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VIRGINIA APR 80 1923 STATE LIBRARY THE RICHMOND PLANET PENNSYLVANIA SENATE PASSES THE STFVENS ANTI-LYNCHING WITH ONE DISSENTING VOTF VOL. XL. NO. 24 PENNSYLVANIA SE THE STFVENS WITH ONE Harrisburgh Pa., April 19.—After four hours debate which carried last nights session into the early morning hour the Stevens' Anti-Lynching bill passed the House of Representatives with only one negative vote, recorded against it. So tense was the interest in this measure, as evidenced by the crowd in attendance which packed every available space, that the result of the balloting came as a great surprise. So skillfully had the author of this remedial legislation engineered this measure that every amendment proposed was defeated. The bill is almost a replica of the Dyer Bill as it was originally introduced in Congress. The only difference is that it is made applicable to the State. EVERY DEMOCRAT SUPPORTED BILL The entire Democratic delegation of forty-three (43) members voted for the Stevens' Bill. The one negative vote was cast by a Republican. The bill goes to the Senate next Wednesday for final passage and will soon become a law as Governor Pinchot is strongly urging the measure. Representative Andrew F. Stevens the author of the Bill is a member of the well-known Philadelphia Banking Firm of Brown and Stevens. He is one of the most popular men in public affairs and is the recipient of great praise from all classes for his remarkable tact and efficiency as a law maker. Already he is being mentioned for higher legislative honors. HE SAID "GOODBYE," WENT OUT CLOSED THE DOOR AND WENT NORTH By Dr. H. R. Butler.) The other day I was hard at work in my office when a man came in and introduced himself to me. I had heard of him before. He was from a certain Georgia County, a large land owner, a prosperous farmer and a money man in his community. "Have a seat," said I; "what can I do for you?" "Nothing," said he. "I am just passing through and wanted to see you and shake your hand and tell you a few things." And this is his story as near as I can remember it. "I have given up farming for a while. I have not sold my land. You know I once did a large business, now I am doing nothing. My children have all gone North and are doing well. They have all bought homes up there and are not coming back. They saw there they have good schools and all children, regardless to color, go to the schools. My sons and daughters register and vote for the candidates that are running for office. Here in Georgia I can not vote for the men who tax my property; here I a land owner, cannot sit on a jury; here I pay school tax and my children got only a mere make-shift of learning out of it. In my county the white primary method voted bonds for the erection of school buildings and they erected some good brick buildings for the white children, and our children were still going to four and five months schools taught in churches and ground floors of lodge buildings; but we colored people are taxed to pay those bonds although we are not getting one penny out of the proposition so far as schools for our children are concerned." Then he looked me squarely in the face and said, "There is a whole lot more I would like to tell you but what is the use? Perhaps it will work out all right one of these days." Extending his hand and grasp mine he said, "Good-by, doctor. if we should not meet again on this earth, I shall meet you yonder." And a tear stole down his black tender face and I felt that a sympathetic fear was in my eyes; and he went out and closed the door. He has gone North looking for justice, sympathy, freedom and warm hearts among strangers. Gone North where the snow falls, but after all where a man is a man for what he is knows and has not altogether because of the color of his skin. (The Atlanta Independent) --- Mrs. Ardella Johnson Patterson who has been here attending her sick mother will leave soon for her home in New York accompanied by her son. Her mother is greatly improved. DR. JAMES R. L. DIGGS IS DEAD AFTER LONG ILLNESS. (By A. B. Koger.) (Barimore, Mt., Herald). Rev. James R. L. Diggs died at his home 713 Mosher street, on Saturday evening and was buried this afternoon from Trinity Baptist church where he was pastor. The body lay in state from 10 until 1:30 and was viewed by hosts of friends and former members. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. Walter H. Brooks, pastor 19th St. Baptist church Washington, D. C., where Dr. Diggs was a member. Tributes and resolutions were offered by the various organizations and elaborate floral designs were given. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Alberta Park Diggs; six children, Armella J., Garland, Anna, Lucile Robert and Winfried; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Brodus and Mrs. Eliza Milton of Forestville and Washington, respectively and two brothers Messrs. Geo. and Williams Diggs, "Who's Who." carries the following: "Dr. Diggs of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diggs was born in Upper Marlboro, Md., November 7th 1868. Entered Wayland Seminary, Washington, D. C.; took preparatory, normal and college courses; graduate A. B. degree, 'magna cum laude' at Bucknell University in 1898 and A. M. 'prom erito' in 1899. Studied at Cornell in 1902 summer session. Completed with credit Bucknell and Cornell, the graduate courses for the Ph. D., degree at Illinois, Wesleyan university in June 1906. "Was Prof. of Latin and instructor in economics at Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va., from 1906-08; president of Virginia Theological Seminary 1908; Dean Selma University Selma, Ala., 1909. Member American Academy of Political and Social Science since 1902; member the Niagara Movement and author of "Social Progress as Manifested in the Life and Growth of the Negro" and of many other works." Thus it may be readily seen Dr. Diggs was nationally known. His early scholarly attainments (being the eighth Negro to receive the Ph.D. the highest earned degree); his various early connections with institutions and educational movements and his affiliations with the Niagara movement from which the N. A. A. C. P. took its birth will significantly keep his memory alive for years to come. TWO GIFTS OF $50 FOR BORDEN TOWN CITIZENS GATEWAY. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker Visits Indus trial School. The campaign for the Citizen's Gateway at the Bordentown Industrial School took a decided step forward during the past week with the receipt of contributions from the Kaigha Avenue Baptist Church of Camden, Rev. Geo E. Morris pastor and from Mrs Maggie L. Walker of Richmond, Va. The contribution from the Camden church came as a result of the interest which Reverend Morris took t. the campaign from its inception, and is incidentally the highest made by any congregation thus far. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker donated fifty dollars on the occasion of a visit to the school on Wednesday, April 18th, when she addressed the student body. Mrs. Walker declared herself enraptured by the spirit of the school and pledged the support of the Order of St. Luke to the completion of the Gateway campaign. Other contributions during the past week were made by the Mt. Olivet Baptist church, the New Hope Baptist Church; Mt. Zion Baptist of Newark; St. Paul A. M. E. E of Orange and St. Paul's A. M. E. Zion of Trenton. Work on the Gateway will begin during the latter part of this month and it is hoped that the remaining eight hundred dollars necessary to its completion will be forthcoming by the first of May. The basketball team of the school closed its season with a 27-28 defeat at the hands of St. Christopher's light team of New York City. The game was played in the St. Christopher's gymnasium and gave the New Yorkers revenge for the defeat, handed them in Bordentown last month. In that game Bordentown won by one point. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1923 VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH HOLDS GREAT SESSIONS AND MAKES PASATORIAL ASSIGNMENTS The Virginia Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church closed a successful session on Sunday at the Third, Street Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. W. R. Howerton, pastor. Rev. J. Reverdy Ransome delivered the Sunday morning sermon at Bethel, using as his text, "I Know Him In Whom I Have Trusted." The pulpits of Richmond were supplied Sunday with visiting A. M. E. divines and reports indicate that Richmond congregations were highly edited. Wave A. M. E. connection is a power force in this State and is rapidly spreading its influence. Bishop J. Albert Johnson is the leading genius and his executive acumen and ministerial ability are rapidly forcing his conference into the front ranks. The membership and financial reports were excellent and showed that the different fields were alive to the sense of their duties. BISHOP MAKES ASSIGNMENTS Bishop Johnson's assignments for 1923 are as follows: NORFOLK DISTRICT —C. R. Sanders P. E. St. John's Station—Rev. J. A. Young. Eastville Station—Rev. J. W. Wright. Bridgetown Station—Rev. J. H. Ross. Franktown Station—Rev. S. W. Fuqua. Capeville Station—Rev. W. E. Spratley Savegeville Station—Rev. W. J. Beckett. Daugherty Station—Rev. A. R. Montague. Belle Haven S.—Rev. T. T. Leake. Accomac Station—Rev. L. P. Herring Oak Grove—Rev. Cornelius Moore. Portsmouth City Cir.—Rev. Jacon Kethan. Cape Charles—Rev. W. J. Miller. Onancock Station S.—Rev. S. W. M. Mair View—Rev J. A. Beckett. Trehernville S.—J. S. Drummond Jamesville—(To be supplied.) PORTSMOUTH DISTRICT—Rev. M. Allen Chapel (Norfolk)—Rev. I. M. Gray. Harborton Mission—(To be supplied.) W. E. Spratley/ Secretary to Bishop Capeville, Va. ham. South Hill—Rev. G. B. Shaw. Union Bethel—Rev. R. H. Davis. Mt. Moriah—Rev. R. T. Watkins. Carrollton—Rev. J. O. Foster. E. Davis P. E. Emanuel, Portsmouth—Rev. L. I. Berry. Deep Creek—Rev. J. C. Mackey. St James Berkley—Rev. D. A. Blake. Brown's Chapel, Smithfield—Rev. J. E. Roebuck. Trinity, Berkley—Rev. A. J. Notting Smith. Pentress Mission—Rev. Miles Gordon. Windsor Mission —(To be supplied) Queen City Cir.—Rev. J. M. Dent. RIGHMOND DISTRICT—REV. F. A. Seaton, P. E. Bethel Richmond—Rev. W. R. Howerton. Newport News—Rev. G. C. Tavlor. Hampton—Rev. Geo. H. West. Suffolk—Rev. R. J. Butt. John M. Brown—Rev. W. W. Roberts. Sewells Point—Rev. J. J. Mainor. Mt. Gilead Cir.—Rev. John H. Randolph. St. Mark's Norfolk—Rev. A. L. Scruggs. Mt. Zion, Norfolk—Rev. J. H. A. Martin. Oceana Cir.—Rev. D. W. Baker. Norfolk Cir.—Rev. W. J. White. St. James Mission—Rev. D. W. Washington. Princess Anne Cir.—Rev. Geo. R. Jones. Phoebus Mission—(To be supplied.) Emporia —(To be supplied.) New Bethel Mission —To be supplied New Bethel Mission —To be supplied ROANOKE DISTRICT—Rev. T. W. Cotton P. E. Roanoke Sta.—Rev. Jas. S. Hatcher. Bedford City—Rev. W. L. Foust. Lynchburg—Rev. H. C. P. Baker. Charlotte C. H..—(To be supplied.) Boydton—Rev. D. V. Young. Harmony—Rev. J. E. Harris. North Danville—Rev. O. H. Heath. Chatham—Rev. L. S. Roberts. Danville Sta.—Rev. J. R. Augustus. Martinsville—Rev. H. B. Collins. Ferium—(To be supplied.) Rocky Mount—Rev. J. R. Sanders. Boone's Mill—Rev. A. M. Sivills. West Roanoke—Rev. G. E. Harrington. Cavespring—Rev. P. D. Smith. Salem—Rev. W. H. Davis. Blacksburg—Rev. O. E. Bumgardner Ivahoo—Rev. W. E. Clapp. China Branch—Rev. D. Bonner. Wyhville—Rev. G. O. Wing. Abingdon—(To be supplied.) Maxmeadows—Rev. Wm. H. Sawyer. STAUNTON DISTRICT—Rev. I. Ewer P. E. Staunton Sta.—Rev. J. J. Benjamin. Wynsboro—Rev. J. W. Harmon. Harrisonburg—Rev. C. E. Lark. Prospect—Rev. K. J. Billups. Faunville—Rev. J. W. Sanders. South Richmond—Rev. Maywoon Threadgill. St. Paul, Lynchburg—Rev. Geo W Pendleton. Wchester—Rev. L. T. Watson. Repoline Cr.—Rev. H. C. Walker. Harris Créek Cir.—(To be supplied.) Berryville Cir.—(To be supplied.) McDowell Cir.—(To be supplied.) In Memoriam. In loving remembrance of my hus- band Rev. Wm. Thomas, who died April 24, 1922, one year ago. A year of deepest sorrow, A year of grief and pain; A wound that never will be healed Until we see your face again. FATHER, WILLIAM —Rey, M. E. Davis, D. D., presiding Elder of the Portsmouth District called on us last week. He had made a great success in his work there. HONOR Y. W SECRETARY. Farewell Held For Mrs. Barbara E Courtney. Complimenting Mrs. Barbara E. Courtney, general secretary of the Fifth Street Branch of the Y. W. C. A. who will leave Dayton Ohio, May 1st to become executive secretary of the Colored Association in Jersey City N. J., a farewell affair was arranged by the board of directors of the central Y. W. C. A. and was in the nature or a surprise party. Besides association executives there were numbered among the guests members of the branch committee of management and persons in attendance at the training school being conducted at the branch by the national office. Mrs. Courtney has been affiliated with the Fifth Street Branch almost four years. A successor to her has not yet been named. In attendance at the national training school sessions at the branch building are: Mrs. Della K. Dillon McKees port, Pa.; Mrs. Elizabeth Elliott, Chicago Ohio; Miss Estelle Fitzgerald Rochester N. Y.; Mrs. Alice Fosse, Mortchair. N. J.; Miss Amy Hall, Kansas City, Kansas; Miss Hattie Lewis, Letroit Mich.; Miss Laura McFall, Richmond Va.; Miss Edna Stratton Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mrs. Mattle D. Young St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Maeme Brock, Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. W. C. Bruen, St. Joseph, Mo.; and Miss Marton Smith, Youngstown, Ohio. Instructors include Miss Eva D Bowles, New York, national administrator for Colored work in cities; Miss Anra Scott, personnel director of the national office; Miss Vansant Jenkins national girl reserve secretary; D Sara Brown of the national association health education department and Miss Almyra Holmes of the national religious education department. The training school with headquarters in Dayton covers representatives from 11 states and is preliminary to the annual summer conference of prospective association workers in New York. Members and faculty of the training course visited the shrine of Paul Lawrence Dunbar where a short ceremonial was held. Mrs. Matilda Dunbar, mother of the poet was with them. A beautiful floral tribute was placed upon the grave in loving memory and appreciation. DYER ANTI-LYNCHING MEASURE PASSES PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York today announced receipt of a letter from Representative Andrew F. Stevens, of the Pennsylvania legislature stating that the original Dyer Bill had been passed by the House of Representatives of that state and that it would probably pass the Senate unanimously. Representative PROPOSED MARRIAGE BAR IS TURNED DOWN IN MASSACHUSETTS Boston, Mass., April 21.—The speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives has sent word to the Boston Branch of the National Equal Rights League that the Rules Committee of which he is the Chairman, had decided to report adversely on sus pending the rules to admit the bill for bidding marriage between "persons of different color." The regular time for introducing bills is passed and the committee did not even design to grant the proponent of the color line bill a hearing. THE RACE "CONCORDAT" Text of Document which means far reaching benefit by race unity: reaching benefit by race unity: Boston Mass., April 21.—Today the National Equal Rights League gave out the following text of the agreement for United Front among race rights bodies: We, the undersigned representatives of the following organizations: The African Blood Brotherhood, The Friends of Negro Freedom, The International Uplift League, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, The National Equal Rights League., The National Race Congress; assembled in conference in New York City, March 23-24, 1922. Knowing the strength of the forces opposed to justice and fair play for Americans of African descent, realize that those forces must be met by the closest cooperation and the most hard-nonious relationship possible among all agencies working for the civil and citizenship rights of Negro Americans. In order to secure the most effective action and the greatest results, we must guard against the slightest loss of energy from friction and antagonism. While each organization should reserve to itself its full autonomy and the use of its own best judgment as to the manner of carrying forward its aims and work we should not allow any differences, either of opinions or methods, to blind us to the fact that we are all striving for one great common goal. We deplore as harmful and injurious to the best common interests any attude which implies that loyalty to any one of these organizations necessitates antagonism toward any of the others, or that membership in one in any way precludes membership and active interest in the others. It IS. Therefore The sense of this Conference that we, the representatives of the above named organizations take active steps to bring about a closer relationship, both in action and in feeling; and That in the undertakings of these various organizations the cordial support of all shall be given; and That upon the great fundamental principles for which we all stand there shall be the greatest possible corollation and concentration of all our forces that we may present to the common enemy a united front and inspire in the whole race united action. For the Conference: (Signed:) W A. A. Domingo. African Blood Brotherhood; George S. Schuyler. Friends of Negro Freedmo; D N. E. Campbell. International Uplift League. James Weldon Johnson. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Wm. Monroe Trotter National Equal Rights League; Kelly Miller National Race Congress. Stevens took the Congressional Dyer-Anti-Lynching Bill and introduced it in his state legislature. Representative Stevens wrote to James Weldon Johnson. Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People as follows: April 19 1923. Mr. James Weldon Johnson N. A. A. C. P., 70 Fifth Ave., New York, New York. Dear Sir: "After a fight of some few months I succeeded in having the original Dyer Bill passed by the House of Representatives at last night's session with but one negative vote against it. I have every reason to believe that it will pass the Senate unanimously as I have checked that body and have in my possession letters from a great majority expressing their standing in this matter. "I am enclosing a copy of the Bill which went thru without a single amendment or correction of any kind. "We hope that the moral effect of this will help you very materially in your work upon the Congressional en- actment" (Signed:) Very truly yours, ANDREW F. STEVENS." MOOREFIELD STOREY REJOICED BY RACE CONCORDANT ENTERED INTO BY OUR MILITANT FORCES The living and working conditions of colored people of Nichmond and vicinity and the best mode of improving these are matters that have recently been under discussion by a group of colored and white citizens in the Board room of the Chamber of Commerce. Our fellow townman, Mr. Eugene Knickle Jones, Executive Secretary of the Urban League and an outstanding world figure on race betterment has participated in these series of conferences and given the group a record of the successful handling of the questions of housing, sanitation, recreation and improved working conditions for our people in other cities. After matured consideration of all phases of these problems by this group of citizens, embracing representatives from InterRacial Committee Chamber of Commerce Community House and other public-spritified and liberal minded white friends, and representatives from colored Churches, businesses and other organizations interested in the betterment of local conditions, it was agreed to establish a branch of the Urban League in Richmond. As the board of the Community House has donated, rent free for one year the use of its headquarters, No 2 W Marshall Street, City, as a center for the activities of the League it now requires only sufficient funds to provide for a competent colored Executive Secretary and such clerical help and equipment as will be found necessary to carry out the program of the League. It was found that $3,000 would maintain the League for one year and our white friends agreed to provide all but $850 of this sum. They asked that the colored people secure their part—half in cash and the balance in bona fide subscriptions by May 1 1923. We therefore, call upon all colored churches, organizations, businesses and citizens to send a contribution Monday. April 30, 1923. 8 P. M. to the Public Meeting to be held at Women's Council Building. No. 00 Clay Street. City, Mak checks payable to Richmond Irban League or to W. A. Jordan and G. N. Lew. Temporary Committee on Finance of this effort. Yours for larger opportunities for our people. Mesdames Maggie L. Walker W. T. Johnson; E. F. Johnson; Mary V. Binga; Lucy E. Coles A. G. Thompson; Susie Williams; M. M. Davenport; Misses Viola Chaplin; M. E. Burke; Drs. W. H. Hughes; W. T. Johnson; J. H. Blackwell; J. E. Jackson; Rev. A. M. Jenkins; Profs. Charles T. Russell; Miles W. Connor Messers; J. T. Carter B. L. Jordan; J. T. Taylor; J. T. Hewin; E. C. Burke; J. W. Holmes M. A. Norrell; W. A. Jordan; W. I. Johnson G. N. Lew; S. W. Robinson Jr. E. T. Johnson; W. B. Davenport; C. T. Washington; C. B. Glipin. DO YOU KNOW HIM? 2322 Orleans Ave 2nd Floor Detroit Michigan Chief of Police. Dear Sir:—I am writing you in regards to a man by the name of Letcher John Morris, my father. He has been lost from us for years and I hear that he is living in Richmond, Va. He is a colored man. He used to be quite stout. We would love so much to find him; my mother is still living. I heard he was in Cleveland Ohio about three months ago and looking for us. He makes his home in Richmond and travels and sets up lodges; so please help us to find him and I will be so thankful to you. I am the youngest child and 33 years old. His name is Letcher John Morris. Please address my letter: Daisy Morris Carpenter 2322 Orleans St. 2nd Floor, Detroit Michigan. P. S.—He use to be a Baptist minister. Description:—He is about 5 feet, 11 inches; weight about 200 pounds. I am sending his picture. It has been some twenty years since this picture was taken. PRICE, FIVE CENTS REY REJOICED RDANT ENTERED MILITANT FORCES Boston Mass., April 19.—In response to a letter from Secretary of the National Equal Rights League enclosing a copy of the authorized and signed agreement adopted by the League, N. A. A. C. P., African Blood Brotherhood, Race Congress and Friends of Negro Freedom, at the Conference in New York City, March 24th called by the Equal Rights League Hon. Moorfield Storey President of the N. A. A. C. P. sent the following reply: Boston, Mass., March 29, 1922. Dear Mr. Trotter: Thank you for sending me the copy of your Agreement. It is a consummation for which I have long worked and hoped. And I rejoice most heartily with you and congratulate you all. Keep the Compact in letter and spirit from now on. Sincerely yours, M. STOREY This letter was received with enthusia lastic applause at the mass meeting in the 12th Baptist Church when the Boston delegates to this historic race conference, Rev. M. A. N. Shaw, national president of the League, also originator of the idea at the 15th Annual meeting of the League here last July and initiator of the Conference, and Wm. Monroe Trotter, were welcomed home and reported the complete success in establishing friendliness between these national civil rights bodies. When the "Concordat" was read by Secretary Trotter with the explanation that he was the chairman of this sub committee while Jas. W. Johnson was its secretary and wrote the document the audience applauded for several minutes. Mr. Trotter said the race should be truly grateful to President Shaw for this work and the League had conceived and executed another historic help to the Afro-American race. He emphasized in particular this phrase of the Concordat. "We deplore any attitude which implies that loyalty to any one of these organizations necessitates antagonism toward any of the others or that membership in one in any way precludes membership and active interest in the other." He gave Secretary Johnson, who at first opposed the movement, great credit for entering heartily into the idea of each body preserving its own identity while practising liberality and friendliness to other bodies. Mrs. Edmonia Hill Passes Away Ruther Glen, Va.. April 23.—Mrs. Edmonia Hill quietly passed away Tuesday, April 17th at 12:35 A. M. She died in a full triumph of faith. She had been in declining health for more than two years. She bore her illness with patience and christian fortitude, and was 67 years old when the end came. She was a very dutiful member of the Ebeneser Baptist Church of Caroline for 52 years, and a highly respected citizen of Caroline County. At though she never had the opportunity of attending school she put forth streng ous efforts to have her children educated, having had four of them to finish the State Normal School at Petersburg. She leaves one son, Mr. Reginald N. Hill and one daughter Mrs. Claudia M. Hill Beverly to mourn their loss. The funeral took place from the Oxford Mt. Zion Baptist church Thursday April the 19th at Ioclock P. M. R. W. H. Ford officiating, Rev. Ford chose as a text Romans 8:18. "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." The honorary pall bearers were Rev. W. H. Ford, Rev. L. E. Turrell, Rev. W. M. Washington. Active, Descens Minor Swann. Mr. W. H. Johnson, Mr. George Tompkins and Mr. Walter Rotins. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Interment in Oxford Zion cemetery. Her Children. Mrs. Henry B. Claiborne returned to the city last Wednesday from Albany, N. Y., where she has been attending the bedside of her sick mother, Mrs. Claiborne was absent from our city about four weeks and returns reporting her mother considerably improved. Subscribe to The Planet. --- RICHMOND GIANTS OPEN BASEBALL SEASON HERE WITH THREE-GAME SERIS WITH CUBANS TWO ```markdown ``` THE FASHION WEEKLY A SPORTS JACKET Copyright Bonwit Teller & Co. After the style of a Chinese mandarin coat is this sports jacket of heavy silk, vividly embroidered in Chinese design. Hat of felt with chou of gros-grain ribbon and ermine tails RICHMOND GIANTS OPEN B HERE WITH THREE-GAME S The Richmond Giants opened the professional baseball season here on Monday afternoon at Mayo Island Park, when they crossed bats with the great Cuban Stars of Havana, Cuba. Large crowds witnessed the games, which were full of thrills. The Giants were woefully weak in the first game and lost to the Cubans by the score of 14 to 0. In the second game the Richmond boys came back and led the Cubans into the camp by 8 to 5. The third game was a thriller, going to the Cubans, 5 to 2. The fans are satisfied with the debut of the Giants and indications are that the attendance this year will be a record breaker. Richmond is now thoroughly worked up over baseball and Manager Frye is determined to give Richmond a Class A team. This entitles the Giants to the hearty support of Richmond fans. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Ben Taylor's Washington Potomac will meet the Giants. Games will be called at Mayo Island Park at 3:45. VA. UNION TRIUMPHS OVER ST. PAUL (J. L. Whitehead) LAWRENCEVILLE, V.A., April 18. —In a fast game, and one that was a thriller from start to finish, Virginia Union University submerged the S.C. Paul aggregation on Russell Field here today, by save of 2-0. Three costly errors, two by Bruce and one by Cooke, were directly responsible for the orange and black defeat. 800 St. Paulites and Unionites cheered the opposing teams. Both machines played good ball, as is attested by the official score. In two particulars, however, Union excelled St. Paul. Union garnered seven safeties to St. Paul's 2, and drew 4 errors to St. Paul's 8. Wallace went the entire route for St. Paul. He hurled a brilliant game. He whiffed 14 men, among them Jackson, who swung desperately 9 times at the lad's deceptive outcurve, only to have 9 strikes called against him. Williams, who relieved Bruce in the fourth inning, performed exceptionally well as shortstop. Parker held the first sack perfectly. Wilkerson demonstrated superior playing on the third corner, while the rest of Captain Harris' men played snappy ball. Merritt, who essayed the role on the mound for Union, in the best of form, giving the locals only 2 hits. He struck out 9 men. The spectacular catch by Edgar of Bruce's deep left field foul was a great feature of the game. Gregory's work at first was admirable, notwithstanding the fact that the old veteran first sacker registered 3 errors. Captain Adams cavorted in short stop in unique fashion, and, with the exception of a muffed fly, he played a flashy and air tight game. Jackson's catching and throwing were commendable. Wilson's performance at second was superb, and his throw-out of Blackwell at first after the former had stumbled and fumbled, was a marvelous feat. Branch, Mack and Boffman acted in enviable form. The game was clean and sports- --- PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD SOX (Wide World Photos) $100.00 WORTH OF BASEBALL BRIC-A-BRAC MAKES DEBUT. Wille Kamm, phenomenal young 3rd baseman of Chicago White Sox, who was purchased from St. Louis, Francisco for $100.00 by him, by the wonderful letter and fielder. Photo shows his first time at Polo Grounds. ATHLETIC EN BASEBALL SEASON ME SERIS WITH CUBANS manike in all of its phases; and it was closely followed by recognized critics, as it was the first St. Paul-Union clash since St. Paul's adm'tance into the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association ARMSTRONG HIGH NINE DEFEATS BOYS FROM FREDERICKSBURG The Armstrong High School defeated Fredericksburg High School here at Hovey Field, Friday, April 20, by the overwhelming score of 14 to 6. The game was won by fast playing and hard slugging. The Armstrong team looks very promising and is scheduled to meet some of the best high schools in the East. This week they play Dunbar High School in Washington, D. C. on Friday and a return game with Fredericksburg High Saturday in Fredericksburg. The Richmond boys line-up as follows: A. Gardner, left field; G. Gardner, center field; Yarbrough, right field; Johnson, first base; Clark second base; Ellis, third base; White short stop; Lewis, catcher; Booker, Judah, Eppes and Anderson, pitcher. Summary of game: (,400 shem h F. H. S.—Harris and Lewis A. H. S.—Booker, Judah and Lewis COLORED POSTMASTER WINS RECOGNITION Boley, Okla. April 19—Geo. W. Perry and Henry O. Mariott. Postmaster and rural carrier respectively of Boley Oklahoma, the largest and most progressive Negro city in the United States, won a signal victory for the Negro rural carriers of Oklahoma by appearing as representatives of their city at the annual Postal Conference of Oklahoma Postmasters and postal employees recently held at Oklahoma City and fighting for an equality ruling for the Negro carriers. ADMITTED WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION According to the "Black Dispatch," the Negro rural carriers of Oklahoma have heretofore been permitted to join the Oklahoma Rural Letters Carriers Association, but were prohibited from voting or taking any part in the deliberations of that organization. Thru Messers, Perry and Mariott a ruling was obtained from the officials of the organization which will make it possible for colored carriers of the future to have membership in that organization on terms of equality with all the carriers. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA M. T. DOME By J. M. Baer DO YOU WANT A RIDE DOWN TOWN? BURGLARS BROKE IN MY GARAGE LAST WEEK! DID THEY GET ANYTHING? CHUG! CHUG! (SKIP) CHUG WELL, ONE CYLINDER HAS BEEN MISSING EVER SINCE! THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD (Wide World Photos) THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WIDE WORLD PHOTOS THOMAS JEFFERSON Memorial were held recently. Monticello, Vt. old home of Thomas Jefferson, second President of U. S. to commemorate the 180th anniversary of his birth $1,000,000 is being raised to buy the home. M. T. DOME DO YOU WANT A RIDE DID THEY GET ANY CHUG! CHUG! (SKIP) CHUG UNIFICATION OF THE BLUE AND GRAY VETS LOOKS IMPOSSIBLE (Preston News Service) New Orleans, La. April 18.—At the closing sessions of the Confederate reunion considerable uproar was caused when an aged confederate veteran offered a resolution for a joint reunion with the G. A. R. at Washington next year. Dr. George Harding, of Marion Ohio, father of President Harding spoke twice during the day. He declared that he considered Robert E. Lee the greatest of American generals and Jefferson Davis one of the country's greatest statesmen. He said that he felt very kindly towards the South inasmuch as his grandmother was a cousin of the mother of Jefferson Davis. He declared that he wanted a reunion of the blue and the gray in Washington next year if possible. General Julian S. Carr, of Durnam N. C., commander-in-chief at a session during the discussion of the term "rebel" as applied to the confederate soldiers shouted: "I'm a rebel and a ku klux too!" and shouts of "I am too" came from all quarters of the auditorium. Pandemonium reigned when a confederate veteran apparently over 90 years of age offered a resolution declaring that inasmuch as the ranks of the Blue and the Gray were fast thinning and animosity long ceased, suggested that a committee be appointed to meet a similar committee from the G. A. K to perfect arrangements for a job reunion in the near future. Almost as of one voice shouts came from all corners of the hall. "Not in a thousand years" and men leaped to their feet. The resolution was tabled without even a second. One speaker pointed to the old man and shouted: "You look old enough to have known better than to have put such a measure before this body." Commenting on the meeting Attorney Robert L. Vann, editor of the Pittsburgh Courier, said: "The South is hostile to every thought which entails the slightest sympathy for the cause of the Federal army. If the North would admit today that the South was right in 1860; that Grant forced Lee to surrender by strength of money and man power, there would be a reunion the like of which this world never saw. "President Harding nor his father can never 'sop the South' with their THE FIGHT (Wide World Photos) HORSES AND JOCKEYS TANGLE Horses and jockeys in a tangle at Sandown Park, England, both the eliminated from the race by the time DOWN TOWN? BURGLAR GARAGE THING? WELL. ONE OF MISSING a tangle after a spill and, both the riders and by the time lost in str BURGLARS BR GARAGE LAST ALL. ONE CYLINDER MISSING EVER S HORSES AND JOCKEYS TANGLED IN STEEPLECHASE SPILL. Horses and jockeys in a tangle after a spill in the Steeplechase races at Sandown Park, England, both the riders and their mounds becoming eliminated from the race by the time lost in straightening out the tangle. united country' oratory. The country is not united in the eyes of the southerners, and never will be united until the North admits that the cause of the South was right. "And the South uses the Negro as its convenient argument. The North must admit that the Negro has not business voting holding office, attaining a high degree of intelligence through education, nor venturing to assert the slightest desire to be considered equal to other specimens of God's creation, to win the approval of the South. If the North can eliminate the Negro from the plan of creation, if it can be agreed between the two great sections that the Negro is not even human, then the 'united country' President Harding and his father are talking about will become a possibility. "As long as a Negro lives there will be solid South, separate and distinct from the rest of the whole world," he declared. CHURCH WORKERS CAUSE MANY ARRESTS IN CINCINNATI Cincinnati, O... April 19.—The Negroes here are putting forth unnecessary efforts on the part of the law-abiding element to put a stop to disorder among members of the race in the down-town section. This movement resulted in the arrest of Eddie Smith, Miss Sarah Ross, Miss Minnie Warfield at the request of Mr. and Mrs. J. M Watson and Mrs. Mary Carter, church workers. Investigation of the cases reported led the police to make other arrests on charges of disorderly conduct possessing liquor and various other charges. WARD HEELERS VOTE MAN TWICE; THE MAN IS FINED Kansas City, Kans., April 18—Pleas ant Cardine aged 45 years was finched $100 and costs in the Kansas City, police court last Tuesday for voting twice in the city election on April 3. Cardine admitted to the police that he voted in the 85th precinct where he lives and also in the 86th where he is --- (Preston Newa Service) (Preston News Service) employed. His name appeared on both precinct books. Cardine said that he first voted in the 85th precinct and that some political workers came to his home and took him to the other place to vote again. He told the police judge that this was the first time in his life that he had ever voted and had to rely on the instructions of those supposed to know how to vote. "I have just been in this city a little over two years and never voted before in my life. The politicians told me that it was all right for me to vote as they told me so that my vote would not be lost Judge I did not know that I was doing wrong." The judge assessed the man $100 and costs and told him he would know better next time for ignorance of the law excuses no one. DESPONDENT; TAKES POISON Washington D. C., April 19.—Suffer ing from ill health Mrs. Cora Jeffer son of Bland street took poison last Thursday night and was taken to Freedman's hospital where she was treated for a dose of poison. According to hospital authorities she did not appear to be seriously affected by the poison and would recover. New Orleans, La., April 18.—Taylor Perry aged 74 years who occupies an attic over the grocery store of Alfred Asbury in Perrier street, narrowly es caped being burned to death at 4:30 A.M. Thursday when he was awakened by smoke and flames in his room. The aged man struggled out of the room and sounded the alarm. Perry suffered several severe burns about the face and hands as he was making exit from the burning building. Read The Planet for information concerning the world's "doings" and watch our advertisements. May hap you will see the very thing you have been looking for. --- (Preston News Service) BURNED TO DEATH. --- ```markdown ``` THE MAYOR OF NEW YORK IS IN A MESS OF PAPER. 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Entered at the West Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... 0.60 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 SATURDAY.....APRIL 28, 1923 True friendship is more to be valued than pearls of great price. Colored folks, practice self-respect and continue to respect others. Some people are too selfish to live and too sinful to die. If you want to die right, you must live the same way. Charity covers a multitude of faults and love hides a carload of them. Winning one's way in this world is a difficult task, but it pays for every one to undertake the job. We have our troubles in this world, but we can over-come them if we press onward and faint not. Success brings an army of followers; failure brings a corporal's guard of mourners. 'Standing up for the right will prove to be an asset to the individual practicing the habit. A mean woman is worse than a mean man and when a man is mean he is mean sure enough. Sunshine is here today and shadows may be your portion tomorrow, but do not lose hope. Some people rejoice at other folks down-fall, but the pendulum swings around and the biter is bitten. "The same measure ye mete, the sure shall be measured to you again" is just as true today as when it was first spoken. Some people cannot be trusted behind a two-cent piece turned edge-wise much less behind a barn door of wide construction. The poonage system in Florida is suffering a more deadly blow than the Ku Klux Klan system in Louisiana. We are having a hard fight of it and a difficult time, but there is nothing to do, but to press onward until success crowns our efforts. We have always believed in the better class of white people in the Southland, but may the Lord preserve us against those of the other class. It is difficult to understand some people. Indeed you do not begin to understand them until you realize fully that you nor any one else can understand them. Some people rest more than they work and they are always on the look out to get money from their more in dustrious neighbors. Some women think they are fooling the men that they marry and nine times out of ten they find out that they are more fooled themselves than they are fooling. By fooling, of course we mean deceiving. During these dark days, we have been able to size up our friends and gauge our enemies. Money that comes in and is now coming in to help us is badly needed and much appreciated. PERSISTENT EFFORT IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION BEATS LUCK. President Harding's defense of his recent New York address before the Associated Press representatives seems to square him with the platform of his party. His vehement denunciation of the League of Nations should satisfy even those with extreme views, who are of the opinion that he is leading them in the direction of an entangling alliance with the Old World nations and their affairs. Certain it is if he is doing so, he has cleared himself of personal responsibility there for by an appeal to the platform of the National Republican Party. Our personal observation has been that the great Elihu Root, acting through his ardent admirer, Secretary of State Hughes is directly responsible for forcing this issue at this time. The result of this outspoken declaration is yet to be seen. The Republican organization is a loosely correlated body of malcontents, moving and acting upon their own initiative. Party discipline is at a low ebb for the reas on that recent recruits have been accepted before ascertaining their loyalty to party or adherence to the fundamental principles of the organization of which they form a part. NEGROES MAKING A MISTAKE. The Richmond Va. Times-Dispatch in its issue of the 24th inst., discusses the flight of the cooled people of the Southland to the Northland under the caption of "Negroes Making A Mistake." It is a well-known fact that we have taken the same position and agreed with our far-seeing contemporary. Conditions, however have changed. White people, of the type of the editor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch talk, and write, but they stop there and the result is that the white elements antagonistic to the Negro and his interests control. The latest attitude of these anti-Negro elements is to attack the better class of colored people and to make their further residence in the Southland uncertain and untenable. The destruction of property at Tulsa, Oklahoma emphasized this and the peculiar attitude relative to the Government Hospital at Tuskegee, Alabama has tended to unrest this apprehension. We have done all that we could to allay the unrest and yet we ourselves have been a victim of this kind of feeling. But what does the Richmond, Va Times Dispatch say? Here it is: A recent special survey of Southern farming districts made by the Department of Agriculture indicates a heavy movement of Negro farmers from a number of States to Northern industrial centers. Coming in the wake of a recent report on farm population figures by the department showing a net movement from farms to towns and cities of 324,000, including men, women and children from the South Atlantic States in 1922, this showing reflects a condition that is of grave concern to the South. It presents a problem of such seriousness that farm owners alone cannot successfully cope with it. Even if the movement were immediately arrested, the prospect that the supply of farm labor would soon become adequate to the needs of farm production to meet the demands of growing population for products would be anything but encouraging; but with the supply of such labor steadily drying to industrial centers the inevitable outcome is bound to be abandoned farm acreage to a very hurtful degree, in which the burt would extend to the entire population of the country. In the older States of the South the Negro always has been a very dependable source of farm labor supply, and whatever the causes that are inducing him to quit the localities where he was born and bred and seek a livelihood in other forms of labor where he will find only a brief welcome from unsympathetic employers during a temporary period of industrial stress for unskilled labor, he is making a mistake that he will live to regret. Southern whites owe it to themselves and to the Negroes as well to ascertain the true causes of this discontent and in frank discussion between the two races agree upon some common plan of action for allaying it as speedily as possible. It is needless to say that we agree with these conclusions. But what are we to do about it? The answer rests with the better class of white people of the Southland in general and Virginia in particular. GOING NORTH! SAMUEL'S EMPLOYMENT AGENCY WANTED—Houseworkers. Mails Cooks from all over the country. Position waiting Wre now. 35 Lex ington Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. --- It pays to advertise in this paper— it is the paper that goes home. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 1923. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School Lesson. "Rath, the Faithful Daughter" The Book of Ruth. The pastor will preach at each service. 11:30 A. M. Morning Subject: "Tests of Sonship." 3:30 P. M. Subject: "An Imperishable Memorial." Report of Pew Rally Workers of Auxiliary Board under the leadership of Mesdames Mollie Johnson, Ellen Brown and Harriet Blunt. 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. Subject: "The Second Count in the Case Against the Church. Regular Prayer services (weekly) Wednesday 8:00 P. M. The evening subject is the second in a series of sermons upon the subject: "What's Wrong with the Church of Our Day?" We desire to thank the members and friends of the Theban Beneficial Club for the large attendance and support on the occasion of their Twen-ty first anniversary last Sunday. Such cooperation and fellowship is sufficient evidence of the genuineness of the interest shown in the work of the church. May the church ever lift up Christ who said, "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." You are welcome to any and all our services. Strangers in the city are invited to worship with us Sunday. W. L. JOHNSON, Church Clerk. REV. R. H. JOHNSON, B. D. Pastor INSTALLATION AT SHARON: Exercises incident to the Installation of Rev R. H. Johnson Jr. B. D. as pastor of Sharon Baptist church will begin Sunday, May 13th and continue through Monday, May 21st. An excellent program has been arranged with the co-operation of our sister churches their pastors and choirs. A full statement of same will be maidate. Friends and visitors are welcome to any of our services. INSTALLATION COMMITTEE. Sharon Baptist Church ZION BAPTIST. SOUTH RICHMOND Rev. J. W. Dudley. Pastor. The great revival in Zion Baptist church is still in progress Up to last Tuesday we had thirty-two conversions. Great enthusiasm is manifested in the meeting and crowds are coming from every quarter. The meeting will continue for a week or ten days longer. The pastor is conducting these meetings, assisted by Rev. Andrew Smith, Rev. G. W. Bailey Rev. W. H. Jackson and other ministers. A VOICE FROM AFRICA. April 16, 1928 To Our Baptist Brethren:— I am sending this letter as written by Dr. Boothe for the Memphis Conference, in order that our brethren might see how one of the old line mark brethren is thinking in respect to our work. This is a suggestive letter. Read it carefully. May it inspire us to be ambitious yet cautious, active yet temperate and labor without getting tired. Chatanooga, Tenn. March 29, 1923. To Dr. L. K. Williams. In the Special meeting in Memphis, Tenn. April 3rd and to the dear Brethren who may be in conference with him. Dearly beloved leader and yoke-fet lows in the gospel harvest field: I regret that I cannot be with you in body, though in longing and prayer on your behalf. I am with you. I am sick with the "flu" and must therefore say my say in the briefer way possible. I submit for your consideration the following, namely: 1 Read John 13:16 and John 14:15 and believe it and act by it as though Jesus stood in your meeting and uttered to you the language of the vernamed. They are as true in his absence as in His presence. Indeed. He is not absent. "Lo I am with you to the end of the age." 2 The Incorporation of the mother body; the Convention makes this body; that is the Convention responsible for all its different agencies. That is to say; where these assume labilities they do so for the mother body and the mother body can be held legally responsible except some proviso or special act of the mother body shall hold Boards within carefully defined limits. "A hint for the wise is sufficient." 3. Your publication Board and your Home and your Foreign Mission Boards should have safety at this hour; the beginning hour of our nomination (since we let the first bird out of the cage.) for these Boards are your "underpinning," your pillars. Lay your mightiest hand to your printing plant. It is supremely missionary in its purpose and operation as well as a basic force on all sides. 4. The Conventional session in Los Angeles should have a program which aids gates upon new visions of duty of opportunity, of organization and push. Indefinite uncertain men and movements should be replaced and have their talents or pounds of trust given to others who can put things to the exchange. May God bless you with great freedom of soul to push into a forward look. Your humble brother in Him who loved us unto death. (Signed:) CHAS. O. BOOTHE. Yours in His service. L. G. JORDAN. casket sale. Dr. T. Capers Jones physician for the Putnam Lumber Company has testified before the committee that he made out a burial permit, giving the cause of Tabert's death as being due "primarily to pneumonia, with a complication of malaria." This, the doctor said was incorrect, he explaining the purported false entry by saying he did not care to embarrass Tabert's parents. Testimony today was intended to substantiate the evidence given by Jerry M. Poppell, former jailer of Lea County, who startled the committee Saturday by saying Sheriff J. M. Jones County Judge B. F. Willis, two deputy sheriffs and himself had been intoxicated on several occasions and that the sheriff on signing an agreement with the Putnam Lumber Company, in which he was to receive $20 for each prisoner he delivered to the company, told him and other deputies to "get busy, for this means money for me." "Black Annie" the strap which the Putnam Lumber Company said was the property of Walter Higginbotham "whipping boss," and used by the latter in his admitted flogging of Tabert five days before the boy died, was produced and placed in evidence this afternoon. "The company admitted that since the departure of Higginbotham from the camp there had been some alterations in the strap, which was estimated to have a length of three and one-half feet by representatives of lumber company and to weigh between one and three-fourths and two pounds. Other witnesses have estimated its weight at around seven pounds. The lumber company representatives asked that the committee have it weighed. More than two-thirds of the length of the strap was of four-ply leather bound to gether with leather laceing and held in a pack. The lash or swinging end was of slightly more than a foot of single ply leather about two and a half inch es wide. Higginbotham is now out on $10,000 bond after having been indicted for murder in connection with Tabert's death. Witnesses have testified before the committee that the whipping boss administered from ten to 119 lashes on Tabert's back. INVITED TO COMPANY'S PLANT Before adjournment this afternoon counsel for the Putnam Lumber Company extended an invitation to the committee to visit the company's plant in Dixie County and inspect the grave of Tabert at Clara. A statement showing the lumber company was incorporated under the laws of Wisconsin in 1903 with a capital stock of $800,000 was submitted by the company's counsel at the request of the committee. A colloquy ensued between Senator MacWilliams and representatives for the lumber company over the residence of one of the incorporators. William O'Brien. His address was given as Jacksonville, Mr. MacWilliams promptly objected. "He's no Floridian, he is from St. Paul. Minn." Counsel for the lumber company replied that he lived in Jacksonville six months a year and St. Paul the other six months. "But his family lives in St. Paul." Mr. MacWilliams persisted and the statement was corrected to show that none of the incorporators at the time of Tabert's death were Floridians. They were given as Wisconsin men, with Mr. O'Brien's residence as Minnesota. WILL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS The committee announced it would take up the charges of reported brutalities to prisoners in the county lease camps of State Senator T. J. Knabb in Baker County on Thursday afternoon. No formal statement was issued by the committee prior to adjournment to day as to when it would submit it recommendation of findings to the legislature. It was officially stated that four of the recommendations however will be for the abolition of the lease system, corporal punishment, removal of Sheriff J. R. Jones, and the establishment of a merit system by which convicts would be given time off their sentences for good behavior. Col. 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Tallahassee, Fla., April 23.—The Florida Senate late today referred to a special committee Governor Hardie's recommendation that Sheriff J. E. Jones of Leon County, of which Tallahassee is the county seat, be removed from office. The committee will investigate accusations against the sheriff, and make its recommendation to the Senate. GOVERNOR RECOMMENDS ACTION AGAINST SHERIFF. Taliabassee, Fla., April 23—Governor Hardie in a special message to the Florida Senate late this afternoon recommended the removal from office of Sheriff J. R. Jones of Leon County, of which Taliabassee is the county seat. This action grew out of the investigation into the death of Martin Tabae of North Dakota boy, who is alleged to have been whipped to death in a convict camp. Under the Florida law the Governor can suspend an officer only when the Legislature is not in session. When it is in session he can only recommend to the Senate a permanent removal from office. The Senate, therefore, must act to impeach Jones. NO REFERENCE TO OTHERS The Governor made no reference to County Judge Willis or the sheriff's deputies all of whom, with the sheriff have been accused by witnesses before the joint legislative investigating committee of public and private drunkenness the drinking of liquor seized in bootleg raids, fee grabbing and other irregularities. Brutality to prisoners has been alleged against the sheriff's officers in addition to other offenses. The Governor said in his message, "I have examined the record as submitted to me and am of the opinion that it fully justifies a charge of malfeasance in office against the said J. R. Jones, sheriff of Leon County and I, therefore, recommend his removal from office. ANOTHER CASE OF BRUTALITY. Representative Weeks who is not a member of the committee brought to the committee's tention today an additional case of brutality in Florida convict camps. A number of Mexicans he said had been taken from a train at Marianna and sent to the West Florida Lumber Company's camp near there after being sentenced as hoboes. A guard named Cooley, he said, was prosecuted for killing one of the Mexicans. When Cooley's trial came up he declared, other prisoners were threatened by officers at the camp if they testified unfavorably to Cooley. Later, he said the prosecuting attorney investigated and the truth was developed when the convicts were assured they could testify freely and would not be returned to the camp. The West Florida Lumber Company's lease contract has since been suspended by Commissioner of Agriculture Mc Crae. ADMIT THEY OFTEN DRANK Deputy Sheriffs Gray and Barrineau, on Sheriff Jones' staff, who we're examined last week, were recalled today for further questioning. Both admitted frequently drinking with Sheriff Jones and Judge Willis and of seeing them under the influence of Liquor at other times. Gray admitted some of the Liquor drunk was from confiscated stock. Both made repeated denials of prisoners being whipped or otherwise being mistreated by the Sheriff or his deputies either in or out of jail. "When a man don't remember and don't know, he don't remember and don't know" was the way Gray summed up the situation. INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE DECIDES TO EXHUME BODY Talahasse, Fla., April 23—No record of any burial permit for Martin Tabert of North Dakota who died in a county lease convict camp can be located by the Florida State Board of Health the joint legislative committee tee inquiring into the boy's death and other reported prison brutalities was notified today by Dr. Raymond C Turck State Health Officer. Immediately upon being informed by Dr. Turck the committee voted to appoint a subcommittee to go to the Mingo cemetery and other places near Clara, Fla., where Tabert is said to have been buried and exhume the granted the committee by the State body. 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Mrs. Anna Harris left Monday for South Boston, Va. The Rev. B. J. Johnson, of Lynchburg Seminary filed the pulpit at Mt. Zion last Sabbath. He preached two splendid sermons. Rev. James S. Hatcher left Richmond for the Baltimore Conference. In all probability he will be on his leave for Bluefield. All are elated over his return and we trust this will be the crowning year of his pastorate. Mrs. Nora Dehaven, 128 High St. died Sunday, April 22, after a lingering illness. Funeral Thursday. She was the wife of Mr. William Stephen Dehaven. Mrs. Jane Calloway is indisposed since her return from Richmond. The home of Mr. J. C. Dugger was the scene of a very jolly dinner party in honor of his aunt, Mrs. Anna Harris, of South Boston, who had been called here to attend her brother, William Claborne Farley. Among those present were Mrs. Alice Faulkner, M. Traynham, Isaac Stanfield Madison Stanfield, Mrs. Helen Barlow Clemens D. Barlow and Mr. Brown THE UNION COAL CO., INC. The Union Coal Company, which dissolved some months ago, has been replaced by The Union Coal Company Inc. headed by three of Roanoke's leading young home boys, Richard Hurt, president; Grant Howard, vice president; McKinley Rice, secretary and treasurer. We are proud to know that this essential enterprise is being conducted by the above home boys. Mr. Richard Hurt, a very active member of the First Baptist Church and is a progressive young man. Mr. Grant Howard, an old citizen of worth and character and a member of the First Baptist Church. Mr. McKinley Rice, a young deacon of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a great fraternal man. These young men are well known among the people of both races and stand very high in the community. When in need of fuel of any kind, let the home boys serve you and keep the enterprise going, for such is what we need. CHICAGO NEWS. J H. Simons of Morgan Park. Ill. was in Detroit and other cites in Michigan during the week on business and was accompanied by his family. Hannibal Juvenile No. 7 of the Court of Calanthe gave their second anniversary. The program was a fine one and was carried out well by the children under the auspices of the Board. Mrs. Ella G. Berry has returned to the city from Harvey, Ill., where she spent several days during the past-week on official business for the state of Illinois. A new and beautiful cottage is under construction on the same lot. 11306 S. Elizabeth street Morgan Park which will be occupied by Mr. Louis M. Robinson and his children. Mr. Robinson lost his home by fire last fall. M. T. Bailey of the Bailey Realty Co. 3638 State street spent much time during the past week along the north short and other suburbs of the city in interest of the many clients of the Bailey Realty Co. The various councils of A. U. K. and D. of A., together with the Military Department in this city and state are preparing for the coming annual encampment to be held at St. Louis, Mo. in August. The Giles Charity club will be hostess of Mrs. J. A. Brockett vice-president at a farewell reception at the home of Mrs. Bertha Lumpivis 4533 Prairie avenue on April 13th at 2 P. M. in honor of the departure of Mrs. Brockett of Boston Massachusetts where where she will make her home in the future. Mrs. Estelle Williams, 3645 Prairie avenue who has been quite ill and confined to her bed several weeks is some better under the care of Dr. D. H. Williams. A conference on the Boy Problem will be held on April 20th at the International Baptist church 438 E. 37th. St. with Dr. W. D. Ford as principal speaker. The conference is under the auspices of the Chicago Carter Charity and Benevolent club No. 1 of which Mme. Ezella M. Carter is chairman and Miss Erna Nelson is president. The public is invited. The various councils of the Grand Council of A. U. K. and D. of A., in this city and state under the jurisdiction of Mrs. Eliza Jackson as State Grand Queen are preparing for the coming of their annual sermon to take place at an early date in connection with a military display. Atty. S. A. T. Watkins, Supreme Counsel for the K. of Ps. is back in the city from an extended trip east on legal matters. Mrs. Bettie A. Givens, 4100 State street Past Princess of Ruth Temple No. 72 N. M. T. is out again following illness of more than a month. Mrs. Nellie Krummick who spent several weeks at Provident Hospita' is improving somewhat. Cornell Charity club met in its regular meeting on Friday the 13th at the residence of Mrs. Lou Elia Young 4.4 Calumet Ave. After much important business a splendid program was rendered. Among those who spent last Sunday in Morgan Park with friends were: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watson as the guest of Mrs. Sarah Benton, 1431 W. 109th Place; Mrs. Ella M. Glanton as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Roberts 1254 W. 109th Street. Mrs. Sallie McCamey 1632 W. Wauseca Place is improving after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Eliza Jackson entertained the Ladies Progressive club on Sunday afternoon at her residence. The club is doing a splendid work with Mrs. Grace Patillo as president. The next meeting will be held at 5810 Grand Boulevard. M. T. Bailey 3638 State street spent considerable time during the week in Milwaukee, Wis., looking after business matters. Mrs. Ella L. Holmes 3115 Wabash avenue v.lifted Joliet, Illinois in company with several officers and member of Daughters of Elks of Chicago and organized Macbeth Temple Daughters of Elks with a large membership. Mrs. Lou Elli Young D. G. M. N. G. Households of Ruth of Illinois and jurisdiction has returned to her home 4114 Calumet avenue from Hot Springs Arkansas where she spent six weeks in search of better health. Mrs. Young is much improved and arrived home in time to entertain the Cornell Charity Club in its regular meeting. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. Rev. J. W. Saunders held his second quarterly conference at Franklin St. M. E. church Sunday April 22nd. This was one of the most successful ever held here. Dr. Saunders filled the pulpit twice Sunday and all who heard him were inspired to do noble work for the master. Dr. Saunders is really a credit to his people and a great Gos pel preacher. Rev. Marsh of the Northern M. E. church held forth at Bethel A. M. F. church all day Sunday. Brother Marsh is an earnest worker and an able divine. Brother L. B. Alston stirred the hearts of the many who heard him as the Baptist church Sunday. Keep it up Bro. Alston. Rev. T. W. Hebron was at Rural Retreat Sunday. At 11 A. M. he preached from Acts 11 Chapter 13 and 14. At 3 P. M. Acts 26 Chapter 19th verse. Mr. Chas. Caliver departed this life Saturday April 21st. He was an Odd Fellow and a St. Luke and a member of Franklin St. M. E. church. He leaves a wife and many friends to mourn their loss. The Eureka Choral Club will give an entertainment at Saltville, Va. May 10th for the benefit of Epworth League of that place. Mr. Barney Davis and niece, Miss Susie Hunt of Marion, Va., were visitors in Roanoke Sunday. Mrs. Kate Simon of Bristol is the guest of Mrs. Lucie Gibson on Spring street. Mrs. Gladys Hairston took her basketball team to Shores Mill for an outing. They had a splendid time and enjoyed every minute. Mrs. Gertrude Allen is yet confined to her bed. Mrs. Robt. Songer left for Bluefield W. Va. to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Williams. Mr. Robt. Mitchell who has been working in Richmond, is visiting his family here. Mrs. Lillie Brown of Roanoke was called to Wytheville on account of the death of Mr. Chas. Caliver her nephew Miss Leon Johnson who was taken suddenly ill last week at school was able to sit up today. Mr. Jimmie Taylor the blind boy, who has been ill a long time died Tues day morning. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gibson and daughter were the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Collier of Rural Retreat. Va. Please have your change ready for the paper boy. Rev. J. W Saunders District Super- of Palaski District of M.E. church visit ited the public school Monday mornings and made an able address. He was in introduced by Mrs. T. W. Hebron acting Principal and Mrs. Estelle Carter resp- ponded. We cannot soon forget his worls of encouragement and many sug- gestions for the future of the race. Mrs. Estelle Stenteau of Baltimore massed through last Tuesday en route to Boston Rouge, La., to visit her sister Mrs. John Turnbull who is very ill. Mr Eugene King of Poanoke is visit- ing his mother Mrs. Hannah Kinz. Mrs. Harriet Williams Johnson is --- 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. home now to her many friends. M. M. J. Stepteau, Mrs. Edna Whisaker, Miss Edna Whisaker, Mrs. T. FULTON NOTES ode was sung by the Lodge, led by Dr. J. J. Dawson; scripture reading the 1st chapter of the 2nd Samuel by Rev. GASKINS—JONES all were well paid. Last Sunday was a crowded day with service by the boys and men of Mrs. Lucile Dickerson spent Mon day with Mrs. Bessie Dylie. FIRST MT. OLIVE NOTES Newtown, Va. April 24—The services at Mt. Olive were well attended last Sunday. Several visitors worshipped with us. The remains of Mr. Charles Hampon were brought here last Friday from Bloomsburg, Pa. The funeral was conducted by Rev. G. F. Holmes. Several persons left yesterday for northern points. Messrs. Henry Redmond, John W. Redmond, C. I. Lawson Misses Isabel Lawson and Martha Ennis spent the week end in the home of Rev. and Mrs. R. N. Lawson. Mr. Robert L. Holmes left this morning for Washington where he will spend a few days. The Mt. Olive school closed last Thursday; a very interesting program was rendered. Mr. R. F. Holmes returned home last week. Mrs. R'chard Ruffin is still on our sick list. WHEN PATRONIZING OUR ADVERTISERS TELL THEM YOU SAW THE ADVERTISEMENT IN THIS PAPER. THIS HELPS US AND IS APPRECIATED BY THE ADVERTISER. 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.' FULTON NOTES The classes of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Sunday School were well attended last Sabbath, yet there is room for improvement. The Biblical quotations from the members of the school were excellent. Mr. Frank Jeter, Jeter, Miss Elena Carrie Secretary. We had a grand time at both morning and night services. in the morning our pastor Rev. C. A. Cobbs preached, using the words found in the 16th chapter of Luke and the 25th verse "Son Remember." Subject: "Hell." Rev. J. H. Greene of Charles City County, delivered some very encouraging remarks during the Sunday School session. The devotionals were in charge of Rev. C. B. Jefferson assisted by Revs. Greene and Jennings of Van Union University, Revs. Fuller, Coleman and Walter Johnson from the Rigging Mt. Zion Baptist church were seated on the rostrum. In the evening Rev. Cobbs preached at the Second Bethel Baptist church, Fort Lee to a large gathering of St. Lukes. Two beautiful solos were sung by his madam, Mrs. Elizabeth Cobbs Rev. Jennings of Va. U. U. accompanied him and at the night services at Calvary, preached an excellent sermon. Tomorrow morning the pastor will preach using for the basis of his discourse: "The Synagogue of Satan." We did well in the 10 per cent, really last Sabbath; yet the way is yet open for those who couldn't be out. Come out tomorrow and show which side you are on. Each and every member of the church are asked to bring a special offering for mission tomorrow. The 22nd anniversary of the Fulton Lodge K. of P. was held last Sunday/3:30 P. M at the Rising Mt. Zion Bapst ist church. Sir John Tyler, C. C. Master of Ceremonies. We want to state that Sir Tyler handled the program in an excellent manner. The opening --- ode was sung by the Lodge, led by Dr. J. C. Dawson; scripture reading the 1st chapter of the 2nd Samuel by Rev. C. B. Jefferson. A very encouraging prayer was offered by Sir James Coxs P. C.; a cordial welcome was delivered by Miss Lorine Johnson in well chosen words; the response was by Sir J. E. Logan; beautiful music was rendered by the choir of the church under the leadership of Sir Herbert White P. C.; solo by Sir Frank Jeter, P. C.; the history of the Lodge, Sir Dr. J. O. Dawson, P. C.; remarks by Colonel Roscoe Mitchell; essay by Sir W. A. Braxton, V. C.; subject "Master of Situation." The above was very inspiring to all who were present. A beautiful recitation was delivered by our good sister of the Fulton Courts of Calanthe, Mrs. Glen Morton Lewis. A selection was sung by a quartette composed of Dr. J. O. Dawson, Mrs. Ethel Lewis, Miss Willie Henderson and Miss Minnie Page. The sermon was preached by the pastor, Sir Rev. O. B. Simms B. Th. We thank the Sir Knights of the visiting Lodges and Courts for their presence including Sir W. H. Willis the Grand Master of Arms. The committee of arrangement: Rev. C. B. Jefferson, chairman; Sir Lr. J. O. Dawson; Rev. W. E. Brown; Sir W. Hackett and H. G. Howlett. A handsome collection was raised by Sir. C. E. Atkins and James Cox. Last Sunday a surprise party from Farmville, composed of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Carter, Ico manufacturer and contractor. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Holmes the butcher Mrs. Carrie M. Brown Mrs Mattie Allen and Rev. J. E. Buck were highly entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Daniel Jr. J. C. Carter is an old resident of Fulton, but has been residing in Farmville for a great number of years. Rev. Buck is the pastor of the M. E. church of said town. The party left Sunday evening by motor to their homes. The Women's Bible day exercises will be held at the Ebenezer Baptist church tomorrow at 3:30 P. M. under the auspices of the Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union. W. S. Morgan president; C. B. Jefferson correspond ing secretary. GASKINS—JONES Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gaskins announce the marriage of their daughter Inetta E., to Mr. John M. Jones. The ceremony was performed in Coatesville Pa., April 19. 1923. Rev. Rob officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are spending their boney moon in Newark N. J., after which they will make their home with the groom's parents in Pennsylvania. RISING MT. ZION NOTES There was a capacity audience at the 11:30 A. M services on last Sunday. The rapid increase in attendance makes the demand for a larger building move urgent every day. At 3:30 P. M. last Sunday the Fulton Lodge No. 42 Knights of Pythias held its anniversary service at the above mentioned church; the pastor, Rev. O. B. Simms preached the anniversary sermon. On next Sunday at the regular morning services the pastor will have as his subject: "The Great Refusal." All are requested to be present. Next week the pastor will conduct the evangelistic services at the First Baptist church Covington, Va., the Rev. T. J. Reid pastor. Our prayers go with him in these meetings. Next Tuesday night at 8:00 P. M. the play entitled: "King Solomon's Will will be given at the above mentioned the auspices of the Missionary Circle THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A To The Y. M. C. A. John 5-5- I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. The hour 5 P. M. last Saturday for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson was a very profitable one and JOHN MITCHELL, JR. FIVE all were well paid. Last Sunday was a crowded day with service by the boys and men of the Y. M. C. A. The workers at the building, a get ready hour for work 9:30 A. M. 10 A. M. the meeting in the peni- tionary went over the top and the women were happy to have Miss Cora Bright and Miss Hallie Robinson speak to them who said much that was encouraging to the women. The work in the city jail 10 A. M. produced many results that are still living in the hearts of the men. The inmates of the city home enjo- ed the meeting that the committee conducted for them. 4 P. M. at the building the boys mea- and received an address that was just the thought for the hour. Master Joseph Hobson pianist. President Preston Johnson of the Porters' Beneficial Club gave the men an address, 5:30 P. M. at the building that will not die very soon. Subject: Prayer. Our brother showed that he had carefully prepared for the hour. Every man present said: "Amen." The songs were full of life and the men were delighted to have Prof. E. T. Pollard present. Today you and your friend are expected to attend the class for the explanation of the Sunday School Lesson by Dr. W. H. Stokes 5 P. M. at the Y M. C. A. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. At the building a meeting for workers 9:30 A. M. 4 P. M. a special meeting for boys. See that a boy comes. The ushers of the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist church will conduct a gospel meeting for men 5:30 P. M. at the building. Help to make this a great meeting. Live songs. Sunday May 6th—3:30 P. M. a great gospel service for women and men at the 5th St. Baptist church. Rev S. L. Thomas who served in France will preach a special sermon. Subject: Essentials to Success. The choir of the church will sing special music. Director Prof. Joseph Matthews. Speak to a woman, tell a man. A great hour. Come. LOUISIANA WOMEN DECLARE LYNCHING IS INEXCUSABLE AND WILL WORK FOR JUSTICE THROUGH STATE RELATIONS COMMITTEE STX New Orleans La., April 19.—(Special.) An important step in the Southern movement for better race relations was taken in New Orleans March 21-23, when more than forty of Louisiana's prominent women—leaders in religious and civic organizations—met to study the situation, formulated a vigorous statement in behalf of good will and justice between the races, and accepted membership in the Louisiana Race Relations Committee. Declaring their belief that Christian principles offer the only solution of race problems and that the South is today the "cerial testing ground" of these principles, they pledged their support to the effort to secure for Negroes as well as for whites the protection of law and "the privileges and conditions to which they are entitled as citizens such as sanitation lighting and grading of streets, better housing conditions" and other civic advantages. One of the strongest paragraphs in the paper is that relative to lynching which is as follows: "We register herewith our protest against the barricatic custom of lynching, which arouses violent and unchristian passions, brings law into disrepute is inhuman and brutal and unknown outside of our own land of America. We hold that no circumstances can ever justify such violent disregard for law and that in no instance is it an exhibition of chivalric consideration and honor of womanhood." The statement lays strong and repeated emphasis on the responsibility of white people as the more advanced race, to set the Negro a worthy example, protect him from vicious finances and encourage and help him to rise in the scale of character and conduct. The editors of newspapers are appealed to in beibalt of more generous publicity for the Negro's worthy achievements, and less for stories of crime and unworthiness. Recognizing the wisdom of conference and cooperation as a means of adjusting racial differences and promoting the general welfare, the group piedged its support to the plans developed by the Commission on Interracial Cooperation, a southern oragnization which has 800 state and county committees throughout the South. In Louisiana the state committee of which the women's group becomes a part, is headed by Prof. Leo M. Favrou of Baton Rouge. The women constituting the group and signing the statement are: Mrs. Fred Foxley, Mrs. W. F. Wealsupt Mrs. S. A. Montgmery, Mrs. Belle O'Pry Mrs. J. K. Morton. Miss Mary Cason; Mrs. Lewis Clark, Mrs. Jos Friend; Miss Vernon Nunnery; Mrs. W. Marvin Brown; Mrs. W. E. Millaps; Miss Grace Thompson; Mrs. C. F. Niebergall; Mrs. J. G. Snelling Mrs. Wm. A. Davis; Mrs. T. J. Ferguson; Mrs. H. F. Baldwin; Mrs. H. W. Glaser; Miss Ida M. Stevens; Mrs. L. Helmek. Mrs. J. A. Allford; Mrs. J. L. Many, and Mrs. Wm. Lamb of New Orleans; Mrs. R. H. Wynn, Mrs. William Steen Mrs. H. B. Sperry Mrs. Abel Bliss, and Mrs. O. C. Cathey of Shreveport; Mrs J. O. Carson; Lake Charles; Mrs. O. W. Gladden, Alexandria; Mrs. R. E. Stearns, Mrs. J. W. Darby; Mrs. A. G Reed Baton Rouge; Mrs. H. G. Owen LeCompte; Mrs. R. F. Harrell, Tallia lah; Mrs. L. W. McKellar, Elizabeth; Mrs. J. W. Wynn, Rayne; Mrs. B. B Purser, Amite; Mrs. J. F. Giles Springfield; Mrs. A. F. Storm Morgan City. FINDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE OF LOUISIANA WOMEN. (In Session in New Orleans March 21-23.) Realizing that the entire world is facing as its most threatening and pressing issue the solution of the problem of race relations the undersigned women of Louisiana, declare our belief in the efficacy of the christian principles as the only means to insure peace and security and tarnish a method for the final solution. THE SOUTH IS THE TESTING GROUND We recognize the fact that in the order of Providence, the South has be come the crucial testing-ground of these relations. Inasmuch, as the white and colored races must continue to live together in the South, we are convinced that the relations between them should be based on Brotherhood. Both are the children of one God and Father of us all. We should accept this truth and frankly face all its implications. We purpose to use our influence to secure law-enforcement in order that all people both black and white may have its protection. We wish to express our conviction that it is the high duty of the more-advantaged race to set an example of good morals and high ideals in private life. Our colored fellow-countrymen are struggling up the steps of civilization. Both races are deeply injured when any member of the race that has so long preceded them on their road, stoops to weaken their morals by his own and bad moral conduct. Common desecency, as well as Christian consideration, requires us to remember the ancient motto of our race, "nobleness oblige." The Negro will be in an infinitely better condition if a day shall come when white men cease to lead him into the violation of the laws of both God and man. In behalf of better observance of law of the attainment of higher standards of ethics in race contacts and especially of a solemn sense on the part of the white people of our State, of their obligations as leaders and teachers we pledge ourselves to do all with in our power to make these relations form more and more to the standards of real civilization and genuine Christianity, cooperating with the Commission on Interracial Cooperation in their splendid plans for carrying out God's will. LYNCHING. We register hereweth our protest against the barbaric custom of lynching which arouses violent and unchristian passions, brings law into disrepute, is inhuman and brutal, and unknown outside of our own land America. We hold that no circumstances can ever justify such violent disregard of law and that in no instance is it an exhibition of chivalric consideration and honor of womanhood. We wish to assert our belief that Our Father created every race to contribute its own part toward the upbuild ing of His Kingdom that the establish ment of a civilization in which all peoples may live and grow into His image. We recognize the wisdom of conference thus promoting the welfare of all. is our purpose to "tift as we climb" to strengthen as we go and to give. to strengthen as we go and to give. We intend by personal appeal to those in authority, to secure for the Negro race, privileges and conditions to which they are entitled, as citizens such as sanitation, lighting and grading of streets, better housing conditions; also that in the same manner we help them to obtain additional avantages such as play-grounds, libraries community centers, etc. We are coming to realize more and more the power of the press to mould thought; therefore, we shall appeal to our editors of all our newspapers to give space to the fine achievements of the Negro, rather than to stories of crime and unworthiness. We recognize that a definite responsibility rests upon us in making right sentiment function in our communities. We further recognize it would be in finitely greater to lead the world in interracial good-will than in international finances. Therefore, we covet leadership in bringing about peace and good-will among the different races of men. The God who hath made of one blood, all nations of men is the acknowledged God of both the white and Negro American. With our trust in Him we go forward as Louisiana women to do our share in this task which angels might seek to perform. TRY TO GET AN ANTI- INTERMARRIAGE BILL IN MASSACHUSETTS Boston Mass., April 19—The Massachusetts Branch of the NationalEqual Rights League today put into the hands of speaker L. B. Young, chairman of the Committee on Rules of the Massachusetts House of Representatives., a protest against admission of the petition of Representative Dumore of East Boston for a bill to forbid the marriage of "persons of different color." The protests which characterized such a petition as "amazing" also assisted to be heard by the Committee, as the time has elapsed for introducing bills and a suspension of the rules is required. The protest was signed by Albert G. Wolff, Esq., the secretary who is patriotic instructor of the Massachusetts Department G. A. R., and son of the late James H. Wolff, only colored Department Commander Massachusetts ever had. KILLS MAN IN CRAP GAME Detectives In Car Ram Fugitive Against Building as He Flees From. Sogne (Crusader Service) New York April 17.—Three deter- tives of the Special Service Squad, patrolling the San Juan district in the middle west in an automobile last night caught William Robinson right after he had shot and killed another Negro and before he could discard his pistol. Detectives Webber, Milbury and Goodwin were riding in a police car through West Sixty-first street shortly after I o'clock and were approaching Amsterdam Avenue when they heard a shot. They speede up their car through Amsterdam ave., when they saw a group getting out of the way of a man who was brandishing a pistol. They followed the man to Sixty-fifth Street and then west in the direction of West End Avenue where they jammed him against the front of a building with their car. Webber and Milbury jumped out and grappled with the Negro when he showed fight. They subdued him, and found a 45 calibre automatic pistol in his pocket, with one of ten cartridges exploded. They took the prisoner back to 203 West Sixty-fifth street. There was a large bullethole in the man's head. MAN CONVICTED IN GUN DUEL. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., April 18—John Wattling and Frank Thornton were convicted of felonious assault and battery in criminal Court last Friday in connection with a pistol duel on January 18, last when both were wounded. Both men pleaded self-defense. They will be sentenced later. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA FLORIDA YOUTH DIED AS A RESULT OF BRUTAL MALTREATMENT AFTER BEING SOLD INTO SER- VITUDE FOR STEALING RIDE ON FREIGHT TRAIN Tabert Family Sent Money to Pay His Fine, But Officer Returned It-Country Stirred Up Over Florida Floggins and the Federal Government Takes Hand in Probe. Tallahassee, Fla. April 17.—The joint committee of the Florida Legislature investigating reported brutalities in State and county convict camps to day heard gruesome testimony in connection with the death of Martin Tartert of North Dakota, who died while serving a sentence in a camp of the Putnam Lumber Company, hear Clarid Florida. A. B. Shivers former convict guard at the Putnam camp, held the committee spellbound as he related how prisoners were flogged by the "whipping boss." He declared that whipping was a daily occurrence and that from one to five men were whipped each day to the best of his knowledge. He was employed by the company for more than six months he said. FORCED TO GIVE MINOR DETAILS Shivers was grilled into giving most minor details and he named Walter Higginbotham now under a first-degree murder indictment as the "whipping boss" of the camp, and who gave Tabert more than 100 licks, he said, with a heavy strap four days before the youth died. In describing the whipping the wifes arose to his feet and gave a demonstration as to the actions of the "whipping boss." He declared this particular whipping administered Tabert was done in the presence of eighty or ninety convicts and guarded that after more than 100 licks had been given the youth the "whipping boss" followed the youth as he stargued in a half circle about the camp, hitting him over the head with the handle of the strap. TELLS OF TABERT'S CONVICTION Prior to Shivers taking the stunnel Sheriff J. R. Jones of Tallahassee, teatified as to the arrest conviction and leasing of Tabert to the lumber company. During his testimony the sheriff was questioned as to the leasing of Ned Thompson a 60 year old Negro who was sent to the Putnam camp atr e a peace warrant had been taken out against him by a white man. The Negro was under no sentence, according court records. Witnesses have been summoned who it is said will testify that the Negro was whipped so severely at the camp that he was returned to Sheriff Jones. Three days after he returned to Tallahassee he died. RECEIVES $20 A HEAD The county officer admitted that he had entered into a contract with the Putnam company, in which he was to receive $20 for each man he delivered to the camp. He further admitted that after adding various fees and deducting the cost of transportation of prisoners under guard from Tallahassee to the camp, a distance of sixty-five miles he would average a profit of approximately $23 on each prisoner. The sheriff was closely examined as to Tabert. He said he remembered having had in custody a man by that name and that he entered a plea of guilty to riding a freight train through Tallahassee. After being sentenced to pay a fine of $25 or three months at hard labor Sheriff Jones said he did not recall whether Tabert made any effort to pay the fine. The officer declared two days after Tabert was sentenced he was taken to the lease cam, and that he received $20 for his delivery. "About eight days after Tabert left, I was notified by the post-office that a registered letter had come for him, and dressed in my care. I did not see the letter but I told the post-office clerk to send it back; that the party had gone to Clara," declared Sheriff Jones. "Didn't you know that the letter contained money to pay Tabert's fine, or did you not have an idea that it contained such?" Senator John P. Stokes chairman of the committee asked the sheriff. "I did not." was the reply. "You said the Putnam company paid you $20 a man. If a man paid his fine after he was delivered by you to the camp would there be any reduction in the fee paid you by the company?" Senator Stokes asked. "No," the sheriff answered, got mine whether he served one day or three months." DENIES RECEIVING TELEGRAM After being questioned as to whether he gave orders to the Tallahassee postal officials not to forward any mail to prisoners confined at the Putnam camp, to which he entered an emphatize denial, he was asked whether he had received a telegram from Tabert's parentis Sheriff Jones also denied this. He was then shown a letter signed by him as sheriff of Leon County, to Norrish H. Nelson Munich, N. D. in which he stated that "there was some money wired to him (Tabert) here after he was gone but I could not get it, as it was sent in his name. I therefore returned it." Sheriff Jones identified the signature as his own but said he could not recall having received a telegram and believed in writing the letter he became confused with the registered letter. DISCUSSES LUMBER CAMP CONDITION Before questioning. Sbivers as to the flogging and death of Tabert, the committee interrogated him on the condition of the Putnam company's camp and as to how the prisoners, which he said, numbered at the ne time approximately eighty to ninety, were treated. This was done after counsel for the jumber company appeared before the company and requested that witnesses he had summoned be allowed to appear tomorrow morning. The request was granted. Shivers said that the sanitary conditions of the camp were good. The work rout:ne; he declared was from 4 o'clock in the morning until 6 o'clock at night. He further said that cots were furnished the prisoners and some of them were given night shirts. He later testified that many of the prisoners under his supervision—Tabt art worked in his gang—were forces to work from sunup to sundown in the swamps in water ranging from the ankles to the bibs in depth. Tabert was whipped on a Friday night Shivers testified. He said that morning they walked approximately two miles to the swamp. Tabert was unable to keep up and often during the march which was done at rapid pace he said he would make the other prisoners stop and wait for the North Dakotan. When they returned to guardhouse that night Higginbotham, Shivers declared lined up the prisoners and called Tabert out of line. "Get down," Higginbotham told Tabert. Shivers said. YOUTH PLEADS FOR MERCY "The youth laid down on his stomach declared the witness, and Higginbotham pulled up his shirt. He gave him about thirty licks as Tabert grow and screamed for mercy. Tabert kept on twitching his body, so Higginbotham placed the heel of his boot on the youth's neck to make him keep his body rigid. He then gave him about forty to fifty more licks." "Higginbotham told Tabert to get up and the boy was a little slow about it so Higginbotham said "you can't wore yet eh?" and pushed the boy down on the ground again this time he gave him about twenty-five licks. He told Tabert to get up and when the boy straightened up Higginbotham made a pass at him with the handle of the strap. He missed him and Tabert staged around in a half circle, with Higginbotham hitting him over the head and shoulders." declared Shivers, Tabert died Tuesday night, he said. SPRING LAMB PROSPECTS. Richmond, Va., April 19.—The movement of spring lambs to market throughout the country will not be as heavy as was estimated earlier in the season owing to effects of the drought in California and to unfavorable weather in other producing sections of the East according to recent reports of the U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics to the Virginia Crop Reporting Service. Based on conditions prevailing on April 1st the number of California spring lambs, both live and dressed for Eastern shipment is estimated around 190,000 head compared with 350,000 head estimated on March 1st, before the drought condition became serious and with 265,000 heads shipped last year. However, conditions have improved since the rains of the past two weeks and if this improvement continues for another month, the number for Eastern shipment may equal the number shipped last year. In Idaho, conditions have been favorable for lams and it is estimated that the number of early lams for market will be around 20 per cent larger than last year. Conditions in Texas this spring have been excellent, however, the lamb crop is later than usual, and as there is a tendency to hold sheep for wool production, the movement of lams and sheep to market will be less than usual. The growth of spring lambs in Tennessee and Kentucky has been retarded to some extent by unfavorable weather so the market movement in volume will probably be ten days or two weeks later than had been expected. The condition of lambs and ewes in Virginia is generally very good, but the cool weather and occasional hard freezes have prevented the normal growth of grass and grain pastures, therefore prospects are not quite as encouraging as a month ago. Generally the movement of lambs from Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia will be larger than last year and will start at about the same time. HENRY M. TAYLOR. Agricultural Statistician. KLAN TICKET IS DEFEATED IN TENNESSEE. (Preston News Service) Chattanooga Tenn. April 19—With only two districts to hear from the anti-klan ticket is leading by a small margin for city commissioners. The religious issue has been the slogan of the campaign. The office of city judge was won by a klan candidate over a Catholic. The klan has succeeded in fomenting considerable antipathy in this sect against Catholics. This campaign especially has engendered considerable feeling. NEW JERSEY MAN GETS FIVE YEARS FOR GRABBING BAG. (Preston News Service) Atlantic City, N. J., April 17.—John Ansley employed as a chair-pusher, who grabbed the handbag containing the purse of Mrs. Wilcox, while he was wheeling her on the boardwalk recently was sentenced in criminal court last Thursday to from five to ten years in the state prison. It is said that Ansley, after snatching the hand bug fied down an incline to the street but the screams of the woman attracted the attention of a pedestrian who knocked Ansley down with a baseball bat and held him until the police arrived and placed him under arrest. DEAD MAN ALIVE, THE DOCTORS DECLARE. Adrenalin Injected In Heart Restores Life. Chicago April 17.—Are the dead to come back? Not as spirits but actually to regain life after their hearts have stopped. Dr. Dennis W. Crile of Chicago and his uncle, Dr. G. W. Crile of Cleveland affirmed they have done work in resurrection line but have not yet given names and other details. They solemnly told the Chicago Medical Society and the Society of Anasthetics that the wonder can be accomplished by a serum consisting of extracts from the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are mysterious. Recently noted surgeons have stated that the glands are the stimulus of physical courage. The glands are located just above the kidneys. The serum is injected by a needle in the heart. "Life can be restored by this method provided the cause of death can be quickly removed." Dr. Crile stated. HAS WORKED ON THE DEAD "So far I have used the treatment only in cases of persons who were pro-nounced dead. Hereafter I purpose to it upon persons who are dying." WASHINGTON MAN CONVICTED OF SLAYING. (Preston News Service) Washington. D. C. April 19.—Moses Wormley has been convicted of man slaughter by a jury in connection with the stabbing of Jesse Dudley last November 27th. Dudley lived until February 23rd. In the meantime Wormley had been convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon on account of the cutting and sentenced to serve two years in the penitentiary. He will be sentenced on the manslaughter charge later. AUTOS SMASH, PEDESTRIANS HIT Pittsburgh, Pa., April 17—When two automobiles collided head-on in Bigclow boulevard last Thursday morning among the six persons injured were Mrs. Nancie Williams of Carnegie and Earl Coleman also of Carnegie Pa. Mrs. Williams and Coleman were walking on the sidewalk when the collision occurred and one of the maches was hurled onto the sidewalk knocking the couple down and in flicting painful injuries. They were taken to the West Penn, hospital. RIGHT TO RESTRICT PROPERTY OWNERSHIP UPHELD IN D. C (Washington, D. C. April 18.—The District of Columbia Supreme court upheld an agreement made by a number of white persons owning real estate not to sell to colored people as binding on the parties to the agreement and not against public policy or in contravention of the Fourteenth amendment to the Constitution. He overruled a motion to dismiss the suit for injunction brought by John Buckley against Mrs. Irene Corrigan and Mrs. Helen Curtis. Mrs. Corrigan who owned property adjoining Buckley's sold to Mrs. Helen Curtis, it is said in violation of the agreement among white property hold ers. In handing down his decision Judge McCoy says: "After viewing the authorities at length the weight of authority favored the upholding of the restrictive agreement. A mere restriction is not in violation of the constitutional rights of colored people. Mrs. Curtis was represented by Attorney James A Colb who sought to dismiss the suit. --- THE ROAD TO PEACE THE HAGUE COURT GO IN STAY ON WORLD COURT LEAGUE OF NATIONS DETOUR-> CALIFORNIA IS CALLING FOR THE COLORED MAN, SAYS INSURANCE OFFICIAL IN SPEECH (Pacific News Bureau. Oklahoma City, Okla., April 20.—"California does not want the Japanese because as soon as a Japanese extracts a dollar from California. a he deposits that dollar in a bank in Japan. But California is calling for the Negro because California knows that as soon as a Negro gets a dollar in his hands he turns it aloose and isn't particular where it goes," stated G. W. Cox. Director of agencies of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company of Durham, N. C., a Negro owned insurance company that was organized in October 1898 practically without capital and that today pays taxes on over $1,500,000 worth of assets in a recent address to the citizens of Oklahoma City. OPPORTUNITIES GREAT Mr. Cox added that the opportunities for the Negro were never as great and tremendous as they are today and he stated that "we must observe and develop our manhood as never efore. So many men are not willing to pay the price for success and unfortunately we have so many of them in the Negro group. We must learn that the building of success has no elevator and that if we would enter the struct ure we must start at the bottom and climb the steps one by one. In the great cooperative movements that the Negro is starting all over American we are teaching the black man to route his dollars so that they will stay with in our group." JEWS CONTROL U. S. FINANCES. "We make plenty of money" continued the speaker." but we have not learned to keep it among ourselves. Three million Jews control the financial markets of America and we black folk handle enough money within our group to emancipate ourselves." Vocational Schools Now Open to Colored People. The colored boy who wishes to become a farmer can now receive practical agricultural training in the public schools of his community, says Calvin P. Meintosh member of the Federal Board for Vocational Education. In 15 of the 17 Southern States which maintain separate public schools for Negroes, vocational schools of agriculture have been organized. In these schools, the colored boy is offered intensive training to fit him for all branches of practical farming. At the close of the fiscal year 1921-22, a total of 165 vocational agricultural schools for Negroes were in operation. This number compares with 133 schools, reported for the previous year. Pupils enrolled in agricultural classes in 1921-22 numbered 4,064 In 1920-21, the enrollment was only 3,243. The increase for the year approximated 25 per cent. The only limiting factor to the expansion of these schools is the lack of trained Negro vocational teachers, says Mr. McIntosh. To supply teachers, the States are maintaining teacher-training schools. Last year, 280 prospective vocational teachers were in training in these schools. In 12 of the States, further assistance is given to vocational teachers by litterant teacher trainers who spend part of each year travelling from school to school, and aiding in the organization of local work. Negro vocational education is supported by combined Federal, State, and local appropriations. Under the Federal Vocational Education Act the States receive an annual grant of Federal vocational funds, on condition that they match the Federal money, dollar for dollar, by State and local appropriations. All schools receiving Federal and State money must be public, and must be maintained at approved standards. The instruction in these schools must be of a character to act usually fit the graduate pupil to success fully enter the vocation of agriculture. The cost of such schools is almost completely reimbursed by the yield of farm products of the pupils, in supervised practice work. All agricultural pupils are required to put in six months of each year in practice farming under school supervision. During the fiscal year 1920-21, farm projects were completed by 2475 pupils in the colored schools. The total crop yield from such projects was $211,398.08. A new development in the vocational field is the organization of part- time or evening schools in operation, with an enrollment of 1.035 pupils. Through the part-time and evening schools, vocational training is extended to the great group which is already outside of the public schools. The Negro vocational schools are conducted directly by the States, with the cooperation of the Federal Board for Vocational Education. H. O. Sargent is the field representative of the Federal Board in this activity. COLLEGE STUDENTS ORGANIZE NATIONAL STUDENT MOVEMENT Representatives from the most prominent Colored Colleges met Friday April 6th, at Howard University, Washington D.C. to organize the American Federation of Negro Students. Thruout the meeting the finest spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm was exhibited among the various representatives. All felt the urgent need of having a strong organization to articulate the ideals and opinions of Negro students. The purpose of the Federation is to effect a closer union among Negro students in universities, colleges, professional schools high schools and their equivalents, with the view of having each group to study, discuss and do some practical work toward the solution of world national and race problems. The movement is a revolt against the apathy and ignorance exhibited by the average student group on questions of international, national and racial import. The Federation will conduct three special campaigns this fiscal year in the interest of racial cooperation, race pride, and education. The Federation will encourage the open forum movement among student groups so that more interest may be aroused for the study and discussion of the various questions vital to the welfare of humanity. The convention went on record as favoring the teaching of Negro schools and colleges. It favors also the teaching of race relations in white and Negro colleges and universities so that future leaders of America will have scientific information on one of the most important problems before the American people. The convention endorsed cooperation between the races as evidenced in interracial committees special race commissions etc. It passed resolutions condemning that nefarious lawless organization known as the ku klux klan, lynching and mob violence and the misrepresentation of the Negro in the press on the stage, platform and in the movies. Dr. E. L. Parks Dean of Men, Dr. A. Leroy Locke of the Department of Philosophy, Miss Lucille Slowe, Dean of Women and Mr. West of the Y. M. C. A., all of Howard University, addressed the representatives to the conference. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, President of Howard University. While at Howard University much hospitality was shown the delegation. The delegation was invited to a reception given Friday evening by the Freshman class and on Saturday evening the Senior Class gave a reception in honor of the delegates. Much credit is due Mr. D. Ward Nichof as President Student Council for the pleasant time which the delegates had while at the conference. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mr. I. J. K. Wells, President; Mr. E. C. Frasier, Vice-President; Mr. C. Glen Carrington General Secretary; Mr. Geo W. Goodman, Corresponding Secretary; Mr. Thos. L. Dabney, Treasurer; Mr. W. A. James Chaplain and Mr. A. 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Her wonderful ability as an elocuist and dramatic reader; her matchless personality she endeavors to impress upon her co-workers in the play and the result is marvelous. Cupid captivated "Modesty" Miss Leola Lewis of the original cast. Mme. Dorsey is enthusiastic over the wonderful response of Miss Grace Knox's intensive training for this very beautiful and important character. The banquet scene exquisite is again in the capable and efficient hands of our own townman and caterer Mr. James Frazier; he excelled before, he'll surpass this time. White merchants: Haynes Phonograph Co., Corley Music Store, Thalheimer Bros, and Phillip Levy Co. are all giving the same hearty cooperation as to stage paraphernalia. tickets on sale at Miller's Hotel Phonograph Co., and Chamberd Drug Stores in West Leigh Street. Buy your ticket. See the Big Show. RESOLUTIONS. (Richmond Va., April 11.) Whereas, The Great and Supreme Ruler of the Universe has in His infinite wisdom, removed from us one of our Worthy and esteemed co-workers Deacon William H. Jones. And Whereas, The intimate relation held with him in the very faithful discharge of his duty in this the Ebenezer Baptist Church makes it eminently befitting that we record our very great appreciation of his services; therefore. Resolved, That the services that he has rendered as an officer of this church, and the character that he ex Agents Wanted Everywhere hibited amongst us will ever be held in grateful remembrance. Resolved. That the removal of our Brother from our midst leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will be deeply realized by this church and its official board. Resolved. That with deep sympathy with the bereaved relatives of the deceased, we express our hope that even so great a loss to us all, may be over ruled for good by Him who doeth all things well. Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Board. ANDERSON KNOX. Chairman. J. H. SCOTT, V. Chairman. J. H. RHORER, Sec. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Membership Emphasis April 15 to May 15. Goal 100 Members. The Live Y "ers." Membership Committee says it has a winner already. Mrs. J. T. Harper chairman. Now is the time to make your membership count; there's a reason. Reserves announce Mother and Daughter Week May 13th to May 20th. Program—Sunday May 13th. Mother's Day, R. I. C. Club; Monday Daughters Day, Business and Professional Girls; Tuesday, Conference; Mother and Daughter Relationship; Wednesday, Musical for Mothers; Triple T Club directed by Mrs. M. M. Winston; Thursday. At home Friday. Mother and Daughter Banquet. Sunday the Advisers will colse the program for the week with an appropriate program on the Life of Grace Dodge the First National president of the Y. W. C. A. Monday, 21st Grace Dodge Day will be observed by a pageant. The Girl of Today and Yesterday. The Reserves will present the G. A. C. club on Sunday May 7th at 5 P. M. Its the kind of program you will enjoy and think about. Miss Jaunita J. Saddler, National Student Secretary of the Y. W. C. A. New York City was the guest of Miss Viola L. F. Chaplain of the Local Branch. Miss Saddler spoke to the Executve Council Friday and visited the THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA MISS KATHERINE H. HAWES WILL LECTURE MISS KATHERINE H. HAWES WILL LECTURE At Ebenezer Baptist Church-Sunday, May 6th—3:30 P. M. Come and go with Miss Katherine H. Hawes to Palestine and Egypt on the above date and at the above mentioned place. Miss Hawes is a forceful and interesting speaker, Excellent music. See program next week. Auspices of a special group of youn gpeople of Ebenezer led by Misses Maria Burke, Kulah Cunningham, Grace Knox, Willie Eilett, Hannah Giles, Ethel Lemus, Inola Frye, Elizabeth Thornton, Martha Chiles, Marietta Chiles, Eunice Daniels, Kate'ke Johnson Thelma Rogers and others. Mrs. Oro Brown Stokes, Chairman; Dr. W. H. Stokes Minister; W. P. Epps, Clerk. G. A. C. Club Saturday. Miss Saddler smoke in glowing terms of the work that is being done and the enthusiasm of the members. During the absence of Miss Laura McFall, Branch Secretary; Mrs. J. S. Mayne is assisting Miss Chaplain. Mrs. Mayne is one of the most experienced volunteer workers in any association in the country and the Branch is especially pleased to have her assistance at this time. Mr. Robert Daniel of the Extempo Club was Master of Ceremonies at Ves per Sunday. The program a very delightful and interesting one was given by the Extempos an organization made up of some of our popular men and women in the younger social set. Visitors at the "Y:" Mrs. W. B. Christian of St. Louis; Mrs. C. Forrester, Richmond; Mrs Dan Brown, Norfolk; Thomas Hayes, Richmond; Mrs Walt Hayes, Norfolk; Dr. Reverdy, C. 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