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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08
By EMMETT J. SCOTT
wAsHINGToN. DC.


A s WAR CLOUDS spread and
"A mechanical artillery speeds cn
missions OF death. while bomb
ers strafe and cannons roar. and
youthful soldiers, fruit and 'iow-
err OF England. France. Belgium
Norway. Holland. Denmark and
Germany, die as offerings TO the
God OF War, America continues II
wonder what Il Is all about?
What are the implications OF this
conflict so far as Americans are
concerned? Does II mean involve
ment OF us? And. finally, are we
again to be called upon to send
American youth across the seas 10
fight on foreign battlefelds?
Questions. such as these. call
for clear thinking and objective,
intelligent decision. Sober refiec-
ton. seeking answers these days,
is sitting at the firesides OF Amcri-
can homes as mothers, fathers.
sons and daughters gather around
American family-council tables.
There are momentous days.
Let II be stated al the beginning:
All OF us. as always. are commit
ted TO united. spirited. and coni.-
dent national defense.
The Congress OF the United
States has been Immediately re-
sponsive TO the Presidents recon-
mendations. Under legislation. al
ready passed. BILLIONS OF DOL
LARS will flow from the Treasury
10 carry this defense money shall
be spent TO make II safe for us
here in America. and not for de
tense" on foreign shores. Vivid
memories OF our last adventure OF
this sort makes us hesitant. wary,
cautious.
This hesitant caution grows out
OF contemplation OF many vexlng
questions which continue 10 arise
The democratic practice calls for
free. open discussion and reason
able consideration OF the factors
entering into unified national IN.
terest.
Many unpleasant facts must be
boldly faced. and adequate solu-
tons found. II there has been lack
OF efficiency in preparedness. de-
spite the $1,000 100000 TO sS.000,-
100000 appropriated for national
defense during the past seven
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

der the inhd-
ence OF intoX-
icating liquor.
AT the party
Joe may have
been n very
congenial fell
low. but on the
highway h {
was just a
Model T INTEL
] e G I In a
streaml | n e d
roadster.
Drunk driv-
I n & arrests
mount steadily
o n Saturday.
indicafinr thaf
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08
Richard Wright and John Steinbeck Would
Not Make Good Commencement Speakers

The following article which recently appear.
ed In The Washington Tribune. was written by
the scholarly VI. Beaun orus FOLSOM English
professor Of Wiley college and many times re-
clplent OF honors for his literary ACHE, ements
His vlvaclous style and unique philosophers are
noteworthy:
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08
From Poverty To Riches!

THIS is TRICK that never fails to get the ap-
i plauee OF graduates. the faculty. and the long
suffering parents Everybody likes true stories
that give false impression OF Life. For example:
Honest Abe went from log cabin to the White
House. or course no commencement speaker is fool
enough 10 mention the millions OF poor boys who
were born in log cabins and died in log cabins.
Only Richard Wright John Steinbeck would
tell the stories OF those who had high hopes and
got nowhere success story builds you up-lor
big etdown. That's the thousands OF
young people 20 to the devil wish the readers of
this column could Of the letters receive
from time 10 time. They wiring the heartstrngs
They come from young people and their elders
who'ye been vctimized by success stories.
II is awful for 10 the magic Of words
lit people the heights, only to have the hard
facts OF Lie dash their hopes 10 the ground II is
like doctor who diagnoses a wrong
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08
EDITORIAL PAGE
Beyond The Bench
BY JUDGE THOMAS +. MAnER.
OF Traffic Court
DrlnkInr And Drl,lng

Come on. Joe his friends
coaxed. Just one more drink"
Joe took Just one more drink.
And last week he stood before me
in Traffic Court charged with OPP
Grating a motor vehicle white I'M
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

I GOT THIS IDEA from hobo in a boxcar He
j philosopher. He asked this: What can
man do when he can't do nothng?"
How many people have sat down 10 think
on that? Facing the future is facing the unknown.
II success comes your way. any dumbe tell
ycu what TO do But did you try to advise
man when he was down and out? Didn't your word
sound empty? Why? Because you knew wor Is
couldn't solve the mans problem The other day a
brilliant scholar asked me where he could find
job. | didn't know.
l could've said where there's will there's
way" But feared physical violence, since the
man was much bigger than
II any graduate OF 1910 wants TO mess up.
commencement speaker let him say: do you know
where get job
! apologize to the graduates OF 1910. have but
one thought to leave with YOU | believe this will
help you. whatever lies ahead. Go into your rooE,
and bolt the door and ask yourself the question
What can do when he can't do nothing -
Nobody can answer that but you yourself
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

POLITICS Is THE realm where
'"eie l. endless conflict IN per-
soiai ambition for distinctive hon
"ts oi office. a struggle for self
"D1 power with some and on the
paf' ~ others desire for public
service The public has shown on
many occasions high regard and
appreciation for Senator Digs
record Of service The public urder.
stands that the divisional leadsr.
ship 10 the Democratic party IL o..
canned upon party lines and upor
party principle. Thee divisional
leaders have been picked by the.r
constituency because they believe
that under them they have their
best chance TO get political jobs.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08


ng
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08
Joseph BONNEY. deputv sher,r

JOSEPH BONNEY, deputy sheriff.
F" Will be a candidate for the slate
senate from The NTH district on ne
Democratic ticket Mr. Bonney IA
a delegate 10 the State Democratic
convention from the Fifteenth Con-
eressIonal district organization AMI
has been very active member OF
that organization since its found.
ing The Fifth Senatorial district
includes the Negro population OF
the West Side.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

Tn June 1921 there were wv n,
groes IN Louisiana; ~ ansa
number had Increased 70 WV
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

Any information conce ., ,1s..rela
column OF the facts slatsa ,..r.,po,
write asia Elliott Ave AlnH
liz Minn.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08


Isabella Thomas, June /. 1s4s
changed her name To Sojourner
Truth TO become one OF the great
est speakers Of her time against
slavery.
Charles Young was commissioned
lieutenant colonel June l. 1916.
DR.. John Hope Of Atlanta uni
versity born In Augusta, Ca, June
?. 1868.
June 3. 1929 the United States
Supreme Court handed down de-
cision in which the right OF NE
groes OF the Ancient Egyptian Or
der OF the Mobiles OF the Mystic
Shrine" TO use the similar name
and title. emblems and regalia OF
the white Shriners. was upheld.
From June s, 1917 TO Sept. Il.
1918. there were 2.290.527 Negroes
registered for service in the United
States Army. 3174 per cent OF the
Negroes and 1854 per cent OF tho
whites registrants were accepted
for military service.
June. 1852. Congress passed an
act prohibiting slavery in all the
present territories OF the United
States. and any territory that might
be acquired.
June IL. 190s-Death OF blind
Tom" Thomas Green Bethune)
noted musician.
June II. 1929-thc wife OF form
er Congressman Oscar De Priest
OF Illinois was entertained az an
Official tea in the White House,
Washington. DC.
June Is. Benjamin q. Da-
Wis, Jr., graduated from West Point
Military Academy Fourth MEMBER
OF his race TO graduate from the
academy. Ranked IS out OF 276 stu
dents.
June 10. 1865 West virginia ad
mitted as a state with n constitu-
tion providing for a gradual abo-
lition Of slavery.
Henry o. Tanher. Negro. famous
painter OF biblical scenes. was born
June 81. 1859 az Pittsburgh. Pa.
son OF Bishop Tanner OF the AME
church.
Harvard university. June "a, 1895
conferred an honorary degree on
Booker T. washington.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

Harry Lucas. porter on Wv vi. ~,
vate car OF President hoo,, sc,s
was born June 20. 1891 MT. L s"'',.
Is employed by the Pullman DC
pany from the Washint'V"
district.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08
l Knew You When
D, CHARLES :. LAlkSON

~ uAhLES T.. dAi h>VN
! knew you when YOU weren't 70
big.
When I knew you. Won we're snail.
Now you've become great by
big.
You don't speak to me al al.
knew you when yon didn't hiw
a cent.
You didn't even have place 10
sleep.
OFT times TO You ms money I've
lent,
But no I'm out OF the company
you keep.
"A fool and his money Uill very
soon he parted
How true that saying IS
Someone will take you n moment
unEuarded.
Then the devil viii claim you "
his.
Ever since nv way - faie
You fell heir 70 large sum 81
money.
My company you actually loaias
and hate.
You're far from being SUNNI.
| guess I've become to- small ic'
you
To associate with or looh AZ TOO.
When ask YOU 10 return nv
money I've lent
You turn up your nose as y 'oa
smell a scent
I know you very well YOU see
know there's nothing 10 YOU
To everything I said YOU wouldn't
agree
A little bit wouldn't do you
I remember the time paid your
rent.
I've staked you 20 many meal
You cried on my shoulder but your
tears are spent.
You won't even by a chrls'm"
Seal.
We played In the same alley wncn
you we're poor -,
But now you've become an a"'u'
bore.
You strut and primp ana az
around.
Somebody's going 70 stamp you
into the ground.
Don't worry big hoy. therein co"'
n day.
You may go a long time before ~
You'll find that snubhng 20"
friends doesn't pay,
You1l soon have cause 70 dep'0''
Il.
I held you up when Won were down.
I saved you from dying want
Now you lie about me al o'
town. -,
; money you display and h'uns
7 was standing on the corner wv
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

The detroit Tribune j. de,otng this column for
the publishing OF few oi The addresses or parts
thereon. delivered by guests Of the Inter. Racial
i'oodwill Hour broadcast on Tuesday and Sat.
urday evenings over station NNBC.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

Paul Laurence Dunbar c' a
poet. was born June 70 10"
Dayton, Ohio.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

Charles Young was commissioned
a lieutenant colonel June l. 1915.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

DYNAMIC EMMETT cUNNIxC-
- HAN IL the leader Of the dele
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

Isabella Thomas, June /. 1S4s
changed her name TO Sojourner
Truth to become one OF the great
est speakers OF her time against
slavery.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

Or. John Hope OF Atlanta uni
versity born In Augusta, Ca, June
2. 1868.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

I was standing on the corner 'n'
other day. -,
When you passed me IN your g., u
You NAV pass and ignore ms
earth ssy. N,
But in He'll you won't 80 W -
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08
II S T EN-
TO THIS
By Hobart 7. Mitchell

On June /, 1875 Booker T. Wash
ington graduated from Hampton
institute, after completing a three
year course.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

Harvard university. June "a, 1895
conferred an honorary degree on
Booker T. Washington.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-08

Henry o. Tanher. Negro. famous
painter OF biblical scenes. was born
June 81. 1859 az Pittsburgh. Pa.
son OF Bishop Tanner OF the AME
church.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29
DOUGLAS
 VIEWS
COUNCIL IN
 BRIEF NIGHT SESSION

With but few matters considered the regular meeting of the Douglas City Council was held last night fer a shorter session than usual. Chlor- nation of the towns water supply was reported in due progress now and a 24 hour test was planned of the process and the results attained beginning cn Thursday in conJunc- ten with the Territorial Depart ment of Health.
 The city's less-than-a-year-o dump truck was reported to have developed serious engine trouble while hauling on the gymnasium job and a new engine necessitated.
 Chairman Alex Gair of the Street Committee stated there were bad chuck holes in the streets and some arrangements developed to have them graded before freezeup.
 E. E. Engstrom, head of finance, recommended immediate liquidation of note .indebtedness now with tax money largely in and the matter was so voted. A list of supplies and equipment needed for the new school gymnasium was requested presented tc the council at the next meeting fer consideration.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29
DOUGLAsITES INJURED

Among accidents reported which occurred over the weekend besides the plane crash on the Island and ohipwreck Of the steamer Alaska were two personal injury accidents.
 Struck on the side of her head by the car door which the wind swung violently as she was alighting Saturday night, Mrs. A. R. Edwards received a cut which required ten stitches being taken. Frank StraS- fer, who has been working with an Alaska Juneau crew at Camp Six near Annex Greek, came to town yesterday for surgical repairs, four stitches being taken on the top of his head. He was able to return to the camp today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29

voted against all defense measures or aid to Britain and quoted from Congressional Records to prove his statements.
 Asks fer Support
 President Roosevelt asked support for an affirmative and realistic fight for peace and said this Government is keeping mobilized the worlds greatest force for peace, religious faith and devotion to God"
 The President concluded the ad- dress, which was many, many times interrupted with prolonged cheers, by saying We shall go forward in a firm faith. We shall continue to go forward in peace"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29
ELECTION YEAR SESSION MAKING
 RECORD, 2 WAYS

(Cortinued from Page Ore)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29
HaI|owe en Party for
 Trinity Sunday School

At 3:3O o'clock tomorrow after noon, three classes from the Trin- ity Church Sunday School will hcid a Halloween frolic at Trinity Eal.
 Leaders. of the three classes are Mrs. Waino Hendrickson, Mrs ) E. Heating and Miss Lila Sinclair
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29

on excess profits. A 31 percent levy is added to the normal income tax rate for corporations earning more than S25, 900, making the eff fective rate 24 percent.
 Congress voted 39l8,000,0O0 for farm aid; $1,157 7O00,0OO to finance relief for at least eight months beginning last July l.
 It frightened the Hatch Act, ex- tending to Federal-state employees restrictions on political activities and limiting single campaign con- tributions to $5,000.
 The Administrations reciprocal trade program was extended for three years And Congress began hearings on proposed anti-third term legislation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29
TWO PROPERTY SALES

Sammy Nelson has bought the home of MT. and Mrs w. H. Woods here and they expect to take pos vession on the property November lst for their residence.
 Also reported in the list of prop erty transfers is the purchase by Al Lundstrom of Juneau of the Odd Fellows lot here, at the corner of Second and D Streets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29

Tn a direct strike at republican criticism Of his defense program, the President said: Until the pres ent political campaign opened Re- publican leaders in Congress and throughout the country shouted from the house tops that our de- lenses were fully adequate. Today they complain that this Adminis- tration has starved our armed forces. That our Navy is anemic, our army puny, our air forces pitt ously weak This is remarkable. The simple truth is that the Re- publican party played politics with defense in 1888 and 1899. They are playing politics with national se- curity today"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29
FROM TENAKEE

Walte- Mccormick came hcmc n the Esteboth yesterday from Tenakee Springs for a short visit before returning there to extend his stay a while longer. During the past summer Mccormick was sein- ing for a local cannery there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29
LOST AND FOUND

LOST months old female part -.. brown cockerel spaniel and pom
 eranian Phone 037, two rings. under FOR SALE sMALL BUILDING for sale. Call
 at the Snap Shoppe
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29
DEFENSE OF NATI0N,URGE
 OF ROOSEVELT

(Contlnueo rom rage One)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29

In case of error or if an ad has been stopped before ex- piration, advertiser please noti- fy this oft1ce (Phone 37D at once and same will be given attention.
 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPlHE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29

Republican leaders, Fish, Martin, McNary, Nye, Vanderberg, John
 son, Barton and Taft consistently
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29

Count five average words to the sne. Daily rate per line for consecutive Insertions:
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 Minimum charge -.---56c Copy must be in the office by 2 yclock in the afternoon to insure insertion on same day. We ccept ads over telephone Som persons listed in telephone Srectory.
 Phone 374-Ask for Ad-taker.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-29
HOW NEW INCOME
 TAX IS APPLIED NOW

*The $4O0 exemption for each de-
 pendent child continues to apply.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-03-29

I'm sure the CounciImen will
play ball with the Head Man in
order to make the dedication
ceremonies a success. Why,
only a few weeks ago they put
their finger prints on q motion
to tilt the till for $500 to cover
expenses. Now they're wonder
ina who covered them.
The boys are still in there
pitching, I'm told which reminds
me of the days when sat on
Mothers knee while she read
from the Good Book. Un-
fortunately I'm not a Biblical
student but do recall this very
impressive passage: (Turn the
other cheek.
Yep, the CounciImen are acting
like good little soldiers. Why,
they didn't go hay-wire and fret
when they asked for and were
refused a number of those high
class invitations. Nope, they
probably realized that engraved
invitations cost plenty of dough,
and, if the supply became ex-
hausted at this late date, the out
of-town engraver wouldn't have
Continued on page 81
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-03-29

Now for sore muscles and achin!
backs as the garden season opens
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-03-29
MINISTER, AGED IS,
TO PREACH, SUNDAY
Rev. s. Fl. Smell at st.
Pauls L. 3. In Ami
yerSary Event

The last phase Of the observance
OF the 150th anniversary of st.
Paul's Z. B. Church, has been ar
ranged for after Easter. with spec
ial services and preachers, as fol-
lows
March 81, Rev. S. H. Smell, of
Chewsville. IS years old, pastor of
the church, 1884-1SS5, preaching
in the morning; April 4, Rev. DIR.
S. G. ZeigIer, Dayton, Ohio, pastor
1917 to August i, 1921, preaching
at the morning and evening serv-
ice and teaching the Mems Bible
Glass: April q, Rev. DR.. J. H.
Ness. conference superintendent,
teaching the Mems Bible Glass
and preaching morning and even
ing; April %, Bishop G. D. Bat
dorf. preaching morning and eve
ming and May 5, Rev. DR.. o. T.
Deever, Dayton, Ohio, preaching
in the morning, addressing the
main portion Of the Sunday School
at 9 o'clock, and delivering an adj
dress at a young peoples anniver-
sary rally in the evening.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-03-29
CHERRY BLOSSOMS
RETARDED IN PARK
Also Late at Washington
City Park Shrubbery
Apparently Damaged

The backward spring season
has caused the beautiful Japanese
cherry blossoms in the City Park,
and in fact all the shrubbery
planted there, to be greatly re-
tarded. according to Park Super
intendent John Heck.
The cherry trees in the park at
this time are showing very little
progress. Buds can scarcely be
diScerned at all in the way of de-
yelOping. While the Japanese
cherry blossoms, especially one
variety along the Tidal Basin,
are about two weeks ahead of the
blossoms here. man from Wash
ington reports the blossoms there
are also retarded.
The shrubbery in City Park as
a whole is not looking very good,
it is reported. Of course. Easter
was unusually early this year and
we had almost continuous weather
of nature to retard the growth
OF all spring Towering plants and
trees. There is scarcely any
showing of buds opening OF the
spring flowers at the park at this
time
1t is also thought that at least
many of the japanese cherry
blossoms have been so affected by
the severe and protracted cold
weather, that the blossoms will be
considerably hurt. The same is
true OF the shrubbery and early
flowers in the park. Azaleas,
which are very snowy and gor-
geous. are way back at this time.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-03-29
BUILDING IN CITY
TAKES A BIG JUMP
Valuation OF Construct
ion Work On The Way
Valued At $50. 120

Prospects for considerable build
ing operations in HagerstOWn with
the opening of spring are very
good according to official reports.
The estimated valuation of build
ings to be erected at once is ap-
proximately $22.120 Building was
necessarily slow for some time
during the winter months. owing
to the severe weather which
rendered work to any extend out
of the question. But now with
spring in the offing there appears
to be much activity, both in build
ings under construction Or for
those for which all plans have been
completed.
A business firm will build a
plant on Frederick street costing
$4,000. composed of tile and
stucco. The Lechron house, cor
ner Surrey and Guilford avenues.
of brick veneer, will cost approx
mately $4,000.
Other constructions reported
follows: Estate of Mary S. Bailey,
to convert a three-story brick dwell
ling into five apartments, 12O
East Antietam street; H. M. Viii
liams. / 1-2 STORY frame dwelling,
1112 Salem avenue; L. H. Miner,
dormer window in two-story
brick building, SIG North Locust
street; n. E. Hoffman. brooder
house, S12 Maryland avenue and
M. L.. Carbaugh, Garage, Mary
land avenue.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-03-29
MRS. HARTLE TO BE
HONORED BY LODGE

The decoration Of chivalry will
be conferred upon Mrs. Nettie
Hartle, at a meeting of the Re
bekah General Assembly at Balti-
more on April /. This is a signal
honor for Mrs. Hartle.
A number of Hagerstown people
are planning to go TO Baltimore to
participate in the event. Mrs.
Hartle has most successfully serv-
ed as noble grand of the Rebekahs
as well as having been secretary
of the lodge for a number OF
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-03-29
ANOTHER SCHOOL HOUSE

The old Reno school house, near
the Reno Monument, purchased
by Everett V. Moser has been con-
verified into an eight-rOOm dwelling,
which will be occupied by Herman
D. Toms, forest warden. This is
one of the many changes brought
about by the consolidated school
system.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-03-29
BooNsBoRo HOME COMING

The annual Home Coming at
Boonsboro is set for week, July
1920. General committee Charles
Demmitt, chairman; A. c. Huffer
and Merle Funk. The celebration
will again be staged in Shafer
Memorial Park.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-03-29

years.
Mrs. Hartle, who resides at 119
East Avenue, is the mother of At.
torney Calvert K. Hartle. The To-
cal Rebekahs will present Mrs.
Hartle with a beautiful pin at the
meeting of the Assembly.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-03-29
HANGOVERS
By
LITTLE HEISkELL

Sunday will be the day of days
for Hagerstonians-a day never
to be forgotten by both eaxpay-
ers and the city officials. On
that date, elaborate ceremonies
will take place in front of the
new City Haii-and seven hun
dred or smackers will be expend-
ed for the purpose of reminding
the folks that the building at the
corner of Potomac and Franklin
streets has set 'em back a mere
four hundred grand.