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THE RICHMOND PLANET --- NATIVE AFRICAN KNOCKS OUT IDOL OF FRANCE. Carpentier Beaten in 6 Rounds in Championship Bout. Georges, Nose Broken, Eye Closed and Covered with Blood, Goes Down in Defeat Under the Sledgehammer Blows of Battling Siki, Now Champion of All Europe. VOLUME XXXIX, NO. 47 NATIVE A OUT ID Carpentier in Cha Georges, Nos Covered w Defeat Un Blows o Cham (By Ferdinand Tuohy.) Paris, Sept. 24.—Georges Carpentier, Europe's "best of the century, lost one of the sorriest exhibitions of fighting ever seen in any ring today. Battling Siki, the Senegalese heavyweight, knocked him out in the sixth round of a slugfest punctuated by fouls, but altogether lacking in science. His nose broken, his eye closed and his face covered with blood, "Gorgues Georges" had to be carried from the ring, but it took the judges another hour to announce that the better bruis er had won. In the sixth round of their scheduled twenty-round bout Carpentier went down under a hail of vicious rights from the big Negro. As he fell his legs slipped between those of Siki, and the referee declared the white man had won because the black tripped him. CROWD STORMS RING Shouting with rage the crowd stormed the ring and after an hour's consultation the judges reversed the referee's decision thus creating a new light-heavyweight champion of Europe. Later it was announced Siki will challenge Jack Dempsey. Georges entered the ring a heavy favorite and still the idol of France. Before the end of the fourth round the idol had fallen, literally and figuratively. Flooded for a count in the third, his later attempts to foul were greeted with jeers and curses from his followers. Knuckled out in the sixth, he was carried away with the boots, catcalls and whistling of $0,000 of his countrymen ringing in his ears, while his grinning conqueror was hoisted high on the shoulders of new found admirers. The Buffalo Stadium was packed when Siki entered he ring. He got a cordial, sympathetic reception, for every one knew Georges had only consented to interrupt his cinema activities because he wanted to end the "impatient" aspirations of the Negro. BOUNDS INTO RING "Poor fellow!" was the crowd's early attitude, "Georges will kill him with that right." And there was no batting. While these kindly persons were mentally measuring the Senegalese for his coffin, Gorgeous Georges bound ed into the ring, beaming, shaking his hands blithely above his head, smiling his lovely white-toothed smile to his Parisian friends and dressed in silk and satin just as he was at Jersey City. But the throng did not rise too well to his infectious personality. True, he got a big hand, but many were silent, rememberin ghat Carpentier has fought little in France and seldom for charity. As the gong sounded, the spectators settled back to watch a short in structural boxing lesson given by Prof. Carpentier. Even Siki seemed to fee, he was in for a bad beating; he had not even trained systematically for the match. Both men seemed to be in excellent condition, however, although Georges was a bit thin and pale. His black op ponent was a picture of power, his muscles rippling under the chonky skin. In three years of fighting he has only been beaten once, but has merely learned the reputation of being unhurt able and unskillful. Apparently knowing that he was up against a heavier hitter than he has yet encountered, Siki came out of his corner quickly but cautiously. All through the first round he hardly tried to hit Georges, and his own clumsy defense was easily penetrated. During the first two rounds Carpen tler repeatedly landed his "terrible right" on Siki's jaw but the Negro did not seem to be even jarred by Eur- ope's best punch. Still Carpenter smiled confidently. GEORGES BATTERED. But in the third the Negro suddenly seemed to realize that he had nothing to fear and from then on the fight slowly degenerated into a slugging contest, with Skii having the better of every exchange. Both men took counts in the third, but after that all Carpentier's skill could not save off quick defeat. In the fourth Georges was battered unmercifully as the Senegalese became more and more confident. The end of the fifth round the Frenchman a heaten man, hardly able to stance. Toward the end both were fighting in furry, the champion enraged by impending defeat, the Negro angered at the foul blow struck at him. BATTLING SIKI BATTLING SIKI. Sturdy Senegalese fighter, who now holds the championship of Europe and light-heavy title of the world. Then came the end. Gorgeous Georges was lying on the canvas, his bloody face caressing the floor while the Senegalese smiling and unblemished, stood above him. (New York World.) Although Georges Carpenter insists he wants to revenge his defeat at the hands of Battling Sikir as soon as the injuries received in yesterday's bout are healed, the consensus of opinion here is that the Frenchman's fighting days are over. In fact his closest friends acting on a tip that he had decided in advance to abandon the match before it was half over, reaped small fortunes by betting against the ring idol, who, according to all rumors, has come to the conclusion (G) (Continued on the Eighth Page.) RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1922 DRISCOLL OFFERS $150,000 FOR SKI TO TIGHT IN U. S. A. An offer of $150,000 for a lift enround decision contest with Harry Wills, Negro heavyweight, was cabled last night to Battling Siki, Senegalse boxer who defeated Georges Carpentier in Paris yesterday, by Dave Driscoll, matchmaker for the Ebbets McKeever Exhibition Company operators of Ebbets Field, Brooklyn. Siki is now in good physical condition. The offer suggested October 12th, as a date for the bout, with the idea that Siki is now in good physical condition and could reach this country in a week's time. Should this be unacceptable, however, Siki was advised that the offer holds good for a contest next year on May 30th, Memorial Day. JACK JOHNSON PROMPT; OFFERS TO BATTLE SKI. New York, Sept. 25.—Jack Johnson, one-time heavyweight champion of the world, told that section of the world that happened to be gathered in New York County courthouse today, that he was sending a challenge tonight to Siki, the Senegalese conqueror of Georges Carpentier. Summoned to court over a debt of $3,500 he has owed Barney Gerard, the theoretical producer, for seven years, Johnson was asked by Joseph Levine, Gerard's counsel why he didn't pay $1,000 on account. "You fellows ought to wait until I tackle that man Siki," he said. "He looks like just the man I want to fight and when I get through I'll have money enough to pay you." Then he announced he was sending a challenge tonight. MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sermon: The Weakness of the Strong Samson Asleep in Belilah's Lap. Beginning with next Sunday, October 1st, Rev. E. D. Coffee, pastor will begin what is known as "An interesting Fall Senies of Sermons." 11:30 A. M. Sermon, "The Weakness of the Strong—Samson Asleep in Belilah's Lap." 10:00 A. M. Pastor's Bible Class. 9:30 A. M. Sunday School. 8:00 P. M. B. Y. P. U. Council of Richmond Quarterly Conference. All are urged to attend these services: THE MINISTERS' CONFERENCE. The Ministers' Conference of Richmond and Vichiny which has been closed for the vacation period, will open next Monday, October 2, 1922, 11 A. M. at Ebenezer Baptist church, Leigh and Judah streets, Dr. Wm. H. Stokes, Ph. D. pastor. An interesting instructive and helpful programme of activities for the year has been planned which will be of great benefit to the members of the Conference in particular and the public in general. The genial Dr. Evans Payne, D. D., pastor of Fourth Baptist Church, the Bishop of Church Hill and the Nestor of the Baptist Hosts in this section will preside over the affairs of the Conference in his usual versatile manner. While a large number of the brethren have not, as yet, returned from their vacation, a full representation of the Conference is expected to be in attendance upon the first session at which time reports of activities for the vacation period will be made. A. D. DALY, Reporter. GRUESOME TRAGEDY IN THE NIGHT-TIME USED SHOT-GUN WITH DEADLY EFFECT IN HENRICO COUNTY KILLED THREE PERSONS. In company with Mr. W. C. Scott, the noted tonsorial artist of this city I went down the River Road Sunday September 24th, at about 1 o'clock. I remembered that a gruesome tragedy had taken place in that neighborhood the week before. We had nearly reached St. James Church and was told that we were six miles from Richmond. A colored boy riding a bicycle looked at the car and inquired if it was a Stanley Steamer. He had heard of the car and had seen it at a distance. I asked him about the killings. "You have passed the place," he said. "It is about a mile and a half from here. You will see houses and right off from the road is where it happened. THAT WHITE HOUSE Another inquiry and a white resident told us just where to go. Then we reached the settlement and the colored folks pointed out the little white house off from the road to me. Mr. Scott did not care to leave the car. So I vaulted out, leaving him in the car in the roadway. A resident informed me that I would, find the sister of Willie Clayton, who did the killing, at the house. I walked up to the house and a girl, sixteen years of age, she said, with her baby in her arms, came to the door which was open. THE DOG AND THE CHICKENS She did not ask me my name. She did not inquire as to my business. I was looking at a three room, one story cottage, painted white. I was at the kitchen door, while my dog, Mutt, proceeded to charge the chickens in the yard, much to my chagrin and annoyance. That dog would stop when ordered but you had to keep on ordering, for the flutter of a chicken seemed to exert an irresistible influence upon that dog. THE SISTER'S STORY. I learned the following story. "My name is Etta Clayton. I am sixteen years old. Yes, this is my baby. My brother's three children are here. His name is Willie Edward Clayton. He and his wife had a disagreement last Monday morning. His wife left here and came back that evening and got her three children. THAT FATAL NIGHT. "On Tuesday night between 2 and 3 o'clock some one came to the front door. My brother and I were in bed. I went from my room to his room and waked him. When he went to the door, these people rushed in. The place belongs to my father. In the party were Gertrude Clayton, Willie Edward Clayton's wife; Malinda Carter, his wife's aunt; Albert Brown, his wife's father and his wife's mother. His wife brought her three children with her and they came in an automobile. ALL ANGRY "They said they were going to beat my brother and they threatened to kill him. He grabbed a gun from behind the door and he shot his wife, hor father and her aunt, killing them. He has Mr. Gunn as his counsel." I had been able by threats to keep that dog, Mutt, quiet long enough to get that statement. I told this child-mother, who I was and then wandered back to the Stanley Steam Car in the roadway. A. BLOW-OUT I had reached Main Street, in front of Robert C. Scott's undertaking parlons when the rear left-hand wheel tire blew out with the report of a shot gun. I soon changed it for the "spare" with the assistance of the two Mr. Scotts and Mr. R. C Scott's employee. Funeral Director Scott had buried the victims of the tragedy at Charles City, just 35 miles away. Two of them, he said, were shot in the back and one through the lungs. There were five shots and a double-barrelled shot-gun had been used to do the killing. This showed that he had to re-load the shot-gun to do the work. FOUND A REVOLVER A revolver was afterwards found in the yard, but it was said to belong to Willie Edward Clayton's father. Did Willie Clayton's wife have this --- SEMINARY & COLLEGE OPENS AT LYNCHBURG 35TH SESSION OPENS AT THE VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AND COLLEGE. Wednesday, September 20th marked the begining of the thirty-fifth academic year at Virginia Theological Seminary and College. Registrator, was conducted all day Wednesday; and opening chapel and class work be gan on Thursday. In what promises to be Seminary's best year, the buildings and grounds are in splendid physical condition. The laboratories are not yet completely equipped, the library is not quite ready for use, and work on the gymnasium is still going on. This, however, does not interfere with the class work; and the entire equipment will be ready within a few days. In Fox Hall, new dormitory rooms for young women, a reception hall, an assembly hall and a ward for the sclt have been provided. Many changes have been made in Hayes Hall, looking to an improved grade of work and greater comfort for the students. A larger faculty than ever before has been gathered at the institution, several new instructors having been audited. In the Department of Theology Dr. R. L. Holley and Prof. Thos. Crowder are the new men. The former comes to the school from Shaw University to take charge of work in Hebrew, Greek and Homiletics. He took his A. B., A. M., and S. T. B., degrees at Lincoln University and has done work at College University, Union, Theological Seminary and Columbia University. The latter, who will handle classes in Bible history, is an A. B., from Union University and a B. D., from this institution. Prof. J. C. Carroll, fresh from graduate study in Chicago University, will teach history in the College of Arts and Science. He received his bachelor's course at Union and has done graduate work leading to the Pn. B., and A. M., degrees at Chicago, having gained experience as a teacher at Morehouse College and a pastor in Chicago. Prof. Kolley Miller, Jr., son of Dean Kelly Miller of Howard University and himself a B. S., from Howard has been added to the Department of Science to handle courses in Physics and Inorganic Chemistry. In addition to his work at Howard, Prof. Miller has taken his master's work at Clark University, at Worcester, Mass. and has rare experience as an instructor and laboratory assistant. Miss Lilian Brown, another alumna of Howard comes after a year's experience at Union to take charge of English courses in the Academy. Mrs. Bloesseau, a graduate of the Seminary has been added to the staff of matrons. The student body will be much larger than ever before. Over one hundred students of college rank have been enrolled, more than fifty per cent of whom are pursuing courses leading to a degree. Increases appear in the registration in each of the other departments, and indications point to a crowded school. Virginia Seminary is in a position this year to do her best work. revolver or did Willie Clayton have it? This is the question. Willie Clayton gave himself up. He had his shot-gun with him and apparently felt no remorse for what he did. He was not under the influence of liquor. He was terribly angry and as a result sent three people unconcernedly to the judgment. Master T.J. King, Jr. has entered upon his studies at the Virginia Theological Seminary and College at Lynchburg, Va. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. T. J. King Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 27.—When a chain on a hoisting platform broke, Robert Akin, aged 45 years, of North Grant avenue was hurt about the neck and hips at the Ohio Maleable Iron Company plant in Fields avenue last Friday afternoon. He was taken to the University Hospital where his condition is reported favorable, with a splendid chance for recovery. WILL RE-DEDICATE FOURTH PARTIST-CHURCH CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY. Sunday, October 1st, will mark the re-dedicatory services of the Fourth Baptist Church, Dr. Evans Payne, pastor. Dr. Wm. H. Stokes will preach at the morning services and Dr. W. L. Ransome, of South Richmond speaks at night. The edifice presents a beautiful appearance 4. --- TEXAS JUDGE ORDERS FOR THE MURDER OF AFTER NOCTURNAL TEXAS JUDGE ORDERS FULL INVESTIGATION OF THE MURDER OF MAN SLAIN IN HOTEL AFTER NOCTURNAL VISIT BY MASKED MEN ON THE SOUTHSIDE. Items in Brief from "Old Manchester The Rev. Baxter F. McLendon, the evangelist and his choir of 500 trainee voices are doing great work on the Southside. On last Tuesday night about 10,000 people were in attendance. There were fully 500 colored people under the tent to hear him give a vivid description on of his life. Before he commenced his narratives he called upon his colored hearers to sing, "Swing Low Sweet Charlest." It was led by Mr. Jas. H. Cunningham, and "Steal Away" was led by Miss Rohea Munford. They were raptuously applauded by the great gathering of white people. At the conclusion of these hymns, the Rev. Mr. "Cyclone Mac" began one of the most remarkable stories of his life ever heard by an audience in South Richmond. The evangelist is planning a meeting for Monday night, for the colored people and he is desirous to get in touch with all of the pastors. The singing will be done by members of the colored churches and a great attendance is expected. —Mrs. H. E. Harris has returned home after a pleasant trip to P-rusmouth and Norfolk, visiting relatives and friends. —Mr. Albert Clarke of Washington, D. C. is spending his vacation on the southside, the guest of his many relatives and friends. —Mrs. Roberta Langhorne, of 121 E. 20th street who has been confined to her home for several days is slowly improving. —Mrs. Annie E. Blackwell left the city Saturday, 23rd for Kittrell, N. C. to attend the funeral of Mrs. D. J. Avery, Secretary of the Lott Carey Convention. —Mrs. Florence Goodman will return home tomorrow. (Sunday) after a most pleasant stay in Mt. Holly, N. Y., Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Mrs. Pearl, Foster, of 112 E. 18th St. has been somewhat indisposed this week. —Mrs. Rachael Hall left the city Thursday, 21st for Philadelphia, New York and Hartford, Conn. She will spend many weeks in the northern clime. —Mr. Albert Wood of Youngstown, Ohio, is visiting the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Langhorne and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Braxton. —Miss Grace Bowen of Clover, Va., spent several days here visiting her parents and relatives. She was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Howell in East 18th street. —Mr. A. Rasmus Harris and Miss Ethel Brown arrived in the city last Sunday morning. Mr. Harris has visited many foreign cities since he left here more than fourteen years ago. He is looking the picture of health. —Mr. Edward Brown left the city Sunday for Pittsburgh, Pa., to spend several days the guest of his siter. —The Buffalo Foot-ball team of Southside will meet the A. S. Cs. of Northside on the gridiron at Hovev Park, Va. Union University, Wednesday, October 4th, at 3 P. M. Mr. Edward Foster returned to the city last Sunday from Philadelphia, Pa. on account of the illness of his wife. After a protracted illness enduring for many years, William H. Smith, of 729 West Leigh Street, departed this life Tuesday morning at 5:30 o'clock, in the sixty-fourth year of his age. Altho having suffered intonso pain throut these weary years he bore his affliction with Christian fortitude. He was for fifty years associated with various butchers located in the Sixth Street Market and was held in high esteem by his employers and fellow workers. He leaves to mourn their loss, a devoted wife, four daughters, three sons, two brothers of Los Angeles, California, nine grand-children and a host of friends. Funeral services were help from the residence. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. William H. Smith PRICE, FIVE CENTS FULL INVESTIGATION MAN SLAIN IN HOTEL VISIT BY MASKED MEN (Preston News Service.) Abiline, Tex., Sept. 27.—A searching investigation of the killing here shortly before midnight. Sept. 9th, of Gover C. Everett in a local hotel, was ordered by Judge W. R. Ely in a spectacle to the Taylor County grand jury last Thursday. After declaring that all he knew of the murder was from newspaper reports Judge Ely said: "A Negro was killed in a Negro rooming house in this city. A street contractor told me that he had known Everett for eleven years and that he was a hard-working Negro and hardness. From what I gather from the newspaper reports, the man had retired early and about midnight he was killed. I notice in the papers that Negro witnesses testified that three or four masked men came to the hotel, went upstairs, a shot was fired, the masked men came down, and Everett was found dead. "I will be frank and honest with you the man who shot Everett is guilty of murder and should be punished. It is a bad blot on your town when men go out and wantonly kill in that way. "There has not occurred a crime since I have been on the bench so grave and one that deserves such earnest attention as this. I am blaming my man nor organization for this crime, because I don't know who did the killing." District Attorney Cunningham, who has conducted an investigation of the affair, issued an appeal to all citizens who know anything of the murder or who might throw any light on it, to give the might jury the facts. VIRGINIAN AFTER THIRTY YEARS RETURNS TO BIRTH PLACE. Paul D. Scott, a nationally known traveller and young promoter on Tuesday visited V. N. and I. Institute, for the first time in thirty years. Mr. Scott has the distinction of being one of the first to be given birth in the Institute. His father Edward Scott a product of Ichmond and afterwards a practicing physician in Washington, D. C., was Professor of Modern languages there at the time. A most cordial reception was given his son on his return. Mr. Paul D. Scott who has quarters at the famous Miller's Hotel is hardly a stranger in Richmond, having many relatives here of the beloved Rev. Holmes family and also many Howard University school-mates. He is the colored representative of one of the largest Realty Companies in the country. A company formed for the purpose of securing choice locations for our people with money behind them to build desirable modern homes. The firm known as The Washington Development Corporation is at present developing what promises to be the most beautiful choice and attractive sub-division in this country. Overlooking the White House, shut- owed by the Washington Monument, shading the Potomac as she sweeps on to kiss the Bay; this sub-division loca- ted in our own Virginia across from Lincoln Monument is known as Doug- lass Park. Named for our ever immortal Fred. Mr. Scott will forward literature, welcome interviews or be glad to correspond with all who wish to take advantage of a ground floor opportunity, which gives social, educational and historical benefits of the Worlds great est Capital city. Address: Paul D. Scott Miller's Hotel, Second and Leigh Sts. Richmond, Va. —Miss Rowna White of Lynchburg; Va., called on us also Mr. C. H. Green, of Newport News, Va. —Dr. R. E. Jones, now of Philadelphia, but formerly a resident of this city was here visiting friends last week. His Madame metored down here in a new car and with a German chauffeur at the wheel, arriving here Saturday evening. Dr. Jones left with the party last Monday morning at 5 o'clock for home. Master Godfrey Branch has matriculated at the Virginia Seminary, Lynchburg, Va. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Branch, 913 N. Sixth Street. Master Oscar Conn, of Charlottesville, Va. spent a few days in the city visiting relatives and friends. He was enroute to Lawrenceville, Va. to enter St. Paul N. and I. THE RICHMOND PLANET NATIVE AFRICAN KNOCKS OUT IDOL OF FRANCE. Carpentier Beaten in 6 Rounds in Championship Bout. Georges, Nose Broken, Eye Closed and Covered with Blood, Goes Down in Defeat Under the Sledgehammer Blows of Battling Siki, Now Champion of All Europe. VOLUME XXXIX, NO. 47 NATIVE A OUT ID Carpentier in Cha Georges, Nos Covered w Defeat U Blows o Cham (By Ferdinand Tuohy.) Paris, Sept. 24—Georges Carpentier, Europe's "best of the century, lost one of the sorriest exhibitions of fighting ever seen in any ring today. Battling Sikh, the Senegalese heavyweight, knocked him out in the sixth round of a slugfest punctuated by fouls, but altogether lacking in science. His nose broken, his eye closed and his face covered with blood, "Gorgues Georges" had to be carried from the ring, but it took the judges another hour to announce that the better bruis er had won. In the sixth round of their scheduled twenty-round bout Carpentier went down under a hail of vicious rights from the big Negro. As he fell his legs slipped between those of Sikh, and the referee declared the white man had won because the black tripped him. CROWD STORMS RING. Shouting with rage the crowd storm ed the ring and after an hour's consultation the judges reversed the referee's decision thus creating a new light-heavyweight champion of Europe. Lat er it was announced Siki will challenge Jack Dempsey. Georges entered the ring a heavy favorite and still the idol of France. Before the end of the fourth round the idol had fallen, literally and figuratively. Flooded for a count in the third, his later attempts to foul were greeted with jeers and curses from his followers. Knocked out in the sixth, he was carried away with the hoots, catcalls and whistling of 80,000 of his countrymen ringing in his ears, while his grinning conqueror was hoisted high on the shoulders of new found admirers. The Buffalo Stadium was packed when Siki entered he ring. He got a cordial, sympathetic reception, for every one knew Georgas had only consented to interrupt his cinema activities because he wanted to end the "imudent" aspirations of the Negro. BOUNDS INTO RING "Poor fellow!" was the crowd's early attitude, "Georges will kill him with that right." And there was no betting. While these kindly persons were mentally measuring the Senegalese for his coffin, Gorgeous Georges bound into the ring, beaming, shaking his hands hiltly above his head, smiling his lovely white-toothed smile to his Parisian friends and dressed in silk and satin just as he was at Jersey City. But the throng did not rise too well to his infectious personality. True, he got a big hand, but many were silent, rememberin ghat Carpentier has fought little in France and seldom for charity. As the gong sounded, the spectators torsed back to watch a short in structural boxing lesson given by Prof. Carpentier. Even Ski seemed to fee, he was in for a bad beating; he had not even trained systematically for the match. Both men seemed to be in excellent condition, however, although Georges was a bit thin and pale. His black opponent was a picture of power, his muscles rippling under the ebony skin. In three years of fighting he has only been beaten once, but has merely learned the reputation of being unhurt able and unskillful. Apparently knowing that he was unagainst a heavier hitter than he has yet encountered, Siki came out of his corner quickly but cautiously. All through the first round he hardly tried to hit Georges, and his own clumsy defense was easily penetrated. During the first two rounds Carpen tter repeatedly landed his "terrible right" on Siki's jaw but the Negro did not seem to be even farred by Eur- --- ope's best punch. Still Carpenter smiled confidently. GEORGES BATTERED But in the third the Negro suddenly seemed to realize that he had nothing to fear and from then on the fighs slowly degenerated into a sluggish contest, with Sikl having the better of every exchange. Both men took counts in the third, but after that all Carpentier's skill could not save off quick defeat. In the fourth Georges was battered unmercifully as the Senegalese became more and more confident. The end of the fifth round the Frenchman a beaten man, hardly able to stand. Toward the end both were fighting in furry, the champion enraged by impending defeat, the Negro angered at the foul blow struck at him. BATTING SIKI Sturdy Senegalese fighter, who now holds the championship of Europe and light-heavy title of the world. Then came the end. Gorgeous Georges was lying on the canvas, his bloody face caressing the floor while the Senegalese smiling and unblemished, stood above him. (New York World.) --- Although Georges Carpentier insists he wants to revenge his defeat at the hands of Battling Siki as soon as the injuries received in yesterday's bout are healed, the consensus of opinion here is that the Frenchman's fighting days are over. In fact his closest friends acting on a tip that he had decided in advance to abandon the match before it was half over, reaped small fortunes by betting against the ring idol, who, according to all rumors, has come to the conclusion (Continued on the Eighth Page.) RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1922 A. D. DALY, Reporter. Did Willie Clayton's wife have this DRISCOLL OFFERS $150,000 FOR SKI TO FIGHT IN U. S. A. An offer of $150,000 for a lift-around decision contest with Harry Wills, Negro heavyweight, was cabled last night to Battleling Sikl, Senegalese boxer who defeated Georges Carpentier in Paris yesterday, by Dave Driscoll, matchmaker for the Ebbets-McKeover Exhibition Company operators of Ebbets Field, Brooklyn. Skii is now in good physical condition. The offer suggested October 12th, as a date for the bout, with the idea that Skii is now in good physical condition and could reach this country in a week's time. Should this be unacceptable, however, Skii was advised that the offer holds good for a contest next year on May 30th, Memorial Day. JACK JOHNSON PROMPT: OFFERS TO BATTLE SIKI. New York, Sept. 25—Jack Johnson, one-time heavyweight champion of the world, told that section of the world that happened to be gathered in New York County courthouse today, that he was sending a challenge tonight to Siki, the Senegalese conqueror of Georges Carpentier. Summoned to court over a debt of $3,500 he has owed Barney Gerard, the theoretical producer, for seven years, Johnson was asked by Joseph Levine, Gerard's counsel why he didn't pay $1,000 on account. "You fellows ought to wait until I tackle that man Siki," he said. "He looks like just the man I want to fight and when I get through I'll have money enough to pay you." Then he announced he was sending a challenge tonight. MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH. Sermon: The Weakness of the Strong Samson Asleep in Bellah's Lap. Beginning with next Sunday, October 1st, Rev. E. D. Coffee, pastor will begin what is known as "An interest ing Fall Series of Sermons." 11:30 A. M. Sermon, "The Weakness of the Strong—Samson Asleep in Deilah's Lap." 10:00 A. M. Pastor's Bible Class. 9:30 A. M. Sunday School. 8:00 P. M. B. Y. P. U. Council of Richmond Quarterly Conference. All are urged to attend these services: THE MINISTERS' CONFERENCE The Ministers' Conference of Richmond and Vienna which has been closed for the vacation period, will open next Monday, October 2, 1922, 11 A. M. at Ebenezer Baptist church, Leigh and Judah streets, Dr. Wm. H. Stokes, Ph. D. pastor. An interesting instructive and helpful programme of activities for the year has been planned which will be of great benefit to the members of the Conference in particular and the public in general. The genial Dr. Evans Payne, D. D. pastor of Fourth Baptist Church, the Bishop of Church Hill and the Nostor of the Baptist Hosts in this section will preside over the affairs of the Conference in his usual versatile manner. While a large number of the brethren have not, as yet, returned from their vacation, a full representation of the Conference is expected to be in attendance upon the first session at which time reports of activities for the vacation period will be made. A. D. DALY, Reporter. GRUESOME TRAGEDY IN THE NIGHT-TIME USED SHOT-GUN WITH DEADLY EFFECT IN HENRICO COUNTY. KILLED THREE PERSONS In company with Mr. W. C. Scott, the noted tonsorial artist of this city I went down the River Road Sunday September 24th, at about 1 o'clock. I remembered that a gruesome tragedy had taken place in that neighborhood the week before. We had nearly reached St. James Church and was told that we were six miles from Richmond. A colored boy riding a bicycle looked at the car and inquired if it was a Stanley Steamer. He had heard, of the car and had seen it at a distance. I asked him about the killings. "You have passed the place," he said. "It is about a mile and a half from here. You wilt see houses and right off from the road is where it happened. THAT WHITE HOUSE Another inquiry and a white resident told us just where to go. Then we reached the settlement and the colored folks pointed out the little white house off from the road to me. Mr. Scott did not care to leave the car. So I vaulted out, leaving him in the car in the roadway. A resident informed me that I would, find the sister of Willie Clayton, who did the killing, at the house. I walked up to the house and a girl, sixteen years of age, she said, with her baby in her arms, came to the door which was open. THE DOG AND THE CHICKENS She did not ask me my name. She did not "inquire as to my business. I was looking at a three room, one story cottage, painted white. I was at the kitchen door, while my dog, Mutt, proceeded to charge the chickens in the yard, much to my chargin and annoyance. That dog would stop when ordered but you had to keep on ordering, for the flutter of a chicken seemed to exert an irresistible influence upon that dog. THE SISTER'S STORY I learned the following story. "My name is Etta Clayton. I am sixteen years old. Yes, this is my baby. My brother's three children are here. His name is Willie Edward Clayton. He and his wife had a disagreement last Monday morning. His wife left here and came back that evening and got her three children. THAT FATAL NIGHT "On Tuesday night between 2 and 3 o'clock some one came to the front door. My brother and I were in bed. I went from my room to his room and waked him. When he went to the door, these people rushed in. The place belongs to my father. In the party were Gertrude Clayton, Willie Edward Clayton's wife; Malinda Carter, his wife's aunt; Albert Brown, his wife's father and his wife's mother. His wife brought her three children with her and they came in an automobile. ALL ANGRY "They said they were going to beat my brother and they threatened to kill him. He grabbed a gun from behind the door and he shot his wife, her father and her aunt, killing them. He has Mr. Gunn as his counsel." I had been able by threats to keep that dog, Mutt, quiet long enough to get that statement. I told this child-mother, who I was and then wandered back to the Stanley Steam Car in the roadway. A. BLOW-OUT. I had reached Main Street, in front of Robert C. Scott's undertaking parlors when the rear left-hand wheel tire blew out with the report of a shot gun. I soon changed it for the "spare" with the assistance of the two Mr. Scotts and Mr. R. C Scott's employee. Funeral Director Scott had hurled the victims of the tragedy at Charles City, just 35 miles away. Two of them, he said, were shot in the back and one through the lungs. There were five shots and a double-barrelled shot-gun had been used to do the killing. This showed that he had to re-load the shot-gun to do the work. FOUND A REVOLVER A revolver was afterwards found in the yard, but it was said to belong to Willie Edward Clayton's father. Did Willie Clayton's wife have this ```markdown ``` SEMINARY & COLLEGE OPENS AT LYNCHBURG 35TH SESSION OPENS AT THE VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AND COLLEGE. Wednesday, September 20th marked the beginning of the thirty-fifth academic year at Virginia Theological Seminary and College. Registrator, was conducted all day Wednesday, and opening chapel and class work be gan on Thursday. In what promises to be Seminary's best year. The buildings and grounds are in splendid physical condition. The laboratories are not yet completely equipped, the library is not quite ready for use, and work on the gymnasium is still going on. This, however, does not interfere with the class work; and the entire equipment will be ready within a few days. In Fox Hall, new dormitory rooms for young women, a reception hall, an assembly hall and a ward for the sick have been provided. Many changes have been made in Hayes Hall, looking to an improved grade of work and greater comfort for the students. A larger faculty than ever before has been gathered at the institution, several new instructors having been added. In the Department of Theology Dr. R. L. Holley and Prof. Thos. Crowder are the new men. The former comes to the school from Shaw University to take charge of work in Hebrew, Greek and Hornilletics. He took his A. B., A. M., and S. T. B., degrees at Lincoln University and has done work at College University, Union, Theological Seminary and Columbia University. The latter, who will handle classes in Bible history, is an A. B., from Union University and a B. D., from this institution. Prof. J. C. Carroll, fresh from graduate study in Chicago University, will teach history in the College of Arts and Science. He received his bachelor's course at Union and has done graduate work leading to the Pn. B., and A. M., degrees at Chicago, having gained experience as a teacher at Morehouse College and a pastor in Chicago. Prof. Kolley Miller, Jr., son of Dean Kelly Miller of Howard University and himself a B. S., from Howard has been added to the Department of Science to handle courses in Physics and Inorganic Chemistry. In addition to his work at Howard, Prof. Miller has taken his master's work at Clark University, at Worcester, Mass., and has rare experience as an instructor and laboratory assistant. Miss Lillian Brown, another alumna of Howard comes after a year's experience at Union to take charge of English courses in the Academy, Mrs. Bolseau, a graduate of the Seminary has been added to the staff of matrons The student body will be much larger than ever before. Over one hundred students of college rank have been enrolled, more than fifty per cent of whom are pursuing courses leading to a degree. Increases appear in the registration in each of the other departments, and indications point to a crowded school. Virginia Seminary is in a position this year to do her best work. revolver or did Willie Clayton have it? This is the question. Willie Clayton gave himself up. He had his shot-gun with him and apparently felt no remorse for what he did. He was not under the influence of liquor. He was terribly angry and as a result sent three people uncorementously to the judgment. Master T. J. King, Jr. has entered upon his studies at the Virginia Theological Seminary and College at Lynchburg, Va. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. T. J. King. Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 27.—When a chain on a hoisting platform broke, Robert Akin, aged 45 years, of North Grant avenue was hurt about the neck and hips at the Ohio Maleable Iron Company plant in Fields avenue last Friday afternoon. He was taken to the University Hospital where his condition is reported favorable, with a splendid chance for recovery. WILL RE-DEDICATE FOURTH BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY. Sunday, October 1st, will mark the re-dedicatory services of the Fourth Baptist Church, Dr. Evans Payne, pastor, Dr. Wm. H. Stokes will preach at the morning services and Dr. W. L. Ransome, of South Richmond speaks at night. The office presents a beautiful appearance --- --- TEXAS JUDGE ORDERS OF THE MURDER OF AFTER NOCTURNAL TEXAS JUDGE ORDERS FULL INVESTIGATION OF THE MURDER OF MAN SLAIN IN HOTEL AFTER NOCTURNAL VISIT BY MASKED MEN ON THE SOUTHSIDE Items in Brief from "Old Manchester The Rev, Baxter F. McLondon, the evangelist and his chair of 500 traineevoices are doing great work on the Southside. On last Tuesday night about 10,000 people were in attendance. There were fully 500 colored people under the tent to hear him give a vivid description on of his life. Before he commenced his narratives he called upon his colored hearers to sing, "Swing Low Sweet Charlot." It was led by Mr. Jas. H. Cunningham, and "Steal Away" was led by Mess Robena Munford. They were raptiously applauded by the great gathering of white people. At the conclusion of these hymns, the Rev. Mr. "Cyclone Mac" began one of the most remarkable stories of his life ever heard by an audience in South Richmond. The evangelist is planning a meeting for Monday night, for the colored people and he is desirous to get in touch with all of the pastors. The singing will be done by members of the colored churches and a great attendance is expected. —Mrs. H. E. Harris has returned home after a pleasant trip to P. Rissmouth and Norfolk, visiting relatives and friends. —Mr. Albert Clarke of Washington, D. C. is spending his vacation on the southside, the guest of his many relatives and friends. —Mrs. Roberta Langhorne, of 121 E. 20th street who has been confined to her home for several days is slowly improving. —Mrs. Annie E. Blackwell left the city Saturday, 23rd for Kittrell, N. C. to attend the funeral of Mrs. D. J. Avery, Secretary of the Lott Carey Convention. —Mrs. Florence Goodman will return home tomorrow, (Sunday) after a most pleasant stay in Mt. Holly, N. Y., Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Mrs. Pearl, Foster, of 112 E. 18th St. has been somewhat indisposed this week. —Mrs. Rachael Hall left the city Thursday, 21st for Philadelphia, New York and Hartford, Conn. She will append many weeks in the northern clime. —Mr. Albert Wood of Youngstown, Ohio, is visiting the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Langhorne and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Braxton. —Miss Grace Bowen of Clover, Va., spent several days here visiting her parents and relatives. She was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Howell in East 18th street. —Mr. A. Rasmus Harris and Miss Ethel Brown arrived in the city last Sunday morning. Mr. Harris has visited many foreign cities since he left here more than fourteen years ago. He is looking the picture of health. Mr. Edward Brown left the city Sunday for Pittsburgh, Pa., to spend several days the guest of his sister. The Buffalo Football team of Southside will meet the A. S. C's. of Northside on the gridiron at Hovey Park, Va. Union University, Wednesday, October 4th, at 3 P. M. Mr. Edward Foster returned to the city last Sunday from Philadelphia, Pa. on account of the illness of his wife. William H. Smith After a protracted illness enduring for many years, William H. Smith, of 729 West Leigh Street, departed this life Tuesday morning at 5:30 o'clock, in the sixty-fourth year of his age. Altho having suffered intonsin pain throut these weary years he bore his affliction with Christian fortitude. He was for fifty years associated with various butchers located in the Sixth Street Market and was held in high esteem by his employers and fellow workers. He leaves to mourn their loss, a devoted wife, four daughters, three sons, two brothers of Los Angeles, California, nine grand-children and a host of friends. Funeral services were help from the residence. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Cemetery. PRICE, FIVE CENTS FULL INVESTIGATION MAN SLAIN IN HOTEL VISIT BY MASKED MEN (Preston Nows Service.) Abiline, Tex., Sept. 27.—A searching investigation of the killing here short ly before midnight. Sept. 9th, of Gover C. Everett in a local hotel. was order ed by Judge W. R. Ely in a speca charge to the Taylor County grand jury last Thursday. After declaring that all he knew of the murder was from newspaper reports Judge Ely said: "A Negro was killed in a Negro rooming house in this city. A street contractor told me that he had known Everett for eleven years and that he was a hard-working Negro and harmess. From what I gather from the newspaper reports, the man had retired early and about midnight he was killed. I notice in the papers that Negro witnesses testified that three or four masked men came to the hotel, went upstairs, a shot was fired, the masked man came down, and Everett was found dead. "I will be frank and honest with you the man who shot Everett is guilty of murder and should be punished. It is a bad blot on your town when men go out and wantonly kill in that way." "There has not occurred a crime since I have been on the bench so grave and one that deserves such earnest attention as this. I am blaming man nor organization for this crime, because I don't know who did the killing." District Attorney Cunningham, who has conducted an investigation of the affair, issued an appeal to all citizens who know anything of the murder, or who might throw any light on it, to give the ground jury the facts. VIRGINIAN AFTER THIRTY YEARS RETURNS TO BIRTH PLACE. Paul D. Scott, a nationally known traveller and young promoter on Tuesday visited V. N. and I. Institute, Petersburg, for the first time in thirty years. Mr. Scott has the distinction of being one of the first to be given birth in the Institute. His father Edward Scott a product of I.ichmond and afterwards a practicing physician in Washington, D. C., was Professor of Modern languages there at the time. A most cordial reception was given his son on his return. Mr. Paul D. Scott, who has quarters at the famous Miller's Hotel is hardly a stranger in Richmond, having many relatives here of the beloved Rev. Holmes family and also many Howard University school-mates. He is the colored representative of one of the largest Realty Companies in the country. A company formed for the purpose of securing choice locations for our people with money behind them to build desirable modern homes. The firm known as The Washington Development Corporation is at present developing what promises to be the most beautiful choice and attractive sub-division in this country. Overlooking the White House, she owed by the Washington Monument, shading the Potomac as she sweeps on to kiss the Bay; this subdivision located in our own Virginia across from Lincoln Monument is known as Douglass Park. Named for our ever immortal Fred. Mr. Scott will forward literature, welcome interviews or be glad to correspond with all who wish to take advantage of a ground floor opportunity, which gives social, educational and historical benefits of the Worlds great est Capital city. Address: Paul D. Scott Miller's Hotel, Second and Leigh St., Richmond, Va. —Miss Rowna White of Lynchburg; Va., called on us also Mr. C. H. Green, of Newport News, Va. —Dr. R. E. Jones, now of Philadelphia, but formerly a resident of this city was here visiting friends last week. His Madame metored down here in a new car and with a German chauffeur at the wheel, arriving here Saturday evening. Dr. Jones left with the party last Monday morning at 5 o'clock for home. Master Godfrey Branch has matriculated at the Virginia Seminary, Lynchburg, Va. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Branch, 913 N. Sixth Street. Master Oscar Conn, of Charlottesville, Va. spent a few days in the city visiting relatives and friends. He was enroute to Lawrenceville, Va. to enter St. Paul N. and L. --- CARPENTIER, IDOL OF FRANCE, WAS BADLY BATTERED BY SIKI, THE GREAT SENEGALESE BATTLER, IN BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT TWO plonship of the world and the heavy- woight championship of Europe, Sik. refusing to play the role of an actor In an alleged frame-up, from the first round began hammering his opponent until, at the end of the fifth, he had drawn blood from the — champion’s nose, mouth and ears and closed up Voth his eyes, On the opinion of Ure 60,000 persons who gathered to sce the Frenchman re sume his fighting in Paris after three years, they saw Carpentier at his worst, Brute force again beat selence. Siki, with HU1o {dea of the art of box ing | but with terrifically — powerful blows, turned the tables upon those: who jeered and laughed at his crouch ing attitudes when, in less than twen~ ty minutes’ fighting, he had floorea Franco's boxing {dol. Cheers and jeers again intermingles when first Sikl was given the decision by the referee, and Inter when the la- ter changed his opinion, awarding Car penticr the victory because the Negro was supposed to hnve fouled, No one hud seen the so-called foul and sareas Uc eries of "Carpentier went up from all sides, Dut the change in the decis- ion was not permitted to stand for the judges decided that there had been ne foul and overruled the referee. The inglorions ending of his career had come, ‘The French fins accepten the Dempsey defeat unconditionally, but the whole country today considered that Siti hud met the champion simp ly im order (o afford the latter a chance to fight once again in his home country. That Carpentior underest!- mated the challenger of his titles was the general opinion in the Buffalo Vol odrome today, He thought Ire had merely to hit to Knock out his Negro opponent. Any many consider that the Prench chant pion in the second round had excellent opportunities for getting home a deat ly right blow (o the chin, Itke the one that shook Dempsey and that wirien knocked out Britain's heavyweight champion, Severe censure of Carpen- tier’s fighting methods was heard to- ward tho ond of the fight, wherein, on At Teast two occasions ‘when ho tn- doubtedly saw himsolf beaten, he butt: ed the Negro’a stomach, SIKI DOWN IN FIRST ROUND. ROUND ONE—Siki rushed and then came inte a clinch. Carpentior landed several rights and. lefts to tho face which jarred Silt. Sikt then rezetved two lefts to the stomach and went to the canvas on one knee for a few vee. onds whilo Carpentier, smiling, looket upon what he considered easy prey. Before the round was fintshed Carper tier punished the dusky fighter const erably and the latter went to his cor: ner looking tired. 1 ROUND TWO.—Roth came ont of their corners with a jump and imme- diately went into a clinch, Sik was holding on when Carpentier tore loose and Kept jabbing the black and mak- Ing him appear foolfsh, Silkt found an opening and sent in a hard right to the Jaw, followed by a loft to the chin, The blows jarred Carpentier considerably, Wherenpon the Frenchman stopped his playing and settled down to business. Silt landed two effective blows to the head. while the punches the Freneit man managed to put in did not seem to trouble Siki much. ROUND 'THREE—Shortly after the start of this round Siki went down wn der a hard right on the Jaw. He toon a count of seven and was up agin ear rying the fight to Carpentier, He land ed a right to the jaw, winich sent te Frenchman down for a count of try. Siki then began to get the upper hand and landed body and head blows of all deseriptions, with Carpentier hang ing on like grim death, whenever he could, At the bell Carpentior went tv his corner looking like well beatea man. ROUND FOUR.--Siki started the proceedings and soon had Carpentier holding on, This time Siki tad to pull out of the clinches and when he was free ho hit Carpentier when and where he pleased. Blood began flowing from soveral wounds and the Frenchman went to his corner in very wenk conti tion. CARPENTIER BUTTS OPPONENT’ ROND FIVE—Carpentier started ts hold on immediately after the bell, In the clinches Silt landed savage blows to the body and face until Carpenticr face took on the appearance of a piece of raw beef. The champion then huittea tho colored fighter twico, the secon timo sending him to the canvas, But Siki jumped up immediately and got to work on his tired and beaten adver sary. In the third minute of the fight Carponticr fell down from sheer ex: haustion, Siki lifted him up and when Siki was off is guard Carpontier swung his right to the colored man's Jaw. There was no strongth behind it, however, and Sikt came back with some torrifie punishment which mado Carpentier stagger all over the ring when ho was not able, to hold on. ROUND SIX—Carpontler eame ow of his corner a wiripped man. He went into a clinch, from which Silt got loose and hit the Frenchman at will. later reversed his decision and sald ho had disqualified Sikt. ‘Tho Judges then got together and rn versed tho decision of the referee ant dvclared that tho rightful verdict was that no foul of any Kind had been com mitted by Siki, who today is the light heavyweight champion of the werld and tho heavyweight champion oi Burove. +2 BOXING FEDERATION VOTES 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS TO SIKT. Paris, Sept. 24.—The Boxing Federt ton tonight declared Battling Stkt the light Ireavywoight champion of the world and heavyweight champion of France. It announced that it intonde. sending a regular chntlenge for him to meet all comers to the American box: tig authorities. "You had etter cable Mr, Rickard tonight . that Iam willing ‘to, fight Dompsey right away,” said the Senega lese to the Associated Press correspon dent. “This wil he enough fighting for today.” remarked Mr, Heller, Siki's manager as he quickly started hig protege toward his dressing room. Siki fought a clean and fair battle. He had the erowd with him in the last two rounds, especially atter he had lifted Carpentier from the floor when the Frenchman was virtually helpless in the fifth round and was repaid by a wild swing to the jaw. REVERSAL SAVED BOXING GAM ‘The reversal of the first deciston of the referee in giving tho bout to Car. pentier on an alleged foul probably saved the hoxing game in France from a black eye, as the crowd apparently was unwilling to countenance a falrly defeated man, completely out and help less, being declared the winner, ‘This partlenlarly was true by reasos of the fact that there had been two other disqualifieations in the prelim! navies both fighters who profited by the decisions belonging (o the “stable” of Francois Descamps, Carpentier‘s manager. The two men who received tho favor able decisions were Fritch, who won the Olympic featherweight title in 1920 when Billy Merchant of England was declarod to have hit him low im the third round, and Charley Ledoux, who was declared tho winner over over Benny ‘Thomas of England in the olghth round for lack of fighting sph it on the part of the Englishman, POLICE PROTECT REFEREN, Referee Bernstein had his side of ring under the protection of the police while the judges wero deliberating on the question of who was the winner of tho bout. Deseamps also was tho ob. Ject of the anger of the crowd. Many Porsons attempted to reach him, but he made a quick getaway. The specta- tors In the popular sents, which son. for seven franes each and for which many persons had been saving thet: centimes for many weoks, wero espe ally bitter in denouncing Carpentier {he winner. A majority of the crowd, however, seemed to take great Joy in Seeing one more idol shattered, | Siki’s victory over Carpentier, it is believed in French sporting circles, {s likely to make the hig Senegalese “moro loath than ever to submit to ream lar training. Up to Friday evening” at- jMough working two or three hours daily at boxing, rope skipping and hag inching. he was a regular patron every evening of the brightly {lum nated cafes. New York Herald.) SIKI DEMANDS: $83,000.00 FOR A BOUT WITH WILLS, Charles Heller, manager of Battling Siki, ridiculed tonight the $20,000 off er of Tom O'Rpurke of Now York for a fight with Harry Wills, After confer ring with Sparrow Robertson, whe brought ORourke's offer, Hellen an- thorized the following cable to 0’. Rourke “Want 1,100,000 franes (approx mately $83,000) exclusive of income tax. Ready to leave immediately to fight Wiils October 26. Have big offer from England for the winner of Boek. ett-Moran.” (New York Herald.) FIRST MT. OLIVE NoTRS. ' Newtown, Va. Sept. 26.—Mr. and Mrs. David ‘Thomas and son and Ars Lizzie Washington of Caroline County were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. ‘Thom as Harvey last Sunday afternoon, ‘Mrs. Martha ‘Tunstall ts a tittle bet. ter at this timo, Mrs. Lavinia Harvey was able to ni fend services at Mt. Olive last Sunday Mrs. Dolly Johnson left for Wash ington last Sunday morning, Mrs. Susto Broaddus returned from her northern trip last Wednesday, Mr. H. M. RuMin left for Richmond last Tuesday to rosumo his studies at Virginia Union University, Mrs. Wm. Rust returned from Wash ington a few days ago, Don't forget the great anniversary exercises at Mt. Olive beginning the Second Sunday in October for a week. 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FIGHT FILMS FAIL T0 PROVE FOUL CHARGE AGAINST SIKI Paris, Sopt. 25.—(Assoclated Press.) ‘Tho fight film was shown to the press this afternaon, Init tho left leg of Sild was distinctly seen to rise behind the left kneo of Carpentier who pegan thon to fall, but observers found it im. possible to decide whether it was a real trip up or merely the leg of | the colored fighter passing between the white man's legs, ‘Tho film, howevor, makes it evident that SikI had na need to trip Carpen- ter, who at the moment scomed to. bo seeking his opponent in order to sup ‘Port himself, being patently a finish- ed man. ‘The film was run through ten times for tlre newspaper men's benefit. When tho lights were turned on Manager Descamps jumped exeltedly to his fect, exclaiming that the referee's dis quatification of Siki was justitiea. ‘The great, majority of the newspaper men present, however, expressed them selves as unconvineod of this. Tho pictures were taken at the rate of 150 por second but were thrown on the sereem as if they had been takon at the ordinary rate. ‘Therefore their vatuo as evidence was considerably discaunted today as it was Impossible to show them at the proper slow speed. THE FATEFUL ROUND. The sixth round opens with Carp Her bending low and covering his fac with both hands, Ho receives aright savings to the face. followed by a Toft ving. Ho is unable lo make the Teast [effort at a return against the Sinsaleso ‘Phen is seen the Tox movement Of St hie and Carpentier falls. During (re third showing of the fiir Siki arrived. 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He still is under the impression that the Negro was disqualified. ‘This morning Georges asked to seo the newspapers. Those at the bedside, however, told him the doctors’ instruc tions were that hoe must have absolute rest and that he must not rend owing to the condition of his damaged eyes. He has not been told that the judges reversed the decision of the referee awarding him the bout on a foul and still believes himself the light heavy. weight champion of the world, Regrot is expressed on all sides over the downfall of Carpontier but no at- tempt {s made by the sporting news- Papers to hide their satisfaction over the discomftiture of Francois Des: camp's Carpenticr's manager. FOUR THE PLANET Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr., at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. EDITOR, - JOHN MITCHELL, JR. all communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1921 THE DIVISION OF THE VOTE. The Richmond, Va., Times-Dispatch, in its editorial comment seems to fail to understand that the southern colored citizen is just like the southern white one. He has like habits and prejudices, although they may be of an opposite tendency. We are much impressed by one of the statements of our able and esteemed contemporary, when it says: There is but one practical course for the Virginia Negro—to divide, so that he votes, on party lines in accordance with the issues of today. To this, we would add: There is but one practical course for the Virginia white man—to divide, so far as he votes, on party lines in accordance with the issues of today. This has been the preachments of Theodore Roosevelt and all the leading Republicans in this country. This is the doctrine of the "lily-whites" in Virginia, who in order to bring about this condition have thrown the Negroes of the commonwealth over-board, so to speak in order to induce the white people of Virginia to act in accordance with this suggestion. The southners have professed a fear of so-called Negro domination and have put this argument forth as a reason for their solidarity. As a matter of fact, it is on account of old animosities and prejudices brought about by the late civil war, which has produced this condition. They do not trust the Yankees yet. They believe in States Rights and are opposed to a centralized form of government. But time is bringing about changes. President Woodrow Wilson caused thousands of colored citizens to revise their opinions concerning States Rights. They have been able to contrast this centralized power under Republican Ulysses S. Grant and under Democrat Woodrow Wilson and after a "cooping time" and a careful consideration, they are now of the opinion that they have had enough of loth. We take it then that the Richmond, Va., Times-Dispatch wants a live Republican Party in this State as opposed to a live Democratic one with white and colored people voting according to the live issues of the day instead of being warped by their unreal onable prejudices in the premises. May God hasten that day. When the white folks get in that mood, they will find the colored folks faithfully imitating them. Let our constitutional rights alone and give to us those privileges to which we are legally entitled, throw open your primaries to colored voters and then you will witness a full realization of your advice and hopes, colored folks, Negroes, Afro-American will be ready and willing "to divide, so far as they have have votes, on party lines in accordance with the issues of today." A NEW CHAMPION. The Battling Ski, the Senegalese black Frenchman, who hails from Africa is now the light heavy-weight champion of the world and the heavy-weight champion of Europe. His defeat of Georges Carpentier reads like a romance. It was a case of over-confidence on the part of France's greatest fighter. The indications are, however that even had he been warned, the result would have been the same. It was at first reported that the black prize-fighter fought without pugnishie skill, but this view of the situation has been revised and he is admitted to be a world marvel. The attempt will be made to force Harry Wills the American pugilists of African descent to meet, this new pugilistic luminary before tacklins Jack Dempsey, but this is out of the question now, inasmuch as Dempsey is already signed up to meet Wills. Then Wills if he should win must meet this new European "terror," who hails from the Western Coast of Africa. Colored folks are naturally inter- A DANGEROUS SUGGESTION. The Richmond, Va., Times-Dispatch, one of the ablest edited daily publications in the South-land and from a southerner's view-point one of the best friends of the colored people in all of this land, in its issue of September 23, 1922, says: Richmond's Negro newspaper, the Planet, arrives at a conclusion it might well have reached a year ago—that the Republican leaders of Virginia have definitely decided it is best for the future of that party that the Negroes shall no longer vote its ticket Nor will we quarrel with another statement in its columns, that the Republican organization in Virginia is maintained mainly for capture and distribution of Federal offices. Certainly on these two points we are in agreement, but it soon reaches the cross-ronds, where it disagrees. It says: It is with conviction, as to the best interests of the Negro race to which The Times-Dispatch has always been a friend that we urge rejection of the suggestion of the Planet that Negroes organize separately, and endeavor to present such a solid front (that some day they may hold the balance of power between the major parties. Such a course would be disastrous to our colored population. No thoughtful man or woman can contemplate such a situation with the slightest degree of approval. It probably would be to the best interest of the Democratic party if at any time the gap between the size of the white parties should become narrow for in that event most of the Republicans would vote the dominant Democratic ticket to prevent control of the State by a solid block of Negroes. It would, however, be most unfortunate for Virginia, for both major parties and most of all for the colored organization and its members. This is a plain statement of an opinion without going into details for an explanation as to why this course would be disastrous to the colored people. It gives the usual suggestion and concludes as follows: For fifty years the Negroes have presented an almost unbroken alignment with the Republican party. They could not expect much political recognition from the Democrats, and they have not had it. Now they are forced bodily out of the Republican ranks, for as the Times-Dispatch predicted when Pollard held out the olive branch, it was rejected. There is but one practical course for the Virginia Negro—to divide, so far as he has votes, on party lines in accordance with the issues of today. But what does this suggestion mean? Let us see. We have always been of the opinion and this opinion has been supported by past experiences and by historic events that in disunion or division, there is weakness and "in union, there is strength." There is no doubt in the world that the Negroes in this State should divide, so far as he votes, on party lines in accordance ested in the contest. Now comes the information that the Battling Sikh has a Dutch wife. This will not be relished by the critics of black men in this country. We are satisfied that some colored folks have begun saving money already to visit the scene of the conflict, should it take place anywhere in this country. No matter which way you turn or go, the black man is in evidence and Ethiopia is appealing for justice in every part of this and every other land. TOM WATSON OF GEORGIA. Senator Thomas E. Watson of George is dead. He was best Known as "Tom Watson." We had an opinion of him, which we might have emphasized in these columns, but the remarkable comment of the New York Sun along this same line is a veritable literary gem and we reproduce it here: The kindest thing that can be truthfully said of Sonator Thomas E. Watson of Georgia, who died yesterday, is that his mind grew faster than his spirit. He was a man who had energy, learning and cleverness, but he wasted the opportunity to use them well. Watson was a lawyer, but he counseled his people to break the law. He was a student of history but he revealed in things which history has shown to be wrong. He studied the Constitution but he preached against its finest principles. The American public would have forgiven Tom Watson his false theories in economics. It would have forgiven him his poppy temper and his improper conduct in debate. But it could not overlook his offenses in stirring up race and religious prejudice or his opposition to the enforcement of the universal service law. Those who hoped that Watson on his coming to the United States Senate would reform were disappointed. His charges against the conduct of the army in France, never substantiated, were made with all the old vomom, the old lack of respect for truth and procedure. Instead of emulating the example of Ben Tilbman of South Carolina, who in his final days in the Senate won back much of the respect he had lost in his turbulent years, Watson became more impossible than ever. Surely a State does not always have the Senators she deserves. When Alabama could boast an Underwood in the Senate and Mississippi a William with the issues' of today. But when those party lines are drawn in a way to prescribe this same Nogro in his fundamental constitutional and political rights and he declines to support the party or parties making such prescription, it seems to us that he is forced to adopt a policy to protect him against political extinction. Our position is that the Negroes as a unit should act together and to cause their support in accordance with the transcendent issues of today. If a citizens political rights are in jeopardy and the safety of his life and property is at stake, all other issues are to be subordinated to that one issue. The division of the Negro vote then runs with the two political parties and not with the Negro. When they all unite to injure and destroy the Negro as a political entity, they force a solidarity of the Negro vote. As an organized body, the Negro can force political recognition and the right to hold political office upon one or the other of the political parties and it may be that in this light our esteemed contemporary regards the Negro's action as disastrous to the Negro. For our part, we have always advocated individual support of candidates that is where white men, who are known to be favorable to colored ones are nominated for office, we should exercise our individual preferences and vote for them, even though they be the nominness of the Democratic Party. This is what we call building up individual friendships among the best class of white people of the Southland. In the present campaign, every colored voter knows or should know that every vote cast for a colored nominee in the pending political struggle takes away a whole vote from a Republican nominee and gives a half-vote to the Democratic nominee. Were we to control the colored vote solidly and could them to forget the past, we would as an organization, in a spirit of retaliation cast the solid black vote for the Democratic nominees. Many of us believe that we can better trust the devil than we can leave our future in the hands of some of these Republican hypocrites. To speak plainly, we are contending for the rights and privileges of the colored people in this commonwealth. We would prefer to secure them under Republican rule. If we can reach our goal through the aid and comfort of the Democratic right, thinking people, then God grant that those rights are privileges may come to us from that source. We believe that the better class of white people in the South-land are our best friends and we believe also, if they are left to themselves and to their consciences, they will accord to us fair-play and justice. We repeat, in division, there is weakness; "To Union, there is strength." it seemed strange that their neighbor Georgia should be represented by a man who rose to office on the steps o- ancient prejudices and who flaunted his own passions in the face of the country. To make further comment would be to mar a magnificent word picture. So ends. Matt N. Lewis, editor of the New- lort News Star has announced his candidacy for the United States Senate from this State on the Republican ticket. There is but little doubt, but what he will be named at the coming convention of the Party. This gives the colored citizens and the white ones too, for that matter, a true and tried Republican for whom they can vote. He is well-known all over the State or Virginia. He is deservedly popular, being permanently allied with Virginia's interests. We take pleasure in endorsing him for the position, which he seeks and we hope that he may poff the full vote of the party, which he represents. --- Hon. Marcus Garvey is now in the fighting arena and is now delivering blow for blow in the contest with his enemies and critics. He claims that there is an organized propaganda in "full swing," with paid orators and lecturers to misrepresent him and his work. Evidently, he is feeling these attacks keenly and he has put his followers on notice to beware of this movement throughout the country. His weekly address in the Negro World of the 30th inst. is particularly drastic and vitilious. Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green has issued a proclamation suspending the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Missouri for failure and refusal to pay the Pythian Temple taxes and the Grand Lodge of Ohio is in a state of insurrection. Under Grand Chancellor R. B. 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You cannot do right, without making enemies, and unscrupulous ones at that. Some people believe ninety per cent of what they hear and practically all that they see. This is a world of trouble and we should not be surprised when we have trouble. Some times, it seems that one half of the world is endeavoring to rob the other half of the same planet. You may get by today doing wrong, but you will lose tomorrow or the next day. People, who treat other people right are often treated wrong by this same class of people. Don't grumble too much. Your mouth is liable to grow one sided. Our likes and dislikes often lead us into trouble. Read a good race paper and pay for it before you read it. People, who believe in God always have hope. Retribution is slow, but it is sure. try GRO ical the This country is on the ϕϕϕ of great prosperity. All you have to do is to live long enough to enjoy it. The Turks seemed to know exactly when to defeat the Greeks and to insist upon terms virtually at the gates of Constantinople. All Europe is afraid to risk another war and so Islam is triumphant for the time being. Our friends continue to send in their subscriptions. They realize that they are needed right through here now. We have white friends as well as colored ones. Both are doing their duty by us. KNOCKING RICHMOND. There is an organized body of leaing white men in this city, who make it their business to boost Richmond. They use their efforts to bring here every convention of note. They send out booklets setting forth the revenue of the populace and endeavor to have located here industrial and manufacturing enterprises upon the plea that we have here a contented and happy populace. When the migration of colored people to the North was the all-absorbing people, we used the columns of these journals to check the same and have since published flattering reports of conditions here to induce their return. The body of white citizens to which we refer is known as the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. There is no corresponding organization among the colored people, although there should be such an organization. Just now, the Richmond Elks are being aroused against one of their number on account of a letter, which he wrote to the members of the Grand Lodge of Elks and sent broadcast over the country, "knocking Richmond." It should not be forgotten that the people who are endangering our industrial enterprises, arresting people without the proper discrimination and sending broadcast over the country unsavory reports concerning the colored people and using the Associated Press as a means for disseminating this erroneous information are also "knocking 'Michmond' and are doing incalculable harm to both the better class of colored people and to the better class of white people. From our observation, we have some of the best white people in the country located right here. They are doing what they can to aid those colored people, who mean right, and who are endeavoring to do right. The other kind of white folks have their innings at times and they tend to distress all classes by their lack of judgment, but let us pray God that sooner or later, we can wait "Till the day break and the shadows flee away." GIRLS COMPLETE LAW COURSE (Preston News Service.) 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I beg to say that after roalizing the oath ‘of my office takon at Boston, Mass. 1921, T cannot decotve tho trust placed upon mo by the Grand Lodge ‘via (promot{ng the ‘wolfaro and in- ‘torest of our Order.) I cannot con- selentiously Invite you to my home town without firat ‘orlightoning you with the privileges of my people extonded by the whites. “1. ‘Tho capital of the Southorn ‘Confederacy. “2, No placo of intorest In the city but for white pooplo only. “3. We can entertain from 1 to 1,000 of our peoplo at any time, but What would we do with 12,000 or more? “4. Must you come hero simply to spond your money with no security from assaults and linsutlts? “5, Ono’ of oun ‘leadmng citizens, Hon. John Mitche'l, Jr., Editor of Richmond Planet and Prosident of Mechantos Savings Bank, was placed in the polteo patrol and earried over the city for simply standing on the corner, asking the cause of an excite- ment. “G. ‘The Honorable Monroe ‘Trot- ter spoke here recontly at the City Audtor’im and was told what he must say and what he could not say to our people in Richmond, “7, Since the N. A. A. ©. P. and other Leagues are fighting the un- just causes, how can we invite the Grand Lodge and those people to share the treatments heaped upon us that wo, ourselves disl:ke as citizens and tax payers. “8. Somo of the B. P.O. B. here say ‘Invite you here, while others think that st might divide peace and harmony. “9. Bx-Governor H, ©. Stuart satd the white people here will continue to Like the colored people as long as they know and stay In their places. Please dofine this. “10. Our Brothors of the Mystic Shrine here have discontinued wear- ing emblems, urged so to do recent- dy. “11, All previous cities accepted by tho Grand Lodge as meeting place even Norfolk, Vii, had the balancing power (the Negro vote) which we are deprived of singe we lost our poXtical influence (ld, Jackson Ward) by some of them who are inviting the Grand Lodgo here. “12. Aro you to sacrifice and fold your manhood fights, privileges, H- derties, customs and opinions ‘and leave them at the National Capital until you return from here? “13, Roepntly hundreds of our people” were mado homeless by ‘the city. opening a boulevard to reach tho whito subu easily without any provisions by tho city; some com- pelled, to return to the country atter many years living here, while others found places in Clay Street, which was opened to our peonle by real estate agents at a rate of 50 to 75 por cont. ineveusea rent or sate. “IH. If you select Richmond, Va. for 1922 “then don’t complain ¢s- peslally when you see some of ons leading men with thoir hats off scratching thelr heads, while talking to the white man. +. “Respectfully yours in C. J. B. L “JOHN P. WHITH, “Grand Esteemed Leading Knight “Biks’ Homd, “1023 N. Secona St.” WYTHEVILLE (VA) NOTES. Rey. W.1L. Saunders of Bristol, ‘Tenn., the District Supt., preached morning and night at the Franklin Street A. M. @. church Sunday, Septem Der 24th, to an appreciative audience. Rev. H, L. Johnson, of Rural Re- treat preached in the afternoon. Ai. who heard him went away praising God for his many blessings. Sunday boing rally day at the M. ». church, the congregation showed their loyalty to the cause by raising $408.50 naturally there was rejoicing in Wytheville, Rov. Wylie Smith, the white Bapt- ist evangelist of Wytheville preached Sunday morning at the Bethel A, M. E. church, Keep it up Brother Smith. Rev. Wing, of the Baltimore confer- once preached at night. Como back to see us Brother Wing, Rev. T. B. Alston preaclred all day Sunday at the Baptist church, Mrs. Martha Songer received the sad news, that her niece Miss Blanche Sales, who died in Louisville, fy., would be brought home to Red Blut, for burial. Mr, and Mrs. Jacob Frigg, of Pulas- ki, Va., wore the Sunday” guests of ‘Mrs. Emma Chapman her sister, who is still confined to her bed. Mr. and Mrs, William Smith of Gil- Ham, W. Va., and Hannah Lewis of Gary, W. Va, were week-end visitors in Wytheville visiting their many relatives and friends. Miss Carrle Austin who has boon vis iting hor sister, Mrs. Bossle Dylle left for Memphis, Friday night, ‘Mr. Earnest Martin and Miss Stel: In Brown were quietly marricd last THE RIGHMOND PLANET, RIOHMOND. VIRGINTA Wednosday night. Thoy aro at homo to thotr many friends on Bast Monroo street, Mrs, Katie Sawyors sppnt tho week ond in Radford, Va, ‘Thase who attended the rally at tho M. E. churehi from. a distanco were: Mr. and Mra. Cas. Allison, Messre, Will Gary, Oscar Brown, Will Miner Joseph Chappollo of Abingddn and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Coffor, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Russell, Mr. aud Mrs, Floya Bentley, Mrs. Willy Russell, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Richardson of Rural Re- treat and Mr. and Mrs, Jno. Brown, Mr. and Mrs, Edward Bailey of Drap- ors, Mrs S. B, Hudley of Washington, D. Cy Mrs. Hf. L, Johnson of Rural Ro treat, Mrs. Easter Brown of Ivanhoo, Va. drove to Wytheville Sunday and Was tho guest of relatives and friends. Mr. Davo Coffer of Rural Retreat was a visitor in Wytheville. Mrs. Laura Brown the matron cf the Juvenile department of the St. Lukes took Hor children to Pulaskt Friday, Soptombor 22, for thelr annual outing ‘Thdso children had somo time. Road tho Planct for nows that of fecta our people. Lot us have a fow more subserip: tions. : Mr. Geo. Jonos returned Friday from Danville, Va., where he attended. the Masonic conclave. Rev. T. W. Hebron mado a trip to Rural Retreat in the interest of the Goat Samaritan order. | Miss Flora Burks, of Bluefield, W. Va.. is the guest of her father, "Mr. Frank Burks, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Crockett and Mrs. Mary Scoit, of Ivanhoo were tire guest of Mr. Richard Holiday Sunday the 24th, CHICAGO NOTES, 4 J.B. Strom, vice-president the Vir-, kinka Society and president the dort Buicing Association of U. B. 2! iid SoM Tis back inthe efty after, pending two pleasant weeks im Vir ‘ginia Mr. Street visited Crew, Va. Mis home town, Hampton Tnstltnte,, Hampton, Vas his “Alma Mater Nor: fo and Perorsburg, Va. aftr ax ab: scuce of twelve years, | Mrs_N. 3, Newland, matron and ns. sitant finaneial agent of the Enter. prise Institute, 514 Aldine Square, has returned to the city from a visit’ of 2 weeks at Idlewild, Michigan. While there Mrs. Newland was tho guest of Mrs, J. J. Lee in her cottage, the “Cor- ine.” ' | Mme, Hzella Mathis Carter, 4500 Prairie avenue, president the Hatr- dressers Association of the Carter Sys tom, after spending several months on u tour of the south, is back In the elty rondy to tke up her fall duites, Mme. Carter attended the Agricultural ane Industrial State Normal School at [Nashville, ‘Tenn, during the. sunimice taking up somo special work, She then visited her father at Atlanta, Ga, and held the annual session of ‘the Hair: dressers Association at Fitzgerald Ga. : Mrs. Sarah Stratton, Princess of Gales Ajar ‘Temple No, 85 8. Mi. 'T. has moved to 3261 Cottago Grove avenue, apartment two, where she will bo [pleased to have ner many fraternal friends visit her. | Delegates to the 20th B, M,C. session at Cleveland Ohio aro returning to | thelr homes. Among the Chicago del2- gation who are back are Mesdames Nora P. Taylor, Lon Ella Young, Bila G. Berry, Ida 'M. Nelson, Josephine ‘Townsend, Maggie T. Pryor and Alice Carr, Miss Alpha Baxter, 420 1, 48th St., has returned (o Alton, Itinois to tale up fall duties as teacher in the public school there after spending a plensat Vacation with relatives here, Miss Alioe Baxter her sister, has returned to Colp, Illinois, where she will re- sume similar work after taking up special work during the summer at the University of Chicago. | ‘ Mesdames Crenshaw and Anderson, milliners, 3408 S. Stato street, and their mother spent Sunday in Moran Park the guest of Mrs, H. Settles, 11342 8. Throop street. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Meredith ano children of 4553 Champlain avenue wore tho guest of Mr. and Mrs, Clar- ence Benton, 1431 W. 109th Place. W. ©. Denton and others were also soon in the suburbs during the day. Miss Mary Washington of Des Moind Towa, is in the city to spend some time with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Washington, 15 W. 36th street and will visit other rela: Lives at Milwaukee, Wis., before return ing to Des Moines, M. 'T. Bailey, president the Bailey Realty Co., 3638S. Stato street made a flying trip to Morgan Park during tho week and spent considerable time keting information concerning the zoning district In Morgan Park. ‘This information will be of great benefit to members of the raco in the future, TWO SCHOOL Jons OPEN, (Preston News Servieo ) washington, D.C. Sept. 26.—An. nauncement has been mado by the board of education that a Spanish teachor Is needed in tho colored high Schools and a teacher of drawing In the Miner Normal School hore are needed. It is said that an examination for persons to fill these positions will be held in’ the Franklin School on September 30. THE COLORED PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA ARE ‘RECOGNIZED AS BEING THE MOST PROGRESSIVE IN THIS COUNTRY. They are economical and thrifty. As an evidence of this, they had accumulated approximately Four Hundred Thousand Dollars in the Mechanics Savings Bank of this city. Their Board of Directors and Officers were not paupers, but were well-to-do citizens and stood ready to put up the $83,500.00 worth of assets as required by the Banking Division. The decree as signed by Judge William A. Moncure reads— ‘'tAnd it being represented to the Court that the closing of said bank by the plaintiff was because of the presence in its assets of obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., amounting to the sum of $83,500.00, which are not secured to the satisfaction of the plaintiff and it being further repre- sented to the Court that there is a reasonable prospect of the defendant being able, within a short time, of satisfying the plaintiff as to said obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Ine., and as to the entire solvency of said bank, it is fur- ther ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, togeth- er-with a statement of the assets and liabilities of said bank, such offers and plans as may be submitted to them by the defendants, or others on its behalf, with a view of satisfying the requirements of the plaintiff and effecting a prompt dis- charge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics' Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. to its proper authorities,'' - The unofficial information given was that the Mechanics Savings Bank would be returned to its owners in ten days. Instead, it has been more than two months, The Receivers insist that the pass-books must be turned in before they release their hold on the Bank. Let us deliver to them the pass-books and remove this basis of complaint. The white people of this community have cordially co-operated with the colored people both with their sympathy and offer of money. The Depositors have come forward and offered to share in the liability should that liability exceed the amount approximated by the Receivers. This removes the necessity for the return of all the pass-books. The leading white financial institution, which is the largest and only creditor of the Bank except the Depositors, offers to aid and will not embarrass the institution. Then why not re-open the Bank. The Depositors have agreed not to make a run on the Bank and they will accept a limited amount of cash on their deposits in order to aid the Bank. Winter is here and the people need some of their money in order to ward off suffering.; It seems to us then that there is no excuse for keeping the Bank closed. The cost of keeping it closed is approximately from fifty to one hundred dollars per day. It is essentially necessary that it be opened. One pull, a strong pull and a pull all together should accomplish this feat since the Receivers themselves are reported to be anxious to get out. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. ```markdown ``` $2.00 Per Year in Advance -- $200 It will be sent to any part of the U.S. for $2.00 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. SENATOR TOWNSEND'S ELECTION WAS DUE TO N. A. A. C. P. SAYS MICHIGAN CHAIRMAN SIX The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York through its Director of Branches, Robert W. Bagnall, announces the receipt of a letter from the Chairman of the Colored Citizen's Division of the Townsend-for-Senator Club of Michigan, crediting the Association with a great share in the nomination of Senator Townsend. It will be remembered that Senator Townsend came out in support of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill while his principal opponent, Congressman Patrick H. Kelley voted against the bill in the House of Representatives. The N. A. C. P. wrote to all of its Michigan branches urging them to organize to support Townsend and defeat Kelley and followed up vigorously its request for organization. "The branches at once vigorously entered the campaign and joined with the splendid organization of citizens to work for Townsend's nomination. Mr. Baker states—"It was the letters and messages from the New York Office to your branches in Michigan that made united action possible. Your office deserves much credit and I want you to know how much I appreciate it." The letter follows: Bay City, Mich., Sept. 14, 1922 Walter F. White, Asst. Sec. New York, N. Y. My Dear Mr. White: "The campaign for the nomination of United States Senator is over and Senator Townsend has won a fine victory. That man Baker nearly won; he was second. Keljeh third and Emery fourth. No small share of the credit it for his victory should go to our group. For once we were united; all of the three race papers in Michigan were for Townsend and there was put plenty he had amongst our group that he could not possibly have had were it not for his support of the Dyer bill. Take away the united support he secured from our group throughout the State and transfer it to Mr. Herbert Baker, state senator from Cheboygan Michigan who ran second, and Baker would have been the nominee. "I want to take this early opportunity o fthanking you and through you Mr. Johnson and the other members of your office force, for your valuable aid. It was the letters and messages from the New York Office to your various branches in Michigan that made united action possible. Your office deserves much credit and I want you to know how much I appreciate it. Yours truly, (Signed:) OSCAR W. BAKER "Chairman Colored Citizens Division of "State Committee." Read The Richmond Planet Agents Wanted Everywhere ```markdown ``` BAHIA, BRAZIL LETTER. Bahia, Brazil. July 9, 1922 The Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. H. S. A. My Dear Mr. Editor—There are so many things of value that I wish to say and do, for your good and for the good of your race, which is not alone for you and your race; but for the good and solid progress of the nation to which you belong as well as society in general. We none remembers that even the most advanced people of your section of the country are so clam like, and decidedly unprepared for any thing really progressive, that one is ever reminded that to attempt to bulb, upon such a foundation would prove not only a waste of time and material but also to lay very dangerous snarfs for future generations to find themselves, helplessly enmeshed. Therefore, one is reminded that the best that can be done for you in your present state is to prove to you that the very base of your social and political construction is disastrously defective and then prove to you the great advantage of stopping where you are and correct the errors and place a more substantial foundation for the future. This is an age in which men of a constructive mind must recognize the importance of appealing to intelligence of others rather than trying to drive people blind-folded into any certain mode of thinking or acting. Then we must appeal to reason and after due care being exercised, trust the rest to the providence of your understanding. One must first comprehend that, no man is intently wrong. Each person is justified in the conclusions it draws, owing to its own point o. view. No amount of time and pains can be lost, if one can truly arouse the latent intellect, of another to a needed fact in the process of sootfl development. Hence, he that wishes to make a successful teacher; should not only be sure that his teachings are right; but he must appeal, very especially to reason and the manner of thinking adopted by the one he wishes to convince. So I must not only appeal to your personal manner of reasoning, but also to those with whom you are associated and then prove to you beyond a shadow of doubt that my own ideas are are more scientific and profitable than those which you are accustomed to indulge in. So there is a wrong which I wish to condemn. It has not only hindered your progress, but he speaks disaster to your future! I wish therefore that you will be patient with me while I indulge in some very plain truth. I want first to denounce the system of treating the race question in those southern states. I want you to ask yourself and your best friends. Why is it, that just now, after your people have been in the U. S. A., upward of (300) three hundred years and since farming has been their chief occupation; should let so much stress be lain dupon the education of Negroes, more especially than any citizens to what they call scientific farming? Why did they not teach you some of these things when farming was the chief industry of the country and at a time when your people were not competent in the progressive march of scientific social politics?? all the rest of the race. Booker T. Washington in the story of his own birth and breeding gave a plain picture of the good old black mama, as explaining that his own unhappy birth was the result of her goodness, which true men must not do pend upon to shield them from their duties to society nor from the perils of danger. Human society must be protected by men who know how to value their freedom. Good children must be raised in the fear of a just and living God and not sophistry. Segregatio: will always keep your people in a certain kind of ignorance and at the mercy of their enemies. Even if you were ever so wise and not being able to exercise your wisdom; it would do you no good; just as your money when may be your money when you truth. The can and he do. But do not react again windows and colored peo greater test tegrity than and orphan lost. Now, the mighty God the mantle make a new If we will flood or flare under this any wish to say unready you truth. The Please do not forget the important fact that these very same propagandists refuse you and your race an equal protection whether on the farm or in the cities. Since farms exposed you more than city life does, to the will of your wilful tormentors, is there not a bit of rubbing it in on the colored race? Why is it that we read so often about the great sums of money raised for the building of churches and schools for colored people and so little about the other enterprises? Why is the Negroes advised to put all his capital in farm land, in those very States where he is told to never expect an equal recognition to that of other people? You may say that it is not you nor your Planet. But I say that it concerns you in as much as it effects you, by being applied to your race. There is a very shister spirit operating in that propaganda and I warn you and all God-fearing people to be ware! "A man should not live by bread alone." Hence, we should realize the age in which we now live. There is but one God. Life is short and eternity is long, hence it becomes us to be men while we live. The colored Americans must realize that they have no other place to go, after their people have been disgraced at home. All this talk of going to Africa to whip the word, on an empty stomach and with your bare nukels is crude rott. The white man fights where ever and whenever he is jammed. The good and safety of the majority is your best guarantee to a living fact. The colored man must learn to die defending the life and rights of his own people. True men should not envoy the ill-gotten gains of others, because it is theirs only for a while, but a perpendicular with horizontal perfectly fixed, is the sign upon which all true men must live or die. Let one shift all one can, there is no other way. Negroes working against the interest and benefit of the masses of their race for personal gain, has put them at the foot of all other races by whom the Negroes are justly scorned when he is at his best. There has been too much stress put upon the old black mama and not enough upon the good old black pau. It was the good old black mama that played havoc with all the rest of the race. Booker T. Washington in the story of his own birth and breeding gave a plain picture of the good old black mama, as explaining that his own unhappy birth was the result of her goodness, which true men must not depend upon to shield them from their duties to society nor from the perils of danger. Human society must be protected by men who know how to value their freedom. Good children must be raised in the fear of a just and living God and not sophistry. Segregation will always keep your people in a certain kind of ignorance and at the mercy of their enemies. Even if you were ever so wise and not being able to exercise your wisdom; it would do you no good; just as your money whiten may be ever so much and you not being able to enjoy it, makes its useless to you. The old fashion American Negroes used to have a way of disrespecting and even mistreating a poor white person and idolising the rich. This is what caused the senseable white people to their pleas for justice when they are in trouble. Iniquity is aboundable to God; yet the black race hardly use anything else in their dealings. All fallen races and nations were snared by iniquity. Wickedness of wickedness is iniquity. Still the poor ignorant Negroes have been taught to say that they do not want to be recognized equal to others in society; although they are burned alive in the open day light, without the slightest bit of mercy shown them. The black preachers will stand in their pulpit with their bibles in hand and preach inequality. Are they so ignorant that they can not understand that iniquity and inequality are one and the same thing? The prime word is Equal, from which we derive equality, equity, equally etc., and on the contrary we have disqualify, inequality, inequality, etc., which means justice and injustice etc., and is symbolised by the scales of justice in hand of a blind-folded virgin. But my great hope has been to help the America can colored people not only to enjoy our equal happiness to that of other free citizens of their country, but to also become equal participants in the general progress of their country and all human society. God will not permit you to rise while you strive against him. This is why you have been taken from Africa and made slaves to strangers and why that Africa has been given to strangers with out a struggle. If you doubt your worte let one hundred of you pledge yourselves to God to stand for nothing but equity in all things and to combat all forms of iniquity even unto death with him helping you and then try to keep your word and see what a radical change will come about in the affairs of your lives. Do this and God will make your enemies your chief servants. Therefore put all kind wicknesses and iniquity from your own hearts and keep God's Sabbath and the rest of the teer Commandments as near as you can and he has promised to help you. But do not forget that he speaks directly against those who do evil to widows and orphans. A thing which colored people soldom remember. No greater test is given a man of his in tegility than to be merciful to widows and orphans. Noglecting this all is lost. Now, then, put your trust in an Almighty God and clothe yourselves in the mantle of his equity and let us make a new start up the hill together. If we will march forth through flood or flame, victory is as certain under this banner as defeat has been under any other. There is much that wish to say to you all but I know how unready you are to receive the plain truth. The great trouble with cooled people is they practice deceit in their own hearts. They are not swift in defending the weak; but they are ever ready to serve the strong whether in the right or in the wrong. This is the principle of a born slave. Strive against God and you loose, who soever you be, God is spirit and God is science. Watch his tracks in all nature and contemplate on his wisdom and govern yourselves in accordance and the lynchers will lynch each other, and the murderers will slay their own friends. God is not dead. It was the ignorant ambition of certain colored people in trying to compel all colored people to patronize their little business instead of reaching but for the trade of every body. Why, the most prosperous colored business man ever I have seen were those who catered to serve most every class of people but the Negroes. I always loose time and money. I would hate to be obliged to depend upon them for a livelihood. The first thing is, they do not make as much money as other people, hence they could not spare as much if they wanted to and beyond this, they are not so particular as other people and hence it would disgust one who tried to do his best for them. Now this does not alude to the American Negro in particular, but to the race as a whole. That is why they live and die amidst the greatest of riches without, even enjoying hardly enough to keep them comfortable. They are always telling each other about not eating so much and about not living so high etc., and even a horse or a dog that belongs to a colored man can generally be distinguished from all others by the neglectful conditions they present. Colored people neglect their children; that is why they do not become better men and women when they grow up. Now, the thing to do, is to let this never be truthfully said about you again. THE PLANET GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES. SENATOR HEFLIN OBJECTS TO PRINTING RECORD OF OUR RACE'S PROGRESS. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its Secretary, James Weldon Johnson, calls attention to an incident in the Senate, an account of which was published in the Congressional Record of September 13, which shows the hostility of Southern Senators to the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill. Senator William M. Calder of New York on the previous Sunday delivered an address in the Nazarene Congregational church of Brooklyn in which he discussed the development of the Negro race during the past sixty years and urged the passage of the Dyer Bill. When Senator Shortridge of California joined with Senator Calder in asking that address be printed in the Congressional Al Record, Senator Heflin of Alabama objected. The incident is noted in the Congressional Record as follows: Mr. Shortridge: Mr. President, my attention has been called to an address delivered by the junior Senator from New York (Mr. Calder) at the Nazaeno Congregational Church, in Brooklyn, N. Y., on Sunday evening, Sept. 10. In this address the Senator from New York discusses the development of the Negro race during the past 60 years, and urges the enactment of the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill. It was my privilege to report that bill out of the Judiciary Committee, of which I am a member, and I join with the Senator from New York in expressing the hope that that measure will be passed before Congress adjourns this session. The address is thoughtful and contains some very interesting fact bearing up on the progress of the Negro race in our country. I ask unanimous consent that the address may be printed in the Record in 8-point type. Mr. Hefflin: Mr. President, for the time being I object until I can examine the address. The Presiding Officer: The Senator from Alabama objects. Mr. Shortridge: I shall be very glad to hand a copy of the address to the Senator from Alabama and if he then objects to it, it will be his privilege to do so. This attitude of hostility on the part of Southern Senators necessitates that churches, lodges, clubs, and organizations of all sorts, as well as individuals who favor the passage of the Anti-Lynching bill, should urge their Senators to insist upon immediate action on the bill. ```markdown ``` Read The Planet for information concerning the world's "doings" and watch our advertisements. May up you will see the very thing you been looking for. Beautiful Women YOU Can be Beautiful too. Every one naturally wants to look their best—it makes others respect, admire and love you. 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It was said by many who heard him that he preached as never before. He is indeed in a class to himself. There were large crowds to hear him every time the church doors were opened. This event will be long remembered by those who witnessed the occasion. Dr. Brown seemed to have been well pleased with his visit to Roanoke and to be the guest of High Street Baptist Church. He was glad to find the Church in such a prosperous condition. He said many good things about the present pastor, Rev W. E. Lee. It was stated during the service that the Church had raised over $44,500 within the past four years and paid over $20,000 on the church debt. Dr. Brown said this was wonderful progress and a work of which the church and town should feel proud. Among the many eminent visitors were, Rev. D. C. Dean, Montgomery, W. Va., Lawyer Ellis and wife, Oak Hill, W. Va.; Rev. Timothy White, New York City; Rev. C. P. Madison of Norfolk, Rev. J. A. Harrell, of Suffolk and others. At each service there were from eight to sixteen preachers to enjoy the meeting. the pastor and members of High Street Church gave Dr. Brown a standing invitation to come and be with them often. We feel that the service rendered by Dr. Brown will help all who heard him and some who were told what he said. Rev. J. W. Sanders of the Fort Wayne, Indiana Conference, was in Roanoke visiting his sister, Miss Ella Sanders. He is a native of Franklin County. He and his sister left the city Monday morning to visit the home of their nativity and meet relatives of days past. They will spend about ten days. We wish for them a pleasant trip. The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Ward of Eighth Avenue was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the High Street Baptist Church, of which she had been a faithful member. She was stricken with paralysis about six years ago, and lingered until the end came last Saturday night. She was loved, by the entire community. Rev. James S. Hatcher and wife left Tuesday morning for Martinsville, Va., where the Reverend will deliver some of his famous lectures. The Rev. J. W. Sanders, of the Fort Wayne Indiana Conference preached to the members and friends of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church at the Sunday morning service. He delivered a wonderful discourse. Mr. D. L. Furgerson, 225 Fifth Avenue returned Saturday from a flying trip to Norfolk, where he spent the most delightful time visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. F. White, 720 B. Avenue, also Mrs. Ida King, of 1508 O'Keefe Street. He attended Bank Street Church in company with Mrs. King, after which they went over to Portsmouth to visit her sister, Mrs. E. G. Rodgers, where a delightful luncheon was served. The funeral of Mr. Charley Jones took place here Tuesday. Mr. Jones died suddenly Sunday, the 24th after returning from his work. Rev. J. H. Ross of the Eastern Shores of Virginia, preached at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday night. He is an ex-Presiding Elder of the Staunton District and native of Salem. His text was Mark 10:52, in which he painted some very wonderful paintings. The services throughout the entire day were brimful of helpful instruction. The collection for the day was $101.41. One accession was made. Miss Lottie Hale, of Sixth Avenue N. W. left Tuesday night for Kittrell College, Kittrell, N. C., having been appointed teacher in domestic science. Corine Cunningham Stanfield left Tuesday night to enter Kittrell College. She is niece of Miss Dehorah Stanfield Wright, 636 Ninth Avenue N. E. Mrs. Henry Nowell of Ninth Avenue, N. W. sustained a very painful sprained foot this morning. Mrs. Granville Roberts of Atlanta Ga. is here visiting her aunt, Mrs. G. S. Edmondson, 321 Tenth Avenue N. E., accompanied by her little daughter, Evelyn Roberts. The funeral of Mrs. Patterson, the mother of Rev. Floyd Patterson took place at the Hill Street Baptist Church, Monday, September 24, at 2 o'clock. She was visiting her children and relatives here and was taken ill and never recovered. Hair Dressing, manicuring, massaging, scalp specialties and quick lunch at 115 1-4 N. Henry Street. Phone 3854-W. W. H. Walker and Mrs. C. L. Walker of the Community Cafe are still at their post serving the people of the community with delicious supplies of the season. Neatness and polite service at all times. Call and be served by them, night or day. Madison Stanfield, with The Planet, Pills and Plasters, Salvasena and many other household articles of importance can be found at 153 Well Alloy, N. W. Call and see him and probably you may be pleased. Subscribe to The Planet. FUL/TON NOTES. We are yet calling for men and women in the Mt. Calvary Baptist Sunday School. We listened to some very encouraging remarks last Sabbath, from Rev. Walter Johnson of the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist church and Dr. G. W. Brent of Washington, D. C. We had a joyful time in the name of the Lord last Sunday morning and night as we listened to two great serons, coming from the Dr. Brent, the pastor of the First Baptist church, Deanwood, D.C. Good singing was had by the choir. The devotionals were in charge of Rev. Jefferson. 3:30 P. M. Rev. Cobbs preached the memorial services for the Hiawatha Beneficial club. A unique program was carried out to the letter, Mfrl Hallie Bowden is the president. Let us not forget tomorrow morn- come out early and enjoy yourself in the Lord. Rev. Robt. Purvall of the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist church will preach. He is a student of Va. U. U. 3:30 P. M. will be our communion services, which will be administered by Dr. O. B. Simms the pastor of the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist church. Remember that on the 24th of October at 8:30 P. M. will be the oration of the deacons of our church, the date has been changed from the 3rd o October. Rev. Cobbs is on his vacation and the following brethren have been ap- pointed as pulpit committee. Deacons Lewis Brown, Frank Jeter and Wm Jones the Chairman. Rev. Cobbs left the first part of the week for Charlotte, N. C., after spending some time there he will leave for New York and other points north. The Men's Bible Day exercises will be held tomorrow, 3:30 P. M. at the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist church. Please bring your Bibles. A fine time is in store for those who will be present. Under the auspices of the Richmond baptist Sunday School Union, Mr. L. L. Ballah, president; Rev. C. B. Jefferson, Corresponding Secretary. Rev. G. W. Coleman of the Mt. Calvary Baptist church preached the Anniversary service of the Delahua Fold No. 79 of the I. O. S. and D. of B. Inst Sabbath 3:30 P. M. at the St-James Baptist church Henrico County Va. Rev. W. L. Tuck is doing great work for the Lord and His flock. He needs to be commended. UNION LEVEL NOTES Sunday was indeed a great day wita us. Frank Washington our pastors' school-mate and friend of Washington, D. C., preached for us morning and evening. He preached two soul stirring sermons and gave us food for thought. Brother Washington was in company with Rev. George Brent of Washington, D. C. Rev. Brent preached at Calvary Baptist church all day Sunday and I am sure that he made the hearts of the people glad who heard him. We are looking forward for another great day this coming Sunday. Dr. Griffin Bailey from western Pa., that conducted our revival in the Spring and also conducted a great revival at Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist church will he with us all day Sunday. Our Church is succeeding spiritually and financially and we ask for your prayers. RISING MT. ZION NOTES. We were pleased to hear Rev. Fun on last Sunday. There was a large number in attendance and all present enjoyed his discourse. The R. Y. P. U., is doing splendid work. We are asking all young people especially to attend these meetings. In them there is an opportunity to develop up whatever talent one is especially gifted. These meetings are under the leadership of Rev. Walter Johnson. His sincerity and earnest devotion in this particular work can't help but make it a success. The pastor will be with us on next Sunday. THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A. The spirit of the boys and men for the other boy and man ran high at the building during the past week as usual and all were happy that they played their part to the honor of Jesus and the glory of God. Men do not be ashamed to take a stand for Christ. All over one another last Sunday boys and men that they might serve an put in a full day. 9:30 A. M. the workers get together meeting at the building — a hit. The meeting for the women in the penitentiary 10 A. M. was a joyous hour. 11 A. M. a meeting was held for the brotherhood of the penitentiary, and it was a most excellent meeting, back ing up the revival which is now going on with the prisoners. Many have ac cepted Christ and a large number won back into the path. Do not stop pray ing for God works every where. The men in the detention chamber were visited 1 P. M. and a meeting was held. They were a thankful bunca. 4 P. M. a special meeting for boys was held and much good was accom- plished. Editor B. F. Vaughan of the Rich THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA mond Voice 6:30 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A., gave the men one which is still burning. Subject: On Time. It was crowded with the very best thought. The singing was right from the fire. Every man was happy. Come again brother editor. Today 5 P. M. women and men are invited to the opening of the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson, Dr. W. H. Stokes will lecture by special request. Subject: The Bible and Capital Punishment. Be on time for a seat at the building. Free. Come. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. At the building a special meeting for the workers 9:30 A. M. All boys are invited to the building 4 P. M. to a great meeting. On time. 8 P. M. the work for the season by the Y. M. C. A. will be launched at the Leigh Street Memorial M. E. church, Fifth and Leigh streets. All the departments will be thrown out for hard work. President A. W. Holmes of National Ideal Benefit Society will deliver the address. Subject: As I See The Y. M. C. A. As a member and a Business Man. Hear the National Ideal Benefit Society choir. Women and men are asked to come and help us to make this hour count for a blessing to Richmond and the world. Watch for the humming of the heart to heart work by the boys and men found at 3rd and Leigh street—The Y. M. C. A. Please hear the cry of the Y. M. C. A. for she is sadly in need of prayer. Let every home bow. DRY SHIP OUT TO GET DEFIANT BRITISHER. Revenue Cutter Will Determine Whether Onward Was in 12 Mile Limit. Symonette, Owner of the Liquor Squadron, Said to Be in New York. State Department Never Has Countenanced Treasury's Ruling on Sea Seizures. Atlantic waters are being searched carefully for the British yacht Onward supposedly liquor ladon, which on Wednesday refused a permit custom officials from the ex-submarine chaser Hahn to go aboard and investigate he cargo. The United States Revenue Cutter Seneca, under Capt. Reid, divisor chief of Coast Guards at the Custom House, left yesterday morning in quest of the Onward, which formerly was the property of Henry Ford but now supposedly is owned by a Capt. Symonette. Dry agents asserted that Symo nette is operating several run running vessels from Nassau. The Seneca is under orders from Washington to find the Onward and report immediately to H. C. Stuart, Acting Collector of Customs. The Seneca will deermine the exact position of the Onward, and if it is established that the craft was within the twelve mile limit when her captain defied the custom officers the Onward will be seized regardless of where she is found on the authority of John D. Appleby, Zone Chief and supervisor of the prohibition navy. On orders of Attorney-General Daugherty the Soncea will try to determine if seamen of the Onward are communicating with persons in the United States or if persons from the United States have boarded the vessel. WILL SEIZE BROKEN CARGOES. American marine laws provide custom officials with authority to board all vessels within the twelve mile lim it. Regardless of any controversy over the status of the Onward, all vessels within the twelve mile zone that show signs of broken cargoes will be seized immediately, sald Mr. Appleby who added: "As in the case of the Onward, when a vessel is known to be a rum runaway, we will seize her if she has liquor aboard, even though her cargo may not be broken. "The Onward so far as I am able to learn, is owned by a Capt. Symonette, said to be a Negro. We do not believe that she is of British registry, despite the fact that she flies the British flag. "Even, in the event she really is a British craft, I am certain that the British Government will not protest her seizure when she is flaggerly vio lating the laws of this country." The Onward has been under observation of prohibition officias for some time. About six weeks ago she was sighted about twentyfive miles off the Jersey Coast apparently headed for New Brunswick from Nassau with a cargo of liquor. SYMONETTE MAY BE IN CITY According to Mr. Appleby, Symonette may be in New York at this time directing the movements of the Onward and other rum running vessels. Great Britain has not protested against the attempted seizure of the Onward. Despite the apparent attempt of officials in Washington to make light of the matter, it is believed that the State Department soon will make a ruling on the American policy of seizing vessels that come within the 12 mile zone, but not within the three mile limit. The State Department it is understood, has never sanctioned the Treasury Dipartiment's ruling regarding the seizure of vessels outside the three mile zone. The Onward according to cable advice from London has no right to 12th British flag. The British Government, said the dispatch, has had word of the attempted seizure of the vessel. The British will assume the stand that they cannot interfere with rum running said the London dispatch although they are willing to help as much as possible and consistent with international law. THE Y. M. O. A. NOTES. Beginning October 1st, Vesper Servi vices 5 to 6 P. M. Prof Milos W. Connor of Virginia Union University was the speaker at the Vesper Hour last Sunday. His subject, "Words" was well chosen and used in such a manner that altho the audience was thrilled at times, each person had real food for thought. Mr. Walter White and Miss Eva Coloman delighted the audience with special selections. This was Mr. White's first appearance at our Sunday services but it is hoped that he will come again On Sunday October 1st, the Girl Reserves will have charge of the Vesper Hour and on every first Sunday in each month. They are fortunate in so caring for their speaker on Sunday, Miss Phila McGillory of Armstrong High School. Miss McGillory is a graduate of the Ohio State College and has had experience with girls in "Y" work at Columbus, Ohio. Another big treat in store for Sunday will be a solo by Mrs. Mary Ross Dorsey, Dramatic Reader of National fame. In addition Mr. Paul Morton and the Girl Reserves soxtette will sing. All girls and those interested in girls are invited to be present. Miss Henrietta Barrett, vice-president of the Girl Reserves Executive Council will preside. Week End Conference planned for Club Advisers, October 13th, 15th. —A Conference for Girl Reserves Advisers and all those who work with the adolescent girl will be held at the Y. W. C. A. on the week ending October 13th, 14th, and 15th. Some of the subjects for discussion are: The Y. W. C. A.—Its scope; Psycology of the Adolescent Girl; The Girl Reserve Movement Relation of the Advisor to the Girls. Experts along these particular subjects have been invited to lead in these discussions. Nearly one hundred guests were present at the Formal Opening of the Girls Work Department. A Minature of Kittrell was the feature. Miss Beatrice Edmunds was in charge. Mrs. Hucles, Executive Secretary of the Charlotte Branch was a guest, also Miss E. L. Zanzinger, General Secretary, Miss Webster, Physical Director Miss Litaker, Girl Reserve Secretary, Miss Nixson, Industrial Secretary all of the Central Y. W. C. A. Richmond, Miss Kelly, Industrial Secretary of Charlotte, N. C., and Miss Lorena Mas on of the S. A. Y. W. C. A. office. Remember the Vesper hour 5—6 P. M. Sunday, Y. W. C. A. Campaign, November 6 to 13th. Richmond cannot afford to fail. Richmond must go over the top. To succeed in this effort we must have the cooperation of a large number of volunteer workers. Many girls and women will be asked to do their bit. One hundred and forty-one women were asked to do a little preliminary work this week. We are relying upon them to response for that job well done is the first step in making a campaign successful. The "Y" stands for service to the girls and women of this community. Lodging, permanent and transient, securing employment, cooperation with the Travellers Aid, classes for women and girls, club and recreation work for girls are some of the ways in which service is rendered. (Continued from First Page.) that the cinema offers a more profitable future than bouts in which he had to take such floggings as Siki administered yesterday. Siki was reported today to be enjoying all the fruits of victory, especially with companions of his own race. Free drinks are flowing wherever he visits and contrary to all training regulations Siki insists on taking a drink with all comers. Apparently his drinking in the past has had no effect on his punching ability. It was this utter disregard of his trainer's advice that partly fooled Carpentier as to the Senegalese's condition. For several weeks Siki was reported imbibing numerous vermouths and cognac daily as well as a beer galore. But when he entered the ring yesterday there was not a single ounce of superfluous flesh on his frame UNDERESTIMATE SIKI. Carpentier today admitted he had misjudged Siki's ability and is willing to meet him again when he attains better condition. The fact remains that Carpentier took the worst heating ever received by a champion for so little cash. Although the winner was supposed to receive a quarter of a million francs and the loser one hundred thousand, The New York Herald has it from a reliable source that the contract signed two months ago provided that the winner receive 25,000 and the loser 25,000 franc. Carpentier considered Siki such easy prey that he did not consider more than two rounds would be necessary. Siki's manager declared today that they do not intend following Carpentier's money grabbing methods and will take on all comers if reasonable expense money and purse are offered. He added, however that if Siki goes to the United States to fight he will expect more than the preliminary offers thus far received. The biggest offer to date comes from New York an offer of $25,000 for a decision match with Harry Wills in October. It is expected here that this figure will be doubled before the week is over The physical make-up of Battlin, Sikil has been likened to that of the leopard. In action his great muscles play fascinatingly under a cone contrast to the graceful Carpentier, skin. His form is in striking whose foot movement is that of the nosthetic dancer. Siki is typical of the brigades of picked Senegalese soldiers brought to the western front during the World War. Stalwart possessed of great strength and endurance and an irresistible foo when excited, re crouches and bundles together his massive muscled shoulders much after the fashion of Jack Domussey. HIS BROAD GRIN A broad grin, exposing the perplexe white teeth so typical of the negrout, lights up his face as he goes into fistic combat. At times this grin narrows until it becomes somewhat of a lear, perhaps intended to frighten an adversary. In all of his ring engagements in France, Sidi has been successful. But in none of them prior to his bout with Carpentier did he display any terrific punching power. He knocked out Harry Reeve, a former light-heavyweight champion of England in the sixteenth round of a match in Marsellles and received the decision over Marcel Nilles in fifteen rounds in Paris. After the latter bout Carpentier's Manager, Francole Descamps, who is credited as being a shrewd judge of fighting ability, asserted Sikl was such a poor fighter he would not permit of Carpentier meeting him. Sikl also outpointed Paul Journee, the lunar, bering French heavyweight who visited the United States and helped to train Carpentier for his fight in which he met defeat, at the hands of Jack Dempsey. Journee twice was defeated by heavyweights of the second class while in the United States. The success of the Senegalese possibly will start talk of a math between him and Harry Wills, the American, Negro heavyweight who is being groomed as a prospect for a champion ship bout with Dempsey. COMES FROM AFRICA Skii is the third "foreigner" to gain pugilistic fame during the present year. First came Luis Angel Firpo an Argentinian giant. In New York and New Jersey, he met only what is termed in sporting parlance "trial horses" but his superiority in these bouts was so marked that leading fistic experts predicted for him a gret tuture. They declared Firpo needed only careful tutoring in the finer points of the game of hit, stop and getting away to place him among the first and foremost. Then from the Philippines came a mite of a man called Pancho Villa. He tipped the scales at 110 pounds. Before many fortnights had passed, he had pounded his small self through a good part of the bantonweight class, and then captured the American flyweight title from Johnny Buff by a knockout, out. Senegal, Siki's home, is a French Colonial dependency in western equatorial Africa. The inhabitants of the country are mainly "Moors" and allied Berber races and Negroid. The latter, however form the greater portion of the population. AUTO AND STREET CAR COLLIDE THREE ARE KILLED. --- (Preston News Service.) 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