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WE SERVE - INFORM - ADVOCATE Virginia State Library THE RICHMOND PLANET VOLUME XXXVII. NUMBER 16 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1920 PRES. EVANS PAYNE ATTACKS DR. C. S. MORRIS Great Revivalist Subject of Discussion at Ministers' Conference. Something of a sensation was caused by the announcement that Rev. Evans Payne, pastor of the Fourth Baptist Church and president of the Ministers' Conference of this city would on last Monday question the right of the Rev. Charles S. Morris the brilliant and eloquent divine to conduct a revival in a Baptist church in this city, As Rev. Dr. Morris was conducting revival services at the Second Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Z. D. Lewis, pastor and the Conference hooks its meetings in the second Baptist Children, the situation became an the more embarrassing. CHURCH OFFICERS BARRELED This did not seem to affect in the least the attitude of Dr. Lev, Raye and accordingly the programme is outlined was followed. Some of Dr. Lewis officers went down to the meeting, but they were barred from the sessions, even the supply pastor, Rev. Arrington, who has been serving in Dr. Lewis' sired was asked to retire, Demonstrate Armstead Washington, one of the "pillars" of the Second Baptist Church was also excluded from the meeting in his own church as the proceedings were said to be secret. CHURCH ON "TRIAL" TOO. As Rev, Dr. Lewis and his officers wore responsible for Rev, Dr. Morris' presence in the church and are now loyalty supporting his revival programme. It looked very much as though the Second Baptist Church was about as much on "trial" as was the eloquence of pulitator orator, whose oratory has been attracting large crowds to hear him. It is reported that Rev, Dr. Lewis stated significantly that Dr. Morris need not worry about the matter as it was a question for him and the Second Baptist Church. DR LEWIS UNMOVED From this, it would seem that Dr. Lewis and his Deacon Board are determined to continue the services until the time, that they decide that the contract is ended. The cause of the discussion is said to be certain alleged views that Rev. Dr. Morris holds relative to the Scriptures. It has been charged that he is in some respects favorable to the teachings of the "Holy Jumpers," better known as the Church of God and Saints of Christ or a denomination of similar tendencies. As for Dr. Morris, "he lay low and say nothing" but he is preaching just the same. THAT MYSTERIOUS CLOSING The mysterious closing of the doors to other ministers and to members of the Baptist faith calls for some explanation and it may be forth coming as Rev. Dr. Payne usually speaks in the open and fights in the same way and a "closed door programme" on his part is a radical do parture from his habits of a lifetime. It may be well to remark that Rev. Dr. Morris, is a Baptist minister in good and regular standing. --- VANDERVAIL—In sad and loving remembrance of my dear wife, Lula B. Vandervall, who departed this life February 25, 1918; She hath done her bidding here---- Angels dear! Bear her perfect soul above. Seraph of the skies — sweet love! Good she was and fair in youth; And her mind was seen to soar. And her heart was wed, to truth; Take her, then, for evermore— For ever — ever more. Died at her residence, 1213 N. 32nd at 1 o'clock Wednesday, Mrs. Isabella Schaffer, she is survived by a daughter, three sons and three grandchildren. She was a member of 5th St Baptist church. Funeral from Mt Olive Baptist Church, Sunday February 22, 1920, at 1 o'clock. Rey, Beck at Hood Temple Rev. W. T. Beck, D. D., at Hoeck Temple A. M. E. Zion church, Sunday February 29th, 1920. At both 11:00 o'clock service and 7:30 A.M. Dr. Beck is one of our connectional evangelists a sweet singer and a great gospel preacher. P. R. FLACK, Pastor. SECRETARY MILLER CALLS THE BAPTIST FORCES. East Railford, Va. February 2, 1920. To the Baptist Brotherhood, Churches, Organizations, Members and friends composing the Virginia Baptist State Convention, greeting Dear Colleagues: Time with his onward march has brought us, to the duty of sending to you our official annual letter calling attention to the fact that the Convention will meet in the 12th annual session with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Stamina, Van, the Key, M. L. Gordon, B. D., pastor, May 12 1929. You will see, therefore, that just a little more than three months remain in which to prepare for this very important meeting. Post war conditions, which are now gripping us have brought to us many les sons such as greatly increased postilities and responsibilities; systematizing and concentration of forces, and whether it be in affairs of State or Church an issue of great things and under undertakings. These lessons have great value, and can be used in our religious cause with much benefit. Whereas church and many benefi- tures are handled in terms of thousands and millions of dollars, we now speak and act in terms of those times and millions of dollars. While it is true we have a spindled record and kept pace with the times to a creditable degree, it is also true a new day has dawned the day of actual test of the doctrine of the purity of the fittest; so, if we are to hold our own, as a Convention, and stand in the foremost rank of usefulness, religious power and racial up lift we must catch the spirit of the times and "serve the present age." Each Board of the Convention is sorely in need of money to carry the work to greater success. These conditions cannot be met unless there is a very great increase in sending up finance, and since this depends upon our sense of duty, and love for God and His cause, and is therefore voluntary, we must, like Isaiah have a vision so deep and vivid, so spiritual and real that we will see life with all of its duties from a spiritual viewpoint. Such a vision abides and abounds in sacrifice, love, lofty ideals, inspiration, and the possibility of a race. Out of such a vision came the $100,000 (one hundred thousand dollars) campaign pitched by the Convention, covering a space of five years, hence, we are to raise $20,000 (twenty thousand dollars) for five years consecutively. Ways and means are being perfected to begin an administration and hospital building on the hill at Lynchburg. Already the Hayes Memorial building has been repaired and beautiful at a great cost. The Virginia Theological Seminary and College under the magic touch of our own Prof. 12, C. Woods, A. M., is the synosteum of all Negro Baptists of the state and country. Is not this chance to inspire and incite to action? Can we not see we are called upon now as never before to rally to the needs and demands of our work? Many of the churches have pledged liberally and yet every individual member of every church of the Convention can easily pledge and pay fifty cents aside from the pledge of the church and pastor. This can be easily done by local solicitation. Our honored president, Dr. King, is working very hard to carry the Convention "over the top" and to victory next May. If you have not pledged, do so now. The loyal friends and members out of the state are keeping faithful watch and are lining up for the great battle to be fought in the Valley of Virginia - Staunton. Such consecrated strong men as Drs. W. W. Brown, M. B. Hudes, Boldie, Sims, Powell, Smith and others of New York: Drs. Watkins, Ricks and Scott, New Jersey; Dr. W. B. Reed, Connecticut; Drs. R. I. Jones, J. H. Burks, W. R. Brown, E. W. Johnson; J. C. Austin and others. Pittsburgh, Pa., Drs. W. F. Graham, C. C. Scott, W. H. Moses, James Moses, J. E. Philpot, W. T. Hall, and many others. Philadelphia, Pa., Drs. Harvey Johnson and Winston, Maryland; Drs. W. W. Woods, Walter Brooks, J. E. Willis and others. Washington, D. C. Some from West Virginia will be heard from at Staunton. Finally brothen, let us rise to the demand and necessity laid upon us and show other denominations that we, too, are in the "drive" for both coals and finance, and with a constituent of about 270,000 in number in Virginia we can measure up. We shall do our host to secure reduced rates. There will be charges of not less than one dollar a day for delegates attending the Convention. Let us fix our heart on the Master, fix twenty thousand dollar rally in our mind and let the slogan be "Staunton and Victory." May God Bless you. Bless you, Vours for success, C. E. MILLER, Corresponding Secretary, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28. 1920 [Name] REV. CHARLES S. MORRIS, D. D. President, Boydton Institute. Now conducting rev. the Second Baptist Church. AFRICA President, Boydton Institute. Now conducting revival services in the Second Baptist Church. AFRICA By LUCIAN B. WATKINS. Hail, hail to thee, our fatherland! Here Mary brought her little Lord Who, safe from Herod's scarlet hand, Wrote high in Heaven thy rich reward. Here gentle Jesus, on the Nile, Hallowed thy ages with His smile! Hail, hail to thee, our mother-soul— More dreamful than the dark of night, The night that is the mystic whole— The sleeping beauty of the light! Out of the night the morning wakes; Out of the night God's glory breaks! A Sacred Concert A Sacred concert will be given at the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Mission Seventeenth and Venerable Streets, Sunday afternoon, February 29th, at 3:30 P. M. and 5:00 P. M. respectively for the benefit of the Mission. 3:30 P. M. Mrs. Nora Mayo, Mistress of ceremonies; Welcome Address, Mr. Geo. T. Walker. Ushers—Alberta Stanley and Miss Ollie Brooks, Mrs. Lucy Lacey, Manager. 8:00 P. M. Mr. Thomas Rodgers, Master of Ceremonies; Welcome Address, Mrs. L. E. Ollos. Ushers, Mrs. R. Harris, Nora, and Mary Hunt, Rev. Isaac T. D. Ross, Minister, Mrs. Mary S. Johnson, Manager. Sacred Concert. A sacred concert will be given at 3rd Street Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, February 29, at 3 o'clock P.M. under the auspices of the A. C. E. League. A fine program has been arranged. Music by Curtis Jordan's Orchestra. W. E. Denny, Chairman Program Committee, E. M. Turner, President A. C. E. League; Rev. M. E. Davis; D. D. Pastor. In Memory In loving but sad remembrance of my dear husband, Rev. J. L. Jones who departed this life February 22, 1918, at Salem, Va. The exp pastor of bethel A. J. E. church. I cannot forget you dear husband. Though long may seem the years; And often in my lonely hours, I wipe away my tears. MRS. MARY E. JONES, 1317 Wise Street, Lynchburg, Va now conducting revival services in Baptist Church. GENERAL LEONARD WOOD LIKE ROOSEVELT. (By Edgar G. Brown) (By Eugar G. Brown.) Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 23—Ever since General Leonard Wood declared before the Lincoln League assembled in Chicago that he stood for equal rights, equal justice and equal protection to all citizens, in other words, that he stood for the Rooseveltian Square Deal and further stated that America must be made safe for Amets, hundreds, have sent their names to be enrolled as charter members of the National Colored People's Wood-for-President Club located in this city. Everyone feels that Leonard Wood will be the next great republican leader because he is a real American like Theodore Roosevelt. Mr. F. B. Ransom recently appointed on the Indiana State platform can mittee to represent the Colored people of this State leans toward General Wood because he thinks Leonard Wood understands the needs of all the people of the United States and like Theodore Roosevelt will be able to put the country in line for greater progress in the next four years. Some other prominent leaders to take stand for Wood are Perry W. Howard, Jackson, Mississippi and Major John 18. Lynch, ex-auditor of the Navy and at present residing in Chicago. All people wishing to be enrolled as charter members of the National Colored People's Wood-for-President Club with headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana can do so by sending in their name and address at once to this association. General Wood is the only candidate date up to date to publicly state his position in regard to the Colored People. Mr. Edward C. Baker, teller, Tire water Bank and Trust Co., Norfolk Va., was in the city this week. VETERAN NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENT IS DEAD E. W. Thompson Suecumbs to a Operation at Washington. After thirty-seven years' active service as a newspaper correspondent, Richard W. Thompson, founder of "Thompson's News Bureau" Washington, D.C., succeeded to an operation which had been performed to remove an intestinal obstruction, and died at Freedman's Hospital, Thursday, February 12, 1920, at 10 P.M. M. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, February 10th, at Luke's Episcopal Church of which he was a member Rector T. J. Brown officiating. The large mixed audience which witness of the impressive funeral ceremony, as well as the robes and curtains of friendship and esteem that completely covered the Blakecloth casket, were mute evidence of the fact that a great character had passed away, a great character indeed if useful service is a measure of true greatness. The honour and active pulp hearers were Judge Robert H. Terrell, John C. Dainy, Dr. Emmett J. Scott of Howard University, Walter J. Singleon of the Muso-Lib Club, James T. Howe, J. A. Lankford, Thomas M. Dent, Henry Lassiter, F. D. D Lee, President National al Memorial Association, Editor J. Finley Wilson, of the "Washington Eagle" and National Negro Press Association. The Amphion Glee Club, under the direction of Prof. J. Henry Lewis, feeling rendered "One Sweetly Solenm Thought," and Mrs. Anna Johnson Mayo, of St. Luke's Choir, impressed by sang a solo entitled "When all is Done" (Cords by Paul Laurence Dunbar, the perless Negro poet, and music by G. Washington Adams, a Negro composer of Washington, D. C.) It seemed especially fitting that a song so written and set to music should be sung at the funeral of one who, with tongue and pen, had devoted all the energy of his soul in pub lishing and exploiting the better side of Negro Life. The splendid entology pronounced by Rector, T. J. Brown was most appropriate and eloquent. He spoke of his visit to the bedside of Mr. Thompson just one day before the operation was performed and how agreeably surprised he was to note in the sick man's words such an optimistic spirit and such firm religious faith. Referring to the impending operation the patient said: "Yes, Rector Brown I realize is but one chance out of a hundred, but you know one chance is better than no chance at all, and, in case anything happens to me tomorrow, you need have no question about it for I know in whom I trust." Continuing, Rector Brown said: "I was particularly struck by these words, because I have always been skeptical of newspaper men, politicians and other public men—neither when they come to church I have often wondered whether they were actuated by a genuine religious motive or impelled by some wordy or less worthy purpose, but, in Mr Thompson's case I found him to be a man who believed in God and believed in his Race; he was an intelligent active, energetic man, one who devoted his talents in the direction of racel uplift—one who was always busy looking out for the best interests of colored Americans and publishing facts that would properly plead our cause and give us a just hearing at the bar of public opinion. His long and useful labors as a newspaper correspondent have laid upon the whole race a debt of gratitude for the valuable services he has rendered." He leaves a wife, a married daughter, and a begion of friends, both colored and white, throughout America to mourn their loss. A brief resume of "R. W." Thompson's useful career is deemed well worthy of space in these columns, and should inspire other young men and women of our race to equip them selves for efficient service in the important field of journalism. He was born December 20, 1866, in Brandenburg, Kentucky; his early life was spent in the State of Indiana and he was educated in the common and high schools of Indianapolis. At an early age he enforced a remarkable aptitude for public affairs; while in school he showed proficiency in such studies as political economy, civil government, history and literature, and was especially lent to the art of English composition. Losing his father when very young he was largely dependent upon his own efforts for a livelihood and worked at a variety of pursuits to enable him to continue his studies in school. In 1891 he became associated with Messrs. Baghy and Company in the publication of the "Indianapolis Leader" the first Negro journalistic venture launched in the Hoosier State, and, later on, when a typographical outfit was purchased, mastered the trade of printing. Taking as natural to newspaper work as a duck to water he made himself an indispensable factor of "The Leader" staff and at seventeen was "City Editor." At the same time, in connection with his school duties, he kept books for Dr. F. W. Ferris, Secretary of the Marion County Board of Health. When the "Indianapolis World" was launched by Messrs. Cooper, Ham, Christy and others, Mr. Thompson took charge of the City Department and at different times during the polity days of that sheet, held nearly every position on it from composter to Foreman of the mechanical department and later, Managing Editor. He had been fortunate in the matter of official recognition; at the age of fifteen during the session of the Indiana Legislature, which elected Benjamin Harrison Senator he served as Puege, being the first colored boy so appointed. After attaining his major, he was named by Hon. Thomas Taugart as a clerk in the County Attorney's office, and in 1885, through the same instrumentality and a city service examination in which he held a class of seventy-five whites, he was given a better-paying position of better carrier. In 1894 he was appointed clerk in the Government Printing Office at Washington, D. C., being the first colored man to hold a clerical position in that great printing establishment. As Managing Editor of the "Washington Colored American" he was national fame; he was a graceful and forable writer, a clear and courageous thinker upon all questions that effect the Negro's social political, and industrial development. He led, rather than followed public sentiment and whenever he took a stand upon any issue, it generally met the hearty endorsement of the race and was accepted as the expression of the best thought and purpose of our people. As a spicy paragrapher, originator of taking features and a keen observer of popular taste, he had few equals and no superior in the army of Negro journalists of this country. Mr. Thempen served for a time in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, under Mr. H. P. Cheatham; also served as Publicist Clerk in the office of Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the See retary of War, where he rendered most efficient service during the Great World War, and, at the time of his death, was holding a clerical position in the Office of the Adjutant General of the Army (Tenth Street Branch, Old Ford Theatre Building.) He was for a time President of the National Negro Press Association and carried to a successful issue the idea of a Natton Negro News Bureau, having for some years hast conducted "Thompson's News Bureau" at Washington, D. C.—his weekly letters published in various Negro newspapers being eagerly read by thousands of readers. It was largely through his influence and effort that the National Negro Press Association was organized at the Louisville, KY, section of the National Negro Business League, both of which organizations have been greatly benefited and promoted by his forceful pen. He was for years Publicity Agent for Tuskegee Institute and was the first to refer to Booker T. Washington as "The Wiz ard of Tuskegee. His public spirit and been interest in the welfare of his race brought him into helpful touch with nearly all the leading Negro organizations in America, being at one time Secretary of the National Afro-America Council, identified officially with several of the literary Lyceums with which Washington abounded; detailed by the U. S. Gov ernment to serve in connection with the Negro Exhibits at Jamestown Exposition; and frequently engaged to exploit educational, fraternal, and business enterprises. So devoted was he to newspaper work that he called for the latest journals the day before his fatal operation and, as he often said, reading newspapers was, with him, a "ruling passion strong in death." His earthly career of 54 years so useful and inspiring, is ended. "Yet she! he live!" for his well-directed efforts have done much to give char acter and dignity to the Negro Race in America and the world. (Consulted by William H. Davis Newspaper Correspondent and Official Stenographer of the National Negro Business League.) Local Pythians. Attention. All members of Subordinate Lord of Rights of Pythian are requested to attend a union meeting at Pythian Castle, 727 N. Third Street, Sunday, February 29, 1920, at 3:30 P. M. By order of G. L. Branch, District Deputy Grand Chancellor. RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS PRICE, FIVE CENTS BIG FIRE DAMAGES THE MECHANICS BANK BUILDING $10,000 Loss Covered by Insurance. Now Open for Business. The Mechanics Savings Bank Building was discovered to be on fire last Wednesday night between 12 and 1 o'clock. For a time, it looked through the entire building would be destroyed. The blaze was located in the furniture room and the room adjoining in which the electric motor that drives the elevator is located. The Fire Department labored faithfully for nearly two hours before the flames were under complete control. ROOM DAMAGED As it is the President's Office, the Directors' Room and the part of the room in the rear of the vault were badly damaged. The vault was not thiried. The door to the rear book vault in which the books and papers and supplies are kept was searched. The bank opened as usual. Thursday morning, the building and its contents are fully covered by insurance. CAUSES UNKNOWN It has not been ascertained just how the fire occurred. Some were of the opinion that it was caused by a short circled electric wire. The cashier, A. V. Norrell, Jr., and Assistant Leroy J. England were working in the building until 10 o'clock and there was no sign of fire there then. The damage may reach $10,000. The fire is very similar to the that took place in the National Signs and City Bank here, in which the loss was approximately $25,000. Both occurred in the basement. BANH OFFICERS PRESENT President John Mitchell, Jr. Cashier A. V. Norrell, Jr., Assistant Leroy E. Ragland, Vice-President AB bert A. Tennant, Director A. D. Price and Director J. Mercer G. Ramsey were until a late hour as interested observers. --- High Honor for Colored Inventor. One of the highest positions over held by a colored man has been recently given to William Soldier, a colored inventor, by the Soldier Improved Stove Company when he, elected him as President of their $500,000 Corporation. This stove is one of the most remarkable inventions that has appeared for some time. Mr Soldier has perfected what hundreds of others have been working on for years. Combine a cooking stove and a half water heater capable of using either gas or coal. This stove also dows away with the large cumbersome boiler. The stove is but slightly larger and no different in appearance from the common cooking range in every ones kitchen but is capable of heating a house of seven rooms through a system of radiators. Tuesday evening, February 24th, the R. I. C. Corps had a party among themselves. God With Skipwith In Detroit Detroit Michigan, Second Baptist Church—R. L. Bradby, Pastor. It very seldom we have what is generally known among our brethren a special meeting, or revival, because we have conversions at our prayer meeting as well as our Sunday services. But on hearing that our brother Skipwith was in the State, we thought we would have him come and run a week or ten days meeting. So from now on when ever we can ask the Rev. W. H. Skipwith, R. D., our own preaching and singing evangelist we are going to have a special meeting. We have had over one hundred and fifty conversions. Our brother spoke three times last Sunday with sixty conversions. The pastor utilized forty men at the evening service. Our minister conference voted to keep our brother here until July, but he declined the account of previous engagements, but he is coming again. Our meetings will go on until May 2nd. May God bless our brother Skipwith. SATURDAY 2 ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE NEWS Rev. James S. Hatcher, B. D., of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church delivered a very instructive discourse to the members and followers of his Church on the various Scriptures pointing to the close of the age of Grace. He made it very plain by the Word of God that men would become lovers of self and the children would become disobedient and unkind to parents. At three o'clock the ladies of Mt. Zion had what was known as their pew rally. In which they rendered a very interesting program, assisted by ladies of various Churches. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher was chairman and the rally netted $279.00. The total offering for the day was $311.10. The following program was rendered: Opening hymn, A. M. E. Choir Scripture lesson, Mrs. Ella Peters; invocation, Mrs. Roxie Arnold, solo, Miss Magnolia Pittman; paper, Miss Rioga Draper; selection, Miss Helen Layham; duet, Miss Frances Taylor and Miss Zenobia Banister; recitation, Miss Josie Holland; solo, Miss Lottie Hale; selection, Mrs. M. B. Paxton; recitation, Miss Stdie Lawson; selection, L'Eglise Quartette; recitation, Mrs. Josie Mcjempsy; solo, Mrs. Forest Daniels; recitation, Miss Marie Hughes; selection, A. M. E. Mixed Quartette. Rev. James S. Hatcher, of Mt. Zion A, M. E. Church, in his Bible Class is instructing the hundreds of attendants who visit the class on each Friday evening to hear the different topics explained in their simplicity. Last Friday the subject was, "The Second Coming of Christ and the Consequences surrounding this Event and those who shall remain at His Coming." The membership and friends are being helped and better informed because of this Gospel minister and man of God, who is laboring and battling for the right, the very principles of the founder, Rev. Richard Allen stood for with God. Mrs. R. M. Milner, 211 Tenth Avenue has been confined to her bed for about ten days. She is much better at this writting under the efficient care of Dr. J. H. Roberts, Miss Edna David, 158 Ninth Avenue, N. W. left the city this morning for Columbus, Ohio to spend two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Lillian Dickerson, 539 Naughten Street. Major W. B. F. Crowell left Tuesday, February 24 for Newport News to attend the executive meeting of the Board of Odd Fellows. On returning he will stop over in Richmond and look in on the old boys, and spend a few hours in Lynchburg. Mrs. Catherine Stanfield is much improved at this time. She has been in for seven weeks. Mrs. Annie Sherman, wife of Mr. Washington Sherman of saitmed memory, departed this life last week after a brief illness. She was janitor of the Ninth Avenue Public School of Roanoko for many years and very highly esteemed by the puills and teachers of the school. The funeral was conducted from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Reed, 514 Eighth Avenue, N. E. She was a member of the First Baptist Church for many years; a very estimable Christian woman has fallen among us and gone to her reward. The work on Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church is nearing completion and demands the earnest attention of all the members to rally to the support of the work and debts encumbered on the Church because of the remodeling and repairs. Join and go with us, we will do you good. Mr. Charles Coffer, of New Bedford Mass. accompanied the body of his sister, Mrs. Glertrude C. Jones to this city for burial. Miss Ella Bowden, of Harrison Avenue, N. W. is out after being confined to her home three weeks on account of illness. In a fast and clean game of basket ball between Bluefield Colored Institute and Harrison High School of Roanoke took place on the Bluefield court February 20. There was a large crowd of basket ball fans to the first game of the season for Bluefield. The stars for B. C. I. were Taylor and Sims, while every one of the five on the Roanoke team starred. The accurate shooting of Brown and the fast guarding of Bell assisted by the jumping of Eggleston Payne and Anderson were great. The line-up: Harrison High Bluefield I. Brown, r. f. (Capt.) Taylor, l. f. Payne, l. f. Redd, r. f. (Capt.) Eggleston, c. Smith, l. g. Anderson, r. g. Jackson, r. g. Bell, l. g. Sims, c. Substitutes — Roanoke: Burrell, Wright and Howard; Bluefield: White and Jones. Referee — Simpson Coaches—B. I., S. D. Williams; Harrison, F. D. Lawson. Time of halves —20 minutes. The Executive Board, Ronoke Branch, N. A. A. C. P. wishes to call the attention of the people of Ronoke in general and of the members of the N. A. A. C. P. in particular to the fact that there will be a public meeting of the Ronoke Branch at the First Baptist Church, Tuesday evening, March 2, 1920, at eight o'clock. The officers are very anxious that every person interested in the advancement of the race, will make a special effort to be present at this meeting. The Executive Board desires also that all ministers, public school teachers and other leaders among the people, whether they be members of the Roanoke Branch or not, use what influence they have in helping them bring this meeting to the attention of the people. There are many among us who do not know or understand that the N. A, A, C, P, an organization to which every self respecting, law-abiding, liberty-loving man, woman and child should belong. Let us entreat you, dear friend and fellow citizen to attend this meeting that you may learn about this Association and the great work it is doing for our people, then you will be the better able to understand the reason why it is your duty to connect yourself with this organization. The Secretary will have the books of the Association at this meeting and will be glad to renew the membership of former members and to enroll new members. HILL STREET BAPTIST NOTES. Dr. D. R. Powell, pastor of Hill Street Baptist Church preached a noble sermon this morning. His text was Romans 8:35-39 and his subject: "Dangers Which Cannot Separate Us from the Love of God." Some things Dr. Powell stated in his illustration will be remembered for a long time by us. The B. Y. P. U. meetings continue to go forward every Sunday at the Hill Street Baptist Church at 5:30 P. M. The B. Y. P. U. has some wonderful topics for each month in the year, which are explained every Sunday by the young people. Mr. H. W. Jones opened the topic last Sunday. The subject was, "Christian Principles in Industry," Micah 6:8, Matthew 7:12. We have a great number of members and visitors every Sunday. Our news is being reported every week by Mr. C. C. Dillard. BLACKSTONE NOTES. Blackstone, Va., February 25.—The debate, which was to have taken place in Jackson's Hall on last Monday night has been postponed to next Monday night, March 1. Everybody is invited to come out and hear this debate. Subject: "IResolved That Woman Suffrage is Unjustifiable." This question is before our State Legislature now and should prove an interesting one for debate. Dr. Thomas J. Woolbrid left today for Richmond to take two of his patients, Mrs. Anna Seay and a gentleman to a hospital there. Their friends hope both may soon return fully recovered of their ailments. A campaign has been launched throughout the State of Virginia to increase the membership of the Knights of Pythias Lodges and the Courts of Calanthe. Several applicants have already been received by the two lodges and courts here. The joining fee for the Pythian Lodges is $4.50 and 75 cents monthly dues. This entitles the member to $200 at death; $50 from the subordinate lodge and $150 from the Grand Lodge. Friends of Rev. Ashburn are glad to know that he is able to be out. Most of the sick mentioned in these columns a few weeks ago, are now able to be up and some have resumed their respective duties. IN THE SHADOW OF THE CHAIR Name, Willie Lockett. Cell No. — Clothing No. — Grade— When writing, Prisoners must stricly comply with the following: First and Second Grades—Prisoners in these grades may write one letter each on Monday of each week. Third Grade—Prisoners in this grade are not allowed to write or receive any mail, receive boxes or see visitors. First and Second Grade Prisoners may receive all classes of mail, may receive visitors twice each month, and may receive small boxes of edibles—"not more than enough for two meals" once each month. Very important letters to third grade prisoners must be addressed in care of the Warden. All outgoing letters must be written on this stationery and must not exceed two pages in length. Prisoners are permitted to write to their wives, children, brothers, sisters and parents only. Letters to others can be sent only by special permission of the Warden. Eddyville, Ky. February 15, 1920 Mr. William Ware— Dear Brother in Christ, I received the books which you sent to me and I want you to know that I highly ap predicate them, and read them and prayed that God will cause you to have good success in your work. May God be with you and help you. Brother I have prayed for hours at the time since I got in this trouble, but I felt that there was something in the way that was holding me back. But today I gave up all and asked God if it be his take me in his own hands and do his kind and holy will with me. And Thanks be to Him, he spoke peace to my soul, I don't feel like the same man. In fact I am not the same man. So all I have to say is let come will, may I meet it as a man, for I know for myself that I am prepared to meet Death. So many thanks to you for the books. I want to say to you that reading your books will sure encourage a man. So let me hear from you again when you can. My time is getting short in this world to live. 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It is reported that Rev. Dr. Lewis stated significantly that Dr. Morris need not worry about the matter as it was a question for him and the Second Baptist Church. DR. LEWIS UNMOVED. From this, it would seem that Dr. Lewis and his Deacon Board are determined to continue the services until the time, that they decide that the contract is ended. The cause of the discussion is said to be certain alleged views that Rev. Dr. Morris holds relative to the Scriptures. It has been charged that he is in some respects favorable to the teachings of the "Holy Jumpers," better known as the Church of God and Saints of Christ or a denomination of similar tendencies. As for Dr. Morris, "he lay low and say nothing" but he is preaching just the same. THAT MYSTERIOUS CLOSING. The mysterious closing of the doors to other ministers and to mem bers of the Baptist faith calls for some explanation and it may be forth coming as Rev. Dr. Payne usually speaks in the open and fights in the same way and a "closed door programme" on his part is a radical de parture from his habits of a lifetime. It may be well to remark that Rev. Dr. Morris, is a Baptist minister in good and regular standing. WANDERVALL—In sad and loving remembrance of my dear wife, Lula B. Vandervall, who departed this life February 25, 1918: She hath done her bidding here—Angels dear! Bear her perfect soul above, Seraph of the skies—sweet love! Good she was, and fair in youth; And her mind was seen to soar, And her heart was wed, to truth: Take her, then, for evermore— For ever—ever more. Died at her residence, 1213 N. 32nd at 1 o'clock Wednesday, Mrs. Isabella Schaffer, she is survived by a daughter, three sons and three grandchildren. She was a member of 5th St Baptist church. Funeral from Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Sunday February 22, 1920, at 1 o'clock. Rev. Beck at Hood Temple Rev. W. T. Beck, D. D., at Hood Temple A. M. E. Zion church, Sunday February 29th, 1920. At both 11:00 o'clock service and 7:30 A.M. M. Dr. Beck is one of our connection evale lists a song singer and a great gospel preacher. P. R. FLACK, Pastor. SECRETARY MILLER CALLS THE BAPTIST FORCES. East Radford, Va., February 2, 1920. To the Baptist Brotherhood, Churches, Organizations, Members and friends composing the Virginia Baptist State Convention, greeting. Dear Collaborers: —Time with his onward march has brought us to the duty of sending to you our official annual letter calling attention to the fact that the Convention will meet in the 53rd annual session with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Staunton, Va. the Rev. M. L. Gordon, B. D., pastor, May 12 1920. You will see, therefore, that just a little more than three months remain in which to prepare this very important meeting. Post war missions which are now gripping us hardest to us many less such as greatly caused postilities and responsibilities tiring and concentration of forces, and whether it be in affairs of State or Church an age of great things and greater undertakings. These lessons have great value, and can be used in our religious cause with much benefit. Whereas church and convention interests were handled some few years ago with a few hundred dollars, we now speak and act in terms of thous and millions of dollars. While it is true we have made a splendid to be kept pace with the times to a creditable degree. It is also true a new day has has begun an actual test of the doctrine of the survival of the fittest; so, if we are to hold our own, a Convention, and stand in the foremost rank of usefulness, religious power and racial uplift we must catch the spirit of the times and "serve the present age." Each Board of the Convention is sorely in need of money to carry the work to greater success. These conditions cannot be met unless there is a very great increase in sending up finance, and since this depends upon our sense of duty, and love for God and His life, and is therefore voluntary, we must, like Isaiah, a vision so deep and vivid, so spiritual real that we will see life with all of the depth from a spiritual viewpoint. Such a vision abides and abounds in sacrifice, love, lofty ideals, inspiration, and the possibility of a race. Out of such a vision came the $100,000 (one hundred thousand dollars) campaign pitched by the Convention, covering a space of five years, hence, we are to raise $20,000 (twenty thousand dollars) for five years consecutively. Ways and means are being perfected to begin an administration and hospital building on the hill at Lynchburg. Already the Hayes Memorial building has been repaired and beautified at a great cost. The Virginia Theological Seminary and College under the magic touch of our own Prof. T. C. Woods, A. M. is the synopsis of all Negro Baptists of the state and country. Is not this enough to inspire and inite to action? Can we not see we are called upon now as never before to rally to the needs and demands of our work? Many of the churches have pledged liberally and yet every individual member of every church of the Convention can easily pledge and pay fifty cents aside from the pledge of the church of the pastor. This is why I done by local solicitation. Our honored president, Dr. King, is working very hard to carry the Convention "over the top" and to victory next May. If you have not pledged, do so now. The loyal friends and members out of the state are keeping faithful watch and are lining up for the great battle to be fought in the Valley of Virginia—Staunton. Such consecrated strong men as Drs. W. W. Brown, M. B. Hudes, Boddie, Sims, Powell, Smith and others of New York; Drs. Watkins, Ricks and Scott, New Jersey; Dr. W. B. Reed, Connecticut; Drs. R. J. H. Burks, W. R. Brown, E. W. Burks, W. R. Brown,ers, Pittsburgh, Pa., Drs. W. F. Graham, C. C. Scott, W. H. Moss, James Moss, J. E. Philpot, W. T. Hall, and many others, Philadelphia, Pa., Drs. Harvey Johnson and Winston, Maryland; Drs. W. D. Woods, Walter Brooks, J. E. Willis and others, Washington, D. C. Some from West Virginia will be heard from at Staunton. Finally, brethren, let us rise to the demand and necessity laid upon us and show other denominations that we, too, are in the "drive" for both souls and finance, and with a constituency of about 370,000 in number in Virginia we can measure up. We do our best to secure reduced rates, and will be chosen of odors less than one dollar a day for delegates attending the Convention. Let us fix our heart on the Master, fix twenty thousand dollar rally in our mind and let the slogan be "Staunton and Victory." May God Bless you. Yours for success. C. E. MILLER, Corresponding Secretary. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1920 M. H. H. 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Brown) Indianapolis, Ind., 23—Eve since General Leonard Wood collared before the Lincoln League assembled in Chicago that he stood for equal rights, equal justice and equal protection to all citizens, in other words, that he stood for the Rooseveltian Square Deal and further stated that America must be made safe for Americans, hundreds have sent their names to be enrolled as charter members of National Colored People's Wood-for-President Club located in this city. Everyone that Leonard Wood will be the next presidential leader because he is a real American like Theodore Roosevelt. Mr. F. B. Ransom recently appointed ed on the Indiana State platform committee to represent the Colored people of this State leans toward General Wood because he thinks Leonard Wood understands the needs of all the people of the United States and like Theodore Roosevelt will be able to put the country in line for greater progress in the next four years. Some other prominent leaders to take stand for Wood are Perry W. Howard, Jackson, Mississippi and Major John R. Lynch, ex-editor of the Navy and at present residing in Chicago. All people wishing to be enrolled as charter members of the National Colored People's Wood-for-President-Club with headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana can do so by sending in their name and address at once to this association. General Wood is the only candidate up to date to publicly state his position in regard to the Colored People. —Mr. Edward C. Baker, teller, Tire water Bank and Trust Co., Norfolk, Va. was in the city this week. VETERAN NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENT IS DEAD F3. W. Thompson Siicecumbs to an Operation at Washington. After thirty-seven years' active service as a newspaper correspondent, Richard W. Thompson, founder of "Thompson W. Thompson," Washington, D. C., succeeded to an operation which had been performed to remove an intestinal obstruction, and died at Freedman's Hospital Thursday, February 12, 1920, at 10 P.M. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, February 15th, at St. Luke's Spisacal Church of which he was a memorial Rector. T. J. Brown officiating. The large mixed audience which witnessed the impressive funeral ceremony, as well as the roses and carnations of friendship and esteem that completely covered the Ilia-cloth casket, were mute evidence of the fact that a great character had passed away—a great character indeed if useful service is a measure of true greatness. The honour and active pill-bearers were: Judy Rudra H. Terrell, John C. Dauy, Dr. Emery J. J. Scott of Howard University, Walton J. Singer of the Muso-Lit Club, James P. Howe, J. A. Lankford, Thomas M. Pembert, Henry Lassister, F. D. Pres, Lee D. Stuart, Memorial Association, Editor J. Finley Wilson, of the "Washington Eagle" and National Negro Press Association. The Amphion Glee Club, under the direction of Prof. J. Henry Lewis, feelsingly rendered "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," and Mrs. Anna Johnson Mayo, of St. Luke's Choir, impressively sang a solo entitled "When all is Done" (words by Paul Laurence the peerless Negro poet, and music by G. Washington Adams, a Neo composer of Washington, D. C.) It seemed especially fitting that a song so written and set to music should be sung at the funeral of one who, with tongue and pen, had devoted all the energy of his soul in pub lishing and exploiting the better side of Negro life. The splendid etiology pronounced by Rector, T. J. Brown was most appropriate and eloquent. He spoke of his visit to the bedside of Mr. Thompson son just one day before the operation was performed and how agreeably surprised he was to note in the sick man's words such an optimistic spirit and such firm religious faith. Referring to the impending operation the patient said: "Yes, Rector Brown I am here is but one chance out of a hundred, but you know one chance is better than no chance at all, and, in case anything happens to me toorrow, you need no question about it for I know what trust." Continuing, Rector Brown said: "I was peculiarly struck by these words, because I have always been skeptical of newspaper men, politicians and other public men—even when they come to church I have often wondered whether they were actuated by a genuine religious motive or impelled by some wordly or less worthy purpose, but, in Mr. Thompson's case I found him to be a man who believed in God and believed in his Race; he was an intelligent live energetic man, one who devoted his efforts in the direction of racial upheaval; he was always busy looking out for the interests of colored Americans and public facts that would properly plead our cause and give us a just hearing at the bar of public opinion. His long and useful labors as a newspaper cor respondent have laid upon the whole race a debt of gratitude for the valuable services he has rendered." He leaves a wife, a married daughter, and a legion of friends, both colored and white, throughout America to mourn their loss. A brief resume of "R. W." Thompson's useful career is deemed well worthy of space in these columns, and should inspire other young men and women of our race to equip them selves for efficient service in the important field of journalism. He was born December 20, 1866, in Brandenburg, Kentucky; his early life was spent in the State of Indiana and he schools of Indiana, the common and high schools of Indiana, as an earl age he evinced a remarkable aptitude for public affairs; while in school he showed proficiency in such studies as political economy, civil government, history and literature, and was especially lented in the art of English com position. Losing his father when very young he was largely dependent upon his own efforts for a livelihood and worked at a variety of pursuits to enable him to continue his studies in school. In 1891 he became associated with Messrs. Bagby and Company in the publication of the "Indianapolis Leader" the first Negro journalistic venture launched in the Hoosier State, and, later on, when a typographical outfit was purchased, mastored the trade of printing. Taking as natural to newspaper work as a duck to water he made himself an indispensable facet of "The Leader" staff and at sate time, in connection with his school duties, he kept his office at the Dr. F. W. Ferrs, Secretary of the District Board of Health. When the "Indianapolis World" was launched by Messrs. Cooper, Ham, Christy and others, Mr. Thompson took charge of the City Department and at different times during the palmy days of that sheet, hold nearly every position on it from composter to Foreman of the mechanical department and later, Managing the official recognition; at the age of fifteen during the session of the Indiana Legislature, elected Benjamin Harrison Senator he needed as Page—being the first colored boy so appointed. After attaining his major, he was named by Hon. Thomas Taggart as a clerk in the County Auditor's office, and in I8S8, through the same instrumentality and a civil service examination in which he was a class of seventy-five whites, he was given a better-paying position of letter carrier. In I844 he was appointed clerk in the Government Printering Office at Washington, CO, being the first colored man to hold a clerical position in that great printing establishment. As Managing Editor of the "Washington Colored American" he won national fame; he was a graceful and forcible writer, a clear and courageous thinker upon all questions that affect the Negro's social political, and industrial development. He led, rather than followed public sentiment and whenever he took a stand upon any issue, it generally met the hearty endorsement of the race and was accepted as the expression of the best thought and purpose of our people. As a spicy paragrapher, originator of taking features and a keen observer of popular taste, he had few equals and no superior in the army of Negro journalists of this country. Mr. Thompson served for a time in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, under Mr. H. P. Cheatham; also served as Publicity Clerk in the office of Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the See retary of War, where he rendered most efficient service during the Great World War, and, at the time of his death, was holding a clerical position of the Army (Tenth Street Branch, Old Ford Avenue Building). He was for a time President of the National Negro Press Association and carried to a successful issue the idea of a Nation Negro News Bureau holding for some years nast conducted "Thompson's News Bureau" at Washington, D. C.-his weekly letters pinned in various Negro newspapers being eagerly read by thousands of readers. It was largely through his influence and effort that the National Negro Press Association was organized at the Louisville, Ky., session of the National Negro Business League, both of which organizations have been greatly benefited and promoted by his forceful pen. He was for years Publicity Agent for Tuskegee Institute and was the first to refer to T. W. Robinson. As the Wiz and of Tuskegee, He public spirit and keen interest in the welfare of his race brought him into helpful touch with nearly all the leading Negro organizations in America, being at one time Secretary of the National Afro-America Council, identified officially with several of the literary Lyceums with which Washington abounded; detailed by the U. S. Government to serve in connection with the Negro Exhibits at Jamestown Exposition; and frequently engaged to exploit educational, fraternal, and business enterprises. So devoted was the business enterprise that he called for the later operation of his fatal operation and, as he often said, reading newspapers was, with him, a "ruling passion strong in death." His earthly career of 54 years so useful and inspiring, is ended. "Yet shall he live" for his well-direct ed efforts have done much to give char acter and dignity to the Negro Race in America and the world. (Contributed by William H. Davis, Newspaper Correspondent and Official Stonographer of the National Negro Business League.) Local Pythians, Attention. All members of Subordinate Lodges of Knights of Pythias are requested to attend a union meeting at Pythian Castle, 727 N. Third Street. Sunday, May 16, 2014, 10:30 P.M. By order of G. L. Branch, District Deputy Grand Chancellor. RAGE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS PRICE, FIVE CENTS BIG FIRE DAMAGES THE MECHANICS BANK BUILDING $10,000 Loss Covered by Insurance. Now Open for Business. The Mechanics Savings Bank Building was discovered to be on fire last Wednesday night between 12 and 1 o'clock. For a time, it looked as though the entire building would be destroyed. The blaze was located in the furnace room and the room adjoining in which the electric motor that drives the eleven electric located. The Fire Department labored fully for nearly two hours before the flames were under complete control. ROOMS DAMAGED As it is the President's Office, the Directors' Room and the part of the room in the rear of the vault were badly damaged. The vault was not fured. The door to the rear book vault in which the books and papers and supplies are kept was scorched. The bank opened as usual Thursday morning. The building and its contents are fully covered by insurance. CAUSES UNKNOWN It has not been ascertained just how the fire occurred. Some were of the opinion that it was caused by a short crenated electric wire. The cashier, A. V. Norrell, Jr., and Assistant Layry 29, Ragland were working in the building until 10 seconds and there was no sign of fire there then. The damage may reach $16,000. The fire is very similar to the one that took place in the National State and City Bank here, in which the loss was approximately $26,000. Both occurred in the basement. BANK OFFICERS PRESENT President John Mitchell, Jr. Cashier A. V. Norrell, Jr., Assistant Leroy E. Rughad, Vice-President A- l. Tennant, Director A. D. Price and Director Mercer G. Ramsey, were there until a late hour as inter- served observers. High Honor for Colored Inventor One of the highest positions ever held by a colored man has been recently given to William Solder, a colored inventor, by the Solder Improved Stove Company when they elected him as President of their $500,000 Bundle. This stove is one of the most remarkable inventions that has appeared for some time. Mr. Solder has perfected what hundreds of others have been working on for years—Combino a cooking stove and a hot water header capable of using either gas or coal. This stove also does away with the large cumbersome oven. The stove is but slightly large and is different in appearance from the common kitchen in every ones kitchen but is capable of heating a house of seven rooms through a system of radiators. Tuesday evening, February 24th, the R. I. C. Corps had a party among themselves. God With Skipwith in Detroit. Detroit Michigan, Second Baptist Church-Re, Rev, E. Bradby, Pastor. It very seldom we have what is generally known among our brethren a special meeting, or revival, because we have conversions at our prayer meeting as well as our Sunday services. But on hearing that our brother Skipwith was in the State, we thought we would have him come and run a week or ten days meeting. So from now on when ever we can get the Rev. W. H. Skipwith, B.D., our own preaching and singing evangelism we are going to have a special meeting. We have had over one hundred and fifty conversions. Our brother spoke three times last Sunday with sixty conversions. The pastor baptized forty men at the evening service. Our ministers conference voted to keep our brother here until July, but he declined on account of previous engagement, but he is coming again. Our meeting will go on until March 12th. May God bless our brother Skipwith. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 28, 1920 TROTTER REFUSED SHAVE AT PHILADELPHIA DEPOT. Philadelphia, Penn., Feb. 2.—"Resolved, That the Colored Citizens of Philadelphia, assembled in the Zoar M. E. Church resent the insult to William Monroe Trotter, one of the eminent members of our race by refusal of service in the barber shop of the Broad Street Station, an insult to our whole race, especially the race here in this city. We shall support the Colored Protective Association of Philadelphia in its opposition to this gross denial of democracy in the U. S. A., and shall back it up in the fight it intends to wage to right this indignity and wrong." The above resolution moved by Rev. F. H. Butler, pastor of Zoar church, 13th and Meton streets, and passed by a unanimous rising vote of the large audience which greeted Mr. Trotter to hear him tell of the Quest of Colored America for World Democracy after the world war" was the answer of the race to the dastardly treatment accorded a native born American citizen, whose father had fought to save the U. S. A. from disruption by foreigners in the north. The incident is described with a mixture of exaggeration, in the following news article in the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin of Friday, January 30, 1920: Newspaper report. The headings of the article were: "NEGRO WAITS IN VAIN FOR SHAVE. Finally Leaves Broad St. Station Shop and Addresses a Crowd. THREATENS A TEST. The article reads as follows: For three hours a Negro waited for a shave in the Broad Street Station barber shop today. He changed from chair to chair after various patrons of the shop left, but failed to find a barber who would shave him. Then, after obtaining the names of the various barbers from counsel for Frank Roma, the proprietor, he went into the trainshed, where he addressed the crowd. The Negro is William Monroe Troter of Boston and to his hearers he explained he is editor of a Negro news paper secretary of the Equal Rights League and "went to France to fight for democracy." Later he vouchsafed the information has "fight for democracy" was made during the Paris Peace Conference. POLICE REFUSED TO HELP BARBERS The police had been notified of the dispute, but took no part until the crowd gathered in the trainshed. Then they ordered him to move on, and dispersed the crowd. Trotter went to the barber shop upon his arrival in this city shortly after noon from Boston. He seated himself, in the chair, over which Joseph R. Triello, 1433 S. Juniper St. presides. "Joe" declined to shave him and when asked why, said he "didn't serve Negroes." He offered to direct Trotter to another shop, but the No gro demanded "equal rights with white men," and declined to go. TROTTIER'S PERSISTENCE WOR RIED ITALIANS As the minutes and hours passed with Trotter changing from chair to chair as they were vacated by patrons the attendants grew uneasy and phoned for the proprietor. Roma called his counsel, who said the attendants were within their rights in declining to serve Trotter. It was after 3 o'clock when the Negro finally decided to depart. TROTTER'S TALK WAS TO THE REPORTERS. In his harangue in the trained, Trotter demonounced what he termed discrimination against his race. The Negro boys gladly fought for democracy in the war. They went to Europe and helped to save Italy. Then I, a native born American, am refused service by these Italian men. I went to France to fight for democracy myself yet—" Here a policeman suggested to Trotter he "just move right on." Trotter "moved on" to a waiting room, when he finished his exhalation. "I went to the Peace Conference in Europe as a cook on the steamer Yar month because a passport was refused me." Trotter said. "I went there to fight to make the world safe for democracy. This incident today is an example of how little democracy we find in this country. "Yet this is the State of Thaddeus Stevens, the man who did so much toward freeing the Negro." Trotter said he came to this city to speak this evening at the Zoar Meth odist Episcopal Church, 12th and Me伦 streets, on the "Will of Democracy." "I intend to fight this matter out" he added, "and so I do not know how long I will be in Philadelphia." RECALL WHITE HOUSE PROTEST In 1914, following segregation of Negro employees at Washington, Troter went to Washington and made protest to President Wilson, announcing if the order were not repelled, Mr. Wilson would be oppressed. ced by the Negro vote. His stand was later repudiated by several Negro educators. TEST SUIT TO BE MADE. Saturday afternoon executive offices of the Colored Protective Association in the office of Dr. R. R. Wright Jr., president, voted to sue the proprietor, Penn. Railroad and U. S. Railroad Administration for denial of Equal Accommodations for passengers because of color in the conveniences of the railroad stations and lawyer G. Edw. Dickerson took the papers. At Zion Baptist Church Sunday night, where the league was born in 1908, the pastor, Rev. W. H. Moses and audience endorsed Mr. Trotter's acts and the fight to be made. FOUNDER'S DAY AT KITTRELL Kittrell, N. C., Feb. 9.—Perhaps nothing in the history of Kittrell college has attracted more attention and aroused more enthusiasm than the celebration of the 34th Founders Day of the institution last Saturday and Sunday. "Honor to whom honor is due" was the slogan, and the students declared that they intended to take up the work of the fathers and make Kittrell one of the greatest institutions in the country. In every oration delivered by re presentatives of the classes who were in a contest, the name of Dr. R. H. W. Leake was made prominent, and not only did they mention his name, but at the close of the exercises. Prof. Plerson of Durham, delivered a short talk on "The Work of the Fathers," telling of what they had done for the higher education of the youth, especially in planting Kittrell College. He said that the heroes who had put down the money for the institution were not college men, but most of them headed by Dr. Leake were graduates from Swamp University, the school of experience, coming direct out of bondage. He spoke in terms of praise of the Old Veteran R. H. W. Leake, now having completed his work waiting on the angel. He thought that a tangible expression should be made by the students and a rush was made for the table and within two minutes they had placed on the table $25. There was a rivalry between the First, second, third year and senior classes. The literary and musical program rendered was of a high order, and throughout the exercises the college spirit was at fever heat. Each class deserved special mention. Then canno the contest between the classes as to which should raise the highest amount for the fitting up of a chemical laboratory. The penmant was won by Junior class with a membership of 15, raised $165 representing $11 for each member. The other amounts were First year, membership 30, $82.33; Second year membership, 25, $125.00; Senior class membership 13, $117.20. Other amounts have been received since the contest closed. "The Day We Celebrate," was the theme of the practical opening address by President G. A. Edwards, whose life is consecrated to the youth of the race and under whose leader ship the school is in better condition than it has been for years, a larger student body and in good financial condition. Our fathers who planted this institution were looking far into the future, many of them have passed on without seeing even this day, but they have done well. I would that Dr. R. H. W. Leake was in condition to look in upon you today, it would make his soul rejoice. I am sure he will be happy when the news of this event reaches him. I know of no more appropriate words than those of the Psalmist. The Lord hath done great things for us whereof we are glad." Now it is for you young people to return the investment made by those who established this institution, yes pay the principal with interest, and those who come after you must continue to pay the debt and keep up the interest. The principal and interest will be you giving to the world a man, a woman, of character, or worth Go into the world and join the army of thinkers, producing a thought that will help to make other thinkers. I want to congratulate you who are here upon your work, and extend a hearty welcome to our visitors. We have several speakers for this after noon and a program which will be carried out this evening. Prof. L. S. Burford, dean of college presided, and the opening prayer or was made by Dean J. M. Carter, of the Theological Department. The first speaker following the opening address of the president, was Prof. J. M. Avery vice president of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, Durham who is a practical business man and secretary of the Trustee Board of the college. He made no attempt at oratory, but delivered a practical talk to those who were present speaking of the work of the fathers, paying a high tribute to Dr. Leake. It was because of his interest in the school and the work being done that he had found his way to the institution. "The Negro must not sit down and spoil on others doing for him what he should do for himself," said Prof. Avery for this is an age of do things. The into John Merrick, Dr. A. M. Moore, C. C. Spaulding instead of seeking to become agents for one of the white insurance companies of this country, united and made one of the largest and wealthiest in America. They followed the lead of Merrick and now thousands of men and women are benefited by their doing things." Dr. J. A. Cotton, of Henderson, spoke of the institutions of learning as the center of universe, the center of power, the center of thought. He was proud of the work being done at Kittrell. He had been acquainted with the school for the past 25 years and had watched its growth. He spoke of the great business achievements of Prof. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the African Mothodist Episcopal Church and one of the THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA shrewdest businessmen in the race. He told of what had been accomplish ed by the educator while at Kittrell and while he would not take a laurel from those who had been doing things, yet he got to pay his respect to Prof. Hawkins. He was given an ovation. The music was under the direction of Mrs. G. A. Edwards, the accomplished music teacher of the institution. It was appropriate. In the evening the classes had charge and the contest took up the time. Prof. W. G. Pearson who was the speaker for the afternoon did not get to the school in time on ac count of trouble with automobile, but he spoke in the evening. He was proud to see the lively contest and the college spirit so prominent. His talk was practical. Sunday morning and evening the school was addressed by Charles Stewart, A. M., D. D., of Chicago who also spoke Monday morning. President left the city Tuesday In company with Dr. Stewart headed for Baltimore, Md., to attend the Bishop's Council. He will return the last of the week. WILSON DOCTOR ADMITS STROKE Cerebrae Congestion Followed By Paralysis of Left Side, Says Dr. Young. Condition Now Better Than Before Illness—Mental Vigor "Prodigious." Washington, Feb. 10.—An interview with Dr. Hugh II, Young of Johns Hopkins, printed today in the Baltimore Sun, caused a stir in Washington because it was the first admission by one of the President's physicians publicly made that the President in October had suffered from a cerebral congestion, with resultant paralysis of the left side. Dr. Young in this interview is quoted as saying As you know, in October last we diagnosed the President's case as cerebral thrombosis which affected his left arm and leg, but at no time was his brain power or the extreme vigor and lucidity of his mental process in the slightest degree abated. This condition has from the very first shown a steady, unwavering ten deny toward resolution and complete absorption. The increasing utility of the left arm and leg, greatly impaired at first, have closely followed upon this improvement. The President walks sturdily now without pain and with out fatigue. He uses the slightly impaired arm, and more every day.' Dr. Young was quoted as saying further that the President's mental vigor was simply prodigious; that in many ways he was in better shape than before his illness; that he could now work several hours a day with out fatigue and that the weather on ly was holding him back so far as his public appearance is concerned. Dr. Young made it clear that he permitted the quotation of these statements in order to relieve the public mind. Dr. Grayson refused to comment on this interview in any way, although he did not seem to be in the slightest degree upset by it. The condition of President Wilson has improved so much in the last few weeks as to give the greatest encour agement to his friends. There is no question that Mr. Wilson is doing an increasing amount of work every day which already covers much of the White House routine, and that he looks better than he has in many months. WILSON'S CABINET HAS NINE DESIGNATIONS. 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Don't hesitate to take advantage of this special offer as we have only a limited amount. Money refunded if not satisfactory. Fill in attached slip, and send stamps or money order. FREE We are largest dealers in Colored Women's hair and talk articles. We sell Colored Women's hair alone in a catalog. We will send you your copy free today on receipt of main and address. HUMANIA HAIR CO. 23 Duane Street New York Humani Hair Co. 23 Duane Street New York Please send 59c in at once comb as per special offer. Private Papers Kept in Round Door Burglar Proof Vaults. Legal Papers Acknowledged Before Notary Public. Savings Accounts Solicited John Mitchell, Jr., President ARRAR, Contractor & D. J. FARRAR, Contractor & Builder Office, Room 405, Mechanics Bank Bldg. Phone, Ran. 2637 Residence, 610 N. First St.—Shop in Rear. Phone, Randolph 8166 Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Kind of Architecture. Job Work A Specialty ROBERT C. SCOTT, Funeral Director FIRST CLASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH 2703. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 528 N. Adams St., Richmond, Va. HOUSE PAINTER and DECORATOR. ROOF PAINTING and ROOF REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. First Class Service at Reasonable Rates. PHOTOS—We Offer you the Latest and Most Artistic Photos at a More Moderate Figure than you can Obtain Elsewhere. Sweetful Attention Paid to Children. We will Also be Pleaseed to Quote You Prices on Exterior and Interior View Work. ENLARGING AND COPYING FROM OLD PHOTOS A SPECIALTY GEORGE O. BROWN, Photographer 800 NORTH SHOUND STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA TWO TROTTER REFUSED SHAVE AT PHILADELPHIA DEPOT. Philadelphia, Penn., Feb. 2,—"Resolved, That the Colored Citizens of Philadelphia, assembled in the Zoar M. E. Church resent the insult to Will Ham Monroe Trotter, one of the eminent members of our race by refusal of service in the barber shop of the Broad Street Station, an insult to our whole race, especially the race here in this city. We shall support the Colored Protective Association of Philadelphia in its opposition to this gross denial of democracy in the U. S. A., and shall back it up in the fight it intends to wage to right this indignity and wrong." The above resolution moved by Rev. P. H. Butler, pastor of Zoar church, 13th and Melon streets, and passed by a unanimous rising vote of the large audience which greeted Mr. Trotter to hear him tell of the Quest of Colored America for World Democracy after the world war" was the answer of the race to the dastardly treatment accorded a native born American citizen, whose father had fought to save the U. S. A. from disruption by foreigners in the north. The incident is described with a mixture of exaggeration, in the following news article in the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin of Friday, January 30, 1920: Newspaper report. The headings of the article were: "NEGRO WAITS IN VAIN FOR SHAVE. Finally Leaves Broad St. Station Shop and Addresses a Crowd. THREATENS A TEST. The article reads as follows: For three hours a Negro waited for a shave in the Broad Street Station barber shop today. He changed from chair to chair after various patrons of the shop left, but failed to find a barber who would shave him. Then, after obtaining the names of the various barbers from counsel for Frank Roma, the proprietor, he went into the trainshed, where he addressed the crowd. The Negro is William Monroe Troter of Boston and to his hearers he explained he is editor of a Negro news paper secretary of the Equal Rights League and "went to France to fight for democracy." Later he vouchsafed the information has "fight for democracy" was made during the Paris Peace Conference. POLICE REFUSED TO HELP BARBERS The police had been notified of the dispute, but took no part until the crowd gathered in the trainshed. Then they ordered him to move on, and dispersed the crowd. Trotter went to the barber shop upon his arrival in this city shortly after noon from Boston. He seated himself in the chair, over which Joseph R. Triclo, 1433 S. Juniper St. presides. "Joe" declined to shave him and when asked why, said he "didn't serve Negroes." He offered to direct Trotter to another shop, but the Ne gro demanded 'equal rights with white men," and declined to go. TROTTER'S PERSISTENCE WOR RIED ITALIANS. As the minutes and hours passed with Trotter changing from chair to chair as they were vacated by patrons the attendants grew uneasy and phoned for the proprietor, Roma called his counsel, who said the attendants were within their rights in declining to serve Trotter. It was after 3 o'clock when the Negro finally decided to depart. TROTTER'S TALK WAS TO THE REPORTERS: In his harangue in the trainedsh, Trotter denounced what he termed discrimination against his race. The Negro boys gladly fought for democracy in the war. They went to Europe and helped to save Italy. Then I, a native born American, am refused service by these Italian men. I went to France to fight for democracy myself yet—" Here a policeman suggested to Trotter he "just move right on." Trotter "moved on" to a waiting room, when he finished his explanation. "I went to the Peace Conference in Europe as a cook on the steamer Yar month because a passport was refused me." Trotter said, " I went there to fight to make the world safe for democracy. This incident today is an example of how little democracy we find in this country. "Yet this is the State of Thaddeus Stevens, the man who did so much toward freeing the Negro." Trotter said he came to this city to speak this evening at the Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church, 12th and Melon streets, on the "Will of Democracy." "I intend to fight this matter out" he added, "and so I do not know how long I will be in Philadelphia." RECALL WHITE HOUSE PROTEST In 1914, following segregation of Negro employees at Washington, Troter went to Washington and made protest to President Wilson, announcing if the order were not repealed, Mr. Wilson would be ousted. ed by the Negro vote. His stand was later repudiated by several Negro educators. TEST SUIT TO BE MADE Saturday afternoon executive offices of the Colored Protective Association in the office of Dr. R. R. Wright Jr., president, voted to sue the proprietor, Penn. Railroad and U. S. Railroad Administration for denial of Equal Accommodations for passengers because of color in the convenience of the railroad stations and lawyer G. Edw. Dickerson took the papers. At Zion Baptist Church Sunday night, where the league was born in 1908, the pastor, Rev. W. H. Moses and audience endorsed Mr. Trotter's acts and the fight to be made. FOUNDER'S DAY AT KITTRELL Kittrell, N. C., Feb. 9.—Perhaps nothing in the history of Kittrell college has attracted more attention and aroused more enthusiasm than the celebration of the 34th Founders Day of the institution last Saturday and Sunday. "Honor to whom honor is due" was the slogan, and the students declared that they intended to take up the work of the fathers and make Kittrell one of the greatest institutions in the country. In every oration delivered by representatives of the classes who were in a contest, the name of Dr. R. H. W. Leake was made prominent, and not only did they mention his name, but at the close of the exercises. Prof. Pierson of Durham, delivered a short talk on "The Work of the Fathers," telling of what they had done for the higher education of the youth, especially in planting Kittrell College. He said that the heroes who had put down the money for the institution were not college men, but most of them headed by Dr. Leake were graduate from Swamp University, the school of experience, coming direct out of bondage. He spoke in terms of praise of the Old Veteran R. H. W. Leake, now having completed his work waiting on the angel. He thought that a tangible expression should be made by the students and a rush was made for the table and within two minutes they had placed on the table $25. There was a rivalry between the First, second, third year and senior classes. The Literary and musical two gram rendered was of a high order, and throughout the exercises the college spirit was at fever heat. Each class deserved special mention. Then came the contest between the classes as to which should raise the highest amount for the fitting up of a chemical laboratory. The penchant was won by junior class with a membership of since the contest closed. "The Day We Celebrate," was the theme of the practical opening address by President G. A. Edwards, whose life is consecrated to the youth of the race and under whose leader ship the school is in better condition than it has been for years, a larger student body and in good financial condition. Our fathers who planted this institution were looking far into the future, many of them have passed on without seeing even this day, but they have done well. I would that Dr. R. H. W. Leake was in condition to look in upon you today, it would make his soul rejoice. I am sure he will be happy when the news of this event reaches him. I know of no more appropriate words than those of the Paulmist. The Lord hath done great things for us whereof we are glad." Now it is for you young people to return the investment made by those who established this institution, yes pay the principal with interest, and those who come after you must continue to pay the debt and keep up the interest. The principal and interest will be you giving to the world a man, a woman, of character, or worth Go into the world and join the army of thinkers, producing a thought that will help to make other thinkers. I want to congratulate you who are here upon your work, and extend a hearty welcome to our visitors. We have several speakers for this after noon and a program which will be carried out this evening. Prof. L. S. Burford, dean of college presided, and the opening prayer or was made by Daan J. M. Carter, of the Theological Department. The first speaker following the opening address of the president, was Prof. J. M. Avery vice president of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, Durham who is a practical business man and secretary of the Trustee Board of the college. He made no attempt at oratory, but delivered a practical talk to those who were present speaking of the work of the fathers, paying a high tribute to Dr. Leake. It was because of his interest in the school and the work being done that he had found his way to the institution. "The Negro must not sit down and speak, on others doing for him what he should do for himself," said Prof. Avery for this is an age of do things. The late John Merrick, Dr. A. M. Moore, C. C. Spaulding instead of seeking to become agents for one of the white insurance companies of this country, united and made one of the largest and wealthiest in America. They followed the lead of Merrick and now thousands of men and women are benefited by their doing things." Dr. J. A. Cotton, of Henderson, spoke of the institutions of learning as the center of universe, the center of power, the center of thought. He was proud of the work being done at Kittrell. He had been acquainted with the school for the past 25 years and had watched its growth. He spoke of the great business achievements of Prof. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the African Mothodist Epicapital Church and one of the THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA shrewdest businessmen in the race. He told of what had been accomplish ed by the educator while at Kittrell and while he would not take a laurel from those who had been doing things, ye he ret to pay his respect to Prof. Hawkins. He was given an ovation. The music was under the direction of Mrs. G. A. Edwards, the accomplished music teacher of the instu tion. It was appropriate. In the evening the classes had charge and the contest took up the time. Prof. W. G. Pearson who was the speaker for the afternoon did not get to the school in time on ac count of trouble with automobile, but he spoke in the evening. He was proud to see the lively contest and the college spirit so prominent. His talk was practical. Sunday morning and evening the school was addressed by Charles Stewart, A. M. D. D., of Chicago who also spoke Monday morning. President left the city Tuesday in company with Dr. Stewart headed for Baltimore. Mr. to attend the Bish of McHale. He will return the last of the week. WILSON DOCTOR ADMITS STROKE Cerebrae Congestion Followed By Paralysis of Left Side, Says Dr. Young. Condition Now Better Than Before Illness - Mental Vigor "Prodigious." Washington, Feb. 10.—An interview with Dr. Hugh II, Young of Johns Hopkins, printed today in the Baltimore Sun, caused a stir in Washington because it was the first admission by one of the President's physicians publicly made that the President in October had suffered from a cerebral congestion, with resultant paralysis of the left side. Dr. Young in this interview is quoted as saying. As you know, in October last we diagnosed the President's case as cerebral thrombosis which affected his left arm and leg, but at no time was his brain power or the extreme vigor and lucidity of his mental process in the slightest degree abated. This condition has from the very first shown a steady, unwavering ten deny toward resolution and complete absorption. The increasing utility of the left arm and leg, greatly impaired at rest, have closely followed upon this improvement. The President walks sturdily now without pain and with out fatigue. He uses the slightly impaired arm, and more every day'. Dr. Young was quoted as saying further that the President's mental vigor was simply prodigious; that in many ways he was in better shape than before his illness; that he could now work several hours a day with out fatigue and that the weather on ly was holding him back so far as his public appearance is concerned. Dr. Young made it clear that he permitted the quotation of these statements in order to relieve the public mind. Dr. Grayson refused to comment on this interview in any way, although he did not seem to be in the slightest degree upset by it. The condition of President Wilson has improved so much in the last few weeks as to give the greatest encouragement to his friends. There is no question that Mr. Wilson is doing an increasing amount of work every day which already covers much of the White House routine, and that he looks better than he has in many months. WILSON'S CABINET HAS HAD NINE RESIGNATIONS. Washington, Feb 13.—Herewith is a list of resignations from the Cabinet during the two terms of President Wilson: Secretary of War Garrison—Trouble with President. Secretary of State Bryan—Trouble with President. Attorney General McReynolds—Ap pointed to Supreme c Court. Secretary of Treasury McAdoo—To increase his income. Attorney General Gregory,—To increase his income. Secretary of Treasury Glass,—Ap pointed Senator. Secretary of Interior Lane—To accept a business call. Secretary of Commerce Redfield—To accept a business call. Secretary of State Lansing—Trouble with President. An announcement. Mrs. Ella O. Waller wishes to announce her friends that she is now with H. C. Meyer Jewelry Co., Number 21 W. Bread Street as agent. She deserves the patronage of her many friends as this is the first Jewelry Company in this city to employ a Celered woman as its representative. Weddias Presents, Diamonds, Watches Silverware, Pins and Jewelry of all kinds, Cut Glass, Eto. for sale. 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BROWN, Photographer 605 NORTH SECOND STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA --- A Safe Investment within the Reach of All THE COMMERCIAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Stock is Being Sold at $25.00 per Share, Payable as Follows: $5 per share cash with subscription $10 per share on or about May 15, 1920 $10 per share on or about Dec. 1, 1920 Pending Opening of the Bank Purchasers of Stock are Safe-guarded as Follows: 1. The Fiscal Agents are under the supervision of the Securities Division, State Corporation Commission. 2. Stock qualified under the Virginia 'Blue Sky Law.' 3. Funds belonging to the Bank turned over at short intervals to a duly appointed trustee who places same with selected depositories for deposit only. 4. Fiscal Agents under heavy bond to secure all funds coming into their hands 300 Mechanics Bank Building, Richmond, Va. --- Richmond, Va., Feb. 7, 1920.—What constitutes 'fair market value?' The State Tax Board, in its effort to promote uniform and equitable assessments of real estate, has requested the judges who appoint assessors to direct their attention towards the constitutional mandate that "lands must be assessed at a fair market val ue." Realizing that no hard and fast rule can be established for the determination of such a question and having had numerous requests from various parts of the State to give a more do finite ruling on the subject the State Tax Board, composed of the Governor the Auditor of Public Accounts and the Chairman of the State Corporation Commission have issued a sec and letter to the judges in which they say that the term 'fair market value' does not lend itself easily to a precise definition, but permits the exercise of discretion on the part of the assessors. The Tax Board, through Governor Davis its Chairman calls attention to the present abnormality high prices and inflated land values and states that it does not desire the land assessors in making the reassessments for 1820 to overlook these abnormal conditions so as to work a hardship upon owners of land, but only wants the State to derive a just and reasonable revenue from real estate for the construction of the Highway System, recently as established by law, and to secure better elementary schools. The letter of the Tax Board is as follows: The tState Tax Board on November 5, 1919 addressed a communication to the judges intrusted with the appointment of land assessors under section 2233 of the Code of Virginia, requesting their cooperation with the Board in an effort to promote uniform and equitable assessments real estate throughout the State. The Board requested that each appointee be instructed in open court to make his assessments at fair market value in accordance with the specific mandates of both the Constitution and the state law of the State. The judges have not only complied with the request of the Board, but they have evidenced a spirit of interest and cooperation which portends the accomplishment of uniformity in the assessment of real estate to a degree here before unattained in the State. Taxes derived from land and tangible personal property are segregated to the counties, cities and towns. The State receives, no part thereof save a tax thereon of twenty five cents on the one hundred dollars of the assesed value, which is devoted to schools leads and tuberculosis. Not a cent of the land tax goes to the support of the general State government. It has been brought to the attention of the Board that considerable certainty exists among the land as sensors as to the meaning of "fair market value" as used in the Constitution and the statute law. While --- the term does not lend itself easily to a precise definition, the fact that no attempt is made to define it cither in the Constitution or in the statutes indicates that those who framed the Constitution and those who have served in the Legislature since the adoption thereof have deemed it expedient to use a general term which permits the exercise of discretion on the part of assessors rather than to circumscribe their work with stringent regulations. The State has adopted the policy of assessing real estate quinquennial. When, therefore the value is determined by the assessor it remains fixed for a period of five years. The State Tax Board is of the opinion therefore, that the assessors appointed for the 1920 reassessment should take into consideration the abnormal conditions which now obtain. Since the value of all property is measured in terms of money, the present inflation of our currency has produced a consequent inflation in the value of real estate. Deflation of these values, which has already be gun, will become more pronounced as economic conditions are restored to a normal basis. Other abnormal factors both general and local in nature have also contributed to the establishment of values more or less fictitious and the adoption of these values as the basis of a five year assessment will work an injustice on taxpayers when normal conditions are restored. The Tax Board has never entertained the desire that the assessors overlook these abnormal conditions in making their assessments, but it does desire a reasonable increase in assessed values that will be fair to the land owners under normal conditions and at the same time produce a fair and proportionate part of the revenue required to gradually effectuate the "State Highway System" as prescribed by law and to better the elementary schools of the State which must be accomplished if Virginia is to maintain her position among the progressive States. The Board will appreciate it if you will bring these views to the attention of the assessors so that their minds may be disbursed of any erroneous impressions upon this subject that may exist. Yours very truly, STATE TAX BOARD, WESTMORELAND DAVIS, Chairman. LID IS CLAMPED DOWN ON THE SESSIONS OF LEAGUE. Newspaper Reporters and General Public Excluded from Deliberations of Council. Task of Settling Territorial Boundaries Expected to Tax the Ability of Statesmen Representing Eight Different Nations. London, Feb. 11.—A three days' so cret session will mark the opening of the council of the league of nations here. The lid of secrecy was clapped THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA COOKE BROTHERS Funeral Directors and Embalmers WITH ENTRE MOTOR EQUIPMENT INCLUDING AMBULANCE, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED MEN ON DUTY ALL NIGHT Established 1801 COOKE B Funeral Directors WITH ENTIRE MOTOR EQUIPM SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 2202-1 MADISON AVENUE down tight after the inaugural speeches by Leon Bourgeois and Arthur Balfour at today's sitting. No sooner had the formalities finished when the doors were closed to the newspapermen and all otherse not having a direct personal part in the deliberations. "Detailed discussion is only posst ble in a secret meeting," said ex Forign Minister Balfour, and a few mo mements afterward the hall was cleared of all those whose presence was not desired, including a corps of newspa per correspondents imbued with an erroneous interpretation of the words "open covenants openly arrived at." Thus, in the utmost secrecy, at the historic St. James' Palace, the states men of eight nations are putting their shoulders to the task of working out vitality important territorial and other problems arising from war and peace. A marked note of discouragement runs through the comment of the press here this afternoon as a result of the new victory of secrecy in the direction of the fates of nations. A section of English public opinion had hoped for much from the "epoch-making" sessions of the league council and to those optimists the secrecy ruling came as a severe damper. 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Apply 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. --- It is possible I may wish to purchase stock in The Commercial Bank and Trust Company. Please have your representative call to see me, or send me copies of your prospectus and other information. Telephone, Madison 4677 FOUR Colored folks, continue to be polite and obliquely to everybody. It will win friends for you amongst the white folks and admiration for you from your own people. ```markdown ``` GOV. BROUGH OF ARKANSAS When we read the Gov. Brough, of Arkansas had granted a respite to the large number of colored men convicted in a court of justice upon the charge of being involved in an insurrection and accordingly sentenced to death, we felt that the State of Arkansas had a Chief Executive, who was trying to do the right thing. We realized that he belonged to that type of southerners, who are trying to bring about a friendly feeling between the races and that with the cooperation of the better class of white people and the better class of colored ones he would succeed along these lines. Now comes information that this distinguished statesman has appointed a State Commission on race relations and that this commission will consist of two white and ten colored members, with the Governor himself as the odd man. This may seem to be an innovation an old application of a common sense principle, but it is destined to do a wreck of good. It may as well be recognized as an inexorable fact that any man, or woman either for that matter who attends is to stirl up unnecessary strife between the races, who endeavors to propagate racial hatred is an enemy not only of both races, but an insidious foe to the Republic itself. We take it then that this is a long step in the right direction. Colored people, as a rule are peaceable and friendly. Lawless white people have done much to embitter them and to make them feel revengeful, but it is a fact that thousands of white people in the Southland look with sympathy and friendliness upon the efforts of our people to rise above their surroundings and take their places as full fledged citizens in this Republic of ours. God bless Governor Brong and may the refugient beams of a new day shine in all of its brilliant splendor upon him and his associates and the peace of a well-spent life come to him and those, who honor his home and rest under the benignant smile of his countenance ```markdown ``` ANOTHER QUESTION OF STATES' RIGHTS. We have many times called attention to the fact that methods practised for years in dealing with colored people of the Scotland are now being put into operation in dealing with white people. It emphasizes the fact that wrongs persecuted upon one class of people will eventually be persecuted upon other classes of people. This is plainly apparent in the reports emanating from Iron County, Michigan. Reports of a robellion were sent broadcast over the country and the officials in that neighborhood were reported to be defying the United States Government. Thousands of people believed this report just as tens of thousands of people have believed similar reports to allow Negro uprisings in various parts of the Scotland where the money, all and all of the power of state governments at for A. V. Dalrymple, the Fed... hibition Director, with out taking time to investigate the mat- ter proceeds to give out a blood-curd- ling interview of what he intended to do. He selected theoked prohibition agents, armed with the teeth to invade Michigan, announcing that he would go into that State and he would "shoot it," not Germans, or Turks, or Ameri- ans, or Bulgarians, but American citizens. These are the kind of men now being entrusted with power under the new prohibition regime. They override not only the local offi- cals, but disregard certain donart --- ments of the Judicial department of the National Government, demanding that warrants be issued, when as a matter of fact no laws have been violated. We shudder to think of what would have happened, had this action been taken in the States of Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi or Texas. The folks down there would have fired first and have enquired as to Major A. V. Dalrymple's authority afterwards. But there is interesting information contained in the statement made by Prosecuting Attorney P. A. McDough of Iron County. His words have the right. ring and he displays the proper spirit. He wishes his position passed upon by a legal tribunal and he states his position in the following language: "The best thing they can do is to swear out a warrant for my arrest and try to prosecute me." "We could then learn whether or not the laws of this kind are to be enforced and which or not the people are entitled to protection as well as prosecution at the hands of their officers." The Italians had previously been arrested upon the charge of having in their possession a number of barrels of grape wine. This wine was in their private apartments and was not kept for sale. Thousands of wealthy people over the country have done the same thing. After having been arrested and discharged, the federal prohibition commissioner and his agents attempted to arrest them again upon the same charge. It has already been a rule that where the State authorities takes jurisdiction first, the federal officials are not to interfere and vice versa. How can they arrest and try these Italians twice for the same offense? In the palestinian days of bourbon rule in the Southland, the arrest and trial of a Negro once was all sufficient. He neither needed nor wanted another "dose" of judicial men. Of course numbers of Negroes have been "tried" a second time for an offense, but it was not by accredited officers of the law, but by the self-appointed members of the mob. But the latest information records the fact that the federal commissioner refused to issue warrants for Prosecuting Attorney P. A. McDonough and his assistants. On the other hand this officer of the law proceeded to swear out a warrant against Major A. V. Dalrymple, charging him with libel, in that he charged that the prosecuting attorney of Iron County was leading an insurrection against the United States Government. During the calmest days of the persecution and prosecution of the Industrious and prosecution of the Industrious and prosecution of the Industrial Workers of the World, no one made such a charge against them. It would seem then that this fighting prosecuting attorney has good grounds for action against those who have misrepresented him and his associates. There is another interesting phase to this situation in the fact that State's Rights now have onthusastic advocates in Michigan, whereas fifty years ago, it was about as much as a man's life was worth to advocate that kind of doctrine. The Yankees, who soiled at the "gray-backs" and the Rails" of '61, now stop and scratch their heads when they consider the logical results of this centralized form of government that a southern Democrat in the White House has enforced upon the people of this country. It is the North today that is feeling the "plough of the hoe" with a southern Democrat in the White House. It will be the South tomorrow, when a northern Republican occupies a seat in the same mansion of the Nation. Let us have peace. FLORENCE LETTER (H. B Webster) FLORENCE, S. C., February 23. Mr. and Mrs. Evangeline Burnett with the children, Henry Angolino, Ordrie and Edith returned to their home in Portsmouth, Va. after spending a week here at their old home, with relatives and friends. Mr. John Fost, an industrious young man died here at his home on Railroad Avenue, Saturday, the 14th inst. His body was taken to Wilmington, N. C. the following morning for burial. Miss Laura V. Roberts, a teacher in the city cradled school is now quite ill at Denmark, S. C., Voorhees Industrial School Hospital, where her father, Dr. M. R. Roberts is principal. Work has been resumed at Trinity Baptist Church, where considerable improvement has been planned. Dr. B. M. Brawley, of Durham, N. C., pastor of the White Rock Baptist Church is conducting a week of prayer or of Morris College Sumter, S. C. Miss Leona Mac Webster of the city graded school is preparing to attend the teachers meeting at Columbia, S. C., March 4, prox. The Joint Stock Society hold its meeting here February 19. Mrs. Lucy Roberts has just returned from Richmond, Va. after a very fine stay with her daughter, Viola Johnson. She is well known here. She married Mr. Silas Christian, of Virginia, where they will reside. Mr. T. C. Lovett, of Philadelphia, passed through the city recently enroute to Savannah, Ga. to visit his mother, who is quite ill there. Mr. L. Bacote, of Norfolk, Va. passed through the city recently en- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA route to Darlington, S. C. to visit relatives there, after an absence of six years. He is employed at the U. S. Navy Yard and succeeding nicely. Rev. W. L. McFarland, of Kingstree S. C. was elected alternate from the Sixth District, as a representative to the Republican National Convention at St. Louis, Mo. in June. Two of the teachers of the city graded school are at home this week because of illness. FULTON NOTES. The regular monthly meeting of the Davis Armstrong Educational League, was held Sunday, February 22nd, at the aome of Miss Bertina C. Johnson. The attendance was large and our president Miss Beatrice White delivered a very practical address to the members. In her remarks she said: "The League is a great and important factor in the progressive life of our community." The reports from the secretary showed that the league is in a flourishing condition and is proving a great help to the community, he also declared in the report that he will spare no efforts to put the league on the map from one end of the city to the other, provided the members back up the officers in the program. The League is planning to launch an educational campaign on the first Sunday in March, and asking all the pastors of this community to preach on the need of education. Prof. Nelson Williams, Jr., our advisor, has just returned from Washington where he spent a few days visiting his wife, Dr. Addie B. Williams, who has been indsposed for several weeks. We were very proud to learned that she is out again. B. J. WHITING, Pres. M. H. FOSTER, Sec. The students of our Sunday School are requested to do their bit, towards the Rally. Our Sunday School is getting along nicely only we are little behind time in starting Sunday mornings. 11:30 A. M. our pastor preached an excellent sermon. We had three to write with the church. 3:30 P. M. we witnessed a grand sacred entertainment given by the T. E. L. Bible class of our Sunday School. The Sons of Zion chorus of Church Hill rendered some good music. Prof. Maynes and Williamsof Armstrong High and Williams of the Armstrong High School were present and we listened to some very good remarks from Prof. Maynes. 8:30 P. M. our pastor preached about the handwriting on the wall. He knew how to handle his discourse One person was converted. A little group of members of the church including Mrs. Beverly Valentine, Mr. Louis Brown, Mrs. Elliann Brown and another member went over to Mrs. Martha Crenshaw Smiths home last Saturday night and held a prayer meeting in heath of her husband who was sleek and in his suns. They sent Rev. Cobbs over there Sunday and before the Rev. left the young man had confessed Christ, "Praise the Lord, Hallelulah." Tomorrow 11:30 A. M. Rev. Cobbs will preach a wonderful sermon. Let us pack the house and hear for ourselves. 3:30 P. M. our pastor will preach at the River View Baptist Church, owing to an engagement made sometime ago. 3:30 P. M. The Pitchchond Baptist Sunday (School Union will convone at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. A unique program has been prepared for the occasion. C. B. Jefferson, Church Secretary. Our sick are improving right along. Worthington Notes. Mrs. Pauline W. Bland who has been indisposed for several weeks is now able to be out again. Mrs. Julita L. Allen has been sick. Mrs. Grace R. Coleman has changed her address to 916 St. Peter street. Rev. J. M. Fountain, D. D. Ph. D., was present at the C. S. Club last week. We were glad to have his presence and address. In sad and loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs. Phoebe Williams, who died twelve years ago this month the 14th. Put by her work, the empty chair. Fold up the garment she used to wear. Pull down the shades and close the door. Our mother's voice we hear no more. Her daughters, ELIZABETH BOULDIN, Church Hill. MARGARET PAGE, Philadelphia, Pa. SUSANNA LEECOST, PAULINE W. BLAND, Westhampton, Va. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY BRANCH Y. W. C. A. NOTES. The Committee on Religious Work has prepared a series of interesting programs for Veapor Services. Those who attended last Sunday expressed themselves as being well pleased with the new type of program. Sunday March 7th, will be "State Day." There will be two representatives from each of six states to speak. The program in detail will be given in the next edition of this paper. The following Sunday will be "Negro Day." On "State Day" all loyal natives of the following states should be present particularly: North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Virginia. The club work among girls is moving along nicely. The Extremo Corps entertained in honor of their mothers 9 and fathers Thursday, evening February 19th. Saturday afterndong the girls go skating. Through the kindness of Rev. C. Hannigan we have the use of the basement in Van De Vyyer College. The cement floor makes an ideal place for skating. The girls go hiking right along these days. There is always room for others. Will you send your daughter? MINISTERS' CONFERENCE The Ministers' Conference enjoyed the presence of many visitors last Monday. Members of the various churches are now beginning to attend the meetings of the conference, due to the fact that they can know what is to be discussed of interest from the publication so generously made each week by our own papers. The Michmond Planet and the St. Luke Herald deserves the highest commendation for the service they are rendering our ministry and churches. All of our people should read these papers. Much of the work of the conference was done behind closed doors last Monday. This will not occur often. Our friends and members are asked to visit us at any time. We are holding our meetings at the same old stand the Second Baptist Church every Monday 11:30 A. M. Another private matter is supposed to come up next Monday according to record. EARL GREY FOR TREATY WITH LODGE CHANGES. His Position Complete Reversal of that of President Wilson on Articlo A, Etc. Washington, February.—Earl Grey Britton ambassador to the United States, takes except on to the attitude of President Wilson toward the peace treaty and accepts some of the amendments offered by the Republican majority in the Senate as reasonable and necessary. From the American point of view, he does not, however, fully accept the view that Great Britain should not have more voting power. In a communicative on to the London Times, he says: "It will be well to understand the real difficulties with which the people of the United States have been confronted. In the clear light of right understanding what seemed to be disagreeable features of the situation will assume a more favorable and in tellable aspect. Let us first get rid of one misunderstanding. No charge of bad faith or of repudiating signals can be brought against the action of the United States. "The Senate by the American Constitution, is an independent body, in independent element in the treaty-making power. Its refusal to ratify the treaty cannot expose either itself or the country to a charge of bad faith or of repudiation nor is it fair to represent the U. S. as holding up the treaty solely from motives of party politics, thereby sacrificing the interests of other nations for this petty consideration. "Nor is it true to say that the United States is moved solely by self interest to a disregard of higher ideals. In the U. S. as in other countries, there are cross currents and backwaters in national life and motives. It would be well therefore for reasons both of truth and expediency, to concentrate on the real underlying causes of the Senate's recorvations in ratifying the covenant of the league of nations. There is in the United States a conservative feeling for traditional policy, and one of those traditions, consecrated by the advice of Washington is to abstain from foreign and particularly from European entanglements. Even for nations which have been used to European alliances, the league of nations is felt to be some thing of a new departure. This is still more true for the United States, which has hitherto held aloof from all outside alliances. The league of nations is not merely a plunge into the unknown, but a plunge into something which its historical advice and traditions have hitherto positively dis approved. Hence this desire for some qualification and reservation The American Constitution not only makes possible, but under certain conditions renders inevitable a conflict between the executive and the legislature. It would be possible if the covenant of the league of nations stands for a President in some future years to commit the United States through its American representative on the council of the league of nations, to a policy which the legislature at that time might disapprove. That contingency is one which can not arise in Great Britain where the government is daily responsible to the representative authority of the house of commons, and where, in case of conflict between the house of commons and the government, the latter must either immediately give way, or public opinion must decide between them and assert itself by an immediate general election. But in the United States it is otherwise. The contingency is within the region of practical politics. They have rea on, and if they so desire the right, to provide against it. There is one particular reservation which must give rise to some difficulty in Great Britain and her self governing dominions. It is that which has reference to the six British votes in the assembly of the league of nations. 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Washimson, eb, 13.—Secretary Tgusing has res'gned, His resigns: tfoh was demanded by tho President who in correspondence mado public tonight charges his Seeretary — of Mate with having usurped the Presi dpitial authority in calling tho inform ab Sessions of the Cabinet whieh have bet Koi on for the last four nUnths and of which the President would have i appear that he did not ienow until recently. Mr. Dansine’s resignation was hand vd In yesterday, 1 has shaken Wash ington ty its doplies, Phin is not be: eguse a break between the leading member of the Cubinct and the Pres font was unexpected, following the MAiy Tumors of dissereemort xe to RGlicy, It Hecause of the natnre of the charse which Mr, Wiser makes against his Seeretary’ of State, To Chis charke Mr, Lansing entors & Virorous denial, ile diseigims any intention whatsoever of seizing the powers of the Excentive, the greva: men of the President's” estonnding charge, but on the contrary, main tains that in calling (hese meetings of the Cabinet he was aeting thrash golicitude for the President's interests and those of (he country, amd what is more, he affirms that in this his Vows were supported by “eortatn mdntbers of the Cabinet," whose ames he does not mention. WILSON'’S AGITATED MIND The whole corespondance reveals: & decidedly agitated stato of the Pros ident’s mind produced only recontly, iL would appear by the conveyance (0 Nim of he inteliigenco that these nyeetings of his advisers wore being Hold, Behind this, howevor, Ios the utystery of how the Presidont, during tH months that have passed, has come {8 'approve of many dectsfons taken at these mectings, of tho attondanco at them, without. protest apparently, wot only of all the Cabinet monrbers Dit of At least two mombors of Tis Wesonal utto, | Seerotary | Tamrity Rear Admiral Grayson. ae Lansing refused to bo i tonight aftr this correspond ave was givon out, and most of the utembers of tho Cabinet remained WUpareetly sient. Ono member of tho cihinet, however, told tho correspond edt of ‘The Sun ‘and Now York Fler- afd that ho did not remember over having been consulted by Mr. Tan- ste As to the advisabiltty of calling tittso meetings. ‘This member, like all others, had heen in constant at- téndance at them, however, Tho resignation’ and its Immediate cause broke on official Washington to night like a bombshell. If the com ment heard. tonight indicates any- thing sympathy would appear to _ bo Moro or less with Mr. Lansing. Wis carfduct in calling together — these mieetings last fall when the Govern mont threatened to como to a stand- still Uhrough the condition of its Chiot xecutivo has had unquestioned ap- Mroval. Not from the President's Mends nor from the Republican ap Hebition had come the slightest de- mur, P@LK TO BE ACTING SECRETARY Mr. Lansing onded his work as Sweretnry of State tonight and it is understood he plans to retam to the Hractice of law. His residenco is at Watertown, N.Y, Frank L. Polk, as Bader Secrotary” of Stato will’ bo- dmc acting Secretary of Stato until Mf. Lansing’s successor is named art confirmed by tho Sonate. In connection with Secretary Lan- aldg’s retirement the name of John Barton Payne persistently appeared iM the Washington gossip tontght. Ci Senator wondered whethor Mr. ans'ng had retired bocauso Judgo Fayno was appointed Sccretary of tho Tittorior, explaining that a short time agp, there way a bitter poraonat con- titiVorsy hotwoon tho two over the Gutistion of delivering certatn Gorman sWps to the British Govornment. See rotary Lansing inalsted that they be raturned {0 Groat Britain whilo igo Payno was just as inaiateat, on ping them until Great Britain re ‘ned somo Amorican tankera that was holding. President Wison ds fod that Mr.” Lansing was right; it was suggested that Mr. Lan- siig might not have cared to be a catleague in tho cabinet with Judge Rayne. 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IIS OFFRR) TO RESIGN Tt was In this otter, written last Monday, that Mr. Lansing suggested to Mr, Wilson that if the latter pre ferrod another to conduct the Depart ment of State he be allowed to roslgn. ‘Tho position taken by Mr, Wilson in this matter Is more clearly set forth in a Tottor which followed this reply of Mr, Lansing it belng that tho Cabinet could take no action without him (tho Prealdent,) tnd therefore ne useful purposo could bo served In holding such meetings. JUSTIFICATION FOR CON- avORWNCES ‘This view, when made known — (o- night in official circles, provoked ex preasions of amazement even from friends of tho Prosident. ‘The coat strike, the railroad crisis, the high cost of ving campaign Instantly were stressed as Matters whose subsequent handling had Justified these confer: onces from which the President con tended no advantage could flow by reason of tho Fxecutive’s absence. ‘The Cubinot meetings as a matter of fact are without any authority in law oven with the President sitting at tho head of tho table, on of their chief purposes boing the proper coor dination of the work of tho dopart- ments. Tho correspondence leading up _ to the departure of Mr. Lansing tonight revealed that tho disagreoments in Parle of which the world has known for months, bolweon the President and his chfot Cabinot officer merely have been elimaxed by the incident ot Cabinet meetings. ‘Tho Prosident, in fact, conples this major charge with the assertion that Mr. Lansing wile in Parts had taken hiv guidance na Mrection “with Increasing retuc tance,” © makes tho further charge that since Mr. Langing’s return from Par is the Secretary ha dtried to forestall his Judgmont ‘by formulating action and merely asking my approval when {t_ was Impossible for mo to form an indopendont fudgmont becsuso T had not an opportunity to examine _ the ciroumatances with any Aegres of ix depondence.” Mr. Lansing In reply to this charge smakes it plam that ho had been aware jince January of fast. your, which wa: .when they wore both in Paris, tha {Mr. Wilson no longer welcomed hk KAvico and would havo resfgned ther and on varlous occasions aince thal timo had ft not beon for the misinte ‘pretation that might have boon places on his action, In this comoctfon The Sun and Nev York Herald correspondent can nov reveal that it was heeanse Mr, Wilson objected to tho presence and advice of Secretary Lansing in the Come! 2 Ten last January that the Couneil of Pen became Connell of Five and the Foreign Ministers of all the Chiefs of State were eliminated from tose momentous gatherings. The Lansing resignation was sprung on Washington exactly at 7: 30 tonight when the correspondents were called to the Site Department and the correspondence was handed te them. Mr. Lansing had appeared winustally chipper and ‘simling during the afternoon and not an tatimation Lad come from anybody of what was in store. Tt was only a few weeks ago that Mr. Tansing in response to ques tions, expressed tho belief that ho was in closer touch with tho Presi- dent than any ono elso in Washing: ton, admitting, howover, that all his communications with tho latter were fs writing. ONLY ANOTHER INDICATION ‘This seemed to bo only another indi) cation that Mr. Wilson's. resentment over the Cabinet mectings was arriv] ed nt suddenly and possibly upon the news of thom being broken to him last week. ‘Tho last Cabinet meeting! was a week ngo ‘Tuesday. ‘Tho usual Friday meoting was not held and it subsoquently doveloped that Mr. Lan sing had sent a totter to tho various Tacmbors that these meetings would he discontinued at tho request of the President. | - ‘This would eom to mark the ap- proximate dato when the President first heard of them, If the impres-! sion conveyed by the correspondence 1s correct tho President despito the’ constant assertions by his entourage of his general cognizance of what was going on, had in reality been kept in # state of completo ignorance virtual ly of tho coperations of the Govern- reont, | Tho frietion between the President and tho Secretary of Stato, culminat ing in the latter's resignation, really, antodated tho peaco negotiations, al thongh it was not. apparent until’ Mr, Lansing’s return from Paris. It was’ evident that during the armistice ne-| fotlations the President was follow-| ing his own course without informing’ tho Stato Department. At times See yetary Lansing appeared to bo ignor-; ant of the Prosident’s decision on matters of the utmost consequences Until the messages actually had een sent. ‘That the President's conduct of the! Peaco negotiations, 6o far as the Unit| ed States was involved, was no more to tho Iling of Mr. Lansing than the President's previous conduct of the country’s foreign relations was dis closed in the testimony of William C. Bullitt before the Senate Foroign Re lations Committeo in tho eourso of the hearings on the peace treaty. 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