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THE HMOND PLANET SUB-COMMITTES OF G. U. O. O. F. MAKES STATEMENT. New Officers Address Fraternity and Country After Victory in Court. To All Lodges and Members of the Order, Hon. holdh, Portranchies P. G. M. Councils and Juven- uilfs—Greeting: No man is fit to be a Grand Officer of the Grand United Order of Old Fellows in America unless he re- gards him as the servant of the Order and not as his master. It is in his spirit that we are pee- par to have the great respects ties with a tis. upon us as your Grand Overseer. After a trial and her trial in Court of Common Law we are in the City of Philadelphia, before an impartia- Judge and jury, a munificent court was raised on April 25, 1824, and we are the officers and members of the Subcommittee of the Managemen- duly elected at the Nineteenth B. M. An effort will of course be made to have the verdict set aside by the court in which the case was tried. Whatever, the result of this effort may be the case will be carried to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and we are convinced that by that tribunal the finding of the jury will be approved. We are accordingly preparing to take over the duties of the Subcommittee of Management as soon as the Supreme Court directs that judgment be entered upon the verdict. Till this happens no decision is final and therefore you must not allow your elves to be disturbed by any reports or rumors of any intermediate proceeding. Meanwhile we ask you to note the following important points: 1. It results from the verdict that the next regular and constitutional B. M. C., be the B. M. C. which will assemble in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 13, 1920. 2. As many lodges as possible should choose delegates to the Wilmington B. M. C. and should for ward their credentials to Brother Rebeat J. Nelson, Grand Secretary, Elect of the Armstrong Building, 1434 Lombard street, Philadelphia, Pa. We have opened a temporary office at this address until possession of the permanent offices of the Subcommittee of Management has been delivered to us by the court. 3. To prevent complication of accounts, we advise lodges for the present to continue to make remittances to Brother James F. Needham at Twelfth and Spruce streets, Philadelphia. In due time he will be required to account to Grand Secretary Elect Nelson, so that lodges remain to him will get the credits to which they are entitled. 4. With so many forces tending to pull the people of this country apart this is no time for holding rival conventions within the limits of a patriotic Order like ours. If Brother Morris attempts to hold a convention in New York City he will be taking a wholly unnecessary step. We say this because all properly qualified delegates attending the D. M. C. in Wilmington will be assured of a square deal and a fair chance to vote. 5. We have no means of knowing what statements will be made to you by Brother Morris and the other Grand Officers when we have been elected to succeed. If, however, you desire correct and impartial information you can get it by communicating with Brother Nelson at the above address or by writing direct to our counsel. Hon. George Wharton Pepper, 221 Land Title Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 6. There is no truth in the report that we promise to move the headquarters of the Order away from Philadelphia or to make any change in its policy except to give the lodges more influence in the decision of important questions and to substitute strict economy in management for what we believe has been a lavish ex penditure of your money. We have no revolutionary plans. We propose to conserve and build up the Order. If statements are made to the contrary, they will be wilfully and maliciously false. We beg to remain. Faithfully and fraternely yours. (Signed) JOHN S. NOEL, Grand Master Elect. W. T. FRANCIS, Deputy Grand Master Elect. R. J. NELSON, Grand Secretary Elect. CUAS. H. COLBURN, Grand Treasurer Elect. W. T. ANDREWS, W. P. KEMP, J. ANTHONY JOSEY, J. G. ROBINSON, WM. A. CORNELIUS. Grand Director Elect. REV. DR. RANSOME INSTALLED AS PASTOR OF FIRST BAY-COST CHURCH (SO, RICHMOND.) 1. Age Gathering—Mayor and Other Visitors Here From Fredericksburg, Va. The installation services of Rev. Dr. W. L. Ransome as pastor of the First Baptist Church of South Richmond, commenced last Sunday morning at 11:35 o'clock. The pulpit was tastefully and most beautifully decorated with items and potted flowers. Rev. E. W. Lansom acted as master of ceremonies, Prof. James H. Black well fitted the collection, while the choir rendered sweet anthems that thrilled the hearts and outls of the great throng that had gathered to make the glad welcome of this man of God into our midst. Rev. Dr. Ransome introduced all on the other anthems ("from the hymn to the hymn") to the congregation in an unique manner. Dr. J. E. Jones one of the instructors at the Virginia Union University preached the Introductory Sermon declaring as his subject: "Master children! hold the audience spell host and swayed them at will. He caused to have been at his best, and earned a postured impression. Only one third of the congregation consisted of visiting friends from far and near, which included a dedication from Presleickburg, Va. (where Dr. Ransome had labored for more than fourteen years as a Master of Shiloh Baptist church (www.site)) The 3:30 P. M. services were conducted entirely by citizens of Fredricksburg, Mr. J. C. Diamond, presided. The Mayor J. P. Roe, spoke of the Pastor as a Citizen and he was responded to by Mr. Augustine Royal ab of this city, Dr. Ransome, as Pastor, Deacon Joseph F. Walker; The Pastor as a Preacher, Deacon F. D. Bowles; His Relation to the Choir, Deacon Wm. Johnson; His Relation to the S. S., Mr. T. H. *Alexander; His Relation to Education* of Fredricksburg, Prof. J. C. Grant; His Relation to the State Board of Education, Prof. Arthur D. Wright. All spoke in commendatory terms to Dr. Ransome and his great works in Fredricksburg and their regret of his departure to a new field of labor. Rev. S. A. Brown formerly of Fredricksburg, but now pastor of Cilfield Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. preached an eloquent sermon and a silent wave of applause seemed to greet every utterance of this powerful speaker. His peroration was grand. He was accompanied by his choirs, senior and junior and rendered excellent music for the occasion and words of commendation are heard from the lips of all who gasped the opportunity to hear these remarkable singers from the "Cockado City." Able divines are preaching there every night this week and the congregation is being well fed by the gospel truths. PYTHIAN HALL BRINGS $12,500 The Pythian Hall at 514 N. 381st street has been sold for ($12,500) twelve thousand, five hundred dollars each through the firm of Messas John T. Carnival and Son. The original purchase price was ($4,500) for five hundred dollars. The lodges and courts have been transferred to the Pythian Castle at 727 N. Third Street. --- CHILD'S WELFARE DAY Saturday, May 8th, 1920 all day will be observed as Child's Welfare Day. The colored workers will be in charge in a large district. It is hoped that every one will help us to raise a large sum for Child's Welfare especially the Open Air Schools which are doing so much for the development of our child. All the teachers and patrons of Public Schools are asked to line up and make this a bouncer effort for the support of Open Air schools and Fresh Air Camps. Any information will be gladly given by the Open Air Teachers, Miss Halle Robinson, Sallie Brock, R. A. Thorns and Miss Alice Holmes, Chaupain, Mrs Hannah Johnson, president of the Mother's Club, Moore School will represent the Patrons. NOTICE! Mrs. Virginia Morris Harris has been granted an absolute divorce from her husband, Samuel J. Harris, and resumes her maiden name,—Virginia C. Morris. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1920 DINWIDDIE COMMENCEMENT Dinwiddie, Va., May 5—The most successful year in the history of Dinwiddie Normal and Industrial school has just closed the commencement exercises being held here today to the presence of a large number of people. It seemed that the whole community for miles around took a vacation in order to be present at the school and a large number of people were here from Petersburg, Neaport New Kelbond and other parts. The notions as well as students were 14 in their praises of the good work accomplished by Prof. Walter S. Woody, the president and a graduate from Fisk University, Prof. Woody is one of the most noted school presidents in the country. The exercises were all of a high order and the graduates from the Normal department were Gladys J. Alexander, of Petersburg; Thomas F. Goorwyn, of Dinwiddie; Annie E. Gross, of Norfolk and James C. Wyatt of Dinwiddie. The Commencement address was delivered by Charles Stewart, A. M. D. D., of Chicago, general missionary of the National Baptist convention, "Tell me Your Age," was the theme discussed and in the address there were many good things said to the young people. The speaker de clared that a man's age did not depend on the number of years he lived in the world but on how well he lived and how well he rendered his service to mankind. There are some ages that cannot be computed, he said "because of their years of real service to humanity—to the world. God has always been able to use a man, and you must bear in mind that man is not age size, physical strength, color, hair but he is Mind, Soul, and Will. In true manhood, we have it in the president of this institution, Prof Walter S. Woodyard, who is but a babe so to speak in size but a giant in mind. He has been able to render a great service to the young people, because of that trained mind. Prizes were awarded and diplomas --- MME. E. AZALIA HÄCKLEY PLANS BIG FOLK SONG FESTIVAL Free Classes in Voice Culture Mine, E. Azalia Hackley, the well known singer and the only musical missionary of her race, has been in Richmond for the past week planning for a Folk Song Festival with a chorus of three hundred voices, interpreting only the works of Negro composers, Dett, Burleigh, Diton, Cook, and others. These unique concert have been given by Mine, Hackley from Boston to Los Angeles with great success. Mine, Hackley was invited to the city by the Community Chorus which has been doing splendid work for the past year under the direction of Prof. Walter D. Jones, and all church choirs musical organizations and individuals are invited to cooperate with the chorus in making this the greatest musical event in the history of Richmond. As is the custom with Mme. Hackley a tree class in voice culture is held before the rehearsals of the chorus proper. This class is already quite popular more than one hundred persons having enrolled. The class meets at the Army and Navy club on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at eight o'clock P. M. and on Wednesdays at six P. M. Certificates will be given to those who successfully complete the course. This course is absolutely free and follows out the community plan of the Army and Navy Club as well as the life work of Mme. Hackley, who believes that the true appreciation and understanding of singing can come only through the act of trying to sing correctly. All are invited to join the voice culture class and to register for the chorus. Any information will be cheerfully given at the Army and Navy Club. Colored Divers Negotiate With the British Government Boston, Mass. April - The Jackson Diving and Construction Company a race corporation is at the present time negotiating with the British Gov ment with a view to contracting for the salvaging of ten of her largest ships, Chas. H. Jackson, the inventor of a deep sea diving machine that has created a sensation in seien tifie circles, ... was born in Georgia, 34 years ago. He has travelled all over Continental Europe, always working along mechanical lines. He is considered one of the best Negro mechanics in the country. PERSONALS AND BREIFS, The Petersburg Pike is now open. Corporate roadway extends about five miles. Mrs. Coralise Norrell, who ungrievant a minor operation on the race recently at the Memorial Hospital is improving. Mr. S. W. Robinson, the well known grocer has sold out his thriving business to Mr. C. P. Carter, who will do business at 623 N. Third St. under the designation of Carter's Cash Grocery. He promises to keep up the high standard set by his predecessor. Dr. Benjamin Hunton arrived in the city last Saturday morning from Canada, where he had gone to attend the funeral of his mother. Rev. and Mrs. W. H. R. Powell, of Alexandra were visitors in Richmond this week. Rev. Powell is secretary of the Virginia Baptist State Convention. Rev. M. E. Davis, pastor of the Third Street A. M. E. Church let the city last Monday to attend the sessions of the General Conference which will meet in St. Louis, Mo., this week. It is expected that five bishops will be elected. The repairs at the Mechanies Savings Bank are now under way. The damages exceeded $11,000.00, being covered by insurance. The banking room is being renovated and will be even more magnificent than before. Miss Alice C. Chiles who is engaged in Community Work, expects to leave soon for Oakland, Cal. Mr. Paul L. Donaldson is doing a thriving business at his new place Fourth and Clay streets. Two moving picture theatres are scheduled to be erected on Second street between Marshall and Clay streets. One will be on the east side and the other on the west side. The Mechanies Savings Bank is rendering prompt service now. The saving public appreciates the management of its affairs. Rev. A. S. Thomas, D. D., preached with all of his old time vicar last Sunday at the Sharon Baptist church. The amount of money raised was very gratifying. Mr. and Mrs. Atlas Barbee, and their little son, Atlas, Jr., have left the city for Durham, N. C., where they will make their future home. A quiet marriage took place at 100$ E. Denny street, when Mrs. Laura Trimmell was married to Mr. Willie Best of Florida, Mrs. Trimmell is the widow of Sir Henry Trimmell who died in 1911. Mrs. Trimmell is well known in church circles and was noted for her ability. Her friends are much pleased with her selection. White Daily Praises Fved. Douglass. Buffalo, N. Y., April—The Buffalo (N. Y.) Times, in a recent issue commenting on the nomination of the name of Frederick Douglas for a place on the New York University Hall of Fame roll makes the following editorial comment on the proposal: "Millions will join in the wish that of the fourteen names to be chosen for place in the Hall of Fame of New York University, the name of Frederick Douglas shall be one. It is to be hoped those millions will be so many as to constitute the majority of all to whose attention the topic is brought. Apart from the fact that on the cold judicial merits of the case, the career and personality of Doughass constitute an ample title to the honor the official and cultural tribute to his memory would have a splendid effect on the paramount racist problem of this country. By the Doughass nomination for the first time the name of a plan of Neo blood is placed in competition for Hall of Fame appellation. Assignment of this distinction to the great orator would be welcomed by colored people, both South and North with an enthusiasm that can better be imagined than described. It would cure sensitiveness it would cure animosities, and it would be particularly appropriate of this time when the valiant service of block regiments on the battlefields of France is so vivid in the collection of the country." THE STORY THE WEEK HAS TOLD IN WASHINGTON, D. C. (By Daniel W. Chase.) 1340 Corcoran St., N. W. Columbia Lodge No. 15, Order of ELKS, held thanksgiving services in the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church of which the Rev. W. C. Brown is pastor. The largest crowd on record packed the edifice. The ELKS were praised in masterful word for their work in alleviating suffering, caving for the sick and distressed and burying their dead. A collection of $227,50 was given by the ELKS to the church. In this connection it may be stated that since the pastorate of the Rev. Brown the membership of the church has increased from 291 to 637 members, and the debt of the church has been reduced from $65,000 to $34,000 during six years. Prominent citizens held a church reception for the various child welfare organizations in the city. The affair was held at the Coliseum, Louis N. Brown's Society Orchestra farming the music. A good sum was realized. Mrs. A. H. Glenn was chairman. The closing of the night's school began on the floor of the trunk will be fully felt by a number of progressive young colored men and women who are anxious to put in the evening hours in profitable study. The Rev. James J. Hickson, of the Apostolic Church is conducting services here where he is healing large numbers of sick; the balt, the realm, the lame, the weak, all going to him for treatment. Some colored sufferers have been to his meetings. Archibishop JJoseph J. Higgs of the Christ Episcopal Church has sent an invitation to prominent white and Negro educators and church leaders to attend an interracial religious conference to be held in Washington during the latter part of May. The purpose of the conference will be a campaign to get Negroes who migrated to the large industrial centers during the war to return to the farm. It is also claimed that plans will be considered for preventing further growth of the feeling of distrust which now exists between the races. The Community Centers' Band under the leadership of Mr. James E. Miller gave a concert at the Howard Theatre, which was well attended. Officials of the community center department occupied boxes. Senator Spencer, of Missouri, introduced a bill creating a commission on the racial question. The commission is to be composed of three white men from the North, three colored men, and three white men from the South. It is to be appointed by the President of the United States, and is to be divided into three groups of three men to the group. 2 white and one colored, serving for one two and three years. The commission shall have authority to inquire into and thoroughly investigate the conditions surrounding the colored people in this country, and make an effort to ascertain the cause of arrest among them, and if there be racial friction, the cause of the some, and to suggest such remedial action as they may deem best calculated to relieve the situation and to bring about harmonious relations between white and colored Americans. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is a very good one, so far as it goes, but why have only three colored men? Why not six colored men from the various walks of life? and three white men? Or, better still why not a commission of Negroes of nine to study and report upon conditions—the actual conditions under which the Negro now lives? No white man understands the Negro or the conditions under which the Negro lives as does the Negro himself. The commission of blue then could report to a special committee of the Senate, who could then pass upon it (the Negro Commission's) findings. However, we thank Mr. Spencer for the introduction of his bill. May it become a law. --- The Stork's Visit. The stock visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Hayes, 165 W. Leigh street; Thursday, April 29th, at 11:00 A.M. and left a housing baby girl named Harriet Turner Hayes. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. JONES—BRYAN NUPTIALS. Philadelphia Tribune, April 24, 1820. An event of supreme interest to social and art circles (took place, when on Saturday April 14th, our foremost elocutionist, Lea Walker Bryan, became the bride of the current physician, Dr. Robert Emmae Jones. Promptly at the appointed hour the groom attended by the eminent attorney and former City Solicitor, Hon. J. C. Ashbury, entered the drawing room, closely followed by the bride attended by her sister, Miss Margaret Walker. Then follow the beautiful and impressive ceremony of the Protestant Episcopal Church joining them in the holy bond of matrimony. After the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. John R. Logan, pastor of St. Stephen the Cyranean Church, the assembled guests, consisting of a small number of the most intimate friends of the bride, together with the relatives of both bride and groom, showed their congratulations on the groom and their, well wishes on the bride. Shortly thereafter a wedding supper was served after which the happy couple left on their honeymoon. The bible, Lola Walker Bryan, is certainly the greatest educator on race has produced and is without a peer. Ever since her initial concert performance as a "child prodigy" she has "held the palm" as a concert entertainer "par excellence." Her career has been one continuous round of artistic successes, notable among which was the occasion when she produced "Within the Law," alone and unified impersonation every character both male and female. Not satisfied with her wonderful success as an educatorist she looked for other fields to conquer, and studied and mastered aesthetic dancing, eventually opening a School of Dramatic Art and Aesthetic Dancing, and has now become as famous as a teacher as she was a performer. She has the honor or of being the first colored graduate from the Schreiner School of Dramatic Art (one of the most exclusive schools in Philadelphia.) Dr. Robert Emmett Jones is one of the foremost physicians in Richmond, Va. Besides being the oldest resident physician in Richmond he is the only colored physician connected with the Traction Co. of that city. He is ex-president of the National Medical Association. After graduating from the University of Michigan, he specialized in Germany. Owing to the professional knowledge gained from his alma mater, "his study abroad and his successful years of practice, he has amassed considerable wealth, in fact owns the town of Jonesboro (a surburb of Richmond.) The eminent doctor intends to make his home in Philadelphia, where he will specialize in rheumatism and goitre. The out of town guests who attended the nuptials of this extraordinary pair were: Hon. I. H. Nutter, Atlantic City N. J., the Misses Beanett of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. J. W. Bryan Rocky Mount, N. C.; Mrs. N. Peterson Boyd, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mrs. L. W. Pannell, Staunton, Va.; Miss Alice O. Robinson, Atlantic City, N. J.; Mrs. Booth and Mrs. Valentine, Bordentown, N. J.; Mr. Madison Jones, and Dr. Pettis of Richmond, Va. Colored Teachers Meet. (Associated Negro Press) Columbia, S. C., May—At the recent meeting of teachers in Negro schools of Richland country were heard some good talks from three supervisors of rural schools in Claredon country; A. M. Garrett, supervisor of rural schools in Richland, and L. C. Weems, former supervisor of Negro schools in Fulton country, Ga., were the speakers. Their good talks brought to the association, some feel about their work that were of much value and help to the Negro teachers of Columbia and the county. Miss McDowell Speaks in Chicago. (Associated Neuro Press) Chicago, Ill. May—Miss Mary McDowell was one of the speakers at the annual meeting of the third congressional district of the Illinois Federation of Women's clubs. Miss McDowell is the presiding genius of The Chicago University settlement. She spoke of the new work that is being started here in Chicago by the interracial committee. --- (Associated Negro Prest.) Membis's Teen, May The Colorful Orphang' Home has now on hand in the North Memphis Savings Bank the gum of $2815, "Swayback" Wilson is enthusiastic over subscriptions received so far. FORE, LIVE CENTRE HOWARD DEFEATS HAMPTON 2-0 (By Charles H. Williams.) Hampton, Va., April—Hampton was defeated by Howard, 2 to 1, in the first baseball game in Washington on Saturday, April 24. The game was filled with thrills and excitement from beginning to end. The first run was made by Howard in the see end inning. Another run was made by Hampton in the seventh inning. It was then that one sensational play followed another, in the effort of both teams to secure the winning run. Howard broke the tie in tenth, winning the game 2 to 1. Enthusiasm reached its highest point in the seventh when Howard bad the bases tiled with nons out and was unable to score. The future of the game war the pitching of Long for Howard who struck out about fifteen Hampton men and did not allow a hit during the game. The line up was as follows: Hampton - Ginn, C; Verigan, R; B; Jacobs, 2nd B; Long, S; S; Wright, 2nd B; Frennan, L; F; Maim, C; F; Owl, R; F; Scott and Ball, P. Howard - Keene, C; Tibbs, 1st; Madison 2nd R; Pettie, S; S; Robinson, 2nd R; Taylor, L; F; Muris, C; F; Page, R; F; Long, P; Umpires: Wilkinson and West moved; Score: Howard 2; Hanlon 1. ```markdown ``` Gets 25 Seconds for Stealing Letter (Associated Negro Pros.) Chicago, IL. May—Federal Judge Laudehans slitting in the United States District Court sentenced Josie Nash a colored man, to the presidential for twenty-five seconds, for receiving and opening another man's mail. Nash gifted when the sentence was announced and there was a general commotion in the court room. The prisoner and the on-hookers had understood the Judge to say twenty-five years instead of seconds. Nash according to the testimony had suspected his wife of writing love letters to another man. He went to the post office general delivery, and asked for the man's mail. He was given a letter in his wife's handwriting. The other man, E. A. Ahern had Nash arrested for stealing his mail. --- NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION IN BIG DRIVE FOR TEN MILLION DOLLARS (National News Service) Memphis, Tenn., April 29.—Soon the great drive for the National Baptist convention for ten millions of dollars will be over. Whatever may be the outcome, one thing is certain—Dr. T. T. Fuller of Memphis Tenn., is entitled to the gratitude of the entire convention. He has had the vision to realize the great opportunity that confronted the denomination. He has thrown his whole soul into the movement. Neither time, nor money, nor energy has he spared that the denomination might get all out of him that it was entitled to. At all times he has been patient in spirit and level of head. His counsel has been of great value. With a broad catholic spirit he has undertaken everything assigned to his hand. He has had no enemies to slight and no friend to exalt unduly. Results for the good of the denomination has been his one aim. Perhaps the outstanding excellence of Dr. Fuller has been his marked efficiency. Called upon to deal with able business men who were planning to raise hundreds of millions of dollars, his official documents sent to these men have been all that could have been desired. Whether success or failure attends the great National Baptist Convention drive—and let none think of failure—the place of Dr. Fuller should be secure in the affections of the denomination because of his exceptional services at a time when the reputation of the denomination along many lines was clearly at stake. --- 100 BAPTIZED AT FIFTH STREET Very impressive services were held at Fifth Street Baptist Church last Wednesday night. 100 candidates robed in white, were baptized by Pastor T. J. Kirk. The Rev W. H. R. Powell, of Alexandria, Va, delivered a powerful and instructive sermon from the subject, "Salvation a Contract Between God and Man." The church was packed and the scene one hour to be remembered. The large number of men among the candidates caused much favorable comment. THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS SUB-COMMITES OF G. U. O. O. F. MAKES STATEMENT. New Officers Address Fraternity and Country After Victory in Court. To All Lodges and Members of the Order, Households, Patriarchies, P. G. M. Councils and Juveniles—Greeting: No man is fit to be a Grand Officer of the Grand United Order of Old Fellows in America unless he regards himself as the servant of the Order and not as its master. It is in vain apart and we are per paren to face the great responsibility, ties watch rise upon us as your Grand Overseer. After a full and fair trial in Court of Common Pleas, we in the City of Philadelphia, before an impartial Judge and jury, a unanimous verdict was recorded on April 25, 1923, that we are the once and only members of the Subcommittee of Management, duly elected at the Nineteenth B. M. C. An effort will of course be made to have the verdict set aside by the court in which the case was tried. Whatever the result of this effort may be the case will be carried to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and we are confident that by that triumphal finding of the jury will be approved. We are accordingly preparing to take over the duties of the Subcommittee of Management as soon as the Supreme Court directs that judgment be entered upon the verdict. Till this happens no decision is final and therefore you must not allow yourselves to be disturbed by any reports or rumors of any intermediate proceeding. Meanwhile we ask you to note the following important points: 1. It results from the verdict that the next regular and constitutional B. M. C., is the B. M. C. which will assemble in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 13, 1920. 2. As many lodges as possible should choose delegates to the Wilmington B. M. C. and should for ward their credentials to Brother Robert J. Nelson, Grand Secretary, Elect at the Armstrong Building, 1434 Lombard street, Philadelphia, Pa. We have opened a temporary office at this address until possession of the permanent offices of the Subcommittee of Management has been delivered to us by the court. 3. To prevent complication of accounts, we advise lodges for the present to continue to make remittances to Brother James F. Needham at Twelfth and Spruce streets, Philadelphia. In due time he will be required to account to Grand Secretary Elect Nelson, so that lodges rotting to him will get the credits to which they are entitled. 4. With so many forces tending to pull the people of this country apart this is no time for holding rival conventions within the limits of a patriotic Order like ours. If Brother Morris attempts to hold a convention in New York City he will be taking a wholly unnecessary step. We say this because all properly qualified delegates attending the B. M. C. in Winstington will be assured of a square deal and a fair chance to vote. 5. We have no means of knowing what statements will be made to you by Brother Morris and the other Grand Officers whom we have been elected to succeed. If, however, you desire correct and impartial information you can get it by communicating with Brother Nelson at the above address or by writing direct to our counsel. George Wharton Pepper, 2211 Land Title Buliding, Philadelphia, Pa. 6. There is no truth in the report that we propose to move the headquarters of the Order away from Philadelphia or to make any change in its policy except to give the lodges more influence in the decision of important questions and to substitute strict economy in management for what we believe has been a lavish expenditure of your money. We have no revolutionary plans. We propose to conserve and build up the Order. If statements are made to the contrary, they will be willfully and maliciously false. We beg to remain. (Signed) JOHN S. NOEL, Grand Master Elect. W. T. FRANCIS, Deputy Grand Master Elect. R. J. NELSON, Grand Secretary Elect. CUAS. H. COLBURN, Grand Treasurer Elect. W. T. ANDREWS. W. P. KEMP. J. ANTHONY JOSEY, J. G. ROBINSON, WM. A. CORNELIUS. Grand Directeur Elect. REV. DR. RANSOME INSTALLED AS PASTOR OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (SO, RICHMOND.) A Lodge Gathering—Mayor and Other Visitors Here From Fredericksburg, Va. The installation services of Rev. Dr. W. L. Ransome as pastor of the First Baptist Church of South Richmond, commenced last Sunday morning at 11:15 o'clock. The pulpit was tastefully and most beautifully decorated with terms and potted flowers. Rev. E. W. Laugon acted as master of ceremonies, Prof. James H. Black well fitted the collection, while the choir rendered sweet anthems that thrilled the hearts and souls of the great throng that had gathered to make the glad welcome of this man of God into our midst. Rev. Dr. Ransome introduced all on the other Ransomes ("from the Highest to the Bittest") to the congregation in an匀alone manner Dr. J. E. Jones one of the instructors at the Virginia Union University preached the Introductory Sermon selecting as his subject: "Master Children!" He held the audience spell bound and swayed them at will. He seemed to have been at his best, and seemed a profound impression. Fully one third of the congregation consisted of visiting friends from far and near, which included a delegation from Fredericksburg, Va. where Dr. Ransome had inborn for more than fourteen years a Pastor of Shiloh Baptist church (www.site.) The 3:30 P. M. services were con- ducted entirely by citizens of Predie- ckickshurg, Mr. J. C. Diamond, presi- ted. The Mayor J. P. Roe, spoke of the Pastor as a Citizen and he was responded to by Mr. Augustine Roya- lal of this city. Dr. Rasome, as Pastor, Deacon Joseph F. Walker; The Pastor as a Preacher, Deacon F. D. Bowles; His Relation to the Choir, Deacon Wm. Johnson; His Relation to the S. S., Mr. T. H. Alexander; His Relation to Education a Frederickshurg, Prof. J. C. Grant; His Relation to the State Board of Education, Prof. Arthur D. Wright. All spoke in commendatory terms to Dr. Ransome and his great works in Frederickshurg and their regret of his departure to a new field of labor. Rev. S. A. Brown formerly of Fredericksburg, but now pastor of Clifffield Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., preached an eloquent sermon and a silent wave of applause seemed to greet every utterance of this powerful speaker. His peroration was grand. He was accompanied by his choirs, senior and junior and rendered excellent music for the occasion and words of commendation are heard from the lips of all who grasped the opportunity to hear these remarkable singers from the "Cockado City." Able divines are preaching there every night this week and the congregation is being well fed by the gospel truths. PYTHIAN HALL ERINGS $12,500 The Pythian Hall at 511 N. 3rd street has been sold for ($12,500) twelve thousand, five hundred dollars cash through the firm of Messrs John T. Carnival and Son. The original purchase price was ($4,500) forty-five hundred dollars. The lodges and courts have been transferred to the Pythian Castle, at 727 N. Third Street. CHILD'S WELFARE DAY Saturday, May 8th, 1920 all day will be observed as Child's Welfare Day. The colored workers will be in charge of a large district. It is hoped that every one will help us to raise a large sum for Child's Welfare especially the Open Air Schools which are doing so much for the development of our children. All the teachers and patrons of Public Schools are asked to line up and make this a banner effort, for the support of Open Air schools and Fresh Air Camps. Any information will be gladly given by the Open Air Teachers, Misses Hallie Robinson, Sallie Brock, R. A. Tharpus and Miss Alice Holmes, Chairman, Mrs. Hannah Johnson, president of the Mother's Club, Moore School will represent the Patrons. NOTICE! Mrs. Virginia Morris Harris has been granted an absolute divorce from her husband, Samuel J. Harris, and resumes her maiden name,—Virginia C. Morris. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1920 DINWIDDIE COMMENCEMENT Dinwiddie, Va., May 5—The most successful year in the history of Dinwiddie Normal and Industrial school has just closed the commencement exercises being held here today in the presence of a large number of people. It seemed that the whole community for miles around took a vacation in order to be present at the school and a large number of people were here from Petersburg, Newport News, Richmond and other parts. The patrons as well as students were bent in their praises of the good work as complied by Pro*. Walter S. Woody, the president and a graduate from Fisk University. Prof. Woody is one of the most noted school presidents in the country. The exercises were all of a high order and the graduates from the Normal department were Gladys J. Alexander, of Petersburg; Thomas F. Goodwyn, of Diawildie; Annie E. Gross, of Norfolk; and James C. Wyatt of Diawildie. The Commencement address was delivered by Charles Stewart, A. M. D. D., of Chicago, general missionary of the National Baptist convention, "Tell me Your Age," was the theme discussed and in the address there were many good things said to the young people. The speaker declared that a man's age did not depend on the number of years he lived in the world but on how well he lived and how well he rendered his service to mankind. There are some ages that cannot be computed, he said "because of their years of real service to humanity—to the world. God has always been able to use a man, and you must bear in mind that man is not age size, physical strength, color, hair but he is Mind, Soul, and Will. In true manhood, we have it in the president of this institution, Prof Walter S. Woodyard, who is but a babe so to speak in size but a giant in mind. He has been able to render a great service to the young people here, because of that trained mind. Prizes were awarded and diplomas presented by Prof. Woodyard. MME. E. AZALIA HÄCKLEY PLANS BIG FOLK SONG FESTIVAL Free Classes in Voice Culture Mme. E. Azalia Hackley, the well known singer and the only musical missionary of her race, has been in Richmond for the past week planning for a Folk Song Festival with a chorus of three hundred voices, interpreting only the works of Negro composers, Dett, Burleigh, Diton, Cook, and others. These unique concerts have been given by Mme. Hackley from Boston to Los Angeles with great success. Mme. Hackley was invited to the city by the Community Chorus which has been doing splendid work for the past year under the direction of Prof. Walter D. Jones, and all church choirs musical organizations and individuals are invited to cooperate with the chorus in making this the greatest musical event in the history of Richmond. As is the custom with Mme. Hackley a tree class in voice culture is held before the rehearsals of the chorus proper. This class is already quite popular more than one hundred persons having enrolled. The class meets at the Army and Navy club on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at eight o'clock P.M. and on Wednesdays at six P.M. Certificates will be given to those who successfully complete the course. This course is absolutely free and follows out the community plan of the Army and Navy Club as well as the life work of Mme. Hackley, who believes that the true appreciation and understanding of singing can come only through the act of trying to sing correctly. All are invited to join the voice culture class and to register for the chorus. Any information will be cheerfully given at the Army and Navy Club. --- Colored Divers Negotiate With the British Government. Boston, Mass. April—The Jackson Diving and Construction Company a race corporation is at the present time negotiating with the British Government with a view to contracting for the salvaging of ten of her largest ships. Chas. H. Jackson, the inventor of a deep sea diving machine that has created a sensation in scientific circles, was born in Georgia, 34 years ago. He has travelled all over Continental Europe, always working along mechanical lines. He is considered one of the best Negro mechanics in the country. The Petersburg Pike is now open. Concrete roadway extends about five miles. Mrs Coralese Norrell, who ungerwent a minor operation on the house recently at the Memorial Hospital is improving. Mr. S. W. Robinson, the well known grocer has sold out his thriving business to Mr. C. P. Carter, who will do business at 623 N. Third St. under the designation of Carter's Cash Grocery. He promises to keep up the high standard set by his predecessor. Dr. Benjamin Hunton arrived in the city last Saturday morning from Canada, where he had gone to attend the funeral of his mother. Rev, and Mrs. W. H. R. Powell, of Alexandria were visitors in Richmond this week. Rev. Powell is Secretary of the Virginia Baptist State Convention. —Rev. M. E. Davis, pastor of the Third Street A. M. E. Church left the city last Monday to attend the sessions of the General Conference which will meet in St. Louis, Mo., this week. It is expected that five bishops will be elected. —The repairs at the Mechanica Savings Bank are now under way. The damages exceeded $11,000.00, being covered by insurance. The banking room is being renovated and will be even more magnificent than before. —Miss Alice C. Chiles who is engaged in Community Work, expects to leave soon for Oakland, Cal. Mr. Paul L. Donaldson is doing a thriving business at his new place Fourth and Clay streets. Two moving picture theatres are scheduled to be erected on Second street between Marshall and Clay streets. One will be on the east side and the other on the west side. The Mechanics Savings Bank is rendering prompt service now. The saving public appreciates the management of its affairs. Rev. A. S. Thomas, D. D., preached with all of his old time vigor last Sunday at the Sharon Baptist church. The amount of money raised was very gratifying. Mr. and Mrs. Atlas Barbee, and their little son, Atlas, Jr., have left the city for Durham, N. C., where they will make their future home. BEST—TRIMMELL A quiet marriage took place ab 1008 E. Denny street, when Mrs. Laura Trimmell was married to Mr. Willie Best of Florida, Mrs. Trimmell is the widow of Sir Henry Trimmell, who died in 1911. Mrs. Trimmell is well known in church circles and was noted for her ability. Her friends are much pleased with her selection. White Daily Praises Fred. Douglass Buffalo, N. Y., April—The Buffalo (N. Y.) Times, in a recent issue commenting on the nomination of the name of Frederick Douglas for a place on the New York University Hall of Fame roll makes the following editorial comment on the proposal: "Millions will join in the wish that of the fourteen names to be chosen for place in the Hall of Fame of New York University, the name of Frederick Douglass shall be one... It is to be hoped those millions will be so many as to constitute the majority of all to whose attention the topic is brought. Apart from the fact that on the cold judicial merits of the case, the career and personality of Douglass constitute an ample title to the honor the officer and cultural tribute to his memory would have a splendid effect on the paramount racial problem of this country. By the Douglas nomination for the first time the name of a man of Negro blood is placed in competition for Hall of Fame enrollment. Assignment of this distinction to the great orator would be welcomed by colored people, both South and North with an enthusiasm that can better be imagined than described. It would sooth sensitiveness it would quiet animosities, and it would be particularly appropriate at this time when the valiant service of black regiments on the battlefields of France is so vlid in the collection of the country." THE STORY THE WEEK HAS TOLD IN WASHINGTON, D. C. (By Daniel W. Chase.) 1340 Corcoran St., N. W. Columbia Lodge No. $5, Order of Elks, held thanksgiving services in the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church of which the Rev, W. C. Brown is pastor. The largest crowd on record packed the edifice. The Elks were praised in masterful words for their work in alleviating suffering, caving for the sick and distressed and burying their dead. A collection of $237 50 was given by the Elks to the church. In this connection it may be stated that since the pastorate of the Rev, Brown the membership of the church has increased from 271 to 627 members, and the debt of the church has been reduced from $65,000 to $34,000 during six years. Prominent citizens held a charity reception for the various child welfare organizations in the city. The affair was held at the Coliseum, Louis N. Brown's Society Orchestra furnishing the music. A good sum was realised, Mrs. A. H. Glenn was chairman. The closing of the nights school became of the lack of funds will be body felt by a number of progressive young colored men and women who are anxious to put in the evening hours in profitable study. The Rev. James J. Hickson, of the Apostolic Church is conducting services here where he is healing large numbers of sick; the ball, the maimed, the fame, the weak, all going to him for treatment. Some coerced sufferers have been to his meetings. Archibishop JJoseph J. Higgs of the Christ Episcopal Church has sent an invitation to prominent white and Negro educators and church leaders to attend an interracial religious conference to be held in Washington during the latter part of May. The purpose of the conference will be a campaign to get Ne groes who migrated to the large industrial centers during the war to return to the farm. It is also claimed that plans will be considered for preventing further growth of the feeling of distrust which now exists between the races. The Community Centers' Band under the leadership of Mr. James E. Miller gave a concert at the Howard Theatre, which was well attended. Officials of the community center department occupied boxes. Senator Spencer, of Missouri, introduced a bill creating a commission on the racial question. The commission is to be composed of three white men from the North, three colored men, and three white men from the South. It is to be appointed by the President of the United States and is to be divided into three groups of three men to the group. 2 white and one colored, serving for one, two and three years. The commission shall have authority to inquire into and thoroughly investigate the conditions surrounding the colored people in this country, and make an effort to ascertain the cause of unrest among them, and if there be racial friction, the cause of the same, and to suggest such remedial action as they may deem best calculated to relieve the situation and to bring about harmonious relations between white and colored Americans. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is a very good one, so far as it goes, but why have only three colored men? Why not six colored men from the various walks of life? and three white men? Or, better still why not a commission of Negroes of nine to study and report upon conditions—the actual conditions under which the Negro now lives? No white man understands the Negro or the conditions under which the Negro lives as does the Negro himself. The commission of hine then could report to a special committee of the Senate, who could then pass upon its (the Negro Commission's) findings. However, we thank Mr. Spencer for the introduction of his bill. May it become a law. The Stork's Visit. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Hayes, 105 W. Leigh street Thursday, April 29th, at 11:20 A. M. and left a bouncing baby girl named Harriet Turner Hayes. Mother and daughter are Doing platinum. JONES—BRYAN NUPTIALS, Philadelphia Tribune, April 24, 1120. An event of supreme interest to social and art circles took place, when on Saturday April 17th, our foremost clocteist, Lela Walker Lryan, became the bride of the current physician, Dr. Robert Emmett Jones. Promptly at the appointed hour the groom attended by the eminent attorney and former City Solicitor, Hon. J. C. Asbury, entered the drawing room, closely followed by the bride attended by her sister, Miss Margaret Walker. Then follow-o the beautiful and impressive ceremony of the Protestant Episcopal Church joining them in the holy bond of matrimony. After the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. John R. Logan, pastor of St. Simon the Cyrenian Church, the assembled guests, consisting of a small number of the most intimate friends of the bride, together with the relatives of both bride and groom, showed their congratulations on the groom and their, well wishes on the bride. Shortly thereafter a wedding supper was served after which the happy couple left on their honeymoon. The bride, Lela Walker Bryan, is certainly the greatest elocutionist our race has produced and is without a peer. Ever since her initial concert performance as a "child prodigy" she has "held the palm" as a concert entertainer "par excellence." Her career has been one continuous round of artistic successes, notable among which was the occasion when she produced "Within the Law," alone and unided impersonating every character both male and female. Not satisfied with her wonderful success as an elocutionist she looked for other fields to conquer, and studied and mastered aesthetic dance, eventually opening a School of Dramatic Art and Aesthetic Dancing and has now become as famous as a teacher as she was a performer. She has the hon or of being the first colored graduate from the Schreiner School of Dramatic Art (one of the most exclusive schools in Philadelphia.) Dr. Robert Emmett Jones is one of the foremost physicians in Richmond, Va. Besides being the oldest resident physician in Richmond he is the only colored physician connected with the Traction Co. of that city. He is ex-president of the National Medical Association. After graduating from the University of Michigan, he specialized in Germany. Owing to the professional knowledge gained from his alma mater, "his study abroad and his successful years of practice, he has amassed considerable wealth, in fact owns the town of Jonesboro (a bururb of Richmond.) The eminent doctor tends to make his home in Philadelphia, where he will specialize in rheumatism and goitre. The out of town guests who attended the nuptials of this extraordinary pair were: Hon. I. H. Nutter, Atlantic City N. J., the Misses Bennett of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. J. W. Bryan Rocky Mount, N. C! Mrs. N. Peterson Boyd, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mrs. L. W. Pannell, Staunton, Va.; Miss Alice O. Robinson, Atlantic City, N. J.; Mrs. Booth and Mrs. Valentine, Bordentown, N. J.; Mr. Madison Jones, and Dr. Pettis of Richmond, Va. Colored Teacher's Meet (Associated Negro Press.) Columbia, S. C., May—At the recent meeting of teachers in Negro schools of Richland country were heard some good talks from three supervisors of rural schools in Claredon country; A. M. Garrett, supervisor of rural schools in Richland, and L. C. Weems, former supervisor of Negro schools in Fulton country, Ga., were the speakers. Their good talks brought to the association, some facts about their work that were of much value and help to the Negro teachers of Columbia and the county. --- Miss McDowell Speaks in Chicago. (Associated Negro Press.) Chicago. Ill. May—Miss Mary McDowell was one of the speakers at the annual meeting of the third congressional district of the Illinois Federation of Women's clubs. Miss McDowell is the presiding genius of The Chicago University settlement. She spoke of the new work that is being started here in Chicago by the inter-racial committee. --- (Associated Negro Press) Membis's, Teen. May—The Colorful Orphanat Home has now on hand in the North Memphis Savings Bank the gum of $2815. "Swayback" Wilson is enthusiastic over subscriptions received so far. FACE, INVECENT HOWARD DEFEATS HAMPTON 2-0 (By Charles H. Williams.) Hampton, April—Hampton was defeated by Howard, 2 to 1, in his first baseball game in Washington on Saturday, April 24. The game was filled with thrills and excitement from beginning to end. The first run was made by Howard in the second inning. Another run was made by Hampton in the seventh inning. It was then that one sensational play followed another, in the effort of both teams to secure the winning run. Howard broke the tie in the ninth, winning the game 2 to 1. Enthusiasm reached its highest point in the seventh when Howard had the bases filled with none out and was unable to score. The future of the game was the pitching of Long for Howard who struck out about fifteen Hampton men and did not allow a bit during the game. The line up was as follows: Hampton—Ginn, C.; Verigan, 1st B.; Jacebs, 2nd B.; Long, S. S.; Wright, 3rd B.; Freeman, L. F.; Mann, C. F.; Owl, R. F.; Scott and Ball, P. Howard—Keene, C.; Tibbs, 1st B.; Madison 2nd B.; Pettie, S. S.; Robinson, 2nd B.; Taylor, L. F.; Morrins, C. F.; Page, R. F.; Long, P. Umpires: Wikinson and Westmorland; Howard 2; Hampton 1. Gets 25 Seconds of Stocking Letter (Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Ill., May—Pelletier, Judge Landis sitting in the United States District Court sentenced Jesse Nash a colored man, to the penultimate for twenty-five seconds, for receiving and opening another man's mail. Nash gifted when the sentence was announced and there was a general commotion in the court room. The prisoner and the onlookers had understood the Judge to say twenty-five years instead of seconds. Nash according to the testimony had suspected his wife of writing love letters to another man. He went to the post office general delivery, and asked for the man's mail. He was given a letter in his wife's handwriting. The other man, E. A. Ahern had Nash arrested for stealing his mail. NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION IN BIG DRIYE FOR TEN MILLION DOLLARS. (National News Service) Memphis, Tenn., April 29.—Soon the great drive for the National Baptist convention for ten millions of dollars will be over. Whatever may be the outcome, one thing is certain—Dr. T. O. Fuller of Memphis Tenn., is entitled to the gratitude of the entire convention. He has had the vision to realize the great opportunity that confronted the denomination. He has thrown his whole soul into the movement. Neither time, nor money, nor energy has he spared that the denomination might get all out of him that it was entitled to. At all times he has been patient in spirit and level of head. His counsel has been of great value. With a broad catholic spirit he has undertaken everything assigned to his hand. He has had no enemies to slight and no friend to exalt unduly. Results for the good of the denomination has been his one aim Perhaps the outstanding excellence of Dr. Fuller has been his marked efficiency. Called upon to deal with able business men who were planning to raise hundreds of millions of dollars, his official documents sent to these men have been all that could have been desired. Whether success or failure attends the great National Baptist Convention drive—and let none think of failure—the place of Dr. Fuller should be secure in the affections of the denomination because of his exeptional services at a time when the reputation of the denomination along many lines was clearly at stake. --- 100 BAPTIZED AT FIFTH STREET Very impressive services were held at Fifth Street Baptist Church last Wednesday night. 100 candidates robed in white, were baptized by Pastor T. J. King. The Rev W. H. R. Powell, of Alexandria, Va, delivered a powerful and instructive sermon from the subject, "Salvation a Contract Between God and Man." The church was packed and the scene one long to be remembered. The large number of men among the candidates caused much favorable comment. TWO SATURDAY.....MAY 8, 1920 HOWARD BEFEATS HAMPTON 43 Py Charles H. Williams. Hampton, Va., May—The Howard baseball team defeated Hampton for the second time this season—4 to 3 in an 11 inning game. The baseball fans witnessed the most exciting game ever played on the Hampton Instituto diamond. One sensational play followed another. Five doubleplays were made during the game, four by Hampton and one by Howard. The features of the game were the playing of Hampton's in-field and the pitching of Brown for Howard. Long, playing shortstop for Hampton, was easily the star of the game. Several times he robbed the floward batters of hits and twice turned them into double-plays. Brown's pitching was unusually effective with men on bases. The line up follows: Hampton—Gin, C.; Jones, Ist. B; Jacobs, 2nd B; Long S. S.; Wright, 3rd B; Freeman, L. F.; Mann, C. F. Owl, R. F.; and Verigan, P. Howard, Kean, C; Gibbs, 1st B.; Madison, 2nd B; Pettie, S. S.; Robinson, 3rd B; Taylor, L. F.; Morris, C; F.; Taylor, K. F.; R. Long, R. F. and Brown, P. Umpire, A. L. Jackson, of Newport News; Score, Howard 4, Hampton 3. More Interest Needed in Education. (Associate, Norte Press.) Topeka, Kane, April—"Our nation at civilization is only so strong as its weakest component parts" said Dr. Wm. Pickens in an address at Memorial Hall, to local colored people in the effort to get them to take more interest in educational matters. Speaking in the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People he pointed out that the war brought out the need for higher education among members of the race. The fact that colored soldiers were taught to read and write so they could become better fighters, Dr. Pickens said is evidence that they would also be better citizens if educated. Improving Schools in N. C. (Associated, Neuro Press.) Raleigh, N. C., April—The folks of the Barnes school did over a thousand dollars worth of work in lquiling and in other ways to help along the new school house that was built in Wilson County, a town about twelve miles from here. They have cleaned up and improved the grounds until the school has one of the most attractive settings of any of the schools of Wilson County. --- Carnage Literary in New Orleans. (Associated Negra Press.) New Orleans, La., April—In Philip street near Dryades is an institution which bids fair to become a powerful factor in the development of New-Orleans Negroes as happy useful citizens. The building is the Negro branch of the Carnegie Library. How it functions may be expressed by changing the wording of often-quoted line to "Let me make the books of a people and I care not who makes its laws." Very little fiction circulates among Negroes here and here, according to Henry R. Gill, librarian of the New Orleans Public Library. "In supplying the Negro branch we find the greatest demand is for books on handiert!" Mr. Gill said. "Books on religion—very orthodox ones—especially on Christian Science, are popular. The writings of Negro authors Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglas and that very excellent poet, Paul Lawrence Dunkar, are much read." --- Colored Men in the Regular Army. (Associated Negro Press.) Washington, D. C. April.—The Senate Military Affairs Committee is giving consideration at this time to the reorganization of the United States Army, all of which serves to call attention to the address delivered by Dr. Emmett J. Scott at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people, hold last June in Cleveland, Ohio. At that time, Dr. Scott urged that the contribution of the colored people to the winning of the war deserved the special recognition of the American Government by the incorporation of a full and complete Negro Infantry Division, with all of its auxiliary, and with colored officers, as a part of the permanent strength of the army of the United States. At present, only four regiments of colored troops—the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry and the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Infantry commands form a part of the Army. Negro Health Week. (Associated Negro Press) Galveston, Texas, April—A "swat the fly" campaign was commenced in all the schools in the city in connection with the Negro Health week program the teachers telling their pupils the dangers of the germ-carrying fly. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DAY PHONE, RAN. 4903 NIGHT PHONE W. A. 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Senator Knox will begin debate on it next Wednesday and it is probable that at least two or three weeks will be consumed in the fight for its pas sage. RETAINS VEERSAILLES RIGHTS The resolution repeals the declarations of war against Germany and Austria repeals war legislation from the date when the resolution becomes effective, retains for the United States all alien property rights acquired during the war until treaties are no longer and requests the President to enter into negotiations with Germany and Austria for the reestablishment of reeprocal relations. It retains the U. S. the rights, privileges, preparations and indemnities stipulated under the armistice or under the treaty of Versailles. PEACE ALSO WITH AUSTRIA It differs from the House resolution in several particulars. Peace with Austria as well as with Germany is one important change and the House provision for applying an economic boycott to Germany, if the peace conditions were not accepted in 45 days, is eliminated. Sinai or Knox and others believed this latter, provision impaled a threat unnecessary under the circumstances. There will probably be two distinct battles waged in the Senate when the resolution comes up for discussion. The first will center about efforts made by Republicans as well as Democrats to amend it, and the second will be the organized campaign of the administration senators to delay action and defile it. Unless the Republicans split in the heat of the fight to change the resolution, certain particulars it will undoubtedly pass in some form when it comes to a vote. Some of the so-called mild reservationsists are not satisfied with it, some prefer the House resolution and one Senator McCumber, may oppose it altogether. HITCHCOCK TO LEAD FIGHT Senator Underwood the new Democratic leader said yesterday that Senator Hitehook would lead the contest against the resolution. Mr. Underwood expects that most of the Democrats, including himself, will fight it. Senator Hitehook said: "The resolution leaves all the con For instance, who is responsible for the war? Do we get any reparations? Are the old treaties restored to effectiveness? The resolution does not bind Germany at all. All the effective ness that was in the House draft has been taken out and it appears to me to be a pretty weak sort of affair. It takes the preposterous position of claiming all the benefits of the Ver sailles treaty to which we are not entitled at all." It is known that some of the Democrats will support the resolution. Senator Walsh, of Massachusetts for example, said: FAVORED BY WALSH, OF MASS "It would be a most impolitic thing for Democrats to oppose the peace resolution. If they did so they would be placed in the position of having voted three times against peace—twice when they defeated the treaty and a third time in voting against the peace resolution. Democrats can not afford to put themselves in such a position." Other Democrats, Senators Reed, Gore and Shields are expected to be among the first of their party to plead for the resolution's adoption. Therefore, unless Republican strife splits party ranks the resolution may be expected to pass, to be agreed to by the House and then to be vetoed by the President. The foreign relations committee adopted the resolution after a brief session. 2. ON COMMITTEE DO NOT VOTE Those supporting it were Senators Lodge, Borah, Brandegee, Fall, Knox Harding, Johnson (California) New and Moses. Those against it were Senators Hitchcock, Williams, Swanson, Pomerene, Smith (Arizona) and Pittman, Senators McCumber, and Shields did not vote As Senators Borah, Harding and Johnson were absent their votes were cast by Senator Knox, who had Ochs authority and Senator Hitchcock recorded the votes of Senators Wittiams and Swanson who were absent. The fact that some of the mild reservationists are noncommitted toward the resolution must not be interpreted to mean that these senators, with the exception of Senator McCumber are against the proposition of declaring peace with Ger many. With them it is simply a question of the form the resolution takes. They may fight to bring about changes which they regard as beneficial but if they fail it will not necessarily mean that they will not accept the majority rule, as they have done in the past, and support the resolution in the form finally agreed upon. MISSISSIPPI GOVERNOR OFFERS LEGAL PROTECTION. # The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 79 Fifth avenue, New York announces the receipt on April 26, of a telegram from Lion, Lee M. Russell, Governor of Mississippi, stating that "Franklin and all other persons will always have full protection of our laws to securing their legal rights." Tha telegram was dated Jackson, Miss., 11:45 A. M. April 26. NOTE: On April 22, the Association mailed to the press copies of telegrams passing between the Association, the Governor and Acting Governor of Mississippi, the last two being the telegram of April 21 of acting Governor H. II. Casteel in which he evaded replying to the Association's appeal for protection and indefiant language threatening that the editor of the Crisis, the Association's organ would be made an example of if he appeared in Mississippi, and the Association's second appeal for legal protection following the receipt of the acting-governor's wire. The Association announces that since the publication of these telegrams, it has been informed from two sources, one of them a white man that the Rev. E. R. Franklin was badly beaten in addition to being fined, the beating described as "Reu en into a jelly." The Association is unable, upon its own authority to substantiate this allegation, but in one case the information came to it from a man who had written to a third party on either matters and mentioned this case incidentally as a matter of news. In the other case information came directly from a correspondent familiar with all details of the case. AMERICANISM FOR NEGROES. George P. Davis, Post, N. 116, American Legion, 191 Harrison Ave., Brocklyn, N. Y. Whereas, the American Legion in its advocacy of the doctrine of 100 per cent Americanism, correctly interprets the feeling of the comrades of the George P. Davis, Post No. 116, American Legion which post is named in memory of a Negro sergeant who made the supreme sacrifice in order that the world might be safe for democracy; end Whereas, the American Legion, by its official organ, the American Legion Weekly and by other means has concluded in no uncertain terms the killing of the white American sol- diers in Centralia by persons intimid to 100 per cent Americanism; end Whereas, before and since the Armistice a large number of Negro soldiers in the uniform of the United States Army have been brutally killed by lynching and other unlawful beams without any protest or statement made either by the American Legion Weekly or by any other method known to the George P. Davis Post regarding these outrages; it is Therefore Resolved, that the George P. Davis Post places itself on record as emphatically protesting against such unlawful actions requesting the American Legion, its officials and publications to give voice to our protest and help us stop these outrages by advocating the enforcement of the laws of the United States as written with justice to all and Be It Further Resolved, that if 100 per cent Americanism means anything at all, it applies to us who have always proven our loyalty to the American Government on all occasions of defense, and we therefore appeal to the American Legion to join us in our protest. THE Y, M. C. A. NOTES. We are still on the Foundation (Christ) boys and men for Christ. Men do not let the world fool you. Get on the God's side and you are safe. Last Friday night General Ball was on hand looking after the new members. Every boy and man of the Y. M. C. A. was full last Sunday and a good day's service was given. 9:30 A. M. the worker opened the day with special prayer service. The meeting in the penitentiary 10 A. M. for the women was a live wore. Subject: Thinking on Right Things. The songs were right from the soul. 10 A. M. the committee did some special work in the city fall. The inmates of the city home were greatly helped by the work of the committee 10 A. M. and all were hap py. 3:30 P. M. at the 5th Street Baptist Church the Y. M. C. A. held special services for the women and men of Richmond and there was a great saint in the camp for the Lord. Rev. S. L. Thomas spoke from his soul. Subject: A Changed Life. Three men asked for special prayer. Mr. George Howell organist. The fire for the THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Lord is still burning around the corner. Help our friends to keep it alive. God Is Able. Come to the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson to day 5 P. M. at the building. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. At the building workers for the meeting 9:30 A. M. Mothers send your boys to the Y. M. C. A. 4 P. M. a special program. Mother's Day. Hear the boys sing end talk in their own way. Mother. KNOX MEETS NEED, DECLARES SENATOR PENROSE. Best Equipped Statesman to Head G. O. P. Ticket, Adds Senator. WEST FOR HIM, SAYS SLEMP Strong as Johnson on League Issue and Ranks Wifa Lodge, Governor Sproul Points Out. Philadelphia, Pa., April 30.—United States Senator Boles Penrose, after a charity. BELIEVED T. Senator Knows of nations and cause he believes workable, who themselves to the treaty does not the necessity in intern. He favors of international development of a of international 5:30 P. M. at the building an open zeeing for men. Subject: My Mother Come out men and do your part in honor of mother. Special songs. Bring the other man. May 30th., Sunday, 3:30 P. M. by special request the Women's Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. will have a great meeting for only women at the Hood Temple Zion A. M. E. Church, Adams and Clay streets, Rev. P. R. Fluck, B. D., will speak to the women in the women's language. Special music for this meeting. Tell the other woman to bring a woman. Be on time to get a seat. Remember that the Y. M. C. A. is still in need of prayer. Every home is asked to have special prayer now for the Y. M. C. A. CHICAGO NOTES. On last Monday evening a large crowd of citizens attended the meeting at Walter's A. M. E. Zion church held under the auspices of the Chicago GAL-2-ROBINSON branch of The Equal Rights League and heard Hon. William Monro-Trotter of Boston, Mass., tell of his trip to Paris and of the treatment received by members of the Race in America. The members of the Virginia Society were cited to have with them for their last regular meeting, Mr. Charles Satechell Morris, Jr., the boy captor who addressed the meeting, Mr. Morris also became a member of the society. The members and workers of Giles Charity Club will give an entertain ment in the Triangle Blue room of the Y. W. C. A. 3541 Indiana Ave. Monday evening, May 3rd for the benefit of the baby ward of Providut Hospital. Rev. W. A. Blackwell pastor of Walter's A. M. E. Zion church is back from Salisbury, N. C., where he delivered an address before the graduating class of Livingston College. Mrs. Rufus Mitchell, 1206 Lucas street Cairo, Illinois, who spent some time in the city with relatives and friends writes on her return home that she is clated over the hospital ties extended her during her stay. The Milton Mercantile Agency, 3638 State street of which M. T. Bailey is manager, is in position to make collections throughout the United States and Canada. The Idlewild Hotel at 33rd street and Washaburg Avenue is very much in demand by delegates coming to the National Republican Convention in June. Delegates from Virginia, Tex as and North Carolina have already made reservations and others are writing for suite of rooms. Mrs. Maud Gray 3545 Indiana Avenue has gone to St. Louis, Mo., where she will remain ten days as the guest of Miss Estella Buckner, 4145 Pappine street. Attorney Walter M. Farmer 184 W. Washington street was called to Nashville, Tenn., during the week to look after legal matters. STATES RIGHTS ARE INVADED. South Carolina Governor Pavors Repeal of Amendments to the Constitution. Washington, D. C., Post May 3, 1920. Repeal of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the Constitution and "all others enacted since which encroached upon the rights of States," was urged Saturday night by Governor Robert A. Cooper, of South Carolina speaking before the annual dinner of the Palmetto State Society. "I do not approve of any further surrender of State sovereignty to the Federal government declared the governor. "I am convinced after a few more years of experiments and dissayers we will go back to the government established by the Constitution." The governor voiced his opposition to a cash bonus for soldiers, declaring it would be an insult to service men to attempt to "compensate" them for their services to the country. He said the South Carolina branch of the American Legion had taken a similar stand. He favored liberal provision, however, for the wounded and the needy. Extending special privileges to either capital or labor, Governor Coor declared "is to forge the confidence of capital or labor in the integrity of the government." United States Senator B. D. Smith presided at the dinner. Baltimore, Md., April. Construction began this week on Wonderland Park, the new $200,000 environment center located within the city limits. HEROLIN POMADE HAIR DRESSING Grows Your Hair Long, Soft, Straight Lots of Hair--Fluffy-- Soft--- Brilliant--- Straight--- Pliant--- full of life and beauty is yours if you apply to your hair a little You Can Have Hair Like This HEROLIN Pomade Hair Dressing. 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Picket, Adds Senator. WEST FOR HIM, SAYS SLEMP Strong as Johnson on League Issue and Ranks Wifn Lodge, Governor Sprout Points Out. Philadelphia, Pa., April 30.—United States Senator Boles Petrouse, after a political conference here today said: "The primaries do not seem to have developed any paramount candidacy for the choice of President of the U.S. The time for the selection of a candidate is not yet here if we are to judge by the vote in various States. If we are to be asked to take up a candidate of the type of Governor Bowen of Illinois, we have the right to turn in with all our strength for Governor Sproul. "My own personal opinion after considerable reflection and without consulting the principal party and without knowledge whether he would take the place, has recently persuaded me that Senator Knox of Pennsylvania is the best equipped all around international statesman to meet the requirements of the situation." While doubtless several other get them who have been mentioned could be nominated and elected, I be unequivocality could be secured on Senator Knox with considerable ease and facility. ACCEPTABLE IN WEST, SAYS SLEMP. Among those with whom Senate Petrose conferred was Representative Slemp, Republican national committee for Virginia who after exaining that the Virginia delegation was pledged to Governor Lowden of Illinois said: "Senator Knox is perhaps the lead big, outstanding character in the United States. He is a national and international figure. A peculiar thing is the fact that he is acceptable to the Western end of the party and the business interests of the East alike. "Senator Knox's position on the tie for peace treaty differs on one vital point clubs with the positions of Senators Reed Lone, Morah and Johnson. They are in favor of a policy of isolation and insul will be HEROLIN P HAIR DRE arity. 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Interested at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.00 Three Months ..... 1.10 Four Months ..... .00 Five Months ..... 2.50 Don't get weary in doing right and in living upright. A person, who will not work should not eat. People, who are naturally servile are always looking for a boss. People, who eat too much usually carry empty pockets home at night. Some people cannot listen to reason or to anything else for their own good. A hard-headed child will land in a reformatory without being reformed. People, who "wear long faces" are not always the most pious. Don't forget that. Do not be ashamed to do right, although it may subject you to some inconveniences. Church deacons are not scarce, but numerous. There are always candidates for the job. Read colored journals, colored folks. Do not depend upon other folks to tell you the news. When fundamental rights are involved in a controversy, rightfully, there can be no compromise. Warning money and saving money are as much a habit as loafing and spending other folks money. Religion is supposed to pay in hear-on, but with some people, it pays well on this earth. People, who are dying are getting cut of trouble. People, who are living are getting into trouble. Riding in a hearse is sad business. Riding outside of a hearse is a more pleasant past-time. Being good is a difficult task for some people and being bad is an easy task for some other people. Some women lose more time, talk ing than some other women save working. It is a common sight now to see a twenty-five dollar body buried in a two hundred dollar casket. People, who talk most about how things should be done are the slowest persons about doing these things. Insulting children are like insulting grown people, for they are to be found most anywhere these days. Some people will never pay their debts until after they are dead and they will do it then only by proxy. Some people abuse you if you spend your own money and some other people get angry with you if you save it. Automobiles make people "cuss," but they are mighty popular. In this respect they resemble some men's wives. Some men see faults in women that they cannot discover in men, although the men may be more faulty than women. "Building air castles" is a regular past time of some frivolous women and a general habit among some men of the "lover" type. Raising large families may be mighty pleasant, but the heads of these families will agree that it is mighty expensive. Living apart is better than living together when one's tastes and dispositions are as far apart as the poles. The colored folks in the North are raising as much cain as politicians as they formerly raised in the same capacity in the South. Children blessed with good parents are favored of God. They are likely to live long and enjoy much happiness upon the earth. What we want to know is, how politics can be run without money and not come candidates profess to be doing this very thing. The United States Supreme Court seems to be balking on rendering a decision on the dry amendments to the Constitution of the United States. When organized labor refuses to give up to its agreements and abide by its contracts, it voluntarily concludes to organized capital the right to do the same thing. A people without citizenship rights are helpless and it is not long before they become contemptible. It is only by the ballot that civil rights can be secured and fundamental rights recognized. Some colored folks will call each other "niggers" and if a white person calls them Negroes, they will get "as mad as the devil." You know the devil can get mad. Gen. Leonard Wood has had a fine time running. Now with Hon. Hiram Johnson swinging to his coat-tails, he is not making so much progress, but he is in the running just the same. Moving along the lines of the least resistance may be a pleasant past-time, but the end of that road is not at the front of the line of progress, but rather to the rear of the line of retrogression. Some Irishmen in Ireland are having the time of their lives in tantalizing and in worrying the Britains. When they are jailed, they refuse to eat and the Britains release them until they im prove and then they jail them again. Fine clothes and fine caskets seem to go together. People, who are living want the former and when they die, their friends want to secure for them a fine casket in keeping with the fine clothes that they wear. Always expect people to say one thing and do another and you will not be disappointed. This is an age of deception. Many of the heavenly THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ```markdown ``` President Wilson has had eight years of the presidency, and although sometimes thinks that he is tired of the White House, he longs to continue to gaze upon all that is best in this kingly establishment upon the earth. People, who will not contend for their rights will not long be in possession, of those rights. Supine submission to impositions and discriminations will result in the loss of every right and privilege to which a free people is entitled. --- When reputable white journals refer to colored women as "negresses" and disreputable white women as Madame and Misses, it is about time that colored citizens of respectability wait upon the editors of these journals and request a hearing upon this all important subject. --- You can not hope to please everybody in this world and you cannot expect to win the approval at all times, even of some of your best friends. The only thing to do is to do right, trust in God and go to heaven when you die. When a person has been attending school for ten or more years at some one else's expense and then cannot make enough money to feed and clothes themselves and pay back to the persons, who took care of him or her some of the money expended, then the education is a failure and so is the individual. You can't lose the colored folks in politics. They will stand most any thing once, but when it comes to barring them out of a presidential campaign, they will get "mad enough to bust." You may say what you will, colored folks will be under the presidential wire when the gong sounds the end of the presidential race. "What will it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul?" is a question propounded many centuries ago and it finds a ready echo in this day and time. Yet there are tens of thousands who will take a chance. They desire to gain the world and they risk the chance of losing their own soul. Trying to reform a man, who has gone wrong is like trying to rebend a tree after full growth in order to make it grow straight and upright again. You will break the tree and you will fail in your effort on the man, unless you are able to remain with him during the balance of his natural life. We are sick and tired hearing about Negro this and Negro that. Colored journals teem with Negroes' rights and Negro privileges, with much comment about discriminations against the Negroes. We are of the opinion that much of this talk stirs up much prejudice against us. Let us drop this Negro business for a while and demand our rights as American citizens and it seems to us that a change for the better will take place. C. The Governor of South Carolina would repeal the Fourteenth Amendment, giving colored people, the rights of citizenship and the Fifteenth Amendment giving them the right to vote. If he could do this, he would not have far to go to repeal the Thirteenth Amendment which made them free men. When it comes to talking for the effect of this same talking at home, the present Governor of South Carolina is in line with those other South Carolina Governors, who have gone on before. By the way, where is Senator Benjamin R. Tillman, who believed the same thing? Echo answers, "Where?" It seems to be time now for the organization of a Preachers Union to boost salaries. Well nigh every other profession is out for a raise, and it is no more than is to be expected that the preachers of all denominations will come out for double increase of salaries. Those who have been receiving $600.00 per year could receive $1,200. Those who have been receiving $1,000 per year could reasonably ask for $2,000 per year. Those who have been getting $1,200 per year could get along with $2,400 per year and those who have been receiving $1,500 per year might make out with $3,000. Preachers, who can read this efficient to their promotions, and then retain their positions can get the raises in salaries as we suggest. during the following The fact that it is generally recognized that the National Republican Convention, which meets next month in Chicago, Ill., will name the next President of the United States makes the candidacy of the prominent statesmen who are now offering for that honor all the more interesting and important. General Leonard Wood is the leading candidate and unless a combination of the field is to be against him will in all probability be nominated. Should this be done, Gov. Frank E. Lowden, of Illinois will in all probability be the nominee. Should he fall, the Senator Warren G. Hastings, if he is backed by a united delegation from his own State may land in the White House of the Nation. If there is a revolutionary reaction, the Republican Party may go to the Justice Coast and in that event the next President will answer to the state of Senator Timan Johnson. Later in the incumbency, Senator Joseph R. McCain, the astute politician and statesman of Pennsylvania has insisted that "prior" of diplomas and statements, Senator Philander C. Knox, as his candidate for the presidency. He demands him to be the man of the hour and one who is needed at this time to gable the Ship of State into a harbor of safety. ```markdown ``` 40V. RUSSELL'S ASSURANCES. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People after sending out copies of the telegram from the acting Governor of Mississippi relative to the shameful treatment of Rev. E. R. Franklin, who after being badly beaten was fined and sent to the work camp for four months now gives out a copy of a telegram from Hon. Lee M. Russell, Governor of Mississippi stating that Franklin and all other persons will always have full protection of the laws in securing their legal rights. But Rev. Franklin is still in the work-camp, innocent of any crime and the fine of four hundred dollars is as yet to be collected. If the energetically brilliant Secretary of the Association Mr. John R. Shillady was treated in a similar manner in Texas and was unable to secure any legal redress, even though he was a resident of the State of New York and a white man, how can he expect Rev. E. R. Franklin to obtain any redress when he is a resident of the State of Mississippi and is a colored man? Talk is all right and promises are mighty consoling to some people, but how is Rev. Franklin to be gotten out of that convict camp in Mississippi except by a pardon at the hands of Governor Russell? An appeal as a rule is taken in order to stay or waive the execution of a sentence. Franklin is serving his time and he has been subjected to the humiliation of being animate of a prison camp. His predicament is embarrassing and cruel. What will he done about it? Can Governor Russell interfere? Will he set aside an unjust decision in a trial court? We shall see, and we shall note the result of this remarkable case be living that God will bring all things right in His own time. SEATING THE CONTESTING DELEGATES. A report sent out from New York by Mr. John Callan O'Laughlin will be of special interest to those colored men, who have been protesting against the un-republican tactics reported to by certain white party leaders in the Southland. It reads as follows: New York, May 3.—There will be fraudulently seated delegates in the Republican national convention at Chicago next month. The country can be assured of that. Every contest will be carefully considered and decided purely upon its merits. In other words, the scandal of the Republican national convention of 1912 is not to be repeated. The delegates in the convention will hold their seats by right so clear that the people will recognize it. This is enlightening information that can only be verified by the results which will be seen in Chicago next month. And again: Of course, this or that candidate who is counting upon Southern support will cry discrimination and calm he has been cheated if he fails to secure clean title for the particular faction devoted to his interest. But through the arrangements in contemplation he will not be able to get away with this charge. In the first place each contest is to be examined in the light of the rules and the facts. The delegation which can establish its official character will be seated, whether it be for Wood or Lowden or Harding or uninstructed. All the others will be told to go home. And if there should be a cloud on all the parties to the contest, the decision of "a plague on all your houses" may be rendered and the State in question thus deprived of representation in the convention. Finally, there is to be ample publicity. Star chamber proceedings are to be barred. How is this reform which is so vital for clean politics do be accomplished? It will be recalled that the Republican National committee first investigates all contests and reports with recommendations to the credentials committee named by the convention. The chairman of the Republican national committee is Will Hays. He may be said in passing, has demonstrated remarkable capacity in meeting and dealing with the numerous questions of political generalship. Mr. Hays wants the country to understand that the Republican party is a clean, honorable organization and that it is represented by a committee which truly expresses the will of the organization. This brings the matter squarely before the American people in general and the National Republican Convention in particular. It emphasizes the fact that we made so plain in our issue of recent date, namely that too much irregularity on the part of certain factions would not admit that friction if all of the charges were sustained. It might put one set of delegates out, but this would not put the other set of delegates in. There are rules governing the contests in congressional districts and States. A delegation must establish its official character. It must show that the meetings for the election of delegates were held in accordance with the call of the National Republican Committee and in accordance with the call of the State Republican Committee. The one is as about as binding as the other. If the denial of admission came, then they should have met on the same date as the one specified in the call and in a place as near as possible to the place specified in the call. If they were hindered and prevented from entering the place specified in the call, it could not be their fault and the conditions surrounding the election of delegates by the "barred from the meeting" delegates are to be considered. It is plainly evident that the "Lily-white" meetings were irregular and not in accordance with the call of the National Republican Committee call and all such delegations should be ousted. They come as a rule from States that will not furnish a single electoral vote to a Republican nominee and the Party can get on as well without them as with them. Mr. Laughlin continues: In past campaigns, it has been the custom before the convention assembles for one candidate or another to line up members of the national committee and pledge their support of particular "delegates" from Southern States. The present campaign has witnessed the usual hunt for Southern delegates with the usual distribution of offices in the form of promises. The "solid South," exclusive of Kentucky and Missouri, has a quota of 167 delegates in the convention. That gives it a strategic position which is readily apparent. This power in a Republican convention is out of all proportion—to the representation of the party as a whole and has been so recognized for decades. So far as the electoral vote of the South is concerned, dynaffic could not dislodge the Democrats from its possession. The republicans have permitted practically the same representation by the South in the convention as is enjoyed by the Republican and doubtful states of the North and West primarily because of the opportunity for control which it gave to leaders, and also because of the hope that some day the solid South would be broken. Moreover, the party did not want to depart from the fundamental principal of equal representation. And again: Mr. Hays is a politician who belongs to the class of "practical men" described by Col. Roosevelt in the Harriman letter of years gone by. He understands the people are too intelligent nowadays to permit "rough stuff," and that the party which keeps a clean house is the party that will have popular confidence. His views have found an echo in the breasts of national committee generally. There is reason to believe that the majority of the members of the national committee have rejected overtures to render decisions in favor of contesting delegates elected to support a particular candidate and have determined to decide each case as already stated in accordance with the rules and the facts. This does not mean that the majority* of the committee will endeavor to seat uninstructed delegates. If the Wood men can establish title, they will be seated, if the Lowden men can do then they will be recognized, if the Hardling men produce the facts and show they abided by the rules to them, will be given the prize. The following comment contains a bit of modern history: The public realizes the importance of fair decision based upon the rules and the facts, but it is the men who have had intimate contact with the operations of the national committee that really understand its influence upon the destiny of the country. Back in 1912 When Col. Roosevelt and Sidney Bieber were mutual admirers, the latter gave me his proxy for the national committee. I attended several meetings of that body and felt the impact of the steam roll as Roosevelt delegate after Roosevelt delegates, who had been honestly elected, was masked in puffs. Had those delegates been seated, Roosevelt would have in all probability have been nominated, the progressive spirit would not have happened, Wilson would not have been elected, Roosevelt would not have administered the affairs of the country and perhaps the world war would not have occurred at the time. In support of the last named statement, it is only necessary to refer to Roosevelt's action in 1915 when he prevented Germany from attacking France with the Morocco dispute as a pretext. The times in which the country is involved at present are pregnant with gigantic consequences and possibilities. Europe's fate is dependant upon our conduct and our prosperity. A mistake wilful or otherwise in connection with the organization of the convention may prove of frightful cost not only to the party but to the nation and the world as a whole. It is an understanding of the wired cravity of the situation that is re- sponsible for the great care with which Republican leaders are making arrangements for the convention and rating in such fashion that not the dissident's hail will exist for a charge of manipulation in connection with the seating of delegates. We take it then that many people will be disappointed at Chicago and that conditions there will be ideal for that class of citizens who are disgust- ed with past political conditions and who hope for a radical improvement in the future. --- PRESIDENT WILSON'S LEADERSHIP. The House of Representatives has passed a law declaring peace with Germany and repealing all war legislation. When this concurrent act reached the Senate, Senator Pullenander C. Knox substituted a resolution which embraced practically the same thing, but when in a diplomatic way vent a "bow-shot" further in protecting this country's interests. The Democrats at first showed a disposition to filibuster against the resolution, but upon consulting President Wilson, he announced that he would take the responsibility of vetoing the resolution should it ever come to him for his approval. The Democratic senators will accordingly permit a vote upon the resolution. Its passage by both branches of the congress is assured. This is expected to have a far-reaching effect too upon the National Democratic Convention at San Francisco. President Wilson is in charge of the party machinery and no candidate can be nominated who refuses to endorse in-to-to the position which he has taken. He is alleged to have run his Party upon the rocks of prospective defeat. Certain it is that twice, he has been successful in leading it to a well-earned victory. His power over men and measures has been marvelous and at one time, he had the leaders of the nations of the world doing his bidding. No citizen in the history of the American Republic has ever had such an absolutely autocratic sway as this college president who reached the highest office in this great country of ours. The League of Nations was the crowning ambition of his brilliant career. He has seen his fondest plans come to naught and will, in the present political contest witness the final destruction of his life's ambition. THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS What is the League of Nations and why is it that it has become the predominant issue in this campaign? When the war with Germany and her allies was at its height, there was formed in this country an organization or league composed of both Republicans and Democrats for the purpose of enforcing peace. It saw the necessity as it alleged of having some sort of an organization in the many countries for the purpose of preventing war. President Woodrow Wilson was an active patron of this great organization and he formulated a plan to organize all civilized nations into a body, governed by certain rules and regulations and providing for penalties when those rules were Hon. William Jennings Bryan was also an active patron of this same organization. When the United States entered the war and was entitled to a place at the peace table, President Wilson had worked out a plan with his army of peace experts and shrewd economists for the organization of this league of nations, which would bring to a war weary world eternal peace. At least, it was contended that under its exercise of power, the possibility of war would be exceedingly remote. It was a difficult task to get this plan for the League of Nations approved by Great Britain and France. One of the most disappointing stumbling blocks was that relating to the freedom of the seas. Great Britain would not surrender her rights to a dominant place upon the waters of the Great Deep and finally this section of President Wilson's plan was eliminated. The keeping of the navies of the world with in a specified limit was also an issue and this was finally abandoned. When the Versailles Treaty was signed, with it was also signed, the plans for the League of Nations. President Woodrow Wilson was said to have emerged from the conference as victor for the foundation principles that he had espoused. The treaty and the league plan were then regarded as a panacea for the world's woes. He sent the treaty with the League of Nations plan to the United States Senate after having repeatedly declined to give that tribunal any information concerning it until after it had been drafted and signed at Versailles. The Schlators were angry. They proceeded to analyze erically the provisions of that celebrated document and it did not take them long to discover that some of its main provisions ran counter to the Constitution of the United States. The most dangerous provision was the one which virtually placed the army and navy of the United States under the virtual control of the League of Nations, which League was composed of foreigners. It also enabled these foreigners to pass upon questions purely American. It embroiled this government in European broils and it enabled these Europeans to interfere in questions relating to governments on this side of the Atlantic. Certain it was, if the United States had the right to interfere and pass upon matters purely Asiatis and European, then these European and Asiatic nations had a right to interfere and pass upon questions purely American. This led to a long-drawn fight in the United States Senate. Three factions developed with parity somewhat disarranged. The administration forces led by Senator Gilbert M. Hitehook of Nebraska good for unqualified ratification of the treaty just as it was signed at Versailles, France, without the crossing of a "I" or the dotting of an "i." The other faction led by Senator Henry Ca. o. Lodge of Massachusetts stood for the ratification of the treaty after certain reservations had been written in it, nullifying some of its main provisions. This was a shrewd method of meeting the demands of that organization that clamored for some kind of remedy or panacea for war. It had a large following in the country and seemed to be well financed. Ex-President William Howard Taft was its chief exporter. There was a lobby at Washington and a lobby outside of Washington for a regular propaganda had been conducted throughout the country and the Senators were showered with telegrams and letters urging them to ratify this treaty, in which had been intertwined this League of Nations. But a small band of inconsiderate as they were called, under the leadership of Senator William E. Born, Omaha and Senator Hiram Johnson of California opposed outright both the treaty and the, League of Nations. They conducted a filibuster, subjecting the compact to a merciless analysis and a rigid scrutiny. They were joined by four or five Democrats, among whom Senator Reed of Missouri was chief. They blocked ratification for the time being and they conducted a parliamentary battle, which for shrewdness and skill ranks with any similar effort ever made since the foundation of the Government. They joined with Senator Lodge in writing into the treaty, what President Wilson described as "nullifying reservations" over the protests of the administration's supporters. With their support, the treaty could have been ratified despite Senator Hitchcock's efforts. But, when it came to a vote they combined with Senator Hitchcock's forces and defeated the treaty. Thus they accomplished by indirection what could not be accomplished by direct attack. In the meantime, President Wilson had openly declared that he would vote the treaty and also the League of Nations plan if it carried with it other than explanatory reservations and not nullifying reservations. He almost "took the breath" away from his party associates when he declared that he would make the Treaty and the League of Nations a campaign issue and would rest party victory or party defeat on the result of that issue. The underlying cause of Senator Johnson's fight upon the treaty is no doubt the Japanese question, which is a live issue on the Pacific Coast. Should any disagreement arise between the United States, it would be settled by foreigners and in a tribunal where the United States of America would be hopelessly outvoted. Proclaiming high as the Constitution itself was the advice of President George Washington, which constituted a warning coming as it does from the grave, "Avoid entangling [European alliances]. Just what the end will be, no one can foresee. We have always believed that the action of this country in actively engaging in the affairs of the Old World was a mistake. Time will prove the wisdom of this course. The hordes of Europe constitute a menace to free institutions. Untridicted exercise of power by men not accustomed to using this power will lead to excesses too horrible to mention. Theorists may theorize, out when the religion of Jesus Christ cannot sway men and living about a changed condition, a league of Nations will only tend to emphasize and aggravate the trouble. When a male and a female are all ways seeking each other's company, marry them off and they will want to stay apart. Matrimony is a great recorder for some people and simple blues solos is a great harmonizer for some others. COURT STOPS PUBLICATION OF CAMPAIGN LITERATURE. Union Leaders Claim Underwood Advertisements Contain False Statements Concerning Alabama. Birmingham, Ala., May 4.—Claiming that Senator Underwood's campaign managers were seeking to convey the impression through newspaper advertising that union labor in Alabama was favorable to social equality between the white and Negro races an injunction has been obtained in the Circuit Court here by union leaders restraining the publication of portions of an Underwood political advertisement. The advertisement was to have been printed throughout Alabama this week, but Judge Horace C. Wilkinson ordered it suppressed pending the outcome of the injunction. Lloyd Hooper, State campaign manager for Ulderwood, several news paper syndicate and an advertising agency are named as defendants. Last Sunday the students of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Sunday School enjoyed themselves greatly listening to the recitations and duets by the little ones of the school. We invite you to become a memoir. 11:30 A. M. Rev. Cobbs preached an inspiring sermon, using as his text: "The Devil the Prince of the Powers of the Air," Seated on the rostrum was Rev. Mutt Fuller, a man who is of real value to our pastor and church. In the congregation we had many friends including Prof. Nelson Williams, Jr., and Deacon Lacey of the First Baptist Church, bermuda Hundreds. We welcome you at all times. 3:30 P. M. Our communion services were administered by our pastor, Rev Cobbs. While the bread was being passed around, we listened to Rev. Peter Lancaster of the Second Baptist Church, City. We were also glad to have Deacon Joseph Stiger, pastor of the Zion Baptist Churen South Richmond. Tomorrow being Mothers Day our pastor will preach a special sermon, suitable for the occasion. Let every body wear a flower, some will be sold at our church by one of the clubs of the church. Tomorrow night there will be a grand sacred concert at the Mt. Calvary Baptist church bene fit the rally. We are nearing the end of our rally. Are you coming up with $10.00 each? Let us obey the call; because obedience is better than sacrifice. Beardsley Girl Kidnapped. (Associated New York) Philadelphia, Pa., April—Latest development indicate that six year old Ellen Boardslay, who disappeared from her home last Monday, in stead of having been drowned as was believed may have been kidnapped. A report that the little girl was seen with a Negro woman on Fifteenth street, near Girard avenue gave rise to the new theory, and detectives made a thorough search of Negro set elements in Ogden and Poplar streets, near Broad. DANGKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., May 4.—The funeral services of Mr. Johnnie Traynham, who died last Tuesday night, took place in Ballayhack, Thursday evening at 2:30 at the residence of his brother, C. C. W. Traynham, where he was taken by his brother about four or five weeks previous to his death. Rev. James S. Hatcher, B. D., of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church delivered the eulogy. Quite a number of the relatives of the deceased were present. His uncle, M. Traynham, aunt, Mrs. Alice Faulkner, cousin, Mrs. Cassandra Wright, Mrs. L. A. Bartoe, Mrs. Jane A. Faulkner, Mr. Robert Faulkner, Mrs. Ophelia Faulkner, his sister, Mr. Toba Faulkner, Mr. J. H. Cooper. Mr. C. W. Traynham wishes, to especially to thank Mrs. Franklin Miller for keeping the insurance in force and delivering the same to him fully paid up. He also thanks Mr. Beckner and those who assisted him so nicely during the illness and death of his brother. Before the deceased passed away, he said to his brother that he had something very nice to tell him, that he was nearly crossing the river and that he saw his father and mother and his wife who had left him years ago. He plead with him to meet them in Heaven. Mrs. Lucy Day, of Eighth Avenue who has been indisposed for six weeks is able to be out again and wishes to thank the many friends for the act of kindness during her illness. She wishes especially to thanw Mr. Epps Logan's little daughter for the generous confections that she brought. The funeral services of Mrs. Rossy Steptoe, who departed this life last Tuesday after a long, lingering illness took place at St. Paul's Memorial M. E. Church Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. Steptoe was a devoted Christian woman, a kind and affectionate wife, a loving mother, a good neighbor, a noble church worker but withheld the Master has called her from suffering to rest and reward of a most serviceable life in the Master's Vineyard. She bore her sickness with patience, always trusting in the Lord. She leaves a loving husband, five sons, M. Henry, Georce, Oliver, Hersey and Lawrence Steptoe, and one daughter Mrs. Edmona Marshall, of East Jefferson Street, several grandchildren and a host of relations and friends to mourn their loss. A noble Christian woman has gone. Mr. Granville Tucker, of Washington, D. C. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell, of 133 Gilmer Avenue, N. W. He is their brother. Mr. John Dent, of Eighth Avenue, N. W. who has been suffering with blood poisoning, is reported quite ill at present. Mrs. Thrasher, of Eighth Avenue has been indisposed this week. Miss Daniels, who underwent an operation at Burrell Memorial Hospital is now at home, 218 Tenth Avenue, N. E. She is getting along nice'y. Mrs. Hill, of Tenth Avenue has been much indisposed the past two weeks. She is improving. Rev. D. R. Powell, who has been very sick went to Baltimore, Md. to pay the labs tributes of respect to his mother. Rev. Powell left for Baltimore while his condition was very serious and all were quite uneasy for him, but he was confident that the Lord would take care of him. We are glad to know that the Reverend has gotten on so very well under his sore affliction and trials of life. Mr. W. F. Hughes, the polite funeral director of Gainshoro Avenue, had charge of the funeral of Mrs. Rossy Steptoe. Rev. Haley delivered the enbury from that familiar quotation, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant," which was the very synopsis of the life and character of this wonderful Christian woman who had lived a most exemplary life. Mrs. Martha Washington, of Rocky Mount, Va. spent Sunday and Monday in Roanoke. She attended services at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. There was a banquet at Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Monday night where quite an enjoyable evening was had. Rev. W, W. Hicks is the pastor. Rev. James S. Hatcher, of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church last Lord's Day morning delivered a very instructive sermon on, "The Second Coming", which was plain and very helpful. More than 150 communed and a collection of $53.00 was taken. At night the Rev. Anaman of the West Coast of Africa spoke on the same subject, making some fine illustrations on the reasons why the Christian men and women should live up to their professions. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher is marshalling her forces together for the Queens Rally at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church for the fourth Sunday in June, at which time they have decided by the help of the Great Head of the Church and the faithful workers in the Master's Vineyard to raise two thousand dollars. Let us hope and work for their success. Howard and Stanteld will get your papers to you. You may depend on us. Mr. D. D. Johnson, of Suffolk, Va., was in the city this week shaking hands with his many friends. J. Clodis Toles, Jr., of 205 Fifth Avenue, N. W., son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Toles underwent a very successful operation for Appendicitis at Burrell Memorial Hospital this week and he is getting along nicely. The Gambler, a three act drama by Chas. Keen was rendered in the Assembly Hall by the Dramatic Association for the benefit of Hayes Memorial Fund on the 29th. A large audience was present. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob L. Reid had a visit from the Stork, who left a bouncing girl. Mother and baby are getting along nicely. Mrs. Nora Tuning, of Cleveland, Ohio has returned to her home after a month's visit to her mother and friends here. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Mr. William Holland is still indisposed this week. Mr. Robert Tolliver is still in, but much improved. Mr. Herbert Rayford, of Pittsburgh, Pa. was buried in this city on the 29th ult. He died in the Smoky City on the 24th after a short illness. Mr. Charlie Harris, of Coatesville, Pa. has returned to the city and will locate here. He is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Alice Moore. Mr. Samuel Gerlestone of the Franklin Cafe left for New York City on business. He expects to return in ten days. Mr. Jerome Tucker, of Washington D. C. is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Fannie T. Campbell, 117 Gilmer Avenue, N. W. Mr. Goins, representative of the Micheaux Book and Film Company is expected to call on C. Tiffany Toiver on business in regards to All Star Colored Pictures. Roanoke State Summer Institute will be conducted from June 21 to July 17. Teachers will find in Roanoke a strong experienced faculty, good board and ideal place for recreation, amusement and study. Examination will be held at the close of Institute. Prof. W. F. Grasty, Conductor, Danville, L. P. Mekey, Local Manager Roanoke. BLACKSTONE NOTES Blackstone, Va., May 5—Rodger James oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Saddux died at the home of his parents in Lauenburg county last Thursday night. He was 11 years old. Interment took place in the family burying ground on Saturday. Mr. Waverly Black, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Black of near town and Mrs Mary Epes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josh Epes, were united in marriage last Wednesday night. What proved to be, perhaps, the most unique and enjoyable social affair ever with sssed in Blackstone was pulled on Last Friday night. J Jackson's Hall in the form of a Teachers' Banquet. The arrangement were in charge of some of the local teachers and Mr. Jos. A. Jackson. All of the ladies with the exception of a few, of those present were teaching in some school at present or former tea hers of some school in the past. Those present were: From Farmville, Misses Emma Griggs and Marion Hankins, Mesdames Alberta Reid and J. P. Clark Messrs, E. S. Clark, Henry Anderson; Willie Reid, Freddie Winston, Thomas Watkins, Henry Logan, Robert Foster William Bartlett; Fred Carson and Eddie Williams, From Kenbridge; Misses Ada B. Sydnor, Fannie Blackwell, Mabel Brydle Mrs, Cordella Blackwell, Messrs, Renza Sydnor, Marquis Brydle, Jno. P. Blackwell, Hannie Blackwell and J. C. Bagley, From Crewe; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Steward, From Wellville; Miss Irene Anderson and Mr. Augustus Tucker, From Richmond; Misses Camelia Mayo and Fanny Harper, From New York; Mrs. Edmondia Elam, From Boston; Mr. and Mrs. Langston Fitzgerald, Local, Misses Ethel Mack Fitzgerald, Local Misses Ethel Blackwell, Rosa Ross; P. Lois Baskerville, Bessie Bridgeforth, Emma Fitzgerald, Bessie Brown; Mesdames J. M. Botts T. J. Woolridge, J. G. Pettus; A. L. Lewis; Messrs, Howard Tucker; Lawrence Jones, W. H. Fitzgerald; Benj. Stokes, T. J. Woolridge Jas. A. Jackson, C. C. Ward, J. G. Petus, Mrs. Sallie Epes, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Taylor, chaperones. Mr. John Anderson entertained an luncheon Sunday in honor of Misses Emma Bettie Brydle and Ethel Jacobson, students at Nottoway Normal and Training School and who have been boarding with Mrs. Anderson during the session just closing. Those present were Misses Mabel Brydle, Minnie Sydnor, and Messrs. John Edwards, Pritchett Blackwell, Marshal and Eaward Todd, of Kenbridge Miss Dorothy Scott and Mr. David Thornton of this place. After the luncheon the party motored up to "Flower around" the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fitzgerald where they spent few hours. Mr. John Tucker, of Rosell, N. J. is spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Banks, having come down to attend to a business matter. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bell announces the marriage of their son, Willio P. to Miss Eva Browler, of Wakefield, Va., Mr. Bell is a Nottown boy but has been residing in Washington, D.C., for some time, having gone there following his discharge from the army. He and his bride will make their home in Washington. The many friends of the couple wish for them a long and happy married life. Rev. C. H. Lindsey of Richmond, preached the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of fourteen of the Normal Training School at Shiloh Baptist church last Sunday. While he advised them not to stop their preparation for life's battle here but to keep drinking from the fountain of knowledge, he explained to them their duties should any of them go out as teachers and leaders of the people at this time, or who ever they undertake to do. In the beginning of his remarks he stated that he never could confine his talk to any one class of people, therefore he was going to talk to the "old boys" and "old girls" as well as those just finishing this school. certainly left a lesson and thought for every one in the building. Little Sarah Pettus has been confined to her home for some time with measles. There has been several other cases reported among the children in this section. In some instances, as many as five being in bed in one family at the same time. Mr. Willie Hawkes, who is working in Norfolk, spent the week-end with his family here. Miss Lula Crenshaw of Richmond, is spending some time with her parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Crenshaw, having been called home on account of the illness of Mrs. Crenshaw. A bazaar was held in Jackson's Hali Monday night under the auspices of the "Willing Workers" Circle of Shiloh Baptist church. Quite a number of young people were out, the night being a lovely one. Various game were engaged in such as "pliming the tail on the donkey," fortune telling, etc. Mrs. S. J. Fitzgerald is president of the Circle and is constantly planning ways and means of entertaining the public to raise money for their treasury. It is indeed gratifying to note the interest being shown by the young people of the town and community in the Sunday Schools. Especially of this notable among the young men. Some of these have recently joined the Order of Knights of Pythias and were instructed at the time of their coming into the Order to attend some church and Sunday School. At Shiloh they have a splendid class of young men, known as the "Young Men's Class" and it is growing each week. Every young man in the town is asked to come and join this class. It makes no differences if you have not been to Sunday School for a long time and have gotten rusty, or will forget and knock at the door, you will be rubbed up and made to feel at home. Mr. Benjamin Stokes is teacher of this class and an interesting and splendid one is he. Mr. and Mrs. Archer Lewis gave a birthday celebration on last Friday afternoon in honor of their nephew, William Archer Land Lewis. Several of the smaller children of the town were invited. The entire dining room was turned over to the little ones where they were served ice cream, cake and candies. The guest of honor received several beautiful presents from these present. A beautiful cake with four candles around and one in the center was given to him by his sister, Mrs. Lewis. Late in the afternoon the little ones departed for their respective homes expressing themselves as having had a grand time. San Francisco, California is just fifty miles from Oakland, Oakland is a city of 250,000 inhabitants and the Negro population of Oakland is 6,000 We have Negroes in the Fire Department, on the Police Force, as City Inspectors, in the Tax Collector's Office in the County Recorder's Office in the County Clerk's Office and in the Deputy Sheriff's Office, etc. There are ten Negro furniture stores, seven Real Estate Offices, three groceries, two physicians four lawyers and three Dentists. There are seven churches all pastored All the business and professional men are making money. Laboring men's wages from factories, shi, yards, railroads and janitors ranges from $4.16 and up per day. Fifteen year old boys' wages range from $40.00 to $100.00 per month. Women don't have to work in Oakland, but when they do the wages range from $3.00 per day up to $75.00 per month. There are great opportunities for our people in Oakland. If you want any information regarding persons or positions write to me. If you are coming to San Francisco or Oakland let me know on what train you will arrive and we will meet you at the 16th Street Station with our big automobile and take you to your friends if spy, or to a respectable place to stop. We will give you information about anything you wish to know concerning our city. We have lived in Oakland and San Manesse 16 years. Know everything and everybody in which you would be interested. Address all communications to, L. A. BROWN, President and Manager Provident Reality Co. 519 8th Street, Oakland, Ca. FARMVILLE NEWS On Friday afternoon April 30, a party motored to Blackstone to attend a banquet given by the Nottoway Co. teachers. Those motoring from Farmville were Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Clark, (chap erons.) Mr. Fred Taylor, Miss Marlin on Hankins, Mr. T. J. Watkins, Miss Emma Griggs, Mr. Henry Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Reid, Messrs. Eddie Williams, Robt. Foster, William Burritt and Fred Carson. The evening was a most enjoyable one and the couples danced to the strains of sweet music rendered by Prof. Curtis Jordan's orchestra from Richmond. We will long remember the banquet and the hospitality shown us by the people of Blackstone. Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Glisson and their mother of Evergreen, Va., visited Mrs. H. D. Reid on last Friday. Miss Evelyn Harrison and Miss Elsie Coles are in town for a few days visiting their parents. Subscribe to The Richmond Planet. Nowtown, Va., May 4.—Mr. William L. Pollard a very promising young man died in Washington last Wednesday. His remains were brought here and funeral services conducted by the pastor at Mt. Olive last Sunday at 3:30 P. M.. The ladies of the Women's Bible land of Pine Top mission rendered an excellent programme last Sunday. The Women's Missionary Circle of Mt. Olive met last Saturday. The meeting was very interesting. Every one enjoyed the topic for discussion which was opened by Mrs. L. V. Harvey. The circle is doing a great work under the leadership of Mrs. Virginia Braxton. On our sick list are Misses Ethel Braxton, Lureen Harvey, Mr. Philip Roane and Mrs. George Johnson. We hope to see them out soon. Mr. George P. Helmes has been suffering for the past few days with a rising on his hand. Mr. John Hill lost a very valuable mare and coll last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Latane and son were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Severly last Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. A. Young, A. B., will deliver an address at Mt. Olive on the 15th the day of the big rally for the new school. A large crowd is expected to come up to Mt. Olive Sunday. Come and hear what is to be said. The Sunday School opens at 10:00 A. M. Service begin at 11:30 A. M. You are cordially invited to be present. COLORED MAN AGAIN CONVICTED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER Implicated in Racial Uprising Last Fall in Arkansas. Helena, Ark, May 4.—John Mar- riage notice for the second time in regro, was found guilty so in filings county Crawford. Court here note today for his part in the racial uprising in the blast section last fall. Martin was charged specifically with the murder of W. A. Aukins, a special agent of the Missouri Percy railway, at troop Spur in the night on September 30, 1919, when a small sheriff's posse was tired on by Negroes who flogged in a darkened children. It was this shooting which precipitated the uprising. Martin, who was one of six Negroes under death sentence, whose cases were baned by the Supreme Court, was against sentenced to be electrocuted. The case of W. W. Wordlow, another of the six Negroes to be retried, was called immediately after disposal of that of Martin. 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 p. 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 porch and clubs are caught weighing much as two pounds. Fishe 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 chokes 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 rareworn 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 invited to your organization. File your application at Room No. 305 Mechanics 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 R.W. H. Branach, Room 305, Mechanics Bank Building. W. H. BRANCH, President. J. A. HINES, Secretary-Treasurer. $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID. Lynchburg, Va, May 1, 1920. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Va., Knights of Pythas, N. A.; S. A.; E.; A.; A. and A.; ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty dollars in payment of the death claim of Brother Woodson Nash, who was a member of Pioneer Lodge, No. 28 of Lynchburg, Va. Signed: Witnesses: L. O. LEWIS. P. F. MORRIS. MC G. HIGGIMBOTHAM. J. B. EVANS, D. D. G. C.4 -$75.00 endowment paid Stonega, Va., March 1, 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. ($75.00) Seventy-five cellars in payment of the death claim of Brother Will Johnson who was a member of Eye View Lodge No. 54 of Stonega, Va., Signed: Witnesses: Sir B. S. GILES, Ex- V. C. R. K. ANDERSON, D. $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID --- Saxton, Pa. 1920 This is to certify that. 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 J. A. Andrews who was a member of Carington, Lodge No. 60 of Cavington, Va. Signee: MRS. EDITH ANDREWS HANCOCK Beneficiary. Witnesses: JESSE BURKS. ROBERT HANCOCK. SAM SWEENEY. Subscribe to The Richmond Planet Announcement. Mrs. Ella O. Wainlet wants a nounce to her friends that she can with R. C. Meyer Jewelry Co., Number 21 W Broadware as agent. She desires the patronage of her many friends as this is the first Jewelry Company in this city to employ a Coloried woman as its representative Weddins Presents, Diamonds Watches, Silverware, Pins and Jewelry of all kinds, Cut Glass, Etc. to On visiting the store give Mrs. Waller the benefit of your purchase Give her a call. 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 Klehmond 1894. Any information will be gladly received by his brother, HENRY H. JONES. 67 Crawford Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. SEAMSTRESS WANTED SHIRT AND SHIRT WAIST MAN- FACTURING 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. FURNITURES HELP OF ALL KINDS LABORERS' CREW, CHEF COOKS' CREW, HEADWATERS. W. W. TREAD WAYERS. HOUSEWORKERS, WOMEN CHEE COOKS. BIG WAGES. R. B. PHILLIPS. Cosby Optical Co. III 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 FIVE WANTED-At once a Manager for a Department Store in Nebraska. Apply, The Planet, Richmond, Va. 311 N. Fourth Street. WE PAY Highest Cash Price for Old Gold and Silver, Old Falso Teeth, Watches and Diamonds. E. C. MEYER JEWELRY CO., 21 West Broad Street. VINGINIA—In the Clerks 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 alldayn 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 here 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. copy: Teste: PHILIP V. COGHILL, Clerk C. M. MNESI VIRGINIA: In The Circuit Court of the County of Huntico, the 29th Day of March 1920. PHENOLA BIBBS .....Plaintiff vs. In Chancery JOHN BIBBS .....Dependant The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of marriency by the plaintiff from the Defendant upon the ground of adul- tery And are affidavit having been made and filed that due diligence has been used by and on behalf of the Plaintiff to assert 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. Tester: SAMUEL P. WADDILL. Sclerk. J. HENY CHRunchFIELD. P. Q. 1117 B Mason Street. Repondent, M. 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 plus and Jewelry. E. C. MEYER, JEWELRY CO., 3 West Broad Street, Richmond, 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 BAPIST 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 offi- cer 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 COUPUNS 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 running 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 Gentlemen. SPECIALTY. SIX + BSS ooicattngned BR eee Ae eae 8 ERS GSoC P SRN TORE os Ry aN HEE OE ORR aN ae AE OR Dey eRe AE AAR Bs BATURDAY. 00.5... MAY 8, 1920 TURNING 'TO LOWDEN, Old Gua Leaders’ Believe Governor iS Sironges) Conandare, JOUNSON FOR SECOND PLACE Penrose’s Declaration for Senator Knox Causes Much Speculation in Washington, but Is Not Regarded as Having Any Material Effect. Up on the National Situation, Sproul’s Stand. 1 (By Robert T. Smal.) Washington, D. ©, Pest May 3, 1920. The “old guard” plans with re: spcet lo the Ke, wblican national con Faution ai Cuiazy have been amiete aad they do nyt cuztempiue the nom ination of eilier Gen. Leonard Wood or Sonttor tiiram Johnson, ‘The or- ganization swing is to Governor Frank O, Lowden of Uiivois, and in reApOnse to old gard Laciies the ov a@hior of late has been lying very: low. A very materiai part of the old guard program as to force the nomina ter for Vie avesidest on Senator Jolson. ‘They want the dolusor strengih wiih te tigket, but not at the head of the tieket, "they realize Moy must deal with the senator at Chieaxo, and they nope he will listen 4 reason, Gen, Wood does not fig: gure iv the od gard: phins at alt Vey think Wey er claminaté hin gino the second ar third ballot, AL any orate they hore to, ‘They re gard Gen, Wood is a sort of interlop ee in the Repubiican political field avd will endeaver to send him sbaelke 0 his post in the army. ‘The news from Philadelphia last aight that Senator Penrose had come out for Senator Knox confirmed pre vions reports thal the jumier senator fom Ponnsylvania would have many fviends in the Chiearo convention and that he might develop consider ale strength, Whether Senator Pen rose Wil go fo the extent of direct wie that the Pennsylvania State dele gation he Insirveted fer Mr. Knox remains {9 he seen, Governor Sproul gelined some timo ago to be consid Fel as A “favorite son" candidate. He hos heen rerarded by his support rs in the Skate rthey as a very avail asblo man in the event of a deadlock, snd ft has been supposed the Penn. aylvania delegation while possibly. go ing uninstructed, would vote for him 0 the fist few ballots, or until the drift of the convention should set in. ‘The purpose Seaaior Penrose: may bave had in mind in coming out for Senator Knox at this particular time vant the cause of much speculation iy Washington last night. It was re aurded for the moment at least as ot problematical importance, and as xol materially chasing the situation from a national standpoint. Senator Ponrose’s inability to attend the Chi «igo convention es a result of the wrecarious state of his health, will lessen his ininence with tie | dele- zsles and une something unusial should happen between now and June 8 {he “old guard” sentiment for Gov e or Lowden will not be changed. EXPECT TO IR IN CONTROL. Of course the old guard program is entirely continrent upen their abil ity to control the convention. ‘This thoy expect to do. ‘The Republican wational commitfes ' an old guard Menten mest from first to and the entire effort of the regu unr Remubliern lnqaors staag Tast De ‘amber has heen diresied toward giv ffx the national ecmmiitee an unim faired sway over the national gather ing of tho Republican hosts. Many imporiant conferences wore keld in Washivston at the time of the “December conclave. At that time it seemed an if Gen. Wood might make “@ runaway race of the presidential ‘nomination. This did not snit the old suard plang, and forthwith the. word went out that it wes very essential, to party success . that the convention should be an “opon’ one ‘With very few exceptions the nr dional committeemen carried away “with them from Washington’ what they regarded virtually as inetructions (bat they should work for uninstruct «d delegations to Chicago. FRANK IN DISCUSSING PLANS, | This was A serious blow to the Brod forces and they were inclined fe blamo National Chairman Wt I. Ways for the Aestefon, Rat Mr, Tay: merely was infinencod by what he Knew to he the eangoneng at pinion in the committee Members of the ott xusrd are Der fotly frank: ty Atemnscing (hate vows as fo what showia he Aenea mt Chiea EO. Ty the first place tev ase bas ine eM of Maty mtsne oars the ate BIMM Ing thal tn Manet tenn ae Feng to ole! the ax! 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Put in orders early oo Saturday lor Sunday, to be sure of prompt delivery. N. WINSTON ‘Phone Madison 2253 537 Brook Avenue, Richmond, Vs loudling the great affairs of the nn tion will not forget the party, whieh wave him his opportunity to be the chief executive, With the vid ginrd the present sit nation, whieh seems much tangled fo the innocent bystander, is mel a problem at all. The old guard works by a process ef climination. ‘There was ain agree ment at the national committee meet ing in December — last (0 eliminate Gon, Wood and there is ne doubt bus that the Keneral bogan to lose ground from that date. CHANGE AS ‘TO JOHNSON The general was given the silent (reatment at Ure committee mecting. National committeemen of the dyed In-thewool stripe would amect you with a perfeet baby stare and ‘say “Who Is Gen, Wood?” ‘They would assure you he had no chance, and it would seem now that only” a com, plete upset of Republican traditions can save the general. Senator Johnson was not con: sidered seriously at the timo of Ui national committee meeting, bat his recent successes in the expression o public opinion at the preferential primaries haye eaused the organtzit tion Ieaders to consider him as Vieu President They will not admit he has a chance for anything higher than that ‘They know he is a vote-getter and for that reason they want him to help elect the man of their choice at Chicago. Senator Johnson’s friends and sup berters continue to scout the idea Giat he will accept second plice: on the ticket to any man and, they arc sate that if he meets further saecess in Indiana and California next Tues day he will be in a position to spurn the offers of the Vice Presideney. HOPES OF Wood LEADERS. The Leonard Wood people really were the first to recognize, tho etrength of the Johnson” sentiment throughout the country, and they also were the first to suggest that John son would be the ideal second man on the ticket. Gen, Wood f course be ing the ideal first man. The Washing ton’ Post told exclusively some time ago of the Wood hopes in this direc tion. ‘The didiculty of Senator Johnson's position is that while he is winnings popular successes at the polls he 1s rot getting such an overpowering number of truly pledged delegates. ‘This is where the old guard members of the party think that they have the whip hand. Comparatively few of tho States have elected delegates to the conven tion by popular vote. This. is one of the “jokers’” of the primary system. ‘The innocent voters expross. their choice, but the party leaders in con- nection assembled generally solect the delegates. And these delegates aro not of the temperamontal variety. They are not likely ‘to be swayed by popular clam or at the convention. ‘They are far moro likely to sit still and wait for tho others to come from higher up. 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S. A. My Dear Editor.—You and your staff, likewise have my best wishes for a happy new year. And I hope that more will be accomplished this year for the colored people, than ever before in the same period. Because the needs of the colored people of the world are far in excess of the imaginations of some of their best thinkers. Those of direct descendants of the black race are the worst off. Oh! if I could only make a few of the leading men of said race see their people as others see them. How I wish I could describe them to themselves, in a way that their own disgust and indignation might be correctly aroused against the hanguid stupor into which they have permitted themselves to drift. The sad, sad conditions are alarming to a person of a most common intelligence. Yet the men who drive some sort of recognition from other races, so easily forget. Now Mr. Editor, did you ever see a good and valuable animal applied through, bad management? Did you ever see and notice the sad plight of a horse or mule which had been accustomed to being beaten over the head? Did you ever see an animal sadly neglected through sheer haziness on the part of those who were so charged with its keeping? Did you ever see a team of badly groomed animals, badly hardened and hooked to a wagon greatly over-loaded, while it had run down from neglect and yet neglected having the axes greased and the wheels righted? With all of these handicaps the fool of a driver with a club in hand walking from side to side of this poor team, which is being forced to climb a bad slope over a road which is in bad condition, beating these poor animals in the ribs with all of the strength that such a one can summon for his brutality? These are some very faint comparisons with the present conditions of the race in question. The most cruel, hideous drivers are people of their own race. The inimical white people generally and most natural recommend the most cruel traitors of this people with all of their raving ignorance, to drive their fellow man. I am now reminded of a novel which, read about 25 years ago of a "Father Henson," written by Harriet Beacher Stowe, who did so much for the cause of the Negroes in the United States about 60 years ago, by the use of her pen. Father Henson, was certainly a hero in so far as his intelligence went. He was honest to a fault, which honesty, not only cost him great personal affidavits; but the sacrifice of those faithful colored people who lost all in their climb obedience to his commands. It was only in the latter extreme of his years that he began to realize the harm he had done his own people. He rallied and tried to make good, after his eyes had been opened by the treachery practiced against his own person on a certain voyage from Louisville, Ky., to New Orleans, La., when he saw some of those who had so blindly obeyed him in by gone years now nearing their graves from the harsh suffering which they received on the cotton farms of Louisiana. Yes, "Father Hanson," discovered his mistake while yet in life, and not only made his escape from the treacherous schemes of an evil designing master and a false friend for whom he had already done so much but he succeeded in rescuing many others of his companions and made a splendid record in Canada, etc; before he died. Just as I suppose that Booker T. Washington would have done had he received the awakening shock while he yet lived. But he did not get it. So well and good for Mr. Hanson as probably with many others. But there are some who will probably only awaken in the other world. And as the biblical Dives who lifted up his eyes in hell and asked for a small drop of water to cool his parching tongue to be brought by Lazarous." All their suffering in hell will not repay for their sins; or the debt to their race which they owe. L. S. MOORE --- COLORED GIRLS SCHOOL, IS TURNED OVER TO STATE. F. W. Darling and Mrs. Henry L. Schmeihe, of Hampton, president Schmelz Are on Board of Managers to Institution Hampton, VA., May 3.—Mrs. Henry Lane Schmelz of Hampton, president of the Industrial Home School for Colored Girls—founded by the Virginia State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs and located at Peak's Turnout in Hanover County—presided at the sixth annual meeting of the trustees, which was held in the office of Dr. James E. Gregg, principal of Hampton Institute. The president of the board of trustees and superintendent Janie Porter Barrett, who is the secretary of the board, acting for the entire board of trustees, signed a deed, conveying the real estate owned by the corporation in Hanover County to the Commonwealth of Virginia, which, under the acts of 1920, will hereafter possess, control and operate the school under the title "Virginia Industrial School for Colored Girls." The following officers were elected to serve on the Governor's board of managers; Mrs. H. L. Schmelz, Hamilton; Mrs. W. S. McNeill, Richmond; and F. W. Darling, Hampton, F. W. Darling of Hampton treasurer reported that $1,029 were on hard for the Harris Barrett Cottage fund and $1,043 were on hand for the general fund. UNION WINS TRIANGLE FROM WILBERFORCE AND LINCOLN. The Virginia Union University Debating teams made a clean sweep of the Wilberforce* Lincoln-Union triangle. They proved themselves, with cut a double, champions of the forensic world. The subject debated was, 'Reserved, that Compulsory Arbitration Should become a National Policy.' 'The affirmative team composed of Messrs F. D. Johnson and H. J. M. Guinn, defended Union against Messrs Atkins and Hill of Lincoln. The visitors were strongest in their main speeches but suffered severely from the seige-gun attack of McGuinn and Johnson in the rebuttal. The Lincolnites were at home on the platform and fought gamely throughout the debate. Apparently overconfidence played an important part in Lincoln's failure to inject sufficient fire into the rebuttal. The Pennsylvaniaians were excellent in their enunciation and stage decorum but were unable to stand up under the fire of the Union team. The visitors introduced a new phase into the triangular debate by using no committed speech in the main argument. While the affirmative team was debating 1.2 coin at Richmond the negative team composed of Messrs H. S. Brown and S. B. Taylor won a unanimous decision over Wilberforce, at Wilberforce. This marks Union's fourth victory over Wilberforce. Two years ago she won both sides of the joint debate. This is also Brown's second victory over this institution in as many trials. The strong and convincing argument put up by the negative team at Wilberforce was en fierely too much for the Ohio boys. Both Union teams were composed of new men with the exception of Brown. For many years Union has stood at the head of the rank of collegiate debating. She has lost only one debate since the year 1916. This debate was lost to Lincoln in 1917. Next year's debating teams will be stronger than those of this year as none of the present debaters will be lost through graduation. Previous to the formation of the triangle between the three schools, Union defecated all the leading colleges. T. P. TURNER, JR. POLITICAL MEASURES URGED. Race Conference at Chicago. Advisees Race to Urge All Parties to Declare for an All-Exclusive Americanism and to Demand That Congress Pass Democracy Measures. Chicago, Ill., April 26.—The National Colored Political Measures Conference called by the Equal Rights League, of which N. S. Taylor, of this city, is National President, concluded sessions, running over three days following. Following an address delivered by Monroe Trotter of Boston, Mass., and Rev. J. G. Robinson, National Organizer, the Conference adopted a public declaration and ar address to the country and laid plans to influence party conventions; candy dates and Congress. The Declaration read as follows: TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE Realizing keenly the economic and political injustice to which the colored Americans are being subjected, namely lynching, mob violence, Jim Crow laws, technical disfranchisement, and wage slavery. We call up on and urge the delegates attending the National Democratic Convention and earnestly insist that the delegates composing the National Convention of Republicans and appeal to all other political parties conventions to include in their platform drastic laws against these patent in justices before mentioned. We urge the party standard hearers to use personal influence for ap propriate legislation and adequate enforcement measures to make effective the above reforms. We appeal to the colored people to observe closely the positions taken by the respective conventions and the attitudes of the political candidates. Finally we urge that these matters be brought to the direct attention of Congress, and a drive made for legislation at this session, to the end that we may have a Nationalization of Democracy and true Americanism inclusive of one hundred per cent of the American people. It was signed by a Committee consisting of N. S. Taylor, Ill.; Rev. J. G. Robinson, Penn.; Rev. Hogans, Ohio, J. D. Bibb, Ill.; W. Monroe Trotter, Mass.; J. A. Beadle, Ill.; L. A. H. Calowell, Ind.; L. F. Baldwin, N. Y. J. L. Jones, Texas. The address to the Country dealt with these matters at length and will be sent to political party Committees, to candidates and to Congress and sent to the colored press. N. S. Taylor was Chairman and S. L. Jones, Secretary of the Congress. Read The Planet and keep informed as to what our Race is doing in world and domestic affairs. STOP! LOOK! READ! TANGORENE CREAM FOR MEN'S HAIR Makes Bad Hair Good and Good Hair Better. Guaranteed to Straighten Hair in 5 to 15 minutes. It is a great money maker for Barbers and Agents. Write for special prices. Better and cheaper than any other straightener on the market today. I have used them all. 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Declaring that the United States as a matter of law and of fact, is now at peace and that every one but President Wilson admits it, Senator Knox, former Secretary of State, opened the fight in the Senate for the adoption of his joint resolution designed to put the nation back on a normal peace footing. SAFETY IN PEACE The carefully prepared address of Senator Knox yesterday was characterized by two dominant ideas, first, that precedent, law and the safety and welfare of the American people demand the preestablishment of the peace status, and second, that President Wilson alone, in order to coerce the Senate to accept the "discredited" treaty of Versailles and the league of nations, preferred to keep the nation in an alleged state of war rather than yield to the will of the people on the league question SORRY TO CRITICIZE WILSON "It is an unwelcome task to 'judge one who has fallen in public esteem' Senator Knox said. "But the time has come when as they exist, because the situation which confronts us cannot otherwise be understood and met." With this preliminary warning, the senator frequently referred to the President's peace plans and his genial attitude toward the Senate and the people in a manner which is certain to bring sharp reply from administration senators. Senator Underwood, the minority leader and Senator Hitchcock who has been conducting the administration's treaty fight, sat together during Mr. Knox's address and the form or made notes at intervals in preparation for a reply. There was a full attendance of senators and the galleries were well filled. There was, how ever no debate after Mr. Knox had finished as by common consent it was agreed to get rid of the pending dystouffa bill before proceeding to a cussion of the Knox resolution. Per haps by next week the battle will be on in earnest and passage of the resolution in substantially its present form, if predicted. LIKE A RUDDERLESS SHIP. It was obvious from the start that Senator Knox had devoted much time and thought to his address and he gave copious substantiation to the various points he hed. He like ended the nation to a rudderless ship "floundering in the tough of tremendous seas" although the last shot in the war had been fired seventeen months ago. The present war-time rule, he contended, was 'unneceary in practice, unknown in precedent and anomalous in law.' He agreed with the contention of men like Secretary of State Colby that the nation and the world are in a very dangerous situation but the remedy he offered was to restore the normal peace basis instead of devoting further thought to the league of nations, which he described as "aggravated imitation of the worst features of the ill-fated and foolish Holy Alliance of a century ago. Senator Knox criticised the Lodge preservations almost as unsparingly as he did the administration's program. He denied that they Americanized the covenant and he predicted that the league would most assuredly invite war if America entered it with special privileges which the other nations could not enjoy. In this part of his address, senators professed to see a declaration of policy on the part of Mr. Knox with reference to his own candidacy in the election. The result in California is interpreted widely in the Senate to mean that American people even in a state where league sentiment was strongest, have now repudiated the covenant in every form and demand out and rejection. --- $100,000 Building at Clark University (Associated Negro Press) Atlanta, Ga., May—Ground was broken at Clark University for a new $100,000 building, which will be erected as an addition to the already extensive plant of the institution. The building will contain a chapel with a seating capacity of 800 quarters for the administration department, and a large and splendid gymnasium. Death Ponalty Confirmed. (Associated Negro Press.) Anniston, "Ala.," May—Under sentence for life for the murder of Hattie Wood, and denied a new hearing by the Supreme Court, Jordan West was carried to the state penitentiary at Spelner's by Convince Inspector Len F. Greer. West was convicted on the murder charge a year ago, but his appeal to the Supreme Court was denied last week. ```markdown ``` Arch-deacon Ferguson Called. (Associated Neuro Press) Louisville, Ky., May—Arch desco D.) L. Ferguson of this city has re- cently received calls to the pastor- ates of St. Stephen Parish at Savan- urb. Ga., and the Emmanuel church at Mombis, Tenn. --- W. L. Takes Over Crphan Home (Assistant Neuro Press) Louisville, Ky., May—The Colored Orphan's home has been taken over by the Welfare League of the city. A committee sent out by the League to investigate the home found the most urgent need of the institution to be a sanitary and well equipped building. At present the building is old unsightly and unsanitary, offering poor accommodation to about thirty children. It will take $50,000 to erect a building to meet present needs. Trouble Threatened at Meridian, Miss (American Negro Pres.) Meridian, Miss., MN—The city was thrown in a furor of excitement when Ladie Martin, about 21 years of age, was arrested and brought to this city in connection with the murder of Miss Carrie Hatcher, which occurred at Marion, Chief of Police Ladie Monette, stated that he was convinced that the evidence against the Negro was not sufficient. He stated that a staring point had been reached and asked that the crowds disperse. The crowd began to break up and by midnight everything was quiet about the county hastile. --- N. A. A. C. P. and the Miss. Governor (American Negro Press) New York, N. Y., May—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored people, recently made public copies of telegrams passing between the Association and the Governor and Acting Governor of Mississippi, in which the Association asked legal protection for a lawyer to appeal the case of the Rev. E. R. Franklin, of Jackson, Miss., who was fined four hundred dollars and sentenced to five months on the country farm at Tehula, Miss., for selling the Crisis. --- (American Negro Press.) Washington, D. C. May—A full detachment, consisting of fifteen officers and 800 enlisted men, of the various grades has been authorized for the service school at Camp Bonning, Ga. The adjutant General of the Army directed the immediate formation of this detachment. Conference at Tuskegee (Associated Negro Press) Tuskegee Institute, Ala., May—The first annual conference of the white and colored extension workers on Negro Extension work in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee Mississippi and Alabama was held at Tuskegee Institute during the past week. The purpose of this meeting according to Dr. J. A. Evans, Washington, D. C., Chief of the Office of Extension work in the South, was "To make a survey of the work done among the colored people in the rural districts and to devise means to increase the work and to make it more effective. Jesse Binga Acquires Big Property (Associated Negro Press) Chicago, Ill., May—One of the longest block of stores on the south side the three and four story building, frontage 504 feet on the west side of South State Street, at 4712 has been sold by the Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank, trustees for Irene B. Hoffman of New York City, t. Jesse Binga, for a reported $200,000, subject to $70,000. Mr. Binga acquired a thirty year lease hold interest in the property in 1910. He lately incorporated the Binga State Bank and is said to be the largest single holder of real estate among the colored residents of the city. Kashmir Chemical in New Quarters. (Associated Nero Press) Chicago, IL. May—The Kashmir Chemical Co. the manufacturers of Queen Preparations has moved into a new and commodious three story building at 3423 Indiana Avenue. The structure represents a $50,000 investment and is located in one of the busiest thoroughfares on this side of the city. Exercises at West Tennessee (American Negro Press) Memphis Teen.—The Commencement Exercises of the University of West Tennessee, Memphis, will be held May 10th. Rev. A. M. Townsend has been selected to preach the commencement Sermon May 9th. Prof. C. Clipinger: A. M.; Principal of LoMoyne Institute will deliver the commencement address. THE MICRONES PLANET THE SUNSHINE WITH THE ATLANTIC FLEET AT TARGET PRACTICE Big County School Meet. (Associated Negro Press.) Jackson, Miss., April 6. What was pronounced by Superintendent F. M. Coleman of the Touls County rural schools as being perhaps one of the best and most significant events in the annals of the colored work in the schools was held at historic Raymond during the past week. It was the usual cross and field meet for the colored schools of the county, signifying the closing of act of clam for the year 1922. According to the conservative estimates, more than 3060 persons, representing principals, teachers, pupils, school trustees and patrons were in attendance. --- "Ga To College Movement." (American Negro Press.) Chicago, IL. May. — Alpnu, chl Alpha fraternity, a Greek letter or organization with twenty-six chapters and 1800 members will launch a "Go to College Movement," June 6-12 1820. The country will be divided in to districts and a nation-wide drive will be wedged from the seat of every chapter. 10,000 educational pamphlets will be distributed among the students of all high schools and acad emies. Prof. Malone at Tuskegee (American Negro Press) Tuskegee, Ala., May—Prof. A. E. Malone, President of Poro College St. Louis, Mo. was among the visitors of Tuskegee Institute during the past week. He was presented to the student body by Principal Moton in the Institute Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. Malone recently gave a permanent scholarship of $1200 to Tuskegee Institute. The National Negro Business League. (American Negro Prec.) Washington D. C. May—The National Negro Business League is launching one of the biggest campaigns in the history of the race. In practically every city in America during the week of May 23rd and intensive memborship campaign will be started, and no man or woman who has the business interest of the race at heart will escape the campaigners. The entire machinery of the National League is oiled up and ready to go ex pressing its unlimited power thus its local leagues. Every office of the league is pledged to put his full personality into this effort. --- ( American Negro Press ) Jersey City, N. J., May—If all Presbyterian churches accepted their quota of the New Era 1920-21, $25,000 budget with the same enthusiasm as shown by the Lafayette Negro Presbyterian church of Jersey City, N. J. Presbyterian officials are agreed that the total amount would easily be pledged. The Lafayette Presbyterian church has accepted its quota of $2,600 despite of the fact that it has plans for a new edifice which cost within the neighborhood of $60,000 to $75,000. Bill for Race Commission. (American Negro Press.) Washington, D. C. May—Sonator Selden P. Spencer, of St. Louis, Mo. has introduced a Bill to create a commission of the Race question. The population of the country is calculated in this bill as containing three elements of divisions; viz, white men from the North; white men from the South and colored men and the personnel of the Commission is to consist of three representative men from all of these groups, making the total nine. The commission is to examine into the racial question, ascertain causes of unrest, report to Congress with remedial recommendation. Rev. Bray's Successful Mission. (Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, May—One of the most successful mission churches in this city is the Sunshine Rescue Mission. The Rev. H. Franklin Bray is the pastor of this flourishing institution. It is located in the heart of a Negro Slum district. 100 DIVORCE GRANTED James Morris, of 412 N. Adams Street is divorced from Blanche Morris. A decree granting an absolute divorce to James Morris from blanche Morris was entered by Judge B. T. Crump in the Law and Equity Court of Richmond, May 3 1920. AROUND THE CASTLE Royal Lodge, No. 26, K. of P., had a good meeting last week. Two new members were added to the Order. Good for Royal. Piano Lodge, No. 23 met last Monday night and transacted much important business. Every Lodge should strive to put over the Membership Drive. The Pythian Cadots are very active these days. Commander Charles H. Amons is making good. Deputy Branch is calling a meeting of all Chancellor Commanders for the third Sunday afternoon at four o'clock at the Castle. FARM FOR SALE I have a farm in Prince Edward County, Va., and would like for you to get me a tenant. There are eighty one acres, thirty-five acres of tilable land, good pasture with plenty of grass in it, four room house, large barn; chicken house, and stable and also a large orchard. Mail route pass is door every day. I have two cows there, one will be fresh in May and the other a little later. The tenant could have the use on the cows as long as they are there. I want $350,000 a year cash. My farm is five miles south of Burkeville, Va., and two and one half miles from Greenbay, Va. GEOGE HACKETT COLORED HELP WANTED in the NORTH LABORERS AND DOMESTIC SERVANTS, IN AND OUT OF CITY. PART AND FULL, TIME, WM. H. C. D'ANTIGNACS EMPLOYMENT AGENCY 117 W. 136th St. New York City Phone Audubon 8155 Colored Men Run for Legislature. (Associated Negro Press) Pittsburgh, Penn., April—The large colored voting population of the First Legislative District desires representation in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Several colored Republicans of the district were seeking the honor. In an elimination contest held recently, a majority of the colored Republicans selected William M. Randolph and agreed to support him in the primaries, all of the other colored aspirants withdrawing from the race. THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN IS SHOWING THE NEW FASHION OF THE YEAR. HE IS Wearing A Sweater AND A Hat. NAVIGATOR OF THE VANITIE. Anti-aircraft gun being at a target. View taken from deck of Florida. 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 Aeption Player fifty rolls of music, one bouquet for $730, timing and boxing. The extra $100 is to help pay for the freight and printing. This paper we what to present to Miss Coles after she returns home from her British 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 Heatherlands 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 handicapped me. Therefore, to try to fulfil 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 address all monies, 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 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 Heathens. Thanking you in advance, and hoping 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 ```markdown ``` HARSH KINKY HAIR CAN BE MADE SOFT, GLOSSY and LUXURIOUS, like that of the colored pad in the picture. 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