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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, JR THE RICHMOND PLANET. Virginia State Library. VOLUME XLI, NO. 5 NOW IS THE TIME! At this time of the year when our hearts and minds are turned to the Christmas season which marks the birth of our Saviour who was God's greatest gift to mankind we are thinking of how to make others happy by our own personal gifts. It is my privilege to call your attention to the twenty or more Orphan children who live in the Friends Orphan Asylum, 112 W. Charity Street this city. This home is greatly in need of substantial gifts our committee reported that sheets, pillow cases, towels, wash clothes knives and forks, teaspoons, cooking utensils are all needed. The Board of Health is demanding that we furnish these supplies the permit to maintain this Home depends upon this building being gotten immediately in a sanitary condition and it takes money to do it. It will be a degree upon the colored people of Richmond if this Home passes from the management of colored men into the management of white men because of the lack of support on the part of the colored people. Ten cents from every colored citizen in Richmond would be more than a sufficient fund to standardize this Home. In fact the boys building could be erected from that fund, as it is now there is no accommodation in the city of Richmond for a colored boy over twelve years of age who finds himself bereft of parents or home. The Capitol City Lodge of Elks assisted by the Williams Lodge of Elks and various other clubs under the direction of the following committee: Mr. W. E. Johnson, 1212 1-2 St. James St. Mr. Andrew Ramsay, Mr. Horace Miles) Mr. W. H. Black Mr.ried Shelton Mr. Samuel S. Baker Mr. Joseph Eggleston, Mr. Arthur Young, Mr. John B. Harris, Mr. G. L. Branch, secretary, set the pace for other organizations in this community. During the summer months when provisions were very low at the Orphan Asylum these men had a public exercise from which they made a fund sufficient to enable them to purchase the following articles and give to this institution: Two bags of meal, 50 pounds of Navy beans; 50 pounds of peas; 2 barrels of Dunlop flour; 100 pounds of sugar; 1 tub of lubricant; 1-2 barrel Cutt herring; 100 pounds of Salt; 10 pounds mixed tea; 2 gallons G. C. syrup; 50 pounds tellles salted; 2 cases No. 3 Tomatoes 25 pounds Lima beans; 25 pounds of baking powder; 1 box of soap; 2 loins of meat; 4 tons of coal, and 1 load of wood. These provisions are about out and now is the time for other organizations to follow the example set by these men. Recently, Mr. Thad. W. Pemberton president of the Ushers Union solicited ten dollars ($10.00) for this work institution from his Union, and what these men have done, others could do if they try. If Richmond could boast of more W. E. Johnsons, more Thad. W. Pembertons, more Elke, and more Ushers of the caliber of these men mentioned above our Orphanage would be ready for inspection at any time. The Richmond Neighborhood Association has succeeded in paying off the indebtedness of One Thousand, seven hundred and twenty-eight dollars and thirty cents, ($1,728.30) for the sun porch at the Orphanage and is ready to help in a substantial way to make other improvements. The Board of Health requirements call for the expenditure of more than a thousand dollars, ($1,000.00) and the Institution has not that amount available. This appeal comes to you who are fortunate, you who know the love of a father and of a mother, to you who have pride in your community and institution. I hope this is a clarion call to dury remembering that "In as much as we have done unto the least of these, my little ones we have done it unto me. Make checks payable to Mr. J. J. Carter, treasurer. The officers of this institution are: Dr. W. T. Johnson, president; Mr. W. F. Epps; secretary; Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, president Richmond Neighborhood Association 1607 Brooke Road Richmond, Va. FROM A PAINTING BY MULLER THE HOLY NIGHT MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK CASE NEARS ADJUDICATION The Mechanics Savings Bank case is now in the hands of the special attorney having charge of the matter and it is understood that the State Corporation Commission and the Chancery Court will be approached in conjunction with the final settlement of the matter by the vacating of the Receivership and in coopera- RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1923. Two thousand nine hundred twenty-three years All the world crying: Joyous tears, Flow like a rivulet this blessed morn. Jesus, the Savior, the Christ Child, is born. —Robert D. Crawley Two th All the Flow li Jesus, th tion with the Depositors, the re-opening of the Bank. Sufficient names have been secured to wipe out the alleged shortage and with the securing of the remainder or thereabouts, the case will be closed and the final chapter in this most remarkable case written. DR. JEFFERSON'S WIFE GONE. The funeral of Mrs. Hattie H. wif of E. R. Jefferson. M. D. took place. Wednesday, December 19th at the St. Phillips P. E. Church, Rev. Junius L. Taylor, rector. She died December 17th 3:50 A. M. at his late residence, 706 N. First St. The rector and choir arranged themselves at the entrance to the church and preceded the funeral cortege as it entered the church. Rev. J. L. Taylor read the Scriptures after which Dr. R. O. Mundin feelingly sang solo "Looking This Way." Rev. J. An drew Bowler spoke. Then Rev. Junius L. Taylor delivered the funeral discourse from Hebrews, 10th chapter years fawley. 35th verse. His remarks were touching and appropriate. A solo was sung with transcendent melody by Mrs. Alverta Gilpin, wife of Mr. C. B. Gilpin. The remains were conveyed to Woodland Cemetery, and interred in the Dr. Jefferson plat in the beautiful circle. The floral designs were numerous and costly. The casket was a drop-couch white plush with heavy silver bar extension handles. Funra Dectora William Isaac Johnson Sons officiated. A feature of the occasion were female honorary pall-bearers. The entire list is as follows: Honorary, Mrs. Carla Robinson, Mrs. Lillie Swann, Mrs. Mamie R. Bowler, Miss Bertha Jackson Mrs. Amanda Smith, Mrs Lizzie B. Peyton, Mrs. Grace Kemp Miss Leah Farrar, Miss Lillian Frazer Active: A. M. Bowles Phar, D. A. A. Robinson Phar, D. Abner Yancy Phar. D. J. E. Jackson Phar, D. J. H. Allen, M. D. J. R. Griffin, M. D. The deceased leaves a husband, mother, two boys and three sisters to mourn their loss. PERVALL—RANDOLPH Mr. and Mrs. William Randolph request the honor or your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Lillian Rebecca, to Mr. Robert L. Pervall Tuesday, December Twenty-fifth Nineteen hundred and Twenty-three at 6 P. M. Stop 21 Westampton Car Line Westwood. PRICE, FIVE CENTS AS In Local Churches. REV. M. F. GREGORY'S SERMON. He Discusses Sleep--A Powerful Appeal to the Ungodly--A Word to Back-sliding Christians. The services at Hood Memorial Temple, A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday morning attracted a deeply interested congregation and resulted in three additions to that body. The chorr sang and then Rev. M. F. Gregory, the pastor delivered his sermon which was based on the text found in Ephesians 5th chapter and 14th verse, "Awake thon that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give the light." God's comparison of death to sleeping, "The subject will run parallel." said Rev. Gregory, "Awake ye sleepers; arise from the dead. This was the language employed to describe the state of the sinner. THE SINNER DESCRIBED. "He is described as dead, a captive, asleep, lost. Our text describes him as asleep, also dead. It is interesting to observe how the sinner is described. We never think interestingly of persons opposed to us. We do not think of them as to their well being. We think of them disparagely with hate and vengeance in (our hearts, but God thinks of them tenderly with beneficence and kindness. That individual, who goes in the wrong direction, who does not cooperate will suffer. This is brought out in the letter written to the Continued on Page Eight.) SHARON CHURCH SERVICES. Sunday, December 23, Location: Corner Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School and Men's Bible Class taught by the pastor. 11:25 A. M. Sermon by the pastor. Subject: "Our Faultless King." The choir will render special music suitable to the occasion. 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting 8:15 P. M. Sermon: "Our Conquering King." Regular prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8:00 P. M. Special Christmas Exercises of the Sunday School will take place Thursday day evening 8 o'clock. December 27. The public is cordially invited to a end all of our services. The glad hanc of welcome awaits you. Rev. R. H- Johnson. M. A. B. D., Pastor W. L. Johnson, Clerk. In Memoriam. In sad but loving remembrance of our mother Georgianna Robinson who departed this life two years ago to day. Dec. 22, 1921 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Alice V. Edwards. 1015 Hickory Street. Just two years ago you left us. How we miss you mother dear. And remember all your kindness. As we drop a silent tear. —HER CHILDREN. Card of Thanks. A card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Atkins of 1003 Nicholson street, Fulton to the many friends for their kindness and sympathy toward my husband during his illness. This is especially to the many friends of Fulton Round House, C. and O. Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Rosa B. Atkins take this method of thanking their many friends far and near for their kindness to her husband during his illness and also to the members of the different Lodges for their promptness and service which they rendered to him. May God bless you all and also have you A Merry Xmas and Prosperous New Year. DESPITE SPORADIC UNEMPLOYMENT here and there, Negro Labor has apparently become a solidified certainty in Northern Industry, and can thus face the Winter's snows and cold with a fair degree of equanimity. In the language of periods of time, this type of labor may be said to be resting comfortably at noonday. The dawn of the advent of Negro Labor into an important element of America's production passed when the first appreciable group of Negro EFFORT TO LOWER QUOTA OF REPUBLICAN DELEGATION FROM THE SOUTH IS FRUSTRATED. RWO Washington Dec.—The 1924 Republican National Convention will be held at Cleveland as favored by administration leaders, and will assemble on June 10. In making this decision today the Republican National Committee, in annual meeting, also upset its delegate reapportionment, designed to decrease the power of Southern States in the convention and voted, after a sharp fight to maintain the South's representation while at the same time increasing largely the voting strength of Northern Republican States. Under the new reapportionment there will be 1109 delegates in the 1924 convention the largest in the party's history—as compared with 984 in 1920. CLEVELAND IS EASY WINNER. Cleveland with the administration backing, was an easy winner of the convention. With Chicago withdrawn under administration behest, the vote was 39 for Cleveland, 10 for San Francisco and 1 for Des Moines, but Cleveland's selection later was made unanimous. Chicago will now attempt to obtain the Democratic National Convention which is to be arranged here at a meeting of the Democratic National Committee on January 15. With the choice of Cleveland 1 foregone conclusion, the unexpected fight over the convention reappointment furnished the chief interest of the final meeting today of the Republican leaders. The proposal for restoration of the Southern delegates promptly developed into a new campaign issue. It was attacked vigorously by Senator Howell of Nebraska, who led an unsuccessful fight against its adoption, as a "distinct backward step." He expressed fear that the "seeds sown" might ream a harvest similar to the Bull Moose breach of 1912. ASSERT NEW PLAN JUST Supporters of the new-reapportionment plan however, declared it was "just and fair" giving no political advantage anywhere in that a much larger increase was given Northern Republican States than those of the "Solid South." Senator Pepper, of Pennsylvania, author of the committee resolution revising the convention roll, declared that through the larger proportionate increase for the North and the restoration of a delegate to each congressional district of the country, it was a fair and equitable basis. After completing the convention plans the national committee and the associate women members were guests of President and Mrs. Coolidge at lunchon at the White House. Before adjournment Chairman Adams appointed committees on convention arrangements policies and plat form delegate contests. The committee adopted resolutions expressing their sense of loss in the death of Pres. Harding. Resolutions also were adopted in memory of deceased committees The new convention roll of 1.109 was adopted after a viva voce vote, uron on motion of Charles D. Hiles. New York member, to reconsider the reapportionment providing for 1.038 delegates with reduced Southern representation as ordered by the 1920 convention. This followed the protests against the 1.036 basis yesterday by Southern committeemen and a delegation of Negroes. They demanded what the committee today provided—that one delegate should be given congressional district, regardless of the Republican vote cast therein. The reapportionment of 1.036 would have deprived several Southern States of many delegates. The new reapportionment was ordered despite Senator Howell's assertions that the committee had no power to upset the plan reducing the Southern strength. ADD 125 DELEGATES Under the new basis of 119 delegates the net result will be to increase the 1924 convention over the last meeting by 125 delegates. Of these only five more than in 1920 will be added to the eleven Southern States carried by the Democrats, in 1920-Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina South Carolina, Virginia and Texas. LABOR'S TRIUMPH MAN KILLED WHILE AT WORK IN HIS YARD. (Preston News Service) Broughton, Pa., Dec.-An automobile which was being biz-zagged in the Horning road to avoid striking a small boy, left the road, crashed through a pig sty and killed John W. Kinz, aged 45 years last Friday night according to a report made to the coroner's office Saturday morning. Kinz was feeding pigs, which he kept on his lot when the machine broke through the enclosure and knocked him to the ground, breaking his neck. Death was instantaneous. W. J. Texter driver of the machine was committed to fail. THE MALONES RETURN FROM WESTERN TOUR. St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 14.—Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Malone heads of Poro College, returned home last week and were given a royal reception by the employees of the famous Poro College. They were in fine health and full of enthusiasm over observations on their western trip, and especially progress made by Poro Agents. A kindly welcome was extended by the friends and employees of Poro College. A source of joy came to Mr. and Mrs. Malone when they were ushered into the assembly hall where a splendid program was rendered by the Choral Society and Orchestra. The splendid work done by the orchestra under the direction of Mr. Hairis was highly pleasing to the Malones, and the heads of Poro College see great possibilities for this musical organization. Among the guests during their home coming were Banker and Mrs. Jessie Binga, Chicago. Ill. This was the first visit of Mr. and Mrs. Binga to Poro College and they were elated over the wonderful progress made by Mr. and Mrs. Malone and the fine cooperation exhibited by all of their employees. Editor Franklin of the Kansas City Call, Kansas City. Mo. spent two days visiting Poro College during the homecoming. Mr. and Mrs. Cary B. Lewis and Cary B. Lewis, Jr., Chicago. Ill., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Malone and spent one week enjoying their courtesy and hospitality. The Lewis', however, were present at the dedication of the dedication of the new building, the annex and the unveiling of the beautiful painting in the lobby. Mr. and Mrs. Malone arrived in the city just in time to take part in the Community Chest Fund drive. JACKSON CITIZENS SEEK HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING (Preston News Service) Jackson Ala, Dec. 13.—The colored citizens of this city and vicinity are seeking funds to erect a high school The plan for the campaign to raise funds for that purpose are well under way and committees have been appointed to raise $2 000 for the school building. It is said that some white friends of Negro education have told leading Negroes that if they raise $2 000 among themselves a similar amount will be given them from an other source for the erection of the school. SHOOTING OF DENNIS GRAHAM REMAINS A MYSTERY (Preston News Service) Jacksonville, Fla. Dec. 14—Dennis Graham, aged 25 years, was shot in the arm last Wednesday while standing at State and Cedar streets. He was taken to the county hospital for medical attention. His condition is said not to be serious. Graham was unable to give the police any light on the matter as to who did the shooting. No arrests have been made, although the police are making a strenuous effort to apprehend the person who did the shooting. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Workers advanced to a skilled status in employment. The morning period, full of doubts fears, and misunderstandings, when the question-mark of "opportunity without stabilized recognition" hung over the heads of Negro Laborers, who, by tens of thousands, passed through the employment gates, has finally yielded to an opinion which admits, in fact affirms, that Negro Labor has made good. Northern Employers, slow to make MEMORIAL CONCERT BY BRIETHE SINGERS OFFER FINE MUSIC (Preston News Service.) (Preston News Service) Atlanta Dec. 13—A memorial in the air given by Big Bethel A. M. E. Church as a mark of respect to their former pastor. Dr. R. H. Singleton one of the best known ministers in the south, was the unique and impressive transcontinental feature at WSB Tues day night. Arranged by Josephine Flipper Hampton, teacher and church worker the concert produced a wealth of fine hymns and spirituals, sung by the Big Bethel Choir No 2. During the program J. B. Long, a member of the congregation, thanked the white people of Atlanta for their aid in rebuilding the church after fire almost destroyed the building last Spring. The program, without doubt the best that Big Bethel has yet given lasted for more than an hour. HOME FINDING SOCIETY IN BIG $10,000 CAMPAIGN DRIVE. Louisville, Ky, Dec. 15—The National Home Finding Society for Colored Children, located at 1916 W. Chestnut street is in the midst of a campaign drive to raise $10,000 for the completion of a six room cottage. The society is non-denominational and Rev O. Singleton is the superintendent The officers and directors include: B. S Winlock, Rev R. I Bayless Charles Brannon. Dr. P. R. Peters, Prof. G. W. Jackson, H. M Bane, Cassius Wilson, Dovett Major Wilson Ballard. Rev A. R. Shuake, Mrs. E. Etherley Theodore Ahrens, Hon. Judge H.-S. Barker, C. R. Nordeman C. E. Knel lenberg, Hon. Roy J. Cain, Mrs. W. J. Piggott, Rev J. E. Board, Rev O. Singleton, Prof. R. H. Newhouse, Mga O. Singleton, Mrs Annie Louise New house, Mrs. N. P. Ryan. It is claimed that the institute is national in scope and planned and conducted much on the same manner as Tuskegee Institute of Alabama. THE BIG EVENT OF THE SEASON "THE FATAL WEDDING." To be presented during the month of January. Magnificent Bridal Party of 150 participants. "The Denunciation." The Dramatic but Happy Sequel. The Gorgeous Wedding Reception. Participants are urged to attend a meeting of short duration, at W. 1 Johnson's. Hall 10 W. Leigh Street. Tuesday, December 18th, at 6 o'clock. Proceeds are to benefit Sarah Jones Memorial Hospital. Mr. James E. Fruzer, Promoter; Lillian H. Payne, Managing. INSTALLATION AT DELAWARE STATE COLLEGE FOR NEGROES. Dr. John M. Gandy, President of Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute delivered the principal address on the occasion of the Installation Exercises, held at the Delaware State College for Negroes, at Dover, of Mr. R. S. Grosley as President of the college. The subject of the address was "The Function of the Land Grant Colleges," the speaker gave a short and interesting history of the Land Grant College movement, the accomplishments of the colleges the new life most of then, have taken on, and the responsibility of the college to function as colleges and not as secondary schools. He also advised the Delaware citizens to make the most of the well nigh paralleled opportunities that they now have in school advantages. Representatives from many colleges of the country were present, among whom were Governor Dennie, Dr. McKenzie of Fisk University, Dr. O'Connell of Morgan College, Major Allen Washington of Hampton Institute, Superintendent Holloway, all the members of the Board of Control of the College, one State Senator, several representatives, and Dr. Odell, Secretary to Mr. Dupont, who is furnishing the money for the reorganization of the college. Governor Dennie spoke on the "Outlook of the College." Dr. Odell spoke on "Delaware as an Experiment." He advised the patron of the college to make the most of the advantages. The Delaware State College has out lined a program that will place it among the progressive colleges of the country. Mr. Dupont is furnishing the money for the building and equipment. Already a large, steel fire proof trade building has been built, and a large commodious home for the President of the Institute. Plans have been drawn for the construction of two dormitories, barns piggeries, and heenneries. The courses of study have been reorganized and standardized. a permanent institution of the zealous, strong, intelligent colored men who, at the call of demand, rapidly grew into an efficient supply of ardent labor, anxious to produce goods American goods -- have placed the wreath of "Well Done" upon the brow of these Dusky Workmen. The experiment is over. The product is finished. The Negro Craftsman is a reality. He is a part of American industry. He is a spoke in the wheel of American production. "SHUFFLE ALONG" A JAMBOREE OF SYNCOPATION. If you like jazz dancing, syncopated music rendered as only the color race can, don't fall to see "Shuffle Along" the big colored musical comedy which has a record of over two years on Broadway, and which comes to the Academy for three days commencing Thursday December 27th and a spectacle Saturday. Every variety of jazz and syncopation known is utlized in the presentation of "Shuffle Along" which for the greater part of the show is just one continuous round of singing and dancing. Nevertheless there is developed a plot which for mirthful situations and clean humor has seldom been axed by Miller and Lyles, while the music and score are by Sissle and Blake. Emma Jackson the well known colored prima-donna has the lead-role while Billy Dewey and Edgar Connors play the leading comedy parts. The song hits are almost too numerous to mention, notably among them being 'Shuffle Along' If You Haven't Been Vamped by a Brown Skin, You Haven't Been Vamped at All,' Honeysuckle Time,' Love Will Find A Way,' Bandana Days 'Oh Emeline,' and many others. The chorus of 'Bronze Beauties' are the wonders of the Universe as they are the swiftest bunch of dancing demons ever seen in any musical comedy. A real Negro jazz orchestra is carried to match the pace of the shuffling feel on the stage boards. 'Shuffle Along' is added proof of the fact that Beryl Williams so ably illustrated, namely that the colored race are the best living interpreters of the music and humor of their own people. REMARKABLE TRIBUTE PAID PHIL H. BROWN AT FUNEBAR --- (Preston Newa Service) Hopkinsville, Ky., Dec. 14—Buried beneath half a thousand dollars worth of flowers, the remains of Phil H. Brown, formerly U. S. Commissioner of Conciliation were laid in their final resting place in Cave Spring Cemetery after funeral services, conducted by Rev. Williams at the Virginia St. Baptist Church, which was crowded on the doors by both white and colored citizens who wished to pay tribute to the most famous Negro who ever resided in Kentucky. Saying that "I have enjoyed intimate associations with presidents of the United States U. S. Senators, and governors, but Phil Brown is one of the few really great men whom I have known. "He was my friend." Colonel E. B. Bassett, of overseas fame, and a life long resident of Kentucky, with deep feeling, paid a glowing tribute to the deceased. Following this, condolences were read from President Coolidge, Secretary of Labor, Davis; Hon. C. Bascom Slemp, Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Frank B. Pratt, and a host of other friends of the deceased. The floral designs consisted of elah orate settings. pieces and clusters from far and near. Pieces sent by the White House, the Chicago Defender, and the U. S. Labor Department, through Callos R. Blackwell and Committee together with a special clu- sent sent by the Misses Lee, Gray, Savoy and Jones and Messrs. Nelll, of Wash ington D. C. were among the dozen or more set pieces. FIRE DESTROYS DWELLING AT WILDERFORCE UNIVERSITY (Preston News Service) Wilberforce, Ohio, Dec. 13.—A story double dwelling located on the Columbus Pike, belonging to the Combined Normal and Industrial Department at Wilberforce University, was totally destroyed by fire at the noon hour Tuesday. The fire is supposed to have originated from a defective fire. The property was valued at about $800,000 with no insurance on the building and household goods of the two families. The building was occupied by Mr. George Hardin, in charge of Auto Mechanics, formerly from Tallahassee Fla., and, Mr. Louis H. Hamon, in charge of the Plumbing Department and from Baltimore, Md. The fire was discovered by Mrs. Hardin by smoke coming from the up stairs. She ran to the bedrooms and opening the door leading to the attic was met with a dense cloud of smoke and flames, which almost suffocated her. She was forced to return to the first floor, barely escaping with her life. The school has no means of fighting fire except by the student body. VIRGINIANS ORDER WITCH DOCTOR TO LEAVE COUNTY (Preston News Service) Norfolk Va. Dec. 13—Mrs. Anne Taylor an aged woman believed by both whites and blacks of the neighborhood to possess some super-natural power was ordered by county officials to leave Princess Anne County and never return. She was told that if she returned she would be placed in jail for a year or more. Charge of having received stolen goods was technically placed against the aged woman. According to the testimony at the hearing it developed that the people of that vicinity had not only given her money, but have given her pigs chickens, geese and other valuable articles in payment of her services as a "healer" of various ailments by her mystic art. Some of the live stock at the old woman's home was identified as being ing to C. C. Hudgins; wealthy planter who employs more than sixty Negroes on his plantation. The officials claim that the alleged witch lives in sight of a spot where the notorious Grace Sherwood was ducked three times in the waters of the Lynnhaven river in 1640 after she had been convicted of witchcraft. Since that time the place has been known as Witch Duck. FLORIDA WHITE KILLS AN AGED COLORED MAN. Claims Self Defense When Arraigned Before Coroner. (Preston News Service) Jacksonville, Fla.. Dec. 14.—Accord- HELP TO GAIN FREE GAIN FREEDOM F FREEDOM FOR THE HOUSE HELP TO GAIN FREEDOM FOR THE HOUSTON MARTYRS United States: citizens of the United States, do respectfully petition the guardon and restore to citizenship the members of the sentences in the Federal Prison at Leavenworth, Kansas, in August, 1917. Of previous record for discipline, service and soldierly conduct of the 24th of local animosity against these men because of their race and color against these colored soldiers wearing the uniform of the face to fight sentiment moved out to members of the 24th Infantry, of whom nine, without right of appeal to the Secretary of War ot to the President, in prison, having already served nearly six years To the President of the United States: WE, the undersigned citizens of the United States, do respectfully petition that by exercise of the power of Executive Clemency you pardon and restore to citizenship the members of the 24th U. S. Infantry now serving life and long-term sentences in the Federal Prison at Leavenworth, Kansas, convicted in connection with the riots at Houston, Texas, in August, 1917. We so petition because of 1. The excellent previous record 2. The provocation of local animal threats and acts of violence as to be sent to France to fight 3. The heavy punishment meted summarily and without right of four of them remain in prison, 1. The excellent previous record for discipline, serve 2. The provocation of local animosity against these threats and acts of violence against these colors to be sent to France to fight 3. The heavy punishment mated out to members summarily and without right of appeal to the Seafour of them remain in prison, having already sent 1. The excellent previous record for discipline, service and soldierly conduct of the 24th Infantry. 2. The provocation of local animosity against these men because of their race and color, which was manifested in insults, threats and acts of violence against these colored soldiers wearing the uniform of the United States Army and waiting for their orders. 3. The heavy punishment meted out to members of the 24th Infantry, of whom nineteen were hanged, thirteen of them summarily and without right of appeal to the Secretary of War or to the President, their Commander-in-Chief. Fifty-four of them remain in prison, having already served nearly six years. 4. The exemplary conduct of the men as prisoners. City and NAME ADDRESS City and S ADDRESS INSTR City and State ADDRESS NAME INSTRUCTIONS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS Any church, lodge or other fraternal organization, woman's club, civic or other club which wishes to aid in gathering signatures to the petition has full permission to print copies of the form here given and have them signed by their members. That all petitions may be uniform we urge you take this form to your printer as a model and have them printed on sheets 8½ by 14 inches in size, leaving out, of course, these instructions. When filled by bona dae signatures mail to the N. A. A. C. P., 69 Fifth Avenue, New York City, where they will be arranged by states and in uniform lots, and all other necessary clinical work done that the pleas for pardon may make the most impressive showing when presented to President Coolidge. This should be done promptly. Remember, every signature will be one more aid towards freeing these men who for six years have been unjustly imprisoned. Do your part towards restoring them to their loved ones and to freedom. Individuals may help by clipping the above form, signing it with nineteen others and mailing it to the N. A. A. C. P. --- --- NOTE—When necessary see line underneath signature for address --- ing to police. Ned Sellars, aged 90 years was shot Sunday afternoon by Dan Ellis, white, during an argument over the sale of a hog. Sellars died Monday morning in the county hospital and Ellis, who was released on temporary bond, was arrested late Tuesday on a charge of murder. Ellis claimed self defense, declaring that Sellars approached him with an open knife. Ellis said he fired twice, the first bullet going wild and the second entering Sellars abdomen. According to Ellis, while he was employed as a guard at the fair grounds, he negotated with Sellars for the purchase of a hog. He said Sellars brought the hog to his place several weeks ago, returned last Sunday and demanded the money or the animal. Ellis said that he told Sellars that he wished compensation for keeping the hog. Ellis said that Sellars picked up a stick and threw it at him. It missed its mark. He said that Sellars then took a knife from his pocket and apologized. He declared that he rushed into his house procured a pistol and fired twice. SAM WALKER FRIGHTENS AWAY SAFE CRACKERS (Preston News Service) St. Louis Mo. Dec. 21.—Three burglar at work on the safe in the offices of the Union House Furnishing Company were frightened from the place early Tuesday morning when Samuel PETITION He must not pass back to days of possibilities. Organization claims to have issued him a card of welcome, and his muscular form must be unequivocally accepted into every occupation in American industry. That's the Key to "One Hundred Percent. Americanism," and all American industrial institutions will recognize the Key. NEGRO LABOR HAS BEEN AN UNDENIABLE SUCCESS. INSTRUCTIONS (Preston News Service) Always Take HILL'S CASCARA BROMIDE QUININE Relieves COLD IN 24 HOURS LA GRIPPE IN 3 DAYS 9.20+ All Druggists—20 cents Walker head porter of the concern sounded the door gong. Two other employees of the concern Lee Wright, engineer and James Cheyre, elevator operator both of whom reported for work earlier, were at that moment being intimidated by a revolver in the hands of one of the safe burglar's. "The police! Let's get out of here" one of the burglar's gasped when Walker rang the bell. The trio of white intruders ran from the place and escaped in a waiting automobile. Walker did not know that he had been a hero until Wright later admitted him through a rear door. The burglar's had succeeded in knocking the combination from the safe, but failed to obtain the money. 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P. Létters of gratitude and thanks sent to the National Aesociation for the Ad ‘yancement of Colored People. 69 Fifth Avenue, by the imprisoned men of the 24th Infantry in Leavenworth Penitea tiary and a movement by white Tex- ans to prevent climency to these men, ‘are among the latest developments in the N. A. A.C. P,, campaign to bring about their deliberation. ‘The white Texans met to the number ‘of 300 and passed a resolution to te ent to President Coolidge, urging him not to extend clemency. ‘The men in letters to the N. A. A. C. P,, are hopeful ot being released and report that they sre inspired by tho country-wide interest in the efforts =» have them set free. ———2- EVIL SPIRITS FIRE HOUSE WOMAN CLAIMS. \iatiesiens Gliee idarvies) Pittsburgh, Pa. Dec.—Declarin’ that evil spirits Lave caused her un: told worry and fright and that they Persisted in setting fire to her home, ‘Mra Sora Jackson 50 years old was ela over for observation in Morals ‘Court last Friday. She was arrested on Monday on complaint of the city tire ‘marshall after her home was discover ed ahlase for the sixth time since Sno ry. ‘According to fire marshal four fires in different rooms of the woman's home were disoovered on Monday. Ma tresses in different rooms of the house hhad been saturated with oll. “I did not get fire to the house.” Mrs. Incksoa ‘sald, “It was the cvil spirits.” ————— JURY FREES JESSE SMITH ON MURDER CHARGE, (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa. Dec. 13. —The jury in the case of Jesse Smith, who has been on trial before Judge Reid, charg ed with the murder of Ben Wilson dur ing an argument last summer while at work in the Joner and Laughlin Steel ‘Mill, brought in a verdict of not guilty #8 indicted, Smith pleaded self-de- fense and the evidence of the many ‘witnesses corroborated his contention ———— YOUNG ROOSEVEL®, LIKE TLS. ‘MROUS FATHER, SPURNS KLAN. (Preston News Service) New York, Dec. 10.—The support of the Ku Klux Klan in_ his candidacy for governor of New York was spurn- ed in a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the National Association for the Ad vancement of Colaed People, made publicly recently. The Association had asked Mr. Roosevelt {f the recent re- port that the klnn had endorsed him ‘Wore true, “I have not heard one thing about the klan indorsing me." Mr. Roosevelt weld. “I cannot concelve that it is 60 ‘because I came out flat-footed against them in a public speech on Lincoln‘s birthday last year. The fundamentsl principle of Americanism is that men whould be judged as men and no dis. tinction made on racial or religious lines. ———+ 2+ HOWARD UNIVERSITY ENROLLS 2,128 IN ONE YEAR, SAYS INTERIOR REPORT, (Preston News Service) Washingtoni D. C., Dec. 15.—Accord ing to a report issued Inst Friday by the Department of the Interior, How- &rd University for this school year 1922-1923 hada registration totailing 2,123, pasting the 2.000 mark for the first time in the history of the famous institution. In addition to this registra tion there were enrolled for the sum: mer session 154 pupils, making a grand total »€ 2227 for the year, Thir ty-seven states and thirteen foreign countries, were represented ‘The greatest accomplishment of the year. the report said. was the raising Of $260.000 as an endowment for th: medical school in order that a condit- fonal gift of a like sum from the gen eral educational board might be met. Successful accomplishment of _ this might insure some income for Inbora tory equipment and clinical opportuni re gam th i of Rg apy a BEE Heal Nae 2 vty PRE i : ie fae { ie ee I lel || ae : ~ Ay Tun i : ( \ | ran ee i. ee ANS | lif aii] | ah og aM ey, elie | if b | 4 (Rio | | Neg OF “a % | Mt i i I yi ae i oe a » Wad ed fae rag ‘ag mn Ay ae i liVi\H ipa i ya | ee Wl ioe i pa =} WZIN Wi ee = Sy | ste UG sachy ca hi yy ook by oe) ie | | vend el vy aa a Oe ee ee j\ 2 gp he Pe Bal, a. i iG ea a YA.) a nS A a Cue aa yy (ei cy Wi} ee ae aM Ga : “ea x ( Ny | Ge xe We i lh Dees wis y 4. \\, a AS a Oe ye | ina oe a, ee, oe ape ae § v oN SS: a 1 Y) 7 NY A All Se Wi | (aa FY ae he Nee ea. yy ly i in ! oe Be Lion o : yi H Y | Ki \ AY He ewe = 2 ae \ ee Gi / en Ge . eR 2 La 3 ‘ea ; £ Mn ai TW ES ss ie EE ca » y © Ve Po SS Wi iiged! re e ‘ di Be i ee, a et ee = i ae & WS FF way Let oe ne Sie atti | 28s abs Pt ye We = a ae = NR Be ‘web itdbwins ol” =A SEE a week Src as eee nae ee iy kc apa tamer om a sUPamG tie qe AGH Hire, Raped es Bik Rabe SUN) eat ete pa iris hee ae pace i thE, Hea Patient Shnleyiee ics hc eae fia Si eat ey Pa cae st eh taoe oe Ae See aa fee oat SCR ae eee Tes (Plead Selves ies hee BAIN TES PER SS Sekt nag Pal 8 eng aan ok eo df tauih Pieiees cag splay Ape ocean eae ra bauer eneetege 82 ee ie i eee ee Ss sees Mea, |e See AU Nak Wee ae cea tmente yn SOI ore eat RP ANRa Ss Deaths aes TaDMOER Bitte inter toae (be re spelt Fon Trt amas Fo Satan Sea 2 segs) TG aM are \ ERP TE ses te ee py evmseseh acts Sue te sahas fe oO RES sk A peak teen ek ne ey tthe ardente ties and permit the school to retain irs Clase A standing. Work of all the colleges in the school it 18 pointed out, suffers from the ab solute inadequacy of the present build ings which date from 1869 and are ab solete s far as the requirements of medical, dental and pharmaceutical teachings are concerned. “It has been found necessary.” Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretarytreasurer, said, “to limit entering classes to fitty each. thus providing 1 serious limitation :« the race, as at least 350 new doctors sre needed each year. Lack of equip: ment has prevented the entrance of 160 applicants each year.” ‘Total assets of the uniyorsity on June 30 1923 were $3,180,577.26. —_—_—- THREE WHITE BOYS “BEAT UP" NEGRO YOUTH; ARRESTED. ‘(Ciiited the een Tittle Rock, Ark., Dec. 18.—John ano Robert Windle and Vernon Baverty, white boys. were arrested on the Bar cum road near Rose City Tuesday morning on charges of disturbing the pence for ‘beating-up’ a young Negro boy, whose name was withheld. The white lads were held over until the colored boy is abie to appear in court against them. The white lads, how- ever told the court that when they were walking along the road they met the colored boy who began cursing them and making remarks about their appearance. The judge seemed to doubt that alone the Negro boy would do such a thing and said he would hoid them for further hearing. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND. VIRGINIA THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE MAKE REPORT (ON See bee New York, Dec. 12—The Fall meet- ing of a National Urban League was held at the Russell Sage Foundation Building 130 East 22nd Street, New York City on Wednesday afternoon lust. The budget of $47,835 was adopt- ed for the year 1924, and new work was outlitied for wich “ft 1s hope that money will be raised to bring the total of the year’s expenses to $69.80. Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones, thie Exe cutive Seoretary, reported in part th: following accomplishments for the pas’ four months: “A survey of the Negro Population of Waterbury, Conn. bas been completed and is in’ the hands of & committee of colored and white citi- zens which has planned to put in oper ation the recommendations for improv ing the conditions exposed. “The Department of Research and Investigation 1s now conducting a sim flar survey of the Negroes of Buffalo, N. Y., the finding of which will be made the basis for practical sociul work in that city. Through the efforts of the League. six Negro organizations in Atlanta, Ga.. were included in the Community Chest drive there whic's has Just been completed. The local At lonta Urban League is one of theve or ganizations. The total amount to ne received by the six agencies is $37 950 “The appreciation of the public fur the publication of “Opportunity” maza zine—eleven monthly issues of which have already appeared—indicates that it fs filling a need not heretofore met by any other publication. The largest universities in the country are sub- scribing and many departments of s0- ciology are using ft. Opportunity's cir enlation is on the increase and many words of commendation are being re colved from educators soclologfits, sv- cial workers and publicists.” Mr. Jones reported on the progress of the “Pollows” of the League now bets trained in three schools of social work and on efforts to stimulate new Urban Leagues in various cities; reorganiza- tion of the work in Richmond, Va., where on December first an executive secretary begins work on an enlarged Program; spreading of the League's ‘deal through lectures by the employ- ed staff including J. R. E. Lee, Exten- ston Secretary, who has addressed 39 500 people at 36 meetings; Jerse O. ‘Thomas Southern Field Secretary. who hay addressed three large gather- ings; Charles 8. Jotinson, Director of Research and Investigations, who has peared before five audiences aud other volunteer and employed officials who have addressed at Toast twenty additional gatherings of white and co: ored people in alt sections of the coun fry. Grahom % Taylor, of the Common: wealth Fund. formerly director of the Chicago Race Rela‘ions Commission. ond Miss Dorothy Straus, New York lawyer were elected to the Board Read The Planet and keep in- formed as to what our Race is doing in world and domestic affairs THURSTON HORNH, ELEVATOR OPERATOR, ELECTROCUTED. (Preston News Service) Fayettesville, N. C, Dec. 14— Thurston Horne, an elevator operator at the Cumberland General Hospital here, was electrocuted last Monday night when he touched a grounded wire cable during the operation of the elevator. Another boy, who was with Horne, attempted to pull him off the cable. but was knocked away and stun ned. The body of young Horne was re- moved only after the current for the entire city was cut off, ee REFUSES TO CARRY WHISKEY; HER THROAT NEARLY CUT OFF (Preston News Service.) Loulaville, Ky., Deo. 13—When Miss Pearl King refused to carry a bottle of whiskey to her home for Thomas Simmons he became enraged. It is said by police that Simmons handed Miss King the package and whon she found (itt that tt was whiskey skis threw the bottle to the sidewalk, brenking it. Simmons, it is alleged drew a knife from his pocket and cut Miss King’s throat from ear to ear, nearly sever- ing the head from her body. He then went to the police station and surren- dered, gave up the knife and then pleaded not guilty the next day. Paihia iy aie spat gay soci eae Bia catsomals ark De aah bags Gada ts EN Sie epee Eipiccb tease Fe wi et agit ‘ EA, aiaene meow Pe er Rss aeAGed means te Baca UAT ee ha happiuesotoauiies Mig see ec Peniriniae Ree em oh tar ht ees Sree ais an eet Se Atce ee Sat Hides Eee po ee ars a PDSENT Sey itt (le fipelene i ama: ace Aa Sei set tine Beco ase sigticns aoe man Hira fists, A ee Cs See rn et aN ary tite sales once whe se Srna g SW eneeiuitenerisak, dite deat eyes Nah S Reedidibrd pune oor a PEA Taalhea sient Beaty? sl arestg Sek aif dedi mes eiAlsieal a Bus Yon Ce Pe oats Hi EOSIN Tn Sha Buea tees prays Meat shee bi Pests nis Bd hase rah oe ore Geo el AAR Brac mh eats BA bees aero re Fey: ain derraleah Ba ie jeter sear isisg tad fice Dee ame java 3 ios pe ey oy aa fceniete aisha se sg pee a ae ery Eo, N. C. NEGRO FARMERS WILL GATHER AT CLINTON; Executive Committee of the North Carolina Negro Farmers’ Congress of which Prof. C. R. Hudson is chairman met in Raleigh a few days ago to de elde upon the time and place of the semiannual mecting. Prof. Hudson had received & telegram from Mr. G. W. Herring of Sampson County who had been instructed by the farmers of his county to invite this great meet- ing to Clinton. Prof. Inborden, out president had received a petition from the Sampson County farmers and their Local Agent, Mr. Herring with over ene- hundred (100) leading farmers of the County requesting him to bring this meeting to Clinton. So the Com- mittee unanimously decided to accept this invitation and the time fixed for the meeting is January 22 and 23. 1924 All persons attending the meeting are urged to arrive in Clinton on the even sng of the 21, for there will be a sort of “get-together” mecting the night of the 21st consisting of weleome address es and other preliminary work. Tne Congress proper will open the mora- ing of the 22nd at 10:00 A. M. and wilt close at 10:00 P. M. thé night of the 23rd. Aside from the splendid program be ing arranged and the number of ex ‘eilent speakers that are being select- ed it is worth any farmer's time and money to visit Sampson County and _________ THREE 4 PP Wy pe, dom ; Rh yp ae NVe/ Zs SSS St > PS) a > fe e Seer fee how they do things. It will be both instructive and inspiring and we trust that every Negro farmer in the State. who possibly can, will take advantage of this opportunity to visit Clinton and mingle with these progressive Sampson County farmers. I am sure that they will return home brimming full of information and running over with enthusiasm as a result of their contact with these progressive Negr) farmers in Sampson Cornty and other parts of the State, it will probably be the most largely attended meeting known in the history of the organiza tion and the program promises to be ‘one of the best. Annoiincements of the various speakers and the topics to be discussed will be made in the various daily and weekly papers from time to time. Watch for further information about this great meeting. T. S. Inves den President; John D. Wray, Secre- tary. —-2--—__ Monument To “Auntie” Reed. he al lilt Wilberforce, Ohio, Dec. 12.—The ‘Neighborhood Club, composed of ladies of the village is making an effort to raise funds with which to erect 0 suitable monument over the grave vf Mrs. Margaret Reid. better known to the graduates of the school as “Auntie Peid.” Mrs, Reid for many years ran a hoarding house for the accommoda- tion of the students and in many cas- es where the students were unable to pay, she permitted them to take their meals and waited on them to send the money after graduation, and in some cases she never received her money ‘The club is asking for liberal donu tions to be sent to Mrs. Ernestine Green, Secretary in sums of less than five dollare on or before January 10, aad cor GE Sw Bog & GS-3 A ne hw a SOA «7M ; SON id Na PAR REN, (eee BRS Se BSE SI RAIT- TRADE-MARK HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEX- PECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEARTHAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MOREBEAUTIFYING PREP- ARATIONS TO OUR LIMIT. | ED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE follow: eee . ee oe _ Strait-Tex Hair Refining Tonic Si, Simtthicte eee Strait-Tex Hair Grower Ch ri mo ELEY eer ine o Gloss-Tex Eriltenting aad a onan he Eps hupe eae oat tienes ani a OO Selon nine Saeraeas 0 obe ; Sates as seat Oy pero soripad 0 eas 1 ie ae serene Bronze Beauty Vanishing Cream Secs Kes cong eens rent Bronze Beauty Lemon Cream eee Sie Recto soteteg tad we Exe Tmnaene Bronze Beauty Face Powders ‘Sain we mia tar eee Sh de ite Ba Boo Mollyglosco Sana ternal nto gee fei meena fae fore — Strait-Tex Chemical Company 600 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA., U.S.A. an Fe FOUR Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR....EDITOR All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. c m One Year . . . $ 2.00 Six Months . . . 1.10 Three Months . . . .60 Foreign Subscriptions . . . 2.50 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. 212 Company, 608 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago; 421 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 430 Long sore Building, New York. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1923 Deception practiced too often be- comes a seeming natural attribute. Dishonest people as a rule expect and believe every one else to be dishonest. A lawyer, who succeeds in getting divorce easily for others will find that he is having the time of his life in securing the same consideration for himself. Some men love women,—until they marry them and some women love men,—until they marry them. Both see each other in their true colors and they are grievously disappointed and apply to the divorce courts for relief. Trying to live upright is as difficult at times with some of these people as it is to walk on the hands with the most upward. Still, it can be accomplished by one's own efforts supplemented by God's help. Colored folks cultivate a friendly relationship with those of your white neighbors who will permit such a relationship. In this "waste-howling wilderness" of race prejudice these days, we need all the friendly white aid we can get. God is on our side, out to get some of these white folks too will materially aid the movement. Let us pray and work and work and pray first one and then the other and some times with both together. WHITE AND BLACK DIE TOGETHER. The strong friendship existing between certain white people and certain colored ones was never better illustrated than in the case of A. L. Berch, white proprietor of a hotel at Marlow, Oklahoma and Robert Journegain, colored porter at the same establishment. The latter knew how to obey the orders of his white employer and when he told him to do a thing, he did it even though his life was at stake. But the story is interesting. Here is what the report says: Marlow, Okla. Dec. 18.—Search for Marvin Kincannon, 20 son of a well-known family here, and a party of young men who are alleged to have left the city last night in a motor car, was started today by Stephens County authorities as an aftermath of the killing last night of A. L. Berch, 38 proprietor of a hotel and the fatal wound of Robert Journegain. Near Paul Sullivan county attorney declared that Kincannon was wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting which occurred when he shot of about fifteen men went to Beach hotel, threatening to lynch the porter whose presence in Marlow defied a rule of years' standing which forbids Negroes to tarry in 'own after sun-down. Berch and the Negro came into the lobby and were met by a volley of shots. Berch fell dead with a bullet in his heart and the Negro dropped unconscious. He died today. Mrs. Berch, who witnessed the shooting, declared she could identify some members of the mob all of whom were unmasked. Investigation today revealed that a mob of smaller proportions attempted to drive Journeyman from the city last Friday night but was vanquished by the Negro's razor. The mob told the colored porter to leave the town and his white friend and employer told him to remain. He obeyed orders and his own life has paid the forfeit. The story of the previous visit. when the colored man's razor played a prominent part in the proceedings tells us most interesting story. Both men regarded these men as cowards and they had a contempt for their prowess. They had accurately summed up their characteristics, but had overlooked the fact that cowards skulked around and kill without allowing their victims a chance for their lives. It is evident that there will be some 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. HIS LAST FIGHT. Joe Pullen, a colored tenant for pi, staged one of the most remarkable corded in this southern country of any heinous crime, but seems to be endeavoring to make an honest live one in which a white citizen, whi Pullen, lost his life as a result of. The exact facts in the case are will be given to the public. Su was a "dead shot," both with a white men, who were seeking to finally yielding up his own life a havoc he had wrought in a day" are expected to die as a result of. All of this is most unfortunate class of white people are right ored people, for the "worm will organized to capture him for more gun was secured in an effort to c discretion would have saved and human life. Still, it is now evident that eve death. He sold his life as dear his boots on." These exhibition the white folks or the colored one of Reason." Black men of the and not exterminated. He was lawless character or a "boot-leggs He has paid the price of his v the way of all the earth." Joe Pullen, a colored tenant farmer residing at Drew, Mississippi, staged one of the most remarkable fights that has ever been recorded in this southern country of ours. He was not charged with any heinous crime, but seems to have been an industrious citizen, endeavoring to make an honest living. The charge against him was one in which a white citizen, who had called to collect a bill from Pullen, lost his life as a result of a disagreement. The exact facts in the case are unknown and probably never will be given to the public. Suffice it to say that Joe Pullen, who was a "dead shot," both with a gun and a revolver, killed nine white men, who were seeking to kill him and wounded nine others, finally yielding up his own life as a slight compensation for the havoc he had wrought in a day's battle. Two more white men are expected to die as a result of his deadly aim. All of this is most unfortunate, but it shows that the better class of white people are right in their attitude towards the colored people, for the "worm will turn." Pullen held off the posse organized to capture him for more than seven hours. A machine gun was secured in an effort to capture this lone Negro. Ordinary discretion would have saved and prevented this useless sacrifice of human life. Still, it is now evident that even his enemies respect him in death. He sold his life as dearly as possible and then "died with his boots on." These exhibitions of brute violence will not benefit the white folks or the colored ones. It is time to have an "Age of Reason." Black men of the Pullen type should be encouraged and not exterminated. He was a tenant farmer. He was not a lawless character or a "boot-legger." He has paid the price of his valor and bravery and he has "gone the way of all the earth." interesting developments in connection with these murders. Coming as the crime does upon the heels of Governor J. C. Walton's exposures of lawlessness in Oklahoma, a chapter in crime may again be written, which will appall the world. THAT GREAT RELIGIOUS SCHISM. The Episcopal Church is now the "storm centre" of the conflict between Modernists and Fundamentalists. They are divided over the Virgin Birth of Christ and the physical arising of Jesus Christ from the dead. The Modernists do not believe that any such miracles took place, believing that the language is used in the Holy Bible in a figurative sense. This has been brought about by the gway of fashionable churches and the loss of due humility so often discussed in the Bible. It is strange that the Roman Catholic Church is the only great religious organization unaffected by this schism. It seems to me that the Modernists should proceed to organize a Church of their own and not attempt to destroy the faith of the Fathers. Granting that they are right in their conclusions, it seems that the Christ-likes way to proceed would be to organize a Modern Protestant Episcopal Church, where the loudest advocates of this doctrine could be bishops and across the chasm of their former beliefs could fraternize with those fundamentalists whom they have left on the other side. They should agree to disagree and part in peace. FAIL TO RETURN SOUTH WHOLE SALE; CANCEL TRAIN. (Preston News Service) Chicago, Ill., Dec. 20.—Reports of intimidation of 300 Negro families claimed to be prepared to return south on a special Illinois Central train proved to be a filmer. It is said, that when train-time arrived only very small number of Negroes appeared at the station to return south. Rumors of threats of violence said to have been made by whites against the Negroes were widely circulated a few days ago. It is thought that representatives of Southern Cotton Growers' associations had started these rumors in an effort to get the Negroes to return south. In fact a group of Negroes are said to have threatened the southerner with violence if he did not desist stirring up discontent among Negroes in the community. He was told that his wild reports about 500 Negro families going back south with him on the special train was all bosh. According to officials of the Illinois Central railroad only thirty colored families returned south. Reports were circulated that northern whites were going among the Negroes telling them that as soon as they got on the train the doors of the coaches would be locked and not opened until the train reach its destination and also that there was a guard in each coach armed with a gun and a black snake whip. It seemed that the southern and the northern whites made a strong play on the ignorance and fears of many of the Negroes. One young Negro said "them folks are simply going down South for the winter, they'll be back next Spring. That's a great stunt, acting like rich folks—living where it is summer all the time." FOUR MEN INJURED IN AUTO COLLISION. Norfolk Va. Dec. 20.—Junius Jackson. Samuel Todd. James Todd and Mack Hubbs were injured last Thursday when two automobiles in which they were riding crashed together at South Hill on the Great Bridge road. Both machines were badly damaged and Jackson sustained a broker hip. (Preston News Service) farmer residing at Drew, Mississippi, capable fights that has ever been re- fours. He was not charged with have been an industrious citizen, ing. The charge against him was so had called to collect a bill from a disagreement. He unknown and probably never office it to say that Joe Pullen, who a gun and a revolver, killed nine kill him and wounded nine others, is a slight compensation for the battle. Two more white men of his deadly aim. ate, but it shows that the better in their attitude towards the col- turn." Pullen held off the posse more than seven hours. A machine capture this lone Negro. Ordinary prevented this useless sacrifice of when his enemies respect him in only as possible and then "died with as brute violence will not benefit. It is time to have an "Age Pullen type should be encouraged a tenant farmer. He was not a- er." color and bravery and he has "gone FOUR LYNCHERS KILLED NINE WOUNDED IN MISSISSIPPI Negro Fugitive Fights Posse Until Twenty Bullets Pierce Body. Drew, Miss., Dec. 15.—(By Associate Press.)—This little village, in the swamps of the Mississippi delta awoke from its slumbers today and counted its dead—the human toll expected yesterday in the spectacular gun battle between Joe Pullen, Negro ten ant farmer and a posse of several hundred men. Four men, including the Negro, lost their lives in the battle which raged until 1 o'clock this morning when Pullen riddled with bullets was captured and brought here. Nine others were wounded, three of them perhaps fatally. The dead: Joe Pullen, 40, Negro tenant farmer. W. T. Sanders, 45 his employer. R. L. Methvin, 55 posseman. E. O. Hess, 59 posseman. All of the wounded men were members of the posse, which battled with the Negro for more than seven hours. The more seriously wounded are: J. L. (Bud) Doggett, prominent lum perman and sportsman. Clarksdale, Miss.; A. L. Marning and Kennett Blackwood both farmers. EXPECT TWO TO DIE Doggett was shot in the region of the heart but physicians said he had a chance to recover. Manning and Blackwood, both were shot in the face and neck. Neither is expected to live through the day. Pullen was captured at 1 o'clock this morning when four members of the pose braved the Negro's fire and stormed the drainage ditch in which he had been entrenched for serval hours. Headed by Sheriff Newt Cartlidge of Clarksdale the party set up a machine gun which had been brought from Clarksdale and opened fire on the Negro's stronghold. Fighting desperately to the end, Pullen returned the fire with pistols and shotgun until he fell with twenty bullets in his body. He was brought here where his body lay in the main street until he died at 2 o'clock. TRIED TO COLLECT DEBT The trouble started shortly after noon yesterday, when Sanders, on whose place Pullen lived, went to the latter's home to collect a debt. An argument ensued and the Negro shot Sanders through the heart, killing him instantly. After shooting his employer, Pullen ran into his cobin, armed himself with a shotgun and fied into the swamp. A small posse was quickly formed and a systematic search for the Negro was begun. Pullen was sighted several times during the afternoon, but each time he proved the better marksman. One by one, he dropped his pursuers from ambush. By the time he had reached the drainage ditch, the Negro's deadly aim with shotgun and pistol had brought down eleven members of the posse, which by this time had been increased to several hundred men. His twelfth victim was "Bud Doggett, who was" shot while assisting Sheriff Cartledge in placing the machine gun. GREAT EVANGELIST IN UTAH Salt Lake City—Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. J. D. Wilson, Minister. 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Mrs. Miller wishes to use this method in thanking the many friends for kindness shown during the illness and death of her beloved husband. The funeral services were held from Mt Zion A. M. E. Church, which he ad recently joined. Rev. Hatcher delivered a most sympathetic eulogy. Mrs. Martha Majors, of Seventh Avenue is much disposed this week. Miss Maggie Dehaven has been indisposed with Tonsilitis, but is improved at this writing. Mrs. Margaret Turpin, of Charleston, W. Va. was in the city last week, the guest of Miss Maggie Dehaven, 308 Seventh Avenue, N. W. She came to consult Dr. John H. Pinkard. Mrs. Maude Wallace, of 142 High Street, who has been in with Lagrippe for about eight weeks, is able to be up again after a relapse. Mrs. Alice Faulkner who has been looking after her niece, Mrs. L. A. Bartee left for Richmond to spend some time with her daughter, Mrs. M. B. Howerton. She will prove a blessing to any community. Rev James S. Hatcher, D. D. delivered another discourse from the Book of Exodus. Sunday at, M. Zion A. M. E. Church. His theme included chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11. Subject "The Tragedy of Hardening Ones Heart." It was wonderful. Thursday evening last the evangelist, Gypsy Smith preached to the colored people of the city. He used the eighth chapter of Romans as his text and sounded a solemn note of warning to all classes. A large crowd enjoyed the wonderful services. The song service was grand. Mr. Smith is a wonderful man, fully able to demand the ear of his audience. We feel he has made some lasting impressions on the hearts and minds of you feel that air of better foaming can already in our town and a better understanding. Grand Wee Chancellor, W. B. F. Crowwell has been indisposed the past Avenue is much indisposed this week. Mrs. Lula Dickerson, of Eleventh Avenue, who has been quite sick is much improved. Sir Johnne Hayes who has been in for three weeks is improved. Sir H. H. 'Shelton of Chestnut Avenue is much improved. At Mt. Zlon A. M. E. Church last Sunday there were four accessions, and one conversion. The offering was $8.00. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher is getting along nicely after her recent operation at Burrell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Andrew Hicks visited Rocky Mount last week. Mr. Jeanne Allen was seriously hurt in an automobile wreck Monday, while on a hunting tour. Magic City Fountain. No. 298 met at the residence of Mrs. Catherine Stanfield, December 18. We are glad to say that we are having great success with our Fountain work. The Fountain has increased from eight members to twenty-five during the year 1923. After the meeting we were served royally by Sister Stanfield. William H. Marshall, W. M.; Mosby Turner, W. S. Sexional Tablets, a specialty for men, will be found with the Agent for the Millin Drug Co. and The Planet, Virginia's most logical news journal, which all race lovers may read the whole year round for $2.00. Get your subscriptions ready January 1924, as I am burdened with so many other duties I shall be forced to cease to deliver your papers to your homes during this winter. Your paper will come to your door through the mail. I am also agent for the Great American Herb Co. of Washington, D. C. WYTHEVILLE NEWS Mrs. Susie Davis and Mr. Auger Miller of Bristol were called to Wytheville last Friday to the bed-side of Mrs. Emma Wrencher, who has since died. Rev. T. W. Cotton the presiding Elder of the Roanoke District will hold his third quarterly meeting Sunday December 23rd. Mr. Stewart Newton who was operated on last Sunday by Dr's. Ribble and Thudy is improving nicely. We hope he will soon be out. Mr. and Mrs. James Leister, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews of Christiansburg motored to Wytheville and were STAG SEMI-PASTE-PAINT SENHURDAN 100% PURE MADE IN USA RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. the guest of Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Ward. Mr. George W. Jones, W. M., received an invitation from the Masonic Lodge of Pulaski inviting him to present at their annual banquet Wednesday December 26th. Miss Itlen Stores and Mr. Freed Grubb were married last Tuesday night at the A. M. E. parenage by Rev G. O. Wing. Mr. Walter Burks of Bristol, Tenn., who has been visiting his sister Mrs. Bessie Reynolds left for home last Wednesday. Mrs. Flora Nicklous gave a dinner Monday at 4 P. M. in honor of Mrs. Helen Young of Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Lizzie Johnson and daughter Mary left Tuesday for Bluefield, W. Va., to spend Christmas. Mrs. Lilian Johnson and little son Homer left last week for Columbus Ono where they will spend the winter Mr. Matthew Gray is out again after several days illness. Messrs. Robert Gentry and Walter Crockett of Max Meadows spent Saturday and Sunday with their teacher. Mrs. O. B. Gibson. Mr. Sam W. Carter is home from Bluefield to spend sometime with his family. Mrs. Emma Wrencher died last Friday morning December 14th, at 11 o'clock. She had been confined to bed about three weeks. She was perfectly resigned to the will of God. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Bethel A. M. E. church. Long before the funeral ceremony arrived the church was filled with both white and colored. Rev. G. Oliver Wing, the pastor preached from 2nd Cor. 4th chapter and 17th verse. Rev. Wing is liftered the sermon and most impressively did he perform the task. After the sermon a quartette was sung composed of Prof. R. H. Scott, Mr. Frank Clark, Madam Kate Turner and L. L. Ward. She leaves two daughters two sisters one grandson, Mrs. Hugh Miller or bristol; Miss Fanny Breckenridge Mrs. Susie Davis a sister of Bristol She was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Bettie Walker of Eckman, W. Va., died at the home of her sister. Mrs. Edith McKenney Monday night December 17, after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements have not been made. There will be an entertainment given at Bethel A. M. E. Church Tuesday night Dec. 25th. A rich and rare program will be given by Mrs. G. W. Hairston and others a supper will be served FULTON NOTES The people of Calvary Baptist Church had an enjoyable time last Sabbath. At 9:30 A. M. the Sunday School was presided over by the Superintendent Mr. Frank Jeter. 11:30 A. M. sermon by Rev. C. B. Jerson. Live music by the choir, Miss Sylbella Barnes, president. 8:30 P. M. we listened to a powerful sermon by Rev. Nelson, one of Fulton's own boys, but now residing in Newark, N. J. the devotionals were in charge of C. B. Jefferson. Tomorrow at 11:30 A. M. our pastor Rev. C. A. Cobbs, B. Th., will preach using for his text: "Be Sure Your Sins Will Find You Out." Come early and get a comfortable seat. Last Sabbath at 1 P. M. the funeral services of brother, Waverly West, was held at the Union Level Baptist Church. Rev. Cobbs preached the funeral; he selected the words from Gen 18:25 "Will Not the Judge of All the Earth do Right." Brother West was a member of the Ardela's Fold No. 18. S. and D. of Bethchem, Mr. Beverly Valentine presiding Shepherd. The morning services at the Union Level Baptist Church were conducted by Rev. Toombs. He also conducted the Communion services. NEW VINE BAPTIST CHURCH NOTE> The services last Sabbath were highly enjoyed by the members of the Church. Thursday December 6th, the good people of the Church presented their pastor, Rev. W. L. Tuck with many valuable presents. They stated to the Rev, that the gifts did not include what they shall present him for Xmas. The occasion was a great surprise to the pastor and family. Mr. Benjamin Lewis of Fulton has arrived from Pittsburgh, Pa., to spend the Xmas holidays. RISING MT. ZION NOTES The Christmas exercises are well under way and it is our anticipation that this will be the best the Sunday School has ever produced. Last Sunday at 3:30 P. M. at Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church the anniv- arary service of Mt. Erin Lodge of Old Fellows was held. Rev. J. A. Bowler of Mt. 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While the thoughts of many will be turned toward the things that they are planning for 1924, may we suggest that those of our friends who could not pay their pledges for 1923 and who did not renew them during our recent campaign, would include us in their plans and make it possible to pay these pledges before April 1st, 1924. Don't miss the Christmas Vesper Program which will be given on Sunday afternoon December 23rd at 5 o'clock. Mrs. Cora L. Hill is directing this program which will include special musical numbers and readings. Miss Laura H. McFall. Branch Secre tary will spend the holidays in Charles ton, S. C. She will return on January 2nd. The Pyllis Wheatley Branch extends to its members and friends Best Wishes for a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. MRS MARY CHURCH TERRELL SEEKS $20,000 DAMAGES. (1preston News Service) Washington D. C., Dec. 20—Mrs. Mary Church Terrell wife of Judge Robert H. 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Of course, we refer to soft drinks for stronger decoctions must be obtained at a drugstore on a physicians' prescription. Christmas and New Year eating though is his forte, call and see him. "SHUFFLE ALONG." More than common interest is attracted to the announcement of Manager Loe Wise of the Academy in the engagement at that Theatre, starting Thursday, December 27th of New York's much heralded musical sensation "Shuffle Along." This is the same attraction that took New York by storm, setting that staid old burge into a whirl of jazz and syncopation and hanging up a world's record for a musical comedy, having played over two consecutive years at the 63rd Street Music Hall, something unheard of in the history of musical comedies. Its remarkable success has inspired many imitators, some even going so far as to create titles to try and confuse the public, but "Shuffle Along" remains as originally conceived, the greatest "colored classic" since the days of Williams and Walker. The book of "Shuffle Along" is by Miller and Lyles, while the lyrics and score are by Sissle and Blake well known writers of harmony and syncopation. The company numbers some sixty old performers, prominent among them being the well-known colored contrata Emma Jackson. Margaret Scott Billy Dewey Edgar Conors, Al Baldwin and Theo MacDonald, the colored 'Valentino.' One of the outstanding features of the organization is the chorus "The Creole Madcaps"—the same chorus that set New Yorkers dipy—a bevy of Bronze Beauties who work with such speed and abandon as to leave one in a whirl of amazement. The plot, conceived in real Southern atmosphere unfolds an interesting story, mingled with solos duets, double and triple quartettes and ensemble numbers. The score of "Shuffle Along" possibly contains more real popular songs than any two musical comedies ever produced, among them: "I'm Wild About Harry," Love Will Find A Way, "Shuffle Along," "Bandanna Days," "Honeysuckle Time," "Oriental Blues," "Mary from Maryland," "Gypsy Blues," and many others. --- FIVE BANQUET RETIRING PRESIDENT COLUMBUS URBAN LEAGUE. (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio, Dec. — There was no color line at the banquet held Friday evening, December 7th, at the Second Baptist Church when the Columbus Urban League and the Blue Triangle Branch of the Y. W. C. A. tended a farewell reception to Rev. and Mrs. Irving Maurer. EVERYTHING COSTS LESS AT WEISBERGER'S RICHMOND'S GREAT STORE Rev. Maurer is the successor to the late Dr. Washington Gladden, pastor of the First Congregational Church, and has been the president of the Columbus Urban League since this organization was founded in 1917. Mrs. Maurer has been airman of the Committee on colored Work of the Young Women's Christian Association for sometime. Dr. Maurer resigned the position of president of the Urban League because of having accepted the presidency of Beloit College in Wisconsin MEN The representatives, white and colored citizens of Columbus met in the inter-cultural banquet to give an expression of their appreciation to these people who served the community in various capacities and because of their uncompromising attitude for justice and right for the Negro. Words of tribute were expressed by: Prof. C. O. North of Ohio State University, Master of Ceremonies; Rabbi Jacob Tarshiah; Atty, Timothy Hogan; Miss Olga Jones, President of the Board of Directors of the T. W. C. A.; Miss Emma T. Parsona, General Secretary Y. W. C. A.; A. W. Hardy, Executive Secretary Spring Street Branch Y. M. C. A.; Dr. W. A. Method, Chairman Committee of Management Y M. C. A.; Mr. Charles 'burber, Representing the Mayor; Rev. A. J. Allen and Rev. J. B. Plus, Representing the Ministers; Mrs. Myron S. Selbert; Judge E. B. Klinkead; Dr. W. J. Woodlin, Board of Directors of the Urban League; Mr. James H. Robinson, Executive Secretary Negro Civil Welfare Association Cincinnati, Ohio; Dr. Gilbert S. Cox, President of the Columbus Urban League; Miss Angella Turpeau, Executive Secretary the Blue Triangle Branch Y. W. C. A.; Mr. N. B. Allen, Executive Secretary the Columbus Urban league and music rendered by the Coolidge Taylor Quartette. Sale of Winter Overcoats The Urban League presented to Dr. Maurer a Loving Cup and the Blue Triangle Branch of the Y. W. C. A. presented Mrs. Maurer a beautiful silver vase. Mr. Maurer reiterated the following statement which was, made at the Optimist Club last week and closed with the poem that he dedicated to the Negroes of Columbus: "Because of its position a sort of border state of the North and South." Ohio and Columbus must inevitably contribute to the solution of the Negro problem. This contribution will come, not through sociology learned from books, not from abstract studies, but from our common every day life. This contribution will determine whether America can develop a common life and community peace or whether all the blood of the Civil War was spilled for an idle dream. It makes me proud to see in my six years here how free Columbus has been from racial trouble. Chicago St. Louis Omaha and Springfield have had their disasters from this source but we have had none. We are all hurt when we hear the upstart, brainslave Negro talk, and we are foolish when we say that every Negro is perfect. The race has its tools and its cranks as we have; the Negro is human. But we should learn more of the Negro to treat him justly. Go to the Second Baptist Church or to the other fine Negro institutions in the city. See Yale graduates, graduates of other universities trying to build up for the race a tradition of which it can be proud. The Surplus Stocks of Several Large Manufacturers Purchased at a Sacrifice The intelligent, courageous Negroes do not regard it as the millennium when a Negro can marry a white girl or a white man can marry a colored girl. That is not their object. They want to find their own culture, a culture peculiar to their gifts. So the idea isn't to do something for the Negro; it is to let the Negro do something for himself. Columbus is proud that so little of its population is foreign born and the pride isn't unjust. Yet a fine case can be made out for the immigrant. It can be shown that if the immigrant faces the right community spirit he makes a fine asset. If he is exposed to true Americanism, he becomes a true American. The time may come with rapid industrial development when Columbus will have a greater foreign-born population and will need it. With hundreds of Coats on their hands, several large manufacturers offered to let us have our pick of them at almost unbelievable concessions. From thousands of Coats we selected what we wanted—about one thousand Coats that were rushed through by express and go on sale Tomorrow for the first time. And when you see these high grade Overcoats, you will be surprised that such Overcoats could be sold at so low prices. Come in, see the Coats yourself, feel the materials, observe how the details of making them have been attended to, and then you will realize what remarkable values these Coats are at the low prices that we are asking. 1,000 Overcoats Involved-Four Groups-Four Low Prices It is then not for the city to lament but to decided if Columbus has enough of the American spirit, and the neighborly spirit to try and put these imprint grants in touch with the best in community life $18 $25 VALUES $23 $30 VALUES $28 $35 VALUES $33 $45 VALUES "God grant that Columbus will never be so warped that it will lose its appreciation of the national ideals of every country in the world; that it will fail to take as it should take, the best of all these ideals, and make of them the greatest ideal of history and the greatest culture and civilization." "Above all, let no one ever interpret Americanism to exclude that appreciation of other ideals or the goodness of other strains." Letters of appreciation were received from Eugene Kinclek Jones of the National Urban League; T. Arnold Hill of the Chicago Urban League; A. L. Foster Executive Secretary of the Canton Urban League; E. A. Carter of the Minneapolis Urban League; Mrs. Joseph A. Jefrey who is wintering at the Santa Barbara California Wm. R. Cornors of the Cleveland Welfare Association; Mayor James A. Thomas of Columbus bus. Ohio. The poem dedicated to the Negroes of Columbus Ohio: Once a young man lived among us; walked the common way; Lived with people, good and sinful; Loved them every day. All Overcoats Are Brand New in the Latest Winter Models TAILORED OF ALL WOOL MATERIALS Such a love this man did nourish, That, through all these years Men of every race have kindled, And have lost their fears. Little children, love each other; Bear a cross of pain; Take my joke and learn ye of me; Live my life again. Every new and wanted fabric is here for your selection. Light, medium and dark shades of tan, brown, gray and oxford—all beautiful plaid-back materials. These Coats are made up into the smartest styles, including big, roomy raglans with belts all around, town ulsters and ulsterette models. Sizes for men and young men. Life since then has been so simple. All our hate and strife Melt away at thought of this man. Of his warm, true life. Oh ye people! Oh my brothers! Learn of this today. Live together; love each other; Go his common way. MEN'S CLOTHING—MAIN FLOOR. . s . Tee wn EI Re TR ETS et Oe ON a oan ee ee 3 te So p-er-cteate-eg eee: Sp-efoete-cto-<to-<toet 2 : Soets Drtoad : ’ we POOH S at {8 upho! ete VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY'S SQUADLC, L A. A. CHAMPIONS. , ~~~ VIRGINIA UNION UNVERSITY ELEVEN OFFIGILLY| = see sa ae aliliniiaear brought his brillant college career to RS TG Po ea ee 4 ae Mee es AWARPED ¢. 1. A. A. CHAMPIONSHIP Sea Poe, oe a a ‘21'S CHAMPS AND ‘22'S RUNNERS-UP, AGAIN. WIN COVETED CROWN—ONE OF GREATEST DE- i FENSIVE COMBINATIONS EVER SEEN «ON THE GRIDIRON, ©. wec, (By Chester L Washington) Yeralty football aggregation hasbeen y football aggregat s officially awarded the 0. T. a A. championship and estahiished 3 epoch in the Aesoctatton’s sree history by producing one of greatest football elevens ever seen in action. . Under the tutelage of the aggress- ive ang resourceful mentor, H. D, Martin, Virginia Union University has come ‘into the football Mmetight and has tucked away to her credit two keenly contested champtonships { three seasons and one second: highest honor, Although ‘the splendid Panther machine lost two of dts most, impor- tant cogs in mid-season, the Coach and players walded together a team which was not scored on until the last clash of the season; when the Hampton Seagider invaded Hovey stadium; made one touchdown, but succumbed to a wonderful comeback on the part of the formidable Pan- ther, which wilt ever redound to the ered of Union, for grid fans say that the Panthers fought as never botore. WIN ALL ASSOCIATION GAMES. > \icetala Seminary and College, Shaw University, Virginia Normal, St. Paul and Hampton; all massive obstacles m the Papther’s mighty: march to the championship, were trampled over by the stellar Union- ites in thetr herculean effort to win the season’s paramount honors. Un-| fon has met and has always been ready to meet the best in the Asso- elafton to vie in keen but clean com, petition for supremacy and this Season's schedule was marked with a superb brand of clean-cut football, featuring a defensive system seldom Sf ever rivalled. “THAT STONEWALL LINE’. r 1 sage Pprhape one of the greatest assets of Union this year was her powerful line; composed of Corrothers and Smith, ends; Houston and Merritt, tackles; Smith and M¥ler, guards; and Barksdale, center. This line whieh has been sald by some sorlbes to be an almost impenetrable barrier, did the bulk of the Union defensive work this season and was conspicuous in that few line plunges by the best backs in the association gained much A STELLAR BACKFIELD. In the backfield, Union boasts of some rare “finds” from the s'and- point of broken field running and tackling. There are also good men at punting and passing. The com- bination, Dernitt, quarter; Boftman and Martin, halves; and Fentress, fullback is a great quantette Shields is a retiable and an aggressive back. THEIR RECORD. Virginia Seminary —0 24—Unton Shaw University ..—0 6—Unfon Virginia Normal...—0 6—Unfon St. Paul .:.....,—0 6—Unfon Hampton 0.02256 = 7—Union “Hank” Corrothers has been elect- ed to head the ’24 Panthers and we predict that with the wonderful amount of splendid material on hand. Union of next year wil be almost invinesale, a SIKI_ REFUSES TO MEET TIGER FLOWERS. maa Ge een Se ee ee ue ee eeeeee Walk Miller has just received a reply chs cfler to Battling Siki for a 13: round match against ‘Tiger Flowers. the “Gecrg'n Tornado,” which he in- tended stoging at Atlanta during the montb' of December. Manager Levv turned down a hage guarantee with a liberal shate of the receipts tating that he would com ider a match tor Siki at Atlanta but not with Mowers. Flowers is the biggest drawing cat‘ Atlanta promoters have ever had and a match at this time between the con- queror of Georges Carpentier and Flow ers would set a new attendance record for the Empire City of the South. After a match with George Robir- son at Atlanta on December 28th and another against the best middlewight the Havana promoters can secure for Flowers the first week in January Manager Miller expects to make 1m eastern invasion with Flowers match ing him in the sections that permtt mixed matches end before the sum- mer months are over Miller feels quite sure that the hoxing fans of the east ern cities will demand thrat Harry Grebs give Flowers a chance at the World's title Flowers is a ‘legitimate middie weight. never weighing more than 1#0 pounds ringside. He hes heen forced to meet the larger men in order to ge: matches at all and hae never been Ae- fented by a man of b's clacs. He hes defeated the following men by a wie margin: Tut Jeckson. (2); Jamaten Kid (2); Andy Kid Polmer. Frank Carbone, Panama Joo Gane ‘Tom Kine Jimmy Berry Gorilla Jones. Rob Law son RAale Palmer Frankle Murphy Pilly Hoeper, Jack Ray, Ratus Camer on (3) and many of the lesser lights, MIXED BOXING BOUT FRACAS UNSETTLED. (Preston News arvien) Philadelpnia, Pas Dec. 20,—Atiur ney General Woodruff probably will bé asked to compous the difference of op}a ion in thé state: athletic commise.on regarding the holding»ot mixed box ing bouts. It was sald here last week that Chairman William J, Rocap, . wii. lny the matter before the attorney ge eral Mor Rpcap and Havey J. Boy-e, of Pittsburgh yre opposed to whites and Negroes meeting in the ring at this time, while Charles F. White, the race member of the commission, féels that mixed bouts should be permitted. Mr. White gave out the statement here following the announcement that he was “painfully astonished” when he learned that Chairman Rocap had put a ban on such bouts. He stateo that the act creating . the commissiun did not give the commissioners power of discrimination between the racer. Chairman Rocap holds the opporit»: opinion. — GANS BEATS FAGIN. | ER iy eer ION New York. Dec. 20.—Panama Joe Gans easily outclassed Irish Fagin of New York in the feature bout of 12: rounds at the Commonwealth Sp2rt- ing Club Wednesday night and was awarded the victory. In the eighta round, the referee halted the provee- sion to save Fagin from further pun ishment, Gans Weighed 153 1-2 and F2 gin 151 pounds. RICKARD MAY STAGE BIG WILLS-DEMPSEY BATTLE NEXT YEAR. ‘{esehiie: Wakes tatelas) New York, Dec 20.—The admirers of Jack Dempsey and the fight follow- ers in general hope the way will b? cleared for a battle next summer We: tween the champion and Harry Wills ‘Tie question, “Which is the better man?” is a long-standing one. Shou'd Dempsey retire by January 1, 1925, as he announced without having met Wills, there would be many whose pres ent opinion to the effect that Dempsey wants no part of Wills would be im measurably strengthened. Rickard is planning to build an arena seating 125,000, He has in mind a fight between Wills and Firpo if it can be arranged and another fight be tween Dempsey and Firpo. It is prob able that if Firpo and Wills cannot bo tied up or if Wills should lick Firpo, that Rickard may stage a Dempsey: Wills tight also 2 LOENDI RUNS ROUGH- SHOD OVER CLEVEL'D. ‘raha tie Gaad Pittsburgh, Pa. Dec. 20.—Playing the greatest passing game the writer has ever seen a local team display. Loendi’a great team rose to its great est game last Thursday night, when they completely outclatwed the famous ita of Cleveland Ohio, winners over the world champion Celtics. Loendi’s decisive 66-28 victory broke a winning streak of the visitors which fad lasted for more than two years. During this time, the Knits who are AAA champions and floor champion’ of the state of Ohio, had won 46 straight games. Loendi never looked better than she id last Thursday night. With Ricks and Moton at Forwards, Betts at Cen: ter and Young and Posey at the Guards the team displayed a bewildering fin- esse to their play Ricks and Moton 40 counted for enough baskets to win the game, the former caging 11 while the latter got 10. Betts made five ant Posey andj Young completed the jot, All interest is now centered in the big game to be played against the Co: fey Club this week. After the Coffey game, the tent ieaves on an Eastern tour playing in New York and New Jersey on Decem ber 28. 29, 30. et ose CHARLES WEST PAID A _ GLOWING TRIBUTE. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Dec. 21.—The following tribute from the Waynesburg Collegian to Charles West. W. andi J., Coltele’s famous colored athlete, 1s one desery cd by the athlete who ranks as the Sreate-t all-around performer ever ds veloped in Washington and Jefferson College. It follows. “Into the dark. pages of history pays es another football year; passes disas- trous and euccesstul football beams; passes battered and brokendown atn: fetes and most of all pasees criticism: smather, to be cquetructive or destras. tive witch has played so great a part in portraying the athletic achieve. ments In college circles Every collegi- VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY's SQUAD—C IL A. A. CHAMPIONS. ate paper is upholding its own stars who have put away thelr respective ‘moleskins. But I doubt very much ia there has ever been an athlete who brought his briiliant college career to & more jilustrious close than Charley West of Washington and Jefferson. ‘“Hgegardless of prejudice and persou- Al feeling along the line of racial dis- tinction In college athletics we must all be unanimous in one thing, and that is West is one of the stellate foot ball players in the collegiate league. It Was Wert who outsprinted three of W. Va. U's. interferers and overtook the fleet Nardacot In his sensational dash tor Bicehdewa. Tt was “aoe? skillfully: *W. Va. Ue, . Itewas Welt who 60 Tatereobted the Mountaineers’ pass and snatched a Dosaible chance for = score from the Morganto and it was West who outguessel and ‘outdashed W. Va. U when with thle Count of fourth and ten againg him he sprinted trom abou’. {15-yard line. to the two-yard line and made posible s W: and i, victory, This is just a miniature portrait of theetriumphant ¢limax of West's cob lege activities. “Stop for @ minute and considet this marvelous athlete. In the first place, he ie the holder of many schotas te records. Secondly, he is'the preseat Pentathion King one ot America’s proudest rewards to its athletes. And last! regardiess of criticism and sentl- nent, West Is “All-American football caliber in the minds of any individua? who has watched West throughout nis college career. “To West. goes the honor of being a refined gentleman, a clean sportsman and one of America’s best athletow What a fine honor, and where is there an American boy today that would not be proud of such 1 characterlatic repu OGRE RR a Se TROY Rete Mie ee cigs! a: Ca eae ee, Oe a a ae, EM, ae a a a Ah: nS ee ee : Pate oes coal Nace Mig ami a a as ; ne ei Sale A § a ae a ie a ae re a “: a: P c a Te a eh | e ed yee “. ek Lo 1 : a 3 * ro V Om) 5 5 PTs 2 a oe -_ Pccaial sak, + eee & ea sri ad : Merritt, Mates eet eee ae pean, W. J. Smith, Fentress, Barksdale, Martin, Houston and Corr others. 2nd Row: Sh‘e.de. Noflman, Merritt, Miller, Lightfoot, Brooke and Defrift. | ard Row: J. A. Jackson, Pits, C.J Smith W. Derritt, Pler co, Edger and Moton, Too Rows kag trainer; MeDougald, J. 0. Jeckson, Stewart, Jgxetts; Gregory assistant. coach; and H. D. Martin, coach. AIRE Ae Nes na ot TONS te ton owe atin earth I men te dPtoeit eters A mana ctl PATIENTLY WAITING. Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, fepresenting approximately three bun.‘red individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders ai Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally inter- ected in retaining the confidence of the colored peoole of this cummunity and the food opinion of the white and colored peuple 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— ‘‘And it being represented to the Court tnat the closing or said bauk oy tue 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 repre- sented 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 fur- ther ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, togeth- er 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 dis- charge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics’ Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. to its proper authorities.'* >. 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 liabifity in excess of the amount already ascertained. This relieves the situation and enables the Receivers to strilee 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 ur- gently in need of some of their money may be ab!e to set it and those who wish to deposit their savinés may be permitted so to do. The depositnrs stand pledged wut to make any run on the Bank Other issues and conditions can be ret as they are resented The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain t'e aroroximate amount of liability, put up the assets necessary and with the aid and support of the Sood white people and the self-sacrificing colored ones, backed by an abiding faith in the Almishty God, let us re-open the Bank. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SEVEN ```markdown ``` A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: We stake forty-five years' reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against ten months' aspersions of our enemies and those who desire to profit by the failure of the greatest financial institution of the colored people. Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterprise fostered by us We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years' accumulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be missing cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all the people involved we are the greatest sufferer, even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging to us and to the organizations with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was accredited to other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the account there was no money to meet them. There was no other course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed in order to cover up these peculations and to make us the victim. We had not transferred our property. It was all in our own name and while the liability chargeable to us from this source was approximately ($64,000) Sixty-four Thousand Dollars, we surrendered assets (real estate) which conservatively handled, will bring over ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand Dollars, which is ($36,000) Thirty six Thousand Dollars more than the alleged liability. We have never had charge of a record in the Mechanics Savings Bank in twenty years' service. We could not have made a false entry upon the books of that concern. We had no reason so to do when we had surrendered property with a gross rental of ($11,000) Eleven Thousand Dollars. We have defended colored people, secured their release from jails, penitentiaries and stopped executions upon the gallows. We are now called upon to defend ourselves. Certain it is, that the people whom we have defended will stand by us. As for the better class of Southerners, their testimony in our behalf is an outstanding feature of this crucial period of our existence. We are trusting in God. In the language of Shakespeare, we are saying to our traducers and slanderers- There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats For I am armed so strong in honesty that they pass me by Like the idle wind, that I respect not. A full, free and square vindication is demanded by us and we believe we shall obtain it. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Richmond, Va., May 9, 1923. ES eee a aT eee Re ee ee ” . . . EIGHT ee WAT TERRY AT UNION. Watt ‘Terry ha» come and gone and right royal was Union's welcome. vr the part several weeks the immediate prospects of a visit from a person ot such rare distinction have engendered many higt expectations but each was eiundantly satisfied Friday night at the conclusion of Mr. ‘Terry's addres: ‘on Busines Opportunities for Nege?- ‘es in thé United States, Although Mr. ory urged in more than one letter that “too much must not be expected in the way of a- speech,” he made speech which for its clearners of arsu ment, its appropriateness of applies tion, its convincing logic and its fe~ vent personal appeil, will stand as oi economic classic, As Mr. ‘Terry wended dis way through a maze of fact aud philosophy he captivated his audience and held them as under some hypnotic spell until a very tide of enthusia mi swept like wild deluge through’ the vast throng that filled spacious Co Yurn Chapel and Union boys respond 28 only Union boys can with deafening: applause. It was a great night for the boys and at the conclusion of Mr. Merry’s speech they “let loose” a very avalanche of songs and cheers whist rent the air for blocks around. Terry had taken Union by storm as few have been able to do.and the boys wanted to admire hfm and appreciate him in the ‘orthodor, “Union way” and they did. > Mr. Terry in his speech made few allusions to himvelt to the disappoint- ment. of the entre audience and it was not until he had yielded to questions that the real beauty of his life, with its spectacular rise to business prozai- hence was reveeled. Mr. Terry is eheracteristically medest—a miliivi- dire and modest; too modest to tell in his speech that his real estate holdings were yalued at more than a million dot Jars; too modest to say that his phil- authroples cmount to more than a thousand dollars a month; too mode t to say that the Terry Holding Gow pony—and he is the company—nouses more than ten thousand souls; (09 modest (o say that his income approx: emates twelve hundred dollars a day. ‘Yet Mr. Terry Wes not too modest io tell that he was born in the rural dit tricts of Virginia and began life “down on the farm;" he wis not too modest to tell that he wus janitor and com- mon laborer before he was realtor Mr, Terry’s modesty makes doubly im prevsive his spectacular rise in’ te business world. Mr. Terry argued that there wes room in many of the cities north aud south for laundries and departmen:| stores. He controverted the harg¢ that the Negro was disloyal or Incke’ race pride by saying that very often the Negro entrepreneur offers inferior" goods and services for the same price ‘es would ocmmand better goods and services among ils white competitors end said he “most of the failures ct Negro business need not be laid to dis- loyalty or lack of rece pride but to the Negroes’ rebellion against inferia: gocdls and cervices and the Negro who ‘woud court the patronage of ‘the pub? lic must give the-best that the market affords at market prices.” According to Mr. Terry race pride and race loyal- ty cannot long sustain the burden and inconveniences of ineMic‘ent vervice oc the wastefulness of Inferfor goods. The speaker drove heme his _po!nts with pertinent {illustrations which his large experience afforded in abundance. In the firmament of human achieve ment the sun of Mr. Terry's success will stine in unexampled splendor through the years and will guide the intrepid and wandering feet of advent urous Negro youth of this end on20m ing generations, even the generations at Union. Union will not soon forge’. ‘THE “SHUFFLE ALONG” CO. HAS WONDERFUL DANCERS, To any one with a taste for jazz music. and demon dancing “Shuttie Along” which comes to the Academy tor three days commencing Thursdsy 2ith, and a special matinee Saturday is almost sure to provide a pleasing en tertainment for it is a musical comedy tertainment, for {x is a musical comedy. crowded with syncopated musical num ‘bers. the company being a talentes group of colored performers. Billy Dewey and Edgar Connors are the leading comedians and their work both ava team ani single performer ‘adds much to the play. while Emma Jackson the well known primadonna szsisted by the colored Valentino, ‘Theo, McDonald will have the leading roles, ‘The company includes a number of wonderful dancers, while a chorus of “Bronze Beauties” which have a repu- tation for speed and pep aid in th? numbers, ‘The company is a large one employ ing some sixty odd performers and among the musical numbers will be heard. “Gypsy Blues," ‘Bandanna Days” ‘Love Will Find A Way,” “Ga Emeline.” “Sing Me To Sleep Mammy Dear” and, many others. ae IN LOCAL CHURCHES. (Continued From First Page.) Ephesians in a general way. THOSE THRPE DIVISIONS. “It refers to the indifference, the lethargy towards God. le sets the division: Jus: how that ind'widual can go fn this Ife. We quote this from Jesus, We shapt discuss the tollow- ing divisions: Ist, The Sinner's Aw- ful State. 2nd. God's Gractous Call. Grd. \Graetaus Pronvisd, Certainly. my friends if you have thought about the state of-a sinner, you have gone through the history ‘of his Hfe and have seen his sin and his fall, you will come to the conolusion that first of all, hits state, is awful, ‘The Spirit designates it as the deadly steep. Here are some of the symptoms of this condition. THE STATE OF DARKNESS. “The state of darkness. In sleep the organs of man gre dormant. ‘There may be rays of light, the Beauties of nature, but they are not seen by the man.asleep. All of tis organs are dormant. A man that sleeps can sleep as well tn the light as in the dark. Some people cannot sieop in the light, Some people, in order to sleep, turn the light out but after they are asleep, you might turn the light on, and it would not affeot qhem. KEEPING OFF PEACE. “My friends, it {8 not always ne cessary to be the man; who has no aceeped Christ. It sometimes affect those, who have accepted Christ now who have retraced thelr steps anc fallen seep. So many of us are keeping off peace, the joy that would come to our lives, to our churches to our homes, because we are asleep, We discard the things that would rive ns peace. Some peowte are no! satisfied, They charge other peopl with destroying their peace, wher they themselves contributed ‘to thel own condition.” NOT A NATURAL CONDITION. “Jesus went out upon the moun tain and said, “My peace I give unt you, You may go out Into the worle and seek for peace and pleasure in 1 Worldly way, but if you want a thing to last, you've got, to take hold of God. Many of us are: looking for peaco tn the wrong direction, We expect it to come one way; when i comes another. Our own govern: ment is rampant today. Congress doesn’t know what to do. They wan @ man to have the chafrmanship of the Inter-state Commerce Commit: tee, There are certain stand-patter: who are thinking for thelr own self- aggrandisement. They dd not look ‘out for the whole people, MR, COOLIDGE AND HIS MESSAGE “Mr, Coolidge sent out his mes- sage and they are now quesqoning whether he 4 the logical man. for the presidency. Men are thinkig too much of thelr own Individual sec- tions. Happy is the man, who has God us his Lord, There fs the rev- eletion, Here is the Sight. (Hers is the light of the gospel, shining all about him, but he still its in dark- ness with death all about him, Awake ye sleeper! ‘There is the revelation of God, reveating Himself.as a pan- oramle scene passes before him and and there ds the man sitting down there asleep and he is not conscious of what is transpiring. Awake, ye steeper. WOE UNTO THEM. “Woe to those, who are at ease in Zion! When you are asleep, you are not at ease. If you are resting on your oars, if you are not working to- day, awake and come out in God's vineyard and work.” He related the story of a happen- ing on a railway train. The moth- er’s child had fallen aateep and she could not wake ft, He suggested tha, she get some ice-water and tathe the child's face. He thought that come of these people need sim- Har treatment to wake them up. “Come fnto Gdd’s house and feel the cooling winds of God’s love. It ‘will blow. upon you.” THE TIMBp TO RUN. from the dead. He should work out his own salvation. Urge him to rur fdr his house ia on fire, Come inte the house of God. We’ see a storm rising ahd we are advising you tc edme fnto the house of God, before it is too late. The sinner sees the storm rising, but) he makes no pre paration to meet his God, Sleep is @ season of dreams, of illusions. He dreams of health, when he is affitcted with the disease 'of sin. It is an 1l- lusion, He dreams again that he 1s henoréd, wher he is debased, down and out! ‘A WORD ABOUT THE DREAMER, In this condition, still he dreams of riches and bliss. He is debased and on the road to destruction and jhe dreams he fs on the road to Heav- en and chat he is going to join the ‘throng there. He is a long ways ‘from the land of bliss, He is dying and he is dreaming of living years to come. He is dead in sin. Here comes the injunction. Awake, arise from the dead and Christ will give you life. Now is the accepted’ time. ‘The Saviour calls. Why not today? ‘Tomorrow's stin may never come to you.” He told the story of Mr. Finney, who made a toucting appeal to a young man at one of his meetings. TOMORROW WAS TOO LATE. He warned him to come forward now and almost with prophetic vis- fon exclaimed to him that tomorrow might be too late. He held up thd services in an effort to baye him ac- cept Christ that night, He replied that he would come tomorrow. ‘The news came on the next morning that he died that night, (hen the divine rogiied, “Must I go and, empty hand- ea?” Z “The state of disease: Not nat- ural, not healthy. ‘The cause of di- sease: Sickiy, moral delusion. He shakes off to’arise, arise from the dead. Shake off the paralysis of sleep and death and come to the Wight of the Gospel, If you accept it, you shall have life. Will you awake, you sleeper, thls morning? nd Christ will give you life. Arouse from your sleep ths morning and Christ will give you life.” He then concluded with @ glowing eloquent peroration. His sermon had made a deep and lasting impression, The choir sang: "tosd, I hear of showers of blessing Thow art scattering full and, free! Showers, the thirsty land refreshing; {Let some drops now fall on me.” The catlection was lifted, the chotr sang in recessional, matching out of the main auditorium, still singtig, and thus ended the morning service at Hood Memorial Temple of the A. M. EB. Zton Church. _R. M, FRANCIS RE-APPOINTED, |_R. M. Frasier, PD. president of th National News Agency 1235 Orleans street Baltimore, Md, is receiving many congratuiations on his reappoint Ment as State Deputy of tive Grand Benevolent As-oelation. Headquarters Bessemer, Ala.. one of the leading sé cret orders among the race, with lodges in 27 states. Dr. Frasier invites corr spondence. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA € 3 | 4 Wy Ke Ae Ce SO eee ia ee ee i) Ly Ss Aap among the Gifte beetoasd bylle | yore S2ssing Year | eo | ts the momory oft the 2 pleasant relations E WMV with those whom wo hase bon F f | ‘e privilegeds to serve. a \ \: ra 80 it is most sincerely id ie : that we wish youa ae Merry Christmas / oe \ Happy New a eee as PORO COLLEGE Ne ee Wa. and Mw. IN ahorey A Fat erase PORDO HAR a»> TOILET PRODUCTS ¢ SSDI IAI IDI VIRGINIA NEGROES MAKE PROGRESS. } Hampton, Va. Dec—That Nugro communities may overcome their in Giffererice and although the pooling vi interes brains, and resources toward common endd, improve their homes, churches and schools, hoid the young people in their rural homes, and ue ‘velop community life, bas boon clearly shown in a recent study, “Three Ne gro communities in Tidewater Virgin: in," which has been made by Allen # Doggett Jr, instructor in farm man- agement and rural s6clology. in. ths Hampton Institute Agricultural Schoo! and published by Hampton Institu’s |in its Bulletin series. | The surveys were made in co-opera- ‘tion with the Division of Farm Pouls ition and Rural Life, which ts in charge of Dr. C. J. Galpin, Bureau of Agricultural Economics, U. 8. Depart ment of Agriculture. The 46-puge Bulle tin contains interesting diagram‘ of Little Forks Nansemond County, Va. Ebenezer, Southampton County. Vs, and Ruthville, Charles City County, Va., a8 well a8 photographs which show what is helng done by the color- ed people to secure bettér schools homes, and churches. Excerpts from the Bulletin follow: “Little Forks hus developed lead. ‘within itself who Lave carried the com munity to a high point, The commun: ity hag backed ite leaders without sus piclon or Jealousy Its two churchvis have stood for a reflestion of spirit ual teachings in the provailing high jstandard of school, home and farm “The consolation of the four neigh- borhood schools brings the educational facilities of the community into step with modern educational advanze- ments, Special group activities wita'n the community interest the boy: the young men, the housow:ves and girls, {nd the heads of famities. Young men and young women sce a future in Lit tle Forks. They lave been given an op portunity to participate in communtiy development. “Little Forks has long eon living from its own garden and smokehonse and feeding its stock from its own stack and corn crib. The progress in school, church and home has been backed by corresponding agricultural Mevelopment. Families have a lot 10 lose by leaving Little Forks. Conse quently they de not leave.” “Phenezer is « growing community like bhindreds of others in the South Jand: It is not Just gotting along. it3 preacher for ten years taught the gox pel of home owning, better farming and a decent school. ‘The awakening of Ebenezer shows what one large-cal! bre man ‘eon start. The work done by all the patrons in securing the new school has made one solid group out twenty-six fam'ites. “Anide from the octal life of tie lodge M!tls te yet being done as a community to satisfy {ts recreational reeds. The community 1s progress! in its agricultural practices. Its atti tude {s receptive rather than suspicion toward progrossive term experienos.” ‘The binding institution of the Ruth ville community has been the church for over one hundred years. ‘The estab lishment of the county schoo! in Rut! Ville is the result of a fixed determ'na ton to gain educational opportunity for the community and county. The good school hag brouebt and kept good teacher*. Gronys interested in special Work have developed ability to do things together earily, to the benefit of the entire community, “Plenty of social activities balances ACADEMY, 3 Nights ba Oy oI " a < ie THE WORLDS SENSATIONAL RECORD BREAKING ig ees ie MUSICAL COMEDY. be LJ oa . t nn - oy Oo FB B | | Cy Uy HH Zi” tL % ’ ag i i \ \ a Pla perce Sr is 5 ei i aaa / f i IN U sz a BY MILLER E LYSLE a ~ SUSSLEE BLAKE a POSITIVELY never asrone po Fol | THE WISTORY OF THE STAGE HAS ANEW YORK CASTE COMPANY i THERE BEEN PRODUCED ANYTHING So anrisric- LM Anazme- cowccous ano ENTERING a C [om AS TMS BRILLIANT AND MAGNIFICENT MUSICAL 2 COMEDY WHICH TOOK NEW YORK BY STORM ANO bill S010 Gur evERY nicht FOR TWO YEARS tl lutt ARHING cence Xess het arnens TosscOns Sous aD Tae al Seats on‘Sale at Box Office Monday, Dec. 24th PRICES: Byn’'gs, $2.00, $4.60, $1.00, Gallery 76c., $1.00. Matinee 60c. to $1.6 MME. MARIE, FROM BOSTON Wonderful Gifted Spiritualist and Business Medium. ‘Trance Cup and Palm Reading. Conswits on All Business Matters, ey uae eee 814 m. Clay St. R'ehmond, Va, Randolph 4585-5, Mallorys Market Inc. We are Prepared to Handle All of Your Needs this Christmas: Everything for Everybo:ty. Plenty TURKEYS at marke® prices, Also a plenty of CHICKENS and DUCKS! FRUITS of all kinds CANDIES RAISINS Everything for FRUIT CAKES and € PLAIN CAKES. The Pace for the People. MALLORY’S MARKET Ine. 101 E. Clay Phone Ran. 4529 ‘We Deliver Everywhere, the workaday life in Rathville. Sour »s of cash money are in the process of changing from wood lot and river to land and livestock The community. |s now handling its own affairs with its cwn organizations.” Detatied de-criptions sre given of the constructive work which is betaz done through patrons’ leagues, mo-b- ors’ clubs, hoys’ and girls’ clube teens boys’ building ant loan aseoclations co-operative marketing as<oziations. lodges and fraternal orders and farm ers’ community clubs. DO YOU KNOW HER? I would like to locate my aunt Miss Lizzie Lucas, if not married. Please have Mer write her nephew, No. 34) Spring Street, Westfield. N. J.. Care of Mrs. Nannie Jounson. MARRY—Magazine containing photos and descriptions of col- ored ladies and gentlemen seek- ing lifemates. 25c, Dixie Cor- respondence Club, Yazoo City, Mis:issippi. OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE. YOU NOW BY YOUR When you can get FURNITURE and RUGS from an Old Established House Uke JURGENS—that’s known to soil the best quality goods, Just as reason- able as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good, impression, It will give us the greatest pleasure to show You our wonderful stock of home- making, comfort giving FURNITURS and RUGS and—don't fall to ask our Salesmen about, our BANKING) PLAN which gives you 5, 10 or 15 months fn which to pay for any purchase. 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My medicines will relieve you, or no charge, ue! matter what Your disease, sickness or affliction may be, and restore yoa| oO perfect health. 1 use nothtng but herbs, roots; barke; gum; Ddalwanuis; | seaves; seed; berries; flowers and Plants in my medicines. ‘They oi relieved thousands that have given up to die. MY MEDICINES CURE 1H FOLLOWING DISEASES: Heart Diwoasm, Biood, Kidney, Bladder; Piier in any form; Vertigo; Quiusy; Sore Throst;| ‘Dyspepsia; Indigestion; Constipation: Rheumatiem in eny form: pair and aches of any kind, Colds, Broxchial troubles; Skin Diseases; all Itehing| Sensations; Female Complaints, LaGrippe, Pneumonia; Uleer; Carbuncim. | Boils; Cancer in its woret form without use of knife or instrumenc; — Pimples on face and body, Diabetes of Kidneys, Bright's Disease of Ki o My medicines relieve any dicease, no metter what nature, or your moony] Medicines sent anywhere. For Bull particulars, write. send ar son on L. J. HAYDEN, 220 West Broa Richmond, Va. July 8, 1916. 4 perfect cure has been effected by L. J. Hayden's Pure Herb Medi. eines After waiting thirteen years and have not guffered from the horrible disease, Gravel, I desire to make @ statement to L. J. Hayden: Thirteen years ago twelve lending physicians ot my city treated me for Kidnes trouble and gravel without the desired benefit. ‘These doctors advised me to be operated or. as that was the only chance tor me. 1. was advised to go and get some of L. J. Hayden’s Herb Medloine and try be fore. being operated on. I did 60, and fn twenty-four hours after using hin medictiiés I passed at least a half dozen gravel. some as big as a large pea. Since that time I have not guftered wigh the gravel. I highly recommend L. J. Hayden's medicine to all suffering humanity. Tom, J. A. PAGE, 4 Auburn Ave.. Richmond Va. PROPHYLACTIC" Unnatural and mucous dis- charges can be avoided by de- stroying the germs of infectious diseases, - $1.10 at all druggists : ; Old Mammies Hair : Dressing, For Making STUBBORN and KINKY HAIR SOFT. PRICE, 25 Cents Send for Sample. SINCLAIR DRUG CO., BEST FOR COUGH. COLD CROUP, SORE THROAT, HOARSENESS, fy\oucn 247: MIXTURE A NATIONAL REMEDY. 85c, 600, $1.00—All Drug Stores, Twenty Years’ Reputation, Made and Guaranteed by- THOS. TABB JEFFRIES, 327 N. 2nd Street, Corner Marshall, Mfg. Pharmacist, Rehmond, Va. Mail orders filled promptly on receipt of price. Stamps or money order. 5a 4 Street, ve T was cured of a very bad cane of Rheumautism by two bottles of E. J. Hayden's wonderful Herb cine, after suffering @ long time the dreadful disease, 7 wan to move Lund or foot, and after had taken three doses of the med icine I was able td get out of ; hed nid walk across the floor, only two bottles of the medicine bas made me a perfectly weil man tp every respect. I cannot give Mr, Le *. Raven too much praixe for what he hus done tur me. 1 have samt Many other suffering ones to. ftw, and they beve also gotrer curad My danghter Wx- alo cured of Rheuma tism und Iudigestion by L. J. ay den's Hert Medicines at No, 220 Brows Streat, Richmond, Va. 1 a torent M= LJ. Heyden aa) ane nt the gree ent Seaters of the dak yp earth — Respectfully, * J. D. TAYLOR 2419 EB. Grace St.. Richmond Ve VIRGINIA:—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 24th day of November, 1923. ‘ MARY E. BROWN, ........ against Tn Chancery) THEODORE LEWIS. B. A. CEPAAS TRUSTEE, AND J. M. NEWR © ADMINISTRATOR, .....Defop ‘The object of this suit ts to set estate of the late James BE. Lav to ascertain who is entitled + tate of the decedent James end to pay (othe plaintiff’ » «leimed by her for services ret te. and money advenced, and to distribute the funds among those entitled there- to. after paying the indebtedness at, expense of this suit. e And an affidavit having been made ‘end filed that one of the defendants, ‘Theodore Lewis is a nom-resifentsts the State of Virginia. it fs ordered that he aprear here within ten after due publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his in terest in this suit. | A Copy. | ‘Teste: LUTHER LIBBY. Clerk. — By E. M. PDWARDS D.C. GILES B. JACKSON, p. a. “ 511 North Second Street. . WILL DO THE WORK. THE YOUTH AND BHAUTY GROWERS are the very best in f country. ‘They are real Growers try them. Wil stop Dandruff, It ing. Scalp and Falling Hair at ones, Yonth and Beauty Jet Black Grower will grow halr on a bald seal if the roots are not dead. Will en grey hair. Continued use keep it dark. Price $1.00, Agents Wanted. Write i MADAMR L, K. BULLOCK, 422 W. Garfied! Ave., Wildwood, N. ++ MEN SPLL SCARF PINS AND LINKS set with Genuine Dia Chip worth easily $9.00, $2.26 for Pin or Links and Busy. ESSEX SALES CO., W. 52nd Street, New York,