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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27
Carter Woodson's Letter To Mitchell
Tells Many Facts About Negro History

sical Instruments and personal
adorrments made hy the natives
of Africa show expert Workman
ship and exceptional skill In the
fine arts the African has left such
striking evidences OF his aesthetic
Developments In The Shcrbro figures.
the Mcealiths OF Gambia. the
bronze sculptures of Rcnin. and
the ornate productions OF the Con-
70 In The tomhs Of their kings.
on The ornatcd vessels and on
stones Of the highlands have been
lcft other striking evidences OF this
art The solutric rock painting or
the clifis OF South Africa shows an
ideal beauty as expressed hy a
most fertile Imagination In Amer
lea Edward NJ Bannister was
painting with success before the
Civil war: at the same time Ed
monia Lewis Was working toward
rcnown as sculptor: and since
their day Henry o. Tanner has
made place for himself among
the most distinguished OF All Amer
lean painters. with the promising
efforts OF William Edward Scott.
William A. Harper A. A. Motley
! l.. Wells. I.ois VI Jones. j. l.
Porter and Aaron Douglass IN
painting, and with the advance or
Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller. MAY
Howard Jackson. and augusta Saw
age in sculpture. we are assured
that the American Negro is stand
ing on the threshold OF great things
in fine arts
This same productive imagina-
ton in the striking poetry pro-
duccd by Negroes oven when IN
primitive condition in their native
land In the folklore. the charming
tales handed down from sire 10 son.
in Africa is found evidence OF this
same art in tender and gracious
touches Art IS founded in the very
telling Of these stories with a wealth
Of descriptive detail in sort OF
recitativo chanting and grooming
very much like song. Taken
abroad and Taught the means OF
expression in modern languages
the African exhibited this poetical
power IN a manner which Ameri-
cans and Europeans can better I'M
derstand in reading the produc-
lions OF James Weldon Johnson
and Paul Laurence Dunbar.
In dramatic art the Negro has
also given good account Of himself
The Negro is naturally an actor.
lnasmuch as he has never permit
tod his mind wholly 10 dominate
his hody. he finds expression much
easier than In the case Of other peo-
pie what other theatrical persons
have 10 spend years in acquiring
the Negro exhibits spontaneously?
In the story telling and the folk
drama OF Africa The actors are most
original In the imitation OF things
~ their respective environments.
There Is that frequent imitation OF
The voice ~ he thing unprecedented.
admirable use OF gestures. which
sometimes show as many as three
simultaneous motions OF the hody.
or the many persons who have un-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27

WHlLE HELPING TO deyelop
Wv the country Tho nero has done
his part in defending H. IS a
soldier the negro hae acquitted
himself With honor ia all American
wars. Nceroc- served with tho
Colonial forces on land and sea
and helped shape the destiny ol
America Brave men OF African
blood Followed mo British stand
ard during ihc seven Years War
until MontCalm wa~ yanquishcd by
Wolfe on the Plains OF Abraham.
thereby making English institutions
possible in Amcri,a During The
struggle of the Colonies with tae
mother country. more than 1000
other soldiers OF African blood lived
mp TO The re ord OF hcroism OF
Crispus A,tuokS on the Boston
Commons Potter Salem AZ Bunk
cr Hli Salem Poor al Charles
town. ponpcy at stony Point: Au-
stin l'abnev in Georgia. the 700
Negroes AZ Monmouth: and the
daring regiment in The Battle ~
Rhode Island Negro soldiers stood
ont with equal valor in tho War OF
1872 They fought braycly under
Perry aud Marlborough on the sea.
Ne nor color came 20 Andrew Jack
sons rescue in the Battle Of New
Orleans in 1915. and by their bray
cry elected from him highest praise
for their defense OF the land OF
their fathers
lorter. aud Aaron Douglass as
soldiers convinced observers that
they could NOT be cNcellcd in main
tanning the honor OF The Nation.
and therefore were entitled 10 The
RIGHTS OF citizens Their lighting
at Santiago in Tho Spanirh-Amcr-
ican War was all but wondo full
The Tenth calvary and The Twenty
fourth Infantry distinguished them
selves at Carizal as The heroes NJ
the hour. In the World War Negro
troops and officers acquitted them
selves with honor
The Negro is natural artist lie
has the gift OF producing things
useful aud pleasing 20 the eve He
has therefore. been accredited
with achievement in both the in
dustrial and fine arts. Numerous
implements. utensils. weapons. mu-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27
THE WORLDS WAR

dertaken 20 initiate the Negro on
the stage none has as yet been
able TO manifest that art ~ 'ahe
the place Of The Negro In the MS
trionic sphere. although racial an-
tagonism has often supplanied 'be
Negro elsewhere. Ira Aldridtr,
Richard u. Harrison, and raw
Robeson are cases IN evidence
CONTINUED next week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27
. ! ST EN
10 THIS
BARTER IN HUMAN FLESH
PETER SALEM THE BLACK
HERO OF BUNKER HILL
By Hobart I. Mitchell

At THE BATTLE OF Bunker ual
- June II. 1878. Negro soId,s1
stood side by side and fought MI
their white brethren. a al
written several years agn bv Al
White may give more light on N
subject. Il
with regard to the black herl
at Bunker Hill tpeier SALEM
never knew him personally W,
did | ever hear from ~. M. /,
story of his achievements
have a better authority Abo, N
year 1907, | heard a soldier ), n
Revolution, who was present a ~
Bunker Hill battle. rc!ato ~ i,
father the story OF The d,a,h 4
Major Pitcairn. He said ~ Mail
had passed the storm OF orr ~
without, and had mounted ias !
doubt. when, waving bis sao,a (,
commanded. in lpnA ,oe4 n,
rebels TO surrender HIS .uade,
appearance and his conmane.
air al first startled tAs men .m'
mediately before him The, ncah
or answered nor iifel lrobahl,
not being exactly certain wha, IA,
next To be done Al flns rtj.,
moment, a Negro so'ir s'es,el
forward. and, aiming h.s fau..
rectly AT the majors hos ID ha,
him through. NV iHforwani a.
clared that he wac so ntaf iaa
he distinctly saw The a Tl,
story made quite an imp r...o4 n
my mind. | have lrcqucrc liza
my father relate the .fn.y An,
have no doubt OF ii@ truth Ng "a
Their, on the day of the hait,e wa
a mere child. and w'ters "a ih
battle and the hlrnine "a Charl,s
town from Roxhury llill. i'tng d,
the shoulders OF the Re- lf JACK
son, who said 10 him as ht ealaco
him on the ground 'NnW hos. h
YOU remember thi-g' C0nsta .ontl,
after such an ininntiias a. eonl
necessarily pay attention o anec
dotes concerning The FIRST nd onl
hattie hN 0VC, "A itpfI..,I
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27
King Solomon Baptist

r1 ararrce MAS IN at
King solomon Baprst
4s' SUNDAY morning The
l.eE q Virgin preached a
'7 ft ttm1n from John 1861
'ihe ra 'or he Rcf r. II iileon,
v1o na been Nd for me past week.
is approving nicely.
lHe Res s. A Armstrong deliy-
r''d 'ne Sermon ai ile D. m
erst~ nhith was under The aus
p.D"~ ~ me PASTORS a.d
81 ae . m service the Rev
W strret preached from ito-
HDN = o.
n.-il smith !. rhNoh reporter
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27
EDITORIAL PAGE
A NON PARTISAN
NEWSPAPER
MY BARRIER
*+&ss*&+&s*
By j. Edward Mccall

BETWEEN Me and my dreams there lies
A wall of granite gray and grim,
So tall it seems to kiss the skies,
And make the light from heaven dim.
In youth sought to scale its height,
To pierce the wall with iron will
But though strove with all my might,
The barrier barred and Knocked me still.
With naked hands ] smote in rage,
Upon the granite--all in vain,
AS trapped eagle beats his cage,
With helpless wings that bleed and pain
Ny eyes were blind with unshed tears,
And bitter anguish gnawed my heart
But wisdom came with the passing years.
And brought me back my dreams of art.
AT last sec in the rugged stone,
Angelic forms and visions fair,
And dreams of beauty all my own.
Which destiny has hidden there
Within the barrier now | see
quarry stored with granite fine,
From which my dreams with skill may he
ChlSled into forms divine.
With singing heart and loving hand.
carve them forth. dream after dream;
The solid granite Yields like sand.
And eyes of angels from it beam
pom the rocky barrier wall
Which towers from earth to heaven above,
carve mystic stairway tall,
And climb il with the dreams love.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27
TWO NEGRO RFGIMfNf>
FOR WAR OF l.sG

AZ EXTRACT FROM le'isr ID
"a George Washington. written hy|
John Cadwalader N Annapolis!
MARYLAND. June 3. 1881 resardng|
Negro troops
We have resolved 10 -e ind
mediatcly. scvcn hundtrl sd dNv|
Negroes, 10 be Incorporates vl|
other troops and a BIZ ow All
nlo.i com nlofnh y
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27
BULLE TIN BOARD
BY Ulysses w. Boykin.

We were Just thinking how very funny IL seems TO
10 hear the Office holders and politicians talk
about abclishing useless jobs in government and
~ilcamlinine government but nothing Is ever done
about IT,
HE local Republicans are placing much hope IL
me ane-year-old Wayne County voters District Or
sanixatior which has the largest membership OF any
oisaniyaron in Wayne County James Payton is
enc coans chairman.
\ DISCUSSING the traffic conditions in Detroit
/ commissioner Of Police Frank u. Eaman told
il other ia, that he Is conhdcni that speed is he
No, f,cQucnt cause 90 automobile accidents ind
81. % The traffic rules now on the hooks were
4ee,d The accident aud death toll can be reduced
leifoa, death toll already close 70 20 per cent
pNct last wears record and ihr police are working
worry hlrd 10 bring down the toll Of deaths and ac-
clirgir
Director Of the Traffic Fred Jergcns claims sell
i-lincss. ignoring ta1is signs. improper nrns and
dscouficsy as the greatest causes Of many acci-
i,r- We should all cooperate in making our
street., safe places TO drive
I lEt"r EDWARD MORGAN VINO has boon IN
l. charge Of the 18th precinct since the retirement
OF Inspector A1hur RycAman. is making a
,pl,ldi record in his now duly We haze received
several compliments from citizens tho Lieincn-
mus work and cali1e what hard lob he has
perform with an the heat ON the police depart
nru'
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27

GENERAL ANDREW ltfNS0y,I
y after The hattie os Nsa eans
January, 1915. in expressing hs
gratitude 70 his Negro -old.eu
said:
ITO THE MEN or COLOR Il
soldiers From the Shores ~ Mo-
bile I collected Won 20 ms III
invited Won 20 share IN Ne perllsI
and 70 divide the glory ~ ,onrI
white .countrvmen ! expected
much from you: for was not M
informed Of those qualities which
must render YOU so formi 7e n|
an invading foe. ! knew that 'ol
gould endure hunger and Thirst
and all the hardshlps of NE !
knew that YOU loved the ni >,
vonr nativity. and that llac orr
selves, YOU had 10 defend n, TAT
is most dear 10 men. But toi ur-
pass my hopes. have f.nd n
You, united 10 these qualiiics nat
noble enthusiasm which iwrels 10
great deeds.
Soldiers, The prcsidcn' NJ ihs
United states shall be informed u
YOUR conduct on the present fca-
sion: and the voice Of me Repre-
sentatives OF the American MARION
shall applaud your valor - 7olr
General now praises your ardor
The enemy is near His sails cover
the lakes But the bravo ara
united and. II he finds us coN'eaA-
ing among ourselves. II VIII ~ 'or
the prize Of valor. and 'anc -
nohlcst reward"
THF WORLDS WAR
ENTIRE REGIMENTS ~ N'gfo
~ troops. during the worlds
War. were cited for exccp'mnal
valor and decorated with 'ho Cfol'
do Guerre-the 369th, the s'ltt
the s79nd while groups " officers
and men Of tho 3s5ih S6sth ''''
tho s70th and tho FIRST battalion
~ the S67th were also de,otsiso'
ANY information coneorpinR
this column write 1912 Elliot Ne
Minneapolis. MINI.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27
b, Arthur Randall. Sr.

TIN TRrMPHET SOUNDS OFT
loud and long for q still more
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27


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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27
I'M II nm nLIIEr 4

II Us THE BELIEF among The
i"hoctatic politicians that The
present embarrassment 10 certain
oniceholders will not adversely ar
feet The fortunes OF democratic
candidates In the next county cleo
lion n is their belief that mo-
puhli, viii understand fhai many
~ these politicians 80 affected are
ny-by-night democrab sho came
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27
nR ~ 5 MoLroN- - \

M W $ HOLTON president lf
~ 20 The United prog eesite R
p1hlifan dub held meeting Az -
regular meeting place Gs0N Rl.-
sell street and good siendan
WAS on hand 20 prepare for NE
hle program ahead The next rfsi.
ing Will he noid a. Levi tones
home. .sss Woodrow avenue 1n
next FRIDAY night This club will
take an active part IN Republican
affairs ~ the coming campaign
~ ll0llon D. pn- ~ our successful
L hmm IL H. LII LIZ n.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-29
POOLESVILLE

Miss Dot Jones of Baltimore had
two days leave this week, spending
it with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Jones.
Mr.. H. M. Williams celebrated
his birthday Sunday by having his
entire family with him for the
day; also, Mrs. Keith Rice of At
lanta, Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. Gray
and family of Poolesville, and DR..
R. Williams and family of Cum
berland.
About ITS friends and members
of the Poolesville High School
PIT. A. enjoyed a picnic supper
at Monocacy Park on Thursday,
where fun and entertainment was
provided for all.
Miss Erwin Brown entertained
about 10 guests at scavenger
hunt last Friday evening, honoring
Miss Mary Offutt's birthday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-29

Mrs. Kohlhoss of Washington
spent the weekend with her sister
Mrs. Howard Frye.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holden of Ennis
Texas, are visiting Mrs. Holders
father, Mr.. Myerley, for a week
DR.. and Mrs. Mason Crook Of
Saratoga Springs, N. Y, are guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Crook this
week.
Mrs. Everette Fauber and small
son, Everette, Jr., of Lynchburp
Va, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Henry White this week.
Miss Maxine White spent the
weekend in Washington with
friends; while Miss Charlotte
White was a guest of Miss Isabel
Parkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sprigg Hays ac-
companied by Mrs. Mary Hays and
Mr.. Dick White have returned
from a trip through New England.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Darby enter
tanned at buffet supper Saturday
evening in honor of the bride and
groom, Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Darby,
Jr. Mrs. Darby is the former
Miss Frances Ward of Darnestown.
Mrs. Virginia Hersperger enter
tanned the regular bridge club on
Monday evening. High scores were
won by Mrs. Betty Edmonston and
Mrs. Keith Rice.
Mrs. w. A. Daniel entertained
Mrs. Everette Fauber to dinner on
Monday. Other guests included
Mrs. Harry Williams, Mrs. G. R.
Gray, Mrs. Keith Rice, Mrs. Mans
field White, Mrs. Mamie Garner,
Mrs. C. M. Upton and Ann Lee
Upton.
The U. D. C. held its regular
meeting at the Chapel Thursday.
Mr.. Benjamin Allnutt gave a most
delightful history of this chapter
which everyone enjoyed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-29

said election, due returns shall be made
to the Governor Of the vote for and
against said proposed amendment az
directed BY Article XIV Of the Co1sti.
accordance with said Article XIV.
Approved: April 26, 1889.
NOW, THEREFORE, l, HER
BERT R. O'CONOR, GOVERNOR
OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND,
in pursuance of the direction con-
tanned in Section / of Article IA of
the Constitution of Maryland, do
hereby order and direct that this
proclamation containing a full,
true and correct copy of the text of
said Chapters 40, 1853, 200, PAT, 371,
381 and TIL of the Acts of the Cen
eral Assembly of Maryland of 1889,
be published in at least two news
papers in each of the counties of
the State where so many may be
published and where not more than
one may be published then in that
newspaper, and in three newspa-
pers published in the City of Bal
timore, one of which shall be pub
lished in the German language, once
week for at least three months
next preceding the general election
to be held in the State of Maryland
on Tuesday, the 9Th day of Novem-
Der, 1910, at which election the said
proposed amendments to the Con-
stitution shall be submitted in form
and manner prescribed by the Gen
eral Assembly, to the legal and
qualified voters Of the State for
their adoption or rejection.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND
THE GREAT SEAL OF THE
STATE OF MARYLAND. DONE
AT THE CITY OF ANNAPOLIS,
THIS 10Th DAY OF JULY, IN
THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, ONE
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED
AND FORTY.
~ HERBERT r. O'CONOR
nm BE- TIE Governor:
4H1 FRANCIS PETROTT
+ ~ Secretary Of State.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-29
1910

PROCLAMATION OF THE Gov
ERNOR OF MARYLAND PRO-
POSING AMENDMENTS TO THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-29

"This amendment provides Tor estab.
fishing Peoples Court in this State by
adding two new sections numbered
Ala and 41-B to Article Nv OF the Con-
stitutlon. The first section (l1-A) es.
more City and regulates or provides for
regulating all matters relating TO the
Court, the Judges Of the Court and the
COnetables and Clerks. The second Gee
tion abb authorizes the General A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03

would drop unexpectedly fast as the Moravia sank deeper and deeper into the water.
 Above, the moon rode high in calm glory, flooding the dancing waters with bright, cold light.
 "What was it2 What happenedP" A distraught passenger joined the group at Marys lifepoat station.
 "A torpedo hit us. I saw it. A stout American was positive. T came up on deck after dinner for turn around. When l got beyond the glass-in part I stood looking at the moon. It was a sub. I could see the periscope. was right by the rail. almost pitched into the sea-"
 T saw 1t, too,p Another passen- ger broke in. T even knew it was going to hit. And it did"
 Mary in her panic was only re- motely conscious of what was taking place around her. But one brief drama held her fascinated gaze. .
 In the flare of a torch she saw familiar figure. His light hair and foreign hair cut were too in. dividual ever to be mistaken. They could belong to one person only to the blond youth who had re- turned her beret only a short half hour before. She saw him ap- proach the rail and the single shaft of light fell full on his counte- nance. One could not fail to read It's pained surprise It's look of loathing and above ali, of resolu- ton. The youth gained the rail and, with the quiet of a cat, dropped over the side.
 It was difficult to believe this final horror in a chain of grim events. For what reason had this handsome foreign boy died, Mary wondered. It was certainly not because of heroism. The stewards had said there was a place for everybody in the lifeboats. He wanted to die, she knew, But why?
 There was no time for reflection, Just as her group was ordered to file into the boat, consternation came over the ship. All stood breathless as a black shaft rose up in the path of moonlight. The periscope of an undersea boat was clear to be seen.
 Another torpedol" But nobody spoke 1t aloud. It was thought so horrible as only to be whis- pered.
 It seemed like bare seconds be- fore the second deadly charge hit home. The Moravia again con- vulsed with the seizure of awful pain as the explosion ripped g great gash into her leviathan side.