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VIE SERVE - INFORM - ADVERTISE THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library VOLUME XXXIX, NO. 16 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1922 PRICE, FIVE RENE MARAN RECEIVES LITERARY CROWN LITERARY DIGEST SAYS NEGRO WAS REWARDED FOR INDICTING "CIVILIZATION." The Negro Writer, Ione Maran, has been awarded the Prix Goncourt. No French author would disclaim this treason should it befall him, and no member of the colored race has ever won this distinction before Maran's book, "Batonaul," is described as "a somber picture of present day life among the natives of the French possessions in Central Africa," where the author holds a government post. So far remote is his place of livelihood that the news of his good fortune is said not yet to have reached him. The book is more a series of sketches than a novel, and when it tell into the hands of Henri de Rignier, he found a publisher at once for it. Maran was then in Paris, and departed for home, doubtless thinking that good fortune for him edd go no further. The Academic Goncourt awards an annual prize founded, by the French writer whose name it bears, and the awarding committee are among the most celebrated men of letters in France. When the matter of awarding the 1921 prize came to a vote, says a writer in the New York Times Book Review and Magazine, the result was five votes for "Autumnal" and five for "Epitaphulaine" by Pierre Chardonne. According to the rules, the president of the Academic Goncourt has the deciding vote in case of a tie. It was thus that the New York novel won over a work that is receiving much praise in France and also outstamped the suffragette prize other books, which received one vote each. Some interesting facts about the author and his book are here included: "The winner of the prize is the first member of the colored race to whom the living has coerced, where the institution of the "Tria Goncourt" in 1931. He also the first writer in which it has been awarded without his enchanting that he was a candidate for it. "Rene Maran was born thirty four years; of Parisienne to France. Both of his parents were of the colored race, natives of the French West Indies; his father came from the Island of Martinique, his mother from the Island of Guadeloupe. While still a young student, he began writing, and succeeded in getting a number of poems and other pieces accepted by Le Brefol of Lille, northern France, a newspaper noted as being kindly disposed toward strungling young scribblers. Later, the editors of this newspaper brought out two books of verse by young Maran, entitled 'La Maison de Bouhure', and 'La Vie Interieur'. It was while he was contributing to Le Brefol that Maran became acquainted with M. Marcel Gahisto, also a contributor. Having finished his studies, the young writer took up his residence in the African, wilds as a French Colonial official. The wait for all of goes well with the mail) the news of the honor conferred upon him will reach the lucky novelist some time in February la Port Archambault, two days' journey to Lake Chad, in the French possessions of Northern Central Africa. There are eleven French (often stationed at the outset of civilization) all of them, except René Marger are white men. Until he wrote 'Histoire', the work of the young writer had attracted little attention in Literary or other circles, and the news of the award of the prize were more important. He was a lover of sport a redeemable foot ball player one newspaper informed its readers it was also a vouchsafed that Maran was fond of taking long walks, that he had a passionate fondness for Africa and all things African. Surely the Prix Goncourt be all the eighteenth years of it; it existe he was not conferred upon a writer about whom so little was known by these conferring it and their fellow countrymen. "Batouala," its author states in his preface, is merely a series of etchings. It takes its name from one of the princess characters, a satire character, of the region of Ubangi charm, one of the four subdivisions comprised in French Equatorial Africa. Batouala surrounded by his nine alves, his medicine men his hunters and warriors. Lives in primitive fashion in one of several villages over which he holds nominal sway. But, the he sees monarch, of all his surveys, the real power is lodged in the hands of the local French commandant and his native goddessme. The commandant concerns himself scarcely at all with the welfare of the natives and is presented as typical of a system of calous oppression and injustice on the part of French Colonial officials in Africa, which is dwell upon with unsparing frankness by Maran. "The white man," says one of his characters, Batouala's father, "has given us only three things worth while—the bed, the easy chair, and abstinence." The tale, so far as it is a tale, is one (Continued on Fourth Page) PRES. GARVEY DREAKS LONG SILENCE President of the Black Strip Line Graphically Tells of Negotiations for S. S. Phyllis Wheatley. Disobidence of Orders, and Disregard For Instructions by Officials and Associates Cause of Present Investigation. --- Mr. Garvey says, as President General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association it is his bounded duty to neqaudit the public now of the facts relative to the proposed purchase of the S. S. "Thyllis Wheatley" from the United States Shipping Board as have been given by those officials who were left in charge of the affairs of the Black Star Line Inc., during the absence, and from what he has learned from investigation since his return from the West Indies and Central America for which points he left the United States of America on business February 1921. That during his absence stulter influences were used to prevent his return to the United States of America. A great state of demoralization went on, he says, not only in the Black Star Line, but also in the Universal Negro Improvement Association when, by good fortune, he was able to return to the United States about the 18th July, 1921. Just fifteen days prior to the international Convention, and that he was conceived with a state of disorganization most alarming. Mr. Garvey says that his remuneration in the United States of America was as great a curruculum to some of his associates as to one of his best enemies. He further states that upon investigation he found that the S. S. 'Phyllis Wheatley' should have been sequestered since April and that he had every reason to believe that a Stevenship would either be at anchor in New York City or had called for the sunny shores of Africa; but no such ship was anywhere to be found; that money that he had raked for the Black Star Line in the West Indies and in Central America as well as other funds, raised in his name and in the name of the Black Star Line during his absence from the United States were supposed to have been deposited with the United States Shipping Board by certain parties and that the host would be awarded at any time, and that such confidence has been placed from time to time in a statement of a Representative of the Black Star Line that in a very short time a boat would be awarded by the U. S. Shipping Board, and that from day to day, and that from tomorrow to to morrow such statements were made that the time has drifted from the two days upon his arrival to America to over three months. That vibu and wicked) propaganda has been started in several Negro news papers and magazines charging and accusing him of things connected with the Corporation of which he knew nothing about for the purpose of covering up parties directly responsible and who should be held accountable. That anonymous communications have been sent to the Government Agents from all directions and complaints were also made for the purpose of trying to secure his transitate arrest and downfall of the Uptown Negro Improvement Association whereby intending to cover up all that had happened during his absence and to direct attention from the attempted pifering of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and the Black Star Mine during his absence from the United States. Mr. Carvey further states that $85,000 or more is to be credited to the Black Star Line as a deposit with the United States Shipping Board so he has been from his Representation of the Black Star Lipo Inc. and who has promised from time to time to p$duce a ship. "The Universal Negro Improvement Association is too great and mighty a cause to be interpreted in any way by the enemies of this Movement, "say Me, Garvey," and the selfish, wicked groups of Negroes at different points who are adding and seeking to disgrace it me within the last two months and who have tried to move heaven and earth and to leave no stone unturned to seek my down fall cannot win, for "Honesty is the best Policy." "Let those who want to do evil do as they may. I am appealing to those who are loyal and true, to stick solidly by and victory will perch upon the 12th nera of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. The Movement is succeeding more and more every day. From every corner of the world comes a loyalty that bears no question, hence. Be of good cheer." --- —Rev. D. J. Bradford. 1018 St. John street is confined to his home on account of illness. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1922 THE SUPREME LODGE HALTED The Supreme Court Over-ruled Motion to Dismiss Suit-Injunction Granted. Virginia Members Must be Accorded Rights and Privileges. Grand Chancellor, John Mitchell Jr., on behalf of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Virginia has secured from the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Mr. Justice Jennings Bailey presiding another injunction, which is drastic in its provisions in protecting it from the proclamation of Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Green, who ordered the charter of the Grand Lodge returned to him, together with the other property of the Grand Lodge of Virginia and who declared that the Grand Lodge, its subordinate lodges and the number thereof had been put out of the order of Knights of Pythias. The suit was entered Dec. 12, 1921 and the case argued January 23, 1922 Council for the Supreme Lodge moved that the suit be dismissed. Mr. Justice Bailey overruled the motion to dismiss and ordered the injunction issued which provides protection to the Grand Lodge. THE RESTRAINING ORDER The Supreme Lodge, its Grand Lodge and cask of them and their officers, agents and attorneys, and all others on their behalf are restrained, limit the pendency of the salt, or until the further order of the Court from declaring or treating the fraternal charter of the Grand Lodge of Virginia is revoked and from declaring or treating the officesand Grand Lodge is dissolved; and from declaring or treating the lodges subordinate to the Grand Lodge in the State of Virginia and the members attached to the same as not entitled to the rights and privileges of members of the Order of the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and from cathaz on members elsewhere to regard and treat such subordinate lodges and members as not so entitled; and from attempting to enforce the decree or enactment of the Supreme Lodge, purporting to revoke the charter of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Virginia; and from circulating any proclamations or letters addressed to the Grand Lodge subordinate lodges and members of the Order, calling attention to or calculated or intended to carry in effect and enforce the attempted recognition of the Grand Lodge's fraternal charter; and from setting up or attempting or purporting to set up, within the State of Virginia, a Grand Lodge, other than the present Grand Lodge of Virginia, and from doing any other act or thing $o_1$ the assumption that the said Grand Lodge of the State of Virginia has been dissolved or that its fraternal charter has been revoked. INJUNCTION IN EFFECT Boudin in the sum of one thousand dollars was executed February 20, 1942 in Washington on and the injunction became of once operative. Supreme Court, other Green laws, been sending circlers to lodges in this State, much to the amusement of many of them and this effectually barks him from so doing until the case is finally decided on its merits. This case has been pending nine years and was finally settled last year, when Supreme Chancellor Green instituted charges dating nine years ago, supplemented by other charges, under the impression that the Supreme Lodge was the sole arbiter in the matter. He succeeded in passing a resolution revoking the charter of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, with the result that much to his surprise, no doubt, counsel for the Grand Lodge of Virginia succeeded in getting the case in Court again. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has been sustained by the following Justices of the Supreme Court at different hearings relative to its fraternal charter and the revocation thereof: Mr. Justice Gould, Mr. Justice Coye, now Chief Justice of the Court, Mr. Justice Sldodd, Mr. Justice Bailey and by the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia. --- FROM NOMINATION CONFIRMED arabic Washington, Feb. 16.—The nomination of Arthur G. Froe, of Welch, W. Va., to be recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia was confirmed by the senate yesterday. BYRON GUNNER IS DEAD. Presbyterian Chickman and Noted Race Chaupion Dies at Reading Hillburn, N. Y., Feb. 12.—This afternoon, Lincoln Hill, of the late Rev. Byron Gunner, was held to rest in the local cemetery. Services were held in the Presbyterian Mission Church of which he was for 10 years the pastor. He died at Reading, Pennsylvanian where he was pastor of the Colored Presbyterian Church after a brief illness. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Chelly Gunner; two daughters and two sons. Rev. Gunner was born in Alabama graduated from Tulane College and has pastored both Congregational and Presbyterian Churches in the north and the south. For six years he was the national president of the NationalEqual Rights League being a member of the delegation of the League which interviewed President Wilson on national federal segregation in 1914. He was once for five times in the hands of a Mississippi moll on the voyage of putting him to death, but he refused to "confess." He was a good orator. GEORGIA REPUBLICANS UNIT Chairman Tells President That Part Upbuilding Is Doinggressing. J. L. Phillips, chairman of the Republican State committee of Georgia, called yesterday at the White House and informed President Bush of the situation in Georgia from the Republican standpoint. Explaining of the Republican party in Georgia under white leadership is proceeding satisfactorily, Mr. Phillips said it would nominate a full congressional ticket in Georgia for the November election, but he did not think that any attempt would be made to nominate a State ticket. As far as he knew, Mr. Phillips continued there was no movement on looking to the onsting of Henry Lincoln Johnson, colored member of the Republican National Committee of Georgia. --- --Mr. J. D. Foster of Pittsburgh, Pacald to see us. He is proprietor of the Windsor Hotel, 16 Summers Street Charleston, W. Va. BARS EXTRADITION TO U. S. Canadian Judge Ruke Evidence Is Not Sufficient in Riot Cries. Hamilton, Ont., Feb. 17.—Matthew Bullock, who recently won a fight to prevent deportation from Canada into the hands of American police for trial in Northland, N. C. on charges or inciting to riot today was reenforced on a United States extradition warman when he reappeared after hiding several weeks. He was taken in custody as he was starting to work for a contractor by whom he had been employed prior to his previous arrest. The warman was issued by County Judge Sibley on charges of the United States Department of State that Bullock attempted to murder Rabey Taylor of Norlina in connection with riot riots. Judge Sibley refused to grant Bullock's extradition on the evidence had before him add decreed that witnesses must come here from Norlina to testify against him. --- MAN IS BYNCHED BY COLORED GEORGIANS. Mob Victim Shot Up Schoolhouse Killing Girl and Wounding Boy. Valdosta, Ga., Feb. 17.—John Glover colored was shot and killed by a mob of his own race today at Indiana, so miles nulless of hero after he had shot up a colored schoolhouse; killed a little girl and fatally wounded a boy. Glover forced an entrance to the school after the teacher had barred the door. He was armed with a pistol and shotgun firing both in the schoolroom. Colored people of the neighborhood formed a mob and surrounded the schoolhouse. Glover was shot three times and finally brained with a shovel. No arrests have been made. A NATIONAL RACE DAY. Colored Americans Urged to Observe Nationally March 5 As "Citizenhip Foundation Day" The Crispus Attucks Call to Call the Colored Americas. Fellow Americans of Color: Last year the National Equal Rights League began the effort for a country wide observance of the death of Cripus Attacks as a National Colleged American Day, on race day *or liber* for public observance. We now renew the effort. "The United States of America came into being, not as a piece of objection per by war of compass, but by sacrifice and the galling of human blood for the sacred principle of liberty in government because "all men are born equal." The unfortunate rights of men were wilt down in defense of rebellion and revolution. Realize then the glory to the element who sailed the first blood and the claim to equal liberty of the race who gave the first martyrs of the fight! "The honor of producing the oprer mortar for this Republic, belongs solely to us. Angela Savonian says that "Blood is the price of Liberty." Since we produced the "first mortar and we have been enshiled and are now dignified equality" held in concert by Americans of Belter June, the will contam in pride of race to publicly observe the death of Cripus Attacks who tell facing British soldiers loading a band of white men, on State Street Boston, March 5, 1779, that to dissuce our American birth right. By that first blood we attained formation title to all of liberty and right. We need to tell our rising generation of this ground, title to citizenship to assure the middleaged. We need not universally to celebrate this date that we may cause our white fellow Americans to realize our real original Americanism and our claim to every right. Well may there be added the Dong-hass way, the block mass fight for rights under the black man's anpies and observances of "Citizenship Foundation Day held by committees of our race, to be permanent for race-days observances and any race defense which they may serve become local branch es of the race's own national body, the National Eagle Rights League. From our National Headquarters in Boston, the Home of Abolition at 34 Cornhill directly opposite the spot where Attucks started, with his hand to charge the Red Coats, we appeal to our race to make March 5th a permanent annual Free Day on which to get to the country of the tremendous service to white Americans which our race has rendered in every change from Boston Mass to the World War. All likewise we request to our race for converted action in the creation of a strong national metal armament of American rights through the Day has Day and Attucks Day Committee making these two local bodies, as our national body. Attucks led white men although a slave. Let us have one ogyney whose we stand on our own views in a fight for rights. We have Peter Salam Dale, who shot at President Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. Port Wentz day, July 11. Amistice Co. Day, November 14, to observe through the equal Right bodies." Rev. M. V. A. Shaw Press; Rev. T. J. Mappis; Vice Press; J. L. Nell Reece; Rev. H. B. Mays; Ornamental M. W. Spencer; Treas.; Rev. C. M. Tanner Pin, See; Rev. S. E. Watson, Executive W. Monroe Trotter Co. Sec. 34 Cornhill Boston, February 1, 1927 --- "The Heavenly Gate Ajar" match chess scored scenario will be presented at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Tuesday night, February 28. It has been played over 300 times in New York City and has created a very favorable impression in previous per- formances here. Admission 25 cents. - <3> - <31> + <3> —Mr. Juntia Williams, of 1224 N 23rd street is spending the week-end with friends in Washington, D. C., and Baltimore, Md. --- RUMMAGE SALE STORES PAY BIG QUICK MONEY. $25.00 starts you. CLJFFORD CO., 108 West 147th Street, Chicago. HONORS TO DOUGLASS BY MASS. GOVERNOR City Authority of Boston, Newmark His Memory, Governor Cox Announces Appointment of Color of Girl Over Premature & Officials As League Had Requested. Boston, Mass., Feb. 18. - This was a great week for the Colored American race in Massachusetts. The Governor was the principal speaker at the 1958 Anniversary of Frederick Douglass birthday. The day mingled in the People's Baptist Church. Before a crowded Church he announced first, that he had lowered the flag on the State House in honor of Douglass as he left for Lincoln on the 12th, second that he had directed the appearance of a Colored girl (Kowena Easterlin) to a Civil Service place who had been repeatedly turned down although near top of list. Both were requests of the National Equal Rights League, the first by Secretary W. Monroe Trotter, National Secretary the second by Rev. W. D. McClame, Ex. Chairman of the Boston Branch. The City also played flags for Douglass. Exercises were held in the square named by the City for Douglass at the request of the League. The evidence endorsed militarily the movement urged by the League to have Sunday, March 5th (or Monday, March 6th) observed in every community as a national race day, being the 152nd Anniversary of the death of Crispus Attucks in Boston, called "Citizen-Position Foundation Day," in which the race furnished the counter-fighter. The resolution calls upon the race in every place to term Equal Rights Committees and hold meetings to tell the great service of Colored fighters to the war of what Americans from 1770 to 1972. The resolution also urged the E. S. Senate Judiciary Committee to recognize the Dear Anti-Necking Bill and the Scooter to pass it and criticized President Healing for no time while American Resistance of the Treasury. Rev. F. G. Leeper was the Donson Orator, A. J. Smitherman, formerly of Tulsa, spoken on Lincoln; Rev. M. A. N. Shaw, a prominent critic of the late Rev. Daron Gunner, former National president; E. T. Morris provided Rev. E. Geo. Biddle of the 57th Mass also spoke and the Smitherman family were publicly introduced to the Governor. DR. KELLY MILLER WILL SPEAK HERE ON MARCH 26. A larsely attended committee of three from each of the Lodges and Courts of the Order of Knights of Pythias met Tuesday night, 21st inst., at the Pythian Castle, 727 N. Third St. to make arrangements for the Pythian anniversary to be held March 26th, 1927 at the City Auditorium. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., presided with Miss Eva G. Davis as secretary. Deputy Grand Worthy Counselor, Mrs Lucy Cross and Grand Worthy Register of Deeds, Mrs. Lacy E. C. Scott were present. The committee decided that the subcommittees would meet weekly. Grand Chancellor Mitchell stated that Dr. Kelly Miller would be present and deliver his great address on "The Next Step in the Race for Peace." He announced that the City Auditorium had already been recruited for the occasion. Invitations were authorized to be sent to all other organizations. The Fungion Bank is expected to be set and the parade will move from the Pythian Castle portico of 2020 at M. The public will be invited. Return Thanks. Mr. John Jones of BHS L. Leesb. St. who has been very likely for 20 years is now able to be out. His chaperone, Mrs. Alberta Meckins, has something better is still confined to her room. They are sincerely grateful to the neighbors and friends who came to their house and so kindly and cheerfully rendered them assistance in various ways, during their illnesses. --- "KNEE BANK" IS TOUCHED FOR 8705 IN GOLD Now York. Feb. 17. Two bailiff bound and gagged Mrs. Antonia Molen chuk in her home in the Bronx today and robbed her "knee bank" or $750 in gold. Mrs. Melenchuk told the police, she had for years carried the life savings of herself and her husband in a bag tatted at her knee, thinking that the safest place for the money. The bandits, however, apparently had heard before of the "little nation" for they had little trouble in finding the hoard. PRICE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS PRICE, FIVE CENTS 34 KILLED IN CRASH OF U. S. AIRSHIP ROMA One Engine Death as Cratt Falls 1,000 Feet, Bursts Into Roaring Furnace. Huge Dirichle. Ullming Earthward as Rudder Is Broken, Capaces Across, a High-Ten ion Electric Lime and Catchers Fire, Trapping Others and Crew. Some of Victims Who Were Picked Up Alive Leaped From Ship- Others. Dumped in the Hull of the Fate- en Bag. Were Burned to Death. Norfolk, Va. Feb. 21—Thirty four men were killed, eight were injured seriously an alliance were uninjured or only slightly bruised when the giant army airship, Rome, with her crew and a number of civilians, totalling tive five in all aboard, plunged today from a thousand feet or more in the air to the ground, at the Hamilton Roads naval base. The accident, presumably, was caused by a broken rudder and us the huge dirichle plumed earthward in capsiz- ed across a high tension electric line, burting into a roaring furnace of blaz hydride gas. ATTEMPTS AT RESCUE FUTILE Late after dark tonight many houses after her fall, the ship was still a mess of thames from celt to end on the 490 foot boat. The tread on the pillow entire tree of gas which had not tended the great hop. For the tight- ness of the ship, an rescue work fu- tile. Largely a problem of these ships were picked up alive and one of these dies on the way to the inport. A who sat (Continued on Second Page) Was Married, profession, who he founded, and what of his position? No, it matters, though, somewhat it proved is still unable to be peace fourm MORNING: SELLS FOR RU 31 GALLON IN GENTOWN --- Ladville, Ky., Feb. 17—Tumblin- prices for moonshine whiskey has re- duced in a bitter war between big bus- ness and the ordinary bootlegger here, according to Edward Volz, prohibition officer. "The business man" has entered the field. Mr. Volz said, with quantity production and low prices. He is being bought by the smaller operator who chief weapon is the law and who is seeking to maintain high prices by furnishing "tips" about large skills to prohibition officers. Business jealousy, Mr. Volz declared "canas more ratis- than the detective ability of the offi- cers." Moonshine is selling here at abo- what formerly was paid for good whis- key or $4 a gallon, the agent said. ```markdown ``` TREES GUN FRESHENER 1 VEHES OLD BOOBS 200 LOOTINGS Chicago Feb 15. "Three Gun" Hertman Allen a former year old colorado kid sat in the Hyde Park police station today and handed hardened criminal clues with his story of 250弯街s in midnappe in three cases involving more than 490,000. He told the detective that he was "the king of low burglaries." Allen was arrested while trying to hide away with a stolen automobile he carried in a shoulder pocket in each pocket and knocker she shoved under him. His products were filled with pawn rackets and led his capacity to a file filled with stolen goods. The police quoted him as saying, "He had committed several burglaries in New York and was wanted by Detroit police for a shooting affair." --- She Loves 369,900 Request to Mary Worcester, Mass., Feb. 19.—The question whether Miss Eleanor Berlin, pretty Worcester stenographer, would remain single forever and ever and thereby acquire a $60,000 bequest from a deceased friend, or marry not for felt it is settled for good. Miss Berlin solved her problem by marrying Davymond L. Goding, her employer in New York according to word received here. Charles A. Hamilton of Chicago, was the man whose will contained the unusual provisions: He also stipulated that the girl should go to Chicago and live with his mother. He died during the war following an airplane accident in Texas. Relatives of Miss Berlin say she had decided to become Mrs. Goding some time before learning of Hamilton's will. THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library WE SERVE-INFORM-ADVERTISE VOLUME XXXIX. NO.16 LITERARY DIGEST SAYS NEGRO WAS REWARDED FOR INDICTING "CIVILIZATION." The Negro Writer, Rene Maran, has been awarded the Prix Goncourt. No French author would disclaim this honour should it befall him, and no member of the French community would this distinction before. Maran's book, "Batonula," is described as "a somber picture of present day life among the natives of the French possessions in Central Africa," where the author holds a government post. So far remote is his place of livelihood that the news of his good fortune is said not yet to have reached him. The book is more a novel of sketches than a novel, and when felt to the aid of Henri Rignier, he found a publisher once for it. Maran was then in Paris, and departed for home, doubledless thinking that good fortune for him could go no further. The Academic Goncourt awards an annual prize founded, by the French writer whose name it bears, and the awarding committee are among the most celebrated men of letters in France. ? When the matter of awarding the 1921 prize came to a vote, says a writer in the New York Times Book Review and Magazine, the result was five votes for "Batonauline" by Pierre Chardonne. According to the rules, the president of the Academic Goncourt has the designation in case of a tie. It was thus that the novel won one of work that is receiving much praise in France and also outstanded the suffrage given nine other books, which received one vote each. Some interesting facts about the author and his book are here included: "The winner of the prize is the first member of the colored race to whom the hopper has come since the institution of the Prix Goncourt in 1903. He also the first writer to whom it has been awarded without his knowing that he was a candidate for it. "Rene Maran was born thirty-four years ago in Bordeaux in France. Bohui was the center of the colored race of the French. In the 1903 Impérial the father came from the Island of Marini que, his mother from the Island of Guadeloupe. While still a young student, he began writing, and succeeded in getting a number of poems and other pieces accepted by Le Befrol of Lille, northern France, a newspaper noted as being kindly disposed toward struggling young scribblers. Later, the editors of this newspaper brought out two books of verse by young Maran, entitled 'La Maison de Bonhour,' and 'La Vie Interieur.' To Le Befrol that Maran became acquainted with M. Marcel Gahisto, also a contributor. Having finished his studies, the young writer look up his residence in the African wilds as a French Colonial official. The post where 'if all goes well with the mails) the news of the honor conferred upon him will reach the lucky novelist some time in February. a Fort Archahmault, two days' journey from Lake Chad, in the French pos sessions of Northern Central Africa. There are eleven French officials stationed at this outpost of civilization. All of them, except Rene Maran are white men. Until he wrote 'Bataoua', the work of the young writer had attracted little attention in Literary or other circles, and the news of the award of the prize, were meager. He was a lover of sport, a redoubtable foot ball player, one newspaper informed its readers. It was also encountered that he talked talk-walks, that he had a passionate fondness for Africa and all things African. Surely the Prix Concournt in all the eighteenth years of its existence was new or conferred upon a writer about whom so little was known by those conferring it and their fellow countrymen. "Batonaah," its author states in his preface, is merely a series of etchings. It takes its name from one of the prinipal characters, a petty chieftain of the region of Ubang-Chari, one of the four subdivisions comprised in French Equatorial Africa. Batonaah, surrounded by his nine wives, his medicine men his hunters and warriors. Lives in primal lands, and lives as over which he holds nominal sway. But, the he seems monarch of all he curvys, the ret. power is lodged in the hands of the local French commandant and his native gendarmerie. The commandant concerns himself scarcely at all with the welfare of the natives and is presented as typical of a system of callous oppression and injurie on the part of French Colonial officials in Africa, which is dwell upon with little regard. "The white man," says one of his characters, Batonaah's father, "has given us only three things worth while—the bed, the easy chair, and absinthe." The tale, so far as it is a tale, is one (Continued on Fourth Page) PRES. GARVEY BREAKS LONG SILENCE President of the Black Star Muse Graphically Tells of Negotiations for S. S. Phyllis Wheatley. Disobidence of Orders and Disregard For Instructions by Officials and Associates Caue of Present Investigation. Mr. Garvey says, as President General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association it is his bounded duty to acquaint the public pow of the facts relative to the proposed purchase of the S. S. "Phyllis Wheatley" from the United States Shipping Board as have been given by those officials who were left in charge of the affairs of the Black Star Line Inc., during the absence, and from what he has learned from investigation since his return from the West Indies and Central America for which points he left the United States of America on business February 1921. That during his absence simulator influences were used to prevent his return to the United States of America. A great state of demoralization went on, he says, not only in the Black Star Lino, but also in the Universal Negro Improvement Association when, by good fortune, he was able to return to the United States about the 16th July, 1921—just fifteen days prior to the Inational Convention, and that he was organized with a state of disorganization most likely says that his reacquaintance in the United States of America was as great a surprise to some of his associates as to some of his bittest enemies. He further states that upon investigation he found that the S. S. *Phyllis Wheatherly* should have been sequestered since April and that he had every room to believe that a Steamship would either be at author, in New York City or had sailed for the sunny shores of Africa, but no such ship was anywhere to be found; that money that he had raised for the Black Star Line in the West Indies and in Central America as well as other funds raised in his name and in the name of the Black Star Line during his absence from the United States were supposed to have been paid with the United States Shipping Board by certain parties and that the boat would not be awarded at any time, and that such evidence has been placed from time to time in the statement of a Representative of the Black Star Line that in a very short time a boat would be awarded by the U. S. Shipping Board, and that from day to day, and that from tomorrow to-morrow such statements were made that the time has drifted from the two days upon his arrival to America to over three months. That vilo and wicked propaganda has been started in several Negro news papers and magazines charging and accusing him of things connected with the Corporation of which he knew nothing about for the purpose of covering up parties directly responsible and who should be hold accountable. That anonymous communications have been sent to the Government Agents from still and and complaints were also made for the agents to cure his immediate arrest and advise the collapse and downfall of the Uptheastern Negro Improvement Association whereby intending to cover up all that had happened during his absence and to divert attention from the attempted pifering of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and the Black Star Line during his absence from the United States. Mr. Garvey further states that $65,000 or more is to be credited to the United Star Line as a deposit with the Black Star Shipping Board, so he has learned from his Representation of the Black Star Line Inc., and who has promised from time to time to pduce a shin. The Universal Negro Improvement Association is too great and mighty a cause to be interrupted in any way by the enemies of this Movement, "says Ms. Garvey," and the selfish, wicked groups of Negroes at different points who are abiding and seeking to disguise it within the last two months and who have tried to move heaven and earth and to leave no stone unturned to seek my down fall cannot win, for "honesty is the best Policy." "Let those who want to do evil do as they may. I am appealing to those who are loyal and true, to stick solidly by and victory will perch upon the lioness of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. The Movement is succeeding more and more every day. Provenly corner at the world comes a loyalty that begins no question, hence, Be of good cheer." Rev. D. J. Bradford, 1018 St. John street is confined to his home on account of illness. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1922 THE SUPREME LODGE HALTED The Supreme Court Over-ruled Motion to Dismiss Suit-Injunction Granted. Virginia Members Must be Accorded Rights and Privileges. Grand Chancellor, John Mitchell Jr., on behalf of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Virginia has secured from the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Mr. Justice Jennings Bailey presiding another injunction, which is drastic in its provisions in protecting it from the proclamation of Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Green, who ordered the charter of the Grand Lodge returned to him, together with the members of the Supreme Court of Virginia and who declared that the Grand Lodge, its subordinate lodges and the members thereof had been put out of the Order of Knights of Pythias. The suit was entered Dec. 12, 1921 and the case argued January 23, 1922. Counsel for the Supreme Lodge moved that the suit he dismissed. Mr. Justice disheveled the motion to disheard the provision the injunction issued which provided protection to the Grand Lodge. THE RESTRAINING ORDER The Supreme Lodge, its Grand Lodge and each of them, their officers, agents and attorneys, and all others on their behalf are restrained, during the pendency of the suit, or until the further order of the Court from declaring or treating the fraternal charter of the Grand Lodge of Virginia as revoked and from declaring or treating the aforesaid Grand Lodge as dissolved; and from declaring or treating the lodges subordinate to the Grand Lodge in the State of Virginia and the members attached to the same as not entitled to the rights and privileges of the lodges of the Order of the Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and from calling on members elsewhere to regard and treat such subordinate lodges and members as not so entitled; and from attempting to enforce the decree or enactment of the Supreme Lodge, purporting to revoke the charter of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Virginia; and from circulating any proclamations or lotters addressed to the Grand Lodges, subordinate lodges and members of the Order, calling attention to or calculated or intended to carry in effect and enforce the attempted recognition of the Grand Lodge's fraternal charter; and from setting up or removing the Order, calling attention within the State of Virginia, a Grand Lodge, other than the present Grand Lodge of Virginia, and from doing any other not or thing $o_1$ the assumption that the said Grand Lodge of the State of Virginia has been dissolved or that its fraternal charter has been revoked. INJUNCTION IN EFFECT Donil in the sum of one thousand dollars was excused February 20, 10.12 in Washington and the injunction became at once operative. Supreme Chancellor Green has been sending circulars to lodges in this State, much to the annoyance of many of them and this effectually bars him from so doing until the case is finally decided on merits. This case has been pending nine years and was finally settled last year, when Supreme Chancellor Green instituted charges dating nine years ago, supplemented by other charges, under the impression that the Supreme Lodge was the sole arbiter in the matter. He succeeded in passing a resolution holding the charter of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, which much to his surprise, no doubt, counsel for the Grand Lodge of Virginia succeeded in getting the case in Court again. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has been sustained by the following Justices of the Supreme Court at different hearings relative to its fraternal charter and the revocation thereof: Mr. Justice Could, Mr. Justice McCoy, now Chifl Justice of the Court, Mr. Justice Slddona, Mr. Justice Balloy and by the Court of Appoals of the District of Columbia. --- FROB NOMINATION CONFIRMED Washington, Feb. 16.—The nomination of Arthur G. Froe, of Welch, W. to the room of deeds for the District of Columbia was confirmed by the senate yesterday. BEXION GUNNER IS DEAD. Presbyterian Clogman and Noted Race Champion Dies at Reading Hillburn, N. Y., Feb. 12. — This afternoon, Lincoln Day, the body of the late Rev. Beyron Gunner, was laid to rest in the local cemetery. Services were held in the Presbyterian Mission Church of what was for 10 years the pastor. He died in the Presbyterian Chapel, where he was pastor of the Collegiate Presbyterian Church after a brief illness. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Clely Gunner; two daughters and two sons. Rev. Gunner was born in Albana, graduated from Talladega College and has pastored both Congregational and Presbyterian Churches in the north and the south. For six years he was the national president of the National Equal Rights League, being a member of the delegation of the League which federal against federal segregation in 1841. He once for five years in the hands of a Mississippi mob on the verge of putting him to death but he refused to "confess." He was a good orator. GEORGIA REPUBLICANS UNITE Chairman Tells President That Party Upbuilding Is Progressing. J. L. Phillips, chairman of the Republican State committee of Georgia, called yesterday at the White House and informed President Harding of the situation in Georgia from the Republican standpoint. Upholding the Republican party in Georgia under white leadership is proceeding satisfactorily. Mr. Phillips said it will nominate a full congressional ticket in Georgia for the November election, but he did not think that any attempt would be made to nominate a State ticket. As for as he know, Mr. Phillips continued there was no movement on looking to the outing of Henry Lincoln Johnson, colored member of the Republican National Committee of Georgia. —Mr. J. D. Foster of Pittsburgh, Pa. called to see us. He is proprietor of the Street to see us. 16 Summers Street, Charleston, W. Va. BARS EXTRADITION TO U. S. Canadian Judge Rubey Evidence Is Not Infulent in Riot Cases. Hamilton, Ont., Feb. 17.—Matthew Bullock, who recently won a fight to prevent deportation from Canada into the hands of American police for rioting in riot today was awarded a United States extradition warrant when he reappeared after hiding sov eral weeks. He was taken in custody as he was starting to work for a contractor by whom he had been employed prior to his previous arrest. The warrant was issued by County Judge Sulder on charges of the United States Department of State that Bullock attempted to murder Rubey Taylor of Northlima in riot rhoots. Judge Sulder granted Bullock's extradition on the evidence laid before him and decreed that witnesses must come here from Norlima to testify against him. MAN IS BYNCHED BY COLOREN GEORGIANS. Mob Vigilim Shot Up Schoolhouse Killing Girl and Wounding Boy. Valdosta, Gn., Feb. 17—John Glover colored was shot and killed by a mob of his own race today at Indiana, seven miles east of here after he had shot up a colored schoolhouse; killed a little girl and fatally wounded a boy. Glovor forced an entrance to the school after the teacher had barred the door. He was armed with a pistol and shotgun firing both in the schoolroom. Colored people of the neighborhood were arrested by the schoolhouse. Glovor was shot three times and finally brained with a shot. No arrests have been made. A NATIONAL RACE DAY. Colored Americans Urged to Observe Nationally March 5 As "Citizenship Foundation Day"—The Crispus Attacks Call to Colored Americay. Follow Americans of Color:— Last year the National Equal Rights League began the effort for a country leagues because of the death of Crispus Attucks as a Colored American Day, a raceday for liberty for public observance. We now renew the effort. The United States of America came into being not as a piece of adventure nor by war of conquest, but by saer fice and the spilling of human blood for the sacred principle of liberty in government because "all men are born equal." The immutable rights of men were writ down in defense of rebellion and realization then the glory to the element who guilded the first blood, and the claim to equal liberty of the race who gave the first marty of the fight! The honor of producing the proto-martyr for this Republic, belongs solely to us. Anglo-Saxonism says that "Blood is the prize of Liberty." Since we produced the first martyr and we alone have been enslaved and are now dented equality, held in contempt by Americans of lighter hue, the call comes, in pride of race; to publicly observe the death of Crispus Attacks who fell facing British soldiers leading a band of white men, on State street, March 5, 1770, first to die, then to march in first right. By that first blood we earned a foundation tion to all of Liberty and right. We need to tell our rising generation of this ground title to citizenship to assure the middle-aged. We need universally to celebrate this date that we may cause our white fellow-Americans to realize our real original Americanism and our claim to every right. Well may there be added the Dong-lass way, the black man's fight for rights under the black man's auspices and observances of "Citizenship Foundation Day held by committees of outrace, to be permanent for race-days observances and any race defense which they may serve becoming local branches of the race's own national body, the National Equal Rights League. From our National Headquarters to Boston, the home of Abolition at 34 Cornell directly opposite the spot where Attacks started with his hand to charge the Red-Coats, we appeal to our race to make March 5th a permanent annual Tice Day on which to notify the country of the tendonous servicemen of the Americans which our race has rendered in service to Boston Massacre to the World War. Likewise we appeal to our race for concerted action in the creation of a strong national racial agency for American rights through these Dougless Day and Attacks Day Committees, making them into local branches of our national body. Attacks led white men, although a slave. Let us have one agency whereby we stand on our own legs in a fight for rights. We have a branch of the Army, the Navy, the Banker Hill, June 17, 1775. Port Wear per Day, July 18, Armistice Day, Nov. 11, etc., to observe (through these Equal Right bodies). Rev. M. A. J. Shaw Pres.; Rev. T. J. Moppins, Vice-Pres.; L. J. Nell. Rec. Sec.; Rev. H. B. Mags, Organizer; M. Spencer, Pres.; Rev. C. M. Tanner, Spencer; Rev. C. M. Tanner, Chairman; W. Moproce Trotter, Co. Sec. Cornhill, Boston, February 7, 1922. --- "The Heavenly Gate Ajar" match sacred scenario will be presented at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Tuesday night, February 28. It has been played over 300 times in New York City and has created a very favorable impression in previous per- formances here. Admission 25 cents. --Mr. Juntus Williams of 1224 N. 32nd street is spending the week-epd with friends in Washington, D. C., and Baltimore, Md. RUMMAGE SALE STORES PAY BIG QUICK MONEY. $25,00 starts you. CLIFFORD CO., 108 West 147th Street, Chicago. HONORS TO DOUGLASS 34 KILLED IN CRASH OF BY MASS. GOVERNOR U.S.AIRSHIP ROMA City Authorities of Boston Likewise Mark His Memory, Governor Cox Announces Appointment of Colored Girl Over Prejudice & Officials As League Had Requested. Boston, Mass., Feb. 18.—This was a great week for the Colored American race in Massachusetts. The Governor was the principal speaker at the 105th Anniversary of Frederick Douglas birthday Tuesday night in the People's Baptist Church. Before a crowded Church he announced first, that he had lowered the flag on the State House in honor of Douglass as he had for Lincoln on the 12th, second that he had directed the 12th appointment of a Colored girl (towne Easterling) to a Civil Service place who had been repeatedly turned down although near top of list. Both were requests of the National Equal Rights League, the first by Secretary W. Monroe Trettor, National Secretary the second by Rev. W. D. McClane, Ex. Chairman of the Boston Branch. The City also displayed flags for Douglass. Exercises were held in the square named by the City for Douglass at the request of the League. The evidence endorsed unanimously the movement urged by the League to march in March 5th (or Monday, March 6th) to the national county as a national race day, being the 152nd Anniversary of the death of Crispus Attucks in Boston, called "Citizenship Foundation Day" as then the race furnished the county's first martyr. The resolution calls upon the race in every place to form Equal Committees and hold meetings to tell the story of peace of Colored fighters to the welfare of white Americans from 1770 to 1922. The resolution also urged the U. S. Senate Judiciary Committee to report out the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill and the Senators to pass it and criticized President Harding for making a white American Register of the Treasury. Rev. U. G. Leeper was the Douglass Orator, A. J. Smitherman, formerly of Tulsa, spoke on Lincoln; Rev. M. A. N. Shaw, national president enologized the late Rev. Byron Gunner, former National president; E. T. Morris presided. Rev. E. Geo. Biddle of the 64th Mass, also spoke and the Smitherman family were publicly introduced to the Governor. DR. KELLY MILLER WILL SPEAK HERE ON MARCH 26. A largely attended committee of three from each of the Lodges and Courts of the Order of Knights of Pythias met Tuesday night, 21st inst., at the Pythian Castle, 727 N. Third St. to make arrangements for the Pythian anniversary to be held March 26th, 1922 at the City Auditorium. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., presided with Miss Eva G. Davis as secretary. Deputy Grand Worthy Counselor, Mrs Lacey Cross and Grand Worthy Register of Deeds, Mrs. Lacey E. C. Scott were present. The committee decided that the sub-committees would meet weekly. Grand Chancellor Mitchell stated that Dr. Kelly Miller would be present and deliver his great address on "The Next Step in the Race Problem." He announced that the City Auditorium had already been secured for the occasion. Invitations were authorized to be sent to all other organizations. The Uniform Rank is expected to be out and the parade will begin from the Pythian Castle promptly at 2:45 P. M. The public will be invited. --- Return Thanks. Mr. John Jones of 108 E. Leigh St. who has been very sick for six weeks is now able to be out. His daughter, Mrs. Alberta Meikins, though some thing better is still confined to her room. They are sincerely grateful to the neighbors and friends who came to their guesse and so kindly and cheerfully rendered them assistance in various ways, during their illness. "KNEE BANK" IS TOUCHED FOR $705 IN GOLD. New York, Feb. 17—Two handlers bound and gagged Mrs. Antonia Molen chuk in her home in the Bronx today and robbed her "knee bank" of $795 in gold. Mrs. Melenchuk told the police she had for years carried the life savings of herself and her husband in a bag tied at her knee, thinking that the safest place for the money. The bandits, however, apparently had heard before of the "little national" for they had little trouble in finding the hoard. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. 34 KILLED IN CRASH OF U. S. AIRSHIP ROMA One Escape Death as Craft Falls 1,000 Feet, Bursts Into Roaring Furnace. Huge Dirigible, Plunging Earthward as Rudder Is Broken, Capsizes Across a High-Tension Electric Line and Catches Fire, Trapping Officers and Crew. Some of Victims Who Were Picked Up Alive Leaped From Ship—Others, Penned in the Hull of the Fallen Bag, Were Burned to Norfolk, Va. Feb. 21: Thirty-four men were killed, eight were injured seriously an dthree were uninjured or only slightly bruised when the giant army airship, Roma, with her crew and a number of civilians, totaling forty-five in all aboard, plunged today from a thousand feet or more in the air to the ground, at the Hampton Roads naval base. The accident, presumably, was caused by a broken rudder and us the huge dirigible plunged earthward it capsize across a high-tension electric line, bursting into a roaring furnace of blazing hydrogen gas. ATTEMPTS AT RESCUE FUTILE Long after dark tonight, many hours after her fall, the ship was still a mess of flames from end to end of the 410 foot hull. The first, fed on the million cubic feet of gas which had dis tended the great bag for the flight, made all attempts at rescue work f u tile. Barely a dozen of those aboard were picked up alive and one of these died on the way to the hospital. All who sur (Continued on Second Page.) Mrs. Mildred Johnson, who has been seriously ill at her residence, 699 N. 4th street, though somewhat im' proxed is still unable to leave her room. MOONSHINE SELLS FOR 81 PIE GALLION IN KENTUCKY --- Louisville, Ky., Feb. 17. "Tumblim, prices for moonshine whisky has resulted in a bitter war between big business and the ordinary bootlegger here, according to Edward Volz, prohibition officer. The "business man" has entered the field, Mr. Volz said, with quantity production and low prices. He is being fought by the smaller operator whose chief weapon is the law and who is seeking to maintain high prices by furnishing "tips" about large stills to prohibition officers. Business foulness, Mr. Volz declared "causes more raids than the detective ability of the officers." Moonshine is selling here at about what formerly was paid for good whiskey or key or $4 a gallon, the agent said. THREE GUN PRISONER, 17 YEARS OLD BOASTS 200 LOTTINGS. Chicago, Feb. 15.—"Three Burr" Herp man Allen a seventeen year old colored had, sat in the Hydie Park police station today and amazed hardened criminal chasers with his story of 250 burglaries in holdups in three cities, netting him more than $100,000. He was "the king of burglaries." That that he was "the king of burglaries." Allen was arrested while trying to make away with a stolen automobile. He carried a 45 caliber pistol in each hip pocket and another shrug under his arm. His pockets were filled with pawn tickets and led his captors to a flat filled with stolen goods. He admitted that he as saying he had committed burglaries in New York and was wanted by Detroit police for a shooting affair. She Loses $60,000 Bequest to Many. Worcester, Mass., Feb. 19.—The question whether Miss Eleanor Berlin, pretty Worcester stenographer, would remain single forever and ever and thereby secure a $00,000 bequest from a deceased finance, or marry and for it, is settled for good. Mr. Berlin solved her problem by marrying Ronnald L. Goding, her employer in New York according to word received here. Charles A. Hamilton of Chicago, was the man whose will contained the unusual provisions. He also stipulated that the girl should go to Chicago and live with his mother. He died during the war following an airplane accident in Texas. Volatives of Miss Berlin say she had decided to become Mrs. Goding some time before learning of Trumbull's will. THE NYNET 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 intered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia is second class matter. One Year ..... 3,200 Six Months ..... 1,10 Three Months ..... 60 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2,50 SATURDAY..FEBRUARY 25, 1922 Well mated couples are scarce and mismatched ones plentiful. Some people are happiest when the observa tion people's misery. Women with no reasoning mind usually seek mon with more ability than themselves and vice versa. Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois sheds verba assaults like the duck sheds water. He is still lecturing. Flying is dangerous to people and some people like flying because it is dangerous. We thank those of our readers, who appreciate conditions and who have been sending in their subscriptions. It is difficult to make some people believe the truth, but they will "stumble over themselves" in believing a falsehood. --- People, who do not support race enterprises are usually the first to present themselves for service in the race enterprises which they do not support. The only effect of the arrest of Marcus Garvey has been to have his followers regard him as a persecuted prophet and caused them to send him more money. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is certainly proving its usefulness in the defending of persecuted colored folks and it should be liberally supported. --- There are too many people over here, who want the other fellow to go to Africa to remain, while they persistently remain in this land of oppression to send other people across the water. It is said that "charity begins at home," but most people look for it in every other place and then they do not practice it when they find it. --- It is said that "people, who live in glass, houses should never throw stones," but some people throw them, who do not live in any kind of house at all. Some people seem to be of the opinion that school training is the best way to avoid other kind of work and after they complete the course of training they lay it aside and try "hobbing," that is dodging work as a means of livelihood. A good woman has a hard time finding a good man and a good man has a hard time finding a good woman. The other class of people come in and keep them apab. The same question is agitating the people of today that puzzled the people who lived a thousand years ago. The all-absorbing topic is, "if a man die, shall he livd again." Some people struggle until they die and then when they are about to cease to struggle, they wonder why they made the effort to live in this world of troubles. Funerals over here are high and those who object to paying the price should go to Africa and die there. where the question of interment isn't considered and the prices of graves do not enter into consideration. You can get all free of charge. Some people work just enough to feed the mouth and clothe the body. If they lived in Africa, where "grub" is free and clothes not worn at all, they would not work for themselves or for anybody else. ```markdown ``` Champion Jack Dempsey announces that he is ready and willing to fight Harry Wills, the remarkable colored heavy-weight prize-fighter and it is needless to state that the mouth of Heavy-weight Harry Wills is "watering" to fight Champion Jack Dempsey. A purse of two hundred thousand dollars has been offered for the match and Mr. Jack Dempsey frankly admits that he needs the money. --- The destruction by fire of the dirigible air-ship Roma, purchased by the United States Government from Italy would seem to indicate that until we learn how to build this type of aircraft, we had better cease trying to operate the type some other nation has built. From reports, twenty million dollars of the people's money have been expended for this branch of service with practically no satisfactory results. But their theorists seem to be "in the saddle" just now and few political leaders have the courage to combat their false logic, proven false when ever subjected to actual, practical service. It is reported that the roads around Lynchburg are in worse condition than they have been since 1865. The next question to be discussed is whether they have been under the care of the road-building force of the State. It seems that the more money expended for road building the more unsatisfactory the result in proportion to the amount raised annually. It may be too that in an effort to cover greater distances, make-shift roads are built, which give way under severe weather conditions. AN ARBITRARY DEMAND. The action of Director Forbes of the Veteran's Bureau in demanding the resignation of a President of an educational institution for the reason that he loaned to the inmates money on a ten per cent. interest basis seems to us to have been a high-handed exercise of authority, which would not have been tolerated by any institution operated by white people, in this country. He threatened to remove the soldiers, who were being instructed. The institution is the Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial Institution at Nashville, and the same is located at Nashville, Teun. He could have preferred charges against the official and this should have been tried by the regular board of the institution, but for him to step in and make such a demand seems to us to be an exercise of authority, which smacks sharply of the colonial system. But then they are doing anything these days. Dr. Hale was not removed by the Board, however. He resigned and thus the matter has ended for the time being. ```markdown ``` THE "MADE IN RICHMOND" EXPOSITION. The local committee in charge of "Made in Richmond" products, which have been on exhibition here during the past week seems to have been unable to rise above local prejudices and to reach an eninence, which would have enabled it to accord just recognition to a class of the population here which constitutes about thirty-four per cent. of the people here. Evidently it became ashamed of itself for it finally allotted five hours out of a whole week for the entrance of colored people. Despite the fact that there are three colored journals published in Richmond and they constitute a part of the "Made in Richmond" products, still, the advertisement published in the daily papers contained this truisse, "If we are to hold the money made in the South, we must buy things produced in the South! The colored people constitute in a large measure the servant class. Hundreds of them purchase supplies for their white employers and to them in a large measure will be due the success of the movement. But the exposition committee ignored the colored folks. With the interracial movements on foot here, they failed to consult those colored folks, who are parties to this movement and who could have found a way to recognize and enlist the support of the colored folks in this "Made in Richmond" movement without embarrassing the white folks. If may be that what we are saving now should have been said before. However, we desire to let our white neighbors know that we noticed the slight and perhaps it maybe that it will not take place the next time. In the interest of peace and harmony, let us presume it was a thoughtless over sight or the part of some body and let us force it. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE IRISH SITUATION. Few people amongst us seem to understand the situation in Ireland. For more than a century, the Irish people, who have distinctive characteristics from the British have been clamoring for independence and have claimed that they have been suffering under the heel of British oppression. As the Irish came to the United States and prospered, they organized for Ireland's redemption. This resulted in a regular campaign on this side of the Atlantic for Irish freedom. An attempt was made to embroil this country in a war with England. This failed and then they proceeded to ship arms and ammunition and money to Ireland and a secret organization, fighting underhandedly by assassination and by well-nigh every other method made the miserable in Ireland for Englishmen generally. Troops were sent from England. They could fight, in the open, but were of little service in this under-ground method of fighting. British officers were killed and at one time, threats were made to blow up buildings in England. Finally, the Irish, having aided Great Britain in the World War, it was to grant to Ireland, the right of self-government and after a bitter contest Irish and British plenipotentiaries met. The sole agreement necessary to bring about such a meeting was that Ireland should accept and recognize the sovereignty of King George of England and him as ruler of the British Empire. Finally an agreement was reached and the plenipotentiaries made their report to the governing body of the Irish people. After a prolonged discussion and a bitter contest, the treaty was accepted and the notice of the same was given to the British Government. Then followed one of the most remarkable scenes in the history of the world. British troops were withdrawn from Ireland and the chosen representative of the Irish people installed as ruler of the Irish Free State under the tutelage of the British Empire. The opposition forces under the leadership of President Velera of the unrecognized Irish Republic refused to abide by the decision of their colleagues and proceeded to continue the warfare, thus endangering the Irish Free State. In the meantime a vote is to be taken among the Irish people themselves in order to settle the question. The Irish in America, who have been furnishing the money are determined that the war shall go on until the complete independence of Ireland is recognized. They are now financing, so it is said another revolution. But this time, it is Irish against Irish. The British Government has gotten out and the Irish Government is in. There is another peculiar phase to the situation. The northern part of Ireland, known as Ulster is loyal to Great Britain and it has steadfastly refused to be a party to any Irish Republic or Irish Free State. It is loyal to the crown. The people residing there are for the most part members of the Church of England. They are Protestants, while those clamoring for independence are Roman Catholics. It will be seen then that this is a religious fight as well as a political one. The people of southern Ireland have begun reprisals against those of northern Ireland and the people of northern Ireland have demanded the protection of British troops. These have been sent and the outlook now seems to be that a civil war will be the result. The British Government is in a position which seems to be an improvement upon the one it previously occupied. It now has its most inveterate enemies divided, with Ulster loyal- THE CAUSE OF IT. The failure of the Administration to recognize the colored political leaders of national reputation is occasioning some comment. It should not be forgotten that President Warren G. Harding is but a reflection of the Republican political machine, which elevated him to office. Personally, he has expressed his opinion relative to the colored people and their political leaders. Politically, he is expressing the opinion of the combination, which handled his campaign and elevated him to office. The opinion seems to prevail that the elimination of some of the Negroes of the country by their flight to the Democratic Party will help rather than hinder Republican success. The reason whether rightfully or wrongfully is that the loss of the colored voters will be more than doubled or triebed by the advent of dissatisfied Democrats, who will come into the Republican organization, when they find that colored people have gone out of it. We frankly admit that, we believe that these leaders are "fooling themselves. If they wish though to try it out, as some of the leaders propose, they have the opportunity in the Full elections. "The calibre of the statesmen now "In the public eye" is not the highest. This is an age of "little men." The people of the country are directly responsible for existing conditions and until they awaken to present day dangers, further argument or action is made. THE NEW RECORDER Hon. Arthur G. Froe of Welch, West Virginia is now Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia, thanks to the support, which was accorded to him by his homo State and the amiability of President Warren G. Harding. He was promptly confirmed by the United States Senate and thus was demonstrated that a reputable colored man who has not been known as a national character and who has not antagonized some of the prominent statesmen in the country can be confirmed in an office of the first class. Mr. Froe stands well with the colored people and his elevation will produce a most favorable impression throughout the country. Let us hope that this is only the beginning of the good work. We have lost one prominent position, the Register of the Treasury. We have retained one other, the Recordership of Deeds. Let us hope that the distinguished occupant of the White House will find a way to "even up the situation" and appoint some of our leading colored men to positions of high rank and thus demonstrate once for all that the colored citizens of the country have not been forgotten. Personally, President Harding is a lovable man. Let him do some things, which will cause us to love him more. Roanoke News ROANOKE, VA., February 21.—Rev. Hatcher was at his post Sunday with helpful messages for his parishoners after two weeks absence. Mrs. Gortrude Hatcher was called to Norfolk to the bedside of her mother, who underwent a serious operation. She is getting along nicely at this writing. M. Stanfield, the medicine man, invites those who suffer with La Gripe, Colds, etc. to try Salvasone, a sure cure in one days time. Will cost you just $1.00 per bottle. Try it and be cured and convinced, then help the other fellow by telling how you got your cure from M. Stanfield 153,—all Roanoke knows me. Mrs. Alice Brandon, of Sixth Avenue returned from East Radford last Friday, where she was called to the bedside of her mother, whom she reports as being much improved. A few friends were entertained at the home of Mrs. David McDowell, 50 Lynchburg Avenue, S. E. in honor of Miss Mozelle Anderson, of Bluefield, W. Va., the daughter of Mr. J. A. Anderson. The affair took place last Saturday evening. Mr. William Furgerson, of High Street, who has been sick for a long while is still very feeble at his home, Mr. E. A. Stanfield and wife and baby, who were all taken critically till last week, are much improved. Mrs. Eliza Stanfield, 66 Chestnut Avenue, N. W, received the sad intelligence of the death of her sister Mrs. Katie Whlmms, who died last Friday morning in Trenton, N. J. Mrs. Dolly Daniola, of 215 Tenth Avenue, N. E., who has been sick for about two months, is still much indisposed at this writing. Dr. J. B. Claytor has been confined to his home several weeks under the care of Dr. J. H. Roberts. His patrons and friends hope for his spoony recovery. Mr. Napoleon Burwell had an accident in the West End yard this morning. A car door fell on him. Mr. Walter Johnson, of Jordan's Alloy is still sick. Miss Lucy Baker, of Jordan's Alloy was taken vory ill last week. She is improving. Miss Stella Broadnax of Soventh Avenue, one of the teachers of the public school, is quite indisposed. Mrs. Bessie Ford, of Sixth Avenue left last Saturday for Winsboro, S. C. to spend two weeks with her parents. Mr. William Patterson, of Park Street died Monday night, February 20. He had been in declining health for a long period. His home was in Blacksburg, Va. Rev. James S. Hatchor, is home from Alabama, where he attended the Bishop's Council, greeting old friends at home and also visiting his parents. Mr. Albert C. McCoy, of North Fork, W. Va. was a visitor in the city this week. Mr. Otha H. Grey of Diamond Hill N. E., who has been confined to his home by illnes the past six weeks, is improving nicely. Mrs. Charlie Jones, of 125 High Street is critically ill. She has been sick for ten days and little improvement is noted. Mr. and Mrs. Mack Nowlin, of 617 Moorman Road, N. W. lost their infant boy, two months old, on the 20th. They have our sympathy. Mrs. Monroe Hale of 702 Sixth Avenue, N. W., who has been confined to her home the past three weeks by illness is better. Don't fail to stop at 102 Henry Street, N. W., The Franklin Cafe, and get a copy of one of the many Negro newspapers on sale every Saturday and Sunday. LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTERS After a long silence, here I come again, but there is nothing I know worth telling you, except tell you about the stag at the home of Lieut. Thomas C. Curtis, 218 Sventh Avenue, N. W. last Friday night and it was some stag and a surprise to Lieut. Curtis, given in his honor by his wife, Mrs. Bessie Branch Curtis. She had invited twenty or more friends to be present at their beautiful home at nise P. M. and they all responded and when Lieut. Curtis arrived home he found his house filled with friends, enjoying games and music and the good cigars and cigarettes that the Madam had placed there for our use. After a merry greeting and more music and play, as the hands on the dial pointed to eleven, everything was stilled and the cup was passed. (I don't mean that any one passed the cup) but it was passed to each, and not a man said, "No. Thank you." the cup) but it was plessed to eat, and not a man said, 'No. thank you.' Then all wont into the beautiful dining room, where two tables had been set, decorated with fruits and flowers, where a menu of cold country ham, fried oysters, potato salad, hot rolls (I said hot) Swiss cheese, Bont's crackers, black coffee, fruit cake and cream, was served and may I say, too, Lam Bean, (been a long time since you heard dat word) but it was the real old Bean, and you should have seen Epps, Johnnie Green, Willie Swift and Poor Little Me, work on it. Go Get-a-mp! went some, Johnnie Green and Willie Swift ran a race on it, and to protect them, for the sake of their wives, I just killed it all, cause I had no wife to cry over me, so I really killed it and I liked the tob Charliek Pointexter and Charlie Stultz put on an eating contest, both had to have help tq also from the table, and they both claim that the other is a big cater and he would not be guilty of going out from home eating enough to hust a week and do you know that Vernon Huckley is another biting baby? Well, I say ho is, but there was plenty for all and then some. Those present and enjoying the feed and the other good things were, Harry. F. Dudley, Nailor Pittman, Delaney Pittman, John Groun, R. H. Epps, Vernon Huckley, William Swift, Attorney J. L. Reid, F. D. Charlton, S. H. Broadnax, Dr. W. B. Dabney, Charles Harper, C. W. Poindexter, Charles R. Stultz, Grandery Lawson, W. M. Pricole, W. H. Eldridge and W. B. F. Crowell. After the repast Little Willie called the house to order and with a few remarks introduced Attorney Reed, who responded, to the toast, Our Host. Others responding to toast were, R. H. Eppn, E. R. of the local Elks, Dr. Dabnoy, Mr. Eldridko and Leut. Curtis, who responded to, Our Guest. The closing remarks were by the Toast Master, Little Willie, and all stood and though it was 2 A. M. they sang, "For He is a Jolly Good Fellow." Then all went home, the married men to try to explain to their wives and we jolly single free men, went to our couch, only to dream of the good things, of the evening just passed and wonder what the effect of the night before would mean. We all hope Mrs. Curtis will have another such notion soon and if she does, don't forget "Poor Little Me." ALL ARE WARNED! Warns all Churches and Organizations against any one who has given in West Point and its vicinity my (Senaria) or drama entitled: "The Heavenly Gate Ajar," claiming this to be her dream and composition which is a down right untruth. This person, or persons have seen the play given by me at some place in the Northern State and have copied it. I reserve the right to play this drama and I am giving it in the South for the first time. Therefore, I want to warn this intender of my rights, to wake up from her dream and apologize to me for an true statements. I am offering you an easy way out of trouble by demanding an apology or I will make an example out of all who intrude on my legal rights. This person and her co-workers are now located in Norfolk, Richmond and West Point, Va. Yours for the right, the only composer, 1917 copyright, owner and director of Senario, entitled, "The Heavenly Gate Ajar." MADELINE B. LUCAS, New York City. Present Address—1103 State St. Richmond, Va DO YOU KNOW HERE Any one who knows of the whereabouts of Georgegie Taylor, will please notify her sister, Margaret Taylor, 404 St. Mark Street, Petersburg, Va., as she is needed to settle important business. ASSERTS ROADS WORSHI THAN SINCE 1865. Lynchburg, Va., Feb. 20.—Old residents of the rural sections around Lynchburg declare that at no time since the War Between the States have the mud roads been in a worse condition than now. Some sand clay roads, built last year, are reported to have gone to pieces and to be in a decorable condition. --- COLORED EDUCATOR QUITS; EXTORTION IS CHARGED Washington, Feb. 20.—Word of the resignation of W. J. Hale, Colored President of the Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial Institution, at Nashville was received today by the Veterans' Bureau. Hale's removal from the institution was demanded by Director Forbes at a conference with Tennessee educational board members last week because of charges that the institution's president had been lending money to form or soldier inmates on a 10 per cent interest basis. $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID. Clay Mill Vs. Dec 20 1921 Clay Milt, Vs. Dec. 20, 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.; B. A.; A. and A. ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the Death Claim of Brother Dock Davis, who was a member of Clay Milt Lodge No. 211 of Clay Mill, Va. tnessosa: Beneficiliary. THE BAILED BONNIE MORTON. WILLIE CARRINGTON. J. H. MARTIN D. D. G. G. 34 KILLED IN CRASH OF (Continued From Pago 1) vived escaped by jumping. The others pinned in the hull of the fallen bag, were burned to death. CHARPED BEYOND ECOGNITION The flames were finally brought into submission by three fire departments, who fought them with chemicals. Then derrikkes began picking up the wreckage which consisted of scarcely more than the aluminium framework and the six Liberty motors of the once proud ship of the air. Within the wreckage lay the bodies practically all charred beyond recognition, but before the night had passed 33 bodies had been removed, accounting for the last of those who were known to have taken flight on the fatal voyage. Accounts of survivors and of eyewitnesses as to what had happened appeared to agree tonight that the huge kilteliko structure of the stern of the rudder. It self as large as a bombing plane had slipped to one side as the Roma drove along a thousand feet above the army base. She was making a trial flight with a now battery of Liberty motors. They were installed to replace Italian engines bought with her in Italy, but which have not proved satisfactory. In stallation was completed at Langley Field two weeks ago. 6HIP NOSES DOWN STEEPLY It was just before 2 P.M., when those below at the Hampton Roads base, their attention caught by the up proaching thunder of the six motors, looked up to see the Roma dip down from her straight flight. The ship nosed down steeply. As she came closer it was seen that her crew were hurling out sand ballast from the ports in the fragile fabric that formed the covering of the space between her keel and back, the living and operated quarters of the ship. The dipping blunt nose of the bag did not respond. On the ship came unchecken in her glide earthward, head first. Her commander could not force her the few hundred feet that would have drop pod her into the waters of the bay and comparative safety. Below ran the double wires of a high-power electric lino, carrying a 2,300 volt current. The Ronna's nose, shod with its aluminum guard, thrust into the wires, broke them as the ship flattened to earth and rolled over, and the next moment came the noise as of an explosion and the flames burst out along the hull space. RUSH OF MEN TO RESCUE There was a rush of men to the rescue from the army post and the navy base beyond. Just as the Roma neared the wires, two men were seen to leap from high up in her slanting hilt. As the stricken, flaming monster writhed in her first death agony, 10 more dropped from doors or through holes they tore in the fabric sides that enclosed them. Some leaped from the platform where the engines stood, far out from the hull. So swift was the flare of the gas flame that rescuers were driven back before its terrific heat. They watched helplessly as the great bug shriveled in the fierce blaze of the liberated gas. The Roma was a wall of flame a city block long, and until the thousands of gallons of chemicals and water had checked them, it was impossible to reach the comrades manglof and dead, in that fiery furnace. FEW HAD CHANCE FOR LIFE The ship left no passenger list behind her when she set out for a brief trial run from Langley. She is known to have carried many officers and men as passengers, however, in addition to her operating crow. As she rose from the field, her commander leaned out to signal that he had forty-four persons aboard. It is believed he did not include one civilian on the ship, and that she actually carried forty-five. The bodies of thirty-one had been taken out of the debris at 6 o'clock and those who know personally many of the officers and enlisted men were unable to identify a single one of the victims, so badly charred were the bodies—virtually cooked to death in the mass of wreckage when the explosions and flames encompassed them. Only those in the forward part of the operating compartment of the ship had a chance for their lives. Several were injured severely by jumping, but three came out practically unhurt and were discharged from the hospital within a few hours after the disaster. Out of the forty-five men who left the Langley Field air station this afternoon, eleven found their way, alive, to the United States Public Health Service. These men some more dead than alive lay on their cots with burned and broken limbs swathed in bandages. Some had their faces smoaked with cream to relieve them of their intense suffering, while others lay asleep or unconscious with only their closed eyes visible. All who were able to talk were suffering from shock. Albert Flores who was in the observer's pit on top of the bag, said: "I felt the ship tilt up from the back and start to slide down. I tried to go back down inside, but then I decided to come forward again. By that time we hit the ground and I was thrown out on the ground." Flores was burned about the hands and is suffering from shock. 22, 1922. (Bleichmond, Va., Times-Dispatch Feb. SINOACULAR ESCAPE MADE BY PRISONER. Death Cell Proves Inadequate When Alleged Auto Telfe is Plaled in It. Nortdian, Miss, Feb. 17.—Jim Wester, salting Penacola, Florida as his home and who was being held in the county jail here on a charge of stealing an automobile escaped from the death cell last night, to which he had been transferred when officers learned that he was preparing to attempt to break fall. On going to the cell this morning officers discovered that during the night Wester had succeeded in picking the lock with the handle of a broken spoon, had gone from the cell to the top of the execution chamber, passing through the hangman's trap-door, climbing the hangman's rope, which dangled from a ring in the colling, where it had been left after the last execution, broke two bars from a window leaped twenty feet to the roof of the jail, fastened strips of a blanket to the roof and decended to the ground. He has not been recaptured. MYSTERY SHROUDS DEATH OF NEW JERSEY WOMAN. --- Camden, N. J., Feb. 17,—Police tonight were trying to determine whether an unidentified woman whose body was found near the driveway leading from the Kaligh Avenue Bridge over the Coper River to Forest Hill Park, had been murdered committed suicide or had been run down and killed by a passing automobile. Marks on her body indicated that she had come to a violent death in any event, coroner's physicians said. ADVANCE POISON THEORY At the place where the body was found the tracks of an automobile and the footprints of two men were discernible in the snow. There is a possibility however, police said, that the tracks had no connection with the case. They pointed out that the woman may have taken poison and received the eats and bruises on the face and throat, by falling on the frozen crust of the snow. BRUISE ON FACE The principal mark of violence on the body was a bruise on the left side of the face. The left leg above the ankle bore marks as though it had been crushed. Police at first were include to be heave that the woman had been killed in an automobile, the marks on her face and hands resembling those caused by strangulation, and then the body brought to the place where it was found. The woman was a cripple, the right hand and arm being smaller than the left. The fist was closed as though it were paralyzed. --- VIRGINIA—In Hustings Court Part II City of Aldhmond, this 20th day of February 1922. JAMES BOLLING.....Plaintiff vs BERTA BOLLING.....Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from bed and board by the plaintiff from the defendant on the ground of desertion and abandonment and after the expiration of three years from the date of the desertion and abandonment to have the said divorce from bed and board merged into a divorce from the bonds of matrimony. And affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant, Berta Bolling is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that she do appear here within ten days after due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect her interest in this suit. Touto: T. O. D' VAL, Carls, By I. H. G. D UVAL, D. C. C. MIMMS. p. 9. --- VIRGINIA—In Hustings Court Park II City of Richmond, the 20th day of February 1922. EDWARD V. NEAL ..... Phalatttf vs. In Chancery ANNA NEAL ..... Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the hounds of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant upon the grounds of desertion and abandonment and adultery. And addhit having been made and filed that the defendant, Anna Neal, is not a resident of the State of Virginia it is ordered that she do appear here within ten days after the due plication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect her interest in this suit. A Copy Teste: C. MIMMS,, p. q. World Wide Prayer Among the Hamitic People. We are calling for world-wide prayer among the Hamitic peoples nummer ing 750,000,000 or more including North and South America, the West Indies, the whole Continent of Africa, and adjacent Islands, India, Turkey and the Tribo of Judah. We also request 10,000,000 signatures to as a petition against lynching before the President, Cabinet, Congress and the Governors of every State in the Union. Sond signatures to the Committee of Twelvo, Care John P. Lorenzo, 31 E. 132nd Street, N. Y. City. MONEY LOANED ON REAL ESTATE APPLY TO Mechanics Savings Bank JOHN MITCHELL, JR., PRESIDENT $22,000 TAKEN IN GOLD ROBBERY IN NEW YORK CITY. Banuits Obtain Money From Colcee Bank Messengers in Daylight. New York, Feb. 20.—A robber casually walked up to a motor truck used by the Greenwich, Bank today, took $22 - 000 in gold and currency away from a colored messenger, walked around the corner of Seventh Avenue and Twentieth Street, and drove away in an auto mobile with two companions. They were still at large tonight. Sitting beside the messenger, William A. Russell when he handed the bug of money to the bandit upon being told to "give me that bag and give it to me quick," was a driver and behind them in the back of the truck, sat Charlene Brown another colored messenger. Brown was guarding $18, 000 in silver which was untouched by the robber. None of the three were armed. The messengers had collected the money from two down-town branches to take it to the headquarters of the bank. Russell the police said, after questioning the three, told the driver, to draw up to the carb near Twentleth Street so that they could buy a cigar. It was just after he returned with the cigar that the robber appeared. Russell gave him the money when he demanded it. It was said at police headquarters that Russell had been employed by the Greenwich Bank for fifteen years and received a salary of $16 a week. A woman who witnessed the holdup said she thought she was watching the flitting of a movie and only when she looked in vain for a camera did the thought come that this was the real thing. New York, Feb. 20.—A short, forceful young man with something larger than his hand bulging the pocket of his overcoat, yesterday morning at 11 o'clock stepped on the running board of a light motor truck in Nineteenth street at Seventh avenue. "Give me the big," he said. One of the three unarmed men on the truck handed over the bag in question. The young man took it without thanks, alighted from the truck, threaded his way along Seventh avenue to Twentieth street, where two companions joined him All three climber into a Packard automobile drawn up at the curb in the north side of Twentieth street and drove away. The men on the truck drove to the West Thirtieth street police station to tell the police about it. There is all there was to the latest and most daring of New York's daylight robberies—a robbory which enriched the bandits by $22,000 without giving one of the scores of passersby on a thrill. One woman only saw a suspicious bulge in the young man's pocket and she was too busy looking for the "movie" camera she thought was taking the scene to reminisce. INSURANCE COVERS LOSS The $22,000 was the property of the Brownwich Bank, but according to Charles E. Whygard, vice-president the loss is covered fully by insurance. Two of the three men on the truck were messengers of the bank. They are William Russell, 36 of 28 Maple avenue Montclair, N. J., and Clarence Brown, 34 of 154 East 139th street both colored. The third man on the truck and the one whom the police are questioning is Michael Marro, 32, of 10 Spencer Place, Brooklyn. Marro first attracted the attention of the police eleven years ago when he was convicted as a package thief. Three years later in 1914 he was charged with grand larceny and as on the former occasion, received a suspended sentence. Later, in 1916 he was again convicted of grand harcency and sent to Elmira Reformatory. That was the last the police knew of him until yesterday for when the war came Marro served in the army, got an honorable discharge, married, became a father and a year ago got a job driving a motor truck for E.S. Banta of 35 1-2 Greenwich avenue. While Marros record is against him he has been carrying larger sums of money, probably much larger than the $22,000 in paper and $18,000 in silver he carried yesterday. In fact, he was assigned to the bank run by Mr. Banta when the truck owner an old depositor first got the contract. Yesterday Marro, as was usual on Monday drove to the Greenwich bank branch at Herald square and Thirty-fifth street where Russell, who has been with the bank fifteen years and draws a salary of $16 a week and Brown, who has been employed four years, busied themselves loading the silver into the body of the truck, which is inclosed by a wire mosh. It was to be carried to the Subtreasury. Then Russell with the bag containing the $22,000 in bills, took a seat beside Marro, and Brown sat inside with the silver. They started down Seventh avenue. STOPS TO BUY CIGARS As the truck passed through the twenties Russell asked Marro to stop at a cigar store between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets on the west side of the street. Marro did so but as Rus sol had told him he wished to see some bod yin Ninth avenue he pulled around around the corner into Nineteenth street, heading west before stopping. Russell left Marro to hold the bag, wont to the store, bought cigars and came back. The truck had gone twenty feet and was just gaining speed when the bandit jumped on board and demanded the bag. The messengers and the driver were questioned as to why they did not make an outery or pursue the touring our instead of going to the police station. The police have a description of lone bandit who was about 5 feet, 2 inches in height and about 28 years old, and of the machine in which he and the two men who joined him escaped. Captain Thomas Fay in charge of the detective district in which the robbery took place and Detective Serguean Peter Carmody in charge of detectives at the West Thirteenth street police station have sent out a detailed description of the automobile as furnished them by a man who observed it depart. A high official in Police Headquarters said yesterday that robberies of a sort could be prevented if banks would notify the police when large sums of money are to be transferred. Policemen in uniform will be furnished in such cases as an escort. z FULTON NOTES. Our Sunday School is yet on the up ward trend. Remarks were made by Rev. A. D. Clarke and Mrs. Laura Trimmell Best Superintendent of the Cradle Roll Department. The students of the Barracan Bible Class were well pleased in the way their teacher explained the lesson. Mr. John Barber is the teacher. Mrs. Martha Jeter, the Secretary of the T. E. L. Bible Class is sick at 1119 N. 33rd street. 11:30 A. M. our pastor preached a wonderful gormen from 1sh. 5th Chap. 14th and 16th verses. His subject was "Hell." If ever a preacher of the Gospel enlightened the minds of his hearers on such a subject, Rev. Colbs did it last Sabbath. Three members came under the watch-care of the Church. One restored. A very live song was presented by Rev. A. D. Clarke. Dont forget the sick of the commi- nity. Call in to see them. S:30 P. M. our pastor preached from the 11th and 12th verses of the third chapter of Revelations. The theme of his discourse was "Wether an individual can be regenerated and die and be lost." We had a large gathering including a good number of converts. We were glad to be graced with the presence of Rev. W. L. Tuck. Special sermons tomorrow, let us come and pack the house. At 11:30 A. M. "Dry Bones." $ S Q Y. M. "The Miracles of Egypt." Dont forget the lecture at the First Baptist Church, Bermuda Hundreds, Va. February 27th, by Rev. C. A. Cobbs. The same is under the auspices of the Choir of the Church, Mrs. Helen Howlett, organist and leader. This choir ranks foremost of any choir in the rural district. Well trained and led by a fine woman. Rev. Spratley of the same church an Incendite minister, is getting along very nicely. Give him a chance and he will do you good. UNION LEVEL BAPTIST CHURCH S. L. Bush, B. D. Pastor Sunday was indeed a great day in our Church. Superintendent Joice was at his post and seemed to be happy, at the many children that were gathering around him at the Sunday hour. Our Sunday School has grown rapidly and we feel that our pastor has already been a great help to us in our Sunday School work. Our cloven o'clock service was filled with spirit and power. Our pastor spoke from Matt. 27th. At 3:30 o'clock the people poured in from every quarter of Richmond, to our communion and to hear this great man of God preach and sing. We will not make a mistake when we say to the Pastors of Richmond that we have truly found as a leader and a pastor, one of the sweetest singers and evangelists of our race. Our pastor is known throughout the country as a national evangelist. Avail yourselves of the opportunity and come to our communion on the third Sundays and see our order of service and enjoy them with us. Our pastor instituted in our church one of the best order of services for the communion we ever saw. We can just sit in our pews and see the deacons laying out the body of our blessed Christ. Continue to pray for us. ADDILLS DECISION HALTS THE ACTIVITIES OF DRY OFFICERS العربية United States Commissioner Flegenheimer Refuses Issuance of Search Warrants Without Positive Evidence of Violation of Prohibition Laws.1 Work of dry-law field agents is curtailed under edict of United States Commissioner Flegenheimer refusing issuance of search warrants to enforcement officers without positive evidence of violations. Commissioner Flegenheimer declared yesterday his action was a result of recent court rulings holding that a search warrant cannot be issued unless there is sufficient evidence submitted under oath to the officer issuing the warrant to cause him to believe that there is reasonable basis to believe the law is being violated. It is believed the matter will be reviewed with United States District Court Judge Groner, in Norfolk, to as certain whether or not he concurred in the interpretation of the recent decision. Meanwhile, it is pointed out in official circles that prohibition agents are being curbed in prosecuting their work under former practices. The rigid requirements of the commissioner result from the decisions of Judge McDowell of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, and Judge Edmund Waddill, Jr., In the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge McDowell in addition has prepared a pamphlet, "Notes on Search Warrants on National Prohibition Act," copies of which have been received in Richmond. In this pamphlet, Judge McDowell declares that to issue a warrant upon any other circumstances than upon the offering of positive evidence is to delegate the authority of the judicial officer issuing the warrant to some other party and is improper. (Richmond, Ohio, State District Court) (Richmond, Va., Time-Dispatch, Feb. 21, 1922.) Two Getrgla Farmers Shot to Death Duluth, Ga., Feb. 20.—Joseph and Orin Simpson well-to-do farmers of Gwinnett County, were shot to death near here today in an altercation that followed their refusal to permit their automobile to be searched for whisky. Examination of the machine inter showed no liquor in it, relatives stated and announced they would prosecute Victory.Dowls a deputy sheriff, who went to the county seat at Lawrenceville tonight and surrendered. The deputy, according to officials here first sought to search the automobile without a warrant and the Simpson brothers forced him to get out of the car. He went back to town and returned with a warrant but the brothers asserted it was not a legal one and the altercation that resulted in the shooting followed. Both the brothers were married. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA QUASH FRESH MOVE TO MERGE TWO CLUBS HERE. Members of Westmorland at Annual Meeting, Vote Down Proposal. Concerted disapproval of Westmoreland Club members effectively quashed a fresh attempt last night to roopen in investigation of the advisability of its merging with the Commonwealth Club following a lively session of pleas, argument and denunciation. It was the forty-fifth annual meeting of the club, which was founded by officers of the Confederacy in 1877. Frederick Nolting vice-president succeeded to the presidency with the retirement of George Bryan, whose second term in that capacity expires with the end of this month. The spirited discussion on the merger proposal which most members believed had been permanently halted by the decision of the Supreme Court, was begun by Francls D Williams with a proposed amendment to a resolution offered by B. H. Ellington, which pre vided that a committee of five members of the club be appointed by the president. Mr. Bryan to consider the subject of needed improvements to the clubhouse, with the request that it report to a later meeting and submit a comprehensive plan for the consideration of the members, and that the president elect, Mr. Notling, be ex-officio chairman of this committee. Immediately Mr. Williams arose, offering an amendment that the committee also look into the advisability and practicability of a consolidation with the Commonwealth Club under the name and charter of the Westmoreland Club. AMENDMENT VOTED DOWN Granville Q. Valentine promptly declared himself against reopening the issue. Rocwell Page, too, in an emphatic speech, denounced considering a merger in view of the Supreme Court decision and the fact that there could be no conceivable advantage in reopening a wound which had, to all intents and purposes, leaked with no scar and with no ill effects. E. B. Thomason, seconded the amendment offered by Mr. Williams, and President George Bryan, after due discussion by the members, who sprang up from all parts of the floor to express their views on the subject, called a vote. There was a considerable volume of "ayes" but the overwhelming roar of negatives sounded the death knell of the amendment. Mr. Ellington's resolution was passed unenimously. President Bryan immediately appointed a committee of 5 as proposed in the resolution. They were: Dr Beverley R. Tucker, E. M. Crutchfield H. E. Litchford, H. H. George and J. Kent Jawley. Mr. Noltings election to the presidency was unanimous. Dr. Beverley R. Tucker, became vice-president and Robert A. Lancaster, Jr., was re-elected secretary-treasurer. The newly elected board of management comprises: Henry S. Hotchkiss, C. C. Pinkney, A. H. Sands and E. L. Tessler. (Richmond Va., Timer-Dispatch, Feb. 21, 1922.) --- LUMPINK HOLDS FAST TO POST MASTER'S JOB AT DANVILLE Danville, Va., Feb. 20.—Acting Postmaster Frank D. Lumpkin made reply today to dispatches emanating from Washington in which it is stated that the Danville man did not succeed in the civil service examination recently held here and that as he was "personally obnoxious" to Senator Claude Swan, son his chances of confirmation in the Senate were slim. The postmaster does not appear to be worried over this development and his friends declare that Congressman Slimp will secure for him a vacation appointment if necessary. Mr. Lumpkin, who was postmaster at Danville under the Taft regime, expressed surprise that he had not passed the examination after six years' experience as postmaster and in reply to charges of antagonism of the business interests of Danville he said that he hold numerous letters of indorsement from some of the largest patrons of the office. "With all due respect to the 'guese' of the Washington correspondent, I might add that I am making no preparations to vacate the office, feeling assured that in due time I will receive the permanent appointment. However, I shall remain acting postmaster until the matter is finally decided. The first three candidates on the examination list are: J. V. Reynolds, C. G. Burton and Charles G. Pollock. OIL BARREL EXPLODES. Air Being Pumped Into Container Causes Top to Blow Off. Petersburg, Va., Feb. 20.—Another oil scare happened in Petersburg today shortly after the noon hour, when a barrel filled with forty gallons of lubricating oil "blew" up in front of T. V. Short's store on North Sycamore Street. It was not exactly an explosion but the force of air which was being pumped into the barrel caused the top to come out and within the twinkling of an eye Sycamore Street presented a scene that often takes place in the Texas oil fields. Scattering in all directions and completely covering the man opening the barrel, the oil ran through the gutters like water, while automobile owners stood by perhaps hoping that in falling, some of it would land in their engine. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the only loss was the forty gallons of oil which was valued at $1 per gallon and the spoiling of a suit of clothes belonging to the young man handling the barrel. MOREHOUSE DEFEATS HAMPTON (By Charleq H. Williams.) Hampton, Va., Feb.—The Morehouse College quintet defeated Hampton Institute's five on Hampton's court by the score of 45 to 21. The first half of the game was closely contested. The score see-sawed back and forth until near the end of the half, when the visitors got in the lend, the half ending 16 to 12. In the second half the Morehouse team outplayed the "feeaders" in every department of the game. They passed well, shot accurately, and guarded closely. They were both tall and fast. The foul shooting of both teams was good. Merchouse's victory was the second over the Hampton five in the past two years. MOREHOUSE 45 HAMPTON 21. KCLINEUP. Substi'tes for Hampton, Clyde Jones, Reuben Jones, Elenazer, Butler; for Morchouse, Dunson, Referee, H. W Baldwin; Timckoeper, G. E. Smith; Scorer, S. V. Brown. --- Y. W. C. A. NOTES. A very creditable program was presented by the High School groups of the Girl Reserves at the Vesper service on last Sunday afternoon. The recitations, vocal solos and instrumental solo and duet were very excellently rendered. Miss Clara Pervall of the O'Cheer Corps presided. Miss Clayda J. Williams of the National Staff will be the speaker at the Vesper Hour on Sunday. Dont miss this opportunity of learning more about the Health Education program that is being conducted by the Y. W. C. A. The enrollment in the classes in Health Education and Recreation numbors about sixty, including girls and women. Two of these classes, one for girls and the other for adults are being conducted at Johnson's Hall. The third class is held at the "Y" from 8:30 to 9:30 P. M. so that the young women who could not attend the other classes would have the opportunity of enrolling. Miss Harriette W. McClennan of Charleston, S. C., was a visitor at our building Inst week. Miss Juanita J. Saddler, Student Secretary, spent a few days at the "Y". We regret to announce that Miss Annie L. Walker, Girls Work Secretary has resigned and is leaving the work on March 1st. Miss Walker has done excellent work during her stay and under her direction the Girls Work had progressed and was the leading activity. Miss Walker's resignation is due to her health, a change of climate being deemed advisable. The excellent work done by Miss Walker is highly appreciated by the Association and it is with deep regret that her resignation is accepted. We wish her much success in her new field, as Girls Work Secretary at Philadelphia, Pa. --- QUARREL IS FOREST; ONE DEAD OTHER IN JAIL. Winchester, Va., Feb. 17—"Dead men tell no tales" is a remark ascribed to Charence Gardner, member of a prominent Hampshire County family, now in jail at Romney, W. Va., charged with the shooting and killing of Thomas McKee, a lumberjack of the Capon Bridge section, a week ago. Gardner, according to residents of the section in which the shooting occurred is said to have made the remark in threatening to shoot Asa Larkick, who was the only other person present when the shooting occurred, and Larkrick testified at the coroner's inquest that he only escaped with his life by subterfuge—saying he intended to go for a doctor and that McKee was not dangerously wounded. County authorities have learned that Gardner ran amuck for some time after the shooting of McKee. He went to a store at Capron Bridge, picked up two boxes of buckshot cartridges, telling the merchant to charge them to him and he is understood to have declared his intention of shooting others, but seeing a large crowd coming from a public sale he retraced his steps and barricaded himself in his lonely mountain house, where he defied the officers. WILL PLEAD SELF-DEFENSE It was learned today that Gardner intends to enter a self-defense pleek when he is arraigned for trial at Romney, probably early in March, on the ground that during a dispute with McKee over the latter's alleged failure to clean up a house he had vacated on Gardner's land, McKee raised an axe to strike Gardner. Asa Larrick, with whom McKee was chopping wood at the time, testified that Gardner struck at McKee with a shotgun and that McKee warded off the blow with his ax. Stopping back a foot or two, Larrick said, Gardner placed the gun almost against McKee's right side and shot. It was then, Larrick said, that Gardner turned to him, saying, "You are the only witness and I'm going to kill you. Dead men toll no tales." Gardner was persuaded to believe he had inflicted only a flesh wound and consented to Larrick going for a doctor. While Larrick was summoning a physician he also gave an alarm, he said and in a short time a crowd of bween 350 and 400 people who had been attending a sale at Capron Bridge ran to the scene of the shooting. GARDNER ARRIVES FOR FRAY Meanwhile, Gardner had procured a supply of ammunition at a store, telling the merchant there probably would be enough left out of his estate to pay the bill, an dieft the vicinity. When Gardner alluded to his "estate paying the bill, and left the vicinity. When have suspected trouble in the neighborhood and a few moments later word came that McKeo already had been shot and that Gardner had threatened to shoot others. Sherif Saville, State's Attorney White and Deputy Sheriff Davis aided by Latt Johnson and Ira Griffin, aur rounded the Gardner house at night. Johnson, who is a friend of Gardner, called from a distance and recognizing his voice, Gardner told him to come in. He was accompanied by Grif fin. The men undertook to induce Gardner to lay down his gun and the three were scuffling for possession of the weapon when the county officers rushed in, overpowered Gardner, handcuffed him and carried him off in an auto mobile to the Romney fall. I Banish Headaches Colds,LaGrippe HILL'S CASCARA QUININE BROMIDE NEGLECTED Headaches and Colds are a crime against health and family welfare. Don't be a slave to winter complaints. Don't make yourself useless and endanger others by allowing Colds to run their course. Always have Hill's Cascara Bromide Quimine Tablets handy. For Colds, Headaches and La Gripe they are best by test—quickest to act and end Colds in 24 hours, La Gripe in 3 days. Safe, dependable. 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"There is a description of a great native dance which reveals Rene Maran, not only as one with a remarkable fund of original first-hand knowledge of the Negroes of whom he writes, but also as a writer with a Zolaesque capacity for parading details of filth and degradation and brutality. His realism is unbounded; at times he goes to lengths before which even the most extreme of modern French writers might hostile. On the other hand, he draws pictures of the African wilderness, creates $a_4$ atmosphere of vast spaces and attence and mystery which recall W. H. Hudson at his best. And always, even when his Africans are dancing and reveling at their maddest, he succeeds in suggesting the unhappiness that besets them, the sword of Damocles which the white ma holds suspended over their heads. Haranguing his followers, squatted in the darkness about him, Ba-toula exclaims: "Thirty moons ago we used to be paid three francs for each kilo of our rubber. Then, suddenly, without the shadow of an explanation, all we got for the same quantity of 'banga' was three-quarters of one franc! And that was exactly the moment chosen by the Governor for raising our tax from five to seven and then to ten francs! "We are nothing but flesh out of which taxes may be ground. We are nothing but beasts of burden. Beasts? Not even that! The white man will food a dog and care for a horse. But we We are less than these animals, we are lower than the lowest. The white man are killing us slowly! "And, amid the murmurs of assent from those squatting around their chefftain, the typical old father of Batouala cries: "Let us whine loss and drink more! He calls loudly for absin—the there is a small stock of it, set aside for Batouala and his principal foldwors. It is not long before Batouala and his father and the other principal men have drunk themselves into forgetfulness on the white man's beaver age, while the rest of the tribesmen are staggering about under the influence of the native brew of millet and fermented corn. The night ends in a barbarous and bestial orgy. "Maran exhorts the Literary men of France to help him in an effort to better the lot of the blacks' in French Africa. He intends to undertake a regular campaign in behalf of the colored race, he announces. More works with this end in view are soon to come from his pen; 'The Novel of the Negro' is the title chosen by him for one of these. Readers of the preface to 'Batouah' will harbor no doubts as to whether M. Maran will be fearless of conventions and unsparing in accusations when he launches the campaign which he contemplates. In that preface he writes: "Civilization, civilization—pride of the Europeans and their charnelhouse of innocents!—Rudwainmunch Tagore, the Hindu poet, told one day at Tokyo, what you really were! " "You build your kingdom on corpses. Whatever you may wish, whatever you may do, you move amide lies. At sight of you, tears spring up, pads cries out. You are the force which downs right. You are not a torch, but a confugation. Whatever you touch, you consume!" During the week, Charles Satchle Morris, Jr., the eminent young orator, who is now in the city attending the University of Chicago has received a score of invitations to speak at the various churches in and out of the city. Among them was an invitation from The Undominational Ushers Union of Newark, N. J. While here, Mr. Morris is stopping with Dr. and Mrs. M. A. Majors, 4450 Prairie Avenue. Miss Jennie McCamey, 3728 Giles Avenue is preparing to go to Los Angeles, Cal., for the recovery of her health. Miss McCamey has been quite ill and confined for sometime at Provident Hospital. The fifth annual dinner of The Carter Charitable and Benevolent Club was held at the residence of Mrs. Clark 4537 Wabash avenue February 10th, and was largely attended by the membership and friends. A delightful dinner was served followed by an excellent program, Muno. E. M. Carter, founder of the club was able to pres ent following a long illness. Cora E. Franklin who has spent several years in California is in the city on business. The Misses Alpha and Laura Baxter, 420 E. 48th Place who have been quite ill at their home are some better. M. T. Bailey president, Who Bailey Ronly Co., and Manager The Milton Mercantile Agency 3638 S. Strate street is kept on the go adjusting matters in and out of the city for clients. Mrs. Elizabeth Rochon, 3123 Indiana Avenue who was about to take an extended southern trip but was taken suddenly ill a few days ago, is improving slowly at her home. Mrs. Rochon is well known fraternally. Mrs. Mary J. Robinson late of 11306 S. Elizabeth street Morgan Park, a pioneer citizen of that village, passed away during the past week and was buried from Bethesdaean Baptist church of which she was a faithful member and an ardent worker. Mrs. Robinson was well known in church and fraternal circles and was secretary of Pride of Morgan Park Council, A. U. K. and D. of A. The General Committee of A. U. K. and D. of A. of which Rev. T. L. Sott, is chairman will meet on February 25, at the Grant's A. M. E. Chapel 4600 Evans avenue at which time important matters pertaining to the coming annual session will be discussed. George H. Jackson president The Pyramid and Loan Association is valuing at Provident Hospital where he has been confined for several days on account of illness. Mrs. Georgia E. Harding $710 Indiana Avenue State Grand Secretary of S. M. T. of Illinois is quite ill at her home and confined to her bed. Her many fraternal friends wish for her speedy recovery. Mrs. Eva Marshall 4031 Prairie Avenue vice-presiding sister of the Sisters of Bethany, is visiting relatives and friends in Cincinnati Ohio. Mrs. Theresa Harvey-Schmidt, 6008 S. May street who has been confined to her home and bed for more than two weeks ill of pneumonia is convalescing rapidly. Mrs. Schmidt is an efficient stenographer in the City Board of Education and was for six years stenographer and book-keeper in the office of The Bailey Realty Co., and The Milton Mercantile Agency, 3638 State street. Mrs. Amelia McGavock, 4425 Dearborn street is in Batavn Ohio, where she went a few days ago to be at the sick bed of her sister. Mrs. Sarah Benton 1431 W. 109th Place, Morgan Park a representative of the Bailey Realty Co., 3638 S. State street is able to be out again and to receive her many friends after an illness of several days. Mrs. Maggio Paris, 3608 S. State St. who has been ill and confined to her home several days is much improved and able to be out again. The force of the Bailey Treaty Co. and the Milton Mercantile Agency. 3638 S. State street of which M. T. Bailey is president and general manager, have increased their force for 1922 by adding Joseph M. Davis, formerly of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Sarah Ben ton 1431 W. 109th Place Morgan Park Illinois. John A. Yeatman, 6203 Loomis Blvd., a graduate of the college class of the V. N. and C. I. Petersburg, Va. with Doctors Chas. H. Carroll; J. H. Taylor, L. P. Johnson, Professors S. H. Clark, S. B. Bell, Joseph T. Whiting, P. E. Carter and M. T. Bailey was elected correspondingly secretary of the Virginia Society in its regular meeting February 16th. Others elected were Mrs. Grace Netherland, formerly Miss Grace Walker of Richmond, Va., financial secretary; J. W. Miles, second vice president and William Taylor, chapplain. Yeatman has been for years an efficient clerk in the Chicago Postoffice and under the present administration the Society is expected to make an un parallel record. Mr. Yeatman succeeded M. T. Bailey, who was elected President after serving three years as Corresponding Secretary. Mr. and Mrs. John Caldwell of Lake Forest, Illinois spent Sunday in the city with relatives, Mrs. Esther Norwood and the Barter Sisters at 420 E. 48th Place. After an illness of several days which has confined her to her bed, Mrs. Louella Young 3556 Giles Avenue is some better under the professional care of Dr. J. Homer Cooper. Mrs. Josephine Coburn, 3606 Wubash Avenue, Secretary of Gates Ajar Temple, S. M. T. is in St. Louis, Mo., having been called there a few days ago on account of the death of a relative. R. W. WELLS LOSES MOTHER R. W. Wells, president of the Ways Book Concern 3710 Indiana Avenue has been called to Richmond, Va. His native home town to bury his mother Mrs. L. W. Wells,1330 N. Twenty-fifth street one of Richmond's and Virginia's well known citizens. Mr. Wells takes with him the sympathy of thousands of men, women and children linked together by fraternal ties and scores of fraternal organizations in this city and state as well as the sympathy of the officers and members of the Virgin in Society (P. F. V.) of which he is a member. His many fraternal friends and the public in general not only express their sympathy to him and the rest of the family, but hope that many years may be added to their lives and look forward with pleasure of his return to the West. --- THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A The class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson by Dr. W. H. Stokes last Saturday at the building was a great help. The boys and men of the Y. M. C. A. were out in the spirit of service to others last Sunday. 9:30 A. M. at the building an hour for the workers just ahead of the day's work. The committees for the fall and city home 10 A. M. were alive to duty. A special meeting was held with the women in the penitentiary and several found themselves under the light of the Truth. 10 A. M. 4 P. M. at the building the boys crowded and an everyday talk was given to them which caught their minds for higher things. The men were helped 5:30 P. M. at the building. The subject was a very timely one. The War Was a Curse and a Blessing. Mr. Thomas W. Barrett pianist. Today 5 P. M. you and your neighbor are invited to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson at the building Third and Leigh streets. Men he on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. At the Y. M. C. A. 9:30 A. M. a meeting for the workers. On time. 5:30 P. M. at the building a great meeting for men. President A. W. Holmes one of the leading business men of Richmond will speak. A Battle for Right at Any Cost. Special music. Bring a man and help to make this a good meeting. Every boy is invited to hear Prof. J. H. Rhoer of the Eheneac Baptist Church 4 P. M. at the building. Subject: The Boy a King. Get a good soot. In your family hour for prayer do not forget the Y. M. C. A. --- REMONSTRATG AGAINST MARINE GENERAL FOR HAITI. Boston, Mass., Feb. 10.—The National Equal Rights League today sent a remonstrance to President Harding against the selection of a General of the Marines to make special investigation and report to the president on the situation in Hattl on the ground that, in as much as the marines were those accused by the Hattlans of maltreatment of the natives, a general of the marines could scarcely be unblasal. The League asked that the president send two investigators, one of them a civilian to make a joint report. The League also expressed strong dissent from the President's selection of a white American for the post of Register of the Treasury which by tacit understanding in the Campaign was assured by the Republican party would be returned to the Colored Citizenry. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA "The Old Reliable" The Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria. State Grand Lodge, No. 6 of Virginia, ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT. Issued the First Policy October 29th, 1901. SIX MONTHS CAMPAIGN commencing Dec. 1, 1921 and ending May 31, 1922. 3000 New Members Wanted, Adults & Juveniles $100.00 in Gold to be given away in Prizes. Lodges and Classes regulate their joining fees. Sick Benefits, Adults $3.00 per week from the Lodge. Death Benefits, Adults $100. 00 and Juveniles $40.00 from Grand Lodge. Policies One-fourth immediate benefits. Have written 24,634 adult policies and 2,513 Juvenile Certificates of Membership. Paid 2,181 Death claims to the amount of $162,353.00. Claims Paid promptly. Ask the Undertakers. What we have done for others we will do for you. Die and try, Join now and become one-fourth immediately benefited. C. F. HUBBARD. L. W. THOMPSON. 700 N. 17TH STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Thos. D. Rodgers, Pres.; W. A. Price, Troas.; Nathaniel Roy, Mgr. R. W. G. Chief, 1202--13th St. Lynchburg, Va. DAY PHONE, RAN. 4003 W. A. PRICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR Spacious Rooms for Meet OFFICE AND W 700 N. 17TH STREET, Thos. D. Rodgers, Pres.; W. A. Pr BLACKSTONE NEWS The muddy streets and roads largely hindered church services in and around Blackstone Sunday, but owing to the purpose of the occasion quite a crowd gathered at Shiloh. The Sunday School met on time under the leadership of Mr. Benjamin Stokes and J. B. Turner. The church services began on time, the purpose of the occasion was to do honor to Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Ashburn, who will soon leave for Salem, Va., their new field of labor. Many of the sister Churches united in this service in every way. Glowing tributes were paid to Rev. Ashburn for his eighteen years of faithful service. The best thing said about him was that he leaves here with no stain on his character. Those who spoke were: Deacons William Keaton, John Royal, Lee Ampey, Charlie Taylor, Prof. J. M. Botts, R. L. Wynn and B. J. Stokes, Lowls Fitzgerald, Mrs. Eva Fitzgerald, Rev. and Mrs. Ashburn responded to the satisfaction of all. Rev. L. A. Wilson from Green Bay, Va., was master of ceremonies. On Friday night, February 24th their will be a grand banquet in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Ashburn at Jackson's Hall. There are many sick here, among them are Mrs. Florence Greenhill, Mrs. Lizzie Williams, Deacon George Stokes, Monroe Brown, Mrs. Alice Dowell and many others. Most of them are better. Rev. C. Grenhill will fill the pulpit on the fourth Sunday at Shiloh Baptist Church. The Star Supply Co., has recently put in a full line of goods. · FARMVILLE NOTES. Mrs. Martha M. Halrston, teacher of class No. 6 Baptist Sunday School delightfully entertained her pupils Valentine day at her home on Main street. Games were played and prizes were given those who succeeded in shooting at the center of a large heart. Decorations were orange colored hearts. They had splendid music and the affair was enjoyed immensely by all the little guests. Mr. Rufus Merrill died Thursday night February 16th, at his home on Ely street after a long illness. The funeral was held Sunday at the A. M. E. He is survived by his wife and five children. Mrs. Mary Coles is a little better at this writing. The Valentine Tea which was to have been given at the A. M. E. Church Tuesday night February 14, was postponed until this week because of the inclement weather. There will be a House Party, Friday night March 3rd at the home of Mrs. Alberta Reid for the benefit of the A. M. E. Church. All are invited. Mr. Edward Smith, brother of Mrs. Augustus is visiting at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Augustus. House For Rent—For Information inquire of Mrs. Helen Hughes. --- MrGRAW PAYS FINES OF TWENTY AMERICANS IN CUBA. Havana, Feb. 20.—John J. McGraw, manager of the Giants, played the good samaritan here Monday when, through his efforts, twenty Americans who were the guests of the Cuban government in the city fall were released. McGraw was on an inspection trip through the prison. He was recognized by some of the prisoners—all of whom were being held for more or less petty offenses—and was importted to help them out. Since all of them were held for ten payment of fines already imposed, McGraw merely asked what the total was, paid the whole bill and then bought a drink all around at the little jail saloon maintained exclusively for inmates who have money. SORES ON YOUR HORSES, CATTLE OR HOGS? SEND FOR SALLINE SALVES AND CURSE THEM. Salline Manufacturing Co, 912 N. 1st St. Richmond. J. W, THOMPSON, Secretary-Manager N. W. Cor, 6th @ Duval Sts. Richmond, Va. NIGHT PHONE, MAD. 5,5-W COMPANY S AND EMBALMERS Settings and Entertainments. WAREROOMS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ice, Troas.; Nathaniel Roy, Mgr. 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