The Colored American

THE CHRONIC KICKER,

A glance at some of the smaller state exchanges brings out the fact that when the editors of these hebdomadals are at a loss for a subject upon which to write they tackle the big Negroes—the leaders—and animadvert upon their shortcomings. If some of these small fry quill drivers were put in the places held by these leaders many of them would appear so ridiculous or would look so small that they would probably not be heard of again. The cross road school teacher, exhorter or local leader may be of some consequence in his little town but when thrown into the large arenas of public activities and into places where they are forced to measure arms with men above their class and then they become infinitesimally small. A number of Georgia papers, for instance, cannot forget such men as Lyons, Rucker, Deveaux and others for winning their way to the top. The same is true of small leaders in other states. It would be well if the race had more leaders such as Georgia, North Carolina and other states have produced. The masses should be taught that there is always plenty of room on top.

The Negro as a race has many things to contend against and the fight should be made not against one another, but the guns should be turned against the common enemy.

The bright galaxy of writers who contribute to the columns of The Colored American has been so active this week that more than the usual space allowed to them is given them this week. To-day's issue is newsy and meaty, and every column teems with something toothsome.