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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11

Marx and all the other leaders of the
! international working class movement
of that period took that position he
cause they knew that the destruction
of chatel slavery was a prerequisite
to the organization and education of
the working class in its struggle for
industrial democracy as the inevitable
hand maiden of political democracy
1t is also well in passing to note that
Marks hatred of Czaristic Russia was
unsuitable. Marx and his colleagues
knew that the working-c and the
peasants of Russia had a much more
reduced opportunity to educate them
selves and form organizations to fight
for industrial democracy as long as
their politico-economic life was domi-
mated by Gar or any other Dictator.
We OF TODAY, who claim to have
accepted those profound social and
economic truths expressed by Marx
should not permit our sense of social
responsibility to be deadened by our
opposition to war. While England
and France are not examples of full
grown politico-economic democracy,
nevertheless, in both of these coun-
tries the working class enjoy larger
measure of freedom to organize, ETC.,
than in the totalitarian states with
which they are now in mortal combat.
Alongside of the degree of so-called
freedom enjoyed by workers in Ger
many, in Italy and in Russia, the
workers in France, in England and in
the United States stand fguratively
speaking, like an Alpine mountain
beside an ant hill somewhere in
valley. In neither of the three totali-
tartan states can the workers exer-
else freedom to either speak their
views or to organize political party
to say nothing of organizing union
free of totalitarian domination.
IN CLOSING WE desire to repeat
what we said in the preceding article:
"Over a quarter of century ago,
this writer discovered the whole
some truth that Modern Wars are
caused basically by economic rival
ry. Because of a recognition of that
truth we have since been opposed to
war and in favor of peace. This
position, however, does not call upon
anyone to declare for unadulterated
pacifism, nor to assume that there
is no further basis upon which to
differentiate between degrees of
guilt on the part of nations involved
in war.
Accordingly, in spite of all the
noise we hear these days about i'm
perialistic France and Britain, the
fact still remains that these two
nations are fighting a defensive war
and that were they to lose the war,
much that is of value in our civil
cation will suffer as a result. Nazi
Germany's invasion of Denmark
and Norway again demonstrates
what would be the fate of all indie
pendend countries if the Hitler-Mus-
solini-Stalin combine should emerge
victorious. Were such calamity
to befall mankind, then the people
of Ethiopia, Denmark, Norway,
Poland, Finland and Albania will
see their natural aspiration to self
government and independence buried
deep in the tomb of time"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11
STABBED BOYS
HOLDING OWN

Harold Lucaw of Oakbun avenue
and Leroy Reed of Auburn street who
were stabbed in fracas last week at the
corner of Shawmut avenue and Rug
giles street are reported to be holding
their own at City Hospital where they
were taken Immediately after the fight.
Edward River who is alleged to have
welded the knife on the two boys is I'M
der arrest. His case is being handled
by Attorney John R. Bourne and Row
F. Teixeira, associate.
The actual circumstances which caus-
ed the fray will of course not be known
until Rivers trial, which will probably
be delayed awaiting the outcome of the
injuries of the two other boys.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11
WATCH TOWER
A Glance to the Past
By William Harrison

A Glance to the Past
Often it edifies ones soul to 90 back
to the past, to review either the senti-
ments or the achievements of our an
cestOrs. From such contemplation we
receive new strength to continue the
struggle for the political, social, and
economic equality granted up by the
Federal Constitution. While in New
burg Collection at the 135th Street
York, | visited, as always, the Schom-
branch of the New York Public Ii
brary where | read "a Discourse De-
livered in st. Philips Church, for the
Benefit of the Coloured Community of
Wherefore, in Upper Canada, on the
Fourth of July, 1892, by Rev. Peter
Williams, Jr., rector of st. Philips
Church, who was one of the most bril-
liant orators when the anti-slavery
movement produced among our people
Assailing the Back-to -Africa propa-
ganda of the American Colonization
Society, which was then agitating for
the migration of free colored people to
Africa, Williams wrote some words
which are as fresh and as relevant in
these days as they were when first
uttered over a hundred years ago:
eve are NATIVES of this country,
we ask only to be treated as well as
FOREIGNERS. Not few of our
fathers suffered and bled to purchase
its independence; we ask only to be
treated as well as those who fought
against it. We have toiled to cultivate
it, and to raise it to it's present pros
porous condition, we ask only to share
equal privileges with those who come
from distant lands, to enjoy the fruits
OF our !abour Let these moderate re-
quests be granted and we need not go
to Africa nor anywhere else, to be i'm
proved and happy. We cannot but
doubt the purity of the motives of
those persons who deny us these re-
quests, and would send up to Africa, to
gain what they might give us at
home"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11
Httl. @ntrnRU rnttprl
Editor and Publisher
1901 1884
FIRST WEST POINT GRADUATE

Henry Ossian Flipper, who died last
week at the advanced age of "a, was
the first colored graduate of the
United States Military Academy at
West Point. True to the traditions
of that institution, he was an officer
and a gentleman. When he relin-
qulshed his commission as first lieu
tenant, he began career as an engi-
neer which led him far afeld, causing
him to spend several years in South
America. He was brother of Bishop
j. S. Flipper, senior bishop of the
A.M.E. Church.
Nothing illustrates racial discrimi-
nation at its worst than the fact that
it has been possible to count the num-
Der of colOred graduates of both An
napolis and West Point on the fingers
of one hand. Of late years the cleo
ton of a cOlored Congressman from
Chicago has somewhat tended to in
crease the number of entrants, if not
graduates, though the conditions which
the colored West Pointer faces are not
vastly different from those described
by Mr.. Flipper in his autobiographical
account of his days at the academy.
Mr.. Flipper's persistence in the face
OF odds which would have discouraged
man of weaker fibre ought to be an
inspiration to ambitious colored youth
to strive against obstacles which beset
It's path towards progress.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11
BETROTHAL ANNOUNCED

Continued from Page II
Boston Teachers College in 1896 and
has pursued courses at Boston Uni
versity. For the past three years she
has been teaching Special Glasses in
the Boston Public Schools. Among
her affiliations are Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, the Junior League of the
League of Women for Community
Service, and The Special Glass Teach
ers' Club of Boston.
Mr.. Lanier was graduated from
Talledega College and holds degrees
from Dartmouth and Harvard Univer-
sity and is now working towards his
electorate. He is a teacher of Eng
lish at Fisk University, Nashville
Tennessee and member of Alpha Phi
Alpha fraternity. The wedding is to
be in June.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11
Segregation for Coored the Real Permanent banning Degra

well appointed Gaylord's Blue Room,
759 st. Nicholas Avenue, at 14Sth
Street, which had its grand opening
Saturday.
1t Is the most unique resort seen
in Harlem for many moons, and
am not exaggerating in the least.
Spacious lounge with artistic murals
and walls in landscape scenes from
the brush of j. Albert Taylor, young
COlOred artist; a cosy dining room
with a color scheme of royal blue,
carried out in every detail; dishes.
lights, napkins and the shining sill
verware even bear a blush tint, all
fixtures and equipment of the latest
modernistic design; and outdoor gar
den in the rear for the relief of diners
on sultry evenings.
A service that is new "To Harlem
on Sugar HILL" small, cosy, with in
innate and enchanting atmosphere, De
Luxe dinners are prepared by Caro-
lima chefs.
Personnel: James Brown, proprie-
tor, who received financial backing of
Leo Robinson, Md, noted medic of
Springfield, Ohio, and the latter flew
to New York for the opening; Harvey
Tilley, manager; Marguerite Tilley,
dietieian; Misses Ruby Willis and
Mae johnson, hostesses, with charm
and beauty; Mattresses, Roxie Joyner,
Ella B. Smoak, Alice johnson, Reg
ina Randolph; walters, Carl Thomas,
Clayton Brown and Marlin Waters.
The Blue Room will be open "a
hours each day for the convenience
OF the stay-up-laters, as we'll as the
go-to-beds.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11

BAPTISTS IN 18TH ANNUAL
MEET
Continued from Page u

NSSASlAdS0 1IOuu age
ton; reports of officers, and an address
by President Sara ]. Carter. In the
afternoon there was a meeting of the
Junior organizations, and in the even
ing the president, Rev. W. S. Ravenell
delivered the Presidents Annual AID
dress, with other addresses by Rev. W.
L. Clayton.
At the closing services last night
newly elected officers were installed
and sermon was preached by Rev
Isaac Higginbotham. The services
were conducted by Rev. J. D. Timms,
Rev. G. N. Williams, Rev. w. H. Hes
ter, Rev. William NJ. Gibson.
The B.Y.P.U. auxiliary program
Friday morning presented youth and
God in Changing World"
$3.50 Registration - Mrs. Mary
Crutchfeld, Miss Miriam Faulcon;
1890 Worship-Miss Emma Desmond
Welcome-Peoples B.Y.P.U., Boston,
Response-Messiah B.Y.P.U., Brock
ton; 1920 Official Opening-Rev. w.
S. Ravenell, President, Parent Body;
1890 Music-Junior Choir; 1926
Review of Convention Activities, Mrs.
AIleI LaSSltef; 1U:40 report OF Field
Secretary-Miss Alice Marrow; 1855
Appointing of Committees; 11:OO
Offering and Announcements Miss
Ruth Johnson, Mr.. Clement Barksdale;
ll:l5 SermOn-Rev. Robert j. Smith,
Jr., Calvary, Haverhill; 11:45 Theme
Song and B.Y.P.U. Benediction.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON: 1870 Wor-
ShiD-MiSS Emma Desmond. 1 ~ Do
port of Committees; 200 Reading of
Prize Essay; 2:15 Music-Junior
Choir; 2:25 Discussions: whats
Right With Youth ?" 3:15 Offering
and announcements; $3.50 Presidents
Annual Message-President Arthur
Lassiter, Jr.; 400 Presentation of
Awards-Mrs. Gilbert; AIS Installa-
ton of Officers-Rev. Roger Williams
4:30 Theme Song and B.Y.P.U. Bene-
dictiOn.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11
LOOKING AROUND
and BEYOND
By
FRANK R. CROSSWAITH

NO ONE WHO has been manifest.
ing the slightest interest in worlC
affairs during the last decade can fai
to note that the principles of freedom
and democracy have been steadily
forced into defensive position. This
was inevitable. AS we study the story
of human progress, we are bound tC
be impressed with the fact, that when.
ever new ideas begin to affect funda.
mentally our social relations and oul
institutions, the result is inevitably e
clash between the old and the new
with the fttest surviving and the unfit
perishing.
DURING THE 18TH century the
new idea of human equality challenged
the venerable notion that some mer
had a divine right to rule other men
to own their bodies, to tax them anC
to drive them into war etc. Here il
the United States the old established
notion failed to survive the bloody
conflict which followed the challenge
and the new idea that all men are
created equal with the inalienable
right to life, liberty and the pursuit
of happiness was not only triumphant
but it fired the heart and soul of mer
and women in all parts of the worlc
and made the immortal Tom Raine
declare "these are days that try mems
souls"
DURING THE LATTER part of the
10Th century we again see an example
of this sociological truth. Contrary
to much of the sentimental mush
which certain so-called historians have
peddled regarding the war between
the North and the South, nevertheless
the truth of the matter is that that
war was the result of a clash between
the old form of chattel slavery and
the new form of industrial slavery
The former failed to survive while
the later became the accepted form OF
our socio-economic life. Standing
f1at-footedly upon the political princi-
pie that all men are created equal
etc, it was only matter of time when
the new idea of industrial democracy
would begin to challenge the old idea
of industrial slavery Today we are
witnessing a steady and relentless
clash between the two ideas. In some
instances the real meaning and motive
of the clash is hidden behind phrases
and claims; nevertheless, students OF
history and social progress can iden-
tify the real meaning if they take the
necessary time to do so.
TO THOSE WHO in this critical
period seek to hide their indefensible
pacifism behind the factual wall of the
class struggle, it would be we'll if they
would consider for moment, the atti-
tude of Karl Marx during the Ameri-
can Civil War, as well as his attitude
toward Czarism in Russia. Although
neither Abraham Lincoln nor any of
the leaders of our Northern forces in
1860 to 1864 offered the claim that the
North was fighting for Industrial
Democracy or Socialism, nevertheless
Marx with that keen scholastic and
scientific insight and foresight which
have placed him among the great
thinkers and scholars of all times, I'M
hesitatingly threw his moral support
and influence on the side of the North.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11
PRINCE HALL
MASONIC NEWS
by Uncle Hiram

Union Lodge of New Bedford was
visited by the Grand Master and suite
on Monday, May 6. 1t has always been
treat to visit this lodge and we hope
all who went enjoyed the trip.
Speaking of visitations, wait until
May Is. Place, Worcester; Lodge,
King David; occasion, Annual vista
ton by Grand Master and suite, and
presentation of jewel to Past-Grand
Master, George E. Stewart. Nuff said
This is a month when the fraternity
takes time to reflect on the past. On
Sunday, May 26 at pm. all members
are requested to meet at the temple to
pay tribute to our departed ones. Bet
ter known as the lodge of Sorrow
The public is invited, May 30 at 2 80
pm. all roads lead to Copps Hill Bur
ial Ground to honor the memory of
Prince Hall. Every brother and mem
Der of the Order of Eastern Star
should make it his business to be there.
Hats off to Castle William Lodge.
We vert reminded of old times. -Four
new members and what repast AL
most an entire menu
It is reported that every lodge in the
first and second districts is adding 10
its members. This is truly satisfying.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11
CHURCH NEWS
FIRST AFRICAN NJ. E. SOCIETY
Gold Charles Street Church,
Warren st. and Elm Hill Ave.
Rev. o. w. ChiIders. Pastor

Sunday, May 12-1O:3O am, SER
mon, Great Mothers; 300 pm.
annual Pilgrimage to old Charles st.
A.M.E. Church, Charles and Vernon
SITS. Great Concert, Unior meeting;
First A.M.E. Trustees, Charles St.
Meeting House Society. Bring a
ticket. 7:45 pm, Mothers Day Ser
vice, by the Sisterhood, Susan Cox
president.
Revival. Revival! Revival!
May l to May Is. Fifteen DAYS of
Spiritual Revival, Rev. R. H. Walker
Evangelist. Great fremont Temple
will worship one night with us. Great
Gospel Chorus.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11
4PttPrH In thP
6narAtatt

To the Editor of the Guardian:
wish to state publicly that my name
has been used without my authorization
by the Boston Committee Against
Lynching, with which have never had
any connection.
My association with the struggle foi
the passage of the Wagner Capper.
Van Nuys Anti-Lynching Bill has beer
directed wholly in the channels mark.
ed out by the Eastern New England
Congress for Equal Opportunities anC
the Boston Branch of the Nationa
Association for the Advancement OF
Colored People.
WILLIAM HARRISON
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11
EVELYN JOHNSON PASSES
Continued from PAGE "

Art, for which she showed great APP
titude. She was a member of the
Sunday School, at the End Church of
Christ Scientist, Elm Hill Axe, Rox-
bury. She leaves a devoted mother,
father, two brothers, and a host of
loving relatives and friends.
There is no death-for God is Life
And as His children we
Sweet heritage of life are given
Now and eternally."
MRS. MILDRED +. JOHNSON
SIDNEY V. JOHNSON
LEONARD V. JOHNSON
PAUL L. JOHNSON
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11

William Randolph Hearst stands
for everything which we repudiate.
Moreover, he has never sought to con-
ceal his hostility to our aspirations.
His antipathy to colored people is re-
Elected in his editorial policy, which
emphasizes crimes and ignores
achievements. Good news for MS.
therefore, Ego sound the Jubilee) is
the victory of the American News
paper Guild over his Chicago news
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11
Romare Bearden

Romare Bearden's one-man ar, a..
exhibit at BOG West 141st Street. New VIEW
York City, last Saturday, indicator
that this young artist, who was eau u
Gated at Boston University, mas q
great deal to contribute to our cu it,e
specifically and to American culIuI =
generally Long may he wielu o
brush!
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11
.GaylOrd's Unique
Cafe On Sugar HilI''
By Floyd G. Snelson

NEW YORK. May 10-"Fine food
and pulchritude" made a grand feast.
That's my observation of the spacious
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11

Sgt. WILLIAM ANCRUM
former member of the 10th Cavalry,
u. S. Army, who recently celebrated
his 18th birthday, has had an inter
esting career.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-11

paper, after a 17-month strike, which
John L. Lewis rightly described as
the best organized strike in American
labor history High were the morale
and solidarity of the strikers, although
they were contending against fear
some odds, against violence provoked
by Hearst goons, or thugs hired 10
terrorize the strikers. Most slgnl1-
cant, however, is the contribution to
the victory made by labor unity, Tor
in spite of Mr.. William Green's efforts
the F.F. of L. and the CLIO in Illinois
buried the hatchet and co-operated'
Lord Russell Again
Reaction suffered another setback
when the California District Court OF
Appeal decreed against the attempt OF
one Rev. l. R. Wall to have the court
grant a writ of prohibition preventing
the University of California at Los
Angeles from paying Bertrand Rus
SELLS salary. 1t passeth all under
standing how colored citizens, Whos
civil liberties are menaced every nour
of the day by subversive organizations
like the Christians Front, Blk. Legion
and Ku Klux Khan, can repeat, parrot
like, the anti-liberal, anti-progresslVe
opinions of employers and associates
without thinking for themselves, with
out spending the time or mental effort
to consider a problem carefully on lts
own merits. | should be happier Il
some of the influential groups, md
viduals who are opposed to Lord Rus
sells teaching mathematical logic at
our great universities and colleges,
would exhibit the same concern about about
the passage of the Anti-Lynching BIZ
and the Geyer Bill to abolish the ne
farious poll-tax laws which deprive
millions of white as well as colorteu
citizens of the right to vote IN tne
South. Some of these groups ana m
dividuals have even opposed, more
covertly and less blatantly, the APP
pointment Of colored instructors anu
professors to the large Northern UNI
versities.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-02-22
Evidently Young Man Had
But a Peep for the Ring

The young man had just pro-
posed to the most beautiful girl in
the world. She had accepted him,
and now he stepped into a jewel
er's to buy an engagement ring.
He examined various rings, and
finally picked up beautiful dia-
mond.
whats the price of this?" he
inquired.
THAT" replied the assistant,
"is $3.50"
The young mans eyes popped.
He whistled loudly and long
then pointed to a second ring.
"And this one?" he asked.
"This one, sir" said the assist
ant, cycling the price-tag, "is two
whistles!''
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-02-22

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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-02-22
SPECIAL ORDERS

Time after time one recruit was
slow to halt when the command
came.
whats your job in civil life,
Jones?" the sergeant demanded.
"I'm a horse-driver, replied the
recruit.
Cali right, we'll try again.
The recruit took his place in the
squad, and they marched off.
whoa, Jones Squad, halt, )"
commanded the sergeant.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-02-22
HeInfuI Little Willie

Little Willie was present at dinner
when the local parson was invited.
All went well until dinner was
about to start, and the parson rev.
erently bent his head over his plate.
Everybody was quiet, when little
voice piped out:
cts all right, mister-the meats
quite fresh"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-02-22
WHAT'S NEW!

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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-02-22
COLDS
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YOUR cOId-nehtine resistance

IF you suffer one cold
i right after another,
Observation-Disclosures
Mrs. Elizabeth Vickery
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colds very easily. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical
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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-02-22

The treasurer of the United States
is appointed by the President and no
length of term of office is specified.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-02-22
Lady MOtOrist

Lady Motorist-Isn't it wonderful
how these filling station people know
exactly where to set up pump and
get gas?
Evening star., 1940-12-19
English Editor Tells Eyewitness Story
OF Rescue of Western Prince Survivors

dian Minister Of Munitions and
Supply; w. G. Woodward, his as
sistant, and Edward Taylor, director
general Of munitions and supply,
were other members Of the Canadian
party and they are safe.
Boats Away in Half Hour.
All boats were away within half
an hour. There was no rush nor
shouting. Even the officers gave
their orders quietly as the passengers
and crew of the liner took their
places in the boats. Three babies
were carried aboard without excite
ment and the women, who included
a mother superior returning with
novices after strange experience
in China, took their places with
steady steps.
1t was company that recalled
Kipling's stories-men from many