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"Art" announcement.

A ruined building very often will
Show inspiration for a painters SKILL
Where architecture solid and precise
II old and ivy clad would be more nice.
The Government, in sympathetic pride.
Seeks to encourage art" both far and
wide.
Why build new structures? Let's be
up and dom,
And turn each old one to q beauteous
ruin.
IF misery loves company" said
Uncle. Eben, Everybody ought to be
happy when de heat goes above ninety
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-16

@. How much tortoise shell Is OBJ
tanned from one sea turtle?-A K
A. A large specimen may yield as
much as 8 pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-16

@. Does one get more power and
speed from the legs or arms in swim
ming?-K. L.
A. From the legs. On an average
the leg muscles are capable Of doing
four or Ave times the work Of the arm
muscles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-16

All Other States and Canada.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26

be years before his case could he
heard"
How bench and bar and puniie
spirited citizens combined to speen
the docket which even the adf3-
ti0n OF extra judges had been uB-
able To do. forms one OF the mosf
interesting side lights OF American
Jurisprudence.
For one. was certain that Too
many 1itigants were having fpry
trials when they were not needed'
Judge Richter said "ny stressins
uhr fact that cases would be heard
sooner whcre jury trials were not
demanded. we saved the hours
which II took 10 select Jury, and
at the same time we did away With
some OF the unnecessary time-c0a-
suming byplay indulged in by so
many attorneys whcnc, they
have a jury trial"
Il belieye The greatest saving IN
time comes in the coucillaton and
prc-trial div sion of which | am the
head. Here get the litlgants ana
their attorneys together. and IN
formally we discuss the merits OF
their case. In the intimate manner
OF friends. II Is surprising how well
this system works out To illustrate
In December settled 207 cases m
voiving thousand OF dollars. in thh
manner.
From September first to Decess-
Der 81. last I settled 626 cases IN
these informal sessions. II n were
not for this innovation, combined
With the waving OF jury trials as
often as possible. court work m
Wayne County still would be years
behind. instead OF only eleven
moaths as II Is at present"
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
William S. Perkins Appointed
In Prosecutors Office

friends call him. was born in
Brinkley. Ark. in 1890 and has re-
sided in Detroit for the past twent,
five years. Since coming TO this
city. his life has been an active one
both in politics and Negro organi-
zation work.
During his political career. Mr..
Perkins has had the pleasure of
knowing many prominent political
figures. including the late Warren
c. Harding and James Cox. former
candidate for the u. S. presidency.
and other distinguished personali-
ties.
In addition to operating his bar
bersop at 5036 Hastings street. Mr..
Perkins spends much Of his spare
time In mapping out plans which
might prove helpful to his fellow
men, especially "The forgotten
Man. He is president OF the Big
Brothers Relief Association, an or
ganization which rendered much
valuable relief work among the
needy. during the Christmas holi-
days.
Investigator Perkins has one son,
Jack who is a student at Cass Tech.
and a talented musician, being pro-
prietor OF one OF Detroit's best
known young orchestras.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
S e e k Death F o r
Scion Of Rich Family
In Killing Of Negro

Wilmington. Del.-tA n P)-
With fitting dignity and formali-
ty." az JudgeiJ. Paul Frizzelle OF
Snow Hill put II, "all other bust
ness was halted in New Hanover
Superior court Tuesday while a
special venire OF 100 talesmen were
being drawn for the trial OF Fran
els Yonge Legare. scion of an ODD
Charleston family, for the murder
of Carlyle w. Mason. colored drug
gist OF this city
The special venire was requested
by District Solicitor John ]. Bur-
ney, in making the first public an
nouncement OF the States inten-
tion 10 ask the electric chair for
the 2i-year-old youth.
I.egare. handsome young fell
low. stood nearby. during the
OF the venirc. between his
attorneys. Ill. Clayton Grant and
George l.. Peschau
Each name was called out. as a
little girl drew II fran the box.
The talcsmen viii he summoned to
lprear ON Wednesday afternoon
rs requested by Solicitor Barney.
Selection Of the jury will probably
lake place on Thursday and Fri
lay.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
By Edgar q. Brown

Washington. ID. C.-Four FERA
nursery schools exclusively for
colored children have been approx
ed by DIR. Paul S Volkr. State Sup
erintendent of Public Instruction
OF VI i h g a IN. These
nursery schools are part of the
FERA emergency educational pro-
gram authorized by Harry l.. Hop
kins. Federal Emergency Relief Ad-
ministrator. DR.. Grace Langdon is
the FERA specialist In charge Of
the nursery school program.
The FERA nursery schools at
Higginbotham and Russell schools
in Detroit are exclusively for col
ored children. This is true. also OF
the Christian Street Community
House.
Michigan has "A number of mixed
nursery schools. The Garfield and
Bach nursery schools are located
at Ann Arbor. the Franklin Settle
lment and the Dwyer school In De
ltroit. the Thomson and Willar
schools in Highland Park, the Van
lderlaan school in Muskegon. Plat
Petosley and the Saginaw publ
schools have crscred. white al
Mexicans as well in attendance.
DIR. Lewis X. Alderman. of th
United States Office OF Educatio
and Director of the FERA Elmer
gency Educational Program in al
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
Four FERA Nursery Schools
For Cololed Children Approved
By Dr.. Paul S. Volker
DETROIT HAS THREE RESTRICTED
NEGRO NURSERIES

article OF the current issue. Opper-
tunity. explains the philosophy
back OF this educational advance on
n new. cultural front.
The following Is DR. Alderman's
statement about the nursery school
program
Emergency nursery schools ~.
designed for children primarily
from two or four years of age p 5m
underprivileged. dependent, and
neglected families 4 homes. These
nursery schools are in essence an
extension downward Of the public
schools and an extension outward
to include such aspects OF the
lchild's development as health. ply
sical growth. nutrition. play, social,
ifc and mental hygiene. They pro-
vide an all-day program including
lunch and nap. They become cen
ters for medical and dental Gre
and for the education OF parents n,
essentials OF child growth and guid'
ance. Approximately 1872 per cen
OF the funds tor the Emergepc,
Educational Program) expendd las
!, year were for emergency nursex
c l~rhoo's'
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
Birth Control League
Holds Annual Confab

Association presided, Dr Rachello
5 larrOs. medical director Of the
Illinois Birth Control League and
secretary OF the Illinois Social
Hygiene League. spoke Or Eric
NJ Matsner, director OF the Ameri-
can Birth Control League. COM
pleted the program.
Discusses Negro
Pointing out that In certain sec
tions of the country the death rate
OF mothers and infants OF the Ne
gro race is two or three times
greater than that for the white
population, and that the danger OF
too frequent pregnancies increases
In times OF economic stress. Dr.
Eric NJ. Matsner, Medical Director
of the American Birth Control Lea
que. declared that birth control
knowledge is absolutely necessary
TO the economic, cultural and So
cial advancement OF the Negro
race.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
by Aaron G. ToodIe

Governor Frank ID. Fitzgerald.
who came from the little town OF
Grand Ledge. Mich. and went into
the Governors Office, boas,ing of
twenty Years OF experience in state
government. has thus far made
that BOAST good.
Few Governors of Michigan. IL
any, have taken office and acconIp-
lished more than Governor r.tz.
gerald has accomplished. in an
equal space of time. His intimate
knowledge of the workings Of the
State Government are clearly re-
Elected in the way he attacks prob
lens, meets responsibilities. and
gets results.
Appointments
Placing at the had of State De-
partments and the various com
missions the right kind OF men and
women. Is one OF the difficult tasks
lof state executive Nownore ha,
the sound tudgmentl <S si;sas
perience OF Governor Fitzgeral,
been more plainly demonstrates
than in his major appointments, !
The men and women appointe1
Nv Governor Fitzgerald. in high
places OF trust. have been so well
qualified In every way that the citi-
zens of Michigan have been almost
unanimous In their approval.
O'HarsL Auditor General
The biggest appointment by Gov
ernor Fitzgerald was given to John
j. O'Hara. who was made auditor
general. From all over Michigan
comes the response that II was
wise selection.
Auditor O'Hara is a Republican
OF the first magnitude and very
practical politician. He comes FROM
Menomnee. Mich. where he has
practiced law for twenty-seven
years. Unlike many officials in
high office. he is renowned ora
tor. O'Hara holds commanding
place among Upper Peninsuiar Re-
publicans and attained wide popu-
larity during hs recent campaign
for Congress. BY experience. char
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26

That local business men and
women can get together and dis
Gus their various perplexing prob
lens. was demonstrated at the
Z A3;iag of the MONDAY Luncheon
Ciu6 Wednesday a the st. Louis
Cafe.
More than fifty business men
and women heard problems pre-
sented by the speakers. one OF the
most interesting being that OF the
Rev. William II. Peck. pasor OF
Bethel A. M. 4. church and presi-
dent of the Booker r. Washington
Trade Association. Carlton Gains
was chairman.
The Rev. Mr.. Peck declared
that one of the problems confront
ing the members OF his church
was that one of devising means
whereby a social worker could be
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
Brewers Union Says
Prejudice Not Cause
For Barring of Negro
b r e w cry Workers

AZ the meeting Of the local Anlari
can Federation OF Labor delegates.
held at their headquarters, F.. ver-
nor and John r. Wednesday night.
Jan. is. Union officials and drle-
gates emphatically denied that they
are keeping Negroes out OF the ne-
troit Brewery Workers Union. be-
cause OF prejudice. The nuestton
was brought to the floor by Conm-
but Alston. 27s r. Medbury ave sec-
retary Of the Cooper International
Union. Local 50. one Of the. few
unions having colored members.
Mr. Alsion rose and asked the
prcsidinr officer. Frank Martei, %
the Detroit A + L. il it Is true
that Negres are denied membership
Continued on Rage ~
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
A t w o o d Extends
Date For Purchase
OF Auto License Tags

Lansing. Mich Secretary OryiIie
Atwood. OF the Department OF State.
has announced an extension OF time
for motorists TO purchase auto
license plates. the dead Tine being
advanced from Feb. l TO midnight
of Feb. 2S. After this date. licens.
plates for 1885 will be required.
II is estimated that the majority
of Michigan car-owners among the
masses Will be helped by this ex-
tension.
In granting the extension. Secre
tiry Atwood also considered pend
ing legislation which will put the
two-payment plan into effect this
year
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26

Prior to 1861, IA Century OF Negro
Migration" "The History OF the
Negro Church." Negro Orators
and Their Orations.' Free Negro
Owners OF Slaves In the United
States in 1890" Free Negro Heads
of Families In the United States
"The Mind OF the Negro AS Reflect
ed in Myths" Negro Makers OF
History and THE Negro in Our
History"
awarded Medal
DR.. Woodson was awarded the
Spingarn Medal in 1926. for making
the most valuable contribution to
the Negro in that year.
This noted historian is coming 10
Detroit under the auspices of the
Detroit Civic Rights Committee. OF
which Snow +. Grigsby is chair
man. The scheduled hours for DIR
Woodson's lectures in the public
schools and the designated schools
will appear on the printed pro.
grams which will be issued in due
Alusic r.y Negro COMPOSERS ~ltl
be rendered by the choir or 81
Stephen A. M. E. Church of whici
Rev. J. ID. Howell is pastor.
The American Legion Posts will
turn out in uniformed ranks ia
hear DR. Woodson at the st. An
toine Y. NJ. C.. A.. as honored guests
of the Civic Rights Committee. The
general public is cordially invited.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26

Chicago. Ill.--(ANP)-Five hun
dred persons, including delegates
rom seventeen states convened
iere Wednesday and Thursday for
he convention of the American
Birth Control League, which was
held at the Palmer House and the
South Wabash Avenue Y. NJ. G. A.,
with the Illinois Birth Control Lea
que, acting as host.
Paul Douglas OF the University
OF Chicago presided over the lunch-
con at tn Palmer House. Professor
Henry Pratt Fairchild OF New York
University. New York City spoke
on Birth Control in The New Day:
Reverend Curtis. w. Reese OF the
Lincoln Center spoke on The
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
Judge Richter Commends New
Changes In Circuit Ct. Docket

Changes in the Circuit Court
Docket Of Wayne County which
have enabled IL TO speed up the trial
OF cases, have made II one OF the
most talked about Circuits In the
country. Judge Richter declares.
Judge Richter is one of those
who since 1929 has been instru-
mental in making the changes in
the procedure in this Court which
now enable litigant to have his
case heard within eleven months
and six days from the time Il IL
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
PUBLIC WARMLY ENDORSES BIG
! Appointments BY Governor
Legislative Program Mapped Out For The
State OF Michigan Is Sound
And Progressive

acter, and ability Mr.. O'Hara is
emincntly qualified to make bril-
liant record In the office of Auditor
General.
Other fine major appointments
by Governor Fitzgerald are: Grover
Dillman. State Welfare Commission
Joe Armstrong. Pardon and Parole;
Mrs. Frederick NJ. Alger. Liquor
Commission: and Harry Bennett of
the Ford Motor Company. Prison
Commission.
All these appointees carry with
them to their new tasks, a rich
store of experience and ability.
Legislative Program
Go, vernon Fitzgerald's legislative
program has been a center OF great
attraction and discloses not only
a knowledge of governmental af-
fairs, but gives proof that he has
made a deep study OF every Stat,
activity Many of his recommenda
~ are entirely new and progress
.h d ls ~ Ito effect VIII ls
49, IL ,ess 1assus anle 1axes IL
every citizen OF Michigan.
Governor F'ltzgerald's program
for the consolidation OF tax-levyinl
and tax-collecting agencies, as wei
as consolidation Of many of the
boards. bureaus. ana commissions
is a most interesting one.
The governors Legislative pro-
gram has provoked some criticism
and many think 1t is revolutionary
but all are agreed that II comes
from man who knows and one
who is sincere in his efforts to give
Michigan Il good, sound. economi,
and progressive Government.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
Wolverine Rep. Club
Plans Special Meet

The Wolverine Republican Club
has completed plans for a special
meeting. to be held Friday, Feb. 1,
at p. m. at it's headquarters. 1863
T.. Warren avenue. Several distin-
guished speakers will appear on
the program.
All members and friends OF the
organization are urged TO be pre-
sent.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
Citizens Urged T o
Register For Spring
Election

Registration books will remain
open only three more weeks for
persons who want TO qualify foi
the right TO cast ballots at the
March primary election. Cit,
iCiers READING sernod S&araa,
New registrations or transfers
VIZ re taken until Feb. II" Read.
ing said Persons who must regis-
ter now. II they want to vote March
I. include citizens just 21 years old.
citizens who have just moved into
Detroit newly naturalized persons
and women who have been married
recently. Any person who has NOV
ed from one Detroit address 10 an
"ther must transfer 20 a new vot-
ing place"
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
Negro Death Rate Is Too High, Says DIR.
Matsner, Speaking Before The 18th
Annual Session OF The League

Church and Birth Control and adj
dresses OF welcome were made by
Mrs. BENJAMIN Carpenter. president
OF the Illinois Birth Control Lea
que and by Mrs. Francis N. Bangs.
president Of the American Birth
Control League.
Prominent Speakers
A general meeting open to all
concluded the first day at the Y. M.
c. A.. S7es s. Wabash Avenue.
Three prominent physicians dis
cussed the subject from all angles.
DR.. Carl G. Roberts. attending sur
geon and senior surgeon at Pro-
vident hospital. visiting surgeon al
st. Elizabeth hospital and former
president OF the National Medical
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26

The tragedy occurred accidental
ly in Hendley's home. as he was
showing his brothers 25c-calibre
rifle to his friend.
Tue by Is being held for investi-
gaton by Hamtramck police. and
will be questioned by the Prosecu-
tors Office
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
DR.. E. w. H. Johnson
Called To Tennessee
B y Fathers Death

DIR. Ernest w. II. Johnson, OF
Montclair avenue. one Of De-
troit's prominent dentists. out
standing in the civic. social and re-
ligious life OF the city. was called to
Hartman, Tenn. recently. by the
death of his father.
The many friends Of the Johnson
family extend deepest sympathy in
their hour OF bereavement.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
Hamtramck Youth Slain By
Accidental Discharge Of Rifle

A rifle accidentally discharged.
while II was being examined by
Samuel Hendley. 13-year-old color
ed youth. 29S0 Trowbrdge avenue.
Hamtramck. caused the death
Sunday morning OF Robert Turner,
a companion of the same age who
resided at 507O Yeamans street.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26

Il " tu by ~ \aitt 0s 'NVVa
VSunday Feb. 3. at 3:15 p. m. at
the st. Antoine Y. NJ. G. A.. and on
Feb and s. in the high schools of
the city.
DR.. Woodson's subject will be
"The Negro In History" He is re-
puted to be the greatest authority
on Negro history. not only of this
generation. but Of all time. He re-
ceived his Doctors degree from
Harvard University. and also studi-
ed at the University OF Sorbonne.
In Paris. France. This famous
scholar has likewise travelled ex-
tensi, ely in Europe. Asia. and
Egypt. in the pursuit of his studies
on Negro history.
Historical Authority
In the field OF historical research
Dr. Woodson has made an invalu-
able contribution to his race. He Is
19z---~'v- rrv vJcurna. or Negro Y4fs-
tory and founder OF iHe Associe lion
for the Study OF Negro Life and His
tory aud the Associated Publishers.
the latter being established to pub
Itch historical books and pictures
OF Negroes.
Among the outstanding historical
books on the Negin. written by DR..
woodson. are the following:
:, The ra=sation OF the Negro
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26

started. as compared with four
years in 1929. In the pretriaI and
conciliatory division OF this court.
OF which Judge Richter Is head. Il
is possible to have cases adjudicat-
cd within comparatively few
weeks. provided the contesting par
ties are willing to arbitrate.
Previous to 1929." Judge Rich
ter said several days ago. "a person
desiring to start suit In the
Wayne County Circuit Court. look
ed at his life expectancy chart. and
then set about hiring a young law
yer. because he knew that II would
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
State Central Com.
OF Michigan C o P's
To Meet In Lansing

The Republican State Centrkj
rCoInIaittee Of asicaisan Will htN
their next regular meeting. Friday
afternoon. Jan. 25 D. m. at the
Hotel Dwney. Lansing. Michigan.
Colored members OF the State
Central Committee are: Mrs. Chris
tine Smith, Mrs. Willie Mae John
son and DR.. Aaron c. Toodle.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
Preacher Killed
B v Automobile

Chicago. Ill.--(ANP) The Rev.
Daniel X. Johnson so died Stature "
from injuries received when struck
by an automobile Jan. 6. An Epis-
copalian, Rev. Johnson was in the
city on business from his home In
Little Rock. Ark. where he lived
with his daughter. Mrs. Ida Butler.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
LARGE CROWD ATTENDS MONDAY
LUNCHEON OF BTW TRADE GROUP

retained. He then explained the
benefit association which has been
established for the members of the
church.
At the meeting of the Booker r.
Washington Trade Association.
Tuesday night at Bethel. Mrs.
Beasley gave demonstration of
canning.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
Colorful Fl ure
Removed By Death

uscon. Ariz. James Young, 102
year-old colored orderly for Gen.
Z. S. Grant during the Civil War.
and valet to the distinguished SOL
dier until his death in 1855. is dead
here Mr.. Young came to Arizona
ater the death Of President Grant
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-01-26
Governor Fitzgerald Keeps Faith
DR.. WOODSON TO LECTURE IN LOCAL
HIGH SCHOOLS ON NEGRO HISTORY
Noted Scholar Also To Speak
At Y. M. c. A. Sunday
February Third

,ssLI citizens OF Metropolitan De-
. II have the rare privilege
. "a series OF lectures to
cred by DIR. Carter G. Wood
, 1935-02-07
Movie Sideights

In Anne OF Green Gables show
ing Thursday and Friday at the Ca
ritol. Brownsville, a worthy success
sor to Little Women" in charm and
heart appeal, comes to the screen.
This simple, wholly delightful tale
Of childhood and early youth Is Ger
tain to delight millions. for all Of
the charm OF L. NJ. Montgomery's
beloved novel has been captured in
the picture.
The Characterization are parti-
cularly fine. Anne Shirley. Gilbert
Blythe. Mathew and Marilla Cuth-
bert. and the other central figures
Of the Montgomery novel. are de-
picted with convincing reality.
The film introduces as the prin-
cipal player the appealing sixteen
year-old Anne Shirley, who has
adopted the name Of the character
she portrays. Her talent is striking
~ evident in her portrayal Of the
orphan heroine whom Mark Twain
once described as THE dearest and
most moving and delightful child OF
fiction since the immortal Alice"
Tom Brown is cast as Gilbert
Blythe. the boy whose schoolday in
fatuation for Anne grows into adult
love.
, 1935-02-07
s. Antonio Fishermen
Set Pace For Valley

Once more j.. w. McDaGe and
Roy Robinson Of San Antonio, fish
ing tackle dealers, showed the way
TO other fishermen on Brazos Is
land and the jetty Wednesday. ac-
cording 70 reports received here
from Del Mar.
The San Antonio pair caught 70
pounds Of peckled trout. Their
largest fish weighed an even six
pounds. They left Wednesday night,
after declaring the fishing IN this
section better than on any other
part OF the coast.
Other catches made we're. Lee
AdamSon. two reddish; H. w. Smith,
two reds; G. w. Ward. four reds;
John Champion, 60-pound jewish;
Sam Norman, three reds: and John
II. Boyd Of San Benito. II trout and
reds.
Reports early Thursday indicated
good fishing, as n person said he
saw five reddish caught from the
letties IN a few minutes.