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children on the rabbit hunt"
Strong was located at Olympia,
Wash, and eXonerated.
Mrs. J. a. Doone, of Santa Monica.
reported to police she saw a man
in a car resemblying the suspects
automobile in front of the Venice
high school early yesterday. She
said the man hid his face when she
approached.
Killed Sat. Night
The children had been dead prob
ably since Saturday night, doctors
said. Eugene Williams, chief in
vestigator OF the Los Angeles dis
trict attorneys office, reconstructed
the scene as follows:
The fiend led the girls into the
ravine, which was far out of ear
shot of residences, and built the
bonfire. One by one he took them
away. First TO go was Melba, the
9-year-old child. Madeline and
jeanette followed in that order
The killer shut off their screams
with the ropes When he had fin
iShed the assaults and Strangula-
tions, he tossed the bodies aside
Madeline's body had been sprin-
kled with dry weeds, as if there was
half-attempt to conceal it. Melba's
little hands were clenched about
clods of dirt. Jeanette's head lay
against a large rock. Blue denim
threads, probably torn from oYeralls
We're found near the bodies.
The man who lOitered about the
Centinella park playground was re-
ported to have been moleSting chill
dren for several days, trying to lure
them with him for o "jackrabbit
hunt"
Evening star., 1937-06-04
BLUM HITS TACTICS
TO CURB REFORMS
Takes Senators to Task for
Amending Governments
Press Measure.
Ey the Associated Press.


PARIS, June 4.-Premier Leon
Blum, aristocratic, scholarly leader Of
the masses, returned to the parliament
tary fray on the FIRST anniversary Of
his regime today after personally call
ing on the Senate TO approve the gov
ernments press-reform bill.
Taking conservativ Senators stern
ly to task for amending the bill as
previously passed by the Chamber Of
Deputies, the premier declared "legis-
lators must not shackle reforms by
inertia and resistance"
Blum, in his Senate appearance last
night, demanded that press defama-
tion cases be tried in Police Courts
without juries instead Of IN assizes,
where he said the dif1iculty Of obtain
ing convictions from juries made for
the loose enforcement of laws.
While the Senate gave Blum scant
applause, the Chamber passed, 420 10
l4l, bill extending for six months
collective labor contracts and compul-
sorry arbitration OF labor disputes.
Workers Hail Reforms.
The working classes represented in
the Blum Peoples Front, while await
ing more reforms, are celebrating those
achieved under the Lettist coalition
which won majority in the Chamber
elections Of 1896. They are:
The 40-hour-w eew- extended
Evening star., 1937-06-04

throughout virtually all industry to
some 100000 workers. the govern
ment is drafting DEGREES for the last
holdouts, which include hotels, res
taurants and cafes.
Paid vacations-Applied by law to
all industry.
Collective contracts-Concluded be-
tween labor unions and federationa
OF employers under 4 law providing
for union recognition; these raised
wages from to Is per cert.
Bank Of France reform-The old
board OF regents WAS taken out of the
hands of the 200 families" and re-
placed by a new council of admins
tration representing government, labor
industry, agriculture, consumers and
investors.
Take Profits Out Of War.
Naturalization of war industries
Private profits taken out OF war, with
II plants taken over by the army and
navy and II by the air ministry.
Wheat ofice-Prices, production and
marketing OF wheat controlled by 4
national professional committee
The council of ministers formally
called halt to its program on March
5, turning to period OF economy in
the face of a looming 1887 budget de.
f1cit of 4OOO0,O00,000 francs (about
$3.50, 200, ,000).
Blum called it breathing spell''-
not retreat, but simply pause tc
gather strength for the next series o1
reforms which include old-age pen.
sions, a national unemployment fund
expanded public works and insurance
against agricultural disasters.
Evening star., 1937-06-04
SHOESARE SOUGHT
FOR NEEDY PUPILS
PIT. A. Group to Sponsor
Magic Show to Raise
Funds.

Still furnishing garments and shoes
sD WaShingtOn'S needy school children
as the school year draws to a close
the Student Aid Committee of the
District Parent Teacher Association
today looked toward Fall, when de-
mands again will grow heavy and
money will be needed for the work
that has been conducted for the past
13 years.
A number of mothers. each Wednes-
day during the school year. go to
the committees room at Parkview
School. Here, they mend and sew
and assort clothing that will be given
10 children whose parents cannot
clothe them adequately.
The committee works almost every
day in the week, but Wednesday al
ways has been its big day. Headed
by Mrs. E. j. Dowling, veteran COM
nittee chairman, their efforts we're
directed this week toward enabling
needy children to finish the present
term.
Magic Show Planned.
For funds. necessary in addition to
donations of clothing, the committee
is depending on the series of magic
performances to be presented at the
National Theater during the week of
June a. to be conducted by Charles
Townsley, vice president of the WASH
ington branch of the Society of Amer
lean MagicianS. Proceeds will be
turned over to the committee Pro-
seSSional stage illusions and acts will
Feature the performances, and the best
tricks Of the magic trade will amuse
the public for an entire week
1t was the same story at Parkview
School for Mrs. Dowling Wednesday
"Shoes-shoes," she exclaimed. That
Is what the children need most of all.
We are never able to meet the de-
mands for shoes, which, of course.
must fit properly. Our bundle days,
nonducted during the school year
among the school children, bring in
lot clothing but never enough shoes.
Other Children Aided.
This work keeps us busy every day
OF the year" she explained. When
committee members aren't mending
and delivering or collecting clothing,
they are helping the needy children
plsewhere-the tubercular children in
the Health School, children in the
vocational schools, and in some cases
even helping their parents pay the
rent and secure food in order to keep
the families together and their chill
Gren in school"
Last year, the Student Aid Com
nlttee helped clothe 1871 children
It's members gathered, mended and
delivered 1920 garments and gave tc
children l,081 pairs of shoes.
Evening star., 1937-06-04
Identifies Car bv Smell.

CANTON, N. Y. P).-Carl Craft,
Suing station owner, testifying in
County Court, identified a car which
ahe State contended was stolen from
Sls parking lot. The car had a sort of
medical odor,' he said, explaining it
once belonged to a veterinarian. The
Jury disagreed over a verdict.
Evening star., 1937-06-04
MYSTERY ANIMAL FOSSIL
IDENTIFIED AS CREODONT
Specimen Found in Utah Bears
Strong Resem blance to Sabre
Tooth Tiger.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
PRINCETON, N. j., June "A
unique fossil specimen of an extinct,
tiger!ike animal found in the Upper
Eocene region of Utah in 1895 by a
Carnegie Museum expedition has been
Identified by DR.. William Bergman
Scott, professor Of geology at Prince
ton University, he said yesterday.
After examination of the internal
tooth structure of the remains. he
characterized them as those of a
species of creodont, which had in
dependently acquired the characteris-
tics of the true sabre tooth tiger
some 5o,000O00 years ago The speci-
men does not, however, belong to the
Sabre-tooth tiger group, he said.
Evening star., 1937-06-04
RUSSIA HELD EUROPE'S
MOST POTENT NATION
Journalist Says Soviet Has Most
Stable Government, Mon
strous' War Machine,

~ the Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, June Russia
was described as the most powerful
nation in Europe and Asia today by
Clifford Ernest. veteran journalist. on
his return to the United States after
a year spent observing Russia and her
heighbors.
He based the Soviets' power on four
factors:
The country has great air fleet: 1t
has the most stable government in
sither Europe or Asia: is self-suficient
economically. and could mobilize an
enthusiastic people for defensive
par
Russia" he said, "the most power
fll in war, is also Europes biggest
ee ctor for peace.
Japan and Germany have let their
DAY go by. Russia has a monstrous
war machine"
Evening star., 1937-06-04
Named to College Post.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 4 (P).-
Trustees of Scarritt College, South
ern Methodist institution, yesterday
chose Bishop Paul B. Kern of Dur
ham. N. c., as president OF the board.
He succeeds the late Bishop Edwin D.
MouZon of Charlotte, N. c.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
W HITES GET
WATERS JOBS
New England Diners
Discriminate

BOSTON--(By Renzl h. Lemus
for ANP)--Although New England
has won merited praise in Ameri-
can history as being among the
first states TO afford a haven of
refuge for Negro slaves, 1t has re-
Gently cast odium on It's fair name
by Its manifest unfairness to col
ored cooks and walters and II the
present policy OF the Eastern rail-
roads continues. New England will
be the first section OF the country
to eliminate Negroes from rail-
road dining cars.
Down In Northeast Maine there
Is a short but prosperous carrier
that serves the potato country. the
Bangor and Aroostok Railroad. Its
northern terminus IL on the Can
adam border across from the Can
sdian town which was the birth
place OF the original Ku Klux
Continued on Pore Twc)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
ORGANIZE FOR
BETTER WORK
Electricians F o r m
New Organization

A group Of local colored electri-
ehps met Thursday night at s1a
Z Esrrsn avenue and. formed =
permanent organization known as
TAs Associated Electricians.
ne purpose OF The organization,
Is cuiliaed ly the sponsors Is TO
make the public conscious OF the
united efforts Of the electricians
snfq led TO render safe and reliable
'srVice and at the same time prove
lasI only the best OF mechanics
having licenses from the state are
members.
Officers and members OF the
soup are. Charles II. Reeves,
president; B 5. Wheeler, vice pre-
dsat w Z. simmons, secretary /:
Jerome Eccesion. assistant secre-
Fafy' R l. Taylor. treasurer.
hester Goegins sergeant-at-arms
Pamss Abbott, chaplain: Brady S.
ioss- chairman OF social relations
onm'tee II. w. Brown, Charles
coper, NJ G. cooper, L. X. ellis
" Levi ]. kindrick. Herbert Wat
f. B 7 Washington. and c. L.
FsVyer
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Housewives League
To Observe Birthday

The Detroit Housewives League,
OF which Mrs. Fannie B. Peek Is
president, will celebrate their
seventh anniversary Tuesday
night. Sept. 81, at Bethel A. NJ +.
Church.
Business men Of the city VIII
act as hosts TO the Housewives
League. NJ. Kelley Fritz Is chair
man Of the committee on arrange
ments for the affair.
DR.. A. c. Williams pastor OF
Metropolitan Baptist Church. VIII
be the speaker for the occasion.
The Housewives League Is an
auxiliary OF the 30 ker T. wash
ington Trade Association. headed
by Or. william n. Peck, Of Bethel
A. M. 4. Church.
The public is invited to attend
the birthday celebration.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Civic Rights Committee Quizzes
Aspirants in MayOralty Race

The Detroit Civic Rights Com
mittee, Thursday mailed an open
letter 10 each OF the FIVE local
mayoralty candidates. including
Councilman John w. Smith. city
Clerk Richard W. Reading. Patrick
II. O'Brien. Clarence J. Mcleod.
and Ralph A. PhIlbrook. The letter
reads as follows:
Dear Candidate;
MANY inquiries are being made
by Negro citizens AS follows:
l. In the event that you are
elected mayor OF the City OF De-
troit. will you remove Hon. Helm
rich Pickert as Police Commission
err? There Is one Negro employed
10 every 100 whites In the Police
Department.
2. Will you appoint Negro as
a member OF the following commits
sions. namely-Civil Service,
Board OF Health. and Welfare
Commissions?
THE Negroes are not concern
ed with the past records OF public
officials. regarding their attitudes
toward Negroes, but they want to
know what you are going to do now
In the aforementioned matters.
Awaiting your reply. we are
Respectfully yours.
Detroit Civic Rights Committee
Atty. Charles b. Berry. Sec'y."
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
BISHOP Heard DEAD
Senate Probe Hits Race Exploitation
National B. c. League
Elects Officers

NEW YORK CITY-In sur
prise announcement here last week
the identity OF Marie Downing,
writer and cosmetologist, was
made known when an award for
distinguished service was present.
ed to her jointly by the Urban
League OF New York and the Ma
tional Beauty Culturists League,
which held its annual convention
last week at Renaissance Casino.
In private life. Miss Downing Is
Mrs. Charles Evans OF st. Louis.
For the past IS months she has
been writing a nationally circulat-
ed column. known as Beauty and
Romance" while at the same time
operating a beauty shop OF her
own In st. Louis.
Officers elected for the coming
year, are:
Mrs. NJ. Joyner, Chicago, presi-
dent; Mrs. d. Chapman, New
York, first vice-president: Mrs. A.
Taylor. Boston, second vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. B. Merser. Washington,
d. c.. financial secretary: Mrs. ".
Waters. Baltimore. treasurer;
Charles l.. Evans, ST. Louis, ma
tional organizer; Mrs, C. Green
Johnson. Jersey City. N. j.. parlia-
mentarian; and Mrs. Il. Busheli,
New York. chaplain Mrs. Ethel
Baird ia retiring president.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Whack alker' S Laudation OF
Blacks Appointment


In the midst OF the Juror OF
newspaper publicity In connection
with the expose OF Associate Jus
tice Hugo Blacks alleged member
ship in the Ku Klux Khan, which
has stirred millions of Catholics,
Jews. and Negroes throughout the
United States DR.. ID. Ormonde
Walker. president OF Wilberforce
University. by the strange irony OF
fate. is coming in for storm OF
criticism from members of his race
because OF an open letter which
he wrote TO President Franklin
Roosevelt last week. endorsing the
appointment OF Justice Black to
the Supreme Court bench
DR.. walkers letter reads In part
as follows:
Feeling as do as citizen who
has watched the unfolding OF the
New Deal and the quickening ef-
feet Il has had upon our American
society. want TO evidence by this
writing my faith In your good
Judgment in the selection OF Hugo
l.. Black OF Alabama for appoint
ment TO the Supreme Court OF the
United states.
Our country lone and we must
begin to recognize Its oneness. The
War OF the Rebellion is over and
citizens North and South should
unite for the common interest and
welfare Of all OF us. Your selection
| of a Southerner is evidence OF the
fact that you. too. recognize the
oneness OF our citizenship.
In an address recently deliver
ed by me. which Congressman Mar
tin L. Sweeney OF Ohio wps good
enough 10 have carried in the Con-
gressional Record Of August IL, /
took occasion TO refer 10 the fact
that the Nation would soon have
reason 10 look TO some great
Southern leader for leadership in
the affairs OF our Nation. Your ap-
pointment OF Senator Black seems
10 be an answer to this prophecy.
Those who are disturbed be-
cause Senator Black happens to
be Southerner need but be re-
minded that President Taft. during
his incumbency selected for Chief
Justice OF the Supreme Court a
Southerner, Edward Douglas White
OF Louisiana. wha was an ex-Con-
federate soldier. and II was under
his Chief Justiceship that the
Grandfather Clause was declared
unconstitutional.
Il am sure that a man who will
night for better wage standards for
Continued ON rage ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Probe Charges of
Race Prejudice

81 LOUIS tANP)-A special
'OOe OF protests by Negro organi.
auOns mat members OF the race
slned IN building trades are being
'c'lmlnaied against by A. f. oil
Unions ot skilled mechanics is
slns conducted under orders oil
,llam Green, national president
Investigating the charges is Al
OSers, white organizer for the
,''fnsiionaf Moulders' union a,
*, "a. For over a month Tow
nave been comforting with Of
I" OF the Building Tradev coun-
auu with representatives OF
40 groups Other meetings are
A., Iae . lot the near future, after
rsen. SUNNI report 10
''' president acted after receiv-
,o,s r'v'esls from locals Of the
!. "srnood Of Sleeping Car Por-
D'nlng Car Employees union
ALL V'aer A. F. OF L. affiliates
s.S nav. nave colored members here.
4 NM. 'Vln'ed out that for years
||yiDs AZ, negro workers have been
,.'o, WITHOUT success to gain ad-
Ius,,I % the Building Trades
u ,,.. nsre' although the council
ID I, ssn IN Negro hodcarriers
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
REV. WILLIAMS
REELECTED AS
BAPTIST HEAD

LOS ANGELES-( ANP)--All OF
the officers OF the National Baptist
Convention were reelected as fol-
lows Rev. L. X. williams. presi-
dent; Rev. ID. v. Jamison, vice.
president; Rev. w. II. Rozier, Rev.
A. L. Boone and Rev. T. s. Harten,
regional vice-presidents: Rev. ].
NJ. Nabrit, secretary: Rev. 4. Ar
lington Wilson, Rev. U. G.. Robin
son, Rev. T. o. Fuller and Rev.
Marshall L. Shepherd were reel
ected assistant secretaries. and
Rev. B. j. Perkins treasurer. The
Boards will remain as they are.
Some OF the greatest addresses
of the conventions history were
delivered during the session. The
missionary address by Rev. J. Fl.
Jackson. ID. ID. was a masterpiece.
DR.. A. NJ. Townsend. Prof. e. w.
ID. Isaac, Jr., and DR.. A. L. Bow
man raised large sums OF money
for the publishing house. Rev. T.
T. Lovelace of the Home Mission
Board. Rev. w. Penick OF the Ben
eft Board; Rev. Roland Smith,
statistician and Rev. r. c. Bar
bour. editor OF the Voice made
glowing reports.
More than $4,000 was raised In
enrolment money alone. The fin
ance was twice as much as was
raised In last years session. The
delegation was the largest In his
tory.
The sermons OF the convention
were preached by Rev. w. r. Love-
lace of Indiana; Rev. J. w. John
son OF Okla: III. III. Butler OF s. c.:
Rev. w. II. Ballew Of Kentucky;
Rev. J. N. Stokes OF Fla; Rev. j.
w. Hairston OF N. c.; Rev. James
II. Brown OF Chicago; Rev. w. E.
Mack OF Tenn; and President l..
X. williams who delivered the
Sunday morning message.
The welcome addresses we're
delivered by Governor Frank Mer-
RAM. Mayor Frank l.. Shaw, As
semblyman Augustus Hawkins. and
Ex-Assemblyman Frederick NJ.
Roberts.
The meeting place was donated
by the Chamber OF Commerce OF
Los Angeles and was the finest
building In which the convention
has ever been held. The women
met at Second Baptist church. Mrs.
s. w. s. Layton, president. and
Mrs. Mamie II. Burroughs raised
large sums OF money for all OF the
objects OF the convention.
The local committee consisted
OF Revs. T. L. Griffith. J. L. Cast
on, w III. Rozier, B. W. Wade. j.
Il. Plus. r. d. Payne, w. ID. Carter,
O. II. Hampton, A. c. Capers., W.
p. Carter and W. r. Carter. These
men were assisted BY all OF the
Negro denominations.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Harold Harrison
Appointed Teacher

Harold Jerome Harrison has
been appointed teacher OF Social
Science at Garfield intermediate
School and met his hrst classes
this week.
Mr.. Harrison obtained his b. a.
degree at Atlanta University ana
his M. A. degree at the University
OF Michigan where he majored IN
History. For two years following
his graduation he taught at Blue
field state Teachers College IN
West virginia. 49,,
Mr.. Harrison resides with MS
wife. Edna and infant daughter
Phyllis Ann. at 27ss Clinton s''''''
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
ASKS SQUADS
ABOLITION

The recent formation OF col
ored detail" by Commissioner OF
Police Heinrich A. Pickert was
sharply censured by Attorney
Charles A. Roxborough in a con-
ference with the commissioner and
Superintendent OF Police Fred
Frahm last Friday afternoon.
While Attorney Roxborough cri-
ticised the creation OF the detail.
calling 1t a move toward segresa-
ton. his bitterest barbs were hurl-
ed al the head OF the detail-Lt.
John Hays.
NOT PROPER TYPE
He said that Hays was not the
proper type Of a police officer Ia
head the squad inasmuch as he
was not we'll liked inthe districts
where colored people reside. not.
withstanding the statements that
Hays is the best informed detec-
tive on the force about crime am.
ong colored people.
The attorney also reminded the
Commissioner OF the charges made
several years ago against Hays by
Frank LOTUS in which LOTUS &C.
cused Hays in open court OF nc.
cepting money for protection.
gambling.
Com. Pickert In answer To Rox-
borough's accusations, said that
Hays did not know OF his appoint
ment as head OF the detail until he
had been called into the commits
sioner's office He also said that
the detail was not created because
Of any increase in crime among
colored people. but was the out
growth OF plan he had been for
mulating for more than six
months. This plan, he said. had
been submitted to a number OF col
ored ministers. and each had
agreed that squad OF colored
detectives would solve some of the
questions and would afford an OPP
portunity for some OF the men to
advance quicker.
Superintendent Frahm suggested
that the detail he given a trial OF
several weeks. and then n the
criticism continued TO come in. II
would be abolished.
Attorney Roxborough said that
while he opposed the squad. II It
was to be maintained, coiored Of
icer should he placed in charge.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Theresa Cauer Back
In 'Heartsong Hour

After an absence OF three months
Miss Theresa Cayer, talented poet
has returned TO the Motor City 10
resume her "Heartsong Hour oi
original poetry. which will he
heard each Sunday at $50 D. NJ
over Station wMBC.
Miss Caver was called unex-
pectedly TO Massachusetts, in June
by the serious Illness OF her moth
err and sister. They are much i'm
proved.
During Miss Cavers absence,
Mrs. Charles e. whitby acted as
substitute hostess during the
Heartsong Hour last summer. and
served in way TO prove herself
a very enjoyable substitute, in the
opinion OF fans and the announcer
In charge.
In order TO express her appre-
citation more fully. Miss Cayer has
invited Mrs. Whitby 10 make a per-
sonal appearance as guest at the
Heartsong Hour, Sunday. Sept. 90.
During the autumn several ma
tionally-known poets will also APP
pear as guests OF the program.
Before leaving her home in
Massachusetts,. Miss Cayer con-
Quoted guest broadcast over sta
ton WTAG, which was received
with marked enthusiasm. In com
menting. the radio editor OF the
leading daily paper said:
There Is a real thrill OF dis
covery in hearing for the first time
the exquisite voice Of this young
Negro poet. reading her own love-
ly lyric lines. One feels that she
is bound for real fame. and GER
tainly. II there be justice, for a
nationwide hook-up where great
err audience may learn Of her tall
ents."