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THE RICHMOND PLANET ELEVEN CENT SUGAR AND EIGHTEEN DOLLAR COAL GHOSTS HAUNT PRESIDENT HARDING DURING HIS RECENT VACATION IN FLORIDA VOL. XL, NO. 21 ELEVEN CENT SUGAR AND COAL GHOSTS HAUNT DURING HIS RECEN Wherever President and Advisers Go There Are Spectres Accompanying Them. Washington. April 6—Two ghosts have taken seats with the party leaders board the Republican houseboat in Florida. One of these ghosts is called Eleven-Cent Sugar and the other is Eighteen-Dollar Coal. Wherever the President and his advisers go for a quiet talk about next year's campaign these gaint spectres of Sugar and Coal trail along to take the joy out of politics. Everybody, it seems, is fond of sugar and requires coal a large part of the year. The vote-herders on the houseboat simply can't think about politics without wondering how the orinary man and woman will react at the polls from the sugar and coal robberies, and whom they kick out or office to express their resentment. Basil M. Manly, director of the People's Legislative Service, has driven the Harding administration into a corner on sugar and is belaboring it with FATALLY SHOOTS WIFE THEN COMMITS SUICIDE (Preston News Service) Kansas City Mo., April 3.—David Allen 43 years old, a prominent taxi-cab driver here, shot and killed his wife and then fired a bullet into his own body. The tragedy occurred last Wednesday night at about 11:30. His wife, Mrs. Lena Hanna, herself a taxi-driver, aged 33 years was returning home to her flat in the Church Hill apartments at 10th and Charlotte streets after putting up her car. At the corner of 11th and Charlotte, Allen drove along side the curb and fired three shots, each hitting her. Mrs. Allen died instantly the husband then drove his car to 20th and Woodland where he shot himself above the heart. He was later found there and taken to the Old City Hospital where he died Saturday morning. In his statement to the police he said that he shot his wife to avenge himself on Mrs. Effe Chinn an aunt of the murdered woman and John Smith with whom Mrs. Allen's name had been frequently associated. The couple had separated last September and on Tuesday March 20th Mrs. Allen secured a bill of divorces from her husband and an allowance of $100 a month alimony. Allen had publicly stated on several occasions that he would kill her before he'd live with out her or pay the alimony. He is said to have been extremely jealous of her and before the separation had threatened her life. On one occasion he locked her in their apartments and attempted to kill her. She managed to thwart his efforts by beating him to the revolver it is claimed. Mrs. Allen was prominent in church and society circles and was a solitary in the Second Baptist church. Mrs. Chinn who figures in the tragedy is the wealthy widow of the late Professor J. R. Chinn prominent in state masonic affairs for many years and who at his death left an estate of $4000. This widow has lavished much of this money upon her niece, Mrs. Lena Allen, having only the day before the murder purchased herself a new Hup mobile car and a handsome residence for the young woman. The funeral of Mrs. Allen took place at Allen Chapel Sunday morning. All though the funeral was scheduled to take place at 9 A.M. the crowd was so large that church officers had to refuse admittance to several hundred. Mr. Allen was also a member of the same church and was buried on Monday. The Rev. S. W. Bacate officiated at the services. TWO MEN ARE HELD ON FLIM-FLAM CHARGE (Preston News Service) Norfolk, Va. April 4—Roscoe Arm strong and Alexander Wilson were ar rested last Thursday morning on charges of filmflaming $50 the property of a prominent Negro woman, whose name was not divulged. It is alleged that the two men worked the old "rocketbook" game on the woman on Wednesday and as she was walking in Main street early Thursday morning she recognized the pair. She called two policemen and as they approached the pair they fled. The men were caught a short distance away and lodged in jail. right swings and left uppercurses at this writing, "Stop the sugar swindle." Manly wired to Harding. Hoover dashed to his chief's rescue with a press statement that he was probing the sugar situation for more than a fortnight already. "Then lay off your probe which has let sugar go up two cents a pound during that fortnight and let the department of Justice start criminal proceedings." is the Manly come-back. Manly reminds the President of how energetically the Department of Justice when into action with injunctions and criminal trials when a labor strike menaced the public comfort, and suggests that Daugherty get out a Federal injunction under the terms of the Sherman law to stop the sugar conspiracy. In its latest broadside the People's Legislative Service produces evidence to show that Secretary Hoover gave a boost to sugar prices by making a prematurely timed and unjustified forecast of a coming sugar shortage and that he participated in a plan to limit the Cuban crop output. TRYING TO REDUCE MALARIA IN SOUTH Baltimore . Md. April 5.—A serious effort is being put forth under the auspices of the Rockefeller Foundation to reduce malaria in the south. Dr. Samuel T. Darling of this city and a member of the pathological Research department of the Foundation has gone to Atlanta, Ga., where he will begin his studies of the causes of the disease. He will work from there toward the delta of the Mississippi river. He is expected to remain in that section the rest of this year. In 1892 Dr. Darling was chief of the Board of Health laboratory in the Panama Canal zone. While there he is said to have discovered parasites which caused tropical fevers leading to strange diseases and effected many preventative measures arresting the spread of these fevers. BURIED FROM WHITE CHURCH (Preston News Service) Winchester, Va., April 5.—According to the white man's notion in the South an unusual tribute was paid to the memory of a "faithful" and loyal colored man, when funeral rites were held in the white Presbyterian church for Robert Davis, who for more than 55 years was sexton of the edifice in which his body was carried for the last offices of the dead. At the funeral services one section was reserved for the whites and another for the colored people. The church was crowded. Davis was a well-known character in all parts of the city and was familiarly known as "Uncle Bob." LEGLESS MAN GETS TERM FOR FIGHTING (Preston News Service) Jacksonville, Fla., April 5.—A broken pool cue and a soda water bottle were evidence in police court last Mon day morning when Ira Perkins, a legless man and Harry Ellison the jailor of the pool room were arraigned for fighting. Perkins was sentenced to three months in the city Prison farm. It is said that Perkins broke the pool cue over Ellison's head during an argument in the Levilla pool room, and Ellison splintered the soft drink bottle over Perkin's head. Both men were given medical attention at the county hospital. According to the police Perkins was recently acquitted in the circuit court for murder. Inasmuch as Ellison was attacked by Perkins he was discharged FOUND DEAD IN BED (Preston News Service) Jacksonville, Fla., April 5—Edward C. Cole aged 45 years stopping at 1017 Davis street was found dead in bed last Thursday morning. Davis had been in the city but a few days. He was a resident of Washington, N. C. He was here on business. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1923 FAMOUS LITIGATION BETWEEN THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA AND SUPREME LODGE, K. OF P. IS BEFORE D. C. SUPREME COURT Washington, D. C, April 5.—The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Mr. Justice Siddons presiding began the hearing in the suit of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Virginia against the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A. E. A, A. and A., yesterday at 1:30 P. M. The Grand Lodge of Virginia was represented by the firm of Messrs. Wilson, Hudlekoper and Lesh and the Supreme lodge by Messrs. Davis and Cobb. Hon. Clarence R. Wilson ex-United States Attorney for the District of Columbia opened the discussion by presenting the contentions of the Virginia Grand Lodge. He concluded yesterday about 1:30 4 FREEZE TO DEATH ON UPSET TUG-BOAT (Crusader News Service) (Clusader News Service) Norfolk, Va., April 6—Four men awaiting rescue on top of the pilot house of a capsized tug were frozen to death this morning in Albemarle Sound. They were Capt. Clyde L. Waler and Vernon L. Lee of Norfolk, William of Grag of Hertford, N. C., and Quand Chance, colored of Hertford N. C. The men were members of the crew of the tug Julian J. Fleetwood which left Norfolk yesterday with several barges in tow for the plant of the Richmond Cedar Works on Albemarle Sound about fifteen miles from where the craft capsized. The Fleetwood encountered a freezing northeast gale and inability of her crew to release the towline from the tug is believed to have caused the accident. Held fast by the towline the Fleetwood filled with water when seas broke over her. Three of the four men on the pilot house were dead. Vernon Lee was still alive but died in the arms of his father. Enoch Lee who was chief engineer on the tug and also was one of the five men who escaped from the tug in the lifeboat. JAMES MASON FOUND GUILTY. (Preston News Service) Pine Bluff, Ark., April 5—James Mason an ice cream manufacturer, restaurant and pool room proprietor, who was arrested several weeks ago on a charge of possessing liquor was fined $500 and costs and sentenced to serve 90 days in the county workhouse. When Mason was arrested, a 10 gallon keg containing several gallons of liquor was dug up beneath the concrete floor of his office. A small pipe which extended through the floor made it possible to extract the liquor from the ground storage. Mason deferred that he did not know the key was there as he purchased the building some years ago and had never made any alterations or improvements. He claims the whole affair is a frame-up. STATE RESTS CASE AGAINST SLAYER OF COLORED MAN. --- (Preston News Service) Logansport, Ind., April 4—The case of the State against Glenn Moore (white.) charged with the slaying of Israel Hughes last June, rested its contention last Friday afternoon. The defense's first witness was a Logansport physician who dressed Moore's wounds after the fight. It was shown that Moore suffered a broken nose, scratches and contusions. Self-defense was claimed as excuse for the slaying. 1 DEAD; 1 SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WRECK (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio. April 3.—Among the 9 persons killed and injured last Friday morning when a Big Four train struck an automobile in Oakland park were Robert Henderson of Chattanooga, Tenn., who died a few hours after the accident; and Allen Thomas, who is not expected to live. Thomas is from New York City. P. M. , when Court adjourned until this morning when Attorney Henry E. Davis will state the contentions of the Supreme Lodge, Grand Chancellor John Mitchell Jr., and Grand Master of Exchequer, E. R. Jefferson are here for the Grand Lodge of Virginia and will testify today. Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green is here with Supreme Attorney S. A. T. Watkins. At this writing it is not known just when the Supreme Court will render a decision. Attorneys for the Grand Lodge have already obtained an injunction restraining the Supreme Chancellor and the Supreme Lodge from interfering with the Grand Lodge of Virginia in revoking its charter. The fight now is to make this injunction permanent. MAN, 102, CLAIMS TO BE OLDEST PENSIONER (Preston News Service) Rosedale, Ga., April 4—Mark Thrash said to be 102 years old, is the oldest employee on the pension rolls of the government, according to an announcement made by the Interior Department last week. Mr. Thrash who was born in Louisiana county, Va. was retired last year as a laborer in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park at Chattanooga Tenn. He is a former slave and was born December 15, 1820. It is said that his early life carried him into many states of the union. For more than forty years as a slave he was owned by Dr. Christopher Thrash of Virginia who bought a trace of land in Meriweather county, Ga., and sent Thrash there with other slaves to clear the land. After the Civil War Thrash ran away to Arkansas called a refuge and returned to Chattanooga several years later. He worked with a construction gang on the Central Railroad of Georgia for several years and later became a nightwatchman in a hotel in Chickamauga. He managed to improve his meagre training during the time he was employed in the hotel and passed a civil service examination and secured employment as a laborer at Washington which position he held for 23 years before his retirement with an annuity for life. GETS 15 YEARS ON 13 YEAR-GIRL'S CHARGE (Preston News Service) Baltimore, Md., April 5.—Birch Bolling, who was convicted last Wednesday of felonious assault on Hazel Morgan, a 13 year old colored girl, was sentenced by Judge Stanton to 15 years in the State penitentiary. The case was tried without a jury. The girl testified that the crime was committed in Bolling's home in Leslie street. The evidence showed that Bolling met the child in a depart ment store and persuaded her to ac company bim to his house. FIRESTONE OFFERS A VARSITY SCHOLARSHIP (Preston News Service) Akron, Ohio, April 3—A four years university scholarship with all expenses is paid is the prize offered by Harvey S. Firestone, of this city president of the Ohio Council of Churches in the fourth annual national good roads essay contest. The scholarship valued at $4,600 is to be awarded to the high school boy or girl writing the best essay of seven hundred words on the sub ject: "The Influence of Highway Transportation Upon Religious Life of My Community." POURS KEROSENE ON FIRE: IS CREMATED (Preston News Service) Bellefountaine, O., April 3 — Frank Underwood, aged 40 years was burned to death last Thursday morning when his home near here was destroyed by fire. Mrs. Underwood was slightly burned trying to save the life of her husband, but their four children escaped without injury. The blaze was started from an explosion when Underwood poured kerosene oil on hot embers in the kitchen stove it was said. MR. COLSON PASSES AWAY. America has lost a great man in the recent death of Mr. William N. Colson of New York City The Negro race has lost one of its most uncompromising young leaders... Mr. Colson took his college work at Virginia Union University, Richmond Virginia where he received his A. B. degree in 1914. He later studied law at the Law School of Columbia University, where he received his LL. B. degree. When we realize the fact that there was only one college graduate for every 61 persons over twenty-three years old in the United States in 1920; and further, that among Negroes the number of college graduates is alarmingly small, we can get an adequate conception of the loss involved in the death of a young college graduate. Mr. Colson served as a Leutenant with the 367th Infantry during the World War. He went to France where he witnessed the insidious propaganda which was carried on by the Americans against the Negro. Unlike the lasinine, spineless Negro leaders who do not have the courage to labor mutually for the freedom of their group, and urged on by a passionate conviction that the Negro should move on towards the goal of liberty unhindered by discrimination and race proscription, he wrote several articles on his return from France severely criticising America for denying the fruits of democracy to the Negro. His articles were always unique in style and pregnant with philosophy. He did not mince words. He always went directly to the point. Perhaps no Negro ever stated more succinctly, more fearlessly and more truthfully the aspirations and ideas of intelligent young Negroes. Writing in the Messenger for July 1919 on "Propaganda and the American Negro Soldier" he said: "No intelligent American Negro is willing to lay down his life for the United States as it now exists. Let him not so thoughtlessly part with his men and his Liberty Bonds until this country can insure him an opportunity to develop his best capacities." In the some magazine for December 1919 he wrote. "They (returned soldiers) must first of all continue their campaign of discontent and dissatisfaction. Let them neither smile nor sleep until they have burned into the soul of every Negro in the United States an unquenchable desire to tear down every barrier which stops their onward march." The friction of the Negro soldier who is mentally free is to act as an imperishable leaven on the moss of those who are still in mental bondage. Mr. Coison was one of my warmest friends. I was drawn to him by his congenial spirit and his passion for Truth and Freedom. We both worshiped at the shrine of Freedom and dreamed our dreams together. There was in his eyes the sorrow of an oppressed people, in his words, sympathy for a down-trodden race. But he was broader than a race. He was a cosmopolitan. He sympathized with the enslaved workers the world over. He has wrought well despite the shortness of his life. He is now dead. He has earned well Eternal Peace in the great Beyond. Peace be to his ashes. Amen. RAILROAD CHEF GETS OFF LIGHT --- (Preston News Service) Chicago Ill., April 4—John Richardson, a dining car chef, was in police court here Monday on a charge of disorderly conduct. He glanced nervously at the clock when he informed the judge that his train left in 20 minutes. The judge told him that "You have a good name. SUMMER SCHOOL AT VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY. The Tenth annual session of the Virginia Union University Summer School will be conducted June 18th July 27th $ _{4} $ 1923. Courses will be given preparing for the following State Certificate: Normal, Professional, New Elementary and Special and for renewal of any certificate above Second Grade. Bulletin will be ready for distribution on or about April 16th In Memoriam. MANNING—Sacred to the memory of of our husband and father, who departed this life six months ago October 5, 1922. From a world of pain and sorrow, To a land of peace and rest. God has taken you dear father, Where you'll have eternal rest. UNMASK AND DRIVE HOODED KLANSMEN FROM PITTSBURGH CHURCH AS THEY FILE DOWN AISLE DURING THE COLLECTION (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., April 5—Sixteen hooded kliansmen silently marchee to a Methodist Episcopal church last Sunday morning while the collection was being taken up. Their appearance created an unusual amount of consternation in the church and immediately Attorney Earl L. Kidney, one of Pittsburgh's leading lawyers, and a leader of the church arose and ordered the intruders to leave the church immediately, but they seemed not to heed his command as quickly as he thought they should and he again said: "Get out and be quick about it." Immediately the pastor, Rev R. B. Umry said, 'Gentlemen I shall have to you to retire. You are disturbing the services here, which is a violation of the law. You will be perfectly welcome to remain if you remove your disguises, otherwise you must go." MAN ELECTROCUTED ATOP PASSENGER CAR (Crusader News Service.) New Rochester, April 6.—When the Boston express, from New York, reached the New Rochester station early to day, the body of an electrocuted Negro was found on top of the first coach, an engineer and fireman of the train had not noticed the flare of a short circuit as the train passed under the South street bridge near Vernon. The dead man was Spencer Clark, until recently employed at the Blue Ribbon garage in Bridgeport, no longer there several days ago to join the Barnum and Batley Circus. He is believed to have been stealing a ride back to Bridgeport. CLAIM ETHICS OF JESUS ARE NOT SUFFICIENT New York, April 6—In his closing address before the Sunday evening forum at the Ethical Culture Meeting House yesterday Alfred W. Martin discussed what he called "The Insufficiency of the Ethics of Jesus." "As a moral teacher," he said, Jesus confined himself to the ethics of personal life, for the excellent reason that in Judea in his day personal ethics was the paramount issue. Social and international ethics, therefore, were none of his concern and the fact explains why the world is still drifting on such issues as the spiritual significance of marriage and the ethics of divorce. "It is safe to say that if the scope of Jesus's teaching had included these problems, our civilization would be further ahead than it is. For moral and spiritual clairvoyance Jesus had a distinct and exalted genius second to none." GEORGETOWN EXCITED OVER DIAMOND FIND (Crusader News Service) Georgetown B. G. April 6—While Georgetown was excited over the rumoured find of a large diamond field, diamond seekers in the interior were just recovering from the results of the celebration of the occasion. It was on February 15th that Caleb Headly, a well-known diamond seeker of Plains ance picked up a stone weighing 48.1-8 carats in his 'tom' while searching for diamonds in his claim at Eping. He made no secret of his discovery and it therefore did not take long for the news to spread over the district. Soon after a certain area of the diamond field's was transformed into a merry makers' field. Guns were fired throughout the district in celebration of the occasion and men drank freely and danced. It was a bigtime in diamond land for the men did themselves well, little knowing that a sensation was in store for city folks. MAN INJURED AT WORK Newark. N. J.. April 2.—While at work in the factory of J. Chein and Company at Passaic and Reynolds avenues last Wednesday William Fields sustained a severe injury to his right hand in a machine. HOODED KLANSMEN IN CHURCH AS THEY DURING THE COLLECTION The klansmen came to a halt, their line broke and they slowly retraced their steps toward the church door. Attorney Kidney jumped to his feet and followed the marauders outside of the church and snatched the regalia off the leader who fled to a waiting automobile parked in front of the church. Attorney Kidney succeeded in unmasking five others before they got into their machines. He then took the klan paraphernalia he had secured to the police station as well as the numbers on the license tags of the automobiles of the klansmen. Attorney Kidney stated that he would ascertain the names of the owners of the machines on Monday and then make information against them charging disturbance of religious serv ices which is a serious offense in Pensi- lysburg. He said all of the men he un masked were strangers to him, at- though they were clean cut men. ASKS COMPLETE BAN ON DIVORCE IN NEXT AMENDMENT ADDED Justice Morschauser Urges Abolishment of Decrees by New Constitutional Amendment (Crusader Service ) New York April 6.—"The only way to cure the evils of divorce is to completely abolish divorce." This is the personal opinion of Supreme Court Justice Morschauser, say forth in the April issue of the official magazine of the Knights of Columbus and in an interview made public today. Justice Morschauser presided over the Stillman divorce suit and others of similar prominence. Justice Morschauser would have a constitutional amendment abolishing divorce. This, however, he thinks is "a long way ahead." "I would have every divorce case tried in the open," he said. "Publicity has a wholesome effect. It causes much talk and the result is the formation of public opinion. This publicity has had much to do with the disgust which is widely felt toward divorce to day. Divorce is not the disgrace it should be, but the divorced man and the divorced woman are marked." According to Justice Morschauser the divorced man is barred from political advancement and advancement in any walk of life. "What man with a divorce scandal attached to him succeeds in public life today?" he asked. When asked whether the abolition of divorce would not promote immortality Justice Morschauser said: "That is all rot. That is all nonsense. It would have no such effect. It has attendency in every way would be to protect the home." Speaking of chicanedey among lawyers in divorce cases the justice said: "I have not seen much of that. As far as I know there has not been a single collusive case in my court. The collusive divorce practically does not exist. There is no doubt, a certain amount of perjury in these proceedings. Men and women who would not lie about anything else will sometimes perjure themselves recklessly in divorce cases PICKENS' RELIGIOUS VIEWS EMBARRASS DR. DUBOIS IN WEST (Crusader News Service) New York, April 6—That Prof. Pickens, because of his recently expressed views on hell, resurrection and other basic beliefs of Christians has become a source of embarrassment to the N. A. A. C. P., is proved by the incident in Los Angeles when Dr. Du Bois was asked at a lecture if he endorsed Pickens' religious views. Coming hard upon the heels of his recent controversy with Marcus Garvey regarding his negotiations with the W. I. P. A. for a highly paid official position, his present close connection with the Friends of Negro Freedom and his becoming a prominent writer for the ultra-radical Messenger which until a few months ago referred to him as a clown and which in the current issue abuses Dr. Du Bois and the Crisis, the Los Angeles incident suggests that the good Dean is in for disciplinary measures in order that the N. A. A. C. P., may not be longer compromised in the public mind. 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Colored people can win in this country and lose in Africa, while some others may be able to lose in this country and win in Africa. The greatest ambition of some people is to live a life of pleasure and dissipation. The result will be always disastrous to their final prospects. Some people believe that their troubles and their pleasures end at the grave despite the teachings of the scriptures to the contrary. The Post Office Department is charging more for its service and performing less. Now it has done away with the directory service, sending man misdirected to the dead-letter office. On last Tuesday, it was reported that the execution of the Roman Catholic vicar general upon conviction of treason against the Russian Soviet Government had been deferred, while as a matter of fact the priest was executed by a firing squad at Moscow the Saturday preceding. It begins to look as though President Harding and Secretary of State Hughes will endeavor to get this country into one of the ante-chambers of the League of Nations with the prospect of entering the main chamber of the organization at a later date. In this, these statesmen will have practically the united support of the Democrats and the divided support of the Republicans with certain party defeat at the poils looming up in the distance. The following interesting information is given to the public: When the Georgian change in calendar was made and the calendar of Easter Sundays for future years was prepared some astronomer at Rome made a mistake in setting down April 1 as the date for this year, said Rev. Henry W. Hobson today. Mr. Hobson is rector of All Saints, the largest Protes tant Episcopal church in this city. He said that under the church rule next Sunday should be Easter, because the full moon following the 21st of March, which determines the dat came yesterday morning. This will be good news to those who could not wear their Easter costume last Sunday. All they have to is to go to church and have the same sermon and the same Easter chants repeated and everybody will be happy again. FIRST MT. OLIVE NCTES Newtown, Va. April 3.—A large crowd attended the special services held at M. Olive last Sunday night. The sermon for the occasion was delivered by Rev. H. M. Ruffin. Some of the special features of the program were duets by Misses Mary Jones and Clara Harvey; Misses Mamie Braxton and Webster; Misses Susie Jones and Mamie Braxton. A large number of the men of this section returned from the North last Saturday. Dev. H. M. Ruffin spent the weekend at home. He preached to a large deprive relative audience at M. Tabor last Sunday. Capt. Charles W. Bannister, little son and Miss Webster of the Virginia Labor school were the guests of Miss Mamie Braxton. Mr. Albert Holmes lost his home and its contents by fire a few days ago. Don't forget the Sunday School and teaching service at M. Olive next Sunday. You are cordially invited. Saturday, June 20th are certainly invited. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. Easter services at Bethel A. M. E. church were well attended. The pastor Rev. G. O. Wing preached morning and evening. In the afternoon a splendid program was rendered by the Sunday School. The Lord's Supper at night. Amount collected $23.65. At the Baptist church Easter was observed. The pastor Rev. L. B. Alston preached morning and evening. Lord's Supper at night. The Sunday School rendered an excellent program in the afternoon. At Franklin St. M. E. church Rev. W. Ward preached two able sermons. The Sunday School rendered a grand program. Rev. T. W. Hebron preached the Easter morning sermon at Ivanehoe. Mr. Henry Howard who died Sunday morning in Ivanhoe, was buried Monday. He leaves a widow six children, many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Mr. Samuel Peoples, who died in Aflex, Kv., was buried Tuesday, April 3rd at Cove cemetery. He leaves a mother, three sisters three brothers, and a host of relatives to mourn their loss. He was laid to rest with masonite honors. Rev. W. W. Ward ordinated. Mr. Geo. Jones, Madame Grace Beverly, Jannie Crockett, Peggy Coston Mr. and Mrs. Jake Green are on the stok I'et Let us send in your subscriptions to THE PLANET. Mr. and Mrs. John Peeples, of Roanoke spent Easter with their aunt, Mrs. Hannah Moyers. Mr. Earnest Houndshell of Excelsior, W. Va., is visiting his mother, Mrs. Adeline Houndshell. Miss Gladys Hailey, of Marion, is the guest of Miss Ida Clark. Those who attended the funeral of Mr. Samuel Peeples, from a distance were: Mr. James and Wm. Peeples, of Aflex. Ky; Mr. Gatewood Peeples of Pulaski. Va; Mr. Jno. Peeples of Roanoke, Va; Mrs. Ida Durman, Mrs. Mary Sessoms, Mrs. Lizzie Johnson and Mr. Leonard Sessoms of Bluefield, W. Va. The Eureka Choral club was entertained Monday evening April 2nd, at St. Luke hall by Mr. and Mrs. Homer Harrison. All the delicacies of the season were served. They just had the time of their existence. Music was fumished by Monroe's orchestra. Mr. Chas. Allison, the popular restaurant, gave an Easter entertainment. Music was furnished by the Bris to orchestra. His many friends who attended came away singing his praises. Go to it Chas. Mr. Richard Holiday was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Crockett, Sunday April 1st. There is a gentleman in Wytheville trying to persuade an Ivanboe girl to change her name and residence. CHICAGO NEWS. Mrs. Margaret Henderson, 10840 Glennroy avenue, Morgan Park, is improving somewhat at her home having just returned from St. Luke Hospital where she has been undergoing special treatments for several weeks. Mrs. Emma Smith president the Easter Lilly and Mayflower clubs and many other fraternal organizations in the city, was among the visitors in Morgan Park during the past week. Mrs. Susie Revels who is planning to build her future home there, was also in the park during the week. Mrs. Sallie McCamey, 1630 W. Waukee Place, Morgan Park, is improving at her home following illness of more than a month. Mrs. Julia Catron of 6522 Evans avenue passed away at her late residence on March 14th and was buried from the home on March 19th under the auspices of Neopolitan Court of which she was a member. Funeral oration was delivered by Mme. Function of St. Elizabeth Church, 38th and Elms wood avenue. Two sons of Mrs. Castron and her sister of Louisville, Ky. arrived in time to attend the funeral. The Panama Club of which Thomas Farris is president and Jesse Martila secretary, met in a special meeting on March 25th at the residence of Edward Stevenson. 10 E. 35th street. Important business was transacted. M. T. BAILEY Recently elected Vice-President of the Pyramid Building and Loan Corporation, a half-million dollar realty concern in Chicago. M. T. Bailey, of 3638 S. State street well-known for his activities in the sale of suburban property, has truly made it possible for those coming from different parts of the country to find respectable homes and living quarters in the suburbs surrounded with the best environments thus avoiding the high rents and congested conditions. Claybrook Juvenile gave a fine program on March 10th at Royal Circle of Friends Hall. 3517 Indiana avenue at which time there was a large num ber of friends present. A playette was given by the children special dances and several renditions all of which were rendered well. Violin selections were made by the little orchestra lead Curtis Easter, accompanied by Mrs. Jennie Kemp. Mrs. Harriet Clav brook is due much credit for the manner in which she has trained these children for the entertainment and they have been requested to repeat the program at an early date. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately three hundred individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders of Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally interested in retaining the confidence of the colored people of this community and the good opinion of the white and colored people of the United States, are waiting. They all want to know the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank. The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signed by the able Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court- But how much more is needed? The Receivers assert that they cannot determine this amount until all the pass-books of the depositors have been turned in and balanced. To meet this condition the depositors, in meeting assembled, by unanimous vote, decided to share in any liability in excess of the amount already ascertained. This relieves the situation and enables the Receivers to strike a balance and submit the same to the Court with such a recommendation as may, in their judgment be fair to the people whom they represent. This then will necessarily end the delay as the Receivers have been unofficially reported to be in favor of re-opening the Bank and willing to do all in their power to help the colored people of this community. The issue is plain. Personal feeling and animosities should not figure in this matter. Let us re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank in order that those depositors who are urgently in need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their savings may be permitted so to do. The depositors stand pledged not to make any run on the Bank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are presented The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain the approximate amount of liability, put up the assets necessary and with the aid and support of the good white people and the self-sacrificing colored ones, backed by an abiding faith in the Almighty God. let us re-open the Bank. --- CROP REPORTS. During the latter part of March farm work was retarded by unfavorable weather conditions according to the Virginia Crop Reporting Service. The ground was generally too wet for plowing, although there were a few days in which this work was possible. In a few sections farmers were able to sow spring oats and grass. Favorable conditions in April will make it possible for Virginia farmers to get their crops planted at the usual time. Although the recent freezes have severely injured early peaches, pears, plums and cherries, which were in full bloom in the Southern part of the State. Most fruits have not bloomed yet so the loss for the State at large has not been very great. Favorable progress has been made with pruning and spraying in the commercial orchard districts. Early potato growers in Eastern Virginia were hindered in their planting by rainy weather, so a considerable acreage has been planted later than usual. Sweet potato beds have been prepared. The Wheat crop has come through this winter in fair condition, but in many sections the stand is thin, so the general prospects are hardly as good as usual. Tobacco growers have nearly finished making their plant beds, and in some sections the plants are already up. Very little of the 1922 crop remains on farms and nearly all markets will be closed during the next two weeks. Livestock has wintered unusually well due to the mild winter and large stocks of feed. Spring pigs are in great demand in many sections. Lambs are making rapid growth, but few will be ready for market until May when shipments usually commence in considerable volume. The supply of farm labor has been sufficient for all requirements thus far but as the heavy spring work opens up there will be a shortage in many sections. Saw mills and road contractors offer higher wages than the farmers can pay and already reports show that these operations are drawing labor from the farms. 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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ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY CALL RAN. 2703. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. Read What The Planet Advertisers Say Before Making Your Purchases --- PRESENT DAY CONDITIONS DEMAND THAT YOU READ A RELIABLE RACE JOURNAL TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MEN AND AFFAIRS THE WORLD OVER. THE PLANET OFFERS JUST SUCH A SERVICE TO YOU. ITS PAGES CONTAINING LIVE NEWS GATHERED BY THE PRESTON AND CRUSADER SERVICES, WEEKLY PICTORIAL, SANE EDITORIALS AND OTHER FEATURES. WILL KEEP YOU POSTED. THE PLANET, 311 N. Fourth Street Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213. Richmond, Va. --- BIG DEMAND FOR COLORED LABORERS IN ALL PLANTS IN THE PITTSBURGH DISTRICT (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa. April 4.—"Practically, every corporation in the Pittsburgh District is demanding more Negroes for common labor" declared John T. Clark, executive secretary of the Urban League today. Mr. Clark said that each mail brought to the Urban League of Pittsburgh from southern Negroes requests for jobs and transportations. "Houses, more houses, is Pittsburgh's real need to comfortably and profitably satisfy the situation and yet, only a few of the larger industries have actually begun to build." he said. "The Urban League fearing an unusual amount of congestion before the Pittsburgh industries can properly accommodate Negro families, has gotten in touch with the Secretary of Agriculture of Pennsylvania and the County Farm Agents to see what demand there is for farm labor and the possibilities of accommodating Negro Farm labor. It was found that there are about 30,000 farms vacant or partly worked in Pennsylvania; that Western Pennsylvania farmers are planning to cultivate smaller parts of their farms than ever this year because of a real farm labor shortage. The County Agents who replied to our queries were unanimous in announcing this labor shortage but many questioned whether Negroes would be acceptable to these farming communities. About 3,000 Negroes wanting to come to Pittsburgh this spring, now live in rural sections and are farm laborers. The League hopes to induce some of these men to go to the farms of Western Pennsylvania and eventually take up some of the vacant farms throughout the State." Mr. Clark concluded. N. A. A. C. P. Participates In Civil Rights Conference. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was represented at an all-race conference held in New York City on March 23 and 24 and participated in by the following organizations: The African Blood Brotherhood, the Friends of Negro Freedom, the International Uplift League the National Equal Rights League and the National Race Congress. At this conference Negro leaders met, discussed plans for working in harmony and issued and signed a cordat calling for common support by organizations of the various undertakings for the uplift and betterment of AGENTS WANTED TO SELL The Richmond Planet Agents Wanted Everywhere the Negro in America. It is planned to enroll in the all-race movement, organizations of every sort including religious, fraternal, social, educational, business and labor, and the press. Speaking for the N. A. A. C. P. James Weldon Johnson said in part: "We can do two things here. We can exchange ideas, or we can attempt to accomplish something. Both things are good. We must bear in mind, how ever, that in the exchange of ideas there is no limit, but in accomplishment we are confronted by conditions. "As to actual accomplishments, what can this conference do? The signing of a concordat is one thing. We have very often been handicapped among colored people themselves by the reports that there was antagonism between the leaders. This is not so true as has been noised about. If we ever feel that the Negro is going to be one unified mass however, we are bound to be disappointed because he is human being even before he is a Negro, and we are going to have human differences. Nevertheless the opinion that a great amount of discord exists between the leaders has done us a great deal of harm. This conference can accomplish much by sending out to the Negroes of the United States the inspiring news that the leaders have gotten together, allowing for differences of opinion, and are working for a common end." The signers of the concordat calling for harmony and cooperation in the race, are as follows: For the African Blood Brotherhood. W. A. Domingo; For the Friends of Negro Freedom George S. Schuyler; For the International Uplift League. D. N. E. Campbell; For the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People James Weldon Johnson; For the National Equal Rights League, William Morroe Trotter;; For the National Race Congress, Kelly Miller. Supreme Court Reversed Itself In Arkansas Case, Says Lawyer. Negro Lawyer in Forefront of Victorious Four Year Battle. New York lawyers have been commenting on the far-reaching results of the victory by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in the Arkansas Cases, in which the U. S. Supreme Court re- THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA versed the decision of the lower Courts which had condemned five colored farmers to death. Walter Nelles, a prominent New York lawyer, writing in the Law and Freedom Bulletin issued by the Ameri can Civil Liberties Union states that the Supreme Court not only reversed a lower court in the Arkansas Case, but halls the Arkansas decision as the one of the most far reaching in regard to the principle of habeas corpus that the Supreme Court has ever made. Contrary to the decision in the Leo Frank case, the Supreme Court has held in the Arkansas Cases that despite legal forms if a mob has dominated a court room, a fair trial has not been held. As Mr. Louis Marshall counsel for Leo Frank stated to the N. A. A. C. P: "The stone that the builders rejected has now become the chief of the corner. ...Due process of law now means, not merely a right to be heard before a court but that it must be before a court that is not paralyzed by mob domination." The case is held especially important for Negro citizens in that it makes possible contest of any case in which it can be shown that a mob influenced decision. The N. A. A. C. P. paid tribute to Scipio A. Jones, the colored lawyer of Little Rock, who has had charge and as in the forefront of the four-year legal battle culminating in the victory before the Supreme Court. This case is regarded by the N. A. A. C. P., as the most important legal battle fought. It was the most costly nearly $1500 being expended to obtain the action before the Supreme Court. It is now thought probable that the condemned men will never suffer the death sentence which has three times been averted. THE ARKANSAS CASES The colored people of the United States have just won a great legal battle which lasted into the fourth year. It seems to the writer of this editorial that most of the colored people, as evidenced in newspaper expression, have badly sensed the tremendousness of this victory. Twelve of their illiterate or otherwise ignorant fellow-blacks, from the swamp lands of Arkansas, one of the worst states in the world, had been condemned to death by all the courts of that hideous state for the crime of attempted self-defense—most of the attempt having consisted in merely running—trying to escape from the mobs. An organization of colored people and white liberals, located somewhere in New York City, and known as an Association for the Advancement or Protection of Colored People, or something like that (as Mr. Garvey might say), caught up the fight for these helpless peons right off the bat, fought their battles thru all the courts of An kansas, thru a lower Federal court and on thru the Supreme court of the Republic,—at a four-year expense of actually less than $15,000! It is hardly believable. In this connection we recall another case of which we have heard, known as "The Bundy Case," which must have cost the colored people many times as much to defend as it cost them to defend these twelve men's cases, plus perhaps the fate of 67 other peons who are confined for life or long terms in the Arkansas Penitentiary. We think that this four or five times eight thousand, nine hundred per cent difference in cost was due to the fact that "The Bundy Cas" was handled in a one-man way—by one man who was at one and the same time money-taker and receipt-giver, collector and disbuser secretary and treasurer and auditor, manager and beneficiary, hero and victim—all "n" one. That makes things expensive. It always has. It always will. Even liberty and justice are dear by that method of purchase and at that price. But "The Arkansas Cases" were handled by a responsible organization with well-defined official functions, regular accounting and public auditors. so that the cases of nearly 100 colored men might cost the American Negro maybe only a third or a fifth as much as the case of only one man, who privately managed his own salvation. We have to say "maybe" for nobody will ever know exactly just how much this one man matter did cost. And these "Arkansas Cases" are the most celebrated legal battle colored Americans ever won. Before this New York "Association" or whatever it is, was formed, say, twenty years ago, when the Supreme Court of a Southern State said that a Negro charged with murder, must die, the only thing that any other Negro had to do with it was to dig the grave, while all the others, from Los Angeles to Boston, could only read the apes about it. This case now demonstrates that at last the colored people of America have created a sort of clearing house of power thru which the ycan drive Southern race prejudice into a corner or against a wall and beat it into a frazzle. But most of our colored people don't even know that they have done it. (Philadelphia, Pa. Public Journal March 24, 1923.) The School Attendance (Preston News Service) Fayetteville, Ark. March 22—The mid-term enrollment of Fayetteville schools is breaking all previous records according to Prof. F. S. Root, superintendent of Public Schools. There are 100 colored students in their special school which is almost 30 per cent more than at any previous time. The average attendance is high and good work is being done. EASTER DAY. My heart leaps up upon this day, Most blessed of all days of the year. I lay all doubts and cares away, Hope blossoms bright. my way to cheer. For on this happy day of days, I see in all things life anew, And earth is decked in dazzling green And skies are softest blue. And flowers bloom with modest grace, I shed rich fragrance on the air, And birds sing songs from tree to tree Transporting rapture everywhere. All nature latent seems with praise Some great joy reigns in every clime; While from the distant hills away, The church bells sweetly chime. What means this all pervading peace? What means this joyous proclamation? Oh! wake my soul! 'Tis Easter day, Awake to exultation. Our Lord has risen from the dead, And dwells among the living; He reigns eternal in the skies. What inspiration giving! He lives! our Saviour and our friend, What need have we of sorrow? z z We live in Him throughout life's day, We reign with Him tomorrow. O Christ! Thy resurrection day, In recognition nature bends, And into our benighted souls Thy wondrous glory now descends. We kneel before thy nail pierced feet With reverent adoration; And may the joyful tidings spread To every sin cursed nation. Till North and South and East and West, Shall know the priceless story, And to thy name this Easter day, Give endless praise and glory. DENTISTS TO MEET AT BUCKROE BEACH IN JULY (Preston News Service) Richmond, Va., April 4.—The Tenth annual meeting of the Inter-State Dental Association, consisting of members from all parts of the United States will be held in the Bayshore Hotel at Buckroe Beach. July 10th to 13th inclusive. It is expected that this will be one of the largest meetings ever held by the organization. According to Dr. J. M. G. Ramsey, dentists from all parts of the country have already signified their intention to be present and take part in the celebration of the tenth anniversary. Dr. Ramsey is president of the association; Dr. E. C. Alle, of Philadelphia vice president; Dr. W. H. Wallace of Salisbury, N. C. general secretary; Dr --- IRRECONCILABLES G.O.P. STAY UP! COME. DOWN! LEAGUE of NATIONS ISSUE J.M. JOHER The League of Nations or a World Court will be the issue of 1924. A. O. Reid of Baltimore, Md., treasurer other members of the entertainment committee consist of: Dr. D. A. Ferguson of Richmond, Va.; Dr. Charles Dunston of Raleigh, N. C.; and Dr. S. W. Lewis, of Harrisonburg Va. solutely on December 15, 1922, in coance with the terms of the redemption. There are still about 000,000 of called Notes outstair which have not yet been presented redemption, and on this amou the aggregate, holders are losing est at the rate of about $10,000 a or over $1,000,000 since December 1922. 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Miss Ruth Morris, niece of the groom, sang "Silver Threads" in her charming manner. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Alberta Stevenson while the bridal party, of exquisitely attired ladies and convivial gentlemen marched to the bridal bower in the following order: Master Floyd Hickman Jr. and little Miss Evelyn Green, the ribbon bearers; Little Miss Marion Sully with the license; and Little Miss Omine Cochill brought in the ring. Mr. John H. Jones and Mrs. Edna Hickman; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lewis; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sully; Mr. and Mrs. James H. Jones; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Berry; Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Goodman; Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Cogbill; Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Carter; Mr. and Mrs. John Mason; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hoimes; Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Robinson; Mrs. Florence Taylor; Mrs. Emma Mayo; Mrs. Harriet Harris; Mrs. Anna Goosby and Mrs. Mary L. Lewis. Mr. John R. Cogbill, the groom with his brother Mr. Edgar E. Cogbill; Mrs. Florence H. Cogbill, the bride, leaning on the arm of her son, Mr. Hirkland Cogbill. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. L. Ransome, D. D., pastor of First Baptist church, Southside. After the ceremony and reception the guest were served buffet by Messrs. William Fox, Bernard Johnson, George Ransome. Elberhard Lewis, Daniel Walton. Misses Viola Epps and Arlene Brown presided at the punch bowl. The collection of silver tokens in honor of the occasion was a service of immense value, real content and magnificent beauty, being one of the largest seen hereabouts. Mr. Cogbill is foreman of The Richmond Planet and has been connected with this office for thirty years. Mrs. Florence Cogbill, nee Hickman was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hickman and a prominent social matron and community welfare worker. --- —Grover C. Grant, Supervisor of the American Woodmen left the city this week attending his work in Lynchburg, Roxnoke, Va., and Charleston, W. Va. He will return about the 27th or 28th. —Mr. Henry Joyner, the contractor, of 1408 N. First Street wife and baby Jr., are back from their very pleasant Easter vacation with her Brother, Dr. Charles L. Foster, 940 L. Street, Washington, D. C. Mr. John E. Hall, Jr. was in the city last week for a few days. He was enroute to Washington, D. C. MOTOR TRIP Misses Florine Cogbilt, Lillian Lewfs and Grace Threat, Messrs. William Fox, Earl Harris and Rev. Enos Langon motored to Amelia C. H. on Friday, Oarch 30 and visited the Training School there. They also visited Mrs. Wingo, the supervisor over this county. A fine time was had with friends in the county. FULTON NOTES Last Sabbath being Easter Sunday, we had a very excellent program rendered in our Sunday School. A recitation on the Resurrection by Rev. C. B. Jefferson. Music by the Cobb's and Foster's quartette. Duet by Deacons Valentine and Jeter. Solo by Deacons Wm. Jones, Miss E. A. Logan presiding. 11:30 A. M. we proceeded with our devotional services with Revs. Jefferson and Coleman on the rostrum, after which the collection was raised according to the new plan put forth by Rev. Cobbs. We had several visitors in including a representative from the Moore St. Baptist church. Deacon J. A. Hines the secretary-treasurer of the Supreme Grand Council I. O. St. Luke. We then listened to an excellent song from the choir. Sermon by the pastor. "Come see the place where the Lord Laid." The sermon being for the Easter occasion on the Resurrection, many points were delivered along that line. 3:30 P. M. we had a joyful time in the communion services. Revs. W. E. Brown, G. W. Coleman and C. B. Jefferson were present and assisted in some way or the other. Revs. Coleman and Jefferson talked during the passage of the bread and wine. We were glad to see the sister of Mrs. E. Cobbs and her brother's two children. Visitors are welcome at all times. The people at the New Vine Baptist church had a great time last Sunday. An electrifying sermon on the Resurrection was preached by their pastor Rev. W. L. Tuck. Great times tomorrow at the First The Dramatic Club from the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, Lynchburg, Va. will present, "The Servant in the House" at the St Luke Auditorium three nights, April 26, 27, and 28. Advance information from Lynchburg states that this caste is unusually good and that the play presents a high moral. This is the first appearance here of this club and a hearty welcome is expected from Richmond. Baptist church, Bermuda Hundreds. Rev. W. L. Tuck, pastor. Rev. Tuck has organized a B. Y. P. U., in his church. Mr. McClinton Waller and Miss Jocabeth Dotson of Chesterfield County Va., were united into the bonds of marriximy by the Rev. W. L. Tuck. March 28th, at his residence 722 Carl'se avenue, Richmond. Last Sunday the Rev. Tuck preached at the Gravel Hill Baptist church Herrico County, Va. Rev. Tuck is pressing on regardless of the circumstances. RISING MT. ZION NOTES: Revival services are now in progress. The pastor, Rev. O. B. Simms is conducting the meetings assisted by Rev. W. E. Brown. It is our desire to make these meetings an undeniable success; yet we feel that without the hearty co-operation of the Christians we can not accomplish very much. Hence we are asking every member and friend to assist us in these meetings Service begins promptly at $ P. M. The Easter program presented by the Sunday School on last Sunday was a great success. The interest and enthusiasm of those who participated and those in attendance, evidenced how thoroughly the program was enjoyed. Communion service next Sunday at 3:30 P. M. Strangers in our city are especially invited to worship with us. Be on time Friday for lesson catechism. Quite a few sick among us still. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. Debate: Resolved: "That Woman's influence has been a greater factor in the Progress of Civilization than Man's, to be given at the Vesper Services Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The debate which will be given at the Vesper Hour on Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Miss M. Sydney Mayo and Mrs. Kate Gilpin Colson will be the speakers in the affirmative while Messrs. Wallace Jackson and Henry Peters will speak for the negative. The judges will be Miss Lillian Frayser and Messrs. Lincoln Best and Bernard Allen. Special musical numbers will be rendered. You are cordially invited to attend. That this program will be especially interesting assured since the debaters are well-known for their excellent talent. The class in Sociology is enjoying its work and is row down to real hard study. Fifteen members are enrolled in this class and seem to be very deep interested. The class in Millinery under Mrs. J Bernette Turner with Miss Marietta Chiles as assistant, closed its term on last Thursday evening. Those completing the course are: Misses Esther Abrams, Bessie Branch, Fannie Baker and Mrs. Florence Goodman. The committee Setups held last week with Miss Adela F. Ruffin'n charge were full of interest to the members and the information and in instruction given of especial value to the several committees. Girl Reserves activities choral club with Barrett's orchestra went big in "The New Minister." In spite of the general disappointment due to the absence of the Johnsons who were playing leading parts and Miss Louise Johnson, manager, the entertainment was a success. The audience was appreciative and each participant was good. The orchestra was super. Much credit is due to Mrs. Marie Johnson, director of the entertainment who played without a break the part of Miss Daisy Lovejoy which was to have been played by Miss Milkred Johnson. PASSION WEEK PROGRAM "His Last Week on Earth" was presented on Friday by members of the Executive Council. Sunday the Executive Council presented "The Triple L" club (Intelligence, Industry Inspiration) of which Mrs. Mable M. Winston is adviser in "The Easter King," a story Cantata. This was the initial presentation of the club which is barely three months old. The story of Christ was impressively and simply told, both in story and song. Between each of the musical numbers the story was told first by Miss Trense Hamlin and continued by Miss Ruth Taylor. The Girls Executive Council will THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA SHARON BAPTIST SERVICES. Sunday, April 8th; Location: Corner Leigh and First Streets. Sunday School Lesson: "Abraham, the Hero of Faith." Gen. 12:1 to 25:8. Hebrews 11:8-19. 10:90 A. M. 11:30 A. M. Morning Service: Subject: "The Great Surrender" by the pastor. Rev. R. H. Johnson, Jr., B. D. 3:30 P. M. Special services for men only under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., Dr. S. C. Burrell, General Secretary. The pastor will deliver a special message to the men. Subject: "A Momentous Question of Far Reaching Importance." 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. Special Memorial Services Queen Esther Temple. I. B. P. O. E. The pastor's evening subject will be: "The Inexorable Decree." Revival services will continue turn out the week. The pastor will pray each evening at 8:15. You are welcome at all of our services. W. L. JOHNSON: Church Clerk. TOPICS FOR SUNDAY International S. S. Lesson: "Abraham, the Hero of Faith," Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11:8-10, 17-19. R. Y. P. U. Topic: "What Are Wise and Unwise Uses of the Lord's Day," Isaiah 58:8-14; Psalms 118:24 hold its regular business meeting thz Friday April 6th at 6:30 P. M. "What Shall I Do to Keep Well," is the subject to be discussed in the next meeting of the R. I. C. club. Monday. April 9th, at 6:30 P. M. HEALTH EDUCATION. Follow the health sign to Wellville 515 North 7th Street. Classes every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 A. M. THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A The Young Men's Christian Association means doing things like Christ - The Other Man. The interest in the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson ran high last Saturday at the building. Easter with the (Sunday) Y. M. C. A. was a high day for the Lord. 9:30 A. M. at the building special prayer service for the day was held by the workers. At the penitentiary 10 A. M. a very touching Easter program was well rendered by the women. The occasion was brightened by the presence of Mr. B. L. Jordan one of the leading business men of the country, Mr. E. F. Johnson Supt of the River View Baptist church Sunday School; Col. R. C. Mitchell, teacher of the Men's Bible Class 5th St. Baptist church and Miss Jewell Johnson of the Second Baptist Church. These friends said much to encourage the women. This hour will not be forgotten very soon. 10 A. M. the work in the City Home and Jail was remembered by the committees. An over-top meeting with the boys 4 P. M. at the building, and four were led to accept Christ. A Happy Easter, President R. P. Daniel directed the meeting assisted by General Secretary Scott C. Burrell. Mothers encourage your boys. Rev. Percy Lipscomb drove the thought of the hour into the hearts of the men 5:30 P. M. at the building. Subject: Life. The songs were right from the souls of the men. One man out of Christ. The special effort boys and men to be led to Christ is now launched by the Y. M. C. A. and the meeting will stand open until closed. Join us wherever you are in our 12 o'clock prayer hour. You and your friend are invited to the building today 5 P. M. to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Be on time 9:30 A. M. at the building for the workers' meeting. Every man to the Sharon Baptist 3:30 P. M. to hear the new pastor, Rev R. 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