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THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library RECEIVED APRIL 10 1920 VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS REV. JOHN JASPER'S MEMORY. A Great Church History. The Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church has issued a history of that famous edifice, together with an account of the wonderful career of Rev. John Jasper, who had a world wide reputation on account of his sainthood. The title, of this publication is "Twenty Years History of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist church, Richmond, Va. On the cover is a life-like portrait of Rev. John Jasper Rev. R. A. Devine, L. B. is now the pastor and N. W. Bouldin, Church Clerk. The history of the church was written by A. W. Bouldin. The follow ing is the three contents: Rev. John Jasper, clerk; History of the church, by A. W. Parham; photo of church, by the church; life and work of Rev. John Jasper, by Rev. S. I. Robinson; photos of Dr. Poyton and Dr. Poyton, by latter photos of church in her three houses of worship; letter to the prinic, by Dr. Poyton; pastor and his work by S. W. Bouldin; the dacons, by J. T. Rennison; trustees, of the church, by classes, by J. O. Newman; the teacher, the teacher board; the teacher auxiliary; the church society; the laboratory and education society; the new people, photos of men and women, society; living legacy and his society and education at covey, history of Miss M. Zoon covey school, by A. W. Farnam; photo of officers of the Sunday school; photo of teachers of the Sunday school; photo of deacon J. N. Meyers Dine Class; photo of the Sunday school orchestra; photo of the little lots of the Sunday school; photo of Mrs. Olivia Robinson's Sunday school class; photo of Deacon Quinn Sueh tion's tribe class; the organization of the church and its leaders, by A. B. Woodholk; photo of Jun for chair; photo of bible league choir; the steering committee—uplift work; brigades and clubs—the working force of the church, by N. W. Bouldin photos of brigade leaders; the prayer meetings; pastor's welfare club; the church bulletin; the auditing committee; photo of Interior of the Church; tribute to the memory of Rev. John Jasper, by A. W. Parham; by laws and meetings of the church; Jasper's Memorial Committee; Officers of church and church organizations. As the number of copies are limited, it will be necessary for any one desiring a copy to send $7.5 to Rev. R. V. Peyton, D. D., 809 St. James Street, Richmond, Va. This first edition was printed re gardless of expense and the price charged will not pay for the extensive research and much time expended in compiling this valuable account of the work of this great Baptist strong-hold. Persons living in the North would do well to place their orders right away as the number is rapidly diminishing. Mr. N. W. Bouldin was chairman of the historical committee. THE REV. DOUGLAS McDUFFIES GREAT WORK. . Rev. S. Douglass McDuffie of New York has just completed a most successful revival at the Third Street A. M. E. Church, where he has spoken en to crowds for ten days. On Tuesday, 27th, it was necessary to hold an overflow meeting in the Element of the church, where he spoke also. He is sensational in his preaching and is as often on the main floor of the church as he is in the pulpit. Sometimes, he and the Bible on his shoulder and at other times, he came down and shouted while the congregation oined in the singing. There were 48 conversions as a result of his work. He concluded his labors Wednesday night, 28th inst. The amount of money given him was $1002.00. A collection was taken up for Rev. M. E. Davis the pastor to aid him in going to the General Conference at St. Louis in May and the amount realized was $25.00. The expenses of the meeting were raised outside of the church and so far as the cost of the ten day's revival the church was clear of debt. Rev. McDuffie is idolized, it seems by the members of the Third Street A. M. E. Church. AROUND THE CASTLE. Efforts are being made to add 500 local members to the Order before the Grand Lodge and Grand Court Sessions in June. Each member try to get another under the special dispensations and we can make it. Ben Hur Lodge, No. 96 had a good meeting Wednesday night. Deputy Brach lectured on the works Shiloh Baptist Church Expresses Regret At His Departure.—A Devoted Pastor. Fredericksburg, Va., April 14,—Whereas, Rev. W. L. Ransome has unsuspectively served this The New Site Church in all its department for the past fourteen years; and Whereas, he has always added dignity and respect to the sacred chair by using it only for the purpose for which it was designed; that I, for proclaiming the unadulterated truth thetheorem, and Whereas, he has been a sympathetist in our arrows, and our intentions, and has repaired with us when we have repaired, and Whereas, we have had counsed in our meeting of deliberations, his leadership in our prayer meetings, our Sunday School and in our cheer and his chapel aid and on our material strengths; and Whereas, we feel that our Church, our Sunday School, our School and our City in general have been greatly materially benefited, intellectually, morally and religionally by his fourteen years sojourn with us. There are, he is resolved: That we express our most heart felt appreciation for the aid that his life has been to us. Resolved: That we accept his departure from us with much regret, realizing in his departure we lose a scholar, a fearless preacher and a Christian gentleman. Resolved: Further that we pray that the beneficions of God may ever go with him and his family where ever they may go, and that our doors and hegats stand ever open to receive them should they ever see fit to return to us. Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Church to which he goes and to our City paper, to the Richmond Planet, to the Wash oregon Eagle and a copy be spread up on the minutes of our Church. Committee: P. C. WHITELY, Chairman. F. D. BOWES. THOS. H. ALEXANDER, Secretary. CORDLEY WRIGHT W. W. LEE. The installation exercises of the Roy. W. L. Ransome as pastor of the First Baptist Church, of South Richmond, Vn. commences tomorrow, Sunday, May 2, and will continue throughout the week. --- Mrs. Delia Clark, of Noel, Va., called on us. —Mr. G. W. Peace of Waverly, Va., was in the city this week. Mr. Alexander Hughes, of Springfield, Mass., was in the city this week in attendance at the Bowey-Coles marriage. Mr. E. C. Smith takes this method of thanking his neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness rendered him during his illness. May God ever watch over each and every one of you. —Mr. William Grimes of Centreville, La., is here now and will remain here until Fall. He is located at Brook Hill. Messrs. Stanhope Lacy, Houston, Va., M. D. Logan and D. C. Camda, South Boston, Va.; G. A. Crowder, Cluster Springs, Va.; W. H. Crawley, South Boston, Va.; W. W. Foreman and V. C. Hodges, Norfolk, Va.; S. W. Chavis, M. D., Waynesboro, Va. and A. C. Mabrey, Staunton, Va. were delegates to the Colored Republican State Convention held in this city during the week. --- Asks Governor of South Carolina to Appeach Lunchers. (American Negro Press) New York, N. Y., April—The Nation al Association for the Advancement of Colored people make public a telegram sent to Governor Robert A. Cooper of South Carolina in which the Association suggests that all the power of the Governor's office be used to bring to trial the members of the mob which lynched G. Robertson, April 2, taking him from the Laurens County Jail and that the State Legal Department proceed against Laurens County under the provision of the state constitution, which provides for the collection of exemplary damages a of not less than $2,000 to be paid in such case to the legal representative of the person lynched. Mob Intimidates Lawyer and Stuff of Peace Letters to Acquire Basis for Appeal of Negro Managers Sentence for Selling Negro Monthly Activity. Acting Governor Distant --- The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 51 Fifth Avenue, New York, has been today copies of a signature pledging between the Association and the Governor into Acting Governor on Mississippi, in which the Association asked legal protection to a lawyer, to appeal the case of the Rev. E. K. Franklin of Jackson, Miss., a colored minister, who was fined four hundred dollars and sentenced to five months on the county farm at Tehillah Mississippi for selling the Crista the official organ of the Association and whose lawyer, employed by colored people of Jackson, Mississippi the Association says, was intimidated by a mob which threatened to lynch him if he attempted to defend the colored minister. The Association declares that a local Justice of the Peace refused the tender of a bond to cover the cost of appeal, declaring that Franklin would be lynched if released and that his only assurance of protection was for him to work out his sentence. The reply of the Acting Gov. to the Association's request for a legal protection, was a declaration that "If the cases of this sheet (The Crisis) would visit Mississippi, we would make a example of them that would be a lasting benefit to the colored people of the South and would not soon be forgotten." The Association in its statement says that it is uncertain from the Acting Governor's telegram whether the "example" to which he refers means a threatened lynching or a court sentence of unusual severity. In either case, says the statement, the Association wants to know whether the right of appeal to a higher court is to be denied in Mississippi by mob intimidation and sustained by the Governor's office and whether the Negro in Mississippi has any rights which white men are bound to respouse. The Association repeated its request for legal protection. The telegrams follow: April 20, 1920 Hon. Leu M. Rumell, Governor, Jackson, Mjidh "We are advised that lawyers employed by colored people went to Techula, Miss., April 15, to provide fond for appeal the case of Rev. P. R. Franklin, Negro minister, sentenced to six months and fined four hundred dollars for selling Crisis published by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; that lawyer was intimidated by mob of two hundred men who threatened violence if he dared represent Franklin; that Justice of Peace declined bond although it had been properly certified by Sheriff and was thereby made valid under the law; that Justice told lawyer Franklin would be lynched if released; that his orly salvation was to work out sentence on county farm, Association appeals to you for protection for lawyer to undertake appeal and asks that you advise us whether you will guarantee protection to lawyer to appeal case to high court. Would appreciate wire at our expense." National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. April 21, 1920. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York City. "Rev. E. R. Franklin given five months sentence on county farm and fine of four hundred dollars for distributing copies of Crisis in the pages of which was advocacy of social equality and intermarriage between races. The mildness of his sentence was because of his ignorance. If the editors of the sheet would visit Miss issippi we would make an example of them that would be a lasting bene fit to the colored people of the South and would not soon be forgotten." When testimony received, Our Governor will interview the asked whether Governor of Mississippi would protect lawyer to appeal case of Frank National Association for Advancement of Colored People. NATIONAL AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY. At Last We Can Serve You. At Last, You Can Get Service Politely. The Acme Auto Supply Co., will come on or about May 1st at 630 N. Second Street, N.W., west of corner of second and jackson. We will be able to supply you with everything in the automobile. Line from free air and free service to parts of your car. Give us a trial on service and po- rience. We are one of you, and that's the reason we know how to serve you politely. Each tire, each tube, each article we sell will be found exactly as re- presented or we will cheerfully re- fund the purchase price with on quibbling. We want satisfied patrons, we are bare permanently if you patronize us and we can obtain any real or imag- nary wrong exist. We are going to build up our business by obtaining the confidence of the public and we propose to make our business even greater by retaining the confidence and increasing the number of ur patrons. Come open an account with a ward inspect our stock. Give us a glad hand shake. Our goods are as cheap and of the same quality as in the other stores. Phone Madison 842. GEO. G. JOHINSON, Pres. CHARLES A. WADDEY, Treas. STEWART VEST, Sec. COLONEL DUNCAN TO LECTURE Colonel Otis Duncans who commanded the Eighth Illinois Regiment overseas during the late war, will lecture at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Friday night, May 7th at 8 P. M. Don't fail to hear this distinguished man. He comes in the interest of the proposed memorial to Colored Soldiers who fought and died in the wars of the United States. The following citizens committee will welcome him to the City: J. Thomas Hewin, R. W. Moss, W. S. Woodson, Mr. A. W. Holmes, Mr. J. W. Thompson, Mr. B. L. Jordan, Rev. W. T. Johnson, Dr. M. E. Davis, Dorius Harris, Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, C. A. Puryear, Mr. J. C. Randolph Mr. John T. Taylor, James T. Carter Esq, Rev. W. H. Stokes and Mr. Richard Davies. Colored Employes on Public Utilies (American Negro Press.) Boston, Mass., April—Senator John J. Walsh of this city, offered in the State Senator a substitute for the bill to prevent discrimination against colored persons in hiring employees for publicly controlled street railways. Senator Walsh's amendment is broader than the original bill. It provides for an amendment to the present statutes which prohibit discrimination against colored persons (Section 89, Chapter 212, of the Revised Laws) and adds, "employment on all public utilities." Older Boys' Conference (American Negro Press) Indianapolis, Ind., April—The first interstate older boy's conference of the colored Y. M. C. A. was held in this city on April 2, 3, 4, at the Y. M. C. A. There were 200 boys all more than 15 years of age, coming from seven states of the middle west. Several delegates were expected from Minnesota, but the majority of the boys were from Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. Y. W. C. A. Drive in Fort Worth. (American News Press) Ft. Worth, Tex., April. Negro citizens of Ft. Worth have begun a $12 000 W. W. C. A. Building fund camp in which they are enlisting the dollars and cents of every Negro citizen of Ft. Worth. It is the intention of the citizens of the city to erect in Ft. Worth a building for their young women which will meet the imperative needs which they are facing. BISHOP BLACKWELL AT ROOD) TEMPLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH --- Sunday, May 2nd will be a Great Ovation and Thanks Giving Day at Head Temple A. M. E. Zion Church, Corner W. Clay and Adams streets. The pastor and congregation will celebrate the close of this Quadrant and with bettitting services. Bishop George L. Lincoln Blackwell will speak. Speeches of thanks and praise will follow. The Virginia delegates to the Gen. L. C. Corrine which meets in Knowville May 19th will be off on Monday or Tuesday. They are Drs. P. R. M. M. M. E. Crewery; R. J. Holding C. L. Alexander; S. P. Cooke, J. W. Brown; N. D. King and Profs. W. E. Woodley, T. C. Erwin and B. T. Parson. ```markdown ``` Thanks Received. Rehmond, Va., April 27. Thieves are hereby returned to those who in anyway assisted in the care of our beloved Mrs. Callie D. Brown, and whose expression of friendship and steady help prolonged he days upon the earth, who thanks are returned for the flor at chinneys given upon the occasion of the funeral at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. SAMUEL P. BROWN, BERESENIA N. NASH, YETTA WALKER, LIZZIE D. HOWARD. SYLVESTER BROWN, LUTHER T. BROWN. ANNIE FRY. BRIGGS—STEELE Mrs. Mamie Steele and Mr. Ulysses Briggs were quietly married at the residence of Rev. W. H. Stokes Monday evening, April 26th, at 9 P. M. Only a few friends witnessed the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Briggs, will be at home to their friends Sun day May 9th at their residence 16 W. Orange street from 7 to 9 P. M. In Memory. YATES—In sweet remembrance of my dear mother, Janette Yates, who fell asleep in Jesus two years ago, April 26, 1918: Oh, the memory of that morning As I stood with aching heart, Seeing the one I loved so dearly From me forever part... In the graveyard sweetly sleeping. Where the roses gently wave, Lies the one I love so dearly In her lonely, silent grave. She shall sleep, but not forever, There will be a glorious dawn, I shall see my darling mother On the resurrection morn. By her daughter, --MARY HENDERSON Building New Schools in Delaware. (American, Negro, Press.) Wilmington, Del., April—Work on three one-teacher colored schools, to be located at Hockessin Christiana and Marshallton, will be started this week. These schools, the first to be erected out of funds from the two and one half million dollar DuPont Trust Fund, are the last of a series of preliminary activities believed to be necessary in order to handle sat iffactory a State-wide building program. Senator McCormick Writes on Race Adjustment. (American, Negro, Press.) Chicago, IL, April — In a letter recently sent by Senator Medill McCormick of Illinois to the Associated Negro Press on the migration of the race from the south to the north the Senator has this to say: "The migration of agricultural workers to industrial centers, the economic developments in the industrial field, have profoundly modified and will more profoundly modify, the environment of a large part of the colored population of the country. The violent outbreaks in some of our cities, to which lawless elements of both races immediately contributed, have borne some good fruit. Leaders of the colored and white races, public servants, wise and prudent, have lifted their purpose to secure an adjoint of the difference between colored and white people, to their common advantage and advancement." FULTON NOTES The Nising Mt. Zion Baptist church had a great day last Sunday April 25th. It being the closing of the pastor's 15th anniversary. The attendance was good during the week and most of the clubs showed the spirit of devotion, unity and love for the pastor. He was spoken of in the highest terms as a leader, friend, brother and teacher, they further demonstrated their love by presenting him with a purse from most of the clubs and the centre which was highly appreciated by him. Rev. A. Hobbs, D. D., exp pastor of one of Calvary Baptist church now of the Jerusalem Baptist Church No.167 Vau, a life long friend of Rev. N. B. Brown, B. Th., preached an excellent sermon at 14:15 A. M. from the subject: "The word of truth from the mouth of the man of God," was portrayed in a masterly manner. The people left the church rilled with eelight and words of praise. One pen came forward and united him self with the church. At 8:30 P. M. we heard another splendid sermon from the subject: "The beginning of years with the pastor and church, there he reviewed the past encouraged the pastor and his flock to go forward making use of every opportunity by so doing no marks of failure would be written against them but success efficient, prompt, active service in God's cause would be theirs. The pastor then proceeded to call the names of the Captains selected to take charge of a Pew Rally and drive to raise $600.00 for Mission and educational work which will be used to meet their apportionment this year. The congregation and Captains took up the proposition with great enthusiasm and the indications are that a bright outlook is ahead. Union Level Baptist church, Sunday morning. Our pastor preached a wonderful sermon. He preached from Rev. 6-2. Sunday afternoon at 3:30 Fulton Lodge, No. 42, K. of P. had their 19th anniversary. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. E. Brown from John 3:16. The program was fine and attendance large. At 8:30 P. M. the memorial services of Rev. A. E. Jeffress, ex pastor of Union Level Baptist church. A fine program was rendered. The sermon was preached by Rev. C. A. Cobbs. Cur beloved pastor, Rev. C. T. Martin. B. Th., gave some excellent talk. The officers of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Sunday School invite you to become a member of the school. 11:30 A. M. Rev. Cobbs preached a very electrifying sermon. His madam is also exercising the power of a Naomi that is bringing others in the Sunday School. Rev. J. T. Anderson and M. L. Murchison were seated on the rostrum; besides many friends in the audience, including Mr. Wm. Lellam, his madam and her sister, Mr. Wm. Hellam is related to Rev. Cobbs by blood. He spoke very well. We are having some very inspiring hours in our Wednesday evening prayer services. 8:20 P. M. Rev. Murchison of Memphis. T mm., preached a wonderful sermon for us, owing to the absence of Rev. Cobbs, who preached the memorial service of Rev. Jeffress, ex pastor of the Union Level Baptist Church. Some of the sick are: Miss Frances Greene, Mrs. Annie Allen; Mamie Oliver; Nellie Jackson; Mrs. Carrie West, 801 W. Clay street, also Mrs. Bottig Simmons, Mrs. Ellan Brown and Frances Carter are up again. Tomorrow 3:30 P. M. will be our Communion services. The May Walk will be held at the Second Baptist Church May 2nd, at 3:30 P. M. Rev. Dr. A. E. Scoville, Va. U. U. will be the speaker. ```markdown ``` Hon. Chas. S. Morris, Jr., of Norfolk, Va., will deliver an address at the City Auditorium, Monday night, May 2nd 1920 at 8 o'clock. Admission twenty cents. Come out and hear this distinguished orator and lecturer. PRICE, TIME, CENTS COLORED VETTERS DISCREPIT WHITE FACIATION OF G. O. L. Hold Regular Convention and Name Delegates at Large to the Chicago Pow Wow. Disputing the regularity of the "Blywhitin" Louisiana State convention at Ronkoke, 600 Negro Republicans of Virginia held one yesterday at True Reformers Hall which was declared by J. R. Pollard, a Richmond attorney to be the only regular convention of the party. Delegates were named to the national convention at Chicago. They were quite structured. The charge was made that the white people are trying to travele out the Negro a suit within a out of harmony with the spirit of the party of Lincoln and Reconstruction. As proof of this assertion they cited the fact that district and State convenions are held in hotels where Negroes are not all well J. R. Pollard who was elected temporary chairman of the convention declared he believes "Blywhitin" has signed its death warrant in Virginia. NEGROES ONLY REAL G. O. Ps. Attorney J. Thomas Newsome of Newport News, was the first speaker. He said an effort is being made to trample under foot the rights of the Negro in the South. Negroes he declared are the only real Republicans in the South, the white men being in the party only to get offices when the party is in power. "We are going to remain in the party," he said, "and if the convention fails to 'treat us right, we are then going to elect another Democratic President next fall." Short addresses were made by K. D. Saffer, W. H. Crawley, Dr. I. A. Jackson, P. A. Scott, D. A. Ferguson J. H. Burges, A. J. Brown, S. W. Chavis, A. C. Mabrey, Adolphus Humies, H. A. H. Price, James I. Miletholt and Charles Stewart. The closing session was held last night at True Reformers' Hall when the temporary organization was made permanent by the election of J. R. Polhard chairman; H. H. Price, secretary and Dr. D. A. Ferguson treasurer. NAME CHICAGO DELEGATES The following delegates at large to the National Republican Convention at Chicago were elected: J. R. Pollard, Richmond; P. A. Scott Newport News; Rev. C. C. Sumerville, Portsmouth; Alternates: J. T Newsome, Newport News, W. W. Foreman, Norfolk; A. R. J. Johnson, Petersburg; S. W. Chavis, Waynesboro. Electors at large: P. B. Young president Tidewater Bank and Trust Company, Norfolk; and H. B. Fields Newport News. The State committee consists of P. A. Scott, P. B. Young D. A. Forgusen, Thomas H. Brown, J. R. Wilson; J. H. Bugge, M. D.; I. A. Jackson; A. J. Brown, S. W. Chavis, J. H. Wiley, committee at large. Resolutions were adopted pledging support to the Republican party and pledging to work for the success of the party at the November election. The delegates were not instructed. Dear Editor,—I am in France where the Negro-hater, lyncher, and burner of men, women and children cometh not and color-haters and segregators are unknown. I have written and sent to Dr. Ransome some account of life experience in London during the German air-raids there. I fully intended to send a copy to you for the Planet but want of time to copy (or even re-write the thing I sent him first copy) prevented me from carrying out my intention. I am however writing this card to say that if you like you can get a copy of the A. M. E. Review when it comes out and publish from it the article. I don't think Dr. Ransome or the A. M. E. Brethren would object I wish you continued prosperity. ARCH JOHNSON Race Man. Thanks Extended Mrs. Margaret N. Willis extends her sincere thanks to her many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy during the illness and recent death of her husband, Hayes E. Willis, who departed this life Saturday, April 17, 1920. The beautiful floral designs sent were very highly appreciated. May God's richest blessings come to each of you. His wife, (MRS.) MARGARET WILL WE SERVE - INFORM - ADVERTISE THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library RECEIVED APR30 1920 VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS VOLUME XXXVII. NUMBER 25 REV. JOHN JASPER'S MEMORY A Great Church History. The Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church has issued a history of that famous edifice, together with an account of the wonderful career of Rev. John Jasper, who had a world wide reputation on account of his sain sermon. The title of this publication is "Fifty Years History of the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist church, Richmond, Va. On the cover is a life like portrait of Rev. John Jasper, Rev. R. V. Peyton, D. D., is now the pastor and N. W. Bouldin, Church Clerk. The history of the church was written by A. W. Forham. The following is the table of contents: Rev. John Jasper a picture; History of the Church, by A. W. Parham; photo of parishage of the church; life and work of Rev. John Jasper, by Rev. S. P. Robinson; photos of Dr. Peyton and Mrs. Peyton, his wife photos of church in her three houses of worship; letter to the public, by Dr. Peyton; our pastor and his work by N. W. Bouldin; our deacons, by J. H. Robinson; trustees, of the church, by trustee, Dr. J. A. Newman the treasurer board, the usheres board; the hares auxiliary; the children and society; the masonry and education at, since, the bourne league, photos of masonry and church and society, bible leagues and masonry and education at circle, history of Sixth Mt. Zion Sunday School, by A. W. Parham; photo of officers of the Sunday school; photo of teachers of the Sunday school; photo of neacon J. N. Meyers' Dine Class; photo of the Sunday school orchestra; photo of the little lots of the Sunday school; photo of Arts. Olivia Robinson's Sunday school class; photo of Deacon Quinn Sholn's bible class; the organization of the choir and its leads, by A. L. Wooltolk; photo of Jun for choir; photo of bible league choir, the steering committee—uplift work; brigades and clubs—the working force of the church, by N. W. Bouldin photos of brigade leaders; the prayer meetings; pastor's welfare club; the church bulletin; the auditing committee; photo of Interior of the Church; tribute to the memory of Rev. John Jasper, by A. W. Parham; by laws and meetings of the church; Jasper's Memorial Committee; Officers of church and church organizations. As the number of copies are limited, it will be necessary for any one dearing a copy to send $7.75 to Rev. R. V. Peyton, D. D., 809 St. James Street, Richmond, Va. This first edition was printed re gardless of expense and the price charged will not pay for the extensive research and much time expended in compiling this valuable account of the work of this great Baptist stronghold. Persons living in the North would do well to place their orders right away as the number is rapidly diminishing. Mr. N. W. Boul din was chairman of the historical committee. --- THE REV. DOUGLAS McDUFFIE'S GRATU WORK. Rev. S. Douglass McDuffie of New York has just completed a most successful revival at the Third Street A. M. E. Church, where he has spoken to crowds for ten days. On Tuesday, 27th, it was necessary to hold an over-flow meeting in the moment of the church, where he spoke also. He is sensational in his preach ing and is as often on the main floor of the church as he is in the pulpit. Sometimes, he had the Bible on his shoulder and at other times, he came down and shouted while the congregation oined in the singing. There were 48 conversions as a result of his work. He concluded his labors Wednesday night, 28th inst. The amount of money given him was $1002.00. A collection was taken up for Rev. M. E. Davis the pastor to aid him in going to the General Conference at St. Louis in May and the amount realized was $25.00. The expenses of the meeting were raised outside of the church and so far as the cost of the ten days' revival the church was clear of debt. Rev. McDuffie is idolized, it seems by the members of the Third Street A. M. E. Church. AROUND THE CASTLE. Efforts are being made to add 500 local members to the Order before the Grand Lodge and Grand Court Sessions in June. Each member try to get another under the special dispensations and we can make it. Ben Hur Lodge, No. 96 had a good meeting Wednesday night. Deputy Brach lectured on the works Shiloh Baptist Church Expresses Regret At His Departure.—A Devoted Pastor. Frederickburg, Va., April 14.—Whereas, Rev. W. L. Runsaune has unswervingly served this The New Site Church in all of its departments for the past fourteen years; and Whereas, he has always added dignity and respect to the sacred chair by using it only for the purpose for which it was designed, that is, for proclaiming the unadulterated truth therefrom, and Whereas, he has been a sympathetic friend in our sorrows and our misfortunes, and has rejoiced with us when we have rejoiced; and Whereas, we have had counsel in our meeting of deliberations, his leadership in our prayer meetings, our Sunday School and in our choir and his financial aid in our material struggles; and Wheeler, we feel that our Church, our Sunday School, our School and our City in general have been greatly benefited materially, intellectually, morally and religiously by his fourteen years sojourn with us. Therefore, he is resolved: That we express our most heart felt appreciation for the aid that his life has been to us. Resolved: That we accept his departure from us with much regret, realizing in his departure we lose a senlar, a fearless preacher and a christian gentleman. Resolved: Further that we pray that the benedictions of God may ever go with him and his family where ever they may go, and that our doors and hearts stand ever open to receive them should they ever see fit to return to us. Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Church to which he goes and our City paper, to the Richmond Planet, to the Washington Eagle and a copy be spread up on the minutes of our Church. Committee: P. C. WHITELY, Chairman. F. D. BOWES. THOS. H. ALEXANDER, Secretary. CORDLEY WRIGHT W. W. LEE. The installation exercises of the Roy. W. L. Ransome as pastor of the First Baptist Church, of South Richmond, Va. commences tomorrow, Sunday, May 2, and will continue throughout the week. Mrs. Delia Clark, of Noel, Va. called on us. —Mr. G. W. Peace of Waverly, Va. was in the city this week. Mr. Alexander Hughes, of Springfield, Mass. was in the city this week in attendance at the Bowey-Coles marriage. Mr. E. C. Smith takes this method of thanking his neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness rendered him during his illness. May God ever watch over each and every one of you. —Mr. William Grimes of Centreville, La. is here now and will remain here until Fall. He is located at Brook Hill. Messra, Stanhone Lace, Houston, Va., M. D. Logan and D. C. Canada, South Boston, Va.; G. A. Crowder, Cluster Springs, Va.; W. H. Crawley, South Boston, Va.; W. W. Foreman and V. C. Hodges, Norfolk, Va.; S. W. Chavis, M. D., Waynesboro, Va. and A. C. Mabrey, Staunton, Va. were delegates to the Colored Republican Sate Convention held in this city during the week. Asks Governor of South Carolina to Appeachend Lynchers (American Negro Press.) New York, N. Y., April—The Nation al Association for the Advancement of Colored people make public a telegram sent to Governor Robert A. Cooper of South Carolina in which the Association suggests that all the power of the Governor's office he used to bring to trial the members of the mob which lynched G. Robertson, April 2, taking him from the Laureens County Jail and that the State Legal Department proceed against Laureens County under the provision of the state constitution, which provides for the collection of exemplary damages of not less than $2,000 to be paid in such cases to the legal representative of the person lynched. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1920 FREEDOM OF THE TREES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. Mob Intimidates Lawyer and Justice of Peace Refuses to Accept Bomb for Appeal of Negro Ministers Sentence for Selling Negro Monthly—Acting Governor Defiant The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 55 Fifth Avenue, New York magazine publishes today copies of programs passing between the Association and the Governor and Acting Governor on Mississippi, in which the Association asked legal protection for a lawyer to appeal the case of the Rev. E. R. Franklin of Jackson, Miss., a colored minister, who was fined four hundred dollars and sentenced to five months on the county farm at Tehula Mississippi for selling the Crisis the official organ of the Association and whose lawyer, employed by colored people of Jackson, Mississippi, the Association says, was intimidated by a mob which threatened to lynch him if he attempted to defend the colored minister. The Association declares that a local Justice of the Pence refused the tender of a bond to cover the cost of appeal, declaring that Franklin would be lynched if released and that his only assurance of protection was for him to work out his sentence. The reply of the Acting Gov. to the Association's request for legal protection, was a declaration that "If the editors of this sheet (The Crisis) would visit Mississippi, we would make an example of them that would be a lasting benefit to the colored people of the South and would not soon be forgotten." The Association in its statement says that it is uncertain from the Acting Governor's telegram whether the "example" to which he refers means a threatened lynching or a court sentence of unusual severity. In either case, says the statement, the Association wants to know whether the right of appeal to a higher court is to be denied in Mississippi by mob intimidation and sustained by the Governor's office and whether the Negro, in Mississippi has any rights, which white men are bound to respect. The Association repeated its request for legal protection. The telegrams follow: April 20, 1920 Hon. Leu M. Runsell, Governor, Jackson, Miaja. "We are advised that lawyers employed by colored people went to Tchula, Miss., April 15, to provide for appealing the case of Rev. F. R. Franklin, Negro minister, sentenced to six months and fined four hundred dollars for selling Crisis published by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; that lawyer was intimidated by mob of two hundred men who threatened violence if he dared represent Franklin; that Justice of Peace declined bond although it had been properly certified by Sheriff and was thereby made valid under the law; that Justice told lawyer Franklin would be lynched if released; that his only salvation was to work out sentence on county farm, Association appeals to you for protection for lawyer to undertake appeal and asks that you advise us whether you will guarantee protection to lawyer to appeal case to high court. Would appreciate wire at our expense." National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Jackson, Miss., April 21, 1920. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York City. "Rev. E. R. 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Phone Madison 842 GEO. G. JOHNSON, Pres. CHARLES A. WADDEY, Treas. STEWART VEST, Sec. COLONEL DUNCAN TO LECTURE. Colonel Otis Duncans who commanded the Eighth Illinois Regiment overseas during the late war, will lecture at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Friday night, May 7th at 8 P. M. Don't fail t. hear this distinguished man. He comes in the interest of the proposed memorial to Colored Soldiers who fought and died in the wars of the United States. The following citizens committee will welcome him to the City: J. Thomas Hewin, R. W. Moss, W. S. Woodson, Mr. A. W. Holmes, Mr. J. W. Thompson, Mr. B. L. Jordan, Rev. W. T. Johnson, Dr. M. E. Davis, Darius Harris, Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, C. A. Puryear, Mr. J. C. Randolph Mr. John T. Taylor, James T. Carter Esq., Rev. W. H. Stokes and Mr. Richard Davls. Colored Employes on Public Utilities. (American Negro Prem.) Boston, Mass., April—Senator John J. Walsh of this city, offered in the State Senator a substitute for the bill to prevent discrimination against colored persons in hiring employees for publicly controlled street railways. Senator Walsh's amendment is broader than the original bill. It provides for an amendment to the present statutes which prohibit discrimination against colored persons (Section 89, Chapter 212, of the Revised Laws) and adds, "employment on all public utilities." Older Boys' Conference. (Amerdean Negro Press) Indianapolis, Ind., April—The first Interstate older boy's conference of the colored Y. M. C. A, was held in this city on April 2, 3, 4, at the Y. M. C. A. There were 200 boys all more than 15 years of age, coming from seven states of the middle west. Several delegates were expected from Minnesota, but the majority of the boys were from Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. Y. W. C. A. Drive in Fort Worth. (American Negro Press.) Ft. Worth, Tex., April. - Negro citizens of Ft. Worth have begun a $12 000 Y. W. C. A. Building fund campaign in which they are enlisting the dollars and cents of every Negro citizen of Ft. Worth. It is the intention of the citizens of the city to erect in Ft. Worth a building for their young women which will meet the imperative needs which they are facing. BISHOP BLACKWELL AT HOOD TEMPLE A, M, E, ZION CHURCH Sunday, May 2nd will be a Great Ovation and Thanks Giving Day at Hood Temple A. M. E. Zion Church, Corner W. Clay and Adams streets. The pastor and congregation will celebrate the close of this Quadrennial with befitting services. Bishop George Lincoln Blackwell will speak Speeches of thanks and praise will follow. The Virginia delegates to the General Conference which meets in Knoxville May 5th will be off on Monday or Tuesday. They are Drs. P. R. Pink; M. F. Gregory; B. J. Bolding; C. L. Alexander; S. P. Cooke, J. W. Brown; N. D. King and Profs. W. E. Woodyard, T. C. Erwin and B. T. Parson. --- Thanks Returned. Rishmend, Va., April 27.—Thieves are hereby returned to those who in anyway assisted in the care of our beloved Mrs. Callie D. Brown, and whose expression of friendship and steady help prolonged he days upon the earth, also thanks are returned for the flor at conmemors given upon the occasion of the funeral at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. SAMUEL P. BROWN, BERDSENIA N. NASH, VETTA WALKER, LZZIE D. HOWARD. SYLVESTER BROWN, LUTIBR T. BROWN. ANNIE PRY. BRIGGS—STEELE. Mrs. Manie Steele and Mr. Ulysses Briggs were quietly married at the residence of Rev. W. H. Stokes Monday evening, April 26th, at 9 P. M. Only a few friends witnessed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Briggs, will be at home to their friends Sun day May 9th at their residence 16 W. Orange street from 7 to 9 P. M. In Memory. YATES—In sweet remembrance of my dear mother, Janette Yates, who fell asleep in Jesus two years ago, April 26, 1918: Seeing the one I loved so dearly From me forever part... In the graveyard sweetly sleeping, Where the roses gently wave, Lies the one I love so dearly In her lonely, silent grave. She shall sleep, but not forever, There will be a glorious dawn, I shall see my darling mother On the resurrection morn. By her daughter, --MARY HENDERSON Building New Schools in Delaware. (American Negro Press) Wilmington, Del., April—Work on three one-teacher colored schools, to be located at Hockesin Christiana and Marshallton, will be started this week. These schools, the first to be erected out of funds from the two and one-half million dollar DuPont Trust Fund, are the last of a series of preliminary activities believed to be necessary in order to handle safely factorily a State-wide building program. Senator McCormick Writes on Race Adjustment. (American Negro Press.) Chicago, IL., April —In a letter recently sent by Senator Medill McCormick of Illinois to the Associated Negro Press on the migration of the race from the south to the north the Senator has this to say: "The migration of agricultural workers to industrial centers, the economic developments in the industrial field, have profoundly modified and will more profoundly modify, the environment of a large part of the colored population of the country. The violent outbreaks in some of our cities, to which lawless elements of both races immediately contributed, have borne some good fruit. Leaders of the colored and white races, public spirited, wise and prudent, have defined their purposes to secure an aid judgment of the differences between colored and white people, to their common advantage and advancement. FULTON NOTES. The Rising Mt. Zioa Baptist church had a great day last Sunday April 25th. It being the closing of the pastor's 15th anniversary. The attenance was good during the week and most of the clubs showed the spirit of devotion, unity and love for the pastor. He was spoken of in the highest terms as a leader, friend, brother and teacher, they further demonstrated their love by presenting him with a purse from most of the clubs and the church which was highly appreciated by him. Rev. A. Hobbs, D. D., exp pastor of oree st. Calvary Baptist church now of the Jerusalem Baptist Church No. folk Va., a life long friend of Rev. N. B. Brown, B. Th., preached an excellent sermon at 11:30 A. M. from the subject: "The word of truth from the mouth of the man of God," was portrayed in a masterly manner. The people left the church filled with delight and words of praise. One per son came forward and united him self with the church. At 8:30 P. M. we heard another splendid sermon from the subject: "The beginning of years with the pastor and church, there He reviewed the past encouraged the pastor and his flock to go forward making use of every opportunity by so doing no marks of failure would be written against them but success efficient, prompt, active service in God's cause would be theirs. The pastor then proceeded to call the names of the Captainine selected to take charge of a Pow Rally and drive to raise $600.00 for Mission and educational work which will be used to meet their apportionment this year. The congregation and Cap tains took up the proposition with great enthusiasm and the indications are that a bright outlook is ahead. Union Level Baptist church, Sunday morning. Our pastor preached a wonderful sermon. He preached from Rev. 6-2. Sunday afternoon at 3:30 Fulton Lodge, No. 42, K. of P. had their 19th anniversary. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. E. Brown from John 3:16. The program was fine and attendance large. At 8:30 P. M. the memorial services of Rev. A. E. Jeffress, ex pastor of Union Level Baptist church. A fine program was rendered. The sermon was preached by Rev. C. A. Cobbs. Cur beloved pastor, Rev. C. T. Martin, B. Th., gave some excellent talk. The officers of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Sunday School invite you to become a member of the school. 11:30 A. M. Rev. Cobbs preached a very electrifying sermon. His madam is also exercising the power of a Naomi that is bringing others in the Sunday School. Rev. J. T. Anderson and M. L. Murchison were seated on the rostrum; besides many friends in the audience, including Mr. Wm. Hellam, his madam and her sister, Mr. Wm. Hellam is related to Rev. Cobbs by blood. He spoke very well. We are having some very inspiring hours in our Wednesday evening prayer services. 8:30 P. M. Rev. Murchison of Memphis, T. m., preached a wonderful sermon for us, owing to the absence of Rev. Cobbs, who preached the memorial service of Rev. Jeffress, expatator of the Union Level Baptist Church. Some of the sick are: Miss Frances Greene, Mrs. Annie Allen; Mamie Oliver; Nellie Jackson; Mrs. Carrie West, 801 W. Clay street, also Mrs. Bottig Simmons, Mrs. Ellan Brown and Frances Carter are up again. Tomorrow 3:30 P. M. will be our Communion services. The May Walk will be held at the Second Baptist Church May 2nd, at 3:30 P. M. Rev. Dr. A. E. Scoville, Va. U. U., will be the speaker. C. S. MORRIS, JR, HERE MONDAY. Hon. Chas. S. Morris, Jr., of Norfolk, Va., will deliver an address at the City Auditorium, Monday night, May 3rd 1920 at 8 o'clock. Admission twenty cents. Come out and hear this distinguished orator and lecturer. PRICE, FIVE CENTS COLORBED VOTERS DISCURDED WHITE FACIATION OF G. O. F. Hold Regular Convention and Name Deleates-at-Large to the Chicago Pow-Wow. Disputing the regularity of the "Tily-white" Republican State convention at itamoke, 600 Negro Republicans of Virginia held one yesterday at True Reformers' Hall which was declared by J. R. Pollard, a Richmond attorney to be the only regular convention of the party. Delegates were named to the national convention at Chicago. They were unnstructured. The charge was made that the white people are trying to freeze out the Negro a spirit which is out of harmony with the spirit of the party of Lincoln and Roosevelt. As proof of this assertion they cited the fact that district and State conventions are held in hotels where Negroes are not allwed. J. R. Pollard who was elected temporary chairman of the convention declared he believes "Tily-whiteism" has signed its death warrant in Virginia. NEGROES ONLY REAL G. O. P's. Attorney J. Thomas Nowsome of Newport News, was the first speaker. He said an effort is being made to trample under foot the rights of the Negro in the South. Negroes he declared are the only real Republicans in the South, the white men being in the party only to get offices when the party is in power. "We are going to remain in the party," he said, "and if the convention fails to 'treat us right, we are then going to elect another Democratic President next fall." Short addresses were made by E. D. Saffey, W. H. Crawley, Dr. I. A. Jackson, P. A. Scott, D. A. Ferguson J. H. Buggs, A. J. Brown, S. W. Chavis, A. C. Mabur, Adolphus Humble, H. H. Price; James I. Mitehall and Charles Stewart. The closing session was held last night at True Reformers' Hall when the temporary organization was made permanent by the election of J. R. Pollard chairman; H. H. Price, secretary and Dr. D. A. Forguson treasurer. NAME CHICAGO DELEGATES The following delegates at large to the National Republican Convention at Chicago were elected: J. R. Pollard, Richmond; P. A. Scott Newport News; Rev. C. C. Summerville, Portsmouth; Alternates: J T Newsome, Newport News, W. W. Foreman, Nprfolk; A. R. J. Johnson, Petersburg; S. W. Chavis, Wayneboro. Electors at large: P. B. Young president Tidewater Bank and Trust Company, Norfolk; and H. B. Fields Newport News. The State committee consists of P. A. Scott, P. B. Young D. A. Forgusen, Thomas H. Brown, J. R. Wilson; J. H. Buggs, M. D.; I. A. Jackson; A. J. Brown, S. W. Chavis, J. H. Wiley, committeeman at large. Resolutions were adopted pledging support to the Republican party and pledging to work for the success of the party at the November election. The delegates were not instructed. Dear Editor.—I am in France where the Negro-hater, lyncher, and burner of men, women and children cometh not and color-haters and segregators are unknown. I have written and sent to Dr. Ransome some account of life experience in London during the German air-raids there. I fully intended to send a copy to you for the Planet but want of time to copy (or even re-write the thing I sent him first copy) prevented me from carrying out my intention. I am however writing this card to say that if you like you can get a copy of the A. M. E. Review when it comes out and publish from it the article. I don't think Dr. Ransome or the A. M. E. Brethren would object. I wish you continued prosperity. ARCH JOHNSON Race Man. Thanks Extended Mrs. Margaret N. Willis extends her sincere thanks to her many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy during the illness and recent death of her husband, Hayes E. Willis, who departed this life, Saturday, April 17, 1920. The beautiful floral designs sent were very highly appreciated. May God's richest blessings come to each of you. His wife, (MRS.) MARGARET WILLM TWO SATURDAY.....MAY 1, 1920 Miss Spelman Wills Money to Oberlin and tor Colored Nakes. (Associated Negro Press.) New York, N. Y. April—Miss Lucy M. 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Sav SAFETY DEPOSIT BO MECHANICS NORTHWEST CORNE KEY LOANED ON REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE The Papers Kept in Round Door Burglar Proof Tests. Legal Papers Acknowledged Before Library Public. Savings Accounts Solicited KEY DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT. APPLY MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK NTHWEST CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STS. --- MONEY LOANED ON REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE Private Papers Kept in Round Door Burglar Proof Vaults. Legal Papers Acknowledged Before Notary Public. Savings Accounts Solicited SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT. APPLY John Mitchell, Jr., President 1809—ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1809—ABRAHAM LINCOLN—1865 1809—ABRAHAM LINCOLN—1865 Worked by Day, Read at Night The money President Lincoln earned as a rail splitter he put in bank. In later life he often referred to his first bank account. At night he read every book he could lay his hands on. Have you a bank account? If you haven't, start one with us today. We'll gladly explain our simple, safe method of doing business. A bank account is a touchdown on the road to the goal of success. THE MECHANIC IS READY TO SERVE YOU THIRD AND CLAY STS JHN MITCHELL, JR., Pres. MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK Y TO SERVE YOU. WRITE OR VISIT US A D AND CLAY STS.—NORTHWEST CORNER. MELL, JR., Pres. A. V. NORRELL, JR., Cash THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK IS READY TO SERVE YOU. WRITE OR VISIT US AT THIRD AND CLAY STS.—NORTHWEST CORNER. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Pres. A. V. NORRELL, JR. Cashier ```markdown ``` MENHUGH TO THE MARRIAGE Cash on Oysters. LOTS FOR SALE ADJACENT TO NOW BEEN This is a Splendid O Lot in a Growing Necessary These Lots Will Be Cash Sun When the Lot is P chaser in Er an THIS IS THE O FOR SALE ON ASHLAND STREET ADJACENT TO THE GREAT IMPROVEMENTS NOW BEING MADE BY THE CITY. This is a Splendid Opportunity for You to Own a First Class Lot in a Growing Part of the City and where They Must Necessarily Speedily Increase in Value. These Lots Will Be Sold on Long Time Payment. A Small Cash Sum Down and the Remainder in Monthly Installments. When the Lot is Padi for in Full, We Can Assist the Purchaser in Erecting a Residence Thereon. Call and See Us About Them. THIS IS THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFE-TIME! FOR SALE ON ASHLAND STREET ADJACENT TO THE GREAT IMPROVEMENTS NOW BEING MADE BY THE CITY. This is a Splendid Opportunity for You to Own a First Class Lot in a Growing Part of the City and where They Must Necessarily Speedily Increase in Value. These Lots Will Be Sold on Long Time Payment. A Small Cash Sum Down and the Remainder in Monthly Installments. When the Lot is Padi for in Full, We Can Assist the Purchaser in Erecting a Residence Thereon. Call and See Us About Them. THIS IS THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFE-TIMER MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK N. W. Corner Job VALUABLE ON LON WE HAVE THE SALE ON W. Corner of Third and Clay Streets N. W. Corner of Third and Clay Streets VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE ON LONG TIME PAYMENTS WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY FOR SALE ON LONG TIME PAYMENTS: DAY STREET— One 8 Room Brick House, Modern, with Porcelain Bath, between 2nd and 3rd Streets (sold).....$6,000 One Frame Dwelling between 1st and 2nd Streets 9 Rooms, Porcelain Bath.....$5,250 One 8 Room Brick Dwelling, Modern Improvements between St. James and 1st Streets.....$6,500 One 9 Room Brick, between St. James and 1st Sts.....$6,750 10 Room Brick Dwelling on N. 6th Street beyond Beigh Street.....$4,000 No 6 Room Houses, Frame, on N. 7th Street, near Baker Street, each.....$2,500 No 6 Room Houses, Frame, on N. 7th Street, near Baker Street each (sold).....$2,750 3 Room Frame House on Bates Street.....$ 900 Frame Dwelling on N. 26th St.....$1,100 Frame Dwelling on N. 26th St.....$1,500 10 Room Brick on N. 5th St., beyond Duval St.....$5,500 Small Frame House on Fairfield St.....$ 950 6 Room Frame Dwelling on Beverly St.....$2,800 Brick Store on Meadow St., Porcelain Bath with Living Rooms Over Store in Excellent Condition; Corner Property (sold).....$5,500 Dwelling on Brook Avenue.....$3,000 Corner Store, Brick, Leigh Street.....$6,000 in West End, near New City Park, $500 and Upwards. We have also some valuable Broad Street Property — Prices VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY FOR SALE ON LONG TIME PAYMENTS: CLAY STREET— One 8 Room Brick Bath, between One Frame Dwelling 9 Rooms, Porch One 8 Room Brick between St. Jas One 9 Room Brick One 10 Room Brick Leigh Street ... Two 6 Room House Baker Street, each Two 6 Room House Baker Street each One 3 Room Frame One Frame Dwelling One Frame Dwelling One 10 Room Brick One Small Frame B One 6 Room Frame One Brick Store on Living Rooms O Corner Property One Dwelling on B One Corner Store, B Lots in West End, n We have also some G As we have pl are in a position to desiring to purchase MECHAN RICHMOND, JOHN Call at the N. W. C. Preside One 8 Room Brick House, Modern, with Porcelain Bath, between 2nd and 3rd Streets (sold).....$6,000 One Frame Dwelling between 1st and 2nd Streets 9 Rooms, Porcelain Bath.....$5,250 One 8 Room Brick Dwelling, Modern Improvements between St. James and 1st Streets.....$6,500 One 9 Room Brick, between St. James and 1st Sts.....$6,750 Baker Street each (sold).....$2,750 One 3 Room Frame House on Bates Street.....$ 900 One Frame Dwelling on N. 26th St.....$1,100 One Frame Dwelling on N. 26th St.....$1,500 One 10 Room Brick on N. 5th St., beyond Duval St. $5,500 One Small Frame House on Fairfield St. $ 950 One 6 Room Frame Dwelling on Beverly St. $2,800 One Brick Store on Meadow St., Porcelain Bath with Living Rooms Over Store in Excellent Condition; Corner Property (sold).....$5,500 One Dwelling on Brook Avenue.....$3,000 One Corner Store, Brick, Leigh Street.....$6,000 Lots in West End, near New City Park, $500 and Upwards. We have also some valuable Broad Street Property — Price As we have plenty of money on deposit at this time, we in a position to give exceptionally good terms to those trying to purchase any of this property. Address MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK CHMOND, VIRGINIA JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President at the N. W. Corner of Third and Clay Streets or see the President at 311 N. Fourth Street. As we have plenty of money on deposit at this time, we are in a position to give exceptionally good terms to those desiring to purchase any of this property. Address MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK RICHMOND. VIRGINIA JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President Call at the N. W. Corner of Third and Clay Streets or see the President at 311 N. Fourth Street. --- Centro Cross, Va. L. J. Hayden, Richmond, Va. Dear Sir,—This is to certify that I have suffered with cancer on the face for 17 years, and have tried hundreds of romedies, without any relief whatever. Finally I heard of L. J. 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MY MEDICINES CURE the following diseases: Blood, Kidney, Bladder, Piles in any form, Vertigo, Quinny, Sore Throat, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, Pains and Aches of any kmd, Colds, Bronchial Troubles, Skin Discases, All Itching Sensations, Female Complaints, LaGrippe, Pneumonia, Ulcer, Carbuncles, Boils, Cancer (externally) without the use of knife or instrument, Eczema, Pimples on Face and Body, Diabetes and Bright's Disease of the Kidneys. MY MEDICINES SENT ANYWHERE. For full particulars, send or call For full particulars, send or call on L. J. HAYDEN, 220 WEST BROAD STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. 15 J PANRAR, Contractor & Builder 15 J PANRAR, Contractor & Builder Office, Room 405, Mechanics Bank Ridg. Phone. Ran. 2637 Residence, 610 N. First St.—Shop in Rear—Phone, Randolph 2166 Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Mind of Architecture. Job Work A Specialty. John Mitchell, Jr., President. Given Upon Application. L. J. HAYDEN Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines TO CURE ALL DISEASES OR NO CHARGE BO YOU LOVE HEALTH ? PETAIN FORSEERS U. 8.—JAPAN WAR WITH AMERICA VICTOR. Marshal Who Defended Verdun Believes Jaws Will Setze Our Pacific Possessions—Crattlez West Point and Generals Produced by It. By Marshal Petain. Defender of Vertum, who coined the phrase, "They, Shall, Not, Usaas." phrase "They Shall Not Pass." Paris, April 23—War between America and Japan within a few years is possible. The Japanese are at present invading Siberia. It will take them a few years to digest Eastcn Russia, though they are indisputably great caters. The Japanese bear a close resemblance to the Prussians, politically and militarily. When they start a war with the United States they will lot dare attack America directly by shelling her coast towns. Instead they will try to seize the American possessions in the Pacifics. In case of a war between Japan and America I am convinced America would win. As generalissimo of the northeast env armies on the western front. I had American troops under my command. The audacity and grit of the daughboy is indisputable, but America did not possess a skillful general staff. The curriculum of West Point, i. out of date. Thus, officers of the regular army, though convinced that they knew much about strategy and tactics, did not know what modern warfare was. Although we had been fighting a long time when they came in, they would not take our advice. General Pershing was desirous to do his bit in his own way. I am pleased to say that when they had passed through trying experiences and had forgotten their former education, the "regulars" proved very able commanders. "Complimentary officers"—men who had never been in the army—quickly became very capable officers. Thus a former business man became an excellent general in the American army. I do not think the United States should hold aloof from all European affairs in order to prepare for a future conflict, for if she does she will find that in her hour of danger she will stand alone. I cannot believe America has forsaken us, as I consider the American people loyal to their promises, even though they have not signed the Versailles treaty. FREES "REEDS"; CALLS THEIR DETENTION LAWLESS. Boston Federal Judge Expresses Hor for at Methos of Department of Justice. 12 HELD FOR DEPORTING Says Hang First and Try Afterward Policy Toward Allens Must End. --- Boston, April 22.—Writs of habeas corpus were granted today by the United States District Court to this teen alien radicals who have been on ordered deported as undesirables. This action was taken by Judge George W. Anderson after he had declared that the arrest of radicals suspects and their detention without warrants for two weeks was a lawless proceeding, and that the round up of alleged radicals by Department of Justice and Immigration agents "seems to have been carried out on the theory of hang first and try afterward." Judge Anderson explained that it probably would be six weeks before he would be able to return a decision on the petitions to prevent deportation and probably six months before final action could be taken on an appeal. William Collyer of Wellesley, who with his wife, Mrs. Amy Collyer, is the principal figure in the group awaiting deportation, announced that he did not wish freedom on ball Collyer and his wife are now at liberty under $10,000 bonds. He told the court he preferred to return to the barracks on Deer Island where the suspects have been held, because "the United States having taken our means of livelihood it does not seem too much to ask that it pay our board for a while." Collyer said he and his wife had $1,200 between them. Judge Anderson said: "I wish you would show me one case in which the Department of Justice has the au authority to arrest persons and hold them for two weeks without warrants. A more lawless proceeding is hard to conceive. Talk about Americanization. What we need is Americanization of those who carry on such proceedings. I can hardly sit on the bench as an American citizen and re strain my indignation. I view with horror such proceedings as this." JIM CROW LAW SUSTAINED BY HIGHEST COURT. U. S. Supreme Bench Declares State Has Full Authority Over Interstate Railways—Dissenting Opinion. Washington, April 20.—The power of a state to enact and enforce a "Jim-Crow' law that applies to street car traffic between that state and another state that does not have a "Jim-Crow' law was upheld by a major decision of the United States supreme court handed down late yes tuesday afternoon. The supreme court in two decisious' handed down by Justice McKenna, affirmed the lower court in the cases in which the South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway Com- bany and the Cincinnati, Covington and Erlanger Railway Company were the appellants. The South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway Company and the Cincinnati, Covington and Erlanger Company one of its off-shots, resisted the statute of Kentucky, which required them to operate separate coaches for Negroes. The companies set up the claim that their business is essentially interstate in character; that the Kentucky "Jim-Crow" law as applied to them is a burden on interstate commerce and consequent violative of the federal constitution. STATE MAY REGULATE. he majority opinion of the supreme court, which was handed down by Justice McKenna, sustains the legality of the state "Jim Crow" law is applied to a situation of the Kind. It says: "An interurban railway company deriving its powers from the state and subject to obligations under the laws of the state, should not be permitted to exercise the powers given by the state and escape its obligations to the state under the circumstances presented by this record by running its coaches beyond the state lines." A minority of the supreme court composed of Justices Day, Van De Vanter and Pitney, dissented from the majority. The dissenting opinion was read by Justice Day. The minority hold that the State Jim Crow law as applied to these companies, is an unreasonable regulation and bur densome to interstate commerce and therefore beyond the power of the state. Referring to the South Covington and Cincinnati Street Pailway Company, the minority opinion says that 80 per cent of its travel is interstate; that not over 6 per cent of the passengers it transports are colored and on many trips there are no colored passengers at all. CHICAGO NOTES. Mr. Charles Satchlee Morris, Jr., the well known orator, spoke before a large and appreciative audience at the South alpik M. E. Church, Wednesday evening. After doing justice to his subject, "Colored Heroes," Mr. Morris in company with M. T. Battey, 3633 State street rushed to the meeting of the Virginia Society which was in session at Bailey's Hall, where he made a short talk and later became a member of the society. Mr. James I. Banton who has been employed for a number of years by a well established firm on Michigan has resigned his position in order to give his entire time to the real estate business with offices in suite 708, 184 W. Washington Street. Mr. William Rice of Lake Forest stopped in the city during the week ecuroute from Davenport, La., where he spent considerable time with sick relatives. M. T. Bailey manager Milton Mercantile Agency, 3633 State street will leave about May 1st for southern Illinois and Missouri where he will look after matters of interest to the agency. While in Missouri Mr. Bailey will attend the general conference in session at St. Louis. About May 1st Attorney and Mrs. Walter M. Farmer will move into their new home at 4751 Champlain Avenue which they recently purchased. A large delegation of Chicagoans under the leadership of Rev. A. J. Carey presiding elder of the Chicago district and a candidate for bishop will leave Chicago in time to attend the general conference of the A. M. E. Church which convenes the St. Louis Mo. May 5th. From newsboy to manager of the firm of Johnson, Gans and Scurry, herdardashers, 3607 State street is the record made by William Gans who sold papers on the corner of 28th and State streets for many years. The firm has an excellent line of goods and is enjoying the trade of the pub lic. Mr. Ike Rhymes, 544 E. 37th Street has purchased a home in Morgan Park and with his family will move into it on May 1st. A new series will open on May 3rd by the Pyramid Building and Loan Association at 3539 State street. This Association has done much good since its organization in 1919. Daughters of Elks, Hellotrope Temple 26 will give an elaborate banquet on Friday evening April 30 in the dining rooms of the new Vinennes Hotel. Abingdən, Va.. 1920. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Va. Knights of Pythias, N. A.; S. A.; E. A.; A. and A. ($150.00) One hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death claim of Brother Matthew Goode who was a member of Cave City Lodge No. 210 at Abingdon, Va. Signed: R. B. GOODE, K. of R. and S. Beneficiary. Witnesses: R. W. LONGLEY, SR., C. C. H. M. C. SIMMONS, D. D. G. C. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA BLACKSTONE NOTES ('Too late for last week's issue.) The Nottoway County Teachers' Association held a meeting at the Nottoway Training School on April the 16th. The program was as follows. A demonstration in Primary Reading by Miss E. M. Blackwell. A paper, subject "Social Efficiency" by Miss Irene Anderson; a demonstration in Arithmetic, Miss Fannie H. Lee, also a demonstration in writing Miss Mary E. Fannie. Miss Sarah J. Walter of Hampton Institute was the speaker of the evening. She took for her subject "The Professional spirit of the teacher." She drove home many facts to the parents as well as the teachers. This is Miss Walter's third time to visit this school. She was very pleased to see such rapid progress. We were also enforced by having with us two of the State Normal teachers. Miss Edan M. Colson head of the Pedagogical department and Proo. Geo. W. Owens Smith Hugh traveling agent. They were glad to see such fine work on for the betterment of our Race. Each school had its work on exhibition and every one said that it the best exhibit ever held here. The Training School's Dormitory was opened for inspection and those who had helped to erect the building by contributing towards it were very much pleased with the conditions. The School team played the town boys. The score was 14 to 11 in favor of the school team. Every one present went away feeling that they had spent a pleasant day. The Baccalaureate sermon will be preached on the first Sunday in May at the Siloh Baptist church by Rev. C. H. Lindsey of Richmond, Va. The commencement exercises will be held at the Siloh Baptist Church May the 7th at 8 P. M. (p ompt.) The annual address will be delivered by Dr. James E. Gregg, Principal of Hampton Institute. Fourteen will graduate from the Normal School this year, receiving certificates to teach. Mr. Joseph Fitzgerald died at his home in "Pliney Green" last Friday afternoon after an illness of some time. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Mt. Nebo Church of which he was a deacon, followed by interment in the family burying ground at his home. Rev. Wm. Thom as (his pastor) conducted the services. Mr. Fitzgerald was 55 years old and leaves besides his wife, several children to mourn their loss. Mrs. J. W. Bridgeforth mother of Mrs. Frank Tucker of this place died at the latter's home here last Friday night. The remains were laid besides those of her husband who preceded her just two weeks, at Spring Hill Church on Sunday, Mrs. Bridgeforth had been in ill health for some time and her death was not unexpected to those more acquainted with her condition. She leaves besides Mrs. Frank Tucker several other children. The banquet given at Jackson's Hall Monday night, under the auspices of the Blackstone Council, Independent Order of St. Luke was truly a grand affair, while not so many were present as had been hoped for, those present expressed themselves as having spent an enjoyable evening. Preceding the supper, a splendid program was rendered, consisting of choruses, quartettes, trios, duets and solos, and an address by Rev. R. W. Ashburn, Mrs. Jennie V. Jackson was Mistress of Ceremonies. Rev. Ashburn filled the minds with a lot of good truths, and left many things with us for thought. After the program had been rendered the guests retired to the dining hall where the innerman was pleased. Sandwiches, coles, cream and Mrs. J. M. Brown of this place and daughter, Mrs. Elam of Atlantic City have just returned from a visit to relatives and friends in Petersburg and other parts of Dinwiddie County. Mrs. Wm. A. Snead and children have returned to Philadelphia after spending two weeks with relatives here. Friends of Mrs. Snead were sorry to have her go and hope both she and Mr. Snead will soon take up their abode here again. Blackstone, Vn. April 28—Miss Hattie Fitzgerald daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Fitzgerald who taught the Prospect School about 8 miles from this place closed that school for the session on Monday night, the 19th, with quite an elaborate and interesting program by the pupils. The exercise were held in the church which was crowded with patrons and friends. After the program had been rendered the patrons extended to Miss Fitzgerald a vote of thanks and appreciation for her splendid work during the term just closed and asked her to return to them next term. A collection for the dormitory of the Normal Training School at this place was lifted, after which Miss Fitzgerald bid them farewell and left for her home. A great emancipation celebration was held at Victoria last Saturday. Rev. R. W. Ashburn of this place was the Speaker for the occasion. The V. N. and I. L. Band of Potersburg, furnished the music. The members of the band reached here that evening too late to take the train for Petersburg and were forced to lay over here until Sunday morning when they took the early train for their school. Mr. Romulus R. Jackson was a member of the band and he and several comrades spent the night with his mother, Mrs. Jennie V. Jackson. Mr. Albert Seay who has been sick for several days is reported as much better and it is hoped he will soon be entirely well. Mrs. John Hudson has been on the sick list for several days. Her friends hope she is much better by this time. The Rev. Mr. Dodge, a student at the Va. Theological Seminary and College, Lynchburg visited Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Thomas Sunday and visited at Stitch Baptist church last night. Rev. Dodge and Mr. Thomas were school boys together. FIRST MT. OLIVE NOTES. Nowtown, Va., April 20.—A sumptuous supper was served in the house of Mrs. Nannie Johnson last Thursday in honor of Miss Julia Jones, the public school teacher of that section and Rev. R. N. Lawson. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Musco Latney, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Tunstall; Miss Lucy Berry; Deacon Aaron Alsop; Mr. George F. Holmes; Mr. and Mrs. William Roane Messrs George T. Roane and Johnny Roane and Mrs. Annie Johnson. Miss Lottie Smith a student of the K. and I. H. S. spent the week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wright, Mrs. Martha Taybor, Messrs. John Hill, E. St. Holmes, Misses Clara Harvey, Sarah and Emily Hawes were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hill last Sunday. Messrs. Arthur Ruffin and Dabney of Cauthernville spent last Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hawes. We regret to learn that Mrs. Lavinia Harvey, who for more than 25 years has been one of the leading factors in the progress of the Pine Top Sunday School and Missionary work, has been forced on account of physical weakness to give up the great work she held so dear. Mrs. Nannie L. Johnson left for Gaithersburg last Friday. Mrs. Mary Roane returned from Philadelphia last Friday after a stay of five weeks. Mr. William Holmes was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harvey last Sunday. Little Miss Laura Holmes spent the week end as the guest of the Ittle Misses Ellen and Maria Harvey. Miss Lydia Washington one of the instructors in the K. and I. High school and Miss Bernetta Banks spent the week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hawes. On our slek list are: Miss Florine Banks, Mrs. Carter Richard and Mr. J. H. Robinson. Mrs. Sarah Randolph one of the oldest citizens of this section keeps in weft. We are glad to know that Rev. J. R. Ruffin is improving. A large crowd attended the services at Mt. Olive last Sunday. Rev. D. Hill was on the rostrum and took part in the devotionals. Every one is requested to attend the B. Y. P. U., next Sunday at 4:00 P. M. great things are in store for you. Don't forget the big rally for the new school on the 15th of next month. Good speaking and refreshments on the ground. Come and spend a pleas ant day. THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The spirit of the Y. M. C. A. work was high last Friday night and we are getting ready for a great battle for righteousness. Please help us. We were glad to see you last Saturday at the building attending the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson. 5 P. M. Come again. Another Sunday crowded with much work. All were extremely active. 9:30 A. M. at the building the workers had a high hour. The meeting in the penitentiary for the women 10 A. M. went over top. General Secretary Scott C. Burrell conducted the meeting. Every woman was lifted in thought. 10 A. M. Committeemen Wm. Thom as and Henry Johnson served the prisons in the city jail and the meetings were good. The inmates of the city home were remembered by the committee and the results were encouraging 10 A. M. 4 P. M. President Robert Daniel gave the boys a special address on accepting Christ and five confessed their faith in Jesus. The singing was high. Mothers continue to encourage your boys for the right and you will be safe. The men's meeting was a great hit. The men gave the very best of attention to the speaker (That other Disciple) Subject: Overcoming Winning Master Spirlock plantat. The songs bit the right spot. 5:30 P. M. at the building. Come to the building today 5 P. M. Sunday School Lesson. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Be at the Y. M. C. A. 9:30 A. M. to the meeting for the workers. Every woman and man to the 5th St Baptist Church 3:30 P. M. to the special services for women and men Rev. S. L. Thomas who served the soldiers in France will preach a special sermon. Subject: A Changed Life. Do not fail to hear the Excel Chorus who will sing at this meeting. Bring your friend. On time and get a good seat. 4 P. M. at the building a special meeting for boys. Every boy is invited. Every home is asked to have special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. Another great meeting for only women Sunday May 30th, 3:30 P. M. at the Hood Temple Zion A. M. E. Church, Adams and Clay streets. By request Rev. P. Roy Flack, B. D., pastor of the church will address the women. Subject: Some Things That Women Ought to Know. Bring the other woman. $ 990.00 ENDOWMENT PAID Lowmoor, Va., 1919. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Va. Knights of Pythias N. A.; S. A.; E.; J.; A. and A. ($300.00) Three Hundred Dollars in payment of the Death Claim of Brother M. B. Ross who was a member of Sons of Lowmoor Lodge No. 125 of Lowmoor, Va. Witnesses: T. E. SAMPSON W. HAYNES SMITH. F. P. SCOTT $150.00 ENDOWMENT PA10 West Point, Va. 1919 This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Va., Order of Calanthe, ($150 50) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death claim of Sister Traille Jackson who was a member of West Point, Court No. 184 of West Point, Va. WITNESS: LOUISE WALKER, HENN E. TURNER, IOSA DAVIS, OPHELIA B. DAVIS. Deputy. $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID Newport News, Va., Jan. 4, 1920. This is to certify that we have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Va. Knights of Pythias, N. A.; S. A; E; A. A. and A. ($150.00) One Hundred End Fifty Dollars in payment of the Death Claim of Brother James Wilk son who was a member of Prince of Lease Lodge No. 114 of Newport News, Va.. Signed: MRS. MARY BLANEY U. C. HAYES, FINANCES BROOKS Beneficiaries. Witnesses: D. L. D. BLANEY, GRIFFIN MITCHELL, H. BOGDERTY, E. S. KEEN, D. D. G. C. DO YOU KNOW THEM? I desire to know the whereabouts of my relatives. My brother by father was named Tom Friend, my sister, Laura Friend and another Anna Friend, a brother named Philip Friend. The last time I heard about them, they were living near Centralia. Their mother's name before marriage was Glass. When I heard about Tom last, he was in Norfolk. Any information concerning them will be thankfully received by Henry H. Friend, Laferty, Ohio. Wyandotte Candidate for Auditor Topeka, Kans., April - Sherman Scruggs a Wyandotte county Negro, will be a candidate for state auditor according to announcement by Republican worker in Topeka. 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YACKI REMEDY COMPANY, 0726 So, State Street, Chicago, Ill. outbreak of race troubles white men revena, Estill County in the east ern Kentucky oil fields, have ordered every Negro in the town to leave at once. Two hundred Negro residents of the place immediately began to board outgoing trains. The trouble arose over an attack on a white boy. Colored Men in State Primary. Treuton, N. J., April—Because the Republican leaders of the state have not complied with the request from colored organizations to place one of their race on the Big 4 state for the Chicago national Convention a faction of the colored voters filed with the secretary of State a petition nominating 2 colored men from colleges-a-large and two for alterations at large. This breaks up the original plan of the Federation of Colored Organizations of New Jersey, which make up an entirely colored Big Four state and proposed to have a complete colored ticket in all the district. 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You can cause a minister to smile by raising his salary and you can cage him to frown by talking about lowering it. The way some of these soldiers sit, they seem to think they are still in camp and upon the bounty of the Government with only drill-duty before and behind them. --- Some of these war brides have "mighty-long" faces since the war husbands came home. The monthly and the quarterly checks from the Government do not come to the front door any more. Undertakers charge just as much for burying a pair of legs in a grave yard as they do for a whole body. When you have an amputation, you might as well die at once and save the expense of another interment. --- Lion. William Jennings Bryan has been elected and selected as a delegate to the National Democratic Convention at San Francisco. It would not have looked like a Convention with the distinguished commoner on the outside. President Woodrow Wilson has also been elected by proxy. --- The League of Some Nations begins to look like a joke. Evidently Germany is regarding it in this light too. It resolves to do one thing today and something else tomorrow. If we could get the young folks to see the necessity of being polite and obliging to white folks and the same way to colored folks, our trip to Leaven through this world would be less difficult. White folks, who regard with amazement and alarm, the action of the colored Republican State Convention that met in this city April 27th can now see how the colored folks viewed with amazement and alarm the action of the white Republican State Convention that met at Roanoke recently. Governor Coolridge has been detained permission to organize a detachment of colored troops in Massachusetts and Secretary of War Baker, is responsible for the refusal, evidently being posted by the Negro-hating war machine that is now in power at Washington. Governor Coolridge resists upon knowing the reason why and there may be some "hot times" attached before the question is finally settled. Race prejudice, when conditioned gets worse and worse. --- The trouble with the average leader is that he fears to say what he thinks and he seeks to ascertain the opinion of the masses right or wrong before his opinions are shaped. The true leader shapes the opinions of the masses rightfully and takes the chance of being himself unpopular for the time being. Roosevelt was a leader. Bryan is a leader and Woodrow Wilson is a leader. They may be in error at times, but the people know just where to look for them. Scaring sinners into the long and narrow path that leads to heaven has been slow work. They prefer seeing the movies and "tripping the light, fantastic toe" on the way to Sheol to listening to the enrapturing strains of Zion as the servant of God portrays the beauties of the hereafter. They figure upon death-bed repentance without realizing that there may not be any death-bed for they may die by accident. According to the fundamental principles of the National Republican Party, there can be no white Republican Party or black Republican Party. It seems to us to be time for white and colored citizens, who believe in the fundamental principles of the Party and who are willing to pledge themselves to maintain those principles to get together and organize for the benefit of that organization and the American people. We are willing to support any such movement and it should win the approval of patriotic, right-thinking citizens everywhere. A NEW REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION. Under the tutelage and instruction of the Lincoln League, a recently organized colored political organization of Chicago, Ill., was staged in this city, Tuesday, April 27, 1920, one of the most remarkably enthusiastic political conventions ever held by colored men in this commonwealth. There are some features about it that are yet unexplained. It awakened colored leaders to its support by recent happenings in this State, the dominating one being the hold, bare-faced attempt to organize and launch a Republican Party based strictly up on the elimination of the colored citizens as a part and parcel of the organization. Under the recognized leadership of Hcn. C. Bascom S. Slemp, the Republican congressman from the Ninth Congressional District, an all-white delegation was sent from this State to the National Republican Convention. Noticeably in this 3rd Congressional District, a Republican District Convention was held and notice was given in advance that colored citizens would not be permitted to participate in the proceedings. Those who did go there were barred from entering by the police force of this city. Similar conditions were noticeable elsewhere in this State. This action aroused the colored people as they were never aroused before. As a result, under the leadership of Dr. D. A. Ferguson, who seems to have been the financial agent of the movement and who was a delegate to the organizing movement of the Lincoln League at Chicago a call was issued for a Republican State Convention under the call of the National Republican Committee. Frequent conferences were held and in some of these, leaders from all over the State were called to Richmond with their expenses paid at the central headquarters. It was decided to make a complete state organization with party machinery for the conduct of a thorough campaign. In doing this, the regular Republican State organization recognized by the regular National Republican Committee was ignored in that the meetings held by them were not considered legal and others were called in lieu thereof and delegates elected. There is one feature about the whole business and that is the plans of the white organization were followed to this extent. Whereas, no colored men were recognized by the white Republican organization, so no white men were recognized by the colored Republican organization. Whereas, the regular Republican State organization sent a full set of white men to the National Republican Convention, this irregular Republican State Convention sent a full set of colored men to the National Republican Convention. If it were right to send all white men from this State, to the National Republican Convention, then it was right to send all colored men to the same Convention. If it were wrong to send all white men to the National Republican Convention, then it was wrong to send all colored men to the same Convention. White Republicans of the latter-day type had been holding their meetings and had opened their head quarters in hotels where colored citizens could not be admitted. These colored Republicans held their meetings in a hall where they could say whether or not white men could be admitted. It was a case of "tit for tat," a "Roland for their Oliver." What is to be the final outcome of all of this and what is expected to be accomplished by this kind of politics? Let us see. This puts the question of racial discrimination within the Republican Party squarely up to the Nat THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA legal Republican Convention. When Man, Woman and the Dovil were driven out of the Garden of Eden, the excuse given by the Man was, "The Woman thou gavest me beguiled me and I did eat." The excuse given by the Woman was that the Serpent that God permitted to have access to the Garden of Eden deceived her and she gave the torbident fruit to the Man to eat. Biblical history tells us that God drove them all from the Garden of Eden and placed there an Anger with a flaming sword to guard the entrance and to prevent their return to this heaven upon the earth. Will the same verdict be rendered against the Attorney J. R. Pollard and Dr. D. A. Ferguson and their supporters as having ignored and over-ridden the same fundamental principles? We hardly think so. The regular Republican organization is in. The irregular Republican organization is out, trying to get in. There is no doubt, under the holy biblical ruling both sides should be out for both have violated the same law of this great organization, which forbids the drawing and recognition of the color line in that any citizens should be barred from participation in a Republican meeting on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. In the interest of party harmony, will both organizations be permitted to have a seat upon the basis of a半 vote? Logically speaking, if the color line is to be recognized, if white Republicans refuse to sit in the same meeting with colored Republicans and they are to be recognized, there is nothing else to do, but to have two regular Republican organizations, one white and the other colored with both recognized by the Party management. In this instance we will have a regular southern Jim. Crow train with one coach for white Republicans and one coach for colored Republicans and all under a white Republican conductor. If this conclusion is to be extended, then we might propose two National Republican Conventions, one white and one colored, with the nominees of one body ratified by the other. Will Congressman C. Bascom Siemp or Attorney J. R. Pollard be recognized at Chicago? To ask the question is to answer it. The result of the whole business may be a compromise, whereby the dissenting colored folks will be recognized in the campaign and their resonant mellifluent voices will be heard in many of the doubtful States calling colored men to a full discharge of their Republican duties and after the postal war is over, they may be found awaiting the reward of the faithful in discharging the duties of a Government job, now held by an army of white men that President Wilson and his officials have appointed. Colored citizens have been wrong fully treated and they have taken a drastic step to get even. It looks though that in as much as Governor Frank O. Lowden is the choice of the white Republican Party in this State that it may be the Leonard Wood or the Hilram Johnson managers may know more about this "uprising" than they are willing to admit. Selah. A PREACHER'S PREDICAMENT The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is slanding out a sensational story relative to the predicament of Rev. E. R. Franklin, of Jackson, Mississippi, a colored minister, who is serving out a sentence of $400.00 fine and five months on the county farm for selling the New York Crisis in that neighborhood, which Crisis is the official organ of the organization. The attorney, employed by the colored people of Jackson, Mississippi was threatened with death should he attempt to defend the unfortunate citizen of the United States. A justice of the peace declined to bail Rev. Franklin for the reason that to do so would result in the lynching of the preacher. We suspect though that he feared that the mob might lynch him first and the preacher afterwards. As the preacher has not committed any crime, it seems to us that he is unlawfully do tained and is forced into involuntary servitude in violation of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Why cannot the power of the Federal Court be invoked in this matter? We do not note either that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People or its attorneys have made any representations to the President "Woodrow Wilson. He, it was who inaugurated a crusade for the suffering people of the Old World and he had special sympathy for the Jews and the Armenians. He exculpated the doctrine that the world should be made safe for democracy abroad, why not try making this country safe for democracy and the good work could be well started at Tchula, Mississippi. We shall watch with interest the frantic efforts of the representatives of this great organization to secure the release of one of its agents. Certain it is, if the matter in the Crisis is sedious and unlawful, the people in New York should be punished and not the poor, well-meaning preacher, who now finds himself in this embarrassing predicament. He believes in God and it would be well to collect His aid. Writing letters to Governor Russell will not help the situation if we are to judge by the correspondence already published. An appeal to higher courts in the State and the invoking of the writ of habeas corpus are the only things that will release this unfortunate servant of God, who has committed no crime. ARKANSAS COLORED FOLKS ALI RIGHT. We congratulate the colored Republicans of Arkansas upon "going the limit" and also upon knowing just what to do. Here is the telegraphic report of their action: Little Rock, Ark., April 28—Negro delegates accompanied by several white men, withdrew from the Republican State convention here late today after the "fily white" delegation from Pulaski County, which includes Little Rock had been seated instead of a delegation selected by the rival faction. The withdrawing delegates who departed amid jeers and hoots, reassembled in another hall and both meetings selected a complete delegation at large to attend the national convention. The white and Negro faction announced it would carry the fight to the national convention and that it already had raised $1,000 of a fund to support the candidacy for Governor, of J. H. Blount, a Negro, of Forrest City, principal of a Negro School at Helena. They did not draw the color line. They had white men with them when they withdrew from the regular Republican Convention and they met at the "time and place" set by the organization. They have the basis for a valid contest and they must be entered upon the roll of the roster of the National Republican Convention as contestants for the seats of their antagonists with a primafacie right to seats therein. Upon the other hand, had they been elected outside of the regular Republican State Convention call, they have a right to be heard rather as protestants and not as contestants. This has been the rule for a generation. We hope though to see a change at Chicago that will legalize the contests now being made in Virginia and in North Carolina. When the black Republicans of Arkaneas named a black man for Governor, they were "going some" and they will make all parties "set up and take notice." If these folks will not recognize us and will not vote for us there is nothing for us to do but to recognize ourselves and vote for our selves, even though we do it upon an independent basis. We will then get the respect of the white folks and of ourselves, if we do not get anything else. Colored folks are "waking up." Independent thinking will bring independent action. If we act as a unit some political party looking for votes will send up a distress call without paying any attention to the color of the political help that is being vouchecafed or the quarter of the globe from which it is coming. --- If the National Republican Convention recognizes Hon. C. Bascom Stemp and his all white delegation at Chicago, it should recognize Attorney J. R. Pollard and his all colored delegation at the game time. Chairman J. R. Pollard is now the recognized colored political leader in this State. There is no one now up on the horizon to dispute the title and he can govern himself accordingly. --- We speak plainly sometimes for the reason that we have occupied a position where we can speak plainly without any untoward influences to govern. Some people do not like it, but we speak plainly for that class of our people, who want "the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth." DEACON BROWN'S WIFE GONE, Mrs. Callie D. Brown, who formerly resided at 512 1-2 N. Third Street, died at her present residence, 812 W. Marshall street, Saturday, April 17th at 1:30 P. M. She had been an invalid for some time and her condition suddenly became worse until her deafness. Mrs. Andrew J. Walker of Youngstown, O., her daughter, better known as Yetta and her other daughter, Mrs. John W. Howard, (Lizzie) came to see her, the other latter residing in Pittsburgh, Pa., and returned home when slight impoverment was noted. They returned soon upon notice of her death. Her bereaved husband, Deacon S. P. Brown is one of the "pillars" of Fifth Street Baptist Church. Mr. Sylvester Brown and Mr. Luther T. Brown both of Boston also came to attend the funeral, as did Mrs. Annie Fry, whose home is in Philadelphia and who had made trips to us as in caring for her mother. Mrs. Beresenia N. Nash, although indisposed, was in constant attendance during her mother's illness. Willis S. Brown was unable to be present. The funeral took place at 2:30 P. M. Tuesday afternoon, Rev. T. J. King, D. D., officiating. He preached a powerful and sympathetic service. He had made the Brown residence his home when he first came to the city. Music was rendered by the choir of the Fifth Street Baptist Church and Leader Joseph Matthews sing a most touching autumn in his most impressive manner. The deceased was a member of the St. Luke Order and Madame Maggie L. Walker, Might Worthy Grand Secretary was an angel the mourners. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery Funeral Director A. D. Price, officialized. Mr. W. Henry Walton had decorated the grave with white flowers. Evergreens covered the earth that had been thrown to one side. The floral designs were artistically placed around the coffin as it rested on the supports over the open grave. The distilled took place leaving it a thing of beauty and the grave-diggers work was completed some time after the funeral cortege had departed. $100.00 ENDOWMENT PAID Danville, Va., Jan. 17, 1920. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Gran. Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Va., Order of Calanthe ($100.00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death claim of Sister Maria Townes who was a member of Danville Court. No. 64 of Danville Virginia. Signed; JOSEPH TOWNES, Beneficiary. Witnesses: her VIRGINIA x COLEMAN, mark EMMA WILLIAMS. ANNIE B. HOLLAND. $100.00 ENDOWMENT PAID Lexington, Va., Jan. 20, 1920. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Grand Court of Va., Order of Calantue ($100 00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death claim of Sister Fannie Alexander who was a member of Lexington Court No. 107 of Lexing Signed: ARIE M. ALEXANDER, Beneficiary. Witnesses: H. A. GREENLEE. RICHARD GOOCH. ALICE ALEXANDER KISSIE BANKS, D. D. G. W. C. $100,00 ENDOWMENT PAID Norfolk, Va., Jan. 19, 1920. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Va. Order of Calanthe ($100) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death claim of Sister Mary E. Lovett who was a member of Lily of the Valley Court No. 247 of Norfolk Virginia. Witnesses: MARTHA MATEN, W. C. ANNIE M. KING, R. of D. LIZZIE ARCHER, D. D. Lynchburg, Va. Jan. 30, 1920 This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court "Va., Order of Calanthe ($100 60) One hundred dollars in payment of the death claim of Brother W. J. Wells who was a member of Coleal Court No. 211 of Lynchburg, Va. Signed: MRS. CHRISTINA WELLS Beneficiary. Witnesses: MARTIA LEWIS. SALLIE COX. J. B. EVANS. M. W. EVANS. D. D. G. W. C. A Class in Drawing. If you have the least talent or love for drawing, painting, sign work etc., don't fail to join the Art Class as forming at the Army and Navy Club 00 Clay Street. H. H. HARWOOD. 105 N. 4th Street. WILLIAM D. WOODS, MINISTER AN IDEAL RACE LEADER, Washington, D. C.,—Rev, William Dankel Woods, D. D., formerly of Ranooke, Va. passed away in Washington, D. C., Wednesday, March 31, 1920, at 12:35 P. M. at his late residence, 336 U. Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., Dr. Woods was one of our leading men, and in his passing away the race and denomination have lost one of their best advocates. He first saw the light of this world in Stewartville, Bedford County, Va. fifty years ago. He was converted in 1892 and became a member of the Duxbury Baptist Church, Bramwell, W. Va. He was a faithful member and served as deacon and Sunday School superintendent until having full knowledge of his call to the work of the gospel ministry. He entered Virginia 'theological Seminary and College, Lynchburg, Va. in the fall of 1894 and was graduated with honors in May 1900. During his last year in school he supplied the pulpit of Court Street Baptist Church. His first permanent charge after graduation was the Washington Street Baptist Church, Bedford City, Va. He accomplished much there for Christ and the people and remained there until he accepted a call to the First Baptist Church, New River, Va. He pastored with marked ability at Mount Vale, Natural Bridge and Christianburg, Va. He was for many years recording secretary of the Valley Baptist Association, one of the oldest, largest and most historic in Virginia. He was chairman of the publication board of Virginia Baptist State Convention for many years, vice-president and later statistician. He was the founder of the Independent Order of Red Men in America among colored people. Dr. Woods was a national figure, a man ripe in scholarship, a great organizer and faithful and fearless race defender. He was for fifteen years a trustee of Virginia Theological Seminary and College. About a year after his graduation while pastoring in Bedford City Va. he married Miss Julia A. Johnson, who was then a young public school teacher of that city. From this union came five children, two boys and three girls William D. Jr., Gregory Hugo Edward, Misses Lucile F., Julia E. and Alice Woods who survive him. His funeral took place at Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Saturday at 1 P. M. The enclogy was delivered by Rev. Dr. W. A Tay'or, pastor. It was a fitting and becoming tribute of the life and character of the deceased, Rev. Dr. C. E. Jopes, of Newport News, Va. read the obituary and the many resolutions and telegrams of condolence. The other speakers were Revs. Dr. W. P. Graham and C. C. Scott, Philadelphia, Pa., Junius Gray, J. H. Taylor and J. R. L. Diggs, Baltimore, Md., J. L. Loving and J. B. Brent. The floral designs were costly, Prof. R. C. Woods, Prof. W. J. Winston, C. C. Woods, Edward Woods, P. Singleton and Rev. C. G. Cabel, all relatives, were pallbearers. He left to mourn, a wife, five children, one brother, two sisters, one brother-in-law, two sisters in law and many relatives. Winslow and Filmore were the funeral directors. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Winter has gone, Spring is here, and the balmy summer is just a few weeks ahead. Every person needs recreation and rest, and now is the time to get away from the noisy confinement of the city and expend some of the energy stored during the winter a healthful and enjoyable exercise. Persons living in Richmond and nearby are invited to take advantage of the opportunities offered for such exercise and sports at Lakeview Park, 11 miles from Richmond on the R. F. and P., Railroad. Or take the Ashland Car line and 10 minutes walk will put you on the grounds. Autoists will find the 30 minutes drive over a splendid paved and gravel road quite exhilarating. A splendid pavilion will accommodate picnic, clubs, societies, parties—in fact any gathering that has for its purpose rest and recreation. The Chickahominy River flows through the park property for a mile and a quarter and in this stream perch and chubs are caught weighing much as two pounds. Flishe men will find keen delight in angling in the waters of this beautiful river. When the days grow hot and close, go to Lakeview Park and take a swim in the cooling waters of the Chickahominy. When the dust of the city choices and stifles you, go to Lakeview Park and breath freely of the fresh air and lounge on the grass beneath the branches of the beautiful trees. Leave the harsh cry of the automobiles and the grinding noises of the street cars behind in the city and commune with nature and the birds in Lakeview Park. The Highway Realty and Entertainment Corporation has purchased 355 acres of land for the purpose of providing a proper place for rest and recreation to the rare worn people of the City of Richmond. Reservations have already been made by Lodges, clubs and societies for the coming of the recreation season. You are urged to make your application now, in order that you may have your entertainment on the date built to your organization. File your application at Room No. 305 Mechanies Bank Building. The Highway Realty and Entertainment Corporation is capitalized at $100,000. Shares may be purchased at $25.00 per share. For full information apply to C. M. Taylor, or Rev. W. H. Branch, Room 305, Mechanies Bank Building. President. J. A. HINES, Secretary-Treasurer. Subscribe to The Richmond Planet. WANTED—At once a Manager for & Department Store in Nebraska. Apply, The Planet, Richmond, Va, 311 N. Fourth Street. WE PAY Highest Cash Price for Old Gold and Silver, Old False Teeth, Watches and Diamonds. E, C. CMEYER JEWELRY CO., 21 West Broad Street. VIRGINIA—In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, March 25th, 1920. JOHN L. RANDOLPH .....Plaintiff. vs. EULA RANDOLPH .....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff an absolute divorce from the defendant upon the grounds of wilful and continuous desertion and abandonment for more than three years prior to the commencement of this suit. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of this State it is ordered that the said Eula Randolph do appear within ten days after the due publication of this order, once a week for four successive weeks in the Richmond Planet, a newspaper published in the city of Richmond, Va. and do what may be necessary to protect her interests herein. A Copy: A Copy: Teste: V. COOBILT, Clerk C. MIMES, f. C. VIRGINIA: In The Circuit Court of the County of Henrico, the 29th Day of March 1920. PHENOLA BIBBS .....Plaintiff vs. In Chancery JOHN BIBBS .....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the Defendant upon the ground of adultery And an affidavit having been made and filed that due diligence has been used by and on behalf of the Plaintiff to ascertain in what County or corporation the defendant is without effect; and that plaintiff does not know his whereabouts: it is ordered that said defendant John BIBBS appear here within ten days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest. A Copy. Teste: SAMUEL P. WADDILL, Clerk. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, P. Q. 1117 E. RURSCHHalle Street, Baltimore ANNOUNCEMENT We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Zemoria Jones Wood has been appointed our exclusive representative in Petersburg, selling our complete line of fine silverware, watches, club pins and jewelry. E. C. MEYER, JEWELRY CO., 3 West Broad Street, Rhmond, Va. COLORED FOLKS, ARE YOUHAPPY? It is not your nature to be sad, so let us send you some free news to make you glad. Get a friend and some letters write; you'll be happy day and night. Ebony Correspondence Club, Box 22, Carson Station, Pittsburgh Pa. RE-REGISTRATION AT SIXTH MT ZION BAPSTIST CHURCH. The members of the church are requested to re-register their names soon as possible. Cards have been printed for this purpose and you can get them by asking the clerk or any officer of the church. Parents are asked to see that their children re-register. Any member failing to re-register as is requested by the church will no longer be a member of this church. Hoping that every member will see the importance and re-register at once I remain. Yours as ever, REV. R. V. PEYTON, Pastor SAVE COUPONS SAVE PLANET COUPONS AND GET A USEFUL GIFT. A COUPON IS FOUND IN EACH PAPER. SEE LIST ON PAGE SIX, EACH COUPON IS WORTH FIVE CENTS. DO YOU KNOW THEM? Virapa, West Va.,—I desire to know the whereabouts of my relatives. The last time I heard from them, they were living near Richmond, Va. My grandfather was at Annie Jackson's. This was about five years ago and he was then a store-keeper. He was run ning a wholesale store the last time we heard from him. Any information will be gladly received by A. J. JACKSON, Virapa, P. O., West Virginia. Brown Hat Works MECHANICS BANK BUILDING. We are Remodeling. Cleaning and Reblocking OLD STRAW HATS in the Latest Spring Styles for both Ladies and Gontlomen. SPECIALTY. --- My brother passed away twelve months ago, April 13, 1909. Since then life seems sad at times and I oftimes think of the days when we walked and tailed, labored and toiled together, but I am reminded that his toil is ended and he has entered into rest. Each day is a reminder that ere long my summons will come when my lot will be cast in the silent city of the dead and my spirit will return unto the God who gave it, when the silver cord shall break. —His Brother, J. P. Evans, his two Easters and three Daughters. Mrs. Rossy Steptoe, of Gainsboro Avenue, died this morning (April 27) after a lingering illness. She was a faithful member of St. Paul's Memorial M. E. Church for a long period and was a great Church worker during her active life. She here her sickness with patience and fortitude. She was cheerful at all times and trusted in the Lord and His power to save to the utmost. The Leal Club, an organization made up of the young business and professional men of Roanoke, working for the moral, social, political and economic advancement of the race of the city, has launched a drive to register every race man 21 years of age in the Magic City. A committee appointed for that purpose spoke in the Churches on a recent Sunday morning. They wore: Messrs, C. M Grey, Attorney J. L. Rebd, *Arnett Holland, C. Tiffany Toliver and W. B. F. Crowell. The Leal Club has 50 members, all voters and the club has under advisement some other very important matters for the good of the race. By their work, you shall know them. Keep an eye on the Leal Club. Dr. J. Sterling, of Bluefield W. Va., was in the city for a few days, returning from Washington, D. C. He was looking fine. A collector is like many other people, never welcome visitors, but most everybody will ask them to call again. (Do you get that?) It's like the man who left the city owing everybody. One of his creditors wrote him, asking him to come back and settle—you must be English if you don't get that. I heard a man say that the hardest thing in the world to do was to pay back money you borrow. The hardest thing some of us find to do is to borrow the money Did you know that its a hard thing to do? Boost a place or its purpose, unless you just go and find out things for yourself? Well, everybody knows Little Willie has boosted old North Carolina since the day he arrived in Roanoke and he has some loyal rooters, all of them from the Old North State, or who have been visitors there. Now there is another added to the list and he is the most loyal 'loyalist' of them all. Who is it? Why I thought everybody had heard Tiffany tooting that North Carolina push horn. I mean he is really tooting some horn. Yes, indeed, he made a trip to Winston, N. C. Easter and now the fellows have to lock him up every Sunday until the Southern train leaves the city. Cose I's been attelling of him gat de minit he sot foot on Old Carolina soil and eyes on one of the native beauties made by the Good Lord, just for North Carolina de fire would be out, and so it. Yes-sir-ee, he is now calling it down, in God's country and lots of other things he says about down there. I aint swine to tell, case tain't nobody's business if Tiff is in love. He got much right as J. Sterling and these other fellows, Willard and dem, and had you noticed that Tiff has stopped smiling at the indies around the theatre every night like he used to do? Just watch him. Just between us, of course, I don't want you to mention it to anyone and I wouldn't for anything, but he told me, "Bill tell you the truth, I'm sorry this time, old top, I'm serious. Take it from me, Bill, she's some girl. Now don't go blat what I say but I believe he is. I'll tell you more next time, if you keen to this yourself. You know I don't talk about folks business. Bye, bye, FLORENCE, S. C., April 25.—Mr. Flanders M. Smith, of New York, after visiting relatives and friends here left for a short visit to Savannah and Jacksonville. He will return to New York this month. Mr. and Mrs. Robb, L. Burnett and children have returned from a pleasure trip to New Orleans, La. They are quite refreshed from the journey. Mrs. Rebecca Dykes left recently to visit her adopted daughter at Richmond, Va. Quite an interesting mass meeting was held at Trinity Baptist Church recently in the interest of good health WANTS TO KNOW WHEREABOUTS Mr. Mitchell Dear Friend and Brother.—I would like to know the whereabouts of my brother, William Jones. When last heard of he was Chef cook at the C. F. Restaurant under Captain Gill in Kichmond 1894. Any information will be gladly received by his brother, Y. W. C. A. VESPER NOTES. Mrs. Mary S. Mayne, who was sent as the delegate from the Phyllis Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A. to the National Convention of the Y. W. C. A., held in Cleveland Ohio, April 12-20, will give her report at Vesper service Sunday May 2nd. The Cleveland' convention was a big event and great things happened there. Come out everybody and hear Mrs. Mayne's report. ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., April 25—Mrs. Mary Hall of Glüner Avenue, N. W., was called to the bedside of her sister Mrs. L. B. Jones, of New York City, Mrs. Hall left Tuesday afternoon on the Memphis Special. Another sister of Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Cora Perry, who resides in Bristol, will leave for Washington, D. C, to undergo an operation. Mrs. Nannie L. R. Jackson, of Salem, Va. spent a pleasant and happy afternoon with Rev and Mrs. P. G. Gravely recently. Rev. and Mrs. Gravely had as their guest, their place, Mrs. Lilian Gravely Smith and husband, Mr. Ernest Smith. Mrs. Rachei Riley, of Tenth Avenue, N. W., who had been in declining health for a long while died last Friday at 12:30 and was buried on Saturday. She was a strict member of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church for many years and was a stewardess. Miss Daniels, of 216 Tenth Avenue, N. E. underwent a very serious but successful operation at the Burrell Memorial Hospital. She was discharged from the hospital several weeks ago and is getting on nicely. She wishes to use this method in thanking the doctors, nurses and friends for the kindness, care and courtesies extended during her illness and stay in the hospital. She has nothing but praise for all. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Joplin, of Welch, W. Va. were in the city Friday and attended services at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Sunday. Mr. Joplin left Monday morning for his home. Mrs. Nellie Oliver, of Glimer Avenue has been somewhat indisposed for the past two weeks, but is much improved at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Walker of the Community Cafe, corner of Eighth Avenue and Peach Road will furnish you with the delicacies and dainties of the season. There is polite service at the Community Cafe from early morn till the weesome hours of night. Mrs. McClannahan, of Tenth Avenue, died this morning after a short illness (April 27). Mr. John Traynham died Tuesday at the home of his brother, Mr. C. W. Traynham. He had been taken to Ballyhack some weeks ago by his brother, because of failing health. Mrs. L. J. White, of Fourth Street has been very ill, but is improving rapidly. Mr. Aubrey Jones returned home after spending the past fourteen months in Detroit, Michigan. He is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, 222 Fifth Avenue, N. W. Mrs. Charlotte Powell, mother of Rev. D. R. Powell pastor of Hill St. Baptist Church, died on the 19th in Baltimore, Md., after a lingering illness. Her remains were laid to rest in Mount Auburn Cemetery. She was the mother of Edgar Powell and Mrs. Mary F. Hill, all of Ranoke, Va. Mr. Wilfred M. Brown returned to the city from Banksville, Va., where he was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. L. B. Ash. Revs. C. E. Miller, E. Radford, W. W. Ward, Abingdon, Deacon I. M. Canady, Pulaski, Rev. F. D. Johnson, Marion, Deacon J. W. Hilery, and Mr. E. S. Pope, Abingdon, Mr. William Sharps, Mr. C. J. Richardson, Mr. J. A. Cooley, Marion, Mr. Tigls, Blacksburg, were delegates to the Republican Convention which met at Richmond on the 27th. The Ronoke Brass Band, under the direction of Mr. R. L. Pase will give a grand reception and musical at the True Reformers Hall, Friday April 30, from 8:30 to 12:30. This entertainment is being given to assist the band in paying for their uniforms. The organization is a very deserving one and should receive the support of every loyal citizen of Ronoke. They have recently placed an order for uniforms, costing more than $600. Uniforms will improve the appearance of this organization. We are sure that our friends want us to look as well as any other band in the city when we appear on the streets. We feel, too, that most of you are willing to help the boys. This entertainment gives you an opportunity so come out, bring other friends and help us. The ladies will serve refreshments at popular prices. Admission, 35 cents. Stanfield and Howard, the "hustling-est" boy in town will deliver your papers to your door on time. Thomas Howard will reach you on his fine bicycle, while Stanfield will deliver on foot, because of the number of patrons he must supply with those wonderful plasters and Indian Herb Pills for your numerous aches and ills during springtime, due to colds contracted during the Winter. Try them and convince yourself they are the best in the market. You may see the agent or his Madame at 153 Wels Alley, and obtain the needed remedies and help for your health. Dr. I, Ewer held his first quarter for this Conference year at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. Since our last quarter 5 converts, 7 baptisms and 40 accessions into full membership. We have had 10 accessions since Conference and raised over $1357. We have more than $1400 in the treasuries of our Church. Our $2500 rally is launched and we are on the drive for souls, members and money. Watch us pay for our pipe organ spot cash. The whole city is happy to have Dr. Hatcher and family back. We can scarcely seat our congregations. The people are crowding to hear the gospel of victory. Dr. Hatcher will preach Sunday, May 2. at 11:00 A. M. on "The Tears of Jesus." At night Rev. M. Anaman, a native African will preach on "The Second Coming." A great treat. Our class meetings and Bible class are worth attending. Come to Mt. Zion. A teaching priest and a singing choir. We wish to thank the many friends of our mother, Mrs. Maggie Smith, for the many kindnesses extended her during her recent illness and for the beautiful floral tributes upon her death. Each kind word spoken along with the fragrance of the flowers heaped to comfort us during our dark IN LOVING MEMORY LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTER. LITTLE WILLIE. SOUTH CAROLINA LETTER (E. B. Webster) 67 Crawford Street. Pittsburg, Pa THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA At M. Hope Baptist Church, Prince George County, Va., M. Hope Lodge, K. of P. and M. Hope Court of Cala- theo No. 216, celebrated their annual sermon. Participating with them were the following lodges: King Solomon Lodge of Harrison Grove; visiting members of Uniform Bank, Auxi- lary Lodge of Petersburg, Va., Queen Victoria Court, and Prince George Court of Calatheo. A large congregation was present and listened to the following program which was faultlessly rendered. Singing, opening ode of K. of P. God Bless our Knightly hand, etc; welcome address on behalf of church Discus Eigbert Jones of M. Hope Baptist church; welcome address on behalf of Court of Calanthe, by Sister Laura Tyler of M. Hope Court; scripture reading: Psalm 27th Chap. Daniel's faith in God, by Sister Julia Hines, of M. Hope Court; hymn All Hail the power of Jesus Name; talk on Pythianism by Capt. John A. Bland, D. D.; paper on Calantheism by Sister Louise Allen of M. Hope Court; hymn, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty; short talk by Sister Lucy a Peters, D. D., G. W. C., address by Capt. Harris, U. R., of Petersburg, Va who was introduced by Sister I. A. Peters; hymn Ode of Calanthe annual address by Major J. E. William son of Petersburg, introduction by Capt. Harris; hymn: Onward Christian Soldier; short talk by Sir. Thomas Parker, M. of C.; hymn: God Moves in a Mysterious Way; sermon by Rev G. C. Stith; Hebrew: 10:35; prayer by Chaplain Sir Nicholas Sykes. Collection $17.32. Benediction. The large congregation dispersed to their several homes well pleased with the day spent in this service. We also had several lady visitors from Petersburg. SIR THOMAS PARKER, Master of Ceremonies LOUISE ALLEN, R. of D. Mt. Hope Court Will Back Colored Uplift Work. (Associate, Secr. Press) New Orleans, La., April—M. L. Alexander, of the Department of Conservation, told an audience of more than one thousand Negroes and several white persons at a meeting of the Colored Civic League of New Orleans, in the Dauphine Theatre that the Association of Commerce will stand back of the newly-begin movement of the league to better conditions among Negroes in New Orleans Mr. Alexander spoke for a delegation of six from the Association of Commerce of which he is a member. --- Steady Moderate Drinking Harmful (Associated Name, Post) Philadelphia, Pa., April—The results of steady, moderate drinking are more harmful than occasional intoxication, according to Dr. Wilber F Crafts who addresses the Friends' Temperance Association at the Twelfth Street Meeting House. This meeting followed the session of the regular yearly meeting. The Inter-Church Movement at Tampa (Associated Negro Press) Tampa, Fla., April.—A meeting of the Negro council of the Interchurch Survey in Tampa was held at Interchurch headquarters, with Rev. J. W. Dukes of the A. M. E. church of Montana City, George S. N. Nettleton, E. M. P. Hughes, A. B. Story and E. J. Moore present. The latter named is director of the colored survey, Arthur W. Sellers, head of the Interchurch survey for the city of Tampa presided. NORTH CAROLINA VOTERS DE- NOUNCE LILY-WHITES Colored Republicans Protest Measures Used by State Convention and Elect Own Delegates Raleigh, N. C., April 28.—North Carolina Republican Negroes will carry their fight for participation in the party councils to the national convention at Chicago, it was deter mined at the Negro Republican State convention here today, when delegates to the Chicago convention were elected. A hundred or more delegates from the ten congressional districts in the State attended the convention and enthusiastically adopted resolutions protesting against the "illy white" element in the party. The convention refused to submit questionnaires to candidates for various State offices, but expressed in resolutions the need of effective political activity with fullness of ballot, equally under the law, equal pay for equal work, the abolition of the "Jim Crow" spirit in American institutions, and a Federal law against lynching. In addition, the resolutions denounced the "lily white" element in the Republican party in the State and the alleged efforts of John J. Parker, Republican candidate for Governor, to read them out of the party. R. R. Church Fights Lily-Whites (American Negro Press) Chattanooga, Tenn., April—Robert R. Church of Memphis made a game fight against the Illy white outfit before the Republican state committee which met to make up the temporary roll call for the state convention. The Shelby delegation headed by Tom Taylor was recognized. Mr. Church and Mr. Settle argued for the Norrows and the contest really furnished the only fireworks for the Day. Church was in a defiant mood making a courageous protest and threatened if his delegation was ousted not only to bolt the Republican ticket in the coming election, but to carry the Negroes of Shelby County and the entire state with him. Colored Corporation Leases Big Store (American Negro Poets) New York, N. Y., April-Nall and Parker leased the store for five years at the northwest corner of 141st St. and Lenox avenue to the Negro Facilities Corporation, a subsidiary company of the Black Star Steamship Line. Federated Organizations Protest. (American Negro Press.) Trenton, N. J., April—Dr. George E. Cannons, of Newark, President of the Fed ration of Colored Organizations of New Jersey, has sent a telegram to Speaker Glover of the House protesting against the passage of the committee substitute for Senate, and which went thru the upper house and is now in the Assembly. He asks the Assembly not to pass the measure holding that it virtually repeats the civil rights law. He said the federation was misled in that the substitute was not drawn as promised, and he predicted that the colored people would bolt the Republican state ticket in November. One of the Republican Senators who did not want to be quoted said the bill was a fraud. He explained that the present bill repeals the 1917 amendment to the act of 1884, which was the enforcement part of the act. The heart of the act itself is the enforcement part of it. By repealing the 1917 amendment, the Senator said, the Legislature would leave the law with no enforcement of civil rights. ( American Negro Press ) East Orange, N. J., April—Needy colored children who might not be able to attend the Essex Avenue Sunday School in East Orange because of lack of proper clothing were bene ficiaries under the will of James H. Shane of East Orange, which was admitted to probate last week. Mr. Shane died March 27, at his home in this city. Heir of Bro/her She Killed (Associated Negro Press.) Wilmington Det. April—Editin Williams, an inmate of the Newcastle the comany workhouse serving time for administering drugs that caused her brother's death, has fallen heir to $10,000. David Williams her broth er, carried this amount of government war risk insurance. Grand Jury Suggests Removal of the 21th Infantry (Associated Neuro Press) Santa Pe., N. Mex., April—The federal grand jury returned fifteen indictments against members of the twenty-fourth Colored infantry regiment stationed at Columbus, N. Mex., for the ast three years, and recommended to the court and the war department that this regiment be removed from the border. The report that the civil authorities were unable to cope with the situation as regards boot-legging and gambling. Seventh Day Adventists Meet Nashville, Tenn., April——The first session of the North American Negro department of Seventh Day Adventists, was held in the parlor of the Colored Y. M. C. A. last Wednes da. Elder W. H. Green, secretary of the department presided Barnett Murder Justifiable, Says Jury (Associated Negro Pres.) Montgomery, Ala., April—"Justifiable homicide" was the verdict rendered by Coroner W. S. Stokes at the inquest over the body of Morris Barnett, who was killed in the home of Will Hall, a prominent farmer of Montgomery County. Mr. Barnett was shot twice by Mr. Hall in a scuffle between the two in Mr. Hall's house according to the evidence before the Coroner's jury. One of the shots took effect in the stomach and the other in the head. (Associated Negro Prose.) Boston, Mass., April—Authority to organize a battalion of colored troops as part of the National Guard of Massachusetts was communicated to Adjutant-General Jesse F. Stevens from the military authorities in Washington. The previous lack of this authority had heretofore been explained by Governor Coolidge as reasons for not organizing a Negro unit in connection with the reorganization in this State of the National Guard. Colored Legislative Nominee. (American Negro Press.) Pittsburg, Pa., April—The Negro voters of the First Legislative District, conducted an "elimination contest" for the purpose of selecting a candidate for the Legislature upon whom all can unite. It is proposed to run only one candidate, although the district has two seats in the Legislature, the idea being that this meth ed insured the best chance of success. Wm. M. Randolph an attorney was the winner with 291 votes. Frank R. Stewart another attorney ran second with 297 votes. Other candidates were F. R. Clark, Sellers Hall, Edward Johnson, Earl Sams and George D. Milne. Lynched in Kansas (American Negro Prec.) Topcka, Kaua, April—An unidentified Negro said to have attacked a white girl, near Muberry, Kaua, was taken from officer by a crowd the same day and hanged. A white youth captured with the Negro has been taken to the Girard county jail. The girl was found led to a tree with her throat slashed. A railway switch crow located the Negro and white youth several miles from the scene. They were taken to Mulberry jail where the girl identified the Negro as her assault. --- Opposed Bill /4v Equal Opportunities (Associated Negro Press.) Boston, Mass., April—Charging that the bill introduced in the House to "secure equal opportunity to all citizens of the common wealth for compensation, in street railway companies" was designed to further emptyment of Negroes as strike-breakers on the Elevated, Representative Burke of Boston declared in the House, the measure had been introduced by two Democratic politicians who were schenching to get to Congress. Representative Burke failed to mention their names. He declared the matter was purely political, attacked the colored race, and added he would not trust a Negro in any political matter. Mr. Brown of Brockton said the bill should be passed and Mr. Stone of Boston protested against Mr. Burke's speech as an insult to the Negro race. Speaker Sweet Makes Address. (Associated Negro Press.) New York, N. Y., April—Speaker Thaddeus C. Sweet told an audience of Negroes at the New York News Charity Bureau that he stood for the enforcement of the law under the Constitution, and criticised "the growing disregard for law in this country." A radical group tried to hiss and boo Mr. Sweet into silence but were drowned out by applause from the others. Another Speaker Charles W. Anderson former collector of the Port of New York, also was hissed because he supported the Assembly leader's stand on the socialist expulsion. Jailed for Killing Colored Man. Durham, N. C., April—Charged with the murder of John Holeman an aged Negro, Jessie Cole, a young white man of this city, was comitted to the country fail when a forerunner's juggler returned a verdict charging him with the killing. Holmes Institute Campaign. (American Scar Press) Albuja, Ga., Aprth —The campaign to raise $50,000 to erect an administration building for the Holmes Institute was opened in Allen Temple, African Methodist Episcopal, Sunday morning by the members contributing $100 to the fund, Rev J. A. Lindsay chairman and declared once committee of the institute made the opening address and declared that no better investment could be made which would bring a larger return than the money given for the building of the Holmes institute for the unfortunate children of the city and state. —Mrs. Beresuca N. Nash, is visiting her sister in Pittsburg, Pa. —The Board of Negro Collaborators not in the rooms of the State Corporation Commission. —Mr. Alexander Hughee, of Spring field, Mass., is in the city the guest of Mrs. Lucy A. Coles, 1821 Dance street. SEAMSTRESS WANTED SHIRT AND SHIRTWAIST MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENT GOOD SALARY. 1001 E. PINE ST. PHONE 290-J Florence, S. C. J. W. TAYLOR, PROPRIETOR Phillips Exchange 1521 9TH ST. WASHINGTON, D. C. FURNISHED HELP OF ALL KINDS LABORERS' CREW, CHEF COOKS' CREW, HEADWATTERS. HOUSEWORKERS, WOMEN CHEF COOKS. BIG WAGES. B. R. PHILLIPS Cosby Optical Co. 111 EAST BROAD STREET It is now unnecessary for you to wear cheap or poorly fitted glasses. Have your eyes fitted by the Best Eyesight Specialist. Pay a little each week while wearing the glasses. We trust you and make glasses for you on very liberal terms. Anyone can afford the best glasses by our credit system. Call and have your eyes examined. CONSULTATION FREE. COSBY OPTICAL COMPANY, 111 E. Broad Street (By Daniel W. Chase.) Washington, D. C. April 21.-The Senate Committee investigating the public school situation called Assistant Superintendent Roscoe C. Bruce who was before the committee the greater part of the week. Mr. Garnet C. Wilkinson Principal of the Dunbar High School, was also before the committee. Mr. Wilkinson took a decided stand against 'community' dances, unless they be properly supervised. Mr. Bruce made a strong defense, declaring that the character of the colored teachers is above reproach and denounced the activities of the Parents' League. Mr. Bruce read an exhaustive statement on justification of his administration, and urged the establishment by Congress of a bush arts high school for colored children in Washington. He was asked to in corporate his recommendations in a written brief for formal consideration. Mr. Bruce in most strong terms disclaimed responsibility for allowing H. M. B. Moens to enter the college schools and take photographs of the children. Mr. Bruce it is said had asked to have Moens barred from the schools, stating that he had been informed that Moens was "dangerous" and that he should not be allowed to continue his investigations' of school girls. It was brought out that Mr. Garnet C. Wilkinson had prevented a girl pupil of the Dunbar High School from being photographed in Moens's studio, after being denied permission to be present. The committee concluded the taking of testimony during the week, and promises to render its report as soon as possible. Dr. Harry J. Williams, a prominent colored physician, recently arrested and charged with failing to keep proper records as to prescribing whiskey for numerous patients, forfeited $600,000 collateral in Police Court. Forfeiture of collateral followed a surrender of his permit to prescribe liquors. Other physicians have been cited by the internal revenue to show why their permits should not be revoked, and the probabilities are that a number of revocations will be made in the future. The Oldest Inhabitants' Association celebrated its ninth anniversary with a banquet, which was attended by more than 200 of its members. The need of a permanent home for the association was emphasized in an address by John H. Paynter, his toiian of the association. The 103rd session of the annual conference of the A. M. E. Church was held at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Miscellaneous reports were received. Bolshovism radicalism and enemy propaganda were criticized in the report of the committee on state of the country, by the Rev. C. M. Tanner. The "Stenographers," an aggregation of merry makers, have been affectionate amusement in unique lines to hundreds of pleasure seekers. A 'Frolique de Luxe' was given at the Coliseum, the city's largest auditorium, at which was featured the latest in the dancing art. The affair really lasted until dawn, 4 A. M., being the hour when the last strains of Miss Gertrude Wells' orchestra died away. Another novelty by this concern was a "Doll Show" at which a price of ten dollars was awarded to the young lady most becomingly gowned as a 'dol.' The name 'stenographers' is a nounomer, these young men not making the science of sound writing their vocation, rather making the sniffing of feet their avocation. The success of the enterprise is due to the efforts of Alonzo J. Collins. The rendition by the Howard University Choral Society of "Hiawatha" (S. Coleridge-Taylor) was a success. Mrs. Florence Cole Talbert, soprano Detchel Alcock, tenor; and William Simmons, baritone, were the solists. Mr. Alcock has a high tenor voice of much sweetness, and Mr. Simmons has a well rounded baritone voice of considerable richness. (Mrs. Talbert had been heard before and her voice is well suited to the score. The work of the well balanced chorus was good.) Raymond Mansfield, white, thirty-five years old of the Marine Corps, was shot and probably fatally wounded white in the house of Annette Lautanzi, colored, in the Southwest section of the city. Considerable mystery surrounds the shooting as the woman claims she was not in the house at the time, and the man is alleged to have said since that the woman did not shoot him. A large number of young colored women have been appointed temporary minor clerks (operatives) in the Bureau of the Census, where they are reported as rendering efficient service. "The Negro in Politics" was the subject of a lecture delivered by Chandler Owen and A. Philip Randolph of the staff of "The Messenger." The speakers, told the press audience that for the next fifty or one hundred years the only party with which the Negro could safely trust himself is the great Socialist Party; that the Socialist Party is the working people's party and is the only party that will make the world a better place to live in and America safe for the Negro. Mrs. Adline Lewis colored died at the Stoddard Baptist Home aged 107 years old. She had seen five generations of children of her offspring. Mrs. Lewis was the mother of three sons and one daughter; the grandmother of eleven; the great great grandmother of 4 and the great great grandmother of two. She was born in Virginia a few years after the re FIVE Citationary War and up to the time of her death her memory was good. She remembered Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and other pioneer presidents of this country and told remarkable stories of Negro life in Colonial days. Registered at the Whitelaw Hotel, this week are: Mrs. Mary E. Hopkins, Augusta, Ga.; Meudanes P. B. Young, F. R. Trigg, Norfolk, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Byfield, Cuba; Mr. and Mrs. James E. Smith, Ronoke, Va.; C. C. Picasant, West Va.; M. Harrison, N. Y.; Hon. Hubert Harrison, New York; R. A. Bailley, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jackson, New York; H. Russell, Miami, Fla.; E. S. Braith, New York; Dr. Ayhurd Browne, Annapolis, Md.; Mr. and Mrs. William Baird, New York; B. F. Tartar, New York. FARMVILLE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Scott left last Friday for New York. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Vaughan are at home for the summer. Mrs. Eliza Reed left last week for Roanoke to visit her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Cassell. The Stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Branch last Sunday and left a little son. Mrs. Minnie Reed who has been confined to her bed for some time is much improved. Mr. Joe Madden is in town for a few days. Mrs. Bell Terry has gone to Brooklyn, N. Y., to live. $300,00 ENDOWMENT PAID Quillins, Va., Jan. 23, 1920. This is to certify that I have received from John Macek J. Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Va. Knights of Pythias N. A.; S. A.; E.; A! A. and A. ($300.00) Three Hundred Dollars in payment of the death claim of Brother Anthony Edwards who was a member of St. Stephens Lodge No. 89 of Quillins, Va. Signed: ELLA EDWARDS. Benoficiary. Witnesses: JOSEPH SAUNDERS. CORNELIA DREW. D. D. ARCHER DREW D. D. G. C. 1 $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID. Chatham, Va., April 23, 1980. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand of Lodge of Va., Knights of Pythias N. A. I S. A. E.; A. A. and A. ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death claim of Brother Milton Coles who was a member of Ebenezer Lodge, No. 116 of Chatham Virginia. Signed: ALONZA COLEMAN. Benefit 1167 Witnesses: REV. W. G. CLARK. SIR PERRY HURT. Allen Nominated Frederick Douglas (Associated Negro Press) New York, N. Y. April—It has just come to light that, Cleveland G. Allen a Negro reporter employed on a local newspaper was the one who nominated the name of Frederick Douglas as one of the candidates to be elected to the Hall of Fame, of New York University. Trotter Speaks in Reading, Pa. (Associated Negro Press) Reading, Pa., April—In an address to a large audience at a meeting held in Red Men's Hall under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Guardian, published in Boston gave an interesting narrative of his experiences in France, where he reached without a passport. He told of having sent a telegram to President Wilson in Paris demanding that the Peace Conference do something in half of the colored people. He played a number of rolles he brought back from the war stricken country J. R. Anderson Resigns. (American Nerve Prog.) Little Rock, Ark., April-J. R. Anderson for several years principal of the Negro public schools here, tendered his resignation to the School Board to take effect at the expiration of the present term. A Shortage of Colored Labor. (American Negro Press.) Richmond, Va., April—A review of the business transported by the public employment bureau for March shows a remarkable increase over any month since the establishment of the office in February, 1915. During Monarch 626 employers called for 1.543 persons (1277 male and 266 female) persons filling applications or registering for work are 1.022; persons referred to positions, 904. The largest number of persons called for were colored laborers. There is a shortage here of this class of help at the present time. CHEVER Stage Rough House in Reisenworkers', Police Say, and Land in Cells. CAUGHT IN TAXI CHASE. Pistols and a Brown Bottle Evidence Against Pair in Court Today. James Muck of 37 Catherine street up internal revenue agent, and Michal Grisi of 177 Cherry street, a prohibition enforcement agent were arrested and locked up in the West Forlse seventh street station last night about 6 o'clock after they had invaded the cafeteria "of Resonwerber's restaurant at Eighth avenue, and Fifty-eighth street, flourished revolts and the police charge, tried to whip all the waiters and customers in the place. They were charged by Fautionman Laurick Leddy with "using obscene and abusive language" and with being "drunk and disorderly." When they were searched at the police station the police found that each of them had a revolver, and that Muck had in his pockets a brown bottle filled with whiskey. The police say that Muck and Grisl under the influence of the Brown battle went into the cafeteria and became involved in an argument with John Walsh, manager of the place. Angelo Jatron of 343 West Forrester street a waiter, said he saw Muck reach toward his hip pocket and that he saw the flash of a revolver. He grabbed Muck by the arms, and Thomas King another waiter also grabbed the revenue agent. While they were struggling, King said, Grisl drew a revolver from his pocket and erked: "Take your hands off that man! He is a Federal agent and can do any thing he wants to!" Grisi is alleged to have threatened the waiters and the crowd which quickly gathered and while he and Muck flourished their revolvers some of the customers ran outside and shouted for police. This drew an enormous crowd from the throng, of home word bound persons about Columbus Circle, and there were several hundred persons crowded around the doors of the restaurant when Muck did Grisi still flourishing their guns, left the place, King, the waiter nonwhite had slipped out by anoth or door and hurried over to Columbus Circle where he informed Patron man Leddy that two Government agents were trying to kill everybody in Reisenwerbor's. Leddy abandoned traffic in the circle and ran over to the restaurant just in time to see a taxicab gocreening down the street amid the shouts of the crowd, with Grist and Muck hanging out of the windows. Leddy commandered another taxicab and gave chase, and the crowd of excited citizens pounded along on foot so that traffic in Eighth avenue had to come to a standstill. Leddy finally caught up with the fleeing taxicab at Eighth Avenue and Forty-sixth street and ordered the chauffe four to halt. He ordered Muck and Grist to go back to the restaurant. They laughed at him, the policeman said and flashed their Government badges. "Don't interfere with us in the performance of our duty," Leddy said Muck replied haughtily. "You've got to come back where you raised this rough house," said Leddy. "We refuse to go! declared Mucke and Grisli accordingly to the policeman. "I'm going to take you back," said Leddy. 'Now what do you think of that?' The prohibition and revenue agents didn't think much of it, but there was nothing they could do. Their chauffeur turned his cab and drove talk, surrounded by a curious crowd which had no idea what was happening, but which was determined to miss nothing. Leddy half dragged and half carried his prisoners into the restaurant where Charles H. Alexander, chief manager of Reisen worker's insisted that they be locked up. Patrolman Robert Enright came along about that time and he and Leddy took the Government agent to the police station. The police say that when they got there Muck was so drunk he was un able to give his pedigree, and was locked up for an hour while he sobered up. Finally they were searched and the whiskey bottle and the revolvers found as well as credentials proving they were revenue and prohibition enforcement agents. After two or three hours in the cells Muck and Grist were released 133500 boll each furnished by a friend, and they will appear in the West Side Court this morning. The Sun and N. Y. Hertad, April 25th, 1929. TURK WON'T SIGN TREATY; MEANS WAR SAYS LEADHR Head of Armistice Board at San Remo Defies the Allies. San Rome, April 23.—The Turkish spyacy as framed he will never ho A REVELATION THE BOOK OF SEVEN SEALS by Lucinda Young, who in the year 1890 laded on her bed for twenty-four days and saw dreams and visions; was commanded by God to write the wonders she saw into a book. 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WINSTON Phone Madison 2253 537 Brook Avenue, Richmond, Va. accepted by the Turks and will pro- duce the most terrible world war ever known if strong efforts are made to enforce it, according to Hulib Kenal Bey, president of the Turkish Arms tice Commission, Who will head the Turkish delegation which will receive the treaty in Paris on May 10 In an exclusive statement to the correspondent of The Sun and New York Herald here Halib Kenal Bey declared that Turkey would never sign the treaty. "She will never submit to so dis- graceful a termination of her nation al ideals" he said. "Personally I would be ready myself to engage in war to defend our frontiers." He accused Premier Eleutherio- Nezuelos of Greece of influencing Premier Lloyd George and Premier Millerand to cut down Turkey in Europe to nothing and asserted that for this the Arabs were ready to join the Turks. "The eyes of the Mostem world now are on Constantinople, waiting for the first sign of effort by the Entente Allies to interfere with our religion," he said. "That first sign will be the signal for a holy war. "Have the Allies considered the danger in making Greece a strong nation? It would be easy for the Greeks to sweep right across Turkey and build a realm less civilized than Turkey. Venizelos is Turkey's arch enemy, and his policy, which unfortunately, sways Lloyd George, has as its sole aim the creation of a powerful Greece to the exclusion of the rights of all other countries. There is only one treaty which Turkey key will accept and obey. That would provide for a confederation of states which would not materially change the existing frontiers." Separate province, he said, could have full autonomy with the protection of minorities but to remove these provinces from the control of the Sultan, as the treaty proposes is "absolutely beyond the Allies' power to enforce." We might sign the treaty, he said "but there is a great difference between signing it and obeying it." But if the world wants the spectacle of years of shaughter, let the Allies try to enforce its terms. The Turkish delegates have been hero for some days, but it was reported this afternoon that they had been asked to leave San Remo and to await the treaty in Versailles. TURK BY TREATY MUST RESPECT VARIED BELIEFS. Paris, April 22.—The San Remo correspondent of the Havas Agency, commenting on the Turkish treaty, says that with regard to the protection of minorities the Ottoman Government will be compelled to pledge itself to respect the different beliefs. Every act contrary to neutrality in this respect will be considered by the contracting Powers as a violation of the treaty and may lead to military repression. Representatives of the League of Nations will be installed in Constantinople to receive the complaints of the minorities, if there are any. $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Va. Knights of Pythias of N. A.; S. A.; E. A.; A. and A. ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the Death Claim of Brother EBILIS S. Jones who was a member of Ebenezer Lodge No. 116 of Chatham, Va. Signed: SALLIE A. JONES, Beneficiary. Witnesses: E. L. BANKS. JOSEPII FULTZ. ```markdown ``` Chatham, Va., 1920. ALS by Lucinda Young, who in the twenty-four days and saw dreams and to write the wonders she saw, into the seven year famine that begin in and extends to the foreign lands, is rage among the people and saw that there were not enough living already in the land. The book is that Mrs. Davenport's, 710 N. First Jason's Wonderful Hair Grower and Richmond, Va. Address all comp Young, R. F. D. 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Lady's Dress. --- Colonel R. G. Cholmeley Jones, Director of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, makes the following an monumental pagating the policy con- tracts to be issued under the Uni- tion States Government Life Insurance Lobby (converted insurance) to when the War Risk term insurance may be converted: Among the principal features included in the U. S. Government Life Insurance contracts, which have been approved by Secretary of the Treas- ury, D. F. Houston, are: First, that the insured has three optional settlements: Option 1. Insurance Payable in one sum. Settlement under this option will be made only when selected by the Insured during his lifetime or by his last will and testament. Option 2. Insurance payable in elected installments. The monthly installments are payable for an agreed number of months (not less than thirty-six to the designated beneficiary, but if such beneficiary dies he fore the agreed number of monthly installments have been paid, the remaining unpaid monthly installments will be payable in accordance with the beneficiary provisions of the policy. Option 3. Insurance Payable in Installments through life. The installments may be payable throughout the lifetime of the designated beneficiary if they so elect, but if such designated beneficiary dies before 240 such installments have been paid, the remaining unpaid monthly installments will be payable in accordance with the beneficiary provisions of the policy. TOTAL AND PERMANENT DIS- ABILITY BENEFITS. Second. The policies provide for total and permanent disability benefits to the insured covering the entire period the policy is in force, and during the period of the insured's total and permanent disability. The total and permanent disability feature is also included in the paid-up and extended features of the policy contract. Total permanent disability as referred to in the policy contract is any impairment of mind or body which continuously renders it impossible for the disabled person to follow any substantially gainful occupation and which is founded upon conditions which render it reasonably certain that it will continue through the life of the person suffering from it. There are six plans of United States Government Life Insurance (Converted Insurance) 1. Ordinary 2. Twenty-payment, Life. 3. Thirty-payment Life; 4. Twenty-year Endowment 5. Thirty-year Endowment and endowment-maturing at age 62. The policies include participation in dividends, incontestability, freedom from restrictions as to travel, residence, occupation, etc., cash surrender and loan values, liberal reinstatement provisions and other features which make the insurance of unusual value. The policies themselves are now being printed and will be issued to all those who have availed themselves of their privilege to convert the war-time term insurance into the new forms of U. S. Government Life Insurance policies. If War Risk (term) insurance has lapsed or been cancelled, it is necesary to reinstate it before or at the time of conversion into one of the new policies. Under a special ruling, no matter how long a service man has been discharged or how long his insurance has been lapsed or cancelled he may reinstate his War Risk (term) insurance any time before July 1, 1920, or within eighteen months after his discharge, if that be a later date, by the payment of only two monthly premiums on the amount of insurance to be reinstated and a satisfactory statement of health with his application. U. S. DEMOCRACY IN HAITI A patient here with me in the United States Public Health Hospital New York City was recently a Marine private and a member of the infamous outlaw invasion conducted by the United States in Haiti. He has been rather talkative relative to the part the Marines are playing among the unfortunate natives of this island. In fact he has boasted of the number of Haitians that they have "bumped off" (killed.) in Haiti, but he says that the Haitian "gets a Marine" whenever he has a chance to do so and that these natives think more of a gun, when they have one in their possession than they do of anything else on earth. . This man has told of the Marine raids, when they are sent out, nominally, to search the native houses and dispossess them of arms; that on such occasions they would search especially for money, ripping open bedticks, etc.; that they often found much money (American gold) and other valuables which the Marines members of the raiding party approximated for their own personal uses. Finally, I answered this man and told him that I was reading weekly articles, written by a Haitian and through which I was informed as to the deplorable condition there, due to the occupation of that island by the U. S. I told him that the very fact that he was not ashame of the part he took in this affair only proved him to be less than a man. He relied that the Haitians are savages and do not count in the civilized world; that they had been given a chance and through strife among themselves and general misgovernment it had been proved that they are not capable of self-government; that owing to the Monroe Doctrine it was necessary that the United States take charge and help these people toward civilization; that it was for their own good, but that these natives are even too savage to realize that the United States is their benefactor. I reminded him that every known nation of peoples has had its intern al strifes in establishing and maintaining its government; that he should not forget our Civil War, the French Revolution, and the Mexican affair of today; if civil strife among the white nations does not warrant intervention by a foreign nation, it is a strange process of reasoning that concludes an intervention is necessary in the case of a Negro people. I told him that right is more than right, regardless as to who may persist in thinking otherwise; that history repeats itself and evil injurie works its own destruction. A thousand years are but a day in the never-falling events of evolution. "The last shall be first and the first last" is more than a passing phrase. Again and again the wheel of time has brought this truth to pass. The reign of the white man has been a particularly cruel one. It seems that he has said to himself, "My Lord deys his coming," and like the unworthy steward of Christ's parable has taken delight in his orgies of deismon toward his defenseless subjects. But we know what punishment was meted this unworthy steward when the master came and denounced the misrule of him to whom he had trusted his household. Herein lies a prophecy. —LUCIAN B. WATKINS. HAMPTON ANNIVERSARY. Lashop Bratton, Wm. Howard Taft and Homer L. Ferguson Will Speak—Student Demonstrations and Addresses—"Special Hampton Party." Hampton) Va., April—The fifty-second anniversary of Hampton Institute will be celebrated on April 29 and 30. The Rt. Rev. Theodore D. Bratton, Bishop of Mississippi and now also the president of the American Sociological Congress, Hon. Wm. Howard Tatt, president of the Hampton Board of Trustees, Homer L. Ferguson president of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Doc Company and the U. S. Chamber of Commerce, who is also a Hampton trustee, and John Farewell Moors prominent banker of Boston, will be among the speakers. Dr. Sara W. Brown of Washington, D. C., Hampton Class of 1887 who has recently been lecturing for the War Work Council of the Y. W. C. A. on social livelyness will speak. Alexander B. Trowbridge of New York, president of the National Hampton Association will bring to the Anniversary a special Hampton party consisting of friends of the School who live in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and other Northern cities. This party will be joined at Hampton by a number of prominent South emers. The two-day Anniversary program will include the inspection of Hampton buildings and classes, addresses and demonstrations by Hampton seniors, and the singing of the well known Negro "spirituals." KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Another Lodge at Martinsville. Martinsville, Va., April 12.—District Deputy W. B. F. Crowell of Roanoke Va., arrived here last night to institute a lodge of Knights of Pythias under instructions of Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., He stopped with District Deputy J. Thomas Hoyle and was assisted in the work by Sir L. F. Flood, and Sir G. G. Hairston and Sir J. Thomas Hoyle. Deputy Grand Chancellor Crowell, after the initiation installed the following officers: James Wade Chancellor Commander; Sir M. G. Peaseley, Vice Chancellor; Samuel Walker, Prelate; Daniel Jeter, Keeper of Records and Seal; James C. 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FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER THE COURT HOUSE SUBORDINATE LODGE BENEFITS are to pay no less than Fifty Cents as JOINING FEES—Lodges regulate cannot charge less than $2.00, they us much more as the Organizer may BENEFITS OF THE ENDOWMENT policy when they send in an application ($100). Immediate benefits, $25,000 bordinate Lodge shall pay 20 cents or AGE LIMIT—Not under Sixteen YOUR ADVANTAGE—Our policies 50 years. In Eighteen years, paid 1 Five Hundred Ninety-five Dollars and JUVENILE CLASS DEPARTMENT monthly dues. To this Department 25 cents, monthly premium 5 cents. Why not put your children in the Ju- heirs from lodges by promise and m C. F. HUERBARD J. W. THOMPSON, Secretary-Manage Announcement. Mrs. Elifa O. Waller wishes to announce to her friends that she is now with E. C. Moyer Jewelry Co., Number 21 W. Broad Street as agent. She desires the patronage of her many friends as this is the first Jewelry Company in this city to employ a Colored woman as its representative. Weddings Presents. Diamonds. Watches, Silverware, Plus and Jewelry of all kinds, Cut Glass, Etc. for sale. On visiting the store give Mrs. Waller the benefit of your purchase Give her a call. VICTORY CAMPAIGN FOR THREE THOUSAND NEW MEMBERS OBJECT—To carry forward the work of Temperance and Reform in such a manner that all may receive and enjoy its healing influences. STATE GRAND LODGE, No. 6, of Virtrufl and the Subordinate Lodge under its jurisdiction pledge to do certain things for their members when they shall keep the obligations taken when initiated into the mysteries of the Order. Ours is a secret benefit and fraternal society, in that we promise to look after our sick, pay them weekly benefits, set up and wait upon the sick member when needed, turn out in attendance at the funeral of the deceased member and follow their remains to the grave and see that it is buried. Care for the widows and orphans of our deceased members. S. W. Robinson GROCERIES. 622 NORTH THIRD STREET Richmond, Virginia Phone. Madison 3038 SEVEN Planets may be obtained from 6. Edward Epps, 325 Plainfield Avenue Atlantic City, N. J. $2.00 sent to this office will place The Planet in your home each week for one year. News-stand. Mr. Edward Dandridge, 11 W. Duval Street, Agent for The Planet handles all kinds of newspapers. SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA, Incorporated SMASHES ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS in the Payment of Sick Claims in March, '20, Amounting to $36,804.52 FOR 27 YEARS, SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VA., INC. HAS BEEN ESTABLISHING A RECORD FOR PROMPT PAYMENT OF SICK, ACCIDENT AND DEATH CLAIMS, and has never resorted to any system or methods of evasion of claim paying during Epidemics. During the Epidemic of "Flu" in October and November, 1918, and February and March, 1920, the Society paid every claim for sickness, accidents and death, the day the same was due; all death claims received were put in the mails for return to Districts for adjustments with beneficiaries, within three hours from time they were received at home office, except in those cases requiring qualifications of guardians, etc. Sickness and Accident Claims were paid by Superintendents and Agents with greater zeal than ever, their purpose being to maintain the standard of excellence of SOUTHERN AID SERVICE already established. Every Superintendent and Agent of this Society has positive instructions to pay all claims the day the same are due. The claims paid in October and November, 1918; and February and March, 1920, are shown for comparison. The Society stands for Perpetual and Prompt Payment of Claims. SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VA., INC., Home Office, 527 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va. B. L. JORDAN, Secretary-Manager A. D. PRICE, President W. A. JORDAN, Assistant Sec.-Mgr --- COMMENDS SOCIETY FOR PROMPT PAYMENT OF SICK BENEFITS FOR TWO YEARS. 1207 St. John St., Richmond, Va., March 19, 1920. Gentlemen: I wish to express to you my sincere thanks for the regular and prompt payment to me of my weekly benefits, during my long illness for the past two years. I highly appreciate the service rendered me, and feel there is nothing too good for me to say concerning the company. I heartily recommend your company to all who are looking for real service. Gentlemen: I wish to express to you my sincere thanks for the regular and prompt payment to me of my weekly benefits, during my long illness for the past two years. I highly appreciate the service rendered me, and feel there is nothing too good for me to say concerning the company. I heartily recommend your company to all who are looking for real service. Very respectfully. (Signed) MRS. ANNIE H. BROWN. SOUTHERN B. L. JORDAN EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR SOUTHERN AID SERVICE, IN PROMPT PAYMENT OF SICK CLAIMS FOR 18 MONTHS. 2417 E. Main St., Richmond, Va., March 20, 1920. EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR SOUTHERN AID SERVICE, IN PROMPT PAYMENT OF SICK CLAIMS FOR 18 MONTHS. 2417 E. Main St., Richmond, Va., March 20, 1920. Gentlemen: I have been sick for 18 months, and I am now sick, have been paid each and every week by your Company during my sickness. Would like all of my friends, and the public, to know that I consider the Southern Aid Society the grandest Company in existence. Cannot find words to express my devotion and gratitude for your kindness. Yours very truly, Gentlemen: I have been sick for 18 months, and I am now sick, have been paid each and every week by your Company during my sickness. Would like all of my friends, and the public, to know that I consider the Southern Aid Society the grandest Company in existence. Cannot find words to express my devotion and gratitude for your kindness. A PLAYER FOR MISS COLES. Want to raise $850 by the last of May for a Player to send to Africa. Walter D. Moses, and company will furnish an Aeolion Player fifty rolls of music, one bench for $780, tuning and boxing. The extra $100 is to help pay for the freight and printing. This player we want to present to Miss Coles after she returns home from her Bridal tour enroute to Africa. given to Miss Coles and the names and amounts raised will be published each week. Every one now has a chance to render aid to this most worthy cause and show their missionary spirit towards the Heathons. Thanking you in advance, and hop ing this plea will meet with a hearty co-operation of the public, I remain yours for the cause. MRS. ZEMORIA J. WOOD, 615 Judah Street. Georgetown, Del. April—The Georgetown Negro Civic League has organized with the Rev. Henry Garrison, President; Joseph Bradley, vice-president; Rebecca Ingram, treasurer, and L. V. Warrington, secretary. The league has been organized in half of the school code. One of the things to prompt such an organization the benefits that the colored people will derive from the workings of the school code and the willingness that has been shown by Pierre S. Du pont in doing something for them in the betterment of their schools. Lynching in South Carolina. of Insurances, teachers, societies, Laurens, S. C. April—George clubs and persons, so they can be Robertson, was taken from the city SATURDAY ```markdown ``` Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc. 527 N. Second St., Richmond, Va. ```markdown ``` HAS BEEN SICK FOR FOUR YEARS WITH PARALYSIS, THE SOUTHERN AIDSOCIETY HAS PAID HER SICK BENEFITS EACH WEEK AMOUNTING TO $1,000.00. SHE IS GRATEFUL TO THE SOCIETY 1311 Calvert Street, Norfolk, Virginia, April 3, 1920. To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that I am a member of the Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc., under policy No. 206351; that I have been sick for four years from a stroke of Paralysis. The Society has performed its duty each and every week for the four years. The Agents of the Society are courteous and prompt in paying the claims weekly; there is never any unpleasantness, but greet me with a smile and cheerfulness. The Society has paid me $1,000.00 during my illness, for which I wish to extend my grateful thanks. Sincerely yours, (Signed) MARY GREEN. Southern Aid Society, City. Yours very truly, A PLAYER FOR MISS COLES. Want to raise $850 by the last of May for a Player to send to Africa, Walter D. Moses, and company will furnish an Aeolion Player fifty rolls of music, one bench for $730, tanning and boxing. The extra $100 is to help pay for the freight and printing. This player we want to present to Miss Coles after she returns home from her Bridal tour enroute to Africa. An appeal to the Public to raise funds to purchase a Player, including Religious records to be presented to Miss Elizabeth A. Coles one of the Public School teachers and missionaries who is about to leave us en route to the Heathen Lands where we believe God has called her to go and labor in that portion of His vineyard. In talking she expressed a desire to have a piano, it would help her so much in her work. I promised I would do all that was in my power to have her desire fulfilled. Owing to my being sick in my home for nine weeks it has hand-capped me. Therefore, to try to ful fill my promise I make this appeal to every Insurance, Public School teacher, society, club and citizen of Richmond to please give or send a donation to aid along this line, be it large or small. --- Please deposit with name and ad address all moneys, or checks in the St. Luke's Penny Savings Bank. There will be a book to record all names of Insurances, teachers, societies, clubs and persons, so they can be (Associated Negro Press) MRS. MARY H. DAWSON, THE WELL KNOWN AND POPULAR ASSISTANT CASHIER OF ST. LUKE PENNY SAVINGS BANK, WHO HAS BEEN CONFINED TO HER HOME ON ACCOUNT OF SICKNESS FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS—TESTIFIES TO SOUTHERN AID SERVICE. 515 N. First St., Richmond, Va., March 26, 1920. To Whom It May Concern: I am indeed glad of the opportunity to write a word in regards to this worthy and reliable Company—The Southern Aid Society of Virginia. All of my family are members of it, and whenever sick they have met their obligations promptly, faithfully and courteously. I have been sick and disabled now for more than two years, and it has been the same in this case. Their representatives always seem happy when meeting their obligations, which causes a sick person to realize that a friend in need is a friend indeed. When one is disabled and receives that which was promised us when we joined and without unnecessary trouble, it is very beneficial. May they ever continue to prosper, and may God bless them and be their May they ever continue to prosper, and may God bless them, and bring them much success, that they may continue to do good is the sincere wish and prayer of one who is interested. IT PAYS to be Insured in a Safe and Reliable Insurance Company, financially able to protect you against the emergencies of life. District Offices and Agencies In All Cities of the State of Virginia. Mr. B. L. Jordan, Secretary, Southern Aid Society of Va., Richmond, Va. My dear Sir: I am acknowledging the claim of my brother, William Brooks. Please which you despatched this matter. I note from which you received notice of death. I shall s you kindly send me some of your literature, be Wishing much success for the Southern My dear Sir: I am acknowledging receipt of your check for $115.00, in full payment of death claim of my brother, William Brooks. Please accept my sincere thanks for this and the promptness with which you despatched this matter. I note from your letter that the check was drawn the same day on which you received notice of death. I shall say every good word for the Southern Aid. Will you kindly send me some of your literature, both sick and accident and straight life? jail at Laurens, S. C., and hanged to a railroad bridge on the outskirts of the city. Robertson was charged with having cut three white boys with a knife after interfering in behalf of another colored boy in a dispute with the boys. Police arrested Robertson and then started a search for the other boy. While the search was in progress the mob stormed the jail obtained the prisoner, and rushed him to the bridge where he was hanged. Later the body was riddled with bullets. **FARMER WANTED.** A farmer, married man preferred; good wages. House, five rooms. 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PRICE, President PAYMENT OF DEATH CLAIM CLAIM PAID DAY IT WAS 1325 "R" Street, N. W., Washi INSURANCE THAT INSURES AGAINST SICKNESS, ACCIDENT AND DEATH IN ONE POLICY AND FOR ONE PREMIUM OF BROTHER. CLAIM PAID DAY IT W AS RECEIVED. 1325 "R" Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., February 13, 1920. owledging receipt of your check for ks. Please accept my sincere thank I note from your letter that the ch . I shall say every good word literature, both sick and accident an the Southern Aid in the future, I a Wishing much success for the Southern Aid in the future, I am, (Signed) KINKY HAIR LOOK! MEN and WOMEN! Your smarty, ugly, coarse, nappy hair is made to grow LONG STRAIGHT GLOSSY By Using Nature's Kennedy BERMARINE QUININE POMADE Guaranteed as Represented If your scalp is dry, itchy, redd, hair falling out and curls, it is of it by using this Nature's Penetrate. A hair on the head is worth a dozen in the hair on the head is worth a dozen in the hair on the head does not leave bad color. 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JORDAN, Assistant H CLAIM OF $115.00 ON DEATH BY IT WAS RECEIVED. W., Washington, D. C., February 13, 1920. or check for $115.00, in full payment of death incere thanks for this and the promptness with that the check was drawn the same day on good word for the Southern Aid. Will accident and straight life? future, I am, sincerely, (Signed) ROBERT D. BROOKS. required. If these remedies do not do all that val with your name and address and we remedy over one dollar—many cheaper. Part part of the United States. Address all comm DR. ABNER M. YANCEY, 301 W. Baker S. Subscribe THE PLAN Apply at Bank, a. Death Claims Paid $8,325.34 5,543.17 5,022.55 6,711.08 Very sincerely, ENTITY RATED Payment $6,804.52 RECORD FOR system or methods of February and March, were put in the time office, except in purpose being to main- Agent of this Society in. The Society stands Mains Paid $0 $2 $2 $2 the emergencies of life. Richmond, Va. Assistant Sec.-Mgr. FOR PROMPT PAYMENT Amounting to $157.00 and the Account of Illness and Death Grateful to the 604 Harrison St., Lynch, Southern Aid Society of Va., In. 527 N. Second St., Richmond, Gentlemen: I wish to add others of our city as to the prompt to the amount of $157.00 paid mikinson, during her illness and the death claim of $340.00 which wa- after the claim had been filed. 3 years in your branch office here are terms of the Company's honesty and I recommend the Southern A desire a policy that will protect ther ever be prompt to settle with the b God's blessing that your Compan among our people. Vet (Signed) MRS. ELLA Sick and Accident Claims Paid $18,247.60 23,188.32 29,637.72 36,804.52 DR. ABNER M. YANCEY MANUFACTURER OF REMEDIES FOR ALL DISEASES. Relief Given or no Charge. 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A FOND MOTHER GRATEFUL TO SOCIETY FOR SOUTHERN AID SERVICE RENDERED DURING 3 YEARS' ILLNESS OF HER SON AND THE PROMPT PAYMENT OF THE DEATH CLAIM. 1204 St. John St., Richmond, Va., March 19, 1920. Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc., 527 N. Second St., Richmond, Va. Gentlemen: Please allow me to express to you my thanks for the faithful service rendered my son, Alpheus Monday, who was sick about three years, and who was paid by your Company promptly throughout his long illness until his death, March 10, 1920, and then paid the death claim with the same promptness. I gladly recommend your Company to the public. May it live on and carry on its good work. Very respectfully, (Signed) MRS. AMANDA MONDAY. --- HAS BEEN SICK SINCE MARCH 1916. SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY HAS PAID EVERY WEEK, AMOUNTING TO $710.93. IS GRATEFUL TO SOCIETY. DR. J. A. BROWN, THE PHYSICIAN, TESTIFIES AS TO SOUTHERN AID SERVICE. 1607 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, Va., April 3, 1920 To Whom It May Concern: 1, Laura Jackson of 1607 Taylor St., Lynchburg, Va. carry a policy No. 62573, Premium 35 cents a week, with the Southern Aid Society of Va., was taken sick March 1, 1916, and have received my weekly benefits every week up to, and including April 3, 1920. I recommend the Southern Aid Society to be prompt in their payments, and can say truthfully that they carry a perpetual paying policy. I have received during my illness the amount of $710.93. (Signed) LAURA JACKSON. Witness: Irene Jackson. This is to certify that the above statement is correct, and that I have filled certificates each week during Mrs. Laura Jackson's illness. (Signed) J. A. BROWN, M. D. 901 Fifth Street, Lynchburg, Va. April 3, 1920. EMPTY PAYMENT OF SICK CLAIMS to $157.00 and the Death Claim of $340.00 on of Illness and Death of Her Daughter—Is Grateful to the Society. Harrison St., Lynchburg, Va., April 3, 1920. Society of Va., Inc., Ed St., Richmond, Va. on: I wish to add my testimony to the many city as to the promptness in payment of sick dues of $157.00 paid my daughter, Miss A. G. Wil- her illness and the immediate settlement of the $340.00 which was paid within forty-eight hours had been filed. She was an employee for five branch office here and always spoke in the highest Company's honesty in the transaction of business, and the Southern Aid Society of Va., to all who that will protect them through all illness and will to settle with the beneficiary after death. I pray that your Company will continue its good work people. Very truly yours, (ed) MRS. ELLA W. C. WILKINSON. FOR PROMPT PAYMENT OF SICK CLAIMS Amounting to $157.00 and the Death Claim of $340.00 on Account of Illness and Death of Her Daughter—Is Grateful to the Society. 604 Harrison St., Lynchburg, Va., April 3, 1920. Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc., 527 N. 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