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The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24

the colored voting citizens the full
fullment of his promises to them at
the last election?
The question then is to decide
which man running for governor
OF Arizona is best fitted to assume
the burdens of state government
with wisdom, prudence, courage
and good judgment, coupled witr
patriotic background of member
ship in the American Legion and
world war record. good business
training. and the ability to fight
for the best interests of the state
of Arizona because those best in
terests are yours and mine as well
as his.
Unity. The Light that Guides,
will point its rays on those who are
"best to rule for the common
good"
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24

UP MEMPHIS WAY, THE NEWS boys are calling the
number "7 tickle symbol of good luck. There were 81
coored brothers charged with gaming. That unlucky
for them But II of these still had enough winnings to
post bonds of So EACH That lucky For by failing to
appear City Court these II forfeited their So and escape
the fate of Others who broke and unable to raise
the necessary bond remained in jail the week end and
addition fined $40 each plus 81 court COSTS Those
seven were the unluckest.
Cases of this sort not uncommon City Court Los
crap games often have the added misfortune of being
too broke to post their cash bonds Instead most of them
have spend the week end in Jail and then II days
at the workhouse while their uckier companions who still
have much So left from the dice 'pot spend their
week end at home and more than the amount OF the
bond they forfeit So, if you "shoot craps in Memphis
and have So when and if you caught you may avoid
hearing and the almost inevitable $40 fne by set
ling for less than third of that amount beforehand
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
PROTESTS ARE MADE

Now. it is quite noticeable that written reports
are made of the forced" of weapons to subdue
"unruly" prisoners Even though the reports seem
one-sided in many instances the fact that they
being made is noteworthy.
Reports indicate that the reporter fears trouble
such as has been coming to brutality defendants
in the past To answer suit regardless to whether
it is won not. costs money. time and mental
agony. Nobody. ciVilien officer. likes to lose
money and time or suffer mental agony Thus there
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previous years it
was a baby'S
handful of the
a . p r o K l.
m a t e ly sixty
thousand Negro
teachers in this
country. From
many angles it
was an encoulr-
aging and in
spring gather
ing. At least. it
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saw the grewsome spectacle of
these scavangers eating and pulling
out the eyes and other parts of
Thornton'S anatomy. He reported his
findings to the city officials. They
were, of course. surprised as the
public press reported that an "un-
identified" Negro had been found
by Negro fisherman. The town
officials had Negro prisoners work
ing on the, streets, make box
took them to the scene where
Thornton's half decomposed body
lay, ordered them to place it in
the crude casket, carry it to a Ne
gro cemetery where a grave was
dug, and bury It, without even noti-
flying Mrs. Thornton who was ter
rified and half crazed by her Or
deal.
UNCONFIRMED LTNCHINGS
Investigation of the following
lynchings has been hampered be-
cause of lack of funds:
March 20: Tutwiley, Miss: Ed
ward Swiney Cook, Negro, was kill
ed by three white men, May II, We
wahitchka, Fla: Joe Griffin, jail
ed May II for writing a white girl,
later released for safe-keeping, body
believed to be his found in a ditch
on May 16, May %: New Roads,
La: Booster" Williams 19-year-
old Negro boy, beaten to death by
white boss who paid attention to
Williams girl; June 4, Mansfield,
La: June 4, Willie Keys, said to
have been beaten to death by A
mob after fight with white fore
man.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24

NEW YORK-(SNS)-Important
reports came from all major points
of wartorn Europe Monday.
London officials revealed her
troops had been withdrawn from
British Somaliland, allowing the
Italians to walk in and take over.
After several days of warfare with
the italians, the British apparently
were forced out of their African
territory.
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University OF
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19, 1899, shortly after they had
applied for admission to the gradu-
ate schools and been denied ao-
nilsson although notified that their
applications had been received.
They are represented by Carl A.
Cowhn, legal representative OF
the local NAACP branch, z. Alex
ander LOBBY of Nashville, and
Leon A. Ransom, both members Of
the NAACP's national legal COM
mittee.
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their position to change attitudes" FOW1KES
Then along came brutality suits warrants, indct
rlents and other legal weapons that have always
existed, but which often not used against those
in uniform power who sometimes overstep the
bounds of reasonable treatment during arrests jail
ing and questioning.
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FOT Years dIIu yedIS, SuCH dCTOCI-
ties repeatedly existed under the
cover" Few dared to mention that
thew had been victims of brutalities
by gendarmes. One division of
leadership said the best approach
was to quietly" go about adjusting
the matter, or keeping mum about
the whole matter, protesting only
to the good white folks in the
community. hoping they would use
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AND WHILE IN AN African mood reminded of
the release last week which told of the South African
native who left big fortune at his death His
given but it revealed that this African who spurn
modern left gold and banknoes in his safe which
represented thousands of dollars His bank account and
bonds totaed 100000 and many large farms
worth much In spite of his wealth he departed
from his native customs.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
When Poisons Slow
KIDNEYS
and Iffitate Bladder
Flush Them Out for 35 Cents

Go to your druggist today and get
this safe, swift and harmless diuretic
and stimulant ask for Gold Medal
HARLEM Oil Capsules and start at once
to flush kidneys of waste matter satu-
ra ted with acids and poisons
That's a quick and effective way to
help bring about more healthy kidney
activity and relieve that bladder irri-
tation with it's scanty passage with
smarting and burning as we'll as restless
nights.
Remember the kidneys often need
flushing as well as the bowels, and
some symptoms of kidney weakness
may be: getting up often during the
night-puffy eyes-backache.
But be sure and get GOLD MEDAL
genune-the price is small (S5 cents)'
HARLEM Oil Capsules-the original and
the good results will fulfill your expec-
tations. Refuse q substitute.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
Nations Most Beautiful To
Vie For Miss Bronze America

CHICAGO -(SNS)- Brown
beauty queens from all parts of
the nation began arriving in Chi
cago this week for round of
special social activities prior to
finals in the Miss Bronze Ameri-
ca contest sponsored by the Ame-
rican Negro Exposition at the
Coliseum on Monday night, Aug.
26, when Duke Ellington and his
internationally famous orchestre
will play.
The girls who compete in the
finals have already been chosen
the loveliest in their respective
communities in preliminary con-
tests conducted by individual
newspapers. They are the surviv-
ors among several thousand who
entered these preliminary contests
treasurer, issued the statement that
no pains have been spared for
great conventional setting. A
mammoth chorus will furnish Sc
lected music, taken from the
repertoire of the National Baptist
Publishing board. DR.. G.. L. Prince
of Galveston, president of the con-
vention, expects this years pro-
gram to supercede those of other
years. In accordance with the great
crisis of this day in which we live,
emphasis will be placed upon the
conventional theme, "The Place of
Christianity In The World Con
flict."
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
Professor Chivers Pays Tribute To
Negro Educational Administrators

THE WRITER HAS recently
attended the annual meeting of
the American Teachers ASSocia-
ticn. formerly the National Asso-
citation of Teachers in Colored
Schools. Even though the at
tendance was better than in
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
Proper Protests

IT ALWAYS PAYS to protest properly.
Proof of it is the new attitude of members Of
Atlanta's police department in the matter of report
Ing incidents between themselves and citizens that
might be construed as brutalities
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
AIDED COLLEGE YOUTHS

HlclIG VI SuuCdLlCu CNCI SIiCC IL
was first set up, at Richmond.
Va, in 1925, Judge Hueston has
signed the checks for scholar
ships for more Negro boys anc
girls at American colleges granted
by this department of the Elks.
than any other living Negro fra
ternalist.
But the department of educa-
tion was the brain-child of J. Fin
ley Wilson, and he is pleased with
Billy Hueston's handling of it,
and heretofore has taken Bill into
his heart. And Judge Hueston's
reward will come in 1941 at Phil
adelphia, when he will be elevated
to Elkdom's highest office.
The record of Hob Reynolds of
Philadelphia is not one to be re-
garded lightly, for Hobson Rey
nolds has made a name for him
self in the field of civic endeavor
for his race. 1t was Hob Reynolds
who put through the civil rights
bill in the Pennsylvania legisla-
ture. He has headed the Elk Civ
il Liberties department for years,
and has turned out some produc-
tive work.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
Seeing and Saying BY William H. Foulks;

is given more thinking time before is beaten
Just because he be beaten.
This column would not be unfair to say
that there arise where prisoners have to be
subdued, but most Americans still have respect for
"the law" and resistance is out The American law
is built upon the presumption that is innocent
and he can enjoy all the privileges such, until he
is tried in court proved guilty This would gram
his being treated like human being when he is be
ing arrested, questioned to his connection with
crime by police and detectives and tried in court
Olce convicted he loses his rights citizen and
must suffer the discoforts and agonies of mprison
ment Not before conviction, however.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
VOTING PROTESTS

The matter of proper protest also be applied
to the matter of voting.
To be able to protest, should be in position
TO back UP the complaint with proof of contended
facts.
Most Negroes are not qualified for the ballot
because of disnterest and lethargy. They do not
Systematically seek the ballot in places where it
Be easily secured IN PEAIITY they CANNOT
protest because of primary laws which shrewdly but
openly prevent their participation in southern cleo
tons.
If they would take small portion of the money
they waste and uselessly, they could break up
uneprimary elections by making more primaries and
several elections the order of the day.
They would also take their appropriate and just
protests to the liberal Supreme Court of the United
States. Here. the writer would wager one hundred
to one. they would not be turned down
First of all, however. they must qualify for cit
7enshp, act the part, and not qualify as serfs and
slaves.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
DENY NEWS STOPrES

Rumors of an intended "purge"
as carried in news stories in an
eastern paper were labelled as
propaganda" and are cited as be.
ing periodic occurrences, having in
each case been originated by the
same promoter, one who lost favor
10 years ago with the grand lodge.
There were so little of the actual
facts involved in those reports,
that grand lodge officers, who
took the trouble to deny them, felt
that they did so only as a courte.
sy gesture.
The main features of the pro.
gram for St. Louis will be the an
nual oratorical contest Monday
night, the grand parade Tuesday,
the grand ball that same night,
with the civil liberties program on
Monday, and the educational scs-
sion that same day, due to provide
plenty of material for newspaper
reporters. The word has gone out
from Finley that inactive grand
lodge officers, who can show no
production during the past year,
will be axed and chopped off.
That means that there will be a
lot of uneasy heads present.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
Lack OF
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friends stood in front of the barber
shop, police officer came along
Thornton said TO his friends, with
whom he was talking, There comes
Doris Rhodes. boys" The police Of
ficer, overhearing the remark, turn
ed and said, what did you say?"
Thornton, not thinking that he
had been overheard, hesitated III
his reply, and tried to recant and
say that he had referred to "Mr
Rhodes" The officer using all
epithet accused him of having left
eff the "Mr." whereupon Thornton
answered in fortnight manner. "I
did say Doris Rhodes" Quick as
flash Rhodes knocked him down
with his blackjack, arrested him
and marched him off to the Jail.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
FIVE SHOTS FIRED

Near the jail door Thornton al
most succeeded in getting away
when he was stoned by bystanders
who were already forming a mob
AS he made a second attempt to
escape from the officer and a
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PHOENIX INDEX
faction shall all times regardless
Ons the completely mparay
All matter coming to this should be in office Sun
to in
plainly
the otherwise
paid for.
Make all payable to the INDEX. 1914
Street ALI articles
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
MRS. FLEMING MAY WIN

The death of Mrs. Abbie M.
Johnson, grand daughter ruler,
leaves that office vacant. 1t is be-
ing temporarily filled by Mrs.
Elizabeth Gordon, wife of Teddy
Gordon, Washington railway post
al clerk, but indications are that
the daughters will elevate Mrs
Lethia Fleming, militant Cleve.
land worker, and leader, to Mrs.
Johnson's post over rtrs. Rosa
Blocker, who has sought it before
1t is being whispered around by
intimates of the grand lodge that
Grand Secretary James E. Kelle
of Birmingham, may retire after
serving the next term with Mr..
Wilson.
It is generally known that Mr..
Kelley's eyes have given him much
trouble during recent years, and
the lose contact, associations, and
assistance given him by James
"Little Jimmy" Copper, grand
auditor, and beloved Elk, from
Chicago, indicates that of all the
men in Elkdom, there is none who
could possibly fill Jimmie Kelley's
shoes like "Little jimmy Copper,
and in the event of Mr.. Kelley's le-
tirement next year, the post of
grand secretary is expected to GO
to Mr.. Copper, who ranks at the
top in the general affection of all
Elks, big and little.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
EDITORIALS
St. Louis Ready

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past two years, and no man in
Elkdom has been closer to Finley
than Billy Hueston, whether in
battle or in play.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-19
iO-i9
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE

South two aces. he could count
thirteen set-up tricks, ard used
his king-aSker Of 5-No Trumps
Just for the fun Of it. intending to
bid the mo Trumps when North's
response came around to him. But
West was having SOME fun. too,
and also knew his scoring. Seeing
the grand slam looming up. he
didn't care if South did redouble.
II turned out that South scored
$40 for making 5-No Trumps re-
doubled. plus 400 apiece for two
overtricks. total LAO West beat
him out of 500 points, as the slam
bonus would have been 800.
seven club tricks 40. plus 100
honorS. a total of 1,74O. the game
bonus. Of course. not being influ-
enced
An elaborate table shows what
10 do with such doubles. Bidding
and making a grand slam counts
more than redoubling in all cases
except VIXEN No Trump is dou-
bled at foUr Bidding and making
a small slam counts less than re-
doubling in all cases except when
a minor suit bid is redoubled at
the five level. Try to remember
these figures
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-19

EDITORS NOTE: DR.. Clendcning mas
seven pamphlets which can be obtained oy
readers. Each pamphlet sells for III cents Is
For any one pamphlet desired, send ~
cents in coin. and self-addressed enVeiG ops
stamped with three-cent stamp 70 "
LOGAN Clendening. in care OF tins paper.
'Tbe Pamphlets are: Three Weeks ReduS,-
80, niet" Indigestion and Constipation
"Peducing and Gaining, Infant ieeu
mo" Instructions for the Treatment %
D;sbetea", Feminine Hygiene" and AhH
C.ra of the Hair and Skin.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-19

a:.s- - B,ackwood response
:: ..Esa!.s by North showed
-.s.yibu:sd BY King F
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-19
Science Is In
Control OF Growth

excessive secretion before growth
in puberty is completed, the result
is giantism with human specimens
nine feet tall. If the excessive Sc
erection begins, however, after the
LONG bones are set, growth does
not begin again but the condition
of acromegaly occurs. In aero
megaly the bones of the hands,
feet and jaws begin to grow
which is a form of giantism.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-19
Your Weekend Lesson

Do you understand the suicide
squeeze" sometimes called the
"cannibal Squeeze?" Can you set
up an example to show how it
works.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-19
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

T. G., Detroit, Mich. Gould
Won tell me how long scarlet fever
germs live? One of my children
rad scarlet fever six weeks ago
and is we'll now. Is there any dam
ger of the other children taking
it?"
Answer Scarlet fever has a
long quarantine period. There Is
danger of a convalescent pattern:
giving it to others up to a perlod
IF six weeks after all symptoms
have subsidized. This is entirely
different from measles in which
disease it is safe to allow the pa
tent to mingle with others within
a day or two.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-19
Stimulating Growth

What can be done to stimulate
growth in those of low stature!
There are undoubtedly forms OF
human dwarfsm due to deficient
pituitary secretion and specific
grolcth kormone has been extract
ed from the gland and can be adj
ministered to such patients. 1t
must be begun, however, before
growth tendency has ceased and IN
practice it is not easy to find prop
or cases so early. Although now
that we know the possibilities
more cases will undoubtedly be
discovered in time for good results.
Some cases are recorded in which
increase of several inches IN
height has been obtained.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-19

Dr. G.-@&ea.nr will answer
Passions Of general interest
-.. .ra .a-0 only through
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-19

NJ. S., Hoquiam, Wash.-"Will
the taking of table salt cause
hardening Of the arteries"
Answer-No, many opinions to
the contrary, salt does no harm.
The body requires a certain
amount a day, and all foods con-
tain some salt. Vegetables contain
less than other foods and salt al
lows US to enjoy many vegetables
that without it would be unpai-
atable.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-19


-.. and .oeU only through
expose. .-a base Of the skull. With
.-.. ...-4l drill she opened a
.s- -c.er ne pituitary body
o.: AFTER .1asaGiH@ it from its
.-s. --e applied a little glass
..-.-a and through suction re-
1.... The ec.re gland.
-'@g~oer 1t me Harvey Cush-
.-- >1c-a," brain surgeons alb
,,@ possibly have done a heater
n 3 quicker JOB. She closed the
.-ls.l@ and gently placed the pa
len. II the coavaIcscent cage. The
"...a procedure, which / timed,
-1o< io.r minutes, Three minutes
.a-=sr 70 show that perhaps we
s--.97- 1Jc human operative
s@--.z TOO long, the little fellow
"a sitting up pulling his whis-
.-.s and looking around for some
aI-ca 20 20.
Pituitary Gland Removed
Before she was through with
..@, ,"oIga, she measured him
m nose % ZIP Of tail, because
Il s1r 1at been successful in re-
,..t'.1- every Dil Of the pituitary
S.A.I .1a- rat would never grow
ata'2, Six monthG later, placed
81" - side with its brother and
..-.-I maze. whose pituitary gland
oceans .--acc, they will look like
-aa. and dwarf, although the
~ sas mad exactly the same
'g a. no normal sized brother
a tae Early days Of life ex-
- same amounts Of food.
-a.s little speck of flesh
~ ccsCinies, rough hew
"e r.il.
ar can these experimental
"s b" applied to man?
.e1 ycsterday that many
respond much more read
',-@m.a dietetic experiments
'.' MAJ. and the same applies to
r., nEperimentation. We
. Guch, and theory out
SIS Practice.
makes some experiments
' "'ergrowth Of the pitui-
@.a occurs, giantism or a
sHndition called "acromeg-
s'rs. If the gland begins
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-12
Present Day Club Holds
First Meeting

The Present Day Club held its
first meeting for 1940-1941 in the
home of Mrs. Leon Maxwell with
fifteen members present.
Mrs. Kenneth Van Keuren, Presi-
dent, presided over the business ses-
sion, at which time three new mem
bers were voted into the club.
AS chairman of the Introductory
Program, Mrs. Quitman Steed pre-
sided over the program. Roll call re-
Spouse was a vacation "reminiscences.
In the Presidents Address, Mrs.
Van Keuren urged the club forward
during the coming year.
Attention was called to the lovely
yearbooks by the yearbook chair
man, Mrs. Foster McCullar. AS the
years study course, we have chosen
the theme, "Our Interesting World
Mrs. Herman Odom gave an ad-
dress of interesting information con-
cernig, "Women and Women's Clubs
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostess.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. P. Smith return
ed to Durant this week.
Mrs. Brooks Davis was a Wednes-
day visitor in Jackson.
Mrs. j. f. Crum of Memphis visit.
ed Mrs. Madge Lipsey.
Mrs. E. R. Dickson of Jackson is
a guest of Mrs. Malone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Eubanks of VIM
ona spent Sunday with her mother,
Mrs. Lille Busy.
Miss Edith Rhyme of Winona was
a weekend visitor in the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Rhyme.
Mrs. w. w. MCGEE is visiting in
Walden this week.
Mrs. Edgar Brown, Jr. is spending
this week in Ethel.
Billie Williams of Bloomington, Ill.
is visiting her cousin, Jane Herring
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Fly and
Miss Jean Fly of Jackson were Sun
day guests of Miss Mae Jenkins,
Mrs. Ruth Geotes is visiting her
son, Harry, who is attending a mill
tary academy on the Gulf Coast.
Miss Maxine Cathey has returned
from a visit to Chicago.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-12
First Of 194O-41 Social
Events Al HJC Is Held

The opening social event of the
194O-41 session for Holmes Junior
College, Goodman, Mississippi, was
reception given for the new students
on the campus of the college Tues
day night, September 3rd.
Students were received by Presl'
dent R. Nj. Branch, members of the
faculty, Miss Frances Weeks, Presi'
dent of the Y.W.C.A., and Mr.. Johr
Query, President of the Y.M.C.A'
Punch was served by the cabinet
members of the Y.M.C.A. and WV.
CA. Those serving were Misses Jua
nita Guess, Ellie Sue Mcdonald
Lenell Greer, Corrie Roberts, ant
Katherine Williams.
Registration for this session wa:
completed on Tuesday, September )
and classes began on Wednesda.
morning.
The enrolment for this year show:
an increase of 20 per cent owe.
that of the 1939-40 session.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-12
College Students
Leave This Week

A large number of Durant young
people are leaving for colleges this
week over the state.
Mississippi State has the largest
number of Durant students: Miss
Ophia Blanton, Junior Blanton
Johnny Dinas, Robert Horace Bowie
James Odom, Wiley Humpheries
Maury Humpheries, and Curtis Tart
M.S.C.W. go Misses Mary Cooper
Marie Drake, Ann Elizabeth Grimes
Virginia Brown, Eloise King and
Mary Brown Wilburn.
Joel Howell goes to the University
of Mississippi at Oxford.
Miss Elizabeth Brown has entered
Belhaven, and Miss Myrtis Haynie
goes to Blue Mountain.
H. j. C. claims Miss Mary Fulmer
Miss Miriam DeLoach and Jane:
Gordon Allen.
Gwin Kolb is attending Millsaps.
To the Vicksburg Hospital goes
Miss Dorothy Mitchell to begin train.
ing. Miss Elsie Myers will attend
Baton Rouge Business College al
Baton Rouge.
Henry Comfort Hudson will receive
his medical degree from Tulane ir
May.
Bub Wilkes returns to Harvard
where he will be a second year law
student.