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The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-05-26
CRUELTY TO CONvICTS

From time to time the daily press carries sensa-
tiona of brutal treatment accorded prisoners in
various prisons and convict camps of this kind
recently occurred convict farms in Arkansas.
According to press reports, number of Negro
prisoners penal farms in that state have been forced to
take the place of mules in pulling pows and cultvators
eight prisoners being harnessed to pillow.
Prison bosses claimed the convcts had to be used
this way because of the shortage of mules The Gov
of Arkansas made investigation, and ordered
that the prisoners should longer be substitutes
for pillow mules.
Many convict farms and prisons in different parts
treatment of prisoners In extreme unfor-
unae prisoners not only logged and brually beat
by changang but not nfrequenty shot
like dogs for alleged assaults upon the guards at
temptS to escape.
Not long ago, when well-known white fugitive
from Georgia chain gang told the world of the brutal
ty with which he and other fellow convcts treated
in the convict camps of Georgia, the public officials of
that state umed with Indignation and threatened enter
suit for libel
The threats, however, did not stop the movie film,
the theatres of the country and hundreds thousands
of American citizens who the sensational picture
convinced that much of the story brutality must
have been true.
Irwin Goodman, nationally known labor defense
attorney Will speak in Detroit June Prison
iltons In The United States He has toured the country
and made study of prison conditions in all parts of the
United States and his lecture promises to be sensational
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-05-26
Editorial


On Wednesday of next week, May 30, patriotic
hands and loving will place garands of flowers
the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National
Cemetery and the graves of countless other he
roes in cemeteries throughout the land Flags will wave,
bands will play and military parades will march through
the streets thousands of American cities in honor OF
our valiant soldiers and sailors who sacrificed their lives
in defense of the nation.
1t is right that should thus honor the memory
of those brave departed mencolored and white of all
religious creeds-who shed their blood and paid the SUI
preme sacrifice for the Stars and Stripes in all OF our
counrys We must not forget however that those
dead heroes who gave all they had, ask no greater
reward than that honor them by remembering their
widows and orphans, and by seeking to abolish war
On this Memorial Day, let us remember the thou
sands Of wounded veterans-maimed blinded, gas
ed and sheshocked heroeswho daily experiencing
untold agony and living death in the various Government
hospitals effort to forget their panracked bodies
and meager with which to buy some OF the
necessities of life of these wounded veterans spend
much of their throughout the year. making artificial
poppies and forgetme-nots which they offer for sale to
the public at this We encourage them now,
by buying the flowers they make.
If our departed heroes could speak to us on
this Memorial Day. they would doubtless say to
Don't forget our widows and orphans. Don't
neglect our wounded buddes in the veteran hospitals
Do all YOU can keep country out of Whether
YOU win lose, pays 1t causes untold SUI
fering hardship and hatred well as inesmable de
strucon human life and property. War lowers the
fiber of individuals and nations and piles up coos-
sal debts for unborn generations to pay.
Let remember this message which the spirits OF
our slain war heroes bring to on this Memorial Day
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-05-26
JAPAN ON GUARD OVER CHINA

Japan's recent announcement of her intention to
stand guard China and take hand in that country
future negotiations with foreign nations has been inter
preted by many statesmen utimatum to Western
powers to let China alone
France, England and the United States feel that
other countries have right to carry normal
cal and financial intercourse with China They in
cned to believe that Japan thinks joint operations Of
foreign powers to aid China is antJapanese this
sstance would make China strong.
In discussing the question, of China's leading
statesmen recently said "The Japanese claim the right
of supervision and veto the whole national life Of the
Chinese Republic and its relations with the League
of Nations and foreign He further declared that
Japan has queer way of showing reciprocal good will
Replying to these charges, suave japanese dplo
mats tell the accusations not true 1t is evident
however, that japan does not intend to sit idly by, while
America and other Western nations selling increasing
ly large shipments of munitions and airpanes t.
China and giving expert instructions to the Chinese
the technique of plotting planes for military defense
is the nature of the Japanese to pan prepare and the
to act.
In the opinion of certain Russian observers, the re
cent action of japan in issuing its ultimatum is chal
lenge of mitarisc country to all capitalist countries
They also infer that japan trying to break of Chimes
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ven." and we are happy to have
him now safely within our house"
We feel that he belongs TO us.
We had just attended his recital
on Thursday night and went to
see our young people In their
great concert under the direction
OF the "Nacirema Club on Friday
night We were certainly enter
tanned. So many fine looking young
people with excellent talent--so
well costumed. so orderly and with
a well planned revue built around
the conception of rhythm.
We have been in the hands OF
our youth within our house" this
week and what time we have
had. Allyn Hill the artist and the
great number that composed the
cast of Rhythm on Parade" have
put new inspiration and hope be-
fore us.
The Naclrema Club Is doing a
very fine work in Detroit. We are
pleased at the care and serious
efforts that they are putting into
their program II Is very plain that
they are not out TO exploit the pub
lie. but at considerable cost are
endeayoring to give the best In
entertainment and to provide
clean. wholesome recreation for
our young people.
Mr.. Roy Morton and his ASSOC
ciates are making valuable con-
tribution to the life of our people
In Detroit. within our house"
would be dark and dreary were 1t
not for the laughter and song our
young people bring 10 us
We old folks can go 10 bed. We
need not stay awake TO watch Our
youth can he depended upon. They
have courage, intelligence. and
character. and with these they are
going 10 win.
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WEST END NEWS
n. g.IIta Dtoh.-I.a.

The Commencement Exercises of
the Mothers afternoon School were
held Monday May 13 at the Central
c. M. Il Church. Those receiving
diplomas were: Mrs. Rollins, Mrs.
Mary Jones. Mrs. Della Jones and
Mrs. Baxter. The welcome address
was delivered by Mrs. Della Cham
pion. Mrs. Carr. acting Supervisor
OF the Board OF Education, deliver
I'd the Commencement Address.
The School was under the direction
OF Mrs. Effie Chisolm.
The Senior Choir and Pastors
Aid Board OF Unity Baptist Church
1913 Dryden avenue are giving n
banquet at the church, May 28th..
1T $3.50 p. m. Everybody is invited.
The Central C. M. Il. Baseball
team. under the able leadership of
Benjamin Gynard, are still In their
winning ways.
Alfonzo Fleming. OF New York
City. Is visiting his Sister, Mrs.
Reer. zoos Dryden and other rela-
tives.
The West End Girl Reserve held
their Recognition Services, We'd
lesday. May 16. at the Y. w. c. A.
The officers are: President, Chris
tovia Reid; secretary, Lillian Nc
Donald: treasurer, Bertha Lee, and
Mrs. J. A. Reynolds Group leader.
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LANSING, MICH,
by q. VI. Wagner

Mothers day was celebrated at
all services at the Geo. II. Collins
A. NJ +. Church The program was
Communion was partaken in the
afternoon. Herbert Gilbert Ander-
son. an infant. was baptised. Mrs.
Dinah Strickland was presented a
bouquet OF flowers Visitors at
morning service were Mrs. Brown
Of Chicago.
The evening service was well at
tended and the musical numbers
rendered were enjoyed by all.
The pastors aid are going to
sponsor Green Suppers every
Thursday evening in the church
parlor. They are now taking up
the work which the Silent Work.
ers formerly had.
Rev. Bruce. pastor OF Hillsdale
Baptist Is loyal booster for the
ne-Independent. Rev. Bruce
says "He would be lost without a
Race paper" The afternoon pro-
gram was arranged by Rev. and
WI y. bfuCt.
May 18th marked the Growing
OF the May Queen and Birthday
Party for all persons born In the
month OF May. There were about sc
children on the program. The pro-
gram was sponsored by Mrs
Simons. Major Bernice Brockine
was crowned queen. Mr.. Roscc
Woodland acted as Master OF Cere-
monies. Rev. and Mrs. Bruce re-
ceived many gifts. The church and
friends presented them with an Ice
box.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Baker are
the proud parents OF baby boy.
People from miles around flock
ed to Lansing to help celebrate III
18th Birthday. Everybody turned
out 10 view the floats and fire
works. A street dance was also {
Ipart of the celebration. Out of towr
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Rober
Wright and Mr.. Chas. Brown. Al
Invitation has been extended 4
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Strickland. Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Allen Mr.. and Mrs
Ray Liscoe. Mr. and Mrs. MATHEW
! Dean. @. M. Wagner. and Mr.. an
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LEGAL NOTICE
CIiAs. CAMPBELL. Lawyer
1881 Gratiot

No. ttft0S Mill nifu him
STATE OF MICHIGAN The Circuit
Court for the County of Wayne. In
Chancery.
LOUIS TAILOR, Plaintiff, va MAR
TIA TAYLOR. Defendent.
ORDER PUBLICATION
At n session of said Court held In the
County Building In the City OF Detroit
on the 18th day OF February A. ID. 1874.
Present The Hon. Theodore J. Richter.
Circuit Judge.
IL satisfactorily appearing by affidavit
on file that the said defendant IL not a
resident OF the State OF Michigan but
resides at 1880 Wentworth Ave-, Chicago.
Illinois.
II In ordered that the said defendant
appear and answer the Bill OF Complaint
filed in this Cause within three months
from the date OF this Order or said
Bill may be taken ms confessed against
her and that this order be published
according TO law and a copy thereof
mailed to the said defendant at her last
known address.
THEODORE J. RICHTER
Circuit Judge
"a true copy
8. X. VALENTINE
Deputy Clerk
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negotiations with the United States concerning aviation
development.
1t is generally believed that Japans recent declar
alton may finally be established the Monroe Doc
trne" for Asia This will that "any attempt on the
part any Western nation to control territory trade in
China the Orient will be considered by japan as an
unfriendy act" In all probability, Japan will eventually
endeavor to enforce this policy If she has to resort
to force of arms. -
Chnas "open door, may continue to remain
open for long time but the day will when Japan
will insist standing guard at that door, to
who goes in and who comes out.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-05-26

This column has a different
meaning for me today than ever
before. We have had an experience
that has made US think OF within
our family" even more than with
In our house.
Some years past we spent few
days with our sister Maggie on the
old farm at Petersville, Maryland.
We had gone there on "A mission OF
sorrow to say goodbye to all that
was mortal Of mother.
Playing over the fields of the
old homestead were two baby boys.
They were especially interesting to
me. because the other children Of
the family were well up from
them. These two seemed almost
twins and they were constantly in
To mischief and kept their mother
on the watch.
saw them again when they
were in the public schools of Bal
timore. After that saw the oldest
something over two years past
when he had taken his degree at
fiOW anu VIC tHC
Reverend Richard Hurst Hill tno
longer "Dick.")
This week we had the Joy of
looking up into the face of the
younger, standing as he does Owe,
six feet--a graduate of Lincoln
University. of the New England
Conservatory and just returned
from year OF study and hard
work in Berlin Germany. He is no
longer "Bill" but Allyn Hill, the
finished artist. the sweet tenor of
the concert stage. We saw him
thrill his audience at his recital
Those who knew. told me his
German was finished. but we who
knew the Spirituals were inspired
when ha sang "Citv Called Haa-
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-05-26
The PoliticulHorizon
by ROBT. A. CRUMP

I donkey party is gradually growing
two strong Negro candidates. one
in each party, opposing each 9TH
err an interesting fight is In the
offing. But the willy DePriest. a
shrewd politician usually comes
through with flying colors.
Here I'm Michigan the matter Is
almost reversed in the first con-
gressional district We find two
colored candidates opposing each
other on the same ticket. Former
senator Chas. A. Roxborough
against Attorney Chas. ii. Ma
honey.
Full realization of the splendid
possibilities for. and the need OF
race representation in the National
Ca I'll should create enough in
terea among the Negroes here to
send a race man TO congress. This
same interest should demand as
good representation in the lower
house of congress as Il Is possible
to get. But interest must be CEN
tered on one man. Look the situa-
ton over.
Under the reapportionment OF
the congressional district In the
state. the new first congressional
district, which comprises the 5th,
eth. 9th. 18th. 18th and 18th wards
i'm this city and all of Hamtramck.
has been formed. Great portions
of some Of these wards are thick
~ populated by Negroes. while out
i'm Hamtramck there are thousands
of Polish people who are not
eligible to vote for one reason. or
another. This does not necessarily
mean the voting strength is
equally divided among colored and
white voters in the district. but, as
there Is slight enmity between the
Italian and Polish voters II does
serve to show what the POSSIBLE
| ties are. as was proven in the last
election by the nomination OF Al
torney Chas. ii. Mahoney and the
splendid showing he made In the
general election. The Italians sur
ported Mr.. Mahoney against MS
Polish but democratic opponent
who was swept into office with the
party.
There has been considerable
wailing and gnashing of teeth
very little weeping however-but
plenty of freshly coined cuss-
words by some of the democratic
discrepancies who are the re-
cipients of the raw deal. Two men
I'm particular who II is said work
ed faithfully and diligently for the
cause happened to be standing on
the wrong hill side when the de-
mocratic landslide took place SO
they were left holding the we'll
known poke.
These workers who had pro-
misses OF jobs in the County build
ing have been waiting for them to
materialize. but just recently they
have been told that because OF the
split In the democratic ranks
among Negroes, the official heads
in the department to which they
were 10 have been assigned have
lost faith in colored leadership. II
now remains for these men. ac-
cording to first hand information
to get the endorsement OF some OF
the leading clubs and societies In
order to get any consideration IN
the way Of these promised Jobs.
Ray Schneider County Auditor
told the audience at Civic Rights
committee meeting a few days age
that he would like to come and
talk to the colored people. He says
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-05-26
INKSTER NEWS
BY II. A. McNecly

Inkster's Young Peoples Forum
will meet Sunday, May 81, at 300
D. IN. ut the Seven Day Advent
! list Church, corner Isabelle and
Oah SITS. The subject will be
should tho Church Sponsor
Health Movements Or Other So
cial Agencies AS One OF Its Ma
jor Objectives?" Everyone is asked
TO attend
Annual Health Week, May q
to June /, will open with Health
discussion at the Young People 3
Forum. Mrs. F. X. Davis is chair
man of the Health Week program
A very interesting musical pro-
gram was rendered at Womack
Temple by the New Era Singers OF
Detroit. Their selections were Ne
gro Spirituals in their own ar
rangements.
FIRST BAPTIST
The Sunday School, under the
leadership of King Hollis, and b.
Y. p. u, under the leadership OF
James Ayler, are putting things
over in a big way. They invite the
public to attend these departments
and be convinced for themselves
that real work is being done.
Rev. Copeland and his congrega-
zion, Union Baptist. River Rouge,
were guests of Rev. Merritt Sun
day afternoon. Rev. Copeland de-
livered very inspiring sermon,
and his choir furnished the music.
Sunday, May q, Rev. II. fl.
Coleman and his congregation OF
New Bethel Baptist, from Detroit,
will worship with First Baptist.
Friends and strangers are al
ways welcome.
SECOND BAPTIST
Rev. o. Jones delivered the mes
sage Sunday morning His subject
was THE Blood OF the Cross Sat
isfed Justice and Pleased Heav-
en-" The service was well attend
ed and very interesting.
The Gospel Choral Union of De-
troit were present Sunday after
noon and rendered a splendid pro-
gram. Mrs. A. Hutchinson OF Cal
vary Baptist, Detroit, directed the
Union.
sunday evening the Junior
Church took charge. Rev. Glenn,
Jr., pastor. delivered the message.
His subject was 1T was Jesus"
The chorister of Senior Choir
Is Ill at his home on Hickory st.
Mr.. Mootry was quietly married
last week. He is a member of Sec
ond Baptist The members and
friends wish the bride and groom
/ much happiness and success.
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HIGHLAND PIX.

Mr.. Farrow and his daughter
Florence, were given a Surprise
Dinner Party by Evelyn and Mary
Farrow at their home on Kendall
avenue,.r Wednesday, May 18th.
Among those present were: Mrs
Loretta Yowell Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
Wells, Mr.. Tally. Plato Spence,
Miss Smith, and others. Plato
Spence is a resident OF Mile
Road. -
The Jewel Bridge Club met at
the home OF Mrs. Glover with Mrs.
r. Gillard acting as hostess. A de-
lightfuI repast was served. Prizes
were awarded to Mrs. e. Pottef
and Mrs. J Tedford.
Miss Robertha Smith and wal
liam Cathey were united In holy
matrimony Monday. May Il, al
the brides home.
The Detroit Acme Club are CIV
ing a wiener roast In the near fu-
ture. Please watch for the date
BERTHE Smith. secretary.
The residents OF Highland Park
along with your scribe wish Tom
owen, former Tribune lndepend'
emit representative, success as gen
eral manager of a restaurant IN
Northern Michigan. Mr.. Owen VIII
be there for the summer.
Don't forget the dance to be held
at lemons Confectionery, Friday
May rs.
Services Sunday at Highland
Park NJ. II. were very inspiring
Mrs. Margaret Farrow is Ill al
her home, ia Kendall avenue.
Mrs. Hill of 81 Kendall. died
Thursday, May II, at the Highland
Park General Hospital. Mrs. Hill
had been i'll for some time. Fun
eral services will be held at st
Luke A. Nj. Il.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-05-26

The restaurant discrimination
feud which has been going on for
the past few weeks between color
ed postal employees and restau-
rant owners in the vicinity of the
new Federal building. took on a
new angle few days ago when It
was discovered that politics had
shown its head above the horizon
prior to the occupancy of the new
post office. 1t is believed that the
local postal officials are directly
responsible for this condition.
The facts made known are to- the
effect that when, the new post Of
flee was first planned the Restau-
rant Keepers Association set about
to prevent the opening OF lunch
room in the building because il
would mean loss of more than
$4,000 worth OF business to them
annually Communication from
the department at Washington un-
der which lunch rooms In post Of
flee buildings are operated refused
to adhere to the demands made by
the Restaurant keepers associa-
ton. IL further disclosed that at
tempts had been made by like or
ganizations in other large cities
but to no avail Under the new
administration here however IL
seems that the restaurant people
were able to carry through their
plans.
II will be recalled that W. Conner
Krise read the civil rights law TO
one Peterson a Greek restaurant
owner, for refusing to serve color
cd postal employees in his place in
stead of issuing warrant for
Peterson's arrest as was the de-
sire of the committee. The assis-
tant prosecutor give the Greek one
more chance and he took il by
saturating the food of Thomas L..
Solomon with salt when that en-
ployee went again and demanded
service. 1t is being said that the
victims of this discrimination are
planning civil action which will
test again the gums of the civil
rights law, for II still has no
teeth.
The case which came up for
trial Tuesday waI referred TO the
probation department.
That politics makes strange
stable mates is saying that bears
an element of truth as has been
shown recently when two old
cronies. Judge Arthur j. Lacy and
Gov. William A. Comstock came 10
the parting of political ways. II
seems that Judge Lacy has assign
ed to himself the task OF pryine
Mr.. Comstock up from his un-
comfortable seat as Chief Execu.
tive OF the state and occupying the
chair himself.
Now the lifting OF Mr.. Comstacl
from his seat may not prove to bs
such a difficult matter but before
the honorable Judge Is allowed e
sit In the chair himself he will
have to reckon with at least ont
of the several Republicans whit
may run. Fitzgerald. Toy, Groes
beck, Green, either one OF which
might easily defeat Mr.. Lacy. A
any rate II looks like a hot tim'
in the old state when the cam
|, paign gets under way.
sssssssss
According TO latest dispatches
from Chicago II seems that Con
gresham Oscar DePriest will NEE
! with stiff opposition from a demo
cratic opponent in the race 10
, congress In the first Illinois dis
Itrict next fall. II appears that tn