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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
ASSETS

Our citizens will shortly pay tribute at banquet
to two of Detroit's most valuable living assets. We
are accustomed to measure our values in this COM
mercia age and that which regard as most worth
while is called liquid and vital assets They are
our security for the present and our promise for
the future In our community we have certain souls
advancement delayed. Such assets are DR.. and Mrs.
William Peck
We often ask in the winter of a mans life that
old question, is the world better place for his having
lived. When that question is asked of DR., and Mrs
Peck, our answer will be resoundng affirmative
We can question ones philosophy of life and we can
disagree on any number of general principles. The
fruit of honest effort for human betterment and
understanding, however, admit of no argument. The
achievements which these two souls inspired in this
community stand, and as the philosophers say, no
amount of controversy can deny established facts.
We join the general public, therefore, in paying
tribute to Dr. and Mrs Peck for what they have done
and wish them well in their continued efforts.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
A SQUARE DEAL

In a recent radio talk Edward J. Jeffries, candi-
date for Mayor indicated that if he is elected he
will choose notice commissioner who is fair and I'M
partial and one who will reflect credit on his ad-
ninistration. 81 regard" Mr. Jefries said, the po-
lice commissioner of Detroit as the public relations
counsel for the City Administration II my ponce
commissioner can wisely, sympathetlcally, and justly
administer his department then my administration
will be successful =. =" Mr.. Jeffries knows very well
that if the present administration is defeated 1t VIII
be largely because of the present police commissioner
Nevertheless, we wish to point out that the police
commissioner is not the only public relations counsel
Administration and that every depart
ment of the city government must bear minute
Scr,tnv in the interests of impartiaty and justice
for the whole people The Civil Service Commission
the Welfare Commission, and number OF other COM
missions have become musce-bound and static IN TINS
citv which boasts of being dynamic. Injustice and
had judgement in any department of the city gov
eminent will reflect discredit upon an administration
and wise Mayor will not hesitate to clean house
In the present administration we have seen the
notice department throw common sense to the WINDS
and we have seen an outbreak of official violence and
a disregard for the public interest so great that
every citizen is literally up in arms. However, when
we look at the Housing Commission and several other
departments it becomes apparent that there is much
room for improvement in the entire municipal setup
We need Mayor in Detroit who is progressive and
liberal enough to stand up in the interests OF the
masses of the people where the poor and the rich
and the black as we'll as the white will be treated with
justice and equality
Our politicians are too quick to bend the knee to
the big campaign contributor who is determined to
exploit the masses for his personal gain. Detroit is
not the property of any manufacturer no matter how
important he may wish to be. The masses of the
people have genuine resentment against dictation
and they cherish the democratic rights of freedom
in their pursuit of happiness. Mayor who will fight
in the interests of the masses will not need the sup
port of gilded angels of finance Our votes can bring
about square deal in Detroit and we are deter
mined to have one.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28

particular book is derived from
the variety OF approaches which Il
presents with surprising unity
Some chapters suffer unnecessarily
from the weight OF the sociological
terms used. One of these which
remember with certain vague
ness is "A Comparative Study Of
American Caste" by W. Lloyd
Warner and Allison Davis, the first
part of which is a verbal morass.
The last part OF the chapter tells Of
the observations Of two couples. one
white and one Negro. in southern
community ard might have been
treated more fully TO bring out the
authors point much more clearly
than did their Introductory remarks.
The chapters on the Negro as a
Contrast Conception" by Lewis c.
Copeland and The Plantation: The
Physical Basis OF Traditional Race
Relations are especially interest
ing in showing the background for
the present attitudes toward the
Negro in the South. These pages
make ii clear that legislation alons
will never be able TO change tbs
ideas and folkways OF the South
As DR.. johnson points out in hi:
concluding chapter, change in race
relations will come slowly. He indi.
Gates that evidence OF such change
can already be seen but that it is :
part OF the economic change which
the South must undergo The resli
zation on the part Of southerneri
today that the race problem is onl,
a part Of their difficulties is thu
first step toward new orde
according TO Dr., Johnson.
This review has mentioned onl!
few OF the subjects treated /
Race Relations and the Rae
Problem Each chapter is full. o
material presented by an authorit.
on his particular subject. Severa
reader interest in the book nigh
have been increased had some Q
the authors chosen to be simple
in their presentation. This, how
! ever, does not decrease the valu
81 book as source Of authoritativ
, information on the ever pressin
race problem.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
INITIATION


All brothers who possibly can
please try and be in Albion, Mich.
on the 28th OF this month for mi
tiation of several brothers in the
third degree.
Grand Master Elmer Wallace and
Grand Secretary Frederick Price
will be there with other members
Of the grand Lodge,
St. Mary's Lodge No. 4 has made
splendid showing for membership
reinstatement. This correspondent
wants to extend his congratulations
to all brothers who are trying to
make Ann Arbor lodge conscious
and wish you all continued sue
cess. We understand that by the
first Of the year St. Mary's will have
very competent initiation team
which will be available al any
time.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Daddy RIGGS, whom every one
thought had retired, Economically
away. is seen quite frequently with
Mrs. x. There is plenty OF romance
left in the old man still, eh what?
We are specializing on the out
come OF Philo Halls return, just
what will Lucille Steele do now that
BOTH her boy friends are clamor-
ing for her sweet caresses? Will
Charles Kay step gracefully aside,
or what? We know your choice, Luz
ellie, but don't you think that P H,
is the better man?
Belatedly we had brought TO our
attention the brawl between two OF
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28

They frown upon those who agitate.
There are also those who harness
the mowers of aqitation-who thrive
upon il Between these two we find
a middle group. Some in this group
side with the radicals and some
with the conservatives. This middle
groun is usually the deciding factor
in all Of our social. economic and
political questions.
.cIrATIoN POWER
Aa;,..io, ~. ;,s ,l,co and f,rc-
ton in our social, political and
economic life. II is the ever dripping
water that eventually washes away
the stone II is also the explosive
which blows the door aiar,
In spite OF the amount of con-
aemaatiea- heaped- upon the heads
of agitators. they have done a fair
lob in bringing 10 the race a larger
share of life and liberty and Sc
curing for il the right to pursue
happiness The Negro in the South
sees life little more bearable be-
cause a few had the courage and
fortitude to keep up an everlasting
agitation
Many evil practices have been
curoeo ana some nave ceased alto-
gether because oil the cedSeless dsi-
tatlon'
Hence we must not uhoer estlmate
the service oeing rehoereo the race
by the agitators'
WORK OF AGITATORS
They have done a fair lob in
recent wears by forcing the govern
ment and the owners and con.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
The Party Line
BY MARIAN

Parker. James Ruskln, Dorothy
Cobb. Elmer Mcmillan, Roslee
Lamkin, Josephine Lamkin, Lillian
Weaver, Charles Samples, Frances
Brinson, Albert Wallace, and others.
WITH THE CLUBS
=The-PeteFL Pans met-wfth Mrs.
Gwendolyn Grahaon street St Jean
Wednesday Guest was Mrs Matte
Harris, Winning prizes were Mary
Walker. first; Celia Carter, second,
and Jane Smith, third
The Mayfair club attended the
theatre and then TO the Brown
Bombers Chicken Shack for dinner.
The LaNon Sha Long gave a
scrumptious party at the Larks last
Saturday, and are now getting
ready for their Thanksgiving frolic
on the 22nd OF November at the
Mayfair,
The Coronet club opened fall
meetings out to their president,
Betty BANDS on owen avenue.
Other officers are Mildred Mason.
vice president; Jean johnson. secre-
tary; Gladys House treasurer; Leon
tine Cole and Veralee Fisher.
The Sophisticates met with Jua-
niia Chapman After a brief
meeting played cards with the win
ners OF the evening, Marian Nc
Claim. Elizabeth Crosby and Blanche
Evans.
The Club Trece met with Mrs, A
Strong and played whist Prizes
went to Mrs Woods and Mrs, Des.
mond Orse g.. A lovely luncheon
closed the evening.
The New Era Study club gave it!
annual bridge tournament at the
Lsrks club on Saturday afternoon
and 81 tables of ladies we're out tt
play
Mrs Helen White was chairman
Of the committee for the afternoon
Halloween spirit prevailed as the!
were served refreshing donuts ant
piping coffee.
Twenty prizes we're given 10 tn
winners. who were Mrs Helei
Clark, Mrs. Pearl Owens Turne.
OF Columbus, Mrs. Frances viii
lisms, Mrs Erma Wells, Ann
Green, Charlotte Jordan Mari
5 Avis. Frances Clinkscale, Elmln
/ Gibson Odessa Trotter Carlott
: Reid, Sally Dsrden.. Evelyn Sole
: mon, Gene Harding. Burniece Hoag
t land, A. Jacobs. E. Speed, Emell
E Cabule, Mile c. Lee and Herth
! Priest.
\ The Ypsilanti high school Cyl
S was where the annual homecomiu
: sponsored by the Semper Fidel
s club was held Leon Sharpe
T. president; Clamsh Clark, secretar!
= Cassie Berry. treasurer; Doris Jes
k Woodru. corresponding secretar
= and chaperoning we're Mr. and Mr.
e Gene Beatty, DR.. and Mrs. Law
q renee Perry.
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LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
To the Editor of the
Michigan Chronicle
1858 Eliot Street
notratf Adichioan

To the Editor of the
Michigan Chronicle
1858 Eliot Street
Detroit. Michigan
Dear Sir:
1t is only yesterday my attention
has been called TO an sd in your
paper concerning Themire Fran
co.'s, having tried to commit sui
eide and what her husband told the
police. | wish to assert that have
never said any such story to the
police.
told the police that suspect she
took ether in a cup Of tea believing
that could induce sleep, because she
was desperate not having slept for
more than two months since she
became sick, in spite OF all our try
ing
Would you please rectify the
article in the paper as it is an H.
justice to Themire Francois and
myself.
Thanking you in advance for any
consideration given us, remain,
Sincerely yours,
Sabas Francois
1916 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, Michigan
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BOOK REVIEW

Race Relations and the Race
Problem. Edgar T. Thompson,
Editor The Duke University
Press Durham. N. c.. 1888
... $3.50. 3O3pp.
Reviewed by GERTRUDE MARTIN
Race Relations and the Race
Problem is described on its cover
as "A symposium on a growing
national and international problem
with special reference to the South, -
Its editor, Edgar T. Thompson, is
assistant professor of sociology at
Duke university. and its ten other
contributors are outstanding schol-
ars in the field of race relations.
Each has written chapter on the
phase OF race relations on which
he has specialized. The Introductory
chapter, The Nature of Race Re-
lations,' was written by DR.. Robert
E. Park OF Chicago university.
Among the others included are DR..
Rupert Vance OF the University Of
North Carolina who is the author NJ
the chapter on "Racil Competition
for the Land" DR. Everett Stone
auist Of Skidmore- college who con-
tributed Race Mixture and the
Mulatto;" and DR., Charles S. John
son Of Fisk university who wrote
the closing chapter. Race Relations
and the Social Change"
As is usually the case with books
on the race problem much that is
included here is repetition, excepI
for those who are completely is
norsnt NJ the mass literature which
has been written on race relations
However, the importance Of thi
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
UG, THO negro
By WIN. L. SHERRlLL
President, Afro-Aneriesn lnstituts and Federated
Fireside Groups

many needs of Harlem by the city
officials.
No one can dispute the fact that
the Improvements made in Harlem
in the last few years would not
have been ordinarily, II ever. II il
wasn't for the attention focused on
this section OF New York by the
rioters of year or so ago.
We are not advocating rioting on
the part OF the Negro in any COM
mupity as the means OF bringing
about needed reforms! But we are
calling for more militant agitation.
Dirty alleys and Uttered streets,
sub-stsndard houses. inadequate
educational facilities and unwar-
rsnted police brutality, we will have
with us always. unless we are will
ing to battle against them.
START sQUAwKING
We, the Negro take too much
lying down. We accept defeat after
defeat without squawking. We find
ourselves too many times left hold
ing an empty bag, when little, or
a lot, OF intelligent agitation would
often bring worthwhile results.
This agitation must not be carried
on in a nit or miss fashion. II so
we will defeat our own purpose. 1t
should be properly organized and
directed if we are to attain the de-
sired results.
We have some organizations
which are carrying on now, intelii-
gent and properly directed agita-
ton. They deserve your support.
Our Negro news weeklies are our
chief instruments OF agitation, stand
by them. Stop frowning upon those
who agitate.
"Agitate" is mighty close to
fight" Well what OF it? As a group
we must fight to exist and nobody
respects a coward
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28

The news must 20 on. and in
spite of the fact a great big burly
truck has smashed into yours
truly the party line must
reach YOU via phone here goes.
There were numerous important
personalities in town this week be-
ing shown about like old home
week especially with the Omegas
regional going on n everything
The Southernaires- were al the
Fbenezer Friday night The
music lie worthwhile Of course
Won hear +, weekly over the NBC
radio network and no doubt
il if had been more widely pub
licized would have had an over
eowing crowd
Fubie Blake who is staying with
Rename Johns is the famous COM
nnser and maestro Remember
rSbueIo Along" tho 6nest colored
,,us;c,lo 10 ever come This wav
when il was written bv Sissle and
Rlake Miller and T.vles Well
Tho Rlake is here and feted
royaIly nv Rovkine and vii.
lie ward entertained him At the
plsr,,,io, abiIc Earl Cuzzen.
Lii, shou.oa hin, sbou, also
All Arderso, Win ridips cath.
or'no and game dinner At The
Tobn Roxborougbs
Tsnos 1Tio9S1ie5 Scoti tho grand
1 ,olorarcb NJ kama Aloha pei /,
-at,y-Ioo -t,,,igo-,,
vs. IooLirs for,yard 10 Dr
r,sr,er r woodson's lecture a, N,
Fbonozer an Noyor,her : vi,
-,hio., .,vhat ,rous, ~ Mare 4,
- bo 80" !. in,ri,uin,
Charia. M,Cl.in "a friands qua,
TO- bic snh hir,hday I, 90
~ Svrday af,ernoon .nd col,
a., for.,he nro-schaai "a, Nnrser,
Ssyu.as "a ohi1d;sh aano
ana ,he horsohoId IN hand yer,
10, and Eraano T ,nranoa an,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
AROUND ANN ARBOR

our well-known men about town,
namely, Charles Williams and
Johnny Pullen. We understand
that one OF the two had TO have
some surgical work done. The real
reason is vague, but one wonders
if it is worthwhile after all
Another incident brought to our
mind recently was the case OF
man and wife, brawling on the
public streets. We understand that
they were arrested, but that the
lady was released, come day
The husband was released later on.
Charley Arnold why not take Ruth
home to settle your differences,
such doings will not only save dis
grace as race, but it will suffice
TO keep the money, paid out in
fines, in the family, do you cop?
Congratulations to Dave Keaton
for expanding his business. We I'M
derstand that he has leased the
whole OF the building which he &C.
cupies.
We want to extend greetings and
a big welcome TO a recent conner,
Mr.. NJ. Guest and wife. We under
stand that Mr. Guest is a tailor. and
plans 10 establish a business on
Catherine street. We also take this
opportunity to wish him all the
success in the world.
Among the recently married we
add the name of another we'll
known man, ]. T. FergerSon. We Of
fer oJs congratulations Is it true
you married her as one way Of
stopping your frequent breaks?
Anyway, good luck .
We are glad to report that Mrs.
Elizabeth jenkins is recovering
nicely from a second tonsilectomy
We are glad TO hear the news,
Mrs Jenkins
Among the others listed as be-
ing in luck are Bus Kersey and
Wolf. and others Understand
they are WI Ans ~ 49,
luck boys "hie II ias's' 'i,y "ay .
We understand that the "dusky
Bing Crosby is among US once
more gao 10 nave you DdeN n POI
Smith we fhlsseo Sour ineio-
dlous voice ,
a rev weeks ago we ndu 'iie gnu
fortune 70 rene" our aequdil's s,'
win d charming youns iduy, m's2
aoml 1ohhson' twas lnueeo
pleasure 10 lurther our lrie''usnip
MONA VIII see Sou "sS'H' Soo'''
nope en-
met es i'esl e'iu aii'us'ns S"a
a Re" oisehs ago oAeel 'iioel !.
mao SCI opinions on Why man
snouio remain sinsle' AneS "ele
very logical 100 A.,
was tolo tne 'errors vi f1l''
street Myrtle heomon' ana anna
Green look a nylhg ulp over 'nS
weekend 10 tne Motor LAY
Couidnt De tney are Chlis'ilis'
shopping ALREADY en. But Myru'
DUES nave oIIin sooress
Our irleno' hanA McSlnnls' wa
seen ooarding a ous leaVlhs Fps
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
Rail Bird
Chatter



After receiving many letters
from Motor City fans, the Michigan
Chronicle will endeavor to clarity
a recent incident that happened at
New York race track, The ques-
ton is where there is a two boss
entry running as one A part OF the
entry was disqualified and the
stewards declared the second part
OF the entry as the winner.
Fenelon and Sea Biscuit were
the names OF the two boss entry.
Now the former colt belongs to W.
Woodward and the latter to Cd
Phipps and there is where the diff
ference in ruling comes in. Rule
1853 in Section E contends When
horse is disqualified under this
rule, every horse in the same race
belonging wholly or in part, to the
same owner is also disqualified"
Both horses were trained by the
same trainer. but had different.
7 owners, hence the decision OF theN
stewards was correct. In the old
days OF racing in New York, many
two boss entries were disqualified,
for one jockey riding a part of the
entry would herd the other bosses
into the fence while the second
part of the entry would have clear
sailing and 60 on and win the race.
Stewards would promptly disqualify
the two horses. Now there 10
new ruling which seems fair to all
concerned.
/ Aga Kahn, that dark-skinned
sportsman Of India and his son,
Prince Ali Kahn, have named about
five horses TO start in the biggest
stakes in the U.S.A. turf For the1
derbies he has named Bsshir. Star
Dust and Moradsbad And has
named Khoshbook and Toubo for
the Futurity Now the worlds
richest man will be racing his
bosses on the American turf.
Bimelech, the champion juvenile
Of 80 will 60 after the Narragansett
Park Futurity on Oct. %, and
should have no trouble winning it
and soar high on the all time money
winning list This boss is about
fifth on the list to be exact, and
if he can win the Futurity, what
boss.
The Keeneland Park meet was
real profitable meeting and there
was plenty Of class. Eddie Arcsro,
the crack jockey showed the Ken
lucky jockeys how TO ride when the
checks are down. What a grand
jockey. This former newsboy Of
Covington, Ky. has not changed a
bit.
Buck Robinson, Baltimore, Md,
colored horsemsn wig-wags the
Michigan Chronicle that his hess.
Italian Harry is ready to hit on his
first time out Now this lad came
up around Druid Hill avenue with
the rest Of the boys. Joe Cans, Eube
Blake and is not what you would
call green hand with a boss.
Anthony Allen. another colored
trainer from Baltimore sent his
charge out to win at Jamaica. L. l.,
but the best he could do was to run
second. Money Middle is the boss
name and he should win at the
next asking. The coming meeting
at Pimlico should be one OF the
best race meetings in the history Of
: the famous old course. With it
5 many new innovations such as a
new timing device which registers
every quarter on the tote board
} where the public can see it. Trailer.
7 Kenyon c, Blackburn. fastener,
4 Tough Hombre, Our Nancy. City
5 Talk, Pernie, Triplane. those horses
are ready for the asking"
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Founder Of the Negro Nationalist Movement and Originator
Of the Greater Liberia Plan now in Congress
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28

man u''S W.
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28

Among the homecomers were
Jean Covington Lee Sharpe, Bob
williams, Gwendolyn Turner, Ar
lene Greenidge, Henry Green, Ed
die Harris, Alger Gillespie. Martha
Shannon, Charles Dickson. Carol
Carney, Thomas Johnson, Mary Les
ter, Richard Walls, Otto johnson,
Dorothy Dean, Helen Bankhead,
Bill Watson, John Anderson, Edyrge
Anderson, Fern Stewart Clarence
Subbott Watson Young, Laura
Joyner, jean Coffee. Blanche ClcgE
and Irene Morgan