The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-11-22

were hsld responsible for their
acts!"
David was terrified. A wave of
resentment swept over him that
this man to whom he looked for
help should endanger him. He
wanted to deny any such intention.
but Ramsey's determined air and
tightly clipped words frightened
him as much as the sheriff's frown;
Nichols leaned easily against his
steering wheel.
Amt you lii hasty, sir?" he
asked suggestively. 1.-THE Governor
an L respect him highly, SIR
cannot supersede me unless I have
tailed to do my duty. If this Niger
mas any charges I'll hear them
from him or anyone else"
M PREFER to deal directly with
the Governor" Ramsey said
coIdly.
THAT is something, of course, for
you to decide. But I took an oath
OF Office an inten' to keep it. I
cannot permit man charged with
crime in this county to leave I'M
less he is bailed. l have no charges
against Mr.. Deerin' before me, but
have got warrant for this boy.
L would appreciate it, sir, if you let
me have my prisoner"
I'll go this nigra's bond" Ram
Sey said shortly.
Then we'll return to the county
court house"
I'll follow your"
RULING CLASS LAW
Nichols nodded ana with 4.
Thank you" turned his car.
Mist Ramsey" the terrified
ooy began.
That's alright, David. Don't
worry. You will be released on
bail"
Yes, sub" said David miserably.
Were it not for his fathers faith
in the man returning him to the
law and whose kindness to blacks
was common gossip the boy would
have risked jumping from the car
In desperate effort to escape the
law he had learned to dread. He
had heard tales Of this law. on the
chain gang and on the Deering
farm. Trials doan mean nothin'."
Limpy Rivers had once said. "You's
guilty fo' you come fo' de Judge"
IN THE sheriff's office Ramsey
motioned the boy to chair and
asked:
What is the bail, Sheriff."
"The justice of the peace will
have to set it, sir, but sent Jess
Pitkin out to locate'm. In the mean
time I'll lock this niger up pend
ing arrangement for bail"
Ramsey's face flushed.
Il am responsible for him" There
was a hard ring to his voice. "I
do not think it is necessary to lock
him up"
CALLING HIS MASTER
Nichols smiled quickly.
very well, sir, if you are re-
sponsible. Jess ought to be back
right quick. I've teIephoned MIR.
Deerin' an Mr.. Pearson an they'll
be along. i figgered you'd want to
talk to 'em since he's originally a
Pearson niger"
Ramsey shrugged his shoulders
indifferently.
II do not see what interest they
could possibly have in him. Mr..
Pearson permitted him to be taken
away by Mr.. Deering and the boy
ran away from Deering."
Nichols spat into the spittoon at
his feet.
Perhaps this whole difficulty can
be Strengthened out" he suggested
amiably.
ITO avoid murder charge against
your political backer?" Ramsey
asked sharply.
The sheriff shook his head and
smiled.
I'm sure you don't want trouble
IN your own community, Mr.. Haru-
sey, but if you persist in pressin'
this nigger's charge, which, mind
you, sir, is still unsubstantiated an
probably will be, because a nigger's
a nachraI BON liar anyway, it'll
only result in lot o. unf-iendly
feelin' against you, this niger an
this nigger's folks. An I know yoH
don't want to hurt his folks"
CONTINUED TOMORROW
WHILE THE HIRELING SHEH~
IFF MAKES THREATS AGAINST
DAvID'S PARENTS, WHAT Is
DEERING, WHO Is SPEEDING
TO THE COURTHOUSE, PLAN.
MING TO DO? is THE POWER
OF THIS WHITE PLANTER SO
GoEAT THAT HE WILL Sue
CEED IN WRESTLING DAVID
FROM RAMSEY AND TAKING
THE NEGRO LAD BACK TO HIS
TORTURE AND MURDER FARMf
DON'T MISS TOMORROW'S IN.
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