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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
CITY SEEN AS
TRAFFIC HUB
Hug-the- Coast Highway
And Mexican Roads To
Boost Brownsville

No point on the American-Mexi
can border will be as Important for
international traffic. both tourist
and commercial, as Brownsville
when the Hug-the-C Coast and the
Observation-Disclosures highways are
completed. Is the verdict Of Judge
II. l.. Yates.
Speaking in particular of the
Mexican highway now under con-
~struction. Judge Yates said: The
people Of Brownsville should appre-
ciate the tremendous value to our
community Of the hard surface
highway from Matamoros to MAJ
allan on the Pacific coast, now un-
der construction.
This road will pass through the
cities Of Monterrey, Saltillo. Tor
rean, Durango. and not only afford
a scenic highway to the American
tourist in Mexico which is bound 10
prove tremendously popular. but al
so o7ens a way TO Brownsville from
all nirthern Mexico"
JuuEe IaJeS stated lHat the City
Of Matamoros has undertaken a
very heavy burden in connection
with the completion OF this high
way. and that Brownsville and
Cameron county should afford them
every cooperation. both moral and
practical"
Some means should be devised OF
-.Aw. T. Ali -
dertaking. which will prove as great
value tc us Is To her" he con-
cluded.
Definite plans have been drawn
up by the local chamber Of COM
merce to assist in the completion OF
the project, ond II is said that civic
organizations and other city au-
fInritfnr u-i1l afd ir fhn fufifrp
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Bollack Styles For
Men Authentic Line

The predominant color in mems
suits for summer Is light tan. ac-
cOTding to Jimmy L0max. MANAGE
OF the mems department ar the
Bollack store. Light tan ~ the fav-
orite here as well as in the east.
Mr.. LOmax said, and 1890 will DC
an unusually strong year for sport
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
CHICAO WHEAT

CHICAGO. March 12-Pi-Un-
der pressure of general selling,
wheat, corn and rye al smashed
down here early today to new low
price records for the current sea-
son. Demoralized market conditions
at Liverpool. where wheat showed
an overnight drop Of 4 5-8 pence a
bushel. was largely responsible. to-
gether with reduced estimates OF
world import needs. as well as Of
ficialS announcement that for sixty
days yet there was no likelihood OF
relief from congestion at domestic
grain terminals.
Opening SD to 3l-4 down, Chi
cago wheat futures later showed
transient rallies. Corn. rye. oats
and provisions weakeden with wheat.
corn starting / 5-8 to 1913 off. and
subsequently declining further.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
MARKETS
STOCKS LOWER

NEW YORK, March Pip
Stock prices drifted lower at the
opening Of today's market when
selling was renewed against several
Of the public utilities and special
ties. American g. Foreign Power and
Union Carbide each dropped about
? points, Westinghouse Electric and
American Telephone yielded about
a point each, and u. s. Steel COM
mon. General Electric. Sears Roe
buck, Consolidated Gas and Amaze
onda opened fr~actionally lower.
American Smelling. American Can,
Radio and New York Central show
ed small initial gains.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
City Briefs

The Charts Corporation has re-
Gently placed the distribution Of
the Charts Foundation garment in
the entire Valley under the super
vision Of Mrs. Robert L. Cooke Of
McAllen. Mrs. Cooke Is specially
trained in the selection Of the cor
rect garment for the figure and its
fitting and has appointed and train
ed Mrs. w. w. Ball and Mrs. r.
II. Weller AS the exclusive rep
resentatives for Brownsville. "A
demonstration Of the garment in
the home may be had without
obligation by communicating with
either Mrs. Ball. phone 595-W or
Mrs. Weller, phone 1885. Adv. 10.
Demand val-Rub when buying
your rubbing alcohol. Manufactured
by Delta Laboratory, Brownsville.
For sale at all drug stores. Adv.
Fifty Feet fresh garden hose
$4.45; flower pots, poultry fence.
Hardware Sales. Fronton st. Adv. IL
B. r. Avery Farm Implements.
wholesale. retail. Small cash pay
ment buys Avery implements. Phil
lips Store. San Benito. Adv. II.
New Bed Spring and mattress,
S14.95. Hardware Sales, Fronton st.
Adv. IL.
Groom apartment right in town
$500. Phone 374-J. Adv. IL.
Dealers. we have just unloaded a
car OF glass Mason Jars. Phillips
Store. San Benito. Adv. ii.
Our Electric Block can renew
your hat. Amaya's Millinery.
Adv. -.
You Cannot Say. 1--WE have done
everything possible" Unless YOU call
a Chiropractor. Drs. Anderson d
Anderson. Adv. IL.
Draperies and Rugs 10 order. APP
pointments made anywhere in VAL
lev. Mabel Smith. Reese Wil-Mond
Hotel, Harrington. Adv. ID.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
80 Masons Attend
Harrington Meeting
Especial 70 The Herald

HARLINGEN, March l2.-Thir-
ty members OF the Valley Selfish
Rite club attended a banquet and
program held here last night al
the Reese W hotel. Speak
ers were prominent Valley Masons
including Sloan Bachelor OF Har-
lingen. Den Warner OF Mercedes
and Nose Harris OF McAllen.
Mrs. II. r. Hager Of Mercedes en-
tertained with vocal selections and
Imogene Bachelor gave readings
The sixth degree was exemplified
by the Valley team us a part Of the
program. The next meeting OF the
club is to be held in April in OBJ
5orvcnCe OF Maundv Thursday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
One Happy Woman Tells
Where She Discovered II

matter how long you take it. 1t is
not a medicine. 1t contains no drugs.
1t forms no habit. 1t IS non-fattening.
Try Nujol yourself and see how
much better you feel. Get a bottle
in its sealed package at any drug
store and be sure it's trademarked
''Nuiol." 1t costs but a few cents
and it makes you feel like a million
dollarsl Start taking Nujolthis very
night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12

FLORENCE. Italy R-The graz
OF Vincenzo Chiarugi, credited Wit
being the first medical man TO az
nlv modern scientific treatment :
the insane. was recently locate
here. He died In 1856. His bon
have been transferred To the Ire
piano cemetery and "a mOnuncn
10 him will nc erected there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NE WORLEANS, March 12-tP)-
Gables were very much better than
cue, and cotton opened firm First
trades showed gains of IL to Is
points, but the market soon eaSed
off right after the start on a bear
ish private estimate On February
domestic consumption. May traded
down to 14.i0, July and October to
l444. or IL to 20 points down from
the opening highs.
At the end Of ire first hour the
market was still tending lower.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12

BERLIN P,-Berlin now has a
telephone for each eight inhabi-
tants. due 10 an increase last year
Of more than 10000 in the number
Of subscribers. There are $4,000
telephones IN service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12

Finding Roosevelt elk not suf-
ficiently prolific washington and
Oregon districts repopulated their
forests by importing the Yellow
stone or Montana variety.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
POULTRY

CHICAGO. March l2-P-Poul-
try hens easy. others steady; fowls
1929: springs %; broilers 34-4O;
roostres 20: turkeys Is: heavy ducks
20-23; geese l4-l5.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
\. Y.

NEW YORK. March 12-P)-
Cotton opened steady at an advance
of 8 to IL points on covering to-
gether with some trade and COM
mission house buying which SEEM
ed 10 be promoted by relatively
firm cables. The davance 70 1854
for May and 14.75 for October os
about 40 to so points above recent
low levels, brought in considerable
realizing or reselling, however. and
offerings became rather heavier
after the lower opening Of the
wheat market.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12

ESTOI. Portugal F-Workmen
digging a shaft here penetrated an
old Roman cemetery containing
many relics. The town Is on me
site OF the Roman city Of OsSona5A
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12

six thousand young cherry trees
have been sent to the Australian
national botanic gardens as a gilt
by Prince Takamatsu OF Japan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12

Draperies and Rugs 10 order. APP
pointments made anywhere In VAL
ley. Mabel Smith. Reese Wil-Mond
Hotel, Har:ingen. Adv. Is.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12

You Cannot Say. 1--WE have done
everything possible" Unless YOU call
a Chiropractor. Drs. Anderson d
Anderson. Adv. IL.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
DEAN RICE LEAVES
 FOR INTERIOR TRIP

Enroute to Fairbanks to assist in the examination of three candidates for the ministry, Dean c. Rice of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, is on his way westward.
 At Cordova he will be joined by Rev. Kippenbrock, of the same church, and they will proceed to the Interior. Bishop Peter T. Rowe will pass through here on an early steamer on his way to Fairbanks to ordain those who are success ful with the examinations.
 Later the Bishop will return south, to sail from New York on June T, for the Lambeth Confer ence in London. Dean Rice is expected to return in about one month. During his absence the only regular Sunday services which will be held are the Sunday School classes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
SEES PERIL IN
 RATE OF BIRTH

SOFIA, April 24-Bulgaria holds first place in Europe and possibly also in the world for proportional increase of population
 According to the statistical office, which has just completed the re- turns for 1928, the number of births recorded in that year was 85,OOO or B per. thousand inhabitants. The proportion of deaths, was Is per thousand.
 Both figures show considerable decrease from preceding years, but the increase of the population by Is per thousand every year is giving rise to some anxiety among the Government authorities.
 It is argued that, with modern hygienic methods and the campaign against such devastating diseases as tuberculosis, the population of the country will soon be too great. IL is now about six million
 There is no more land to be divided among the peasant and in- dustries cannot provide employment for the excess population, so that measures will have to be taken to induce the people to emigrate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
NORTHWESTERN TAKES FRESH FISH ON HERE

The Northwestern, Capt. Ram- sauer, arrived in port from the westward at 10;30 o'clock last eve- ming with the following passengers for Juneau:
 Cora Mitchell, Kathleen Cameron, J. J. Hillard, R. G. Riddle, Leo H. Breuer, Frank Parrish, Albert Vile and two steerage. The steamer docked at the Ju- neau Cold Storage Company, where she loaded 2l boxes of fresh halibut for San Juan and two boxes of fresh salmon, shipped by Melchoir, Armstrong, Dessau.
 Those leaving when she sailed shortly before midnight were as fol- lows
 Sam Batoff, Mrs. M. Richards. Edgar M. Smith, Steve Weisel and two steerage for Seattle: Jack Ol- son for Ketchikan; James Truitt, L. T. Kuhre, w. c, Anderson, James H Wheeler and one steerage for Petersburg.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mrs. Mary Kayo of Juneau, en- tered St. Ann's Hospital last even ing for medical treatment.
 A bay boy was born early this morning at St. Anns Hospital to MT. and Mrs. H. Fuller of Juneau. Mother and son are doing well.
 Mrs. B H. Berthold was admit ted to the hospital last evening for observation and treatment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
LINER BREMEN ! IN COLLISION
 IN DENSE FOG
Hits British Tanker Of English Coast-Tanker
 Is Badly Battered

DOVER, April 24.-The giant German liner Bremen was in a slight collision with the tanker British Grendair just off Dunge- ness, English Channel, early to- day.
 The Bremen was outward bound and was little damaged.
 The tanker was badly battered on the port side and is putting into Deal to secure medical atten- tion for an injured man.
 The collision occurred during a dense fog.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
Marine News
Steamer Movement:
NoRTHBOUND


 . Admiral Evans due Saturday. { . Admiral Rogers due Monday. . SCHEDULED SAILINGS , . Yukon scheduled to sail from { . Seattle April 26 at g am. . Northland scheduled to sail { . from Seattle April 26 at g , . pm. . Princess Alice scheduled to { . sail from Vancouver April 28 ( . at g pm. . Alameda schedule to sail , . from Seattle April 29 at { . pm. { . Admiral Watson scheduled to [ . sail from Seattle April 30, { D at 10 am. { , SOUTHBOUND SATLINGS | , Alaska due southbound about ( , April 29. | , LOCAL SAILINGS . } Masgnita scheduled to leave . , for Sitka and way ports at . 6 o'clock Thursday night for [ } Skagway, starting Sept. IT. . every other Tuesday. . America First leaves every . Wednesday at 1 D. m. for . , Petersburg and Rake and . } way ports. . } . c s es . . . .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
FUNERAL SERVICES
 FOR BROWN TODAY

W. D. Brown, who passed away here early this week, was laid to rest this morning in the Catholic plot of Evergreen Cemetery, the Rev. Father Menager officiating.
 Pallbearers were G. Fagerson, Sol Coppinger, Lee Rox, Miles Godkin, George O'Brien and J. w. Felix. Arrangements were under the sup ervision of the c. w. Carter Nor tuary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
THE EMPIRE Is the Medium

Through which the general public can always have it's wants supplied.
 Closing time for classified advertisements: 2 P. M. : Closing time fer display ad- vertisements: Il A. M.
 Ten cents per line first in- sertion. Five cents for continuous subsequent insertion.
 Count five average wordr to the line.
 Minimum charge. 50 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
ADMIRAL ROGERS
 SAILS FOR NORTH

SEATTLE, April 24.-Steamer Adj miral Rogers sailed for Southeast Alaska ports at 10 o'clock this fore- noon with 115 first class passengers and 38 steerage. The following passengers are booked for Juneau: w Petram and wife, Mrs. A. Bam- Der and eight steerage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
ERMA BRINGS SALMON

The Erma, Capt. Ed Doyle ar rived in port yesterday with 1,500 pounds of king salmon, caught near Tee Harbor, for Melchoir, Arm strong, Dessau. Part of this was shipped south fresh, while the re- fnainder will be mild cured.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
AT THE HOTELS

Gastineau-J. 0. Tenneson, Tena- kee; R. G. Riddle, Seattle; Frank Parrish, Seattle.
 Alaskan-Joseph Fay, Tenakee; Mrs. K. Cameron, Seattle; Mrs. c. Mitchell, Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
HALIBUT PRICES

PRINCE RUPERT, B. C., April 24.-Twenty thousand pounds of halibut were sold here yesterday, all Canadian, at 5 and 9.6 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
MORE HERRING IN

The Hazel, Capt. Frank Shorty, arrived in port this morning with a full load of fresh herring from Aux Bay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
TALKIE APPARATUS
 REGULATED

PARIS French exhibitors are now required by an edict of the Chief of Police to supply immed- lately details of talkie apparatus installed in their theatres.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24

A Hutchinson, Kan, man, K. C.. Beck, Jr., is collecting and raising 50,000 snakes which he will send this spring to zoos in all parts of the nation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24

SEATTLE, April 24.-Seven ves- sells with 97,000 pounds of halibut sold yesterday for 10 and 15% cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
MISCELLANEOUS

WESTERN INVESTIGATION BU- REAU, P. O. Box 154, Seattle. Washington. Investigations made in prompt, efficient and strictly confidential manner by expert operators.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
AGENTS WANTED

MEN WANTED IMMEDIATELY by giant international industry. over 1000 already started; some doing annual business $13,000; no ex- perience or capital required; ev- erything supplied; realize success, independence Rawleigh's way; retail food products; soap, toilet preparations, stock, poultry sup plies; your own business support ed by big American, Canadian, Australian industries; resources over $17OO0,0o0; established 40 years; get our proposition; all say it's great! Rawleigh Company, Dept. SK-4-J, Oakland, Calf.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24

Try the rive o'CfocK D1nnev Specials at Mabry'c. --edv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24

AGFA-ANSCO FILMS AT
 ALASKA SCENIC VIEWS adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24
FOR SAFE

FOR SALE-Canary Birds. Oriental Male Singers. Telephone 152.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-24

 TIDES TOMORROW
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-06
Room for Rent With Board

ALABAMA. N. 1s02-Room. board, meals.
Home privileges. Ia. 6626.
CENTRAL. 24O9l2-Nicely furn. rm.. priv
home: home con-; or ?; $3.50 ea. He.
1907.
COLLEGE. 2O32-Nice. warm room; good
meals; garage. He. 1859.
GRACELAND, 4235-Comfortab room.
meals; l or ladies; garage. Wa 2627-J
KENwOOD. 23io-Nice I'm in real home
for girls: reasonable. Ha. 0266-J.
MERIDIAN. n, 2l62-Well furn. rm.; con-
genial surroundings: gentlemen; IS each.
OLNEY. N, ll36-Attractive rm.. young
men preferred: good meals. Oh. 1l36-R
PENN. n. 2l23-Nice warm rm. for .:
private home: home cooking.
PENN. N, 2256-.Warm front rm;. morn
ing. eve. meals: home privileges. Ia. o76l.
nth. IS W-Comfortable rn.: cd. meas;
Illinois car. bus. Ia. 675S.
WANTED-COuple or two girls to share
home with lady. Oh. Oll6-W.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-06

FORD ROADSTER-1026 five wire wheels.
rumble seat, good tires. motor perfect.
Priced to sell: $50, terms. OLIN CHEV-
STORE, DR.. 1918.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-06
Rent Housekeeping Rooms

ALABAMA. N. 52s-Dandy. front rm., LIST.
foor, modern. good heat. 50. III 500.
ASHLAND. 1881 modern connecting
ASHLAND. 2234-S rms. kitchenette. priv.
bath. entrance. steam heat; furn.
BELLEFoNTAINE. 1909 clean front
rooms, furnished. modern He. 1921.
BROADWAY 2252-l front unfurn: rm..
also Connecting good heat. He. 2o59.
home. comp. turn: $40; Cd heat.
CENTRAL. I960-Light. coy. kitchenette
apartment; everything furnished.
DELLA. N 1908 large. warm rooms;
modern home; also sleeping. Ri. .81s4.
E sS.sos n Tor : E g. RI H. 4s sssm heat
meeting modern: 81; ADULTS.
I'LL. n. 23Sf4 rms. bath, everything
furn-. LIST A.: private ent. he. 1856.
ILL, n. 5ll-Apartments, Sleeping rms.
city heat; plenty hot water. RI. ll53.
it hing urn H. S. $3.50 and SIC. Ia lilo
MERIDIAN. s.. Io24l2-2-rm. housekeeping
apt: also single: housekeeping.
suits Of rms: near Real silk: Ii 1884.
T BoSse IsRsSy rooms a II H. 7ls GOOD warm
NEW JERSEY, N. 2o42--2 clean. nicely
NOBLE, SIS. So or rms: furn. apt;
steam heat; everything furn.; walking
distance; week or month. adults.
PRATT. E, 225-Single front rm.: house
keeping or sleeping: modern. Ii. 0SS3.
RUCKLE. 20i5-2 I'm. furn. apt, front;
good heat. He, 1867.
WALNUT. 4Is E.-Two front rooms; pri-
waite entrance; l I'M. with day bed.
WASH. 3. I7I0-2 mod rms; sink; first
floor; strlctlv private: So. II. 405l.
WOODRUFF PL 544 ". Dr.. I'm. apt:
furr.. hot water: 81 q week. On. 3i13.
IT. Modern connecting rooms:
children welcome. II. 3Sl7.
nth. e. isl I'm. for man and wife:
kitchen privileges. He. 1850.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-06
Help Wanted Male

DEALERS AND statesmen
FOR CITY AND STATE TO SELL
OIL BURNERS FOR COOK
STOVES, PARLOR HEATERS,
ARCOLAS AND GARAGE HEAT
Frs. EXCELLENT PROPOSE
T1ON FOR THOSE WHO QUAIL
IFY. APPLY NOW. SILENT
GLOW OIL BURNER CORPORA
TON. 8 w. 22D ST.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-06
Special Notices

CRYSTAL. DANCE PALACE
Dancing every Monday. Wednesday.
THURSDAY and Saturday. Thursday IS
waltz night Also square dancing. 72S
Admiss!on Csc. Gents. soc.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-06
Auto Supplies and Repairs

JOHN GUDELHOEFER WAGON CO-WiD
repair or make new tops and curtains for
YOUR car. 202 Kentucky Ave.
GENERAL repairing all make cars. Prices
reasonable. 1927 n. Illinois Ia 27O7.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-06
Lost and Found
Instructions

AVIATION ENTER NOW AND ASSURE
YOUR FUTURE. CURIISS WRIGHT FLY
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-06

YOUNG MEN and women 10 dance. tap.
eccentric waltz clog. etc. couples OF
Singles. bring sheet music. See John La
Monte. st. Claire theater at $50 D. N.
thursday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-06-28

| Importance to every black man,
woman. and child in these unenlight-
ened states. whether they be workers
or parasites.
ALBION L. Holsey has come sudden
ly into notice through his organizing
of Negro grocers under the supervision
of the National Negro Business
League. He is doing a GOOD job. The
idea behind his experiment Is not
original with him. but the credit for
making it a concrete reality belongs
to Lin. At the moment 7 cannot
think of Job that Is OF more I'M
portance to Negro merchants.
Charles S. johnson is important as
the discoverer and mentor OF a num-
Der of Negro writer's. some OF whom
have since done creditable work ana
others of whom haven't amounted TO
a damn. Countee Cullen, Helene
Johnson. Langston Hughes. Arna
Bontemp.. Warning Quincy. and Ster-
ling Brown are a few OF the poets
whom he set afoot and got going.
His work as a sociologist has been
Just as noteworthy the investlgation
for the Chicago Urban League and
the Carnegie Foundation furnishing
valuable data. Perhaps his greatest
accomplishments to date have been
his work as associate executive sec
rotary of the Chicago Commission on
Race Relations. founder Of Oppor-,
tunity. A Journal of Negro Life, and
his writing of book that Duffield is
bringing out under the title OF "The
Negro in American Civilization" HIS
influence on the sociological aspect
of Negro life has been significant.
The president of Howard Univer-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-06-28

places grave responsibility upon him
Sometimes l wonder whether he ap-
preciates the gravity of his position
For. although he may move with
solemn pompousness at times; al
though he may retire in annoyance
too frequently to his ivory tower
from which height he declain.s ex
cathedra,-there are. nevertheless,
thousands who call him prophet. Du-
Bots has been a gallant and con-
sistent fighter for a long time: 1t is
only recently that his attitude toward
the problem of the races has shown
evidences of reactionism.
Whether this hedging is due to
senility or to the inevitable despair
of the defeated warrior. do not
know. But I feel sure that Du Bots
will occupy place OF Importance In
twentieth century American civlllza.-
ton for decades after he Is dead.
Certain of his books, notably The
Souls of Black Folk" Dark Water.
and "The Gift of Black Folk" have
long Since eSLdUlLSlleu llllil do OiiC Va
the most important essayists on
black-white relationship in the world.
1t is my belief that Negro Of so
great Importance is likely to be. dan
gerous unless his utterances in behalf
of his people are made at all times
with full appreciation of the fact that
the day of considering American Ne
groes IN ANY WAY differently from
the rest of the population is past.
I know little of Solomon Harper,
and should like to know more. am
aware that he is a Communist or
ganizer and agitator: that he has
held an important post in the Com
munist party of America. and that
he was arrested and imprisoned a
short while ago II. New York princ1-
pally because he was black Com
muniSt.
In my opinion. Harper is. by virtue
of these facts, far more important
Negro than any dozen assorted col
ored poets and other petted artists.
He is pioneer. the value of whose
work few Negroes now comprehend.
The part he is playing is of great