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THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. DR. E. C. MORRIS, VENERABLE PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION, DIES AFTER A LONG LIFE OF GREAT SERVICE VOLUME XXXIX, NO. 45 (Charles Stewart) Little Rock, Ark.—In the death of Rev. Ellias Camp Morris, D. D., of Helena, Arkansas, the race lost one of its strongest advocates, and a sane and safe leader. He was the recognized leader of the Negro Baptists of the world and was considered authority on matters pertaining to the race on denomination. Twenty-eight years ago he was elected president of the National Baptist Convention, one of the largest religious organizations in the world, and was elected each year since, and thus rendering 28 consecutive years at the head of that great convention, and perhaps would have been in the convention at the time of his death, had the meeting not been postponed on account of the strike. Under his leadership the National Baptist Publishing Board was organized, and a publishing house established, located in Nashville, Tennessee. This plant was brought into life at the National Baptist convention held in St. Louis, September 1896, by the election of a Secretary—“Decently it was necessary to make some changes, and Dr. A. M. Townsend, is now Secur- of the Sunday School Publishing and Dr. Morris assisted in se- the new location, and lived to the new plant now under-ton to cost $300,000. It was sure that this plant be erected owned, controlled and directed by national Baptist Convention. Also he has gone the work will be and completed. There have been many improvements made in the operation of the National Baptist Convention and the several Boards, he has insisted that the Secretaries give their entire time to the work of the Boards of which they are Secretaries. The establishment of the National Baptist Voice, was another accomplishment under his administration. The Voice is the official organ of the National Baptist Convention, and has a wide circulation throughout the country. The Home and Foreign Mission Work would perhaps shine out as the greatest missionary achievement under his administration as president of the National Baptist Convention. For the past thirty years, the convention has owned a number of mission stations in Africa and South America carrying out the foreign mission policy of the Convention. For the past twenty years the Home Mission Work in the South has been carried on jointly between the Home Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention, and the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Morris was largely instrumental in making the joint arrangements with the Baptists of the South. He was foremost in making arrangements with the Southern Baptists Convention for means to establish a National Baptist. Theological Seminary for Negro Preachers throughout the world. He did not live to see the plan consumed, but work has already begun on this enterprise and will be carried to early completion. Dr. Morris was a recognized leader in his state, and had the love and confidence of the people of Arkansas. He was brave, he was honest, he was true and never failed to speak out for his people, and was uncompromising in his plea for their political, civil and manhood rights. On all occasions he condemned the "Jim Crow" law, and declared that it was a step backwards in civilization. He believed in the future of his people. He won his place in their hearts by the service he rended. Dr. Morris was born in Murray County, Georgia, May 7, 1855 he was trained in the public schools of Alabama, and Roger Williams University, but most of his training was in the practical school of experience for he was indeed a practical man. The State University, Louisville, Ky. Dr. W. J. Simmons, President conferred on him the Degree of Doctor of Divinity, in 1892, and in 1902, he received the Degree of Doctor of Photography, from the A. and M. College, Norman, Aln., W. H. Council, president. In the year 1876 he was ordained to the Baptist Ministry, and the same year was called to the pastorate of the Centennial Baptist church, and was the pastor at the time of his death, having served 43 years without a break, and may it be said that this was the only church he pastored during his entire ministry. He was elected president of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention in 1883 and has been at the head of the Baptists of Arkansas ever since, filling it with honor, distinction and brill lancy, to the hour of his death. During this time he brought into the life the Arkansas Baptist College—in fact he was the founder of that institution which is doing so much for the education of the youth. He served as chairman of the Board of Trustees, during all these thirty-eight years, with the exception of two or three years and was filling that position also when his summons came. At the beginning of his administration as president of the Convention, there was a church membership in the state of thirty-five thousand and at the close of his life it had reached one hundred and ten thousand. This rapid growth of the denomination is due largely to his official activity, and to his determined effort by which missionaries were kept on the field in the interest of the denominational work. He was also the founder of the Arkansas Times, Arkansas Baptist, now the Baptist Vanguard. He was devoted to his family. It was in 1884 that he was married to Miss Fannie E. Austin, of Fackler Alabama. From this union, there were born four boys and five girls. There survive him, his widow, Ellias Austin Fred Douglass; Mattie E. Marques; Sara Hope Proffitt; and John Spurgeon. GOVERNMENT ORDERS ARREST OF KLAN HEAD. Clarke, Acting Imperial Wizard Charged With transporting and Possessing Liquor. Indianapolis, Sept. 7. —A government warrant for the arrest of Edward Young Clarke, acting imperial wizard of the Ku-Klux Klan was issued here today. It charged violation of the Volstead act by transporting and possessing liquor. United States Marshal Storen telephoned the Muncie, Ind., police to arrest Clarke, and hold him in custody for Federal Agents. If arrested, Clarke will be brought to Indianapolis for trial in Federal court. His bond was fixed at $2,000, and he can obtain freedom immediately upon his arrest by giving security to that amount to the Muncie police. A. AND T. COLLEGE. Notwithstanding a four year advance in entrance, the Twenty-eighth annual session began September 1st, with two hundred students, practically the same as the opening of 1922. The first session of the Sunday School on the 3rd, was largely for the organization. President Dudley appointed Capt. D. K. Cherry as Superintendent and the remaining officers were elected from the student body by the students. There are three additions to the faculty, D. B. Goodloe, A. B. Howard University and a graduate student Harvard will have charge of College English, J. H. Nicholas, B. A., University of Pittsburgh will be in charge of the Department of Chemistry; L. E. Davis, B. S., Florida, A. and M. College has taken charge of the work in poultry. The two new buildings, the Garage and the Agricultural Building are nearing completion and will add much to the facilities and service of the College. In the first meeting of the faculty, President Dudley urged the hearty co-operation of all with progress as the watch word to make this school year witness a long stride toward its greatly desired objective point, that is, to give the Negroes of North Carolina a standard College and the best Technical School for Negroes in the country. Rev. G. D. Wharton, pastor of Oxford, preached a very fitting initial sermon from the text: "In all thy ways, acknowledge him and be will direct your path." Applications are coming rapidly; the limited accommodations will soon be exhausted and before the month expires, the usual excess of students will be on hand for distribution in the city. --- —Mrs. Alice C. Burnett and Mr. J. F. Johnson, National representative of the Madame C. J. Walker of Indianapolis, Indiana are in the city in connection with the visit of Mrs. Lolia Walker-Wilson, who is president of the above named company. All are domiciled at the Miller Hotel while in the city. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1922 EDITOR ADAMS KILLED BY AUTO RESIGNAITON OF REV. EDITOR GETS ANO LETTER Vetoran Editor of "The Appeal" Dies of Injuries. Driver of Car Held Pending Investigation. John Q. Adams, veteran editor and publisher of The Appeal for 37 years, died at the City Hospital last Sunday evening as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Editor Adams was returning home from a gospel meeting which he had attended in the afternoon at the Alliance Gospel Tabernacle, Fry art Charles streets, and was waiting for the street car at Fry and University when he was struck by an automobile owned by Rev. J. W. Harris, pastor of Memorial Baptist church and driven by Otis Woodard. He having been rendered unconscious and seriously injured, the ambulance was called and he was rushed to the hospital where it was learned that he had received a fractured skull, his right arm broken in two places and other bodily injuries. He died at 12 o'clock Sunday evening without regaining consciousness. Mr. Adams was born in Louisville, Ky., May 4, 1848 the son of Rev. Henry Adams and Margaret Adams (nee Corbin.) His father was the founder of Fifth Street Baptist Church, Louville and was its pastor for 33 years. Mr. Adams received his schooling in Fond du Lac, Wis., Yellow Springs, Ohio of which he was a graduate. Mr. Adams came to St. Paul August, 6, 1886, and began work on "The Western Appeal" which was being published by Messrs. T. H. Lyles and F. D. Parker now deceased. In January 1887, he became manager of "The Western Appeal," soon after acquired complete control of the business changing the name to "The Appeal." In 1892 he married Ella B. Smith of St. Paul and four children were born to them. His wife, two daughters and a son survive him. Although neither the largest nor the most widely circulated news paper, on account of the strength and vigor of the editors, "The Appeal" is acknowledged by the press to be one of the most powerful organs in defense of right and justice in the United States. Mr. Adams was absolutely fearless in his denunciation of those he believed to be in the wrong or whose policies were inimical to the goal of all Americans. Mr. Adams was an honorary member of the Sterling Club, a member of the Lincoln Club, and a charter member of Gopher Lodge No. 105. I. B. P. O. E. W.; under whose auspices his funeral was held at Pilgrim Baptist church yesterday afternoon, a complete account of which will appear in the next issue. COMMUNITY HOUSE! WILL YOU HELP? My dear Friend: The very splendid and beneficial work of The Community House is going on, regardless of hard times and the depressing condition of finance. This effort has been anything but easy, and the courage and will to do, have been instilled and fostered, only by the knowledge of the resultant good to the unfortunate, sick and needy of the race. The institution is in need of finance to remain in a position to continue the wonderful beneficial work it espouses. Volunteer subscriptions, donations, and contributions, guarantee the life of the work. Friday, September 22, 1922 is TAG DAY for the Community House; will you help us with your individual presence on that day? Will you be responsible for a Box and a Station on that day? Will you get two or three friends to work with you at the station selected? Will you use your very valuable in fluence to securing of other friends to take the boxes and stations? There have been many Tag Drys; this fact has dampened the ardor and curtailed the contributions, and yet, when we have done our very best, have not willingly and readily shirked duty and responsibility then we count the effort and the day well done. Help us to help the other party, by a sacrifice of one day's time, inclination and service, to a humane and charitable cause! Friends are responding nicely, but we want your influence, your interest your service.-Do not fall us! The splendid work cannot succeed without the finance, necessary to sustain it. It is depending on you for the success of the day which means the success as each and every one must contribute his or her portion for full and beneficial results, at the day's close. Say you will take a box and influence your friends to do so. LILLIAN H. PAYNE, Ex. Sec. Phone: Randolph 2727 WHERE IS THE CHURCH DRIFTING? HELPTHE BRIND I AM BRIND SENIOR WARE DANGER CURTIS G. R. R.2. WHERE WIFE LEADS I WILL FOLLOW. RESIGNAITON OF REV. DR. R. V. PEYTON IS ACCEPTED Pulpit to Remain Vacant One Year. At the regular meeting of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monday night, September 4th, 1922, with Deacon Quinn Shelton in the chair, the church voted to accept the resignation of Rev. Dr. R. V. Peyton, who has been called to the pastorate of the St. Paul Baptist church of Montclair, New Jersey, Rev. Dr. Peyton has entered upon his duties there. In addition to this, it was decided to declare the pulpit vacant and to keep it vacant for one year. It is reported that Dr. Peyton will consider a call during that period, but has not promised to return to his flock here. The vote is said to have shown nine majority, in favor of keeping the pulpit, vacant. WHERE IS THE CHURCH DRIFTING HELPS THE BLAIND WARE DANGER SOCIETY LEAGUE WHERE WIFF NATIONAL IDEAL BENEFIT SOCIETY CLOSED GREAT SESSION The Supreme Lodge of the National Ideal Benefit Society held its Tenth Annual session in this city, Tuesday September 5th, through the 7th Supreme Master A. W. Holmes presiding Delegates were here representing Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington, D. C. The convention was the best in the history of the Order, and the report of the Supreme Secretary showed that the organization has thousands of members and a large bank account, with all of its claims paid. The Order is worth more than $35,000.00 The prompt and up-to-date way in which the business of the Order has been carried on gave much inspiration to the delegates, especially the immediate payment of death claims. Rev. W. T. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist church and Supreme Chaplain of the Order delivered the welcome address. Mrs. Annie B. Scott delivered the welcome on the part of the Ideal Nursery. Mr. A. B. Talton of Denbigh, Va., and Mrs. Mary K. Overton of City Point, Va., responded to the addresses. All of the addresses were received and much enjoyed. Musie by the Ideal Choir added greatly to the occasion. Mrs. Ella Carter favored the audience with two of her choice selections which was a treat to all. The Ladies Ideal Drill Corps from West Philadelphia was presented in full uniform and was addressed by the Supreme Master A. W. Holmes. The play, "Farm Folks," that was presented by the Ideal Dramatic club Wednesday night, September 6th, was quite a success, it was said by many to be the best entertainment of its kind ever given in this city. The organization is strictly a fraternal one, and is doing much good for the race. The convention closed to meet in West Philadelphia 1923. Y. W. C. A. NOTES A splendid program, just great, were not our girls fine? were only a few of the many comments passed at the close of vespers on Sunday afternoon. All the participants did well in portraying to the audience the various activities of conference life and the lively songs which the girls rendered at the close of the program evidenced how pleasant and jolly were the recrational hours. In a very unique manner the girls dismissed the audience, much to their amusement. The attendance at vespers on Sunday was the "Banner Attendance" at EDITOR GETS ANOTHER K. K. K LETTER. Postmarked New Orleans Like Pack postmark With Inside E. Philip Randolph, editor of the Negro magazine, the Messenger received another threatening letter yesterday signed, as was the one sent him at the time he received the sevored hand of a Negro, "K. K. K." This letter also came from New Orleans according to the postmark on the envelop. It was mainly typed in red ink and read: "You will never live to see January 1 1923 for we don't want niggers like you here." Then in ink in print characters was a double line reading: "Your gang goes, too." The written signature "K. K. K" was in black ink, underscored in red, and the whole letter was written on a half sheet of letter paper. The enve. ope was addressed: "Mr. Philip Randolph, Editor Negro Monthly, New York City, New York." As far as is known the post office of ficials have no clew as to the slender of the hand and the letters. Curtis 6-18-22 LEADS I WILL FOLLOW. any reopening of the vesper services. The Assembly room was packed. It is hoped that as many or more will be present each Sunday to enjoy the splendid programs which will be presented. Quite a number of men were present, several of them "First timers" all of whom expressed their delight and interest in what they saw and beard. Mrs. Susie Williams will have charge of the Vesper service on Sunday afternoon. You are cordially invited to attend. Enroll now in the class in Ladies Tailoring. You can not afford to miss this opportunity of learning how to reduce the cost of living by reducing the cost of dressing. What is necessary for carrying on the work of the "Y?" 1st. Volunteer Workers with the spirit and willingness to serve. 2nd. Finance. We solicit for workers all the year round, we solicit for Finance once a year. We are going to solicit your financial aid during November 1st and 16th. Won't you plan now to do your bit to help put Richmond Y. W. C. A. over the top in its Campaign? Miss Viola L. F. Chaplain, Director of Girls Work has returned after spending a pleasant vacation at Brod max, Va. ROBERT W. BAGNALL SPEAKS IN RICHMOND. Mr. Robert W. Bagnall, Director of Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, with headquarters in New York, spoke her at the Eponezer Baptist Church, Rev. W. H. Stokes, Ph.D., pastor on the evening of September 12th, at 8:15 o'clock. On September 13th at 8:15 P. M. he spoke at Mt. Olivet Baptist church, Rev. J. Andrew Bowler, D. D., pastor. To-morrow morning at the Fourth Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Evans Payne, veneable pastor, will deliver a message on the subject, "The Host of Heaven Gathered About God to Know What He Would Have Them Do." A large congregation is expected and you are urged to come out on time. --- Brothers Brown, Carter, Davis and Nelson of Psi Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity gave a luncheon and dance Friday evening, August 18th, in honor of Brother Dr. T. M. Johnson of Delta Chapter, Omega Psi Phi fraternity. PRESIDENT OF AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK SUBMITS PLANS AND WILL AID IN THE REOPENING THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK ON THE SOUTHSIDE Capt. W. E. L. Smith, of 109 E. 17th Street, having returned home from the hospital much improved after a technical operation, was visited last week by quite a number of friends, who extended their sympathy and best wishes for his speedy recovery. Among visitors Sunday evening was a committee of Richmond Patriarchie, No. 6, G. U. O. of O. F. as follows, Major Henry Mallory and Capt. H. H. Crowder, regimental officers and Capt. R. Beecher Taylor, Lt. W. H. Tyler, Lt. Walter Mason, Patriarchie R. H. Briggs, D. B. Winston, J. M. Garrant and Isaac Shores bearing a silver loving cup inscribed thereon, "To Capt. W. E. L. Smith by R. P. No. 6, G. U. O. of O. F., 1922." The cup was presented by Deacon R. H. Briggs in words that can never leave the memory of Capt. Smith, recalling the service he had rendered in building the Patriarchie to its present high standing in membership and elevation in the Brigade during his eleven years service to whom the entire body has expressed in loving words and action, their respect for him and regret that poor health caused him to decline further active service as captain. The presentation of the cup was a surprise to Captain Smith, but it was accepted in very pleasant and appropriate words limited by his physical ability. Thanking the Patriarchs for the token and assuring them that he would always be with them during health. After benediction, light refreshments were served by Mrs. W. E. L. Smith, assisted by Mrs. Mattie McKenzie Brooks and Miss Ola H. Smith. Mr. C. E. Smith and wife and Mr. James Harris, of Northside were present and tendered, their sympathy and best wishes. Mrs. Robena Jenkins Baugh, of 241f Hargrove Street left the city on the 25th of August to visit friends and relatives in Rochester, N. Y., Niagara Falls, Canada and New York City. While at Rochester she was elaborately entertained by Mr. and Clarence Stives. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Ann Mann, an aged resident of South Richmond, took place last Sunday at 12:30 o'clock from the First Baptist Church, of which she had been a member 66 years. Rev. Dr. W. L. Ransome officially, assisted by Kov. R. R. Graham. The pallbearers were Messrs. Willis Johnson, Arthur Tyler, Cornellus Munford, Norman Olphin, Abel Dean and Samuel Johnson. Mrs. Lottie Booker Kelloy, of Short Porter Street, after spending several days visiting her sister in Boston, Mass. has returned to the city. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Dudley and daughter have returned home after a very pleasant vacation. The Reverend spent two weeks in Caroline County visiting his sister and brother also a week in Washington with his brother, Preston Dudley, contractor. Mrs. Dudley spent her vacation in Brooklyn, N. Y., visiting her aunt. She also made a flying trip to Ashbury Park and Shark River, N. J. Miss Lena Z. Dickens was a delegate to the Baptist Sunday School Convention at Newport News. From her she went to spend two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Young, 1808 Ashland Avenue, Baltimore, Md. A banquet was given in her honor on the steamer "Alabama" by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Young formerly of South Richmond. The funeral of Mr. Lee Langston King, Jr., who departed this life Wednesday morning at 12:40 o'clock September 13th, at his home, 1017 Hull Street, after a long period of sickness, will take place from the First Baptist Church, Rev. W. L. Ransome, D. D., pastor, Sunday at 12:30 o'clock. Mr. L. L. King, Sr. and Mrs. Berthol Barbee, father and sister, have arrived to attend the funeral. --- —Miss Martha Chiles has returned from Buckroe Beach, after spending a pleasant vacation. —Miss Alice Chiles has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Theresita Norris, of Kilmarnock, Va. CAN NATIONAL BANK D WILL AID IN THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK HON. OLIVER J. SANDS WILL LEAD MOVEMENT—MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT AT FIFTH ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. Hon. Oliver J. Sands, President of the American National Bank has consented to lead the movement for the rehabilitation and the re-opening of the Mechanics Savings Bank. After a long conference last Saturday with John Mitchell, Jr., he agreed to take this action. He had been over the situation and he laid down plans, which if carried out faithfully will elicit his support in this great undertaking. WHITE BANKERS' COMMITTEE It is proposed to have an advisory committee of prominent white bankers, consisting of three to assist in the undertaking. A meeting of the depositors of the Mechanics Bank will be hold Tuesday night at 8:30 o'clock at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, when with the co-operation of the depositors, the Bank will be re-opened in a short while. ALL FRIENDLY. The attitude of all parties is now most friendly and the public will rejoice to know that the tangle in the financial affairs of the institution can be adjusted under the leadership of one of the greatest financiers in this country. The Board of Directors have expressed themselves as willing to co-operate and aid in the movement. JEALOUS WIFE ATTEMPTS SHER- LOCK ROLE--ARRESTED Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 16—Mrs. Salfonia Chanflain, aged 22 years, feautous of her dapper husband, whom she had heard was travelling around with flappers, according to the police, Wed nightly put on a suit of her husband's clothes, placed a 32-caliber revolver in a hip pocket and set out to shadow her husband. Everything was going well for while and she was having visions of how she would, like Sherlock Holmes spring a huge surprise upon her husband at almost any moment as she was nearing the place where she had been informed that he met his flapper friends. But as she came to Center avenue and Kirkpatrick street, where a watchful policeman observed her of feminate swing to her walk she was asked by the officer if he could be any assistance. She said that she believed that she would be able to attend to the small matter, but the officer was curious and suggested that they visit the station house. As he was escorting her to the police station, he discovered that she had a revolver in her hip pocket. Mrs. Chanflain was detained in that city hostelery over night and at the hearing the following morning was fined $25 as a suspicious person. COLORED ELKS SECURE GREAT COLLISEUM. The Joint Committee of the Capital City and Williams Lodges of Elks, will give the greatest entertainment of the season for the benefit of its members and visiting Elks at the Colliseum, commencing at 8:30 o'clock P. M. Monday, September 25th. The friends and citizens of Richmond are invited to attend this great entertainment, which will be featured with an Orchestra of many pieces. A subcommittee on music is bending every effort to have one of the best Orchestras that can be secured in or out of the City of Richmond. The musical feature is destined to be one of the best that has ever been put before the public in reach of the colored people. Those in touch with the situation are greatly pleased at their success in securing the Colliseum for this occasion, as it has never been opened to colored people before, and they feel that they are fortunate to pe the first to secure it for the colored Elks. The Committee is planning to entertain from five to six thousand people on this occasion and the young people of this city are making great preparations to avail themselves of this, the first opportunity to be entertained at the Colliseum. 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We Print Any and Everything 'Print-able' --- --- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SEVEN --- --- THE DYER ANTI-LYNCHING BILL IS PUT ON LIST OF BILLS WHICH ARE TO BE PASSED BEFORE SENATE ADJOURNMENT TWO Sole Purpose Is to Uphold Constitution Which Guarantees Protection of Life and Property to Citizens—Democratic "Solid South" Opposition Has Joined Hands With Radicals to Oppose Law and Order Legislation That Would Punish Mobs and Murder. Washington.—One of the bills on the legislative program to be enacted before the Congress adjourns is the Dyer anti-lynching bill. This bill has passed the House and has been reported favorably to the Senate from the Judiciary Committee. The passage of this bill is demanded for two reasons: First, because it is needed in order to enforce the Federal Constitution, uphold law and order and protect otherwise defenseless citizens who are entitled to all protection of the government; second, because such legislation was specifically pledged by the Republican party in its national platform of 1920 and specifically urged by President Harding in his message to Congress April 12, 1921. The last Republican national platform stated: "We urge Congress to consider the most effective means to end lynching in this country, which continues to be a terrible blot on our American civilization." President Harding in his first message to the special session of Congress on April 12, 1921, said: "Congress ought to wipe the stain of barbaric lynching from the banners of the free and representative democracy." There is a growing demand upon the part of all law-abiding people to have a Federal law that will punish local communities which permit mobs and lynching. This feeling has become more pronounced and intense since the increasing frequency of such horrors as the recent mob at Herrin, Ill. The mob spirit, which is spreading, is due to several reasons, all of which have their base in the unbridled passions of certain interests which seek to gain their ends by violence and crime rather than by orderly processes of the law. These radical influences have added their opposition to that of the Democratic "Solid South" to the passage of the Dyer anti-lynching law. The backbone of the opposition to the Dyer anti-lynching law continues to be the Democratic party, which is against the protection of the life and property of the Negro. This has been conclusively proved by the fact that of the 3,224 persons who were lynched during the years 1887-1921, inclusive, 2,706 were Negroes, practically all of whom were lynched in Democratic States in the South. The record of 1922 promises to be greater than for many previous years. During the first six months of this year there were 30 lynchings of these, 28 were Negroes. Of those burned at the stake. All of these lynchings occurred in States which compose the "Solid South." Nineteen of the thirty were lynched in two States—Mississippi and Texas. These figures clearly locate the blame for lynching. That the Democratic "Solid South" is in favor of lynching and opposed to any interference of the Federal government to uphold law and order is proved by the record of the Democratic members of Congress who consistently oppose all bills looking to the stopping of lynching and the punishment of lynchers. Practically the solid Democratic vote in the House was lined up against the passage of the Dyer anti-lynching bill. There has been no suggestion that there is any hope of changing these conditions by the actions of the States themselves. It simply denies the power of Congress to pass the law, and with a certain naivette says this proposed intervention of the Federal government "would tend to destroy all sense of local responsibility for the protection of person and property and the administration of justice from which sense of legal responsibility alone protection and governmental efficiency can be secured among free people." "It is almost humorous to think that these gentlemen dread the destruction of a 'sense of local responsibility' in many years never published a 'lycher.' The chief objection raised against the Dyer anti-lynching bill by its opponents is that it is unconstitutional because it provides for the intervention and usurpation of State police rights by the Federal government. The most obvious and effective answer to the Federal Constitution and its enforcement. This amendment was voted for almost solidly by the Democratic representatives from the "Solid South" and it was ratified by the Democratic "Solid South" States. How illogical and absurd it is, then, to contend that it is unconstitutional for the Federal government to enter a State and arrest a man for the sale of liquor, but unconstitutional for the Federal government to enter the same State and prevent the same man from being hanged or burned at the stake. That is not an unconstitutional lynching bill is unconstitutional is thoroughly answered in the reports made to the House and Senate by the respective Judiciary committees of each. These reports are very voluminous and quote decision after decision of the United States Supreme Court. Both the House and Senate committee reports state: "The Fourteenth amendment to the Constitution provides that no State 'shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws' and further provides that 'the Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.' It is thus made the duty of the Congress under the Constitution to enact such laws as may be needful to assure that no State shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." The committees quote former Justice Brewer upon this point to the effect that the Fourteenth amendment prohibits any State from depriving any person of his life, liberty or property without due process of law, nor shall it deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the law. It is pointed out that a State may deprive a person within its jurisdiction of his life or liberty or deny him the equal protection of the law in two ways: First, by an act of the legislative department of the State; second, by an act of any executive authority, such as a governor, sheriff or police official. Another decision cited in the report of each of the committees is that handed down by the Fourteenth amendment. This decision, like that of Justice Erewer, held that while it was the duty of the State to see to it that each of its citizens was given equal protection of the law, it was equally the duty of the United States to see to it that no State denied equal protection of the law to any citizen. In summing up the arguments in behalf of the anti-lynching bjll, the Senate committee's report quotes as follows from a brief submitted it by Mr. Moorfield Story: "Either Congress has the power to pass effective legislation against lynching, or the United States cannot protect its own citizens from murder and their property from destruction at the hands of their fellow citizens who are subject to its jurisdiction. It can impose burdens, but it cannot defend rights. It can tax, but it cannot save the taxpayer. That lynching is a nation-wide evil, that no action by the States can be expected and that the evil should be abated for the sake of the nation quite as much as for the sake of those who suffer by it must be conceded. "To admit that the nation is powerless to abate such an evil and to protect its own citizens is to admit that our government is weaker than any other civilized government. This is an admission which we should be ashamed to make." In speaking of the reasons why Congress proposed the Fourteenth amendment which forbids any State from depriving any citizen of his life or liberty or denying him equal protection of the laws and as to why the Congress included the proviso that it should have "the power to enforce by appropriate legislation the provisions of this article," the brief states: "The situation which this amendment was intended to meet was a very practical one, and the amendment should receive a construction calculated to accomplish its purpose, not to defeat it. The enfranchised Negroes were dwelling in communities where they had been held as slaves, and in those communities had been regarded and treated as chattels, not as men. Their elevation to the rank of citizens was regarded with absolute hostility, and it was clear that their rights would not be respected unless they were maintained by the United States. The amendment was passed to secure these rights and to give Congress the power to maintain them. It never was the intention of the people who adopted the amendment that the States so recently in rebellion should be able to nullify the amendment by non-action, and should be able to pland that the persons who trampled on the new citizens were merely private persons for whose acts the State was not responsible." The Senate committee's majority report closes with these words: "American citizenship is indeed a badge of honor; it should be, and this bill seeks to make it, a shield of protection to every American citizen—man, woman and child, native and naturalized—who stands on American soil, hedged around and guarded, as they are, by the Constitution of the United States." Compilation by General Registrar Woodson Shows Number of Suffragans Here. BOOKS TO BE OPEN OCTOBER 1 Officials Will Sit at Various Precincts That Day to Make Registrations and Transfers—Republican Opposition in District Likely. In urging all who have changed their residences since the last election or who have not registered or transferred, to do so before October 7. General Registrar Woodson stated yesterday that the law requires all poll books to be closed thirty days before the general election in November. On October 7 the various prescinct registrars will sit at their respective procincts from sunrise to sunset to register and transfer such voters as may apply. In the meanwhile the office of General Registrar Woodson on the fourth floor of the City Hall will be open daily, when all matters concerning registration and transfer may be taken care of. While there will, in all probability, be Republican opposition in the congressional election and against Sonar Swanson, Registrar Woodson calls attention to the fall that a poll will be taken at the coming election on the question of calling a Constitution al Convention and it is advisable, he says that a full vote be cast at that time. It is the duty of every voter to vote in the general election,' says Mr. Woodson. "Those who voted in the primary obligated themselves to support the nominees. The office of the general registrar is open every day from 9 to 4 o'clock and if a person de string to transfer is unable to call at the office, he may give proper identification in writing, and the transfer will be attended to. Any one desiring information should inclose a self-ad THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA dressed and stamped envelope for reply." Registrar Woodson has compiled a list of voters by precincts. The total number of eligible voters in the city is 45,007, divided into the following wards and precincts. LEE WARD First precinct, 4 colored; 1134 white Second precinct, 777 colored; 808 white; Third precinct 2 colored; 970 white; Fourth precinct 7 colored; 1, 120 white; Fifth precinct 9 colored; 1161 white; Sixth precinct 873 colored; 175 white; Seventh precinct 4 colored; 946 white; Eighth precinct 21 colored; 1328 white; Ninth precinct 8 colored; 831 white; Tenth precinct 0 colored-1; 633 white- Eleventh precinct 0 colored 901 white. CLAY WARD First precinct 3 colored, 1255 white; Second precinct 146 colored, 1253 white; Third precinct 3 colored, 1324 white; Fourth precinct 1 colored, 1788 white; Fifth precinct 49 colored, 997 white; Sixth precinct 1 colored, 1494 white; Seventh precinct 1 colored, 1397 white; Eighth precinct 50 colored, 757 white; Ninth precinct 1 colored, 819 white; Tenth precinct, 0 colored, 746 white; Eleventh precinct 0 colored; 904 white. MADISON WARD First precinct 926 colored, 559 white Second precinct 367 colored, 839 white; Third precinct 30 colored, 1834 white; Fourth precinct 78 colored, 841 white; Fifth precinct 25 colored, 720 white; Sixth precinct 11 colored, 828 white; Seventh precinct 256 colored ed, 766 white; Eighth precinct 97 colored, 576 white; Ninth precinct 9 colored, 970 white; Tenth precinct 55 colored; 523 white JEFFERSON WARD First precinct 25 colored, 869 white; Second precinct 9 colored, 1322 white; Third precinct 252 colored; 1694 white; Fourth precinct 248 colored; 1049 white; Fifth precinct 9 colored; 1178 white; Sixth precinct 7 colored; 1098 white; Seventh precinct 319 colored; 663 white; Dighth precinct 201 colored, 972 white. (Richmond, Va., Times Dispatch, September 7.) --- DEMPSY ASKS BIDS FOR WILLS FIGHT FOR CHAMPIONSHIP Plenty of Promises Forthcoming, but No Money in Sight, Kearns Complains. (By Charles F. Mathison.) Jack Dempsey, fightless champion, of the heavyweight division, is again on Broadway and looks strong and heavy. Apparently he did not lose much weight in his exhibition contest with his spurring partner at Michigan City Labor Day. Jack Kearns the manager of Dempsey's pugilistic affairs, also is in town He said he is here to call a meeting of the Amalgamated Association of Ambitious Promoters with regard to staging a match between Dempsey and Harry Wills regarding this phase of the subject Prof. Kearns said "I pains me to hear people asking if Dempsey is afraid of Wills. Believe me the only thing that Dempsey is afraid of is that something will happen to Wills before Dempsey can get a promoter to stage the bout. Why doesn't some man with money and experience come forward and put Wills into the ring with the champion Dempsey is eager for the bout, but he is not going to fight Wills in a back room just for the fun of it. He wants money, not promises, for his services. "Up to date we have received 'promises' from several growing villages in the far West but no money has been pushed toward us. "Dompsey is now on the ground and his cars are planned back so he can hear what any promoter may have to say. If a reliable man, who has something more solid to offer than dry persuasion, will come to the center and prove that he is able to handle a big proposition like a match between Wills and Dompsey he will have the earnest attention of the champion and myself." --- TURKS SWEEPING ON TOWARD SMYRNA. Marching on Bergama After Captur ing 400 Officers and 10,000 Men. GEN. RICOUPIS PRISONER Paris Hears Remnant of Greek Army Is Fleeing in Utter Rout. Constantinople, Sept. 6.—A dispatch from Kemalist sources reports that the Turks have occupied Mazelli, Ain in and Soma and are marching on Bergama, about fifty miles northeast of Smyrna. One Greek army commander, two corps commanders and five Colonels were taken prisoner Saturday, while other prisoners captured by the Turks include 400 officers and 10,000 men. It is said the Turks will reject any armistice to the Greeks unless the Greeks consent to the immediate avocation of the remainder of Anatolia and agree to a French mandate over eastern and western Thrace. A report is current that the Kemalistists have captured Gen. Tricoupti, the new Commander in Chief of the Greek Army in Asia Minor. While the Turks are hastening to press the Greeks in their drive toward Smyrna the latter are rushing reinforcements to the scene. It is diffically announced that all the arm, corps in the southern group have effected a junction thus improving the situation. UNCONQUERED KINGDOM IS REOPENED Nuulolo, Set Among Hawaiian Cliffs Had Long Been Isolated. Honolulu, T. H., Sept. 6.—The king dom that "died" but never was conquered; the kingdom with the smallest standing army on record, three men; the kingdom of Nuolulu, behina its walls of mountain and surf in an almost forgotten corner of the island of Kauai, is being "rediscovered." This ancient domain, the only part of Hawai'i which King Kumuohamen, the Great could not bring under his scepter when he routed all other rivals in battle and united the islands, has been reopened. A rope ladder once again dangled from the Nuolulu cliffs (as in ancient days,) fastened through the holes cut in the rocks by the Hawaiian warriors of long ago. ONLY THREE ENTRANCES The kingdom of Nualolo is on the northwest coast of the island of Kauan of the Hawaiian group, in the heart of a wonderful precipice section which rises abruptly from the sea in almost perpendicular cliffs from 2500 to more than 4,000 feet in height. It comprises nine valleys, three large and six small, each ending at the sea in a precipice. There are only three ways of getting into this old domain. One in by a dangerous trail upward from the ocean front, a second is by anorthite, and steeper trail over the mountains from the land side and the third and easiest is by rope ladder from Nualolo beach, and thence over a narrow wind ing path cut out of the rock, where a misstep means a fall to death. When Nualolo maintained its independence in the face of the advances of the Great Kamehameha, before the days of high explosives and airplanes, three men only were needed to keep its gates. An old Hawaiian named Ku, has given he following graphic description of Nualolo's aim ple but effective method of defense. THE KINGDOM'S HORATION "One guard sat at the top of the Honopu beach precipice with a pile of rocks at his side. Only one enemy, at a time could climb the trail and his case of attack the guard dropped a stone on the head of each enemy as he appeared from below, or smashed his fingers with a rock as they clutched the overhanging ledge. "At Nualolo, where the trail is up a ladder, one guard was stationed at the top of the ladder with a stone ax. As each hostile head appeared the ax came into play. "On the Kumatle trail, from above on the land side, a guard with a pole waited in a niche in the cliff out of sight of the approaching enemy. When the enemy came within reach about the narrow pathway the guard would give him a shove with the pole and a 2,000 foot drop did the rest." Locked behind their barriers of towering mountains and pounding surf the people of Nualolo developed a system of agricultural irrigation which remains a tribute to their industry and engineering ability. According to Dr. H. E. Gregory of the Bishop Museum, Honolulu, noiner irrigation system ever has been worked out by the Hawaiians than that of the ancient valley kingdom. Every available foot of the steep vales was made productive. Very few persons have been able to get into the old kingdom during the past three-quarters of a century, but the recent placing of the rope ladder near Nualolo beach is expected to end Nualolo's decades of isolation and re open its historic terraces and trails once again to outsiders. TEXAS DEMOCRACY SAYS IT IS WHITE MAN'S PARTY. Platform Draft Indorses Collective Bargaining. San Antonia, Texas. Sept. 6. Declarations that the Democratic party in Texas is a "white man's" party and that the right of labor to organize and bargain collectively must be up held were the principle statements in the Democratic platform as reported to the State convention here today by the resolutions committee. Other planks called for. Strict interpretation of the Constitution; separation of church and State and freedom of the press. Indorsement of the Wilson Administration. Allegiance to the prohibition act with regulation of its application to vessels on high seas. Tariff for revenue only. Right of States to control State commerce. "We again affirm the ancient and accepted doctrine," says the platform "that the Democratic party is a white man's party and unreservedly recommend the continued observance of the principle." SMYRNA GATES CLOSE—WILL EXCLUDE REFUSEEES. Rome, Sept. 6.—A dispatch to the Gloriosa d' Italia from Smyrna says the gates of the city have been closed to exclude the hordes of refugees in flight before the Turkish Nationalist army. British subjects are leaving aboard a British ship, and the families of Greek officials and officers are departing. French and Italian flags have been hoisted over many houses. Reports from Athens predict a revolution in Greece and the return of former Premier Venizelos to power. Smyrna, Sept. 6.—Up to last night that 150,000 refugees of every nation- "111" cigarettes 10¢ They are GOOD! ality had collected here. It is reported that Allied troops will land here to morrow. A local committee has begun to enroll volunteers to substitute for the evacuating Greek army. WITHIN 50 MILES OF SMYRNA. Paris, Sopt. 6. - Latest advises on the Asia Minor situation declare that all that remains of the Greek Arm, is 100,000 men fleeing before the Turkish Nationalists and now less than sixty miles from the Mediterranean. The advises declare it probable that only half that number of Greeks will reach the sea as organized fighting units of Turks are now within fifty miles of Smyrna and forty miles from the Sea of Marmora. The Turkish advance since the offensive was launched ten days ago is stated to be more than 130 miles, which experts here say is one of the fastest advances in all the history of wars. France is in accord with England that peace must be made in Asia Min or as soon as possible, but there is a strong feeling here that the Turks will not accept an armistice until their victory is certain and the evacuation of Smyrna assured. Athens, Sept. 6.—Official and other circles regard the military situation as continuing to improve, and the position of the southern Greek forces at Alashehr, 80 miles east of Smyrna is considered here to be secure. Prices on the Stock Exchange yesterday reflected the improve feeling. Fresh attacks by the Turks have been repulsed by the Greeks who inflicted severe casualties on the Kemalists, according to an official communique issued last night, which said: "The enemy's offensive toward Akardag not with stubborn resistance from our troops who repulse fresh attacks. The number of the enemy killed and wounded exceeds 10 000. Our forces retreated in order, destroying communications. The enemy has not yet occupied Eskil-Shehr, although the town has been evacuated five days. The massacres and persecutions of the Christians continue." BAD LIQUOR KILLS ELEVEN PERSONS IN NEW YORK. Authoritives Engage in Losing Fight to Halt Poison Epidemic. WOMAN IS ARRESTED Will Raid All Suspected Piaces Without Using Search Warrants. New York, Sept. 7.—Brooklyn au- thorities engaged in a losing fight Thursday to prevent further death, from bootleg liquor. Although more arrests were made and one source of supply of poison whisky raided, the number of deaths so far this week rose to eleven, while several more victims were either ill or blinded. District Attorney Ruston, leadin- the raiders said he would search all restaurants, groceries, candy shops and other places in the Red Hook Dis- trict likely to sell liquor. WON'T USE SEARCH WARRANT "We won't bother to use search warrant," he said. "The emergency demands that we strike first and apologize afterwards." A woman giving the name of Margaret Burns was identified by description of several victims as the wife of a bootlegger, who sold them liquor. She was arrested while sweeping the sidewalk in front of her home, and told police her husband always locked her out when he went away. The door of the place was broken in and various kinds of liquor and ingredients were found in a pantry. The husband escaped arrest. PRINTER DIES. Martin Connolly, a printer, and his brother-in-law, Thomas Padden were the last to die from the effects of poison booze. As Connolly staggered half-blind into the house where both lived, Padden, thinking to cheer him for what he believed a temporary illness, said "It' all off, Martin. Why don't you drink god whisky as I do?" A physician was called for Connolly, but he died in agony. Three hours later Padden became violently ill and died in forty minutes MISS PAYNTER LOSES $38 AND HANDBAG. (Preston News Service.) Washington, D. C., Sept. 13.—Miss Louise Paynter reported to the police department that while she was attending an entertainment at the Suburban Gardens last Thursday night her handbag was snatched from her by a man. She said the bag contained $38 in cash. The police are investigating. Paris, Sept. 7.—"We intend to take Smyrna and talk afterwards," Fird Bey, European representative of the Angora government told the United News, when asked what answer his government is likely to make to the Greek request for an armistice. e toward to put up o nothing and flee be a Calvary. Sicily Greer Praises EXELENTO QUININE POMADE s silky hair that can be easily dressed, made happy thousands of women who had it will do the same for you. If your less or if you have dandruff and itching EXELENTO QUININE POMADE. Price by mall 25c on receipt of stamps or coin. 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"Our advance guard is encountering little opposition," Firid Boy said. "Soon we will either catch up with the man Greek army or it will be driven into the sea. It is evident that the Greeks intended to embark part of their troops at Mundanh, but we did not give them time. If they do not sur render we will enter Smyrna with fixed bayonets." GREEKS WANT ARMISTICE. Greece has offered to evacuate Asia Minor on condition that the Turks grant an immediate armistice. The Greek offer was sent direct to Angora, the seat of the Turkish Nationalist government. This development, made known semi-officially here, follows close on the disaster which the Greek army in Asia Minor met at the bands of the Turks within the last twenty-four hours. Following the capture of the Greek commander-in-chief, General Tricoup is, the Turks swopt the demoralized Greeks before them in a chase toward Smyrna. The Greeks, unable to put up an effective fight, could do nothing but burn their strongholds and flee before the onweeping Turkish Calvary. The Turks declared they would be in Smyrna within a few days, and at last reports were only twenty-four miles away. One whole section of the Greek army was surrendered at Salisht. Fifty thousand Greeks are reported to have been lost 15,000 of whom were taken prisoner. SAY KING HAS FLED King Constantine according to af P unconfirmed report has fled from Athens. Meanwhile, Smyrna is a haven for 200,000 pitiful Greek and Armenian refugees who have fled before the Turks. Utterly unable to care for such masses of helpless war victims, the city is menaced with famine and an epidemic of disease. All American relief agencies there have joined in or ganizing aid. The Near East relief, the Red Cross, and the Y. M. C. A. held a joint conference presided over by Admiral Bristol, of the United States Navy, and formed a joint committtee to rush supplies into the refugee quarters. ALL AMERICANS SAFE Constantinople, Sept. 7.—The headquarters for the American commission for relief in the Near East receives messages today indicating that all Americans behind the Turnish line in Ionla are well. Dr. and Mrs. William Doge, of Montclair, N. J., Miss Irene Gaylord of Worcester, Mass.; and Byron M. Noone, Haworth, N. J., are among those engaged in orphanage work and relief amoong the Armenians in Turkish territory. WON'T EVACUATE SMYRNA Smyrna, Sept. 7.—The Greek government is determined not to evacuate Smyrna. War Minister Theotokassured a deputation of officers who awaited him on his arrival he yesterday. The minister was accompanied from Athens by General Dousmanis, chief of staff; General Poisonakos and Pallis, and Colonel Sar, annis. A volunteer committee of officers has been formed with a view to carrying out the ministerial promises. MOVE ON SMYRNA Angora, Asiatic Turkey, Sept. 7.—Turkish cavalry has entered Bergama some fifty miles north of Smyrna. GREEKS RE-ENFORCED AT. SMYRNA. London, Sept. 7.—A Greek division, transported from Tarsos, numbering 12,000 has just been landed at Smyrna, according to a telegram received by the Times from their correspondent there. The dispatch stated that General Polymenalos is to assume supreme command of the Greeks. (Preston News Service.) Beaumont, Texas, Sept. 15.-O. J. Johnson, who had been tried twice on a charge of murder, jury disregarding each time, was taken from the jail at Newton last Wednesday, strung to tree limb and his body riddled w bullets. Get The Planet at your door week for a year. Send $2 a carrier will bring it to you Says her hair was short, coarse and nappy before using this wonderful hair grower. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA BEAUTIFUL WOODLAND CEMETERY This is Not the Entrance to Heaven BUT IT IS THE ENTRANCE TO ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND WELL-KEPT CEMETERIES IN THE COUNTRY. YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT THE GROUNDS AND SPEND A WHILE IN THIS CITY OF THE DEAD. IT LOOKS MORE LIKE A PARK WITH ITS WIDE DRIVE-WAYS, ITS FLOWER BEDS AND ITS PLACID SURROUNDINGS THAN IT DOES LIKE THE LAST RESTING PLACE OF FRIENDS AND RELATIVES. THE WAY TO GET THERE. IF YOU WISH TO RIDE, TAKE THE HIGHLAND PARK CAR AT SEVENTH AND BROAD STREETS, OR AT FIFTH AND BAKER STREETS, GOING NORTH AND TELL THE CONDUCTOR TO PUT YOU OFF AT FOURTH AVENUE AND MAGNOLIA STREETS IN HIGHLAND PARK. WALK TWO BLOCKS EAST AND CROSS THE C. & O. R. R. AND YOU ARE RIGHT AT THE PLACE. IF YOU WISH TO TAKE A PLEASANT STROLL, CROSS THE FIFTH STREET VIADUCT, GOING NORTH, FOLLOW THE STREET RAILWAY TRACK UNTIL YOU ARE AT MAGNOLIA STREET, WHICH IS ELEVEN BLOCKS FROM THE FIFTH STREET VIADUCT. THE STREET CAR LINE IS ON FOURTH AVENUE. IF YOU WISH TO TAKE THE SHORTER ROUTE, WALK ACROSS THE FIFTH STREET VIADUCT (THE TOLL IS ONE CENT.) GO TO THE RIGHT DOWN THE STREET NEAREST THE C. & O. R. R. RAVINE. WALK DUE NORTH UNTIL YOU CAN GO NO FURTHER, AS THE STREET GOES NO FURTHER AFTER IT REACHES MAGNOLIA STREET. TURN TO THE RIGHT, WALK ONE BLOCK, CROSS THE C. & O. R. R. AND THE CEMETERY IS ON YOUR LEFT. WALK UP THE RISE IN MAGNOLIA STREET AND YOU WILL SEE THE SIGN, "WOODLAND CEMETERY." JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President. Mechanics Savings Bank Building, N. W. Corner Third and Clay Streets, Richmond Virginia D. P. BRAGG, Secretary J. M. G. RAMSEY, Treasurer FOUR AC YLONET Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 814 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. EDITOR, - JOHN MITCHELL, JR All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.00 six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... .00 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1922 We worry about little things and grieve about greater ones. Some people have a praying habit, but it does not mean anything at all. This is a world of trouble, and the people who live in this world know it. Some people are so insulting that they cannot look you in the face and smile. When you do the best you can, you can do no more. You might as well smile and be happy in the midst of adversity. It is impossible to tell just what to do sometimes, but God sometimes directs us in a way that we know not of. Some people expect to be happy in Heaven, although they are miserable practically all of their lives on th/s mundang sphere. Treat most of the white people right and they will treat you right. You need not worry about the other kind Every polite, obliging colored person in any avocation of life is an asset to the race and everybody should know it. Climbing hills will make you breathe harder. Climbing down a declivity will make you pant for breath too. Make friends with the white people in your locality. When you get in trouble, you will find that they will show their friendship. The Scriptures say that you cannot serve both God and Mammon, but there are numbers of people endeavoring to accomplish this impossible task. We thank our subscribers, who have been helping us by sending us their cash subscriptions. We have had a hard time of it, but we are pulling through. ```markdown ``` The Republicans, so-called in this State do not want colored people in their Party. The indications are that they will lack white people as well, before they get through with this campaign. --- Senator William E. Borah is now arguing against the Liberian loan of five million dollars on the ground that white men will get some of the money. This seems to us to be one of the strongest arguments to induce a white United States Senate to pass the measure. Hon. Marcus Garvey insists upon keeping his project before the world. It is announced that a delegation from his recent World Wide Negro Congress held during the month of August in New York has arrived at Geneva for the purpose of requesting the League of Nations to give the Negroes a mandate over the former German colonies in Africa in order to enable them to establish a racial home. This movement will give the civilized nations of the world something to think about besides the Greco-Turkish war. Some people are of the opinion that being unduly polite to white folks and the Southland implies and indicates servility. This is a mistake. A person well trained can be polite without being unduly servile. Virginia manners may smuck of servility, but they pay a heavy rate of interest when you get in trouble and want other folks to help you. The proper course to pursue is to be polite and obliging to every body. --- When John Quinney Adams, editor of the St. Paul Appeal died, the race suffered the loss of a leader, who was "true as steel." He had high ideals and he did not fear to express them. Time will demonstrate the value of his counsels. Upon all questions, he occupied a position that was unassailable. For more than ten years, we have watched his utterances and at no time has he faltered in his devotion to duty and his fealty to the race with which he was identified. It is unfortunate that he should have passed away at this time. We do not believe that his own people really appreciated fully his transcendent power as a leader. We fear that we shall never gaze upon his like again. PECULIAR NOTORIETY. We cannot understand just why the Prohibition Department of this government should issue a warrant for the arrest of Edward Y. Clarke, Acting Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan and send his name broad-cast over the country as being charged with transporting ardent spirits, when there is absolutely no irrefutable evidence of his guilt. His bond was fixed at $2,000. It seems that some one took his suit-case or was suspected of having taken it. As a matter of fact, it fell from an automobile in which he was riding and it broke open and is said to have contained in addition to other things. $500 in currency and a quart bottle of whiskey. Just as we expected Mr. Clarke denies all knowledge of the whiskey, but admits the ownership of the money. Just how it can be proven that he had the whiskey, unless it was found in his possession will be a most interesting question. It seems to us to be a case of "much ado about nothing," an attempt to prove ownership which cannot be proven without the testimony of Mr. Clarke to establish that fact. On the Ku Klux Klan business, we are very much against Mr. Clarke. On the whisky question it may be a case of "may be guilty, but not proven." Before they get through with this case, we suspect it will be ascertained that Mr. Clarke does not even use ardent spirits "except as a medicine." ```markdown ``` THE "REPUBLICAN" NOMINEE. Political conditions in this Third Congressional District, so far as the colored people are concerned are growing steadily worse. We take this from the recent meeting of the so-called Republican District Convention held in the auditorium of Murphy's Hotel, where colored people, except as servants of the hotel are not admitted. Hon. Channing M. Ward was made the congressional nominee and the gentleman naming him stated without equivocation that he believed in making the Republican Party, a white man's party. This is not only contrary to the fundamental principles of the regular Republican Party of the nation, but in direct opposition to the position taken by His Excellency, Warren G. Harding, President of the United States. It is understood then that Mr. Ward is running for patronage and not for Congress. Opposed to him is a true blooded Virginian Hon. Andrew Jackson Montague and we might add that he is a gentleman of the "first water." He has made no racial declarations and we feel safe in saying that he will not make any. the colored people can do to suit themselves. They have the choice of nominating their own candidate, which will be really a half vote for the Democratic nominee, or they can stay at home and permit the two candidates to fight it out among themselves. For our part, we believe in going to the polls and vote. Hon. Channing M. Ward practically openly announces through his spokesman that the votes of colored Republicans are not wanted, while Hon. Andrew Jackson Montague, the Democratic nominee wants all the votes that he can get. We are of the opinion that this explanation will be of a kind and character to clarify the situation and enable the citizens of color to determine just which course to pursue THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA WYTHEVILLE NEWS Rev. T. B. Alston preached an able sermon Sunday morning at the Baptist church. Rev. W. W. Ward filled his pulpit Sunday morning, Rev. J. M. Crow of the Methodist church, South preached in the afternoon to an appreciative audience. Rev. W. M. Smith, of Unontown, Pa., preached an eloquent sermon at Franklin St. A. M. E. church at night. Dr. G. O. Wing went to Grahams Chapel Sunday afternoon to assist Rev. H. B. Collins. Rev. Wing preached an able sermon and it was enjoyed by all. Rev. W. G. Johnson, preached Sunday night at the A. M. E. church and the people seemed to rejoice as the words of truth emenated from him. Those who attended Mr. Claude Wines funeral from a distance wore Miss Silas Carter Mr. and Mrs. Ella Russell of Yukon, W. Va.; Mrs. Ella Eaves, Dublin; Mrs. Carolino DeHart, Radford; Mr. Charlie Miller of Pulaski; Mrs. Etta Valentine and Mr. Grant Miller of Max Meadows, Va., and Mrs. Emma Patterson of Rural Retreat, Va. Miss Carrie Austin, of Memphis, Tenn., who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Emma Austin of Abington, Va., is the guest of Mrs. Bessie Dylie, her sister on Spring street, N. E. Mrs. Ollie Gibson opened her school at Max Meadows September 11th. Mrs. Lee Beady, of Lynchburg is visiting Mrs. Sallie Browning. Mrs. Janie Crockett and children have returned from the Cove Springs much improved. * Mr. Clarance Kitner has returned from Roanoke hospital much improved Mr. W. R. Gibson, Jr., gave a reception September 11th, at the palatial residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Gibson, Sr., in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harer. Miss Carrie Austin of Memphis, Tenn., received the guests; she was gowned in a blue sequin with pearls. Mrs. W. H. Harer was gowned in a white canton crepe with Japanese lace; Mrs. Gladys Hair ston who presided at the piano was dressed elegantly, in a Jade canton crepe; Miss Ella Mar Page in pink charmeuse with pearls; Miss Myrtle Hamlin in white and yellow silk organdle; Miss Consula Russell in white brocaded satin with pearls; Miss Ida Clark in white silk tule over white satin with pearls; Mrs. Florence Johnson in henna canton crepe with persian trimmingts; Mrs. Lillian Johnson in white silk organdle with pearls; Miss Mamie Haley in pink geogette crepe with pearls; Mrs. Bessie Dylle in grey canton crepe; Mrs. Nannie Lee Longer in white silk net over pink satin; Mrs Eddie Scott in brown organdle over orange; Miss Lizzie Sirt in Jade canton crepe with chiffon and the young men in full dress. Keep it up Gibson. The Court of Calanthe met Friday September 8th with District Deputy in chair. A resolution was passed expressing its fidelity and confidence in the integrity of the Grand Counsellor of the State of Virginia. FULTON NOTES. Promotion Day Exercises of the Mt Calvary Baptist Sunday School to morrow at 3:30 P. M. of the Cradle Roll Department. Mrs. Laura T. Best, superintendent. There will be Rally Day also. Miss Alma Logan is the general superintendent of the school. We listened to some very encouraging remarks from Rev. M. Fuller. 11:30 A. M. our Pastor preached a strong sermon on "Dry Bones." 3:30 P. M. Rev. Cobbs administered the Lord's Supper at our sister Church, Rising Mt. Zion. 8:30 P. M. Rev. C. B. Jefferson preached at Calvary, using for his subject, "Spiritual Power." Pastor Cobbs will preach Sunday morning from the subject, "Sowing and Reaping." Remember at 3:30 P. M. the Sunday School will render an unique program. Rev. A. D. Clarke will preach at night. Good music by the choir. On the fourth Sunday, the Rev. G. W. Brent, of Washington, D. C. will preach in the morning and at night. Let us come out on that day and hear him. Dr. Brent is a powerful preacher of the Gospel. The fourth Sunday at 3:30 Rev. Cobbs will preach the memorial ser mon of the Hiawatha Beneficial Club. A grand program has been arranged for the occasion. RISING MT. ZION NOTES. Our pastor being on his vacation, we were privileged to hear Rev. I. P. Ross of the Second Baptist Church. Rev. Ross delivered an interesting sermon on the New Birth. There was a goodly number in attendance. In fact the people are deserved of much praise on account of the excellent attendance during the absence of the pastor, who with his family is spending the vacation at home, Pittsburgh, Pa. The Lord's Supper on last Sunday afternoon was administered by Rev. C. A. Cobbs of Mt. Calvary. There was a glorious time. A unique program was rendered by the P. A. Club on last Sunday at 8 P. M. 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The changes under discussion in a measurable degree will be a concession to criticisms which have been hurled at the temporary order of the court from many quarters. They will meet, it is understood, the suggestions of Administration Senators who have felt that the Government went too far though they are in sympathy with and ready to support the course taken. Mr. Daugherty said today that he was planning to go to Chicago to present again the Government's argument. It is not certain, however, that he will go. In any event the Government will offer a mass of evidence regarding acts of violence against the railroads and will ask the taking of testimony from union heads regarding them. No official statement has been made with regard to modifications of the temporary restraining order. In fact the only official statements from both the White House and the Department of Justice, made soon after the temporary order was issued, were to the effect that the injunction proceedings would be pressed to the utmost and the Government might go further if it was necessary. STRIKE CONDITIONS CHANGED Conditions in the strike have changed materially since that time, however. Attorney-General Daugherty, said that conditions with regard to violations had been greatly improved. The improvement has been so marked that the Department of Justice is laying off United States marshals appointed to protect railroad property and railroad workers. The injunction was drawn to prevent violence and destruction and was aimed against an anomaly or concerted effort in making or inducing trouble. It was officially stated today that the proceeding was never intended to prevent labor unions or strikers from engaging in any lawful function or pursuit, and it was often that meetings of strikers have not been interfered with by Government law officers, though in many quarters it was contrued that they might do so under the orders issued. At the invitation of Mr. Daugherty Senator Borah (Idaho) visited his office today and had a lengthy interview with him relative to the injunction proceedings. After the interview Mr. Borah said he did not wish to indicate the position on the subject assumed by the Attorney-General. "In my opinion it is not improper for me to say what he told me," added Senator Borah. Then he gave his part of the interview with the Attorney-General, which he said was in substance: "I told him that in my opinion there are provisions in the injunction beyond the power of the court to grant; that they are in violation of the Constitution and, being there, did not help his case. WOULD DELAY SETTLEMENT "On the other hand the fact of them being there will delay the adjustment of the real controversy involved. "I called his attention to the clause tieing up the funds of the shopmen, the right of discussion, interviews, and newspaper publications that were especially offensive and objectionable. Mr. Borah refused to say whether the Attorney-General concurred in any or all of his opinions on the question of the injunction. However, the view prevails at the Capitol that the injunction will be modified along the fines suggested by Senator Borah and that the initiative will be taken by the Government. It is expected that the Attorney-General will ask the court to modify the order which, with the modifications, it is be levied, will be made permanent. Senator Borah sent an answer to the message from John J. Dowd, chairman of the Central strike committee of New York city, which asked the Senator to move for the impeachment of the Attorney-General. The reply tells us: "Will reply fully to your telegram after hearing next week. In the mean time may I say that I am thoroughly in sympathy with any plan to preserve unharmed the guarantees found in our constitution? After we find the old constitution a fine charter in time of trouble, do we not Let us stand up for it regardless of who would undertake to disregard it or violate it. Will communicate with you fully after the hearing." One of the biggest labor unions to day resorted to the injunction process which labor for years has so bitterly criticized. Seeking to fight injunction with injunction, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers fitted suit in the District of Columbia Supreme Court asking an injunction against the United States Marshal and the United States District Attorney in the District of Columbia to prevent them from enforcing the Chicago injunction obtained by Attorney-General Al Daugherty. The union would enjoin service of subpoenas upon the officers of the electrical workers and any interference with union meetings or activities. The suit was filed by James P. Noonan and Charles P. Ford, president and secretary; respectively of the union. They served notice that they will ask Justice Bailey on Saturday to issue a temporary injunction. It was alleged by the plaintiffs that the injunction issued by Judge Wilkerson has no extra-territorial effect, and that the court had no authority in law or equity to issue the restraining order. No attempt was made to summon the defendants in accordance with the provision of the Sherman Act before the injunction was granted they allege. The electrical organization set forth that it will ask Justice Bailey to join Federal officials from hindering the electrical workers in any of the lawful acts necessary in the conduct of their organization and of the strike. The petition asserted that the purposes of the association and of its members in the strike are not in restraint of trade or commerce, but for the carrying out of the lawful objects of the association. ADMIT THEY AID STRIKERS No attempt is made by the brotherhood to disguise the fact that daily meetings of the electrical workers are for the purpose of adding member who are on strike. General denial was set up that the electrical members, through their meeting or otherwise committed any unlawful acts incident to the railroad strike. Attorney-General Daugherty declined to reply to criticisms of several labor leaders who have charged that he is attempting to destroy the constitutional rights of the union members. William H. Johnston, president of the International Association of Machinists and named as a defendant in the Chicago injunction, denied that he is dodging process servers, and said he would welcome a visit tron, one of them. Referring to Mr. Johnston's statement the Attorney-General said he did not desire to get into a personal controversy with any of the defendants He said, however, that there had been considerable delay in finding union officials. Mr. Daugherty said he was surprised to note that some of the railway executives had joined in criticism of his course. It is a good sign that the Government is on the right track when pronounced advocates on both sides are not much pleased with what the Government is doing" he said. J. P. Noonan, chief of the electrical brotherhood, said there had been 14 conferences between the strike leaders and the railway executives since the New York meeting last month. A meeting of the policy committee of the strikers to be held in Chicago next week is for the purpose of discussing a general strike policy, and to consider the future attitude of the strikers toward the injunction obtained by Mr. Daugherty. REPUBLICANS CARRY MAINE BY OVER 25,000 MAJORITY. Augusta, Me., Sept. 11.—According to early returns United States Senator Frederick Hale of Portland, Republican, is reelected and Governor Percival P. Baxter, also of Portland Republican, is elected Governor by a majority estimated at about 25,000. The four Republican members of Congress from Maine—Carroll L. Beedy of Portland in the First district, Wallace H. White, Jr., of Lewiston in the Second; John E. Nelson of Augusta in the third and Ira G. Hersoy o. Houlton in the Fourth, are reelected over their Democratic opponents, Capt. Louis A. Donahue of Portland in the First, Bertrand G. McIntire of Norway in the Second, Mayor Leon O. Tebbetts of Waterville in the Third and James W. Sewall of Oldtown in the Fourth. In 1918, the last "off year," the Republicans carried the State by 5, 151 votes in the gubernatorial election. The returns from 253 of the 635 election precincts in the Stufe give Hale (Rep.) 30,370 and Curtis (Dem.) 19,372. For Governor the same precincts give Baxter (Rep.) 31,699 and Pattan gall, (Dem.) 19,713. Those returns indicate the election of Baxter by approximately about 25,000 plurality. It was the expectation of the Republican managers that the plurality this year would be much reduced from the abnormal majority give on President Harding because of local political conditions. FIRST WOMEN ON BALLOTS It was expected that the total vote would reach 200,000 or nearly the number voted two years ago in a presidential year as the day was clear generally throughout the State. As a rule the vote is not as large in an "off year" as in a Presidential year, but thousands of women registered for this election who did not vote in the election of two years ago. For the first time the names of women appeared on the ballot, one being a candidate for the State Senate from Cumberland County, six women being candidates for the House of Representatives and twelve candidates for the offices of County Commissioner, Register of Probat, Register of Deeds and County Treasurer. The campaign was waged largely on State issues, although Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts in his only speech in the campaign declared that the tariff was one of the parchmount questions before the country co- Picturesquences was added to the campaign by the candidacy of ex-Attorney General William R. Pattangam of this city for many years the leader of the State Democracy, as the candidate for Governor, Mr. Pattangall for several weeks has done nothing but campaign and has traveled by autome bilie in nearly every nook and corner of the State. He has attacked the financial administration of Gov. Baxter the Republican candidate for Governor who became Governor in January, 1921 after the death of Governor Frederick H. Parkhurst of Bangor. Baxter has defended his administration, laying stress on the low tax rate. BORAH SEES GAMBLE IN LOAN TO LIBERIA. Washington, D. C., Sept. 11.—Senator Borah (Idaho) charged on the floor of the Senate today that $1,500,000 of the proposed Government loan THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA FIVE THE COLORED PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA OWN One Million, Nine Hundred and Eleven Thousand Four Hundred and Forty-three Acres of Land. This wealth has been accumulated under the kindly guidance and encouragement of White People of the Commonwealth. When the Colored People needed money, the White People loaned it to them. When the White People needed labor, the Colored People furnished it. This harmony of interests has built up a contented and happy people. Colored People have always been ready to help White People who were in trouble, in the case of family sickness or in financial disaster and this feeling has been reciprocated by the White People with compound interest. That is why The Mechanics Savings Bank trouble has awakened such a widespread interest amongst all classes of White People. When the appeal for help was made, it met with a widespread response from the business interests and then from the executive, the judicial and even the legislative departments of the government, though unofficially expressed. Now comes Hon. Oliver J. Sands, President of the American National Bank, backed by an united constituency, defining a plan by which the Bank can be re-opened and confidence re-established in the concern. As for the Colored People themselves, their attitude has been beyond all praise. They have not been stampeded. They have not lost faith. A Savings Bank with assets owned and pledged aggregating more than a Half-Million Dollars and with deposits aggregating slightly over Four Hundred Thousand Dollars has no reason to remain closed. It should function again. In all of this, the prayers of the Colored People backed by their individual efforts have been important factors. God rules in the affairs of men. We shall keep on praying and keep on working. With God, the white folks and our individual efforts the great banking institution will do business again. The meeting at the Fifth Street Baptist Church next Tuesday Night, September 19th, 1922 will tell the story. 'Till the day breaks and the shadows flee away. to Liberia would go to New York bankers to redeem floating debts which were brought at a low rate. The Idaho Senator, during the consideration of the joint resolution to authorize the loan, named Kuhn loen and Co., J. P. Morgan and Co., and the National City Bank as financially interested in the passage of the measure because of securities held by them. Then he added: "It appears that this money is to be utilized in a large measure in the first instance to take care of certain internal debts and certain floating debts which have been purchased, so I am informed and are held by specialists and by taking up a bonded indebtedness of $1,500,000 which is due to certain bankers in New York." will dictate peace to the Allies at the point of the bayonet. The Sultan has subscribed $40,000 to the Red Crescent for the benefit of the wounded nationalist soldiers. Big demonstrations in front of the Yildiz Palace were dispersed by mounted police. The crowds accclaimed Mustapha Kenal in the words: "Long live our Commander in Chief, this title being held solely by the Sultan. In view of the fact that Mustapha Kenal was promoted to the chief command by the Angora Assembly which is not recognized by the Sultan or the Stamboul Government, the demonstrations at the palace indicate how hostile the Turkish nation is to its sovereign. Crowds attacked the printing office. mander of the forces, has issued a proclamation in which while recognizing the natural jubilation of the Turkish population he regrets that some of the demonstrations were disorderly and riotous, leading to the destruction of property and the injury of peaceful citizens. He reminds the people that it is their duty to behave peacefully. Processions must therefore cease tonight and he trusts that the inhabitants will avoid the streets at nightfall and resume their normal life. Failure to observe this will result in restrictions under martial law, which says the commanding general, would be distasteful to all and discredible to the city, if the demonstrations have to be repressed by force. organizing posts among this particular group of veterans, and Whereas, this is contrary to the principles of the Constitution of the American Legion which states in substance in its preamble that there is no North, no East, no South, no West therefore. Be It Resolved, that this county convention of Kings County, Department of New York, go on record, joining hands with the action of the New York County Convention, in vigorous protesting against such an un-American and undemocratic policy on the part of those communities in this country in refusing to allow American citizen-soldiers to join the American Legion; and Be It Resolved, that this county convention of Kings County, Department of New York, go on record, joining hands with the action of the New York County Convention, in vigorous protesting against such an un-American and undemocratic policy on the part of those communities in this country in refusing to allow American citizen-soldiers to join the American Legion; and documentary proof was presented to the Committee in corroboration of the resolution, with the result as abolished. The George P. Davis Post, named after one of the sergeants of the famous 15th N. Y. Infantry, (369th U. Inf.) who was killed in battle and is good shape, with its membership constantly increasing. The basket ball team is under the management of Comrade Kearn Jackson and Quinton Vaughan, and the bowling team under Post Commissioner W. H. Jones and Comrade Connie These teams will enter the American Legion tournaments during the coming season, aside from playing games with outside teams. Senator McCorick (Ill.) broke into observe. "I wonder if it might not be better for us to vote the money outright rather than to lend it to them: "I would rather go down into the Treasury and take out $5,000,000," replied Senator Borah, "and hand it to the President of Liberia than to turn it over in this way." Senator Borah declared he had been "reliably informed that the claims held by the Liberian Government against this nation have been brought up for speculation purposes for ten twenty cents on the dollar and that they are now being turned in and tak en care of by the Government of the United States on the basis of dollar for dollar." TURKS ARE MARCHING ON THE DARDANELLES. Constanbienople, Sept. 11.—Large Turik forces are marching on the Dardanelles and the British garrison there has been increased by a division. Tehanak-Kalessi at the narrowest part of the Dardanelles has been reinforced. The Turkish papers openly state that the Angora Government. will dictate peace to the Allies at the point of the bayonet. The Sultan has subscribed $40,000 to the Red Crescent for the benefit of the wounded nationalist soldiers. Big demonstrations in front of the Yildiz Palace were dispersed by mounted police. The crowds acclaimed Mustapha Kemal in the words: "Long live our Commander in Chief, this title being held solely by the Sultan. In view of the fact that Mustapha Kemal was promoted to the chief command by the Angora Assembly which is not recognized by the Sultan or the Stamboul Government, the demonstrations at the palace indicate how hostile the Turkish nation is to its sovereign. Crowds attacked the printing office of the Opposition paper, Peyan Sabah and wrecked the building and machines, then went to the Villa of Damad Forid Pasha, the Anglophile Gran Vizier, whose cabinet accepted the Treaty of Sorvres and smashed all the windows. ALLIES FORM NEUTRAL ZONES The allied generals in consultation with the allied high commissioners, decided today that the French, British and Italian flags should be flown in the neutral zones of Ismail and the Dardanelles. Any attack by Irregulars or Regulars against these zones will be regarded as an act of defiance by the Allies. The high commissioners informed Hamid Bey, the Nationalist representative, to this effect, and he will call it to the attention of the Angora Government. Any encroachments on the neutrality of the Straits or Constantinople on the part of the Keemalist army, the Commissioners declared, would find all the Allies united against the Angora Government. THREAT OF MARTIAL LAW Gen. Sir Charles Harington, com mander of the forces, has issued a proclamation in which white recognizing the natural jubilation of the Turkish population he regrets that some of the demonstrations were disorderly and riotous, leading to the destruction of property and the injury oof peaceful citizens. He reminds the people that it is their duty to behave peacefully. Processions must therefore cease tonight and he trusts that the inhabitants will avoid the streets at nightfall and resume their normal life. Failure to observe this will result in restrictions under martial law, which says the commanding general, would be distasteful to all and discredible to the city, if the demonstrations have to be repressed by force. The demonstrations continued in through the night, thousands of Turks carrying banners and chanting hymns. Mobs attacked the Greek Military mission and the Rumanian Location all the windows being shuttered. Turks armed with hammers did great damage to the Greek and Armenian shops. The American residents suffered no damage whatever. Toward morning the excitement subsided. All Turkish flags have been lowered by order of the Chief Commander of the Allied forces and strict measures will be applied to those disturbing public order. RESOLUTIONS BY GEORGE DAVIS POST ON AMERICAN LEGION DISCHRIMINATION. Whereas, it having come to the attention of the George P. Davis Post, No. 116 American Legion, Department of New York, that several states of the Union either refuse to permit colored veterans, to join established posts of the 'American Legion in those states, or else refuse to grant colored veterans charters for the purpose of organizing posts among this particular group of veterans, and Whereas, this is contrary to the principles of the Constitution of the American Legion which states in substance in its preamble that there is no North, no East, no South, no West therefore. documentary proof with the Committee in correspondence, with the stated. The George P. Day after one of the sergeants 15th N. Y. Infant Inf.) who was killed Be It. Resolved, that this county convention of Kings County, Department of New York, go on record, joining hands with the action of the New York County Convention, in vigorous protesting against such an un-American and undemocratic policy on the part of those communities in this country in refusing to allow American citizen-soldiers to join the American Legion; and Be It. Further Resolved, that we hereby demand that the National organization take immediate action in states where charters have been refused to colored American veterans of the World War and compel those State Departments who have so refused to grant charters in the past, to issue same when requested, in accordance with the constitutional requirements of the American Legion. The above resolution, when presented to the convention as a whole, was not only received with cheers, but unanimously adopted. One of the features of the convention was the playing of the 40-piece band of the Davis post under Bandmasters James Mayers, who organized and directed the 302nd Engineers Band of the Army during the war. Comrade Charles E. Conick, of the Davis Post was the official stenographic reporter of the convention and was elected delegate to the State Convention to be held in Syracuse, N. Y. September 20th to 23rd. The Resolutions Committee had called for documentary evidence that certain southern states had refused to grant charters to colored veteran, and through the efforts of former Maj. or Frank R. Chisholm, chairman of the Davis Post delegation, a mass of documentary proof was presented to the Committee in corroboration of the resolution, with the result as above stated. The George P. Davis Post, named after one of the sergeants of the famous 15th N. Y. Infantry, (369th U. S. Inf.) who was killed in battle is in good shape, with its membership constantly increasing. The basket ball team is under the management of Comrade Kearney Jackson and Quinton Vaughan, an the bowling team under Post Commander W. II. Jones and Comrade Conick. These teams will enter the American Legion tournaments during the coming season, aside from playing games with outside teams. SLAYS MAN FOUND HIDDEN IN CLOSET. (Preston News Service) Spartansburg, S. C., Sept. 16.—When William Jeter, a night watchman at a local department store, were home last Tuesday night to give his wife a watermelon and reached into a large clothes closet to get a knife to cut the melon, he found John Anderson secreted therein. He ordered Anderson to come out, but Anderson drew a pistol and began to fire at Jeter, but the latter was a better markman and shot Anderson through the heart. Jeter is being held in the county fail here. AGED MAN PROSTRATED. (Preston News Service.) Washington, D. C., Sept. 15.—Robert Williams, aged 72 years, was over come by heat last Friday at 9th and O streets. He was taken to the Freedman's hospital in a passing automobile where his condition was found not to be serious, and he was later released. FIVE ```markdown ``` Present day conditions demand that you should read a reliable race journal. Read our Prize Offer. Bring us your Job Work. Prices are high, but so is everything else and we will do your work at the lowest possible price. All kind of Job Work done at this office. Our linotypes are busy, but we can still do job work. THE PLANET, 311 N. Fourth Street Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213. Richmond, Va. --- Member Severed Above the Wrist Delivered to A. Philips Randolph. K. K. K. NOTE ON PARCEL. Had New Orleans Postmark and Ordered Him to Cease Klan Attacks. "JUST PUBLICITY"—GARVEY. "African Potentate" Rival Leader, Says Publisher, Is "Stealing His Stuff." (New York Herald, Sept. 6, 1922.) A human hand, severed just below the wrist, and apparently that of a negro, was received in the mail yesterday by A. Philip Randolph, editor of the negro monthly, the Messenger, which is published at 2305 Seventh avenue. With the hand, enclosed in the brown paper package, was a typewritten note signed "K. K. K.", warning Randolph against his writings in the magazine, and threatening to cut off his head and "send it to some one else" unless he desisted in some of his attacks. The package bore the postmark of New Orleans, and the sender had typed: "From a Friend, New Orleans," on the address tag. The police of the West 135th street station and the postoffice department inspectors are at work on the case, and dispatches were sent at once to the Federal agents in New Orleans to attempt to trace the sender of the package. The hand was wrapped in several layers of paper, apparently of the sort used in department stores, and was considerably decomposed. Randolph and his assistant, Chandler Owens, have been active in their attacks against the Ku Klux Klan and have also waged a campaign against Marcus Garvey, the self-styled emperor of Africa. Long articles have been printed in "The Messenger" ridiculing Garvey, and holding him up his "Back to Africa" movement to ridicule. More than once during the last few months Randolph has been threatened that he would be killed, he said, the most recent being at a meeting of the Friends of Negro Freedom, held on August 27th, at Sunday afternoon, several hundred of the Friends met to discuss the subject, "Why Garvey Should Be Deported," and to ridicule the "Emperor's" Liberian movement. At that time Randolph says an unidentified Negro rose to his feet and shouted that he was going to "get" Randolph. This set the meeting in an uproar. As the trouble-maker was firmly led out of New Doughlass Hall, at 142d street and Lenox avenue, Randolph says he shouted: "I'll get you and be glad to do fifteen years in the pen for it!" SIX Anonymous letters have arrived in large numbers from New York, Philadelphia and Washington threatening Randolph, he says, but he has ignored them. The receipt of the package yesterday, however, is something of a different matter, he says, and he intends to see that the sender is apprehended, if possible. The letter was typewritten rather badly on a machine which had a blue ribbon, read as follows: "Listen, Randolph: "We have been watching your writings in all your papers for quite a wile but we want you to understand before We act. If you are not in favor with your own race movement you can’t be with ours. there is no space in our race for you and your crowd. What do you mean by giving us a nigger? do you know that our organization is made up of all whites? we have sent you a sampl of our good work so watch YOUR STEP or else You . . . Now let me see your name in your nigger improvement association as a member paid up too in about one week from now. Dont worry about linching in the south . . . if you were here you would talk about it. Now be careful how you publish this letter in your magazine or we may have to sen dyour Hand to someone else? Dont think we cant get you and your crowd. Although we are in New York city it is just as easy as if you were in Georgia. If you can unite with your own race we will find out whats the matter with you all. Dont be selfish . . . give your friends a tip. "K. K. K." A special meeting of the Friends of Negro Freedom has been called for Sunday afternoon at New Douglas Hall and the whole story will be threshed out at that time. When a reporter for the New York Herald called on Marcus Garvey at his apartment at 133 West 129th street, to tell him of the receipt of the jackage by his opponent, the "African Potentate" was sitting "in a council" which he conducted in his famous Chamber of 1,000 Vases in the luxuriously furnished apartment. Large palm plants were all about the room, which was virtually filled to overflowing by vases and bric-a-brac of every possible description and period design. When told of the package and its contents, he said: "I know nothing about it, but I can venture just about what the whole thing is. It looks to me like a good publicity stunt which Randolph and Owen have pulled to get some notoriety. They have been trying to steal some of my own publicity for a long time, especially all during August, when the thousands of my delegates from all over the world were here. They have charged that I made an alliance with the Ku Klux Klan Read The Richmond Planet --- simply because I conferred with Supreme Wizard Clarke while I was South last spring. I have no connection with the Klan of any kind." WHAT WILL DEMPSEYS NEXT EXCUSE BE? gist of their lament: First—A leading sport authority has stated that Wills, while the leading contender for Dempsey's crown, is no match for the American chimp! Second—Chairman William Muldoon, of the New York Boxing Commission, has announced that he has begun investigation into "Tutt" Jackson's record. Now, let's see just how far these statements should go. Of course, no one takes the talk of the gentleman from New York seriously. For those who saw the fight last Tuesday night are unanimous in their opinion that Wills will give Mr. Dempsey the fight have the ex public was the dangerer. Otherwise Will Having d Wills is still waiting for And when he will come want a for crack at the it? The ra TUT JA (Preston News Service.) New York City, Sept. 7.—Harry Wills, the Bronze Panther of New Orleans, with a crushing right hook to the jaw, after two minutes and five seconds of fighting in the third round of his bout with "Tutt" Jackson, of Washington Court House, O, fame, vindicated himself and firmly established his position last Tuesday night at Ebbett's Field, flooring his challenger for the count. Exactly one week from the day, when he disposed of "Buddy" Jackson in Newark, N. J., before an enthusiastic gathering of Elks, Wills disposed of the other Jackson, and thus practically swept away the final barrier to a match with the present heavyweight champion, Jack Dempsey. Followers of "Fistiana" are wondering what subterfuge the wily Jack Kearns, manager of Dempsey, will resort to in a futile attempt to stave off a championship bout between Dempsey and Wills. Fight Must Be Staged. And, inevitable as the coming of another championship match, Wills and Dempsey will meet. Just when, where, how soon, no one, just now, is in position to tell. But Wills' two recent victories, while they can hardly be called sensational, have certainly knocked all competition out of the way. The public has been clamoring for Wills to really show his class. He has done this in no uncertain way. White heavies would not meet him, so he took the only colored men in his class who showed that they had any records and disposed of them—yes, disposed of them so easily, in fact, that the aftermath is rather amusing, from a mere reader's point of view. This leaves Dempsey with only one course to pursue. Either he will have to agree to meet Wills—and soon, for the American public, whatever else might be said of it, really wants the best—or step down and give his title to some one who will fight. It is needless for him to travel all over the country attempting to meet set-ups, like the fat, over-sized Billy Miske, Bill Brennan, or the rapidly-aggressive hunk, Jess Willard. Boxing commissions will not stand in the cancellation of the Labor Day attraction having shown as much. Now They're Singin' "Em. And now sport writers are beginning to sing the "Blues" again. They are trying to discredit the fact that Wills knocked out both his opponents—knocked them into a cuckoo with practically no effort. Here's the --- gist of their lament: First—A leading sport authority has stated that Wills, while the leading contender for Dempsey's crown, is no match for the American champ. Second—Chairman William Muldoon, of the New York Boxing Commission, has announced that he has begun investigation into "Tutt" Jackson's record. Now, let's see just how far these statements should go. Of course, no one takes the talk of the gentleman from New York seriously. For those who saw the fight last Tuesday night are unanimous in their opinion that Wills will give Mr. Dempsey the fight of his young life. And, again, Mr. Dempsey must think that Wills is somewhat of a "Panther," for he continually refuses—not in words, but in actions—to be enticed to sit on a three-legged stool opposite the bronze adonis. And why? Just because he knows that when that fateful day comes the championship is likely, very likely, to once again change hands. This self-same man gives as another reason, that Wills cannot hit as hard as Carpentier! Think of it! A man who can floor Norfolk with a blow which travels barely six inches; a man who broke six of Fred Fulton's ribs with his punishing body bows; a man who simply toyed with Buddy Jackson and made him dizzy when he got good and ready; a man who fractured three of "Tutt" Jackson's ribs and injured his spinal column, cannot hit as hard as the 175-pound Frenchman? These facts should prove conclusively to any fair-minded sport the ambiguity of the stunts on the Eastern sire. Then again, he diminishes the Wills not "take it." Now, who has proven that he can't? No one! Mr. Dempsey, possibly, is the only one who might be able to show the sporting world whether or not Wills can "take it," but never a peep from Mr. Dempsey. All you can hear from that august gentleman, down east, is the gentle refrain of $500,000. All he wants is a lease on the Treasury Department of the United States and a couple of the government mints. But force of circumstances might bring about a meeting—with no train load of shekels either—and then! About the Investigation. Chairman Mulldoon says that he'd have to investigate the record of the Ohio youth. No one discredits that statement. But Mr. Mulldoon must remember that it was the white dailies which gave "Tutt" such a wonderful play, with his enormous reach of 8½ inches, his royal height and his wonderful height. These papers were the ones that literally shoved Jackson into a fight with Wills. True, the accounts might have been exaggerated. But did any commission investigate the facts when Carpentier, weighing little more than 170 pounds, met the close to 200-pound Dempsey? No, not one. And a fighter in the heavyweight class must battle at catch weights. They say that "Tutt" was a "novice," but ringside followers claim that the defeated youth was clever, in a way. Everyone believed that he did not have the experience. But the white public was hoping against hope that the dangerous Wills would go down. Otherwise why such publicity? Wills Still Waiting. Having disposed of his opponents, Wills is still, silently but vigilantly, waiting for Dempsey to make a move. And when Dempsey does move, then he will come forward. Wills does not want a fortune. All he wants is a crack at the title. When will he get it? The race waits in suspense. TUT JACKSON SUSPENDED. (New York Herald.) The State Athletic Commission yesterday announced the suspension of Tut Jackson, who played the part of a punching bag for Harry Wills; his manager, Billy Palmer, and his publicity promoter, William McCarney. The suspensions will remain in force until such time as the circumstances are investigated. The charge against the manager is that he misrepresented the facts as to Jackson's physical qualifications and also his fighting ability. The commission reinstated Edward Forbes, Brooklyn writer on sports and referee, who was suspended following a dispute with former Deputy Commissioner Tom O'Rourke regarding a seat in the press row at Ebbets Field. O'Rourke sought to have Forbes vacate the seat and is alleged to have struck the reporter when the latter refused to give up his seat. The suspension of Tom Stanley, a manager, having been raised by the Connecticut commission, the New York commission took similar action. LA FOLLETTE GETS RECORD MAJORITY. 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