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THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. VOLUME XXXVIII, NO. 17 MR. J. E. BRUCE REPLIES TO PRINCE DENIYI. February 19, 1821. Editor, The Planet. Ridgmond, Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. If Moradin Deniyi was locked in a room with a chair, table, writing materials and a $200 bill and told to write the article appearing over his name in the Planet, for February 19th and take the money for his trouble, he would be in the room several months and the letter would not be written. Deniyi has been in this country for, how long anybody exactly knows, posing as an African Prince, and raising money by appeal to churches and other organizations to get back to Africa by delivering adresses in broken English in such churches and halts as would give him an opportunity to work them. He has appeared in a gorgeous cube, and turban at times, and when he U. N. I. A. Convention met here in August last he was resplendenced in his African royal regency and marched with the marchers with heaving breast and the pride born of fiction. Now a man who would lie about his status at home, who will insist that his blood is royal, when he knows in his heart that it is merely the commonest plebean fluid will lie about other people. And this is exact what 'Prince' Deniyi has done in his attack on Marcus Garvey. I have in my possession two letters from Lagos, from a gentleman who ought to know, which brand this Prince as a fraud and an adventurer and says that he is unknown in Lagos, in the Citys in which read Native Princes move or to the Lagos Public. This man like a good many other Africans who have come to this country and posed as the sons of native clerks or as princes, or as the relatives of prominent merchants and traders, has many imitators all over the country. There is one of this type who is now the forced guest of the city of Harrisonburg, Pa. This African came here some months ago and opened an office in N. Y. City and established a warehouse in Long Island City, where his cargoes of ivory haggany, hides, plosava and so north were to be glorified, on their arrival by ship from the Gold Coast, from which he built. Now for the small sum of ten dollars this resource, progressive African genius, got himself tangled up with the law by sharp practice and is a free border in one of the city hotels in Harrisonburg, Pa. He is mighty fond of the American dollar and can expel words almost as far as a horse can trot, telling his story about his life in Africa which is varied according to the type of his audiences and is about one part truth and nine parts lies. He is blind as a heathen China when toil it, and his voice is uneasy filled with tears which evoke volumes of sympathy from tender heart and women on whose emotions he can singly plays and some soft-hearted men who like to separate themselves from their surplus coin. Prince Benjamin takes himself very seriously but he is a monumental joke, and the better appearing under his 'royal' name in the Planet is not his work but the work of others more skilled in the use of the King's English than ever was or ever will be. They are simply hiding behind African anil skin robe of this gallbladder, plastic influential African Prince and are attacking the Garvey movement like the brave men (?) moral cowards are when they have been out pointed in a Man's Game. The Yarmouth is not an old woodenulk nor is it as old as the 'Prince'complices in their tissue of mistastemeets allude to be. There are a greatmany other micropresentations inhis 'remarkable' outgiving which do not deserve the distinctive of dental orno course of exclamation, becausethey are inspired by pure venomborn of envy and a desire to tear downbut which neither the Prince nor hiscomplices in the conspiracy to discredit Mr. Garvey, could rebuild ina thousand years, if there mandaciousand malevolent and vicious scheme to poison the minds of the publicby those blackhand and black heartedmethods could avail. The Garvey movement has gone too far and achieved too much in spite of the opposition of white men and the blackpool pigeons of white men to be affected by the insane 'yawpings' of a selfless African prince who cannotcorrectly speak or write Englishas she is spoke" and whose responsibiltyfor his alleged utterancesstands and abuse and misrepresentationwhen established would show him toa bankrupt and peripatetic beggar.He came to the U. N. I. A. Convention Inst August as did a good manyother selfish race patriots with receptive minds and frightling palms withhope and desire in his African breast that the convention wouldchoose him to represent the U. N. I. in some official capacity. But he had all such an he were weighed inand bribe and feud wanting. He proved to be the lightest weight of all three creature and inspiring Battles. Naturally, when the curtain went down and he found himself out side he weighed works it touched his 'royal pride' and be resolved as some others have done to their sorrow to mitigate Sampson and pull down the temp. Well he'd better be careful or some of the falling debris, if it falls, will pug him out of the fake prince business and hurt his feelings. --- DR. GRAHAM AND THE VIRGINIA BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION Editor The Richmond Planet, Richmond, Virginia Riemouth, Virginia. My dear Mr. Mitchell: You must know that about this time every year there comes over me, as one of the old Virginia Baptist State Convention workers, a feverish anxiety for the Virginia Baptist State Convention. The work of that great convention in many respects stands out showroom and head above that of any other religious Negro Baptist body in the world in its ideal conception of the race problem. We have done more to dignify and give historic prestige to Negro self help than any other Baptist State Convention. The School at Lynchburg overshadows all the rest of them. Think of it in the past year I took $49,000 to run that school and under the masterly leadership of Dr. B. C. W. L. we had nearly two thousand dollars left over. The girls who have graduated from this school are making some of the very best wives and mothers, some of the very best doctors and trained nurses and some of the very best public school teachers. The young men who have graduated from this school are heading in 11 walks of life and we have more than a hundred and fifty preachers scattered throughout the country and in Africa, preaching the Word of God with power and success. I am sure Mr. Editor, you being one of the founders of that great school one of its ardent loves, an unchangable advocate, will delight to chime in with me in calling upon the brothel of the Virginia Baptist State Convention to answer the call of Dr. T. J. King, the right man in the right place in gathering in large numbers at our Fay Convention at the Liberty Baptist Church, Washington, D. C. I have received a letter from Dr. Holland Powell stating that the noble Baptists of Washington will leave a stone unburned in giving us a great reception. Dr. King has called for $50,000. It should be raised, be cause Foreign missions. State Missions, Church Extension and Christian Education are fundamental duties enjoined upon the followers of Christ. Our school has grown to such proportions that we must have n $100,000 Administration building. The Little Baptist giant, Deacon Adolphus Humble stands ready to finance the project—No, not stands ready, but is financing it and it is up to us as steward Baptist leaders to raise the money. With such leaders as Drs. King, Galvin, P. C. Woods and Deacon Humbles we cannot fall if we put our trust in God and continue working. The Negro Baptists of the North are enjoying the fruits of the educational output of Virginia Seminary. Sixteen of her strongest sons are holding churches in the State of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and many other states have her sons as able pastors. Therefore, they all feel indebted to the school where men are trained to take the lead in everything that spells Negro self help, Negro updift, Negro management under the direction of Almighty God. Leg we meet the Baptist State Convention on the second Wednesday in May, Liberty Baptist Church, Washington, D. C. very truly, W. F. GRAHAM HAZEL HARRISON PLAYS AT HABUTON Hampton, Va.—Haazel Harrison, the well known colored manis of Chicago who has received the warm pride of American and foreign music critics for her technical skill and her sympathetic musicianship, played recently before a large and appreciative audience in Ogden Hall, Hampton Institute. Miss Harrison' playing was fully up to the expectation of her audience. Her numbers showed clearly her grasp of the meaning of the masters in piano composition. Miss Harrison's promise of her earlier years, when she was halled as a musical prodigy, did not fail of fulfillment in her Hampton Institute program. She played with excellent technical facility and as Herman Devries, music editor of the Chicago Evening American had already sold of her. "It is her heart that plays. Her fingers are but the obdient needlum." RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1921. AN ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA- ORDINARY Entertainment Extraordinary Grand Sacred Concert, Sunday afternoon, March 6, 1921, 3:30 o'clock at St. Luke Auditorium to benefit Piano Fund, Community House, Mrs. Ella O. Waller, Manager. Help this effort to cancel this re- moving obligation and enjoy too, an excellent program. Music: Holy! Holy! Holy! Third St. Bethel A. M. E. Church; devo- sion! Rev. A. A. Hector; First Pres- Church; repeting Miss Gertrude Elmer; collection; Richmond De Laux Orchestra; solo; Prof. T. L. Hick- man; accompanist Prof. J. M. Sappon silver offering; Miss Eugertha John son. Ma. Mamie R. Dawson; music; Third St. A. M. E. Choir; address; Rev. W. H. Rowerton, pastor; Third St. Bethel A. M. E. Church; music; Quartet; First Baptist Church, Mec- danos W. T. Johnson, Gora E. Hill; Lloyd G. Brown Miss Evan Coleman; selection; Richmond De Luxe Orchest trum. Ubana: Misses Maria Burke, Mary Goode Ollie Green, Mariette J hanson, Matrses of Ceremonies, Mrs. Lilliana M. Payne. A grand event, do not miss it. GROWD THE HALL NOTICE! There will be a grand illustrated lecture. 150 original pictures by Lewis Hurthill former Chief of Po- lice of Minnesota, vice and ordee. Who Profits and who Pays? Reveala- tions of facts almost unbelievable. Every person should know the facet Lecture go be held at the St. Lakes Hall, Monday night, March 7th, at 8 o'clock P. M. Children under 15 not admitted. Auxilation Fifty Cents. DR. DUBOIS' INVITATION Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., The Planet, Richmond, Va. Dear Sir: Hasclosed please find a statement and invitation to the Second Pan-African Congress. Details will follow at intervals. I trust you will take this up with such organizations as you may represent and lot me hear from you at your convenience. Very sincerely yours, W. E. B. DU BOIS IN MEMORY In sad but loving remembrance of my dear sister, Julia Simms, who departed this life March 4, 1919, two years ago. God's will be done. Were but not forgotten, To the place we all love best. I loved thee, dear Sister, But Jesus loved thee best. Her sister, MARY WALKER, 1812 Stockton Street IN MEMORY In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother Martha Archer, who died one year ago, March 5, 1920. She was one with soul divine, Whose heart was constant and true; One who was the same at all times, Dear mother that was you. The midnight stars are gleaming, Upon her silent grave; The one I love so dearly, And prayed for God to save. I love youdear mother, with all my heart. But Jesus loves you best. He took you from this sinful world And set your soul to rest. Her daughter, MRS. MATTIE L. POUNTAIN. IN MEMORY In god and loving memory of my husband and our father, Deacon Thomas Lecost, who departed this life September 6, 1920. God called him home, it was His will, But in our hearts, we love him still. Our memory is as dear today As it was the hour he passed away. A bitter proof, a shock severe. To part with one, we loved so dear.... Our loss is great, we cannot complain. Has trust in God to meet again. THE DEVOTED WITH, AND CHILDREN. [Image of a man with a mustache and a tie]. RICHMOND'S FAVORITE EVANGELIST HERE. Second Baptist Church, Dr. Z. D. Lewis, Pastor. Rev. Wm. H.Skipwith, D. D., our National and International Evangelist, preacher, and singer is here, assisting the pastor and people at the above named church in a great Religious campaign. Old time preaching, old time singing, old time shouting, if you got happy. Large crowds are in attendance, soals are being converted as such services. A great Mass Meeting at 3:30 P. M. next Sunday at which time the Evangelist will preach a special sermon. Dr. Skipwith is no stranger to the church rooers of this city, if you hear him once, you will want to hear him again. Everybody is vited. PASSED AWAY. Brylyn Emmeier daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Dawson died at the residence of her parents, 1000 N. 4th Street. Wednesday morning, at 9:30 after a prolonged illness. Her funeral took place Sunday, 1:30 P. M. from the First Church at Church, Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D., the pastor officiating. She leaves her parents, two sisters, one brother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Young girls acted in honorary pall bearers. The casket was of the drop couch variety, being ornamented in side with beautiful flowers. Funeral Director A. D. Price had charge of the remains and Mr. A. Douglas Price Jr., was in active management of the funeral. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery. Mrs. Malcolm McCree of Harrisonburg, Pa., and Mrs Julia E. Brooks of Washington, D. C., were in atten dance at the funeral. NOTICE Rev. R. C. Ramsom, D. D. of New York, Editor of A. M. E. Review, Pulpitow and race orator will proach at Third Street A. M. E. Church, Sunday, March 13th, 1921, morning and night, 11 A. M. Subject: The Minervy Report, 8 P. M. Text to be selected. The public is cordially invited to near these garmms. Monday night, March 14th, 8:15 P. M. Thus formors Hall Dr. Ramsom will deliver a lecture, subject: The Golden Age. General admission two tty-sive conts. Tickets on sale at the box office. Under auspices of the Laymen's Fissionary Movement of the Third St. A. M. E. Church. A. C. EDMUNDS, Pres. REV. W. R. HOWERTON, A. B. Pusser. MRS. HAYFORD HERE. Mrs. Casey Hayford, accompanied by her accomplished niece, Miss Kathleen Easmon were in the city recently and made a profound impression upon all who were fortunate enough to meet them. They spoke Thursday night. February 17th at the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Jr. V. Peyton, pastor. Mrs. Hayford is travelling in the interest of the proposed Girls Industrial Training School at Sierra Leone, West Coast of Africa. Both of them have been highly educated in England. Mrs. Hayford's husband is a barrister. This gives him high rank in the British Empire. They left February 21st for New York. They will remain in this country until May. They came highly endorsed and recommended both in Sierra Leone and Great Britain. ```markdown ``` IF YOU NEED BYJ9 TRATMENT or examination, call on THOMAS B. BOWLING, Optometrist 528 N. Second street, Rohmand, Va. MISS NANNIE BURROUGHS HERE Makes An Able Address at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. Ms. Nannie H. Burroughs, the brilliant representative of the great industrial and educational work now being conducted on Lincoln Heights in Washington, delivered a magnificent address at the Fifth Street Baptist church, Friday night, February 18th. On the rostrum were, Mrs. Margie L. Walker, Mrs. W. T. Johnson, Rev. T. J. King, D. O. Mrs. Cindy Hayford and her niece, Miss Kathleen Hamilton of Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Madame Walker had been asked to introduce Miss Burroughs and she did it in a most eloquent manner, paying a tribute to her ability and work that was most sweeping and praise worthy in its character. Miss Burroughs proceeded to relate her experiences in the Southland and was onspoken in her detection of the Jim Crow care in particular and the Jim Crow Negro in general. Her amusing anecdotes kept her audience on good humor and her saliences of wit earned for forthrenous appliance. It was after 11 o'clock when the excretes was concluded and the last word was gold. The amount raised for her National Training School for girls totaled over three hundred dollars in cash and subscriptions. Rev. Dr. King was the Faster of Ceremonies while the Fifth Street Baptist Church choir renderedlections. Modane Walker generously furnished the largest amount in cash and subscriptions. JACKSON—GRAY Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray wish to announce the marriage of their daughter Emma Belle to Mr. Heskish Jaaakoon, which was quietly solemnized at the residence of their pastor Lee R. V. Peyton. Wednesday February 16, 1981 at 8:30 P. M. Recognition Wednesday, March 16, 1921, 718 E. Bates Street from 8:00 to 11:30 P. M. Friends invited. No cards. --- COUNCH OF COLORED WOMEN CALLS OUT ITS MEMBERS The Council of Colored Women will hold its regular quarterly meeting, Tuesday, March 8th, 6 P. M., St. Luke Office Building (Auditorium). Important business will claim the attention of the entire membership. Notify all members within your reach, at no cards will be mailed. Bring a new member. MRS. LAGHIE L. WALKER, President. MISSES BLANCHE BULLOCK, EUGERTHA B. JOHNSON, Secretaries. Mrs. Gracy Fox, Worthy Counselor of Studley Court, No. 223 who attended St. Phillips Hospital, Richmond under treatment of Dr. I. K. Rodd is home again after a serious operation. Rev. W. H. Skipwith, the evangelist has been conducting a successful revival at the Wayland Baptist church Baltimore, M. D., Rev. Dr. W. J. Winston pastor. Miss M. L. Chiles is much improved. She has been under the trust ment of two physicians. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Robinson of 510 N. 3rd St., has moved to Pemphylia where they will make their future home. Mrs. Alberta Stephenson returned to the city from a flying trip to North Carolina. The Wee Girls Sooal Club ran a surprise on one of its members, Miss Goldie Howlett, of 209 Midlothian Pike, on last Friday night. The evening was well spent and a grand time was had. The friends of Miss Zelma Hall agreeably surpassed her on Friday, the 25th ult. at the home of Mrs. Mary Lewis on Midlothian Pike. A jelly, good time was had. V. M. C. A. NOTK8 All boys are expected to attend the meeting for boys 4 P. M. at the building. Men hurry! 6:30 P. M. to the building a great meeting for men. That man carrier will address the men. Mr. Frank Cephas. Subject: The Young Man Who Follows Christ. Special music. Be a committee and bring another man. Third and Leigh streets. THE GILPIN INCIDENCE. His James Weldon Johnson, Contributing Editor. The sensation of the theatrical season is the report that the Drama League decided that it would not invite Charles Glinp, the colored star of "The Emperor Jones" playing at the Princess Theatre to its annual dinner. The Drama League is an organization which has for its purpose the fostering of what is best in the theatre. Each year it passes on the various productions and issues a "white list" of plays considered worth while. Also each year it gives a dinner in honor of the membership at the most destoy-guished contributors to dramatic art in the proceeding year. As the boxinging proceeded this year it was found that Glinp, the colored actor who played the part of "Dunstia" in Drinkwater's great play, "Abraham Lincoln," and who created the stellar character in "The Emperor Jones," which is regarded by most critics as the most note worthy play of the season, was likely to drink third or fourth on the list. They throw some of his members of the Drama League into consternation. They thought not only of what a terrible proponent it would be in this great democracy to give a Negro such rank, but also of what a blow it would be to "Angle-Saxon supremacy" to have him sit beside his fellow artists at the dinner to be given to the Hotel Maclinp. Cotrain members of the Learner got busy immediately to head off this double catastrophe. Their first hope was that the management of the Hotel McAlpin would refuse to allow a Norgro at its tables. But when they proclaimed the management declared that it had no objections. They then desired to write Mr. Gilpin a "good吻" letter telling him what a fine artist they considered him to be, while at the same time, neglecting to send his man invitation to the dinner. But this clever little plank did not work. The whole matter got out. The incident was carried with headlines on the front pages of the New York newspapers and the reaction has been as great as Mr. Gilpin and his friends could wish for. Prominent actors and artists at once voiced their prods, and declared that they would not attend the dinner if Mr. Gilpin was not invited. Mary Garden in protesting said: "I would be willing to sit with Gilpin. I would like to know who in New York would not sit with him?" Glinda Vlaar telegraphed the Drama League, "If you will invite Gilpin I will be proud to sit next to him. God forbid that artists should do the American stage such a wrong as has been imputed to you with respect to Gilpin." Sororal of the New York newspapers have carried editor-in-chief on the indictment. 'Tribune' closed its editorial by remarking that the only thing left for the Drama League to do is to redeem it self was to give the dinner in honor of Gilpin. As unfortunate as is this whole in cident, it nevertheless reveals some encouraging signs. In the first place, the race has produced a great actor. In the second place, this actor has in spite of the obstacles and handicaps of prejudice, gained the recognition of the critics, his fellow artists, the press and the public in this great city. In the third place, the narrow, snobbish attitude of certain members of the Drama League has met with overwhelming rebuke. We may well stop and ask if all of this could have been possible a generation ago. The race might have produced the great actor a generation ago—in fact it did produce him more than a generation ago in Ira Aldridge—but such an actor could not have gained recognition in the United States, and much less could he have had administered in his behalf the rebuke which has been administered to the Drama League in the Gilpin incident. The most gratifying phase of the affair is the dignified and sensible position which Mr. Glipn himself has maintained through it all. Many men under the circumstances would have made some gallly foolish remark. When the storm broke Mr. Glipn kept silent. When at last he was prompted to say something, he gave out a statement in which he took very high ground. He said that he was honestly striving to present his art rather than himself to the public. Regarding the embarrassing position in which he had been placed, Mr. Gilpin referred only briefly. He said: "Assist (those who do not care to sit in the same dining room with me I have no complaint). This only will be easy." Thus far in the world's history no pose or profession has ever been given relative rank permanently and none has ever been permanently presented from winning equality of rank for itself. "Beauty everywhere, without regard to color or estate, render that Honor and shame from no condition." risk. Act well your part; there all honor lies." There are those who will not agree entirely with Mr. Gilpin's comment on history, but essentially he is correct, a never has been and never will be possible to keep down worth and merit permanently. There will of course, be mainly who will feel that the Drama League was within its rights in declining to invite a colored actor to its dinner, that the dinner is wooled by a social affair. But the Drama League was not with in its sights in taking such a stand and its dinner is not entirely a social affair. This dinner is supposed to be given in honor of the ten person ion sidered the most distinguished contributors to dramatic art during the preceding year. Since that is so, the matter of mere race has no place. If the Drama League wants to draw such lines, it should cut out the con sideration of art, and invite its guests accordingly as they may be dangerous to its members. Since the above was written it has been announced that the Drama Laug un has named Mr. Gilpin among the ten most distinguished contributors to dramatic art year and that our invitation will be sent to him. The ten named are as follows: Dudley Digram, selected for his acting in 'Horatabreak House'; Glinda Vareed, for her acting in 'Enter Madame'; David Basko, for putting on 'Deburau'; Eulene O'Neil, as author of 'The Empere Jones'; Ben Ami, for his acting in 'Samson and Dedhilu'; Charles Gilpin for his acting in 'The Emperor Jones'; Lionel Mewl, for his acting in 'Deburau'; Lee Simon son as comic artist in 'instart Heartbreak House'; Margaret Sewan for her use of masks in dance in 'The Greenwich Village Poems'; Pred Stone as foremost comic artist. Mr. Gilpin has not yet said 'What he will accept or not. But there is every reason to think he will art with as much indignant now as he has horrortory. Y. W. C. A. NOTES, PHYLLIS WHEATLEY BRANCH " BLUE TRIANGLE NOTES" The usual Vepper Service was held on last Sunday afternoon. Miss Beatrice Edmunds presided over the program. Mr. J. H. Matthews, "Union University delivered the address on 'Woman's Place in the World.' A note This is My Took," sung by Mr. Walter White concluded the program. On next Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock the program will be the charge of Miss L. M. Zollere, Hartshorn Memorial College. We are autopleading a very interesting program. A very cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. We are still registering in our educational classes. Classes in Cooking Art Work, Bible, Millinery, Choral class and Taboring. We feel greatly encouraged over the results of the record of attendance of our evening classes during February. During February 13 were registered in the Cooking class. Art Work Class 25; Bible Class 15; Choral class 19; Millinery class 46. We are pleased to announce a total of 118 attending classes during February. The members of the millinery class are receiving a splendid course and are making and covering shades, to be ready for our exhibit early in the spring. A new class in Ladies Taboring has been started during the past week. Mr. J. L. Loving has charge of the glass. This class is still open to members. This class is a short term class lasting three weeks and we are urging members to join early as we do, get the benefit of the first lessons. Watch for the announcement of our exhibit of all classes early in the spring The committees, for the jail and city home were busy 10 A. M. 4 P. M. the boyn crowded the building and were addressed by President R. P. Daniel The meeting for the men, 5:30 P. M. at the building was a burning wire for every man felt the current. Rev. W. H. Howington pastor of the 3rd Street Bethel A. M. H. church knows just how to heup men for the message he gave gripped every man. Subject: I Will Curse Your Blessings. The jobs by Mr. J. T. Wolffolk and Mr. Perry C. Minee were gung from their souls. Glad to see that young blood present. Fellowes we know that you can make things go. 5 P. M. Today come to the building with one and you will be happy. Do not fail. Men he on Ome Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. On time for the worker's meeting at the building 9:38 A. M. WE SERVE - INFORM - ADVERTISE THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS VOLUME XXXVIII, NO. 17 MR. J. E. BRUCE REPLIES TO PRINCE DENYI. February 19, 1921. Editor, The Hancet. Virginia. Columbia If Murdurben Denly was locked in a room with a chair, table, writing materials and a $500 bill and told to write the article appearing over his name in the Planet, for February 19th and take the money for his trouble, he would be in the room several months and the letter would not be written. Denly has been in this country for, how long nobody exactly knows, posing as an African Prince, and raising money by appalling churches and other organizations to get back to her by delivering ad broken English in such churches and halls as would give him an opportunity to work them. He has appeared in a gorgeous robe, and turban at times, and when the U. N. I. A. Convention met here in August last he was resplendence in this African royal gogsey and marched with the marchers with heaving breast and the pride born of fiction. Now a man who would lie about his statue at home, who will insist that his blood is royal, when he knows in his heart that it is merely the commonest ploban fluid will lie about other people. And this is exact by what 'Prince' Denyl, has done in his attack on Marcuus Garvey. I have in my possession two letters to Lagos, from a gentleman who might be a fraud, which brand this Prince to a fraud and an adventurer and says that he is unknown in Lagos, in the Clyroes in which real Native Princes move or to the Lagos Public. This man like a good many other Africans who have come to this country and posed as the sons of native dancers or as princes, or as the relatives of prominent merchants and traders, has many imitators all over the country. There is one of this type who is now the forced guest of the city of Harrisonburg, Pa. This African came here some months ago and opened an office in N. Y. City and established a warehouse in Long Island and City, where his cargoes of ivory and wood were to be gathered on their arrival by ship from the Gold Coast, from which he hails. Now for the small sum of ten dollars this resource, progressive African genius got himself tangled up with the law by sharp practice and is a free boarder in one of the city hotels in Harrisonburg, Pa. He is mighty fond of the American dollar and can expel words almost as fast as a horse can trot, telling his story about his life in Afri which is as varied according to the type of his audiences and is about one part truth, and nine parts lies. He is as bland as a heathen Chique when tell it, and his voice is usual; dilled with tears which evoke volumes of sympathy from tender heart emotion on whose emotions he can singly and express himself, men who like to separate themselves from their surplus coin. Prince Denyel takes himself very seriously but he is a monumental joke, and the latter appearing under his 'royal' name in the Planet is not his work but the work of others more skilled in the use of the King's English than he ever was or ever will be. They are imply hiding behind Afri an silk role of this gullible, plastic and influential African Prince and so attacking the Garvey movement of the moral cowards are when they have been out ointed in a Man's Game. The Yarmouth is not an old woodenulk nor is it as old as the 'Prince's' accomplices in their tissue of mistakennots allego to be. There are a greatmany other misrepresentations in his 'remarkable' outgiving which do not deserve the dignitary of dental or the courtesys yop explanation because they are inspired by pure venom born if cavy and a desire to tear downbut which neither the Prince nor his conspiracy to discredit Mr. Garvey nor his thousand years, if there mandacionsand malevolent and vicious scheme to poison the minds of the public by those blackhair and black heartedmethods could avail. The Garvey movement has gone too far and achieved too much in spite of the opposition of white men and the black-pigouls of white men to be afected by the insane 'yawpings' of a sentitious African prince who cannot correctly speak or write English as she is spoke" and whose responsibility for his alleged utterances stands and abuse and misrepresentation then established would show him to a bankrupt and perpetual beggar. To the U. N. I. A. Convention last to the U. N. I. A. Convention last to the U. N. I. A. Convenience motive minds and itching palms with the hope and desire in his African breast that the convention would closest him to represent the U. N. I. In some official capacity. But he and all such as he were weighed in and bdume and feud wanting. He proved to be the lightest weight of all these crafty and inspiring Barkises. Naturally when the curtain wont down and he found himself out side he brawlworks it touched his 'royal pride' and he resolved as some others have done to their sorrow—to imitate Sanson and pull down the tempte. Well, he'd better be careful or some of the falling debris, if it falls, will wipe out of the fake prince business and hurt his feelings. DR. GRAHAM AND THE VIRGINIA BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION Editor The Richmond Planet, Richmond, Virginia tenth month. My dear Mr. Mitchell—You must know all about me every year there comes over me as one of the old Virginia Baptist State Convention workers, a feverish anxiety for the Virginia Baptist State Convention. The work of that great convention in many respects stands out shoulder and head above that of any other religious Negro Baptist body in the world in its ideal conception of the race problem. We have done more to dignify and give historic prestige to Negro help help than any other Baptist States Convention. The School at Lynchburg overshadows all the rest of them. Think of it in the past year it took $49,000 to run that school and the mastery leadership of Dr. H. C. Moore, the nearly two thousand dollars left over to give who have graduated from this school are making some of the very best wives and mothers, some of the very best doctors and trained nurses and some of the very best public school teachers. The young men who have graduated from this school are loading in all walls of life and we have more than a hundred and fifty preachers scattered throughout the country and in Africa, preaching the Word of God with power and success. I am sure Mr. Editor, you being one of the founders of that great school one of its ardent an unchangleable advocate, will delight to chime in with in in calling upon the people of the Virginia Baptist State Convention to answer the call of Dr. T. J. King, the right man in the right place during in large numbers at our Fay Convention at the Liberty Baptist Church, Washington, D. C. I have received a letter from Dr. Holland Powell stating that the noble Baptists of Washington will leave not a stone unturned in giving us a great reception. Dr. King has called for $50,000. It should be raised, be cause Foreign missions, State Missions, Church Extension and Christian Education are fundamental duties incur upon the followers of Christ. Our school has grown to such proportions that we must have a $100,000 Administration building. The little Baptist plant, Dacon Adolphus Ham blossoms ready to finance the pro project—No, not stands ready, but is financing it and it is up to us as stalwart Baptist leader to raise the money. With such leaders as Dr. King, Galvin, R. C. Woods and Deacon Humbles we cannot fail if we put our trust in God and continue working. In Negro Baptists of the North are enjoying the fruits of the education! output Virginia Seminary. Sixteen of her atrocious sons are holding churches in the State of Pennsylvania. in West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and many other states have her gos as able pastors. Therefore, they all feel indebted to the school where men are trained to take the lead in everything that spells Negro self help, Negro uplift, Negro management under the direction of Almighty God. Let us meet the Baptist State Commission on the second Wednesday in May, Liberty Baptist Church, Washington, D. C. Very truly, W. F. GRAHAM HAZEL HARRISON PLAYS AT HAMPTON. Hampton, Vn. —Haael Harrison, the well known colored pianist of Chicago who has received the warm praise of American and foreign music critics for her technical skill and her sympathetic musicianship, played recently before a large and appreciative audience in Ogden Hall, Hampton Institute. Miss Harrison' playing was fully up to the expectation of her audience. Her numbers showed clearly her grasp of the meaning of the masters in piano composition. Miss Harrison's promise of her earlier when she was halled as a musical prodigy, did not fall of fulfillment in her Hampton Institute program. She played with excellent technical facility as Herman Devries, music editor of the Chicago Evening American hardened sale of her, "It is her heart that plays. Her fingers are but the obedient mood." RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1921. AN INTERACTIONMENT EXTRA- ORDINARY. Entertainment Extraordinary Grand Sacred Concert, Sunday afternoon. March 6, 1921, 3:30 o'clock at St. Lake Akersi Andrium to benefit Plano Fund, Community House, Mrs. Ella O. Waller, Manager. Help this effort to cancel this re- maining obligation and enjoy too, an program. Music. Husky! Husky! Holy! Thi- St. Bethel A. M. E. Church; devo- tiona? Rev. A. A. Hector, First Post Church; reqeting. Miss Gertrude Blasey; selection, Richmond De Luxe Orchestra; solo, Prof. T. H. Hick- man, accompanist Prof. J. M. Sampson silver offering, Miss Eugortha John son, Mrs. Mamie R. Dawson; music, Third St. A. M. E. Choir; address, R.W. Howerton, pastor, Third St. Betha A. M. E. Church; music, Quartet, First Baptist Church, Me- demos W. T. Johnson, Gora E. Hill, Jezelle G. Brown, Miss Eva Coleman, selection, Richmond De Luxe Orche- trum. Uhara: Missus Maria Burke, Mary Goods, Ollie Green, Mariette Johnson. Mistresses of Ceremonies, Mrs. Lilliana M. Payne. A grand event, do not miss it. GROWD THE HALL. NOTICE! There will be a grand illustrated lecture, 150 original pictures by Lewis Hirthill former Chief of Police of Minneapolis, vice and crime. Who Profits and who Pays? Revelations of facts almost unbelievable. Every person should know the facts Lecture go be held at the St. Lukes Hall, Monday night, March 7th, at 8 o'clock P. M. Children under 18 not admitted. Admission Fifty Cents DR. DUBOIS' INVITATION Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., The Planet, Richmond, Va., Dear Sir: I closed please find a statement and invitations to the Second Pan- African Congress. Details will follow at intervals. I thank you will take this up with each organization as you may represent and let me hear from you at your convenience. Very sincerely yours, W. E. B. DU BOIS IN MEMORY In sad but loving remembrance of my dear sister, Julia Simm, who departed this life March 4, 1919, two years ago. God's will be done. Miss but not forgotten, To the place we all love best. I loved thee, dear Sister. But Jesus loved thee best. Her sister, MARY WALKER, 1812 Stockton Street. IN MEMORY. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Martha Archer, who died one your ago, March 5, 1920. She was one with soul divine, Whose heart was constant and true; One who was the same at all times, Dear mother that was you. The midnight stars are gleaming, Upon her silent grave; The one I love so dearly, And prayed for God to save. I love youdear mother, with all my heart, But Jesus loves you best. He took you from this sinful world And set your soul to rest. Her daughter, MRS. MATTIE L. POUNTAIN. IN MEMORY. In god and loving memory of my husband and our father, Deacon Thomason Leost, who departed this Mio September 6, 1920. God called him home, it was His will, But in our hearts, we love him still. Our memory is as dear today. As it was the hour he passed away. A bitter grief, a shock severe. To par with one, we loved so dear. Our loss is great, we cannot complain. Has trust in God to meet again. JESUS CONVOKED WIFE, AND CHILDREN. ```markdown ``` RICHMOND'S FAVORITE EVANGELIST HERE. Second Baptist Church, Dr. Z. D. Lewis, Pastor Rev. Wm. H.Skipwith, D. D., our National and International Evangelist, preacher, and singer is here, as singing the pastor and people at the above named church in a great Religious campaign. Old time preaching, old time singing, old time shouting, if you get happy. Large crowds are in attendance, soils are being converted at each service. A great Mass Meeting at 3:30 P. M., Mass Sunday, which time the Evangelist will preside sermon, Dr. Skipwith is no stranger to the church poems of this city, if you hear him once, you will want to hear him again. Everybody invited. PASSED AWAY Brylyn Ernestine daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Dawson died at the residence of her parents, 1000 N. 4th Street, Wednesday morning, at 9:30 after a prolonged illness. Her funeral took place Sunday, 1:30 P. M. from the First Baptist Church, Rev. W. W. D. D., the pastor officiating. She loved her parents, two sisters, one brother and in her attires and friends to minn their loss. Young girls acted as honorary pall bearers. The casket was of the drop couch variety, being ornamented in side with beautiful flowers. Funeral Director A. D. Price had charge of the remains and Mr. A. Douglas Price Jr., was in active management of the funeral. The casket was in Woodland Cemetery, Mrs. Mabel McCree of Harrison burg, Pa. and Miss Julia E. Brooks of Washington, D. C., were in atten dance at the funeral. NOTICE Rev. R. C. Ransom, D. D. of New York, Editor of A. M. E. Review, Pulptore and raco orator will proach at Third Street A. M. E. Church, Sunday, March 13th, 1921, morning and night, 11 A. M. Subject: The Minority Report, 8 P. M. Text to be selected. The public is cordially invited to decor the germs. Monday night, March 14th, 8:15 P. M. True gormers Hall Dr. Ransom will deliver a lectoar, subject: The Golden Age. General admission tween tive conts. Tickets on sale at the box office. Under auspices of the Laymen's Fla- tionary Movement: of the Third St. A. M. E. Church. A. C. EDMUNDS Prog A. C. EDMONDS, TES- REV, W. R. HOWEWORT, A. B. PAGER. MRS. HAYFORD HERE. Mrs. Casely Hayford, accompanied by her accomplished niece, Miss Kathleen Easman were in the city recently and made a profound impression upon all who were fortunate enough to meet them. They spoke Thursday night, February 17th at the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. R. R. Peyton, pastor. Mrs. Hayford is travelling in the interest of the proposed Girls Industrial Training School at Siora Leone, West Coast of Africa. Both of them have been highly educated in England. Mrs. Hayford's husband is a barrister. This gives him high rank in the British Empire. They left February 21st for New York. They will remain in this country until May. They came highly endorsed and recommended both in Siora Leone and Great Britain. --- IF YOU NEED BYS TREATMENT or examination, call on TOMAS B. BOWLING, Optometrist, 638 N. Second Street, Rochester, Va. Makes An Able Address at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, the brilliant representative of the great industrial and educational work now being conducted on Lincoln Heights in Washington, delivered a magnificent address at the Fifth Street Baptist church, Friday night, February 18th. On the rostrum were, Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Mrs. W. T. Johnson, Rev. T. J. King, D. D., Mrs. Cusley Hayford and her niece, Miss Kathleen Bassam of Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Madame Walker had been selected to introduce Miss Bassam and she did it in a most momentous and she did it in a most her ability and work that was most sweeping and praise worthy in its character. Miss Burroughs proceeded to relate her experiences in the Southland and was outspoken in her detection of the Jim Crow cars in particular and the Jim Crow Negro in general. Her amusing anecdotes kept her audience in good humor and her sallies of wit called forth generous applause. was after 11 o'clock when the exercises included and the last word was gold. the amount raised for her National Trust School for girls totaled over three hundred dollars in cash and subscriptions. Rev. Dr. King was the Faster of Ceremonies who the Fifth Street Baptist Church rendered selections. Modula Walker generously furnish the greatest amount in cash and subscriptions. JACKSON-GRAY Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Emma Bella to Mr. Heskelah Jackoon, which was quietly solemnized at the residence of their pastor Rev. R. V. Peyton, Wednesday February 18, 1961 at 8:30 P. M. at Wednesday, March 16, 1921, 718 B. Bates Street from 8:00 to 11:30 P. M. Friends invited. No cards. COUNCIL OF COLORED WOMEN CALLS OUT ITS MEMBERS. The Council of Colored Women will hold its regular quarterly meeting, Tuesday, March 8th, 6 P. M. St. Luke Office Building (Auditorium). Important business will claim the attention of the entire membership. Notify all members within your reach, as no cards will be mailed. Bring a new member. MIS. JAGGIE L. WALKER. President. MISSES BLANCHE BULLOCK, EUGERTHA B. JOHNSON, Secretaries. Mrs. Gracy Fox, Worthy Counsellor of Studley Hospital, No. 223 who attended St. Phillips Court, Rich mond under treatment of Dr. I. K. Rodd as home again after a serious operation. Rov. W. H. Skipwith, the evangelist has been conducting a successful revival at the Wayland Baptist church Baltimore, M. D., Rev. Dr. W. J. Winston pastor. —Miss M. L. Chiles is much improved. She has been under the great ment of two physicians. —Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Robinson of 510 N. 3rd. St., has moved to Pennsylvania where they will make their future home. Mrs. Alberta Stephenson returned to the city from a flying trip to North Carolina. The Wee Girls Social Club ran a surprise on one of its members, Miss Golda Howlett, of 209 Midlothian Pike, on last Friday night. The evening was well spent and a grand time was had. The friends of Miss Zolma Hall agreeably surprised her on Friday, the 25th ult. at the home of Mrs. Mary Lowls on Midlothian Pike. A jelly, good time was had. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. All boys are expected to attend the meeting for boys 4 P. M. at the building. Mom hurry! 5:30 P. M. to the building a great meeting for men. That malt carrier will address the men. Mr. Frank Cephas. Subject: The Young Man Who Follows Christ. Special mantle. Be a committee and bring another man. Third and Leigh streets. THE GILPIN INCIDENT. (By James Weldon Johnson, Contributing Editor.) The sensation of the theatrical mood is the report. that the Drama League decided that it would not invite Charles Gilpin, the colorful star of "The Empress Jones" playing at the Princess Theatre to its annual dinner. The Drama League is an organization which has for , its purpose the fostering of what is known in the theatre. Each year it passes on the various productions and issues a "white shirt" of playa considered worth while. Also each year it gives a dinner in honor of the member ship in the most distict guided contributors to dramatic art in the preceding year. As the balletting proceeded this year it was found that Glipin, the colored actor who played the part of "Ostens" in Drinkwater's great play, "Abraham Lincoln," and who created the steller character in "The Emperor," which is regarded by most critics as the most beautiful of the season, was likely to third or fourth on the list. This throw some of the members of the Drama League into consternation. They thought not only of what a terrible precedent it would be in this great democracy to give a Negro such rank, but also of what a blow it would have made. The Saxon supremacy" to have him beside his fellow artists at the dinner to be given at the Hotel Madign. Cetrain members of the League got busy immediately to head off this double catastrophe. Their first hope was that she also management of the Hotel McAlpin would refuse to allow a Negro at its tables. But when approached the management declared that it had no objections, they then decided to write Mr. Gilpin a "real nice" letter telling him what a fine artist they considered him to be, white, at the same time, neglecting to send hi man invitation to the dinner. But this clever little plan did not work. The whole matter got out. The incident was carried with headlines on the front pages of the New York newspapers and the reaction has been as great as Mr. Glipin and his friends could wish for. Prominent actors and artists at once voiced their protests, and declared that they would not be invited. Many Mr. Glipin was not invited. Many Mr. Glipin was testing said: "I would be willing to sit with Glipin. I would like to know who in New York would not sit with him?" Glida Varecel telegraphed the Drama League. If you will imitate Glipin II IH be proud to sit next to him. God forbid that artist should do the American stage such a wrong us has been imputed to you with respect to Glipin." Several of the New York newspapers have carried adornments on advertisement. "Tribune" has its editorial by remarking that the only thing left for the Drama League to do is redeem it self was to give the dinner in honor of Glipin. As unfortunate as it is this whole inident, it notovertheless reveals someencouraging signs. In the first place, therace has produced a great actor. In the second place, the actor hasin spite of the obstacle and handicapof prejudice, gained the recognitionof the critics, his fellow artists, thepress and the public in this greatcity. In the third place, the narrow,snobish attitude of certain membersof the Drama League has met withoverwhelming rebuke. We may wellheel and ask all of this could haveenabled a generation ago. The race has produced thegreat actor a general agent in factit did produce him more thangeneration ago in Ira Altridge,but such an actor could not have gainedrecognition in the United States, and much less could he have hadadministered in his behalf the rebukewhichhas been administered to the DramaLeague in the Gilpin incident. The most gratifying phase of this affair is the dignified and sensible position which Mr. Gilpin himself has maintained through it all. Many men under the circumstances would have made some guilty foolish remark. When the storm broke Mr. Gilpin went to work. When at last he was prompted to go smashing, he gave out a statement in which he very high ground. He said that he had honestly striving to present his art rather than himself to the public. Regarding the embarrassing position in which he had been placed, Mr. Gilpin referred only briefly. He said: "Against those who do not care to sit in the same dining room with me I have no complaint. This only will I say. That far in the world's history no case or profession has ever been more rank permanently and none has ever been permanently prevented from winning equality of rank for adult." "Real people everywhere, without regard to color or sex, realize that Hitler and shame from no condition rise. Act well your part; there all honor lies." There are those who will not get entirely with Mr. Glipin's comment on history, but essentially he is correct. It never has been and never will be possible to keep down worth and merit permanently. There will of course, be many who will feel that the Drama League was within its rights in declining to it with a colored actor to its dinner, that the Drama League is wholly a social affair, that the Drama League was not with in its duties in taking such a stand and its dislike is not entirely a social affair. This dinner is supposed to be given in honor of those persons sided with the most distinguished con tributors to dramatic art during the preceding year. Since that is so, the matter of mere race has no place. If the Drama League wants such lines, it should cut out the icon sideration of mere, and invite its greatest accordingly as they may be congen nat to its members. Since the above was written it has been announced that the Drama Laurel ue has named Mr. Gilpin among the ten most distinguished contributors to dramatic art last year and that an invitation will be sent to him. The ten named are as follows: Dudley Diggs, selected for" his acting in "Horabreak House"; Gilda Vereis, selected in "Eater Mamie"; David Belleau, selected on "Dobarau"; Eulene O'Neill, selected for "The Empress Jones"; Ben Aim, for his acting in "Samson and Delilah"; Charles Gilpin for his acting in "The Emperor Jones"; Lloyd Alwil, for his acting in "Dobarau"; Lee Simon son as scenic artist in staging "Heart break House"; Margaret Severn for her use of masks in dances in "The Newwich Village Policies"; Fred Stenwich former comic artist Mr. Gilpin has not yet said what. or he will answer. But there is every reason to think he will act with as much judgment now as he has herefore. (New York Age.) The usual Venom Service was held on last Sunday afternoon. Miss Beatrice Edmunds presided over the program. M. J. B. Matthews, Union University delivered the address on 'Woman's Place in the World.' A solo 'This is My Tank,' song by Mr. Walter White concluded the program. On next Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock the program will be in charge of Miss L. M. Zollors, Hartshorn Memorial College. We are anticipating a very interesting program. A very coral invitation is extended (all to attend). We are still registering in our Educational classes. Chases in Cooking Art Work, Bible, Millinery, Chornt class and Tailoring. We feel greatly encouraged over the results of the record of attendance of our evening classes during February. During February 13 were registered in the Cooking class. Art Work Class 25; Bible Class 15; Choral class 19; Millinery class 46. We are pleased to announce a total of 118 attending classes during Feb raun. The members of the millinery class are receiving a splendid course "and are making and covering shapes, to be ready for our exhibit early in the spring. A new class in Ladies Tattering has been started during the past week. Mr. J. L. Loving has charge of the class. This class is still open to members. This class is a short term class last three weeks and we are urging members to join early so as to get the class of the first lessons. Watch for the announcement of our exhibit of all classes early in the spring. The committees for the jail and city home were busy 10 A. M. 4 P. M, the boys crowded the building and were addressed by President R. P. Daniel. The meeting for the men, 5:30 P. M. at the building was a burning wire for every man fell the current. Rev. W. H. Howington pastor of the 3rd Street Bethel A. M. E. church knows just how to hemp men for the message he gave gripped every man. Subject: I Will Curse Your Blessings. The roles by Mr. J. T. Wolf and Mr. Phil. Men were sung from their sons. Glimps see that young blood present. Follows we know that you can make things go. 5 P. M. Today come to the building with one and you will be happy. Do not fall. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. On time for the workers meeting at the building 9:30 A. M. --- TWO EVERY Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. DIDIOR - JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Communications intended for publication must be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.00 12 Months ..... 1.10 18 Months ..... .60 Outgoing subscriptions ..... 2.50 SATURDAY.....MARCH 5, 1921 Many people use prayer to deceive the public. Hon. Warren G. Harding is now President of the United States, whether you realize it or not. --- Going up in an air-ship is all right, if you come down safely, but it is all wrong, if you come down with a crash. Some folks wish that some other folks were dead and some other folks wish that those "some folks" were not living. Preaching has been mighty poor business and many a preacher has sadly learned the fact and wished to go to his Father, who is in Heaven. Grumbling is all right, if you have something to grumble about, but so many of us grumble when there is no need or occasion for such grumbling. Some people believe that the proper way to go through life is in getting the better of everybody with whom they come in contact. Finally, they meet their match and then they lose all of their ill-gotten gains. Raising children is a task in which some women are accomplished managers and then there are some other women who believe in letting their children raise themselves. Hon. Marcus Garvey is getting much free advertising these days and Dr. W. E. B. Du.Bots is enjoying a full meet of comment, both favorable and unfavorable. The latter seems to enjoy both. When an individual citizen doesn't know how to distinguish between an exchange of views a criticism and a quarrel, we consider the further discussion of the subject is useless and out of the question. The jails and the penitentiaries have been filled with so many honest people and with people who have not been guilty of any crime that the hardened sinners should have had a good chance for reformation by coming in contact with them or the good and honest people have had a bad chance to be accomplished criminals by coming in contact with the hardened classes. ```markdown ``` The Atlanta, Georgia Independent is causite in its criticism of that part of the colored population, which prefers the Jim Crow arrangements of the leading white theatres to the "sit anywhere" colored play-houses that are fostered and supported by colored business interests. The cartoon in its issue of the 3rd ult. was caustic and convincing. It pictures college students, doodlers, schoolteachers and "the common herd" as clamoring for admission into the alley curry of a white play-house, where they are evidently not wanted. (We are of the opinion that open condemnation will not accomplish permanent results so much as an educational campaign amongst the young er. elements of our people beginning in the home and at the cradle and then onward through the schools and churches. The Atlanta Independent is provocative, in its attitude, and no columns furnish a good reading. ```markdown ``` The Nashville Tennessee Christian Recorder complained that the A. M. E. printers were making a mistake in promoting the circulation of that journal. This is the mistake that practically all of our readers are making. The need for official organs was never more manifest than it is today. Journalists among our people a rule are as self-sacrifice as the preachers and in many instances more. Colored people need their news门户 only when some great utergo has been perpetrated upon them and then this hosts for only a brief moment. We hope that our contemporary will awaken the "sleeping" brothren in the A. M. E. Church. Then the awakening will extend to other denominations and to other brothren and the race as a whole will realize be fore it is too late, the great work that the race press is doing for them as a people. DR. DUBOIS AND THE CONGRESS Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois is again in the limelight, so to speak. He has issued the call for the second session of the Pan-African Congress the first week in September, 1921. The call states that there will be probably three successive sessions,—one in London, one in Brussels and one in Paris. He names Blaise Dlagne, President and himself as Secretary. This is one of the most interesting documents we have ever read. The expense from New York will approximate between three hundred and seven hundred and fifty dollars per delegate and the organizations sending the delegates will defray the expense. It seems to us that If Dr. Du Bois' hopes are realized, this expense will be a small matter in the equation. It seems to us that the preliminary call is a wise one and shows the proper spirit. Will the Hon. Marcus Garvey be represented in this Pan African Congress, to the end that his great organization may be heard through its channels? Dr. Du Bois nomes some other representatives as sponsors for this great meeting. We stand ready to do what we can to make the Congress a success. We are of the opinion that it should not be conducted along narrow lines. It would be well too to state the approximate cost of this Congress and the amount of money needed to finance it. Certainly. If it will cost approximately, one thousand dollars per delegate to attend the sessions, then the expense of the Congress will necessarily approximate twenty-five thousand dollars and it will be worth double that amount if the body props up to that high standard, which its leaders have outlined. This additional expense is to be borne by the delegates, and the delegates in turn must transmit it to the organizations which they represent. If each delegate would contribute one hundred dollars upon the basis of the last Congress, the amount realized would be only five thousand even hundred dollars. It may be then that Dr. Du Bois and his associates will be able to get through with an expense of ten thousand dollars. Certainly enough should be raised to make the organization permanent and we hope that a general movement will be launched to defray the expense of the Congress in addition to paying the expense of the delegates. First and foremost should be peace and harmony among the promoters. All factional feeling should be buried. The "Garvoytes" should be as welcome as the "Du Boisistes" and the "Moton'tes" and peace and harm among the colored folks should provail in all of this land. If the Hon. Marcus Garvey should not see fit to recognize the Pan African Congress, then the Pan African Congress could appoint a fraternal delegate to bring about an understanding between the two great organizations. We are of the pointion that Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois is on the right road in this movement and up to the present, he is not going the wrong way. A WORD ABOUT THE DRAMA. One of the most significant movements in the theatrical line as it relates to colored people has been announced by the Quality Amusement Corporation which is, we believe, in charge of this popular house and which is now controlled by Mr. E. C. Brown and the interests, which he represents. The Amsterdam News announces that it has received many letters protesting against the change of programme. We have read the statement with some amusement, for we know that the Howard Theatre at Washington was forced to do the same thing. Mr. Jake Wells, an authority upon such subjects announced several years ago that the money the movie picture business and not in the THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA dramas. Where the money was made in the dramas, it was an exception to the rule. As a result he built up a chain of movie picture houses through out the country. The people, who want the dramas want them at movie picture prices. This is an impossibility. The E. C. Brown interests have been first and foremost, in trying to give the better class of people just what they want and the sacrifices which they have made in this direction will now be known. The colored dramatists demand high galeries and only high entrance fees can raise enough money to meet these demands. They will support a drama, like they support a circus in a southern town—for one day only. We suggest that in place of protests, money be fo forthcoming or at least a campaign to raise the money to pay the expense of these dramas, where the highest class of talent amongst our people may receive the proper recognition and reward. Letters of protest will not pay those expenses. Financiers, who are backing Brown of Philadelphia, Young of Norfolk and many others, whether those financiers be white or colored must have the interest on their money and a profit beides. The men, who promoted the Attucks theatre at Norfolk and the Dunbar theatre at Philadelphia should be made wealthy as a result of their forewight. As a matter of fact, we risk the opinion that they are constantly anxious relative to the success of their ventures on account of the indifference of the very people, who should come to their support. People, who put up thousands of dollars in theatres do not do this for their health, but for the money to be made out of the business. The best way to show that a drama is wanted is to make it profitable to the man agement to prevent dramas. The Lafayette theatre management is right. Give the people the nickel cup-plate until they show a willing need to pay for the two dollar dinner. "Peanut" theatre goers have never supported a drama and never will. High class dramas cannot be rendered to people, who will pack the twenty cents' gallery and leave empty the seventy-five cents and one dollar seats in the orchestra. Let us protest against the low price theatre patron and not against the managements, who are having the time of their lives to make expenses. TURNER LOSES APPEAL FOR HIS LIFE. Verdict sentencing William H. Turner, colored to be hanged for the murder of Thomas F. Moore an employee of the government torpedo plant at Alexandria near the south end of the Washington bridge about midnight of May 22, 1920 was infirmed yesterday in an opinion handed down by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. The appeal was presented before Circuit Judges Knapp and Woods and District Judge Webb. Date for the execution which will take place in the Heurcoe County courtyard will be set by Judge Edmund Waddell, it being the first time for many years that a hangings will take place in Virginia. Turner is now lodged in Heurcoe County jail under the custody of Federal Officers. Turner will be hanged because the murder was committed on property of the United States which employs hanging as the means of execution. Much feeling was aroused at the time of the murder and troops had to be goat from Alexandria to prevent mob violence. According to the testimony, Turbo approached an auto mobile in which were Moore and his fiancée, Miss Pearl Clark and demanded money Moore and Miss Clark alighted from the automobile and Moore drew a revolver and began firing at Turner who returned the fire. Moore was killed and Turner was wounded. Following his arrest, to avoid the possibility of a lynching, Turner was spirted away to Winchester and from there to Richmond. The crime having been committed on government property the case came before the United States District Court. The execution of Turner was payed on appeal to the higher court. (Richmond, Va., Times Dispatch, Fob, 19, 1921.) THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The boys and men are making the Bible Classes fun for they have learned that this study is the key to the success of their lives. Moment by moment they find themselves growing stronger and stronger for service from the bottom to the top. Last Tuesday night with them was a five hour. The social hour finds the men in good will and fellowship which pumps the heart. Nothing beats the right contact. The fellows on the lot say that this opportunity is to help keep the mind and body in the right service. Did you see those mail carriers with the misses, mothers and fathers running last Sunday 5 P. M. to get to the building in time to hear Dr. W. H. Stokes? The building was crowded. Last Sunday was a full day for service with the boys and men. 10 A. M. at the penitentiary Gen. Secretary, Scott C. Burrell conducted the meeting for the women assisted by Director Reece C. Mitchell. One woman was accepted Christ and one back. This was a great hear for the Lord. ROANOKE, VA., March 1—The annual meeting of the $_{th}$ stockholders of Midway Cemetery was held at the residence of the president, Mr. A. F. Brooks on Third Avenue, N. W. The report of the $_{th}$ work of the cemetery under the agent, Mr. Charles Lawson was rendered in part, because of the absence of the secretary and treasurer Mrs. E. I. Terry, who was called to Lynchbore suddenly by her mother. Called meeting was noted when $_{th}$ will be possible to have Mrs. Terry mission and a complete account will be rendered for the year. Roy, James S. Hatcher lectured at St. Paul's Memorial M. E. Church on "The Black Man and the League of Nations." Mrs. L. Dillon A. Bartee, 226 Fifth Avenue, N. W., who has been quite sick for several weeks is still indisposed. Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Riley, 236 Eighth Avenue, N. W. who spend last week at Omega, Halfax County, Va. returned Friday. Mr. Thomas Gurst and wife, Mrs. Georgia Gurst and baby spent the week end at Omega. Mrs. Pattie Franklin, of South Radford has been at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Brandon, 116 Sixth Avenue, N. W. She has improved wonderfully during her stay. Miss Harrol Hundley, 1116 Fourth Street, who has been sick, suffered a release after her convulscence and is now confined to her home. The Right Reverend J. Albert Johnson, Bishop of Virginia Conference, African Methodist Episcopal Church, will preach at Mt. Zion A. M. B. Church Sunday morning. He will preach at Salem at three o'clock and at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church at eight. The following week he will visit Boon's Mill, Rocky Mount and other places. The people will do well to hear the well informed man of God. Mrs. Janie Calloway, 121 Lynchburg Avenue, N. W. is still indisposed. Mrs. Helen Barlow, 66 Chestnut Avenue has been sick for ten days. Mr. Dock Edwards, one of the old settlers of Roanok, was seen this week by the reporter. He has been quite indepened for a long while. He seemed much encouraged by the host pituitary shown during his illness by the people of the city. Mr. Charles Saultz of Tenth Ave nue left for Deland and Tampa and Jacksonville, Fla. Sunday, February 27. Remember Miss Nora Woody, 114 Henry Street, leading beauty parlor. She is fully prepared with the latest improvements for your soap and hair. For a proof of her excellent ability give her a call and be convinced that this young lady really gives you the service. And this is what the world is calling for now. Dr. Henry P. Hargrave, recently of Detroit, Mich., who has been spend big a few days here, left for Lexington, N. C., where he will enter business in his home town. Mr. and Mrs. James T. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Burg returned to the Magic City after spending the past month visiting in Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West Florida and Havana, Cuba. They report a delightful trip. Mr. J. C. Rivens, 134 Fifth Avenue N. W. is out after a three weeks illness. Mrs. Mary Kelcoo Venable, of .18 Fifth Avenue, N. W. and Mrs. Mary Swift, of Fifth Avenue are confined to the r homes because of illness. Miss Arminta Matthews, of Danville was the guest of Miss Sade Lawson this week. Mrs. John C. Toles 205 Fifth Avenue is confined to her home. Envoys Mr. and Mrs. Walton and Envoys Piper of the Salvation Army returned from Richmond, where they attended the congress of General Booth, head of the Salvation Army. Mrs. Mary Jones, 125 Third Avenue, N. W. left for Washington, D. C., where she will reside with her son, Mr. Harry Jones. Mr. William Carson, of Springfield Ohio, passed through here enroute home from Winston-Salem N. C. where he had visited relatives. Mr. George Rucker, of Stewartville, Va. died on the 18th after two weeks illness. He was 80 years and 1 month old. He leaves to mourn their loss, five children, Mrs. Florence Gilbert, Messrs. Thomas, Frank, Willie and Charlie Rucker. He was laid to rest in Stewartville. Rev. James S. Hatcher, delivered a very forceful sermon to his people last Sunday morning. On Tuesday evening the Missionary Society meet the paragonage of Mt. Zion, where the ladies had a fine evening. Last Sunday night Rev. Hatcher delivered a very helpful discourse. The Tithing Band if followed up and encouraged will ultimately prove the most wonderful financial success to Mt. Zion. The Burrell Memorial Hospital has opened the largest institution for colored patients in Southwest Virginia, thoroughly equipped with modern devices. Situated in the old Allegheny Institute building, this hospital will not only afford accommodation for colored patients of Rappoke but for the entire State. Several local hospitals which maintain a limited space for colored patients, have promised to dispense with the colored wards and have pledged to support the new Burrell Memorial Hospital. To fit up, renovate and equip the new hospital, $2,50,00 was spent. The old site, located on North Henry St., was sold recently for $6,000. LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTER Among the great men born in the month of February, the Maggie City boasts of one, Ding-It Hurches, who came from the Old North State some twenty-old years ago, got one drink from the Dog Mouth and here he is and the founder of the Hogs, to be Just once a year Ding-It has a birth day and for the first time since the beginning of the Hogs and the few famous "blow outs" Little Willie was absent. How sad, but the boys really had some time while I was out in the State that gave to us our good frond Willard the Candy Man (as it let) call him—the candy man. (Little Willie's Letter Next Week.) The Star Hair Grower. 6. STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF MECHANICS Savings Bank L. OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Located at Richmond, in the County of Honeoye, State of Virginia, at the close of business, the twelfth day of February, 1921, made to the State Corporation Commission. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts. $424,479. Overdrafts, unsecured. 1,698.54 Bonds, securities, etc., owned, including premium en samo. 66,808.66 Banking house and lot. 40,623.88 Other real estate owned. 86,852.75 Furniture and fixtures. 7,206.36 Cash and due from banks 39,123.66 Bonds guaranteed. 7,500.00 Rodscounted bills. 12,000.00 Int. notes not yet matured. 6,568.70 Total. $692,860.77 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in. $ 34,420.00 Surplus fund. 7,000.00 Undivided profits, less amount paid for interest expenses and taxes. 790.60 Dividends unpaid. 779.80 Individual deposits subject to check 247,922.13 Savings deposits 239,258.99 Demand certificates of deposit 100.00 Certified checks 753.48 Cashier's checks outstanding 23.93 Total of all deposits. 538,498.53 Due to National Banks. 25,189.47 Due to State Banks, Private Bankers and Trust Companies. 9,516.77 Notes and bills red scouted. 12,000.00 Bills payable, including certificates of deposit representing money borrowed. 50,000.00 Received for. Received for accrued Interest on deposits..... 486.66 Observed for accrued taxes 110.00 Bonds guaranteed..... 7,500.00 Int. notes not yet matured 6,568.70 Total..... $692,860.77 I, Albert V. Norrell, Jr., Cash er, do a legally swear that the above is a true statement of the financial condition of Mechanics Savings Bank of Richmond, Va., located at Richmond, in the County of Hempco, State of Virginia, at the close of business on the 21st day of February 1921, to the best of my knowledge and belief. ALBERT V. NORRELL, JR... Cashier Correct—Attest: ALBERT A. TENNANT J. M. G. RAMSEY R. W. WHITTING Directors. State of Virginia, City of Richmond, Sworn to and subscribed before me by Albert V. Norrell, Jr. this second day of March, 1921. MARTIA L. GEE, Notary Public My commission expires May 28, 1924 ```markdown ``` OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE YOU NOW BY YOUR FURNITURE! When you can get Furniture and Drugs from an Old Established house like BURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reason- able as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of home ranking, comfort giving. 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(CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK) "That we believe in the supreme authority of our race, in all things racial that all things are created and given to man as a common possession, that there should be an equitable dts tribution and apportionment of all such things and in consideration of the fact that as a race we are now deprived of those things that are morally and legally ours, we believe it right that all such things should be acquired and held by whatsoever Africans possible. We believe in the freedom of Africa for the Negro people of the world and by the principle of Europe for the Europeans; Asia for the Asiatics, we also demand Africa for the Africans at home and abroad. We believe in the right of self-determination. We believe in the inherent right of the Negro to possess himself of Africa and that his possession of samo shall not be regarded as an infringement on any claim or purchase made by any race or nation. We strongly condemn the cupidity of those nations who by open aggression and secret schemes have seized the territories and inexhaustible natural wealth of Africa, and we place on record our most solemn determination to reclaim the treasures and possession of the vast continent of our forefathers. AGAINST THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS We hereby demand that the governments of the world recognize our lead or and his representatives chosen by the race to guard the welfare of our people under such governments. We demand that our duly accredited representative, given proper recognition in all League, Conferences Convention or Courts of Internation al Arbitration wherever human rights are discussed. We declare the League of Nations null and void so far as the Negro is concerned in that it seeks to deprive Negroes of their liberty. We declare for the absolute freedom of the seas for all peoples. We demand a free and unfettered commercial intercourse with all the Negro peoples of the world. We believe all men should live in peace one with another but when races and nations by attempting to infringe upon their rights, war becomes inevitable, and the attempt in any way to fro one self or protect one rights or heritage becomes justifiable. We declare that no Negro shall engage himself in battle for an alien race with out first obtaining the consent of the loader of the Negro peoples of the world, except in a matter of national self-defense. We protest against the practice of drafting Negroes and sending them to war with alien forces without proper training, and demand in all cases that Negro soldiers be given the same training as the aliens." Other sections of the document deal with the treatment of the Negro in political, educational, industrial and religious fields the dominant note throughout being that the Negro must be accorded even-handed treatment and that henceforth the weight of combined Negro opinion and arms if necessary will be brought to bear to remedy flagrant evil or oppression. Wrapped in all this eloquence and fine writing is a most matter-of-fact business proposition. It is simple and yet it is, gigantic. Garvey and his co-workers have erected three correlated commercial enterprises. These are intended as steps on which the Negro may climb by his own group effort to somewhere near an equal position with the white man. And, as individual agencies for the development of the Negro, they stand forth as shining achievements of Negro leadership. THE TRIANGLE OF NEGRO First and foremost, Garvoy more than a year ago brought into being the Black Star Line of steamships, capitalized and operated by Negroes, and plying Negro freight and passenger trade for the Negro's own pecuniary benefit. By this project Garvoy did not seek, as many of his quick-triggered enemies immediately decharged to provide the means for a general rush of Negroes to Africa in the campaign to redeem that continent. Garvoy knew too well the history of previous enterprises of the kind, such as the African Exodus Association just after the Civil War when by stock subscription one ship was bought, loaded, and sent to sea only to meet with pigs, death, misery, and in the end, for those who survived, bankrupt. What Garvoy wanted to do was to organize a transoceanic commrec system that would touch and benefit the three great Negro groups in the world. Africa, the West Indies and America, with the possible later inclusion of a fourth, South America. Africa, no one needs to be told, is immensely rich in raw materials which, despite widening in roads by the nations who hold portions of the continent are still there in immeasurable quantities. Garvoy believes that the world must more and more turn to Africa for all and rub ber, copra and cotton gold and timber, etc. As one writer of the cause has said, "A flourishes and vegetation has the lux uriance of the tropics, is enough to urouse the enthusiasm of the most bored, and much more that of a people who regard it with an exile's profound passion." What Africa needs is skilled labor and the competent direction of it. In the West Indies there are countless numbers of Negroes who produce, on a large scale, sugar, coffee and other staple supplies on their own land, but who by reason of alleged discrimination or lack of export and training facilities are forced to their hold down production or stand a great loss. In America the richest of Negro countries, there is demand both for African raw material and West Indian food products. It seemed logical and profitable, as well as up fitting for his race, to bring these three fields into contact; therefore, Garvey's earliest ambition was to bring the Black Star Line into being. The first effort to float this enterprise by voluntary donations failed, but the plan was specially revised with a capitalization of $10,000,000 and 2,000,000 shares at $5 each were put out for sale among Negroes. More than a million dollars worth had been sold at the time the convention closed, and an intensive selling campaign in every part of the world where there is a branch of the U. N. I. A. is still in progress. There remains a long way to be travelled but enough money has been raised to pur chase three steamships, and the buying of three more of greater tonnage is promised in the near future. The Black Star Line today owns the Yar mouth, of 1300 tons, the Antonio moaco, of 1500 tons and the Sindyudsoa a still lighter vessel that is used only for local excursion purposes. The Antonio Moaco was formerly the ocean yacht of H. H. Rogers. The Yarmouth and the Antonio Moaco are being utilized now in the New York West Indian trade, which today of course is not heavy, consisting for the most part in passenger traffic. It is the intentions of the directors soon to start the Yarmouth on the New York to Africa route with two of the three new vessels to be bought to join her later; the Antonio Moaco is to go in to the New York-West Indian service and the third of the three ships to be acquired will be placed on the same route. It is the intention to place one of the services, so that one ship will serve the general New York West Indian trade and the other attend to freight and passenger traffic among the dozen or more ports in the Caribbean. The African port is to be Mon roya, the capital of Liberia. The 3 vessels already acquired by the line represent an investment of 350,000 maco before the August convention assembled; inasmuch as sales of oatstock during the convention netted several hundred thousand dollars it is expected that acquisitions to the fleet will be made soon. The second place of this general commercial programme is found in the Negro Factories Corporation. This organization is undertaking to find the means with which to start Negro business enterprises over America and later in the West Indies. Since its formation in New York as a part of the general Garvey system of development, it has established and is operating it at factory, a large millinery store and a steam laundry, whilo in other centres such as Phila delphia, Boston and Baltimore as well as in many smaller cities similar commercial undertakings have been launched. This organization is capitalized at $1,000,000 and had on the market the usual reminder of an issue of two hundred thousand $5 charges. The Negro Factories Corporation seeks out suitable and renumerative fund obtained in the sale est Negroes, provides the executive and technical guidance if desired and supplies the capital through the cooperative fund obtained in the sale of shares. If this and its kindred schemes appear to be only the A B C of high finance, they serve as the more emphatic criterion of what little the suddenly prosperous new Negro of to day need to stir him into the world of business accomplishment. This corporation is reported by its proponents as rapidly expanding throughout area in which the general creed of Garveyism has taken hold. The parent body, the original Garvey enterprise, is the Universal Negro Improvement Association. This body is concerned with the promotion of solidarity among the adherents of the empire building, organization. It is in effect, the political complements of the two previously described commercial corporations. Allie dwith it is the African Communities of the World which is undertaking to develop those portions of Africa now held by the blacks as well as later to taken had a hand in those areas which they may regain. With this larger and more distant field, this joint organization points to the convention just held and the organization perfected throughout the Negro world as its chief accomplishment to date. Eventually and in conjunction with the Black Star Line its lenders declare it must grapple with the problems of building African railroads, docks, warehousal factories, educational in situations, churches, homes and all the rest of construction that goes with such an enterprise. Also it must find transport and regulate the supply of skilled American and West Negro in her with which portions of the black continent is to be unified. A rath or large order it cannot be admitted, but in the worries of Garvey who is not infrequently more important than vis ionary, "It may take fifty years and it may take many fifties but it will come." ETHIOPIAN OFFICIALDOM When the onticle plan of the project had been thoroughly reviewed in public before the convention and after the various duties of that assemblage had been completed, the body of delegates just prior to the tumultuous ratification of the constitution held an election to determine the state of officials who should, from August 31st, assume control of the affairs of this force. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 5,000 more Agents wanted to sell Moccoo65 Dandaroo, the most marvelous and magic-like preparation for Dandruff and Shampoo (2 in 1.) Noth log like it; nature's mightiest cleanser; result astonuses and delights every man and woman. $5 to $15 daily. 203 S. SECOND STREET RICHMOND, VA. 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In a statement announcing the result of the election there runs this sentence, "There has been disputed leadership of the Negro people in all countries heretofore, but through the fort of this international convention the problem of leadership has been settled once and for all and all Negroes in all parts of the world are asked to obey the rulings and advice given by the following dignitaries according to th authority vested in them." The statement continues: His Highness, Gabriel Johnson, Potentate of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League, was elected world leader and he shall have under his command all the Negro peoples of the word. The-Potentate's proclamation on all matters pertaining to the race shall be respected by all Negroes of the world. His Highness, G. O. Marke, was elected Supreme Deputy Potentate an dranks second to His Highness the Potentate. His Excellency, Marcus Garvey was elected Provisional President of Africa and his ruling of all things African pertaining to a free and indgenent republic shall be obeyed by all Negroes. In this alignment Potentate Johnson who also is the Mayor of Monrovia, the Liberian capital, becomes the "Pope" of the Negro race and he head of the super government not unaware that of the Catholic Church which shall control the general conduct of his race under waving conditions throughout the world. The idea is, in fact adapted from the model provided by the Catholic Church and hence forth the capital of Liberia becomes the Vatican of Negroism. The position—not to say the power—of the Potentate is indicated when it is explained that, for instance should America become engaged in a war, the Negroes of America would be required to await the ruling of their supreme leader before participating and to refuse to shoulder arms should he decide that Negroes should stand aloof. A prose analogy is to be found in the Pope's decree in the World War that conscription was immoral and should be resisted. The Potentate of the Negroes is henceforth empowered to enunciate the course to be taken, by his race in all such matters, as well as in political, racial, education al and religious issues. Garvey's position requires less gold lace, yet the Provisional President of Africa emerged from the election with what is obviously the heaviest and most noteworthy of the assignments distributed. Garvey remains in America to devote his attention to the triumvirate of undertakings in each of which he was reelected proft Gent. "Hils Excellency, Dr. J. W. Eason" election announcement continued "was elected leader of the 15,000,000 Negroes of the United States and his command shall be obeyed in all matters pertaining to the race" Other officials elected were: R. H. Tohbit, leader of the eastern section of the West Indies; ohn Sydney Debourg, leader of the eastern section of the West Indies; John Sydney Debourg, tral America; Gabriel Emanuel Stewart, high chancellor; Wilford Horace Smith, counsel general; Dr. T. Wilson Pilgrim, commissioner general Dr. George Alexander McGuire chapain general; Henrietta Vinton Davis, international organizer; Frederick Augusta, Toote, speaker of the House of Convention; and Captain E. L. Gaines, minister of legouts. On August 31st the convention which transformed itself by name in to the House of Deputies of the Negro Peoples of the World, caused to be read, ratified and sent broadcast the record of their deliberations, their selection of leadership and their Declaration of Negro Rights and Constitution of Negro Liberty. With a final prayer that God might speed the redeemment of Africa, the restoration of the Empire of Ethiopia the convoitation of the Black Parliament the mobilization of the Black Army, the launching of the Black merchant marine, the construction of the Black navy and lastly, the establishment of an earthly shrine of the Black religion they adjourned and went their way rejoicing. Wanted—A practical man paying job by A farmer. The right will find a first class applying to F. DAVIDSON. 122 N. Michigan Ave. Atlantic City, N. J. PLEASE ORDER YOUR EASTER PROGRAMS TO-DAY Paper is so expensive that we plan to send Easter Programs only to Sunday schools that apply for them. If you long to see the millions in Africa awakened for Christ, send for a program. If you would be a coworker with God in this great task, use our programs on Sunday, March 27, commonly called Easter. Send your order to-day. Yours in His service. L. G. JORDAN. 701 S. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa A. D. 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WO WAREROOMS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Price, Treas.; Nathaniel Roy, Mgr. TT, Funeral Director A. OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. DOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT ALL RANDOLPH 2703. ND, VIRGINIA Latest and Most Artistic Photos at a you can Obtain Elsewhere. Special open. We will Also be Pleased on Exterior and Interior New Work. FROM OLD PHOTOS A SPECIAL T OWN, Photographer RICHMOND, VIRGINIA A REVELATION! SEVEN SRALS by Lucas used for twenty-four days led by God to write the things about the seven year seven years and extend of diseases rage among so fast that there and this is already in t s on sale at Mrs. Dave R. Robinson's Wond high Street, Richmond, BUCINDA YOUNG. R. AGENTS WANT BALS by Lucinda Young, who in the twenty-four days and saw dreams and led to write the wonders she saw into the seven year famine that began in cars and extends to the foreign lands.isses rage among the people and saw that there were not enough living is already in the land. The book is at Mrs. Davenport's, 710 N. First Johnson's Wonderful Hair Grower and at Richmond, Va. Address all com-Young. R. F. R. No. 4, Box 78-d. WANTED THREE VIRGINIA. FOUR ALARAMA TOWNS AROUSED RAIDS OF NIGHT RIDERS. Chattanooga, Tenn., Feb. 27. Because of renewed activities of night riders around Bridgeport and other Alabama towns, appeal has been made to Federal authorities for protection by residents who have been attacked in their homes and the jail at Scottsboro is under special guard of State law enforcement officers as a precaution against mob violence as an aftermath of night riding in that section the post week. ARREST ALLEGED PARTICIPANTS According to reliable information reaching here today the farmers in the Bridgeport and Stenson sections are keyed up to a high pitch of exe-ment over the developments of the past few days, Jodie Beavers and John Brown, tow farmers arrested Saturday afternoon by State Law enforcement officers sent to Jackson County by Governor Kibly, are confined in the jail at Scottsboro; Brown suffering from a wound alleged by arresting officers to have been sustained in the course of a raid on the home of Harry McGowan Thursday night by a band of fifteen or twenty night riders. Both Beavers and Brown it is said, have been identified by McDowan as members of the gang of alleged night riders who attacked this home. Both men deny having participated in the raid. Appeal for Federal aid is made in the form of a petition signed by citi-zens of Slovenian and addressed to United State Deputy Marshall Hack worth as follows: "Things have taken on a shape here during the last two or three days, which is something awful. Several men have been taken out, and beaten up terribly and something is going to have to be done. If something is not done we feel that we will have something happen soon, which will be a very bad affair, and some good citizens will get themselves in trouble. You should come here at once if you possibly can." Information reaching Chattanooga today stated that night riders in Jackson County, Ala., of which Sooats bore is the county seat, have drugged men from their homes and whip ped them unmercifully, and others have been warned to join the tenant's union or take the consequences. Members of the union while denying any part in the outrages, are charged with either taking part or inspiring these attacks. It is alleged that the night riders are attempting to enforce the principles of the tenant's union, the raide being on homes of tenants who have refused to join. FORTY SHOTS FIRED Following the outbreak of night riding men who have received warnings have asked aid of neighbors and on the night of the raid on the McGowan home who latter had been joined by three friends. A party of masked men appeared early in the night and called for McGowan to come out. Recognizing the callers as night riders McGowan and his friends opened fire, which was returned by the masked band, about forty shots being exchanged. The attackers then fled and it is believed that some of them were wounded as the battle was at close range. Sixteen law enforcement officers were dispatched to the scene by Govorner Kilby after this raid, and Beavers and Brown were placed under arrest. JAPAN WILL INSIST ON MANDATE OVER YAP. Tokio, Feb. 27.—Japan will insist upon its mandate to the Island of Yap according to authoritative Japanese opinion. The protest of the United States government to the council of the league of nations has aroused great interest in Japan as a new move on a matter which has already been lengthily, but thus far unsuccessfully, discussed directly by the governments of Japan and the United States. It is explained here that Japan bases her claim as mandator on the final decision of the Supreme Council in May 1919, which handed over the German islands, north of the equator to Japan without mention of reservation. If President Wilson made oral reservations regarding Yap at previous deliberations of the council, it is declared that Japan was not represented ed and has no official cognizance of this. Japan will take the stand that the mandate means control of the cables on the same status as Germany prior to the war. During the war Japan diverted the Yap end of the cable from Shanghai to the Loo-Choo (Liu-Kiu) Islands, between Japan and Formosa, for administrative purposes. Therefore, cable communication from America to Shanghai by way of Guam and Yap does not exist. It is understood that Japan has suggested to the United States to lay a cable direct to Shanghai from Guam as a substitute for the Yap route. Among the newspapers, the Nichi Nishi jokes the view that the United States is in no position to interterror because it has not ratified the peace treaty and has not entered the league. But it adds, considering America's share in winning the war, it would be immoral not to consider the contentions of America. The Hochi Shimbuin expressed the opinion that America's absence from the league does not imply that she renounces the right to question league decisions affecting important world matters. FIRST MT. OLIVE NOTES. Newtown, Va., March 1.—The crowd at Mt. Olive last Sunday was small because of falling weather. Mrs. Martha H. Hawes who has been cited for several weeks in a U.S. Mr. Fred Thomas died last Saturday after a lingering illness of several months he was buried last Mon day. The services conducted by Rev. G. F. Holmes. Mrs. Laura Ruffn and brothers spent last Saturday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Muscoe Latuee. Miss Etta Hill spent the week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hawes. Mrs. Margarett Thomas has been confined to her bed for the past few days. GEORGIA MOB TAKES MAN FROM JAIL AND BURNS HIM AT THE STAKE. Forces Way Into Prison; Uses Blow Torch to Burn Through Cell Door. Athens, Ga., Feb. 16.—John Lee Eberhardt, a young colored man arrested today as murderer of Mrs. Walter Lee wife of an Oconee County farmer was taken from jail here tonight by a robber estimated at 3,000 persons and burned to death near the scene of the crime. The woman was found shot to death this morning near her name, and search was begun for Eberhardt who was suspected. When he applied for work about noon at a fraternity house he colored janitor recognized him and knowing he was sought informed the police. Word of the man's arrest spread over into Oconee County and during the afternoon crowds began to gath er in Athens, but in orderly fashion. Sheriff Walter Jackson ordered his deputies on duty to protect the jail which is on the top floor of the Clark County Courthouse. The crowd suddenly gathered around the courthouse late tonight, battered down the doors and broke in windows in order to get into the courthouse and resisting the efforts of the sheriff and his deputies climbed the stairway to the jail. With a blow torch members of the mob burn ed their way into the cell and seized the man. No shots were fired. Eberhardt, who maintained his in noonce to the last, was rushed from the jail and over into Oconee County, where he was burned at the stake just across the road from where Mra. Lee was found dead. U. 8. NAVAL BASE IN LIBERIA IS RUMORED. Madrid, Feb. 27.—Reports are in circulation here that Liberia will owe to the United States a naval base on the western coast of Africa in return for a loan which C. D. B. King, President of the little republic, has gone to America to negotiate. In commencing on the subject the Nuevo Mundo speculated upon the position of Spanish colonies along the African coast if such a project should be carried out. The newspaper argues that an American loan would be the first step to ward the establishment of the United States on African soil, and suggests that owing to their perilous position, Spanish Guinea, Rio de Oro and Fernando Po might be sold with advantage to the United States. As an alternative to such a gale the newspaper says it might be well to ask where the rumored American-Li berian agreement was leased, because Spanish possessions there would be indefeable if an American naval base should be established in Li bela, and Spain would maintain her sovereignty only with the permission of Washington. JUSTICE TO ARMY OFFICERS. Washington, Feb. 27.—In order to remedy the injustice done the officers of the national Army who served in the World War and were not attached to the Regular Army, the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce of the House has favorably reported a bill which contains this provision. That any officer who has served in the military forces of the United States during the war with Germany and who does not belong to the Regular Army and who incurred disabilities while in the service during the said war and who is honorably discharged shall be entitled, during the continuance of disability, to the same compensation that like officers of the Regular Army receive on being retired, for like disability. In case of disability the Regular Army officer is retired on three-fourths pay as is the provisional officer. The national guard officer, the reserve officer the national army officer, the temporary or emergency officers disabled in the line of duty, is absolutely barred from the benefits or aid of retirement or equal provision in lieu of retirement. All were on the same footing as to work and risks for they suffered the same hardships. # 1000 ENDOWMENT PAID. Orange, N. J., 1921. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Grand Court of Va., Order of Calanthe ($100 00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death claim of sister Maria A. Wilder who was a member of Excelsior Court No. 117 of Richmond, Va. Signed: (REV.) J. H. HUGHES. Guardian. Witnesses: JOHN S. BROWN. MRS. H. J. BROWN. MRS. A. M. HUGHES. "POPULAR FOR GENERATIONS" PLANTENS C & C OR BLACK CAPSULES A Preparation of COMPOUND CUBAIBA and CUBEBS AT YOUR DRUGGIST Ask for BLEND ONLY, would substitute THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Washington, Feb. 27.—Representative Julius Kahn of California, the veteran chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee who was born in Baden, Germany, and nevertheless put through the selective draft law over the opposition of Representative Dent of Alabama chairman of the committee during the war, has favorably reported a bill providing for the burial of an unknown American soldier killed on the field of battle in France. The Republican Congress has already assisted the veterans of the World War by the enactment of the vocational education bill and import ant amendments to the War Risk in surrender act and the House has pass of the bonus bill. Now it is about to fittly propiate the memory of those who died in France and are buried in unknown graves by burial of one of their number in the Memorial Amphitheatre at Arlington, Va. On that occasion the President, his cabinet, the members of the House and Senate and many distinguished in public life will attend and pay tri忙 to those Americans who lost their lives and rest on foreign soil. The occasion will probably be Memorial Day of this year. SAVES BIG SUM IN NAVY Washington. Feb. 27.—The naval appropriation bill as reported to the House contains a saving to the tax payers of $284,011,237. The estimate or requests which were made by Secretary Daniels, amounted to that much above what the Committee on Appropriations finally decided upon as sufficient to met the needs of the country's defense on the sea. Not satisfied with this, the committee cut down the navy bill of the government to $37,775,129 less than the appropriations for the present fiscal year. Computing the $29,358,000 for increased pay and the $61,540,000 in supplemental appropriations which were not included in the bill, the amount is really less $89,335,000 than during the present year. This large reduction has been brought about by providing for a naval enlisted force of 100,000 men in instead of 143,000 and for a force of marines of 20,000 instead of 27,400 men; by allotting a reduction in material costs during the next year; by a reduction in fuel costs and by reductions in ship construction work. The total amount provided for the navy is $395,604,444 PARK ARMY TO THE BONE Washington, Feb. 27.—How the Republican House of Representatives saved nearly four hundreds of millions of the people's money by the cortuages paring of Army appropiations to the bone may be told in a few figures. The estimates submitted to Congress by the War Department in general and Secretary Baker in particular are called for an openditure of $692,811,007 during the next fiscal year. This sum was based upon an Army of the maximum size of 280,000 private and 47,000 officers. The House promptly cut this down to 175,000 and when the President vetoed the bill, insisted upon its economy over his veto by an almost unanimous vote. This may be further cut down to 150,000 men. The Committee on Appropriations recommended $328,861,123 as enough for the maintenance of the Army. This is a reduction of $63,697,242, under the Army appropriation act for the current year and a reduction of $322,558,365, under the estimates made by Secretary Baker. The appropriations are based up on an enlisted force of 150,000 men, exclusive of the Philippines. Scouts which number about 6,500 enlisted men and the Flying Cadets numbering 2,500. Provision is also made for 14,000 commissioned officers an increase of 1,000. FULTON NOTES Wednesday evening, February 23, Rev. Garland of the Second Baptist Church, South Richmond, preached at the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, for the benefit of the Tribe of Joseph Club of and Church. Every one present enjoyed the message. Friday night, February 25 the Fulton Civic League, Colored, held its regular meeting with Mrs. Mary Jordon, vice-president, preaching. The speaker of the evening was Hon. J. T. Carter, who delivered a real heart to heart talk. Our hearts were made to burn while he talked to us by the way. Many good things he said along the lines of uplifting the community. He laid great stress on our coming together in unity and operation. He also begged us to see to it that we have the right weapon in our hands, along the economic and political lines. Mrs. Rosa B. Atkins, the speaker of the house on the female side and Mr. R. W. Whiting on the male side, bogged us also to stick together. Mr. Carter also emphasized the religious interest of every man and woman in whatsover world he or she is working. The two weaknesses of a nation were registration and voting. The response to the address was delivered by Mr. A. D. Daniel, Mrs. Olivy Orange Daniel, of the Commercial Bank and Trust Company presented Hon. J. T. Carter with some very choice words. The Sunday School services at the Mt. Cavlary Church were excellent. Remarks were had from Mr. Beverly Valentine and Mr. Frank Jeter, both ex-superintendents of the school. The explanation of the lesson by the pastor was good. The school was dismissed by Mr. Nathaniel Yates, ex-assistant superintendent and pre-sided over by ex-assistant superintendent, Mr. C. B. Jefferson. The Union Revival Services with bog on the first Sunday in March. Rev. Bon Ruffin, of Boydton, Va. will conduct the services. The evangelist committee to take charge of the work in the Sunday Schools for the three weeks are, Rev. Cobbs, Clarko, Fuller Coleman and Jefferson. Sunday morning Rev. Cobbs delivered a soul stirring sermon from the subject, "A Stone Cut Out of the Mountain Without Hands." 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Five months from now we will meet cause of the Woman's Baptist State Educational and Mission Convention of Virginia: Five months from ow we will meet in our 26th annual session in the First Baptist church, Newport News, Va. Rev. Dr. Galvin, pastor. At this meeting we must raise ten thousand dollars for Education and Missions; the call is a great one and we must answer the call. The Humbles' Hall is fast going up and much money is needed for the same. I hope we will be able to pay a number of thousands of dollars on this building after our meeting in June. I am therefore calling upon every worker and friend of the cause to do some thing this time. Give, help others help and by all means pray daily for success of the work. We had a great meeting last June at Pocahontas, where we prayed and worked. If we want a great meeting in June pray and work and success will be ours. To raise ten thousand dollars, we are calling upon the Districts to bring two thousand dollars each with circles, Volunteer Missionaries and District workers. Chairman, come to touch at once with every circle, district workers and missionary in your district. We are asking the large circles to bring five hundred dollars the next largest three hundred the next two hundred and one hundred, volunteer Missionaries one hundred each Life members two dollars each, Annual members one dollar each; please answer when your name is called. We are asking every man and woman who has ever attended Virginia Seminary to give us a donation in this great drive. The school is in great need of this building and you can help the school to get the building by giving a donation for the same. We are depending upon you as individuals and workers for success in this ten thousand dollar drive. District Chairman and Workers, I am calling upon you to plan a large program and work hard and pray three times a day that it be accomplished; put the Lord in all your plans. District workers write your chairman at once and lot her know what you are doing, where you are your address. The Convention asks each circle to have Tag Day at the time that is best for your circle. The individual who raises the largest amount of money on that day by selling Tags will be presented with a medal at the convention. As soon as your Tag Day is over send the name of the person and the total amount raised on that day to the Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. M. W. Richardson, 2017 Rose street, Lynchburg, Va. She will see that you be presented with a medal at the convention. Make Tag day a big thing in your community; hold the school up before the public especially on that day, make your program that way. Cooperate in prayers and work, and ten thousand dollars will be ours in June. These are our District Chairman, who will bring up two thousand dollars or more in June: Southern District Chairman, Mrs. Mollie Aikers, 592 Doe street, Danville Va. Central District Chairman Mrs. Rosa Loving, 207 E. Leigh street, Richmond, Va. Southern District, Chairman Mrs. C. B. Brosnan, Salem, Va. Northern District Chairman Mrs. Dolah Higgenbothie, 235 Pleasant St. Staunton, Va. Eastern District Chairman Mrs. C. E. Jones; 741 20th St., Newport News Va. Western District Chairman Mrs. Dora Burks, Lowmoor, Va. Sisters my last word is pray, labor and pray. Yours for ten thousand dollars for Education and Missions. — (MRS. L. W. TYRRELL Pre. Woman's St. Convention, Ns. LOST MOTHER I desire to know the whereabouts of my mother and brothers. My mother name is Annie Bryant. My brothers names are Abo and John Bryant. When last heard of they were living in Witheville, Va., about six years ago. Any information concerning their whereabouts will be gladly received by me. MRS. 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VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court of the city of Richmond, the 18th day of February 1921. LUCY WILKERSON . . . . . . Plaintiff against In Chancery. GEORGE WILKERSON ...Defendant The object of this suit is obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant upon the ground of deser tion and adultery. And an allawalt having been made and filed that the defendant George Wilkerson is not a resident of the State of Virginia it is ordered that the said defendant appear here with in ten days after due publication of this order and do what may be neces sary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy: Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. q. 1117 E. Marshall, Street Richmond, Va. VIRGINIA In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 18th day of February 1921. --- FLORENCE ROBERSON....Plaintiff against In Chancery WILLIAM ROBERSON....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond on maternity by the plaintiff from the defendant upon the ground of desert lon. And an affidavit having been made and filed that due diligence has been used by and on behalf of the plaintiff to ascertain in what county or corporation the defendant William Roberson is without effect and that the plaintiff does not know his where abouts; it is ordered that the sai- defendant appear here within ten days after the publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy; Toste LUTHMIR LIBBY, Clerk J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. q. 1117 E. Marshall Street Rhobmond, Va VIRGINIA—In Huestings Court Part II City of Richmond, January 29, 1921. WILLIAM A. MORRIS,.....Plaintiff vs. MARY MORRIS, .....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff an absolute divorce from the defendant upon the grounds of wilful continuous desertion and abandonment for more than three years prior to the institution of this suit. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of this State, it is ordered that the said Mary Morris do appear here within ten days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect her inter- est herein. A Copy Teete: W. M. DU VAL, Clerk. D. H. G. DU VAL, D. C. C. MIMMS. p. o. VIRGINIA-In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 29th day of January, 1991 SUSIE BELLE, ..... Plaintiff against ..... In Chancery HIDRY BELLE, ..... Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant upon the ground of desert on. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is on resident of the State of Virginia it is ordered that said defendant Hony Belle appear here within ten days after due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to pre- tect his interest in this suit. A Copy: Teete: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. J. HENRY GRUTCHFIELD, n. g. VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 11th day of January, 1921. JOHN FRENCH, .....Plainitff, against In Chancory. WINEFRED FRENCH, ..Defendant. The object of the above styled suit, is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plain tiff upon the ground of adultery. And addavit having been made and filed that the defendant Winefred French is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that she ap- pear here within ten days after the due publication of this order and de- what may be necessary to protect her interest herein. A Copy, Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerks. J. 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