Richmond Planet

Saturday, December 16, 1922

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THE RICHMOND PLANET NEW YORK HERALD CHARGES MOSCOW HAS STRIVEN TO INCITE AMERICAN NEGROES INTO REBELLION THROUGH PROPAGANDA VOLUME XL, NUMBER 6 NEW YORK HERALD CHA STRIVEN TO INCITE INTO REBELLION Washington, D. C., Dec. 11.—The Communists in the United States have proved themselves clever opportunists. They have seized everything possible to forward their radical propaganda. If there was a factional row in labor unions they were on the ground to convert the dissatisfied element to their cause. They used the unemployment period to sow seeds that they hoped would bring forth radicalism. Industrial strikes were used to the fullest extent to fix their doctrines. No race, no group, no individual was too slow for their purposes; no condition too serious for their poison. Revolution is their aim, and the only thing that deters them is the danger of premature action. SOVIET TOOK ADVANTAGE OF RACE RIOTS TO URGE NEGRO UPRISING A fine illustration of the quickness of the leaders of the Communist agitation in this country to seize an opportunity is seen in the effort to incite the American Negro to rebellion. Had the black man of the United States been as inflammable as the Russian Reds thought, he was. blood would have run freely in many communities, for there would have been race war. But the Negro, as a whole, does not take to the "foreigners" and the move ment in his behalf. Isolated cases where Negroes have profited by forwarding the propaganda are found, but generally speaking, the Negroes have turned deaf ears to the proposition. Immediately following the race riots throughout the country in 1919 Moscow began to take into consideration the possibilities of the Negroes' Social agents were rushed to this country. Soon after the African Blood Brotherhood was organized. This organization preaches that the "black wage gave can better his existence and free him self from wage slavery only by common effort with the white revolutionary workers." Its program emphasizes the fact that Negroes must help support the struggle of the subject matter allies for liberation and go hand in hand with the revolutionary workers. GOAL OF EMANCIPATION The program says: "Every Negro who is truly looking for means to emancipation must aid the revolutionary element that is strugging against the imperialistic power which is holding the Negro like slavery. This element is under the leadership of the Third Internationale, which has its branches all over the world. Immediate steps should be taken to get in touch with the Third Internationale and its millions of followers throughout the world. "To pledge loyalty to our enemies' flags, to speak of uniting with our enemies' aides and representatives would mean nothing less than coercion and the blackest treachery of the Negro race and our most sacred goal—emancipation." A worker's Party convention was held last spring, in which delegates from the African Blood Brotherhood participated. Here is what the Laissea, a Lithuanian Communist publication of Brooklyn, said about the convention on May 16: "The American blacks, who with but a small exception suffer greater subjection than the wage slaves of the white race, are at last beginning to wake up. They are beginning to realize that their emancipation depends on other than their own efforts, that it depends on the efforts of the whole class-conscious working class. Hence they realize the necessity of affiliating with the revolutionary followers of the Third Internationale." MANIFESTO ISSUED Immediately following the organization of the Fraternity of African Blood this manifesto was issued to the Negroes residing in the United States; "Under the leadership of the new power which has arisen in Russia we find millions of determined, strongly organized and disciplined revolutionists before whom the capitalists and imperialists of all countries are trembling in fear. The revolution of the op pressed and exploited workers of the same race as they are threats to crush their power into dust. Therefore the sure and best way to eliminate the enemy is to besiege and destroy him in his own country. Only in that manner will the inhabitants of the 'colony' be able to emancipate themselves and effectively defeat its (Continued on the Fourth Page.) APPLYING BRAKES TO DEATH'S "CHARIOT." A remarkable decline in the mortality of Negroes has taken place in the last decade, according to the records of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. This company has more than 1,600,000 colored policy holders, located in every State. In 1911 the mortality was 17.5 per 1,000. In 1921 it had declined to 13.2 per 1,000—a drop of 25 per cent. There would have been 7,000 more deaths than actually occurred in 1921 if the 1911 death rate had prevailed last year. This marked decline was noted in tuberculosis, pneumonia, heart disease, Bright's disease, typhoid fever and pellagra. NATIONAL BAPTISTS IN SESSION AT ST. LOUIS NATIONAL BAPTISTS IN SESSION AT ST. LOUIS More Than Two Thousand Delegates And Visitors. Forty-Second Annual Convention Opened Wednesday in Kings Theatre. Delegates Get Down to Business After Usual Routine. Biggest Feature of the Meeting Will Be at Some Time on Friday When a President To Succeed the Late Dr. E. C. Morris Will be Chosen. Many Prominent Aspirants in The Field. St. Louis, Mo.—Just a little "ripple" as it were and everything went on smoothly for the opening of the Forty second Annual Baptist Convention at the Kings Theatre. The so-called protest on the part of a few white people disappeared as the mist before the noon-day sun. Up until Thursday night, December 7th the Big Thing of the Convention had not come off, which was the election of a president to succeed Dr. E. C. Morris who died recently at his home in Little Rock, Ark. An unusual amount of interest was manifested in this election and no one would say who the man would be. Commemorating the life, and service of the late Elias Camp Morris, D. D., who was at the head of the National Baptist Convention for more than a quarter of a century, marked the opening of the Forty-second Annual session of the National Baptist Convention of America, the largest religious organization of America, last Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in Kings Theatre on Kings Highway. Thousands of people are here from all parts of the country. MEMORIAL SERVICES The memorial services were impressive and pathetic and while a large number spoke, yet there were many others who desired to say a word, but because of time were not permitted to do so. He lived in the hearts of his peo ple and all desired just a word, to tell how well he was loved and of the great work he had accomplished. Dr. (Continued on Page 4.) BYRD—CARTER Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Carter announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Gertrude Louise to Mr. Leslie F. Byrd, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Byrd of Newport News, Va. Wednesday morning December 20, 1922 at 11:30. o'clock at their residence 700 N. 5th street. Richmond, Va. At home Wednesday, December 27, 1922 from 8:00 to 11:00 P. M. Friends are invited. No cards. LEWIS—JACKSON Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Jackson announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Ollie Bernice, to Dr. Motona Melvin Lewis at their residence 813 W. Clay street. Wednesday evening December 20, 1922, at 8:00 o'clock. Friends are invited. No cards. At home 526 N. Fifth Street. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1922 REPUBLICANS ABANDONED FIGHT FOR THE DYER ANTI-LYNCHING BILL IN FACE OF A DEMOCRATIC MINORITY CHALLENGE TO COMBAT ON MEASURE James Weldon, Johnson, Secretary of the National Association for the Adancement of Colored People, on his return to New York from Washington made the following statement on the abandonment of the Dyer Bill by the Republican Party: The fight for the enactment of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill was abandoned by the Republican majority on Monday, December 4, in the last hours of the extra session of Congress. The Bill had been called up for consideration on Tuesday, November 28. It immediately became the object of a filibuster on the part of Southern Democrats, which was the most naked and brutal exhibition of its kind ever made in the Senate. A filibuster is generally carried on under some sort of disguse, but Senator Underwood of Alabama, the Democratic leader, stated plainly and bluntly that the purpose of the filibuster was to prevent any consideration whatsoever of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill and that the Democratic side would not allow any government business whatever to be carried on until the Republicans agreed to abandon the Bill not only during the extra session but even during the short session. The filibuster was carried on from Tuesday through Saturday, December 2, during which time the Southern Democrats would not even allow the adoption of the record of the Senate's proceedings. Finally, on Saturday night a caucus of Republican Senators was held which was largely attended and the question of the abandonment of the Bill was discussed hotly for more than two nours. The attendance at the caucus dwindled until there were some twenty-two or twenty-three Senators left. A vote was then taken and the majority agreed to abandon the Bill. There were nine Senators who voted to keep up the fight until the 4th of March, if necessary. Among these was Senator Shortridge who has charge of the Bill and who led the fight on the floor. Before the Republican caucus, the Secretary conferred with Senators Lodge, Curtis and Watson, the three men holding the fate of the Bill in their hands urging them not to surrender on the terms laid down by the Democratic filibusters. Those terms were that the Bill be not only dropped in the Special Session but dropped as well for the entire term of the Sixty-seventh Congress. Immediately after publication in the newspapers of the outcome of the census, the Secretary telegraphed to these three Senators inquiring if he had not received their promise that the bill would not be abandoned on Underwood's terms. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, who was elected by the colored voters of his State on the sole issue of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, denied by letter ever having made such a promise to the Secretary. It was Senator Lodge who announced in the Senate, on the morning of December 4, the Republican Party's object surrender. The colored people will not be deceived by appearances. They can see and they know the actual fight was made by the Southern Democrats against the Bill rather than by the Republicans in its behalf. The Southern Democrats roared like a lion and the Republicans lay down like a scarecrow. The efforts of Senator Shortridge were sincere and earnest, but outside of the support he received from Senator Willis, Senator New and Senator Edge, not a Republican senator opened his mouth in actual support. A few senators, including Senators Pepper and Reed of Pennsylvania McNary, Capper and Gooding, expressed their willingness to keep up the fight until the 4th of March if necessary but the mass of Republican Senators displayed no particular interest in the Bill. It is this attitude that the colored people will especially resent, perhaps even more than the failure of the Bill to be passed. If the Republican senatorial leaders think the Negro will be satisfied merely because they allowed the Southern Democrats to "put themselves on record" they are mistaken. The Republicans should also have put themselves on record. This they failed to do. The unsuccessful fight to have the Dyer Bill enacted into law at this time is not, however, without its fruits. First of all, lynching as a national shame and the facts about lynching have been put before the American people: In fact, lynching has been made not only a national but an international issue and such a question cannot die until it is rightly settled once for all. Second, the Dyer Anti-Lynching (Continued on Fifth Page.) JOHNSON SAYS PERRY W. HOWARD AIDED FOE OF DYER BILL JOHNSON SAYS PERRY W. HOWARD AIDED FOE OF DYER BILL Astounding revolution of the activity of Perry W. Howard in an effort to defeat the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill was made today at the office of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which made public the text of a letter written by Mr. Howard to Senator T. Coleman Dau Pont of Delaware. This letter was dated November 23, 1922. Just three days after the opening of the Special Session and at the time when every effort was being made to have the Bill brought up and pushed. In this letter, Mr. Howard declares he has "blood in his eyes" for the N. A. A. C. P., which he calls a "Negro Democratic Organization" and insists that no legislation ought to be enacted by reason of the N. A. A. C. P., or its sympathizers. Mr. Howard's letter is my part as follows: I received your letter of November 22 upon my return from the West where I have been almost the entire time since the close of the campaign. I confess to you that I have blood in my eyes for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and others who have used them with sinister designs to defeat some of the best friends that we have in particular and the Nation in general. The purpose of this letter is to call attention of you and other outstanding statesmen to the fact that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is purely a Negro Democratic organization and has always been found on the side of the Democrats in the final analysis. This organization was used by Bob Nelson and others, and you owe your defeat to no other agency. I corrected the evil in Wilmington and if I could have gone into the Dover neighborhood on the following Monday I could have saved the day, but I had an engagement to fill for Senator Frelinghuysen and you know it was impossible for me to do so. Now, I may call attention to the fact that whatever legislation or whatever else is done for the colored people of this country ought certainly to be done and done promptly, but I insist that none of it ought to be done through or by reason of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People or any of its sympathizers. I therefore think that it should be the policy of the leaders of the party, like you to absolutely ignore and give the back of your hand to such men as Nelson, James Weldon Johnson, W. E. F. Du Bois, Robert L. Vann, of Pittsburgh and others of their ilk. There should be no quarters; and while treating every colored man with fairness and looking well to the interest of our group, these political bolshevists should be annihilated as the basest of aggrates. (Signed.) PERRY W. HOWARD. In Mr. Howard's letter to Senator Du Pont, it was stated that copies were being sent to Senators Frelinghuysen McCormick, Watson and Moses also to Attorney-General Daugherty, who it is to be presumed would be interested in the charge by Mr. Howard that Messrs. Nelson, Du Bois, James Weldon Johnson and Vann are "political bolshevists." Copies of Mr. Howard's letter were furthermore sent to Charles Adams, chairman of the Republican National Committee and were circulated among prominent Republican Senators. Mr. Howard's ref- (Continued on Page 4.) ENTER NOW IN THE PLANET'S PUZZLE CONTEST AND YOU MAY GET A PRIZE! YOU MAY WIN AND GET $50 DIRECTIONS ON PAGE 3. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. CHARLES G. JURGENS' Son can supply you with the most up-to-date furniture at prices and terms that will please you. Go there and look over their offerings. This is one of the oldest establishments in this city and the reputation of a quarter of a century is behind it. They keep in stock the latest designs and the most suitable and serviceable gifts imaginable Adams and Broad streets is the place You will find the delivery service prompt and efficient. DR. L. J. HAYDEN proves his merit by the remedies that he sells. If you have any of the human ills, are in pain and despondent, call and see him at 220 W. Broad street. MR. HENRY MALLORY'S MARKET and grocery establishment at the South-east corner of First and Clay streets is a strictly first class place and his prices are right for the consumer. He asks your patronage and should receive it. For fine groceries and all supplies for the household, call on MR. EDWARD STEWART, 203 S. Second St. Goods delivered to any part of the city on short notice. Vegetables, meats fish, oysters, etc., are available at the most reasonable prices. Sad times will come and MR. A. D PRICE, JR., will serve you promptly. If joy is supremo and you want wedding service, he has the equipment to be at your call. It is never too early or too late to get prompt attention at the Price establishment. Distance forms no part of the programme. He will go anywhere. MR. C. P. HAYES will take charge of your remains or those of your relatives and render satisfactory service. Call on him and note his offerings. Country orders also solicited. Send THE PLANET one year as a Christmas present. It will only cost $2.00 postage prepaid. The time to give him your photograph is Xmas and the best way to have her remember you is to give her your portrait. The Brown can serve you in their modern gallery at 603 N. Second street, where they have the northern light in the day time or the powerful artificial rays for late in the evening or even at night. MR. GEORGE W. BROWN and his SISTER have spent practically a life-time at the business. NOT THE "A'S" A. S. C. football club wishes to inform the public that the group which was arrested Sunday night over Slaughter's Cafe were not members of the football team, as they said, and are in no way connected with the team. Mrs. Lula Cogbill, of East 19th Street, Southside, is visiting friends in Washington, D. C. SPECIAL SERVICE AT EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH. Special Services at the Ehenezean Baptist Church third Sunday, December 17, 1922; 8:00 P. M., benefit of Missions under the auspices of OverSeas and Layman's Missionary Societies. Programme:—Mr. B. L. Jordan. Master of Ceremonies. Music, OverSeas Chorus; devotionals, Rev. Wm. H. Stokes, Pastor; music, OverSeas Chorus; piano recital, Miss Myrtle Griffin; solo, Miss Lillian Crump; solo Mrs. Lula B. Mallory; offerty, Messrs. Josoph M. Jasper and Jas. O. Harris, Sr., duett, Miss Julia Clanton and Mrs. Lucy Davis; music, OverSeas Chorus; sermon, Rev. E. W. Langon; music, OverSeas Chorus; benediction, Rev. Wm. H. Stokes, Ph. D., Pastor. Mrs. Bettie G. Cousins, President Over-Seas Missionary Society; Mr. C. M. Kemp President Layman's Missionary Movement; Mrs. Ida Hosoly, Chairman Program Committee, Over-Seas Society; Mr. George W. Howell, Director of Over-Seas Chorus. REV. Wm. H. STOKES, Ph. D. Pastor. MR. WALLACE EPPS. Church Clerk. HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES MADE DESTITUTE WHEN A DISASTROUS FIRE WIPES OUT COLORED SECTION OF NEWBERN. N. C. SCIENCE GAINS IN WAR ON WHITE PLAGUE. Washington, D. C., Dec. 9.—The fight against tuberculosis is gradually being won, it would appear, from the figures made public by the Bureau of the Census. During 1921, the tuberculosis death rate was 99.4 per 100,000 population, compared with 114.2 the preceding year. The tendency of our race to contract the disease is emphasized in the figures. In Kentucky, for instance, the death rate among colored was 326.1, compared with 115.7 for the whites. But even these figures show a marked improvement for the colored rate, which was 152.9 the preceding year. ```markdown ``` SOUTH CALLED TO WAR ON LYNCHING SOUTH CALLED TO WAR ON LYNCHING Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 7.—A movement to纵列 the 250,000 organized women of the Southern Methodist Church in a determined and systematic campaign for the suppression of Lynching was launched here this week. A large group of representative women from thirteen States, all of them officials of the Women's Missionary Council or Conference Social Service Superintendents, met at the call of the Race Relations Commission of the Council, spent three days in conference, and at the conclusion issued a vigorous address to the public relative to the Lynching civil, calling upon the authorities of the several states and counties for its complete suppression and upon the citizens, the pulpit and the press for their united support to this end. The defeat of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill was used to give point to their utterance. They further pledged themselves, in divulually and in an official capacity as representing the social service leadership of the organized Methodist women, to a persistent campaign for adequate state laws and for law enforcement. Details of the plan are already being worked out. (Continued on Page 4.) DONATIONS TO SARAH G. JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Received since last publication by the Treasurer of the above named Hospital the following contributions, others will be published with our grateful and earnest thanks. Yours for service to suffering humanity. Sarah T. Jones' Memorial Hospital Medical College and Training School for Nurses, Inc. REV. WM. H. STOKES, Ph. D. B. L. JORDAN, Treasurer. Brought Forward from last Publication . $ 935 40 Gans Rady Co. . 5 00 Dr. Wm. J. Clark . 5 00 Queen Esther Temple No. 70 L. B. P. O. E. of W. . 2 50 Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jordan . 10 00 Mrs. A. D. Price . 5 00 Mr. Leroy Frayser, Jr. . 2 00 Norrell and Co. . 5 00 Mr. Bernard T. Kenney . 2 00 Miss Lula Watkins . 2 50 Mrs. Lavinia Jefferson . 1 00 Astoria Beneficial Club . 5 00 Hobson Lodge No. 23 A. F. and A. M. . 5 00 Total to Friday, Dec. 8, 1922 $ 985 60 PRESENT MEDAL TO DR. PAYNE For presentation of Medal to Dr. E. Payne, President of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond and Vicinity, Monday December 18 1922; at 8 P. M. at the Fourth Baptist Church. Music, Fourth Baptist Church Choir; scripture lesson, Dr. L. C. Garland; prayer, Rev. A. D. Daly; music, Fourth Baptist Church Choir; address Dr. E. Payne as a Pastor, Miss Roca Robinson; solo, Rev. S. L. Bush; address—Dr. E. Payne as President of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond and Vicinity, Rev. W. H. Stokes, Ph. D., duet, Ms. Janie PRICE, FIVE CENTS (Preston News Service) Newbern, N. C., Dec 13.—Sweeping before it more than 300 residences and many factories and stores, store churches and other structures, the fire which last Friday destroyed more than a million dollars' worth of property here was finally gotten under control late Saturday afternoon. Fire companies from nearby towns had to be called in to help subdue the devastating flames. The area razed by the fire stretched for half a mile from the western boundary of the city to the Neuse river. The churches destroyed and most of the homes were those of Negroes. The fire started at the Roper lumber company and the loss is variously estimated at $250,000. More than 300 Negroes were thrown out of employment at this plant alone. While the flames were raging in the lumber plant a disastrous fire started in the Negro residential section. Fire men being occupied at the lumber company were unable to respond to the call immediately and it was not until half an hour after the alarm had been turned in that the first hose was stretched in the Negro section. By that time five houses had been completely destroyed, and the flames fanned by a high wind, had gained great headway and scores of other houses were in flames. Negro families were hastily removing whatever belongings they could from their homes, but the onward sweep of the flames forced most of them to abandon their efforts to save any of their household goods. On account of the high wind sparks were carried several blocks and fires were breaking out in various parts of the city. Several persons were treated at various hospitals for minor injuries. It is said that the disaster originated in the home of W. D. Bryan, starting in his kitchen. Dynamite was used repeatedly in an effort to hold back the onward rush of the fire, but this proved to be of little worth. Church rooms, Y. M. O. A., and Y. W. C. A. with scores of private homes were thrown open to the victims of the fire. In spite of this aid hundreds were forced to spend Friday night, in the open, covering themselves with mattresses and blankets or whatever they could. Mayor Clark has requested the State Highway Commissioner to give assistance in sanctioning a road building project that would furnish work to the several hundred unemployed Negroes. He said Governor Morrison Senator Simmons and others of influence would be asked to bring their influence to bear on the commission to grant this plea. The railroad company officials will be asked to start rebuilding immediately to aid the unfortunate victims of the fire. Most of the business establishments destroyed empeced Negroes mainly. Cater Taylor, chief of the Southern Division of the Red Cross, who is in charge of the relief work here, issued a statement last Monday in which he said the situation is well in hand, and that every effort was being put forth and precaution taken to prevent any possible epidemics. nie, and Miss Mattie Wood; presentation of gold medal to Dr. E Payne, Dr. W. T. Johnson; acceptance, Dr. E Payne; offering, Rev. K. D. Turner and Rev. E. W. Murphy; benediction. Dr. T. M. Allen. MRS. THELMA RICHARDSON IS KILLED IN A SCUFFLE. The hearing of the coroner's jury in the case of Thomas Pollard charged with the killing of Mrs. Thelma Richardson was heard in the coroner's office last Thursday at 9:30 A. M. It seems that the stenographer had been previously employed by Mr. Pollard. On Monday afternoon, she sent for Mr. J. Moshy West to drive her from Chesterfield county to Richmond. On the way they had two drinks of whiskey to gether. She went then to Mr. West's office and had a sandwich together, atl' er which she went out and drove Mr. West's car with him in it to the residence of Mr. Pollard. She called him to the door. There was a scuffle and he ran from her to the lawn next door. Another scuffle took place, when the revolver went off passing through her heart and killing her. The revolver belonged to Mrs. Richardson. Mr. Pollard says the revolver was accidentally discharged and the facts seem to bear out this contention. The case will be heard again in the Police Court on the 23rd inst. __.______ THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND. VIRGINIA, ————s—“‘—s—s—s—SS RE The Planet’s New Puzzle Contest WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE HATS WE Pe TE TURE? Are you a goed observer? 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All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.60 Six Months ..... 1.30 Three Months ..... .60 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 SATURDAY, ...DECEMBER 16, 1922. Train the children right and they will go right when they grow older. In the death of Francis II. Warron of Detroit, Michigan, this country lost one of its leading thinkers. He had a mind of his own and he allowed no one to do his thinking for him. He was a fighter of the best type and he was open in his attacks, despising underground methods in either political or personal warfare. He was a Democrat, but even in that party, he resented any discrimination on account of his race or color. We have known him for nearly a decade and when he drew his last breath, there went out of this life a man, this world could ill-afford to spare. Rev. W. B. Reed of Hartford, Counis mightily disgusted with Senator Henry Cahat Lodge of Massachusetts in his action in withdrawing the Dyer Anti-lynching Bill in the face of a Democratic filibuster. Rev. Reed and his friends are demanding that the Bill be again brought before the United States Senate before March 4th and pressed to a vote. We are of the opinion that campaign and party pledges cannot be fulfilled with a party composed of Republicans, one half of which belong to the Negro-hating variety and are open allies of the Democrats from whom they have only a few months separated. Committee recommendations are worthless in the face of these conditions and presidential recommendations are noither more nor less than "sounding brass and tinkling symbols." A BLOODY REPRISAL. The action of the newly created Irish Free State Government in taking from Mountjoy Prison four Republican prisoners and hanging them in reprisal for the assassination by some members of their party of Sean Hales a member of the Irish Parliament and the wounding of one other cannot be justified by any law, human or divine. It is a long step away from civilization and justifies the opinion that the men now in charge of the Irish Government are not qualified to govern and if this action is endorsed by the Irish nation, it indicates that the race is not now ready for self-government. Those who criticized the action of the Greeks in executing former officials of the Greek Government for failure to win a war have before them a case that is equally as barbarous. Assassins, it is true deserve no quarter but they should be tried, with opportunities to defend themselves and not be taken out of prison and executed on short notice. This is what is known in the field as a "drumhead court-martial with the carrying out of the sentence and according to rules of war may be justified, but this form of execution cannot be followed by a Government alleged to be functioning. We had hoped that the Irish in the South would prove themselves worthy of the liberty that they have won, but this bad beginning causes the thinking people of the world to view with apprehension the final success of the movement. There is a long, bloody guerilla war ahead and we are of the opinion that this method of dealing with the insurgents will make the situation worse, not better and bring in its trails many bloody conflicts which may tend to undermine the new Government itself. THE ATTACK ON MR. HOWARD. We are publishing in this issue an attack made upon Hon. Perry W. Howard, which at the hands of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is somewhat misleading. It puts that able leader in the position of trying to defeat the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, which as a matter of fact his primary purpose was to deal "a body blow" so to speak at the Association in question. We are of the opinion that Mr. Howard's letter was ill-advised and he should have subordinated his personal feeling to the general good of the race. Lynching is an evil that has grown to such hideous proportions, that the attempt to throttle it by those, whom we despise should be encouraged. The Association made the best fight it could have made under the circumstances, but we doubted at the time the wisdom of the policy pursued in endeavoring to get this law upon the statute books of the country. The black-listing system was a two-edged sword that cut both ways. It is always a dangerous policy to hold leaders up to undue ridicule, when those leaders perchance do not agree with you. To threaten these same leaders with political defeat, necessarily arouses the antagonism, not only of those leaders, but that of their friends, who will do all in their power to head off the movement before it reaches its goal. The labor-leaders tried this plan and are now suffering a reaction as the cause of it. Men, who conscientiously did not believe that the national control of lynching was not the best thing for the control of the country should not support a measure like the one advocated by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people. On the other hand, we cannot see how any prohibitionist in the country, who voted for the enforcement measures, supplemental to the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which Amendment was to safeguard property could vote against the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, which was to save human life. Attorney Perry W. Howard is opposed to Messrs. Nelson, James Weldon Johnson, W. E. B. Du Bois, Robert L. Vauvant "and others of their lik." He is undoubtedly then openly against some of the ablest colored leaders in this country. Evidently, he has his reasons. They are opposing him and he is fighting them, but he should not let his anger and hatred go to the extent of injuring the very people whom he so ably represents. It is a difficult task to rise above personal antipathies and hatred but men with the spirit or the element of true greatness will be able to do it by the exercise of some self-control. We see or think we see in this attack upon Perry W. Howard, the same spirit that animated Mr. Howard in attacking the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and all else for what it stands. To our mind the Association has cared many times and it has made many mistakes, but upon all fundamental racial questions, so far as we have been able to observe it has "rung true." Let these personal attacks cease and let us unite and rally for the general good. They Dyer Anti-Lynchburg Bill, so far as we have been personally advised both here and at Washington was pre-ordained to failure. The Republican leaders knew that it would fall even before it had passed the House of Representatives. Had the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People made no mistakes or alleged mistakes, it would have failed just the same. The Association had both a good and a hard time and it made many a candidate's life miserable as a result of the measure and it may well exclaim, "I have fought a good fight. I have kept the faith." REMARKABLE DECISION. According to the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States as pounded by Chief Justice William Howard Taft, a man may be punished twice for dealing in "boot-leg" whiskey and only once for committing murder. In other words, the whiskey traffic has been defied and raided above the level set for the protection of human life although the primary purpose of all governments is the preservation and protection of human life. The specific provision may be found in Article V. of the Constitution of the United States, which reads as follows: Nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb. Yet Chief Justice Taft rules that after a man has been punished in a State court for the illicit traffic in whiskey, he may then be haled into a Federal court and tried for the same offence under the National Prohibition Act, although the Act is congressional legislation and the provision forbidding such treatment is engrafted into the Fifth Article of the Constitution itself. Thus congressional legislation is made to over-ride a provision of the Constitution itself. The Chief Justice then proceeds to state what would happen if the Supreme Court rules otherwise. This seems to us to be "hegging the question." We take it that it is the duty of this august tribunal to construe the law as it is and leave the consequences to the electorate and its representatives in Congress. It is just such rulings as these that tend to build up the discontented elite THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ments in this country and cause the people to question the infallibility of our jurists. It may be now seen why the southern Senators fought so bitterly the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill for if The Supreme Court's ruling is good law, a man could be charged with lynching in a State court and if not convicted could be re-arrested and tried for the same offense in a Federal court. Chief Justice Taft might say if this were not possible then all a lyncher would have to do would be to go into a State court, plead guilty, receive a nominal fine or imprisonment and be free from further prosecution. We can see some of the points handed down as being in conformity with constitutional law, but this decision will rank with the most remarkable ever handed down by the Supreme Court at Washington. Kill whom you please, rob as much as you will, but do not violate the National Prohibition Act unless you want to be punished twice for the same offense. Truly this Republic of ours is getting upside down. Selah. WORLD REVOLUTION AND THE NEGRO. The New York Herald has been publishing extensive articles relative to the activities of the Russian Soviets in this country. They operate under the name of Communists in this and other countries. It is charged that a propaganda is now being conducted among colored people in this country. The African Blood Brotherhood with headquarters in New York is said to be affiliated with this organization. The Communists are working for the overthrow of present Governments. They charge that the capitalistic classes are in control and that they keep the common people in subjection. Their methods of propaganda are insidious and persuasive and necessarily appeal to the laboring and to the discontented classes. It was this agitation which resulted in the overthrow of the German imperialistic government and which has threatened the existence of both republics and empires. The refusal of the Great Powers to recognize the Republic of Russia is due to the decimation of that Government to recognize and assume the obligations of the previous Russian Government. The obligations of the government of the Czar have been repudiated. Money was due Great Britain, and the United States as well as other nations and they take the position that until the present Russian Government decides to recognize unpaid these obligations, that nation shall stand as an outlaw in the council of civilized governments. In the meantime, Russian trade with its millions of dollars worth of profit for the merchants cannot be secured. Just how long this condition shall continue is a question that time alone can solve. NATIONAL BAPTISTS IN (Continued from First Page) W. G. Parks of Philadelphia preside and the opening prayer was made by Rey, J. H. Smith of Columbus, Miss. Rev. J. H. Smith of Columbus, Miss. At 2:30 o'clock Lev. W. G. Parks, rounded the gavel calling the Convention to order and a chorus of 100 voices under the direction of Prof. Austin led in the singing. The devotional exercises were conducted by Alves. H. H. Coleman of Georgia and Moses Williams of Kansas. "The Risen Christ—The One Abiding Theme of Successful Evangelism." was the theme of an able address delivered by the Rev. Dr. R. B. Bradby, of Detroit, Mich. THE WELCOME ADDRESS At this point the gavel was turned over to the Rev. Dr. W. Howell Harris of St. Louis who acted as Master of Ceremonies during the delivery of the welcome address. The first speaker was the Rev. Dr. J. T. Cason, President of the Missouri Baptist State Convention and his was welcome to the State. Rev. H. H. Harris, one of the prime movers in entertaining the Convention extended welcome for the Baptists of St. Louis. He spoke of the securing of the Theatre, and how some of the people had protested against it, and paid a high tribute to the city officials who stood for the right and justice. He was given an ovation. Rev. Dr. Vansant, representing the white Baptists extended welcome, and his address was punctuated with outbursts of applause. The addresses were responded to by Rev. A. A. Cosey, D. D., of Mississippi and Attorney Charles M. Robinson of Louisiana. Following the addresses of welcome the following committees were an nounced: Enrollment—W. H. Steward, Kentucky; W. L. Vanando, Mississippi; W. F. Bledsoe Texas; J. M. Moses, Pennsylvania; U. J. Robinson, Alabama; E. A. Morris, Arkansas; J. H. Bramham, Illinois. Finance—W. F. Graham Pennsylvania; R. T. Sims, Mississippi; W. W. Whitten, Tennessee; Felix Jones, Texas; M. F. Washington, Alabama; J. B. Miller, Georgia; J. M. Harris, Arkansas; W. D. Cannon, Georgia. Special Finance Committee—L. K. Williams, Illinois; Wm. Taylor Louis Iann; P. James Bryant, Georgia; W. G. Parks, Pennsylvania; R. B. Hudson Alabama. Ushers—J. Francis Wilson, J. Fran cels Robinson, Mass; A. W. Devam N. Y. HERALD CHARGES enemies. Therefore, if we want to fight our foe we must combine with those elements which are combating the same foe, otherwise it is even fu tile to talk about their destruction." During the first year of the organiz- ed activities by the Communists among the Negroes a number of educated Negroes, most of them from Harvard, were found sufficiently discontented and sufficiently excited to make good Communists. They were enlisted in the work and from that time have been preaching violence on every occasion to the Negro element. One of the most inflammatory cartoons to appear in the Negro press depicted a Negro in the uniform of the United States Army standing armed with sword and rifle on the soil of France, his feet upon a rope that leads to the background of the picture where the United States of America is portrayed by a tree, against which is a Statue of Liberty and by which is a figure of the devil, entitled "Ob structions." At the Negro soldier's feet is a large decapitated head of a white man—obstruction—with labels of Jim Crow—burn him—jim bim—kill—moh—starve. The general caption of this cartoon is "Must He Carry On?" (New York Herald, December 11.) 2299 Seventh Avenue, N. Y. City, (National Headquarters) Intellectual, Social and Protective Benefits, Inflation Fee, $1. Monthly Dues, 25 cents. Writers and Speakers Wanted, Good proposition for live wired Organizers. Organize a Post in your community. Sokols and Educational Groups. To introduce, wonderful value, rubber belt, with beautiful buckle. Sols elsewhere for 75 cents and $1. Our Price. 30 cents. Goldline Metal Penel, price 25 cts. No stamps accepted. NEWMAN-SCHWARTZ, P. O. Box 140 Richmond, Va. GOV, SEAY ON REDEMPTION OF VICTORY NOTES. The Editor. Dear Sir:—We have been advised by the Secretary of the Treasury that there are about $700,000,000, in Victory Notes, which have been called for redemption on December 15th, outstanding, a large portion of which are held by individuals. The Victory Notes which have been called for redemption bear the distinguishing letters A, B, C, D, E, or F prefixed to their serial numbers, and interest on these called Notes will stop on December 15 1922. It is strongly urged that all holders of Victory Notes make immediate examination of their present holdings to see whether any have been called for redemption, and then make prompt presentation of any called Notes in order to avoid loss of interest after December 15th. Banks generally will handle redemptions for their customers; and the Federal Reserve Banks and Branches have provided special facilities for the purpose. Holders of Victory Notes called for redemption on December 15th, or at Treasury Certificates maturing on December 15th, can purchase the outstanding Liberty Bonds, Treasury Bonds, or other Treasury Notes at pre vailing market prices through their own banks, or if desired, through the nearest Federal Reserve Bank or Branch. THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A. The Y. M. C. A.—If through this year a boy or man has not been led to catch a larger vision of service to his fellow men, if through prayer and daily living he has not been drawn nearer to Jesus Christ or if he has not been led to a fuller realization of his dependence upon the Heavenly Father, something is decidedly wrong. The purpose of the Y. M. C. A. has failed to reach its goal. Men do not make a compromise but stand firm for Jesus Christ. Another happy hour with women and men in the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson last Saturday 5 P. M. at the building, 3rd and Leigh streets. Sorry that you miss ed this hour. Last Sunday was a crowded day for service to the community. At the building 9:30 A. M. an hour for the workers. 10 A. M. at the penitentiary a happy time with the women. One was won to Jesus Christ. The committees for the city jail and home were active 10 A. M. 4 P. M. a very large crowd of boys gathered to get a forerunner for the great meeting which is to be held by boys. Committeeman Leroy Frayser was right on the spot, with a live thought for the men and the meeting was a good one. 5.30 P. M. at the building. Get your seat today 5 P. M. at the building for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson. Dr. W. H. Stokes teacher will be glad to meet you. Women and men are welcome. Fathers mothers, sisters and brothers, the Boys' Department invites you to the special meeting by boys 3:30 P. M. at the Third Street Methodist church. Do not fall to witness this hour. Songs by the boys; the Y. M. C. A. Drill; the All Stars Junior Quartette of the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist church directed by Mrs. Louise Deane will sing. The choir and orchestra of port, Alabama; H. H. Harris Mo.; George McNeal, Kansas; B. E. Young, Mississippi; E. C. Canaday, Arkansas J. F. Korsh, Oklahoma; E. P. Columbus, Louisiana; C. P. Smith, Kentucky. REPRESENTATION CUT DOWN Dr. W. F. Graham, threw the Convention into a circus like uproar, by asking for a ruling concerning the enrolling of delegates. At one time there were fully two hundred men trying to get the floor. The chair made a ruling, that only five from each Church were entitled and while there was no appeal, yet many declared that they were not satisfied and would be heard from again. The song services and solos by some of the best known men and women of the country marked an important factor in the Convention. It has been the one feature to entertain the visitors who could not understand the other part of the proceedings. The whole thing being directed to the election of a successor to Dr. E. C. Morris. The aspirants wore Revs. W. L. Parks. L. K. Williams, W. H. Moses, P. James Bryant and M. W. D. Norman. DR. MORRIS' ADDRESS READ What might be termed Dr. E. C. Morris' Valedictory address was read by his son, Lieut. E. A. Liorris, of Lil' the Rock, Ark. manager of the Baptist Vanguard. This address was prepared by the lamented president for the California session, or the session to be held in Los Angeles last September, which is being held here this week. JOHNSON SAYS PERRY ference to his willingness to "save the day" in the Dover neighborhood will interest those colored readers who recall that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was instrumental in defeating Dr. Caleb R. Layton, Delaware's Republican representative on the sole ground that he misrepresented his constituents by voting against the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill in the House of Representatives. The defeat of Dr. Layton, largely through the enthusiastic and work of Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson, regarded among colored people as well as among white politicians as one of the most convincing demonstrations of solidarity and power ever evinced by colored voters in America, Delaware became an object lesson to the Republican Party showing the strong feeding among colored voters about the Dyer Bill. It is presumably against this proud achievement of colored voters accomplished on the sole issue of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, that Mr. Perry Howard could have "saved the day." Mr. Howard was appointed to an office in the Department of Justice by President Harding. Mr. Howard is also a close personal friend of Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi. It was Senator Harrison who helped to defeat the Liberian Loan Bill by stating that he had "information" that certain colored men were to benefit heavily financially by the passage of this legislation. In the same tenor as Mr. Perry W. Howard's letter was a paragraph widely circulated among the colored press asserting that lobbying by the N. A. A. C. P., would hinder enactment of the Dyer Anti-Lynchling Bill because Republican leaders regarded the Association as a "Democratic ally with Socialistic tendencies." SOUTH CALLED TO WAR SOUTH CALLED TO WAR The statement follows, together with the names of the women signers: "Whereas, the defeat of the Dyer anti-lynching bill, which provided for the federal control of lynching, has thrown the whole responsibility back upon each state for removing this hideous crime; therefore. "Be it resolved, that we, the Commission on Race Relations of the Woman's Missionary Council, Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the conference social service superintendents and other officers in conference in Atlanta, Ga., December 4, 1922, do now demand of the authorities of the seven states that they make good their claim proving their competency to abolish mob violence and lynching. "That we assume our responsibility as citizens for the protection of human life and hereby call upin all the people of all the states, upon the pulp and upon the press to join in an insistent and persistent agitation against this barbarous practice. "That we formulate plans for an organized movement in behalf of adequate state laws and law enforcement." Mrs. Luke Johnson, Georgia; Mrs. L. P. Smith, Texas; Miss Estelle Haskins, Tennessee; Mrs. W. A. Newell, North Carolina; Mrs. A. B. Smith, Tennessee; Mrs. W. J. Piggott, Kentucky; Mrs. L. W. Alford, Mississippi; Mrs. L. S. Arrington, Georgia; Mrs. T. A. Bennington West Virginia; Mrs. Harvey Boney, North Carolina; Mrs. T. J. Copeland, Maryland; Mrs. W. T. Cunningham, Louisiana; Mrs. Frank Eanes, Florida; Mrs. T. M. Francis, Alabama; Mrs. Charles W. Griffin, Georgia; Mrs. S. W. Henry, South Carolina; Mrs. R. L. Keaton, South Carolina; Mrs. T. G. Lowry, Tennessee; Mrs. R. P. Moody, Kentucky; Mrs. W. L. Morrison, Tennessee; Mrs. W. V. Pittman, Mississippi; Mrs. R. W. H. Potts, Virginia; Mrs. J. C. Brawlings, Kentucky; Mrs. Oscar Reinhart, Alabama; Mrs. F. L. Siler North Carolina; Mrs. W. A. Albright, Georgia; Miss Mary Delhardelebon, Oklahoma; Mrs. J. N. McEachern, Georgia; Mrs. R. H. Wyman, Louisiana; Mrs. Geo. Matthews, Georgia; and Mrs. E. B. Chappell, Tennessee. (Continued from First Page) HARVARD GRADUATES JOIN. THE NEGRO'S ROCK OF GIBRALTAR. THE AFRICAN BLOOD BROTHERHOOD JUST THE THING FOR THAT XMAS GIFT the 3rd Street. A. M. E. church will help us to make this a heart to heart meeting. Do not fall to hear the address by the President of the Boys' De partment. Subject: The Young can be A. Saved. Free for every body. Watch for: the date for Rev. J. J. Car ter and the select quartette from the pr MADAM IDA B. JEFFERSON, A 10TH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT A. M. DA B. JEFFERSON, A WIDOW LADY EVANGELIST SCOPAL DISTRICT A. M. E. 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If Your Hair is Dry and Wiry Try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER S. D. LYONS 316 North Central Oklahoma City, Oklahoma --- Roanoke News ROANOKE, VA., Dec. 12.—Mr. N. H. Board, across Tinkers Creek, has opened a fine grocery, dry goods and notion store, which is destined to be of untold benefit to the people of that section. Mrs. Board, his polite and energetic wife will serve the public. Mr. Board is a deacon of the First Baptist Church. This is one of the most needed businesses on that side of the creek. Mr. and Mrs. Board invite your patronage. Ex-pastor, Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D, arrived here last Friday on a business trip and remained over Sunday and filled an engagement at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, where he had spent five years with a people who honored him highly. He addressed the Sunday School and preached at the morning service. His text was I Peter 2:7, "To you therefore which believe, he is precious; but unto them which he disobedient the Stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner." It was a thoughtful and spiritual message. He preached for Rev. D. R. Powell at three o'clock, at the Hill St. Baptist Church and at night, he was with the Bothel A, M. E. Church, Salom, with Rev. Davis. All were delighted to have him here. Blue Ridge Lodge, No. 281 and the Daughters of Elks, Temple, No. 155, I. B. P. O. E. of W. have set apart a charity fund which will be a great benefit to the community, and help to dispel the gloom that hovers over the homes of those who are the least fortunate. Thomas Curtis, W. J. Kyles, Floyd W. Williams and C. Tiffany Toller constitute the committee to distribute the gifts Christmas. Recipients are to be recommended by the pastors of Roanoke. Rev. James S. Hatcher, D. D. c Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church gave his audience one of the most instructive sermons on the death and burial of Lazarus. Mrs. Dorothy Simms, the successful agent for the Corner Rain Coats guarantees high grade goods, made up in the highest styles and guaranteed to fit and satisfy. She will quote prices to satisfy your purse. If you are in need of a high class garment, see her; she is well known and highly recommended. She resides on North Avenue, N. W. There was a small fire in Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Monday afternoon but very slight damage was done. A wooden still ignited from contact with a steam pipe. The fire was extinguished by C. H. Howard before the arrival of the fire department. Tenth Avenue, N. E. was struck by Brother G. S. Edmondson, of 325 a car last week on Commonwealth Avenue. The car was operated by Mr. Sandy Hairston. He is now at home in a serious condition. Remember, all Lodges and Courts are hereby requested to attend the Emmanuplication Proclamation Exercises to be hold January 1, 1923, to commemorate our deliverance from the bonds of slavery. W. B. F. Crowell, Sherrard and others will speak. The Junior Society of Missionary Girls of Mt. Zien A. M. E. Church gave an entertainment at the home of Mrs. Berta Howard, 302 Seventh Avenue, N. W., which was a very unique affair. Miss Lucy Addison, of Harrison Avenue High School addressed the girls. Misses Wheaton and Catherine Howard were managers. Mrs. Patterson, the wife of Rev. Floyd Patterson, of Sixth Avenue, died Monday night after a short illness. Mr. G. L. Pittman has been sick the past week. He is slightly improved. Mrs. Magnolia Penn, who has been sick, is out again and attended church last Sunday. Miss Essie Bumbry, of Sixth Avenue died last week after a short illness of one week. She was the daughter of Mrs. Virgile Gilmore, and leaves to mourn their loss, a mother, sister and host of friends. Friends, pay up for your papers and help the agent meet his required obligations. WYTHEVILLE NOTES. Rev. G. O. Wing preached two able sermons Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. Church. His text Sunday night was Ecclesiastes second chapter, 4th verse. Rev. T. B. Alston preached at Max Meadows Sunday afternoon, December 10th, and at the Baptist church Sunday morning. Rev. W. W. Ward filled his pulpit at Franklin Street church all day and at night preached from Psalm 27th and 5th verse. Rev. T. W. Hobron filled his pulpit at Rural Retreat Sunday. He took for a text Sunday morning, 1st Tim., 1st chapter, 15th verse. Sunday afternoon Collossians third chapter and first verse. Mr. Richard Holliday is sick this week. Miss Pocahontas Monroe, Miss Ela May Page, Mrs. Mamie Haly and Mr. Chas. Monroe motored to Tazewell last Monday. Mrs. Ella Dulahney is visiting friends and relatives in Max Meadows this week. Mrs. Amanda English of Bristol, was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Hebron for a few days last week. Mrs. Flora Nickelson left Friday for Graham, to attend the funeral of her Uncle, Mr. Geo. Nickelson. Mrs. Bessie Renolds and little daughter Margurette who have been visiting Roaonke, have returned. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Songer had as their guest for Sunday dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Clarance Sheffey of Camp Jackson. Mrs. Madelene Chapman who has been some what indisposed for the past week, we are glad to say is out again. Mr. Roy Clark the Southern Aid Society Agent is in the city this week. Dr. U. S. Tarter of Cleveland, O., is the guest of his mother-in-law, Mrs. R. V. Perry. Miss Thelma Sheffey has been quite disposed for the past week. Miss Gortrude Johnson left Sunday for Washington, D. C. She will be gone until the first of the year. She will be the guest of relatives and friends. Mrs. Eliza J. Pinkard after a pleasant stay with relatives in Pittsborgh. Pa. returned Thursday Mr. George Lee, Sup., of the Pulaski District of the Southern Aid Society was in the city Thursday. His business was to pay the death claim of Mrs. Boll Edwards. Mrs. Josie Williams and Mrs. Robert Songer went to Pulaski Wednesday. Mrs. Williams is having some dental work done under Dr. A. G. Crockett. Mr. Alex. Browne continues quite ill at his home on Sixth street. REPUBLICANS QUIT (Continued from First Page) Bill became the center of concerted mass action by colored people such as has never before taken place in the United States. Colored voters defeated on this issue alone, three men who voted against it in the House of Representatives, one in Delaware, one in New Jersey and one in Wisconsin. So doing, colored people have become conscious of their political power. Third, colored voters have gone a great step toward political emancipation from allegiance on historical grounds to any one party. The fate of the Dyer Bill, coming as a culmination of a series of disappointments under the present administration, completely rids the Negro of the old idea that he must now, henceforth and forevermore vote the Republican ticket merely for historic reasons. In conclusion, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has no intention of lessening its efforts to abolish lynching in the United States of America. Indeed, we have just begun to fight. (Signed:) JAMES WELDON JOHNSON "Occult Science Society." ANCIENT SECRETS REVEALED. Hindoo Magic, Teaching of Charm; talisoums, enchantments. Hoodoo explained. Private lessons for Med- iums and Psychologists, revealing how Spiritualists call the dead; how they can seemingly read the secrets of the heart. Also how they cause tables to rise in the air, etc. Send 10 cents for price lists and sample of Hindu Incense. CARLEPHY BUONHOMBE, President Box 362, Station II, Seattle, Wash. LET US FILL YOUR NMAS ORDER MALLORY'S MARKET FIRST AND CLAY STREETS. Cars Stop at This Corner. We are ready to handle your Christmas Order. Just received our new truck, which will be at your convenience morning, noon and ove. Just phone your order in and we will be glad to serve you with Pure Sanitary Food. Just give us a trial. Drop in and wait for your car. We are always glad to see you. We are handling all kinds of Poultry, such as Turkeys and Chickens; All kins of Sea Food. We have the largest Oysters on the market. We are prepared to serve you everything for parties and suppers. We sell all kinds of Fresh Meats; all kinds of Groceries that a first-class store carries. Remember, all of our help is colored. Anything you buy from us and don't like, bring it back and we will exchange it or your money back. It's you that we must satisfy. We deliver everywhere. Watch this paper for our priles next week. Call and see us. Phone or send us your order. It't you that we must satisfy, Phones—Randolph 4529, 101 E Clay Randolph 3081, 407 W. Leigh, or Residence phone, Madison 6039. Call us anytime at night and we will be glad to serve you. Yours, MALLORY'S MARKET. spectal Services at Ebenezer Church "POWER OF THE CROSS" IS A FINE PRODUCTION. The play presented last Monday night here by Mrs. Mary E. Satterfield was one of the best amateur productions seen here in years. It depicted Biblical history in its relation to the power of Christ, from the time of creation until now. The work of Miss Mamie Wood in the title role was a marvel of memory development. All of the characters were exceptionally good. FULTON NOTES. Although the weather was a little Brisky last Sabathb, yet we had an excellent gathering in our Sunday School. The Scripture quotations were fine. Miss E. A. Logan, Supt., Rev. C. B. Jefferson, Dept., Supt., Miss Edna Clarke, Asst. Se. Some very timely remarks were delivered by Mr. B. Valen tine the Asst. Chorister. 11:30 A. M cur pastor Rev. C. A. Cobbs preached a powerful sermon from the theme of the 'Providence of God.' Good music was had by the choir. On the rostrum were Revs. Cole man, Clarke and Jefferson who had charge of the devotionals. 6:30 being the B Y. P. U. services, we had a joyful time listening to the subject being discussed by brother Nathaniel Yates. Let us avail ourselves of the opportunity and visit these meetings. 8:30 P. M. Rev. Cobbs preached from the subject by request: "The Crime Wave and its Causes." The choir was out in a large number. The devotion als were in charge of Rev. Jefferson. Come out tomorrow to the following services: 9:30 A. M. Sunday School; 11:30 A. M. the Pastor's subject will be "The Divorce Evils of Today." Come early and get a comfortable seat. Live music by the choir. 8:30 P. M. the Mt. Erin Lodge of Odd Fellows will be out in large numbers. 8:30 P. M. a great THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately three hundred individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders of Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally interested in retaining the confidence of the colored people of this community and the good opinion of the white and colored people of the United States, are waiting. They all want to know the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank. The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signed by the able Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court- But how much more is needed? The Receivers assert that they cannot determine this amount until all the pass-books of the depositors have been turned in and balanced. To meet this condition the depositors, in meeting assembled, by unanimous vote, decided to share in any liability in excess of the amount already ascertained. This relieves the situation and enables the Receivers to strike a balance and submit the same to the Court with such a recommendation as may, in their judgment be fair to the people whom they represent. This then will necessarily end the delay as the Receivers have been unofficially reported to be in favor of re-opening the Bank and willing to do all in their power to help the colored people of this community. The issue is plain. Personal feeling and animosities should not figure in this matter. Let us re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank in order that those depositors who are urgently in need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their savings may be permitted so to do. The depositors stand pledged not to make any run on the Bank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are presented The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain the approximate amount of liability, put up the assets necessary and with the aid and support of the good white people and the self-sacrificing colored ones, backed by an abiding faith in the Almighty God, let us re-open the Bank. --- TO DEPOSITORS MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK The depositors of the bank who have left pass books with the Auditors are requested to call by the bank promptly with their receipts and receive pass books. Open from 9 A. M. to 8 P. M.; except Saturdays: J. W. GORDON and J. R, TUCKER, Receivers Mechanics Savings Bank (Third and Clay Streets) treat, will be in store for those who will be out and hear for themselves. Let us remember the sick of the church and the community, they need our sympathy and compassion. Rev. Cobbs left Richmond last wees and spent some time in Lynchburg, Va., on business, while waiting for the train, some one took his suit case which had in it his suit and other valuable belongings. We all regret the incident very much. Rev. C. B. Jefferson received a letter from the Rev. C. T. Martin a few days ago; he was well, and has been called to the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist church, North Jersey. The Rev. W. L. Tuck, is getting along nicely. The Churches under his charge are on the upward trend. May God bless his labors. RISING MT. ZION NOTES. Grand Rally Day next Sunday. Mem PATIENTLY WAITING. "And 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 represented 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, Inc., and as to the entire solvency of said bank, it is further ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, together 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 discharge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics' Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. to its proper authorities." bers are asked to come forward and give their hearty support to this cause. We are endeavoring to raise one thousand dollars. It would be contrary to the previous records of Zion to fall short of this quote. The Every Member Canvass will be conducted next Sunday between the hours of two and four. Every member is asked to be at his or her respective home between these hours so that a full report may be made as early as possible. Last Sunday being our last communion of the year, the people were rejubilant in their praises to the Almighty for having spared them thru the year. I was a capacity audience and all present were unrefrained in expressing their feelings. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Brooks of Manheim, W. Va. toured in town last week where they expect to winter at Mrs. Brooks former residence '805 Denny street. --- THE PLANET, 311 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. Please find enclosed ($2.00) Two Dollars for one year's subscription to The Planet, to be sent to M I am in the contest for the "What's Wrong" Picture Puzzle Rewards. --- The Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. Gentlemen:—We are very much in need of a Printer (Colored) and will appreciate it very much if you will in- form us where we may locate one. The position is permanent and salary good. Will make contract for 12 months at a time if necessary. Any information you may give will be highly appreciated. Yours very truly, THE INDUSTRIAL ERA, O. KIRKWOOD, Editor, Post Office Box 600, Beaumont, Texas. JOHN MITCHELL. JR. St., Richmond, Va. ($2.00) Two Dollars for one Street for the "What's Wrong" Pictu NAME and, Va. Two Dollars for one year's subscription City It's Wrong" Picture Puzzle Rewa NAME ADDRESS DO YOU KNOW THEM? DO YOU KNOW THEM? Harrison Mason, son of Squire Mason born in Hick's Ford, Va., wishes to locate his brother Andrew and sister, Susan or other relatives. Please write, Harrison Mason, 524 N. 58th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. "LIFE OF THE HISTORIAN" A book called "The Brews," written and Fleming Aytes, 1006 A Richmond, Va., proves BE A SIGN PAINTER A SHOW CARD WRITER. Earn while you learn. Send for circular today. W. H. BURNS' HOME STUDY COURSE. 12 W. 135th Street, New York City --- 1922 e year's subscription to The City State ure Puzzle Rewards. "LIFE OF THE HEBREWS." A book called "The Life of the Hebrews," written and published by Fleming Aytes, 1006 A. Bacon Street, Richmond, Va., proven by the Bible that the black people are Jews, and also shows that they have got to go back to their own Land again. This book also shows you that the Bible is being destroyed by the heathens. This book will be delivered by mail for 15 cents in one and two cent stamps to any address in the United States. FIVE ```markdown ``` 1922 State --- MARRIED PRIESTS BREAK WITH ROME AND FORM FRENCH CATHOLIC NATIONAL CHURCH SIX Paris, Dec. 6.—The Catholic church in France is confronted by a factional split of the priesthood on the marriage of priests. A new national church, to be known as the French Official Catholic Church, has been formed, and has selected its own bishop in the person of Abbe Maxime Ardot, who some years ago married one of his parishioners in a village in the Sein-et-Marne district. The first chapel edifice is now being prepared, it is said. In this the married priests who have been prohibited by the Vatican from celebrating masses or other ritual, will carry on Catholic doctrines on the apostolic basis as in the Roman church, but will no longer recognize the Pope's dicta as final. Abbe Ardot, it is said, is to be concrased as Bishop in a few weeks by an assembly of 300 priests who have defied Rome's injunction against marriage and who have formed the nucleus of the new church. RELIEVE CHURCH WILL GROW It is estimated that there are several thousand married priests in France and all are anxious to resume their holy duties under the new regime, so that within a year it is believed, the principal cities and towns in France will have a new national church. The New York Herald correspondent today had the first official interview with Bishop-elect Ardot. In a humble cottage in Alfortville where he is living with his wife, Abbe Ardot confirmed the report of the formation of the new church. "It is really the national church of France," he said, "for we have recognized the separation law of 1905. We refuse longer to admit that Rome can dictate whether priests shall marry, for we are convinced that married life enables one to come closer to the members of the church because we are better able to share their joys/and troubles. "We have not asked Rome to permit us to marry. We simply married and then told Rome what we had done, and if the door has been closed to us by the Roman church we have found a new door open." Then as he drew his wife toward him the Bishop-elect pointed to the ring on her finger, saying: We are married and proclaim it openly. There is nothing to be ashamed of. They have failed to get me to divorce my little helpmate. Divorce will not be tolerated by the French official Cathé He Church except for the gravest substantiated reasons." (New York Herald, Dec. 7, 1922) CURES FOR DIABETES AND GANGRENE ARE ANNOUNCED New Insulin Treatment Reported Used With Success in Case of Diabetic Coma. PERFECTED BY DR. BANTING Sorum Discovered by Dr. Jablons Said to Have Cured Patient Suffering From Gangrene. Two cures said to be remarkable were announced by two hospitals yesterday. In New York Hospital a new insulin treatment from the pancreas of a pig just perfected by Dr. F. C. Banting of the University of Toronto, was used with success in a case of diabetic coma. In the second case, reported by St. Mark's Hospital, a serum, discovered by Dr. Benjamin Jablons of this city was used with success in a case of gan grene or Ronald's disease. In the diabetic coma case the patient a boy is now on the road to recovery and, according to the hospital authorities, this is the first case on record in the annals of medicine in this city where a patient has been rescued from death when diabetic coma had set in. George Van Hassel 16, of 271 Irving Avenue Brooklyn, was removed from Seney Hospital to the New York Hospital three weeks ago in the last stages of diabeties. "This boy," said Dr. Thomas Howell Superintendent of the hospital, "will always have to diet and will from time to time have to receive injections of pancreas extracts. But he will live in definitely by taking proper precautions." Dr. Howell said it is estimated that in the United States about 1,000,000 persons are suffering from diabetes in various stages. About 5 per cent or 50,000 die within eighteen months, he asserted. The announcement of Dr. Banting in the treatment of diabetes several months ago aroused great interest in the medical profession. It was pronounced effective by the University of Pennsylvania and other medical institutions. Among those reported to have been benefited by the Toronto treatment was Elizabeth Hughes, daughter of Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes. In the serum case the life of a railroad engineer, suffering from gangrene, was saved. Edward Trainer of Ossining, N. Y., had both feet frozen ten years ago. Gangrene resulted, and later he had to have both legs removed at the knees. Last month the trouble settled in his hand, and two of his fingers were amputated. Three weeks ago he came to New York. Superintendent Rathenau of St. Mark's Hospital said the treatment was successful. Trainer has returned to Oor-shing and the doctors say he is cured. Dr. Jablons was taking a post-graduate course in Berlin when call 1 to Serbia during the Balkan war, and be remained there several months. For his services he received in 1914 from King Peter, the Order of St. Sava. KLANSMAN SPEAKS IN CHURCH, LOSES HIS NERVE AND RUNS Either Irish Policeman or Large Crowd Affects Proselyter in Ungalia. New York City got its first glimpse of a publicly worn regalia of the Ku Klux Klan last night. On Saturday the Rev. Dr. Robert McCaul pastor of the Washington Baptist church, Brooklyn, advertised in a Brooklyn newspaper that all that came to hear him preach last night would have the pleasure of seeing a man in Klansman clothes. Dr. McCaul's news were overflowing. Just after the collection had been taken up and the offertory sung, the main door on Washington avenue opened and impressively and silently a tall figure in flowing white robe and a peaked hood stalked into the church. He strode up to the platform. Out of a pocket he pulled a skroil. But this was no experienced Klansman. He was neither Klokard nor Kladd, for either Klokard or a Kladd would have launched forth at once into a sermon on the Kloran. Moreover, he would have done it in a firm, stern voice. VOICE IS FAR FROM FIERCE But this Klansman had a nervous falsetto voice. He tried to speak up. He choked, stammered and tried to make a fresh start. Someone giggled. A row of young girls on one side of the church began tittering. The klansman began twisting the hem of his robe. A sergeant of police and a patrolman standing in the rear held a consultation. The klansman began to weaken. Dr. McCaul was standing plecidly on the platform and the poor klansman looked appealingly at the minister. Dr. McCaul gave the lonely citizen of the Invisible Empire a reassuring nod and the latter's voice began to return. "My dear friends," he squeaked. "I want to read this—this statement. This—this order—this order has been formed to meet the need of the times—of the times—to put down—to put down lawlessness, to see that the law is obeyed, to uphold Protestantism, to oppose the grabbing of the country by the—by the—by the Jews." It was noticed that the sergeant and the patrolman were in consultation again. Also he saw the patrolman, whose features suggested having been assembled on an island that lies due west of England, take a firm grip on his night stick. The klansman's voice became thinner. He was heard to say something about the Catholics and then, in desperation, he ended his address: "To put down—the bootleger and—and—make the white race su cmo——supreme." DR. MCCAUL FAVORS KLAN Then he took a chair on the rear of the platform while Dr. McCaul delivered his sermon, in which he said that he favored the ideals of the ku klux klan but not its methods. When the pastor had finished the klansman shipped through a door to a room in the rear of the church. There was a small rush to have a closer view of this champion of white supremacy, but there must have been another door in the room or else the klansman took it. thru a window, for he had vanished. "Are you a member of the Klan?" the reporters asked Dr. McCaul. "No," he replied. "I haven't been asked. Anyway, I'm not ready to join it." "Who was the klansman?" "I can't tell you that. But he's about 25 years old. On Friday I went to the Classison Avenue police station and assaid Capt. Thomas Brennen whether there would be any objections to this affair tonight. The captain said it would be all right. I didn't ask him to send those policemen tonight, but I guess he did it as an afterthought." (New York Herald, December 11.) HOWARD-LINCOLN GAME: (Preaton News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 8.—William G. Nunn, City Editor of the Pittsburgh Courier, left the city last Wednesday afternoon to spend Thanksgiving day in Washington and to attend the Lincoln-Howard game. Mr. Nunn spent several days in the capital city seeing the sites and also learning with old friends. He says that his trip was both enjoyable and profitable for he saw first hand just how national laws are made, but did not disclose what he thought of Congress as he was there during the senate consideration of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Wife Colored; He Says in Divorce Proceedings. (Crusader Service.) New York, Dec. $--Alleging that his wife had forgotten to supply him with her family genealogical tree, and had therefore kept from him her knowledge that she possessed Negro blood, one John Stowall, a white insurance broker of 2261 Andrews Avenue, Bronx, has broken into the newspaper columns by seeking yesterday before Supreme Court Justice Faber of Brooklyn to have his marriage annulled. The Stovalls have been married and living together for a year. They were evidently fairly successful in their negotiation of the rocky road of matriony until old ubiquitous Mother In Law sprang the coup in the traditional fight between son's wife and son's mother and handed Cupid the count by her revelation that Mrs. Stovall was of Negro blood. Mrs. Stovall, who is only 20 years old, takes the position, through her attorney, that nobody had ever questioned her as to her race ties she had felt no obligation to boast of her possession of the blood of the Pharaohs. Justice Faber directed that the case he tried next month. In the meantime speculation is rife as to whether the courts could stand the burden if every wife and every hubby with the least drop of Negro blood in their veins were sued for separation. It is said that thousands of light-colored people are at present "passing" and that somewhere between one and two million apparently white people have coiled blood in their veins, themselves apparently unaware of the fact. Domestie Science Class Entertains Prominent Southerners. (Preston News Service) Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 6.—The Domestic science class of the Caldwell School of which Miss Jeannette Shivers is principal entertained at dinner on Thanksgiving day several prominent white southerners. Among them were Prof. R. L. Jones, superintendent of city schools; Mrs. Berney Harris, president of the parent-teachers as sociations; Mrs. L. D. Scott, Mrs. D. E. Kelly and Judge Camille Kelly. From the artificial flowers and attractive place cards adorning the table throughout, the substantial and well-prepared menu of all the good things that go with Thanksgiving, the lunchcon was the work of the school children who are being trained to render high-class service in their own homes or in other homes in which they may be employed. Another feature of the afternoon was the display of the handiwork of the girls of the sewing classes. G. R. Jones, who takes especial interest in the good work Miss Shivers is doing among the young people, gives regularly large quantities of samples fro the William R. Moore company to the school. These are made up into attractive articles for household use, such as table runners, dresser scarfs, dolls, etc., or into aprons and other mini articles of wear. The visitors were members of the school board and congratulated Miss Shivers upon the excellent work who is doing. Hold Country Life Conference at Harpers Ferry (Preston News Service) Harpers Ferry, W. Va., Dec. 8.—The first country life conference for color- od people ever held was just completed at the country community center near here last week. It was the direct result of the agricultural work being done by Prof. H. H. Winters, instructor of Agr- culture at Storer College. In spite of the unusually cold weather each session of the conference was largely attended, many persons coming a distance of more than 25 miles to attend. Among those who delivered addresses during the three day conference were: Hon. Nat T. Frame, Director Agricultural Extension Work, West Virginia University; Professor A. K. Kapling, Director Country Life Conferences, Wesleyan College, Hon. J. E. Banks, State Superintendent Four "IT" Clubs; Prof. H. H. Winters and President T. E. McDonald, of Storer College. In addition to the lectures given, fine displays of agricultural products, poultry, needle work etc., were on exhibition. Dr. Kapang said: "I have taken part in sixty-two conferences, but in general intelligence, interest and appreciation, this conference is the equal of any which I have been priviled to conduct." OBSERVE 110TH BIRTHDAY (Preston News Service) Terre Haute, Ind., Dec. 8.—On Thanksgiving Day James Jones celebrated his 104th birthday, Mr. Jones appears as spry as a man of 50 years. He says that he attributes his long life to moderately chewing tobacco, and regular habits about eating and sleeping. A RELIGIOUS PUBLICATION IS ESTABLISHED AT MEMPHIS. (Preston News Service) Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 8.—The ministers of this city feeling that the various religious and social activities of the city and vicinity were not being given proper publicity organized a weekly newspaper, incorporated, to be representative of the various Negro associations and societies. The publication's policies were endorsed last Tuesday by the Baptist Ministerial Alliance at the First Baptist Church. Plans of incorporation and policies were submitted by Z. W. Mitchell, editor of the Southern Opinion. The alliance voted to support the new publication and to co-operate in its establishment. The capitulation will be $10,000. SAW A SICK SOLDIER BEATEN TO DEATH IN HOSPITAL Philadelphia. Dec. 6.—Charges that a shell shocked world war veteran was beaten to death and that there was inhuman treatment of wounded veterans, which included a "water cure," were heard today by the Federal Grand Jury which is conducting an inquiry into the former management of the United States Public Service Health Hospital in this city. The treatment of wounded soldiers in the hospital was investigated by the department of Justice at the suggestion of the American Legion. The facts were laid before the jury today. Affidavits charging that ofderlies in the hospital kept shell shocked veterans in a bath tub of water of 38 degrees from 3 o'clock in the afternoon until 1 o'clock the following morning were placed before the jury. Details of the cruel treatment of veterans after operations were given. According to an affidavit sworn to by J. H. Collins, a former orderly at the hospital who was a major in the United States Army, Alphonse Swortz, a Belgian and an inmate of the hospital was beaten by four orderlies until he died an hour later. The investigation has nothing whatever to do with the present management. of the hospital, nor have any charges been made against it. The affidavit of Collins, which was read to the Grand Jury said: "One patient whose name was Simo was eat his supper one night. He was suffering from mental derangement due to shell shock. As he had a mouth ful of food an orderly struck him in the mouth and his jaws locked. Four days later we took the decayed food from his mouth and when his jaws were priced apart you could have heard his screams for a half mile away. An afidavit, signed and sworn to by Walter Leggett, a former orderly at the hospital and now a law student at the University of California, was read to the Grand Jury. In it Leggett said, "While I was an orderly there I saw a former first lieutenant, who was shell shocked given a severe heatings in the face by orderlies. On March 4, 1920, I was walking in the yard when I saw a patient stick his head out of the window. He was shouting. They are killing a man in here! I looked in the window and saw four orderlies heating Ambone Swortz, a Belgian soldier on the face and head. He was screaming for mercy. The Belgian was then doused in a tub of water and I could hear him choking as his head was forced under the water. He was taken back to his cot and given a hyperdermite. One hour later he was dead. "His body was removed to the morgue and it was said he had died from pneumonia. The morgue was locked then for the first time, after the body of the soldier was placed inside." Among the nurses who testified today were Miss Victoria Robinson, Miss Whitehall, Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Pelion, the head nurse, Miss Cecil Kennedy, a representative of the American Red Cross, appeared before the jury this morning. The nurses were at the hospital when Swortz died and Miss Kennedy attended the funeral of the veteran. Swortz was in this country when the war started and was one of the first to enlist in the American army. He was sent overseas and was gassed while in action. He was returned to this country as a casual and sent to the hospital for treatment. (New York Herald, Dec. 7, 1922.) CENTRAL AMUSEMENT PARK A THING OF THE PAST. --- (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 8.—The razing of the grand stand and the fences at Central Park marks the passing of A.W. Williams' forlorn effort to establish a remunerative amusement park in this city for the race. During the life time of the park a number of very in esteering athletic contests were staged at this place. The park, however, was too small for successful baseball but its location in the central part of the city made it an ideal place for serving the wants of the people here, but for some unknown reason or other the management of the park did not appeal to the people here sufficient to support the enterprise. Just what Mr. Williams plans to do with the park another season has not been definitely learned. To say that Pittsburgh is not a baseball town would be an egregious misstatement of facts. This is a baseball city and under the proper management a membership in the Negro National League could be made a profitable vantage. Of course, not being able to have Sunday Games militates some but the Daylight savings plan in this city makes it possible to have very successful twilight games here. It is hoped that some wide-awake businessmen in Pittsburgh will make an effort to connect with the National Negro League and have this city included in the circuit. The brand of baseball" played at Central Park by visiting teams of the league gave Pittsburgh an insight into what Negro ball players can do and gradually in increased the regular patronage. The first requisite for Pittsburgh is a winning ball team and that takes finance to secure and maintain. Pittsburghers will support a winning team to the limit. A winning team will work wonders in this city. The man or set of men here who have the business sa gacity and nerve to place a first-class baseball team In Pittsburgh can coin money. Do your Xmas shopping early-patronize merchants who advertise in this paper. PRESIDENT HARDING IS OPPOSED TO KU KLUX. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Dec. 6.—In a letter to Mrs. Frank L. Applegate, of Medford, Oregon, President Harding makes clear his attitude on the klan. The letter follows. "You may be sure that any statement of the President's interest in or approval of the Ku Klux Klan is a complete and egregious misrepresentation of the President's attitude. In some quarters it has even been represented that the President is a member of this organization. Not only is that untrue, but the fact is that the President heartily disapproves of the organization and has repeatedly expressed himself to this effect." METHODISTS SHOW A MARKED ADVANCE Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, Superintendent Receives Commendation and Re-election by Board of Home Missions and Church Extension at Philadelphia. The report of Dr. W. A. C. Hughes Superintendent of the Bureau of Negro work under the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church, meeting in Philadelphia recently, was one of the features of the program according to officials of the Board. Dr. Hughes, himself a Negro who has won prom fluence in the work of his denomination of which more than 400,000 members are Negroes, followed the rule adopted for all bureau heads of the Board, by selecting a single conference territory of the Church's work as a type and 'giving it full attention throughout his address. A selected lot of stereopticon pictures thrown on a screen made Dr. Hughes' remarks especially effective. The Upper Mississippi Conference was chosen as an example of the work for southern Negroes carried on by the Bureau under the Methodist Board of Home Missions and Church Extension. Pointing out that the Negro population of the State of Mississippi outnumbers the whites by $1,000 Dr. Hughes showed that only $50,000 was appropriated for Negro education in the State by the last legislature. Negro labor, according to the Farm Bureau of Sardis, declared Dr. Hughes produces 1,000,000 bales of long staple cotton annually in Mississippi. MISSISSIPPI DELTA METHODISW HAS FLOURISHED "In the Mississippi Delta, an area or 1,200 square miles. Negroes perform ninety-five per cent of the farm work. Here Methodism has flourished," said Dr. Hughes. "Six years ago we had 1,200 members, today 4024; 1,000 Sunday School pupils then, 2,775 now; twenty-six churches then, and fifty-eight churches now." "The Board of Home Missons and Church Extensions of the Methodist Episcopal Church maintains two summer ?schools in the far South top the training of rural pastors. Of the 116 ministers serving in the Upper Mississippi Conference, sixty-five have at one time or another registered in our rural schools and thirty-two charges now have some type of weekly and recreational program. An example of what a trained leader is doing today in this section is our pastor, A. G. Marshall, at Tupelo, Mississippi. In 1918 the Church was a frame building valued at $1,500, minister's salary $500; benevolent giving $65,00, membership 162, average attendance at Sunday School 35. Today there is a modern brick church valued at $14,000 a one-nere play-ground, a social and recreational program, the minister's salary is now $1,000, benevolent giving $300, membership 329, average Sunday School attendance 120, representing a gain in all lines of over three hundred per cent. "During the Centenary period the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension has provided $13,688 to supplement pastors salaries and $25,317 to aid twenty-seven church buildings and parsonages needed for Negro Christian expansion in the South. Under the inspiration of this program the Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church of Greenwood, Mississippi, has been built and when completed will have Sunday School rooms, club rooms, gymnasium, concert room, library, twenty-one rooms in all and will be the best equipped Methodist Episcopal Church for Negroes in the South." Dr. Hughes mentioned several other Negro churches in the Conference the unusual progress of which he declared to be typical of the Negroes' response to the religious appeal. Dr. Hughes was formerly Area Secretary of the New Orleans Area of the Methodist Episcopal church, under Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield, now of Mexico. New Orleans is now under Bishop R. E. Jones, colored, the first Negro bishop elected to the full rank of Bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church at the last General Conference of that denomination, at Des Moines, Iowa, in May, 1920. Arkansas to Bar Klansmen From Duty on Jury Arkansas to Bar Klansmen From Duty on Jury Brinkley, Ark. Dec. 8. -Petitions are being circulated throughout Monroe county asking Judge Clark to bar from jury service members of the Ku Klux Klan in the Monroe County Circuit Court which convened at Clarendon last Monday. It was reported that several thousand persons in the county had signed the petition. This is said to be the first open opposition in this county against the Ku Klux Klan Beauty Aids for Dark Complexions If you want to be respected, admired and loved by everybody, see that you have a beautiful complexion, free of bumps and splotches, and that your hair is smooth and properly dressed. Your best friend is your "looks"—here's how to keep them. TO WHITEN THE SKIN, no matter how dark your complexion, is an easy and simple matter if you will only use Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Ointment—it quickly bleaches, is perfectly safe and delightful to use. At your druggist or sent postpaid upon receipt of price, 25c each. 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This sudden acquisition of wealth among the Negroes apparently angered the less prosperous whites of the surrounding territory along with the show of arrogance on the part of many of the Negroes gave members of the Ku Klux Klan an excuse to make an effort to drive the Negroes from the vicinity. It is claimed that the immediate cause of the onslaught on the Negroes by the klan was the shooting of a white man, named Cotton Persons, an oil driller, last Sunday by a Negro. On Monday night a band of more than 250 klansmen armed themselves and marched through the Negro sections of the oil fields and warned the Negroes to leave. Many of the Negroes heeded the warnings and left before the next morning. It is said that no violence occurred. Immigration Officers Hold African Prince Boston, Mass., Dec. 6.—Stanley Klinggil, aged 16 years, styling himself a prince and saying he would have been king of Uganda in British East Africa had not the British deposed his late father, was held by immigration authorities on his arrival last Tuesday from Calcutta on the steamship City of Bernares. He stated that he was on his way to Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. He also stated that he had attended school in Colombo, Ceylon. Young Kistingirl traveled first class and was in care of Miss Margaret N. Wilson of Chattanooga, Tenn., who had been engaged by the Y. W. C. A. in that work in the province of Uganda. The immigration authorities claimed that the boy was being held because he did not have a legal guardian and also because the African quota of immigration to this country for the year had been exceeded. Large delegations of Chicagoans left the city the first of the week for St. Louis, Mo., where they will attend the National Baptist Convention Inc., which convenes in that city December 6th to 13th. The most important topic of the convention will be the election of president. Many are in favor of the election of Dr. L. K. Williams, pastor of the great Olivet Baptist Church, who is a favorite among the Baptist in the city as well as the country. Mr. and Mrs. William Claybrook, 4820 Langley Avenue served an after Thanksgiving dinner on December 3rd at their residence in honor of a few friends among whom were Mrs. Mary Seams, Miss Mayme Rich, Messrs. Horace Caldwell and M. T. Bailey. Mrs. Elnora Taylor of Robins, Ill. is improving at her home from an injury of her right arm sustained a few days ago when she was struck by an automobile at 63rd and Halsted streets Mrs. Taylor is the mother of Mrs. Josio Coburn, 3606 Wabash Avenue and is a member of Gates Ajar Temple, S. M. T. Egypt Council No. 112 A. U. K. and (Preston News Service) --- (Preston News Service) CHICAGO NOTES. Dr. Fred Palmer's Laboratories Dept. D2, ATLANTA, GA. D. of A., rendered a fine program on November 27th at the Southside Community House, 3201 Wabash Avenue, in honor of its Fifth anniversary. The A. U. K. and D. of A., band furnished music for the occasion and two companies of the Military Department under command of Major James McCall gave exhibition drills. A repast was served in the dining hall at the close of the program. Mrs. Eliza Jackson, State Grand Queen of Illinois is Most Excellent Queen of Egypt Council. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Pickens, 4829 St. Lawrence Avenue served dinner Thanksgiving day to a few friends at their residence. The guest were Mrs. Eugenia Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Claybrook and Mossrs. Robert Porter and Payne Baxell. Nubia Council, No. 268 A. U. K. and D. of A., was set up by Mrs. Eliza Jackson, State Grand Queen of A. U. K. and D. of A., of Illinois on November 25th assisted by Dt. Ida Simmons and others. Officers were elected and installed. M. T. Bailey, president the Bailey Realty Co., 3638 S. State street is still busy lending every possible assistance to members of the race who have availed themselves of the opportunity to purchase homes in the suburbs of the city near good schools and churches. Mr. Bailey has done much good toward this end in the past summer months. Hon. William H. Fields of St. Louis, Mo. National Grand Master of A. U. K. and D. of A., enroute from Detroit, Michigan where he has spent sometime on fraternal business, stopped in the city and spent a few days during the week. Warden Temple No. 116, Daughters of Elks, held their 16th anniversary sermon at Quinn Chapel. A. M. E. church on December 3rd at which time the sermon was delivered by Mrs. Nora F. Taylor, Past Daughter Ruler. In appreciation of the efficient work accomplished by Dt. Ella G. Berry, Daughter Ruler, she was presented with a purse of gold, a beautiful basket of flowers and a Past Daughter Ruler Collar. Mrs. Nora F. Taylor, widely known the country over for her evangelistic work, a faithful member of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church left the city Saturday for the East and will sail from New York City on December 12., for Monrovia, Liberia Africa to assist Rev. Sampson Brooks in his missionary work. Her stay is indefinite. WOMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 7.—According to police reports Mrs. Mary Hanes, of 89 Gilmer street, attempted to commit suicide last Monday night by swallowing a small vial of poison. The screams of the suffering woman attracted attention of the police who broke into her house and took her to the Grady hospital where a stomach pump was used. She will probably recover. It is said that officers searched her home and found a number of beautiful pillow cases and bod clothing and concluded that these were stolen. 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VIRGINIA SEVEN --- Richmond, Va. BATTLING SIKI AGREES TO FIGHT CARPENTIER AGAIN! M. DIAGNE CHAMPIONS SENEGALESE CAUSE IN FRENCH CHAMBER. ```markdown ``` EIGHT Paris, Dec. 9.—Battling Skii's written letter to Le Matin accepting the offer to meet Carpentier on conditions suggested yesterday by a Paris bicycle firm, which subscribed 300,000 francs ought to make the fight possible. The disqualified champion writes: "I accept the offer to fight Carpentier for honor and make no conditions noynd those made by the bicycle firm, namely annulment of my disqualification the fight to take place within ten weeks, the 300,000 francs to be paid over to the fund for scientific laboratories. It will be a great happiness for me to fight in time of peace in behalf of French science with the same ardor wherewith I fought during the war for the defense of the soul of France—the country which freed slaves and is the benefactor of the black race." It must be pointed out, however, that the bicycle firm never imposed any conditions concerning the annulment of Siki's disqualification, but merely suggested that if both boxers accepted and handed over the purse to the scientific fund, the French Boxing Federation could hardly refuse to forgive Siki and annul his disqualification. Carpentier and Descamps, his manager, went to England yesterday, but, pending their return on Monday, Mine, Carpentier interviewed, said she was absolutely certain "Georges will accept the fight for the honor alone, and will be only too delighted that the purse is to go to support scientific institutions." Sikir's legal advisers think that Sikir should make requilitification and the return of his License a condition to meeting Carpentier on these terms. The last word, therefore seems to lie with the Boxing Federation, which to day is opening an inquiry concerning Sikir allegation about a frame-up. Paul Rousseau, sporting editor for the Temps and President of the Boxing Federation, asked why this inquiry was not opened sooner, said it was be cause, although Sikir made frame-up allegations to everybody, he omitted to make them to any member of the council or to any qualified official able A WILL FIGHT GEORGES AGAIN. Battling Siki, great light-heavyweight champion of the world, who will give Carpentier, former champ another try for the title. WILL FIGHT GEORGES AGAIN. Battling Siki, great light-heavy-weight champion of the world, who will give Carpentier, former champ, another try for the title. to take action. Besides the purse mentioned above, Marseilles promoter also offered a purse of 300,000 francs while a Paris promoter offers 400,000 francs. Paris, Dec. 9.—Buttling Siki refused to appear before the investigating committee appointed by the French Boxing Federation, which held its first session today, in an attempt to clear up the Carpenter-Siki frame-up charges. The Senegalese, through his counsel, sent a letter to the committee saying that inasmuch as the federation, had already taken his license and title of champion away from him without giving him a hearing thus placing him under the necessity of suing them before the courts, he failed to see why they should ask to hear him now it might cause prejudice to the legal actions which would be heard by a tribunal. The committee will hold its next meeting on Tuesday. SIKI FRAME-UP TALE DENIET BY HELLERS. Absolutely Sure of Finishing Senegalese in Less Than Three Rounds, Georges Tells Paris Fans. Paris, Dec. 7.—Georges Carpentier believes the host place to settle the controversy over his recent bout with Battling Siki is in the ring. Writing to Le Journal, the French boxer says: "Here is what I propose to Siki: Notwithstanding his disqualification and the disqualification I might incur I offer to meet him at any date he likes, in public or private. Should he be ready to put up a stake I bind myself to pay to charity that stake, or purse, if one is offered. I am absolutely certain I would finish Battling Siki this time in less than three rounds." M. Henri Bernstein referee of the Siki-Carpentier fight, told L'Auto today he heard Siki say: "Don't hit at my stomach; you hurt me." M. Bernstein, however, said he attributed no importance to these words which were similar to many he has heard during his experience as a ret erce. Reports have been current that M. Bernstein at a meeting of the referees attached to the boxing federation, declared he heard Siki say something to Carpentier which proved that the match had been framed. INTEREST IS WIDESPREAD M. Gras who was Siki's chief secreth in the match, heard nothing that would throw light on the charges of a frame-up, L'Auto learns. During the fighting, M. Gras noticed, according to the newspaper, that Siki fought like a novice in the first round. He recovered somewhat in the course of the second and was still better in the third which seemed to indicate an understanding between the boxers. Interest in the controversy extends far beyond the sporting public, and the affair is receiving more attention than the Lausanne conference. L'Auto says that Carpenter, Descamps and Hellers have been surprisingly inactive, contenting themselves with calling Siki a prevaricator, instead of demanding that the boxing federation join them in making a complete inves The article, which was written before Carpenter expressed his desire for another meeting with Siki says that the federation, instead of welcoming Diagne's efforts in behalf of the Senegalese as an attempt to purify sports, treats him as an enemy of boxing. The Echo de Paris asks for the proofs of the Siki allegations which Deputy Diagne is supposed to possess. This journal says that the delay in producing them is evidence that they do not exist. SIKI FINDS A FRIEND. M. Diagne Speaks Out.—The Old "Color Line."—How It Figured Here.—Dempsey and Willis. (By Damon Runyon.) The "color line" creeps into French politics. M. Diagne, poetical name. Negro member of the Chamber of Deputies representing French Senegal, demands that the French Boxing Federation restore the title of light heavyweight champion of France to Battling Siki. M. Diagne threatens to have the government subsidy to the federation cut off. This would be a most painful operation to the federation. Battling Siki is the wild monkeyman who won the light heavyweight championship of the world from Georges Carpentier. Loaded with insidious French drinks, Siki bounded along the boulevards in jungle glee for some weeks in celebration of his triumph. He wound up by slugging a reference at a prize fight. Siki innocently thought a champion could do as he pleases. Other champions with longer foreheads than Siki, but not much more behind them, have thought the same thing. The French Boxing Federation with a great show of indignation, suspended Siki from further pugilistic operations in France for nine months. This was right. It was necessary to punish Siki in some manner. The federation announced that Siki is no longer light heavyweight champion of France. This was unimportant, but WRONG. It was unimportant because Siki is light heavyweight champion of THE WORLD. The championship of France means nothing compared to that. It was wrong, because Siki won his title in the ring, the only place where pugilistic titles may be won. His pugilistic status cannot be changed by Legislation. The New York State Boxing Commission tried to annul the titles held by Johnny Wilson, middleweight champion of the world, and Johnny Killana, featherweight champion of the world, Wilson and Kilbane are still Champions. Siki is still CHAMPION. The French Boxing Federation will perhaps see the light, now that Siki has found a political friend. The "color line" had its place in New York poties only a short time ago. Boxing is legalized in New York State. However, no boxing bouts between white and colored boxers were permitted at the big clubs, although there are many colored boxers as good as perhaps better than, the best of the white boxers. There was no definite rule on the subject but it was well understood by promoters. They did not dare put on "mixed" bouts. It was rank racial discrimination. Malaysia. Mongolians and foreigners of every race were put on with white moxers, never American Negroes. Now there are thousands of colored voters in New York State, many of them interested in boxing. They began to murmur. The murmur reached Albany, seat of the Republican State government, keenly anxious to win back the colored voters in New York City taken from them by Hylan. It promptly denied there was a "color line" in boxing. The fact remains not one "mixed" bout had taken place at any New York club under the Republican regime. Harry Wills, a colored man, was clamoring for a match with Dempsey for the heavyweight title. Dempsey wanted to fight Wills, because the match meant much money to Dempsey. They were not matched because they knew the bout would not be permitted in New York. Suddenly the Republican State government, through its Boxing Commission, told Dempsey he must fight Wills or forfeit his title in New York State. Dempsey said, "All right." He sign THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ed articles to meet Wills. Then Dempsey was told Not to hurry the date of the meeting; to wait until after election. The Republican State Government feared the consequences of a bout of this importance. Heavyweight championships fights always draw the fire of reformers. The Republicans did not want the reformers after them. SO DEMPSEY WAITED He accepted, without answer, the criticism that he was trying to dodge Wills. Wills, eager for the issue, could do nothing else than wait. Meantime the Republican State Government, anxious to avoid the suspicion of the "color line," had the Boxing Commission permit a few unimportant bouts between white and colored men at small clubs. The election returns indicated that the colored voters were Not fooled. Now Dempsey and Wills can go ahead and arrange their little meeting for next year. Unless The Boxing Law is Repealed. This may happen. (If boxing is to be permitted by law, it should be permitted without reference to race or creed. The "color line" is un-American. If Harry Wills, or any other colored man thinks he can win a title he by a white man he should be given every opportunity of trying. Dempsey's Meal Ticket Must Be Running Short. (Preston New Service) Chicago, Ill., Dec. S.—Announcement comes that Jack Dempsey, present title holder of heavyweight championship, is ready to fight anybody in the world regardless of race, creed or nationality. He went out to Salt Lake City, Utah, to give out this statement. It is claimed that Dempsey says he is ready to step into the ring to meet anybody with 48 hours' notice. The wily Jack Kearns sees that his meal ticket is getting short and he must keep things moving in some way to replenish the longevity of this ticket. Harry Wills is still playing the silent drama; "Watchful Waiting" for a chance at the title but Kearns knows that a match with Wills would endang er the lease on the meal ticket so he must resort to all sorts of camouflage to prevent a meeting between his champ and the Bronze Panther of Orieas as long as possible. WILL SETTLE SKI IN RING; CARPENTIER ASSERTS. Ex-Manager of Senegalese Boxer Says His Charge Was Paralyzed With Fear. DESCAMPS DEFIES DIAGNE Challenges Deputy to Produce Proof of Collusion—Carpentier Coming to United States. Parts, Dec. 5.—M. Hellers, Sikit's manager at the time of the Carpentier bout, denied absolutely today the Senegalese boxer's allegation that the match was a frame-up. Hellers says everything was in perfect order and arangements for the match were made in good faith. There was no frame-up and all of Sikit's statements about the existence of a private agreement between Descmumps and himself were abusively false, according to Hellers. "What was wrong with Siki," says Hellers. "Is that during the first part of the bout he was paralyzed with fear. He would never have come out of his corner if Carpentier had not walked across the ring and hit him." Hellers declared that he was the only manager who ever succeeded in putting up with the black boxer and that Siki had always been obedient to his wishes until now. But now, he said, "some one has led him into making all these false statements for political motives." In another interview given today Siki reiterated its statements with new details of the alleged deal between Hellers and Descan. When asked what he was going to do further in the matter Siki answered. "Keep away from drink and do everything possible to get back in; begging license." DESCAMPS BRANDS STORY Paris, Dec. 5.—"It is an infamous lie" said Francis Descamps, manager of Georges Carpentier, today when shown the occupation by Battling Siki that his championship match with Carpentier was to have been a frame-up. "I was sure Carpentier would knock this Negro out in the first round," Des camps declared. "Do you suppose I would let this clumsy fight stay four rounds with my champion? "Doputy Diagne is making electoral propaganda of this stuff. It will go big at the next election with his Senegal lese electors, but it may not go so big in the courts when the Deputy is asked to prove his charges. "I absolutely defy Diagne to show the slightest atom of proof connecting me with this alleged frame-up. You have noticed he was very careful not to mention my name in that connection. "I believe Deputy Diagne! good faith has been cheated by this Negro. Outside of electoral considerations. Diagne perhaps is acting in good faith, but he is making a big mistake in mix sports with politics. Sports are bad enough without being compared with some of our politics. "I have never met. Siki in my life. He was pointed out to me one evening in a Montmartre barroom, but his condition was such that it convinced me there was no possible chance of him defeating Carpentier I would have re fused to enter any agreement to le him stay four rounds, even had it been promised to me. "The ambition of Carpentier and my self for the close of our pugilistic life," he continued, "was to get this Negro MARITIME NOTICE THE STEAMER "BRUTUS" IS SCHEDULED TO SAIL FROM THE PORT OF SAN PEDRO, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, ON FEBRUARY 1ST, 1923, FOR Liberia and other West African Ports and SOLICITS BOTH FREIGHT AND PASSENGERS for these points Steamer has a carrying capacity of two thousand (2,000) tons of freight and two hundred (200) passengers. The Steamer will touch West Indian Ports. For further particulars write OSCAR HUDSON, Liberian Consul, 617 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, Cal. once more into the ring with Georgia — to get a revenge match. It would have been a suicidal policy on our party to work for his disqualification. "Georges doesn't want any titles which he does not earn in the ring; thus we intend leaving for America next March or April to challenge Harry Grebb, who is much more qualified than Siki to wear the title of champion. "Our defense against these charges will be presented in the ring as well as in the e. curts. I hope America and the world will be satisfied of our innocence. If Carpentier defeats Greb there will be no further question of our ever having asked this second-rater Siki to quit." THE BALL This is not one of the A. S. C's but the picture illustrates how the boys pulled 'em out of the air during the past season, when the Richmond boys only lost one game. The A's are the Virginia club champions. FOOTBALL TODAY. (Py.) H. Lawrence Football in 1922 seems to have taken a double stride, both with players and fans, for there have been larger crowds to witness games this season than in any previous year. This is be cause the public has decided to keep at rest of the time. Even those who do not attend the games exhibit their interest, by securing the first newspaper possible and reading the account of their favorite teams. Consequently, all the colleges have spared no pains in putting the best team possible on the field. This season has produced More Good teams than ever before. But the best teams have not reached the stand ard of previous years. This is either be cause the smaller schools are putting forth better teams, or the teams of the larger schools are falling below their previous mark. At any rate, more dope has been upset and the favorite teams have lost more games this year than ever before in the history of the sport. Colored football has reached such a point that it demands much consideration on the part of the well wishers of the game. Too much freedom is vested in the individual team management. Since all teams cannot be members of one association, there should be more collegiate conferences organized, and those that are organized should be effective. All due respect to the C. I. A. A. A. It seems as though it fosters too much "teams right" rather than a strong central body that would be respected by all concerned. I might be mistaken, but it seems to me that with seven teams in the association there should be more association games played; rather than some teams playing four and other teams just two association games. Some teams claim that they cannot arrange games with certain other association teams because their schedules are filled. This matter can be remedied by compelling all association teams to make out their schedule at the association meeting. If the meeting is too late for this, call the meeting earlier, or appoint a committee for that purpose. Why have an association if the teams therein are not to play each other. Then again members of the C. I. A. A., break contracts with one another and nothing is done about it. There should be a form of contract ratified by the association used by the individual managers, so that all contracts would have the same stipulations regarding the discharge thereof. The association should see that such contracts are executed. Then, also, an accurate record should be kept as to the eligible players and those who have played out their time. Unless one knows a player personally he cannot prove his ineligibility. Now to the officials, why not let, the --- association appoint officials to call the various games. This would relieve a deplorable condition that now exists. Most teams will employ any one who says he has a knowledge of football and if he lives near by in order to cut down expenses. Why not have officials prove their knowledge to a committee of the association before being ratified to officiate in important football games. All association games are important for they are all taken under consideration when the championship is decided. As a personal reference, I had one recognized association referred make the statement that "the team's goal is the goal that the particular team is facing," and made a decision regarding a back in motion on that interpretation. Those who are acquainted with the C. I. A. A. will hear me out when I say that something must be done and done immediately. It is needless to say that after reading this article there are those who wonder why Seminary has forfeited games this season. This is the reason it was a case of a team playing according to 1922 rules and the game being officiated according to 1921 and rules of previous years. In view of such officiating it is needless for any team to remain on the field. In some cases the referee has construed one rule to have different meanings when applied to the two teams, the offense being the same. The fact is that no coach who thinks well of his men and expects them to give their host can so coolly upon the bench and see his team taken advantage of by partial officials, any coach who does not have the welfare of his men at heart is not worthy of confidence. MANASSAS LOSES TO STORER COLLEGE. 45-0. (Preston News Service) (Florida News Service) Manassas, Va., Dec. 5.—The Golden Tornado squad of Storer College cam here last Saturday and easily took the scalp of the Institute team. Shortly after the game began Captain Gaffers seeing that the contest would be altogether too one-sided sent in his second string men. The score of 45-0 might as well been twice that and would have been had he left the regular team in the fray. This ended a very successful season for the West Virginiaans. Officials of Storer College stated that they regretted that it had been impossible to arrange a schedule for the past season which included more games and with stronger teams. However, that an industrious effort was being made to arrange a stronger schedule for the coming season and with teams from bigger colleges. It is expected that the present team will be practically intact for the coming season and prospects that a winning aggregation will go forth next season are rife. The season's record shows that Storer scored 71 points while her opponents scored only 9. Four games were played thus she scored 17 3-4 and opponents 2 1-4 points per game on an average. HAMPTON INSTITUTE WINS THE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP. Hampton, Va., Dec. 14.—The Hampton Institute football team of 1922, Edward L. Dabney of Hampton, captain has won the championship in the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association. During the past season the Hampton Institute football team won six of its seven games and scored 46 points against its opponents, who scored 25 points. 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