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Evening star., 1937-06-06

This box came for you, Miss Lewis, Mary
was saying.
For me? Here?" asked the girl Her singing
voice lacked distinction but her speaking voice
did not
MARY, will you introduce u.s." asked
Middleton.
OH said Mary. 'Oh, yes; Mr.. John
Middleton, Miss Alison Lewis" Alison Lewis
looked at him with only the dimmest acknowl-
edgment.
DO you hear the laughter in there?" asked
Middleton That comes from the table where
the two big swine are sitting with the little
one"
Il know" she nodded.
please don't let them brush you out with
one gesture, said Middleton.
What can do?" she asked.
Have dinner with me" said Middleton.
please. and we'll think out something"
"Yes, yes," formed the silent lips and the
nodding head of Mary.
For three seconds Alison Lewis looked at
him as though she were seeing into his mind
Then: I'D love it, she said, and he took her
back on his arm. FRANCOIS accompanied them
across the room, almost on tiptoe with anxiety.
The men at the table of three turned and
stared with unmannerly interest.
Its dinner for two, now, said Middleton
to the proprietor.
"Yes, monsieur" painted FRANCOIS. Il
didn't know that you were acquainted with
Miss Lewis ="
"Oh, we've known each other for years,
haven't we?"
Years and years" she said gravely.
Double the order for everything said
Middleton, and then send the sommelte1
over to the table. Do you like gardenias,
Alison?"
She measured and weighed and tasted him,
as it we're, in the flash of glance. "Of course
like them, she said.
Il knew remembered that. Put three or
four gardenias into flat dish FRANCOIS. And
another one or two for mademoiselle"
why are you doing it," asked the girl
There could be only one good reason,
couldn't there?'
And what is that" she asked, beginning
Evening star., 1937-06-06

what he had heard He gestured anxiously.
But, gentlemen, gentlemen" he pro-
tested. Where else will she take her beautiful
art? If you are so cruel -"
The cold eye of the little man lifted gradu-
ally until the waiter was well within his ken.
"Shes too young and you're too old. Get
OUT" he said
The waiter looked to his employer, aghast,
but Francois, clasping his hands together,
merely said: "Ah, mon Deu!' and turned
slowly away toward the musicians. He leaned
beside the piano and began to talk with his
head on one side, his shoulders almost shrug-
ging the coat off with apology.
Middleton could see the news strike the
singer He could see it by the sudden lifting
of her head and by her smile. Then she rose.
and he watched her lips ask: Now" After
ward, she was walking calmly across the f1oor;
the little man at the table for three smiled a
small smile that hardly troubled his NOUS
tache 1t seemed to Middleton that he had
seen the girl only by the light of her singing;
he saw her now by her pride. and her beauty.
Middleton left his table and met her at the
cloakroom. Behind him he heard unsubdued
laughter and knew that it came from the table
of three 1t was the big fat-faced man with the
bald head, no doubt.
Evening star., 1937-06-06
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auburn hair and dress like the misty russell
green of willows in early April. She touched
small bell-notes on the piano and sang an
old Proveneal song:
For all Of my Ioees
1t was dancing and singing;
1t was Laughter, laughter
For all my lores
But you, like q shadow,
Have orercome me
And held me tn silence.
At the table for three a little man with
a pretty moustache and ice-cold eyes said
to FRANCOIS middleton heard every word):
IF you're going to have music, have music.
Nobody wants that jabber."
FRANCOIS shrank until wrinkles formed along
the back of his coat. But many of my best
patrons, monsieur -
I'VE are your best patrons, said the little
man. "Stop that noise and don't let it come
back"
The mind of Middleton slowly left Prov
ence and the French vermouth to consider
this odd scene. For Francois the celebrated
restau1ateur, was taking this brutal command
with silent bowl But at the table, serving
the three, there was tall old Italian waiter
with yellow face and high-sproutlng white
hair whose tray was almost unbalanced by
Evening star., 1937-06-06

No one is safe from rackets! John Middleton
rushed to the help of beautiful victim;
three hours later he was rubbing shoulders
with death. Beginning powerful
serial which lifts the curtain on the
two million dollar restaurant squeeze
Evening star., 1937-06-06


but by peculiar trick of acoustics Middleton
could hear nearly every word spoken at
table of three men some distance from him.
The three we're not happy. Often they leaned
their heads together, snarling. Then some
growing oath came clearly to Middleton He
had wished to change to more quiet spot
but he was now lost in contemplation over
glass of iced French weymouth with squeeze
of lemon rind to give it bouquet. The taste
of it was deeper than the tongue and gradu
ally washed away even the fear of the future.
1t had seemed plain moment before that he
should have gone with his law class straight
from college into Manhattan office without
giving himself for a few galloping years to the
world, but now the subtle wine gave him
warm comfort He became inert with expec-
tant pleasure. Therefore he made no gesture
to move farther away and trusted to the
music to cover the unpleasant voices of the
three.
The orchestra in Francois, however, con-
sists of piano touched like harp, harp
fingered by the wind, and cello played as
softly and sadly as young love could desire;
for music in Francois is to accompany con-
versation rather than to take its place. The
pianist at this moment was playing muted
violin; for at the piano sat girl with shining
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-28
THE BUTZEL FOREST

History records many famous forests including the
Cedar Forests Of Lebanon the Black Forests of Russia
and the Argonne Forests of France in the latter of
which many lost their lives during the World War
but what is destined to become of of the most monu-
mental of all the forest that is being planted in
Palestine and named in honor of Fred Buzel of Detroit,
of the outstanding Jewish phanthropist and social
workers of our generation
Mr. Butzel who is attorney by profession, has
been active in the civic life of Detroit for AL
though Loyal his faith he is bigger and broader
than any religion for his love for humanity embraces
men, and children of all races and creeds. His
phanthropies have not been limited to organization or
individuals of any color creed.
Among the local civic and social uplift agencies he
has helped to establish and support included the Juve
nile Court the BOY Scouts. the Ford Republic. Parksde
Hospital and other institutions in the community He is
also liberal contributor the Detroit Community Chest
the Jewish Charities. and has given numerous beneac
tons to deserving individuals. including several coored
students whom he has financially aided in their struggle
through college
We congratulate Attorney Butze upon the occasion
of his sixtieh birthday which celebrated Wednes-
dial of this week, and wish for him many years of
service TO humanity and personal happiness. The But
ze Forest planted in Palestine by friends of all faith in
all parts Of the world, rich and worthy tribute to
princely man.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-28
THE CRUSADE AGAINST SYPHILIS

A nationwide crusade to curb the spreading menace
of syphilis the United States being waged vigorously
by federal state and municipal health agencies together
with leading medical associations and private physicians
of both races.
The average lay citizen has but little idea of the
tent to which this perncious disease prevalent in almost
every community.
According to information just issued by the L. s.
Health Department, about ten per cent of the entire popu
laton Of country contaminated by Syphilis, and
many Ct the victims do not know that they af
fected Il is not limited to any or class
person with syphilis in the primary stage, may
spread the infection other innocent victims who happen
to use drinking vessels tableware, other
things which syphilis virus may have been left Even
tiny children often infected in this way.
One Of the greatest tragedies wrought by Syphilis.
visits upon adult victims is the blight which frequent
y casts the lives and bodies Of unborn children
Wassermann for all preschoo children in ord
to expose latent of syphilis and mrth control for
syphitic and mentally -decient women, asked in
resolutions adopted by the National Medical Association,
in IT'S annual meeting held in st Louis last week
Syphilis is casting a shadow our land. The dis
be cured when treated in time Therefore, those
who victims of this should not hesitate to seek
medical In like those who suspect that
they may have inherited traces of the disease in their
blood which may develop in them later be transmitted
to their children. should take Wassermann tests so that
proper treatment may be obtained and effected
if they found to be hyphilc.
Join in the crusade against syphilis for syphilis is
an enemy to mankind. 1t strikes down victims of all
races rich and poor, young and old.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-28
ALBION
BY WILLIE WILLIAMS

Mrs. Fannie Salter and Mrs
Walter Kendall enjoyed trip to
Niagara Falls the past weekend.
Mrs. Woods of Cairo, ILL.,, spent
last week with her sister Mrs.
Stevens of S. Albion street. The
visitor left Sunday to visit her
son-in-law and daughter Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Walls of Lansing be-
fore returning home.
Mrs. Leila Stevens is very i'll
at her home. Her many friends
wish for her an early recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burch and
family spent the weekend visiting
relatives in Detroit.
Rev. Evans Of Inkster stopped
in Albion to visit friends on his re-
turn from the convention held at
Kalamazoo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bush Solomon and
daughters and William Richardson
attended the Grand Lodge Of Odd
Fellows in Inkster last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Snyder and
children are visiting in the South.
They plan to return home soon.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-28
UP THE WRONG TREE

have a system of recalls OF irs
old men? No, this method which
they use keeps the labor market
full and running over for the Ford
Company.
The sweet case as Father Dan
iels retells II seems TO be An
awful injustice inflicted by the
NAACP on DR.. Sweet. The NAACP
did good job of defending DR..
Sweet. All of the Negro lawyers
were paid for what they did in the
case. 1t was upon the suggestion
of the chief defense that the legal
staff was decreased. Walter Gar
field Hayes, Walter Nelson and all
Of the colored staff except Julian
Perry were dropped. The lawyers
remaining in the case were Thomas
Chawke, Julian Perry and Clarence
barrow. Attorney barrow sug-
gested cut in the staff. This
from his point of view was the
i best way to win the case. THE
CASE WAS WON.
There was some misunderstood
ings around the case but that was
to be expected. The Negroes of
the City.o Detroit and the Negroes
throughout America know that
victory for Negroes was won.
The NAACP has in many cases
proved its interest in all of the
Negroes of America. 1t has de.
Tended rich Negroes and poor Ne
groes. Now just because the Ma
tional office seeks to aid the Negro
by giving information pertaining
to his economic life and that in
formation is not agreed to by GER
tain people, the NAACP is then.
unworthy of leadership and class
conscious. Of course, the Negroes
as whole know better, but this
note comes to remind us that there
are those who would have us be-
lieve otherwise. Certainly an Anti
lynch Bill Is for all the Negroes.
The equal education fight carried
on by the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored Peo-
pie is for all the Negroes. We all
sense the implications of the SCOTS
boro case.
Don Marshall's remarks about
the policy of the Ford plant are
as inigmatic as ever. He never
states the policy whenever asked
about it. Why? Ford has no
policy toward Negroes. He has
no policy toward any labor. He
gets all he can at least cost. There
are plants and jobs in plants where
there are no Negroes. Negroes
became service men when they
could be used by the interest. OF
course, Ford works a lot Of Ne
groes; in fact, he works more Ne
groes than any single plant in
Detroit. He also works more men
than any single plant in Detroit.
The workers, by organizing, will
have justice; yes, even at Ford's.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-28
Mt. Vernon Baptist
Church

The congregation and its pastor.
Rev. Scott went last Wednesday
evening in a visit to Rev. Newly
pastor Of Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church. Rev. Scott preached from
st. John 17:24 Father, I will that
they also, whom thou hast given
me- be With me where | am; that
they will Behold my glory, which
thou hast given me-"
Sunday morning the pastor
preached from Numbers % 90
And Gods anger was kindled be-
cause he went" At the evening
service from st. Luke 24:32 "Did
not our heart burn within us. while
He talked with us by the wav"
The pastor is supported by his
splendid choir. The membership is
increasing satisfactorily, and visi-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-28

Democratic government cannot
continue TO function II those elect
ed on pledges OF carrying out GER
tain lines OF policy turn around.
when elected. and try 10 follow
policies directly the opposite No
nation has been prouder OF its
democracy than America or more
contemptuous OF the selection OF
those by whom that democracy has
been supposed TO be realized
AS taxpayers. directly or indir-
ectly. we should be interested in
keeping the cost OF city govern
ment as low as possible To in
sure the success of this policy in
city government we must elect an
experienced man to the office OF
Mayor
Richard ". Reading best COM
bines the necessary qualifications
for a good Mayor. His life story
reads like an Horatio Alger novel.
Born in Detroit, Mr. Reading be-
gan his career as news boy. Lat
err employed by the Detroit News
and then changed to the Detroit
Times. as an apprentice printer,
Mr.. Reading worked up through
every branch of the business as
assistant foreman. foreman. man.
ager OF the job printing depart
ment. circulating manager, and
secretary-treasurer OF the corpora
ton.
In 1921, Richard w. Reading was
appointed by the late Senator
James Couzens as City Assessor,
and resigned 10 accept appoint
ment as City Controller in 1924
under Mayor Joseph A. Martin. In
1925 Reading was elected to office
of City Clerk. receiving the larg-
est number OF votes cast for any
candidate for any city office.
In each OF the aforementioned
positions. Reading kept faith with
all concerned His experience and
past record is the best evidence
OF what TO expect from him in the
future. Reading has pledged him
self to give you fair deal, free
from prejudice. His past perform
ance speaks louder than promises
Of others.
When you vote for Richard w.
Reading, you vote TO help your
self He deserves your support.
| donated by the Boosters Club
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-28
III, 1.. .ss' EDITORIAL PAGE mo, %~. :sss'


find out what's in that employee.
G. "Slave driving methods are a
killer, not a producer. Employees
will fling back your treatment of
them. Their respect and admira-
ton are worth everything to you.
They hold your success or failure
largely in their hands. You do your
best when you are happy; your
employees are made of the same
sort of stuff.
II. at is not always necessary to
look outside of your firm for
giants. You may often already
have someone in your employ who
is capable of filing position that
you are looking for an outside
prospect to fill. You must learn the
magic Of trusting people, Of calling
out their abilities.
I. BE honets in your dealings
with the public. The grandest ad-
vertisement ever written is poor
compared to the reputation Of
square dealing. Put yourself in
your customers place.
j. BE courteous to your GUS
toners. Satisfied customers are a
perpetual mouth-to-mouth adver-
tisement.
X. Don't be satisfied with little
success. There is great danger in
feeling secure. Eternal vigilance
is the price of leadership.
6. In conclusion, l might say,
that Negro business men Of the
north face the greatest problem.
Racial prejudice in the north is not
quite as forceful as it is in the
south. consequently Negroes OF the
north have little sentimental OBJ
lection to patronizihg businesses
owned by whites. AS a matter of
fact, they are inclined to be pre-
JUDGED toward Negro business. In
the south a different situation is
in evidence. Racial prejudice has
built up such barriers that Negroes
are almost compelled to patronize
Negro business. Since the men OF
the north face the bigger problem,
they must of necessity adhere most
closely to business ethics
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-28
Second Bapt. Church
lnkster, Mich.

The services, Sunday, at Second
Baptist Church were very inspir-
ing, including prayer services in
the pastors study and main audi
forum.
The Choir sang many beautiful
spiritual songs. The pastor, Rev.
o. B. Jones, came to the pulpit
with encouraging and educational
remarks before the sermon. He
delivered a most powerful dis
course-Subject:. TOO Many Peo-
pie for God" Judges 7:2. He said
THE church is an independent or
ganization and it should not be
that it should beg to get support;
If every one in the church was for
God. Every member in the church
is not in for God; Gidion tested his
army by dogs because dogs have
a forgiving spirit; We must have
a forgiving spirit to be soldier
for God" AS result, one soldier
was added TO the church.
In the afternoon, the choir rem
dered a very interesting program.
Mrs. M. Robinson and Mr.. Butler
were among the participants. Fol-
lowing a very interesting sermon
cite was delivered by Rev. Phelps
N
OF Detroit. His sub feet was
Friendship" He said: ITO be a
friend, one must possess the quail
ties love and esteem" The groups
showed much interest and en-
thusiasm.
The night service was very
short. Remarks were made by
the pastor and the reports of the
clubs and auxiliaries for the month
we're made.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-28
Young Workers To
Go On Outing

A moonlight cruise will be Civ
en- by the Youth Division OF the
international Workers order on
Friday. August 27th, at 900 p.
W
There will be swing music for
those who like to swing 1t and
waltz music for those who like TO
sway 81; for those who seek re-
freshments a cocktail lounge has
been provided; there also will be
a very novel floor show: and as
for the would-be astronomers the
stars will provide a--romantic set
ting.
So don your sailing toys and
enjoy the outing on the good ship
CITY Of Hancock, Friday. August
eth.
Get your tickets In advance at
the office OF the International
Workers order. COL Hoffman Bldg.
Tickets in advance-65c: at the
dock 75c. Boat leaves dock foot
OF Griswold at 300 p. NJ.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-28
P OST OFFICE
EMPLOYEES
E N D M EFT
By PERCY r. HINES

Philadelphia, Pa. - Completing
"a years of continuous activity
toward betterment OF the Postal
Service in general and the solu-
! ton Of problems Of Negro postal
workers in particular, the National
Alliance of Postal Employees closed
its ninth biennial convention here
Saturday, having been in session
since August 10th. The assembly
opened Monday evening with pub
lie exercises at Tindley Temple,
South Broad and Fitzwate r
Streets, where many dignitaries
took part on the program, among
whom were: Mayor S. Davis Will
son, of Philadelphia; Hon. Joseph
F. Gallagher, Postmaster; Rev.
d. w. Henry, Pastor of Tindley
Temple; Jerry o. Gillian, Nation
al President Of the Alliance; Hon.
Russell Allen, Deputy Cornoner;
Commissioner Joseph Rainey of
the Pennsylvania Boxing Commits
sion; Mrs. Robert E. Harrison,
National President of the Women's
Auxiliary to the Alliance; and
many leaders of other postal
groups and Of civic and educational
movements. The Gilbert Anderson
Memorial Sy m phony Orchestra
furnished the musical program.
Harold L. Pilgrim, Philadelphia
Postal leader, was master of cere-
monies.
Business sessions of the conven-
ton were held at the Y.WC.A.,
1905 Catherine Street, beginning
Tuesday morning. In his address
to the assembly, President Jerry
o. Gillian Of Norfolk, Va, pointed
out many accomplishments realized
through the efforts OF the body
during the past two years in con-
nection with promotions and as
signments in the postal service.
Welfare Director G. N. 7. Gray
of Washington, d. c., related many
detailed cases handled by his Office
during the past Is months. Con-
gresham Arthur w. Mitchell of
the First Illinois District, spoke
in the interest of measures pend
ing in Congress aimed to eliminate
the Photographic method of identi-
fication from civil service applica-
tions, and to require that the appli-
cant highest on the roster of ELI
gibles be appointed by certifying
officers. He also spoke in the in
terest of his Industrial Commits
sion Bill now pending which is
aimed to establish such an agency
on Negro affairs, I'll Of which were
endorsed by the National Alliance
Of Postal Employees at the con-
clusion Of the address. The as
sembly urged Negro postal work
ers to use their 100000, 900 annual
earnings toward the development
Of enterprises owned and con-
trolled by their people, and to
patronize businesses which are
willing to employ members of the
race.
The election Of officers for the
next two years was in a deadlock
for several hours on Friday as five
candidates were in the race for the
Presidency. Jerry o. Gillian, of
Norfolk, Va, who has headed the
organization for the past four
tors are finding this church a ha-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-28

years, was defeated in the final
balloting by Lafayette F. Ford, of
st. Louis, Mo. G.. N. T. Gray,
Washington, d. c.; Attorney r. l..
Bailey, indianapolis, Ind; and
Harold L. Pilgrim, Philadelphia,
Pa, were the other aspirants. Gil
liam, after his defeat, made a mo-
tion for the unanimous election Of
Ford, which was carried, and
pledged hearty support to the new
head. Other officers elected were
as follows: Alvin w. Bryan. At
lanta, Ca, Vice President; Leon
M. Anderson, Washington, d. c.,
Secretary; Rbbert E. L. Hutton,
New Orleans, La, Treasurer; and
Percy R. Hines, Chicago, ILL.,, Edi-
tor Of The Postal Alliance, official
monthly magazine fthe organiza-
ton. More than 20 branches of
the body located in as many cities
through the United States were
represented in the confab.
Meeting in conjunction with the
Alliance was the Women's Auxil
larry, headed by Mrs. Anna Mae
Harrison of Chicago, Ill. The out
standing feature of the ladies' ses-
sion was the continuation on a
more substantial basis the grant
ing of scholarships and cash
awards to high school students.
Officers elected for the next BIZ
ennial period are: Mrs. G.. N. T.
Gray, Washington. ID. c., Presi-
dent; Mrs. A. G. Spears, Sumter.
S. c., Vice President; Mrs. Grant
Adams, Atlanta, Ca, Secretary:
and Mrs. Haywood Cant, Detroit
Michigan, Treasurer.