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THE RICHMOND PLANET VOLUME XXXIX, NO. 12 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1922 PRICE PROF. MOORE WAXES SARCASTIC PROF. MOORE WAXES SARCASTIC Ho Criticises Virginians—Secs Danger in Southern Charters. United States of America. Dear Sir;—Many persons wonder why I should give so much attention to the Planet and its editor? Well, I suppose that it would be better to form you as well them and we all may profit from it together. Sir, it is the coloured people themselves that caused so much of this Hell, between the races. From my personal experiences, they were mostly Virginians, though they lived in other parts. They first submit to all that the white people propose, whether right or wrong and they try to help the whites to compel other coloured people to do the same. If they are questioned, they refer to the great progress they make in Virginia, etc. A very great part of such stupidity is propagated in the A. M. E. Zion Church. That church was never African; nor was it conceived by the African people. It is an American organization and it is designed to play the devil with civilization through the ignorant ambition of its leaders with their own people the greatest losers. In other parts of the country where coloured people do not wish to coerce to such propagation; their is generally a great killing among them. It is the Virginia coloured people, who, without investigation condemn their own race in other parts. Their is always some anti-white man organization coming out from Richmond, Va. With white men practically directing the whole affair, by it being chartered in the State of Va. So to begin with the other colored people should know that neither the white people of Virginia nor any other part of the country are going to grant charters to coloured people, which might injure the interests of the Southern white people. Now, to check this blunder among the coloured people of Virginia means the salvation of the rights of coloured people in the entire country. Did not Booker T. Washington, W. W. Prowne, W. L. Taylor and even R. R. Notman belong to Virginia? Despite the colony which their clandefined work has brought to the race, We have, here now, a new colonization born in the West before trying to propagate the separation of the races here under the auspices of the A. W. E. Zion Church. Instead of preaching the freedom of Christ's church to all man kind. Begin all over to be real Americans and fight for those principles and all true men will respect and help you. Let the coloured people every where learn to compete with white people upon an equal base, before they think of exceeding them. Now that Garvey business is no better and it will prove disastrous to the race, when he will retire to privacy with full pockets. But it will not do him so much good as if he had earned much less by honest competition. Where is Chief Sam, the African Prince? The American coloured people will probably learn sense some day. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. The excellent program rendered at Vesper Services on last Sunday was enjoyed by all who attended, Mrs. Mary E. Carter in a very splendid address showed how the Young Womens Christian Association was developing growth in Christian character and service by its fourfold training of girls and women. That in its program for the development of the best type of womanhood the "Y" considered that the girl must be trained physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. That if she was not so trained it unfitted her for rendering the best service to God and humanity. The vocal solo by Dr. R. O. Mundin was highly appreciated. Miss Adela P. Ruffin, Field Secretary was present and in her remarks emphasized the need of studying and understanding the purpose of the Association and the grave responsibility that rests upon our women to accept and interpret this purpose to the community. On Sunday the third and last part of the purpose "To become a social force for the extension of the Kingdom of God" will be discussed by Dr. Besie R. Tharps. Among the musical numbers will be a vocal solo by Miss Eva Coleman and Jubilee songs led by Misses Mildred and Louise Johnson. We are inviting all women and girls to register in the classes in Physical Education and Recreation to be conducted by Miss Chayda J. Williams of the National Staff, from February 6th to March 2nd. We want 100 women to register in these classes. Fee for adults $1.00; for girls 28 cents. HOLDS CONFERENCE WITH PRESIDENT HARDING. Congressman C. Bascom Slemp Accompanies John Mitchell, Jr., to the White House. Virginians Pay Visit to Chief Executive.--Col. Jackson There, Too. (Special.) Washington, D. C., Jan 25. — Congressman C. Bassom Slemp, Republican National Committeeman from Virginia, who had previously arranged an appointment at the White House accompanied John Mitchell, Jr., recent Republican candidate for Governor on the anti-Lily White Republican ticket. With the party was also Col. Giles B. Jackson and a little nephew of the well known Virginia congressman. The hour as arranged was 12:30 this afternoon, but it was nearly one o'clock before they were ushered into the presidential office, where they remained closed with President Warren G. Harding for more than twenty minutes, while a long line of prospective visitors were waiting for their turn in the reception room and the White House grounds. Upon being asked as to his mission, Mr. Mitchell said, "I had never met the President. I am seeking no office of any kind myself and I only wanted an opportunity to see and meet the distingished Chief Executive of the nation. I am pleased with the outcome of the conference." Installation Exercises. --- Grand Chancellor and Grand Worthy Counselor, John Mitchell, Jr., installed the officers of the subordinate lodges of the Order of Knights of Pythias, N. A.; S. A.; E.; A. and A., and the Order of Colonnethe at the Sharon Baptist Church last Tuesday night, the 24th inst. There was a time attendance. He gave an extended account of the process of the Order and explained the present relationship of the Grand Lodge to the Supreme Lodge. Short addresses were delivered by District Deputy George L. Branch, Mr. L. E. C. Scott, Grand Worthy Register of Deeds, Past Worthy Counselor and Special Deputy Mrs. Anna Taylor and District Deputy Mrs. Laue Cross. At the conclusion, the officers were quickly installed. The Sharon Baptist Church choir rendered music. The rostrum was beautifully decorated with flowers. Sixteen courts and seventeen lodges of the city were represented A Card of Thanks. Mrs. Alice V. Edwards and Misa Julia A. Robinson wish to thank their many friends, far and near, and our kind neighbors for their kindness shown us at the 'death of our mother,' George A. Robinson, who left us December 22nd, 1921. May God's richest blessings rest up on you all. —HER CHILDREN. The Ideal Society to Install Officers There will be a public installation of officers of the Lodges of Richmond District, the District Council and the Ideal Nursery Board at the 5th Street, Baptist Church, Monday night, January 30th, at 8 o'clock. There will also be a public reception of many new members at this meeting, Mr. A, W Holmes, Supreme Master will install the officers, Deputy T. L. Beverly expect to present several new lodges for organization. The National ideal choir will furnish special music. The public is invited. Special Musical Iyogram. Special Musical Program at Ehenezer Baptist Church, Sunday, January 29th, 1922 (next Sunday) at 8 P. M. sharp. The public is cordially invited to attend the special program to be rendered at the Ehenezer Baptist Church next Sunday night. Instrumental and vocal selections will be rendered. The program is under the direction of Pres. W. D. Jongs. REV. W. H. STOKES, PH. D. Paster. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1922 STRIKING TROLLEY MEN RUN JITNEYS IN RICHMOND. The conductors and motormen of the Virginia Passenger and Power Company, which operates the streetcars in $i$ this city went on a strike Monday, January 16th, and this also involved the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and was intended to include Petersburg, Va. But the latter city was not affected due to the foet that the men decided to go out. The tie-up in Richmond was well-nigh complete, but the company gave the men until Thursday night, 19th inst., to return to their posts. They failed to do this. In the meantime, the laboring elements were seriously inconvenienced. Even teachers in the public schools were affected FINE JITNEY SERVICE The fitney service was admirable, so far as white folks are concerned, but as these means of convenience have not been and are not now available to colored people, an embarrassing problem was presented, which was partly met by the street car employees operating fitneys themselves. In these, they had colored people as well as white. The street-car company succeeds in getting a limited number of street-cars in motion, but these were late in coming out. They were boycotted at first, but later people began to use them. HAULING COLORED FOLKS Standing on a corner at Third and Third and Broad streets, Friday morning 20th inst., were two colored women, the filmmakers, no stop to carry them to the West End. They stood there for some time, when a car with no jifney sign or license stopped and the white chauffeur knocked where they wanted to go. They tol dhim and he piloted them in with the other passengers, even taking a colored man on the running board of the car. It must have been one of the cars operated by the striking carmen themselves. They understood that they must take care of the travelling public regardless of color. Now, it is possible to get from South Richmond in a jitney and gradually the others are hauling colored people the same way. Another underlying cause is that white people have been seriously inconvenienced by not being able to secure servant help on time, and this has been reacting against the striking carmen. The outlook for peace is not bright, although many professors to see a chance of bringing matter to a condition where the strike will end satisfactory to both parties to the controversy. --- Mrs. Lolia Scott, of Swansboro is convalescing after a serious operation at St. Philips Hospital. Rev. William Thomas who has been indisposed is much improved. Mrs. J. W. Dudley 124 E. 18th St. South Richmond has been indisposed for three weeks. She is improving. The Pythians of Church Hill and Fulton will hold a campaign meeting at Lily of Valley Hall next Tuesday night. All are invited. Rev. J. W. Dudley, D. D., pastor of Zion Baptist Church, South Richmond has been indisposed for several days, confined to bed, but is now improving and expects to occupy his pupil Sun day with a subject for 11:30 A. M. Alt Chicago Come Home to Roost. S. P. M. Subject: Great Joy in Persecutions. Notice to Federation Women The National Association of Colored Women's clubs will meet in Richmond August 1922. The delegates will pay $2.00 per day for board and lodging. The women are urged to notify Mrs. Bettie G. Cousins, 1024 St. James St. Chairman of Committee on Homes; the number of delegates that they de- sire to take. The General Committee will meet the 1st Monday in February, 5 to 6 P. M. (one hour) in the office of Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, St. Luke Hall. Be on time, one hour. MRS. ORA BROWN STOKES, Chairman MRS. W. T. JOHNSON, Sec. BODDY JURY FILLED; HEAVY COURT GUARD. Curtious Crowds Bjurred at Triol of Boy Who Killed Two Policemen New York, Jan. 23.—After a day of interrogation of seventy-one talesmen in a court room barricaded by benches and guarded inside and out by detectives, uniformed policemen and deputy sheriffs, a jury was obtained yesterday afternoon in the criminal branch on the Supreme Court for the trial of Luther Boddy, colored who shot and killed two detectives. Although the end of the trial may mean a few solemn words condemning him to death in the electric chair, Boddy appeared more interested than unacety at the spectacle of which he was the center. He mained solenity, sitting motionless among his lawyers, occasionally answering a whispered question and rising promptly at the poke of a finger to control each juryman who took the oath. At the end of the day, some minutes after 5, when Justice leader Wasservogel adjourned court, Boddy apparently considered formality at an end. He grinned broadly back at his wife, moth er and other relatives seated with colored people on two rows of benches and shook one hand in the other with great vigor. PROSECUTION OPENS TODAY He then was led, closely guarded, over the Bridge of Sighs to the Tombes. When he passes over the bridge again this morning it will be to hear District Attorney Benton demand his life for the murder of Detective Sergeant Pauls J. Buckley, Mr. Benton believes he can present the State's case against Boddy in a single day but that of the defense, which is led by Morris Keenan, former judge probably will take several days. Two hours before the trial began, curiosity seekers filtered into the Criminal Courts Building and by 10 o'clock a call was sent for the reserves of the Elizabeth street station. They were badly needed to keep passageways clear. In the crowd were many colored people, including representatives of various societies and publications of the race and more than a sprinkling of policemen off duty. The sight for most of those present was the passage of Boddy from the Bridge of Sighs along the mezzanine floor of the Criminal Courts Building and down a flight, of stairs into the courtroom. He was chased in a brown overcoat, a new brown suit, silk shirt and highly polished shoes and over shadowed those guarding him. The curious pressed forward, but made no den stenation. That, for most of those present was all that was to be seen, for none except those with business in the courtroom were admitted. Benches were placed so that no one could approach within twenty or thirty feet of the court except by one narrow foot. Police and court attendants clustered about the door. Before the selection of jurors, Mr. Koenig made an effort to obtain a postponement, because of the shortness of time since he and Herman Hoffman and Frank Aranow were assigned to the defense. He also pleaded that there was an atmosphere of hostility against Boddy as the result of the newspaper comments, expressions by public officials and the killing of Policeman Motz by the colored man Whalley. "It has developed that members of the defendant's family on his mother's side were in Insane asylums in various parts of the country," Mr. Koenig said in pleading for more time in which to get evidence. He said he had information that an annot of Boddy died in an insane asylum in Maryland and another member of the family is in an insane asylum in New Jersey. In opposing the motion for postpone ment District Attorney Banton said eleven or twelve days were sufficient to prepare a defense. He added that he had arranged with one of Boddy's lawyers to get into communication by long distance telephone with an insane asylum to have representatives in court with records. Justice Wasservogel over ruled Mr. Koenig's motion. WAY MADE FOR INSANITY PLEA In examining the talesmen the Bed (Continued on Second Page.) BRUCE GRIT WANTS TO KNOW. A Sarcastic Reference to the Brazil Correspondent—Resents Criticism of the Hon. Marcus Garvey. 260 West 136 Street. New York City, N. Y. January 18, 1922. Hon. J. J. Mitchell, F. F. Torr The Planet, Richmond, Virginia. Dear Sir—For a number of years, I have been seeing, but not reading in their entirety, the outgivings of a self expatriated American Negro and a correspondent of the Planet who is located somewhere in Brazil, and who calls himself "Professor" I. B. Moore. Thus man has wasted considerable of his time and reams of good white paper criticising men and things in the United States about whom he seems to know as little as a 3 year old. His latest eruption in the Planet, directed against the Universal Negro Improvement Association and its President, Honorable Marcus Garvey, is about as silly in utterance and as bungling in form as are most of his learned distribs on subject which he does not understand as is clearly shown by his erude, ignorant and garrulous discussion of them. This same Professor, some years ago, when I lived at Yonkers, used to bomb a bard me with his egotistic effusions from Babia, Brazil, and after I read the first installment of his biography imbubitions, I invariably conceived his subsequent installments to my collection, waste-basket. His comments on the U. N. L. A. and Marus Garvey in the Plimnet of the 14th in that will have about as much effect as the born of a Pekinese directed at the moon. Who is this Professor Moore anymore? And from what College or University did he get his title? Or, is he just a corn Doctor or barr or, expert guitar player calling himself Professor MR. GROVER C. GRANT. Spokesman for the Woodmen in Va. As an evidence of appreciation for the remarkable progress the old American Woodmen are making in the city of Richmond and in the State of Virginia under the constructive leadership of Mr. Grover C. Grant, Richmond Camp, No. I gave him on last Thursday night at St. Luke Hall an invaluable gift. This gift was presented by the Camp through Mr. A. B. Jones, 506 N. Fifth Street, with fitting and eloquent remarks. A large and enthusiastic crowd witnessed the performance. Partner Wanted. Wanted a Partner in the newspaper business. Publication 15 years old. Fine opportunity for the right man. For further information, consult Mrs. Zenoby Bagby, 2184 Broadway, Gary, Ind. FULTON NOTES: We do not like to speak or brag about the success the M. Calvary Baptist Sunday School is making these days through the great efforts of the various classes with Mr. John H. Foster as Superintendent and Miss Alna Logan Assistant Superintendent. We will also speak of the great work being done by Mistresses Hattie Hackett and Rebecca Fleming field workers of the T. E. L. Bible Class of the School 11:30 A. M. we listened to a very helpful sermon by our pastor and every one went away rejoicing in the God of their Salvation. Three members were added to the church. 3:30 P. M. there was a grand sacred concert given by the Williams Orchestra. It is a rare treat to hear then especially those who have a good taste for music. 8:30 P. M. our pastor preached another or strong gospel sermon, using as his theme "Daniel in the Lion's Den." My brother and sister you ought to have been there and heard for yourself. Tomorrow morning our pastor will preach from the subject: "The Bed too Short." Let us come early and enter really into the services. There will be a sacred concert at the church 3:30 P. M. by the Elder's Band of the Capitol City Lodge. Under the auspices of the T. E. L. Bible class. The following members of our church have been added to the list: Miss Sybilia Barres, Mrs. Sable Porter and Mrs. Hallee Robinson. There are others let us call to see them including: Rev. A. R. Clarke and Deson Hallee Preston. Let us拜aly to the call of the Blessed Bible Clerk of the Sunday School. Mr. Oliver W. Powells of Occupancy N. C. M. Park Celtic, a short visit Thursday evening, who is also visiting her mother Mrs. R. L. Holmes of 1102 State street, Mrs. Modeline Littens, the author of the Heavenly Gate. Alar is still stopping at the above residence. IN MEMORY In sad, but loving remembrance of my dear father, Louis German, who died nine years ago, January 29, 1913. Today recalls sad memories of a loved one gone to rest, And those who think of him today Are those who loved him best, His daughter, —MISS EDNA E. GERMAN. 1119 Denny St. RISING MT. ZION NOTES The pastor is urging the congregation to be on time at every service of the church. This will enable us to get out earlier, nous working, for the convenience of both. A general survey of the entire community has begun and each participant of this work is asked to make as thorough an examination of his block as possible. We are looking forward to a great revival, in the next month and this good work is essential to make these meetings as great a success as we are anticipating. Even those that are not captains of the various blocks are asked to make themselves individual committees in drawing out those that are delinquent or not connected with any church of this city urging them to regain themselves and continue the march up the King's highway. We were glad to have Prof. Hancock of the Virginia Union University on last Sunday A. M. He delivered a soul stirring sermon. A Cook Wanted. WANTED—A Female Cook. Apply to Slaughters' Cafe. 514 N. Second St. Richmond, Va. Watchman Wanted. WANTED—An Aged Man. As Watchman. Apply to Smith Moore Vehicle Co. 313 N. 4th street, city. AGENTS WANTED. WANTED - Salesmen to take orders direct from consumer. Write for particulars. DOUBLEWEAR SHOE CO. Minnapolis, Minn. PRICE, FIVE CENT GILPIN A MARVEL IN FANTASTIC TRAGEDY, "THE EMPEROR JONES." It was related among the ancient'c Greeks that a man named Prometheus so provoked the gods by his unholy abstinition to be their equal that they chain him to a rattle toy and save a vulture to know eternally at his heart. "The Emperor Jones," playing this week at the Shubert-Michigan theater the tragedy of a Negro who aspired to equal the rascality taught him by whites, has some of the grandeur, the heroic proportions and pathos of that Hellenic legend. It is weird and ghastly play; not a pleasant one, yet one tremendously worth seeing. Once seen it will not be forgotten easily. Its settings are done with high artistry by Cleon Throck morton of the Provincetown Playwright who are presenting it. Its protagonist Brutus Jones is acted marvelously by a colored man, Charles S. Gilpin. The picture of that superstition for tured black man is fairly burned, scared as with a hot iron upon the brushes of his audience. Whether it penguates to their hearts probably depends on their individual racial viewpoints. The play is by Eugene O'Neill, one of America's foremost serious playwrights. In a larger sense, it is not the tragedy of Brustus Jones alone part of the tragedy his race in America is snatched but recently from savery only to be molded by mal-treatment. The story is brief. Brutus Jones, an ex-porter on a Polish man car, who killed a fellow Negro for shooting loaded dice; an ex-convict, who killed a white guard for beating him; escaped from prison, has found his way to a West Indian island. Thereafter a brief partnership with a re-agreed British trader by playing up in the superstition of the natives, are made, himself emperor. He robbed the natives to the almost planning a getaway with wealth when he sees them ready to rob. He overstays his time, and is forced to free their wrath through a black forest. In the forest, such bits of civilization as he has picked up in the United States fall away from him as his neryes are preyed upon by the primitivist terrors of the night by the insults beating or the four-tone drum which indicates that he is being hunted for death; by ghosts of the men he has killed; by visions of the slaveblock, of which to be, he is held in hand; by dreaming him off in the hold of a slave ship; by seeing a wizard to with an alligator rod. The builds with which he has lived his receiver to repel his enemies are all fired in plumages, the come-lost in his rattle their and him, in a circle back to the muzzles of his nurseries' rifles. He is slain with slurbless bells, having impressed upon the natives that leader ones will not be born blind. This bare outline of the story will scarcely indicate the tenure drama in the play. The house is darkened from the time his flight begins; all the scenes thereafter are in semi-light or darkness; the monotonous beat of the tom-tom sounds throughout. The air is charged with suspense. Bad as he is, Jones holds the sympathy of those who behold his sufferings. He is so much better than the despicable white trader played admirably by Cecil Clovelly. Flashes of the humour which have lightened the darkest days of Negro life, make Jones humanly apt pealing. Gilpin plays practically the eerie drama alone. A a curtain raises, the Provinces town Players give a comedy in two scenes, "Suppressed Dores," based on the recent rage of psychoanalysis, very amusing. (Detroit Journal, January 12.) + 12 + WORLD-WIDE PRAYER AMONG THE HAMITIC PEOPLE. We are edilim for world wide prayer among the Hamitic peoples, numbering 7500000 or more including North and South America, the West Indies, the whole Continent of Africa, and adjacent Islands, India, Turkey and the Tribe of Judah. We also request 10,000 000 signatures to present as a petition against Lynching before the Presidem, Cabinet, Congress and the Governors of every State in the Union. Send signatures to the Committee of Twelve, Care [John P. Lorenzo, 31 E. 132nd Street, N. Y. City] --- The Heavenly Gate Ajar A Sacred Seminar in a bargain for Souls for the Devil by a hypocrite. A sermon by fourteen people to Christians, Backsliders and Sinners. Dramatized, directed and copyright 1917. Rights reserved by Mme Madetine B. Lucas of New York City, at True Reformers Hall, Tuesday night, February 7, 1922. Performance begins 8:15. Admission 25 cents; reserved seats 35 cents. MME. B. LUCAS, 1103 State Street, Richmond, Va THE RICHMOND PLANET VOLUME XXXIX, NO. 12 PROF. MOORE WAXES SARCASTIC PROF. MOORE WAXES SARCASTIC He Criticizes Virginiaans - Sees Danger in Southern Characters. United States of America. Dear Sir, many persons wonder why I should know to contribute to the Planet and its editor? Well, I suppose that it would be better to form you as well them and we all may profit from it together. Sir, it is the coloured people themselves that caused so much of this Holl between the races. From my personal experiences, they were mostly Virginiaans, though they lived in other parts. They first submit to all that the white people were doing, and they try to help the whites to compel other coloured people to do the same. If they are questioned, they refer to the great progress they make in Virginia, etc. A very great part of such stupidity is propagated in the A. M. E. Zion Church. That churls was never African; nor was it conceived by the African people. It is an American organization, and it is designed to play a major part in the ignorant ambition of its leaders, with their own people the losers. In other parts of the country where coloured people do not wish to co-cede to such propagation; their is generally a great killing among them. It is the Virginia coloured people, who, without investigation condemn their own race in other parts. Their is always some anti-white man organization coming out from Richmond, Va. With white men practically directing the whole affair, by it being chartered in the State of Va. So to begin with the other coloured people should know that neither the white people of Virginia nor any other part of the country are going to grant charters to co'oured people which might injure the interests of the Southern white people. Now, to check this blunder among the co'oured people of Virginia means the salvation of the rights of co'oured people in Virginia. We have now even R. E. Moton allied to Virginia. Behold the calamity which their clandestined work has brought to the race. We have here now, a gentleman born $_{1}$ the West Indies, trying to propagate the separation of the races hore under the nuscles of the A. M. E. Zion Church. Instead of preaching the freedom of Christ's church to all man kind. Begin all over to be real Americans and fight for those $_{2}$ principles and all their needs. Let the co'oured people everywhere learn to compete with white people upon $_{1}$ an equal base, before they think of exceiling them. Now that Garvey business is no better and it will prove disastrous to the race, when he will retire to privacy with full pockets. But it will not do him so much good as if he had earned much less by honest competition. Where is Chief Sam, the African Prince? The American coloured people will probably learn sense some day. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. The excellent program rendered at Vesper Services on last Sunday was enjoyed by all who attended. Mrs Mary E. Carter in a very splendid address showed how the Young Womens Christ Association was developing growth in Christian character and service by its fourfold training of girls and women. That in its program for the development of the best type of womanhood the "V" considered that the girl must be trained physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. That if she was not trained it unfitted her for rendering the best service to God and humanity. The solo by Rose T. Mundin was highly acclaimed. Miss Florourn acted as pianist. Miss Adela E. Ruffin, Field Secretary was present and in her remarks emphasized the need of studying and understanding the purpose of the Association and the grave responsibility that rests upon our women to accept and interpret this purpose to the community. On Sunday the third and last part of the purpose "To become a social force for the extension of the Kingdom of God" will be discussed by Dr. Besie B. Tharps. Among the musical numbers will be a vocal solo by Miss Eva Coleman and Jubilee songs led by Mises Mildred and Louis Johnson. We are inviting all women and girls to register in the classes in Physical Education and Recreation to be conducted by Miss Clayda J. Williams of the National Staff, from February 6th to March 2nd. We want 100 women to register in these classes. Foe for adult $1.06; for girls 28 cents. HOLDS CONFERENCE WITH PRESIDENT HARDING. Congressman C. Bascom Slemp Accompanies John Mitchell, Jr., to the White House. Virginians Pay Visit to Chief Executive.--Col. Jackson There, Too. (Special.) Washington, D. C., Jan. 25. — Congressman B. Bascom Slomp, Republican National Committeeman from Virginia, who had previously arranged an appointment at the White House accompanied John Mitchell, Jr., recent Republican candidate for Governor on the anti-Lily White Republican ticket. With the party was also Col. Giles B. Jackson and a little nephew of the well known Virginia congressman. The hour as arranged was 12:30 this afternoon, but it was nearly one o'clock before they was ushered into the presidential office, where they remained closed with President Warren G. Harding for more than twenty minutes, while a long line of prospective visitors were waiting for their turn in the reception room and the White House, fraternity. Upon being asked as to his mission, Mr. Mitchell said, "I had never met the President. I am seeking no office of any kind myself and I only wanted an opportunity to see and meet the distingished Chief Executive of the nation. I am pleased with the outcome of the conference." Installation Exercises. --- Grand Chancellor and Grand Worthy Counsellor, John Mitchell, Jr., Installed the officers of the subordinate lodges of the Order of Knights of Pythias, N. A.; S. A.; E.; A. and A., and the Order of Calanthe at the Sharap on Baptist Church last Tuesday night, the 24th inst. There was a fine attention given to the progress of the Order and explained the present relationship of the Grand Lodge to the Supreme Lodge. Short addresses were delivered by District Deputy George L. Branch, Mrs. L. E. C. Scott, Grand Worthy Register of Deeds, Past Worthy Counsellor and Special Deputy Mrs. Anna Taylor and District Deputy Mrs. Lucy Cross. At the conclusion, the officers were only installed. The Sharon Baptist Church is beautiful and the trum was beautifully decorated with flowers. Sixteen courts and seventeen lodges of the city were represented. A Card of Thanks. Mrs. Alice V. Edwards and Miss Julia A. Robinson wish to thank their many friends, far and near, and our kind neighbors for their kindness shown us at the "death & our mother, Georgie A. Robinson, who left us December 22nd, 1921. May God's richest blessings rest up on you all. —HER CHILDREN. The Ideal Society to Install Officers. There will be a public installation of officers of the Lodges of Richmond District, the District Council and the Ideal Nursery Board at 4th Street Baptist Church, Monday night, January 30th, at 8 o'clock. There will also be a public reception of many new members at this meeting. Mr. A. W Holmes, Supremo Master will install the officers. Deputy T. L. Beverly expect to present several new lodges for organization. The National Ideal choir will furnish special music. The public is invited. Special Musical Program. Special Musical Program at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Sunday, January 29th, 1922 (next Sunday) at 8 P.M. sharp. The public is cordially invited to attend the special program to be rendered at the Ebenezer Baptist Church next Sunday night. Instrumental and vocal selections will be rendered. The program is under the direction of Pret. W. D. Jones. REV. W. H. STOKES, PH.D. Faster. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 28. 1922 STRIKING TROLLEY MEN RUN JINNEYS IN RICHMOND. The conductors and motormen of the Virginia Passenger and Power Company, which operates the streetcar company, it was on a strike Monday, January 16th, when it also invoked the cities of Norfolk, Petersburg and was intended to include Petersburg, Va. But the latter city was not affected due to the foe that the men decided to go out. The tie-up in Richmond was well-night complete, but the company gave the men until Thursday night, to return to their posts. They failed to do this. In meantime, the laboring elements were seriously inconvenienced. Even teachers in the public schools were affected. FINE JITNEY SERVICE The jitney service was admirable, so far as white folks are concerned, but these means of convenience have not been and are not now available to colored people, an embarrassing problem was presented, which was partly met by the street car employees operating jitneys themselves. In these, they haul colored people as well as white. The street-car company succeeds in getting a limited number of street-cars in motion, but these were late in coming out. They were boycotted at first, but later people began to use them. HAULING COLORED FOLKS Standing on a corner at Third and Third and Broad streets, Friday morning 20th inst., were two colored women. The fitneys made no stop to carry them to the West End. They stood there for some time, when a car with no jifney license or license stopped and the white chauffeur asked where they wanted to go. They tol thim and he pilod them in with the other passengers, and a colored man on the run board the car. It must have been one of the cars operated by the striking carmens themselves. They understood that they must take care of the travelling public regardless of color. Now, it is possible to get from South Richmond in a fittney and gradually the others are having colored people the same way. Another underlying cause is that white people have been seriously inconvenient by not being able to secure care and help on time, and this has been the striking carmens. The outlook for women is not bad, though many professors to a change of bringing matter to a condition where the strike will end satisfactory to both parties to the controversy. Mrs. Lolia Scott, of Swansboro is convalescing after a serious operation at St. Phillips Hospital. —Rev. William Thomas who has been indisposed is much improved. —Mrs. J. W. Dudley 124 E. 18th St., South Richmond has been indisposed for three weeks. She is improving. The Pythians of Church Hill and Fulton will hold a campaign meeting at Lily of Valley Hall next Tuesday night. All are invited. Rev. J. W. Dudley, D. D., pastor of Zion Baptist Church, South Richmond has been indisposed for several days, confined to bed, but is now improving and expects to occupy his pulpit Sun day with a subject for 11:30 A. M. Ah Chicago Come Home to Roost. 8 P. M. Subject: Great Joy in Persecutions. Notice to Federation Women! The National Association of Colored Women's clubs will meet in Richmond August 1922. The delegates will pay $2.00 per day for board and lodging. The women are urged to notify Mrs. Bettle G. Cousins, 1024 St. James St., Chairman of Committee on Homes; the number of delegates that they desire to take. The General Committee will meet the 1st Monday in February, 5 to 6 P. M. (dinner) in the office of Mrs. Moggie L. Walker, St. Luke Hall. Be on time, one hour. MRS. ORA BROWN STOKE, Chairman. MRS. W. T. JOHNSON, Sec. BODDY JURY FILLED; HEAVY COURT GUARD. Curious Crowds Bared at Trial of Boy Who Killed Two Policemen New York, Jan. 23. After a day of interrogation of seventy-one taleemens in a court room barricaded by benches and guarded inside and out by detectives, uniformed policemen and deputy sheriff confronted yesterday afternoon in the criminal branch of the Supreme Court for the trial of Luther Boddy, colored who shot and killed two detectives. Although the end of the trial may mean a few solemn words condemning him to death in the electric chair, Boddy appeared more interested than uneasy at the spectacle of which he was the center. He mained solently, sitting motionless among his lawyers, accusing him of whispering a quiescent and rising promptly at the poke of a finger to contort each jerseyman who took the oath. At the end of the day, some minutes after 5, when Justice Isador Wasservogel adjourned court, Boddy apparently considered formality at an end. He grinned broadly hack at his wife, moth-ing relatives seated with colored people in two rows of benches and shook one hand in the other with great vigor. PROSECUTION OPENS TODAY He then was led, closely guarden, over the Bridge of Sighs to the Tombs. When he passes over the bridge again this morning it will be to hear District Attorney Banton demand his life for the murder of Detective Sergent Francis J. Buckley. Mr. Banton believes he can present the State's case against Boddy in a single day but that of the defense which is led by Morris Koenig, former judge probably will take several days. Two hours before the trial began, curiosity seekers filtered into the Criminal Justice Building and by 10 o'clock a call was made to the reserves of the Elizabeth street jail. They were badly needed to keep passers clear. In the crowd were many colored people, including representatives of various societies and publications of the race and more than a sprinkling of policemen off duty. The sight for most of those present was the passage of Boddy from the Bridge of Sighs along the mezzanine floor of the Criminal Courts Building and down a flight of stairs into the courtroom. He was clad in a brown overcoat, a new brown suit, silk shirt high, polished shoes and over shaded those guarding him. The curious pressed ones had made no denunciation. That, for a moment present was all that was to be seen, for none except those with business in the courtroom were admitted. Benches were placed so that no one could approach within twenty or thirty feet of the court except by one narrow path. Police and court attendants clustered about the door. Before the selection of jurors Koenig made an effort to obtain a postponement, because of the shortness of time since he and Herman Hoffman, Frank Aranow were assigned to the court. He also pleaded that there was an atmosphere of utility against Boddy as the result of the newspaper comments, expressions by public officials and the killing of Policeman Motz by the colored man Whaley. "It has developed that members of the defendant's family on his mother's side were in insane asylums in various parts of the country," Mr. Koenig said in pleading for more time in which to get evidence. He said he had information that an aunt of Boddy died in an insane asylum in Maryland and another member of the family is in an insane asylum in New Jersey. In opposing the motion for postpone ment District Attorney Banton said eleven or twelve days were sufficient to prepare a defense. He added that he had arranged with one of Boddy's lawyers to get into communication by long distance telephone with an insane asylum to have representatives in court with records. Justice Wasservogel overruled Mr. Koenig's motion. WAY MADE FOR INSANITY PLEA In examining the talienee the Bed (Continued on Second Page.) A Sarcastic Traffence to the Brazilian Honor of the Hon. Marcus Greyvoy 260 West 136 Street, New York City, N. Y. January 18, 1822 Hon. J. John Mitchell, Editor The Planet, Rhobham, Virginia. Dear Sir—For a number of years, I have been soeing, but not reading in their entirety, the outgivings of a self expatriated American Negro and a coworker of the Planet who is located somewhere in Brazil, and who叫e himself "Professor" I. B. Moore. This man has wasted considerable of his time and reams of good white paper criticising men and things in the United States about whom he seems to know as刻 as a 3 year old. His latest creation in the Planet, directed against the Univellar Negro Impairment Association and its Prodeminent Honorable Marcus Gurvey, is about usually in utterance and as bungling in form as are most of his learned distribs on subject which he does not understand as is clearly shown by his crude, ignorant and garrulous discussion of them. This same Professor, some years ago when I lived at Yonkers, used to bombard me with his egotistic effusions from Bahia, Brazil, and after I read the first installment of his chirurgical inanities, I invariably consigned his subsequent instalments to my capacious waste-basket. His comments on the U. N. I. A., and Marne Garvey in the Planet of the 14th century, will have the effect as the barb of a Pokemon directive. Who is this Professor Moore anyhow? And from what Collige or University did he get his title? Or, is he just a corn Doctor or barter, or expert guitar player calling himself Professor. Yours sincerely. —BRUCE GRIT. MR. GROVER C. GRANT, Spokesman for the Woodmen in Va. As an evidence of appreciation for the remarkable progress the old American Woodmen are making in the city of Richmond and in the State leadership of Mr. Grier, a constructive Richmond Camp, No. 1 gave him on last Thursday night at St. Lake Hall an invaluable gift. This gift was presented by the Camp through Mr. A. B. Jones, 506 N. Fifth Street, Richmond, Va., with remarks. A large and enthusiastic crowd witnessed the performance. Partner Wanted. Wanted a Partner in the newspaper business. Publication 15 years old. Fine opportunity for the right man. For further information, consult Mrs. Zenoby Bagby. 2184 Broadway, Gary, Ind. FULTON NOTES. We do not like to speak or brag about the success the Mt. Calma Baptist lst Sunday School is making these days through the great efforts of the various classes with Mr. John H. Foster as Superintendent and Miss Alma Logan Assistant Superintendent. We will also speak of the great work being done by Mistresses Hattie Hackett and Rebecca Fleming field workers of the T. B. L. Jr. class of the School. 11:30 A.M. to a very helpful sermon by our pastor and every one went away rejoicing in the God of their salvation. Three members were added to the church. 3:30 P.M. there was a grand sacred concert given by the Williams Orchestra. It is a rare treat to hear them especially those who have a good taste for music. 3:30 P.M. our pastor preached another strong gospel sermon, using as his theme: "Daniel in the Lion's Den." Mr. Daniel and sister you ought to have been and heard for yourself. Tomorrow morning the pastor will preach from the subject: "The Red Bed Short." Let us come early and enter really into the services. There will be a sacred concert at the church 3:30 P. M. by the Belf. Band of the Capitol City Lodge. Under the auspices of the T. E. L. Bible class. The following members of our church have been added to the stock list: Miss Sybella Burnes, Mrs. Sadie Foster and Mrs. Hallie Robinson. There are others let us call to see them including: Rev. A. R. Clarke and Dean on Herbert Preston. Let us rally to the call of the Baptical Class of the Sunday School. Mr. Office of the Occupant N. J. paid Miss Ruth Colfrey a short visit Thursday evening, who is also visiting her mother Mrs. R. L. Holmes of 1103 State street, Mrs. Madeline Laugher, the author of the Heavenly Gate's Alar is still stopping at the above residence. IN MEMORY In sad, but loving remembrance of my dear father, Louis German, who died nine years ago, January 29, 1913. Today recalls sad memories of a loved one gone to rest. And those who loved of him today Are those who loved him most. His daughter, --MISS EDNA E. GERMAN. 1119 Dnyt St. RISING! MT. ZION NOTES The pastor is urging the congregation to be on time at every service of the church. This will enable us to get out earlier, thus working for the convenience of both. A general survey of the entire community has begun and each participant of this work is asked to make as thorough an examination of his block as possible. We are looking forward to a great revival in the next month and this good work, is essential to make these meetings as great a success as we are antiflatating. Even those that are not captains of the various blocks are able to make themselves individual committees, sawing out those that are delinquent or not connected with any church of this city needing them to regird themselves and complete the march up the King's highway. We were glad to have Prof. Hancock of the Virginia Union University on last Sunday A. M. He delivered a soul stirring sermon. A Cook Wanted. WANTED—A Female Cook. Apply to 514. 514. Second St. Richmond, TN. Watchman Wanted. WANTED—An Aged Man As Watchman. Apply to Smith Moore Vehicle Co., 313 N. 4th street, city. AGENTS WANTED. WANTED -Salesmen to take orders direct from consumer. Write for partners. DOUBLEWEAR SHOE CO., Minnapolis, Minn. RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS PRICE, FIVE CENTS GILPIN A MARVEL IN FANTASTIC TRAGEDY, "THE EMPEROR JONES." It was related among the apocrylic Greeks that a man named Prometheus so provoked the gods by his unholy and biont to be their equal that they chain ed him to a rocky cliff and a vulture to know eternally at his heart. "the Emperor Jones," playing this week at the Shubort-Michigan theater the tragedy of a Negro who aspired to equal the rascism taught him by whites, has some of the grandeur, the heroic proportions and paths of that Hellenic legend. It is weird and ghostly play: not a plight one, but one tremendously worthong. Once seen it will not be forgotten. Its settings are done with high artistry by Cleon Throckmorton of the Prowow-down Players who are presenting it. It is logistical Brutus Jones is acted marvelously by a colored man, Charles S. Qilpin. The picture of that superstition for tured black man is fairly burned, scarred as with a hot iron upon the bruns of his audience. Whether it penguates to their hearts probably depends on their individual racial viewpoints. The play is by Eugene O'Neill, one of the american foremost serious playwrights; a larger sense, it is not the tragedy of Brutus Jones alone unpart of the tragedy is in America snatched but recently from sargery on to be molded by mal-treatment. The story in brief Brutus Jones, an ox-porter on a Paul man car, who killed a fellow Negro for shooting loaded dice; an ox-covplet, who killed a white guard for beating him; escaped from prison, has found his way to a West Indian island. There is brief partnership with a reacute gudgeon under by playing upon the superstitious of the natives, he hides blissful emperor. He has robed the natives to the almost planning a getaway with wealth when he sees them ready to rebel. He overstays his time, and is forced to flee their wrath through a black forest. In the forest, such bits of civilization as he has picked up in the United States fall away from him as his nerves are preyed upon by the primitive terrors of the night by the incessant beating or the tom-tom drum which in death that he is being hunted for; by the men he has killed; by visions of the hawk-block, of which he has been told childhood, by dreaming himself in the hold of a shave ship; by seeing a whitch-doer with an alligator god. The bullets with which he has joined his revolver to repel his pursuers are all fired at phantoms. He becomes lost in his frantle flight and runs in a circle back to the muzzles of his pursuers' rifles. He is slain with silver bullets, having impressed upon the native that leader ones will not harm him. He dare outline of the story will scarely indicate to the tense drama in the play. The house, unkempt from the time his flight begins, scenes thereafter are in semilight or darkness; the monotonous beat of the tom-tom sounds throughout. The air is charged with suspense. Bad as he is, Jones holds the sympathy of those who behold his sufferings. He is so much better than the despicable white trader played admirably by Cecil Clovely. Flashes of the humour which have lightened the darkest days of Negro life, make Jones humanly appealing. Gilpin plays practically the evil drama alone, raises, the Provincetown Players give a comedy in two scenes, "Supressed Desires," based on the recent rage of psychoanalysis, very amusing. (Detroit Journal, January 12.) WORLD-WIDE PRAYER AMONG THE HAMITIC PEOPLE. We are calling for world-wide prayer among the Hamitic peoples, numbering 750000000 or more including North India and South America, the West Indies, the whole Continent of Africa, and adjacent Islands, India, Turkey and the Tribe of Judah. We also request 10,000 000 signatures to present as a petition against lynching before the President, Cabinet, Congress and the Governors of every State in the Union. Send signatures to the Committee of Twelve, Care John P. Lorenzo, 31 E. 132nd Street, N, Y. City. --- The Heavenly Gate Alar. A Sacred Sonnario in a bargain for Souls for the Devil by a hypocrite. A sermon by fourteen people to Christians, backsliders and Sinners, Organized, directed and copyright 1917. Rights reserved by Mme. Madeline B. Lucas of New York City, at True Reformers Hall, Tuesday night, February 7, 1922. Performance begins 8:15. Admission 25 cents; reserved seats 35 cents. Open for engagements for February Open for engagements for February only. MME. B. LUCAS. 1103 State Street, Richmond, Va THE PLANET Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. EDITOR. - JOHN MITCHELL, JR. All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... 0.90 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.00 SATURDAY... JANUARY 28, 1922 KELLEY MILLER'S OPEN LETTER 一 Dr. Kelly Miller in his open letter to President Warren G. Harding dealing with his great Birmingham speech writes with the pen of inspiration. It would be well for every citizen in this country to not only read what he says, but to re-read it and to consider the full import and meaning of all that he has said in this most remarkable production. An important fact is set forth in the following extract: The fathers and founders of this republic, though dealing with the Negro race, then relatively more numerous than now, and on a decidedly lower level of progress and development, were scrupulously careful to exclude from the organic law all suggestion of race distortion. The Federal government should ever be kept true to the ideal of democracy. The foundation head must be kept pure, although the stream which flow from it may gather impurities from its tributaries after leaving the original source. A corrupt fountain cannot send forth a pure stream. Who will or can truthfully dispute the above statement of facts. They are as unassailable as Holy Writ. He continues: The danger lurking in your platform Mr. President lies in its essential illogicality. You have attempted to derive a Northern conclusion from a Southern premise; and in doing so you have satisfied neither the North, the South nor the Negro. The South accepts your premise, but rejects your conclusion; the Negro accepts your conclusion, but rejects your premise; while the North maintains a hostility and lukewarm attitude towards both. This sums up the situation exactly. He says further: Senator Watson of Georgia, and Senator Hefflin of Alabama, who typify the more radical Southern attitude, as well as Senator Pat Harrison, who occupies a medium position, were quick to retort that your conclusion would at once destroy your premise, and, there fore, must be rejected. The governor of Alabama, who presided at your meeting, gave a courtcase and cautions approval to your address as a whole, but he will probably have to pay a heavy political price when the day of reckoning comes with the junior senator from that State. This is summarizing and drawing deductions at the same time with a vengeance. There is no need of comment. He proceeds with his pitiless analysis as follows: From the Negro's point of view you have attempted to build a superstructure of righteousness upon a fallacious foundation. Whatever the intention of the builder, a house built on sand will not stand when the rains fall and the floods descend and beat upon it. If you write at top of the page the declar and accepted doctrine of "fundamental, inescapable and eternal differences of race," it then makes no difference what you may write underneath, the Negro would be degraded into an infer force which would render any form of equally impossible. The Negro's faith does not rest upon any condition of concession, but grows, out of his indignable right as a human being and his guaranteed rights as an American citizen. When the 14th amendment made the Negro a citizen, it was intended that he should enjoy all of the benefits and fruits of citizenship. There was not the slightest suggestion or intimation that he would be required or expected to assent to any assumption as a condition precedent to the onjoyment of his rights. These rights in steed of being stimulated upon the assumption of racial difference, were affirmed "without regard to race or color." The Negro, if he would, cannot borrow away his rights, or hypothecate upon the acceptance or rejection of his rights. If both races should or should your platform or, if one race should accept and the other reject it, in whole or in part, the rights of the black man would be wholly unaffected by such agreement or disagreement. The above is written with the skill of a master. The reasoning is flawless and faultless. This is only another way of saying that it is unanswerable. This extract is in the nature of an epic, embracing and voicing truths that are eternal. Logic, fact, diction, reason are all combined in this remarkable declaration. No statesman would dare question its accuracy or deny its truth. We could dwell further upon this magnificent utterance of the "wizard" of Howard University, but we must hasten on. He says: So far as I have observed, the white press of the South has not in a single instance clearly and unequivocally adopted your platform of political, economic and educational equality for the Negro. But some of them, out of considerations of courtesy, and through ambiguity of language and with evident mental reservation, have given cautious quasal approval of your position. On the other hand, the Negro press, in considerable proportion, either condemns your doctrine of eternal racial differences or ignores it in view of the hoped-for advantages to be derived from equality of opportunity. Your words are so much more pronounced and emphatic than any which this generation is accustomed to hear, that the over-optimistic Negro is carried away with the enthusiasm of the promise without stopping to consider the impossibility of its fulfillment. But in no single instance have I seen the Negro opinion which accepts in clear and fundamental terms the doctrine of "fundamental, inescapable and eternal difference of race." Neither Major Moton nor Marcus Garvey would awe a categorical acceptance of this doctrine. Some are disposed to hope that the advantages that are certain to the promise are intimate and educational equality would justify present silence, but not general acceptance of your premises Others. I feel, have deluded themselves with the hope that if the conclusion be granted, the premise will speedily be overlooked or forgotten. The general drift of opinion, however, on part of the Negro press that has taken paints to give careful thought and analysis to the question, is that any form of equality will be impossible if your hypothesis becomes generally accepted. The Negro would thus sell his birthright for a mess of potage, with no assurance that he will receive the potage. Dr. Kelly Miller has gauged the situation exactly and he has also given an exact description of the attitude of the colored press in particular and the colored people in general. We cannot add one single thing by lingering about this description of conditions. He continues: President Roosevelt, in his celebrated letter to a Southern publicist, declared that he would not shut the door of hope in the Negro's face. Your policy, Mr. President, contrary to your paupose would latch, lock and bolt it to all eternity. What answer can the distinguished statesman give to this charge? Dr. Miller has put him on a par with the Democratic occupant of the White House, who proceeded him with a slight advantage, so far as the colored people are concerned in favor of Hon. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, who is also claimed by Virginia. President Grover Cleveland of New York, according to Dr. Kelly Miller's argument was ever more reasonable in dealing with this question, although the distinguished man of letters does not take the time to say so. He says: I am fully aware that you do not use the term "interiority" in this discussion. Race difference does not in itself necessarily carry this connotation. There are marginal dissimilarities in racial attributes and endowments. The German_n is more phlegmatic than the Frenchman the Celt is more hysterical than the Teuton, the peoples of Northern Europe show greater racial intolerance than those of Southern Europe. Italy has artistic temperament different from that of England. The Chinese man is more solid than the Japanese. The Negro possesses patience, meekness, forgiveness of spirit which surpasses that yet manifested by any other race. In the sum total of racial endowments, but of equivalence. These differences or dissimilarities are doubtless the outgrowth of environment and long continued custom and practice. I think that no biologist or psychologist who has rearged for his reputation would care to venture the opinion that such differences are inescapable and eternal. Dr. Kelly Miller is "ringing the changes" upon the official declaration from the White House of the doctrine of fundamental, inescapable and eternal difference of race." When President Harding voiced those words, he "got the goat" of not only Dr. Kelly Miller, but that of every colored leader of prominence in the United States of America. He says further: Your words, Mr. President, were addressed to a Southern audience, and have conveyed to them the meaning which they are accustomed to attach to such phrasiology. In the vocabulary of the South, race difference means Negro inferiority. It would not be fair or courteous to you to suppose that you would employ words which would convey to your hearers strange and unusual meaning. Nor can we for a moment suppose that you intended that your words would convey one meaning to the white man of the South and another to the Negro. Your language, translated in terms of Southern interpretation and understanding simply means that the Negro should be treated kindly so long as he is content to occupy the place which God and nature have assigned him. The man temporarily has the power to harry between himself and the man at the bottom. This policy is as old as human oppression. But any insistence beyond these fixed limits leads swiftly to the reaffirmation of the Tanu迪 dictum that the Negro has no rights that the white man is bound to respect, but only restricted privileges which he is generous enough to bestow. What are you going to do with this? Who will dispute Dr. Kelly Miller's statement of fact? There are some southern white men now, who are conceding to black people their "place in the sun." What did President Harding mean, when he used language capable of double meaning? Is he ready to stand "four-squared" upon the platform THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA of the civil and political equality of all men before the law". In he ready as an official of the government to decline to recognize any citizen upon the basis, of race, color or previous condition of servitude? In other words, is he ready to ignore the prejudices of the age and look only to the laws upon the statute books or is he in a mood to bow to the Shaul of race prejudice, which is now asserting itself not only from the four corners of the earth, but from both sides of the legislative chambers of the nation? We shall see, Dr. Miller proceeds further: You recite with approval the views Mr. F. D. Lagerd set forth in the April number of the "Edinburgh Riverview": "Here then is the true conception of the inter-relation of color—complete uniformity in ideals, absolute equality in paths of knowledge and culture, equal opportunity for those who strive, equal admiration for those who achieve in matters social and racial a separate tradition, a separate tradition, preserving his own race purity and race pride; equality in things spiritual, agreed divergence in the physical and material." This conception is magnificent in theory, but unworked and unworkable in practice. It might conceivably be applied to races of widely separated residential boundaries like Japan and England, but is utterly impossible as a permanent solution where races are extricably intermixed on the same territory. In the Hawaiian Islands there exists today a conglomerate racial situation of competing numbers of Europeans, Japanese and Native natives, with a sprinkling of the Negro together with various cross progenies. Such a permanent outcome of this tangled situation as Mr. Lugard proposes is but a beautiful dream. Hero then, no comment is needed. Dr. Kelly Miller has asserted an opinion, which time will develop and prove. He continues: One opinion in sociological matters suggests another. Surely the position of Professor Franz Bosn, of Columbia University, would be as convincing to Americans as that of the author whom most American readers met with for the first time in your citation. Writing in the June number of the "Yale Review", Professor Bidas closes an illustrating article on "The Problem of the American Negro" with these words: "Thus it would seem, that man being what he is, the Negro problem will not be solved." The problem is the gro blood has hea$, so diluted that it can no longer be recognized, just as anti-Semitism, until the last vestige of the Jew as a Jew has disappeared." When doctors of equal learning disagree, the layman is at liberty to accept the diagnosis of either, or reject both. The criticism, which we have to pass on Professor Franz Bonz conclusions is that (several centuries) we shall be all dead before there can be brought about a realization of his prediction. For ourselves, we do not recognize that there is a race problem as much as we do that there is a problem as to how to bring the white man to observe and obey his own laws. When this is brought about, then the "racial question" will disappear like "frost before the sun." The religion of Jesus Christ if practiced by the alleged believers in the doctrine would bring about the same result. But we are not here to give our opinion upon this most important subject, but to analyze the illuminating declarations of the dean of Howard University. He says: You have taken for granted a doctrine of universal importance without attempting to prove its accuracy or even to argue its validity. Without intending to do so, you have adopted the dogma of every pro-slavery advocate and of every present day reactionary on the question of human rights. On this point you are in perfect accord with the late Senator Benjamin R. Tillman, and Mr. Thomas Dixon, Jr., author of "The Clansman." This unintentional agreement, I am sure, will prove an unfortunate one. The question of the difference of race is one on which there are not sufficient scientific data to base any conclusion of value. This few psychologe tests already made are inclusive. The above is "the most unkind cut of all" Dr. Miller. The only palliative part of this remark is that the distinguished statesman is charged with doing unintentionally what he really did not intend to do. Still, the drastic effect of the criticism remains. He continues: On the other hand, the apostles of race prejudice assert with self-assumed infallibility that the difference of race is God-ordained, beyond a shadow of doubt or per-adventure. These extemporaneous philosophers assume omnividence without taking the pain to acquire intelligence. They take their cue from the cuticle. In sight of color they seek no further proof. They assert without proof and argue without reason. Mr. Thomas Dixon Jr., the chief effect of whose works is to stir up racial strife and ill-will, presents a fair speculation to prove the overarching principle of the Negro. When the mind is already made up, confirmation is easy. Mr. Dix on's citations are honest, his argumentsrite and his rhetorical form of state ment prescribed. Not a new fact or argument has been advanced on this subject since the days of Calhoun. Who will question the accuracy of Dr. Kelly Miller's statement? He reasons with the skill of a logician and he adduces moral laws with the facility of a doctor of ethics. He goes back to the dark days preceding the Civil War when he says: President Lincoln, in the heat of political discussion in 1886 indulged in some general remark concerning the social distinction of the races which in the only utterance from the Great Emancipator which Southern statesmen recite with approval. It is indeed disappointing to find a President of the United States at the end of the World War for democracy reverting to the undomocratic doctrine which has always been rolled on to justify man's inhumanity to man. This is a sledgo-hammer blow. He continues: In the present inflamed state of public feeling the question of social equality can be asserted only to be assented to. Opinion on a given question is of value only when the one who entertains it is equally free to espouse the opposite conclusion. Even the President of the United States could not dismiss the question of social equality. In Alabama, unless it was understood he consoled that his population was consonance with ideal sentiment. Rational discussion on this issue serves only to inflame the mind of its proponents. "You may as well go reason with the wolf Why he has made the ewe bleat for the lamb." The Negro does not wish to agitate this issue, but, only asks that it be defined so that he may understand the range and scope of its operation. If the two races, from instinct or from calculated reasons, prefer to group themselves separately in all matters of personal and pleasurable intercourse, neither would have the right or reason to complain of the mutual exclusiveness. It is only because the plea of social equality limits citizens in their public and civil rights that the Negro utters the voice of protest. The two races at present occupy separate social spheres. Social prejudice, whether it be based on color, race or religion, may be deep-seated and long abiding, albeit not eternal. All peoples at times have recognized and acted upon set schemes, of social distinction by acceptance acquiescence and silence or by prudent complaisance or compulsion. But one can hardly expect the debased party to justify the grounds of his basement. The Negro finds himself in a segregated social world. He is making the best he can of this situation. He is not clamoring for so-called social equality, and is not willing to accept the claim even if he wore clamorous. But surely it cannot be expected that the race will meet in solemn conclave and affirm its belief in and acceptance of "fundamental, inescapable and eternal differences." This would justify the propaganda of the Ku Klux Klan whose avowed purpose is to help the Al mighty carry out his plan of everlasting white supremacy. Complaisant acquiescence on his part could not mitigate the malignity of race prejudice but would serve to intensify it, if it be natural, and to justify it if it be acquir ed. We do not know just how the other great race leaders in this country will accept Dr. Kelly Miller's epical declaration upon this subject, but for us it can be emblazoned upon the walls of fame for all time as the utterances and the belief of the colored people of the world. He has made a platform so broad that a white man can accept it and a black man may not be ashamed of it, while affording a common ground where the neutrals of both races may find an abiding place. We feel like permitting this declaration upon this subject remain in these columns from now on until every reader has thoroughly digested its meaning and realize in every respect what meaning this distinguished author, writer and man of letters intends to convey. He says: You mention with approval Mr. Stoddard's book on "The Rising Tide of Color." This book was under review by Mr. Lugard when he proposed his platform of race adjustment based on race distinction. Mr. Stoddard is the apostle of the dominance of the white race by sheer right of its color. His doctrine sounds the death knel of democracy, Christianity and the brotherhood of man. Idolatry of race is more vicious than idolatry of graven images. Mr. Stoddard and all those of his persuasion would do well to ponder the fundamental purpose of the Second Commandment, "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image or likeness—Thou shalt not how down thyself to them nor serve them." According to Mr. Stoddard it is more important that the world should be white than that it should be right. I wonder how this doctrine is received by the Japanese, Chinese and Hindu representatives who are now sitting in the world conclave at Washington. There is no attribute of the Almighty which is understandable by the darker races of mankind which dooms two-thirds of the human race to the everlasting domination of the other third by virtue of the pigmentation of the skin. The above requires no comment. It speaks for itself. He continues: Mr. President, your platform conforms with considerable closeness to that of the late Henry W. Grady, the oracle of the new South, and to that of Booker T. Washington, the knowledge race statesman of his day. Only you go farther in both directions than either of these cared to go. Mr. Grady was ready to give the Negro every consideration consistent with the separateness and superiority of the white race. He entertained certain misgivings as to the eternal barrier of race and was frank enough to declare that, if in his judgment natural antipathy were not enough to keep the races asunder he would stimulate race prejudice in order to improve and hold the strength and stubbornness of instinct, Dr. Booker T. Washington, in his epoch-making Atlanta address, proposed the familiar hand and finger policy as a workful hypothesis. But I find nowhere in his teaching nor in his practice any recognition of a "fundamental, inescapable and eternal difference of race." Dr. Kelly Miller in "sticking to his mutton," when he refers again to the "fundamental, inescapable and eternal difference of race." Certainly, if he is not tired of it, the distrusted son pant of the White House is. He says. Your doctrine of eternal differences is contrary to the scientific, ethical and social tendencies of the age. The human race is moving toward unity, not diversity. The ancient barriers of caste, religion and race are being thrown down by the onward sweep of cosmic forces. The varieties of gifts, talents and attainments of different individuals, races and nations of mankind are easily interchangeable and can be used in communication and culture. The rapid means of communication and transmission of intelligence are bringing the ends of the earth into momentary touch. No longer can any race or nation expect to hold its peculiar culture in airtight compartments. You and I, Mr. President, are about the same age. It is a reasonable hope and expectation that we shall both live to see the time when aerial communication between Tokyo and New York will be as expeditious as land communication is at present between Washington and where people move and mingle, different cultures and suspected likenesses are revealed. The culture of mankind flows from the higher to the lower levels and tends, with increasing facility to cover the earth as the waters cover the sea. What can we say more? Dr. Kelly Miller has by comparing ages with the President announced to the world that he is as yet in his prime. After reading the product of his active mind, we knew this without hurt told. He says: Your audience must have received your remarks about the impossibility of amalgamation with a measure of amusement mixed with amazement. A glance over the colored section of your audience would have convinced you that amalgamation is not a theory, but a fact. No discerning eye was kept enough to tell where the white strain left off and the Negro began. In face of these stubborn facts your statement is hard to understand. According to the 13th Consus, there were over 8,000,000 mulattoes in the United States. This abscess can be produced by the semitropical climate of the Southland, as South er white men know full well. No wonder your audience received this delivery in silence. It is idle for white men to probar at race purity while they practice race promiscuity. There is need of plain speaking on this point. It is needless to blink the facts, if I may be permitted to use your own expression, or, like the ostrich, to engage in complacent self-deception. The white man has never failed to mingle his blood with the darker races wherever he has met them in all the endes of the earth. According to President Roosevelt, Brazilian statesmen are convinced that their method of effective role in the race problem than the Anglo-Saxon policy of social segregation in South Africa a million and a half Europeans have already produced one half their number of mulattoes. The production of this composite progenite constitutes an important factor in the solution of the race problem not only in the United States of America, but throughout the world. This is the most interesting part of the discussion. It has been referred to in these columns time and again and it is against this kind of amalgamation that the colored people have united in one solid phalanx. Amalgamation was going on during the days of slavery and it has been accentuated during the days of freedom. Black folks commonly known as Negroes have become so mixed up that they cannot tell one part of themselves from the other. They no longer need white wives out of the white race for they have been bleached out among their own people. Blue eyes and auburn and golden heir are as much an asset, among colored folks as they used to be among white ones. This is a ringing appeal to the truth. Under the rapper-like thrusts, the brilliant man of letters at Howard University scores point after point and in the language of the "shooting" gallery "rings" the bell! every time. But we have gone our limit for this week. We must reserve further observations upon this all important subject for a future issue. We pause to remark that Dr. Miller has rendered a service in this discussion, not only to the black people, but to the white peo ple as well. This pamphlet should be liberally circulated to all the ends of the earth. BODDY ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE (Continued From First Page) dy lawyers eliminated those suspected of prejudice and made sure that all on the jury wer not opposed to a defense of insanity. The jurors accepted after the defense had used twenty-four of the thirty chalenges allowed and the State nine are: William H. Wilson, dry goods merchant, 240 West Fort- seventh street; Henry M. Mayper, insurance, 16 East eighty-seventh street; Arthur Totten, jewelry salesman 325 West Fourteenth street; John N. Maart, taxicab owner, 504 West 120th street; Morris Long, salesman 628 West 135th street Charles E. Freet, manufacturer, 74 West 85th street; Binas McLennon, silk salesman 240 Waverly place; Henry I. Sturgs, assistant superintendent 503 West 174 street; Clarence A. Rode, lithographer 160 West Fourteenth street; E. Maitrey Barnes broker, 171 East 78th St. Frank J. Piretti, publisher, 161 West 106th street and Edward J. Ruggan manufacturing chemist 780 Riverside Drive. Frank Whaley, slayer of Patrolman Otte W. Molez bleed not guilty yester day before Judge McIntyre in General Sessions. His lawyers, Leonard Snitkin ex-judge and J. H. Gilbert asked for a lunacy commission to look into Whaley's mentality. Judge McIntyre declined to do this before a physician has seen Whaley in the Tombs today. (New York World.) CUSTOMER NEWS ROANOKE, VA., January 24.—There was a very helpful sermon delivered at the First Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon. Rev James S. Hatcher preached to the audience. It was men's day and all present obtained helpful encouragement and food for future thought. Remember the old reliable paper man will be found on the streets of Roanoke as early as Friday morning and will be interested in the great problems of the race just read and watch the Planet editorials. You will profit by reading more. It was learned with deep regret and sympathy of the death of the mother of Mr. Norman W. Page, of Spout Springs, Va. Mr. Page has the sympathy of Roanoke Lodge, No. 51, Knights of Pythias and his many friends of the city of Roanoke who have had pleasant associations over the years. Rev. W. W. Hicks of Mt. Zion Baptist Church is home after several days absence from the city. Rev. William M. Moore was in the city this week after holding a very successful revival in Fincastle. Many souls were converted. Galnsboro Tallors. Our new spring and summer samples are in and all spring suits made to measure. An extra pair of pants with each suit. H. E. Grady, manager, 405 Galnsboro Avenue, N. W. Rev. J. S. Hatcher, B. D. visited Virginia Theological Seminary and College at Lynchburg Friday, where he lectured to the students on some of the fundamental principles of theology. He also reports that he foregoes a wonderful future for the institution, having heard two very complimentary seminars by two young men who are studying for the ministry. Mr. Samuel Steward of East Radford departed this life Wednesday, January 18th at 8:45 A. M. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the First Baptist Church of East Radford. He leaves to mourn their loss, a mother, father, three sisters, two brothers, two children and a host of friends. Mrs. Milford Pittman and Mrs. Stephanie Pittman were in attendance at the funeral. Rev. P. G. Gravely of Sovereign Avenue, N. W. is visiting relatives in Danville, Va. this week. Mrs. Sonny Jones of Tenth Avenue, N. 22. is still indisposed. Presiding Elder, I. Ewer of Roanoke District A. M. E. Church preached Sunday morning at Mt. Zion from these words, "Search the Scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life." He delivered a masterly discourse, assuring all that they might have eternal life by believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Saviour of the World. Rev. J. W. Sparrow worshipped with Mt. Zion and expressed his pleasure. The Fourth Quarterly Conference of Roanoke District, Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church convened at Roanoke. The head of the district, Rev. Isaac Ewer P. E., presiding. Rev. Harris, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church prayed. Brother William Agnew was made marshal of the Conference. Visiting ministers were invited within the bar were, Rev. Herrin, pastor at Rocky Mount; Rev. Harris of Salom; Brother Funqu of Montville; Director Sales of Salem, minister of Iroquois. The ministers were extraordinarily good. The Presiding Elder was highly pleased with the work at Roanoke. He expressed his great satisfaction for the work already accomplished along all lines. A high compliment was paid to the unexcelled administration of Rev. James S. Hatcher and the Trustees, Stewards and Stewardesses and the Superintendent of the Sunday School, Rev. G. P. Miller, who with his Assistant Superintendent, Brother J. H. Hale and his excellent corps of teachers and officers have united their forces to make Mt. Zion the best in the district, with Rev. Hatcher as ex-officio. The Conference closed with an earnest desire that the approach Conference might not cause a break in the harmony of the work of the Church. Zion so well begun under the pastorate of Rev. James S. Hatcher, who introduced the Tithing Band in Mt. Zion, in which 75 men and noble hearted women have joined and give one-tenth of their earnings. The members and friends have experienced the grandest Bible instructions through the Friday evening Bible Class, instructed by Rev. Hatcher. Miss Alice Cooper of Fairfax Avenue underwent an operation at Burrell Memorial Hospital Monday, January 16th and is getting on nicely. Mrs. Nannie King of 519 Fairfax Avenue has been indisposed with La Grippie, but is much improved. Mrs. Dora Holland and her son, Matthew and Lloyd Kyles will leave today for Martinville, visiting their friend, Jack. Mrs. Lillian Bartee of 226 Fifth Avenue, N. W. is indisposed at this writing. The Afro-American Bank, which is much talked of is really a progressive affair. The building is completed and fixtures being arranged as rapid as possible and it is an assured fact that business will begin at an early date. The building is of white stone. The Solam Avenue, opposite Dr. Pinkard's. Many thousand dollars worth of stock is already purchased and the invitation is further extended to the public to purchase at $100 per share. Mr. P. B. Buford, of Princeton, W. Va. and a former, Roanoker was a visitor to the city this week. Mrs. Harriet Meadows left for Richmond, Va., where she will visit her daughter, Miss Alfra Meadows, who has been sick for two weeks. Mr. Leslie A. Dunnaville returned from Huntington, W. Va., where he visited Mrs. Ada Lawson. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. McChee. Mr. William Croson of Norfolk Va. was a visitor to the city this week. He was the guest of Mr. Robert B. Young. Several parties were held in his honor at the homes of Mrs. Mary B. Hall on Glimmer Ave- nue and Mr. and Mrs. Delaney L. Pittman on Seventh Avenue. N. Mr. George Faulkner, of the Southern Aid Insurance Company entertained Mr. Carson of Norfolk, Va. on his arrival here by taking him over the city Monday and Tuesday. Mr. E. G. Tate, the popular tailor on his arrival here, was found dead in his room in the area of about 3 P. M. on the 20th. Mr. Tate was a resident of Ronkope for about twelve years. He was a loyal member of the Hoga, a social organization in this city. Mr. J. Andrew Hickman of New Castle, Pa. is the guest of his brother Mr. W. Oscar Hickman on Patton Avenue. Mr. John Carrington of 402 Fourth Avenue, N. W. died on the 21st. He had been declining in health sometime. He was found dead in the bath room of his home. He was one of Ronokope progressive citizens and leaves a widow. Row. J. J. Mayo and Mrs. Laura Robertt announce their marriage, police December 14, 1921. They are at home, 724 Jackson Avenue, S. W. Mrs. Lizzie Wright of Seventh Avon, has been indulged for two women. SWEARS SQUAD SHOT BOY, 20, IN FRANCE. Washington, Jan. 19.—George Washington Yarbrough, a high school teacher of Ronoke, Ala., raised as the walter weight champion of the A. E. F., told a Senate investigating committee today that he had witnessed the shooting of an American soldier by a firing squad near the Chateau Thierry region in July, 1918. Regarded by the committee as probably the most cleared headed of all the former service men testifying concerning the alleged hanging of soldiers without trial, Yarbrough himself a reluctant witness, declared the sight of the man being led to his death with the behind his back made him forge for the moment the screeching of an enemy skipping through the fence. The witness said he was hurt twenty steps away when the officer commanding the squad gave the order to fire and he heard the soldier, barely 20 years old, plead to be permitted to die with his eyes unbound. WITNESS COVERS NEW GROUND Members of the committee and Col. Walter A. Bothel, Assistant Judge Advocate-General of the Army, listened closely to the recital, for evidence from War Department sources heretofore presented failed to show where he had met death that way. Yarbrough was told by Col. Bothel, who declared the witness was extreme by intelligent, that he was not attempting to break down his story but seeking to obtain some data which might enable him to check up on the shooting. The witness explained that he could give the names of none of the men with him at the time because they were not attached to his outfit. He understood the officer in charge of the squad was a Major in an infantry regiment of the Third Division. There had been camp reports, the witness said, that the soldier was shot for nought of duty in battle. Anked by Chairman Brandegee if the shooting led him to believe there had been abuse of power. Yarbrough replied, Nothing whatever," as he assumed that the officer handling the squad was carrying out orders. But he thought, then and now, he added that if the army had detailed a squad to shoot a comrade it might have detailed another or squad to pick up the body and bury it. MORE ABUSE RELATED Much testimony relating to alleged abuse of enlisted men cropped out again today along with further references to the conduct of "Hardbodied" Smith. Two former service men testified they had seen three public executions at Isar-Tille at which station War Department records show only two men were hanged. T. A. Sinclair of Wetsville, Okla., testified that he saw three public executions at Isar-Tille. Sinclair who said his name had been sent to Senator Watson by the commander of an American Legion post at Westville, knew of no illegal execution. "If ten or twelve men had been hanged at Isar-Tille as other witnesses have charged would you have known it?" Sexator Shields (Tenn.) Demo or arrested. "If that had happened I certainly would have heard it." James M. Elliott of Newark, N.J., who described himself as a lawyer and who served with a medical corps over seas, told of seeing two men shoved under a faucet, fully clothed, and forced to stay there twenty minutes. One diled a few days later, but he did not know the cause. Under questioning he said he had suffered from concussion after being hit by a falling tree and that it had affected his memory. Robert B. O'Brien of Des Moines, IA, corroborated the testimony of Sinclair as td three executions at Isnur-Tiltle. NOTICE! The annual meeting of the stock- holders of the Mechanics Savings Bank will be held Tuesday, February February 20. B M. M. Pythian Cate- dle 722, N. 31, Third Street. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Press, J. M. O. RAMSEY, Secrecy, J. M. O. RAMSEY, Secrecy, $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID. Richmond, Va., Dec. 1, 1921. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Va. Knights of Pythias, N. A.; S. A.; E. A.; A. and A. ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the Death Claim of Brother A. D. Price who was a member of Old Dominion Lodge No. 8 of Richmond, Va. Signed: GEORGIE A. PRICE Beneficiary For ROBERT THURSTON, Witnesses: GBQ. A. BRANCH, D. D. FINISH TESTIMONY IN THE OPIE CASE AT WASHINGTON. Many Others However, Testify Opie May Have Shot Rifle in Air to Stop Retreat, But Didn't Kill. Washington, Jan. 11.—All witnesses summoned for or against Major Hieronne L. Opie, of Staunton, Va., have testified when the special committee of the United States senate rose last night. The committee will continue this morning at 10 o'clock the examination of witnesses summoned by Sonator Thomas E. Watson or Georgia in support of his general charge of mistreatment of soldiers in France with the agreement that should any further matter relating to Major Opie come up either from witnesses or leaders, it will be laid over to some latter date to be selected, and both Major Opie and his counsel, Co'onel John A. Cutchins of Richmond will be notified to be present. VIDENCE IN, SAYS BRANDEGEE "So far as we are informed, the evidence in relation to Major Opie is in." said Chairman Brandegee of the special committee to a representative of The News Leader last night. "However there were 4,000,000 in the army, and the wide publicity given to the case throughout the country may induce some of them to take their pens in hand. If we receive such letters, for any further information, is laid before the committee, it will be for the committee to determine then whether it will summon the writers to testify and if we do. Major Opie and his counsel will be notified, so that they may be present and cross-examine the witnesses." Chairman Brandegee said he could not hazard a guess as to when the committee will conclude its work and make its report. He was not informed, he said, what further lines of evidence Senator Watson may desire to present as to other alleged incidents than the Opie case. FOX ALLOWED TO GO. When the committee reconvened for the afternoon session yesterday, Chairman Brandegee notified Charles E. Fox of Richmond, who had been told after his testimony in the morning to remain for further examination, that he was excused and would not be need further. In the interim, members of the committee had compared the letter for purporting to have been written by. Fox telling of his mother's death, when he testified that his mother is now living, which letter he dented on the stand having written, with the copy he wrote white on the witness stand, from dictation of Senator Ernest. Members of the committee did not state whether they were convinced or not that the handwriting was the same. LURRAY MAN SAW SHOOTING John R. Leedy, of Lurray, Va. a member of the headquarters company 116th infantry testified that on Oct. 9, 1918 he was on his way to see Major Opie about a matter connected with the placing of certain guns, and when distant about 100 yards amost directly he hind and to the left, heard Major Opie holler and saw a soldier running to the rear at a good gait, who seemed to be leaving the field. Major Opie called twice, the witness said. The first time he looked the major had no gun, but when he looked that way again, Major Opie had a rifle in position and the wifes said he saw Opie fire and the man fell. About fifteen minutes afterwards he reported to Major Opie and spoke to him about the position of the head quarters company, but did not say anything about the shooting. "Did the man who was running have a rifle?" "No. The man shot was by himself. Major Opie was the closest man to him and was not more than twenty-five yards' distant." NOT SURE HOW OPIE AIMED He could not say whether Malen Opie was aiming at the man or over his head to soare him, but said he saw the man fall. Leecy said he was gavsed and shell-shocked on October 11th and has been in several hospitals since he left the service and is still on compensation allowance for disability. CHANGES HIS MIND "My opinion has been until this investigation" he said, "that the man was a deserter and that Major Opia was justified in shooting him; but since I saw where he has denied shooting any one; I have changed my mind and now I do not think he was trying to desert or the major would not have denied it." A telegram form Colonel John D. Hahn, denying that he conducted certain hangings in France, as testified to last week, was read and Colonel Hahn will be examined by the committee later. Colonel Hahn demanded a sell investigation of his record. HESTER TESTIFIES Dowey D. Hester, of Marion, Va., a member of Company D. 118th Infantry formerly of Richmond who testified that he was gassed, but was not at precinct undergoing hospital treatment, testified that he saw Major Opie shoot a man between October 8, and 18 toward the middle of the day. "Were you with your company " "No, myself and two others had been detained that day as runners or messengers and were going back to regimental headquarters and as we passed through the other battalion, another man came out further down the line, and as he passed Major Opie the Major pulled out his resolver and fired. The man throw in his hands and fell back. Corbin who was with me said the man shot was a runner." Corbin was later killed or wounded. Jolly, the third man he had not heard from but once since the war, when he met him in Richmond. "Did you make any report of this shooting." "Why not?" "I was afraid to." "Were so'diers afraid to tell of these things?" "Yes." Witness said he had served on the Mountain border. He said he did not know who the runner who was shot was. "We kept going after the shot was fired," he said. He didn't hear Ma for Ople say anything, and did not see the man hand Ople any papers. "Who handed you the message to regimental headquarters?" "My sergeant." "So a sergeant was communicating directly with regimental headquarters?" "Yes, alr." ALL THREE HAD MESSAGES "All three of you had messages from the same company at the same time to regimental headquarters far in the rear." "Yes." Witness did not know whether all three carried the same message or not. Major Opie he said, bad on his belt and pistol. "Are you sure the shooting was with a pistol and not with a rifle?" "Yes." "The other witnesses summoned for today are here at the suggestion of Major Opie" said Chairman Brandegee. "will turn over their examination to Colonel Cutchins, his counsel." MAJOR BONDURANT TESTIFIES Major Frank T. Bondurant, of Norfolk, who served overseas as captain of the 112th machine gun company was called. He said he was with Major Ople on October 8 and 9 as his machine gun officer at his headquarters. "It has been testified to here," he was asked, "that Major Ople shot a chine gun aergent of the 112th machine gun company. Is that true." "Positively, it is not true," answered Major Bondurant. "I can account for all of my aergentes. I did not lose any of them by death. I had two wounded" and he explained the circumstances under which each was injured in action. Major Bondurant said he was with Major Ople when Lieutenant Cunningham was killed on October 14 and saw Major Ople take what appeared to be a message book from the body of Lieutenant Cunningham. He was with Ople constantly during the engagements of October 8 and 9. SAW OPIE STOP MEN "Did you see Major. Opie shoot any one " "Positively I did not." "I saw him stop some men. I saw him fire a gun once or twice either in the air or on the ground. The only thing I saw him use was a pistol. I did not see him shoot a rifle. I saw him reforming certain units. It looked to me like a retreat coming over the hill, when Ople said, 'What is that? and halted the men running back down the hill. He halted stragglers from the front lines more than once. Any one an officer ran across a group of men who could not account for themselves, he questioned them and ordered them back to their companies. SAW CUNNINGHAM ACCIDENT Alexander H. Stone of 102 Wolf St. Fredericksburg, Va., a steamfitter, who served oversens as first lieutenant Company K 116th infantry and who received the distinguished service cross for gallantry in action, testified that he was present at the death of Lieutenant Cunningham. He saw him recapt up to get a rifle out of a pile of arms, when one of them went off. Major Ople came up and felt his heart and opened his coat and took something out. Sorgent Yough and others were present. Enart Johnson of Winchester, Va., an orchard owner who served oversens as captain of I company 116th infantry In Ople's battalion and also received the distinguished service cross for gallantry in action, testified that he reported to battalion headquarters an October 8. He was with Ople when Lietenant Cunningham was killed on October 14. The message book of Lieutenant Cunningham, showing his last message, written just before the accident, was offered in evidence. S. J. Albin, of Kernstown, had testified in the morning that several friends of Opie had been to see him since he was summoned, and he had declined to give them a statement. Captain Johnson said that as soon as the charges against Major Opie were published in the newspapers a few weeks ago, he went to see every man of his old command he could find in or about Winchester, to see if they knew anything of the facts. The editor of a paper at Winchester said he hadceived a letter from Albin, at Kernstown, so Captain Johnson said he went to Kernstown with Robert Smith and met Albin." WHAT ALBIN TOLD HIM "I asked him if he had seen Opie kill any man. He said he had. I asked him about the circumstances and Alba told me it was on October 8, about 2 P. M. when he was with I company in the front line. He had glanced to the rear and saw Opie sheet and kill a man. He simply glanced back, he said I told him I was not there to suppress anything, but that he should come before the committee and tell all the facts. "Major Opie told me during the engagement that some of the men had struggled and that he had had to step them. He told me he had had to fire a rifle in front of the men, once into the air and once into the ground, that he had reformed them and marched them back to the line," said Captain John son. Robert W. Smith of Kernstown, Van now assistant deputy treasurer of Fredrick county, who served during the war as first sergeant of I company, 116th infantry, corroborated Captain Johnson as to the conversation with Albin at Kernstown recently. Albin said he "looked out of the corner of his eye" and saw this shooting in the rear. He had never heard Albin say any thing about it before. "Were you an officer?" "No sir." said the witness with an emphasis that brought a general laugh throughout a crowded committee room NORFOLK MAN DEFENDS OPIE Lewis Eubank, of Norfolk said he had read in a paper last Thursday about the Opie case, and though he had not been summoned he had come to Washington to offer his testimony in his behalf. He was a servant and was later made a sergeant in B company, First battalion. "On the 9th of October we were on a hill," he said, "and word was passed down the line that we were to move out. We moved down through the bottom and up the other hill. I saw Major Ople standing there near his P. C. (battalion headquarters.) Major Ople said: 'What do you mean by falling back like this?' and grabbed a rifle from the man marching by me. I was not six feet from Ople at the time. "He did not fire at any individual. I was looking and nobody fell. He stopped us and got us in formation and sent us back up there where we had come from." "Did he aim at any man?" with us as we were dropping back toward the rear, under orders." Carleton could not say Ople said. He was addressing some other fellows off to one side. He was not positive whether Ople had on an overcoat or not. Carleton said he was at one side, about on a line with Major Ople when he saw him shoot the man. "Could you tell from where you stood at which particular man Major Ople was pointing his gun!" "Yes sir. The man who was shot more to himself." Carleton said he was about fifty-feet from Major Ople at the time. There was no other rifle crackling on that there he "I know that he did not." He only saw one shot fired. "Who were with you?" "Sergant Dexter Tyler, Weatherford and McGuffin, who was killed later and pretty near the whole company and some I did not know. He hollered for us to stop before he fired." William B. Peel, of Norfolk who served in Company B, 116th infantry, but who during the battle was on detached duty with the First battalion as intelligence man, said there was a general retreat. "Were you in it?" "Yes, sir." FIRED IN AIR He corroborated the former witness as to Major Opie firing a shot in the air to stop the retreat, but was sure he did not hit any one. "I didn't see anybody dead from that kind of a wound," he explained. "There was a man whose head had been blown off by a shell, lying party in a shell hole but a rifle could not have done that." There were a number of other witnesses present for Major Opie but as their testimony was cumulative, Colonel Cutchins said he would not take the time of the committee with further testimony. He briefly summed up without going into any discussion of the evidence After expressing his thanks for the courtesy and patience of the committee he alluded to the fact that both he and Major Opio had enlisted as privates in the national guard and been in the service for many years. He did not believe that the witnesses against Major Opio had lied, except in rare instances, he said. "They really believe it is true. But a matter of this kind ought not to be allowed to go on much longer. I want to ask the committee to name some definite time for a further hearing." After explaining that the Davis clinic, which Lemuel Smith and other wives said they, were attending, was a part of the Southwestern State Hospital for the Insane at Marion, CVA, Colonel Cutchins sald with some feeling; "God knows it is not their fault that they are not normal men. To prolong this hearing merely aggravates their mental condition, and not only does an injustice to Major Opie, but grieves all the officers and men who were in the service, and their families. I ask you to name a definite time and let one and all come here and say what they have to say, and then let this matter be forever ended. You owe not on it to Major Opie but to every man who went overseas a promut decision." WATSON REPLIES Senator Watson of Georgia, replied, speaking as he said, as a matter of justice to himself. He reviewed the history of the investigation which followed certain remarks he had made on the floor of the senate in regard to proposed bonus legislation. Major Ople's name was not in his mind at all, he said. It was first brought in by a Virginia ox-service man. "There is no controversy between Major Ople and myself," he said. This case has been specialized not at my instance but at the instance of Major Ople, who wrote Chairman Brandegee a letter and then published that letter in The News Leader of Richmond, Va. Major ople chose his own forum when he made a statement to a newspaper, thus making an issue between himself and his men. "A special finding in this case would not meet the terms of senate resolution, under which the committee is acting. It is hardly fair to give special verdict in one case." WILL NOTIFY OPIE After an executive session, Chair man Brandegee stated the committee had merely discussed the inclusion of certain papers in the record. "If further testimony is to be taken relating to Major Opie" he said, "we will set them down for one day and notify his counsel, so that he can be present and cross-examine the witnesses. In this way it will not be necessary for him to remain from day to day if the committee decides to go into other matters." Major Opie will leave today for his home at Staunton, and Colonel Cutch ins will return to Richmond to await the further action of the committee. Both express the belief that every point raised has been fully answered by witnesses of the highest integrity and that members of the committee are fully satisfied with evidence already taken. JAMES E. CARLETON ON STAND James H. Carleton of 1414 Beverly street Richmond a member of B. company Sixteenth infantry, overseas, formerly employed as helper at the Richmond Locomotive Works, was a witness yesterday afternoon. "Did you ever see Major Ipie shoot a soldier?" he was asked. "Yes" was the reply. "When?" "On the morning of the 9th of October." He described the advance on the right of the 8th and the order from Captain Stack to drop back over the top of the hill under the counterattack "I saw Major Opie with both arms in the air, shouting. "Where are you going?" I saw Major Opie snatch a rifle from a man and shoot and a man fall. There was no chance of his having been hit by any other ball, as there was no other firing at the time. It wasn't exactly a line, but was supposed to be a line. "We were moving back and the line was kind of scattered. We were not stricken. Movement. Moving was 18 MAIN ST FARMVILLE, YA with us as we were dropping back toward the rear, under orders." Carleton could not say what Opie said. He was addressing some other follows off to one side. He was not positive whether Opie had on an overcoat or not. Carleton said he was at one side, about on a line with Major Opie when he saw him shoot the man. "Could you tell from where you stood at which particular man Major Opie was pointing his gun!" "Yes sir. The man who was shot was more to himself." Carleton said he was about fifty-feet from Major Opie at the time. There was no other rifle crackling on that was no other rifle cracking on that hill, the witness said. Carleton said he did not know whether the man was killed or to what unit he belonged to. "KAHN SAW SAME THING." When the lining was reformed to an anvance he passed about ten feet from the man who apparently was dead, lying partly in and partly out of a shell hole. Carleton said he had talked with James Kahn of 407 South Randolph, street Richmond and Kahn said he had seen the same thing. "Did you make any complaint?" "I had no right to. I was afraid to bring it up. I might not have been able to prove it and then I would have been shot myself." Did you even know of any one being punished for reporting a breach of discipline? "No sr." Carleton said he was working at present and was not getting government compensation. Were you wounded?" No. "Did Major Opie take the lead in re-forming the line?" "No the sergeant lined us up to back into the battle after the counterattack. There was foggy gas in the bottom, which was one reason on why the company dropped back on the hill and reformed." "And you say Major Opie did not reform you?" "He never reformed me." "Was this march squads?" "No, they. were all mixed up, but were under orders. The man shot was by himself. Major Opie was between me and the man." "Did you know whether he was a messenger?" "No sir; I don't know." "Was he a machine gun sergeant?" "I don't know." William D. Gillie of 326 South Laurel street, Richmond of company B 116th infantry, formerly of Highland Springs, was called. "Did you see Major Opio shoot any soldier?" "Yes, sir; I am positive I saw him shoot a man on the morning of October 9." He described the counter-attack and heard Captain Stack order the men back to a bald knob. "Stack called Corporal Barefoot to see if there was any enemy in front of us. Barefoot reported there were about a million there. Stack said we had not tor get back to the trenches on the hill where we could put up a better resistance. LOOKED LIKE RETREAT "It was pretty disorderly mess for a time. I will admit that, said Gillie. "Major Opie seemed to tblink we were retreating and it looked that way. "Machine gun fire cut loose at that time and we were not well protected." Gillie said Major Opie passed right by him between $30 and $30 A.M. There was some haze but one could see at a distance. Major Opie was about twenty-five paces away from him when he fired. Gillie said Major Opie was trying to do all he could to stop what he thought was a retreat. He saw Opie take a rifle and shoot, but he couldn't say whether the man died or not, as he was attempting to reform his own men. He saw Major Opie shoot and saw the man fall. He saw the man after he fell, but did not examine him, and did not know whether he was dead. There were men who pretended to be shot and just laid down, the witness assented. The man was walking to the rear when shot. He did not know whether Major Opie called to him to halt or not. Things were "kind of turned upside down" and he did not know where other battalions were stationed. On cross examination Mr. Gillie said men were dropping into shell holes in expectation of a counter-attack. "If you thought Major Opie was pointing a rifle at you, wouldn't you drop into a shell hole? Asked chairmen m Brandegee. "I'll do Major Opie the credit to say it wouldn't be much use," answered Mr. Gillie. Gillie said he was a corporal and was acting sergeant on the day of battle. OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE YOU NOW BY YOUR OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE YOU NOW BY YOUR FURNITURE! 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After a careful estimate it was decided to launch a campaign for four hundred thousand dollars, that in the place of the building lost shall be erected one which shall meet the needs of this rapidly growing institution. There has been a steady increase in the enrollment during the last five years, and this year hundreds were turned away because of lack of accommodation. One can well imagine then, the sore straights to which the authorities have been put, to care for the 200 young men who were deprived of rooms by the burning Shorter. But neighbors and friends were very kind and although a deal of hardship was experienced by the students, let it be said to their credit, that they for the most part, met the situation philosophically and the work has not been permitted to lag. Letters and telegraphs of sympathy have come in from every section, and the authorities wish to thank all for their expressions of concern. Many have already sent in contributions and many have signified their willingness to do so. A very splendid spirit has been shown by all and the authorities at Wilberforce find that the race at large feels a special Interest in the institution which is the Mother of an educational effort fostered and maintained by our own people. Letters come from sister institutions offering aid, and Morris Brown University, although faced with its own problems sent a generous donation to President Gregg for the building fund. Dr. Barker of Dayton, the Red Cross of Greene County, the War Department of the State of Ohio and many other friends sent in clothing and bedding for the use of the young men, and Bishop John Hurst of Florida, sent a check for $50.00 with which to help those in immediate need and promise his contribution toward the building fund. The following letter from a young man in Detroit, Michigan, to Secretary C. C. Jenkins shows the proper spirit: Detroit House of Correction. 1441 Alfred Street, Detroit Michigan. January 3, 1922. O. C. Jenkins, Secretary, Wilberforce University, Wilbeforce, Ohio. Dear Sir:—My name is Mr. Mack Griffin, colored, and I am at the present time incarcerated $i_1$ the Detroit House of Correction. I read of your loss in the newspaper and wish to state that a few of the inmates both coloré and white have donated a fund for the benefit of the Wilberforce University. Our Superintendent, Mr. J. O. Stute man, has granted me permission to contribute this money from the funds of the various inmates who wish to contribute to the welfare of your University. I would like to hear from you by re return mail if I shall send the money order in your care and all particulars. We want to make sure that the money is given to the proper parties and used for the purpose for which it is intended. Although it may not be as large as some donations you may receive, we believe it will help some. Both the colred and white boys have donated very graciously to this good cause. Trusting I may hear from you by re return mail. I am Very respectfully, MACK GRIFFIN Now if these young men in their confinement can do so well, how much more should others, who are not so sit uated, do? Thru the efforts of Bishop J. H. Jones the members of the faculty and the good people of the community, $5000.00 have already been subscribed toward the building fund. Founders' Day will be celebrated this year on Friday February 24, and if ever that day has signified anything to the students, faculty, and Wilberforceans out in the world, it should be of special interest this year. May the same spirit that actuated the fathers when Wilberforce suffered loss by fire in the early days, be manifested now, and may the funds that are so necessary for the rebuilding be sent in at once. 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For the thirteenth time since the establishment of the Government the United States Senate today passed judgment on the dress of the representative of a State to hold a seat in that body. By a vote of 46 to 41, recorded four times without a single change, Truman H. Newberry, accused of having been corrupted elected a Senator from the State of Michigan, was declared to be entitled to sit with the other members of the body. The decision of the Senate, which was rendered under dramatic and at times exciting circumstances, was couched in phrases so to impire Senator Borah to the office of Mr. Newberry's opponents to characterize the result of the indorsement as "a brand of shame." The statement of the Idaho Senator was provoked by the resolution soating Mr. Newberry which was perfected by an amendment offered by Senator Willis of Ohio. The resolution read: "1. That the contest of Henry Ford against Truman H. Newberry be it is hereby dismissed. 2. That Truman H. Newberry is here by decision. 3. He finally elected Senator from the State of Michigan for term of six years commencing on the fourth day of March 1918, and is entitled to hold his seat in the Senate of the United States. 3. That whether the amount expended in this (Michigan) primary was $155,000 as was fully reported, or openly acknowledged, or whether there was some few thousand dollars in excess, the amount expended was in either or case too large, much larger than ought to have been expended. The ex penitence of such excessive sums in half of a candidate either with or with out his knowledge and consent being consent being contrary to sound public policy, harmful to the honor and dignity of the Senate and dangerous to the perpetuity of a free government, such excessive expenditures are here by severely condemned and disapproved. The vote by which the seating of Mr. Nowberry was accomplished developed many unusual features. The forty-one Senators who voted down the three resolutions that would have expelled him from the Senate were all Republicans. Of the forty-one votes against him nine were cast by Republicans and thirty-two by Democrats. Five Progressive Republicans who were counted on to accomplish the rejection of Mr. Newbery voted for him. They were Senator Lencroot (Wis.) Wills, Oblo.) McNary (Ore.) Poindexter (Wash.) and Peppar, Pa.） Not since the declaration of war by the American Congress against the Imperial German Government has either branch of the national Congress provided a more fascinating play of Congressional emotions and dramatic fridences than those that led up to and cut short this afternoon over the Walsh motion declaring that Mr. Newbery had had his seat by corrupt methods and was not nailed to hold it. Popular interest in the controversy precipitated by the aggressive attempt of Henry Ford, the motor car manufacturer, to oppose Mr. Newbery for the Senate was shown by the crowded galleries and a fairly large attendance from the House of Representatives. During the seven hours of debate that ended the sensational contest brought Mr. Ford more than forty Senators participated and some pretty strong language was used by both sides. Right up to the calling of the roll on the test proposal the supporters of Mr. Nowberry manifested the greatest uneasiness. They were especially concern regarding the final conclusions of Senators Willis, McNary, Poindexter, Pepper and Lennor. The Ohio Senator who furnished the halls for a party agreement over Mr. Newberry was expected to join with the progressors who resolutely resisted appeals from the White House to vote for the Michigan Senator, Mr. Willis, frankly admitted he had received a letter signed by thirty-three pupils of Cleveland public school urging him to vote against Mr. Nowberry "because those who buy votes are not fit to be Senators." The appeal of the Cleveland school children urged Mr. Willis to read a poem entitled "The Soul Goes Marching On." recently published in a magazine. Before Mr. Willis offered his amendment to Senator Spencer's resolution seating Mr. Newberry he spent some time with the President at the White House on patronage matters. The other day the President took occasion to express his belief in Mr. Newberry's integrity. DEMOCRATS SEEK DELAY While the supporters of Mr. Newberry were conferring over the Spencer resolution and the Willis amendment, the Democratic Senators were attempting to secure support of a proposition to turn the Newberry case back to a committee with instruction to continue the investigation. Some of the Democratic Senators expressed the opinion during the debate that Mr. Newberry should be subjected to the most searching interrogation concerning some of the statements he made in his address to the Senate on Monday. This proposition did not find favor. Decoratril Senators, probably realizing their fight to oust Mr. Newberry was not then attempted to delay the vote, the hope some of their progressive Republican colleagues who had shown signs of wrobbing, would come over to their side of the house and help out. So closely was the vote checked up that both the supporters and opponents of Mr. Newberry admitted his fate rested with three Republican Senators. There were always forty-one votes against him. His opponents declared if Senators Willis, McNary and Pepper would indicate their disapproval of the circumstances which won the Senate seat for Mr. Newberry, he would be deprived of it. The votes of these three Senators added to the forty-one would have ex-polled Mr. Newberry by one vote. Senator Pepper successor of Mr. Penrose, was subjected to a great deal of presure. The final debate regarding Mr. Newberry's right to represent Michigan in the Senate was both brilliant and sharp. The Democratic program applied to the question on political consideration and the opinion was expressed by even some of Mr. Newberry's supporters that the partisan aspect with which Democratic argument was tinged probably strengthened one or two of the Republican Senators who had been wavering. Some of the Democratic Senators used forcible language. In scouting at Mr. Newberry's assertion he had provided his patriotism by entering the navy during the war Senator Heflin (Ala.'s declaration) was instead of proving him soft a friend of his country Newberry was an enemy and a contemptible scoundrel." Other Democratic Senators appealed to their Republican colleagues of past Progressive tendencies to vote to keep Mr. Newberry out of the Senate. An appeal of this sort directed by Mr. Harrison to Mr. Nelson of Minnesota would heap admonition "you let the Senator from Texas own decision. He does not need any instructions from the Senator from Mississippi." SBCOND "MADE IN RICHMOND EXPOSITION, Preparations for the entertainment of 15,000 colored people, the number which it is estimated will attend the Second Made in Richmond Exposition, which will be held at the Grays Armory during the week of February 20, 2014 now nearly complete, according to an announcement which has just been made by B. T. Harrison, chairman of the Exposition, through F. M. Runnels, the secretary. The sub-committee on tickets has recommended that the afternoon of Thursday, February 23rd, be set aside exclusively for the entertainment of the colored population of the city. "If every man, woman and child in the city had made it a point to ask for Richmond made products during the last year there would have been no unemployment in the city, F. M. Runnels secretary of the Exposition said in interview. Exposition was for the purpose of getting everyone to buy local made goods, and thus insure work for everybody. "The trouble is that people here buy things made in Chicago, or somewhere else, sending their money away to build up some other community, helping to make it happen, and helping keep everyone buying." Mr. Runnels also announced that any colored man or woman who wants to visit the exposition can get a compilé monetary ticket from him by writing, or coming, and asking for it. Tickets be so sold when the exposition opens, or be procured free by asking for them now. CHICAGO NOTES. Mme. Annett White is touring the south in song recital in interest of Fisk University, Mme. White will appear at St. Louis, Nashville, Birmingham and many other large cities. After visiting Madison, Wisconsin, Rock Island, Aurora and other cities in Illinois, Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 3555 Giles Avenue; D. G. M. N. G., of the Households of Ruth of Wisconsin and Wissoun has returned to the city much pleased with her trip throughout the district. Mrs. Young was partly accompanied on the trip by Mrs. Ella G. Berry, D. G. M. W. R. of the Households of Ruth. Miss Ivy Canada 602 E. 41st street left the city a few days ago for New York where she will visit friends briefly and then go to Enchilay, Va., where she will spend two or three weeks looking after business matters for the family. Mrs. W. S. Brooks of Davenport, IA, is in the city the guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene T. Lowes, 3235 Park avenue. Mrs. Brooks visited the Royal House of U. B. F. and M. S. T. and also the public installation held at Masonic hall January 14th. On the week, M. T. Bailey, president The Bailey Realty Co., 3638 S. State street was handed a list of hundred flat buildings, bugouts, cottages and houses for sale at low prices to be sold to members of all races. Mr. Bailey was pleased to receive such a list as he has many prospective clients who are anxious to buy in suitable locations. Lazarene Temple which had been worked up by Mrs. S. Stratton, District Deputy of S. M. T. was set to work on January 10th at Bailey's Hall with the assistance of persons from Plymouth, Wheaton, Aurora and many officials from Chicago of U. B. F. and S. M. T. M. T. BAILEY OF CHICAGO MADE PRESIDENT OF THE VIRGINIA SOCIETY M. T. Bailey, president of the Bailey Realty Co., and General Manager on the Milton Mercantile Agency, 3638 S. State street has been elected as president of the Virginia Society, Mr. Bailey is a native of Virginia, (F. F. V. and was graduated from the V. N. and I. L. of Petersburg, Va., with the class of 1900. He has served honorably for eighteen years as president of The Alumni Association of the said school during which time much good has been accomplished both for the school and for the association. J. B. Street, alumnus of The Hampton and Industrial Institute, Hampton, Va., was elected vice-president. Mrs. Sallie Stewart formerly of Danville, Va., was made treasurer. The officers and members of the Society are anxious to make the Society the ingest and host of its kind. A public installation is being planned to take place in March at which time all Virginians throughout the state will be invited. R. L. Ferguson past president held the position for three years and during this time was absent on meeting nights only once. Charles S. Morris, Jr., of Norfolk, W. Va., died at the great public press in Philadelphia. The OLD RELIABLE REMEDY for COLDs Breaks Colds in 24 Hours LaGripe in 3 Days CASCARA QUININE World's Standard For Two Generations QUICKEST to take effect—the safest and most dependable remedy for Headaches, Colds and La Gripe. Never be without Hill's C. B. Q. Tablets. Have them handy—prevent illness by taking them at the first sign of a Cold or Headache. Hill's Cascara Bromide Quineine Tablets are pleasant to take and sure to act. No bad after effects. Safeguard every member of the family against winter complaints. Demand red box bearing Mr. Hill's portrait and signature. At All Druggists—30 Cents W. H. HILL COMPANY, DETROIT, MICH THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A. The Young Men's Christian Association was organized to be a Christian Organization. John 17:21. That they all may be one; as thou Father, art in me and I in thee, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. Men hurry! Watch your steps. We find our boys and men of the Y. M. A. calling the other boy an man. The class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson for last Saturday over flowed regardless of the great storm. 9:30 A. M. At the building the work ors' meeting was full of fire. The spirit of God certainly moved upon the hearts of the women. In the penitentiary 10 A. M. and many request ed special prayer. 10 A. M. the committees found much pleasure in serving in jail and the city home. Good work was done. At the Trinity Baptist Church 3:30 P. M. the evangelistic meeting was kept and it was one of the best. Rev. K. D. Tummer pastor of the Chapel gave the m-n one which is still burning. Subject: Run Speak to That Young Man. The Chorus under Prof. James Scott sang from the heart. One man gladly gave himself to Jesus. One found a church-home. Everybody parted happy. 4 P. M. at the building the boys crowded to get some timely advice. Subject: Getting the Right Start, Prest dent Daniel. Today 5 P. M. at the building you and me are invited to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson. On time. Mon be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Let no man miss the shutting in on the Erangelastic Meetings 3:30 P.M. at the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist church, Dr. W. T. Johnson pastor of the First Baptist church will give the men the parting message. Subject: Inside or Out. Music from the soul by the orchestra and male chorus of the church. Profesors Woolfok and West Directors. Feel on time for a seat. Bring a man. A special appeal from the Y. M. C. A. for prayer. Please answer. FARMVILLE NEWS. By request Rev. J. R. Augustus will prench to the Council of Colored Women and all persons interested in the new Farmville High School Sunday, January 29, at 3 o'clock at the First Baptist Church. Church Fittedten Like a Hog for Killing. All persons made pledge for the building are requested to come and pay some if not all. All are invited. Rev. Peter Price, Principal; M. E. Forrester, President. There will be a Fashion show of all men and an informal marriage Tuesday night, January 31st at Beulah A. M. E. Church. Proceeds will be for the benefit of the New High School. Mr. Rufus Merrill who has been ill for some time has gone to the hospital for treatment. Fire and street destroyed the homes of Mr. Saw Stokes and Mr. Henry Scott. Also damaged the home of Mr. Rufus Merrill to each extent that they will be unable to live there until repaire are made. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reed and a fine baby girl. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. For Good, Home-made pies visit Quarles restaurant, Main street. Miss Bessie Allen of Prospect spent Sunday with her cousin, Miss Irene Anderson. Mrs. Willie Austin Early of Petersburg is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Ford. The Council of Colored Women is now a member of the State Federation of Women's clubs. One frosty morning a certain lady of this town started a little trip. While she purchased her ticket the train pulled out. Her cousin was undaunted. Shaking her fist at the train she said, "Feet were made ace trains" and stopped lively on her way. Mr. J. W. Holmes, undertaker and licensed embalmer has fitted up beautiful rooms on Main street and is prepared to give excellent service. Mrs. Mimie Reid has been ill but is better at this writing. Miss Irene Anderson left Saturday morning for New York City after a pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Anderson of Main street The Art Circle met at the home of Helen Hughes inst Thursday night. Mrs. Alberta Reid pleasantly entertained Mrs. Elberta D. Anderson and Misses Theresa and frane Anderson. 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