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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-06-20
THE PRICE OF
FREEDOM
(By ALE. c. PERRY)
3917 Edwin st.

The most pressing requirement
of the present hour is not how we
are to solve our economic pro-
blems, but where are we to find
the sustaining influences for the
realities of life? How are we to
justify the existing form Of gov
eminent in our republic? Where
shall we resort to for teachings in
patriotism? On what can we rely
for a continuation of that service
of sacrifice which has made mo-
dern civilization possible? The
progress of the present era gives
no new answer to these problems.
The world war recently awaken
ed to the value and the righteous
ness of democracy,-this ideal is
not new. 1t has been the vision
which the people of many nations
have followed through centuries.
The beginnings Of modern de-
mocracy were in Athens and Spar
ia. That form of human relation
ship can neither be explained nor
defended, except by reference to
the examples, and a restatement
of the principles on which their go
vernment rested. Both of these
nations speak to us eloquently of
the progress they made so long
as their citizens held to these l.
deals, and they admonish us with
an eloquence even more convincing
of the decay and ruin which comes
to any people when it falls away
from these ideals.
There is no surer way to de-
struction than prosperity without
character. The foundation of au-
thority is laid in the free consent
of the people. The choice of the
public magistrate belongs to the
people, by Gods own allowance.
They who have power to appoint
officers and magistrates, have the
right also to set the bounds and
limitations of the power and place
unto which they call them.
The end Of all good government
is to cultivate humanity and pro-
mote the happiness Of all and the
good Of every man in all Of his
rights, his life, his liberty, estate,
honor and so forth, without injury
or abuse to any. From this con-
ception there resulted the recog-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-06-20

NEGROES BEAT
NON-UNION
W O r K E R

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Non
union Negro worker was badly
beaten and a Negro woman suffer-
ed slight flesh wound as a gun
was fired into the home of another
non-union worker as violence con-
tinued in the Red Mountain ore
mine strike.
Rafe MCGOWAN, non-union work
er at the Muscola mine, said four
shotgun charges were fired into
the rear of his home, one buck
shot or splinter striking his wife
in the arm.
Lee Arthur Webb, a non-union
worker, was set upon by an I'M
identified Negro armed with brass
knucks on his way home. AS soon
as he left home a few minutes lat
er to go to the company doctor for
treatment of injuries received, he
was again attacked and badly beat
en- by two unidentified Negroes.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-06-20

not have what is good unless we
pay the price. Unless the people
struggle to help themselves, no
one else will or can help them.
1t is out of such struggle that
there comes the strongest evidence
of their true independence and no
bility, and there is struck off a
rough and incomplete economic JUS
tice, and there develops a strong
and rugged national character. 1t
justifies the claim that they are
worthy to be free.
We need to learn and exemplify
the principle Of liberation. We
are nation of many races and
many beliefs. The freedom of the
human mind does not mean the
mere privilege of agreeing with
others. 1t means the right Of in
dividual judgement. This right our
government undertakes to guaran-
tee without regard and without
punishment to any for following
the dictates of their own con-
sciences. 1t is on this principle
that speech is free, the press is
free, and religion is free.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-06-20
SILENT COUNSELOR
(BvA ALMA

folks won, they would have to
fight for their victory.
The Nordics now viewed the case
from a new angle. With Emory
the Negroes could put up a good
fight, but they had no chance of
winning, for it was an open and
shut case. And so they shrugged
their shoulders arrogantly. Or
course the attempted lynching had
given the case unpleasant noto-
riety. The wise nordics who knew
Jason and respected his ability, felt
1t was a doltish move on his part.
To give the splendid opportunity
that Hayes and wilkins offered to
take the Clark case with nothing
in view but defeat, seemed the
height of folly to them. At best
it meant only a few hundred dol
lars while the millionaire exporters
represented thousands, of golden
shekles and Jason's reputation for
business astuteness slipped down
a notch or two in their estimation.
The prosecutors had hopes OF max
ing this Don Quixote gesture Of
Jason's a clown act.
Judge Welles, who has scheduled
to try the case, met the prosecu-
tor Allen Grant, in the corridor
Of the court house, the next day
after the news of Jason's entrance
in the Clark case. In his hand
was the morning paper.
II see Mr.. Grant, that you'll have
little more of a fight than you at
| first thought" and he help up the
paper with the black head lines.
Grant laughed as IL greatly
amused
Quite childish on Emory's part,
don't you think?"
why" asked the Judge|
The prosecutors lips curled into
sneer.
"The grand display. The melo-
dramatic entrance at the last
minute. Nothing left but escorting
him to the court room with a brass
band"
The judge looked serious.
Don't take too much for grant
ed. Emory is no novice at this legal
game, every move he makes has
meaning"
Judge Welles lighted his cigar
and took few puffs, as he gazed
reflectively at the high ceiling.
"All / can say Mr.. Prosecutor Is,
that you'd better look out for ang-
les" and as he blew the long
spirels Of blue gray smoke he
walked away.
(To be continued
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-06-20
PL A N PROGRAM
I'm IN T E r E S T
OF 0 r P II A N S

A mammoth meeting and public
program to raise funds for a home
for dependent and orphan children
Of the race, will be sponsored Fri
day, June 10, 1880 p. m, at the New
Light Baptist Church, goth street
and Cobb Place, under auspices of
the Juvenile Protective Association
of Michigan.
DR.. John u. Bargyh, prominent
physician, will be the chief speak
err. The Senior Choir Of New Light
Church, under direction Of c. c.
Marshall, will furnish music for
the occasion. Mrs. Pearl B. Jones
will explain the purpose Of the as
ISOLATION. vonne Greenlee
will read a paper, entitled, why
Our Group Should Provide A Home
For Our Dependent and Orphan
Children"
Attorney Charles B. Berry, Sc
cretary of the Civic Rights Com
mittee, will be master Of cere-
monies. A. N. Lake will also par
ticipate on the program.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-06-20
SPELMAN
GRADUATES
81 WO M EN-

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SpeciaD-"To
come of age is to live wisely; TO
live wisely is to consider what we
are and do and where we hope TO
CO." With these words DR.. John
Jacob Coss, professor of philosophy
and director of the summer session
of Columbia University, set forth
his advice to the graduating class
of Spelman College, last Wednesday
morning A class of "a young wo-
men were presented for the bache-
lor's degree by Dean Jane Hope
Lyons, and the degrees were con-
ferred by President Florence M.
Read. One of the largest Of Spell
man Commencement audiences ga
thered in Sisters Chapel to witness
the exercises.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-06-20
SLAIN MANS
WIDOW LEADS
MOB OF 200

ALTUS, Okla.-(ANP)-Held by
police for shooting S. E. Harlan,
white, 80 year old WPA truck driy-
er, 10 year old Olivia Gardner last
week escaped a lynching at the
hands of a mob led by the slain
mans widow only because officers
twice repulsed the would-be-mob
and rushed the girl to safety.
According to the story told by
Miss Gardner TO police she shot
Harlan in self-defense after a fight.
The truck driver, rushed to hos
pital where he died the following
day, stated he had gone down town
to get some medicine and was re-
turning home when he heard some
one call him from the railroad sta
ton. When he went over to see
who it was, "she shot me-" he de-
clared.
Harlan, however, did not state
how it was, he was shot by a
stranger without provocation.
No charges were filed against the
girl Immediately following her ar
rest. When it seemed a mob was
forming to lynch her five armed
officers were posted inside the jail
and two outside.
According to A. w. Edwards, AL
tus policeman, Mrs. Harlan led the
mob of 200 and tried to gain en-
trance into the building. Officers
refused to let her past the platform
at the door She was talked to and
escorted down. The crowd then
left but a few minutes later made
a second move toward the Jail.
When one man spoke as if he in
tended to rush the building, ano-
Their quieted him. The mob gave
way again.
Two officers then took the girl
between them and started to an
automobiles. The crowd swarmed
around them but made not attempt
to wrest her from the authorities.
AS the mob OF close, the officers
shouted stay back" Once in the
car Miss Gardner dropped in
faint on the rear seat She was
taken at high speed to the Jail at
Hobart, Okla.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-06-20
TWO SCOTTSBORO BOYS
INDICTED FOR STABBING
SHERIFF AND DEPUTY

MONTGOMERY, Ala.-(ANP)-
Ozie Powell and Ray Wright, two
Scottsboro case defendants, were
indicted by Morgan county grand
jury on charges of assault with in
tent to murder two officers, it was
revealed here last week. At De-
catur there was no official word
forthcoming on the probable next
development on the five-year-old
case.
Indictment of the two boys last
February on charges of attacking
Sheriff j. c. Sandlin and Deputy
Edgar Blalock, of Moran county.
with a knife was revealed with the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-06-20

publication of the book: SCOTS
boro-The Fire Brand of Commun-
ISM"
The book was written here by
Files Crenshaw, Jr., Montgomery
attorney, and Kenneth A. Miller.
former newspaperman, and car
ried excerpts of testimony and a
series Of pictures depicting high
lights in the case from the beginn-
ing.
The Decatur Sheriff confirmed
the books statement and said in
dictments were not made due to
inflamed public sentiment regard
ing the alleged attack.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-06-20
(By ALMA BEAN Lovingly

/ Nancy still wrangled and hurt
Too recent to discuss with any
one.
Rev. Thomas sighed and left the
office.
The Carsilie County Jail, a great
pile OF somber gray stone, with
iron gratings, sat in an expanse
OF beautiful green lawn-An ironi-
cal gesture. The prisoners took
no pride in the lovely scenery, and
beds of dainty flowers. The little
thriving city of Carsilie felt the
need of encouraging its artistic
souls.
Many Of the pretty plants had
recently been rudely trambltd-
The aftermath of Carsilie's at
tempted lynching spree.
State police now patrolled the
Jail, for the mayor had kept his
word.
Joe Clark must live to stand
trial.
Jason entered the building. He
paused to speak to Deputy O'Brien
Hello Emory who're you COM
ing to cheer up now?" he greeted
Jason jovially.
Joe Clark" answered Jason.
O'Brien eyes narrowed.
Thought you were tied up with
Hayes and wilkins"
Tiles can be broken you know"
said Jason as he turned down the
| corridor.
Joe Clark lay upon his narrow
cot, reading magazine, a lighted
cigarttte dangled carelessly from
his Nicotined stained fingers.
Joe" called an officer, heres
your lawyer"
Joe rose slowly from the cot sat
on its edge and eyed Jason with
scornful grin.
$50 they coaxed you to waste
yopr valuable time trying to save
my miserable carcass"
Jason interposed with a curt
mo time for foolish talk Joe
lets get down to business"
Joe was in a savage mood.
H Emory, I've nothing to
tell you, that you don't already
know" Pm so sure" said Jason,
as he looked around carefully, hit
added, How long have you known
Streeter?"
Joe jumped from the cot with a
bound"
"Who said 1 knew Streeter", he
snarled. "They lie. Never saw
him before, until Mothers Day."
It's you who is lying, Joe,"
said Jason quietly.
Joe sat back on the cot with an
air Of Indifference. But Jason
saw the beads of perspiration glis-
tening on his high forehead.
You're not going to try and save
yourself?" asked Jason.
Joe did not answer, but picked
up his magazine and slowly flick
ed the pages.
I'm not talking, he said short
ly.
Jason stood and gazed long and
earnestly at his client, as if try
ing to read from the shabby figure
the story he wanted to know. Then
he quickly turned away and hur-
ried from the building.
Jason had an inspiration.
One hour later the paper boys
were calling their wares, with lus-
ty vigor
Extra, extra, Emory takes Clark
case extra"
Jason Emory had been retain
, ed in the Clark case" The news
spread like wild fire. Negroes
who had for the last few weeks
carried hopeless air, now straight.
ened their shoulders and took hope
They were proud to say Jason was
in this fight with them. Each one
felt new confidence. If the white
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-06-20
EXECUTE TWO IN TEXAS

HUNTSVILLE, Texas--(ANP)-
Two men, James d. McAllister
white gun man and William r
Davis, Austin Negro, were execut-
ed June 5, at the state prison.
McAllister was convicted of killing
a Houston salesman while Davis
had been sentenced for Staying an
Austin street car operator in ahold-
up that netted Davis only $240.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-02-06
Saturday Feb. s, 1885

AT O'CLOCK P. N.
the household effects of he aoove estate
consisting of Piano. Mahogany Rock
ers. Nah. Center Table. Arm Chair.
Nah. Beostead; NH. Baby Crib.L Olnuer
Set. some Silver consisting of knives,
forks and spoons, also
l. A~reated Water Machine and fixtures
Ford Truck. ! Ford Automobile
The conditions Of the sale VIII De real
at the time of the Sale.
d. HAMILTON JACK SON
Vendus Director.
Fee $500
Say Two Dollars.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-02-06
Auction Notice

At the request of Hepsibah Pretto, ad
ministratrix of the Estate of Clarence
Pretto. deceased and by Virtue of an
Order issued, issued out Of the Dist let
Court of the Virgin Islands of the Uni
ted states of America. dated J4nufrS
%. 1886 there will be- offered for STA Al
Nc Ii North Street. Christiansted on
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-02-06
UNION NOTICE

The Annual Convention of the st. Croix
Labor Union will be held on Sunday Feb. 9
at o'clock P. M. at Est. Grove Place.
At the same time and place the general
election of officers will be conducted All
workers are invited to attend
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-02-06
discussion on the resolution.

Chairman, The reason why this resolu-
tiOn is introduced is because of the .fact
that an application was made to the Pub
lie Works Administration for lou per
cent grant from FERA to maka funds
available for the Improvement of our SAM
tation Service. surface dralLs; aud to
improve our situation where our fire or.
ganIz 4tIor is concerned. and for the pur-
pose of stori6x up fresh water. Ia our
aDplIcat ion .st sum Ger we inc lu1ed a
number of tniDgs for St. Croix and St.
Thomas. The app icaton was for an
amount in exces- of $204, 00001 The Pub
llc Works AdninislrationDassed uponthe
application and granted $91 100000 but
not on lO0 per cen basis. When heard
that the grant was made | Immediately
advised thst our request was for 100
per cent grant and explained all the
reasons why we cJuli not pu. up fifty
cents for every dollar the government
pas up. The first response was very
definite refusal. tnen argued the mat
ter further and a month ago | received
words that a grant of SOL. 900 90 was
made available on lU0 per cent basis.
There are about seven forms to be COM
plsted and the municipal authorities
must pass aresolut! N authorizing the
Governor TO make application have rot
yet made application because the Coun
ell has not yet given me authority to do
so. have everything ready. the EnQi
neer's pan included, and as soon as the
Council gives the au h )ri'y | shall for
ward the application 10 Washington.
therefore ask that you give this resulu
ton favorable cInsldaraIJn.l should like
to explain what projects nave in mind
but before doing go want to say that
of the sol 10000. $50, 0OO. 90 is for St
Thomas and $ll, G0J,Y0 IS for St. Croix.
1t might be said that am following che
told custom OF giving st. Thomas the
maj lr portion but that is not so. The
Sal 900 90 allocated 10 ST. Crolx is for
tmpsoying waiee supplies and for install
ing fire hydrants In both towns. have
sent the honorable Chairman of the Mu
nlcIpaI & )mmIttee ue prints showing
the projects we nave in mind and | will
read the description prs pared by the E0-
giDeers. The Governor read the descip-
Glon referred TO ara Sal !: Ibis resolution
is to autnorlz9 me to request that $9I 900
be made available to do that work. |
would ike 10 nave any suggestion that
any member may have. These bills were
printed and forwarded with a statement
to the Municipal Committee sometime
ago Wi the request tina. | be advised as
to any suggestions mem oers may havs.
Possibly ths Chairman Of the Mn0iclpal
Committee will give you any information
he may have on the matter. | believe
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-02-06
Publication
FROM The tOLlCE

FKCM The FOLlGE
10 accordance with Paragraph
of the Ordinance of 18th. November
1908. all owners of firearms 10 the Island
are nereov nOufIed that new sign or
license, to ewn same must be taken on.
for;th= year 1896 before the l5.n, Feor
arysl936
Cnrisuansted and Frederikstsd
PUnce Offices
St.SCrolx, V. /. u. 5 A,
January 2nd 1896
D. S. ARMSTRONG
Director OF Police.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-02-06

District ID M. Skeoch moved that Ord
discussion come on today.
The vote was taken on the motion
with the result that 10 members voted
for, against.
The necessary number of votes having
been obtained and Government having
given consent 3,d discussion opened.
No one desiring the word 3rd discus
sion cosed. the Ordinance as amended
was taken as read AMI the vote was
taken on it.
10 members voted for: none againt.
The Chairman: The ordinance is adopt
ed.
Item 8.
Colonial Louncil Bill No. Is,
Discussion on res luton aulhorlZ-
ing the Governor ofthe Virgin Is
lands 10 file applications to the
United States of America through
Federal Emergency Relief Admin
istration for grants etc.Introduced
by Government.
Colo ia Council Bill No. IA
Eleventh Council First Session
1935-l95S
RESOLUT. ON
Authorizing the Governor of the Virgin
Islands to file applications TO the Uni.
ted States of America through the Fede.
al Emergency R-Iief Administration OF
tuOic AurKs for IRA rs 10 ali In flnan
sing he improve msnt and construction
of Sire S, sewers, Water-Lin1s, AID
other necessary improven9 within
the Municipality of 81. C'oIx. and 1e-ig.
nating the Governor of the Virgin Island
TO furnish such information as the Uni
ted States Government may request.
Be il resolved by the Colonial Council
for st. Croix in session assembled, thai
the Governor of the Virgin Islands be.
and he is hereby authorized to execute
and file appllca ions in the name Of and
on behalf of the Municipality of st Croix
to the u lifted States of America, through
the Federal Emergency he ief admins
tration of Public Works, for Grants to
Sewers, Water-Lines. and such oIner ne
cessary improvements within the Mul-
cipahty of ST. Croix.
And be it further resolved that's the
Governor Of tie Virgin Islands of the
United States be, and he is hereby desig-
mated the proper authority to fGrnish
such Information as the United States
Governnent may request in eonnec-
. D. II
Evening star., 1936-01-06
Births Reported.

Thomas w. and Josephine ": Holder. boy
Joseph R. and vireinia z. Bell. girl.
George r. and Evelyn NJ. Herring. girl
Vernon t;rnn and lydia 7, Keatsuver. girl.
Aubrey F. and Emily v, Moran. boy.
James N and Ruth M Davidson. girl.
GEORGE P. and Irene Conner. girl
Lewis A. and Catherine J. Hester boy.
paneI Bien ,ns ssd 1aniE. Mssy ks1q1 kn9s sT sT
William C. and Audrey G. Trowbridge.
Henri 8 and Nettie 1nselbers. girl.
Ado!Dh \, and Evelyn Whitsner. boy;
Mofiett c. and Shirley Moyer. girl.
BENJAMIN A. and Goldie Bass girl
William Q. and Flossie Pumphrey girl.
Lewis and Katherine n. johnson. jr;. boy.
TSom.s AnG ana Lillian g. calfsro o0s girl
Redman Z. and Ruth /. Hood. boy,
Robert z. and Katherine NJ. Petit. boy.
Chester +. and Anne L; Thompson boy.
Ernest H. and Evelyn r. Barnes. girl.
Carl and Rose white, ir.. girl
BENJAMIN and Mamie Barnaby. sirl:
Wilbert and Alberta Ferguson: boy.
William and Mary Z Jackson. boy.
joseph and lone Hunseriord. girl.
John and Bartha Minor boy
Charles and Laverne Lester. girl.
Louis and Lela Thomas. girl.
Elwood and Theresa Summers. boy.
Albert and Mary Mickens. girl.
sreSer,et snd ia R@ass @ LeSis' boy, o''
wade and Mary Melis. girl.
Harry :; and Inez Lowe; girl
william and Aleneta Robinson. boy.
Evening star., 1936-01-06

His first duties were at No. po-
lice station. Inspector l.. I. H. Ed
wards, assistant police superintendent,
recalled today that he was appointed
to the force at the same time Weber
received his appointment and that
their first duty was together at the
precinct in Southeast Washington.
Sergt. Weber was educated at local
public and parochial schools and at
Gonzaga College.
Interviewed Witnesses.
At the district attorneys office Sergt.
Weber's duties included interviewing
witnesses in preparation for presenting
cases before the grand jury for in
dictment. In this work he was con-
sidered an expert.
He also was known for his diplo-
macy in dealing with many non-sup-
port cases. Often when q wife would
come in and complain that her hus-
band was not supporting her, Sergt.
Weber, by tactful handling of the
situation would succeed in reconcil-
ing the couple.
After service at several Of the police
precincts. Sergt. Weber was assigned
to the district attorneys office Janu-
ary !, 1917. He was promoted to
the grade Of detective sergeant July
9, 1880. He had received a num-
Der OF concentrations for making ar
rests and once was commended for
his work with a fellow officer in re-
covering $4,000 worth of stolen jew
elry.
Authority on Evidence Law.
Due to his work at the district at
torney's Office he had become an au-
thority on law Of evidence and lee
tured on this and kindred subjects
at the Police School.
Sergt. Weber Is survived by his
widow. Mrs. Annie Weber; six daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Ella Van Horn of Tampa,
Fla; Mrs. Annie Downes of Fort
Riley. Kans.: Mrs. Rose Bly, of this
city. Mrs. Hannah Snarr, Mrs. Elsie
ORoark and Miss Doris Weber, all
OF Silver Spring: two sons, Arthur
and Raymond Weber. both of Sill
yer Spring. and two brothers. Philip
II. Weber of this city and Police
Lieut. Charles ]. p. Weber of No. 4
precinct. He also leaves l3 grand
children.
Funeral arrangements were to be
completed later. Tentative plans are
for services to be held Thursday
morning in st. Michaels Catholic
Church, Silver Spring. after brief
services at the residence.