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The Washington times., 1938-02-22

pocket unanswered for a month,
without a tremor of remorse or
anxiety.
I envy a man his unquench-
able optimism, his zest for life
and his play-boy spirit. He
makes a game or an adventure
of everything-even his work!
But a woman can't be happy I'm
less she's serious and can't en-
joy a game unless she makes
work of 1t. That's why men
stay young longer than women.
Above all, I envy him his sub
lime Self-confidence! His i'm
perturbable complacency! I'd
give my right eye just for a
spark, a scintilla, a few crumbs
of it.
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

This is fast becoming a
"Woman'S World: but man, as
always, continues to be Natures
Fair-Haired Boy" He is BORN
lucky! He is born with all those
traits Of character and tempera-
ment which make his life a
happy adventure. And that's
why we envy him!
What woman does not envy
a man his immunity from all
the boresome, nagging, tiresome
little details and duties Of life
which he can always find some
woman "a wife, a sister or a
secretary-to lift from his care
free shoulders?
What woman does not envy
a man his gorgeous caSt-lron
stomach, which seems to be able
to assimilate cheese, hot-dogs or
lobster salad at any hour of the
highland to wash them down
with libations that would drive
a woman to an early grave?
X *
Personally, l envy him his per
feet equanimity, his noncha-
lance, and his steady nerves.
Woman is a born worrier. But
a man never worries about any
thing. He can break a date,
be two hours late for a dinner
party, or carry a girls heart
throbbing letter around in his
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

Can you think straight, with
out fear or fizz, on this war queS-
ton? Then here's something to
chew on. It's from a 29-year-
old Young American, "one Of
those who'll have to do the
fighting If it comes" And, in
case you doubt his patriotism,
he has spent seven years in the
National Guard so he may de-
fend his country if it is ever in
vaded." But when it comes to
Looking For A War-"NIX!"
says R. H. C.
WHY SHOULD THE U. S. A.
GO TO WAR?
I'VE are not completely over
the last one yet. Europe has
not paid us the money they bor-
rowed for it yet. Thousands of
our boys were killed and can
never come back-and thou
sands more were irreparably in
jured, who lie today in hoSpi-
tails, unable to see or move or
think like sane and normal men.
1--WE have no reason for an
other war. We do not need
more territory, because there is
plenty of unoccupied land in
our own country. We do not
need to seek new supplies Of
natural resources. We have Suf-
ficient resources, natural and
man-made, to last us for years
to come. If we don't need more
territory or new natural re-
sources, what shall we go to
war about?
"Someone may sag, What
about the American capital in
UeSted in China? Why should
American inueStors in foreign
lands expect the Government
to protect them? When Amer
leans 1Dent into China they
knew that things tDere unset.
tied and they still are today.
They 1Oere willing to take that
risk and gamble on success. So,
1Dhen they lose, 1Dhy should
they expect us to send our army
and navy to SGUe and protect
their Investments?
"When this neU 1DGr bettDeeT1
China and Japan started, Amer
leans fUere told to leGUe. Those
t1oho choose to stay should take
the chances.
eyes, we have soldiers, sailors
and Marines over there, but
why? They are there to pro-
tect American lives and prop
erty because the Chinese govern
ment cannot do the job. But,
after the first crisis passed, we
should have brought our fight
ing forces home before more of
The Washington times., 1938-02-22
YOuI |. O..
By SHIRLEY sPENCER

By SHIRLEY SPENCER
This is . special personality
test. Check your answers Yes
or No.
I. Do you dislike going to
places which are popu.
lar with the masses and
which are crowded with
people Of all types? YN
2. Do you take the initia-
tive In inviting and en-
tertaining friends? YN
3. Do you think that most
people are insincere and
have Interior motives? YN
4. Are you stimulated and
revitalized through con-
tact with people? YN
S. Are there a number Of
subjects upon which you
are C0UCnyY 7 N
6. Do you have any diff
Guilty carrying on a con-
versation at social AZ
fairs? YN
Z. Can you express your.
self in writing better
than in speaking? YN
8. Is it easy for you to
make friends? YN
8. Do you like to watch
people in crowdS-on
the street, railroad sta
tions, etc? YN
10. If you have an errand
to do. or a job (sewing,
shopping, auto trip,
etc. do you usually try
to find companions to
go with you to keep you
company? Y N
(Answers On Ease o.
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Differs With Mrs. Moore

I cannot fully agree with Mrs.
Moore. It seems as if she has
the attitude that if you are not
q Catholic, you are q Commu-
mist.
She states the Catholic Church
has been the real champion
down through the ages Of free
dom, higher living, and educa-
tion. Would you call the per-
secution Of the Middle Ages,
which the Catholic Church in
flicted, as being the champion
Of freedom? She also states
that If the people really want
the truth they should read the
Catholic papers. You would
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

do their social-welfare work, try
to influence labor in a quiet
unpretentious manner and have
their parties without all Of the
fanfare for which the Washing
ton new-arrival and political
aspirant are famous.
The league has these women
who have no chance to enter the
older, more desirable society Of
our city. These women are out
to get their names in the papers
and their faces also II any way
that it will be possible and since
it is impossible for them to
make the upper set, they gather
together and call themselves So
ciety by throwing large, garish
and common parties inviting all
Of the right people who never
end, knC, ing they will have
to be invited the next time that
group gives a party.
Rather than having the tact
Of not attending and getting
themselves invited they run in
droves and do not realize it is q
case of noblese-oblige that they
have been asked.
These women should be kept
out of the streets, stirring up
trouble and pretending to have
labor's interests at heart. If
they want publicity there are
plenty Of publicity men and
women out of work who for a
small sum would be glad to
furnish their lives with enough
Of interest that they will be-
come newsintereSt and thus
keep them from being a blot on
the Washington scene.
T. DRY.
The Washington times., 1938-02-22
George WashingtOn's 2O6th
Birthday

is being celebrated today by everybody from the hardest
sheed Tories to the reddest Reds all of whom will crate
about how they admire Washington. So much is hap
pening in todays world at the moment that we'll make
our WaShingtons Birthday editorial short Well merely
place on exhibition the fact that in his time Wash
ington fighting to free from European entangle-
ments was regarded with loathng by Tories, who
made up large part of the colonial population, and who
considered Washington Red revolutionist.
And so we come to-
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

"P e rsonal-
ly, I think it's
a good thing.
M u S i C is
S o m e t h ing
everyone can
appreciate at
one time or
another. And
we must have
some organi-
Zation ly
e q u i pped to
pro vide it.
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LISTEN, WORLD!
Bu Elsie Robinson

syndcae Inc)
RALPH H. CLARK BATTING FOR ELSIE ROBINSON
Nj OTE: Said scads of fans: "We could write columns
~ maybe better than yours if we had the chance"
So we gave them chance to make this unique clear
ing house for American thought and feeling. Here's
one of the resuts-released to 50,000,000 readers.
Tell us what you think of it.
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

SCHOOL,
D OF h y
NJ C AL lister.
Colonial Vii.
la ge, Arling.
ton Co u Mt y
Virginia, Sec
retary:
Il e n JOY
t h e S e CO n.
c is q lot
and I think
they should
be m q d e q
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

fully war
rants q con-
tinued pro
gram Of this
d e ! 1 ghtful
m u S / C q !
series. There
are m a n y
pc le who
aren't still in
their child
cd an d
who W ould
like to hear
many more
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

permanent part of our civic arts
program. Music is something
we all appreciate, and the work
of the National Symphony Or
cheStra deserves the whole
hearted support of Washington
Virginia walker, 461 M st.
S. w., recreation director:
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

"I do think
the National
S y m p h ony
orch e S t ra
should be a
part of the
local civic
program. The
National Gov
e r n m e n t
should SubSi-
die music in
w a S hington
in order to
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

Tonight's concert, with its en-
thusiastic audience, is evidence
the orchestra is appreciated"
X X 4
Miss Charl Ormond Williams,
2727 Connecticut Ave. N. W.,
past president of the National
Education Association:
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

tional S y M
PIN ny Or
chestra de-
serves to be a
perm a nent
p a r t o t
Washington'S
art program.
Support for
the orchestra
is de s irable
and will be
of benefit to
all who are
The Washington times., 1938-02-22
Wise Words

Zeal is very blind, or badly
regulated, when it encroaches
upon the rights Of others.
Pasquier Quesnel.
Yield not to misfortunes, but
advance all the more boldly
against them.-Vergil.
A learned man has always
riches In hirnSelf.-PhaedruS.
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

make our National Capital the
music center Of the country.
\ \ X
Janet Batty, 2426 Nineteenth
st. N. W., secretary:
Music as played by the Ma
The Washington times., 1938-02-22
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

the Editor should be
the writers will be duponre
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

IT think the
orchestra is
one of Wash
i n 6 t o ms
finest assets.
1t definitely
S h ould be
made a regu-
lar and per-
manent part
of our civic
program. 1t
is educational
and ort h
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

most aSsuredly get an unbiased
opinion there, 7 presume.
AS for the Mexican situation,
she asks why has the United
States sat silently and allowed
these so-called atrocities to hap
pen to the people Of Mexico.
What does she want this country
to do, 60 down into Mexico and
Straighten the thing out?
JAMES ASHTON.
The Washington times., 1938-02-22
People
BY f. Romer

AIeernon Swinburne
LIS LYRICAL nature
IL poured forth in un-
dying poetry. but in prac-
ticaI matters SWinburne
was a child. He inher-
emily insisted the eabfare
anywhere in London was
a shilling. Wherever he
visited, his friends had
always to still his outcries
and save him from the
cabby's clutches. for he
would irateIy refuse any
additional tariff.
Copyright. 1888. By ,. Romsr3
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

while, pleasing and fulfills q
need of a Well-rounded cultural
program"
X X X
Gus Levathes, 1922 Eight
eenth st. N. w., law student at
Columbus University School:
The Washington times., 1938-02-22

given the opportunity to hear
these concerts"
X X
James L. McCalliSter, Airing
ton county, Va, auditor:
"I think the turnout here
The Washington times., 1938-02-22
The Inquiring|
Photographed
The Washington Times In
vites you to submit timely
and interesting questions to
be used in this column.

Do you think the National
Symphony Orchestra should be
made a permanent part of
Washington's civic arts pro-
gram?
The Washington times., 1938-02-22
Marry-Go-Round
BIZ Helen ROuUlGnd
Copyright 1898, King Features Syndicate, Incl
WHY WE ENVY MEN

no envy men? Of they debut not
~ for the reasons you may imagine. For, in these
days, get many good breaks in life as man
does, and sometimes more
The Washington times., 1938-02-22
Traffic Toll

The list Of traffic victims in
the District Of Columbia since
January !, 1898, is graphically
shown by the death watch.
The Washington times., 1938-02-22
ROOseUelt's Record

Your editorial. "The Econom-
les Of Scarcity" was, I think,
very interesting but not at all
logical.
We have already had five years
Of that type Of misgovernment.
And what is the result2 I'll
tell you.
More unemployment. The to-
tai ruin Of business. More pov.
erty. About 20 million dollars
wasted for the taxpayers to
sweat paying. More crime. The
above is the total of the Roose-
velt accomplishments in five
years. Is there anyone who can
defend such a record?
BERNARD L. HENNING.
The Washington times., 1938-02-22
THE ANSWERS

(Received from persons who
attended last nights concert by
the orchestra at Roosevelt High
The Washington times., 1938-02-22
Likes "My Say''

Please keep Mrs. McLeanS
my Say" enjoy them 90
much, always read them before
any other column. They are so
original and different from any
other articles.
MRS. BEULA HERFEY.
The Washington times., 1938-02-22
ANTHONY EDEN

And so we come to-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-09-16

deem, Mt. Vernon, Bellingham and
other cities west of the mountains,
as well as by Republican Club in
King County.
The featured speaker of the ev-
ening will be Bernarr Macfadden,
publisher of Liberty and other ma
gaines, who is recognized auth
GRITTY on the Constitution of the
United States.
A unique program has been ar
ranged by the committee in charge
consisting of music by Adams
band, an accordion quartet, a Ne
gro chorus of 40 people, and in adj
dition several surprise stunts.
AS the Banquet will be in the
form of a kickoff dinner for the
final election, Republican nominees
will be introduced.
1t has been requested by the
Chairman that those who have not
secured their tickets do so imme-
diately by calling Seneca Abb,
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-09-16
NO NEGRO CLERKS in LIQUOR STORES
Harlem Weighs General
Strike To Fight Rackets

NEW YORK - A general strike
doomed in Harlem this week as
CLIO and AFL unions affiliated to
the Harlem Labor Committee at
312 w. 125th ST., pushed their fight
on the Harlem Labor Union, Inc,
which they accused of racketeer-
ing.
Frank Crosswaith, chairman of
the Negro Labor Committee, an
nounced that an emergency meet
ing of the Negro Labor Assembly,
representative body of the commit
tee, would be held on September 9
to act on continued attacks by the
incorporated organizations against
legitimate trade unions. The ques-
ton of general strike will be voted
on at that time.
Crosswaith charged that many
white employers are utilizing the
Harlem Labor Union to arrest the
growth of CLIO and AF'L unions in
the community and avoid mainten-
ance of union conditions.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-09-16
Black and Tan Ready For Seasons
First Grid Game at New Civic Field

last year, their positions will be
hard to fill but will be you can
bet on that. these two boys were
the stars of the West Seattle st.
Martins game. 1t was Sammy
Bruce who took pass from his
West eSattle teammate to step
40 yards to pay dirt. Brennan
Kings defense and offense was
that of any college player.
Now back to the Black and Tan
team which opens the season Sun
day 25th at the Civic Auditorium's
new turf field which has been
newly laid. The boys hope that
the turnout will be twice as large
as last year. They know it takes
an enthusiastic crowd to help
push the boys to their first vic
tory. So all of you be sure and
be there.
Complimentary passes will be
found in the paper which upon
presenting at the ticket oIrice will
entitle you to reduction in price.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-09-16

cutor B. Gray Warner over labor
policies, piled up a lead of more
than lo,0U0 votes over Warner,
who won the Democratic nomina-
ton in the primary. This was on
the basis of city precincts only,
as county precincts were not to
be tabulated until later today.
Agnew outscored his chief Re-
publican rival, Charles o. Carroll,
by more than $4,000 votes.
Warner easily won nomination
over Allan Pomeroy, Charles d.
Donnelly and James w. Mifflin.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-09-16
Washington Police.
On Trial for Death
OF Negro War Vet

WASHINGTON, D. C. (CNA) -
Climaxing a bitter battle against
Washington's police murders of
Negro citizens which have claimed
SO victims in the last several
years, two white capital city po-
lice faced police trial board here
for the Staying of Leroy Keys, a
war veteran.
The policemen, Robert N. Hen
ry and John w. Nally, are being
tried the second time for the kill
ing of Keys. At the time of Keys
death, the two officers were, as
has been invariably the case in
such matters, completely exoner-
ated of guilt despite the over
whelming evidence proving the
contrary.
More recently many organiza-
tons have joined in the campaign,
including churches, newspapers and
the National Negro Congress. An
organized campaign is underway
to obtain fifty thousand signatures
on a petition asking President
Roosevelt for the removal of Po-
lice Chief Brown, the suspension
and trial of all guilty and investi-
cation of the entire question of po.-
lice terror in the District of Col
umbia.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-09-16
Editors Wife Is
Surprised At
Birthday Party

A group of friends of Mrs. Ber-
tina M. Lewis, wife of the editor of
the Northwest Enterprise and the
author of Housewives Department
of the paper, surprised her with a
lovely and well appropriated birth
day party Monday, September IL,
in her home. The house was beau
tifully arrayed in flowers of the
season. Mrs. Lewis was recipient
of many attractive gifts and well
wishings. Delicious refreshments,
games and a social hour were en-
joyed to their fullest by the guests.
The birthday cake fairly glittered
in splendor.
Among the friends who surpris-
ed Mrs. Lewis at the party were
Rev. and Mrs. T. M. Davis, Mrs.
Dora Johnson, Mrs. Elizabeth Hale,
Mrs. Marguerite Buford, Mrs. Ma
tale Catlett, Mrs. Matte Johnson,
Mrs. Gertrude Grayson, Mrs. Alice
Codringtom, Mrs. Beatrice Taylor,
Mrs. Lucille McCurdy, Mrs. Corne-
liza Moore, Mrs. Estelle Billups,
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd HALEY, Mrs.
Blanche Tolles, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
w. CaSmon, Mrs. Anna Harris.
Miss Nell Crews, Mrs. Bessye Rat
cliff, Mrs. Mary w. Smith, Mrs.
Martha Link, Mrs. Arthur c. Wa
tiers, Mr.. John Gale, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph H. Manning, Mrs. Lizzie
Brown, Mrs. Orsova Brown, Mr..
James Scott, Mr.. Herman Lewis,
and M. r. Locke.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-09-16
BY Jacques b. Chappell

Football is here at last with all
the trimmings and stuff. No soon
er did the boys from down sports
lane win the baseball crown than
they start eying the Community
League trophy with that same look
that saw them win it the first
year Lat an all colored team had
oeen entered in the league.
This years schedule isn't to be
outdone by even the big Ten" or
any little twenty teams. With all
the teams in top notch condition
and ready to go we find the Black
and Tan team, Ubangi of last year,
the same squad as last year ex-
cept for the addition of few
new players and greatest of all
minus. the services of Brennan
nmg, last years inspirational
trophy winner and rhythm hipped
Sammy Bruce who with King
were the, main stays of the team
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-09-16

Gray Warner Ralph S. Stacy, a
tribute" of more than $4,000 bal
lots. Stacy's Republican foe will
be j. L. (Jack) Taylor, who scored
slightly more than 10000 votes
to beat Homer L. Goldblatt.
Many ..egro leaders were jubi-
liant with the showing that Henry
Clay Agnew made, for they feared
that with certain element of labor
against his policies that his vote
might be cut down. However, the
number of votes cast for the for
mer deputy prosecutor dispelled
any fear from that source.
Warner Has 4,egrO Friends
B. Gray Warner, King County
prosecutor has the backing of
many Negro voters, and it was
said by many that good man
was bound to be elected to the Of
flee regardless who won. Warner
they pointed out as the head of
the office was not reluctant to
prosecute the former police Off
GERS, now convicted of the murder
OF Berry Lawson, Negro youth,
but sent his best man to handle
The case, and therefore is due con-
sideration for his actions. The
manner in which Agnew, then a
deputy prosecutor, directed the
case, assisted by chief deputy Jack
Schremer, is history.
Another office that appears to
be closely contested is the sheriff's
office, Claude Bannick veteran
law enforcement officer and for
mer sheriff, surprised many vot-
ers by the enormity of his plur-
atty over the other candidates,
and a study of the returns will
reveal that a battle for that Of
flee is apparent. Four years ago
VIM. Severyns was elected by a
very scant margin which was de-
cided by the absentee ballots.
Superintendent of County
Schools was very close and a lively
contest for that office is also ex-
pected. Most of the incumbents
polled a large margin over their
rivals, out in several legislative
districts hotly contested campaigns
are expected.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-09-16
Hotel Opens In E. Madison District
Old Dunbar Renamed Stewart Manor
Building Is Completely Remodeled and Newly
Furnished; Open House Sunday

With new furnishings through
out, and newly painted inside
and out Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Stew
art, local business people opened
the old Dunbar Hotel as the Stew
art Manor Hotel The public is
invited to inspect the premises
Sunday from one to nine p. m.
Among the features will be real
southern Bar-B-Q, and beverages.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart are the
proprietors of a hotel near the
King Street station, and also are
part owners of the Silver Moon
Skating Rink.
Mr.. Stewards home is in Mime
apolis, and Mrs. Stewart comes
from .ristol, Tennessee where she
taught school Tor many years. Mr..
Stewart is a world war veteran,
and has made his home in Seattle
for fifteen years.
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g.. o. p. URGED TO
VAR ON RACKETS

CHICAGO, Sept. IA - Francis
E. Rivers, Negro aide of District
Attorney Thomas E. Dewey of
New York, urged the Republican
Program Committee this week to
include in its plans for rejuvenat-
ing the Republican party the
breaking down of political protec-
ton for the numbers" and other
rackets.
AS one of the speakers at
Thorne Hall on the Chicago cam
pus of Northwestern University,
Rivers described Dewey's success
full fight against rackets. Then he
declared that the results accom-
plished would have been imposs-
ible if political inflence had not
been challenged and eliminated.