Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-10-21

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mother love. Dignitaries paid her
honor. but mother lay quiet
through it all. She smiled and
said:
why all the fuss? Wouldn't any
mother do the same?"
Fred Prescott. chastened and
ashamed OF his alliance with such
man as Stuart was shown to be,
turned his back on the one who
had promised him victory and high
honor He felt a traitor to his race
and withdrew his candidacy. joined
forces with the Dillon group 10
ensure Truman's chances Of win
ming He came humbly 10 the door
OF Dillon and asked TO shake hands
with mother McNeal. She remind
ed him OF his own mother. who lay
sleeping in quiet grave yard in
tho Southland.
AS election day dawned bright
and clear. mother opened her eyes
and smiled up 20 Mrs Tabor, the
nurse. who Clara insisted be kept
in constant attendance since that
memorable night.
Mrs. Tabor smiled back. We'll
mother, how do you feel this morn
ing?" as she rolled up the shades.
81 feel fine except little quivery
feeling like ! had the day OF the
political meeting"
Mrs. Tabor laughed, well. you
won't go to any meeting tonight.
because the meetings are over To
day is election day"
Yes. know. have been
praying for Mr.. Lawton and Mr..
Truman all night"
81 don't think there is much
doubt as TO the winner" said Mrs
Tabor. Jim Lawton should poll
the heaviest vote in the history of
this town for mayor and we should
have Negro senator after today
Mothers eyes lighted up, II hope
you arc right. but politics can de-
elopc such strange fraternities.
Honesty can't always WIN"
All through the day mother talk
cd OF the election. She asked for
all the papers. They must read her
the meager news on what was GO
ing on at the polls. What districts
seemed to be polling the heaviest
votec.
In the evening she called Clara
As she entered. Mother said,
Clara. / wish TO hear the returns
tonight over the radio"
Why mother she answered.
II am afraid to bring you down
stairs. The strain might mako you
H."
Please. Clara dear. Just this
once. and won't bother you again
honestly" and mothers eyes
pleased. SO Clara kissed her ans
, promised.
n Thought came to Clara.
. Mohammet and the mountain ide
so she called Jarvis and expiaini
!. her dilemma. Jarvis with hfs limfl
ed knowledge OF radio wirini
: mado an extension, bringing IN
loud speaker 10 mothers room.
Mother was overjoyed at fhis
new act OF thoughtfulness and love
They were so good to her. bless
them. And her heart over flowed
with tenderness.
As evening drew near and
brought the warm glow OF shaded
lights. mother lay I'm deep content
listening to sweet strains of music.
her whole being seemed 10 respond
as she heard Negro spirituals. sang
as only Negroes can sing them. Az
tho evening wore on, the returns
began 10 come in Her eyes sparkl-
ed as the announcer began 20
speak on the election. 1t was the
largest vote polled in the city's
history. Jim Lawton was leading
for mayor with John Stuart close
behind, ready to take the lead at
any minute.
Mother seemed to CULVER with
excitement. Then the announcer
again brought news. John Stuart
was in the lead The South side,
had stood behind him like a tower
ing wall. They needed John
Stuart.
Mothers eyes filled with tears.
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