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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05
Over Three Hundred
Negroes With Fleet
By Katherine G. Boyle

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. B -
Despite being restricted to the
mess division in the United States
Navy, there is no let-up of Negro
Americans at enlistment stations.
With a good many of the advan-
tages he lacks ashore offered to
Joined with his eyes open and re-
him with the navy, the Negro lad
remains to re-enlist many times. o.
yer 800 Negro sailors are in Port
during Fleet week. A sprinkling
of them on each of the 10 ships
riding at anchor. The U.S.S. Re-
lief has 33 aboard, the Repair ship,
Medusa, carries ten, and the de-
stroyers get along with a maxi
mum of eight men to care for the
gaStronomic needs.
Paul Wray of the U.S.S. Relief,
prepares all the special diets nee
essary on the Hospital ship and is
in charge of the patients kitchen.
Completing twenty years in Uncle
Sans service in July, 1889, Wray
comes of Royal American family.
He has two brothers and a cousin
in the navy and two brothers in
the army. Interesting yarns he
can spin about his many and var
led experiences as an American
Negro sailor in the world ports.
Not much overs feet and slight in
build, Sailor Wray has had to de-
pend on quick wit to help him
many times in his colorful career.
His first attempt to enlist when
he was IS, he found he lacked "
pounds of the required Ill pounds.
Deeply discouraged and without
funds he sat on Boston, Mass,
curbstone and wept.
Suddenly an idea was born; he
dashed to the grocery, spent his
asst quarter for a quart of milk
and one-half dozen bananas. De-
vouring them rapidly, he waited
for an hour and then sped anxious
ly to the recruiting station again.
A miracle! He made the weight
and had a half pound to spare. So,
he's in the navy now.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05

NEW YORK Co = w. c. Han
DIV. father of the "blues," has been
on Broadway for twenty years, he
revealed in a special interview IN
the office of Handy Brothers Mu-
sic Co., 1887 Broadway, Friday.
Mr.. Handy will be 65 years old on
next November 16. and is still ac-
tive, managing the affairs OF his
Associated with him in the busin-
ess is his brother, c. E. Handy,
worldwide organization himself
and his son, w. C. Handy, Jr.
Mr.. Handy practically earns his
living now from royalties on The
st. Louis Blues" AS member
of the American Society OF Auth
ors. Composers and Publishers, ms
rights are amply protected, and
his income runs around $4,000 a
year from all rights to the song.
His firm is active, however, IN the
publishing field, and is making a
snecial effrot to cause the public
TO know better the works OF Ne
GRO authors. A new piece the firm
has published is Drum Corps with
Bugle." a modern treatist by A.
lack Thomas, former bandmaster
of the u. S. Army, many copies OF
which have been bought by the
government for the CCC camp
bands.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05
Plan Test Case
To Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D. C. = The
recent death of Justice Cardozo of
the United States Supreme Court
may have a significance in the po-
litical life of the Negro that has
generally escaped notice, accord
ing to a report from the office of
DR.. Rayford w. Logan, director of
education of the Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity. Great Liberal as the
late Justice was" Prof. Logan
pointed out, che agreed with the
other membres of the U. S. Sup
RENE Court that the Democratic
party has the right to exclude Ne
groes from its primaries. Three
of those nine members have left
the court since that decision was
rendered. AS soon as two other
changes have been made, Negroes
should prepare new case and en-
deavor to have that decision re-
versed. The United States Supreme
Court has reversed itself before.
Abraham Lincoln's criticism of the
bred Scott decision helped make
his president. Negroes should not
cease similarly to denounce the de-
cision in the Grovey VS.. Townsend
case which has made the South as
Fascist as Italy or Germany" the
report continued.
DR.. Logan first made the sug-
gestion of preparing new case as
a part of the Alpha Phi Alpha
campaign for education in citizen
ship. The idea is now being stud
led by some of the most distin-
guished lawyers in the country.
''The Negro is more effectively dis
franchised in the South than at any
time since 1867. For this reason
the political views of future APP
pointees to the United States Su-
preme Court should be carefully
scrutinized," the report concluded.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05
Marine Association
Calls Special Meeting

A committee representing those
interested in the Colored Marine
Association called upon Attorney
Jeffrey Holman several days ago
to see what could be done to dis
burse the funds in the association.
Mr.. lehman, who is former as
sistant United States Attorney, has
agreed to take the case and has
called a special meeting to be held
next Wednesday, August 10, at
room 929 of the 1411-4th Ave.
Building.
The committee urges every one
to be present because matters of
great Importance to all those who
at one time or another were men,
bers of the association, are to be
discussed.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05
Attorney Savers
Visits Enterprise

Attorney Wendell P. Sayers, of
Hill City, Kans., was visitor at
the Enterprise office on Thursday.
Mr.. Sayers is contemplating maxi
ing Seattle his home and estab-
fishing an office in the city. He
was born in the state of Kansas,
attended Washburn College and
law school, and has been assoc
lated with his father, w. L. Savers
in the practice of law in Hill City.
He has recommendation from the
Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court of Kansas, and numerous
others, attesting to his integrity
and ability. Mr.. Savers is stop
ping with Mr.. and Mrs. David Hi
ckey, 1904 25th Ave.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05
Woman Evangelist
Thrills Congregation

Mrs. Carrie White, Evangelist OF
the A.M.E. Church, visiting the
northwest from Chicago, brought
a most inspired message TO the
members of the Mt. Zion Baptist
Church, Sunday evening, July 81
at the close of the Missionary Wo-
mems Day.
Mrs. White proved by the scrip
ture the right of women to carry
Gods message to the people. Her
elocution was all that could be
asked, and her descriptive phrase
ology was pleasing to listen to.
While in Seattle she is stopping
with Presiding Elder George 5.
Allen on 23rd Ave. No.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05

Rev. Fred A. Hughes, popular
minister of the First A.ME.
Church, is conducting final drive
to close the book of redemption be-
fore he leaves to attend the con-
ference the latter part of the
month.
Rev. Hughes drive to save his
church was intensified when the
Sheriff's office posted notice of
sale. From that moment'he never
relented in his effort to pay off
the indebtedness until today there
is only about one hundred dollars
left to be paid in. A herculean eff
fort is being made to place the
church out of debt, and to seal
the book with the names of the
contributors within the church
walls for posterity.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05
Haiti" Problem For
Munition Magnates

According to Byron Webb, tech
nical director of the WPA Federal
Theatre Projects hit Haiti" now
in it's goth week, the battle scene
in which the French are driven out
of Haiti is taking on the aspects
of a miniature war To date, more
than 10000 blank cartridges and
100 pounds of flash powder have
been used. In addition, 10 sabres
have been broken and 20 uniforms
ripped to tatters.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05

NEWARK, N, ]. (C) = The re-
vival of the Newark Herald under
the alleged sponsorship of a Har-
lem paper hit it's first snag Sat
urday morning when, following
two visits in a row by DIR. c. b.
Powell of New York, Julius j. Ad-
ans, managing editor who was
brought east from Chicago, was
fired, allegedly because of an edi-
torial, Newark Needs Hypoder-
mic" which appeared in the Her
aid of July 9. On leaving New
ark, it was stated Adams was be-
ing transferred" to the city desk
of the Amsterdam News in New
York, but the Newark grapevine
buzzed with the news that Harlem
was merely stopover for Adams
on his way back west.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05
Pres. Jefferson Brings
Harry Boards Body;
Funeral Wednesday

Harry Beard, well known sea-
faring man of Seattle, died in Ma
Mia, P. l., and will be brought to
Seattle on the President Jeffer-
son.
Mrs. Lula Harris, a friend, made
arrangements with the Angelus
Mortuary to hold services Wednes-
day at 2 p. m.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05

Roy Sheffield, president of the
Cosmopolitan Club, announced that
Ernie Fields and his orchestra, his
floor show and male chorus, as
well as Carwell and Moore, will
play a dance date at Finnish Hall,
18th and Washington, Monday,
August 8.
Fields is recently from eastern
triumphs, and has made many
current recordings. The orchestra
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05
Cosmopolitan Club Brings Ernie Fields
Famous Recording Orchestra To Play Dance Date
At Finnish Hall, August 9th

has been referred to as "Harlem's
Only Sweet Swing Band" offering
a style of dance music that. is APP
preciated by the dancing public
from coast to coast. Fronted by
the sepia swing king, Ernie Fields,
this orchestra is fast becoming one
of Americas foremost ballroom
attractions. Not a new band, but
a band that has made its debut n
many of the country's leading nj
teries.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05

DETROIT (C) = The Pfeiffer
Brewing Co. carried a 3S-inch ad
dedicated to the late James Wei
don Johnson in the Detroit Trib-
une last week, in it's series of ad-
vertisements on Builders of His
tory and Civilization"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05
WASHINGTON fc)

WASHINGTON (C) O,
Raphael O'Hara Lanier of the Hot
ston Junior College has been nam
ed assistant to DIR. Mary Mcleod
Bethune, director of Negro Affairs
of the National Youth Administra-
ton, at $4,000 a year, it was re-
ported last week. Dean Lanier
succeeds to the post recently va
Gated by DR.. Frank Horne, who is
now assistant to DR.. Robert Wea-
yer of the U. S. Housing Author
ity.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05

WASHINGTON (c)-The Wash
ington Post. with daily circulation
of $4,000, carried a 21-inch ad for
its want ad department in the
Washington Tribune last week.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-08-05

HON. THEOPHILUS M. MANN
Grand Polemarch of the Kappa
Alpha Psi fraternity, who is busy
far ahead of the Grand Conclave"
in Detroit next December, getting
things lined up SO the 28th annual
meeting will go off according to
schedule. Attorney Mann is law
yer for the u. S. Department of
the Interior, stationed in Chicago.
The busy lawyer frequently ira.
vels by air to squeeze in time for
promoting Kappa affairs.
calvin Service)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
BRASSWORKERSI IN
 CONVENTION HERE

Meeting at local headquarters of the Waterbury BraSsworkerS union this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. seven- teen members of the steering com- snittee of the Connecticut units of the Committee for Industrial Organ ization will plan a convention of all units within the state.
 Where and when the state con- vention will be conducted will be decided at the session of the com mittee. The convention will be prim- arily for the purpose of setting up a ,permanent State Industrial Union Council, to be chartered by the Com mittee for Industrial Organization. Today's meeting will be held in the Waterbury BraSSworker's union headquarters at 53 Spencer Avenue. Alex Cashin, of Waterbury, who was elected temporary chairman of the committee, at its first meeting ill New Haven, will preside. A perman- ;ent chairman will be named today. Thomas Malloy, of Hartford, was named temporary secretary of the committee at the organization meet ang, and permanent secretary is also expected to be selected today. sGicheal P. Widman, of Boston, 10. I. O. regional director for New England, will attend the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12

(Continued from Page D
 JUDGES Any state referee, any judge of the superior court or the judge of any court of con- mon pleas, may, upon the written request of any states attorney or of the prosecuting attorney of any criminal court of common pleas, conduct an inquiry as to whether any crime has been committed concerning any matters mention ed in such request, within the jurisdiction of such states attor- ney or prosecuting attorney mak- ing such request, and any such referee or judge, and any such states or prosecuting attorney shall have power, by subpoena is- sued to him, to compel the at tendance of any person as wit ness; and such person, having been sworn as a witness, may be examined relative to any such matter under Investigation. Such referee, judge or attorney shall have power, by subpoena duces tecum issued by him, to compel the production for examination at such inquiry of any books or papers or any other thing which may require in the conduct of such inquiry. Such referee or judge shall have power by capias is- sued by him, to cause any person who shall fail to appear before him as witness, having been duly summoned to be brought be- fore him; and any person in at tendance as a witness who shall refuse to be sworn as a witness, or who, being sworn shall refuse to answer any proper question propounded to him, and any per- son who, having been duly sum- moned, shall neglect or fall to appear before such referee, or judge may be adjudged guilty oI contempt and may, by such rel cree or judge, be fined not more than $25 or imprisoned not more than 30 days, or both. In any pro- ceeding held un6er the provisions of this section, if any witness snail object to testifying or to producing any book, paper or other thing on the ground that such testi- mony, book, paper or thing may tend to degrate or incrimlnate him or render him liable to a pen- alty or forfeiture, and such referee or judge shall direct or compel such witness to testify or to. pro- duce such book, paper or thing, he shall not be prosecuted for any matter concerning which he has so tec.-ied, or evidenced by such book, paper or thing so produced, except for perjury committed in so testifying."
 Should this course be decided upon in preference to the grand jury, Judge Ernest A. 1nglis would undoubtedly be the official se- lected to conduct the probe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
United States Was
 Refused By Japan
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(Continued from Page D

Tn event that conference should be arranged" said Admiral Yama- moto, Japan would not insist on quantitative discussion alone. Qual- itative matters would noturally be considered also.
 "It has never been the policy of Japan to decline to discuss any im- portant phase.
 Personally I can not understand the reason for the United States, British and French notes, because Japan's policies are well known"
 Admiral Yamamoto then was asked if the world navies might for get all recent conferences-failures and begin again on some new for mula to reach an understanding that would allay susepicions. He re- piled:
 Unfortunately nobody so far has found formula which all powers desire to use as basis of limita- tion.
 Desires Her Own Choice
 JdpdIl lldS ucSllcu UO CIlOOSG whether to build battleships, cruis- CTS or other ships unoer a common upper limit. But she never has de- manded to equal other nations ship by ship. This policy is unchanged.
 T am not speaking for the navy as whole. But it is my personal opinion that excessive emphasis is placed on battleships, whereas they should be considered as a relatively unimportant question because of the rising power of aviation and also because of recent developments in and uses for other naval craft"
 Admiral Yamamoto was asked whether Japan would be able to stand building race.
 Japan will not engage in a building race" he replied. Instead she will build what is necessary to defend her own shores and preserve peace and order in the far east. Means will be found for such re- quirements.
 '1n event that other powers build so excessively that Japan finds it necessary to compete to some ex- tent, means to that purpose also will be found"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12

Connecticut will have nine child kiolinists as its representatives in the nationwide violin addition con- Gc-ts being conducted by the Ma tional Federation of Music clubs, ill the area addition to be held in New York city Wednesday, February 16,
 it was announced today. Four young Eters from the entire United States will be selected from twenty-tWo area additions, to receive a rare violin handmade by Tony Wons, noted poet and philosopher, and I&l, ,OOO in cash scholarships. The ,nudition will be held in the studios hof the Columbia Broadcasting Sys- Fkem in New York city.
 State Contestants
 The Connecticut contestants are: Eugene Atwood Anderson, Stoning- ton: David Vieth, New Haven;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
Attorney General

llr. Cummings, in a statement be- fore the Senate judiciary sub-com- mittee in approving the Ashurst- Hatch bill, asked for the measure, which would add four circut court judges and B lower court jurists in the federal bench.
 Federal courts are undermanned and overworked," said Cummings, "and the delay in the administra- ton of justice has become the out standing defect in our judicial Sys- tem,"
 Under the provisions of the new bill an additional circuit judge would be added in the second, fifth sixth and seventh circuits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
OBITUARY

| COLEMAN-MTS.C CaCnerme COle- man, widow of Patrick Coleman, of Frederick court died this morning at St. Mary,s hospital. She was native of Mount Rath, Queens County, Ireland, but had been a resident of this city for the past 50 years. Mrs. Coleman was member of the Third Order of St. Francis.
 Mrs. Coleman was former resi- dent for many years of the lower Washington Hill section and had many friends in that district by whom she was held in high esteem. She possessed kind and charitable nature which had endeared her to her many friends.
 She is survived by one daughter, Sister Anita Mary, of the Order of Sisters of Mercy in Hartford; two sons, William V. and James c. Cole man; and two sisters in Ireland.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street on Monday morning at time to be announced later, to St. Mar garet's church, where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday afternoon and evening.
 TREMAGLIO-Mrs. Teresa Tre- maglio, 85, widow O. Angelo Tre- maglio, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 1O80 Bank street after a brief illness She was born in Italy and came here B years ago.
 She leaves two sons, Cesaer and Antonio; a daughter, Mrs. Vncenzo Paolini; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Dantino; 36 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, all of Water- bury.
 The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:15 o'clock from the Colastano funeral home, 934 Bank street to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church where mass will be cele- brated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 | VAOEN-g1AS. N0dAy NWAlAVCAAuAoO Vaden 89, of 9 Spencer avenue, the widow of Willy Vaden, died at her home here early this morning after a lengthy illness.
 Mrs. Vaden was born in Norfolk, Va, but had resided here most of her life.
 She is survived by two sons, George M. and Chester "; two daughters, Mrs. Fannie Thompson and Mrs. Lillian A. Parks; Ii grand children and eight great grandchil- dren.
 Mrs. Vaden was member of St. Johns Episcopal church. Funeral arrangements will be announced la- ter.
 RICH - Mrs. Celia Rich, mother of Mrs. William F. Greenfield, of this city, died Thursday at the home of 1 another daughter in New York City. Mrs. Greenfield is the wife of Rabbi William P, Greenfield of Beth-El synagcg. Mrs Rich leaves four other daughters, besides Mrs. Greenfield. and two sons. Funeral services and burial were held yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Donlan Tracy will be held from the home Monday at 8:15 o'clock to St. Francis Xavier church, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. The Daugh- ters of Isabella will meet tonight at o'clock in Hibernian hall to take action on the death.
 The funeral of Pasquale Dizinno 55, of II Greenmount terrace, who died suddenly yesterday at the rail- road station, will be held Monday morning, at SIS o'clock from the home to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, where mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cem- etery.
 The funeral of Frank Rosa, son of MT. and Mrs. Salvatore Rosa of Burton street, a student at St. Thomas Seminary, who died yes terday, will be held from the home 32 Burton street, on Monday morn- ing at o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes church, where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
 Funeral services for William Milton MOSeley, 85, veteran em- ploye of the Scovill Mfg. O., who died yesterday morning at St. Mary's hospital, will be held Mon- day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Con- gregational church officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Loughlin was held from the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, this morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, where a solemn high mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock Burial was in old St. JoSeph'S cem- etery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza beth L. Traver will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the AL derson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Matthew Madden pastor of Mill Plain Union church omciating. Burial win be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
DRUM CORPS
 PRESENT REVUE
Capacity Crowd Enjoys Program of William
 Wilson Post

A capacity audience witnessed the valentine Revue" presented last night at headquarters of William Wilson Post, by members of the post life and drum corps. Several corps members, assisted by girls of the community, presented 8 splendid program of entertainment.
 Charles Carr, Jr., was master of ceremonies. Among the performers were: Edith Goodson, who sang Rhythm in My Nursery Rhyme" |" and Lenwood Chapman, who per- formed an intricate tap dance.
 Others in the cast were: John Del Gardo, Joseph Chapman, Buster Sumler, Wilbur Haywood, Marjorie Hoeffler, Hilbert Goodwin, Carol Sims, Wilbert Wright, Ernestine Durham, and Isaac Copeland.