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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-06-26
WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE,

WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE,
Milton Gregory. Negro attor-
ney meets his former college
chum. Conway Ward. son OF q
rich white manufactures. Con-
way urges his friend Milton to
pass and capitalize on his light
skin. Milton refuses. but be-
cause OF unfortunate circum.
stances accepts Conway's offer
of q fine position With the sti-
pulation that he will pass for
n member OF the white race.
Silas Ward. father OF Conway
Il unaware that Milton Is a Ne
gro. Through his henchman,
Thomas Clayhorn. >llas plans
10 steal the in, entlon. Midget
heater for automobiles from
Jack Foster a Negro worker
In his plant. Milton Is detail
ed 10 furnish the legal know.
ledge that VIII keep >llas
@clear Of the law. Jack Eos.
ter's family. hi mother Sadie
and his pretty sister Darice are
overloyed with Jacks pros.
poets and look happily toward
a bright future. Milton soon
realizes after meeting the at.
tractive Mrs. Alicia Brands
and her lovely daughter. that
he cannot exclude the social
side oi his new llie. Kay his
private secretary invites him
10 a party at her apartments
he accepts kay Is In love with
Milton. As the head ri the
Wards legal and advisory de-
partment Milton meets with
the Employees Work Council
and there sees Darice. Jacks
sister for the first time. He Is
fascinated by her beauty.
Milton sends q letter 10 Jack
asking him 10 call at his office.
and is shocked when he finds
that the Inventor OF the Midget
heater Is a Negro. Jack Il
crazy with anger when he
learns Calyhorn has betrayed
his confidence.
Vow Go on With the story;
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-06-26

ITO lie. that's what you told
me. wasn't Il. Mr.. Ward asked
Milton. quietly. apparently I'M
perturbed by his employers out
burst.
Nov see here" silss tried TO
interrupt
You have engaged me as your
legal advisor" Milton went on.
But whom am 10 advise? Are
you going 10 accept any ones
advice? Why do you keep me
here?'
II have you under contract"
Silss sputtered He was not us
ed 10 this type OF young man.
They generally accepted his tir-
AIDES in humble silence
I'm willing to cancel our a
greement" said Milton
who said I wanted 70 cancel
our contract Silas raved. Il
merely
Want 10 force your workers 10
strike during your peak produc-
ton. when you are In need of
more en-. Hundreds Of orders
10 be filled. both for castings
and Midget Heaters All this
YOU want 10 happen. just 10 sa-
tisfy your egotism. You're going
20 show them whose boss---at
whose expense? You're willing
70 throw away thousands Of dol
lars 10 keep few poor families
from earning 4 decent living
wage"
But listen here. young man. l
never
Never think OF anyone but
yourself. That's the rich mans
weakness. his love OF self. you'res
no exception"
Say. will you let me talkT
Silas banged the desk with his
fist.
"Ii's not necessary. shall
run this department according
70 your orders from now on
'I0 don't want you TO run It ac-
cording 10 my orders. What have
got YOU for? Give them the
blamed raise
And what about their over
time
I'm not increasing 1t for ov-
ertime----'
Mr.. Ward YOU said a moment
ago you wanted me 10 run this
according 10 what | thought
would be for the best interests
OF both you and your employees.
You must pay these men an in
crease for working overtime"
You're pushing me into some
thing ! said | wouldn't do" Sill
as argued.
ITS a wise man that can see
his mistakes and tries to rectify>
them"
i've ran this business fo< ov-
err thirty years"
But business conditions
change"
In the end. Milton won his
point and Silas, his face thun-
der cloud, told Milton to go ahead
and gave him instructions TO
draw up the papers, notifying
his workers OF the increase in
wages
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-06-26
CHAPTER 10

He awoke the next morning
tired and restless. The face OF
he strange girl was not so clear
nov, but the thoughts OF her
kept him preoccupied
UAea he stood before silas
Ward n Lis office a few hours
la.er " on knew he was in for
a stormy session.
What 90 you mean by prom
ssing those damn fools a wage
increase" didn't tell you 10
promise lem anything. told
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-06-26

why. Mr.. Clayborn. He claims
to have worked with you ON this
heater"
The dirty crook. Made me
believe he was my friend" Jack
was speechless In his anger. To
think that Clayborn had wormet
himself into his confidence. only
TO lie and cheat him.
But you know, Mr.. Foster
Milton went on, "Mr. Ward is
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-06-26
(WHICH RACE" : BY Alma Bean Looing

vention IL mine. The idea W..
mine and mine alone"
But as Q Ward employee,
I'm not a slave TO this cou
pany. ] shall see Clayborr
He's lied and cheated me for sIl.
as Ward. You're all thieves ana
dirty two timing crooks" and
Jack rushed from the office
slamming the door with a bang
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-06-26

willing to do something for you.
He feels that the work you have
done deserves handsome more
tary consideration--say a thou-
sand dollars. providing you re-
lease all rights in our favor
Crooks -- Crooko". Jack
screamed. his face livid, Some
body will pay for cheating me
out of that invention. That In
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-06-26

That evening. the Newburg
Argus. their daily paper. told OF
the fight that had been won by
the workers. but the workers
felt that the earnest eyed young
man that had talked to them with
such sincerity had been respon-
sible They could not forget his
face when he said,' I promise 10
inform Mr.. Ward OF your de-
mands--your just demands, and
he had meant II. No one else
had been able TO make old Silas
see reason. but this young man
did. and Millions name began
to be spoken frequently among
the men.
a fine chap" they agreed.
Rays eyes were shining as
she showed Milton the morning
paper when she entered the Of
flee Monday morning.
THE Employees Work Council
Is inclined 10 give you most Of
the credit for Mr.. Wards change
OF heart. They all know that he's
as hard as nails For years they
have tried 10 get him 10 cooper
ate with his men"
Mr.. Ward is just beginning to
appreciate hts workers. that's
ALL Milton replied. without
glancing at the paper.
Il don't know. I've known that
old elephant longer than you
have"
CHAPTER II
Jack was up early Monday
morning He must dress. Every
ttinT must be just right
= proudly. Sadie followed him
around the house. pressing his
handkerchief, picking imaginary
lint from his suit. cycling him
critically.
do look like an up and COM
ing young business man. moth
err he wanted TO know
Darice kissed him fondly"
Such handsome lad" she
laughed. "No wonder Charlene
couldn't refuse your offer Of
marriage"
Isn't she a dear. Darlce? SO
sweet--so little ard cuddly
Here. young man." said his
mother In mock disapproval,
Young men didn't talk that way
about girls In front OF their eld-
ers In my day"
Folks in your day must've
been pretty tiresome," Jack grim
ned.
"Oh. Jack, did you see in the
morning paper. The men In
Wards plants are getting
raise. I told you / thought that
Milton Gregory would do some
ming"
Yves. It's swell. but OF course,
that's OF no interest TO me now.
What's wage Asise to me7'
pompously.
Listen to the millionaire
Darice teased.
AS Jack started to leave, he
rushed back" forgot some
thing" he ran out to the back
OF the house where his workshop
was. In a few minutes he re-
The Washington times., 1937-01-06

Choice of black and
fancy, covered with
rain and sun proof:
sateen; new bakelite
handles.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06

DEACON" sateen
bound; choice of rose.
blue, green and gold
block plaids; actual
weight 4 lbs.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06
TWO SUSPECTS
INDEATHHELD

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa, Jan. 6
G.N.SO.-Two alleged New York
robbers who, police say, were impli-
Gated in $1,000 New York hold
up and the subsequent murder of
a member of their gang, were ar
rested by local police yesterday.
The suspects, police said, gave
their names as ISadore LidShitz,
81, and Mike Kelsey, %. Police
said Lidshitz had admitted partici-
patton in the robbery.
The murder victim whose death
police were probing was Fred Kind
Ter. Kinder was shot to death
in his room following the holdup.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06

Full bleached; wide hens; so square
construction; slight seconds but the
imperfections are so slight it is quite
difficult to find =. We advise early
shopping :.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06

ball team. She hates lace on under
clothes.
She tells you how she happened
to get into the movies.
"They really wanted my
mOther-She'S very young look
ing and beautiful and when
they couldn't get her-She'S too
happily married to bother with
it-they took me. Funny, 1 never
tried to get into the movies but
here / am"
She is one of the young talent
set at Warner Bros. and because of
her excellent work, her pleasant
personality and her looks she is
headed for big things in the movie
world. But wish they'd give Aunt
Dolly screen test, too.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06
Kidneys Must
Clean Out Acids

Your body cleans out Acids and poison
Gus wastes in your blood thru million
tiny, delicate Kidney tubes or filters but
beware of cheap, drastic, irritating drugs.
If functional Kidney or Bladder disorders
make you suffer from Getting Up Nights,
Nervousness. Leg Pains. Backache, Circles
Under Eyes, Dizziness, Rheumatic Pains,
Acidity Burning, Smarting or Itching. don't
take chances. Get the Doctors guaranteed
prescription called Cystex. 100000 de-
Calf, guarantees Cystex must bring new
vitality in 4S hours and make you feel
years younger in one week or money back
on return of empty package. Telephone
your druggist for guaranteed Cystex (Siss-
Eex) today.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06
Duke Of Kent Flies
To Ju|idna Nuptid|

LONDON, Jan. 6 GN.SO.-Pi-
loted by Flight Commander H. r.
Fielden, personal pilot to the Duke
of Windsor when he was king, the
Duke of Kent flew to The Hague,
Holland, to attend tomorrow's
welding of Crown Princess Juliana
and Prince Bernhard,
The Washington times., 1937-01-06

Brims, off the face
and turbans; they'll
go fast be here
early.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06

Choice OF ecru,
green and ivory:
size 3x5 IT.; slight
seconds of 39c
quality.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06
Tokyo War Minister
Warns of Red Peril

TOKYO, Jan. s G.N.SJ-The
Soviet Comintern was described as
a menace to world peace today in
broadcast by War Minister Arita.
He said the Comintern aimed at
bolshevizing the world and over
throwing the social systems of all
other nations.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06

Wee and straight
top; deep lace bot
tom and lace top;
sizes "a to "A; TEA
ROSE.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06
0'NeiII Plans Play
Based on Hospital

OAKLAND, Cal, Jan. 6 G.N.SJ.
The world will get another
play from the pen Of Eugene
O'Neill. The famed American
playwright, convalescing from an
appendectomy operation in Mer-
ritt Hospital here, today was
sketching the plot, he admitted,
of a new vehicle based on his
hospital experiences.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06

VERTIsEMENT
The Washington times., 1937-01-06

Part rolls and full
rolls: "a in. wide:
floral and figured
centers with neat bor-
der designs: wanted
colorings.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06
Toys CAM S III { 1l!!1 THROUGH

WORLDS CHAMPION
SPEED SKATER, Kit
Klein, says: Even with races
coming one after another, /
like to enjoy Camels the
whole day through. l rely
on Camels for digestion's
sake enjoy them while
I'm eating and afterwards"
Camels speed up the flow
of digestive fuids-alkaline
digestive fluids. They set
you right! They taste grand!
The Washington times., 1937-01-06

IN. 1s-It. and sK9 n.
sizes; included are IA
NOUS EepOnsst and Psbao
rugs; carpet and tile pat
terms; good colorinEG
The Washington times., 1937-01-06

Roll edge; 18O tempered
steel coils; packed full
with layer felt . covered
with sturdy attractive COW
erlngS; strap handles for
easy turning :. All bed
sizes
Evening star., 1937-08-23
Democrats
Continued From First Paee)

plan to extend public power develop
ment through seven little T. v. AS"
Some leaders of the insurgent fac
ton asserted that reconciliation may
already be impossible, and said they
expected the President to open his
offensive this Autumn.
They predicted he would make a
vacation" trip to the West Coast,
stopping en- route in Nebraska, Wyo-
ming and Montana. the home States
OF the rebel leaders. There, it WAS
suggested. he would speak in defense
of his program and ask the defeat
OF his opponents at the polls
Many administration stalwarts
showed little enthusiasm for such an
internecine struggle. which might we'll
cripple their party for years to come.
Labor Party Possible.
They conceded, however, that a
truce with the rebel factions was
becoming increasingly difficult.
Any lasting armistice, they said,
would involve abandonment of such
New Deal aims as court reorganiza-
ton, wage and hour regulation and
new social reforms and would almost
certainly provoke a new revolt-this
time from the militant proponents of
this program.
John L. Lewis and other labor lead
ers. who backed the President Wig
orously in 1896. already have COM
planned that the administration has
given them only wavering and half
hearted support in their organization
drives.
The Committee for Industrial Or
ganization has founded smooth-work
lng political machines of its own in
half q dozen cities
BY 1910. its leaders feel, the c. l. o.
may be able to launch a strong third
party II the Democrats abandon
their liberal" program. the new party
would expect support from many who
have been miltantly pro- Roosevelt.
Foremost among them would be
Senator LA Toilette. Progressive, Of
Wisconsin and the Farm-Laborites Of
the Northwest
Evening star., 1937-08-23
Martin TO REPORT
TO j. A. v. SESSION
Second Annual Convention
of Automobile Workers
Opens Today.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associa ted Press.
MILWAUKEE, August 23.--Inter-
national President Homer Martin said
the c. I. o. affiliated United Automo-
bile Workers of America Union was
stable and responsible organiza-
ton in report which will be pre-
sented to the second annual U. A. w.
convention. opening today.
More than 1000 delegates. repre-
sentatives of 300 locals throughout
the United States, registered for the
opening session.
We have proven our ability to
exercise discipline and assume re-
sponsibility to the entire Nation"
Martin said in his report to be sub
mitted to the convention tonight.
Cites Accomplishments.
Referring to the unions accom-
plishments through the workings OF
a wage and hour committee elected
In June, he declared the group had
taken over the task of eliminating
unauthorized strikes and unnecessary
stoppages in production in the Gen.
eral Motors Corp"
The General Motors workers of
the Nation responded, and since that
time We have had practically no un-
authorized strikes or stoppages Of
work in any Of the General Motors
plants" his report stated.
Because the workers of General
Motors have been willing to properly
coordinate their efforts and live up
to their responsibilities and because
the workers in all the other automo-
bile plants of the country have been
willing to do likewise. We are today
In a very favorable position with the
automobile industry and the rest of
the country"
Policy of u. A. w.
Martin said it had never been the
policy OF the U. A. w. ito encourage
or promote unauthorized strikes"
Speakers scheduled to address the
convention, which closes Saturday.
include:
John L. Lewis of Washington, ma
tional chairman of the C. l. O. and
president OF the United Mine Work.
ers: Sherman H. Dalrymple. Akron,
Ohio, president of the United Rubber
Workers Of America &C. l. o.; David
Dubinskv, New York. president of the
&C. I. o. International Ladies' Gar
ment Workers. and Gov Philip La
Toilette OF Wisconsin,
CT. o. SEEN ON WANE.
Evening star., 1937-08-23
Lewis Group Losing Power, Senator
Holt Asserts.

Lewis Group Losing Power, Senator
Holt Asserts.
AKRON. Ohio, August % (P).-
Power of John l.. Lewis and the Com
mittee for Industrial Organization
started to Wane when the steel strike
passed its peak. Senator Rush D. Holt
of West Virginia said in radio ad-
dress here last night.
In an interview before his address,
he predicted political break between
Levi and President Roosevelt before
the end Of the 1910 presidential cam
paign.
Senator Holt appeared here two
days in advance of rubber company
elections ordered by the National Labor
Relations Board to determine union
representation Of employees for sole
bargaining rights.
Il have just come from the Nations
Capital at the close of the congress
sional session. and am sure that the
political power Of which Mr.. Lewis
boasts so much is not in evidence in
Washington today as it was few
months ago" Holt said.
He based his prediction of a break"
between Roosevelt and Lewis on the
belief that both want to dictate the
candidate" in the next presidential
election.
Evening star., 1937-08-23
TRAIN CRASH KILLS
10ITAlIAN SAILORS
=
40 Also Injured in Rail Collision,
Believed Sabotage by
Anti. .Fascists.

AOtAeE dSCAbtDs
By the Associated r.ess.
GENOA. Italy. August 23.-Ten
Italian sailors and . trainman were
killed and 40 sailors wele injured
today in = head-on collision Of their
excursion train and . freight train
at Vigo Morasso Curve.
The 10 sailors and the freight train
engineer died on their way to hos
pital. or at the hospital.
OmciAls. asserting the freight train
was running of schedule. began an
exhaustive inquiry. They did not
state its nature, but railroad employees
expressed fear that the accident was
the result Of anti-Fascist sabotage.
The sailors were en- route to the
mountain town Of Casella to enjoy 4
fiesta arranged for them during the
visit Of the second naval squadron to
Genoa.
The squadron yesterday thundered
q welcome to Italy's newest warship,
the 35,000-ton battleship Littorio,
when she was launched here in the
presence Of King Victor Emanuel, his
queen, 5000 uniformed Fsscists, and
100, 900 cheering Italians.
A sister ship, the Vittorio Veneto,
was launched at Trieste July IS.
The two dreadnaughts, each mount
ing nine l5-inch guns as we'll AZ many
smaller weapons, are understood to
combine all the latest developments Of
naval architecture,
Premier Benito Mussolini, not yet
returned from army maneuvers In
Sicily, was absent from the launch
ing.
Evening star., 1937-08-23

who entered his bed room by means
OF q ladder and attacked him while
he was asleep. His condition was
not believed to be serious.
Police were unable to discover a
motive for the attack Hurlebus'
watch and about IS in bills and
change in his clothing were untouched.
Fingerprints were to be taken today.
Hurlebus told police he was thrown
downstairs by his assailant and did
not fully regain consciousness until
about $50 Am. yesterday, when he
went to the home of a neighbor,
Frank Garner. who summoned his son,
Otto Hurlebus of Wheaton.
Evening star., 1937-08-23

Three hundred and seventy zone on
GERS Of the Regular Army, National
Guard and Organized Reserves will be
the only performers in this mythical
attack, known in the service as COM
mand post exercise. which places the
LIST Army on 4 war footing,
Evening star., 1937-08-23

churning around with IS feet Of water
over their heads for as long as half
an hour at 4 time.
The boys were called on for their
first "professionaI try at deep sea"
diving yesterday by Charles H. Ruth,
jr.. 452l Garfield street, an employe
of The Star, who had lost the pro-
peller5 Of his outboard motor while
cruising Saturday near Key Bridge.
At the Belote home, 3017 Yost
place northeast, Jack and Ivy gave
their strange looking contraption a
final once-over and set out to re-
trieve Ruth's prop" Later, at the
approximate spot where the pro-
peller went down, the 3-foot can"
weighted front and back with metal
and niched to fit over the shoulders
was lowered over Jacks head.
The garden hose, running into the
top, was examined and approved;
signals. given by yanks on = rope
lowered with the diver. were re-
viewed and everything was in readi-
IleSS 10 lower away. Inc TWO OIL
cycle pumps. connected with the
main hose by check valve, were
manned end Jack went down.
Though the> helmet is rugged with
strip of glass in front. once Jack
reached the bottom. he had to feel for
the missing propeller with his hands
and feet, due to the muddiness Of the
water
After shifting over a 30-foot area
for several minutes. Jack yanked the
hoist away" signal and was quickly
pulled to the surface, proudly display
ing the propeller.
Jack and Ivy are students at Nc
Kinley High School, where they have
been members Of the foot ball team
since coming to Washington two years
ago from Tulsa, Okla.
Federal land grants to assist States
in establishing agricultural colleges
Evening star., 1937-08-23

Federal land grants to assist Sta tes
in establishing agricultural colleges
were begun in 1862.
Evening star., 1937-08-23

HAROLD rDUTCH'1 SMITH, who
holds Olympic diving championships.
would walk mile for 4 Camel!" II
find great deal of pleasure in Camels,"
says Dutch" RI long ago discovered
that smoking a Camel restores my flow
of energy after 4 strenuous exhibi'
don-gives me 4 lift"
Evening star., 1937-08-23

along the bottom
with 4 can"
over his head.
Jack. who is 10,
and his brother.
Ivy, II. have 4
yen for the daring
and are talented
mechanically, 4
c o m b | n a tion
" h Itch several
months ago led
to the perfectlon
of 4 homemade
divers helmet"
Now its no
novelty for them
Evening star., 1937-08-23

Bay; generally. east Of New Bedford
In Southeastern Massachusetts.
Troops Of the 1st Corps Area, New
England, were bivouacked between
Worcester and Boston.
The Army must act without naval
support As the Navy Is concentrated
theoretically In the Pacific.
Evening star., 1937-08-23
FOREIGN INVADER
ON EASTERN COAST
371 Officers Will Seek to Repel
Enemy in First Army
G. P.

BY the Associated Press.
FORT DEVENS, Mass. August IL
Troops OF II Eastern States and the
District OF Columbia. ready for two
weeks to repel = Foreign invader" )"
tonight began moving into position to
defend the Eastern seaboard.
A theoretical enemy OF $4,000 men
began landing operations early today
near historic Plymouth and Buzzards
Evening star., 1937-08-23
ASPIN HILLS RESIDENT
BEATEN BY INTRUDER
Police Seek Man Who Attacked
Farmer After Entering Bed
Room by Ladder.

~ Stan Correspondent Of The Star.
SILVER SPRING, Md, August %.
Montgomery County police today
were seeking the assailant, described
as a heavy set white man. who Satur-
day night attacked and severely beat
Christian Hurlebus. 66-year- far
mer. in his home at Aspin Hills.
Hurlebus was reported improving
in Montgomery County General Hos
pital at Sandy Spring. He was beaten
with \ wooden rung of the porch
railing and finally struck on the head
with kerosene lamp by the intruder.
Evening star., 1937-08-23

Church Benefit Festival Set.
. LEoNARDTOWN, Md, August a
'speciaD.-Fo the benefit OF Our
Aaoys Roman Catholic Church
CHAPEL, Medleys Neck, an au-day
festival will be held Wednesdav
Evening star., 1937-08-23
Young Divers Make Their Own Helmet
These D. C. Youths Work Under Potomac River With
Homemade Apparatus.

IF YOU happen to see . piece Of
rubber hose dangling from boat
into the Potomac River and two
L lads aboard diligently manning \
couple Of bicycle pumps you'll know
Jack Belote Is down below, wading
Evening star., 1937-08-23
Gaithersburg Show Planned.

ualtnerspurg SHOW FIanned.
WASHINGTON GROVE. Md, Au-
gust % SpeciaD An entertainment
by the Town Troopers Of Washington
will be given in the auditorium here
Friday night.