavowed a statement of one of its agents who said colored people were not accepted as passengers in tourist third class on the French Line steamships. The statement was made by H. A. Highman, General Agent for the Line in Boston, to F. Irvin Davis, a ticket agent of Hartford, Connecticut, who was inquiring for accommodations in behalf of Mr. Wilson a colored teacher of music. When the case was reported to the N. A. A. C. P., Walter White, acting secretary at once asked the French Line concerning this reported color bar, reminding the steamship company that he himself had travelled on their ships as had many other colored people. In reply, Paul Cortanay, assistant general passenger manager of the French Line, wrote in part: "In this connection we wish to state that the Compagnie Generale Transatlanticque does not discriminate in color. For your information, we give you the following facts: "On the 'De Grasse' which left this side on April 23, we had a colored theatrical group totaling forty-five, in Tourist Class. "On our 'Mexique,' September 4, 1929, as well as our 'France' sailing from the other side September 11, we carried a party of seventy-five people. "Also from here last May our S. S. 'France' we carried the entire Blackbirds Troupe." The N. A. A. C. P. has asked the French Line to inform its Boston agent of its policy. CLIMAX INSTALLS A NEW FOUNTAIN Equipped with nine pumps and the latest system of electric refrigeration, a new soda water fountain has been installed in the Climax pharmacy, 1901 Broadway, of which J. C. Powell, is proprietor. The new fountain, known as "the Stanley Knight" was installed, according to Powell, to take care of the demands following the increase in his volume of business. A novel feature of the fountain is its automatic glass and dish washer which automatically washes, sterilizes and drys dishes and glasses. BUILDINGS FOR INDIANA FAIR Woman's, Agriculture and Horticulture Buildings To Hold Larger Exhibits The agriculture and Horticulture Building at the Indiana State Fair Grounds is being remodeled in preparation for the extensive displays at the 1930 State Fair, which will be held this year from August 30 to September 5. In the past years it has been found that there was not adequate space for displaying to advantage the exhibits which increase in number and size each year therefore, the Indiana State Fair Board is having this building enlarged to meet the demands. When finished, it will probably be one of the finest buildings of its kind to be found on any state fair grounds The same is true of the Women's Building. Last year there were many club exhibits and others that it was impossible to display, due to the lack of space to take care of them. This year it will be possible to give each and every exhibitor the necessary space to display his exhibits to advantage. The Woman's Building will now be in a class by itself, a building not to be equalled on any fairground. The total cost of remodeling the two buildings will be around $60,000. This amount will be taken from the profit that has accumulated during the past few years. Entertains Here THE WEEKLY NEWS Out-of-town friends of Mrs. Margie Woodfolk, above, were entertained with an informal affair last night, at which many of Gary's popular social set, both young and near-young were present. Mrs. Woodfolk was declared a very gracious hostess. American Topics Chats About This Paper's Readers, Advertisers and Its Staff Proof of The Gary American's ability to produce sales for advertisers and enable them to grow from a small beginning to operating a big store on Broadway is indicated in the experience which one small advertiser had in advertising in the Gary American. Parker Rejection May Cause Republicans To Lose Their Power New York—Control of the United States Senate, now in the hands of the Republicans, may be affected by the fight over the Parker nomination, according to a Washington correspondent of the New York Herald-Tribune, an administration newspaper. The article as summarized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People states that "Republican prospects for keeping a working margin in the upper house have not only not been helped but they have been weakened. This is frankly admitted by the Republican chiefs who are to have most to do with the conduct of the campaign." Among the danger spots for Republicans, the Herald-Tribune cites West Virginia, where Senator Guy D. Goff stood by the Administration and supported Judge Parker; Ohio, where Senator Fees and McCulloch both supported Parker, Senator Fees conducting the defense of Judge Parker on the floor of the Senate; and Deleware where Senator Hastings defied Negro leaders on the issue of Judge Parker's nomination. In Kansas, the correspondent reports the senatorial primary may be affected by Senator Allen's support of Parker. WORLD'S FAIR WORK STARTS WORLD'S FAIR WORK STARTS May 27 With the work of excavating for the foundation of the administration building of the Chicago World's Fair having been started on May 16, plans for the formal ground breaking exercises to be held on May 27 are now being formulated, it has just been announced at the exposition headquarters. The building, which is the first to be started in the construction program of A Century of Progress, will be located on the lake front's Outer Drive, with its main entrance facing the plaza which runs east and west between the Field Museum and Soldiers Field. Because of the contour of the land at that point, the structure will be two stories high on the west and three stories on the side facing the lake. It is highly probable that after the fair the buildings will be added permanently to the cluster of architectural jewels which already adorn the lake front, the South Park commissioners having already indicated a desire to take it over for use as their own administration building. Other structures within a stone's throw of the new building site include the Field Museum, Soldiers Field, the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium. The ordinance passed by the South Park board giving the fair the right to use its land was formally accepted by Rufus C. Dawes, president of the exposition, early last week. On Thursday, Charles S. Peterson, vice president of the fair, signed the contract awarding the first construction job to the J. B. French contracting company. The Administration building will be approximately 340 by 120 feet and will be constructed mainly of materials having a salvage value. The exterior of the structure will be a combination of the portland cement and asbestos board screwed to wall stud. On the inside of this wall will be gypsum board. The walls will be filled with insulating material blown in with a gun. The cellings will be of the same materials as the interior walls. The building will be heated by gas. The roof will be a metal ribbed roof deck covered with an insulated C Alonzo Parnam, right, has missed his last chance to remain at West Point and be graduated as an officer from the world's most famous military institution. Parnam failed to pass in his examinations. ROOSEVELT TO GIVE CONCERT School Orchestra To Be Heard in Recital Next Tuesday The first annual concert of Roosevelt high school will be held Tuesday evening, May 27, at the First Baptist church. The high school glee club will sing a cantata entitled "The Wreck of the Hesperus." The orchestra will play selections by Mendelsson, and Shubert, and other master composers. Professor W. V. Potter, who is sponsoring the concert, arranged two selections which the orchestra will also play. They are, "The Negro National Anthem" and "Deep River." There will also be violin solos, trios, and piano solos by the talented students of Roosevelt high school. The orchestra, which consists of 50 pieces is considered one of the best high school orchestras in the country. The community is urged to attend and encourage these students. LAWYER DEFINES DUTIES OF CITIZEN IN N. A. A. C. P. MEET Carrying out its aim to provide a speaker of interest at each meeting, the Gary branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, fringday invited Attorney George Rose, prominent lawyer, to speak to members and friends of the organization. Senator C. Oliver Holmes, who was scheduled to appear, was suddenly called out of town and could not be present. Taking as his subject, "The Future American Citizen," Attorney Rose told his hearers that some of the responsibilities of the American citizen of the future would be to take active interest in law enforcement, seek to reduce poverty among the masses, and assist in making his community a better place to live in. The N. A. A. C. P. meets every third Sunday in the month. According to Rev. J. W. Kittrell, talent for the programs at each meeting will be selected from the very best obtainable in the ciy. The only woman ever to run for president of the United States was Belva Lockwood, who ran in 1884 and 1888 as the candidate of the Equal Rights party. "The Literary Digest says the world does not rotate steadily, but wobbles. Anybody who has ever been seasick has noticed this," says the Southern Lumberman. No Such People "What are diplomatic relations, pop?" "There are no such people, my Miss Rosalind Lawson to Direct Presentation At Froebel Hi To raise funds to send fifty Gary girls to a summer camp in Michigan this summer, plans were being made today for the presentation of an amateur minstrel show, "Community Comedies," which will be given Thursday night, May 29 at Froebel school auditorium. Presenting no small amount of wholesome fun and merriment, the amateur show will furnish many exhibitions of tap dancing, as well as some wise-cracking, and good singing, according to Miss Rosalind Lawson, director of social work at the John Stewart Memorial Settlement house. Miss Lawson is acting as sponsor of the affair. Principal parts in the show will be played by Katie Monroe, tap dancer; by Silas Burgess, who is described as having a good tenor voice, by two boy comedians who are said to be both clever and original in the person of Lieutenant Perry and Newlin Gilbert. Three other boys who have gained quite a bit of popularity in the city due to their ability as tap dancers, will also appear in the performance. A girl's chorus of nine girls will supplement the remainder of the program, according to Miss Lawson. The affair is being sponsored by the Collegians club of the city in an effort to raise sufficient funds to send a group of fifty girls and young women to a summer camp in the state of Michigan, which is opened annually for Gary girls. LILLIAN GISH IN TALKIE ROLE Practically all of the biggest motion picture stars have been heard on the talking screen. There are very few left who have not spoken but one of the greatest of these few is Lillian Gish. It is with pleasure that the United Artists Theater presents her in "One Romantic Night," her first all-talking feature. United Artists have surrounded her with a cast worthy of her greatness as the latest of talking stars. Appearing in support are Rod La Rocque, Conrad Nagel fresh from his impressive work in "Divorcee," Marie Dressler, star of "Caught Short" and O. P. Heggie, never to be forgotten for his King Louis of "The Vagabond King." "The vegetarians say that animals living on a vegetable diet are strong and tractable, while the meat eating animals are ferocious. The most ferocious man I ever saw was a vegetarian who had eaten a caterpillar with his, lettuce," says Dr. Morris Fishbein, a noted physician. GAY PUBLIC LIBRARY 5TH AVE JEFFERSON America Busy, Call Gary 21385 EPS A ues To . BISHOP CAREY'S TRIAL SET FOR EARLY IN JUNE Case Continued Because Counsel Absent; Sons Appear in Court Special Despatch to ..... The American CHICAGO — Because his legal council could not be present to represent him, the trial of Bishop A. J. Carey, high A. M. E. church official, was continued until June 18 by Judge Otto Kerner, Monday. Carey is charged with conspiracy to use his position as a member of the civil service commission to obtain money from applicants for civil service positions. When arraigned in court, he was accompanied by his two sons, Madison and Archibald junior, the latter a divinity student. Continuance of the case was asked on the ground that Bishop Carey's lawyer, former Senator James Hamilton Lewis, is in California and will not be able to aid in Carey's defense until about the middle of June. Other counsel in the case will be W. Smith and Milton Smith. Believed Innocent Opinion as to Bishop Carey's innocence varies. Many of the staunch personal supporters of the A. M. E. church dignitary declare that the charges leading to his indictment are all part of an effort to remove him from public life. The bishop has been severely criticized many times for taking a part in politics, and holding a political office. For the past several years, Carey has been identified politically with the political faction headed by Mayor William Hale (Big Bill) Thompson. His present post as civil service commissioner was given him thru an appointment made by Mayor Thompson. Bishop Carey has sought to defend himself against the criticism directed at him by replying that his position as an A. M. E. bishop is one phase of his work, while his position on the civil service commission is quite another. In speeches he makes before church audiences, he frequently answers his critics by quoting from a Biblical passage to substantiate his position. GOOD ROADS AID TO EDUCATION The value of adequate highways as an aid to education and the elimination of hardship and ignorance is reflected in the fact that there are more than 42,000 school buses throughout the country, carrying nearly 1,300,000 pupils daily, according to Charles M. Hayes, president of the Chicago Motor club. "The school bus came into existence by virtue of good roads," Mr. Hayes pointed out. "No one can calculate the benefit of these vehicles. Formerly, children in the rural sections walked long distances to and from school, often in inclement weather which was prone to cause sickness. When the elements were at their worst, the children could not venture out and fell behind in their studies as a result. "The annual cost of school bus service is slightly more than $30,- 125,000. Virtually all of this expense is met by general school funds, derived from various taxes. These buses cover routes 425,750 miles in length, and serve 16,525 schools. "Indiana, with 6,111 buses in operation, easily leads all states in this respect. Nearly 150,000 children are carried daily over routes totalling 85,109 miles, and the annual cost to the state is nearly $4,000,- 000." MOTHER OF MRS. T. C. WILLIAMS IS DEAD Mrs. T. C. Williams, 2305 Connecticut, left the city Saturday evening for Jackson, Miss., word of the funeral of her mother, word of whose death was received here Friday. LOST—Bull Pup, 17th and Broadway. Deaf. Blue and Brown eye. $10.00 reward. Call Flower Shop. Phone 2-6235. PUBLIC L GARY ARKAN June 18 Praises Youth THE Young people present generation are by evidence of ability to carry out the duties of American citizenship, Mrs. R. A. Williams, above, stated in an address. "So long as our boys and girls show such serious interest in the problems of life, we need not worry," she said. Looking Back Old Files of Gary American Reveal Many Interesting Things Which Happened FROM THE GARY AMERICAN OF MAY 25, 1928 Piling records upon records, Edward L. Gordon Jr. former Froebel high school athlete, and now a freshman in the University of Iowa, has been selected to compete in the sectional track meet to be held in Chicago June 8 and 9th. To get back a valuable fur coat stolen from her home while she was out riding, Mrs. Mary Polimos 1917 Massachusetts street, received a note demanding the sum of $20, according to a report made to Gary police early today. Sunday evening, Alderman and Mrs. A. B. Whitlock drove their kiddies to Chicago to make a round of the parks. They didn't make a round of the parks, for the kids went to Riverview and the alderman had a task getting his party together to start to Gary. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Alexander, of 26000 Harrison street, had as weekend guests: Miss Carlita Galloway, and Mrs. Rambo. Miss Galloway and Mrs. Rambo are both well known in Gary and many social functions were given in their behalf. Baseball fans of Gary will be given another treat Friday afternoon, May 25th, when the St. Louis stars meet the Kansas City Monarchs at Gleason field. Miss Betty Young, of 2121 Broadway, spent Sunday in Chicago visiting relatives. STUDENTS FORM RESEARCH CLUB WASHINGTON—The Greith Research club composed of junior pharmaceutical students of Howard university has been organized for the purpose of broad study, co-operative investigation, research, and the promotion of pharmacy among Negroes. The members have pledged themselves to the attainment of the fundamental knowledge which is the first requisite to real research and to this end will spend their time in school and later life in creative work. STORE VISITS The home of Mrs. John Everette, 244 street, has been gladdened by the birth of a baby girl. The daughter of Mr. Everette was christened Geraldine Anita. Mrs. Everette is now convalescing in the St. John hospital. HOME EDITION 23 DEAD, MANY INJURED IN TEX. AND ARKANSAS Storm Spends Fury Upon Towns in Southwest; Damage Is High From the Day-Leased Wire LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 24 The death toll in the Arkansas tornado was increased to twenty persons today, all colored, as relief workers set themselves about to take account of the damage left in the wake of storm and flood. 125 Are Injured Twenty colored people are now known to be dead following the tornado which struck Elaine, Arkansas, near here, and one hundred and twenty-five others are injured, while three are known to be still missing. One section of the state is overrun with flood waters, with more than 3,000 homeless and property damage amounting to thousands of dollars. Many small towns, camps and other places have been inundated as a result of the flood. The water spreads over an area of fifty square miles in the south Arkansas oil fields, while the Red river bottoms of southwest Arkansas were rapidly being submerged as hundreds of residents fled. According to estimates made following the tornado, more than one million dollars damage has been wrought in the Arkansas oil fields as a result of the storm. Red Cross workers and members of the national guard first answered the cry for relief, and established refugee camps with medical supplies, tents, cots and blankets for the homeless. The storm and flood spent its fury on a whole section of southwest Arkansas and Texas. Rivers in the latter state are reported swollen. A section of East Waco, in central Texas, is reported to be threatened by the rising river waters. Stretches of state highway roads and railroad tracks have been cut off near Texarkana, Texas, bridges have been stepped away, while hundreds of homes lived in houses on the looms. have been forced to leave their homes and flee to safety. DALLAS, Texas. May. 23-Three persons were killed and many others injured when a severe storm demolished homes and buildings near Ovilla and De Soto, suburbs of Dallas Sunday night. All those killed and injured were colored people, according to reports brought to the city today by relief workers. The storm gathered suddenly and spent its fury upon many sections in Southwestern Dallas county. It was a part of a storm which brought death and havoc in its wake in Arkansas and other portions of the Lone Star state. At Somerville, Tenn., eight other persons were injured as a result of the tornado which swirled through the business section of Somerville, causing a property damage estimated at $85,000. WOMAN DEAN FETED AT H. U WASHINGTON---Speaking at the regular chapel service Sunday morning, May 18, in Andrew Rankin chapel, Dean Thursa W. Amos of the University of Pittsburgh opened the annual May festival given by the women students of Howard university. The festival was held on the university campus and lasted until Friday. At two o'clock Sunday, Dean Amos was dinner guest of the senior girls in Miner hall. Monday, Dean Amos held conferences with groups of students after which she was entertained by the senior girls at tea. "Blondes blush more than brunettes, according to a scientific investigator. But that doesn't necessarily mean that blondes blush such an awful lot," says the Florence (Ala.) Herald. It is estimated that about 2 percent of the population of the United States are menally defective, that is more or less lacking brains, and that this 2 percent produces one-fourth or one-third of our total prison population, so that, as a matter of fact, there are many more criminals drawn from the mentally defective classes, in proportion to their percentage of general population, than from the rest. THREE CHOIRS. TO COMPETE FOR AWARDS The “competition festival” be- tween the choirs of First Baptist church, which is to be held Monday evening at First Baptist church promises to be # unique event. ‘The three choirs participating in the competitive music contest are: ‘The Junfor choir, under the super vision of Mrs. G. M. Hill, the senior choir under the direction of Mrs. Ivoretta Brown, and the B. Y. P. VU. Choral club, directed by Mrs. R. i. Ashcraft. Mr. Thomas L. Jackson, who is sponsoring the music festival, says that the contestants will be judged impartially, and each choir has a fair chance to win. The junior choir is composed of the students of the Sunday School, ranging in ages from 8 to 15, and according to Mrs. Hill, the directress, they are sure to win. The senior choir and the B. Y. P. U. choral club are each confident they will win. Each singing group think they have the best talent in the church, and the public is assured of a evening of good entertainment nwrenannavecmwanannscansecesanccsscsnecascaresenesreeee Around Our World poreeerererreeprannannnnnnnnnennnnneannnn nan ne nn OAAOROOO CERRO RRO RROE AAA NRA ROCCO NICS From 4 to 5 dozen baseballs are used jn the average game in the big leaguer. ‘There wax only one automobile in the Roosevelt inauguration parade in 1904. ‘the United States consumes daily 750 to $00 cars of potatoes the year round. The Tower of Pisa in Italy leans sixteen and « half feet out of the perpendicular. In Gotha, Germany, bachelors 20 years or older must pay a tax of 32.50 u month .., Ninety-six farm buildings burned évery day on an average in the United States last year. Milk is heavier than cream, That is why cream comes to the top when milk is left standing. Each year sees fewer candidates ten, ordination ay clergymen of the Church of England. The rate of decrease of clergymen between the years 1921 and 1928 was 600 a year. G. H. Tevenbaugh of Houstonia, Mo,, has a Rhode Island hen which has, been laying freak eggs. Within the last few days Tevenbaugh got three, one measuring 11% inches lengthwise and 7% inches in width, which contained two yolks, two whites and one whole egg in a shell. Another measured 9% inches sdengthwise and 8 inches around, containing no yolk at all, but one whole egg in a shell and the white of thé egg. The inner eggs were normal in size and contents. Miss Natalie Sumner Lincoln, edi- tor of the D. A .R. Magazine, re- ports the discovery of a rare stamp tentatively valued at $10,000. The stamp, one of a provisional issue by postmasters in 1845, was found by Miss Lincoln on a letter written to her father, Dr. Nathan Smith Lin- coin, by his uncle, Dr. Nathan Ry- no Smith of Baltimore in 1848. It is & white oblong sticker on which is printed in black letters at ihe top, “James M. Buchanan,” and be- neath it “10 cents.” There are two London firms which still own 2,250 and 1,600 hor- ses respectively. In the matter of comparative costs a recent test made by # Manchester firm of cloth merchan*s showed the cost of horse delivery to be .852 pence per piece of cloth against 2.454 pence for mo- tor delivery, Today 52,905,000 acres are needed to supply the food for the horses and mules on our farms and in our cities. That is 18,492,500 fewer ac- res than were necessary for this purpose in 1920. Had the automo- bile and tractor not so largely dis- . placed the horses and mules, and had the use of horses and mules increased as the population has in- creased since 1900 (at that time we had one horse or mule to every 3.08 persons) there would have to be now 107,162,500 acres under culti- vation to feed them. Intelligent management of thi home forest is now of recognized importance in the farm schedule of many regions, says the Forest Ser- vice United States Department of Agriculture. The farm requires timber for building and repairing as well 4s wood for fuel. Trees are needed on farms for the pro- tection of the soil against erosion, for the shelter of livestock and crops against dry winds of summer und cold winds of winter, and for beautifying the farmstead. Many game animals and various kinds of birds that aid the farmer in con- trolling insect pests, find food and shelter in the woods. Good woods management requires knowledge of the use and commercial value of of different kinds of trees, methods of cutting for improvement of the stand, and methods of protecting the woods from fire, according to the Forest Service. A revision of __- United States Department of Agri- _ ¢cuiture Bulletin No. 863, Forestry : Lessons on Home Woodlands, has _ “just been issued. 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We do not subseribe to shyt idea, for: never was it easier for a man to get the necessities. ‘The fight of 90 per cent of the people Is for luxuries, Almost any man can go ont and make a living, get enough food and clothing and shelter so that be will not suffer. But it is the luxuries of life that we all demand and not a mere livins. We want motor cars, better clothes, a beiter edu- cation, amusement and a eertain amount of leisure time, all of which is Inudable and an ambition wor- thy of our time.—Neweustle Times, Tras 1a Seber Factacy Plants require the same kind of food as animals, with the impor: tant difference ‘that the plant manufactures its own foed and ani mals obtiin theirs ‘by browsing on plants or devouring: other animals, The tree isa factory where starches and sugars are manufactured out of substances the tree finds In the earth beneath ft, in the air above, and in the sunlight, says Forest and Mankind. There are Just three principal groups of food for both plants and animals—car- bohiydrates, fats and proteins, ‘These are all formed in the living plant, primarily from the simple sugars. Patrictic Physician Dr. Andrew Craigte of Cambridge, Mass., was the firet apothecary general of the Oelonial army. Use, for Mohair Mohair is made from the hatr et Angora goats, with woal sometimes added. Velours may he a mixture of cotton and wool, cotton and silk or all wool. ‘The pile of mohair fe longer and stiffer and the. ma terial has better wearing qualives, “VIG WOIFUYSE\\—,"SU0] santyUT Ow} Up dso oy .Upnos SUOHUSIAAUOD oO doy u, “WOqS BOUL pres .“IzNONL ot Wey gpa WG VWF ayods untu stvAO Jy WoRRsaaau0y orBpry PINOM Telephones Kept Busy It !s said that Americans make five to fifteem times as much use of the telephone as do Europeans Is It Not So? Dorothy was honest. One day she said: “I'm trying to be good mamma, but it's awful hard. I's so easy to be nauglty."—Chieago ‘Tribune A recent writer on Indiana says ‘that the average native of that ‘country views the “spectacle” of the churches of Europe sending up frantic appeals to the same God te give hell to each other in the re- cent war,” as a proof that Chris. tianity has sunk back to the triba level of many years ago | ALLEN’S || SERVICE STATION | 21st & Virginia GAS and OIL THE GARY AMERICAN, GARY, INDIANA q ie ” a Ag SOS ae gots aaa | f \ eee t we oy a ea | wf mo. . > eo | a maa J Re nV 3 ti af be at - ie A ny a0 8 Gahie * re ” CM 1 a + a 7 a Hf, ‘ Ee Sr ae ee ; G. M. Hill; the Senior choir, which will sing under the direc tin of Mrs. R. E. Asheraft. Each choir is confident that it will capture the honors. tn The Service : ‘The business men were talking over their employes. “Well, old Johnson has grown gray haired in my service. “Pooh. I've got a girl with me who has grown yellow, brown and red-haired in my service.” * ' At Prayer A little girl attending an Episco- pal church for the first time, was amazed to see all kneel suddeny. She asked her mother what they were going to do. Her mother re- lied, “Hush, they're going to say their prayers.” “What, with all their clothes on?” Dr. R. B. JAMES | Physician and Surgeon) 148 BROADWAY GARY, INDIANA hs Guard against SORE THROAT At the first sign of colds or sore throat, gargle with Listerine, the safe antiseptic. It kills germs in 15 seconds, yet is safe and healing to tissue. KILLS GERMS IN 15 SECONDS COMPLETE er eedomet a A ads , Ibe} ae BAS Sal ee wae : Supplies—Repairs For All See Trained OFFICIAL SPEEDOMETER SERVICE 119 W. 4th Ave. Dial 21849 Open Evenings Until 8 o’clock Don’t Be Deceived | ‘Phete's only one KAM'S LOAN: SHOP in Gary. It is at 104 Broadway A a 4 W.L. (as A2| V4 Thad Tot eee eee soned leathers. Distinc- tive but not flashy. Prices $5 to $8. Come in...you will like our ‘Advance Styles QUEEN QUALITY SHOES for women Overstocked, due to back- ward season. Hundreds of pairs. $6.50 and $8.00 Values On Sale $ 498 $5.00 and $6.00 Shoes Broken Sizes .............. 99¢ and... wo $L9B Gary Shoe Mart 1104 Broadway : cil | . wi | With a cigarette as good as Camels the simple truth is enough - C TAS AMEL : CIGARETTES N\ WHY CAMELS W ARE THE BETTER CIGARETTE &., . Camels are made of the choicest to- ; , baccos grown——cured and blended 7a with expert care. 3 Cit’ nl 3 Camels are mild and mellow. ow fe The taste of Camels is smooth and iy ‘ea stn cages Camels are cool and refreshing. fi i “Se The fragrance of Camels is always es = pleasant, indoors or out, } alt So They do not tire the taste nor leave ff 4 i any cigaretty after-taste, ij a re 4 io ¢S > ' (. M 5 | ’ ott ‘Champion Human Rights _ Passes In New York; | Dies Unsung NEW YORK—Hon. Joseph Col- umbus Manningy former lexislator of Alabama, champion of human justice and foe to disfranchisement ‘black belt frauds, and peonage in the aeeth for ‘more’ than forty BRING US YOUR ‘CLEANING AND PRESSING AND SHARE INTO OUR PROFITS. WE HAVE NO BOY COLLECTING. SUPERIOR REMODELERS 2136-38 Broadway Increase 53 Pounds in Month George Oliver of 1821 Maryland avenue is one of the many who have found it more profitable to resort to nature than experiment with his own body. Here is Mr Oliver's own story For a number of years I was weak and run down and looked like a weakling. A friend of mine suggested that I try a bottle of Dr. Michael's All HERB TONIC. This 1 did and after taking three bottles find myself a NORMAL MAN once again when all my relatives and friends thought I was getting 'T. B, Todayevery member of my family ‘takes Dr.’ Michel's ALL HERB TONIC to KEEP WELL and STRONG. . Dr. Michael's AN Herb Tonic is a blood purifier, body builder and system regulator. Sold at your corner drug store with a money back guarantee that you must eat-sléep-feel better in three or five days or your mon- ey refunded. f Free Samples May Be Had By Sending Ten Cents with the Stamps to Main Office Dr. Michael’s: All-Herb Laboratory 1643 West North Ave. Chicago, MM. ‘. Promptly Done When You Call Gary 7571 ‘ A call brings one of our courteous drivers to your ~ door for your soiled clothes. A few days later, he returns them, sweet and clean. For how can dirt resist the great amount of pure water and soap we use. For real laundry satisfaction, call us! ‘Slick’s s Gary Laundry Co. Fifth and Massachusetts “The Laundry That Does It Best” e « wat ee Dresses Cleaned Pressed _ Any and Material _ Finished Any Style’ ei eateries Henny nan pangs Pleated - Plain - Ensemble Cash and Carry Men’s Suits and Topcoats | Same Price’ *’” | Special Until May'15th FREE - One Ladies’ Hat Cleaned With Order. Ford Dry Cleaners 504 Broadway ° Gary State Bank Bldg. Room 926 — Phone 5449 2 years, died early this morning at Cavalry hospital after three years of lingering death from eancer of the throat. Born at Lineville, Alabama, May 21, 1870, the youngest son of Rev. Henry and Martha Manning, he was educated at State Normal college, Alabama. At the age of 20, he be- came editor for the American Press association at Atlanta, Ga. Hav- ing become deeply interested in politics and the Farmers Alliance who was opposed to the Democratic oligarchy, young Manning took the stump for the farmers. Champion of Human Justice Joe Manning, as he was familiar- ly known, was the greatest crusad- er of human justice ever born in America; he hated injustice; from early youth he was a defender of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amend- » May 24, 1930 ments; his ee life was spent in exposing southern conditions aimed at the aan; he tried to'right the wrong® suffered by a defense less race; ‘pinging these last words to a friend: “f go to my end without a regret.” . Ex,00es Trickery te North From 1892 to 1900, young Manning had the honor_of republican leader- ship and was appointed postmaster at Alexander City, Ala, and sbrved under McKinley and Roosevelt. “The public is urged to eat spag- hetti as a substitute for potatoes. It isn't so fattening because eating it is also a substitute for exercise,” says Kay Features. “Drudgery'ts as necessary to call out the treasures of the mind as harrowing aiid planting those of the /earth,” is @ passage from the pen of Margaret Fuller, Soci Society By Eugenia Ward Mrs. Jennie Mackey of 2200 Massachusetts Street entertained the members of the Pastor's Aid club in her home Thursday evening. A two-course luncheon was served by the hostess. The club will meet Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Dungy at 2530 Harrison street. The members of the American Woodmen will hold their anniversary services in the Israel C. M. E. church Sunday, May 25th at 3 o'clock. The public is invited to attend. Mrs. Lu street waders of the club in the noon. Se present. served a Mr. Her of the J. president decided to home. Enroute ing a few Mrs. Anna Bell Douglas of 2457 Jefferson street is very ill in the Mercy hospital at Fifth and Tyler streets. Mr. T. L. Jackson of 2508 Madison street, who has been ill for the past week is much improved. Mr. L. B. Ross of 2404 Jackson street, who has been ill for sometime is again confined to bed in a critical condition in his home. Mr. Russell Jones, of Chicago has been visiting Mr. John Boone at 2089 Washington street. Mr. Jones was the recipient of numerous receptions and luncheons given in his honor. Mr. Jones, a graduate of Tuskegee, and having done post graduate work at Talledega, has a host of former classmates in Gary. Mrs. B. Turner of 2536 Virginia street was hostess to the members of the Regal society in her lovely home, Wednesday evening. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. C. L. Allen of 2484 Broadway is visiting relatives and friends in Birmingham, Alabama. Those who were present have many good things to say about Mr. Means for the pleasant evening spent at the bachelor residence, and express a hope to be the guest of Mr. Means again soon. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Garrett of 2408 Jefferson street has been saddened for the past few weeks, because of the illness of their daughter, Miss Azalia Garrett. It is reported that Miss Garrett will be confined to bed for the next four weeks. She is a student of Emerson high school, and a member of the graduating class of 1930. Attorney Joseph H. Rapiier has gone to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he will remain for several weeks for the benefit of his health. The Sunshine social club will present its annual "Young People's Day" program, Sunday at 11 o'clock in the First Baptist church. All the local clubs for young people are requested to be present at the church Sunday morning. There were more than two hundred young men and women, who filled the pews reserved for them at the "1929 Young People's Day" program. It is hoped that the number present Sunday will exceed that of 1929. Rev. Charles E. Hawkins will preach a sermon prepared especially for this occasion. The public is cordially invited. ONE SIDE —PLEASE! If my wind holds out -- I'm going to SAVE some money I'm hustling down to the Blind Pig in response to a tip that they have the best Barbeque in Town. BLIND PIG BARBECUE STAND 1837 Washington St. KAPLAN'S HARDWARE STORE 1635 Broadway WALL PAPER Suitable for Any Room 35c SPECIAL ROLL 10c Paint Ready Mixed -All Colors Value $2.45 - SPECIAL $1.69 gal. TRAVEL BY BUS Detroit $4.00 Toledo $4.00 Cleveland $7.00 Pittsburgh $9.00 New York City $17.00 Louisville, Ky. $7.00 Cincinnati $6.00 St. Louis $4.00 Memphis $10.00 Kansas City $8.50 Omaha $11.00 Denver $21.50 Los Angeles $40.50 San Francisco $46.50 Consolidated Bus Depot 103 E. 5th Ave. Phone 2-7096, Olympic Hotel May 24.1930 Mrs. Lucy Hale of 2627 Harrison street was the hostess to the members of the South Side social art club in her home Wednesday afternoon. Several visiting guests were present. Mrs. Hale, the hostess, served a delicious dinner. Mr. Henry Jones is now president of the J. B. U. club. The former president, Mr. Nelson Turner has decided to make California his home. Enroute to California he is spending a few weeks in Ohio. Mr. William Lynch of 1745 Virginia street is now in Oklalona, Mississippi, where he married a young woman of that city during the past week. Mr. Lynch will return to Gary soon, accompanied by his bride. The many Gary friends of Mrs. Marjorie Burrell Thomas, are happy to know that she is improving. Mrs. Thomas has been seriously ill for the past two months, prior to her illness she was living at 2600 Harrison Street, but is now with her parents in Chicago. The members of the staff of The Gary American and the many friends who frequented the office of The Gary American during the time she was there are wishing for her speedy and successful recovery. The Sunshine Social club met Monday evening at the Bachelor's residence at 566 West 22nd place. Geter Means who was host had a big surprise for the members of the Sunshine social club. He served an elaborate and appetizing three course luncheon. The sole which is a popular edible fish in England is not the same as the sole in this country. Many travelers think that the sole served in England and on the Continent is superior to the fish of that name sold in American markets. Marcus Cleaners Suits Cleaned and Pressed 75c DRESSES (plain) $1 Cleaned - Pressed 30 West 7th Avenue Dial 2-3213 We Call for and Deliver! Phone 2-5097 SERVICE IS WHAT WE RENDER 3 CHAIRS If a Town is worth li worth spending Double "L"... Dial The Double "L"...is nothing but Dial 9-1-2-1 The cleaning of our coal begins in the mines. It is picked over and cleared of all slate, clay and other impurities, right in the mines. That's why our coal is superior. Let us deliver your next ton. Two Varieties of Sole COLONIAL BARBER SHOP 20 West 25th Street If a Town is worth living in it certainly is worth spending your earnings in Is your laundry a Gary Laundry. HAMMOND NEWS There will be a "sociability" dinner at St. John church Tuesday evening, at 5 o'clock, May 27. Pastor Jones has announced that there will be an out of town speaker for the occasion. Miss Willa Bethea, who has been living in Chicago for the past year has returned home. Mr. Robert Divine, of Larned avenue has remodeled his residence. enue has remodeled his residence. Mr. Collie Williams of Morton Av., who has been ill for several weeks, is out again. Mr. G. E. Harwell, is at work organizing a branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Mrs. Stanley Harper of Fields Av. is out again after a few days illness. Mr. Willie Williams of Kenwood Ave. spent his week-end in Chicago. Mr. D. E. Ford, of Ames Ave., who sustained a very painful injury last week is able to return to his employment. Dr. D. A. Bethea was elected delegate to the state convention at the recent election: TWIN CITY NEWS Lake View Club Entertains Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hicks were the recipients of several social functions last week, upon the eve of their departure from East Chicago for future residence in Detroit. On Monday night the Lake View club, a group of thirty young men of which Mr. Hicks was a member tendered a farewell party in his behalf at the home of William Thomas 2211 Broadway. The home was beautifully decorated with streamers of lavender and gold and toy balloons. Beside whist and dancing, an un- SOUTH SIDE GROCERY 2194 Washington SPECIALS At All Times. Come in and Compare Our Prices with Others Best Quality Meat— Lowest Prices— Prompt Delivery! Phone 2-1931 ving in it certainly is your earnings in is nothing but -1-2-1 THE GARY AMERICAN, GARY, INDIANA --- New Red Crown Ethyl Gasoline RED CROWN ETHYL ETHYL GASOLINE CORPORATION THIS SYMBOL IS YOUR GUARANTEE seen broadcasting system was cleverly arranged by the host, whereby each guest was requested to present a number, at this time an autographed album was presented to the guest of honor, after which a delicious three course dinner was served. On Tuesday night Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Hicks of the Tavern Inn 2216 Broadway, with whom the couple were residing gave a party for the departing guests and the club, cards and dancing were the entertainment enjoyed. The officers of the club are H. E. Bobbitt, president; Joseph Nixon, vice-president; Henry Miller, secretary, Floyd Brown, assistant secretary and C. B. Hampton, treasurer Approximately one-half of the 5, 621,709 passenger cars and motor trucks manufactured in the United FROM TIP TO TOE States and Canada last year replaced cars that were worn out and junked, according to the Chicago Motor Club; 17.8 per cent of the total output was sold in foreign markets, including Canada, while the remaining 32.4 per cent was disposed of to new and multiple car buyers in the domestic market. Horses on farms are slowly but surely giving way to the tractor, according to the Chicago Motor club. There were 16,489,000 farm horses in 1925; it is estimated that there are only 13,440,000 now. The number of tractors in use on farms last year was 846,162. There were more hogs on the highways last year than any other form of livestock, according to the Chicago Motor Club. Farm statistics show that out of a total of 14, 510,524 cattie, calves, sheep and hogs carried to mark. motor trucks, the hogs numbered 10,011, 565. Laws against mutilating or destroying highway markers have been passed by eighteen states, according to the Chicago Motor club. Street and highway safety education is now reaching 2,500,000 school children throughout the country, according to the Chicago Motor club. Eliminating eighty-two grade crossings on federal highways in ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` It "Covers" All Of Gary JUST think of it, Mr. Merchant. Copies of each issue of the GARY AMERICAN GARY AMERICAN go into 6,500 homes in Gary. Were it physically possible to open up those copies, lay their pages edge to edge, there'd be enough paper to practically "roof" the community. 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Fa " TELEPHONE GARY 2-4660 — IF BUSY CALL GARY 23865 ener ee eee eeeee reer ee eee eee eee es Tarr aETar- =m ‘ Entered as second-class mail matter at the post-office at Gary, Yndiana, under the Act of March 3,1879. Copyright, 1930, by The Gary ‘American Publishing Company, Incorporated. Se ‘CHAUNCEY TOWNSEND - ae - Executive Editor ‘BOOKER THOMAS - - - - + Business Manager Ass%clate Editors: F. Marshall Davis, Cyril Alington, Charles L. James. Contributors: Dennis A. Bethea, Sarah Taft Sims, Ralph Ellingwood. cr ee Subscription price $1.50 a year in advance. For six months, $1. Single copies, three cents. ) iii : “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. MR ca 8 Achievement is not always success, while reputed failure often is. The most successful men are not necessarily the ones noisily attracting public attention. The best and most ful women are not the bright butterflies of fashion on the stage, whose press agents incessantly flaunt their pic- tures and their petty doings before the public. - The unlauded men and women who are quietly attend- ing to their own little duties, every day contributing some- thing substantial to general industry, prosperity and pro- eg rearing children in habits of useful work and right iving and supplying examples that elevate the moral an intellectual level of their little communities—these are the men and women of rel influence and power. * — Success is theirs in the fullest measure. : How shrunken and pitiful a thing, how hollow a delu- sion, is the shining so-called success of self-absorbed men and women. They have only the husks of life’s golden grain. Like that soldier under Galerius who found a shining leather bag filled with pearls and cast away the pearls but @arefully preserved the bag, these self absorbed ones are spurning true riches, real success, to hug to their hearts things that are empty and worthless. “CURES” THAT DON’T CURE The trouble with most crime cures is that they don’t cure. , _ In the United Sttes the chances are so small of a crim- inal being arrested and punished that reform is the farthest thing from the underworld mind. Of the 510 men who left a certain reformatory during the years 1910-12, 80 per cent went on committing crimes after their discharge. “This,” says Dr. Richard Cabot, “is a dmning piece of evidence ... against the reforma- tory system in general.” ‘' In a number of states anti-revolver laws have been passed under the guise of crime deterrents. The success of these laws cn be measured by the fact that in New York the Brooklyn Grand Jury recently advocated their repeal on the grounds that they are an aid to the criminal who is as- sured of an unprotected citizenry. We have made a joke of the parole system by allowing the influence of professional reformers and sob-sisters to reach the point where every year vicious criminals, with no More social sense than so many tigers, are liberated and allowed to go forth and prey again on society. Adequate, certain and quick punishments—here are the only real crime cures. Once we have shown the under- world that society will exact quick retribution from offend- os, crime won't seem such a desireable and profitable pro- ession. The idie word that stings is as old as human speech. Spoken thoughtlessly or spoken i na moment of irritation, it Says more than the speaker meant. At least it says more than he would have said if he had taken second thought. Too often in a hasty moment one who really would not for worlds cause lasting hurt does just that because he reaches for the first remark that will register. These idle words go deep, deep into the heart and mem- ory of the one to whom they are addressed. There is no way of reaching this harm by laws and courts. There is no way of resolving to build up a habit'in one’s life of saying only kindly things until quiet reflection has shown the end of something else. This is not a text for weaklings, a counsel for meekness to the point of being trodden upon. It was not a weak man who prayed, “Set a watch before the door of my lips,” nor a fool who wrote, “She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness.” Meet--- These Values! 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L. GORDON Words Often Misused Do not say, “I have hope of it succeeding.” Say, “of its succeed- ing.” Do not say, “I read all of the books.” Omit “of.” Say, “I read all the books.” Do not say, “The cake was sure delicious.” Say, “was surely delic- ious.” Do not say, “I have a lot of’ things to tell you.’ Say, “I have many things.” Do not say, “We drove the dis- tance of fifty miles.” “The distance of” is superfluous. Do not say, “Los Angeles is a long ways from New York.” Say “A long way.” % Words Often’ Mispronounced Chimerical. Pronounce ki-mer-i- kal, both i's as in “it,” e as in “met” a unstressed, acent second syllable, and not chim-er-i-kal. Fugitive. Pronounce fu-ji-tiv, u as in “use,” both i’s as in “it,” ac- cent first syllable, and don't fail to sound the g as j. Proscenium. Pronounce pro-se- ni-um, 0 as in “no,” e as in “see,” i as in “it", accent second syllable. Intricacy. Pronounce in-tri-ka-si all i's as in “it,” a unstressed, and accent first syllable. Crucial. Bronounce kroo-shal, 00 as in “school,” a unstressed and ac- cent first syllable. Mineralogy. Pronounce as spell- ed, a as in “at” (not as o in “of"), accent after the 1. Words Often Misspelled Tray (a shallow receptacle) trey (a card, dice ‘or domino of three spots.) Separable; not the two a’s. Conspiracy; cy, not sy. House (e), housed (ed), housing (no e.) Treat- ise; se, not ce. Shining; no e foll- ows the n. Synonyms Belief, faith, reliance, credence, conviction, assurance. Apathy, dispassion, insensibility, unconcern, stoicism. Delay, stop, stay, detain, hinder, retard, impede, defer, check. Visionary, chimerical, unreal, fan- tastic, fanciful, imaginative, dreamy Belligerent, warlike, — irascible, quarrelsome, bellicose, contentious. Pastime, amusement, diversion, recreation, entertainment, _ play, emart THE GARY AMERICAN, GARY, INDIANA Word Study “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us increase our vocab: ulary by mastering one word each day. Words for this lesson: | DEVIOUS: out of a straight line; circuitous; winding. “There are devious paths leading to the same destination.” FACTOR; one of the elements that contribute to produce a revult. “It is an important factor that will lead to success.” SURVEY (verb); to inspect; to view. “From that high point we surveyed the valley.” DISPEL; to drive away by scat- tering; disperse. “His dreams of success had been dispelled.” PREOCCUPIED; engrossed; ab- sorbed; lost in thought. “He was a preoccupied man, always study- ing.” BETRAYAL; act of betraying; fact of being betrayed. “It was a betrayal of those who trusted him.” NORMA SHEARER IN “DIVORCEE” Many people have given Norma Shearer credit for being the most sophisticated actress on the talking screen today. In her latest picture, “Divorces,” opening for one week at the Chicago Theatre, Friday, May 23rd, she is the last word in sophistication. “Divorcee,” the film version of “Ex-wife,” is a story of modern day, fast moving society. While this picture is to be shown under a “pink permit,” that is, adults only, the Chicago theatre feels that it owes the people of this city an op- portunity to see this outstanding production SIA NAAAAISAIAAAAAAAAS EY , » Lork’s | ork’s | Et RK = Confectionery ; FY _ Ice Cream, Fruits Ri Sandy and Cold Drinks ¥ E; 2500 Adams Street — Ey C. LORK, Prop. i EAT AMAA Dollar fr Dollat cinta ‘ ing vou tise STANTON Toul SERVICE cuts and The Gary American AL JOLSON’S NEW. HIT IS “MAMMY” The one and only Al Jolson is at the Roosevelt Theater in “Mammy.” By far his greatest with all his songs written by Irving Berlin. Such a cast, such a cast!! Lowell Sherman, Lois Moran, Marie Dress- ler, Hobart Bosworth, Tully Mar- shall, Mitohell Lewis. Al Jolson in a “different” Jolson picture. Much of his work in this picture is done in blick-face, the manner in which he originally es- tablished himself as a great star on the New York musical comedy tage. > Immense Granite Block The largest single block of gran- ite in the world is considered to be Pompey’s pillar, in Alexandria. The monument was erected in 207 A. D. and rises 88 feet, and is 9 feet in diameter, weighing 246 tons. Uncle Eben “Knowledge is valuable,” said Uncle Eben, “but it ain’ so good when a man knows a lot o’ things he doesn’t tell."—Wast.Ington Star. Words in Holy Books There are 593,493 words in the Old Testament and 181,253 in the New Testament, making 774,746 in all. seme — =" = [tim Bros, Pacmine Co} ; Z MEAT MERCHANTS 7 > Stores Everywhere 4 ; EP , V , 1500 - 1504 BROADWAY 631 - 633 BROADWAY 04000666 $o900doo% Ask Master * we lour Gary Dealer * Product owe Brand MEET That MEAT With Your Approval SAUSAGE, LUNCHEON MEATS HAM and BACON Once You Try. 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Matinee or evening. seoeevencencenceTense~senseseesececccesecseeceCneeeneCcwowN COCO CEL CONC COMING WEDNESDAY FOR 4 DAYS DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS and MARY PICKFORD Together in Their Greatest Talking Picture Taming of the Shrew Also Comedy, News and Vitaphone Act Jewish Literature In the large Jewish centers the world over many books in the field of fiction, biography, encyclopedias, etc, are being written in an old classical Hebrew brought up to date by the coinage of new words te meet present needs. May 24, 1930 Asiatic Fur Bearer The kiduss, found in the Ural mountains, at the border of Europe and Asia, is a cross between the gable and the marten, with the dark lustrous fur of the former.and the long tail and yellow throat pateh of the martea. A NEGRO "SUPER" BANDIT WHOSE EXPLOITS MATCHED THOSE OF THE FAMOUS OUTLAW, JESSE JAMES to a life of crime when turned at the stake by a his own race, and dra- l on a mission of THE STORIES OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN The House on the Cliff, where the "super" bandit lived for years Clean Fiction Human Interest Features W. B. Ziff Co., 608 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Advertising Representatives A NE WHOSE EX OUT He was driven in his mother was b frenzied mob of matically trapped gallantry. He was driven into a life of crime when his mother was burned at the stake by a frenzied mob of his own race, and dramatically trapped on a mission of gallantry. By DONN BRYAN JOHNSON did not read, smoke, chew nor carry on affairs with questionable women. He was clean cut, fair, and determined. Although he took part in many a grim law violation, he never killed a person in his life; and when he was cornered by another of his own race, who was resolved that Johnson should not escape alive, he stood up face to face and shot it out with his adversary. It was after he had pitched headlong to the ground mortally wounded, that his horse "Steel," approached and thrust his nose against the cold cheek of his master, when Johnson was carried out. Few people know of the exploits of Joseph F. Johnson. Especially few colored people have heard of him. However, Johnson was a strong figure, smart, quick to think, and capable of giving a good account of himself in any emergency. For ten years on the top of a high hill in a small frame house A "Both guns barked at the same time. "There were two flashes of flame, and sparks scattered. "One man sank to the floor with a low moan. . . "He was hit squarely in the breast. He never recovered consciousness. "He died the middle of the next day." Grandson of the famous Steel, the "super" bandit's great horse. this "super" bandit lived, quite like his hero, Jesse James, who preceded him. The King of Bandits, who was slain in St. Joseph, Missouri, by his trusted friend, Bob Ford, shortly before Johnson launched his nefarious career, was Johnson's ideal. THE MEN But it was not his ambition to lead the sort of life he was forced into, and had there been any other way, no doubt he would have developed into a power in a more likely profession. Circumstances did not permit this, as will be shown presently. Johnson was a small man, not over five seven, and somewhat slender. He weighed approximately one hundred and forty pounds. However, he was quicker than a Jungle cat, and could shoot as straight as a die. Several times he shot his way out of close places without destroying any lives. He wounded his opponents, but never killed them and is to be admired because he was human enough to spare those unfortunate enough to be pitted against him by fate. There is a question in the minds of the followers of his life as to his (Continued in column four) These gentlemen are well informed on the life of Johnson, the "super" bandit, and discuss his career almost daily. --- The Gary American ILLUSTRATED FEATURE SECTION—May 24, 1930 'And while he was enjoying a meal that the nicely groomed woman prepared for him, and secretly admiring her beauty, Millet walked in on him, emerging from another room in the house. He had his revolver in his right hand, ready for instant action. And he waved the long barrel at Johnson. "One of us is going to die,' Millet said calmly. birth place. Some think he was born in Missouri, others in Georgia. Regardless of that, he carved his way into fame, and no doubt there will some day be a book or even a series of books, published on his picturesque career. His horse, Steel, was swift of foot and an intelligent animal. Once, Joseph F. Johnson hitched Steel to a post in front of a farm house near Sikeston, Missouri, and entered the building after forcing his way past an aged woman. He was both cold and tired, and had been chased all night. This happened early in the morning. He was about half asleep. Anyhow, he demanded that he be fed without loss of time; and while True Stories Achievement Stories ANDIT ME FAMOUS e "super" bandit lived for years. he was enjoying his breakfast which the old lady had prepared for him, he heard Steel snorting outside. This, to Johnson was a signal—a signal of danger. It meant that there was something wrong. Either his enemies were approaching the house, or they had surrounded it. Quickly, with both guns in hand, he leaped to his feet. Previous to his leaving the table, however, he had dropped a coin on the oilcloth to pay the old lady for the trouble he had put her to. And as soon as he had risen, he rushed calmly to Continued on Page Five Strange Superstitions About Snakes That Scientists Now Class As Myths Modern Science now Shattering many long believed Stories about Offtimes Harmless Reptiles By DON CHARLES Correspondent and Special Writer of long-range superstitions, especially of unlearned folk, most of whom live abound, the United States Biological Sur- disproved certain persistent myths. The told about snakes and reptiles of various to books, and fooled many city people. attempted among the the southern concerning snakes. of been told. e. roll them- ursue their speed, their arms. ermless myth. ap- e than 200 ished in an proprietors Clayton also etter to the in 1688 It in the Caro- was a poi- nake. snake, but it This is the the mythical days. The black color, is its belly. Snakes have their beauties. This is With perfect grace, this snake col- beautiful curves more perfect than AFTER YEARS of long-range superstitions, especially among a class of unlearned folk, most of whom live where snakes abound, the United States Biological Survey, has definitely disproved certain persistent myths. The stories told and re-told about snakes and reptiles of various kinds have crept into books, and fooled many city people. Government scientists attempted to gather definite proof among the Indians and Negroes of the southern and southwestern states concerning the "stinging and hoop" snakes, of which tales have long been told. Such snakes, many believe, roll themselves into hoops and pursue their victims with race horse speed, their tails furnished with thorns. Horn Snake Is Harmless The "stinging snake" myth, apparently originated more than 200 years ago, and was published in an old report of the lords proprietors of the Carolinas. John Clayton also mentions the myth in a letter to the Royal Society of London in 1688 It was said that there lived in the Carolinas a snake whose tail was a poisoned horn, or stinging snake. Now there IS a horn-snake, but it is perfectly harmless. This is the nearest approach to the mythical snake of early American days. The horn snake is a bluish-black color, and has red bars across its belly. WARNING Buy GENUINE BAYER Aspirin Know what you are taking to relieve that pain, cold, headache or sore throat. Aspirin should not only be effective, it must also be safe. Genuine Bayer Aspirin is reliable, always the same—brings prompt relief safely—does not depress the heart. Do not take chances-get the genuine product identified by the name BAYER on the package and the word GENUINE printed in red. Bayer-Tablets OF Aspirin BAYER Genuine --- When Pain Comes What many people call indigestion very often means excess acid in the stomach. 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The "glass" or joined snake, is another myth that is frequently mentioned by the old timers. This creature is not a true snake but a legless lizard. The story is that the body of this reptile will disjoint, the pieces wiggling off in every direction and coming together again, if the head is not destroyed. Can Drop Tail Scientists say that the explanation of this curious phenomenon lies in the ability of the lizard to drop its tail, an act which sometimes enables it to escape while the still wriggling tail attracts the attention of the pursuer. Many other lizards do the same thing, and a spike, or short, imperfect tail grows in the place of the lost tail. This curious reptile is rarely seen, as it lives under decaying vegetation and burrows in the soil. It is sometimes turned up by a plow. It has long been the subject of discussion, and is quite harmless. It really is of considerable agricultural value because of its food habits. Another snake story that fails to pass the tests of scientific investigation is the theory that a horsehair rope will protect the camper from Two hours after eating the symptoms dsappear at once. You will never use crude methods when once you learn the efficiency of this. Go get a small bottle to try. Be sure to get the genuine Phillips' Milk of Magnesia prescribed by physicians for 50 years in correcting excess acids. 25c and 50c a bottle any drugstore. "Milk of Magnesia" has been the U. S. Registered Trade Mark of The Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company and its predecessor Charles H. Phillips since 1875. snakes which wish to investigate. No one knows just who started the story to circulating. Possibly someone who wished to sell horsehair ropes. Public ignorance kept the story going and there was always a manufacturer of horsehair ropes to profit thereby. Rope no Bar to Rattler The rattlesnake, among all the reptiles, is supposed to be unable to cross a horsehair rope. Just why its "tummy." which is impervious to cactus thorns. sharp stones and rocks is a ribbon snake, basking in the sun. It itself, making graceful and really an artist could make without several ports. heated to solar temperatures that repel the human hand, should be so responsive to the unkncwn magic of horsehair, doesn't seem to be quite clear. One snake investigator camped one night in a region where the reptiles abounded. The horsehair rope was carefully placed around the camp. But a littie desert side-winder. the small gray rattlesnake of the arid regions. proceeded to shatter the ancient myth. It entered the camp as if it had been invited—and right over the barrier of horsehair rope, paying no more attention to it than a migrating waterfowl does to an international boundary. Only an automatic pistol and a stream of lead stopped the side-winder. Another snake story frequently told says that a coiled rattlesnake can be killed with a pistol without the weapon taking anything but a general aim. The theory is that the snake will automatically and unconsciously put its head in the line of fire. But many tests have proved that it takes an expert marksman to hit a rattler's head, or any snake's head, for that matter. The hunter must be able to shoot as accurately at a snake as at a jack rabbit. The Biological Survey in its investigations endeavored to prove the abilities of the coach-whip snake—another species of reptile of which there are many legendary stories because of its effrontery when suddenly come upon in the woods—in straightening up on its tail. It will even follow a person for some distance after it has assumed its normal position in crawling on the ground. But the coach-whip snake has no evil intentions. It is merely curious. It is quite harmless, and if faced suddenly it will skulk away out of sight. The snake lives in the southern and southwestern states and is brownish-black. The hoop-snake is a close relative. This latter is supposed to stiffen its body, with its tail between its jaws, and roll like a hoop after its victim, and when catching the frightened person letting go of its tail and stinging viciously. But scores of attempts to persuade the snake to make itself into a hoop or even to sting. proved absolutely futile. It appears certain th: the poor reptile has been given (Continued on page five) --- you always have time to use Mum MUM In Genuine Entertainment and Value This Article Surpasses Even The "Thirteen Most Interesting Negroes in the United States." SEE WHO CLEVER EUGENE GORDON'S NEGRO "WHO'S WHO" IS! ```markdown ``` When Friends Saw His Agony They Said: "I Wouldn't Be In Your Shoes For Millions!" 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Rod, unused to society's ways, treads on the girl's foot and is insulted for his clumsiness by Reggie, her fiance. To avert trouble between the two, she takes Rod into the garden where he tells her of his life in the West. A warm friendship springs up between them. Later, Lyla, Reggie, Rod, and several others go to the Swamp Hut, a cabaret, where Reggie drinks too much. He strikes Rod who fails to return his blow. Lyla thinks Rod is a coward but she learns different when he takes her from Wolf, a notorious gangster who had snatched her from Reggie's arms while they were dancing. Wolf attacks Rod and is knocked out. Several of Wolf's henchmen also attack the youth but are routed just as police raid the place. Rod is able to get the girl safely out of the place. The next night as he leaves her home after having spent the evening with her, he is kidnapped by Wolf and his gang, who take him out of the city in their car. They tell him they are going to kill him, but he is saved by federal agents who are laying in wait for bootleggers. As manager of prizefighters, Kling, who was in the cabaret when Rod fought with the gangsters, offers him a contract to become a boxer, and Rod accepts in order to make enough money to enter school. At the gymnasium Kling orders Kelly, another of his boxers, to put on the gloves with Rod in order to see how skilled his new fighter is. Kelly, afraid that Rod may replace him, tries to harm him when they get into the ring, but Rod knocks him out. That evening Rod goes to see Lyla. They go for a walk to the beach. He tells her of his love and takes her into his arms. Intoxicated with her nearness and softness, he kisses her hungrily, but she averts disaster by begging him not to spoil their friendship. They leave the beach, and as they reach the sidewalk, she discovers that she hasn't her pocketbook. Rod runs back after it and when he returns he sees her being dragged into a car. A half block away, the machine crashes into the sidewalk and Rod is able to catch it. He finds Lyla's abductor is Reggie, who has been drinking heavily. However, Reggie's identity is not known to him until after he has beaten him severely. Lyla, for some reason which he does not understand, becomes angry at him and after they take Reggie to a doctor, tells him to go away. As the days pass, Rod trains faithfully and sees no one except the other fighters in the gym. He does not try to see Lyla. One afternoon, his friend, Martin, takes him to a "tea party" at a young society girl's home. There is much gaiety at the party, which Rod soon discovers is caused by free drinking of liquor. He meets a seductive looking girl named Zeda, who makes him take a drink—the first one in his life. Under the influence of the liquor, he looks up to see Lyla entering. Zeda laughs triumphantly, and, pulling Rod into the room, slams the door. Rod goes to Kling's office, where his manager informs him that, in two weeks, he is to fight Mickey Latzo, chief contender for the middleweight championship. They go to the office of the Arena's manager, where the contract is signed, several newspaper reporters being present. When they leave the place, two of the reporters accompany them. At one of the city's busiest corners, a truck carrying a number of steers, crashes into another machine. One of the animals breaks loose and charges madly across the street. Rod, trained on the range for just such an emergency as this, leaps out in front of the beast as hundreds of people watch in fascinated horror. Directly back of him are a number of small children who will be crushed by the enraged steer unless Rod is able to halt its terrible charge. Rod leaps aside just in time to avoid the charging steer, then after the fashion of the West, he succeeds in "bulldogging" the animal by twisting its neck so that it falls to the ground. That night he is awakened from sleep by kisses, and by soft hands stroking his face and hair. At first, only half-awake, he dreams it is Lyla, but Zeda's voice brings him to the consciousness that she has come into his room while he slept. She tells him that when she wants a man she "gets" him. Being a normal youth, Rod gives in to her wiles, and returns her kisses and embraces. A more serious development is avoided when Martin, Rod's lawyer friend, arrives. Zeda hides in Rod's closet. Martin brings the evening papers which contain Rod's picture and the story of his exploit. Finally he goes, and Zeda emerges from the closet dressed in Rod's bathrobe, her dress in her hand. Rod stares as she throws off the robe, disclosing her lovely form in sheer silk garments. She holds out her arms to him, and he walks slowly toward her. Zeda has come to Rod's room unannounced, but is forced to hide in a clothes closet when Rod's friend, Martin, arrives. After Martin leaves she emerges almost unclothed, but Martin, suspecting her presence, returns unexpectedly. She is furious and slaps his face, then leaves. Martin explains to Rod that he doesn't want to see him mixed up with the girl, as she has been involved in several ugly scandals. Kling comes to get Rod in his car the next morning, taking him to the gymnasium where Rod trains before a large audience of fans who, having read of his heroism in the papers, are anxious to see him. Kling tells him that their share of the money from the fight may amount to $35,000. After leaving the gym, Rod calls Lyla. She begged him to come to see her at once. She tells him that she must marry Reggie, because his father and her father are all tangled in an affair with Wolf, and that if ILLUSTRATED FEATURE SECTION—May 24.1930 A man is tied up at a bar, with a bottle of alcohol on the table. A man stands behind him, holding a knife. They found Rod, still tied to his chair—unconscious. Beginning Next Week! "THE RISE AND FALL OF CONCRETE"—A 2-Part Thriller By Sylvan Drown her father incurs the banker's ill-will, it will disgrace him. Rod declares that she will not marry Reggie and starts to leave after threatening that Wolf may have to settle with him. As Rod tells Lyla that something serious is liable to happen to Wolf, after she tells him that she must marry Reggie in order to save her father from disgrace, the Alderman steps into the room. He warns Rod that he must not interfere in his affairs. Rod tells him definitely that he will not allow Lyla to sacrifice herself for even her own father. After Rod leaves, Alderman Durant tells her that the only reason Wolf has not harmed Rod again is because he asked him not to and tells Lyla of Wolf's attempt to take her friend "for a ride." She promises to marry Reggie, and her father sets the following Sunday for the wedding. Rod makes his way to the office of the federal agent whose interference saved his life the night Wolf tried to kill him. He tells the agent that he wants to get Wolf out of the way, and that he is sure Wolf sells liquor in his cabaret, the Swamp Hut. The agent gives him a badge showing that he is a member of the prohibition department, and they arrange to raid Wolf's place Saturday night after Rod's fight. When he leaves the office, he bumps into Wolf. Wolf asks Rod what he is doing in the Federal building. Rod laughs and makes a flippant reply which enrages his enemy. Wolf shoves his hand into his pocket, and pointing his gun at Rod, is about to shoot as Rod taunts him. An instant before Wolf would have fired, a man emerges from a washroom near them, and, seeing him, Wolf walks away hastily. Afters waiting a few minutes, Rod leaves the building but does not see his enemy. Rod goes to Kling's office and tells him that he wants to buy a car. Kling sends him to his brother, an automobile dealer, where Rod chooses a lowswung, grey Stutz roadster. Rod is tempted to go to Lyla's and show her the machine but he decides that until he has gotten Wolf out of the way he will not even call her. The day of the fight approaches rapidly. Saturday night, Rod goes to the Arena with Kelly, his stablemate, where shortly afterward he is called to the ring for the big fight. The vast crowd, the bright lights over his head, and a sort of stage fright daze Rod so that before the sound of the gong announcing the beginning of the first round has died away. Latzo knocks him flat on the canvas. The referee counts to eight and he has not yet risen. Rod's splendid young strength enables him to get to his feet just before the referee tolls off the fatal tenth count. Latzo, confident that Rod is on the verge of a knockout, takes his time about getting to him, and is surprised to see Rod evade his blows. For the rest of the round Rod uses all his boxing skill to keep out of his opponent's way. In the second round, Rod leads the attack, landing jolting smashes to Latzo's body, while the latter chases him doggedly in an attempt to put over a finishing blow. As the third round begins, Latzo comes charging in with both fists flying. Rod meets him in the center of the ring and swaps punch for punch. At last, Rod's opportunity comes as he feints Latzo's hand down, and crashes over a hook to the jaw which sends him down for the count. Rod is paid twenty-six thousand dollars for his share of the proceeds. He leaves with Kelly and the federal agents who have been present at the fight. He goes to the Swamp Hut where he taunts Wolf, daring him to bring him a bottle of liquor. Wolf tells him it will be fifty dollars a quart to him, and Rod flashes his large roll of money. Wolf brings the liquor and Rod tells him he is under arrest just as an agent disarms him. In searching the place, other agents find a large quantity of dope. Wolf cringes in fear. Rod dashes up the stairs to a phone booth to call Lyla. He tells her that he has won his fight when she interrupts to tell him that she is to marry Reggie the next day at noon at her house. He is about to tell her that Wolf has been arrested when two steely arms encircle him, and a heavy cloth is thrown over his head, as he is dragged away. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY. THE LAST CHAPTER A harsh voice warned Rod that it would be betetr for him to make no outcry. A pair of iron-like hands gripped each of his arms, making resistance futile. He was hustled out of a door. The cool air struck his face with a welcome rush. His captors half carried, half dragged him across the sidewalk and pushed him roughly into an automobile. At once the machine slid into motion, its motor roaring. His captors said no word, nor did they take the cloth off his face. Rod remembered the twenty-six thousand dollars in his pocket with a sinking heart. Belatedly he thought that Kelly had been right about 3 JACKSON flashing his money. The car swept swiftly over smooth streets for what seemed to Rod to be a long time. At last it came to a stop. He was yanked out of it, hustled up a short flight of stairs, and into a room. HIS MONEY STOLEN When the cloth was removed from his face the glare of the electric light blinded him so he could not see what his captors looked like. He was pushed roughly into a chair and bound tightly. He felt a hand slip into his pocket, and knew that his money was being removed. The slam of a door apprised him that his abductors had gone. By now his eyes were becoming accustomed to the light, and he saw that he was in a room unfurnished, except for the chair in which he was tied, and a rickety table. He sat perfectly still for five minutes, then believing his captors really gone, he shouted as loudly as he could, but no one came to his aid. With a mighty effort he strained against the ropes which held him, but he could not budge them. Now that the first shock of his capture was wearing off he was able to think more rationally, and he wondered whether members of Wolf's gang had abducted him to hold as a hostage against the gang leader's release, or whether other bandits had kidnapped him merely to rob him. He guessed that by now it was well after midnight. According to the message Lyla had given him over the phone, she would be married to Reggie in just twelve hours unless he could get there in time to prevent it. At the thought he grew desperate again, straining at his bonds so hard that they cut into his flesh. KELLY PURSUES ROD'S CAPTORS As Rod leaped up from the table, Kelly als arose, trying to decide whether or not to follow his friend. Kelly was wise in the ways of the world, and he was afraid that somebody, having seen Rod's large roll of money, might attempt to rob him. He decided to follow Rod, and walked slowly up the stairs just in time to see two men dragging him out of the door. For an instant Kelly was not sure that it was his friend. That tiny fraction of indecision was enough to allow the men to get Rod into the car, and speed away before Kelly could reach them. There were no cabs in sight The blond fighter ran out into the street shouting. A passing motorist halted. Kelly leaped into his machine without parley. "Follow that car!" he cried, pointing to the automobile ahead of them. "Why should I?" the motorist inquired suspiciously. "Don't waste time arguing." Kelly snapped belligerently, "or I'll give you a sock in the nose! Just follow that car and follow it fast!" Kelly's scarred face and his husky shoulders convinced the driver that discretion was the better part of valor. He threw his car into high. A block ahead of them the other car gained speed, and turned a corner on two wheels. Block after block they trailed their quarry, until in an unfamiliar part of town it halted. Kelly climbed out hastily, and flinging a bill at the motorist, told him to drive on. In spite of his haste, the men had disappeared into the house before he could reach them. Cautiously he tipped up the steps and lurker by the doorway. In a few minutes the men emerged from the house. Kelly stepped in front of them. "Say, you bozos!" he snarled. "What have you done with my buddy?" "What's he talking about?" one of the men asked the other with pretended innocence. KELLY SLUGGED Kelly took a threatening step toward him. "Don't try to stall me off, or I'll hang one on your chin, brother—." He slumped heavily to the ground as the second man swung his black-jack with deadly swiftness, striking the fighter on the back of his head. "Shall we leave him here?" the wielder of the blackjack inquired. "Naw. That would bring attention to this house if a cruiser squad should happen to drive by." "We better cart him along with us, then." Accordingly, they picked up the unconscious Kelly, and carrying him to the car, threw him into its rear. The machine jolted along over rough streets. Kelly, used to hard flicks, recovered more quickly than his captors expected. Cautiously his hands stole around over the floor of the car in search of weapon. He was rewarded with a heavy jack handle. In the front seat the driver turned to his companion. "Cripes, Kid! The Chief sends us to get rid of one bozo. (Continued on page four) THE DARK KNIGHT (Continued from page three) and now we've got another one on our hands. What we gonna do with this one?” KELLY ESCAPES Kelly settled their problem for them. Jautiously raising himself to th? level of the seat in front of him, he raised his heavy weapon and brought it forcefully down upon the head of th- man who sat beside the driver. As the driver turned, Kelly promptly let the jack handle descend again with sufficient force to make the driver crumple up behind the wheel. The car headed straight for a telephone post. Kelly reached over the bod~ of his victims and seized the stecring wheel. He guided the car along the middle of the street, while he clambered out on the run- ning board and pushed the uncon- scious driver unceremoniously to one side. Ee threw the car out of gear and pulled on the brake. For a minute he peered down the street trying to decide where he was. Then he got out of the machine and prowled around in the compartment under the rear seat until he found a bundle of heavy cord. With this he tied the hands and feet of his un- conscious victims, and heaved them into the back of the car This done, he again started the car. He drove along slowly for blocks, but the part of town in which he found himself was unfamiliar to him. He tried vainly to retrace his course to the house. As the minutes length- ened into hours he decided to seek nid. At the first police station he was able to find, he got out. The desk sergeant listened to his story sleepily, then as he told of Rod’s abduction, sat upright with a sharp jerk. “That must be the Kid that the Federal agents sent out a city-wide alarm on,” he cried. “Briggs, get headquarters,” he snapped at the dozing telephone operator. “Let’s go ou’ and have a look at these bozos you got in the car,” he suggested to Kelly. The two men reached the sidewalk just in time to see the car moving slowly away from the curb. The po- lice sergeant whipped out his re- volver and fired rapidly. 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The rumble of the awakening city became steadily louder. Four grim- visaged nen strode into the ser- geant’s office. “Where's the guy that knows about this case?” the leader asked. Swiftly, Kelly told him all he knew ata ae it. “Come on with us,” the plain clothes officer commanded, | starting for the door. “We'll cruise until we locate this joint.” In their big silent car the detec- tives drove swiftly up and down, with Kelly peering eagerly at each house thzy passed. They traversed block after block . weaving up and down the streets in their careful at- tempt to locate the house where Rod ‘was heii prisoner. _ ROD FOUND UNCONSCIOUS Hours passed. Eight. nine, ten o'clock vith Kelly almost frantic at the lack of success of their efforts. The detectives were heartily tired of the search, and ready to give it up, but Kel'y begged them to continue it for a little while longer. Just as the leader of the squad announced, that so far as he was concerned they could drive back to triumph. “There it is! There it is!” he cried, eeonr as a deserted looking house which they were about to pass. The machine skidded to an abrupt halt. The men poured out of the machine and ran up the steps, with the eager Kelly in the lead. One of them, a husky two-hundred Pounder, crashed into the door with his shoulder, splintering it. In an in- stant they were inside. In the first room off the hall they found Rod, still tied to his chair, unconscious. A quick examination proved that he was only unconscious. Rapidly they untied him. and began chaffing his arm; and legs. Finally he opened his eyes dazedly. His first glance showed him Kelly standing over him Peering anxiously into his face. “Good old Kelly,” Rod muttered. One of the detectives had brought his hat full of cold water. and now he dashed it into Rod’s face. It re- vived him at once. He got stiffly to his fee’. 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The garter snake mander which has just emerged from hungry man by killing off from one hundred to one hundred and fifty rats, mice, gophers, and ground squirrels every year. The rattler eats almost nothing else, and in doing this he helps man to feed himself through agricultural pursuits. the United States there are only three varieties of venomous reptiles whose bite may be considered dangerous or deadly. Ninety-nine times out of a hundred, even a poisonous snake will retreat for the nearest cover at the sight of a human being. The rattlesnake will not always retreat, but he plays a fairer game than many people. Crowd him, and he coils, lifts his tail, and gives off that buzzing metallic sound, audible many feet away, from which he derives his name A study of snakes, known as the science of herpetology, is being given more attention now than ever before. Willis A. Rowe, of San Francisco, California, has long made this science a hobby. 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The ground was torn up in front and behind him. But as the man said who finally bested Johnson in a gun fight: "That man bears a charmed life. No bullet seems to be made to kill him." Joseph Johnson leaped into his saddle on Steel and was away like a bolt of lightning. He knew the capability of his mount, and was secure in his confidence once he had gained a comfortable position in the flying saddle. Steel saved his life that time. Moreover, it is recorded that he saved his master's life more than once. Johnson was driven into a life of crime when his mother was burned at the stake by travelers who tried to force from her lips the secret of the hiding place of a white man who had robbed them. And those colored people who painful stiff joints? Sloan's Liniment took such a cruel method of torturing information from one of their own race, fired the veins of Joseph Johnson until he could not sleep at night. 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White men invariably took Millet with them when they went after criminals, in cases of robbery, jail breaks, assaults and all dangerous crimes. He was a good shot and they always counted on him. His ability to shoot made him many friends, both colored and white. He was un- educated, but those were the days when a man’s ability in any one line was all the education he needed. Millet was a sort of Beau Brummel. He dressed in the height of fashion anc wo e a tall stovepipe hat. He was lean and lanky. something after the build of Abe Lincoln, yet he was not as thin. His shoulders were uncom- monly broad for one of his slim stat- ure. And his arms were long. But his clothe were well tailored, and he did not overdress. His stock tie was white. He wore white shirts when he could get them. And as a rule his clothes were black. These were expensive. since Millet had nothing to do with his money when he was in his prime. save to buy clothes and spend it on women of which he was very fond. 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He never recovered consciousness, He died the middle of the next day. Continued on Page Seven (eae '& i, ; | c P mae \\ = THE DARK KNIGHT Continued From Page Four A detective consulted his watch. It was eleven o'clock. Rod started staggering for the door, but was so weak he almost fell. "What's your hurry. Kid?" the leader of the squad asked. "You better sit down and get yourself together before you attempt to do much walking." TO STOP LYLA'S WEDDING Rod sank back into the chair, and as he flexed his benumbed arms and legs in an effort to restore circulation, he told them of the raid the night before, and of the fact that he had to get to the Durant home before Lyla was married. The detectives regarded him sympathetically. Most of them had been present at Rod's fight the night before, and they liked him. "Well, you sure don't need to worry about that Wolf guy no more," one of them told him. "He tried to make a getaway from the Federal men last night, and he got plugged." 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