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GAY PUBLIC LIBRARY 5TH AVE JEFFERSON "The Truth Quick" In our humble way we strive to serve the Colored people of America by giving them a truthful story of local and world news. --- Fetchit Nike; In Vollea Of Ban Stepin Fet Broke; I Plea Stepin Fetchit Now Broke; In Voluntary Plea Of Bankruptcy Says He Gave Cash to All His Friends Movie Comedian Loses Big Cars and Now Drives a Ford Ethel Waters, queen of blues warblers, whose illness closed the latest edition of Lew Leslie's "Blackbirds" after a short run. It is scheduled to reopen soon. WASHINGTON — (CNS) — The far-reaching decision by Federal Judge William Clark of New Jersey last week that the Eighteenth amendment is unconstitutional will also affect the slavery amendment to the constitution nad the freedom of 12,000,000 Negro citizens of this country providing the ruling is brought before the United States Supreme court for further action. Judge Clark insisted that his decision would not affect other amendments that have been ratified by state legislatures. He said that the Twelfth and Seventeenth amendments had to do with the machinery of government. The Eleventh and Sixteenth, he said, made changes in the judicial and taxing powers of the government. The Ninth and Tenth were concerned with the reservation of rights and powers. The First, Eighth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth and Nineteenth contained limitations on the power or the government of the states. Judge Clark based his decision on Article V of the Constitution, and not, as had the defense counsel, on the Tenth Amendment. This article concerns the method of amending the Constitution and states in part that such amendments shall be valid "when ratified by the legislatures of the several states or by conventions in three-fourths thereof." Colonel Young Was So Report From I ung Was Poisoned, From Liberia Says Colonel Young Was Poisoned, So Report From Liberia Says Life Insurance company of Kansas City, Missouri. In assuming the business from the white companies, officials of Supreme Liberty express the opinion that white companies themselves are coming to realize that Negro insurance may be handled best by Negro companies and quoted a statement made at a recent conference of white executives of industrial life insurance companies operating in the south to the effect that hereafter an effort would be made to confine the operations of the white companies to white business, leaving the colored field open to the solicitation of colored companies. VOL. IV. No. 6 Drew $1,500 in Salary Each Week But Never Had Bank Account LOS ANGELES — That Stepin Fetchit, whose legal name is Lincoln Perry, had sought refuge in the bankruptcy court from his numerous financial troubles was revealed last Monday when he appeared for a hearing on his petition for voluntary bankruptcy in the court of United States referee Turnbull. The hearing will be resumed January 29. Step's evidence as to his condition was characteristic of the man who climbed through the medium of his drawl from an unknown to become of the most widely publicized actors in the profession. Slumped in his chair the funny man of the talkies drawled out answers to the referee's questions just as if he were on the movie lots. And the spectators enjoyed it, whether they were there to recover what they could from the wreckage of Step's fortunes or as mere lookers on. "How much did you earn from M.-G.-M." the referee snapped. It took Step five minutes to say It took Step five minutes to say $1500." He left it right there. Freehearted Step explained to the referee that everybody wanted money and that he could not resist their claims. In response to a question as to what he did with the money, Step came back with the simple explanation that he did nothing. "I had to work," he said. The evidence elicited the fact that Step bought two cars that went back to their owners, one Cadillac and one "town car." Step also told his honor that he is now driving a Ford. And it isn't paid for. The question as to his bank amused the screen idol. He had no bank account, he said, and had never had any. "Never had enough money to open one," was his explanation. Money Troubles Early Step's financial troubles began with his rise to fame. Almost immediately he was charged with a breach of promise and had to settle it for a large amount. He went to the east on a tour and almost before he got back on Central avenue he was sued by a lady whose house he had rented and another suit popped up when the fair lady claimed he had never finished his payment on the breach of promise settlement. AFTER KILLING HUNTER BELZONI, Miss.—(ANP)—Matt Miller, white. Humphrey's county game warden, who surrendered to the sheriff after killing Milton Knight, farmer, has been given his liberty. Miller shot in self-defense, according to the officials, when Knight is alleged to have fired at the officer but missed him. Miller dropped to the ground and returned the fire from his own shotgun. Miller had gone to arrest Knight for hunting without a license. HOUSES FOR RENT FOR RENT — One 5 room steam heated flat, 2057 Washington St. One 5 room bungalow, 2429 Grant street. One 4 room bungalow and basement at 2431 Polk St. One 4 room bungalow at 21st and Broadway. Superior Realty and Bldg. Co. 2000 Broadway, Phone 9229 Open Evenings. CHICAGO - (ANP) - Consummaiton of a contract whereby the Supreme-Liberty Life Insurance company agrees to reinsure threequarters of a million dollars worth of the policies of the National Life Insurance company, a white concern, brings the total of such business recently transacted by Supreme Liberty to more than two and one-half millions of dollars. Other companies whose business has been taken over are: the Lancaster Mutual Insurance company, Cincinnati, Ohio; the Estate Benefit corporation, Springfield, Ill., the Anchor Life and Accident company of Cleveland, Ohio, and the Acme The Gary American EIGHT PAGES Illness Stops Show Prohi Decision Affects 13th Amendment Judge Clark Says That Slavery, Prohibition Ratified Alike He said that only the slavery amendment, the Thirteenth, had any points resembling the Eighteenth. Of this he added: "We believe it is distinguishable, however, because it strikes down the enslavement of human beings and operates directly upon the property laws of many states permitting that institution. 'It does not, as does the Eighteenth amendment, contain a grant of power to regulate the prohibition of certain acts.' An Advertisement in The American Brings Results New Daily In Liberia Led King Rebuke Republic Looks Forward To Coming Election With Hot Fight MONROVIA, Liberia — The only daily newspaper in the republic of Liberia had its inception during the recent turbulent months preceding the ousting of President King several weeks ago. This paper played a very important part in the opposition to President King, denouncing him in its every issue. The Daily Mirror, edited by J. B. F. Coleman, president of the Monrovia college, appeared on the streets on October 7. It was devoted completely to the discussion of President King and his cabinet. Now that the resignation of President King has been accomplished, and his powerful political machine seemingly shattered, all Liberian eyes are looking forward to the election of a president next year. Thomas J. R. Faulkner, who assisted Editor Coleman in heading the opposition to President King, is looked upon as the most logical man to win the coming election. He is considered to be the leading citizen of the republic, is backed by the People's party and his election is regarded as a foregone conclusion. There are two other possible candidates who will oppose the People's party in trying to elect Mr Faulkner. One is composed of a group of natives. They are planning to carry the name of Momolu Massaquoi, a leader of the aborigines, to the party caucus and support him in the election. The other man is President Barclay, appointed to fill the unexpired term of President King. Nevertheless, leaders of the opposition declare that Barclay has been a part of the allegedly corrupt King regime, and are organizing to prevent any extension of his rule beyond the coming election. HOUSTON, Tex. — (ANP) — A petition seeking a temporary injunction to restrain the democratic executive committee of this city from barring Negroes from the city democratic primaries has been filed with the federal district clerk by the law firm of Nabrit, Atkins and Wesley in behalf of C. M. Love, who has lived in Houston many years. The plaintiff asks that a special court of three judges be convened at an early date as he believes that the judge of the federal district court is without jurisdiction on this question. "The public may rest assured that no Negroes will vote in the January 24 primary." J. S. Griffith, white, chairman of the executive committee said emphatically. Other members of the committee are J. G. Wells, M. C. Baugus, Bob A. Wood, and F. A. Kesseler. Murrya B Jones and Charles E. Kamp have been retained as attorenys to represent the committee. Jazzin' The News (THE WEEK'S NEWS IN VERSE) By F. Marshall Davis Stepin Fetchit's broke, he says; gave all his money away Welfare groups bring Santa Claus to poor on Christmas Day Roberts to talk in New Years meet; member of Illinois senate Avondales whip Lincoln five who won the East coast pennant Sorority girls come to Gary to stage their annual meet Subscribe today for The American — give yourself a weekly treat! William Hueston Pays Visit to The American Former Justice William C. Hueston, now a solocitor general in the post office department, was in Gary Tuesday on an official matter. While here, he made a tour of the offices and plant of The Gary American and expressed his pleasure over what he described as "the unprecedented progress" of the newspaper. Local Events of '30 Are Named For Gary Folk Local Events of '30 Are Named For Gary Folk Condensed List Made of Most Important City Happenings Park Case, Politics Lead News Events Hueston Appointment and Parker Fight also Big News St. John hospital will open its annual free clinic here, according to an announcement made by Dr. R. M. Hedrick. A romance that started in Chicago ended happily when Booker Thomas, business manager of The Gary American, became the husband of Miss Marjorie Burrell of Chicago, now office secretary of The Gary American. Charles L. James, president of the local U. N. I. A., said the race needed more newspapers and rapped the jim crow column of the local daily. Alfred William, 1902 Maryland, killed his father, Robert Williams, at their home. Appointments of the newly elected mayor, R. O. Johnson, were discussed pro and con by south side citizens. Bishop Campbell Gray of the M. E. church plans to conduct a week's mission here in Gary. The Rosevelt school band presented its fifth annual concert. March Eight Garyites, including the Rev. Albert Allen, were questioned in conection with the mysterious disappearance of Lawrence Bowdry, Mt. Zion church contractor. Fred Ramsey, East Chicago attorney, was killed by a fast railroad train. Fritz W. Alexander, Gary attorney and treasurer of The Gary American, was mistakenly thought to have been killed instead of Attorney Ramsey. Speedy execution of James Britt was criticised. April Dr. Charles R. Wood came under fire for asking Mayor Johnson to speak at the Noonday business club meeting. Senator Watson was asked to vote against Judge Parker. James Johnson denied he was party of a plot with Mrs. Morris Haynes to kill her husband. The political race begins to become exceedingly heated with all candidates preparing for the final days of the campaign. John W. Robinson entered the race for justice of the peace. The dean of the journalism department at Northwestern university judged The Gary American the best weekly in Indiana. Randolph Corbin, 17, was shot by Patrolman Frank Harrington when he failed to move quickly after being told to go home. June William Burrus and four others were named for J. P. posts. William Hueston was given an appointment in Washington. Froebel graduates 55 Nelgroes. July Shake down racket is exposed here. Local Negroes begin going to Washington park in large numbers. August The Washington park case continued with no definite settlement. Supt. Wirt gives his views on the Roosevelt school situation. Lewis Hood, suspected accomplice of Ulysses Mack, ax slayer, is freed after several days of grilling. op and park employees eject col (Cont'd on page 5) Two Handed Sentences Amounting to 75 Years TEXARKANA — (ANP) — Seventy-five years is a long time to spend in prison, but if Roscoe Julks and J. W. Allen serve the sentences imposed on them here Wednesday, that is just what they will have to do. The twenty-year old youths were first convicted on charges of burglary and larceny and assault to kill, and sentenced to 45 years in prison. A few hours later, they were found guilty of robbery with firearms and given additional sentences totally thirty years. Other charges against them were dropped. STEPS ON CHURCH MEMBER'S TOE, SHOT THROUGH THE ARM GOLDSBORO, N. C. — (CNS) — Having his toe stepped on in a crowded church so incensed Frank Herring last Sunday night that he shot the offender, Troy Saunders, through the arm. It was said that Saunders apologiezd, but Herring didn't consider the apology sufficient to heal his aching toe and a heated argument followed which ended in Herring drawing his pistol nad using it. Saunders is now in a local hospital. Herring has disappeared before police could reach the church and has not been located. Mrs. Claudia F. Smith, 23rd avenue and Washington street, last week recovered judgment in Lake Superior court against the Estate Benefit corporation, an Illinois company for the sum fo $1,100, growing out of her two insurance claims against the company on the lives of Frances Cowan, and Jack Jefferson, deceased. The company in each case had denied liability, basing its defense on alleged misrepresentation of facts at the time applications for insurance were written. Mrs. Smith was represented by F. Laurence Anderson, local attorney. Grace Pastor Ends Year At Local Church Rev. E. E. Lewis Feted By Members; Given Cash Present Grace Presbyterian church was filled to capacity with members and friends last Sunday to congratulate the pastor on having successfully completed his first year as their leader. Rev. E. Everett Lewis, the pastor, preached his sermon on "The Signs of the Times." Among the many visitors was the Avondale club, which was represented en masse. After the sermon the pastor was presented with a cash Christmas present by members and friends of the church. The presentation speech was made by Abram McClenney. Eugene Powell also presented the church, as his Christmas offering, a receipt marked "paid in full" for $67, the balance due on the church indebtedness. The progress of Grace church under the leadership of the Rev. Mr. Lewis was shown in the annual report. His work in that time has been almost phenomenal. Not only has he made a name for himself in Gary but has been in demand as a guest speaker in the Caucasian Presbyterian churches in this district. He has filled the pulpit at Burbon, Indiana, for Dr. Charles Milling, moderator of the Logansport presbytery; also for Dr. S. Benjamin of Plymouth. The choir of Grace church, composed of twenty ladies, has accompanied Rev. Lewis on all of his speaking, engagements, and has given several recitals in the leading churches of Gary. The Rev. Mr. Lewis is a regular commissioned preacher to the Freedmen. His commission was issued by the board of national missions of the Presbyterian church in the United States, April 1, 1930. In addition to his work at Grace church, Rev. Lewis is vice-president of the Gary Noonday business and professional club and a member of several other civic organizations. Holds Regiment at Bay; Ends His Life NEW YORK — (ANP) — Press dispatches from Perpigan, France, tell of how Seenda, a Senegalese soldier held at bay en entire regiment and to prevent capture killed himself. Seenda, according to reports, was one of the best shots in the regiment of which he was a member. Saturday he was demoted from Sergeant to Corporal, and it affected his mind so that he armed himself with a service rifle and went on a rampage killing six citizens, one being a woman. When the report reached regimental headquarters, a detachment of some 2,000 troops were sent out to capture him. He barricaded himself in a vault of the fort and for hours held at bay the troops. When his capture was evident he placed the muzzle of his rifle in his mouth and pulled the trigger. Gas fumes had been used in the effort to force Seonda from his stronghold and when his captors entered the vault they found him dead not from gas but a bullet wound. Aged Man Gets Pension From Confederate Side WINSTON-SALEM, N. C. — Suffering from the infirmities of age and sickness, Isaac Fogg was Tuesday the recipient of a confederate pension check for one hundred dollars. Fogg was body servant to a confederate officer during the war between the states, and some years ago was granted a pension of $100 every six months. He is now in a local hospital seriously ill. GRAYCE NICHOLAS SECRETLY GRAYCE NICHOLAS SECRETLY MARRIED TO J. D. SMITH Mrs. Mamie Newton, 2201 Broadway, announces the marriage of her daughter, Grayce Nicholas to John D. Smith. The ceremony was performed May 4, 1929 in Ga'y. Welfare Groups Play Santa; Cops Aid Poor An "angel of mercy" garbed in a blue uniform with brass buttons made Christmas a little more pleasant for hundreds of destitute families in Gary. These minions of the law, all members of the Fraternal Order of Police, have created a special fund through which they serve food and provision to the worthy poor of the city. According to Sergeant Johnstone, who has charge of the improvised commissary in the basement of police headquarters, the fund was voted out of the general treasury more than two weeks ago. With this fund, and the assistance of many smaller staple food contributions they have given help to very near 200 families. Milk and Bread Furnished Although there have been no cash contributions, Sergeant Johnstone reported that many of the business houses are rallying to the assistance of the police in furnishing provisions. The two most noteworthy contributions were from the Wonder Baking company and the Haxum Dairy company. These Gary firms are furnishing fresh bread and milk and cheese free of charge to the relief committee. Each day they furnish any amount of provisions requested by the police. Call For Aid Stressed Sergeant Johnstone claims that the police relief committee will function throughout the winter months. They will furnish food to the destitute poor as long as their fund lasts. He is sending out a request that grocery stores and meat markets assist them. Any contribution, regardless of the size, will be appreciated. Business and professional men are asked to give small donations to the fund. In perfecting his organization to guarantee help to only those who are in need, Sergeant Johnstone is requiring the officers to make investigation in the districts of families in need. The heads of these families are given slips by the officers which entitle them to a regular supply of provisions each week. Aims to Embarrass Junior Rockefeller NEW YORK — (ANP) — In an apparent effort to squeeze something out of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., B. Kapiloff, white, owner of a six-story elevator apartment building at 530 Riverside drive, has offered his building for sale to Negroes and established Victor E. Williams, Harlem, as the sole broker for the building. Mr. Rockefeller owns a building at 524 Riverside drive, next door to which is the International House at which students of all races live. It was made possible through donations from Rockefeller. A block away from Kapiloff's house is the $6,000,000 Riverside Baptist church, built by Rockefeller, in which there is a statue of Booker T. Washington. There are no Negroes living on Riverside drive at this point, Kapiloff is said to have offered his building to Mr. Rockefeller for $300,000, but agents of the oil man said that he was not interested. To newspaper men, Kapiloff made the statement that he already has five colored tenants signed up and that as soon as he gets fifteen he will move them in. He does not like his white tenants, he says. Heavy Snows Give Help to Jobless in Carolina GREENSBORO, N. C. — (ANP) Throughout the state of North Carolina the heavy snows which covered the western and north central sections in depths ranging from 12 to 30 inches proved to be a boon to thousands of unemployed of both races, with many being put to work clearing the streets for street railway service which was totally disrupted, and clearing railway tracks, which were so deeply covered in some instances, as to stop train traffic. Fourteen buildings collapsed throughout the state from the weight of snows. ROSES FOR SALE ROSES — Ever-blooming, Perennials, hedges, shrubbery, trees and evergreen. Guaranteed. Order for spring delivery. Dial 2-7696. Final Edition News while it is news and many features of particular interest to all may be found in every issue of this paper. On sale at all news stands. JOURNALY GARY INDIA Price 5 Cents ps Play s Aid Poor Groups Cops Ai Broadway Theatre Helps Santa Claus With Kids For Saturday the Broadway will present Bob Custer in the all-talking western picture, "Under Western Skies." On the same program Rin-Tin-Tin in "The Lone Defender" will be also shown. Special Holiday Exercises Held Rex Beach's "The Spoilers" with Gary Cooper, Kay Francis and Betty Compson, a dynamic feature story of daredevil courage, flaming love will be the feature attraction for Sunday and Monday, December 28 and 29. Tuesday and Wednesday, December 30 and 31, Radio's huge laugh festival, "Leathernecking" will be presented with Ken Murray, Ned Sparks and Benny Rubin. Thursday and Friday, January 1 and 2, "Danger Lights," first great railroad heart thriller in smashing talk, with Louis Wolheim, Robert Armstrong and Jean Arthur will be the feature. Name Roberts Emancipation Day Speaker Senator from Illinois Talks at 1st Baptist Church New Years Plana for the Emancipation program of January 1 were given out by the executive committee of the Central Community council at its meeting last Monday. The program will be held in the First Baptist church at 2:30, with Senator Adelbert H. Roberts of Chicago, delivering the principal address. Senator Roberts has been a member of the upper house of the Illinois State assembly for a number of years and is recognized as one of the most capable representatives in that body. He has been actively identified with practically every progressive movement connected with the welfare of the race group in Chicago and in Illinois and commands the respect of all groups as an unswreving advocate of the progress of all people. His address to the Gary citizens will concern it self with a discussion of the progress and possibilities of the Negro in American life. A well-selected program of music, including group singing of Negro folk songs and Spirituals will feature the program. The complete program follows: Prelude: Instrumental Music, Mr. and Mrs. E. Powell. Invocation: Rev. Greene. Group Singing and Music, M. C. Bryant, conductor. Reading of Emancipation Proclamation: Mrs. Thelma C. Marshall. National Negro Anthem: "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Introduction of Speaker, Dr. R. W. Grubbs. Address: "The Negro in American Life" — Senator Adelbert H. Roberts. Benediction: Rev. Chas. R. Hawkins. The celebration is a part of the expanding program of the Community council, which consists of representatives from the various social and civic welfare organizations among the colored people of Gary. The committee in charge of the program consists of: H. Theo. Tatum, chairman; Mrs. Margie Woodfolk, Mrs. Lena Harris, Miss Thyra J. Edwards, Mrs. Daisy Garnett, Dr. Chas. R. Wood, Dr. R. W. Grubbs, Rev. E. Lewis, Rev. F. S. Delaney, Rev. Green, J. J. Lawson, E. L. Gordon. HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES Repairing and refinishing services; Irons, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, stoves, lamps, door checks, locks and keys; complete mail box service. Free call and delivery service. Hasco, phone 2-3528. iberty Life Company 2,500,000 Insurance Supreme Liberty Assumes $2,500,0 Supreme Liberty Life Company Assumes $2,500,000 Insurance WASHINGTON — (CNS) — It was indicated in a special dispatch from Monrovia, Liberia, here this week that the late Col. Charles H. Young died of poison while serving as United States Military attache at the capital of the West African republic in 1922. Young went to Liberia January 3, 1920. He died of "yellow fever" after an illness of several weeks on January 8, 1922, and was buried at Arlington National cemetery. It is indicated that Young was an objector of forced labor and slavery in Liberia. It was during his trip into the interior of the country that he is said to have been poisoned by natives. It is alleged that EIGHT PAGES Invocation: Rev. Greene. HOUSE GOODS FOR SALE --- Price 5 Cents Santa Visits Gary Poor Children At Social Service Houses Food and Clothes Given To Unemployed; Help Will Continue Santa Claus visited hundreds of poor children of the south side this week who look to the three social settlement houses for their bits of happiness in life. The Stewart house, Friendship house, and Neighborhood house had special Christmas programs earlier in the week and on Christmas day distributed candies and toys to the children. On Monday night the girls of Friendship house rendered a special cantata called 'The Christmas Spirit.' They were assisted by a few of the young men of the house. All of the workers connected with the house were presented with gifts by Miss Harmes, the superintendent. Food, clothing and general poor relief was distributed throughout the district all the week. Neighborhood house presented two Christmas programs for the week. On Monday night the white children of the district had their program. On Tuesday night the Nägro children held a cantata. At a special party on Wednesday all of the children were given candies, nuts and fruits. The Stewart house distributed food, clothing and fuel to the poor all of the week. Christmas day there was a party for the children at which time there was toys, candies and fruits for all. SMITH MORTUARY SANTA TO KIDDIES Smith's Funeral home, located at 23rd and Washington streets, played Santa Claus Christmas day to more than 1,000 Gary children. Useful gifts were handed out to those who came and several hundred dollars was spent by the mortician to mak children of the Gary poor happy on that day. Company Gives Ye Editors Year Book (Special to The American) WASHINGTON. — As a Christmas present to editors of newspapers throughout the country, the National Benefit Life Insurance company of this city is sending out a finely printed and bound year book with the personal compliments of B. J. Rutherford, its president and founder. The year book, in addition to carrying much valuable information relative to the populations of large cities and towns of the country, contains a radio log, pages for addresses and telephone numbers. The calendar for the years 1931 and 1932 are included, and there are blank forms for keeping various financial records and other personal records. Accompanying the year book is a Christmas card and a personal card of the president. Apparently all Negro editors in the country were made recipients of the gift this Christmas. WIDOW PENSION ASKED IN BILL BY BROOKHART WASHINGTON — (CNS) — Widows of retired Federal Government employees would receive three-fourths of the annual pension their husbands were drawing, under the provision of an amendment to the Civil Service retirement act which Senator Brookhart of Iowa, introduced last Tuesday. The amendment was referred to the Senate Civil Service Committee of which Senator Porter Dale is chairman, and a public hearing will probably be held to ascertain the sentiment for or against it. the regime that recently stepped down from rule of the republic was not all displeased by the removal of the United States army officer. President Barclay, new head of the government and former secretary of state, was also against forced labor and slavery and it was his principles that resulted in him moving up to the presidency without any wild protestation on the part of the citizens, it was learned. The citizens non-partisan league is said to have demanded the resignation of ex-president King and vicepresident Allan Yancey. It is said King and his assistant brought disgrace on the little struggling republic. National Bank of America 685 BROADWAY PAGE TWO Sentence 2 in Bribe Slaying Down in Dixie Whites Get 10 Years Negro Killer Yet to Be Tried GREENVILLE, S. C. — (ANP) — Despite vehement denials that they had bribed and through threats forced Blair Rooks to kill Sam D Willis, former sheriff of Greenville county and that they had anything whatever to do with the killing, C A. Rector, ex-sheriff and his deputy J. H. Moore, white, were convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to serve ten years in prison. This trial has held the spotlight for more than two weeks, with the best legal talent in the state battling before the court. The state scored the first decisive point when Rooks was placed on the stand and testified that the white men had first attempted to bribe him to commit the murder, which he confessed some time ago, and when bribes failed threatened to put him out of the way. Killed In Fear Fearing that he would be killed, Rocks declared that he finally agreed to kill the sheriff and was carried to the scene of the murder by Moore and after the deed was done, Moore returned with him to the construction gang camp where he was living, and was employed. Both Rector and Moore denied that they had asked or demanded Rooks to kill Sheriff Willis, laying particular stress upon their "good feelings" for the murdered man who is said to have blocked a political appointment expected by Rector. In fact, they almost denied knowing Rooks, but this fell through when the state produced evidence that Moore was employed at the same construction camp at which Rooks was a member and that the two men were good friends. Tale Upheld Moore sought to escape through the alibi route but this too failed when witnesses were produced who had seen him in the city the night of the killing. Both sides made strong pleas in the closing statements, and the jury after deliberating some twenty-three hours returned a verdict of guilty of manslaughter. Slain In 1927 Wills was killed in his garage Jure 11, 1927. The murder was described as one of the most cowardly killings ever committed in this county. Clue after clue was run down, and finally Henry S. Townsend and the widow of the slain man, were arrested charged with the crime. When they were brought to trial every effort was made to convict them, but after a bitter legal fight they were acquitted and the crime was yet a mystery. Sometime later, Rooks appeared at the sheriff's office and made a complete confession, in which he named Rector and Moore as the men who had hired him to kill Willis. Consternation reigned and when confronted with the accusations, Rector and Moore indignantly denied them. Nevertheless, they were arrested and have been convicted. The case, now ever, has not yet been closed as Rooks must face trial for the murder of the white man. The date of the trial has not been set, but much interest will be shown in it as other starling testimony is expected. Tried to Burn Husband to Death as He Slept Tried to Burn Husband to Death as He Slept CLARKSDALE, Miss. — (ANP) — Roxie Anderson is held for investigation at Clarksdale on a charge of trying to burn her husband, Rufus Anderson, as he slept in their home on the W. R. Prowell plantation, near Sherard. Anderson reported that he was sleeping with the bedclothes pulled around his head, face, and body when the woman poured a gallon of gasoline on the bedclothes and set fire to the covers. Anderson sprang up, told his wife that he was on fire and asked her to get some water. In answer to his plea for aid, his wife is alleged to have thrown more gasoline over his head and shoulders. Anderson was badly borned about the face, head and body, but will recover. V MIDLAND BANK OF NEW YORK Artist Catches Piety in His Canvas of Mencken; Iconoclast Is Much Pleased Artist Catches Piety in His Canvas of Mencken; Iconoclast Is Much Pleased Our Weekly Lesson in English NEW YORK — (ANP) — As A Richard Reid, the famous Negro portrait painter, put the finishing touch to the portrait of H. L. Mencken, the Baltimore Sage at Gumby's Studio, at 55th avenue and 131st street, the ex-bachelor asked the permission of the artist to have a look at his likeness. The artist told him he might. "That's a fine job," said Mr. Mencken. Then he added in his Menskian vein, "You have caught all my beauty but more of my piety." Your correspondent who was the only one present, representing the Negro press, suggested that if Mr. Reid had caught all his piety instead of beauty the result would have been disastrous. After the finishing touches were put, both 'still" pictures as well as "talkies" were made of Mr. Menc- WOXLOS OFTEN MISUSED Do not write, "With love to your mother and yourself, I am," etc. Write, "to your mother and you." Use the "self" pronouns when referring back to the person used. "You yourself saw it." Do not say. "She has not spoke to me." Say, "has not spoken." Do not say, "But over and above these facts, etc. Say "In addition to these facts." Do not say, "You could not pay me a finer (or nicer) compliment." "A higher compliment" is preferable. Do not say, "I prefer to play than to read." Say "I prefer playing to reading." Do not say, "It is me." Say, "It is I." WORDS OFTEN Barbarous. Pronounce bar-barus, first a as in "arm." second a as in "ask," u as in "us," accent first syllable, and never bar-bayri-us. Grandeur. Pronounce gran-dur, or as when pronouncing "your." Forile. Pronounce the i as in "till," or as in "tile." Humble. Sound the h, not um-bl. Porcelain. Pronounce por-se-lan o as in "or," e as in "see," a as in "bue," or pronounce pors-lane (two syllables.) WORDS OFTEN MISSPELLED Cannot; preferred to can not. Astronomy, two o's. Loneliness. Ask Removal of School Heads Who Beat Girls MEWARK. N. J. A conference of colored clergymen of various denoni-tions in Newark has passed resolutions to be forwarded to the board of education, asking suspension or removal of two white employees in one of the schools held for the grand jury on charges of abusing two eight year colored girls. The conference in its resolutions went on record as cooperating with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Colored Baptist Ministers conference, the Essex County Civic federation and other groups seeking redress for the injured children and proper safeguard and protection for other school children. Rev. L. B. Ellerson is chairman of the committee which drew up the resolutions. GUNMEN IN BARRICADED HOUSE ROUTED WITH TEAR GAS BOMBS KEARNEY, N. J. — (CNS) Three men who fled from Jersey City after shooting a police officer there, Friday, barricaded themselves in a house on the Lincoln highway here and gave fifty policemen ramed with tear gas bombs and riot guns, a terrible battle for several hours. The house which stands near the Hackensack river bridge was so close to the highway that traffic was also held up. One of the young men who jumped from their speeding machine was captured here and gave his name as James Mitchell, fifteen, of 7 West 134th street, New York City. The car was driven by his cousin, the prisoner said. Are you in need of MONEY See Sam at 1604 Broadway Phone 2-3477 The Limited Income accomplishes more, in the long run, if part of it is put aside regularly in a Savings Acount with the NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA. Systematic deposits soon build a supstantial fund that enables you to enjol the bigger things you want. A small deposit will open an account. ken and Mr. Reid. Mr. Mencken, who has steadfastly refused hitherto to pose for the "talkies" was judiciously persuaded to do so, but he didn't like the lights. He seemed to envy the artist for his full face did not catch the glare. As the last stroke was being added, Mr. Mencken got restless and asked: "How long?" When the tension was over, Mr. Reid asked Mr. Mencken rather maliciously: "Better than sitting at the barber's isn't it?" "Oh, no," came back Mr. Mencken, "I think it is very tedious, but it is better than having one's tonsils cut out. Mr. Mencken's portrait was finished within only six sittings. Mencken has great interest in this Negro artist's work and has promised to bring all his closest friends to see the remarkable painting. sson in English ret in the e after the n. Panic (no k), panicky (ck) Capacity: ci, not si. Tear (to rend), tare (weir) t. Mend, amend, repair, correct, rectify. Quality, character, nature, kind, attribute, property. Aprehensive, fearful, timid, timorous, afraid. Allure, lure, attract, tempt, entice, inveigle, decoy. Misery, unhappiness, misfortune distress, affliction, despondency. MISFRONOUNCED "Use a word three times and it is yours." Let us increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Words for this lesson: EVIDENT plain; obvious; apparent "It was evident that she did not wish to come." SUBSIDE; to fall into a state of quiet; become tranquil; abate. "The excitement had subsided." ANTECEDENTS; the earlier events of one's life. "No one knew his antecedents." ICNORE; to refuse to notice. "Our advice is; to ignore this article." LINGUIST; a person skilled in in languages. "Mr. Brown is a distinguished linguist." CONSENSUS; agreement in opinion. "The consensus was that Jones would be elected." Elect Fisk Librarian to Honorary Sorority SYRACUSE, N. Y. (ANP) Miss Margaret Reynolds, a junior student in the library school or Syracuse university, was recently elected to membership in the Pi Lambda Sigma honorary scholastic librars' sorority. Miss Reynolds was formerly a librarian in the Chicago public library system, and is at present assistant librarian at Fisk university, Nashville, Tenn. She is on a two-year leave of absence to complete her work at the library school, on a scholarship awarded by the Julius Rosenwald fund, and is completing the four-year-college course in three years. Miss Reynolds is the first and only colored member to be elected to the Pi Lamba Sigma sorority. Suits Cleaned and Pressed 69c MON. and TUES. Cloth Dresses Plain 99c Bring them in yourself; do not give them to anyone. We have no boy. SUPERIOR REMODELERS 2146 Broadway For Your Su Nothing is more attri than a Superior M For Your Sunday Dinner Nothing is more attractive and appetizing than a Superior Master Brand Ham. MASTER BRAND Wholesome For Sale In Gary a Superior M Phone THE GARY AMERICAN. GARY. INDIANA Boy Who Slew Prison Guard Granted Stay Saved From Death in Chair on Eve of His Execution COLUMBIA, S. C. — (ANP) — Norman Blakely, 17-year-old youth, twice doomed to die, was saved at least for a while, from execution, by a notice of appeal filed in the Supreme court here Wednesday. The youth, convicted of the murder of D. M. Garrett, convict guard, had been removed to the death cell to await execution Friday. The governor of the state had issued a statement that he would not interfere with the order of the court and that the pardon board had not recommended clemency. It seemed that Elakeley was sure to go but early Wednesday afternoon he was removed from the cell in the shadow of the electric chair, when the officials were notified of the filing of the appeal. Blakely, some two years ago, while serving a sentence on the road for a minor charge, killed the white convict guard by striking him over the head. White and colored witnesses, who at the time of the killing were too serving sentences, declared that the guard had on several occasions brutally beaten the boy and when he was killed was in the act of striking Blakely over the head with a shovel. When Blakely was first tried last year, he was convicted and sentenced to die. An appeal stayed the execution and he was granted a new trial by the state supreme court, at which evidence was produced which showed that brutal treatment of prisoens was a general thing and a wholesale investigation was made. Again the youth was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to die in the electric chair, December 19. His tortures have been active in their efforts to save the boy and are yet hopeful that at least a lighter sentence can be secured. KANSAS FRATERNAL ORDER IN RECEIVER'S HANDS KANSAS CITY, Kas. — (ANP)— Upon petition of the state attorney general, Roland Boynton, Judge C. A. Miller of the circuit court here, appointed a receiver for the state grand lodge of the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten. Roy C. Garvin of this city was named receiver and furnished bond of $5,000. IVAN C. 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Lever Brothers company of Cambridge, Massachusetts, manufacturers of Lux and Rinso, and the Anheuser Busch company of St. Louis, manufacturers of yeast and bottled drinks. "These increasing numbers of contracts," said A. L. Holsey, secretary of the league, "affords us an unusual opportunity to present the economic case of the Negro to the leaders of American business." The Business league's Sustaining Membership fund is to be used for surveys of the Negro market which, according to a league announcement, is "the best talking point and the strongest argument" which the Negro has. Picket Toledo Stores to Get Jobs as Clerks NEW YORK — Picketing of various stores in Toledo, Ohio, is getting jobs for Negroes as clerks. The picketing is being done by the Toledo branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People which reports that a number of stores have already yielded. Two independent stores have yielded and the stores of a large grocery chain are now being picketed. The stores that yielded have agreed to employ Negro clerks permanently. FEET TOO BIG; RELEASED FROM JAIL. MACON, Ga. — (ANP) —Glenn and Walter Banks wear No. 13½ shoes, and that's why they are not in jail. They were held in the stockade for a minor offense until they asked the superintendent for shoes. The superintendent took one look at their feet and appealed to the mayor. "We can't work them bare-foot", said the mayor, "and we can't find shoes big enough to fit them." So they were released. TITTLE PACK Meat Merchants 1500-1504 LITTLE BROS. PACKING CO. INC. 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C. — (ANP) — Recent articles carrying the reports made by Lorenzo Green, who recently made a tour of the South under the auspices of the National Negro Research bureau, that the Negroes of the South are "selling themselves into slavery," are drawing the ire and fire of North Carolinian newspapermen, who rise in no uncertain terms to declare that such a thing is as impossible as it is unheard of in the State of North Carolina. Statements coming from news writers who have traveled the state from one end to the other reveal the fact that this condition cannot be reached in this state; and they take the statements made by Green as a slap in the face to the standing of the state, which ranks fifth in the entire country in the rating of its educational system, and is considered the peer of all southern states in this same field. With such ground, they aver that such a startling statement as that carried in the Green report is thought to be unfounded. Negroes of North Carolina, it is claimed, enjoy the privilege of education to a much larger extent than the Negroes of other Southern states, and, therefore, they are being quick to come to the defense of North Carolina, with the expectation that there may be forthcom in ga statement from the Green report that North Carolina was inadvertently included on this list—but is not guilty of such conditions as were reported. Although Carl Powell was so badly injured in an automobile accident, near Santa Ana, Cal., that he was unable to walk, he crawled a distance of 2 miles on his hands and knees to a construction camp, in an effort to obtain aid for his wife and a dying friend, both of whom were also injured. Powell expended 11 hours in his 2-mile crawl. E BROS. NG CO. INC. Stores Everywhere BROADWAY DIRECTORY EXPRESSING FRED'S EXPRESS & COAL CO. 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That the writer of the note meant business was evidenced a few days later when Harris returned home and found his house in flames. He received a second note and extra precautions were taken, but again the fire-bug made good his threat and only the prompt arrival of the firemen saved Harris' home from complete destruction. Following the second fire, Harris elicited the cooperation of his neighbors and has also installed various appliances to give warning of invasion of his premises. Harris has stated that he intends to retain his property and live in the building. He has retained a lawyer and every time he receives a threatening note he turns it over to his attorney and seeks the aid of the police and the neighbors. To date no indication as to the reason his tormentors want him to move and no clues have been left by the firebugs. 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Saturday, December 27, 1930 Will Rogers Makes New Talking Film Will Rogers, America's greatest humorist, comes to the Roosevelt theatre, Chicago, next Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day) in "Lightnin'" from the famous stage play of the same name. This is his third all-talking picture and it is claimed by many to be his greatest. His first picture, "They Had to See Paris" showed Rogers in his wild and exciting travels through Paris with hot Parisian mommas. His second picture "So This Is London" showed Will traveling through England hobnobbing with English nobility. Now he comes back to the United Statse in the greatest picture of his entire career, "Lightnin'". Rogers portrays the role of "Lightnin' Bill Jones," who loves liquor and hates work. He is a whimsical, good natured but harmless liar. "Lightnin'," with its divorce background affords Rogers an opportunity to express his views on the momentous subject of divorce during the action of this intensely human screen play. 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Please send full information and name of learest dealer. name street or S. O. Box own special Offer State get in tune with the world with a Ranger Radio Mead Cycle Company Dept. R Chicago Saturday, December 27, 1930 Many Ages Ago Gold Mines in Africa Known Ruins Believed in Use 5,000 Years B.C. Are Discovered By George W. Hinman, Jr. Universal Service LONDON — When, as far back as 1886, a young writer named Rider Haggard, established his reputation by a fantastic novel called "King Solomon's Mines," he wrote better than he knew. Haggard took as a flimsy basis for his story the then recently discovered ruins of prehistoric man at Zimbabwa in what was afterwards the state of Rhodesia in South Africa. Now it appears through a serious work by Professor Raymond Dart, of Witwatersrand University, South Africa, that an entire group of prehistoric mines has been uncovered by the Italian Scientific Expedition in the immediate vicinity of Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia. Incidentally, a most fascinating link with ancient Egypt, Sumeria and Babylonia has been forged by investigation into these prehistoric workings. Aid To Beauty Professor Dart shows that perhaps 5000 years before the Christian Era, the beauties of these ancient lands relied upon the outputs of these South African mines for their toilets. The "specular iron," which crumbles at the touch into a shimmering dark powder, was imported by the exquisite ladies of Sumeria and Babylonia to sprinkle on their hair to glisten with a million sparkling lights. The South African archeologist also is convinced that the red ochreous earth, which was used by men and women alike in the ancient kirgdoms of Egypt and the Euphrates Valley as pigmentation for the body as well as for works of art, must have come from these faraway malachite, veins of which have been traced in the ancient shafts, was mixed with unguents and much prized by Egyptian ladies for painting their eyelids and by the Egyptian craftsmen in coloring asi glazes. Ancient Caravans Professor Dart draws his deductions from the fact that the source of none of these minerals which were so prized by the ancient civilizations of Egypt and the neighboring mainland has never been discovered before. How, in the primitive days of 5000 B. C., caravans from the mighty empires in the north penetrated through the equatorial jungles of Africa to these ancient workings in the south, is a mystery which must still be veiled by the curtains of time. Is it possible that the Phoenicians, the earliest known sailors of historic times, made their precarious voyages to the far-distant tip of the African continent in order to supply king's daughters and king's concubines with the gold and rouge which they used for their beautification? NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE In the matter of the Estate of Nickola Cacio. No. 1664. In the Lake Superior Court, Gary November Term, 1930. Notice is hereby given to the ears, legatees and creditors of Nichola Cacio, deceased, to appear in the Lake Superior Court, held at Gary, Indiana, on the 17th day of January, 1931, and show cause, if any, why the FINAL SETTLEMENT ACCOUNTS with the estate if said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of earship, and receive their distributive shares. WITNESS the Clerk of the Lake Superior Court, at Gary, this 13th day of December, 1930. ALVINA M. KILLIGREW, Clerk Lake Superior Court (12-20-27) An advertisement in The Ameri- ian brings results. That's New York Names make news, as any good newspaper man will tell you. Famous names, notorious names, reversed names, despised names, interesting names and merely familiar or even unheard-of names all come tumbling daily through that never-empty hopper without which breakfast tables and tea parties would be very dull indeed the news sources of New York. Broadway's boiling cauldron of life perennially produces a vast portion of that evanescent substance which blackens acres of white space in the newspapers of the world. And the old town has been providing even more than its usual share of name-news of late. Einstein's short visit took the town by the ears. He had adopted, unwittingly, the surest means of getting oodles of publicity; that is, by trying to avoid it. His announced intention of denying interviews and remaining in the seclusion of his cabin aboard the liner Belgenland, on which he was en route to California, whetted the news-hawks' appetites, naturally, and reporters and photographers all but mobbed him. He admitted before he left that his fears had been groundless, for it was apparent that he enjoyed the visit imensely. He caught the spirit of the town so quickly that he came ashore every day and provided plenty of news material, including a fiery speech exhorting the pacifists of the world to resist actively every militaristic move made by their governments. Of course, the master of relativity was besieged by autograph hunters, publicity seekers, half-baked scientists and every other sort of freak. In the last five hours of his stay in town, seventy-two attempts were made to reach him by telephone on shipboard. One of the most valuable souvenirs he left behind was obtained by Billy Guard, press agent of the Metropolitan Opera. When Einstein attended the opera, Guard put in front of him a paper on which this was written: "All we know is that the world has no hitching-post. Correct?" The kindly-eyed genius laughed and scribbled under it: "Read and found correct. A. Einstein." Another name that has captured newspaper readers' imagination is that of eleven-year-old Ruggiero Ricci, the second boy prodigy of the violin that San Francisco has riven to the world in recent years. A court battle over the custody of the boy and his nine-year-old brother, Georgio, also a violinist, by the children's parents and their former guardian, Elizabeth Lackey, has killed the youngsters' fame enormously. The suit has finally been decided in favor of the parents, and Ruggiero is well on his way to the career of another Heifetz or Elam. Society's artistic set has lionized him and both boys frequently are guests at functions of the ultra. Seldom does a figure of the stage win so spontaneous and sincere tribute as that just accorded in death to Wesley Hill. Hill had been an actor for twenty-five years or more, but his only important part was that of the Angel Gabriel in Mare Connelly's "Green Pastures," that gem-like dramatic depiction of the Negro's conception of religion. One line made Hill famous. He claimed with magnificent artistry the cue for the entrance of the heavenly father: 'Gangway fo de Lawd ub Jehovah!' Hill had lain aside his silken robe and pearly wings and golden trumpet for the night and was on his way to his home in Harlem when a taxicab hurled him into eternity. Ethel Barrymore continues to win her share of public attention, but this time in failure rather than in one of her accustomed triumphs. Her short-lived appearance in A pure fresh milk from contented cows. Furnished thru a modern plant. Dixie Dairy Co. 1200 W. 15th Ave. Phone 6101 blackface in the dramatization of Julia Peterkin's Pulitzer prize novel, "Scarlet Sister Mary," was the outstanding "flop" of the season. Miss Barrymore is very bewildered and a little bitter about it. She accuses 'the mob' of refusing beforehand to accept her in burnt cork and argues that so long as she maintains her art not even green paint should compromise her. She still believes Sister Mary is an artistic achievement and she threatens to continue the play on the road. In view of her recent feud with critics, it is interesting to note her claims that she has not read a single criticism of her latest Broadway appearance. And Judge Lindsey. How that little man crashed the front pages! When such a personage as he is thrown out of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, certainly one of the best churches in New York with fashionable worshipers threatening to lynch him, that's something! Lindsey's controversy with Bishop Maning over the propriety of preaching companionate marriage has widened the breach between that prelate and a large faction of his fellow churchmen on matters of dogma and social standards. Just watch your newspapers for more about that. But the bishop's refusal to give Lindsey a hearing presents a pretty poser: In these days when every luncheon club and ladies' sewing circle is arguing frenziedly over the modern trends in marriage and morals, must it remain true that the church is the only place where their discussion is to be tabooed? Charlie Chapin. There's another colorful name. Chapin's death in Sing Sing prison, close by the roses he had tenderly cultivated while paying society's price for the murder of his wife, ended a strangely compounded career. One of the best known of latter-day journalists, Chapin exemplified perfectly the newspaper tradition of the hard-boiled city editor. Many of today's well known writers who served their apprenticeship under him, testify to his right to the title of martinent. He inspired Irvin Cobb's famous remark when the humorist, then a reporter, came into the office of the New York Evening World and noted Chapin was absent. Someone explained the boss was ill. "Hope it's nothing trivial," Cobb muttered. But in Sing Sing Chapin was a changed man. He prohibited his friends' attempt to win parole for him and really appeared content in peaceful retirement among his incongruous flower beds. An impersonal name now on millions of Manhattan lips is that of the ill-starred Bank of United States. Its closing by the state to preserve its assets when an hysterical run was threatened has added puzzling complications to the financial district's problems. Without warning, some 4,000 depositors in the bank's fifty-eight branches found their funds inextricably tied up. Thousands of business houses were left without payrolls. These may eventually recover all or nearly all of their deposits and after a week's delay other banks arranged to lend them up to half of their bank balances. But meanwhile a lot of serious thinking is being done and people are beginning to inquire for the first time into proofs of the stability of banks with which they do business. It was a semitragic commentary on one phase of the spectacularly developed bank's cleverness that when crowds of foreigners gathered woefully at the closed doors of the institution they could not understand how the thing was possible. They had selected that bank because they thought the sign over the door indicated they were doing business directly with the United States Government. Let us add one more name to our list — that of the Salvation Army. Something of the fame and favor that were garlanded about that name when lassies wearing its shield served homecooked pies and doughnuts to our boys during the war has returned to it. In all the vastly organized relief work under To our many customers and friends, we wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May joy and prosperity be yours during the coming year. The Season's Greetings 1200 WEST 15TH AVENUE THE GARY AMERICAN. GARY. INDIANA Alabama White Wills Millions For Education But No Jews, Athletics. Frats, Negroes in Any Capacity BIRMINGHAM — (ANP) — If the will of the late Harvey G. Woodward, white capitalist, is carried out, Alabama will soon boast of a group of "progressive schools" barring Negroes, Jews athletics and fraternities. The will which was made public here Friday sets forth that some $7,500,000 of the Woodward estate would be set aside for the development of this new system of education, under the direction of what will be known as the Alabama Educational foundation and provider for some fifty or more of the institutions. Fearing that any contact on the part of the students with members of the Negro race, might either contaminate them or perhaps cause a better understanding between the two groups in the South, the will lays particular stress upon the provision that no Negroes be employed by the schools in any capacity, except where absolutely necessary. The philanthropist did not have to decree that no Negro students would be permitted to attend the schools as the Jim Crow law enforced in the state has already taken care of that phase of contact. Referring to the Negro employment at the institutions the will stated: "it is directed that members of the Ethiopian or Negroid races shall not be employed as house or culinary servants or in the buildings of the school or on the grounds, except as common laborers and then only if necessary, this due to the probability of pupils unconsciously acquiring the Negro's type of actions, language, lack of way in New York for the needy unemplored, none is more kindly and certain and swift than that of "the Army." The town is sprinkled with its food stations and free lodgings nad no hungry or weary wayfayer need answer a question or fit any rule to share this wholesouled aid. Like many a former service man who makes it a rule never to pass a Salvation Army tambourine without dropping a mite in it, not a few men and women, now down — but not out — as victims of the depression, will see to it that the Salvation Army will be repaid in good measure at some future time for the work it is doing now. Don't B Special Laundr ALL SPECIAL prices we prices. When better prices we will make them. THE DO ALL SPECIAL prices we have seen are our REGULAR prices. When better prices can be made you will find that we will make them. "A Mighty Good Laundry" DIAL 9121 e Season's real observation and way of thinking." Commenting upon this angle of the will, those who understand the relationships beween the races of the south, are at a loss to understand where Mr. Woodward would find 200 boys in this section, who have reached thirteen years of age, who have not already acquired these traits through direct contact with elements of the Negro race specified in the will, since his student today will comprise mostly whites from the unenlightened backwoods. Since the state laws do not ban Jewish children from attending the schools of the state, counties and cities, Mr. Woodward was forced to inject a clause in his will prohibiting them from matriculating but was a bit more charitable to the Hebrows in his statement: "No pupil except those of British ancestry shall be admitted unless his father and mother are natural born citizens of the United States and unless such parents were of the Caucasian or white race. No Jew or Hebrew, referring to his race, not his religion, shall be eligible or shall be admitted. This is not intended as a reflection upon the people of teat race or nation, but the object of the school will be best carried out by designating as beneficiaries thereof the class I have herein specified." Mr. Woodward desired the students to know that "men of the North were like men of the South", even though they did not have Jim Crow schools in that section, so he decreed that all teachers must be men and come from above the Mason and Dixon line. Perhaps Mr. Woodward had in mind also the opinion that with a large number of educated northern white men coming into the south and conducting schools as outlined in his will, and living under the conditions of prejudice that will naturally prevail, that they might prove to be ambassadors of Jim Crowism in their native sections when they shall have returned for further training or recreation. While the banning of athletics and fraternities is nothing new, many have pointed to the fact that the purpose of the "progressive system," is contrary to the object of the Interracial Commission and other bodies seeking to bring about a better understanding and more amenable relations between the races, through the study of Negro history and through mutual discussions of the problems which have made the South one of the most backward sections of the country. C. M. E. CONFERENCE THOMSON, Ga. — (CNS) — The 63rd annual session of the Georgian conference of the C. M. E. church met here last week with Bishop R. S. Williams presiding. More than 200 ministers were in attendance. Among the principal speakers was Dr. E. C. Peters, president of Paine college, Augusta. e Misled BY Prices ON y Work have seen are our REGULAR can be made you will find that UBLE "L" n's Accepts Offer Of Rosenwald For Hospital Medic Society Approves Plans As Rejected By Rival Body NEW YORK — The offer of the Rosenwald fund for the erection of a separate hospital for Harlem, which was rejected last week by the Manhattan Medical society was accepted a few days later by the North Harlem Medical society. Dr. Louis Wright, police physician and political ally of Ferdinand Q. Morton, democratic boss, is a leader in the Manhattan society and Dr. Peter Murray leads the Harlem body. The entire situation is being regarded as a matter of controversy between two rival groups of physicians and politicians, rather than a controversy between New Yorkers and Mr. Rosenwald, it is said. About wto weeks ago Dr. Llewellyn Harris, field agent for the Rosenwald fund, came to New York to make a hospital survey. His opinion was that Harlem's three hospitals, the Edgecombe sanitarium, the International hospital and the Wilson sanatorium were all in need of standardization and he persuaded the Manhattan Medical society to call a meeting to discuss a survey. Unfavorable Publicity Gained It is thought that Dr. Harris had no idea that the meeting would result in a rejection of the survey or he would not have risked creating the unfavorable comment that the affair has caused. Mr. Morton sent a letter of praise of the hospital to the meeting, but criticized the survey made by the Rosenwald foundation. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Lake Superior Court. Room 4, Gary, Ind. No. 1911. In the matter of the Estate of Peter Petroff, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of said Estate by the Judge of the Lake Superior Court. Said Estate is supposed to be solvent. Dated December 13, 1930. MARGARET PETROFF, Administrator FRITZ W. ALEXANDER, Attorney for Estate. 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As a rule, Christmas is a holiday, if posibie, but if caught "steen" miles from nowhere on location," or if a studio) shot has to be finished, it is "just too bad." DAISY BUFORD at Paramount is really getting the breaks recently. In a talkie in which she is now working she gets a number of close-ups with that well-liked colored actor and assistant director, Oscar Smith. OSCAR SMITH is more careful of the family ties than the white stars who constantly e'og the divorce markets here. Your gossiper was begging him for a dandy still picture of a very worm loving embrace with Deisy and him. "N-n-n-no-no" stuttered Oscar (stuttering increased his fame, but he seldom does it now except when excited). no, no, do you think I want my wife to kill me or quit me which is just as bad? No, no, none of that." At that the genial Mrs. Smith is a lovely dispitioned lady, not a bit jealous, but Smith isn't taking any chances. CLARENCE MUSE is right out of one picture into another. He is now in "The Last Parade" at Columbia with Jack Holt. A calf, on the head of which were the figures 637 plainly formed of white hair on the dark background, was born recently on the farm of LeGrand Budd, at Phillipsport, N. ```markdown ``` PAGE THREE Pastor Gets Fowls of Brother Pastor Says His Son Got Them; Surprised at Theft STATESVILLE, N. C. — (ANP) When officers of the law were informed that two fat hens had been taken from the coops of the Rev. Z. A. Dockery, they made an investigation with the result that they found peculiar footprints leading away. The trail of these footprints led a block to the residence of the Rev. R. W. Simonton, who, when visited, was busy at the cook stove putting the finishing touches on a hen. In a nearby coop was another hen. The Rev. Mr. Dockery identified the live fowl as his. When accused of stealing his brother pereacher's chickens, Rev. Simonton was much hurt and made the claim that he had not been out, but had sent his 13-year-old son to get chickens legitimately. However, Mayor J. B. Boach concluded that there must be something else to the story and bound Rev. Simonton and his wife over to the recorder's court as accessories to the theft, and the enterprisnig boy child as the actual thief. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — (ANP) — It has been the custom of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity of Louisville to have an annual Christmas Prom for its friends. This year the fraternity voted that the money usually spent for this affair should be donated to some charitable institution in the city. Avondales Defeat Lincoln "U" Five Avondales Defeat Lincoln "U" Five Win Over Visiting Team By Score of 34-24 The speedy heavyweight quintet of the Avondale club ran roughshod over the boys from Lincoln university at Froebel gymnasium last Wednesday night and added another tally to rapidly increasing string of victories. They defeated the boys from Chester county, Pennsylvania, 34-24. Byrd, the rangy center for the Avondales, was the high scoring man for the evening. He captured six field goals and one free throw for his credit. Jackson, forward and captain for the local boys, was next in scoring honors with five field goals and two free throws. The visitors exhibited a very high grade of basketball, but could not get their passing attack working against the local boys. They wer led in scoring honors by Avery, a speedy and flashy forward who made five field goals and two free throws, tying with Jackson for second high point honors. In the preliminary game the Avondale lightweights defeated the Friendship five by a score of 28-16. The line-up of the feature game was: Avondales Pos. Lincoln Jackson. F. Decosta Price. F. Avery Byrd. C. Riley McPherson. G. Wright Exum. G. Bergen Substitutions: Avondales - Smith, Wayne, Huckle, Bozeman, Spann and Davis. Lincoln university Ridley and Hawkins. Basketball Rules Have Two Changes NEW YORK - Changes in the basketball rules for the present season were discussed at the Eastern basketball rules interpretation meeting held in the new ballroom of the Hotel Astor, recently. The meeting was open to the public and was attended by 200 persons, most of them basketball officials, a few of them coaches and some of them members of the national joint basketball rules committee. Oswald Tower of Phillips Andover academy. editor of the Basketball Guide and a representative of the N. C. C. A., explained the changes in the rules for the coming season and then led a general discussion of them. Among the rules that caused much discussion was that regarding personal fouls. The new rule is that when a player is fouled in the act of shooting a goal he gets one free shot if he makes the field goal, but he gets two if he misses. Another one discussed considerably was that concerning the jump ball. The new rule is that each man is allowed to tap the ball twice, but after that he is not allowed to touch it again, until the ball has touched the floor, one of the other players, the basket or the backboard. LACK OF PRACTICE BALTIMORE — (ANP) — Morgan college lost a tune-up basketball game Friday evening to their perennial foes, the Athenians, 37-28. Coach Hurt claimed that his men were handiraped both by a lack of practice and the introduction of new players. The team is being pointed for the game with Lincoln university, January 16. An advertisement in The American brings results. THE HOME OF THE HUNTINGTON MILITARY CENTER THE MUSEUM Greetings From St. John Hospital and Staff As we enter into the first of another year, we wish to express our sincere wish that 1931 may be a year of Happiness and Prosperity for all. So busy have we been in ministering to the needs of the sick during the holidays that we are using this means to send greetings to our friends and patients. We thank everyone for the interest and cooperation they have shown us during the past year. St. John Hospital ROBERT M. HEDRICK, Chief Surgeon PAGE FOUR Puts Nearly $1,000 in Fruit Jar Bank; Taken CLARKSDALE, Miss. — (ANP) — The savings of Joe Willie Fleming, 52, which he has been accumulating for eight years, and had stored in an old fruit jar, have been stolen. Joe is not certain just how much he had stored away, but is inclined to think it might have been over $1,000. Two years ago he counted the money and at that time there was about $350, but he has since added considerably to the store, sometimes putting as high as $20 at a time. All the treasure was in currency except $5 in silver coins. The jar was kept in a coffee can under his house. He has a wife and five children, who are in destitute circumstance. He was preparing to use his savings to tide himself over in his emergency. K. O.'D AND DEPORTED NEW ORLEANS — (ANP) — Kenneth Herbert, 22, who fights under the name of Jackie Moore, was knocked out and "knocked off" within an hour. He was knocked out in the third round of a fourround bout at the Coliseum arena. He recovered consciousness, and feeling shaky, dressed and started for home. But at the door, Immigration officers picked him up on a charge of entering the country illegally from Panama and locked him up to await deportation. Anyway, he saved transportation home. LOSES DEATH APPEAL NASHVILLE, Ten. — (ANP) — Theodore Harris, alleged slayer of Dr. B. J. Jones, white, Knoxville physician, and two members of Dr. Jones' family, lost in the state supreme court in his appeal from a first degree murder conviction for the killing of Dr. Jones, carrying with it the penalty of death in the electric chair. A Full Line of Men and Ladies' Furnishings and Shoes Childrens' Dresses, $1.50 Value, 69c Eagle Dry Goods Store 117 W. 25th St. D-PURE COAL CO. 9th & Van Buren Phone 2-4617 D-PURE ICE & COAL CO.— 9th and Van Buren. Dial 2-4617. "Blue Rose," the dustless coal, $7.50 ton, 2 tons $14; West Kentucky lump or egg, $6.50 ton; 2 tons $12; Indiana 4th vein egg, $6 ton, 2 tons $11; Indiana 4th vein stove size $5.50 ton, 2 tons $10. Also oil coke, 2 tons, $11.50. We Have It If it's in our line South Side DECORATING & HARDWARE CO. 121 W. 25th St. Phone 4-1031 THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN --- THE GARY AMERICAN, GARY, INDIANA I'll just stick with the original image. Greetings to All Gary MAY EACH GRAIN OF SAND RUNNING THROUGH THE GLASS OF TIME BRING YOU PROSPERITY AND MAY YOURS BE A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Roswell O. Johnson, MAYOR OF GARY --- Wishing for all of you Happiness and Prosperity During the Coming Year. Your Patronage Is Appreciated Here. Wishing for all of you Happiness and Prosperity During the Coming Year. Your Patronage Is Appreciated Here. A Prosperous New Year For You As the hands of the clock touch twelve may the incoming year inaugurate unprecedented good fortune and health for you. As the hands of the clock touch twelve may the incoming year inaugurate unprecedented good fortune and health for you. Nehi Bottling Works 941 JEFFERSON STREET To All Our Good Friends We greet you all with a sincere wish for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We are grateful for your patronage during 1930. ROOSEVELT THEATRE NICK BIKOS NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS To our faithful friends, to our cherished new friends, to those whose friendship we strive to deserve, we extend wishes for health and prosperity in 1931. GARY HARDWARE CO. 1624 BROADWAY Our Best Wishes For 1931 May happiness be yours during the coming year. May yours be a New Year of plenty and of peace. That is our heartfelt wish for you. JAKE'S ARMY STORE 2152 BROADWAY W. G. RILEY Jewelers HAPPY ---t EVERY A HAPPY NEW YEAR Good Wishes To All May the New Year ring in a New Era of Happiness and Prosperity for you in every venture For 1931 and all the years to follow. Herman H. Werber. CITY TREASURER The Gary Trust & Savings Bank Extends its Greetings and Best Wishes to All Their Friends for the Coming Year. The Gary Trust & Savings Bank HARRY ARNOLD, President --- Greetings From Your Grocer May the New Year see out and find for you the prosperity and happiness that lies in wait for you and those dear to you. Happy New Year. OAK PARK MARKET 2601 ADAMS STREET Smith's Funeral Home 2293 WASHINGTON ST. Extends greetings and best wishes to all their friends for the coming year. J. D. Smith, Prop. To you for whose friendly patronage we are most grateful our entire organization extends greetings and hearty good wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. BROADWAY PACKING CO. 2176 BROADWAY A Happy New Year To All May the glad hours of the holiday season be but a sample of the cheer, happiness and prosperity that will be yours each day of the coming year. Midwest Packing Company 2185 BROADWAY GREETINGS TO YOU EW YEAR BODY Happiness For 1931 That all Joys may at ing year is That all Life's Blessings and boys may attend you in the coming year is the sincere wish of That all Life's Blessings and Joys may attend you in the coming year is the sincere wish of Stanley Bucklind. CHIEF OF POLICE --- --- Greetings From Your Dentist I hope that the New Year will see your fondest hopes brought to a happy fruition and your plans transmuted into achievement. Dr. Cornelius V. Dixon 1901 BROADWAY --- HAPPINESS IN 1931 May all your cares disappear with the flight of the old year, and may 1931 turn a new page wherein naught will be writ but happiness. Consumers' Packing Co. 2501 BROADWAY --- Greetings to Our Patrons We greet you all with a sincere wish for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. May you have a year of happiness and good luck. DIXIE DRUG STORE 1700 BROADWAY Garden City Coffee Store Sincerely wishes you the best of everything for the coming year. Garden City Coffee Store 1625 BROADWAY --- New Year's Greetings To thank you as we'd like to is much beyond our powers. But if it were not for friends like you there'd be no firms like ours. The Season's Greetings. LIEBERMAN DRUG CO. 2200 BROADWAY --- Saturday, December 27, 1930 YEAR s Blessings and you in the com- sincere wish of --- --- --- --- --- --- V Saturday, December 27, 1980 Leftovers Can Be Made Into Tasty Dishes Several Recipes, Hints For Housewife with Surplus Food The leftover dish of spinach, auliflower, peas, carrots, ete. can made into a tasty cream soup for the kiddies’ lancn the nevt day. Serve small crackers or toasted ares of bread with it. Crisp bacon chopped fine, minced rsley and onion juice make a od filling for stuffed esgs, mois- ened with soft butter or cream. To keep sandwichse fresh dip a apkin or cloth in water and wring ut dry. Cover sandwiches with he damp cloth and then with an- her dry cloth and keep in cold lace. The liquor from canned vegeta- Jes should never be thrown away, s it contains many minerals. It an be kept in a covered container In refrigerator and used as needed 8 liquor for gravy, soup or sauce. A litle lemon juice sprinkled over Ine cut bananas will keep them rom turning dark. The less water that peas, string wax beans, lima beans, carrots, tc., are cooked in, the less loss of Javor there will be. Peach stains may be removed om table linen if the stained arts are soaked in glycerine. Saffron may be used to give pale fellow color to bread, cakes, sauces: to color confectionery. It has a leassnt flavor and good color Desserts for children should be imple and wholesome puddings, real custards, stewed fruits or ked fruit and the plainer cakes \d_ cookies. Tie a paper bag over the mouti a food grinder when putting eads and nuts through the grind- . None will then fall on the or. To make pistachio flavoring mix gether equal parts of vanilla and mond flavoring. The dried lima beans must be aked before cooking. They will ve a much finer texture, flavor d better appearance. It will sten the cooking period. Melons or bananas will not af- t other foods in the icebox if laced in paper bags on upper elf of food compartment. Chopped raw carrots make good ditions to summer salads, To ind them use the finest cutter of je food grinder. Bananas are now ranking with iik and cereals as food for in- Ints, according to the Canadian dical Association. For infants from 3 to 6 months, the bananas lould be well mashed, ,and then laten up and mixed with milk. 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There are to be six or eight couples (including two middle- aged ludies as chaperons). Should the tickets be purchased _ before- hand? SUNSHINE GIRLS. Answer: Since the girls have elected to be hostesses, they as- sume all expenses. Surely they should know whether or not the boys will call for them in cars? The hostesses may hold a meeting in advance to reckon the cost and al- iow each git! to pay her pro rata share. One of tue chaperons may be treasurer; the other may take charge of the Uckets. Wen the in- viaticus have been accepted, reset- vations should Le secured pron ptly --at least a wok in advance. Broadway Theatre Has List of Gala Pictures The Broadway theatre made its ‘contribution to the general poor holiday relief. They made hun- dreds of unfortunate children hap- ‘py with all kinds of toys. The Gary fire department assisted them in the work of making the children happy. Two weeks ago the theatre ad- mitted all children to the show who brought some kind of old toy. These toys were turned over to the firemen, who repaired and repaint- ed them. On the day before Christ- ‘mas the toys, in addition to others repaired by the firemen, were dis- tributed among the poor. The Broadway theatre collected more than nine bushel baskets through their unique plan. Through the generosity of the Sal- vation Army each cell in the Union county (N J.) jail contains a red- covered Bible. Women prisoners have been wetting th> Bibles to remove the color and using the pig- ment to rouge their lips and ch2exs. . A group of men at a club were discussing something very earenst- ly, and the man from Scotland ap- proached and asked the subject of the discussion. “Will you join our Anti-Tipping Society?” asked one of the group. “We consider tipping is a degrad- ing custom and have formed a s0- ceity to put a stop to it.” “Aye, I'll join,’ said the man from ‘Aberdeen, gladly. “That's fine. The subscription is only twenty-five cents a year.” “Och—in that case I'll be think- ing it'll be cheaper for me to tip.” Most Men Make Fine Fathers Unless Wives Handicap Them | At the age of nine little Dick |was thin, nervous, irritable, and a |problem to his parents fast ap- proaching the class of thorn in the side, or pain in the neck. He was an only child. He would not eat; he would not play. He whined His mother remonstrated and pleaded, and at last sat with her hands in her lap, the picture of |misery, and despair. | The home was beautiful and well appointed. The mother and father were bright, intelligent, artistic and fine company; but a visit to their hospitable home was not an unmixed blessing. For there was poor little Dick, to make the welkin ring with his complainings, and squabbles with his father. The lat- ter was much in love with the mother, and so wrought himself ‘into a fine state over her struggles ‘with the first born, and spanked little Dick, and quarreled with him, and made himself completely mis- ‘erable. Remorse, pity, and hus- bandly affection had an unfair bat- tle in his mind, and the small son was the sacrificial lamb. | The mother was witty and charming and petite; she was an adorable wife ,a fine housekeeper, a gracious hostess; but as a moth- er she made a good interior decora- tion. She would not let Dick play with the neighborhood boys; they |were not good enough. So, he was lonely and selfish. (Almost any kind of boys are better to play with than no boys.) He could not have 1a dog; that would be too much [trouble. Can you imagine a small boy without a puppy? He was be- sought to eat, and criticised and complained about frequently and ‘long because he wanted nothing at the table. Fancy the family heir not being hungry as a young bear after several hours on the baseball diamond, or chasing around the town or. unholy business with the gang. He was nagged to within an inch of his life. Then one tragic day he was yanked angrily down the basement stairs by his father and whipped. The only result o} this was hysterical screams, and < mingling of the tears of all three. I caught little Dick by himself one day, and treated him like « human being. I conceded to hin the right to think and feel and want things. He hardly slept the next night, and was up by dawn in order to meet me as I started jot on an early morning walk, hop ing he would be asked to go. We talked things over—such things a: toadstools, birds, Collies, electric engines, and the horrors of arith | metic. | J afterwards broke an ironbound CLOVER LEAF PRODUCTS Place your order with Clover Leat Dalry Company and be assured of quality products and prompt service. CLOVER LEAF DAIRY COMPANY 1100 Mass. Phone 9177 THE GARY AMERICAN, GARY, INDIANA rule—that of minding my own busi- ness—and suggested to his parents the advantage of a good boarding academy for boys. They gave the matter careful consideration; so at last the nine-year plague came to en end, and , with intense par- ental relief, the young hopeful was sent away to the care of those more expert and understanding. This has been best for the boy, for he has grown tall and strong, and like other boys. But it is very sad for his father was left dumbly grieving. He would have made such a good father, for he was the kind a boy would adore,—yery tall and jolly and kind, worshipping the mother, loving the home; and a very capable man of affairs, too. Tommy is another boy of nine. He is just boy—chubby, mischiev- ous, and a bit soft. His mother is a sweet-tempered lady who is con- tent to live and let the world live —particularly her son, She just does not bother about him, except to see that he is tucked in bed at night, without too much draft blow- ing in the room, and to provide ap- ple pie and new shoes. His dirty hands and bad manners and in- attention to school are all matters too troublesome to cope with, and she blissfully ignores them. This father is another devoted husband; but his impatience with his son is expressed in sarcasm and ridicule, directed at both the child and the mother. He is hurt and worried over the boy’s serious shortcomings, and calls him “the world’s prize dumb-bell.”. Such ego is not damaged in the least, for treatment will never develop undue conceit in the boy, but his secret he is growing sly and selfish. Not one of these faults is natur- al to the boy. They have all been developed in him. Of course, he has his share of Old Adam; but he is a real boy—intelligent, affec- tionate. 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Paris iikes it espeei lly because it is simply designed, high- ly polished but not carved, and be- cause it is of the bright yellow gold that is a favorite right now. It is worn on the hat so thet it appears in the exact spot where an earriag ought to apear, it the ha did not cever the spot. The hat it self is a tiny black velvet turban, pulled over on one side of the head so that the right ear where the ornament is — is covered, while the left ent and a generous expanse of hair is visible. nine men out of a hundred make good fathers. They are proud of their families, and unfailingly ten der. By the sweat of their brows and frazzling of their nerves, they toil and conquer in the world They can be both a joyous pal and great in the eyes of their ehil- dren—unless the mother spoils it all. AVONDALE CLUB ENTERTAINS The Avondale club entertained one hundred fifty guests at their pre-holiday social and turkey raf- fle. The turkey was won by Miss OL ka Butler. ~All who attended expressed them- selves as having a very enjoyable time. 9 Lork’s Confectionery Ice Cream, Fruits Candy and Cold Drinks} C. LORK, Prop. 2500 Adams Street Lecal Events of °30 Are Named For Gary Folk (Continued from Pape 2) ored lad. from Washington park. Grandmother is raped by paiv of Caucasians, who were liter freed. September Many new teachers in local schools this year. Communist investigator says re- ported Marion lynching cause false. Citizens call Killing of alleged thief a “police murder.” October 2,755 enrolled as students in local schools County political league splits on club offices, MeFarlane’s speech arouses ire of local foils. Nina Mac MeKinney marries at Crown Point. November Police stage hunt for taxi ban- dits; two arrested and sentenced. Democrais turn in surprise vie- tory in Lake county. Joseph Rapier, editor and law- yer, pusses away. Attorney sues for more fees in ax man case. School strike against McFarlane fails. South siders lose thousands in Thankepiving blaze. December First A. M, B. pastor resigns. Husband slays estrenged wife. American fund helps needy fam- ilies. - White women refuse to testify ‘against their alleged rapist. | “Cops nab 3F1, a November record arrest total. | Begin plans fer Mrinweipy en day celebration. Gary poor sicel ot Corts*sa FIRST NATIONAL BANK GARY ; MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM ; 632 BROADWAY : eset )\ re 1} a ie | rN Wh & f aye Phone 7614 0 tern s Tawer Prieac ¢ | Lower frices on Uda , Thre our connections with some of the ‘ foremost mines in the country we are en- t abled to buy in quantity lots at prices that ‘ mean much to you. [Let us quote you today. 1 1051 DELAWARE PHONE 7614 ne eg eee Holiday Recipes St eke Fades — <A Tafty vinegar 2 cups sugar ! toblespoons but- 2-8 cup doiling ter water texspoon variNa? tablespoons Mix all ingredients except vanilla rnd colt over gentle fire and with- out stirring until a small pertion becomes brittle when pouied in cold waiter. Pour into n buttered plat ter and add the vanilla, Allow to tand about 16 minutes. Take in hands und pall until white, Pull in- to a Jong stving ' inch thick and out 2 inch pieces, This taify can be colored with trait coloring if desired. Pecan Penoeh» 2 tablespoons but-? cups dark brown ter sugar L cup broken pe 's exp mille cans 1 teaspoon vanilla Mix the sugars, milk and butter. Cook ever moderate fire, stirring Trequently until a soft ball forms when a portion is tested in cold water. Set aside 20 minutes and beat vntil creamy, Add rest of in- gredients and shape into a cake 1 inch thick. Cut in cubes. ~ Yellow sauce (Por Phum Piniding) 1 eup sugar L cup cream } tablespoons flour) (easpoon vanilla 1% teaspoon salt { terspoon Iemon. 3 eggs, well beat- extract en Mix the sugar, flour and salt. Add the eggs and cream. Cook in double beiler until snuce thickens a little, Remove at once from fire and add yest of the insredients and beat # miautes. Serve warm or PAGE FIVE i es cold. English Pound Cake i cup butter ( cup currants 2 cups sugar 14 cup chopped... B egus citron l tablespoon grat-') teaspoon salt el lemon rind b eups flour cup chopped ? teaspoons bak+ isins ing powder Cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and beat 8 minutes. Add rest of ingredients and pour inte 2 oaf eake pans which have been lined with waxed papers. Bake 1', hours in very slow oven. The world’s largest electric sign ands on top of the Union Station in Chicago, Ill. It is 288 feet long. snd 23 feet high, with two lines of letters. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE In the Lake Superior Court, Gary, November term, 1930. In the matter of the estate of Jake Thomas, No. 1332. Notice is hereby given to the heirs, legatees and ereditors of Jake Thomas, deceased, to @p- pear in the Lake Superior Court, held at Gary, Indiana, on the 13th day of December, 1980 and show cause, if any, why the Final Set- tlement Accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be ap- proved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and reecive their distribu. tive shares. Witness the Clerk of the Lake Superior Court, at Gary, this 15th day of November, 1980. ALVINA M. KILLIGREW Clerk Lake Superior Court PAGE SEX: “The Distinguished Newspaper” Owned and published every Friday morning in the year. by The American Publishing Company, Inc., an Indiana corporation. arthur B. Whitlock, Presi- dent; Chauncey Townsend, Vice-President; Fritz W. Alexander, Treasurer. Address 1819 Washington Street, Gary, Indiana. TELEPHONE GARY 6134 Subecription Bree: $2.00 per year in advance; for pix months, $1.50. Single copies, five cents. Adver- tising rates 2 request. Cepyright, 1930, by The American Publishing Company, Inc. CHAUNCEY TOWNSEND ......... Executive Editor BOOKER T. THOMAS ........... Business Manager ing Editor: F. Marshall Davis; News Editor: Rogeit m; Director of Advertising: William C. Hicks; butors: Florida J. Leeke, Dennis A. Bethea, William A. Lorden. “Phe Gaty American enters the field without malice or envy toward anyone; it has no axe to grind, neither has it 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 Number One, November 10, 1927. VOL. IV. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1930 No. 6 Resolutions For New Years EW YEARS carries with it the idea of N making resolutions. What is good for the individual is good for the group. It would not be a bad idea if the race would resolve to observe certain standards of con- duct for the coming and every other year. This could be done only by each person de- termining to stand by such rules himself. First: Let us abolish color prejudice within the race itself. We give the Cauca- sian his biggest weapon by those of lighter zolor snubbing those of darker complexion. The sooner the race itself ceases placing a premium on color and those of near-white zomplexion stop thinking themselves heav- en’s anointed, the easier and more consistent it will be for the race to demand recognition and justice on merit instead of pigmenta- tion. Second: Let us quit promiting segrega- tion ourselves. Many jim crow schools and other institutions have been brought about by the Negroes themselves. They have gone to various civic authorities and have con- vinced them that such segregated places were the will of all, while they secretly wish- ed only to line their own pockets with gold. Once started, it has gathered momentum un- til even those who fathered the idea have fallen victims to the child of their own crea- tion and have cried out against the monster a has turned upon them like a Franken- in. Third: Let us resolve to spend more noney for the promotion of business indus- tries. The present business depression has brought back to us even more forcibly the adage that Negroes are the first to be fired and the last to be hired. It has also shown that no particular section of Aframerican life can prosper without the financial good fortune of other strata. When the laborer is without work, the professional man and the preacher both suffer. It can easily be seen that the money invested by the major- ity of professional men in high living and the finance put into great and costly relig- ious structures means nothing but so much wasted gold in times like the present. Fourth: Let us resolve to live so that we will be looked upon as a credit to any com- munity; let us curb our desire to knife, shoot and kill so that the world will not look upon us as primitive people veneered with a thin coating of civilization. If all of us will but try to follow out these ideas and take them as personal guiding posts, it will do unlimited good and will be a means of increasing our own self respect and standing among the peoples of the world. No More Numbers NNOUNCEMENT by the New York A Clearing House association Tuesday that beginning the first of the year they would discontinue daily publication of exchanges or “numbers” as they are com- monly called is of great significance. This will be done in an effort to discourage the mt widespread gambling on these num- Sagh various sections of the country. Thus it is that another great American pastime will be curtailed. It has led to graft and racketeering on a big scale, being comparable in the East only to policy play- ing in Chicago and this vicinity. ' While many Caucasians have fallen for the lure of easy money, the Negroes have been the big- gest and most consistent gamblers along this line. Police, apparently, were both unable to cope with the situation and suscepitlbe to Money as an excuse for keeping their eyes closed. Numerous papers, led by the Bal- timore Afro-American, printed weekly stories dealing with the amounts played in each city, numbers bankers who had refused to pay off, the amounts of big winnings, and even the names of those involved. Oscar Micheaux, the Negro motion picture pro- ducer, went so far as to bring out photo- plays dealing with the numbers racket. But still the arrests by police were infrequent and of no consequence, tending to empha- size the necessity of payment for protection rather than the curbing of gambling. No truer reflection of America of our day can be found than in the inability or refusal of police to wipe out the most widespread form of gambling of our decade. Those who controlled the numbers racket in various cities grew fat and wealthy; those who play- ed, lured by the will-o’-the-wisp of easy money, spent and spent. Even hard times has not seen a material falling off in num- bers playing for those out of a job are more prone to risk the few cents they do have in the hope of increasing their money a thous- andfold._ And a little winning now and then has led them on. So the only way to end it all was for the : House Association to abolish pub- of its figures Thus another racket is brought to a close. But those who started the idea of gambling on these num- bers will probably find something else equally a8 remunerative and as effective in luring the gullible public to drop its shekels in their boxes. The desire to take a little and make much is a human characteristic and as long as there are humans there will be gambling of some sort. ° +s ° Hoover’s Gift To Indiana ‘[JERBERT HOOVER'S Christmas present H to the state of Indiana, the complete pardoning of Warren T. McCray who was sentenced to Atlanta penitentiary in 1924 while serving as governor of our great and peculiar commonwealth, will be looked upon by sonie as fitting and proper and by | others as another official jest. | McCray was convicted on the charge of \using the mails to defraud, in connection | with the sale of worthless cattle paper. He | holds the questionable honor of being the first governor to have his term broken by a | jail sentence. In other words, he paved a |way which has since been followed by many of his successors. Entering federal prison lin May, 1924, McCray was paroled in Aug- just, 1927, by President Coolidge. He had served a little more than three years of a [ten year sentence. | It is doubtful, however, that Hoosiers will declare a holiday on which to celebrate our beloved president's kindness in completely pardoning the man who instituted the quaint custom of governors going to jail. On the other hand, it might have been worse for it might have been Stephenson who was par- doned. While on the subject of Indiana's eccen- tricities of sending its officials to jail, and its Dixie psychology, it would not be out of place to mention that trial of the first al- leged Marion mob leader is scheduled to be- gin next Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. ‘As there is at present no indication that the place of trial will be shifted, it is fairly safe to say that each defendant will get his free- dom without the necessity of a pardon from Herbert Hoover. Instead of coming from the president, it will be a gift and a complete bill of health from the people as represented by the jury. “PROSPERITY” VS. "POVERTY” (Washineton Tribune) ee Ue re eee ete Se on er ae It is a known fact that the United States is rich. In 1926 figures revealed that we possess 5.7 per cent of hte land area of the whole world and 6.1 per cent of the popula- tion of the world. In that year we produced 80.1 per cent of the motor vehicles; 70.2 per cent of the petroleum; 70 per cent of the ‘rubber; 62.2 per cent of the cotton; 60.9 per cent of the corn; 53.9 per cent of the copper; 50.5 per cent of the pig iron; 43.8 per cent of the coal and 58.5 per cent of the tele- phones and telegraphs. These figures may or may not be the latest, but they serve our purpose. We can easily see then that the country is rich, indeed very rich. We have made almost unbelievable progress as re- gards the development of ‘inustry and agri- culture. Yet, we are not smart enough to control her business cycle to the best ad- vantage. A simple definition of the term ‘Business cycle” is this: During times of extreme de- pression such as we are undergoing now money becomes scarce, very little buying is done, unemployment becomes great, bread lines long and many people become ill. Grad- ually goods become cheaper, more buying is done, and conditions in general begin to take on a more optimistic aspect. Later activity becomes so feverish, so overconfident that business overshoots the mark, losses occur and perhaps crises; contraction is necessary and depression is with us again. Hence, we might say that the business cycle is a rhythmic and regular swing of industry that has occurred from time immemorial. Closely related to the business cycle is the problem of unemployment. After a period of exceedingly good business factories find their orders falling off and merchants cannot sell their goods because there are so few or no buyers. Hence, when these different places close down, many needy people are thrown out of work. Lack work and subse- quently lack of money prevents them from purchasing even the barest of necessities. ‘Matters become so bad that everyone is af- fected. Then merchants begin unloading their overladen shelves at greatly reduced prices and the upward movement begins. Boowine the wealth of the United States, these cycles are evidences that there is something radically wrong with our system. In our minds “prosperity” and ‘depression” seem to follow one behind the other im- mediately. If the great captains of indus- try cannot or will not regulate matters, what of us? Where do we fit in, in the scheme of things? What hope is there for our humble, powerless race? Must we al- ways be buffeted back and forth around the wheel? What iesson will we get from our present status? We raise more cotton than any country in the world and that product is largely produced by the labor of our peo- ple. But we lose control of this staple as 300n as it is picked. Shall we continue to live in this, the rich- est country in the world and continue to be the “lowest man down?” Shall we continue to live here where there is an average wealth of more than $3,000 for every man, woman and child in the country, and our average remain around $200? May we awake from our lethargy and put on new life, new energy, and get a new as- viration. May we go forward with un- daunted courage and become a real economic factor in these United States. “The knowledge of danger is a large part of its conquest.” —Herbert Hoover. “It is astonishing how many people miss the obvious in life and in business.” —Sir Thomas Lipton. OT _THE GARY AMERICAN, GARY, INDIANA A Diplomat at Large | Add the giving of Christmas presents and the making of New Years resolutions to the other reasons why people be- have like human beings. They say it is more blessed to gove than to receive _ but most of us don’t care a darn about being blessed. Nine times out of ten, after Christmas day passes, we get a pencil and paper and start figuring. Your average hu- man being estimates the monetary value of what he got | and then figures up what he spent. If he’s on the short | side, he stays mad all year. What most people need is two Christmas days — one for giving and another for receiving. Then he’d know what to 'Spend on that acquaintance just by looking at the value of what was given him. But don’t ask me how you'd arrange such days. Barring that, the average person would like for the rest of the world to do its shopping and sending early. Then the receiver could look the gift oved and, if he didn’t __ like it, could put his own card in and mail it to somebody else. I suppose it’s a mighty blow to a person’s ego to send somebody a remembrance and then get nothing in return. It would save a lot of time, trouble and disappoint- ment if the person who planned to make gitts to his | friends would lay out that much money and buy himself | something. Then he couldn’t kick on how useless it was. ( ! A useless Christmas present has a devil of a time. Somebody is always giving it to somebody else. Sometimes they even come back to the donor in a roundabout fashion. There is on record a case in which the original buyer got her gift back six times from different people. The seventh time she sent it out the receiver moved out.of town. Otherwise, it still might be without a home. However, there are three gifts that are always ac- ceptable. In the order in which they are appreciated by the receiver, they are: ) 1. A check for any amount. 2. A check for any amount. 3. A cheek for any amount. Among the resolutions made on New Years day, probably the one made most frequently, but about which we never hear, is the statement to make no gifts next Christmas. I suppose that’s one reason why New Years come right after Yuletide. Gangsters like to make New Years resolutions so they'll have that many more laws to break. As it is, congress and the state legislatures have taken just about all the joy out of this great old American custom of mak- ing resolutions. If a person doesn’t want to break any of his own, he can walk down the street and violate some he didn’t make. The government’s got laws about every- thing, personal and otherwise, just itching to be broken. As an afterthought, a lot of people hit by hard times could have told their children that there was no way for Santa claus to come up the radiator, or hot air register, or that he didn’t know how to get in and out of a gas stove. Hoping that the New Year will find you in the best of spirits (anti-Volstead) is 2 <iy eto ne Jal ees nN e The Health Question Dr. Dennis A. Bethea (Health Editor, The Gary American) COLDS—_THE TREATMENT A person who is in perfect health, seldom takes a cold. However, there are very few of us mortals who have no flaws in our bodies. Perhaps that is what Paul had in mind when he spoke so often about “the thorn in the flesh.” You may be on the mountain top of health today, and be in the valley tomorrow, so it is up to each one to watch his step. When you find yourself taking a cold, do not wait until “some more con- venient saeson,” but take steps to break it up “right now.” In the first place I want to issue a general warning against taking everything somebody tells you to take. Peo- ple will tell you to take things that they would not dare take themselves. For instance, I knew a man some years ago, who would go out and drum up sick folk to send to me, but when he took down himself, he sent for another doctor. He said “he just had to have a good doctor for himself.” With all of our knowledge of germs and germicides, toxins and anti-toxins, we have not improved a great deal up- jon the dictum of the old time doctor: “Keep the feet warm, the bowels open and the head cool.” The time honored cus- tom of drinking hot liquids to produce a sweat is good. This should be kept up. It is well to drink large quantities of hot lemonade or hot water. But like every other good thing, theer is always some one who will “run things in the ground.” Many persons boast of the wonderful results obtained from rock candy and whiskey, for 4 cold. Some will go so far as to take this remedy with the rock candy left out. A good old Kentucky deacons’ favorite remedy used to be: “Go to bed, hang your hat upon the bed-post, and drink hot whiskey toddys until you can see two hats hanging on the post.” The best physicians today advise against the use of alcohol in the treatment of common colds. , | The diet is one of the mostiimportant features in the treat- ‘ment of this condition. The 6ld adage, which said, “Starve a fever and stuff a cold,” is ithe many other of the old time- honored sayings—it is utterly false. The truth of the matter is that a cold is a fever. oe you are suffering from a cold, the digestive organs are in nd condition to care for food. The proper thing to do is to fast for one or two days, taking only fruit or fruit juices, perhaps with the addition of a little toast. | Along with the fast, the sweats, the free elimination through the bowels and kidneys, and the fresh air; the sys- tem undergoes a general spring housecleaning. When the food, or fuel of the body is withheld temporarily, nature be- gins to skirmish around and’burn up a lot or refuse and gar- bage, which has been allowed to accumulate in various parts of the body. The presence of these waste products is indirect- ly concerned in producing the cold, and their removal or de- struction, can but aid in the treatment. After one has passed from the dry or first stage of the common cold, to the moist or second stage, where there isa copious secretion of the membranes and running of the nose, he can rest assured that hjs cold has firm grip upo. him. Here is where your gargles and douches of the nose come in good place. You may use amy alkaline solution, such as Do- bells or the old fashioned warm salt water. Rest in bed is the main thing to observe. | It is only a short step from the second stage to the third. Here is where the lungs are concerned. This stage is mani- fested by coughing, soreness in the chest, deranged breath- ing; it may vary in severity from a mild bronchitis, to a typ- ical pneumonia. If you are wise you will not tfeat yourself during this period, but if you are otherwise, you will go right along doctoring yourself ,and take chances on losing your ‘most important case. Add Similes As useless as a football stadium nine months of the -Toledo Blade. Sad, But True. Eggs are down to the cheapest price in history, for ime of the year, but that doesn’t help the Christmas egg: ituation in the slightest.—Louisville Courier-Journal. ee Sad, But True. Eggs are down to the cheapest price in history, for this time of the year, but that doesn’t help the Christmas egg-nogg situation in the slightest.—Louisville Courier-Journal. Digesting The News ‘With the approach of the new year our thoughts are turned to the usual line of New Year's resolu- tions. These resolutions are num- erous and they range from topics affecting our pertonal-habits, thrift and manners, etc, to the enlarged plans of individuals collectively who resolve to do many things for the betterment of themselves and their communities, eee In spite of our intense sincerity of the moment these plans seem to dwindle as time passes and even- tually we reach that period of the year when we repeat the same pro- cess. How many of our resolutions, made a yeat ago, have we faithful- ly carried out during the year? How much better off would we be if our plans had materialized? eee Merely resolving to do a thing, even with a continued will and en- thusaism is not a guarantee of its Performance. Our resolves must be consistent with our circumstances, with our abilities to perform. Again, we may resolve to do a thing and maintain our eagerness but at the same time miss doing the eee things necessary for the su ‘ul culmination of our résolutions. If we are in debt and ‘we resolve that during the year we will free ourselves from it we have made a very worthy resolution but if we do nothing towards improving our- selves so that we can earn a larger wage or we fail to check our reck- less and unnecessary spending our resolve will not amount to much and a year hence we will find our- selves making a similar resolution. eee Along this line of reasoning it might be appropriate to mention that we have a great many organ- izations, a great many societies, clubs, etc., that are forever making resolutions. Not only at New Years time but all during the year we read of them holding mass meet- ings, protesting against this or clamoring for that, ending up with many resolutions passed and voted upon. eee These resolutions are elaborately Prepared and released to our press associations for publication through- out the country along with the Photograph of their sponsors and for the moment they bask in the spotlight of national publicity. Us- ually, that is the last seen or heard of the resolutions. eee In the matter of making resolu- tions we need no teaching. We are masters of the art. What we need however, is to learn to do the things to make our resolutions bear fruit. Our improvement is made, not in the resolution but in our actions. eee As individuals we can resolve to do many little things to improve our conditions that should be easy of performance. We can be more considerate in dealing with our fel- low-man. We can consider the oth- er fellow’s rights as well as our own. We can be pleasant, gener- ous and charitable to others. We can increase our usefulness by ren- dering better service and we can command respect by doing only those things that are respectful. eee Our leaders can resolve to be conscientious and consistent in their leadership. Refrain from be- ing used as a tool in an unwise plan or to consent, even by their silence, to an act that will later reflect dis- creditably on the race. They can, for the moment, forget self and think only of the thousands of others who are looking to them for Guidance and advice. i see Our organizations can resolve to be ever on the alert to win a favor- able decision for the race. A de- claration not gained through force or co-ercion but secured because it it right, just and equitable. They can be just as conscientious in their efforts to aid some isolated com- munity or person as they are in taking up the cudgels of a case more prominent even though the opportunity for national propa- ganda may not be as effective. Our commercial captains can re- solve to co-operate in the making and carrying out of plans that will create more business and more em- ployment for our sons and daugh- ters. And our sons and daughters can resolve to faithfully accept every opportunity that will perfect their training and knowledge so as to be able ot carry on the under- takings that our financiers create. eee Our church leaders can resolve to teach our masses to be practical and that it is quite consistent in teaching them to save their souls that it is well to save their homes also. eee Our press can resolve to encourage through its columns all worthy ra- cial efforts and to be equally as stern in its battle against the un- worthy parasite elements and pro- paganda. see Sentence Killer SO ta NASHVILLE, Tenn. — (ANP) - According to the edict of the court, wat “Sharp Daddy” Sneed, age 50, must spend the remainder of his life in prison for the murder of Mil- lard Fry, a white grocer . Fry was killed March 28, when ‘Sneed and a companion held up ‘the store operated by the white man. In the robbery, Fry attempt- ed to reach his revolver, and was shot down. Following the_ killing Sneed made his escape and went to Birmingham where he was captur- ed. Sneed admitted that he was the bandit who fired the shot and of- fered no explanation other than Fry was reaching for his gun. Clarence Dillon, who resembles Sneed very much was arrested for the crime, but was released when Sneed was Pertinent Paragraphs | ——— | Preachers vs, | “If the Negro fore oat many of its preachers and hol |men, who are nothing mere than racketeers, they woul: |make a huge stride fogward,” said Henry L. Mencken in a interview recently while having his portrait painted. Mencken, as editor of the American Mercury, has set him: self up as a critic of men and their morals and is consider the:greatest.of icu.icclasts, ; peiehanigh this irit-r has long held the same opinion a: the “‘sage of Ba'timore” hc!ds towards Aframerican preach ers, it hurts when that feeling is expressed so caustically b a member of the opposite race. It was hoped, though thi hope offtimes syreered to be futile, that our so-called rac leaders were ma! pig a better impression with the Caucasian] But it seems that they have made themselves quite as ridi culous in the eyes of the Caucasian as they have in the ey of numerous Aframerican writers who have been scored | severely for ering to criticise the church. This year just closing has been an exceptionally turbu lent one in the Aframerican church. Murder in the rank: of the officials; charges and counter-charges of graft an embezzlement; fights in the conventions; cordons of polic: used to insure peaceful Sunday morning services are som of the many disreputable instances experienced in the y 1930. (Some of these things have also happened in the Cauca sian congregations.) We offer a few suggestions to the Aframerican churcl for a New Year's ‘resolution: allow the trustees of th church to handle the business affairs of the church, becau: few religious leaders are business leaders; keep the churc out of politics, throughout history the conflict betw church and state has been bitter; endeavor to build up moi christian leadership than church leadership, as we are al struggling towards the same goal and it makes no difference! what church door we go through to reach that goal. * oe President and Senate Fights. Although the Senate debated far into the night Saturda‘ before taking its recess for the Christmas holidays, it finall passed some of the legislation asked for by the president i his opening address to Congress earlier in the month. Th for President Hoover has won all but three important legi: lative or apointment requests from the Senate. The president delivered a scorching attack on the sena’ concerning the delay on the unemployment relief bill. charged some of the progressives with playing politics at th| expense of human misery. After a few amendments to th bill, it was passed by a substantial majority. From time to time we have had occasion to differ wit! the president on some of the legislation he has sponso! but the bill just won was a signal victory for him and o1 on which he is to be commended. After the holiday rece: he will have another fight on his hands when he propose] the weather-beaten world court to the senate. On this issu we expect him to encounter bad luck; in fact we wish tha| for him. ee © & Chicago Mayoralty Fight Looms. With a possible two months to run, the “battle of bally; hoo” has begun in Chicago for the nomination of the Reput! licans for the mayoralty job in Chicago. At this early stag’ it has developed into a three-cornered affair. Edward \ Barrett, member of the board of review, was the first t announce his candidacy. With a characteristic gesture, Bi Thompson threw his hat into the ring, stating to Barret to “tie your hat on tight, as you are going for a ride.” Nov a coalition within the ranks is seeking another man for th party nomination; refusing to support either Barrett c Thompson. The interesting angle which appears to this writer which side the Aframerican political leaders on the sout side will join. In the past they have religiously followe the Thompson administration and can attribute most of thei success indirectly to Bill Thompson. But in the last electio he advised them to forsake Mrs. Ruth Hanna McCormick fc James Hamilton Lewis for senator. They refused to do s: and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th were the only wards in which Mr McCormick was able to win. In the last mayoralty campaign the present mayor wz able to win over Lueder in the primary, and Dever an Robertson in the election, mainly through the support ¢ those three wards. We wonder now what efforts, if an. will be made fora reconciliation with the black voters : Chicago. Big Bill has failed them miserably in the last for years; that is the main reason they chose to defy hi when he asked them to support James Hamilton Lewi Two months will tell the tale. THE SERVED WISEST RED HOT CRACKS IN Uu r EVERY AMERICA ISSUE HELLO, EVERYBODY! We plan to make our usual New Years re- solution this year, which is not to mak? any New Years rezolutions. acera CHRISTMAS AGONY COLUMN If it was a diamond, what I have would be a diamond ring set in platinum, if it was platinum. —Sister. A toy fire truck, a tin drum, one horn and a locomotive engine and track to be traded for anything that'll work or run. I can produce proof that everything named was in good condition Christmas day. —Little Brother. Will trade one box of Christmas Cabagio cigars for a half sack of Bull Durham or what have you. All you'll need for light hauling is horses because if you get my cigars you'll have the rope, —Grandad. _ Ihave something in yellow, green, purple and red which might be used to flag trains in Africa but which I have been told confidentially is a necktie. Make me an offer. —Dad. . hes AN EFFICIENCY EXPERT IS A FELLOW WHO, WHEN A BILL COLLECTOR COMES AROUND, GIVES HIM SOME TOGO OUT AND COLLECT. cee Talking about cruelty! Run your eyes over this: Wheeling, W. Va., Dec. 18—Be- cause Charlie Clark won't behave himself they want to put him out. of the Ohio County jail. Fellow prisoners, who protest they can’t stand his jokes and pranks any longer, are raising a $25 fund to hire a lawyer to ob- tain a parole for him, Chief Jail- er Muhiman said today. If this fails, it is said Charlie may be transferred to another institution, We believe that some kindhearted person or some noble organization should raise a fund to keep Charlie - are too out here 2 it poy It sea be @ great Saturday, December 27, 1930 disgrace and another blot upon o national character if they ma him teae. It ain't everybody w has a nice warm jail to live in the dsvs. Why, just over in Chica cops 2re getting so they ‘won't : rest you .:nless you kill somebr. —- and then if you're a gangst you go free cayway. There are a lot of people arou thinking up tuings to ds to get juil. Authorities oughtn't to. py any attenticn to what the ot, prisoners *2y. Let ‘em howi. they don't he Charlie, make: t move. There are plenty of .pc' just crying. take their 0} Let the jailer tell them thie! sce if they don't stop hc * Iv3 a disgrace, that's what \\ x them wanting him to get ow.) don't own the place and they si, let him stay there as long a, likes. 1 eeee NO LONGER WOMAN | I will take you As the sea enfolds the shore I will not await you But seal myself upon you . . You cannot avoid me For I am the strength of the Ag, I am the life-force Perpetuating itself through you being. I am more than mortal, 1 am the cosmic need secking |: goal. I am no longer woman. 1am the seed cheosing its soil. —Blanche Shoemaker Wags (In Poetry World) oes What congress gave the U. S. Christmas was a little perior rest. —Marsh Mell U. 3. census reports give / land, Ore. and Ashiand, Pa, i tical population figures—7,164, The Gary In American Final Edition Stepin Fetchit Now Broker In Voluntary Plea Of Bankruptcy New Body In Liberty Led By Widow Wife Welfare Groups Play Santa Cup Aid Poor Gave Taste To Life At Lead Church New Balance Entrancement Day Speaker Global Young Ten Financed No Expense From Life Age Supreme Liberty Life Company Issues $2,250,000 Insurance