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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05
S P A N | s H
ENJOYS TO
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Three representatives OF the
Spanish government, whose SOL
diers are now making valiant
stand against General Frances
Fascist troops at Madrid will be
greeted at a mass meeting in De-
troit Monday night, Decemebee Z, s
O'clock in Cass Technical High
School, according to George W.
Dean. chairman of the Committee
To Aid Spanish Democracy and
vice president of the Michigan Fed
GRAFTON of Labor.
The three representatives of the
Spanish government are the Rev
Father Luis Sarasota, Catholic Pri-
est and Scholar; Marcillino Dom
lingo, President, Left Republican
Party, former Minister of Educa-
ton; and Donna Isabella de Pal
encia. Spanish Ambassador to
Sweden.
Having arrived several weeks
$50 in New York the delegation
is making a flying trip across the
continent to present to the Ameri-
can people the case of Spanish De-
mocracy. Their visit here, while
their country is in the throes of q
struggle for democracy, has been
compared to the historic visit of
Benjamin Franklin to France dur
ing the American Revolution.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05
A LEADER is DEAD

In the untimely death of the late Walter W. Delsarte
the colored citizens of Detroit and the entire community
have suffered irreparable loss Men of Mr. Desares
type of leadership always hard to find and difficult
to replace.
Some leaders have ability, but their influence and
usefulness curtaed because of their spirit of selfish
ness, intolerance, and responsibility Walter Desare
not of that ilk but man whose greatest 10y
was found in serving the community unselfshy
the expense of this personal interest
AS editor of the Voice of Negro Business Mr. Del
sare sought unrngy to the business people our
group in Detroit by giving them clean inspiring we'll
edited trade which reflected credit not only
Booker T. Washington Trade Association which
the official but also reflected credit entire
group in the community.
Mr.. Delsarte always put his heart into his work,
whether he worked real estate broker official of
the N A A. G. P. member of the Trade Association
editor of the Voice. whatever capacity he He
could be trusted, and when he gave his promise it
always good gtedge bond
Mr.. Desarte was loyal friend He was friend to
the Tribune and its representatives and friendship for
him equally genuine. He full of understanding,
tolerance and quiet wisdom which endeared him to all
who knew him. May he rest in peace
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05

Congregational

The Rev. Horace A. White, Of
Plymouth Congregational Church
has planned an interesting series
of sermons. He believes that the
Negro church must be swung back
from the mere preaching of 81
deals" to working for general eco
nomic welfare Of the Negro work
ers.
The topic for discussion Sunday
is "The Negro Church and Revo-
luton" The sermon topics for the
next three Sundays are 1.-THE Ne
gro Church and Unionism," "The
Negro Preacher and His People. "
and Can the New Negro Use the
Church"
Every man who labors should
hear these messages. Mr.. White
brings a we'll trained mind TO this
series of sermons. He has worked
for the cause Of labor and has
stood in the picket lines. He Is
honest and fearless in his presen-
tation. Me- YES must begin to de-
r1a~T 'litant attitude from
y lasts one
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05
Services AT
Ebenezer Anne.
Willis and Brush

DR.. Martha Keys the noted evan
gelist, preached a forceful sermon
AT Ebenezer last Sunday morning,
marking the beginning of a two
weeks revival which she is con.
Quoting at the church The ex-
Nression on the faces of those IN
the audience reflected the inspir-
ing power of the message. Twelve
persons were united to the church.
The public is invited to attend
these revival meetings. There will
be preaching every night. through
December 13.
Ebenezer is making splendid pro-
gress, under the efficient leader
ship of the pastor, Rev. G. W. Ba-
Der. Everybody is always welcome
at Ebenezer
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05
A NON = PARTISAN
NEWSPAPER

But, ladies and gentlemea, we
will walt here awhile - to spend
a few moments, with Silas Cole
man. Let us reflect, If possible
How much physical and mental
suffering did this poor man en-
dure? Is not the wish to live man s
strongest desire? And yet you
plunge his soul, without mercy.
without possibility of repentance,
into the chasm known as Eternity
and his body into a grave still COW
cred with the testimonials of your
cowardly act. Let us, while here al
the spot where Silas Colman met
his death, ask ourselves some
questions. What was the actuating
force behind this crime? And the
answer can only be - the spirit OF
hatred. Hatred - not of Silas Cole
man - for these men did not care
who the man was just so long as
he was black man. And so, ladies
and gentlemen, Silas Coleman be-
comes a martyr to his race OF him
self he had done no wrong. He was
following the peaceful pursuit of
contractors laborer. He loved his
country. Has he not given himself
in service that the true principles
of Americans might endure. Princi-
Piles which told him he was, as al
American citizen, entitled to life.
liberty and the pursuit of happi-
ness. Color was not a grounds for
exemption from service then - but
color in this case was the feature
of the thrill
Oh, | don't want to appeal to
your passions but l do ask that
you apply only the plain and rigid
truth and that you lend your ears
only to the voice of justice and
reason.
We must not tarry here longer
for the cowardly assassins, stepped
in their fanaticism, born of the
monstrous union of ignorance
have gone back to their rendezvous
To repent? No, to receive their ad-
monition - Keep your mouths
shut, we're all in on this And
then, as if in sheer mockery to the
law of God and man, they drink.
Have they not in their frenzy,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05
MISTER news
Second Baptist
(By MISS G.. WHITNER)

The Sunday School began at its
usual time conducted by the sup
erintendant, B. Cooper. The les
son was very interesting.
The prayer service in the Pas
tors study held by the deacons
and pastor was very inspiring.
The devotional service was con-
Quoted by Mrs. A. Allen and Mrs.
Douglas as this was Missionary
Day" A spicy program was rem
dered. The choir was at its best
as they sang their beautiful songs.
The pastor, Rev. Jones delivered
a powerful sermon, his subject be-
ing brought on six Steps To The
Throne" 2Chronicle 9-17 Some of
the most interesting facts were
There was no selfishness in Solo,
mon as a result of his riches; You
must be able to appreciate this en-
lightened age; otherwise il means
nothing; He dwelled on how Solo
mon became rich, and gave expla-
nation and the Six Steps to the
throne. Which are: Conviction
of sin, Repentance of sin, Faith
existing; Perseverance, Death.
These were very beautifully por-
trayed and great spiritual treat
was enjoyed.
The entire day was under the aus
pices of the Missionaries; they gave
very enjoyable program IN the
afternoon Every one seemed up
lifted as the choir, under the di-
rection of O. w. Orange rem
dered the music.
The B. Y. p. L. was very much
alive with enthusiasm and interest
at their meeting.
The night service was short and
interesting. Many visitors were
present the whole day.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05
BLACK LEGION
MEMBERS ARE
CONVICTED
CONTINUED from page II

have been most patient and most
attentive. Whatever the outcome
of this case, no one can deny that
this case has been tried fairly and
justly 1t is the privilege and obli-
CATION of those who defend these
men on trial to exert every force,
TO employ all zeal, genious or
sagacity at their command. Their
position is one that carries the
sanction of custom.
Different is the position of him
who represents the People. 1t is his
duty to lay before the Court and
the Jury facts and evidence, fair
and legitimate, coupled with logical
argument to overcome any dis
crepancies which might present
themselves. On behalf of the peo-
pie. let it be said we have APP
preached this case in true spirit
of fairness and hope moderation.
If, perhaps, | should give a blow,
it will be fair, justified only by the
facts presented here and not 10 be
found outside the realms of reasan.
First of all let me make this
point clear l stand here purely as
a medium of the law, for the law,
opposed to those who resort to
brute force and violence in their
endeavor to break that law. 1t is
upon the honest enforcement of the
law that the interest of our State
and County depends and that in
diligence shall not be given to the
infraction of that law which found
itself inscribed on the tablet hand
ed down on Mount Sinai and which
carries the divine command Thou
Shalt Not Kill"
AS we enter the close of case
of this Importance, we cannot help
but notice how far we have adj
vanced in safeguarding an accused
person Here these defendants sit,
clothed in the presumption of in
nOcence, to be given the benefit Of
a reasonable doubt and in this case
defend with skill and industry.
How can | pass by without compli-
menting my brothers upon their
ingenuity genius and zeal? Certain
ly they have raised their voices in
an effort to persuade you of their
innocence. Indeed, theirs now be-
come an exit and it becomes my
duty to ask you to bear with me
while we review the evidence and
follow it to its inevitable end.
What does that evidence dis
close? We find that in the month OF
May, 1885, right in the very midst
of a well-ordered and peaceful
community, these defendants were
planning an adventure in satisfac-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05

A. c. p, last Sunday at the Y.
w. c. A. was of such nature that
the judges were bewildered in de-
Gliding which side presented the
best argument and the result was
no decision debate. The speakers
on the affirmative were John Fla
harty and Joseph Rashid from the
U. of d. and Leonard II. Troutman
and Alfred Jefferson from the De-
troit lnterchurch Fellowship For
ensic Society on the negative.
Mrs. Morris, mother of Mrs.
Maude Page spent the holiday with
her daughter. She halls from Lo-
uisville, KY She left for home
See you all next week the ad-
dress is still 1922 Nagel ST.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05

lived about 900 years ago, and who
became an efficient writer, al
though he had only sand upon
which to write. The key thought
of the talk was Take what you
have and make what you need"
The choir. under the direction
of Attorney r. Martinez, was high
ly praised for the fine music rem
dered at the Highland Park Pres
byterian Church, last Wednesday
night. Miss Leon Edwards sang
solos.
The Nonpareil Club met Tuesday
with Mrs. Sercy, of Beechwood
avenue.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet
December 6, at p. m.
Mrs. Henry Porter, the pastors
wife, was called home to Philadel-
phia recently, by the death of her
mother.
A. Hughes was called to Ken
lucky last week, on ACCENT of his
fathers death.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05
SENATOR DIGGs AND THE CIVIL SERVICE BILL

commission recently appointed to draft ter
tative Civil Service bill for Michigan to be submitted be-
the next legislature for consideration land adoption
1t quite fitting that such be enacted into
law as means of removing undue political influence and
control the distribution of appontve public jobs and
to insure fair consideration and opportunity for all quail
fled aspirants for such positions.
It is vitality essential however, that the vari u s.
clauses in the proposed bill be thoroughly studied and
scrutnized guard against the inclusion of dscrimina
tory features before final draft completed and sub
mitted to the state legislature for in due vigilance
is not taken now elements may be written into the bill
which may make it extremely difficult for colored cit
zens to qualify for Civil Service jobs in Michigan
In the proposed draft for example, there several
tentative classes which calculated to work against
the interests of coored job seekers One is the clause
which would require applicants to submit their photo
graphs.
The Detroit Tribune is opposed to this clause. So is
enatoreect Charles Diggs together with other fasee-
ing Negro leaders, We opposed to this clause be-
past experience has demonstrated that certain civil
Service officials occasions have to
qualify Negro applicants because the accompanying pho
ographs revealed the racial Identify and the applicants
failed to get jobs although their examination marks rank
ed high Diggs suggests that hngerprlns be u.s.
ed instead of photograph
Another undesirable clause would provide InaI INC
three highest ranking applicants for Civil Service job
be selected by the chief commissioner who will have the
authority choose the to whom the job is given If
the applicant with the highest happened to be
Negro and second third highest white citizen the
commissioner under the proposed BILL would have the au
hori appoint the second third applicant and reject
the with the highest which, of course would
be unfair.
The third Objectionable clause is the which pro-
vides for an oral examination This would enable preju
diced Civil Service officials ii dsqualify Negro appli
can't although Harvard graduate and there would be
10 written examination record to offer evidence that
the applicant passed the test
Senator Dggs went to Ann Arbor Wednesday, to con-
Ter with other members of the commission who draft
ing the proposed bill He registered vigorous protests
gainst the inclusion of the Objectionable clauses cited
Before is too late Senator Diggs should be aided in
this fight by other Negro leaders and influential organ
zations awaken the public and raise sentiment
gainst the drafting of Civil Service bill which would not
ford equal opportunity and justice to coored citizens
Now is the time to act. Get br"'-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05
rs. "s""o'' EDITORIAL PAGE

coats and guns. You, Bannerman,
get in the car with Rouse and Dean.
Torrance you take your car" The
Headman, Davis. Is thirsting for
the kill. The thrill he wanted was
at hand. Davis Torrance and Lee
got into Lorance's car to take the
lead. No questios are asked -
every man obeys. torrance takes
his car - Bannerman goes with
Dean into Rouse's car. Is about
11:15 p. m. They take their guns
and ask no questions. Was this or
ganiZation?
And now they start off, Lorraine,
Lee and Davis taking the lead;
Rouse, Bannerman and Dean with
Silas Coleman following Davis is
directing the way. We must follow
them. Where to-" asked Laor-
ance? Where do you Think" asks
Davis, Its one way ride" | cant
use my gun, it's registered says
torrance. Hell, that makes no diff
ference They come now into the
peaceful village of Pinckney. they
are still talking. They've overrun
the road they back up now and
turn left off the main road. "All
right, you don't have to use your
gun - down this road - all right.
stop here The hind wheels of
their car is on the ridge, the rest
of the car on the road, they get out.
us that him" asked Davis. i
guess So says Torrance. The other
car is parked on the ridge 49,
Rouse stays at the wheel. Dean and
approach to where Da-
Wis, Lee and Torrance is standing.
Poor, innocent Coleman is looking
out over the pond. Il don't see any
boat And he is now walking to-
wards his assassins. The Headman
is thirsting - he can't wait. Get
him. is the command they
fire - Coleman gurgles - ''ah-h'
he turns and runs. Don't let him
get away" They chase him and fire
after him. Coleman falls in the
swamp. Again they fire empting
their guns into his poor body. The
thirst is satisfied they've had
their thrill. Lets get to hell out of
here" They speed off.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05
Tween
You An Ne


Lo and Behold. The time for
rejoicing approached with exceed
ing swiftness. Christmas is just
around the corner and our enthu-
siasm mounts higher as the hilari-
ties draw nearer. If you get what
l mean.
We think just about everybody
had a very luscious Thanksgiving
Day. What with all the places to
go and all the dances to attend.
What more could be expected but
an enjoyable Turkey Day? We
were anticipating the honor of
having Audrey Perry, the lovely
daughter of the Clyde Perry's Of
Cleveland Ohio to spend the holi-
day with " but due to an accident
she could not come. Well see you
Christians tho Audrey.
Seems as tho everyone now
days is thinking along the marital
lines. We know two such people
and they got welded last Satur-
day The demure Ruth Drake,
charming daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Felix Drake of Grand Haven Street
became the bride of Willie Estelle
of Dequindre. Twas a very ele-
giant affair. The attendants of the
bride were Miss Pauline King love-
ly in a maroon crepe and Helen
Hall. Saw Ardella Haruille, Marge
Daniels, Lille Hicks, Emma Crut-
enfield, Livingston Estelle, Best
Man, Odessa Estell, Bride to be
glast Tuesday.
and just crowds of others.
The debate presented by the East
Side Youth Council of the N. A.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05
Presbyterian
Church Notes
Dubois and MadisOn)

Pastor Henry Porter preached
an inspiring sermon last Sunday
morning, despite the fact that he
was suffering from injuries sus-
tanned from a fall, several days
prior. His text was, What ow-
est thou thy Lord?" Luke Is. It
related to the Parable of the I'm
just Steward.
Among other things, the speak
err said: Few of us can recount
all the benefits which come TO us
from the beginning TO the end of
the year. We think little of OPP
portunities given US, to be Of bene-
fit 70 others. Gratitude should
force us to acknowledge the debt
Va gv- o. Nn1"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05

taken the life of an innocent man
whose only crime was his color?
Now they part Dean and
Rouse return to Detroit. Davis, Lee
Bannerman and Torrance stay on to
retire with their accomplishments
of the day, which could only be
covered with the scurvy and gang
rene of organization which finds as
its purpose - intolerance and
Ignorance.
Not content with the accomplish
ments of the night before, we find
Davis, Lee, Bannerman and Lor-
ace going back to- the scene of
their dastardy acts and seeing a
string of cars they decided not to
go down to the swamp but rather
to garner from the village natives
what theory was being expressed as
to the cause of the killing - and
this took place on May 25th 1885.
Nothing further was discussed
until this crime was discovered as
being committed by these diseased
minds embodied in organized mon
strosity and frenzied fanaticism
The defense in this case reminds
us of Victor Hugo's story of the
Octopus. He describes it as having
foils which, on contact, paralyzes.
The devilfish, the sailor call it. IT
has no claws like a tiger no beak
like bird, no teeth like an alli-
gator It's only defense is it ink bag
which it punctures to cover its re-
treat, thereby making the water
black
But we have thrown the acid OF
truth upon their retreat in dark
ness - thereby clarifying the
water - and what do we see? We
see Headman Davis giving orders
to these assassins who are respon-
sible for the body of Silas Coleman
lying in grave, covered with the
testimonials of their acts, the re-
suit of hatred - not for the man
but the race to which he belongs.
l ask you to take these facts and
return verdict of guilty of MUIR
der in the first degree.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05
SPECIAL NEWS

One Albert Puppy is now a
patient very i'll in Eloise Hos
pital, and wishes to make con-
tact with some one who may
know him He is man of
about Is or 80 years old, and
he says that he at one time at
tended the Bethel A. NJ. f.
church, Detroit, Mich. If there
is any one who knows him
please see him at Eloise Hos
pital. He also attended another
Methodist church but do not
remember the name of it.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05

If you are in the market for a
reliable used car, don't fail TO read
our automobile advertisements on
Page 10 of this issue.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05
Junior B arnes
7 a k e S Lead
In Newsie Drive

Little Frank Barnes, Jr. the lead
last week in the Hamtramck Of
flee of the Tribune Christmas cir
culation drive Barnes lead Jack
Carmichael who was second by 300
points. Others in the contest are
Jean Vaughn, Robert James, Jr.,
Ronald Peart, Norwood brothers,
Burke brothers and several others.
Plies 70 the one selling the most
Tribunes by christmas will be CIV
en- by the White Advertising A
gency, Leroy G. White manager.
of the agency announced.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-05

For Up-tO-the- Minute News
Read The Tribune
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1936-12-18
FLORIDANS HEAR A.
PHILLIP RANDOLPH

Jacksonville, Fla, Dee 49, ny
Martin Daniel ltichardson) Dozens
Ut JackSonvillc's most outstanding
citizens gathered around II banquet
table here this week to shower praise
upon two of the country's best owed
and most famous Negroes: Miss Ell
IN Molten and a. Phillip Randolph.
The occasion was n reception for
Mr.. Randolph, national chairman of
the National Negro Congress. and
'fircbrnnd' of the American Fedora
tion of Labor, recently returned from
the Tampa convention of that body.
Miss Motcn In the city fo ra recital,
WAS II "surpIisc" guest who easily
shared the center OF the stage with
NH. R:Sdolph.
Miss Moten was induced to relate
10 the guests some Of her recent
South American experiences. while Mr.
Randolph briefly described the chang
Ing httitudc toward the Negro In OIL.
gnniZed abOr.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1936-12-18
TIE WAY TO HELP

Suppcmcniiu@ what We have had
to say during llIc past two weeks n.
bout Tho conservation Of our Icsourc-
o.. particularly our forests. wc would
ike to aHd - further timely su&gcs-
i,u this week.
Up until few years ago most
people wlr Il, ircd Christmas tree
went into the woods and cnl pine
spruce, cedar " other confer to hc-
G., me thc center Of their Christmas
activities. within the past few years
new industry has grown mp based
rI Tie desire Of large number Of
American sitizcns to celebrate Xmas
with the Old German custom of dc
,cornicd tree.
IN New England growing Christ
mas trees has for several years been
an important source Of income to a
Iargo nuub'r of farmers West Vir-
gina farmer, arc now beginning 10
take interest in This crop and - 40.
or paintings Tor Christmas tree grow
ing have been made.
Thc growth Of This activity has
several advantages. II insurcs fine
locking specimen for Christmas use.
il helps TO reduce the necessity for
iniudicious cutting of forest grown
conifcrs or The vandaIizing Of larger
trees where tops are cut out for the
sake Of their fine shape.
FINALLY. snecially grown specimens
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1936-12-18

rise. CasLing nations assemble to par
ley-and adjourn in deadlock. Mill
ions walk the streets Of uncmploy-
ment while labor debates in circles.
One newspaper pen, in all this be-
wildrement, remains fortnight, and
straight to the point. 1t was he who
stated, years before the World War
that II conflict was inevitable. He
predicted four years Of war ard that
American bother would end !. lie
foretold the postwar Madness the
fantastic prosperity, the Wall Street
crash of 1929. The prohibition OK
pertinent, he gave notice, would b.
abrogated by the people about 1888
or 1884. He forecast the election of
Franklin ID. RCD scvclt-rccogniti
of Russia-Japan's aggression of the
East.
And yet brisbane would be the last
man in America to lay claim to pre-
science. He never has an 'insidc tip.
But he knew these thing would come
to pass because they were Oh the face
Of the facts of the world as he con
strucd them.
Facts, ac;ualiticS. what nsIst and
will ocCur, are BriSbanc'S strength
with his readers Profound experience
inccsSant study of events and mon. .
pen that knows no brothcr-thvSc
his equipment. His incompatible
clarity Of style makes even com
pick topic completely understandable.
Right now, therefore, when the
world tcnscly faces problems Of un-
usual Importance, is the time to turn
Of this paper.