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VOLUME XL. NUMBER 12 ARKANSAS COURT BARS COLORED CHILDREN OUT OF SCHOOL Deny Colored Family Right to Attend Only School in the District. ALL DARK SKIN BLACK. (Preston News Service) Little Rock, Ark., Jan. 25.—A temporary injunction was denied and the decree of the Montgomery county Chancery Court was affirmed by the Arkansas Supreme Court last Tuesday in the case of Hattie Black and others against the directors of the school district No. 16 to restrain the directors from denying members of the black family the privilege of attending the only school maintained in the district this school being for white children. The directors of the school district held that the Black children have a trace of Negro blood and therefore, are "Colored People" within the meaning of the statute. The Blacks contended that they were of the caucasian race with a trace of Cherokee Indian blood. The Chancery Court dismissed their case on the ground that the same question had been decided by the Circuit Court, even though the Chancery Court was the proper one in which to bring the suit. The Supreme Court held that it was too late to secure the relief there after having the same relief denied in an action in another court. The decision on the former appeal was to the effect that there was substantial evidence to sustain the action of the directors in refusing admittance to the children on account of their blood and that the directors should not be controlled by the court. The present action is not an effort to compel the directors to establish another school, but is one to compel them to receive the children into the school for white children. PLACES WREATH ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S STATUE. At the Benjamin Franklin Memorial Celebration, held on January 17 at Park Row, New York City, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was represented by Robert W. Bagnall, Director of Branches who, in placing a wreath presented by his organization said: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People finds great pleasure in doing honor to the memory of Benjamin Franklin who in addition to being a great American patriot, philosopher, inventor and diplomat was also the president of the first society formed in America for the abolition of Slavery. His words to the United States Congress—Liberty ought to be administered without distinction of color to all descriptions of people,' and Congress should promote mercy and justice towards this distress ed race'—might well be recalled as a salutary message to America today when sinister masked bands seek to spread denial of opportunity, and when the President of America's most hallowed university manifests a deplorable racial intolerance." ON THE SOUTHSIDE Mrs. Charlotte Berry, of 210 E. 17th Street, who has been indisposed is convalescing. Mrs. Bertha Hughes Hatchett, of Baltimore, Md. is visiting in our city. She is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wintree, in East 17th Street. She looks the picture of health. Mrs. Nannie Harris, of Lee Street, is slowly improving. Mr. Calvin Randolph, of New York is visiting his father, Mr. Parker Randolph, of 1716 Stockton St. Miss Kathleen Medley, of Philadelphia, Pa. is visiting friends and relatives in South Richmond. She will be here for five or six weeks and is the guest of Mrs. Alberta Jenkins Stevenson. Master Joseph Stevenson, little son of Mrs. Alberta Stevenson, who has been sick, is out again. A VOICE FROM MASSACHUSETTS DISSENTS TO 'BLACK MAMMY' BILL Mr. Robert W. Carter, of Brookline, Mass., a student of affairs concerning the Negro writes the following concerning the suggestion of a monument in memory of the black mammies of ante-bellum days: It is not the purpose of the writer to interfere with the favorable sentiment which seems to exist in Southern element of the Anglo-Saxon race toward the colored people, but there is room for a different view regarding the erection of a monument in Washington, in honor of the proverbal black mammies, to that contained in the editorial of The Planet, Saturday the 13th of January, 1923. The nice speech in Congress of Hon. C. M. Stedman, of North Carolina and your opinion as referred to concerning th's matter makes good reading and is that conciliatory logic which creates the better feeling than that which promotes lynching and jim-crowsmf. DOES NOT GO FAR ENOUGH But it does not go far enough to admit the offspring of these beloved black mammies to full manhood rights. The objection to the gift of these noble Daughters of the Confederacy, is the portrayal of the colored race in the cringing condition LAFAYETTE PLAYERS PRESENT TWO PLAYS AT HOWARD. The Howard Theatre, formerly the Rayo, is now under new management and made its bow to the public by offering the Lafayette Players of New York as an attraction. They presented this week to appreciative audiences, "the week to appreciate audiences, "The Bandit Man" and "What Every Girl Should Know." All of the players are "stars" in their class and the rendition of the first play was particularly realistic and entertaining. The plot was well laid and the persons selected suited admirably the characters assigned to them. Andrew Bishop, who is well known and a general favorite in the theatrical world, starred as Lynn Davidson with Cleo Desmond as a favorite. Certainly, the Bandit Man, in the person of A. B. DeComathiere could not be improved upon, while Andrew Bishop is a master in the character of Lynn Davidson. The principles handled the Spanish part of the program with the facility of the natives of Mexico. The scene is loid in Sonora, Mexico and the Bandit dies at the hands of Lynn Davidson. Babe Townsend is the pumorous character of the drama and he keeps the audience in one uproar of laughter from the start to the finish. When he is supposed to have been executed he shows up, not much worse for wear, being anxious at all times to return to New York until he becomes enamored with a Mexican senorita. MR. SOMMA IN CHARGE The Rayo Theatre is now known as the Howard Theatre. Mr. Charles A. Somma, the well-known theatrical proprietor of the Hippodrome has charge of it and has arranged a programme of entertainments to please the most fastidious. THE NATIONAL IDEAL BENEFIT SOCIETY, RICHMOND DISTRICT The National Ideal Benefit Society Richmond District will hold its great Union Installation of Officers of all lodges of Richmond, Monday, January 29, at 8 o'clock P. M. at the First Baptist Church, corner 14th and Broad streets. The officers of all lodges of this District the District Council and the Union Nursery Board are to be installed. The Ideal Members are requested to be present. This installation program will be very interesting. Deputy T. L. Beverly and his committee will have many new members. The National Ideal Choir will render music that will be inspiring. Mr. A. W. Holmes will deliver the installation address. The public is invited. BOY SUES CITY OF GADSDEN FOR $2,000 (Preston News Service) Gadsen, Ala., Jan. 25.—Following an alleged false arrest and detention in jail for two days Edward Jones aged 17 years has brought suit against the City of Gadsen for $2,000. In this complaint he alleges that he requires this amount to placate his feelings which were wounded when he was detained in jail 1 day and part of another. He asks $1,000 a day to stay in the Gadsen jail especially when the prisoner is innocent. Jones was arrested on charge of shooting craps, but later was released. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1923 and in subordination to the white race in the days of slavery, of which these black mammals were a part. The act of seeming kindness in the erection of this monument relegates us to a racial status in the society of the social life to which the white race believes we belong. And again it is not the purpose of the writer to argue here social equality. That question is for the individual to decide. But we argue the question of civil and political rights denied us, who are the offspring of these devoted, much referred to, black mammals of the Southland. CANNOT SEE The writer fails to see what honor such a monument would be to the black race, with its implied approval of slave power under which the black mammies labored, uncompensated, for 245 years. If, in their spirit of extraordinary kindness the distinguished Daughters would endeavor to discontinue lynching and abolish Jim-crow rule and to recognize the political and civil rights of the Negroes who are the descendants of the black mammies, they would erect a monument to themselves worthy of great praise and a pyramid to the Negro race of lasting fame. A NEW PLANET PUZZLE CONTESTANTS HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN PRIZE FOR QUICK EYES. We are presenting another puzzle—The Presidents' Puzzle—for the entertainment of our readers. It is a double puzzle and should give you many interesting and profitable moments these long winter evenings. The judges are at work on the last puzzle and as soon as they reach a conclusion of their labors, their decision will be announced. Dr. J. L. Peters, Mr. N. G. Booker and Mr. D. P. Bragg have undertaken the task. The examination work is tedious. EX-SOLDIER RUNS AMUCK (Preston News Service) Cumberland, Md., Jan. 23—John Richardson, a world war veteran, of Beatrice, Ala., ran amuck on a Baltimore and Ohio train enroute to Chicago here last Friday morning and killed Nolan B. Henekamp and was shot by Capt. H. D. Schmidt of the railroad police. It is said that Henekamp was in the act of boarding the train at the station when Richardson, who is be lieved to have been a drug addict, whipped out a revolver and began shooting. A suit case Richardson carried contained a score of letters from his mother in Beatrice, Ala., who addressed her son as "Honey Child." In one letter she informed him that she would not be able to send him any more money as she was losing her sight. She said that she was so sorry that he had to go over to France and get shell-shocked and since he had been gassed in the war he did not seem to be the same boy any more. She said in some of the letters that she was at ways praying the Lord would bring back his mind so he would be the nice "Honey Boy" she had tried to raise and that she hoped he would try and keep good company and remember the Lord. Other papers found in his possesion indicated that he had been drafted and had seen service over seas. He will be buried here at the county's cost. ATLANTA MAN HIT BY AUTO IN SERIOUS CONDITION. Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 24—Arvie Clark, of 19 Foote street, is in the Grady hospital in a serious condition as the result of being run down on Monday by a automobile operated by R. J. Brown, (white) at Edgewood avenue and Randolph street. Charges of reckless driving were made against Brown who was released on his own recognizance. ASKS CONGRESS TO STUDY LYNCHING. Washington, D.C. Jan. 24-The creation of a joint congressional commission for the purpose of studying the question of how to prevent lynchings was proposed in a resolution in produced last Wednesday by Senator Frelinghuysen, a republican, of New Jersey. BACK TO AFRICA MOVEMENT IS REPUDIATED BY THE U.S. NEGROES LINKS GARVEY WITH KU KLUX KLAN. DuBois Says Garveyism is a Product of Stoddard's Propaganda. The bubble of Garveyism is burst in the United States according to D. W. E. B. Du Bois, editor of "The Crisis," who writes in the February Century Magazine on the "Back to Africa" movement of Marcus Garvey, American Negroes have not joined the Garvey movement in large numbers, asserts Dr. Du Bois and the Garvey movement represents a West Indian rather than an American Negro attempt to deal with the race problem. The Garvey ventures have cost his followers, chiefly from the British Island of Jamaica, close to $1,000,000, estimates Dr. Du Bois of which about $800,000 was lost in the failure of the Black Star Line of steamships. Of the attitude of America Negroes toward the Garvey movement, as of the Booker T. Washington program relinquishing political action, Dr. Du Bois writes: "It is no ordinary tribute to American Negro poise and common sense and ability to choose and reject leadership, that neither of these programs has been able to hold them. One of the most singular proofs of this is that the latest support of Garveyism is from the notorious ku klux klan. When Garvey saw his Black Star Line disappear, his West Indian membership fall off, and his American listeners grow increasingly critical, he flew South to consult the Grand Cyclops of the Invisible Empire. Whether the initiative came from him or from the klan is not known, but probably the klan invited him. They were indeed birds of a feather, believing in titles flummery, and numbo-jumbo, and handling much gullible money." Declaring that the Garvey type of agitation is the counter-blast to the "white supremacy" propaganda enunciated by Lothrop Stoddard, Dr. DuBc's warns that in both lie the seeds of hate and war. "Here is Garvey yelling to life, from the black side, a race consciousness which leaps to meet Madison Grant and Lothrop Stoddard and other worshippers of the great white race. It is symptomatic and portentous. If with a greater and more gifted and efficient Garvey it sometime blazes to real flame, it means world war and eternal hate and blood. It means the setting of the world clock back a thousand years. And yet the world's Garveys are not solely to blame, but rather every worshipper of race superiority and human inequality. On the other hand, back of all this lurks the quieter, more successful, more insistent, and hopeful fact. Races are living together. They are buying and selling, marrying and rearing children laughing and crying. They are fighting mobs and lynchers and those that enslave and despise, and they have not yet failed in their fight. Their faith in their ultimate and complete triumph are these homes. this business block, this church, duplicated a hundred thousand times in a nation of twelve million. Here, then are the two future paths, outlined with a certain sinless dimness in the world's blood-crimson twilight, and yet to be described easily by those with the seeing hearts. Which path will America choose?" BLACKMAILER SENT TO PRISON (Preston News Service) St. Louis, Mo. Jan. 26—Dorsey Alten admitted that he sent a threatening letter to E. J. Farrenbach demanding payment of $5,000 on August 25, last. He was arrested ten days later in an alley near Garrison avenue and Pine street where police waited for him to claim the decoy letter. He was sentenced to serve a year and a day in the Leavenworth Federal prison. GEORGIAN SHOT BY MAN HE BEAT FOR REFUSING TO CRANK HIS CAR THOMAS DIXON DENIES HARDING IS LOATH TO KLAN AS HIS CHILD TAKE OVER INDIES Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 24.—Frank Shockly is in jail awaiting the outcome of a pistol shot wound he is alleged to have inflicted on W. E. Johnson, (southern white man) late last Monday night. According to the story of an eyewitness of the affair, Johnson was seated in his automobile at the corner of Broad and Alabama streets at 11:20 o'clock Monday night and as Shockly passed by Johnson ordered him to crank the machine, Shockly ignored the demand. This outward sign of indifference on the part of Shockly apparently angered Johnson who said, "You are one of those damn niggers who're been up North and got THOMAS DIXON DENIES KLAN AS HIS CHILD (Preston News Service) New York City, Jan. 23.—An attempt to organize a general plan of examination of the nefarious ku klux Kan by combining into one society the various forces opposed to the klan central committee of the American in New York state will be made by the Unity League at public mass meetings to be held in several parts of the State during the next few days, it has been announced. Among the speakers at these meetings will be: P. H. O'Donnell, national chairman of the league; Representative Ben Johnson, of Kentucky; Thomas Dixon, Jr., author of the "Klansman," upon which the phoroplay "The Birth of a Nation" was based and Col. Thomas B. Felder. It is said that Mr. Dixon has expressed himself on several occasions as being extremely sorry that men have taken such Un-American, cowardly means of taking the law into their own hands and disgracing the United States by such despicable acts of lawlessness. Help us increase the circulation of The Planet. We want a good advertising solitor. WHITE MAN HIELD ON CHARGE OF SWINDLING RACE. (Preston News Service) New Albany, Ind., Jan. 26.—Accused of working a confidence game in Milwaukee, Wis., Alphonso C. Mayo of Gary, Ind., who claims that he is 84 years old, was arrested here last May day on a charge of being a fugitive from justice. He was locked up and threatens habeas corpus proceedings. Milwaukee authorities were notified of his arrest. It is charged that Mayo has been conducting a swindling scheme on Negroes in different parts of the country, gaining their confidence by a ceremony of prayer. It is charged that he sold his alleged victims worthless land near Gary for which he cannot give a clear title. Two separate charges are made in a warrant sent here from Milwaukee. Mayo is said to have come here from Princeton. N. Y. SENATOR DENOUNCES KU KLUX KLAN. (Preston News Service) Albany, N. Y., Jan. 24—State Senator John A. Hastings, of Brooklyn, introduced a bill last Tuesday to compel public knowledge of the membership of the ku klux klan. Senator Hastings, pointed out that he had another bill which he believed related to the ku klux klan movement, it would repeal the criminal anarchy section. "The two bills, it seems to me, go happily together," said the Senator. "Some legislators. I am told, want to retain not only the criminal anarchy law, but desire to bring the ku klux klan within its provisions. I am against this. The end in view can best be obtained by forcing the ku klux klan into the open, where we all may see it for what it is worth—namely, an organization of craven cowards." N. J. ROBBER GETS 60 TO 100 YEARS IN PRISON. (Preston News Service) Atlantic City, N. J., Jan. 25.—One of the stiffest sentences handed down in many years was given Livingston Drummond last Thursday, convicted of highway robbery and other crimes on seven indictments. Drummond was sentenced on every indictment and is to serve in the State Penitentiary from sixty to 100 years. clear beside yourself. I'll teach you how to treat a Southern gentleman." Johnson jumped from his machine and cursing, struck Shockly over the head with a tire pump, saying, "Now take that you—— black !!—x!!" using language too, oh well, what he said can't be printed. Shockly stood for a moment just looking at Johnson and then Johnson ordered him to move and then rushed at him with the pump again. Shockly drew a pistol and fired at Johnson, the bullet passing through his neck. The shot attracted the police, who arrested Shockly and placed him in jail and Johnson was taken to the Grady hospital. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Jan. 26.—President Harding, it is said does not look with favor upon the proposal recently made in the senate that the United States undertake to acquire the British and French possessions in the West Indies. According to those close to the President it would not be wise or practical to propose to either France or Great Britain any measure looking toward speeding their possessions in these islands in part or full payment of war debts to America. KLAN UNWELCOME, SAYS KY. OFFICIAL. (Preston News Service) Madisonville, Ky., Jan. 24.—Prosecuting Attorney for Hopkins County. Charles G. Franklin, speaking at a mass meeting at the Methodist church here, denounced allied practices of the ku klux klan. He said: "I have been told the ku klux klan is in process of organization in Madisonville and Hopkins county and that a new force is coming to the assistance of the county officials. I want to say right here that such assistance is un welcome. I had rather have one man in the open, unmasked hold and unafraid, than all the ku klux klanners that ever banded together to slink through the darkness of the night." WOMAN SAYS SHE WAS NAILED TO FENCE BY MEN. Washington D. C., Jan. 24—in the United States branch of the police court Mrs. Maria Smith, aged 65 years complainant in an assault case testified that she had been nailed to a fence, literally crucified by her neighbor, William Toney and his two grand sons, William Peterson and Clarence Yonders. Mrs. Smith said that three men had nailed her to the fence separating her home from that of Toney, when she objected to having some boards nailed over an opening. The defendants claimed that they at first tried to force her away from the fence where they were working, but that she persisted in interfering and that her sweater was caught on a nail and then she screamed that they had maficiously nailed her to the fence. The judge dismissed the case. --- SHELBY J. DAVIDSON APPOINTED N. A. A. C. P. REGIONAL DIRECTOR IN D. C. Shelby J. Davidson, Executive Secretary of the Washington, D. C., Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, has been appointed regional director for the District of Columbia, it was announced today. This action was taken in consequence of the number of cases occurring in Washington and the necessity of having someone at the National Capitol empowered to act in behalf of the National Office of the N. A. A. C. P. Mr. Davidson has given much time to the Association's work, organized the silent parade of 10,000 in protest against lynching and has been instrumental in addition to giving his executive services, in obtaining press publicity for the efforts of the Washington Branch. Mr. Davidson in his capacity of regional director will do work among the branches of the N. A. A. C. P. adjacent to Washington. —Miss Gwendola Brown, who has been indisposed is still confined to her room. PRICE, FIVE CENTS MANY HOMES ARE DESTROYED IN STATESVILLE, N. C. FIRE The Red Cross Cares for Homeless in North Carolina Town. (Preston News Service) Statesville, N. C., Jan. 26—Fifteen Negro homes were destroyed by fire here last. Wednesday. The fire was fanned by a high wind and at times threatened to spread over the town. Most of the structures consumed were small ones on the west side of Center street and the total loss is estimated at from $60,000 to $75,000 of which about one third was covered by insurance. No one was injured in the flames which gave the fire department a desperate battle. The fire is believed to have had its origin in a tailoring and pressing establishment on Center street. The Red Cross and associated charities are caring for the homeless. In Memory. WOOD—In loving remembrance of our dear one, Lettie Robinson Wood, who fell asleep in Jesus, January 29, 1915. Call not back the dear departed, Anchored safe on heaven's shore; She is at rest. Her pain is over; Wake her not to suffer more. The flowers we place upon your grave, May wither and decay; But the love for you who sleeps beneath Will never fade away. Heaven retaineth now our treasure; Earth the lonely casket keeps; But the sunbeams love to tinger . Where our darling daughter and sister sleeps. By Mother, and Sister. MARY A. ROBINSON. BLANCH ROBINSON. In Memory. In sad, but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mrs. Georgianna Bevill, who departed this life six years ago, January 26, 1917: Last night while slumbering on my bed In midnight silent gloom. I heard my mother's silvery voice And radiance filled my room. Her gentle touch awakened us In soft low whispers said. Arise my children, go with me And rest your weary heads. Sleep and rest, beloved mother, Angels be your guide, Under the light of the silver moon We hope to rest at your side. --By Her Devoted Children. In Memory. Sacred to the memory of our dear mother, Sarah E. Morgan, who departed this life four years ago, January 26, 1919: We often sit and think of you, dear mother, When we are all alone. For memory is the only thing That grief can call its own. — Her Devoted Children, HATTIE, JAMES, WILLIAM, LEAH and SANDY. LINCOLN BENEFICIAL CLUB A FOURTH CHURCH SUNDAY. The thirty-fifth anniversary of the Lincoln Beneficial Club, No. 1 will take place Sunday, January 28th at 3:30 P. M. at the Fourth Baptist Church, 28th and P streets. Dr. E. Payne, will deliver the sermon. A splendid program has been arranged for the occasion. Mr. Walter White is president of the club and B. P. Vandervall, secretary. It is one of the oldest and most progressive clubs in the city. NEW BERNE CITIZENS FIGHT MOVEMENT BY WRITES TO PREVENT THEM FROM REBUILDING HOMES LOST IN BIG FIRE TWO Colored residents of the City of New Bern, N. C., whose homes were burned in the recent disasters fire, are fighting an attempt by white citizens to prevent their rebuilding their homes through condemnation proceedings which would turn the colored section into a cemetery and park, according to announcement today by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, N. Y. Reports from New Bern state that the colored residents have not been permitted to rebuild their homes. A statement sent to the Advancement Association by a competent investigator asserts: "The City of New Bern is determined the burnt area shall not be rebuilt or by for Negroes. It is proposed to condemn the land, ostensibly for cemetery and park purposes, but this is openly winked at as a subterfug to get rid of the Negro property owner.—In the meanwhile no building is permitted in the burned district and no provision is being made for a suitable location elsewhere. You can see the hardships this works on the lot owners; in many cases all they have is tied up in this real estate, which will be a long time in litigation in the condemnation proceedings." It is asserted that the City of New Bern lacks the necessary funds for condemnation proceedings thus proving the measure to be a subterfuge to prevent the colored residents rebuilding their homes. Appeals to the white community having failed the colored citizens have employed lawyers and are attempting by injunction to prevent the condemnation and seizure of their land. The report further states that the Negro districts that were not in the fire are neglected and have no improvements whatever in the way of paving, lighting, sewerage, water supply and street car service. These districts, it is asserted, into which the Negro sufferers from the fire are to be forced to move, have surface toilets and the pumps for drinking water are in close proximity, the water coming within a few feet of the surface. The report censures the attitude of the white citizens of New Bern in the following terms: "The white people of New Bern in this crisis do not seem to feel any sense of duty in providing for the housing of their Negro citizens and are blind to their economic value. New Bern has no white labor and herein is the only way out that lies in the Negro himself; quietly organize and leave New Bern. This had been hinted but the white people do not take it seriously. The only other way is for New Bern to be brought to a realization of the injury it will do itself in the eyes of the country if it carries on its present policy." In the course of the fight by colored residents to retain their property and home sites, resolutions were passed and published in a local newspaper on the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, protesting against the injustice being done New Bern colored citizens, and stating: "The proposed condemnation for park and cemeteries will work a grievous hardship and injustice upon the colored people, making it impossible for many of them ever to build again in improved and sanitary localities as possible to the conveniences enjoyed by the average white taxpayer." The Y. M. C. A... works every day to give some hope to the community by putting the principles of Jesus Christ in all of her activities. We are glad to know that the Y. M. C. A. building is a half-way house, where the boy and man are encouraged to be faithful to home and loyal to the church. The storm last Saturday did not cause a decrease in the attendance of the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson. The teacher was full as usual and the seekers were helped. Another full day for service (last Sunday) by the boys and men of the Y. M. C. A. The Y. M. C. A. rejoices in the assistance that it rendered at the State Farm, where four men were led to accept Christ. 9:30 A. M. at the building the workers met for a conference and the hour was full. At the penitentiary 10 A. M., the women were very active in the meeting and enjoyed the thought (Prayer) which was given to them by our General Secretary. The songs were a live wire. The jail and city work by the committee was good. 10 A. M. At the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church 3:30 P. M., the men gathered to hear a special sermon by Dr. W. T. Johnson, subject: The Need of the Hour, and it was one of the best in the history of the Doctor's work. Every man was helped. The songs were led by Mr. Armstead of the Mt. Carmel, accompanied by Mr. Charles Bland of the Second Baptist Church. Fellows we are sorry that you missed this meeting Glad to see the strangers and we are happy to know that through these meetings they are finding some church for their home Women and men are invited to the Y. M. C. A. today 5 P. M. to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Les son. On time that you may get all that is to come to you. At the building 9:30 A. M. the work ers for a great meeting. Now for the great closing of the evangelistic meetings by the churches and Y. M. C. A. 3:30 P. M. at the New Baptist church not far from First and Clay streets. Rev. A. D. Daly one of Richmond's strong young pastors will preach a special sermon. Be on time that you may get into the first go round with the leaders of the songs. A great time for every man. Bring the fellow out to Christ. 4 P. M. the boys crowded the build ing to hear President R. P. Daniel. Watch for the date of another stroke for the Lord. Richmond and the word can be saved only by Christ. We thank the many homes for having prayer for the Y. M. C. A. Mothers send your boys to the Y. M. C. A. 4 P. M. a great meeting for boys. GOOD NEWS FOR THE PLANET READERS CARTOONIST-CONGRESSMAN J. M. BAER WILL DRAW CARTOONS REGULARLY FOR OUR PAGES THE MEMORIAL This is good news for every reader of The Planet. J. M. Baer, the famous cartoonist will draw a cartoon and a comic strip for our columns every week. Mr. Baer was a Member of Congress and now resides in Washington. His cartoons have played an important part in the political life of the country. He was the first cartoonist elected to Congress and is called the Cartoonist-Congressman. His close touch with affairs at the National Capitol, his familiarity with accJESSyl trievTT T., sr scmfy the problems of the farmers and merchants, his constant fight in and out of Congress for the rights of the common people, combined with his artistic ability, make him invaluable as a cartoonist. Here's Mr. Baer's portrait. Make his acquaintance. We hope you will find much enjoyment out of his pictures. FIRE STILL BURNING IN WASHINGTON, D. C. Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. J. E. Willis, Pastor. The fire of the Holy Ghost is still burning here in our church. Rev. Dr. Skipwith, the great evangelist, preacher and singer, is still with us wielding a mighty sword against sin. Thus far there have been three hundred (300) accessions, and still they come. Our pastor and Dr. Skipwith are certainly fighting for God; entering into the third week large crowds following. —L. WOMAN SENDS BULLET THRU HEART ON TRAIN IN PENNA. 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C., President of the Maya Society of America, recording the Quiche Indian tongue on the smoked paper cylinder of the Mymagraph as Cipriano Alvarado, a full blooded Guattmalan Indian, talks into the mouthpiece. WA PA STRAW VOTES POPULAR. The city of Washington is taking kindly to the test vote being taken on the prohibition amendment. Straw votes of any kind is a novelty to the residents of the District of Columbia, as no citizen in the district has the use of a vote. 14976 FRENCH TROOPS SEIZE RUHR COAL FIELDS. The war cloud is again looming on the horizon. Tanks and armored cars roll grimly through the streets, automobiles filled with staff officers dash to and fro, and the crowds in the streets are in an ugly mood as the French Army takes possession of the Rue District. A woman in a dark dress and white apron holds a stick. FROM PRIMA DONNA TO CHAMBERMAID AND HAPPY. Two years ago, after five years of success in concert and operatic work in the Royal Opera House of Stockholm, Sweden, Asta Mober armed (with press notices, landed in this country full of hope of making a brilliant career. After singing for an opera company, it failed and repeated efforts on her part to get with vaudeville and other opera companies were in vain. She took the job as chambermaid to stave off starvation. NG WILLARD STARTS TRAINING. Jess Willard, exheavyweight champion, started a long seige of training for his come-back into the pugilistic world at MacLevy's gymnasium recently. He intends getting a return bout with Jack Dempsey, his conqueror. AND YOU MAY GET A PRIZE! YOU MAY WIN AND GET $50 DIRECTIONS ON PAGE 3. A DOUBLE PUZZLE!! 1. A farmer working in a field. 2. A man reading a book in a room. 3. A man standing on a horse in a field. 4. A man standing on a horse in a field with more than twenty objects in this square will not be required. 5. A man standing on a horse in a field with more than twenty objects in this square will not be required. 6. A man standing on a horse in a field with more than twenty objects in this square will not be required. 7. A woman sitting in a bedroom. WHAT PRESIDENT'S NAME WILL GIVE YOU THE BIGGEST LIST OF OBJECTS IN THE SEVEN SQUARES OF THIS PICTURE? HOW MANY OBJECTS CAN YOU FIND? The names of objects in square No.1 must begin with the first letter of the president's name. The objects in the second square must begin with the second letter of the president's name; and those of third square, with the third letter of the president's name, and so on. For instance, if you should decide on "Washington" or "Wilson," you would look for objects in the first square beginning with the letter "W," in which case you would probably find window, worker, wall, water; wool; etc. But it is obvious that neither of these two presidents' names can be used, for there are not enough letters in "Wilson," and there are too many in "Washington." There are seven pictures and of course only a president's name with seven letters will answer the purpose. Suppose you should decide to use "Harding." You would then look in the first picture for objects beginning with "H" such as house, hoe, head, hog; etc. In the second square you would look for objects beginning with "A" such as adiron, animal, etc. In third square you would look for R-objects, such as rope, rubber, etc. In the fourth square you would look for D-words such as dog, and so on. You are allowed to use any president's name you wish that fits, but you are not apt to win unless you got on to the right one. The contestant who in the aggregate has the largest list of names of objects from all the seven pictures wins. There are no hidden objects. You don't have to turn the paper upside down. there are no hidden objects. You don't have to turn the paper upside down. Everything is as plain as the end of your nose. There is no catch about it. The big thing is to decide on which president's name will give you the most objects. After that it is merely a matter of quick eye and quick wits, and concentration. We are running this puzzle feature for the purpose of increasing the popularity of The Planet. It is not We are running this puzzle feature for the purpose of increasing the popularity of The Planet. It is not a subscription contest. It costs you nothing to join the us a new subscriber. Yes, and if the winner sends two new subscriptions with the list, the prize will be $25.00. Look at our list of prizes below. THE PLANET, 311 NORTH FOURTH ST., RICHMOND, VA. LOOK HERE! 1. Anyone who is not an employee of The Planet or a member of an employee's family may try for the prize. It costs nothing to join this puzzle club. 2. All the lists submitted should be written plainly and on only one side of the paper. Names from each square should be listed by themselves and numbered. The total number of words found by the contestant should be written in at the bottom. Name and address of the contestant should be placed at the head of the list. 3. Only English words found in the dictionary will be counted. Do not use obsolete or foreign words. (English dialect words will be considered foreign words.) Do not use double or hyphenated words. Only such compound words as by long usage have become as one word will be allowed. 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All answers to the "President Puzzle" must be mailed on or before February 19, 1922. Where matters pertaining to subscriptions or other things are enclosed with the answer they should be written on a separate sheet of paper from those of the puzzle lists. At the beginning of the list you should state: "President's name decided on is..." CLASS 4 If three year's sub- scription including one new subscriber is sent in with answer. $ 35.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 3.00 LIES TO I ST.. RICHI THREE --- 10. All answers will be given the same consideration regar-less of whether subscriptions to The Planet are sent in or not. Neatness of penmanship will not affect the decision of the judges, but it should be evident to each one of the contestants that plain writing and correct spelling is very necessary. 11. In event of two contestants tieing for first place, the total of the first and second prizes will be divided between the two pro rata according to the class they are in. The contestant having the next highest list will receive the third prize, the next the fourth, etc. Should three tie for a prize the same rule will be followed. 12. The Judges will be three reliable and well known residents of our community, who are well qualified for the task. Their decision will be final and each contestant agrees to abide by their findings. FOUR Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... .60 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 SATURDAY..4JANUARY 27, 1923 Adversity is the testing plant of friendship. God's ways are past finding out, but His ways are always right. Deception has now become a fad It is practiced everywhere. Climbing upward is difficult; climbing down is easy. The French Government is having the time of its life in Germany. Duplicity has its reward and the practitioner is usually the worst sufferer. The love of a woman for a man is like the love of a mother for her child; it is past finding out. Open enemies are less to be feared than secret ones. Allied friends are more dangerous than either of them. President Harding as a general proposition is all right, but on the racial question in this country, he is all wrong. He should remember that God still rules in the affairs of men. The Ku Klux Klan at Bastrog Louisiana attempted to reform the community in matters affecting bootlegging and immoral conduct and then this same klan proceeded to commit murder. The Scriptures speak of hypocrisy, but right here you have the essence of it. WHITE JOURNALS HELPING The Richmond, Va., Times-Dispatch and the Richmond Va., Evening Dispatch have had their eyes single to the progress of this section. The attitude of both in relation to the financial interests of the colored people of this community has been most praiseworthy and charitable. It has gone upon the theory that every man is innocent until proven guilty. The attack made upon the progressive people of this community, so far as it relates to the colored people has not receive any encouragement at their hands. When the financial interests of ten thousand colored people are at stake, both of these journals have taken the position that charges against four or five other colored people should not be permitted to destroy those interests. The better class of white people have taken the same position, as for the colored people, they are practically solidly united. The outlook for a favorable solution of the whole question is bright. Sensationalism will not do when the financial interests of the colored people of this community are at stake. We have never lost faith in the better class of white people and we have known all along that we could depend upon the better class of colored people. We shall succeed and save the financial interests and savings of the colored people of this community if the white people continue to help us and the colored people continue to believe that all things will come right in due time. JUDGE WADDILL OF VIRGINIA It is reported that President Warren G. Harding was seriously considering the naming of a jurist from Virginia for the vacancy on the bench of the Supreme Court of the United States and was unfortunate enough to have a name presented that was distasteful to the Senators from this State. With that eminent jurist, His Honor Edmund Waddill residing here, we do not understand why those, who wished the honor for this State did not offer this Virginian to the President for appointment. As he has recently been elevated to the bench of the United States Circuit Court with a practically united constituency behind him, his nomination to the bench of the Supreme Court of the United States would have been a fitting rounding out of his brilliant career. He has made a record as a jurist that has attracted public attention. Moreover, he has been a Republican in active service, prior to his elevation to the judge-ship and his conservative manner of dealing won the respect of friend and foe. It seems to us that should another vacancy occur. It would be a fitting recognition to this State to name Edmund Waddill, Jr., and thus add allure to the office and honor to this State. The question of age should not figure. If he is active and energetic, the older he is the better he must be for mature judgment and consummate wisdom. A VOICE FROM MASSACHUSETTS. We publish in this issue a communication from Mr. kobert W. Carter of Brookline, Massachusetts, in which he mildly criticises us for our observation and commendation of the proposal of that veteran ex-Confederate. Hon. C. M. Steelman of North Carolina that a monument be erected in Washington to the "black mammies" of the Southland. Mr. Carter furnishes the fly for the ointment and gives in unmistakable language his reasons for not fully approving the words of praise voiced by us in commending the movement. Let us see. He claims that this act does not get far enough in that it does not admit the off-spring of these black mammies to full man-hood rights. So far as we are able to observe the admission of the off-spring of these black mammies to full man-hood rights is already upon the statute books of the United States and those of the several States. Speaking for this State, if we could secure the recognition and enforcement of the Virginia statutes, we as a race and as citizens would drive no complaint to make. The Constitution of Virginia, Article I, Section 1, reads: That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot, by any compact, deprive or divess their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety. You may say that this is only a written declaration upon the statute books with no means of recognition or enforcement, but the southerners of the Stedman type believe in living up to their sworn obligations and when you class them with the Negro-hating element, who was never mature by a black mammy and who never knew the value of one, you make a grave mistake. As a rule, this type of men occupy high judicial positions. While we do not desire to be personal, we recall that it was Governor Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia, who saved sixteen year old Simon Walker from the gallows after his grave had been dug and this was done in the face of the fact that a mob was clamoring for his life. So far as we know, he is alive and well today. It was Governor Charles T. O'Ferrall who saved the Lunenburg prisoners with the support of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, which tribunal for the first time in the history of this State entertained the appeal, when no record had been made for such proceedings. Attorney General Scott, the able Attorney General, a model Virginian and a "dyded in the woo," southerner enunciated the fundamental principles of all Governments was the safeguarding and the protection of human life and that technicalities should not be permitted to stand in the way of the accomplishment of this purpose. If the Supreme Court of the United States is permeated by the same spirit the cases of the so-called Arkansas riots, whose cases are now pending before the august tribunal will receive a favorable consideration at Washington. The point we make is that we should not sneer at these efforts for these men are our friends. They owe a debt of gratitude to the Negroes of the Old School and if they see fit to endeavor in this way to repay it, let them do so. With this door open, then consideration will come to us through other divers ways. We have often said that we believe that ultimately southerners of this type will be advocating the elective franchise for the Negro, while many white men in the North will be opposing it. When we get full recognition for the colored people of the Old School, you may rest assured that we shall soon secure full recognition for those colored people of this day and time who have made a record for them selves and who stand preeminent in the world of letters. It is a mistake to believe that only colored men of cringing servility can secure recognition and support at the hands of the southerners of the Stedman type. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA As a matter of fact, they respect colored men, who are true to their convictions. These "black mammies" believed in Lincoln and prayed for the success of the Republican Party. They did this too with some of the best blood of the South-land suckling at their breasts while their noble white mothers were devoting their time to their husbands and to other social and household duties. But it did not lessen the warmth of the personal affection on either side and few northerners have been able to understand this peculiar condition. The southern white folks have been taught from child-hood that the Negroes are naturally "hewers of wood and drawers of water." They have certainly been doing both ever since these same white folks were born. Under similar environments, colored folks would have believed the same thing about some other race. But this is a new day and even ex-Confederates have awakened to conditions and are doing all in their power to aid these colored folks in finance and in business. Even now, we have been vouch-safed support by white men of this class in this community and we have faith enough to believe that they mean what they say. As to preventing lynching southern white ladies have organized to suppress the evil and the Governors of thirteen southern States, including the distinguished Governor E. Lee Trinkle of Virginia are now proposing the enactment of an anti-lynching bill in every commonwealth of the old Confederacy. We hope that the Smith Anti-Lynching Bill now upon the Statute books of Ohio may be the model for this kind of legislation. We want them to remind our northern friends that the move moves and the southern white folks are moving with it. We have a new Negro upon the field of activity and we have a new southern white man. These men believe in according to colored people their social and political rights. They believe in giving to him equal privileges upon the railroad trains. They are combating elements amongst themselves who do not believe these things and it does not become us to hamper their efforts by ill-advised comment. We have never believed in sacrificing man-bood rights. We believe in maintaining our self-respect and in avoiding friction, except when fundamental principles are involved. Even then, we believe in contending for rights in a gentlemanly manner and with that Chesterfieldan politeness which will win the respect of any honorable antagonist and embarrass seriously the other kind. In the meantime, we realize that the boorish, insulting disreputable colored man is an incubus upon us and a bar to our advancement. The prize-fighting attitude of some of our people contending for social rights and civil privileges has a tendency to increase friction and make it a difficult task for the conservative elements to secure rights denied. Still, we are presenting the subject as we see it and we conclude by saying that our hat is off to Hon. C. M. Stedman of North Carolina. Any one, who honors our mothers pays a lasting tribute to us. God bless that ex-Confederate. Jesus Christ has saved that "black mammy," which this monument is intended to typify. FIRST MT. OLIVE NOTES. Newtown, Va., Jan. 23—Mrs. Mary Howard, Mr. John Carter, Mrs. Lucy Ferguson and Miss Susie Carter have been called home on account of the illness of their mother, Mrs. Lewis Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Johnson are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Harvey. Miss Mary B. Jones visited her sister, Miss Bessie at Sparta last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Holmes are visiting his parents. Mrs. Charlott Wright spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson. Master James Latney is visiting his grand-mother, Mrs. James R. Ruffin. At this time our sick list is growing rapidly in many cases whole families are down. We trust that the wane will soon pass over. Don't forget the services at Mr. Olive Sunday. AGENTS WANTED TO DISTRIBUTE—Free Advertising Samples. Circulara, Cards, etc. From time to time, house to house, handing them out to any and everybody as they pass on streets, avenues and other public places, in your home city or town, we furnish everything and pay you $5.00 per 1,000 for each thousand you distribute, regular employment if desired. Now if you mean business and want to make from $25-$35 per week for the year 1923, send 10 cents in stamps, your name and address, we will do the rest. A. BISHOP CO., Box 257 Tuscaloosa, Ala. TO THE PUBLIC! Richmond, Va., Jan. 24.—You are hereby notified that I have qualified as Administrator for the late George Washington. Any persons in debt, to him will pay the same to me, or any persons holding claims against his estate will file the same, with vouchers attached. See me at 501 N. Third Street or 1917 Decatur Street. WILLIAM H. HATCHER Administrator BISHOP CLAIR SAILS TO AFRICA Bishop Matthew W. Clair, Formerly Pastor of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Washington, D. C., Sails for Liberia. Bishop Matthew W. Clair, resident Bishop of Liberia for the Methodist Episcopal Church, sailed from New York aboard the steamship West Hessitine of the Bull Line for Monrovia Liberia to resume his duties directing the mission forces of his denomination in that field. With Bishop Robert E. Jones of New Orleans, Bishop Clair was the first of his race to be elected to full rank in the episcopacy of his denomination at the General Conference at Des Moines, Iowa, in 1920. For many years previously he had been recognized as one of the most able leaders in the church. In Liberia Bishop Clair has made tours far into the interior through the jungle paths visiting the native chiefs and local kings, all of whom begged him to send teachers and preachers among them. Bishop Clair has been in this country for some months in the interests of his mission field and has spoken many times to audiences of white and colored people upon the problem of spreading Christianity among the black bushmen of Liberia. These people are regarded by trivellers and ethnologists as being in the front rank of African natives in natural intelligence and other endowments promising rapid progress toward civilization. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Round Table At Vespers on Sunday Afternoon. A very interesting program will be given on Sunday afternoon at the Vesper Hour at 5 o'clock. A Round Table on "How is the Phyllis Wheatley carrying out its Purpose?" will be conducted with Mrs. Rapheal Harris as leader. The other speakers who will each discuss a special feature of the work of the Association, are Mrs. M. W. Connolly, Mrs. Lottie Longley, Misses Hannab Giles Esther Jonathan, Lavinia Banks, Clarissa Kyles and Harris and Mrs. O. B. Williams, Special music will be rendered, Mrs. Nannle Frasier and Mrs. Cora Hill are in charge of this program, with Mrs. Hul presiding. The installation of the officers of the R. I. E. club of the Y. W. C. A. was held on January 15 at 6:30 P. M. with Miss Viola L. F. Chaplain presiding and the following program was readered. Hymn, Club; scripture reading, Miss Idee Hilton; prayer Miss Elizabeth Johnson; vocal solo, Mr. J. A. Dillard, U. V. U. At this point in the program, Miss Chaplain, the Director of the Girl Reserves pointed out to each officer what her duty would be. Mr. Raymond U. Allmond, Va. U. U₄ them made a very inspiring and helpful address to the officers, and left a lasting impression on all those who heard it. This was followed by short speeches from the incoming officers with the president taking the lead. The other numbers on the program were: Vocal solo, Miss Thelma Jenkins; instrumental solo, Miss Gradys Jones; vocal solo, Miss Annie Jenkins. The program was one of the best in the history of the club and will long be remembered. At the close of the program light refreshments were served. On last Sunday afternoon the b. 1. P. U. and C. E. Society of First Baptist Church rendered a very excellent literary and musical program at the Vesper services. Standing room was at a premium and it is needless to say that the large audience was delighted with the various numbers given. To the B. Y. P. U., we would say, Please Come Again. The Girls Executive Council will present the Choral club of the Y. W. C. A. in a musical entertainment, "The New Minister." Watch for the date. CARL HARRIS RUNS AMUCK IN CLEVELAND STREETS. (Preston News Service) Cleveland, O. Jan. 23.—Carl Harris, said to have been rum-crazed, ran amuck in the streets here last Wednesday and had caused a reign of terror in that vicinity of Woodlawn avenue and East 55th street until captured last Saturday morning. During his rampage it is said that he attacked at least eight women and shot a man who went to the rescue of a family. He was captured after a chase lasting more than two hours and covering a distance of more than three miles. During his flight he is said to have flourished revolvers and several times shot at crowds who tried to head him off, and at children and pedestrians. Colored and white citizens joined the police in an effort to capture the maniac. It is claimed that Harris is an ex convict and passed under several aliases. He was also a world war veteran it is claimed. VIRGINIA GRAND JURY LOOKING INTO KU KLUX PLOT. (Preyaton News Services) Fredericksburg. Va., Jan. 26.—The special grand jury for the purpose of investigating a number of alleged threatening letters said to have been received during the past week by a dozen or more foreigners, warning them to get out by July 1. recessed late Thursday without making a report. A number of witnesses appeared before the jury during its brief session, including several of the merchants who claim to have received threatening letters signed by the klan. No Negroes appeared before the jury although it is said that several Negroes here have received threatening letters from the ku klux klan. In his charge to the grand jury, Judge J. T. Goodrick ordered a full investigation of the letters and instructed the jury to spare no expense in an effort to bring the author of the letters before the court. No date was fixed for the reconvening of the grand jury. The Baptist Ministers' Conference of Richmond and Vicinity and the Baptist Ministers' Wives Union were the guest of the Excelsior Men's Bible Class of the First Baptist Church last Monday night. The occasion was the annual installation of officers of the two bodies. Dr. W. T. Johnson, pastor of the church was master of ceremonies and presided over the evening's agenda with precision and grace. Musical numbers were rendered by the First Baptist Choir. Devotional exercises were conducted by Revs. J. J. Woodson and P. W. Coleman. Brother W. S. Morgan, teacher of Excelsior Class delivered the welcome and Rev. L. H. Dickerson responded. The sermon of the evening was delivered by Rev. M. H. Payne, pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. His text was "The Lord Is My Shepherd." He handled it in a most pleasing manner to both the clergy and laity. Rev. S. P. Robinson, pastor of 31st Street Baptist Church, installed the officers in a pleasing manner which gave general satisfaction. Dr. E. Payne, the venerable president of the Conference responded with his usual wisdom and exactness. He has been leader of the local ministry for well nigh a half century and is affectionately known as the "Bishop." Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, honorary president of the Wives' Union, responded with her usual charm and presented the aims of the Union. Mr. John S. Powell, well known layman and Y. M. C. A. President spoke. The collection was lifted by Revs. R. J. Bass and R. H. Johnson; benediction by Rev. Tunstall Banks, of Seven Pines. After the program the assembly marched downstairs, where a splendid repast was served by the class, assisted by the ladies of the church. Dr. Johnson called for impromptu after dinner speeches, which were enjoyed. At the close Dr. E. Payne sang one of his spirituals, to the edification of all. The following are the officers of the Baptist Ministry's Conference of Richmond and Vicinity; President, Dr. Evans Payne; Vice-President, Rev. J. E. Fountain; Secretary, Rev. D. J. Bradford; Assistant Secretary, Rev. C. A. Cobbs; Corresponding Secretary, Dr. W. H. Stokes; Treasurer, Rev. R. J. Bass; Reporter, Rev. A. D. Daly; Auditor, Dr. W. L. Ransome. The officers of the Baptist Ministers Wives Union of Richmond and Victory are: President, Mrs. R. O. Johnson; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames D. J. Bradford, J. W. Dudley and J. E. Fountain; Financial Secretary, Mrs. A. D. Daly; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. E. D. Lewis; Treasurer, Mrs. E. Payne; Chapain, Mrs. J. R. Vaughan. DR. STOKES' ANNIVERSARY Rev. William H. Stokes, Ph. D., has completed a pastorate of twenty-one years at Ebenezer Baptist Church here, having succeeded the late Rev. Richard Wells, Ebenezer's first pastor. In honor of the occasion, Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, the accomplished wife of this noted cleric, entertained the Diaconate, officialy, departmental executives and others at their palatial Brook Road Manse, Monday evening, January 15th. The occasion was unique, as it was a departure from customary anniversary events, the host and guest being vice versa. After a pleasant evening spent amid the environs of the spacious halfs and beautiful rooms, the guest were served an evening course luncheon by Madame Stokes and the ladies who assisted her in receiving. The Deacons and friends surprised Dr. Stokes with a presentation of a lovely silver pitcher, in token of their love and esteem. Dr. and Mrs. Stokes have recently moved into their mansion, which rears its imposing eaves on Brook Road, just at the brow of the road, as it winds its way out of the Shoekoe depression. It is of cottage design, artistically painted, and graces the front of a lot 111 by 300 feet, which fronts 64.6 feet on the street in the rear. There are eighteen rooms, beautifully tapestried and furnished, with a modern electric lighting system for illumination. All modern conveniences are installed and the reception, living, library, study and bed rooms and parlors and other rooms are conveniently arranged. Witha its beauty and arrangement are transcendently elite. DR. HANCOCK AT ST. JOHN. The Willing Workers' Club, Mrs. P. H. Sallee, president, Mrs. Mattie Robinson. Secretary will put forth a special effort at St. John Baptist church, North Richmond, next Sunday, January 28, 1923 An interesting program has been prepared for the occasion. In the afternoon at 3:30 Prof. Gordon B. Hancock, A. M., of the Department of Sociology of Virginia Union University, will be the principal speaker. Prof. Hancock is reputed to be a noted orator and a rare treat is in store for all who may hear him. The speaker will be introduced by Miss B. C. Edwards of Armstrong High School. At the regular morning and evening services the pastor will preach. All friends of the Church and pastor are urged to attend these services. DR. KING INDISPOSED Dr. T. J. 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Correspondence. ROANOKE ITEMS. ROANOKE, VA., Jan. 23.—Mrs. G. S. Edmondson, 321 Tenth Avenue N. E. is much improved, You will bear in mind M. Stanfield will furnish you the remedies for your colds, neuralgia, influenza and coughs and other troubles of the season. 153 Wells Alley, N. W. The A. M. E. Church Sewing Circle will meet Friday, January 26th at the home of Mrs. Berta Howard, Seventh Avenue. The Sunshine Club met at the parsonage Tuesday night. Miss Ella Saunders, of Eighth Avenue, who has been indisposed is much better, under the care of Dr. George E. Moore. Rev. J. W. Hicks and his congregation will soon have their beautiful pipe organ installed. It is a magnificent instrument. Mr. Charles Stultz, of Tenth Avenue, is somewhat ill at this writing. Mrs. Celestia Thompson, 136 Eleventh Street is indisposed. Mrs. Catherine Miller, of Seventh Avenue is much indisposed. Messrs. J. H. Dagney and J. J. Crocker, of Norfolk, Va. were here last week in interest of the N. & W. Trainmen's organization. Mr. Dagney is president and Mr. Crocker, the vice-president, They were the guest of Mr. Burrell, of Sixth Avenue. They called to see Miss Maggie Dehaven, of 308 Seventh Avenue, N. W. Mrs. Virgle N. Dehaven, of High Street, is improving nicely. Mrs. Annie James, of Rocky Mount underwent a serious operation at the Burrell Memorial Hospital. She is improving. Madam Bruce is in the city assisting Rev. D. R. Powell in a revival which is proving a grand success. Mrs. Addie Stanfield, 519 Tenth Avenue, N. W. is indisposed. Mr. G. L. Pittman, 212 Seventh Avenue, N. E. is very sick. Mrs. C. Croane and family are all ing this week at 634 Ninth Avenue. M. Stanfield, Jesse Barbour and Master Thomas Howard will endeavor to get your papers to you on time. Pay the boys and encourage a good cause. Mrs. Bessie Curtis, of 218 Seventh Avenue, N. W. underwent a serious operation at Burrell Memorial Hospital, and is reported as getting on nicely. Mrs. Monroe Hale, the aged mother of the Hale brothers of Franklin, now of Roanoke, has been under treatment at Burrell Memorial Hospital for the past two weeks. All wish for her a speedy recovery from her injuries. Rev. James S. Hatcher, D. D. has returned from Oberlin, Columbus, Wilberforce and Cleveland, Ohio. He addressed the 1100 students at his old Alma Mater. Mr. James Clarkson, of Wells Alley, N. W. has been critically ill with Pneumonia for two weeks. He is under care of Dr. J. B. Claytor. In sad but loving remembrance of our daughter, Louise A. Washington, who departed this life one year ago, January 14, 1922: "Just a thought of sweet remembrance. QUARTERLY CONFERENCE The fourth quarterly conference of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church was held Monday night, January 22nd, Rev. Isaac Ewer, P. E., presiding. It was his closing conference and his fifth year on the district and mention was made of his Christ-like spirit which had attended his entire administration. The reports for the quarter showed an increase along all lines. There were 7 conversions, 11 accessions, 10 baptisms and 2 deaths—Sister Sallie Walker, who died in Washington, D. C. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Ellen Bowman. Present membership 467. The amount of money raised during the quarter was $1,808.35, balance in the treasury, $1,095.56. There never was a more pleasant session of the conference than this one. Rev. Baker participated, as did Brother Thomas Anderson, of Ebenezer A. M. E. and others. Glowing tributes were paid to the five years pleasant association and administration of Presiding Elder Ewer and the wonderful achievements of Rev. J. S. Hatcher's pastorate here, especially his evangelistic endeavors, the conversions of Richard Faulkner and Corneius Malone being noted. Sunday morning and night, the Presiding Elder delivered two powerful sermons, teeming with logic and wiskdom. HOBSON (VA) NEWS Hobson, Va., Jan. 22.—The M'sionary Circle of the Macedonia Baptist Church made an annual report to the church of their work. They reported $194.90 as having been raised since being organized. They purchased things needed and helped others who were sick to the amount of $174.40, leaving in their treasury $18.50. They meet every first and third Monday in each month. We wish them much success this year. Mrs. Susie Joiner is president and Mrs. Emma Walker, secretary. FULTON NOTES. MT. CALVARY NOTES. The services last Sabbath were excellent. Sunday School was good. 11:30 A. M. Devotionals were conducted by our Pastor and Rev. Fuller. The sermon was preached by one of Calvary's sons, in the person of Rev. C. B. Jefferson. His text was Jeremiah 45:5, first clause. The choir rendered some excellent music. Rev. Coleman was also on the rostrum. We had many friends present, including Deacon Alpheus Scott, of the Fourth Baptist Church; Miss Wilson, one of the teachers at Webster Davis School, accompanied by her mother: Mr. and Mrs. Pierce, of Jamaica, W. L. We also had Rev. Bro. Oliver of Raleigh, N. C.; Mrs. Belle Bullucks, one of Calvary's members, who went to North Carolina to live, worshipped with us. 1:00 P. M. The funeral services of Mrs. Sarah Vaughan were held at the church. Rev. Cobbs preached the sermon. Our sister was a faithful church member. She bore her affection as a strong soldier of Christ. 3:30 P. M. Rev. Cobbs administered the Lord's Supper at the St. James Baptist Church, Henrico Co. 8:30 P. M. The Rev. Jacob Turner preached at Calvary. His theme was the 23rd Psalm. On the rostrum were Revs. Cobbs, Clarke and Jefferson. Ali of the male adults of the church are requested by our pastor to be present in his study tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Our pastor is putting forth great efforts to increase the attendance of the Baracca Bfile Class. The same appeal is to the female department or class. Rev. Tuck preached a powerful soron last Sabbath at New Vine Baptist Church, Charles City County. In the evening he served communion. The people had a great shout in the name of the Lord RISING MT. ZION NOTES Our Sunday School has started this year with new activities and new ideas towards increasing both interest and membership of the School. Our superintendent, Mr. A. H. White has many new plans for this year's work and asks the hearty cooperation of every member. We listened to an interesting discourse from Rev. Evans last Sunday. Our pastor was delayed in Piedmont. There are quite a few sick among us: Mrs. Sarah Manning, Mr. Chifford Carter, Mrs. Philimena White Miss Viola Johnson is improving slowly in Piedmont Sanatorium On last Sunday night at the Rising Mount Zion Church of Fulton the Missionary Circle installed their new officers. The installation address being delivered by Mrs. W. T. Johnson, which was a master-piece of eloquence such as she usually renders. The officers installed were as follows: our beloved pastor's wife, Mrs. O. B. Simms as president; Mrs. P. Morton as vice president; Miss B. Stewart as Secretary; Mrs. L. Johnson as treasurer; Mrs. S. Jones, as chaplain, and Mrs. M. Pittman as program committee. We pray that God's blessings will be with our new officers and that they may do a noble work for the upbuilding of God's Kingdom. On last Monday Rev. O. B. Simms pastor of Flesing Mt. Zilon church was called to Cleveland Ohio to get the remains of his brother who departed this life on last Sunday. The funeral was held in Pittsburgh, last week, the home of our pastor and family. CHICAGO NEWS. U. B. F. and S. M. T. hold the public installation on January 9th and the Union Masonic hall at which time there were about two thousand friends and members of the organization present. Dr. E. C. Covington of Bloomington, Ill.; state medical examiner was present as was Rev. H. W. Jameson, national grand master of the world, who delivered the principal address. J. B. Street, president of the Joint Building Association, spoke and told of the activities of the committee. U. D. B. F. officers were installed by H. D. Smith, past master of Illinois Lodge; S. M. T. officers were insued by Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, state grand princess, Beautiful Gate Royal House, Mrs. Ella L. Holmest, Mrs. Eliza Jackson and Mrs. Jennie E. Lewis. Henry E. Murphy acted as master of ceremonies. On behalf of the committee Rev. Jameson, Dr. Covington and M. B. Street were presented with flowers by M. T. Bailey, secretary of North Star Lodge and J. B. Street was presented with a check on behalf of North Star Lodge of which he is worthy master. This was a great meeting and every one left feeling inspired by the work being accomplished by the organization and the Joint Building Association. Mrs. Lillian Holland, daughter of Mrs. Dora Cannon, 19 E. 31st street has gone to Los Angeles, California in search of better health. Mrs. Holland is a member of White Rose Council A. U. K. and D. of A. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sawyer spent last Sunday in the suburbs of Morgan Park as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Johnson, 11348 S. Elizabeth street. Miss Willena Ellison also spent the day as the guest of Mrs. J. D. Edwards 1208 W. 109th Place. Thornton Cherry, cousin of Arcan E. Pinckney, 4114 Calumet avenue, left the U. S. for Chatham, Canada his home after spending several very pleasant weeks in the States and several days in the city as the guest of Mr. Pinckney. Eugene Fields 3608 S. State street who spent the holidays in visiting with relatives and friends at Leavenworth, Kans., after a long absence. Mr Fields visited several other cities in Kansas while away. Wm. Washington, owner of the Washington Confectionery, 15 W. 36th street is now on a visit to Albia, Iowa where he will spend several weeks with relatives and friends. 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. --- THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Jev. H. W. Jameson, national graced master of the world of U. B. F. and S. M. T., left the city for southern Illinois after attending the public installation of U. B. F. and S. M. T., and looking after other fraternal business. Mrs. Lou Ella Young. 4114 Calumet ave. D. G. M. N. G., of households on Ruth of Illinois, visited Aurora on Friday and installed the officers of the Household there in a public installation. M T. Bailey 3638 S. State street, president the Bailey Realty Co., has spent a busy week in and out of the city looking after matters for clients. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. At Franklin St. M. E. Church Sunday January 21st, Rev. W. W. Ward filled the pulpit morning and evening in an acceptable manner. At 11 o'clock he preached from first Tim. 617 and at night from Matt. 14-28. Eight were added to the church. Keep it up Bro. Ward. Rev. T. B. Alston filled his pulpit at the Baptist church all day Sunday. Owing to the illness of Rev. G. O. Wing, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church Rev. T. W. Hebron preached at 11 o'clock from Gen. 32-24 and at night from Heb. 12-2 to a large and appreciative audience. Rev. Geo. Ziegler, (white) christian church pastor of the city preached at Bethel A M. E. church Sunday afternoon, January 21st, at three o'clock. Rev. Ziegler is an able, fluent and co-created man of God. Come again Bro. Ziegler. We have quite a number on the sick list this week. Mr. A. C. Songer, Mr. Robt Kelley, Mr. Walter Sayers and Miss Gertrude Guynn are still sick, but improving. Mr. Reuben Holiday is still on the FIVE ```markdown ``` 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.' 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Richards, widow of one of the victims of the Mer Rouge tortures and murders, today at the open hearing testified that her husband was kidnapped by hooded klansmen for the first time on August 18 last, when he was torn away from his 4 year old daughter, made a clear statement to his captors that he was innocent of any connection with part in the ailed attempt to kill Dr. B. M. McKoin, and was freed and assured by the klansmen, one of them Captain J. K. Skipwith, Exalted Cyclops, that he would not be molested. He was permitted to go home accord ing to the widow, and the klansmen, showing no fear, took off their black masks in front of their victim. Within the same week Richard was again kill napped and this time, along with his friend and clum. Watt Daniel was torured and murdered. McKOIN LED GANG. Addie May Hamilton, a 17 year old school girl of Mer Rouge, living with her parents and her two brothers was another witness. She revealed how she was kidnapped from her home by a black-hooded band which forced its way into her house at 10:30 o'clock at night after a door had been closed on them. Miss Hamilton, sobbing at times told how klansmen, led by Dr. B. M. McKoin, banished her from the State under the threat of tar and feathers if she failed to catch a train to which they carried her. She asserted that her mother was struck by McKoin then Mayor of Mer Rouge. She said that the hooded gang ignored the piteous appeals of her mother, who on bended knees, begged them not to take her daughter from her. The hooded invaders threatened to tar and feather the mother if she attempted to interfere the girl testified. The girl said that she was loaded into an automobile driven by Dr. MeKoin and was forced to sit between him and "Pink" Kirkpatrick, who stretched his legs over her lap. She was given $7 by Dr. McKoin, barely enough to pay her fare to Little Rock, Ark. the city to which she was ordered to go. Harry Neelis, manager of a Bastrop garage and a former resident of New Orleans, testified that he saw Thomas F. Richards, who was his employee, kidnapped by klansmen the first time; that he reported the kidnapping to Sheriff J. F. (Fred) Carpenter, whom he found on the Court House steps a short time afterward, and that the Sheriff told him that "it is best not to talk about these things, if you want to get along here." SAW SEIZURE. According to Neelis's testimony the Sheriff was sitting in plain view of the garage when the hooded klansmen ried their victim away and never raised a hand to interfere. The Sheriff himself, sitting at the right side of the Judge's bench and within a few feet of the witness was unmoved. Neelis testified that the towns of Bastrop and Mer Rouge had been in a state of terror for months and that Bastrop was constantly awaiting an assault from rival factions in Mer Rouge, while Mer Rouge was at all times fearful of an assault on the part of Bastrop klansmen. He declared that it was not safe to be on the highways especially with a woman companion. The State, with its three important witnesses, Mrs. Richards, Miss Hamilton and Neels—got the names of the suspected klansmen into the records today. It also was shown that the klan evidently incensed at the alleged attempted killing of Dr. McKolin, took the law into its own hands in a most thorough fashion after Dr. McKolin had reported that shots had been fired through his automobile. The klan, witnesses made clear, was striving by the boldest of methods to ascertain the names of the persons in the alleged assassination conspiracy. Daniels and Richards were selected as the victims. Richards, according to his widow, returned home after the first kidnapping, confident that he had squared himself with the klansmen and he was prepared to keep his end of the bargain, she said. He told his wife of the unmasking of the klansmen, about six of them, after he had made his supposed peace with them, but according to her testimony, Skipwith was the only one of the group that he knew. Neelis testified that while riding to Mer Rouge in a Ford truck on August 18, he and his colored helper were held up outside of Bastrop by seven hooded, men He expressed the belief that they were waiting for Richards. They permitted him to continue on his journey but later he was held up by two unmasked men, whom he described as Jeff Burnett, now under arrest and charged with the murder, with Dr. McKoin, of Daniel and Richards, and abuse Rogers. They, he declared, took him back to the point where the other masked klansmen were gathered, and they told him to go back to Bastrop. Burnett and Rogers, he testified put on their black hoods after they joined the other group. NAMES KLUXEERS. Neesil, a willing witness at the beginning, grew reluctant as the State's attorneys pressed him to name the man whom he had seen in klan raids and he finally admitted that on the occasion of the hold-up of himself, Riards and Watt Daniel, last July the three of them got together after they had been liberated by their captors. and it was the consensus of their opinion that among the group of masked klansmen who had examined them Captain Skipwith, Laurie Calhoun, Deputy Sheriff, another Calhoun, "one of the Hart boys," J D. Higginbotham "Pink" Kirkpatrick and "Bob" Dade. The witness said he could not be positive that any of the three had determined definitely that Dr McKoin was in the July mob, although he believed McKoin was one of them. While Mrs. Richards said that her husband had revealed only the name of Skipwith as being a member of the gang that kidnapped him on July 18. Neels testified that Richards told him he was sure that James Tisdell Monroe and A. B. Campbell of Jones were in the crowd. Neels said he wasn't sure that Richards told him McKoin was one of the hooded band. The lines tightened about Burnett, Dr McKoin and Skipwith and the arrest of the third is daily expected. Witness after witness virtually linked the names of the three with the klan and its operations. Other klansmen were mentioned but the testimony defined Skipwith and McKoin as actual leaders of the klan. The power and influence of and the fear inspired by the klan has been in evidence many times in the courtroom in the conduct of witnesses. At times the State's officials, fully aware that the witnesses could tell much more than they had told, were almost at their wits' end to get the testimony wanted. ANSWER FORGED. When Neelis admitted having heard Riebards mention the name of the men who had kidnapped him the first time, the admission was the opening was striving for. Attorney Generairt wedge the Assistant Attorney General was striving for. Squarely he put the question to the witness: "Whom did Richards mention?" Neelis shrank in his chair. A startled look appeared on his face. He started to reply, stammered, subsided. Quirrel reigned in the courtroom. The voice of the Assistant Attorney General came loud and clear: "Please answer the question," and replied: "I don't remember, sir." Mr. Guion half rose in his chair. He leveled a finger at the witness and boomed: "Do you mean to say that on such an eventful day, in which you yourself were stopped and questioned by the hooded mob and an employee of yours kidnapped that you do not remember the names of the men he recognized. Remember, you are under oath." Neelis flushed, mumbled, hesitated again, and after a brief pause gave the names Richard had mentioned to him. names Richard had mentioned to him. Even the testimony of Addie May Hamilton seemed clouded by fear. She openly admits that she fears the klan may seek revenge on her for the revelation she has made. She seldom went into details unless firmly urged. Despite the presence of troops in the town, there is a wholesome fear of the organization. Half a dozen prominent citizens say that the klan will be here long after the Mer Rouge murders are forgotten, and that the klan will not forget those who now invoke its wrath. Two citizens whose names, if used would create consternation within the klan ranks, declared to a reporter today that they would quit the klan to night if they were certain convictions would be obtained for the Daniel-Rich ards murders. Said one: "I am a business man and a great deal of my business is with men known to be klansmen. I believe Governor Parker is right but I am afraid he cannot obtain a conviction in this parish. Klansmen will not convict klansmen. in my opinion. I am one myself and know the oath of the organization. There are more men like myself in this town men who would gladly quit the klan but if the klan wins the fight and we resign it would not be healthy for us around here." The first witness of the day was George (Nip) Eckols, who rode with Watt Daniel and Sidney White in the car from which Daniel was taken by the masked and hooded band. Eckols said all of them were ordered out of the car, and after Daniel had been taken away he and White were told to depart. They were stopped a second time but were not molested, and went on to Mer Rouge. He could not recognize any of the kidnappers. Nor could he identify any of the automobiles used. GIRL EXPELLED. Addie May Hamilton the second wit ness of the day, said she was 17 years old. She was examined by Assistant Attorney General Gulon as follows: Q—Have you ever been in Little Rock? A.—Yes. Q—Tell the circumstances under which you went there. A.—The klux sent me there. Q—How do you know? A.—Well, Dr. McKoin and "Pink" Kirkpatrick were among the klux who came to my house. Q—How many were in the crowd? A.—Six, I think. Q—You are positive that the identi- fication of Dr. McKoin and "Pink" Kirkpatrick? A.—Dr. McKoin was the on'y one who spoke. I knew his voice. I am sure of that. Q—Teil us about the visit of the men. A—I heard them coming up to the house. It was about. 10:30 on the night of January 22, 1922. My mother went to the door and slammed it shut. But they got in a side door. Dr. McKoin said to my mother. "Addie Mav has to leave Mer Rouge tonight. She is leading an immoral life." My mother asked him why he didn't get people he knew were immoral. My mother didn't want to let me go. She got on her knees and pleaded, and Dr. McKoin said they would tar and feather my THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Girl Names McKoin as Klan Leader Who Banished Her - Says He Struck Aged Mother Who Asked Hooded Band to Spare Her-Wife Says Tortured Husband Named Skipwith as Among Klan Kidnappers-Klux Law Rule Admitted in Bastrop Klan Hearings mother, if she objected, I offered to go with them, and as they took me away Dr. McKolin shouted that any one who stuck their head out of the door would be shot. They didn't give me time to get a hat, and Dr. McKolin said my things would be sent to me and that I would not be hurt. Q.-Were you hurt? A.-No, but my mother was. Q.-How did she get hurt? A.-Dr. McKolin struck her. Q.-Did your mother slam the door when the me n came up to the house? A.-Yes, she slammed the door and yelled for some one to get a gun. Q. —They got in at another door? A. —Yes, they went around the house. —Yes. they went around the house. Q. What did they say to you when they sent you away? A.—Dr. McKoin gave me $7 and told me to go to Little Rock and stay there; that if I came back I would be e tarred and feathered. Q. When did you leave Mer Rouge? A.—At 11:25 that night. Q. Who bought your ticket? A.—I paid the conductor. Q. Did you ride in a sleeper? A.—No and I had no hat and had on only a gingham dress. Q. What was the fare to Little Rock? A.—Six dollars and fifty-three cents. Q. And Dr. McKoin gave you $7. A.—Yes, sir. Q. This was in January 1922? A.—Yes. Q. When did you leave Little Rock and come back to Mer Rouge? A.—In May 1922. Q. Were you told not to return when you were sent away? A.—Yes. when you were sent away? A.—Yes. Q.—And they said they would tax and feather you? A.—If I didn't catch the train that night. Q.—How did you happen to return? A.—Hugh Clark and W. E. Hopkins, a friend took the matter up with some one at Mer Rouge and I got a letter from my mother saying it had been fixed and I could come home. Q.—How long did you stay at home? A.—Two months, then I went back to Little Rock. Q.—Why did you go back? A.—I got scared. WORE BLACK HOOD Q.—What kind of robes did these men wear? A.—Black. Q.—Black hoods and d robes? A. Yes. Q.—Was your mother on her knees when she was struck? A.—No, she was trying to push McKoin out of the door. Q.—Who did you get in the car with the night they took you away the first time? A.—Dr. McKoin and "Pink" Kirkpatrick. Q.—Who drove the car? A.—Dr. McKoin. Q.—What did you say to McKoin? A.—I asked him how he expected me to stay in Little Rock without my parents. Q.—What did he say? A.—He said my parents could go to Little Rock, too. Q.—Do you know whether W. E. Hopkins and Hugh Clark are klansmen? A.—I don't know, I heard Mr. Clark was. The girl testified that her parents had lived in Mer Rouge for thirteen years and that she had visited Little Rock about Christmas to see her sister. Attorney General Coco took the witness over, and under his examination she stated that Mrs. McKoin, wife of the doctor was her music teacher, that she was familiar with the voice of Dr. McKoin and readily recognized it among those in the hooded gang that escorted her to the station. "How was it that your father and brothers were not at home that night?" "They were camping in the woods." "Did McKoin tell you you couldn't come back without klan permission?" "No sir he told me I could never come back." Her general appearance was that of a quiet, modest young girl. W. C. Andrews was the next witness He told of being with Watt Daniel and Harry Neels near Mer Rouge and of watching a band of klansmen. His examination proceeded as follows: TRAILED KLANSMEN Q.-Did you recognize any of them? A.-No, sir, they were masked. They had three cars. Q.-Did you see them leave Mer Rouge? A.-Yes, Watt said, "Let's rol low them, and as soon as they were out of sight we started after them. Q.-Why? A.-I wanted to find out about a note they sent me that I found in my car a few days before. It was signed "Vigilance Committee," warned me about late hours on the road. Q.-Why did you think the klan wrote the note? A.-I didn't know; I just wanted to find out. Andrews stated that he and his companions overtook the klan cars about three miles from Mer Rouge at a Negro cabin. He thought it was then 11 P. M. Q.-What happened then? A.-We stopped and watched them. They came out of the house and surrounded our car. Q.—Then what happened? A.—About 12 of them surrounded our car and ordered us out. They took Watt's gun and mame. They accused Watt of making whisky and Watt said he had not made any since being warned in November. I pulled out the note I had received and they laughed and denied writing it. They kept Watt's gun but returned mine Later in Mer Rouge a man yelled. "Hey, Watt, is this your pistol?" It was, and Watt got it back. The man who gave it to him was in a car. Q.—Did you recognize any of the men who surrounded your car? A.—Two of them. Q.—Who were they? A.—Capt in Skipwith and Harry Calboun. Q.—How did you know? A.—I recognized their voices as they talked to Watt, I thought I recognized Bob Dade and Dr. McKoin. Q.—Did they have arms? A.—Yes, sir. I saw pistols. Q.-Did they draw them on you? A.-Some of them did. Q.-You are positive Watt Daniels's pistol was given back to him that night? A.-Yes. Q.-Who gave it to him? A.-I think it was J. P. Higginbotham, but I'm not certain. Q.-Weren't you afraid of that white robed band that night? A.-No, not afraid. I wanted to know what they had against me. Q.-You thought you recognized Dr McKoin as they came down the road? A.-I recognized McKoin by his walk Q—Have you ever been asked to join the klan? A—Yes. Tom Milliken talked to me about joining it. Then it was first organized here, but I told him I had been reading of the things the klan had been doing over in Texas and I didn't want to join it. On the night Dr. McKoin was reported to have been shot, at the witness testified he was in Gallion, and returned to Mer Rouge about 11:30 that night; going to J. L. Daniels's house, where he expected to find a card game. There was no game. KLAN SAID HANG. "Did you hear that night that Dr. McKinol had been shot at?" the witness was asked. "Yes," was the reply. "I went down to a restaurant and heard that, Dr. McKinol said somebody had shot into is car." Andrews then testified that he talked with Thomas F. Richards, one of the murdered and tortured victims, at a later date about the shooting and Richards had told him of being taken outside of Bastrop by the klan and asked what he knew about the McKinol shooting. Richards said he told them that he didn't know who did the shooting. Richards told the witness the klan members had told him they were going to "get" Watt Daniel and Andrews. "Did Richards recognize any of the men who took him out and questioned him a week before the kidnapping?" "He didn't tell me that he did, but I've heard he told others that he knew some of the men." Mrs. W. E. Hopkins was called to the stand at the opening of the afternoon session. She told of starting to Mer Rouge on the night of August 24 and of the car she was in being blocked by a truck placed across the road. "Our car hauled and a masked man sprang into view and pointed a gun at my son," the witness said. "I cried out. 'Mr. Ku Klux, we haven't done anything.'" She insisted she was too frightened to take notice of what went on. After the car she was in was stopped it was permitted to go on a short distance and was then stopped again. DRAGGED OUT HOME. Bastrop, La., Jan. 13.—How the Morehouse Ku Klux Klan, headed by the Exalted Cyclops, Captain J. K. Skipwith, surroined the home of a peaceful farmer, roused the occupants with shouts and curses, heat on the doors with clubs, broke the lock on one door and entered and dragged the head of the house from under his roof, despite the tearful entreaties of his wife, was told today at the open hearing held to fix responsibility for the torturing and slaying of Watt丹iel and Thomas F. Richards, last August, supposedly by hooded klansmen. The story was told by Alonzo Bradock, a lifelong resident of Morehouse Parish, and an industrious, ambitious farmer and stock raiser. The story he told paralleled the deeds of the Kentucky "Night Riders" or the klan of earlier days. Bazenly some without masks, the witness testified, they battered their way into his home dragged him out in the dead of night and left his wife and small children in a state bordering on hysteries. The testimony of Braddock proved the most damaging of the day against the hooded organization charged with reducing Morehouse Parish to a state of terrorism. Calmly, but obviously with fear in his heart, the witness told his story. He fears the klan so much that he declared that he was willing to sell the farm where he had labored all his life for one-half the actual value, so that he could take his family and move to a locality where citizens need not fear midnight raids of the ku klux klan. On a November morning the farmer testified about 1:30 or 2 o'clock, he was awakened by shouts and curses about his house. Peering out of a window, he saw a mob of men, some beating on the doors. They were shouting his name and demanding that he come out. Braddock called to them to wait until he was dressed. Before he could get fully dressed a door crashed in and the mob entered. The leader whom Braddock recognized as Captain Skipwith said: "We want you for making whisky." At that point Mrs. Braddock in a nervous and fainting condition, entered the room and begged the mob not to molest her husband. The mob and the leader were adamant, insisting that Braddock must go with them. Feervful of his fate. Braddock begged Captain Skipwith to turn him over to Sheriff Carpenter if they had a charge to make against him. Braddock also begged Skipwith to assure his wife that no harm would come to him. The assurance was finally given and Braddock was told that he would not be whipped or injured, but would be turned over to the authorities. He was placed in a car and driven to the home of the Sheriff: Despite the fact that none of the mob were officers empowered to arrest Braddock the Sheriff did not question their act but took the prisoner in charge and also locked up four Negroes the mob had picked up. The next morning he was released. He was not indicted. No charge was ever made against him. He was set free and returned to his home to find his wife seriously ill and his children badly frightened. Mrs. Braddock has not recovered. The stopping of a motor car near her home or the appearance of a stranger throws a great fear into her. Repeatedly she has begged her husband to sell the home they have struggled to build and to move to another section. "I am anxious to leave this parish for good," Braddock declared. "I no longer feel safe here. I am nervous at night. my wife is afraid, my children are frightened." KLAN ABOVE LAW. A few months ago Braddock was healthy, vigorous and robust. Today he has the appearance of an old man in ill health. "It is the klan," he says. Attorneys admitted after the close of the hearing that under the laws of Louisiana the action of armed men in forcing an entrance into a home at night may be construed by the courts as a capital offense punishable by death. The testimony of A. L. Smith of Outachita Parish, an admitted klansman, was another feature of the day. He refused to betray klan secrets, and said his oath to the organization would not allow him to give testimony against a klansman accused of a crime. He impressed the Attorney General and his staff. "If the klan had more members of that sort and less of Captain Skipwith's calibre, there would be no trouble with the organization and there would be no lawless acts committed." a member of the staff declared during the recess. After he had stated that he is a klans man and had taken the klan oath; Mr. Smith was not asked to reveal any secrets of the order. Once during the examination, Senator Warren said: "Mr. Smith 'I'm sure you wouldn't violate your oath, but if you could give us any information concerning the commission of crimes by the members of the klan, you would give it, of course?'" "You would have to force it from me," was the reply. The crowd in the court room applauded so vigorously that Judge Odom called for order. Captain Skipwith, Exalted Cyclops of the Morehouse Parish klan this afternoon announced that he had called off the conference with Attorney Gen. oral Coco, sought by the klan leader yesterday and set for today by the Attorney General. "There will be no conference between myself and Mr. Coco," Skip with said. "I could not see where any good could come out of it, and there fore decided to call it off. It hasn't been officially called off, but a conference between the Attorney General and myself will never never be held. The State's attorneys seem to be satis fied in digging into the affairs of the klan by placing witnesses on the stand at the open hearing, and therefore, it is best for them to get their information from that source." Attorney General Coco appeared surprised at Captain Skipwith's action "I have not been informed either by Captain Skipwith or his attorney DISPATCHES APPEASE AMERICAN COLOR PREJUDICE BY DENYING THAT FRENCH RUHR PUNITIVE FORCE IS LED BY BLACKS CLAIM MOROCCANS AND ALGERIANS BELONG TO OTHER THAN DARK RACES—DANGER OF A CLASH IS IMMINENT IN EUROPE. MOORFIELD STOREY LED FIGHT AGAINST THE HARVARD RACE DISCRIMINATION BAR about this and I will say that the calling off of the arranged interview was not the result of any steps taken by myself or any members of my staff." WHIPPING THREATS. The first witness at the morning ses sion was W. B. Stuckey of Mer Rouge-former State Senator and a lawyer. His examination proceeded as follows Q—Are you a member of the klan? A—No, sir. I've always been opposed to it, free and outspoken in my opposition. Q—Have you talked to Captain Skipwith about these affairs? A—No. Captain Skipwith has not spoken to me for a year. Q—Have you ever heard Skipwith say anything? A—Yes. There was a conference that followed the kidnapping and the day after, while talking to John Freeland, I heard Smith Stevenson call out to Captain Skipwith, "Captain I heard you settled the Mer Rouge trouble." "Yes," said Skipwith, "On what basis?" Stevenson asked. I told them," said the Captain, "that every man in Morehouse who didn't keep his mouth shut and quit talking about the klan would get whipped until they couldn't sit down for some time." Q—When was this remark made? A—After the kidding of Daniel and Richards. Q—After the attempted assassination of Dr. McKoin? A—After the alleged attempt. Q—Why do you doubt McKoin was shot at? A—I believe he shot at his own car to create the impression he did. Q—Do you mean to say you think McKoin deliberately shot at his own automobile to bring the klansmen to aid? A—I do, it is universally believed that he shot at his own automobile. Q—Have you ever looked at McKoin's DISPATCHES APPEASE PREJUDICE BY DENY RUHR PUNITIVE FO CLAIM MOROCCANS AND OTHER THAN DARK H CLASH IS IMMIN Washington, Jan. 19.—The French Embassy informed the State Department today that with the new troops ordered forward today to occupy Bockum the French troops occupying the Ruhr would number 45,000 men, all white. The communication which was made public by M. Jusserand, read as follows: "On January 11 French troops (two infantry divisions and one cavalry division) numbering 15,000, together with a detachment of Belgian troops 2,000 strong, carried out an operation in order to protect the committee or engineers and technical men sent to Essen. "This operation has given way to no incidents and was confined to a zone limited by Walsum, Horst, Kupfordred Werden. Troops did not interfere with the big centre. "Now, the German Government having issued orders to cease all coal deliveries, and, moreover, the area pres ently occupied being unable alone to furnish the Allies with the prescriber coal deliveries, without ruining altogether the local industries, it has been decided to take as soon as January 15 further steps to insure control over the Bochum district. "This operation, limited by the line Werdl, west of Witten, Dattelin and Gladbeck, will be carried on by five divisions, including the troops which have taken part in the first occupations, a total of about 45,000 men all exclusively white." Tonight M. Jusserand received a cablegram from Premier Poincaré, which stated that not only had the Premier determined to use no Negro troops in the Ruhr, but that he had likewise barred the use of colonial troops from Morocco and Algeria. While some of the 45,000 French troops in the Ruhr belong to the regular army, the majority are youngsters of the classes of 1919 1920 and 1921. The decision to use no colored troops was expressly to prevent the spreading of hostile propaganda. It is said here that the French expect little difficulty in the operation of the Ruhr mines. The miners, they believe will continue at work for the simple reason that they must work to eat. Most of them exist from hand to MOORFIELD STOREY L THE HARVARD RACE The Associated Press, (white) has been asked by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to correct a report sent out which leaves in doubt the position of Moorefield Storey, N. A. A. C. P. National President with regard to the exclusion of Negro students from the Harvard freshman dormitories. To correct any misapprehension which may have been spread through the Associated Press report or other sources, the N. A. A. C. P_b today made the following statement: "For more than a year a fight has car since it was shot? A. Yes. Q. Did the examination convince you that McKinon was not in the car when the shots were fired? A. Yes. Q.-Did McKoin have plenty of enemies around Mer Rouge? A.-Plenty of them, and before the ku klux klan was ever heard of. Q.-What made these enemies? A.-His ideas of conduct, his notion of ruling the morals of the people. It was a general community feeling. Q.-You thought it was possible he was shot at? A.-My first impression was that he was shot at. I knew fifty people who were his enemies. Q.-But afterward you concluded there had been no attempt on his life? A.-Yes sir, it was the common belief that he shot his own car out in the woods somewhere. Q.-Why do you suppose these anonymous and threatening letters were written to McKoin? I reckon that he wrote them to himself. Q.-What do you know about pistol shots being heard? A.-I heard John Jones of Mer Rouge say be heard shots. Q.—The shots supposed to have been fired at McKoin's motor car? A.—Yes. Q.—Do you know the enemies Watt Daniel and Richards may have had? A.—None that I knew of. Q.—Do you know Hugh Clark? A.—Yes sir. Q.—Ever hear him make any state ment about the alleged shooting at Dr. McKoin? A.—Yes, I heard him say he could name six men in Mer Rouge, out of whom the two could be found who fired on Dr. McKoin. The witness, in recounting Captain Skipwith's conversation with Stevenson, said the klan leader's language was too vicious and vulgar to be repeated in open court. He wrote it on a note which he handed to Judge Odom. He spoke highly of Watt Daniel and Thomas Richards, saying he had known them for years. He asserted that Daniel did not drink liquor and that he had never seen him intoxicated or even take a drink. AMERICAN COLOR RYING THAT FRENCH FORCE IS LED BY BLACKS ALGERIANS BELONG TO RACES—DANGER OF A VENT IN EUROPE. mouth and many of them are Poles, who take little interest in the politi- cal aspects of the crisis. French officials are prepared for a considerable diminution in output however the tendency toward decreased efficiency having been marked during the past year. The principal handicap to the French it is stated, is the shortage of skilled labor. The supply of unskilled labor is rather plentiful. If the French were finally compelled to take over the mines and operate them with French personnel, it would be a long time before production could be brought to normal. A denial was authorized by the State Department this afternoon of a report that an appeal might be made to the French people over the heads of the Poincare Government with respect to the reparations situation. So far as this Government was concerned, it was stated it does not dream of going over the heads of the French Government in any appeal to the French people or otherwise. --- GRAVE CONCERN OVER FRENCH ADVANCE Washington Jan. 19.—There is every reason to believe that officials here are watching the course of French operations in the fjair with gravest concern and that official advices contain nothing that would furnish a more hopeful outlook than is given in press reports. The employment of 45,000 French troops in the occupation was viewed in some quarters as increasing the posibilities of open resistance by some German civilians. The effect of any such clash, it is realized would be to menace seriously the peace of Europe. Not only did the new movement accuse the concern of American Government authorities, but among members of the diplomatic corps there was anxious speculation as to the result of forcible drafts upon the output of the great factories in the Bochum region. 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PUBLIC WANTS WILLS. “The ‘Wills match is what ‘the pav Jie wants most of all” Kearns declar- ‘el, ‘and Dempsey is ready to sign for any reasonable terms. I hawe had no ‘bona fide offer for a match with Wills. ‘Dut Tam going to insist that it be giv en first consideration.” Kearns declared he was anxious to sign for a Wills bout around July 4, ‘and if successful, would seck one or two fights beforehand to put the cham pion in condition. WILLARD TOO OLD. “They say Willard is too old, that ‘Tom Gibbons and Harry Greb are too light and that Luis Firpo and Floyd Johnson are not yet ripe for a cham- pionship match,” Kearns said, “but we're willing to fight any of them. Wi lard fs entitled to a return bout, and 1 think he would give the champion a real battle, if he is in shape.’ DEMPSEY IS READY. Dempsey is ready to fight on short notice during the indoor. season, Kearns added, or early in the spriux. Kearns and Dempsey postponed their scheduled conference with Tex Rickard until tomorrow when the Mad ison Square Garden promoter is ex- Pected to propose terms for two bouts, one with Willard and another with eith er Gibbons, Firpo or Johnson. Tom O'Rourke, Polo Grounds mateb maker, announced he would offer Kearns definite terms on Friday for three houts, all to take place at the Giants" ball park between April and October, with three or four contenders from whom O'Rourke would choose. Except to admit thet Wills was one of the quartet he had in mind, O'Rourke wonld not disclose his plans, but it was understood Willard, Tom: Gibbons and Joe Beckett, the English heavyweight ‘were the other three. pete MOREHOUSE WINS TWO, Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 20—Morehouse College basketball team has defeated two strong quintets this month. ‘The Atlanta Y. M. C. A. was defeated 40 to 18, after a hard game. On the 12th Clark University was humbled to ‘the tune of 44 to 19. Dunson, D. Hutt, Clark, Bailey and, Sykes aro holiling the honors. Hope, forward and cex-captain is {ll., —_+- J. ©, 6. UNIVERSITY DEFEATS MLIVINGSTONE. (A. H, Prince) J. ©. 8. University, Charlotte, N. C. swampetl Livingstone College bas- ket bali team in scores of 30-13, on Saturday, January 20th, Allen and Pope at forward caged successfully the bail, witile Massey’s and Wil- Nams' guard was of high order. _ Fp ete eee. ae Pope RF. Benson Harris Ch Meeks Massey, L. G. Weldon Williams RG. Houston Steele, R. 1G. Thompson, G. J.C. 8. U. Livingstone nd JACK JOHNSON ESCAPES “TIME” BY KINDNESS OF SHERIFF. ‘UPrechen: Wows Bensine): New York Oity, Jan. 22.—The kind heartedness of Sheriff Nagle saved Jack Johnson from being lodged be: hind the jail bars for failure to obey a court order to pay $372.50 to Barney Gerrard the theatrical booking agent; on an unsatisfactory judgment obtain. ed for breach of contract. Jolson managed to have ali the money necessary to satisfy the claim except $122.50 and when he tendere! that amount to the Sheriff and gave him a long line of smooth talk about being a much persecuted man and made promises to the effect that if al- lowed his liberty he would soon bring up the balance the Sheriff atlowed him to go tree, He told Johnson that he was satisfied that he had done his best to pay off the claim and that _he would put up the balance, but that Johnson must make good the $122.50 really soon or he would be found living at Ludlo bastile as a compulsory res'- dence for a time satisfactory to the officials, _THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA VIRGINIA—In Hustings Court Part Il, City of Richmond, January 6th, 1923. CHARLIE JEFFERSON Plaintit vs. In Chancer GLADYS GERTRUDE JEFFERSON Defendant. The object of this sult ts to obtain n divorce by the plaintiff from the de fendant upon the grounds of desertion and adultery, And affidavit having been made and filed that diligence has been used by anil.on behalf of the plain timt to ascertain in what County or Cor poration the defenilant, Gladys Ger- trude Jefferson is, without effect and that he does not know the where about of the said defendant, it fs order cd that she appear ‘hero within ten days after due publication of this or- der and do what is:necessary to pro- tect her interest in ‘this suit. W. BE. DUVAL, Clerk Hustings Court Part 11. By H. G. DUVAL, A.C. C. MIMMS, p. a. e- VIRGINIA—In_ the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond. December 30, 1922. z JOHN COOPER Plaintify vs. (In Chancery) JULIA COOPER ‘Defendant | ‘The object of this suit fs to obtain a Aivoree from bed and bonrd from the defendant Julia Cooper on the grounds of wilful desertion, cruelty and aban donment, and ofter the expiration of ‘three years from date of the decrec granting the divorce trom bed and board to have the same merged into 2 divorce from the bond of matrimony; and an affidavit having been made ani filed the defendant Julia Cooper is not ‘a resident of the State of Virginia. and that her last known post Office address 's 108 Pleasant Street, Attelboro, Mas- sachusetts, it is ordered that she ap- pear hear within ten (10) days after ‘ue publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect her inter- est in this suit, ‘A Copy: Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk, ©. A. MCKENZIF, p. 4. —----__ AGENTS—BIG PROFITS, REPEAT Sales, selling NO-KINK ‘to Colored Folks. ‘Straightens kinky hair in one application. 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