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THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. VOLUME XL, NUMBER 7 RICHMOND VIRGINIA SATURDAY DECEMBER 23, 1933 ```markdown ``` PERRY HOWARD REPLIES TO WELDON JOHNSON Washington, D. C., Dec. 15—I have read with amazement the release from the N. A. A. C. P. under date of December 8, charging that I deflected the anti-lynching bill. I want to denounce the perfidy of those responsible for this release "or displaining my letter and leaving out certain parts, which was intended to make it distasteful. No honorable man would do this; and I challenge them to publish the letter in its entirety. First, I want to say that my statement in that interview in any wise, directly or indirectly, defeated or contributed to the defeat of the anti-lynching bill is a lie, and there is not a sane man in the country who believes this, including the man or man who released the article so charging. Second, the reference to the Iberian loan is innuendo and, therefore, un worthy of notice. WORKED AGAINST LYNCHING It is well known by the author of (Continued on Fifth Page.) BRILLIANT MORNING MARRIAGE. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Carter at 700 N. Fifth Street was the scene of a brilliant marriage. Wednesday morning, 20th inst., when their charming daughter, Miss Gertrude Louise was united in marriage to Mr. Leslie F. Byrd, the accomplished son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Byrd of Newport News Va. The ceremonies were scheduled for 11:20 and it was only about five minutes past the hour when the bridal party entered from the rear parlor. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Byrd, parents of the groom; Mrs. Carter, mother of the bride, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Nannie B. Davis and Miss Lelia B. Robinson was also present. Then came the little five years, old Miss Davis, in a hazy froof of blue taffeta, bearing the license on a silver tray and she admitte by performed the service. Miss Irina Davis, cousin of the bride chid in blue caten crepe, hat to match, and bouquet of pink carnations entered as maid of honor. The groom was accompanied by Mr. Nicholas Martin of Washington, D. C. Then came the blushing bride leaning lightly upon the arm of her father, Mr. E. R. Carter. The ceremony was performed in a most impressive manner by Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist Church. Previous to the ceremony Miss Ruthrie Mansi sang "Because," while Miss Autoinette Bowler accompanied her on the piano. The wedding march was played while Prof. Barrett accompanied on the violin. During the ceremony, the music floated upon the air. Prager was offered by Rev. A. A. Hector. Pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Congratulations were showered upon the popular couple. The bride wore a tailored suit of navy blue cloth, gray hat, slippers and gloves, and a corsage of bride's roses. The groom wore a handsome blue suit for travelling. The bridal party left at 12:30 P. M. for Newport News, where they will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Byrd for a week. The couple will return to Richmond and will reside here with the bride's parents. A grand reception was tendered the bride and groom at Mr. and Mrs. Byrd's residence last Wednesday night, and those alongged the house until a late turn. The bride and groom are efficient clorks in the office of the Southern Ald Society. Varied and costly were the wedding presents received from a large circle of friends. Livermen W. I. Johnson's Sons furnished the automobiles. --- PRICE, FIVE CENTS A Merry Christmas To All I JES' PETEND. I jes' p'etend my Da's alive, 'At Mama doesn't have to work. At she can stay at hom all day, An' doesn't have to go an' clerk In 'at ol' store—I jes' p'etend! An' I p'etend 'at we all live In a big house in a fine street, An' 'at we have a dora' big car, An' lots of 'licious things to eat, An' lots of close—I jes' p'etend! I jes' p'etend the kids—at school Don't laugh at my ol' close an' shoes, An' 'at they all like me—a lot— 'At sometimes in the games they' An' after school, I jes' p'etend. When I go home again' an cook An' sweep an' dust till Mama comes, 'At I'm a princess in a book! It's lots of fun jes' to p'etend! An' me an' Mama, we p'etend 'At we are entin' off gold plates, 'At we have turkey an ice cream, 'Cake an' rainsins, nuts an' dater An' oh, yes--butter!—we p'etend! An' when I go to bed at night I Jes' p'etend 'at I am not So awful cold, I snuggle down An' make believe 'at I am too— Sometimes all night, I Jes' p'etend! An' when I hear the kids all talk 'Bout Santa Claus his retreder. An' all the things he goin' to bring, I Jes' p'etend 'at he'll stop here! I wish he know how I p'etend! For maybe, then, he'd bring or send Some things to us--Like I p'etend! MOSELE MERCIER In sad but lowing remembrance of our mother, who departed this life December 22, 1921, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Alice V. Edwards, 1015 Hickory St. She was a loving and devoted mother and a faithful mother of the Lord. She is gone and O' how we miss her? We believe our loss is her eternal gain. One year ago she left us, but she is not forgotten. "Dearest mother, thou hast left us. We thy loss most deeply feel. But 's his God who hast bereft us. He can all our sorrows heal. By her children. ALICE V. EDWARDS. RICHARD J. ROBINSON. JULIA A. ROBINSON. BLOOD DID NOT SAVE HM. Irving W. Booker, who was passed in France, died Monday, December 14th, at the Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D. C., after a lingering illness. His sister, Miss Annie Booker underwent an operation and gave a pint and a half of her blood to save him, but the transfusion of blood was of no avail, and the patient passed away during early morning. NEW PUZZLE CREATES MUCH INTEREST. Much interest is being manifested in The Planet's "What's Wrong" Picture Puzzle. The study lamp is being worked over time at night by some who are striving to win. One lady bought a magnifying glass to pour up some of the wrong "uns she played with" types, trying the glass has done some revealing to. Read the puzzle offer on page 3. You can win if you try. Fifty Dollars is there for you. If you don't get it, it's your fault. Hear This Beautiful Story Sunday in the Churches REGULAR U. S. TROOPS ARE MALTREATED AT FORT BENNING, GEORGIA WITH CONSENT OF COMMANDER -- DRILLED WITHOUT ARMS TWO In behalf of the colored U. S. soldiers of the 24th Infantry now stationed at Fort Benning Georgia, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has written to the Secretary of War, John W. Weeks, setting forth facts submitted under oath of mistreatment of the colored soldiers. The letter which is signed by Mar yWhite Ovington. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Advancement Association is as follows: Supplementing our recent communication to you on the subject of the 24th Infantry (Colored) now stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia. I have to form you we have now received definite information, submitted under oath, that the following occurrences took place: 1. That the present Commanding Officer, Colonel Nicklin, lectured the men shortly after assuming, command, and told them they must expect as a matter of habit to be called "damn niggers" by the whites but not pay any attention to it. 2. That for the first time in the history of the 24th Infantry the colors have been carried at Port Beninga. Ga... accompanied by men deprived even of small arms and carrying only small clubs. 3. That attempt has been made to segregate the colored soldiers on their own athletic field. 4. That Colonel Nicklin told of having promoted a colored private who showed no resentment at being kicked and beaten by a white soldier who was a truck driver, adding that that was the way he wanted colored soldiers to act, not resenting insults from white men but merely reporting them to him. 5. That Sergeant Caesar Shade, Coop company D. 24th Infantry was arrested in Columbus, Georgia on charge of being drunk and disorderly by civil and military police who unmercifully beat him on the head; that on his court marshal trial the prosecut marshal and the attending army surgeon both testified Sergeant Shade was not drunk; that Sergeant Shade was reduced to private confined at hard labor for six months, and forfeited two thirds of his pay for the same period, the penalty of confinement being suspended. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has been assured by many persons that prevailing conditions in and about Fort Benning, Georgia are not such as to fortify colored soldiers in the conviction that the status of United States soldiers is one of dignity, be he white or black. The Association is calling these facts to your attention in order that they may be remedied at once and the colored soldiers at Camp Benning be provided with protection against insult from white soldiers and civilians or be furnished with the means to protect themselves. Very truly yours, MARY WHITE OVINGTON. Chairman, Board of Directors. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. THE WAR SECRETARY PROMISES PROTECTION FOR 24TH. John W. Weeks, U. S. Secretary of War, has replied to a letter sent him by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, promising investigation of the charges that colored soldiers of the 24th Infantry were being mistreated and discriminated against, and saying that conditions complained of will be corrected. The letter of Secretary of War Weeks is as follows: December 13, 1922. Mary White Ovington, Clairman, Board of Directors, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. New York City. My Dear Madam:—Acknowledging receipt of your letter of December 8, 1922, supplementing your recent communication on the subject of the treatment of the 24th Infantry now stationed at Fort Beming, Ga. I am pleased to inform you that your letter has been forwarded to the commanding Officer Fort Beming, Ga. for investigation and necessary action. I can as sure you that the proper disciplinary measures will be taken to correct any irregularity that may be discovered in the treatment of the members of the 24th Infantry. The personnel of this organization will receive the same consideration as the members of any other unit stationed at that post. Suspectry yours. (Signed:) JOHN W. WEEKS. Secretary of Wa RACE RELATIONS COMMITTEE OF OHIO MEETS. (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio Dec. 14.—The Race Relations Committee of the Columbus Urban League held its first of a series of meetings at the Chamber of Commerce on December 17th at 3 P.M. This meeting was postponed from November 26th, because of the inability of out-of-town speakers to be present on that date. The speakers were, President W. O. Thompson of Ohio State University Dr. George E. Haynes of the Federal Council of the Church of Christ in America and Prof. Hubert A. Miller, instructor of Sociology at Oberlin College. Rev. Irving Mauer of the First Congregational church and Mayor A. Thomas of Columbus will also deliver addresses. The purpose of this meeting is to acquaint the general public with the points of view and attitudes which the leaders of the two races desire should be maintained towards the problems confronting the two races in America. SPECIAL RATES FOR ALPHA PHI ALPHA DELEGATES. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C. Dec. 13.—The railroads of the country have again granted a reduced fare to the members of the Alpha Phil Alpha who are to attend the 15th annual convention in St. Louis, Mo., on December 27th to 31st inclusive. The rate reduction is based upon the certificate plan of one and one half fare for the trip and will apply for members and dependent members of their families. It provides that tickets at the regular one-way adult fare be obtained for the going journey on any date from December 23rd to 29th inclusive. When ticket is purchased cd request is made for a certificate which upon being validated at the meeting by Norman L. McGhee, National Secretary of the fraternity, will be accepted with payment of one half fare for the return ticket. From all indications the coming convention is going to be the most largely attended in the history of the fraternity. Last year 32 chapters were represented. The fraternity now has 44 chapters on its roll and 2,500 members. Many chapters have already signified intention to be represented. The St. Louis convention has been denominated the "Pioneers" convention and a special invitation has been sent to every charter member to be present. Nearly all have signified their intentions to be present. STREET CAR SMASHES WAGON (Preston News Service) Houston, Texas. Dec. 14.—A Dowling street car completely demolished a wagon owned and driven by Thomas Taylor at the intersection of Dennis avenue and Dowling street last Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The horse was severely injured and had to be shot. Mr. Taylor escaped with slight injuries. The front windows of the street car were smashed. NEW YORK MAN VICTIM OF A PICKPOCKET IN FLORIDA. (Preston News Service) Jacksonville, Fla. Dec. 13.—Thomas Covington, valet to Lathrop Barbour, a wealthy Gothamite, was the victim of pickpockets while attending a moving picture show here last Monday night. Covington reported to the police that he was relieved of his pocketbook which contained $0.00. JACKSONVILLE POLICE ASKED TO FIND MARIE WASHINGTON, (Preston News Service) Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 15.—The police were asked last Friday to look out for the eleven year old Marie Washington, grand-daughter of J. M. Washington, 1223 Cemetery street. It is said that Miss Washington ran away from home last Sunday afternoon following a chastisement for disobedience. She was wearing a dark blue dress and black hat with a small red band when last seen. Mr. Washington is very anxious to locate his grand-child. WALDEN'S NEW PRESIDENT. T. R. Davis, the new President of Walden College, entered upon the duties in his new field during the summer and helped to work out the details for the new school, plans at the new site in its new role as Junior College. The fall term opened October 3rd, under the most auspicious circumstances. The formal opening of the school took place October 16th. The Tennessee Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church was just closing and the preachers attended in a body, Dr. L. Garland Punt, Secretary of the Board of Education for Negroes of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was master of ceremonies. The occasion also marked the formal acceptance of the school back into the system of schools of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The conference laid on the table in cash for the school over $1,600.00 and the alumni and friends about $500.00, making a total in cash over $1,000.00. At this time Dr. Penn introduced the new President, and bespoke for him a year of faithful and devoted service, assisted by his faculty, encouraged by the friends, and backed by the great Methodist Episcopal Church. The new President is able prepared for his work and fully capable of man during a first-class, up-to-date college, such as the Church plans Walden to be. He is an A. B., from Howard University and an A. M. in Sociology from the University of Chicago; he has also taught in the colleges of the Church for several years. He brings youth, scholarship and culture to his work, and with the assistance of his equally amiable wife, has every reason to more than meet the demands of the hour. The friends of the Old Central Tennessee College, later Walden University, and now Walden College are glad to see the historic institution take on new life in its new well appointed home on the hill overlooking the city of Nashville. --- Read The Planet for information concerning the world's "doings" and watch our advertisements. May hap you will see the very thing you have been looking for. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE EXPO CENTER Officers and crew of the U. S. S. Nevada were honored by "Special Day" at the Brazilian Centennial Exposition held in No de Januario recently. Officers and crew of the U. S. S. Nevada were honored by "Special Day" at the Brazilian Centennial Exposition held in No de Januario recently. A man stands in front of a ship. MESSAGE IN BOTTLE BRINGS AID TO STRANDED SAILORS. "For God's sake, save us. We are starving"—read the message in the bottle that brought succor to sparring sailors, who had been without food for four days, stranded on a lumber schooner, Lizzie D. Small, which went around on Horsesock Beach, Massachusetts, near Westport. THE Signor Giolotti, former Premier of Italy, arriving at the opening of the Chamber of Deputies to hear the declaration of the new order in Italian affairs from the new Premier, Benito Musolini "H Duc" of Fosimo. STUCK AT THE SIX DAY BIKE RACE. Alfred Goullet, the greatest s/x day cyclist of the present day, is shown here practicing his tonsorial art on himself at Madison Square Garden, during the recent six day race. He is as immaculate as he is a good rider. "U. S. S. NEVADA DAY." MAY INCLUDE WILBERFORCE IN FOOTBALL TRIANGLE. (Preston News Service) New York, Dec. 17.—According to Fred Wells representing the Wiltshire College Alumni Association in this city, the Alumni of Howard and of Lincoln Universities are trying to arrange a triangle of Athletics for the three schools and that the suggestion comes first from Howard University. William G. Nunn, City Editor of the Pittsburgh Courier, has contended for a number of years that such an arrangement could be made one of the largest events among our people. He thinks that proper publicity in two respects in view of the large number of alumni from the three largest race in situations would help to make these contests the largest social as well as athletic events of the season. Not only should football be the feature, but basketball and other athletic sports. These leading race institutions have the material upon which to draw to put into the field teams of first-class eibfibre. Negro sport editors in various sections of the country have often wondered why Wilberforce University, being the oldest Negro school in the country, had not only established her self nationally in athletics as well as in scholastic attainments. The athletic endeavors for the past two years have brought this school into public notice and she now has a chance to be seen by the public generally in a new light. THE FASHION WEEK A PORET CREATION. This charming creation by Police is by velvet, trimmed with emerald with a scarlet silk girdle and multi-colored embroidery and worn with velvet glued boots. A BABE RUTH ON HIS FARM BABE RUTH ON THIS FARM. Babe Ruth, great Yankee home run king, is seen here in working clothes of overalls and fur cap, chopping wood, following the career of another oxified monarch, on his farm in Sudbury, Massachusetts. --- Be More Beautiful A wonderful preparation has been discovered that chance short, course hair into long, lovely tresses. 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Approximately 250 automobiles were in the line when the Sheriff's party removed the man from the building where he had been kept under guard. At a point where the highway crossed a creek the Sheriff's party was overtaken and Gay was seized. The officers were held under an armed guard while Gay was chained to the tree and his body riddled with bullets. Approximately 1,000 persons witnessed the lynching. The evidence against Gay was declared by officers to be circumstantial, the young woman having failed to identify him as her assailant. BOOTLEGGER IS LIABLE TWICE IN ONE CRIME. NOT 'DOUBLE JEOPARDY.' Washington, D. C., Dec. 11.—The drys won a victory today when the Supreme Court in an opinion by Caiti Justice Tatt, rated that conviction under a State prohibition law is not a bar to a prosecution for the same offense in the United States under the Federal prohibition law. The decision came on an appeal by Arthur Magrissi and four co-defendants who were charged in the United States Court of Washington State with "making, transporting and possessing liquors and operating a still." Their counsel contended that the same charges had been made against them in the Superior Court of Whatcom county, a State tribunal, and that each had been fined $250 on three counts. They argued in the Supreme Court that two punishments for the same act—one under national prohibition laws and another under the State prohibition, mean double jeopardy, and it was a violation of the basic law of the nation. In reversing the decision of the low court (Western District of Washington) Chief Justice Taft said in port: "An act denounced as a crime by both National and State sovereignties is an offense against the peace and dignity of both and may be punished by each. The fifth amendment, like all guarantees in the first eight amendments, applies only to proceedings by the Federal Government and the double jeopardy therein forbidden is a second prosecution under authority of the Federal Government after a first trial for the same offense under the same authority. "Here the same act was an offense against the State of Washington because a violation of its law and also an offense against the United States under the national prohibition act. The defendants (Cass) convicted two different offenses by the same act and a conviction by a court of Washington of this offense against that State is not a conviction of the different offense against the United States and so is not double jeopardy. "If the Congress sees fit to harp prosecution by the Federal courts for any act when punishment for violation of State prohibition has been imposed, it can of course do so by proper legislative provision but it has not done so. If a State were to punish the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquor by small or nominal fines the race of offenders to the courts of that State to plead guilty and secure immunity from Federal prosecution." Remarkable Preparation Makes It Easy for Anyone to Quickly Grow Long, Soft, Silky, Lovely Hair. tion for such acts would not make for respect for the Federal statute or for its deterrent effect. "But it is not for us to discuss the wisdom of legislation. It is enough for us to hold that in the absence of special provision by Congress conviction and punishment in a State court under a State law for marketing, transporting and selling intoxicating liquors is not a bar to a prosecution in a court of the United States under the Federal law for the same acts." (New York Herald, Dec. 11.) COMMUNISTS BACK N. A. A. C. P. SAYS KLAN HEAD. "Emperor" of Inviable Empire Says Du Bois Gets $20,000,000 For Race Cause, Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 13—"Col." Wilam J. Simmons, founder of the Ku Klux Klan in a speech before the recent Imperial Klonvocation of the oath-hound disguised anti-Negro, anti-Jew, anti-Cataoic, anti-foreigner and anti-radical order, made the amazing declaration that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People had been given $20,000,000 by the Bolshevik for the purpose of securing political and social equality for the Negroes of the United States, in line with the resolutions to that effect pressed by the Fourth Congress of the Third International in one of its recent sessions in Moscow, at which Negro delegates from the United States reported on the condition of the race in this country. The speech of "Col." Simmons, former Imperial Wizard, but now Emperor of the Invisible Empire, as reported in the Atlanta Searchlight for December 3, 1922, is an ill-informed, intemperate diatribe against Turks, Catholic Reds, Japanese Radicals and Negroes. 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SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.50 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... .00 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1922. We have received Donnelley's Red Book of Central Atlantic Manufacturers Distributors and Business Services. It is published at 1214 Race St. Philadelphia and is a most valuable reference catalogue. PRESENT DAY CONDITIONS. Hon. Joseph C. Manning is holding the Republican leaders to strict accountability for failure to pass party measures and most particularly the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill. He has drawn one cartoon of the United States Senate with only the presiding officer present while the discussion is going on, if it can be said to be going on. He asks, "Find our friends, who favor the Dyer Bill, urging it then." They are all in the cloak room. He draws another of the Republican Senate after the November 1922 election. He shows the cloak room and inside of the United States Senate. In the cloak room, he pictures Senator Lodge saying to Senator Underwood: "Go as far as you like, Oscar; make it strong!" Senator Underwood responds: "Love you." In the Senate he pictures Senator Underwood as saying: "The Dyer Bill will not pass." Senator Lodge seated remarks, "Too bad." In the third cartoon, he pictures Senator Lodge just hanging on to the limb of a tree, while Senators Calder, Du Pont, France and Frelinghysensen are inside of a hollow log, with their legs out. This was after the November political storm. He says, "They all said they favored the Lyer Bill. They favored it to death." MR. JOSEPH C. MANNING'S CARICATURES. It seems strange that just in proportion as the conservative elements of the white race and the common-sense elements of the colored race organize and attempt to bring together the two races in a co-operative agreement to the end that the friendly relationship may be increased, the other elements of both races proceed to do what they can to make non-effective all such efforts. We have been living in the Southland from birth and we must admit that conditions now existing are peculiar. We have seen in this section the future home of the Negro and we have pictured to ourselves the loyal, justice loving offspring of the old slave-holding elements as the best friends of the Negro. For this reason, we have made speeches over the length and breadth of this country urging colored people, who went North to come on back home. Here were the progressive members of our race, aided and abetted by the better class of the white people of their respective communities. Party lines have broken down and in supporting native-born southernners, the colored man had a hope and a promise of fair play. We are still clinging to this hope. This is why we have asked for charity and help in dealing with our financial enterprises, which under southern democratic management, we have been permitted to build. We must admit that recent events have jarred our faith and chilled our aspirations, but with a trust in a good God and a belief that the better elements will maintain supremacy in this and other sections of the Southland all will be well with us and ours. THE AFRICAN BLOOD BROTHERHOOD'S POSITION.. The Supreme Executive Council of African Blood Brotherhood declares the statement in the New York Herald as false in so far as it charges that organization with being connected with the Soviets at Moscow or with being the agent of the Third Internationale or the Communists. It modifies and explains its position as follows: The A. B. B. will not make the first move, but whoever makes a move for Race Equality makes a move towards us. When Japan at the Peace Conference made a move for Race Equality, the African Blood Brotherhood was to be found co-operating with Japan. If the Communists make a move for Race --- Equality the A. B. B., will be found cooperating with the Communists on that proposition. The fact that those who would deny us equality do not approve of co operation with the Communists will not deter us in the least. The A. B. B. exists to serve the Negro Race and fearlessly advance its interests, not to please and comfort our enemies. That we are fearlessly and efctively serving the race and advance ing its interests is evident from the fear and displeasure which the enemies of the race view this organization. Organizations like individuals are known by the enemies they make. The African Blood Brotherhood is proud to see among its active enemies the enemies of the Negro Race. That fact constitutes the greatest communication this organization could receive it proves that the A. B. B., is an actual force and not a shouting machine. We congratulate ourselves in having drawn the fire of the enemies of the Negro Race and know by that fact that we are really what we claim to be. the vanguard of the New Negro in his resistless march toward Liberation. This then is a statement that as an organization it is independent but will co-operate with any other organization or people regardless of name or race, when such an organization or people advocate and support the principles and precepts for which the African Blood Brotherhood stands. This is a diplomatic statement of its position and explains in a most satisfactory manner its attitude in dealing with and supporting other organizations, which are regarded in this country as being of a revolutionary character THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS. We have received "The Voice," a four page pamphlet printed monthly at Detroit, Michigan with Mr. R. J. St. Clair as editor. It is devoted to a discussion of religious topics and the publishers seem to be connected with the Seventh Day Adventists. It says: Each person upon the editorial staff of The Voice, is a member of the white race but we bow our heads in shame when we think of the ungodly prejudice and hellish actions of many of the white race, both South and North, in the U. S. A. By some, we are severely criticised because we stand for justice to all races everywhere alike. We love them one and all, brown, yellow, black, red and white; they are all the children of the same Heavenly Father, and our Lord and Saviour made one sacrifice and oblation for the sins of us all. There is no white, coloured brown red or yellow, heavenly kingdom spoken in of the Bible. It is for all nations kindred, tongues, and people Ehilehuj! Our regret is, therefore, that our calumniators have so far fallen from the moral image of God that they have rejected, by their words and actions the Saviour of Maukind. After speaking of gruesome outrages in the Southland, it says: Thousands of these illegal hangings, burnings and other manifestations of "lynch law" cry to the Lord of Hosts for vengeance. The Voice abhors these gross sins of people of our own colour, and we pray that the time may not be far distant when this nation shall repent in sack cloth and ashes, bringing forth fruits meet for repentance. The trouble appears to us to be that the Southern "crackers" were not sufficiently whipped during the War of the Rebellion, or, being sufficiently whipped, were too soon returned to positions of power and influence. The blood of countless thousands was spit upon American soil in order that this nation might not continue half free, half slave. The armies of the North marched to the tune of Harriet Boecher Stowe's immortal "Battle Hymn of the Republic," the climatic ideal of which was: As Christ died to make men Holy, Let us die to make men Free, Once more we need to sing, with the fervency of Civil War days, that self-same song. Once more we need to go forth to make men free! We need to purge the North of this devilish, un-American sentiment which has "slopped over" from the South—this doctrine of the inequality of races. If this land is to escape a fate similar to that of Sodom and Gomorrah, loyal Americans must, indeed arise and cast the Devil out of this most despicable of all un-American, hell-bound creatures, the Southern "eracker." This enemy of Christianity and true Americanism, stands up in open defiance of our National laws and of the solemn obligations of the Treaty of Peace, signed by both North and South May the sword of the Lord and of Gid can be unsheathed, if necessary, and the Federal Constitution be upheld. Our Declaration of Independence de cares that all men are created free and equal and it makes no provision for "Jim Crow" cars, churches, schools etc. Let us, once and for all, cast out this damnable, detestable, hellish illegitimate; unAmerican; unChristian 'Jim Crow' institution! Men of sense realize that there is no difference between the red, white, brown, black, and yellow races, save that of pigmental effect. Other men need to get the devil out, and sense in and they will see the same. Let 100 per cent Christians unite in a campaign to banish forever this prejudice born of ignorance, which proclaims the white man better than the black man! Our observation is that, granting equal opportunities, there is no superiority of which the white man can boast. If the Southern whites of the U. S. A., who are trailing America's fair name in the dust by their mob laws and lynching parties, are a sample of white civilization, then so much the worse for white civilization, and the sooner it reaches the pit of hell, the better for all concerned. The actions of these "crackers" constitute an aneur THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA chy far worse than any ever planned by Johann Most, Emma Goldman or Berkman. As Jesus called Herod a "fox" so we call those K. K. K.'s "crackers." This is vitriolic language. And again: If the writer were an unregenerate black man, there would woll up in his soul, one eternal "damn" against a perverted white civilization, such as one constantly sees in the South, and, alas, in many parts of the North, where the hellish leaven of the South enn pharisees is working! We believe that if the Saviour came to earth again that He would cry against the Southern pharisees much as He did after those of His day; "Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?" And if Jesus did not know of any way for their escape, we can assure you that we do not. As true as there is a God in Heaven, we solemnly affirm that they shall be forever under the curse of God's eternal damnation. As they have made (or consented that) others suffer, so they shall suffer! That there are fully-saved Christians in the Southland, of the white race, who deplore these diabolical actions of the "crackers" as much as we do, we have ample reasons to believe. This does not apply to them, for they are free from guile, and consequently, from race prejudice. But to those reached by this article who barbor these damnable prejudices we urge you to delay not one second, but to pray the God of love to destroy the hollihask thoughts, forever banishing them from your soul, then you, if otherwise in harmony with the divine plant, will reign with Him forever and ever. Otherwise you will be cast into outer darkness where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. It tells of the exclusion of three colored communicants from the Newark, Ohio Seventh Day Adventist Church, wholly and solely on account of their race and color. It says: Something has happened in the "free state" of Ohio, in the state of the "underground railways," in the state from which thousands of the boys in blue went to die for the liberty of their enslaved black brothel in the Southland. And it was one of the most damnable things ever done in the name of Him who casts none out who come to Him. It was the exclusion from the membership of the Newark (Ohio) Seventh Day Adventist Church of Mrs. Dorssey, Mrs. Guy and Mrs. Merchant. For this the entire S. D. A. Denomination stands. Imperfect matters are not immediately recited. A sect which repeatedly closes the doors of local church buildings against even its own members can be its action or inaction demonstrate whether or not the ungodly action of the Newark church is "in harmony with the S. D. A. body." Conf. Pres. Ashton, said to have been present at the final act in this unholy drama, was written to by us a month ago and given opportunity to say what went en at this near-midnight session, and asked if provision had been made for the excluded sisters in accordance with Heb. 10:25, and I Cor. 11:26. No reply has been received. The "cast outs" had been taught for many years that the S. D. A. was the infallible church, outside of which there was no salvation. Mrs. Dosey, row S2, accepted the Advent "truth" under Elds. Van Horn and Gates, 40 years ago, while Mrs. Guy and Mrs. Merchant have been members of the Newark church for 28 years. Because they were, black, the Church turned them out, paying no attention to their piteous cry: "Where shall we go?" Let the sisters read John 9:34:33, and be comforted. A coloured man once approached a white church applying for membership. He was sent back three times by the committee and told to pray over the matter. Being asked what the Lord had said, he informed the committee: "He said for me not to be discouraged, as He Himself had been trying for many years to get into this church and had not been able." Does the reader think this applies to the Newark church? It would seem that there is more religion in the First Presbyterian church at Richmond, Va., the alleged hotbed of racial intolerance than there is in Newark, Ohio, where President Warren G. Harding is supposed to hold sway. We published in these columns a case of an humble colored woman who had been a member of that church for twenty years. Although a cooled Presbyterian Church, under a colored rector had been established in this city, this colored woman was allowed to retain her membership and when she died, her remains were carried from her squall surroundings to this aristocratic white church. The services were conducted in the main auditorium and the white choir restored soul stirring melodies over her remains. These Christian people followed the precepts and practices of the good and lowly Jesus. We make these remarks to emphasize the fact that just as the white hoodlums and lawless elements undermine our social reputation and lead many to believe that all white people have "howed the knee to Baal," so utterances too drastic and not in themselves sufficiently specific will lead the world to believe that all parts of the Southland are anti-Negro and are given to grievous outrages against a helpless and hapless race of people. But the Voice tells how one of its own recognized leaders was largely responsible for this growing racial antipathy. It says: Ever since S. D. A. Phophetess White said in Vol. 9, p. 214 of her "Testimonies." "The coloured people should not urge that they be placed on an equality with white people." Jim Crow ism has been growing in the Adventist church. If the church will not take a righteous stand, what can we expect of sinners and the ungodly? The Adventists put their time-serving colored preachers on the head much after the fashion one would pet a canine and say "Nice doggie. Nice doggie."—but let one of them arise and demand, in God's name, his God-given rights, and Hell would be far too cool a place for him. Conditions will yet change and the voice of the better class of white people, both North and South and especially in the South will yet be heard and obeyed in the land. All of the Churches are arranging programs of service and praise in keeping with the spirit of observance of the birthday of the worldly Saviour. The unfortunate will be remembered in a bountiful manner and appropriate services will be held in all the Churches Sunday and some will hold Christmas Day Services. The sentiment of the Christian people hereabouts are concretely expressed in the current issue of "The Bulldog," published by the Fifth St. Baptist Church; "December brings to us the anniversary of the Birth of our Jing, Immanuel, and our activities are directed toward celebrating the great event in the spirit in which it was conceived. First, we should tune our hearts to the pitch of love, then we should exercise good will to all mankind, adding to the sum total of world peace by promoting peace in our immediate surroundings, and give gifts in commemoration of the Unspeakable Gift,—the Babe of Balthichem." --- Saint Philip's P. E. Church, corner St. James and Leigh Street has completed arrangements for their Christmas services. Special music and the regular Christmas features are programmed. "To provide funds for the "Christmas Tree," the Men's Bible Class of St. Philip's held a special service last Sunday afternoon. Dr. D. A. Ferenson is teacher and presided over the well-balance program. Dr. Miles B. Jones, superintendent of Second Baptist Sunday School was the principal speaker. Other participants were Mice Helen Proton, Mr. George Howell and the Sixth Mount Zion S. S. Orchestra, under Mr. William Baker, and St. Philip's Choir. Rector, the Rev. Mr. Taylor associated in the spirituals. Mr. R. R. Roner is superintendent of St. Philip's Sunday School. The Churches in this district of the Virginia Baptist State Convention hold a conference here recently under the leadership of Chairman I. H. Hines. About thirty Churches were represented from Hanover, Chesterfield, Henrico, Caroline and other nearby counties. State Superinten. dent of Missions, Rev. M. C. Allen, of Danville and State Vice-President, Dr. A. L. James, of Roanoke, were the principal speakers. Four thousands and dollars were pledged for missions and education projects of the State Convention. Rev. E. W. Murphy, of Ashland, was secretary of the conference. * * * * Much comment has been heard about the visit of Dr. A. L. James of Roanoke to this city recently. His messages were scholarly and concise and covered the ground necessary on both occasions of his appearance here. He is pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Roanoke and Vice-President of the Virginia Baptist State Convention. * * * * * The Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church is progressing under the leadership of Rev. W. E. Howerton, who came to Richmond from Roanoke Last Sunday afternoon they presented the boy's Department of the Y. M. C. A. in an elite program. Mr. Robert P. Daniel, president, was the principal speaker. The boys gave a fine program, assisted by a girl's quartet from Sixth Mountain Zon, under tutelage of Mrs. Louise T. Deum First Baptist Church presented Dr. King and the Fifth Street Baptist Church Choir last Sunday afternoon to a large audience. Dr. King gave a lecture on God's Hand in Nature, as seen in the Luray Caveurs. The choir, under Director Joseph Matthews, rendered a recital par excellent of choral, group and solo compositions. Mrs. Lucy B. Lewis presided. Misses Mildred and Louise Johnson, and Walter T. White were in titles and Mrs. Mary E. Satterfield presided at the organ. Collection was in charge of Mesdames. E. D. Coffee and Belle Christian and was given for Christmas baskets. The service was in charge of Mrs. Dr. W. T. Johnson. BANDITS KILL GUARD; GET HAU OF $200,000 AFTER DENVER MINT BATTLE. - Denver, Dec. 18.—Masked bundles with sawedoff shotguns today fatally wounded Charles Linton, guard of the Denver branch of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, stole $200,000 in currency of $5 denomination at the doorstep of the Government mint and escaped. The robbery took place in less than a minute. Tonight every highway in the State is watched and police and Federal authorities have sent armed squads in pursuit of an automobile occupied by seven men seen speeding northward soon after the robbery. One of the men was bleeding. The robbery occurred while the money was being transferred from the mint to a Federal Treserve delivery truck. Fifty packages of currency of $4,000 each were seized by the robbers. Denver police said the holdup was the largest and the most sensational ever made in Colorado. Two bandits bombarded the front door of the mint with their guns as they leaped from their automobile. Fifty Government employees rushed to the doors or windows of the mint with shotguns and shot at the holdup men who returned the fire as they loaded the packages of currency into their own car. ROBBERS SURPRISE BANK CREW The robbers drove up in their car as four members of the Federal Reserve Bank crew employed in the transfer of the funds, J. E. Olson, cashier; C. T. Linton; J. Adams and William Havener left the entrance of the mint and were walking toward their machine at the curb. Two or three men carrying guns leaped from the bandits' car and with a shout of "Hands up!" opened fire on the reserve bank employees. Linton tried to throw the money in to the grilled back compartment of the reserve truck and was shot by the leader of the bandits. He died at the county hospital without regaining con scloseness. Employees and guards at the caip were afraid to shoot freely at the bandits for fear they might kill members of the reserve bank crew. As soon as the robbers got the currency to their own car they sped a way through a rain of bullets from guards in the second story of the mint. The leader of the highwaymen, standing on the running board, turned toward the Government building as though to fire. Peter Klelinger, a guard at the main entrance, fired with a rifle. The bandit crumpled up on the running board and was pulled inside the car. The money was the property of the Denver Federal Reserve Bank, the mint merely being a depository. The loss was covered by insurance and the number of every bill in the consignment was on record. STORES AND HOMES RIDDLED So terrific was the gunfire during the robbery that forty bullet holes were counted in the transoms above the main entrance to the mint and in the windows of the second stair. The granite walls of the Government building are chipped where other bullets struck. Windows in stores and apartments across the street were riddled by the fire of the guard. J. E. Olson, eachier of the Denver branch bank in charge of the guards who were transferring the money from the mint to the truck, had the most precarious position of any one participating. FULTON NOTES. --- MT. CALVARY NOTES Notwithstanding the "inclementy of the weather last Sabbath, we had a very nice representative gatherer in our Sunday School, Rev. Hancock of Union, was with the Barracua class, Rev. M. Fuller made remarks. 11:30 A. M. we listened to a powerful sermon from Rev. G. B. Hancock, of Virginia Union University. He used as his theme, "The Unresturnable Past." Our hearts were made to reface as he delivered such an encouraging message. We are always glad to have Prof. Hancock with us at all times. Pastor Cobbs was absent because he had to preach at the Sixth Mount Xion Baptist Church at the same hour. 3:30 P. M. The Mt. Erin Lodge, No. 1828, G. U. O. of O. P. held their forty-fifth anniversary at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. A unique program was rendered. Meredith Foster, M. W. P. was master of ceremonies. The sermon was preached by the Rev. J. H. Fauntleroy, P. N. F. Ushens were, Mrs. M. L. Gaskins, Lottie Green, Hattie B. Hackett and Mary Brown. 8:30 P. M. There was a sacred concert at the Church, managed by Mrs. Lena Jackson, assisted by Mrs. M. L. Gaskins. An excellent program was rendered. We were blessed with the privilege of having the League Choir of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, which rendered several beautiful selections, solos and foxtations. We are happy to have our friends come and help us. Tomorrow at 11:30 A. M. Our pastor, Rev. Cobbs, will preach the Christmas sermon on the "Birth of Christ." Appropriate music. 8:30 P. M. Rev. Cobbs will deliver a special sermon. Let us come out and have a joyful time. Pray for the success of Calvary. IN MEMORIAM The good people of the First Baptist Church, Bormuda Hundreds and New Wine Baptist Church, of Charles City County, Va. are doing a great work under the leadership of Rev. W. L. Tuck. In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Mrs. Katie Gates, who passed away four years ago, December 21, 1918: "The month of December once more is here. The saddest of all the year to me, Because it took from me a loving Mother. Four years ago to-day. 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LYONS 316 North Central Oklahoma City, Oklahoma --- (Continued from First Page) this release for for two years I have worked incessantly, together with otu or friends, to get an anti-lynching bill on the Federal statutes; and instead of appreciation and cooperation on the part of Mr. James Weldon Johnson, our efforts were resented by him because it was interfering with his one alm, and that is to exploit, his importance and keep in the limelight. I have every reason to believe that he would preface that the bill be not passed if it will in any wise dim the luster of his vanity or self-explanation. Our activities for the anti-lynching bill or any other movement, have been consistently opposed by Mr. Johnson and Mr. Dullois with his "Crisis," which he has freely used to beittle and nullify our activities in every way. ATTACKS THE LEADERS. I cannot see what places upon Messrs. Johnson and DuBois the responsibility of passing the anti-lynching bill unless it be a popular card to fill the coffers of the N. A. A. C. P. and give them increased salaries; for they are the most luxuriously salaried gentleman who are doing charity work whom I know. I know of no colored man perhaps in the country who would not be glad or delighted to have their places, which require no sacrifice but which, on the other hand, furnish every facility for ease and comfort—Mr. Johnson to sit in the gallery of the Senate and look on at the activities, prepared at any moment to stop down one flight and indulge in the luxurious pastime of eating canvass back duck or quail on toast, while Mr. DuBois strokes his Chesterfeldian beard and incidentally takes his "Crisis" in hand and fires a desultory shot at a supposed enemy. Of course, their release will be published in "The Crisis," but no word in response will ever get on the pages of Mr. DuBois's magazine. NO WORD OF CENSURE I have no word of censure for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People per se and its earnest members who mean well and are doing their best; but I do object to these autoecrats exploiting themselves at the expense of the association and seeking to belittle those who do not pay homage to them. It has been presumed from the beginning that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was a non-political organization, but true to my political faith I can but resent the present leaders invariably lining up, otherwise and misleading their followers into killing off some of the few friends we had in the Senate. I resent this with all my soul. I especially resent their action towards Senator Du Pont, who was defeated through the activities of the N. A. A. C. P., and whose friendship for and fidelity to us have never been questioned, and in his stead they elected a Senator, who already has voted with the Democrats on every roll call where any matter of interest to the Negro was at stake. SEVEN VOTES LESS When the special session of Congress was convened there had been defeated Senators Du Pont, Frelinghuysen, Townsend, Kellogg, New; France and Calder. This gives us seven loss votes for the Dyer bill. Then, may I ask by what process of reasoning can we conclude that we are expediting the passage of the anti-lynching bill by defeat those who would vote for it and elect hostile ones in their stead? I have no apology to make for standing by the men of my party who have always stood for those things which will benefit our group. What I have done and am trying to do has been at a sacrifice; but I challenge any leader of the N. A. A. C. P., to show one thing he has done without reward or the hope of reward in fabulous salaries. ATTACKED BY THE "CRISIS The public will well remember that when I came to Washington Mr. DuBois with his "Crisis" without investigation or otherwise, undertook to mullify the importance of my position for getting that he had humiliated the association by wearing out the backsteps of Woodrow Wilson seeking a captaincy—not to fight, but to join the other dilettantes in the intelligence bureau—not to mention his unfortunate "Close Ranks" article. May I ask what credit does Mr. John son give to the struggling colored news papers throughout the country, whica in season and out labored for an antitynch bill? In face of the fact that these papers have worked in season and out for the passage of this bill, when the N. A. A. C. P., had $6,000 to spend for advertising, I should certainly never have been guilty of sending it down to The Atlanta Constitution and other white dailies which did not need it, when some of our press boys are crying for bread. DEMOCRATIC LEADERS IMPORTED Certainly it was not right for my friend, Walter White, of the N. A. A. C. P., through the influence of my friend Bob Nelson, whose paper Senator Du Pont says he has helped to the tune of $15,000 to keep it in existence, to import Democratic leaders to Wilmington to defeat Senator Du Pont. I said no word for Layton, who voted against the anti-lynching bill. But any thinking member of our group would a thousand times prefer to have Layton back in the House for two years and make certain of Du Pont in the Senate for six years when we know that Du Pont has stood pat on every roll call where the interest of the race was at stake, instead of having in his stead a man who can be depended up on to vote against us on every roll call despite his protestations of what he would do if elected. SHOULD APPEAL TO DEMOCRATS I feel that, "fim ' ought to go to thes Democrats, whom they helped to elect. and ask them to help pass the anti- teaching bill since they have embarrassed us Republicans who were doing the best we could. I think that I am in position to say that the bill would have fared far better if there had been less of Johnson and his bunglesome tactics. Johnson and others used the people's money lavishly under the assurance that this bill would pass, and upon its failure he seeks a "goat." Instead of having contributed to the defeat of this bill, I was the author of the Gahn bill introduced by Congress man Gahn, of Cleveland, Ohio, to whom I was introduced by Mr. N. D. Brascher and had the Gahn bill introduced with a view to forcing the proponents of the Dyer bill to encroach certain fundamental features into their bill to give it teeth. Mr. Dyer accepted these when we went before the Judiciary Committee of the House for a hearing. DEFEATED SENATORS ACTIVE "Jim" further knows that when the sixty-seventh Congress recessed in September on the last day thereor he met Henry Lincoln Johnson and myself in Senator Lodge's office where we were all hustling and scurring, trying to get action on this bill before appointment. And it was Senators Du Pont, France, Lodge, New and others we had busy on this proposition. "Jim" knew all the times when we let loose this diabolical and malicious release, which was solely for discrediting my friends and me and bolstering up himself; and when he says that there are astounding revelations of my activities to defeat this bill he takes himself out of the pale and category of decent men in uttering such an in famous falsehood, and I defy him to produce one scintilla of proof to sustain his malicious allegations. The only difference between "Jim" and me on the anti-lynching bill is that he is growing rich while I am growing poorer in trying to put it through. Regardless of whether in the change of changes bad persons, labeled Republicans, crop into office, still I am a Republican without apologies, and if this be treason, then make the most of it. —PERRY HOWARD ENTER NOW IN THE PLANET'S PUZZLE CONTEST AND YOU MAY GET A PRIZE! YOU MAY WIN AND GET $50 DIRECTIONS ON PAGE 3. Roanoke News ROAONOK, VA., December 20.—Mr. G. L. Pittman, 212 Soventh Avenue, N. E. has been confined to his home the past two weeks, suffering with rheumatism. The Rev. James S. Hatcher, B. D. D. D. delivered a wonderful sermon Sunday morning at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. At night he preached from the Psalms of David. All who heard this message returned home with renewed courage and better information regarding the truth of the Word of God. Mr. Gillie Grimes, of Eighth Avenue, N. W. has been indisposed for three weeks. He is improving. Mrs. Cora Shelton, of Eighth Avenue, N. W. has been much indisposed during the past week. Mr. James Wooden, of Ninth Avenue, N. W. was injured in the N. and W. yards recently. A ladder on a moving freight car was the cause of the accident. Mr. Samuel Corbott, of Wells Alley has been indisposed for two weeks. Mrs. Julia Dawson, of Wells Alley N. W., who has been sick for several weeks, is getting on nicely, in the care of Dr. Roberts. She suffered a stroke of paralysis. Rev. W. E. Lee, pastor of High St. Baptist Church delivered a very helpful sermon to his congregation Sunday night. He used, as his text, "Rohold a sower wout forth to sow." Dr. J. H. Pinkard, of Salem Avenue, tendered his mother a birthday dinner, December 15. Mrs. Sarah Pinkard is in her 900th year and expressed herself as being utterly surprised when a visit to the dining room revealed 90 lighted candles on a beautiful cake. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Pinkard spared no palms in making this a happy affair. Dr. Pinkard gave his mother a $5.00 gold piece. Mother Pinkard is quite active for her advanced age and has a wonderful personality for goodness and Christian acts. No wonder such a son is successful, when a mother's prayers go up for him. Mrs. Dorothy Sims, of 331 Ninth Avenue, N. W., the busy hustling agent for the Comer Rain Coats for men and women, boys and girls, is earnestly soliciting your patronage. These coats are of the highest grade and latest styles. See her before purchasing elsewhere. Mr. Henry Price, of 614 Eleventh Avenue, N. E., has been sick for a number of years and keeps quite feeble. Mr. and Mrs. Budheart, 602 Park Street, left Wednesday for a trip to Tennessee. The funeral services of Mrs. Lillie Patterson took place from the Hill Street Baptist Church Thursday af- 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. --- ternoon. She died after a short illness of about two weeks. Rev. D. R. Powell, the pastor preached from the text selected by the deceased, "Lord make me to know mine end and the measure of my days, what it is that I may know how frail I am." Mrs. Patterson was a faithful member of the Church and a strong Christian woman, always laboring for the advance of the Kingdom. She was faithful to all of the auxiliaries of the Church, and a living epistle for good, seen and read of men. The people sacrificed to come to her funeral during the inclementy of last Thursday. A large delegation of ministers was present. C. C. Williams had charge of the body. Remember Madison Stanfield, 153 Wells Alley, N. W. will furnish the reading public with The Richmond Planet, edited by John Mitchell, Jr., the paper that gives you the country and world news. He also has the Defender of Chicago and Pittsburgh Courrier. He handles Salvasona, the best LaGriffe and Influenza remedy known to men; Indian Herb Pills, the best in use. Try these and cure yourself. Now the year has nearly closed, so friends and patrons, prepare to settle all accounts for your paper and keep the confidence of the agent at Roan- oke. Thank you. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. THE RESERVES PLAN TO SPRREAD HOLIDAY SPIRIT. On Sunday, December 24th, at the regular Vesper hour the Reserves will sing Xmas Carol as follows: The R. I. C., two selections; the Carnations two selections; a vocal solo by Miss Florence Smith of the O'CheeExtemp club. The advisers are preparing a playlet "When the King Came" and it is hoped that Miss Atlanta Brown in structurer at Virginia Union University and Miss Vloa L. F. Chaplain, director of the Girl Reserves will speak Mrs. M. W. Connor and Dr. B. B 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.' Thorps will have charge of the program. XMAS TREE, HIKES AND OUTDOOR PARTIES PLANNED. Wednesday 27th, at 7:30 P. M. the Car nations will entertain their friends with a Xmas Play and tree. Thursday, 28th, R. I. C.'s with their guests start at 10 A. M. for an all day bike and picnic. Friday 29th, 2:30-6:30 the Golden reds with thei' dvsr will "Walk-up to Union and Hartshorn and on their return will have a picnic luncheon at the "Y." The Aim High club and the O'Cee. Extempo club are planning to entertain their friends with a Xmas Party on Friday evening December 29th. The Guardin Athletic Club will begin their second Pilgrimage Saturday A. M. December 30th. Mrs. Annie Thomas Evans formerly adviser of the R. I. C. and Miss E. B. Adams of the Southern Aid Society were the guests of the R. I. C.'s, at the regular meeting on Monday the 18th at which time the following program was rendered :SSS—speak957Rm Miss Rebecka Burrell is president of this club while Miss Iole Hilton is chairman of the program committee. Miss Myrtle Griffin chairman of the Social committee and Miss Lillian Booker, secretary. Both Mrs. Evans and Miss Adams spoke to the girls at the close of the program. On last Sunday at the Vesper hour an excellent program was presented under the direction of Mrs. Addie John son. The speaker, Rev. A. A. Hecto, made an excellent address using as his subject: "Is the Young Woman Safe." Miss E. Geraldine Brown acted as planist and also gave a recitation "An Inquiry." Miss Maggie Booker was the soloist. Miss Laura H. McFall. Executive Secretary will spend the holidays at her home, Charleston, S. C., returning on January 2nd. THE PLANET, 311 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. 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FIVE ```markdown ``` 1922 ONE LYNCHING EVERY TWO DAYS SINCE DYER ANTI-LYNCHING BILL FAILED TO PASS SEX The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York today made public an "Open Letter To Every United States Senator" setting forth that 4 lynchings have occurred in the 8 days from Monday, December 4th, when the Senate dropped the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, to December 12. The letter charges the Southern Senators with being directly responsible for the "outbreak of barbarism, anarchy and degenerate bestiality" which followed the abandonment of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, and expresses the hope that there will prove to be sufficient statesmanship in the Congress of the United States to cope with this threat to civilization. The letter follows: December 13, 1922. AN OPEN LETTER TO EVERY SENATOR OF THE UNITED STATES Sir:—From December 4, the day the United States Senate abandoned the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, to December 12 there have been four lynchings in this country, one for each two days, one of the victims being publicly tortured and burned at the stake. This outbreak of barbarism, anarchy and degenerate bestiality and the blood of the victims rest upon the heads of those Southern Senators who have obstructed even discussion of the measures designed to remedy this very condition. And the responsibility rests equally with the Republican majority who surrendered with hardly a struggle to the lynching tactics of the Democrats. The failure of the United States Senate to consider this measure could be interpreted only as a license to motes to lynch unmolested. Every United States Senator knows that in more than thirty years the states have failed to check lynching or to punish lynchers. Every United States Senator knows that in failing to stand firm for federal protection and guarantees of trial by law to United States citizens within their own country he was acquiescing in the continuing and increasingly brutal rule of the mob in America. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People had hoped there would prove to be in the Congress of the United States sufficient statesmanship to make a stand against this threat to civilization itself and to cope with the actual situation rather than quibble about the fiction of reserving to the states a right which they have shown themselves unwilling or unable to exercise. In behalf of twelve million colored citizens I write to ask you what you propose to do to end this intolerable situation. Yours respectfully, (Signed:) JAMES WELDON JOHNSON, Secretary National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES. An appeal to everybody by the Y. M. C. A. Please help us to have a Christian like Young Men's Christian Association. For our foundation is Christ John 17:21. "The Prayer of Christ.' That they all may be one: as thou Farther art in me, and in I thee, that they also may be one in us; that thou would may believe that thou has sent me. An over flow class last Saturday to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson A good time was had by everybody at the building. Last Sunday was a full day and all were busy. 9:30 A. M. at the building the workers. The committees for service in the jail and city home were in the right spirit. Others. 10 A. M. The meeting in the penitentiary for the women was a good one and the Spirit of the Lord was felt. 10 A. M. 3 30 P. M. a very timely meeting was held at the 3rd St. A. M. E. church under the auspices of the Boy's Department of the Y. M. C. A. Song-congregation; scriptures, by committeeman S. H. Thompson; prayer Vice President Mr. Wm. Spurlock, Jr.; song by the boys, "My Lords Waiting All The Time." The Y. M. C. A. drill which showed that the boys are learning how to handle the Bible; address, "The Young Can Be Saved" Pres. R. P. Daniel who was at his best and every body was inspired. The All Stars Junior Quartette sang as usual under the directions of Mrs. Louise Deane. A great future for these Misses. Director N. W. Bouldin and Committeeman Darus Harris lifted a good collection. The church surprised all with a special offering. We thank all. Master Joseph Hobson pianist. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. The workers 9:30 A. M. at the building. A special meeting for the boys 4 P. M. at the building. Rev. J. J. Carter of the Ebenezer Baptist church will deliver a special address to the men. 5:30 P. M. at the building. A select quartette directed by Mr. Walter D. Jones will sing. Mow help to make this a great meeting. The Y. M. C. A. wishes everybody a Joyous Christmas by serving others. Early meeting 10 A. M. Come and have a good time. Men remember that the doors of the Y M. C. A. are open for you come and have your Christmas. Every home is asked to have special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. Do not forget that Sunday the 31st, 5:30 P. M. that a business man with his agents will conduct a great gospel meeting at the building. A live hour for the Lord. Washingtonians Pay Homage to the "Tiger." Washington, D. C. Dec. 13.—There was presented to M. Georges Clemenceau, Premier of France during the World War, by a committee of leading Negro citizens here at the residence of Hon. Henry White, former American Ambassador to France on Wednesday a token of good will and respect. Among the members of the committee were: Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Dr. John R. Hawkins, Prof. Kelly Miller, Prof. Garnett C. Wilkinson, Capt. A. C. Nowman, Dr. W. A Warfield, Atty. James A. Cobb, Dr. E. W. D. Jones, Hon. A. H. Grimke, Shelby J. Davidson Drs. C. W. Childs, A. M. Curtis and M. O. Dumas, Atty. William L. Houston, Dr. C. Summer Wormley, Judge Roerht H. Terrell, James Weldon Johnson, Editor J. Finley Wilson, Rev. W. H. Jernagh, Rev. J. U. King, Rev. Emory B. Smith, Dr. Carter G. Woodson and others. Dr. E. J. Scott arranged for the pre-scintation through M. Clemenceau's secretary. The presentation was made by Captain Newman. The following ex-pression was engrossed on the tribute: "To Georges Clemenceau:—Patriot, statesman, indomitable champion of right, protector of France conservator of world order; generous appreciator of American European, or African, whose valor saved civilization, the venerable pleader in behalf of the land of Lafayette and of Liberty." American Woodmen Foster Buliding Associations. (Preston News Service) Denver, Colo., Dec. 16.—The supreme officers of the American Woodmen are endeavoring to encourage Negroes throughout the country to become home owners in larger numbers. In accordance with this plan they have devised means for encouraging and assisting Negroes in larger cities throughout the United States to establish Building and Loan Associations. The loan department maintains a trained corp of legal advisers whose services are donated to any group any where in the country desiring to establish a building and loan association in compliance with their various state laws. L. H. Lightner, supreme clerk, has just returned from an extended trip taking him to Memphis, Tennessee; Louisville, Ky.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Chicago Ill. and St. Louis, Mo.; where plans were set on foot for the establishment of Building and Loan Associations under the direction and supervision of the American Woodmen loan department. White Woman Attempts to Hide Theft By Saying She was Robbed by Negro (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 16—In an attempt to account for a shortage of $000 which had been left in her custody led Mrs. Minnie Mitchell, (white) aged 35 years to report details of a robbery in which she is said to have claimed her life was threatened by a "Big Burly Negro" who entered her home and robbed her. Faced with the possibility of arrest, Mrs. Mitchell is said to have finally broken down in her home before the severe questioning of city detectives and confessed that the robbery story was a fabrication of her own imagination and fictitious. Officials were led to make a thorough investigation of her story when the details which she is said to have told the police and detectives were found to differ. In the confession she is alleged to have told the police commissioner that her husband and brother-in-law weekly gave her money to deposit in a bank. This, she said, she spent. When the police first went to her house she stuck to her robbery story until one of the officers told her that she was then under arrest. Then she begged them not to arrest her and then told them the truth about the matter. Commenting on the case the officers said they often find persons trying to cover up misdeeds of this kind by a fake robbery story like this one. Texas Man Confesses That He Derailed Train. (Preston News Service) Mineola, Texas, Dec. 14.—In a confession before Prosecutor Harris and witnesses John Johnson, declared that he had tampered with a railroad switch with the hope of derailing a freight train due to pass about that time with the hope of obtaining some food stuffs from the freight cars he expected to wreck for his family. But the expected freight was silenced tracked at the station below to allow the sunshine express to pass and it ran into the open switch resulting in one death and numerous minor injuries to passengers aboard. This occurred November 24th. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA To Compel Secret Societies to Give Members' Names New York, Dec. 17.—A measure intended to compel publication of the names of the Ku Klux Klan and other secret societies in New York State will be presented in the legislature at Albany next month by Senator Hastings, of Brooklyn, he announced last Thursday. The bill, copies of which were made public by Hastings, provides that officers of all organizations in the State, whether or not incorporated or chartered in the State, he required to register with the Secretary of State the name, objects and purposes of their society and identity of all members. New reports would be made each year. Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of the act would be six months to one year imprisonment and a fine of from $1,000 to $5,000 for the offending organization's officers. Georgian Runs Over Boy; Mother Sues for $10,000 Damages; Accepts $10 (Preaton Newe Service) Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 16.—The mother of little Arthur Mack, aged 8 years, who was run over by L. H. Hodge's automobile last November, must have needed Christmas money very badly when she is alleged to have settled a $10,000 damage suit out of court for the paltry sum of $10.00. Hodge, of Servirve, Ga., was on his way to Daytona, Ga. on business it is allled when he ran over the small lad at a curve on the state highway near here. He went to the makistrate's office and put up $100 forfeit for his apiece at the hearing and was released to continue his journey. The accident occurred on November 14. At the hearing last Tuesday afternoon before Justice of the Peace Greenberg, Mr. Hodge was exonerated on the charge of careless driving. It was stated that the mother of the boy had entered civil suit for $10,000 damages against Hodge. The matter was said to have been settled out of court when Hodge and his attorneys told the woman how much trouble it would be to conduct a case of this kind and the enormous cost involved and that she would have to spend a lot of money for competent lawyers, who would finally get most or practically all of the money if she won the case. So the best thing for her to do would be to settle the case out of court and get it without trouble and motorily. So the woman said that $10.00 would suit her since it would put an end to all the bother and trouble. Virginian is Head of Cooperative South. League (Preston News Service) (Preston News Service) Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 13—Dr. J. P. McConnell, of East Radford, Va. was elected head of the Southern Co-Operative League for educational and social work, formerly the Southern Sociological Congress. He succeeds Dr. P. Claxton, who with Bishop T. D. Bratton, C. H. Brough, former Arkansas governor was named as vice presidents J. E.McCullough and George H. Lamar of Washington, D. C., were chosen secretary and treasurer, respectively Ku Klux Klan Barred at Masked Ball in London. (Preston News Service) London, Dec. 14—That Britishers do not want unAmerican activities to spread in England is evidenced by the recent debarment of klan garb at a mask ball. An echo of the Ku Klux Klan war in America gave a dramatic finish to the gayest three arts ball in London's history. The Convent Garden theatre was crowded with merrymakers when Inspector Grosse of the Scotland Yards, surrendered in evening clothes across the floor and laid hands on the shoulder of a dancer garbed like a Ku Klux Klanman. The man was taken to Bow Street police station without removing his hood and detained on a charge the nature of which was not made publie at the time. At the hearing the prisoner was told that wearing this sort of garb would not be tolerated in England even at a mask ball. English people do not want any klan methods or measures in the dominion, the judge told the man. Gov. Harvey Commutes Sentence of D. Baunum. (Preston News Service) Columbia, S. C., Dec. 16—Governor Harvey last Friday afternoon commuted the death sentence of David Barnum of Orangeburg, to seven years imprisonment and fifteen minutes later suspended this later sentence, "during good behavior," the Governor to soley determine the compliance or non-compliance" with the good behavior clause. Barnum was convicted at Orange county court about four years ago of criminal assault on a youthful member of his race and was sentenced to death. Barnum appealed, and due to a change in the office force in Orange burguity, the solicitor becoming a congressman and Barnum's lawyer the solicitor, the case was lost track of and Barnum remained in the state per itenientary without any definite status, except being under sentence of death with no date for execution. Many appeals have been made to Governor Harvey in behalf of Barnum, the consensus of opinion being that he was not guilty of the crime charged, and that his conviction was due largely to the excitement engendered by the unanturainess of the supposed offense. The governor finally decided on elemetry and so worded his papers that he thinks misbehavior on the part of Barnum in the future will cause him to serve the remaining three years of his sentence. BIG POLITICAL SUIT VS. AFRO-AMERICAN Cayenne Pepper and Snuff Thrown at Cambridge Meeting When Asbby Hawkins Spoke. S. CLAIR'S NAME MENTIONED Aggrieved He Filed Suit For $20,000; McGuinn Represented "Afro." Baltimore, Md.—The twenty thousand and dollar suit filed by H. Maymander St. Clair of Cambridge, Md., for malicious libel against The Afro-American, received its quietus on Saturday last in the Court of Common Pleas, when Judge Henry Duffy sustained the second demurrer filed to the plaintiff's declaration by Warner T. McGuinn, the attorney for the Afro. The ruling of the Court was "the demurrer of the defendant is sustained without leave to the plaintiff to amend." This order takes the case off of the docket and is equivalent to a judgment for the Afro-American on the merits. HISTORY OF THE CASE. During the campaign of 1920, when Mr. W. Ashleb Hawkins was a candidate for the U. S. Senate, at some of the meetings held at Cambridge and Berlin, Md., cayenne popper and snuff were sifted from the galleries of the halls in which these meetings were held. Mr. St. Clair's name was mentioned in the reports of these meetings which were published in the Afro-American and in bringing his suit, through his attorneys; alleged in his declaration that the Afro-American maliciously and falsely printed and published of said meetings, among other things, the following language: "As forecast in the Afro-American last week, rowdies said to have been in the employ of Manny St. Clair and W. E. Andrews, white, sifted cayenne popper and snuff at nine-thirty." This language Mr. St. Clair and his lawyers thought imputed to him the crime of aiding and abetting certain disorderly persons in the commission of the crime of disorderly conduct and that it held him up to public ridicule and scorn in the community in which he resides. SUIT FILED YEAR AGO Accordingly in the fall of 1921, he filed his action through Attorney's Trice of Cambridge and Milton Dashields of Baltimore, both white in the Court of Common Pleas claiming $20,000 damages. Representing the Afro Mr. McGuinn filed a demurrier to his declaration which, in effect, admitted all that was set forth in the plaintiff's declaration and yet claimed that in law, it was in sufficient to constitute a cause of action. TWO DEMURRERS FILED In due season, this demurrier was heard and the Court sustained it, but gave the plaintiff a reasonable time to amend his pleadings. An amended declaration was subsequently filed. Mr. McGuintin again demurred and it was upon the hearing of this demurrier on Saturday last that Judge Duffy made his ruling which terminated the case. TECHNICAL POINTS INVOLVED In the law of libel abounds the most technical pleading that is to be found in law, and some of the points revealed in the exhaustive notes of Mr. Mx Guinan are: That the law books not with especial favor upon suits of slander and libel. That upon demurrer it is always the province of the Court to determine whether the language charged in the declaration amounts in law to liber or slander. WORDS HAVE TWO MEANINGS That words may have an actionable and a non-actionable meaning. The actionable character sought to be given them by the plaintiff must be supported by such additional statements and declarations as will warrant the defamatory meaning ascribed to them. That where words have an innocent as well as defamatory meaning, ordinarily, in construing them the innocent meaning should prevail. That where ex vi termini, the words do not constitute slander or libel, they must be set out in the pleadings with the technical averment or inducement, colloquium and innuendo to clearly explain their actional sense. That the innuendo (explanatory clause) cannot enlarge, extend or add to the sense or effect of the words de clared on or properly impute a meaning, which the publication does not warrant unless taken in connection with a proper averment or colloquium explanatory of the defamatory sense attempted to be established. AFRO'S ARTICLE OF INNOCENT INTENT. It was the contention of the Attorney for the Afo that the language printed had an innocent as well as an actionable character—that the words "rowdies said to have been in the employ of St. Clair and Andrews" imputed nothing defamatory to the plaintiff unless it could be imputed to this law, lage the sense of hiring rowdies to the purpose of sitting pepper and snuff to disturb a public assemblage and the declaration contained no introductory matter from which the Court could reach such conclusion. Finally, that there was no such crime at common law as aliding and abetting disorderly conduct; that the crime at common law was a misdeed and all who participated in disorderly conduct were principals and that the statute law of Maryland had not changed that situation. (Baltimore, Md., Afro-American.) Judge Cohen is Lenient With Convicted Preacher (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 16. "Go and follow your TEAOHINGS and you will become a better man;" was the parting admonition given by Judge Joshua Cohen in Criminal Court last Friday afternoon to the Rev. Allen Phillips, a Baptist preacher of 304 Ashet street, who was convicted by a jury of wilful perjury before Judge Cohen. The judge made it plain he would suspend imprisonment if Rev. Mr. Phillips would make good to the prosecutor a sum of money she claims he owes her. It is alleged that Phillips testified before an adderman that certain interlining notes in a paper regarding the purchase of realestate were not there when he saw the paper signed. A dozen witnesses testified they were on the paper. Mrs. L. Kotwa sued to recover certain interest which she claimed was due her. MCKINLEY SCHOOL FITTINGL CELIBRATES THANKSGIVING. (Preston News Service) Topeka, Kans., Dec. 12.—A majority of the Topeka schools celebrated Thanksgiving Day with some sort of program. Most of the programs were symbolic of the day. Pilgrims and Indians stalked in the hall in tall silver buckled hats and feathered head dresses. One of the most elaborate programs was given at McKinley school, of which Prof. J. Sherman Hunnicutt is principal, which sent "fall boxes" and gave a circus program. There was one room that had a complete circus parade. Another room was a theatre, with costumed Pilgrims and Indians. Another er was a side show, and down in the basement the kindergarten children had a Japanese garden, where tea was served by kimono children. In one room booths were stacked with contributions of merchants to be sold to create a fund to buy furnishings and pictures for the school. The domestic science department prepared coffee and doughnuts to be served the grownups when they came to the school that night. Under the direction of Principal Hunnicutt a number of baskets and other useful contributions were distributed to the needy families here on Thanksgiving morning. He is preparing for a monster Christmas affair and planning to send much holiday cheer to the needy families of the city. DEATH CLAIMS ATTORNEY. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 16. —Attorney J. Welfried Holmes, aged 52 years, died at his home here last Friday night of pneumonia following an illness of three days. Attorney Holmes was in his office on Tuesday and conducted a case in Criminal Court on Tuesday morning. He is said to have told assistants in his office that he did not feel well last Tuesday evening. His death came as a distinct shock to the entire community. Attorney Holmes appeared to be in the pink of condition even last Tuesday morning. He was the first Negro attorney to be admitted to the Allegheny County bar, having been admitted in December 1896. He was a member of the State Board of Elections under President Roosevelt and has hold several other important commissions in the State during his quarter of a century membership of the Allegheny County bar. He has been leading counsel in numerous important criminal cases here and his efforts usually meet with remarkable success. He was highly respected among his fellow members of the legal fraternity here as well as judges of the courts. Attorney Holmes was a graduate of the College and law departments of Howard University and also a special advanced course of the University of Western Pennsylvania. He was an omnivorous reader and a matchless public debater and eloquent orator. He was especially famed for his unique afterdinner speeches. He is said to have been able to quote more passages from the Bible and Shakespeare than any other member of the Allegheny County Bar. Besides his widow, who was Miss Emily Warling of Washington, D. C., he is survived by two sons. "LIFE OF THE HERREWS" Wake up Hebrews, wake up and read the book called the "Life of the Hebrews," because their is no way by the World that the black people could be Negroes, for they were given that name by the heathens, since they were taken from Africa in 1619. And it is natural that they had a name before then, because they were in the world thousands of years before 1619. This book proves by the Bible that they are Jews, because the Lord disfigured them for not keeping His commandments, and they have got to go back to their own land again. This book also shows how the Bible is being destroyed by the heathen. This book is delivered by mail in the United States price Fifteen cents. Send one cent and two cent stamps not money; write your address plausibly and mail it to —Fleming Aytes, 1006-A Bacon Street Richmond, Va. I also will send you a book free conaining a sermon "the Gospel of Jesus Christ" which I wrote myself and I defiarly believe that I can beat any man on earth preaching the Gospel. And in the name of Jesus I think that I will heal the sick and raise the dead in a few days. THE PLANET Umbrella Coupon GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES. TURKS DEMAND THAT ALL CHRISTIANS GET OUT OF THE CITY OF CONSTANTINOPLE Lausanne, Dec. 14.—Although Turkey was conciliatory today on the great question of accepting some form of supervision from without on the general treatment of the Christian populations inhabiting Turkey she proved adamant in insisting upon the deportation from Constantinople of the Supreme Patriarch of the Greek Orthodox church. This is one of the most important issues of the Lausanne conference. Around it surge all the historical and religious differences between Christianity and Mohammedanism. Since the Turks consider Constantinople their sacred city they rostent that its soil should serve as the permanent seat of the Pontiff of the Greek Christian church; they maintain that Athens or Rome or some other avowedly Christian center should be chosen as his place of residence. BITTER DEBATE ENSUES At the meeting of the subcommission on the exchange of populations this afternoon the allied delegates somewhat diffidently brought up the question of the Greek Patriarch, knowing full well the dangers surrounding any discussion of this delicate religious problem. Immediately the Ottoman representative arose and insisted that the Patriarch must go because he had been mixing in politics to detriment of the Ottoman state. A debate of considerable asperity ensued. The Greek delegate warned the subcommission that Greece would never agree in deportation of the Patriarch and would probably refuse to sign any treaty which authorized such a step. The meeting was somewhat hastily adjourned but another attempt to reach an agreement will be made in a day or two. Although there are five Orthodox Patriarchs in the Orient, it is the Patriarch who has always been given the rank of private because he has resided for centuries in the ancient capital of the Byzantine Empire FORESAW DEPORTATION When the probable return of Constantinople to the Turks was announced at Athens as the inevitable outcome of the Greek defeat in Asia Minor, the greatest excitement arose among the Athenians, who foresaw the possibility of the Patriarch's deportation. Former Premier Venizelos has received countless messages from devout Greeks imploring him to make no surrender of the issue of the Patriarch. By announcing today her intention of joining the league of nations as soon as peace is signed at Lausanne, Turkey virtually admitted she would accept the league of nations' supervis ion over the Christian populations in Turkey. The subcommission for the study of the future administration of the straits of the Dardanelles and the Bosophorus is steadily making progress and today's developments, despite the Turks' implaceability on the question of the Patriarch and the exchange of populations, has created the impression that peace really will be signed at Lausanne. CLEW IN HALL CASE IS STILL HOPED FOR New Bunswick, N. J., Dec. 12.—County officials and members of the police force here strenuously protested today that the Hall-Mills investigation will not die out as far as they are concerned Joseph E. Stricker Prosecutor of Middlesex county said: "We have not dropped the investigation by any means. It has gone too far for us to do anything but work to a conclusive and successful termination. Both counties are busy with the case and have done more work on it than many persons imagine." Ford David, Chief Detective of Middlesex, also declared that progress was being made and when asked whether it would be presented to the December Grand Jury at Somerville, he said: "Why not? Of course, I cannot speak officially of what may he done in another county, but I can say that many things can happen at any moment and many things probably will happen between now and Christmas. We do not intend to let this case drop and are working on it as diligently as at any previous time." NEW BRUNSWICK INTEREST DIES Local interest, however, has almost completely vanished and the town is stirred just now by another murder case which went to trial today. Detective David and others of the prosecutor's staff were busy at the trial of a man charged with murdering another after a brawl in Highland Park last July. In Somerville the Prosecutor's office is concerned with other matters and to all appearances the Hall-Mills case is a thing of the past. The only mention of the case in the local New Brunswick newspaper tonight is a short story telling of the sums spent by newspapers to cover the case and of the number of men here at work on it. The State troopers under direction of Lieut. James F. Mason aid to Prosecutor Wilbur A. Mott left New Brunswick yesterday and did not return. It is understood, however, that the men who have been working on the case here will not be returned but that, and entirely new set of men will be sent in to carry on the State's investigation from the point at which they left off. PRINCIPALS IN OLD ROUTINE Of the principles in the case in New Brunswick there is little hoard, Mrs. Hall, who has returned from her visit in New York stays at home and rarely goes out save for a short automobile ride with some relatives or friends. The Mills family continue along in the same manner—Jimmie, husband of the slain woman, at his work as janitor; Danny at school, and Charlotte finishing her work in the local high school. Mrs. Gibson is busy on her pig farm without the guard of troopers who were her guests for several weeks. Members of the Church of St. John the Evangelist meet on the regular church nights and are forming plan for Christmas activities. As far as the principals are concerned it appear that they consider the case closed. In the has been heard of the private investigation to be conducted by the Hall family, and the only activity is being carried on by the offices of the two county prosecutors. Timothy N. Ploffier, counsel for Mrs. Hall announced tonight that Mrs. Hall is still planning a trip, probably to Europe, the exact date of which has not been fixed. He said also that Willie Stevens, Mrs. Hall's brother, will make his usual winter trip to Florida (New York Herald Dec. 14, 1922). DUAL PUNISHMENT IN UNITED STATES To the Editor of The New York Times: In your issue of this morning you report a decision of the United States Supreme Court, handed down yesterday, in re. Magrini et al., arising in the State of Washington under the Veststand act, in which it is held that violation of said act may be punished by both State and Federal authorities without violating that provision of the Federal Constitution that forbids a person to be put. In jeopardy twice for the same offense. The opinion was written by Chief Justice Taft, 10t whom I have the highest regard as a Judge, and it may be he sustains this conclusion of the court, by his reasoning in the opinion but I must confess it seems most extraordinary. I imagined the average lawyer as sumed and thought the court had already decided that the Eighteenth Amendment and the act of the Congress thereunder nullified all State prohibition laws except in so far as they were concurrent with the Federal law for its enforcement. If this be true there is but one prohibition law—the Volstead Act—and therefore there could be but a single offense under that law when the same is violated, or rather the violation is of a Federal law, and not of a State law, the said offense may be punished by either authority, depending upon which first acquires jurisdiction of the case by reason of that provision of the Eighteenth Amendment which authorizes the States to enact concurrent laws for the enforcement of the Federal law. If there is but one law, there can be but one offense, and if but one offense or the violation of a single law, how there may be a dual prosecution for it without violating the jeopardy clause of the Constitution is too much for me Constitutional limitations for the protection of the individual rights of the citizens do not seem to mean as much or to have the same force today they had a decade ago. We seem to be gradually losing our liberties under minority government and with little protest from the courts, and the worst of it is that no one seems to care. ALEXANDER SIDNEY LANIER, Washington, D. C., Dec. 12, 1922 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICE AT ST. JOHN'S, GINTER PARK. 9:30 A. M. Sunday School. 11:30 A. M. Sermon by pastor. Subject: "Our Marvelous Saviour." 8:30 P. M. The pastor speaks upon the subject: "An Old Year's Pledge." The choir, under the leadership of Prof. H. H. Johnson, chorister, Miss Rosa V. Sallee, organist will render special music for the occasion. You are most cordially invited to attend these services. Come over and help us A glad hand and a hearty welcome awaits you. REV. R. H. JOHNSON, JR., A. B., B. D. Pastor. MR. E. B. BANKS, Clerk. MAN KILLED WHEN TWO MULES FALL ON HUM. Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 14. A accident occurred in Caroline County Wednesday when Alfred Kay a 20-year old colored youth was instantly killed near Alps Post-Office. He was crushed under the weight of two mules. Kay was employed at the sawmill of Ernesta Skinker, who resides near Rappahannock Academy and was engaged in driving a log cart which was hitched to two mules. He was riding one mule on the left side of the team, and a hidden stump caused the log cart to turn over, which tripped the animals. The mule on the right fell on his mate and Kay was caught between them fatally injured him. The heavy animals, in scuffs, to get back to their feet, badly crushed the victim. Kay was recently married and is survived by his young wife his parents and other relatives. ( Times-Dispatch December 15, 1922 Do your Xmas shopping early-patronize merchants who advertise this paper. More Than Two Thousand Delegates are Enrolled-Glowing Reports from Boards. Memorial to President Morris - Great Sermons and Addresses-Greatest Gathering in Its History - Intensifies Labors for the Kingdom-Presiding Officer, the Scholarly W. G. Parks, Dies Suddenly After Returning Home, in Philadelphia. Will Meet Next Year in Los Angeles, Cal. (Special Correspondence.) ST. LOUIS, MO., December 11, — Dr. L, K. Williams, of Chicago, III, was elected President of the National Baptist Convention by vote of 808 to 769, and has declared to serve all the Baptists, asking their co-operation. Tonight brought to a close the 42d annual session of the National Baptist Convention, which might be termed one of the greatest and most inter-ting sessions in the history of the Baptist and while the excitement ran high for three days, it was all in love and harmony, and each candidate feeling that if God desired him, he would be elected. Those who have been attending the convention for years, declared that it was the old National Baptist Convention, for so many of the old men who had been absent, were present. Everything was done in love. MORRIS MEMORIAL SERVICE The convention opened Wednesday morning in King's Theatre building on King's Highway with memorial service. This was done in keeping with the call by the Executive Committee. This was for the late lamented chiefman of the Baptist of all the world, Elias Camp Morris, who returned to the God who gave him to the denomination, September 5, 1922. Dr. W. G. Parks, in calling the convention to order, officially announced the death of the President paying a tribute to his memory. This announcement at once put a gloom of sadness over the convention. This was followed by the convention chorus of one hundred voices singing "Walking for Mo." The Rev. J. H. Smith, of Columbus, Ga., in a prayer brought tears to many eyes. Rev. J. W. Winston, of Baltimore, Md., read as Scripture lesson, I Corinthians, 13th chapter and another prayer was offered by Rev. W. L. Boyd of Baltimore, Md. "Only One," was then sung by the chorus. DR. PARKS' ADDRESS Rev. Dr. W. G. Parks, of Philadelphia, made a touching and pathetic memorial address. Side by side, he had walked with Dr. Morrins for years. They were personal friends. He was followed by Revs. W. F. Graham, of Pennsylvania, J. R. Jamison, successor to Dr. Morrins as president of the Arkansas Baptist Convention; E. B. Topp, of Mississippi. Solo by Prof. J. H. Smiley, of Chicago, "I Am On My Way to Glory." Addresses then by Revs. J. M. Nabrit, of Georgia; J. W. Goodgame, Alabama; J. Frands Walker, Ohio; selection by chorus, "Jesus For Me." Addresses by Revs. B. J. F. Westbrooks, of Indiana; W. A. Bowren, Kansas; C. D. Douglas, Massachusetts; W. M. Franklin, Nebraska; R. B Roberts, Tennessee; J. E. Bushell New York; P. W. Wesley, Texas; "Christ is All" solo by Mrs. J. D. Bushell, of New York. Addresses P.ows, S. E. J. Watson, Illinois; W. H. Jernagin, District of Columbia; Mr. S. W. Loyton, president of the Women's Auxikary, Pennsylvania; Solo, Prof. Nx, of Illinois, "God's All Seeing Eye." Address by Mrs. Virginia W. Broughton, secretary of Women's Auxikary Convention. Dr. L. G. Jordan, corresponding secretary of the National Baptist Convention, poke his personal connection with Dr. Morris, then spoke Rews. J. H. H. H., of Florida; J. C. Love of New Jersey; G. H. Sims, of New York; C. H. Parrish, Kentucky; W. H. Willis, Maryland; solo by Prof. H. H. Britt, Kentucky. Next speakers were Rews, S. Bate, Iowa; T. J. Carr, Minnesota; A. M. Johnson, Oklahoma; H. D. Proud, South America; A. J. Stokes, of Alabama; and Dr. O. L. Hailey, of the Southern Baptist Convention, spoke of Dr. Morris as a friend to both races and poke in the highest terms of his work and accomplishments. There were many others to speak, but time having arrived for the opening of the 2 o'clock session of the convention, only the names of other speakers were read by Secretary Hudson. 1. OIL PAINTING OF DR. MORRIS. Weening like a child, Rev. J. R. Bennett, of Pennsylvania, a personal friend of Dr. Morris, for many years and the man who had been associated with him longer than any member of the convention, made a few touching remarks. Remarks were also made by Dr. W. H. Moses, by permission. A life size oil painting of Dr. Morris, was at this point unveiled, and the large congregation sung. "Bless Be the Tie That Binds." After a few minutes recess, Dr. W. G. Parks, the scholar, the theologian of the Baptist denomination, called order the National Baptist Convention in forty-second annual session for business. Devotional exercises were conducted by Revs. H. H. Coloman, Georgia, J. R. Matthews, of Alabama. Following the opening the Rev, R. L. Bradby, of Michigan delivered an address on "The Risen Christ the One Abiding Theme of Success and Evangelism," Selection by the chorus. ADDRESSES OF WELCOME At this point the gavel was turned over to Rev. W. H. Harris, of St. Louis, who acted as master of ceremonies during the delivery of the welcome addresses. He made a few remarks, speaking of how well the local committee had provided for the comfort of the delegates during the convention, and even longer if they desired to sojourn with them. Dr. J. T. Caston, president of the Missouri Baptist State Convention, delivered an address of welcome. The Rev. Dr. B. G. Van Zandt, extended welcome in the name of the white Baptist of St. Louis and then followed the Rev. Dr. H. H. Harris, of the local committee. He represented the Baptist of St. Louis. The response to the addresses were delivered by Rev. A. A. Coey, of Mississippi and Attorney Charles M. Robinson, of Louisiana. REPRESENTATION SETTLED Following the addresses there came a lively discussion on the constitutional provisions on representation, it was brought to a close by the ruling of President Parks. Thus ended the afternoon session of the first day. While there was nothing said in the convention, yet delegates were getting in line for the election which was to follow on the following day. Fully five hundred people were unable to get inside of the theatre Wednesday evening. The song service was conducted by the chorus of one hundred voices under the direction of Prof. Austin, Rev. J. M. Mitchell of Tennessee read the opening Scripture lesson, lined hymn, "Go Preach My Gospel Saith the Lord." The Rev. Dr. H. Powell, made the opening prayer, "The Great Judgment Morning" was rendered by the chorus and as an encore, sang "The Home of the Soul." Rev. J. Albert Green delivered an address on, "The Risen Christ, the Guarantee of Individual and Society Redemption." DR. WILLIAMS DELIVERS THE ANNUAL ADDRESS President Parks introduced the Roy, L. K. Williams, of Chicago, who preached the annual sermon. By way of introduction, Dr. Williams led in singing, "Amazing Grace How Sweet the Sound," and selected his text from Revolutions 1:17-18, using as his theme, "The Living Christ." Christ's the great need in the conventional work was emphasized and seemingly the congregation was made to feel she presence of the Holy Spirit. He swayed the audience at will, "Where He Leadeth I Will Follow," all but lifted the roof from the building when three thousand voices blended together. THURSDAY'S SESSIONS. Fully two thousand people took part in the opening of the morning session, Dr. W. G. Parks presided at the opening, "Just Over in the Glory Land." was the opening song; The Scripture Lesson was read by the Rev. J. C. Austin and the Rev. Dr. S. E. J. Wat on made the opening prayer. The gavel was then turned over to Woe-President J. C. Jackson, of Connecticut, who presided and presented the Rev. James N. Williams, of Kentucky, who discussed "The Nixon Christ," the Author and Inspiration of Christian Mission." There was at this point an intermission in order to permit committee on enrollment to report. The program was read and approved when the convention recumed work at noon. DR. MORRIS' VALEDICTORY In taking up the next item, Dr. P. James Bryant, of Georgia, chairman of the National B. Y. P. U. Board and a life long friend of Dr. E. C. Morris, led in singing, "My Earth Looks Up to Thee" and following this Lieutenant Elias A. Morris, the son of the late E. C. Morris was probed, and eloquently read what might be termed the valedictory address of President Morris. He had his address prepared and ready for the California meeting, and the convention listened attentively to it. Listening to the address of Dr. Morris, was like a great general retiring, leaving his final message to his soldiers. He took up every phase of the work, and while himself wrestling with death, he did not forget the race and its conditions in this country. It was the message of a stateman, the message of a great preacher, a great general, a leader of men. It was a map pointing the way to success. Every Board was referred to, and the Baptist urged to support them. REMARKS ON THE ADDRESS Romarks on the wonderful address were made by Revs. C. H. Parr's of Kentucky; W. M. Taylor, of Lou Stantz, B. Taylor, of District to Columbia; Dr. W. G. Park and S. E. J. Watson, Prof. William Nix then rendered a solo assisted by the chair, "Meet Me There." While waiting for the report of the comm tree on enrolment, there were many solos and music by the chorus "Rye and Iye I'm Going to Lay Down This Heavy Load," by Dr. and Mr. J. D. Bushell, of New York. Amon the other soloists were Rev. C. A. Nolby, of Alabama, and Dr. A. Wilbanks, of District of Columbia 1097 DELEGATES ENROLLED W. H. Steward, chairman of the committee on enrollment reported the progress, showing then an enrollment of 1097. There being a actively discussion on the report it was recommitted by vote of the convention. The convention took recess for one hour to readjust the report. Later then closed the long day's session. DR. GRAHAM ON FINANCES Standing room was at a premium in the evening session, presided over by Dr. W, G, Parks, of Philadelphia, Rev. A, W, Nix, of New York, presided at the opening and there were a number of short addresses delivered. Dr. W, F. Graham told about the work of the finance committee, Rev. G, W. Hamps, of Utah, took pleasure in extending an invitation to the men from the South and the women too, to come to Utah, where he said every man was a man and a woman, a woman. You can get according to your ability out there, he declared. Dr. C, H. Clark, of Illinois, delivered an able address, using as its theme, "The Test of Disciplin- VIRGINIANS SPEAK At this point, Dr. W, Dr. Jernagin, of Washington, D. C, made a short address and introduced a friend of the Washington Baptist, Dr. Samuel Thompson, president of the Washington Development Company and promoter of Doughlass Park, Dr. R. C. Woods, president of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, Lynchburg, Va., was presented and spoke, as did Dr. R. H. Bowling, of Norfolk, Va., and this was followed by the opening of the regular evening session. THE SPIRIT OF MISSIONS President Parks presided and music was furnished by the chorus, Rev. R. B. Bell, of Tennesse, made the opening prayer, solo by Miss Winryon, of Kansas, The Rev. Dr. E. W. Perry, of Oklahoma, president of the Oklahoma Baptist State Convention, was at this point presented to preach the evening sermon. He spoke from theme, "A World, Commission, from A World Savior." The text, Matthew 13:38, John 14:5 and Mark 16:15, was the annual missionary sermon. The speaker took occasion to strike a blow at selfishness, a blow at race prejudice. It was a strong sermon. Major R. B. Wright, an old educator in Georgia, and now president of a bank in Philadelphia was introduced to the convention and made remarks. He was given an ovation, "A Trip to Africa on Canvas," by Dr. J. E. East, foreign mission secretary and a collection of one hundred dollars was lifted for Africa. FRIDAY A BUSY DAY. Friday was one day in the convention that will long be remembered. The session was from 10 o'clock in the morning until 11:30 at night and all without one minute recess, and every minute of the time was used. It was a great day, a day of test. Many had been in communion with the Holy Spirit and had been given visions. This was the day of election, the day to select the successor to Dr. E. C. Morris. it was 9:30 when President Parks sounded the gavel and Dr. E. B. Topp of Mississippi, was given the gavel to preside for a while. Rev. H. Lower of Mississippi conducted the devotional service and the opening prayer was made by the Rev. Mr. Bradford, of Mississippi. Then followed the report of the carollment committee, showing an enrollment of 1992. A motion prevailed adopting the partial report. Following music by the choir, an additional report was made by the committee, bringing the enrollment up to 2024. The cause a motion to adopt the official program, which was carried. Dr. W. E. Graham, chairman of the finance committee reported, showing that the receipts amounted to $6,241.81 and the same was adopted. PRESIDENT PARKS. Another selection by the chorus, and then came the address of President W. G. Parks, who had preside three months over the convention following the death of Dr. R. C. Morris. "Biles, Be the Tie That Binds" was used as an introductory source and then President Parks was presented and proceeded to deliver an oequent and practical address. He had a final tribute to his friend, Dr E. C. Morris, Dr. Parks spoke of the services rendered to America by the Negro, in war and in peace, and in the face of all he had done, yet his rights were denied him. It was the message of a statesman, a philosopher and a lover of the human race. He was the man of the hour, and reached the hearts of its people who spoke in words of praise of the loyal member of the convention, the friend to Morris and all of the Baptist. The recommendation in the address were referred to the proper committee and the people were loud in their praises of the literary part of it. SECRETARY HUDSON'S REPORT. Secretary R. B. Hudson, who has served the convention for 18 years as assistant and chief secretary, reported his year's work. He reported that five meetings of the executive board had been held during the year. JCHMOND. vrGINLA SESSION IN ST. LOUIS. DR. L. K. WILLIAMSIS NEW PRESIDENT Ville, Tuskeguee, New Orleans, Memphis, and Helena. The business of the meetings was reviewed and made public to the convention. Receipts reported $3,373.35; disbursements, $5,143.25; additional disbursements, $313; response to the specta appeal, $50.25; sent to the secretary for Lo. Angeles meeting, 1414; notes for J. D. Crenn haw, $30; Theological Seminary, $5,000; Col. T. G. Ewing, $250; to Col. T. G. Ewing $292. The report was adopted. Then came the report of Treasurer A. J. Stokes, D. D., whose financial statement was the same as that of the secretary, and it was also adopted. Dr. C. V. Parrish, the statistician of the convention made a report to the convention, which was adopted. This concluded the reports and the convention proceeded to the election of officers. THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS After arranging for the manner of voting and nominating, the work started, Dr. J. C. Jackson, of Connecticut, presided during the election assisted by the Rev, Dr. D. S. Khugh. The election was satisfactory to all. The Rev, Dr. Wilbanks placed in nomination for president, Dr. M. W. D. Norman, of Washington, D. C, and the nomination was seconded by Dr. S. G. Lampkin, of D. C. The Rev, G. H. Sms, of New York, presented Dr. W. H. Moses, for the next nomination, which was supposed to be himself, but after he had made its nominating speech, he concluded by asking that his followers would elect Dr. W. G. Parks, Dr. J. C. Austin, of Pennsylvania placed Dr. W. G. Parks in nomination, Dr. E. B. Topp of Mississippi, seconded the nomination. The Rev, Dr. Nabritt, of Georgia placed in nomination, Dr. P. James Bryant as Georgia's choice. Dr. Bryant withdrew in favor of Dr. W. G. Parks. DR, L, K, WILLIAMS At this point, Dr. L, K. Williams walked on the stage and was given an ovation, which lasted fully ten minutes. Music, "Just Over in the Glory Land," and Attorney W. H. Harrison, of Chicago, presided Dr. S. E. J. Watson, who placed in nomination Dr. L, K. Williams, and it was seconded by Dr. M. W. D. Norman, who declined in favor of Dr. Williams and then the balloting started, which lasted up to 11 o'clock and when the count was over the result was— Dr. L. K. Williams, 808 votes Dr. W. G. Parks, ... 769 votes Mence, Dr. Williams was declared elected, Dr. W. L. Taylor, of Louisiana was elected Vice-President at large. The other officers elected were, R. B. Hudson, Alabama, chief Secretary; T. O. Fuller, Tennessee. E. Arlington Witon, Texas, E. H. McDonald, Nebraska and J. M. Narbritt, Georgia, assistant Secretaries; A. J. Stokes, Alabama, Treasurer; C. H. Parrish, Kentucky, Statistical; E. D. Pierson, Texas, Auditor; Charles Stewart, Illinois, General Missionary; J. W. Bailey, Texas, Superintendent of Evangelism. SATURDAY, A DAY OF REPORTS Saturday was a busy day, because up to this time none of the reports had been made. Vice-President Jamison, of Alabama presided and Rev. R. H. Williams, of Alabama, conducted the devotionals. Journal was read and approved. A committee on ways and means, looking forward to the building or completion of the new publishing house, was appointed. A motion was made by which the election of Dr. L. K. Williams was made unanimous. Dr. P. Jama; Bryant was author of the motion, seconded by Dr. Moses. Dr. W. G. Parks installed the new president, making an eloquent and strong address, also the vice-president, Dr. Taylor. SOUTHERN BAPTIST ARE REPRESENTED The convention was addressed by Dr. O. L. Hailey, before the installation service. Dr. Hailey represented the Southern Baptist Convention. He was presented by Dr. C. H. Parish. On motion by Dr. J. C. Jackson, Dr. Hailey was elected a life member of the National Baptist Convention. Then followed the work of Dr. W. G. Parks, the retiring president, to conduct into office his successor. He delivered an address which was a mercury gem, also he conducted the vice-president into office. Dr. L. K. Williams made the address of a Christian statesman. He was given an ovation. He briefly outlined something the convention was to do in the future. As they were being escorted to the positions, the large audience sang the Star Spangled Banner. Dr. Taylor made an address APPOINTMENTS MADE Dr. W. G. Parks was elected a member of the Theological Commission, to fill the vacancy caused by the depth of Dr. Morris and Dr. P. James Bryant was appointed by President Williams to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. A. R. Griggs. List of board members and vice-presidents was announced. Dr. J. E. East, of the Foreign Mission Board reported. Report of the Benefit Board was made by Secretary H. W. Holloway. MEMORIAL SERVICES Memorial services were held in the afternoon. At the opening, Dr. A. J. Stokes, of Alabama said that he was the only person present who met in the organization of the convention. "There's Rest for the Weary" by the chorus. The speakers were Doctors M. W. W. D. Norman, W. G. Darkt, L. K. Williams L. G. Jordan S. E. Griggs L. E. J. Wat on, G. W. Bailey, A. L. Stewart, S. W. Bacote C. A. Ho'mes, W. M. Brown, Loo Clayborn, W. F. Graham, A. T. Stewart. Among those who had joined theaints, in addition to President Morr's, were, F. L. Lights, A. M. Litton et al., A. R. Griggs E. M. Cohorn, H. R. McMillan, Rev. Clayborne Taylor Nightingale, A. D. Hurt, and R. H. Boyd. EDUCATIONAL BOARD RECORDS Rev, Sutton E. Griffis read the report of the Educational Board, the Rev, S. N. Vass having been called away on account of illness. Receipts for ten months, $3,724.79; disbursed $3,578.68; balance $146.73. Action on the report was by motion deferred until the Monday session. A page in the journal was ordered set aside by the president for those who had died. This plan for a memorial page was by motion, adopted by the convention. PUBLISHING BOARD ENTERTAINS The convention was carried through Tennessee and Kentucky, visiting the churches and homes of the denomination by a stereopticon lantern and motion picture aquarius. The publishing house was also included in this journey. We winted the funeral of Dr. Morris, recognizing many of the faces and persons. The National Convention of 1905, Chicago, in the days of the lamented E. L. Porter, was shown. The entertainment was furnished by the Publishing Board. EVANGELISTIC SERVICES Saturday night, the Rev. Dr. J. W. Bailey, Superintendent of Evangelism was then placed in charge and conducted a meeting looking forward to saving the unsaved. The Rev. Dr. J. H. Eldridge, of Los Angeles, conducted the Scripture reading. Music was rendered by the chorus and prayer was offered by Rev. E. Seals of Illinois. An address was delivered by Dr. George E. Haynes, of Washington, representing the Federal Council of the Church of Christ. It was announced that the B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School Congress would meet in Hot Springs next June. "The sermon was preached by Rev. E. L. Harrison, of Antioch Baptist Church, Houston, whose text was from I. Corinthians 1:18. theme, "The Preaching of the Cro's the Power of God." A collection of $75 was fitted. SUNDAY SERVICES The day opened with a Model Sunday School under the Sunday School Publishing Board. The lesson was reviewed by the Rev. Dr. J. Francis Robinson. Dr. A. M. Townsend spoke. Collection $22.15 for Mrs. Jackson, was lifted. The Rev. Dr. Pinckney, of Augusta, Ga. preached the sermon Sunday morning. "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart," was the opening song. Prayer by Rev. H. M. Smith, of Georgia. Dr. I. M. Thomas, of Illinois took part and Dr. L. K. Williams presided. Solo by Rev. C. A. J. Mallory, of Alabama. Others who took pup. in the service were Rev. S. Odom, of Arkansas and J. R. Mathews, of Alabama. Rev. L. P. Pinckney used as text' Philippians 1:27. Rev. G. L. Thornton made the prayer. MISSIONARY MASS MEETING There was a missionary mass meeting in the afternoon under the Foreign Mission Board, Dr. J. E. East, secretary, Dr. W. A. Harrood read the Scripture, Rev. W. C. Brown was the principal speaker, Other speakers were, Dr. W. F. Graham, Dr. J. D. Bushell, Mrs. Glens, Dr. M. H. Jackson, who has been to Africa: Miss Della Harris Dr. Proud, Mrs. S. W. Layton, Dr. W. H. Jernagin. It was an interesting meeting, and aroused the interest of many in foreign missions. THE R. Y. P. H. At 5:30 was the meeting of the B. Y, P. U, E. W, D. Issue, secretary, Dr. P, James Bryant, chairman, preceded. The snorkers were Reverend S. E, J. W, Watson, Dr. P, J. Bryant, Mrs, Viola T, fill, of Florida; D. W, Cannon, of Georgia; A. J. Stokes, of Alabama; W. H. Moses, of New York; W. F. Graham, Pennsylvania; Augustus Price, Texas and Dr. L. K. Williams, Collection followed. THE MARCH OF CHRISTIANITY "Just Think of His Goodness to Me," by the chorus, opened the evening services, with Dr. W. M. Taylor preceding, and after prayer and singing "What A Friend We Have in Jesus," President Williams introduced Dr. R. M. Caver, of Arkansas who preached the evening sermon. He discussed, "The March of Christian unity," using as his text, "I tell you if these should hold the peace, the stones would immediately cry out." "The theory of Christianity was the invention, rather provision of the unattainable mind of God. Of it we get but a few points—points that are necessary to bring the finite mind into contact with the great scheme of human salvation. It seems that but a hint comes to mankind out of the super-ancient garden of Eden, when God says, 'I will put enmity between thee and the woman, thy seed and her seed; at shall bruise thy head, then shall bruise his heel.' But a plan comes forth in the call of Abram, 'Get thee out of thy country—into a land that I will show thee, and I will make of thee a nation.' The plan seems plainer with the advent of Moses and his miraculous salvation in infancy from a watery grave or the crocodile's apotee. The outlines dovelop as the decalogue echoes from Stani." Collection followed, and thus DR. PARKS PASSES Since the adjournment of the National Convention, intelligence has reached us of the sudden death of Dr. W. G. Parks, who presided at the sessions of the convention and pooled within 40 votes of the presidency. He expired at his home on Wednesday, the 13th. He was one of she clearest thinkers of the nomination and noted for his theological writings and scholarly bearing. He had been vice to President Morris for many years. LEAGUE PROTESTS THE DESERTION OF RACE Boston, Mass., Dec. 9.—The National Equal Rights League has concluded a serious week following the doubly-dead killing of the Dyer Bill by Republican surrender by announcing a mass meeting for Monday night to hear the report of the League's representative at the U. S. Senate last week. Attorney Cyril T. Butler of Boston on the Dyer Bill defeat, and what to do now. The League worked till the last moment, then telephoned to President Harding to recommend the measure in his new message, and sent a protest to Senator Lodge and a demand that he lead in a move to revise the Senate rules so as to make blocking of consideration of legislation less easy. The White House answered as follows: Dear Mr. Trotter: I have before me your message of December first, to the President. As you know the President has made every effort possible in behalf of this measure. Its present status is not a promising one but it is still hoped that something may be accomplished along this line in the near future. Sincerely yours, GEO. B. CHRISTIAN, JR. Secretary to the President. Mr. Monroe Trotter, National Equal Rights League, Boston, Mass. --- The telegram of protest read : The telegram said League was astonished at Republican caucus voting to promise the Southerners to kill the Dyer Bill for the entire Congresss to quit their filibuster and protested the monumental surrender by a Senate majority to opposition minority, constituting quids, utter abandonment of Colored Americans in flagrant violation of party and personal pledges. WANTS RULES CHANGED The League asked Lodge as majority leader to push amending of rules to make blocking Senate action less easy also to present the telegram with his caucus report. It was signed by President M. A. N. Shaw and Secretary Monroe Trotter. NEGRO CORRESPONDENT ON RED ARMY PARADE. --- (C. Valentine For Crusader Service). Moscow, Dec. 14.—I handed in Petrograd on the 20 of October and on the 5th of November we had a big celebration, as the opening of the Fourth Congress of the Third Internationale, was celebrated, in that city. I was cordially received and generously entertained by officials and citizens. On the 6th I witnessed the march of the delegate to the graves of the heroes of the Revolution, and also saw the review of the Red Army. There were two Negrees in the Grand Stand to whom every conceivable kind of honor and attention was given as evidence of the friendship of Soviet Russia in toward our oppressed race. That is some Army! The Red Army! In the evening I left on the "Trotzky Train" for Moscow with the delegates to the Congress. I was the only Press correspondent so honored. The "Trotzky Train" is the best train I have seen in all Europe. Well equipped with Library and radio. On the 7th we arrived in Moscow and marched immediately to the Red Square in front of the Kremlin, where the parade took place and Trotzky spoke. This was one of grandest events I have seen. The Red Army and Navy are well equipped and drive terror into the hearts of all enemies of Soviet Russia. But the celebration and parade also consisted of the workers and children. The parade started at eleven A. M. The spirit and enthusiasm of the masses is noticeable. I am leaving for Constantinople to night and will send full report from there the cable rates are too high to go into details here. DUMP $1,700,000 LIQUOR CARGO New York, Dec. 14.—A part of a liquor cargo valued at $1700.000 has been dumped into the ocean off Freeport, L. I., according to a report received by chief intelligence officers for the prohibition enforcement department. The whiskey, brought here from the Bahamas was thrown overboard Tuesday when members of the rum runners' crew were enraged at failure of the cargo's owners in New York either to get water and food supplies to the ship or to upload the liquor. SEVEN Washington, D. C., Dec. 14. President Harding Wednesday returned to the Senate the nomination of Walter L. Cohen to be comptroller of customs at New Orleans. Cohen's nomination failed of action at the special session of Congress. Richmond Pastor and Band Visits Penitentiary. The following excerpt is from The Bacon, a newspaper published by the inmates of the Virginia State Penitentiary; It is said that surprise is the essence of life. The most agreeable and delightful one that we might wish for was given us a few weeks ago by the "Capital City Blks Band." We are indebted to Rev. Scott C. Burrell, a well known Richmond pastor and also secretary of the Colored Young Men's Christian Association, for it was through his efforts that this mutual organization made its appearance at our Sunday morning religious services. Even outsiders are rarely treated to such a sacred concert as that which was given by this forty piece organization. The rendition of the previously prepared programme, suitable to the occasion, was indeed touching. The unusual expression displayed by all of the members of the band proved them to be thoroughly versed in that difficult art. We feel that every man here would like to express their thanks for the interest displayed in us. In Rev. Burrell's brief sermon he made known the fact that he purposefully would cut it short in order that the musicians might have it to stay. This did in nowise detract from the force and conviction of the ministry's remarks. Rev. Burrell displayed an unnatural by his self effacement. After the benediction had been pronounced the "antlered tribe contributed greatly to the enjoyable occasion by playing a delightful classical selection. It is to be hoped both like Burrell and the band will make its appearance here again in the near future. They will find a rousing welcome awaiting them. Gets Six Months in Jail for Reckless Driving. For the first time in the history of a criminal court in Richmond, a jail sentence for "involuntary manslaughter," growing out of reckless operation of an automobile, went on record Thursday December 15th. It was in the case of Andrew White colored, with Allen Davis, also colored, the victim and was tried in Hustings Court. It was alleged that White recklessly and negligently operated the car so that it caused the death of Davis, who was sitting on the rear seat of the automobile when it crashed into a telephone pole. White was sent to jail for six months. The accident occurred on the morning of October 7, at 1:30 o'clock. White it is charged it was driving the car at least sixty miles an hour on Twenty-fifth street and that in attempting to turn in to Venable street was unable to control the machine. In attempting to apply the brakes it is alleged he caused the car to skid about ninety feet. It crashed into a telephone pole, rebounded and hit a factory on the opposite side of Venable street. It again rebounded into the middle of the street and collapsed into a complete wreck and was headed in the direction from which it came into Venable Street. Alen was a passenger in the rear seat of the car and when his body was extricated from the wreck his head was crushed and life was extinguished. It was said that he was killed instantly. White was arrested by Officer Control and was represented yesterday by Attorney Edward English. He was prosecuted by Commonwealth's Attorney Satterfield. The jury was out only thirty minutes and it was said that White's good reputation alone saved him from a term in the State prison. His defence was that he was running at about fifteen miles an hour and stopped on the gas lasted of the brakes in attempting to turn the corn American Negro Academy Meets Next Week. The Twenty-Sixth Annual meeting of the American Negro Academy will be held in Washington, D. C., Wednesday and Thursday, December 27, and 28., 1922. A special feature of the program will be an address, sub: "Race in Culture," by Prof. Robert T. Keriby of West Chester, Pa., formerly head of the Department of English in the Virginia Military Institute. Papers will also be read by President Arthur A. Schomburg, of Brooklyn, N. Y., subject: "The Negro and Christianity"; Dr. Joseph J. France, of Portsmouth, Va., subject: "The Negro and Race Consciousness"; and Mr. Montgomery Gregory, of Washington, subject, "The Negro Theatre." The open meetings will be held in the Cleveland Public School 5th and 1 T streets, N. W., each day at 7:30 P. M. under the auspices of the Community Center Department; and the business meetings, at 11 A. M. in the Library of the Mu-su-lit Club. ALL-COLLEGIATE STARS WILL MEET CHAMPION A. S. C. FOOTBALL SQUAD AT HOVEY FIELD, CHRISTMAS DAY. BIGGEST FOOTBALL CLASSIC THIS YEAR. ```markdown ``` EIGHT Much interest is noted among the sports here concerning the great Xmas Day football game here between Sam Thomas's A's and the All-Collegians. The Collegians have a coterie of stars in the line-up from Howard, Lincoln, Union, Hampton, and Shaw. Such stars as Red Danney, Hampton's All-American center; the great Judies, the Williams' boys from Shaw; Derritt, Carrothers, Fortress, Gregory and the Jacksons, of Union, will be seen in action against the great A. S. C. aggregation. The game will be played at Hovey Field, 2:30 Xmas afternoon and a large crowd will witness this last game of the season. The admission is 50 and 75 cents. LOENDI FIVE TO MEET CHICAGO DEFENDERS. (Preston Newg Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 17.—Speechnation is rife as to what the famous Chicago Defender basketball five will be able to do here on Christmas night against the invincible Loendi machine. If these western lads are able to make a good showing here against the loat team they will have a fair chance of cleaning everything before them white in the East. Manager Posey says that he is contend that he has a better playing aggregation for the coming season than he has had for a number of years. However, teams in other sections have greatly strengthened their lineups and he feels that basket ball this season will be played as never before. The game is being studied from all angles and players have to be right up-to-the minute to make the leading clubs. --- WM, G. NUNN, SPORT WRITE A RESUME OF 1922 FOOTBALL SEASON FOR THIS PAGE (Wreston News Service) Pittsburgh Pa., Dec. 16.—The Press on News Service has secured William G. Num, sporting editor of the Pittsburgh Courier to write a resume of the 1922 football season and give full details regarding the various players throughout the country. Mr. Numn knows football from start to finish as he was a player of considerable import during his college career and since has made a special study of the game methods, players and of coaches and other officials. This story from the pen of this expert writer should prove valuable history for readers everywhere. POOR SKI VICTIM OF AMERICAN POISON PEN AND TONGUE. (Preston News Service) New York City, Dec. 16.—"O, ye daughters of Jerusalem I am black, but comely" was the saying of Sobon, but poor Sikh, the Senegalese Frenchman will have to paraphrase that somewhat and say: "O ye people of a civilized world I am black, but unfortunate as I am the vietnam of America's poison pen and tongue." Since the entrance of American white men into France in connection with the last war a studied effort has been made by them to discredit the high esteem in which French people hold men and women regardless of race, creed or color. So industrious have been the fearless culprits against all that is fair and just in their efforts to establish white supremacy that they are not permitting any line of activity escape their attention. Unfortunately Siki happens to be the present victim of this sort of endeavor on the part of America's propagandists against the darker races. Just what the final outcome of their efforts by the Siki case in France will be we are not able at this writing to say, but it is foregone conclusion that they have stirred up a mess of trouble for Siki and possibly will pursue the poor man until he will finally decide to return to his native country. These American molestors know that the natural tendency of the Negro is to give up against strenuous efforts and they are encouraged to continue hurrassing him until he finally shows his real Negro trait. A famous Jew commenting on the qualities of the Negro once said: "The trouble with Negroes is that they are quitters. They would rather stand constant persecution and humiliation rath er than fight against it determinedly. White people know this happy lucky trait of black people and take an availance of it. Your race will not become an unstanding people until you overcome this grievous fault." FRENCH BOXING FEDERATION WILL PERMIT CAMPENTIER- SIKI FIGHT. Paris, Dec. 11.—The French Boxing Federation announces that it is ready to authorize a fight between Battling Siki and Georges Carpentier under the following conditions: The receipts must go to the aid of some fund of national importance; the contest must be organized by the Federation and financially controlled by representatives of the fund; all money collected, including the sums from photographic and moving picture rights, shall be paid over to the fund. The only deductions permitted will be for rent of the hall, unless as is hoped, the hall will be given free, and the expenses of attendants. There will be no free seats. The members of the Federation, officials referees, judges, timekeepers, seconds managers, boxers and reporters must all pay an admission fee. The Federation also makes it a condition that Siki appear before an inves tigation committee and justify the charges he has made. It has further been decided that all persons holding a license from the Federation who refuse to appear and testify or produce documents asked for shall be liable to disciplinary action, even to the extent of withdrawal of their license. CARPENTIER AND SKI MAY BE BARRED IN AMERICA. Georges Carpentier and his manager, Francois Descamps, and Battling Siki and his manager, M. Hellers, will be permanently barred from operating under the jurisdiction of the State Athletic Commission here if the charges of alleged collusion in the recent Carpentier-Siki bout are sustained. Chairman William Muldoon of the commission made this statement yesterday in discussing the cabled dispatches of the campaign in behalf of Siki who now is under a suspension of nine months by the French Boxing Federation. The fact that the parties entered into a conspiracy, if such is proved, will make all four equally culpable, Muldoon said. He added that if there is truth in the allegations contained in Sikl's account of the conditions surrounding the Segegaleese boxer's bout against Carpentier, there is no room for either Carpentier or Sikl, or the respective managers of the two boxers in New York boxing circles. Skii now is under suspension here. The enforced idleness of nine months which was imposed on the Senegalese boxer as punishment by the French federation, automatically made Skii ineligible here for a like period under an agreement which the Empire State board has with its contemporary European body. If, in his campaign for restatement and the restoration of his French heavyweight title, Skii confesses and proves his allegations that the Carpentier bout was a "frame-up". Skii will be permanently barred here, and Carpentier will suffer similar punishment, Muldoon said. "It is, of course, impossible for us over here to judge the conditions in France or to pass judgment on the situation in which Skii and Carpentier find themselves," said Chairman Muldoon. "We must rely on the cabled reports of activities over there for our information. The dispatches which have been published in the newspapers here, how ever, indicate that Siki and Carpentier entered into a conspiracy to deceive the public and impose a fraudulent bout on those who support boxing abroad. "Siki in the dispatches, is credited with having confessed his part in the affair. He convicts himself, therefore of being a man who would engage in a collusive contest. Siki involves Carpentier as the man who engineered the alleged 'frame-up'. If this is true and the allegations are proven, then all four of the parties concerned, Siki and manager and Carpentier and his manager, are equally guilty, and will be permanently barred here, the four of them. Chairman Muldoon pointed to reforms and improvements which have been carried on by the State Athletic Commission. He disclosed a plan where by boxers are compelled to conduct themselves above reproach in and out of the ring or have their licenses revoked, on the ground that their actions are, detrimental to boxing and a menace to the sport: Another reform under which the commission has strived to eradicate some of the evils of the past is the institution of what Muldoon termed his "bad boy list." The list is kept as a corrective and precautionary influence for boxers who suddenly come in to prominence and then become careless of their training work and physical condition. The names of Joe Lynch world's bantamweight champion; Midge get Smith, Harlem bantamweight and Jack Sharkey, west side Italian, were on this list. Muldoon said, while the boxers were deprived of the remunerative matches available here during a period of exile to the "sticks." --- ROMEO DAUGHERTY'S SPORT NOTES GOING STRONG. (Preston News Service) New York City Dec. 15.—The unvarnished truth being told by Romeo L. Dougherty, sporting editor of the Amsterdam News, is making him an unstanding figure deserving credit for his manly stand on athletic and theatrical matters. He is fearless in his crifitis whether favorable or unfavorable to those interested. This makes for a new day, in athletic and theatrical circles. XMAS GIFT To introduce, wonderful value rubber belt, with beautiful buckle. Sols elsewhere for 75 cents and $1. Our Price. 30 cents. (Goldine Motal Pencil, price 25 cts. No stamps accepted.) NEWMAN-SCHWARTZ, P. P. O. Box 140 Richmond, Va. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA NATIONAL EXPERTS TO ADDRESS BUILDERS AT HAMPTON. Hampton, Va., Dec.—Hampton Institute will hold its first annual Builders' Conference on January 29, 30, and 31st. The Conference will give colored builders an opportunity to keep abreast of developments in the field of building, to see demonstrations of new materials, methods, and machinery to receive instruction from experts and to meet for the exchange of ideas and experiences, other men who have had valuable experience. H. Whittimore Brown, who is in charge of the newly organized Department of Building Constructive; at Hampton Institute and who will speak on "Aims and Ideals of the Hampton Builders' Course" has arranged the following program: "What a Builder Should Know about Good Architecture," C. Howard Walker of Boston, editor of "Architectural Review," lecturer on the history of architecture in Harvard University since 1917; "Standard Plan Services for Builders." Alexander B. Trowbridge of New York, consulting architecture to Federal Reserve Board; "Good Placing and Good Planting," Arthur A. Shurtleff, landscape architect of Boston, adviser for twelve years to the Boston Park and Recreation Department; "Recent Developments in Concrete Houses," J. C. Pearson, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C; "Relation of Testing Laboratory to Building Trades." Irving H. Cowdrey of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; "Builders' Problems." W. T. Courtney of Atlanta; "Training and Managing Men," R. R. Taylor of Tuskegee Institute; CRAFTSMANSHIP INSTITUTE; "Craftsmanship in the Building Industry." D. Knickerbocker Boyd of Philadelphia. The program will include, besides moving pictures and talks on the manufacture of Portland cement and bricks several demonstrations—Simple Method for Building Concrete Chimneys, Laying "Ideal" Brick Wall Test of "Ideal" Brick Wall, Hodge Electric Sluco Machine, and Cement Gun. This conference is held as a part of the Hampton Institute Builders' Course which aims "to stimulate the interest of the prospective builder all phases of the industry." The two-year course covers a wide range of subjects and aims to give the builder-in-training "accurate business methods, skillful field management, thorough knowledge of building materials and trades, sound structural sense discriminating architectural taste, and broad human interests." A number of short courses on subjects of importance to builders will start immediately after the conference. Included in these will be cost as counting, estimating, quantity surveying use of standard plans, etc. These courses will be one to six weeks in length—made to fit the needs of color ed builders. --- DR. WILSON CLAIMS MME. LELIA WALKER WILSON PROPOSED MARRIAGE New York Dec. 19.—Papers in two Supreme Court yesterday allege that the former Lelia Walker, only daughter of Mrs. Sarah Ann Walker, also known as Mme. C. J. Walker, colored who died May 25, 1919, leaving an estate of more than $1,000,000 obtained largely by the sale of a preparation to take the kinks out of Negroes' hair, induced Wiley M. Wilson, also coached row a practicing physician at 200 West 125th Street to marry her on June 6, 1918. The statement was made in an answer by Dr. Wilson to a suit by his wife to be declared owner of the property in which her husband now lives at the southwest corner of Seventh Avenue and 138th Street on the ground that he bought the property in his own name with her money and now retains it. It was stated yesterday that the Wilson separated last Winter, when Mrs Wilson took a trip abroad, and that she has lived most of the time since in her mother's extensive country place, the Villa Lewaro at Irving ton. In his answer Dr. Wilson alleged he was entitled to retain, ownership of the property sued for, and made counter claims for the property at 108 to 110 West 136th street, which he asked to have turned over to him free of a mortgage for $15,000 with $10,000 additional to remodel the building into a private sanitarium. He said he was an interne in the Freedmen's Hospital at Washington, D.C., when Lelia Walker proposed marriage to him. He said he intended to practice medicine in Washington but that the plaintiff, to induce him to wed her told him her mother had left $1,000,000 and that if he would harry her and come to New York and get a license to practice here she would advance him the necessary funds during their married life "so that the defendant might adequately maintain himself in a manner compatible with that of the husband of the plaintiff as a woman of wealth." (New York Times, Dec. 19.) CHICAGO NOTES John T. Pannell of Morgan Park, left the city the first of the week for Richmond Va., where he will look after important business matters. White in the state Mr. Pannell will vis it several other cities. Prof. C. T. Rogors, well known missionary worker and who has been in the city for a few days attending to business matters, left the latter part of the week for Cleveland, Ohio where he will open up a series of lectures on Sunday. The final meeting for year of the Virginia Society will be held on Dec MARITIME NOTICE THE STEAMER IS SCHEDULED TO SAIL FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Liberia and other and SOLICITS BOTH FREIGHT A Steamer has a carrying capitals of freight and two hul Steamer will touch West Indian For further particulars write sul, 617 Montgomery Street, San 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 20th at Bailey's Hall 3638 S. State St. at which time it is hoped that every Virginian will be present and bring their friends. Wm. H. Terrell and P. A. Glanton of the real estate firm of Anderson and Terrell, 3538 State street, returned to the city during the week from St. Louis. Mo., much elated due to the election of Dr. L. Williams of Olivet Baptist church, as president of the National Baptist Convention Inc. A big reception will be given in honor of Dr. Williams on Friday evening at Olivet church, 31st and South Park Ave. at which time all the Baptist family is invited. Mrs. Odell Hughley and two daughters spent last Sunday in Morgan Park as the guest of the brother-in-law and sister of Mrs. Hughley, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Jenkins, 1121 W, 112th Place Mrs. P. A. Glanton and Mrs. Ella M. Glanton were also visitors in the pack during Sunday Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, well known fraternally in this city, was honored at a reception on Thanksgiving evening at the Chicago College of Muscle, 37th and Michigan Avenue given by the S. M. T. of Illinois of which organization she was recently elected State Grand Princess. An interesting program was rendered and Mrs. Serilia Jackson acted as mistress of ceremonies. J. B. Street, president of the Joint Building Association of U. B. F. and S. M. T. acted as toastmaster around the banquet table. Short addresses were made by Mesdames. Eliza Watkins, Eliza Jackson. Elizabeth Rechon, Maggie T. Pryor; Gentleman M. T. Bailey, R. W. Wells and H. D. Smith Much business from almost every part of the United States is being received in the offices of the Bailey Realty Co. and the Milton Mercantile Agency. 3638 S. State street of which M. T. Bailey is president and general manager. The representatives of these companies are being constantly commended for the efficient manner in which they handle business. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Whether for funerals or marriages, the W. I. Johnson brothers are here to serve you. Calls answered day or night and the service is strictly first class. Of course, you can be furnished with the cheapest service, just as you can secure the most up-to-date attention that you may desire. The address 10 W. Leigh street. You can get taxicab service when you want it by calling up Mr. W. T. Gray, the experienced chauffeur and automobile mechanic. He keeps automobile oils too and will see to it that you can go long or short trips at reasonable prices. 511 W. Clay Street is the number and any one will tell you where you can find Mr. GRAY The W. A. PRICE COMPANY responds promptly to your needs. They can supply you with furnishings that will surprise you. A call secures prompt attention. They have a corp of employees who are polite and obliging. MR. ROBERT C. SCOTT is well known and he has specialized in the service to such an extent that he can anticipate your needs. His undertaking establishment is well equipped and he carries a fine line of caskets. If you wish automobile service for other occasions, he is ready to serve you. 2220 E. Main Street is the place. You needn't go too far on Second Street. You'll find the CRUSHER'S INN with all modern conveniences for a good time. You can spend your holidays there and be happy. WANTED. BUSINESS PARTNER WITH INVESTMENT OF $2,000 IRENE MOORMAN BLACKSTONE COMPANY 488 LENOX AVE., NEW YORK. MALLORY'S MARKET Don't forget MALLORY'S MARKET for your Christmas Shopping. Plenty Turkeys as cheap as you can get any where. Fine large fat hens; Frying Chickens; host Fruit and Pound Cakes Large Five Pound Cakes. Plenty of all kinds of Candy; Small Fresh Hams, Shoulder, Pig Feet, Lamb, Beef, Veal We are prepared to handle your order. Let it Come, small or large. We will ship it out of town or send it home for you. Just give us your order. Everything for Everybody. Everything handled clean and in a sanitary condition. Our Truck Is Your Truck. Just Give Your Order and the Truck will be at your door with them. PHONE RANDOLPH 4529. 101 E CLAY, COR. FIRST. PHONE RANDOLPH 3081.-407 W. LEIGH. MALLORY'S MARKET ER "BRUTUS" FROM THE PORT OF SAN PEDRO, ON FEBRUARY 1ST, 1923, FOR West African Ports AND PASSENGERS for these points facility of two thousand (2,000) hundred (200) passengers. The Ports. The OSCAR HUDSON, Liberian Con- Francisco, Cal. It is with both gratitude and pride that we look back upon our year's work, and we would not forget our friends at this Yuletide season, so we pause here to wish each and every one of you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. ```markdown ``` JAZZ E. NORRELL join hands and extend to you their heartiest wish for a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Also a cordial invitation to spend the Holiday Season at CRUSHER INN 526 NORTH SECOND STREET "In the Center of Everything." Special Features each evening during the week. Special decorations, Good Music and Good Things to Eat, SPECIAL ATTRACTION. Entire Week. Lloyd Patterson's Breezy Syncopators and Miss Mabel Smith, of Atlantic City, N. J., entertainer at last year's Crusher Ball, appearing in the Main Dining Room each evening and in the Palm Garden at night, with special mathees each day. Palm Garden given free during the week to Clubs for private entertainments and to individuals for Reception Parties. Make reservation now. Call Madison 4769. FRED. D. CEPHAS, Manager. EYEWITNESS TELLS OF HERRIN KILLINGS. Marion, Ill., Dec. 18.—Dr. O. F. Ship man of Herrin testified today at the trial of five men charged with murder in connection with the Herrin riots of last June that he had been an eye-witness of the shooting down of six unarmed men by a mob in front of the Herrin cemetery. Two other witnesses, Mr. and Mrs. George Nelson, testified that they had seen a crowd of armed men drive thirty or forty unarmed prisoners from the "strip" mine, where the trouble started, past their farm, near the mina. R. O. Greer, former Mayor of Herrin also testified that he had seen the prisoners brought from the mine and that there were forty-eight in the group, escorted by twenty-five or thirty armed men. He said there were several hundred spectators about the mine, and that he saw automobiles from Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky and other States. Dr. Shipman testified that he had followed the mob and its bleeding, pleading captives a mile and a half through the streets of Herrin to the cemetery; that there had been a voley of shots and that he saw the six prisoners drop to the dusty road. The witness testified that a man whom he did not identify stood over prostrate victims and emptied the contents of two revolvers into their bodies. He swore that Joe Carnaghi, one of the defendants, had fired into Hoffman's prostrate body and that blood had spurted into the air as the bullet struck. "Oh, men, what are you doing?" the witness quoted Hoffman as saying. "If you have never said your prayers say them now, for you won't have much longer," he testified an unidentified leader of the mob told the prisoners just before they were shot down. Asked if he could tell who did the shooting, Dr. Shipman named Joe Carneghi and Leva Mann two of the defendants now on trial and Percy Halt and Jim Galligan, who have been indicted but who are not defendants in the present case. The name of Peter Hiller, another of the defendants who was married in the fall tonight to Anna Campbell 18 years old, of Marion, was brought into the evidence for the first time today. Hiller was the fifth and last defendant who has been mentioned in the test timony as having been seen with guns during the rioting. George Nelson was the first witness to name Hiller, whom he had seen among the crowd, at the mine in the morning, but without a gun, he said Dr. Shipman testified that he had seen Hiller that night with a gun strapped about his body and that. Hiller had said to him that some of the prisoners had gotten away and that he was bound back to the mine to search for them. Shipman also said he had seen Leva Mann step out of the mob at the cemetery after the shooting, wave a gun about his head and declare: "Come on, boys, we've got two more down here." L. J. HAYDEN Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines TO RELIEVE ALL DISEASES OR NO CHARGE 220 W. BROAD STREET. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? If so, call and see L. J. HAYDEN, Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines 220 W. Broad Street. My medicines will relieve you, or no charge, no matter what your disease, sickness or affliction may be, and restore you to perfect health. 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