Richmond Planet

This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. JOHN MITCHELL, JR MAY 17, 1923 THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. This may be our last battle. MAY 17,1923 VOLUME XLI, NO. 8 SUPREMACY OF WHITES DECLARED IN DANGER Increase and Reproduction of the Colored People Considered as a Menace. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Jan. 10. "Saving of the lives of the unfit by scientific methods and lack of adequate reproduction on the part of the white race are a menace to the supremacy of the white race U. G. B. Weatherly, of Indiana university and president of the American Sociological society, declared in an address on "Baccalary Pessimism" at a session of that organization and the American Economic association in the Willard last night. "White supremacy faces two great perils." Dr. Weatherly said, "declining numbers and the increase in reproduction of the colored peoples of the world. The Nordic peoples won their supremacy because of their adventures it is the very breadth of life to the people of that strain, and when they settle down they wither. "When the colored races are leveled up to the white standards they throw off white mastery. Our attention is constantly called to the ever increasing death rate in communities peopleled by Nordies." MAN UNDER ARREST IS NOT SLAYER. --- (Preston News Service.) Pittsburgh Jan. 11.—Clifford Denmark, aged 27 of 43 Spring Way, arrested last Thursday night is not the man who killed Thomas Rowland, aged 73 of Stove township, on the night of October 6. This was proven by county detectives today when a brother-in-law and friend of Denmark produced evidence showing that he was working in the American Steel and Wire Co.'s plant on the night of the staying. Denmark was arrested last night as a suspect in the case, and lodged in the Pennsylvania Avenue police station. SAMUEL BROWN SHOT. Man Who Surrenders Says His Mother Was Threatened. (Preston News Service.) Batesville, Ark., Jan. 11.—Shootings in defense of his mother. Fargile Millet, aged 23, today shot Sam Brown, aged 35, with a 16 gauge shotgun. The load entered the right side of Brown's face, breaking his jaw and lodging in his head. Miller surrendered and was placed in jail. The fight is believed to have started at a holiday crap game at the residence of a neighbor of the two men. Miller is said to have first shapped Brown's face. He ran home followed by Brown, who is alleged to have cursed him and family. When Miller's mother came to her kitchen door to remonstrate, Brown cursed her and threatened her with a brick. Miller firmed over his mother's shoulder from their kitchen. Physicians who attended the wounded man say that he has a slight chance for recovery. 5 KILLED; 10 INJURED IN CHARLOTTE WRECK. (Preston News Service) Charlotte, N. C., Jan. 10. — Five Negro laborers were killed and two white men and eight Negroes were injured, some of them seriously, in a collision last Tuesday night between a shifting engine and a construction train on the Seaboard Air Line railroad on the out skirts of the city one of the injured Negroes was expected to die. The exact cause of the accident has not been determined, but it is said that the shifting engine backed off a siding and side-swiped the construction tran as the latter was passing the switch. FLORIDA CONVICT LEASING ABOLISHED: ALSO Law Doing Away With Both Went Into Effect New Year. (Preston News Service) (President Tahlahusse, Fri. Jan. 11. Leasing of convicts to private interests became unlawful Florida after midnight Monday night under provision of the law enacted by the 1923 legislature which also abolished the lash in con- vict camps in this state. Passage of the act was the outgather- ing of a legislative investigation of the death in a Dixie county lumber camp of Martin Tabert, white of North Dakota who had been arrested here by the sheriff of Leen county for stealing a ride on a train. It was developed during the investi- gation into the case that the superi- nendent of the P.aam Lumber Co- mpany had entered into an alleged agre- ment with Sheriff J. R. Jones of Leen county to pay him a bonus of $20 for every prisoner he sent to the com- pany's Dixie county camp. Sherif Jones was removed from office by the governor as a result of these disclo- es. Judge B. F. Willis of the Leen co- nty court, also was displaced. NAME PORTER'S SLAYER Marlow, Oklahoma Youth Sho Negro, Hotel Clerk Says. --- (Preston News Service.) Duncan, Ok. Jan. 10—Marvin Kincannon, 20, member of a well-known Marlow family, fired the shot that killed Robert Journegain at a hotel in Marlow, Ok., the night of Dec. 17. Walter O'Quinn clerk at the hotel testified at the preliminary hearing of Kincannon and seven other men charged with the shooting. O'Quinn testified Kincannon fired while Journegain and Eliza Gandy alleged member of a mob that sought to capture the man were fighting in a small room adjoining the lobby of the hotel. The witness said Journegain knocked Gandy across a table and Kiff cannon fired as soon as the combatants were separated. The mob went to the hotel declaring its intention to lash Journegain, who had defied an unwritten law of the city permitting no Negro to remain in Marlow after sundown. A. M. E. HEADQUARTERS FOR ATLANTA. (Preston News Service.) Atlanta Ga. Jan. 10—Adoption of a resolution providing for the establishment in Atlanta of headquarters for the A. M. E. church in Georgia and endorsement of Rev. L. A. Townsley, presiding elder of the West Atlanta district for the bishopric from the Sixth district were the principal features of the meeting of the A. M. E. church Ministers' Union Tuesday. The Atlanta headquarters office will be located at 160 Abburn avenue in charge of Bishop J. S. Flipper. The A. M. E. church in Georgia numbers 80,000 members and 1,200 ministers. At the next meeting of the union so be held Tuesday officers of the organizations will be elected. Candidates for the presidency, it is stated are: Revs. C. G. G. J. Gray. T. J. Wilkerson T. J. Linton. J. H. McFarlin and others. A meeting of presiding elders, delegates and ministers of the A. M. E. church will be held at Bethel A. M. E. church Wednesday for the purpose of arranging a program of entertainment for the bishops' council of the church which will meet at Bethel church on February 14. Bishop Flipper will preside. HELD IN MAIL THEFT. --- (Preston News Service) Lynchburg, Jan. 10.—N. E. Murray post office inspector here. arrested John Jones in connection with the theft of four mail pouches from a mail transfer here July 4th. last; he is being held in jail here for further investigation. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1924. FAITH HEALER CURES MANY. Remarkable Scenes at the City Auditorium-White and Colored People Flock There. Rev. Dr. M. F. Gregory Delivers Stirring Sermon--Dr. Levy's Comment Arouses Divine--Declared Work is of God The City Auditorium has been the scene of a most remarkable series of meetings during the past week. Crowds of both white and colored people have thronged this spacious edifice which seats over 4000 and many have been turned away. Characters have been debased of communicants, who have some witness, this remarkable faith healing service. Rev. M. F. Gregory, D. D. pastor Hood Memorial Temple of the A. M. E. Zon Church has practically been in charge and more than 150 conducers have been added to his church, Sister P. Harold, (white) and evangelist is the central figure. On last Sunday morning, she was attired in a dark blue jacket, trumpet wired and her other costume including use and shoes were white. FAITH IN GOD She insisted that all that she did was done by faith in God and she did not claim credit for any of the curses which were effected. Rev. Dr. Gregory delivered the sermon last Sunday morning. Many white persons occupied seats on the platform. Mrs. Harold sat beside her manager, while Rev. Dr. M. Madden, tall and imposing, a veritable giant in statue sat to the left of the platform. On a table were books and other literature. Rev. Madden is pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church at Danville, Va. Rev. Dr. Gregory was much wrought up in his delivery and he cried aloud and spared not." CANNOT OVER THROW IT He suctured from Act V:38. 39. "Asc now I say unto you, Refrain from these men and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest happly be you beOUND even to fight against God." Said he. "Do you believe this morning that we are living in the last days, when God promised to pour out His spirit upon all flesh? You young men shall dream dreams and ye old men shall see visions. God is pouring out his spirit upon all flesh. The nation of the world are at enmity. The Greeks are cramping for power; but God is riding today." BIRTH OF CHRIST That day will come but before that time will come. God will pour out his spirit upon all flesh. His work has been opposed ever since. Jesus was found by the wise men. They came to the city and enquired where is He, who was born King of the Jews. He related the story of the birth of Christ and the order of Herod. the king. Some of the preachers have not been here. Some of them have criticized men and I have been charged with bringing some sooth (Continued on the Fifth Page.) Falling into a well doesn't amount to anything. if you can get out and go to the Rayo Theatre and see the fine plays there now. WOMEN'S DAY. Women's Day will be observed at Shreve Baptist Church Sunday Jan- uary 20, 1924 at 11:30 A.M. M: 3:30 P. M and 8:15 P. M. Watch for program in next issue of this paper. DOUBLE FUNERAL THERE. The funeral of Mrs. Susie Green and little Rozalia Harris took place Sunday, or 12:30 o'clock from the First Baptist Church. The edifice was packed with corrowing friends of the families. Little Calpernia Ransom sang, "I Want to see Jesus, Don't You Mrs. Mary V. Binga sang, "Sometime We'll understand." Mr. Joseph Baker sang, "In that City." Dr. Ransome spoke from the subject, "The Small Must Go as Well as the Great," and well did he master the situation. Mrs. Green had been a sufferer for nearly 12 months, but she bore her sickness with Christian fortitude. Little Rozalia Harris was accidentally set afire on January 2nd by one of her playmates. She was rushed to the hospital but died shortly afterwards. 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The First Baptist Church, So. Richmond was crowded to its capacity on the night of December 28th. Invitations had been sent broadcast the city and friends and relatives had gathered to celebrate and witness the Twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Robinson. Many had come from different sections of the State to witness the occasion. "Silver Threads Among the Gold" was beautifully rendered by Miss Ruth Morris with Miss Mae L. Lewis accompanist. The maids and guests of honor assembled about 9:30 and the march to the hymnal alter began. The ladies were most charmingly gowned while guests were the conventional. Little Joseph Stephenson bore the license; Little Ominie Cobgill scattered flowers along the pathway, while little Marion fully carried the ring. The bride was handsomely gowned in silver lace over lavender satin, with long train and the groom wore the conventional black. Assembled at the altar Dr. W. L. Bansome in a digged man proceeded with the ceremonies or renewing their marital vow Rev. Rich and Graham, who married the couple 25 years ago offered a fervent prayer. Dr. Q. W. Moon had charge of the entire affair and it was handled with all the dignity for which this distinguished physician is noted. Miss Mae L. Lewis played the wedding march to the satisfaction of all. After the ceremony the guests proceeded to residence of the bride and groom, where refreshments were served abundantly and congratulations extended the happy pair. The silver presents were many and costly, some coming from far away Seattle. Washington. The occasion was voiced by many to be one of the finest affairs that has ever taken place in old Virginia. ATTORNEY POLLARD'S SON DEAD Wendell P. Pollard are 18 years. son of Attorney and Mrs. J. R. Pollard died after a brief illness January 9th, 1924 at West Virginia! Collegiate Hospital at Institute W. Va. This was his second year in the institution. Funeral Sunday, from the Ebenezer Baptist Church. "ALIAS MISS SHERLOCK HOLMES" REPEATED. The Howard Dramatic Club will repeat "Alisa Miss Sherlock Holmes" at an early date in February for the benefit of the Open Air Class of Moore School, Mrs. Alice Holmes Harris teacher. The play was one of the best ever given by a non-professional group and the public will miss a rare treat if it does not grasp this final opportunity to see it. Although there were many vacant seats when the play was last present, those present were very favorably impressed. The leading part was played by Miss H. Hottense Dabney who conducted herself creditably in the superlative degree. She was supported by Miss Irma Denny, Sara G. Fieber Rosalie Clark and Bernice Cumber and aessrs. Haymond Clark, Hearn Rodogill, Xenonpson Smith, Joseph Exchairman, Edward Purker and Hannibal Holmes all of whom showed excellent training. The prices will be reduced to 35 cent- and 20 cents Watches for the date. A big or a little head is all right, even if it looks like a canteau, if you can poke it into the Rayo Theatre long enough to see the fine show, they are staging there now. —Mr. Major Collaham of 730 N. 5th street who has been sick for some time is greatly improved in health and will be pleased to see his friends. —Madam Marie of Boston now at 314 E. Clay street will only be in the city for two or three weeks. Can he consulted on business matters. —Robert S. Nelson died at his residence, 1 W. Duval street Sunday, January 4th from a stroke of apoplexy. —Little Miss Blossom Tinsley the grand-daughter of Mr. Junius R. Smith of 1205 N. First street returned home Sunday from New York after spending her holidays with her father, Mr. Fred Tinsley. While in the big city several functions were given in her honor. —That horse has a long head, but his driver has a long head too, for he is going to the Rayo Theatre to see the new shows that Mr. Droste is presenting. —Gen. A. F. Davidson of Atlantic City, N. J. was in the city last week. He had visited Chatham and Dandville and was en route home. He has spent a pleasant vacation in Virginia. NEW YEAR MEETING Bichmond Neighborhood Association Ebenezer Baptist Church, Tuesday January 15th, 7 P. M. The public is invited, a special feature ure will be the memorial service in honor of the late Mrs. Mary B. Talber; Honorary President of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs Program:—Mrs. Long, Mistress of ceremony; devotionals, Mrs. Hannan Johnson; Mrs. Talbert as a Friend, Mrs. W. T. Johnson; solo, Mrs. C. Alverta Glinip; Mrs. Talbert in Public Life Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes; solo, Mrs. Joseph Brown; Mrs. Ora Brown Stoks; President; Mrs. Ida E. Charity, Secretary. FORMER SLAVEHOLDER SAYS NEGRO FARES BEST IN SOUTH. (Prenton News Service) Seminole, Texas, Jan. 11.—N. R. Morgan a former slave owner, writes a soothing article on the trickery of northern whites in dealing with the Negro. He claims that Negroes are ambitious for "social equality" and that he knows the Negro better than anyone else. His article follows: The presidential campaign is now on and politicians are busy. Since Negroes were allowed to vote, as a rule they have voted the Republican ticket. For three years preceding the last presidential election thousands of Negroes were on various and sundry inducements moved to Northern States; and for the last two years, thousands of them have been induced both men and women, to go to the Northern States. The promise of "Social equality with white folks is and always been a strong incentive to the Negro, and a promise of better wages and social relations and free access to all public functions is also attractive to the Negroes. "Since emancipation, the Negro has been the victim of designing mean white people the "catspaw" for bootlers, thieves and robbers. Since the Negro was freed he has been the burden of the Southern white man. In Texas Negro children get the same pro-rata of the public school funds as the white children, the climate of the South guiten them, they are at home in the Southern cotton fields and other farm work and no decent Negro has ever had reason to complain of his treatment by decent white people in the South. As an ox-slave owner, with a thorough knowledge and appreciation of the Southern Negro, I have often thought that we were derelict in not enlightening the Southern Negro men and Negro women can vote, they ought to be enlightened. "As a rule the decent Southern Negro knows his place and keeps it and if guided and instructed for his best interests by decent white men, he will apt to vote intelligently. "I'm gwine back to Dixie?" "may be forcibly in the mind and hearts of many of the colored pilgrims who are now and for the last few years have been induced to leave 'Dixie' and go 'North'" SHARON CHURCH SERVICES. Sunday, January 13th. Location: Corner of 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, "The Test of Discipleship." 3:30 P. M. Anniversary Kashmir Beneficial Club No. 1. 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. Sermon by the pastor Subject, "Seven Abominations." Regular Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8:00 P. M. The public is normally invited to attend our services. Strangers are welcome in our midst. Rev. R. H. Johnson. M. A. B. D. Pastor: W. L. Johnson. Clerk. AN ANCIENT PRAYER O Lord Jesus we pray thee to keep us from all evil and leaving us to dwell in Thee. This prayer: was sent to me it was sent all over the world. It was said in the days of Christ that all who wrote it would be blessed and those who passed it by would meet with misfortune. Copy it in nine days and send it to nine people and on the tenth day some great joy will come to you. —A FRIEND. Don't break the chain. Card of Thanks. I take this means of thanking the Southern Aid Society, the Independent Ben. Club, the Fifth St. Baptist Church and Friends too numerous to mention for donations gifts and plenty to eat. They vied with each other in making this the most joyful Xmas I have spent since I have been left an Orphan and a Widow. May God bless you all with long life and much prosperity and life eternal on the other side of Jordan. (MRS.) THOMAS M. CRUMP. A mule can't laugh, but you can if you go to the Rayo Theatre and see those side-splitting shows, they are staging there now. PRICE, FIVE CENTS SIXTH MT. ZION CALLS PASTOR TO PULPIT Rev. A. W. Brown, of South Carolina Choice of Famous Richmond*Church. The Sixth Mount Zion Church, at a church meeting held last Monday night with Deacon Hamilton presiding called itev. A. W. Brown of Anderson. S. C., as pastor. The committee recommended him and no one opposed him. Rev. R. V. Peyton had sent a letter positively declining to permit the presentation of his name. He is alleged to have as serted that if they were waiting for him they were waiting in vain. There was at one time much excitement and threats being made, it was deemed ad visible to call on the police, although their services were not needed. ENDS CONTROVERSY This ends a controversy which has been of more than a year's standing. Rev. R. V. Peyton, now of Montclair, N. J. has a large followin in the church. Those, who opposed him made it very unpleasant for him and he decided to have peace of mind and resign. During all of these months, his many devoted followers have vainly hoped to "call him back again." His new field of labor suits him and he has definitely decided to remain away from many of his beloved followers. 74TH TRAFFIC VICTIM DIES IN HOSPITAL IN NEW ORLEANS, LA. (Preston News Service) New Orleans, La. Jan. 11.—Another name was added to the record-breaking list of traffic fatalities Monday December 31 when John Johnson, 26 years old, 472 Adele street, died in the Charity hospital at 2:30 A. M. Johnson's skull was fractured when a truck driven by Edward Logan, who is under arrest and charge⁴ with manslaughter, smashed into a small car bearing three white men at Thalia and Magazine streets at 12:30 A. M. Monday, Johnson was riding on the truck. RAYO THEATRE'S FINE OPENING. 1 A Splendid Program Offered on the Opening Bill. Last Monday night the Grand Opening of the Rayo Theatre took place and it is pleasing to note that the People's Playhouse on Second Street had a record crowd on the opening night. The show was undoubtedly one of the best offered here in many a day and in the management keeps its promises and presents this quality and quantity of entertainment the Rayo will be packed at every performance. The opening bill was composed of four fine vaudeville acts, headed by Princess Mysteria, the Mental Marvel. Her act alone was worth the price on admission, she completely mystified and charmed her audience. Williams and Williams, a splendid comedy act were first on the program and from the time they came on this they finished they had the audience screaming with laughter. Then came Williams and Brown, the well known Phonograph Record artists, direct from the big time Circuits up North and their line of talk and songs also made a big hit, they more than pleased anew were rewarded with plenty of applause. Next were Brown and Strumm, a sister team of class and personality and their songs and bright sayings landed them in the easy hit class too. Last but not least came Princess Mysteria and Co. with the most astounding mind reading act that this writer has ever witnessed. All in all it was a great show for in addition to the vaudeville there were ten reels of excellent pictures, including the feature "Dessert Gold," a Fox News Reel and a Comedy all or which made it a good show and plenty for the money. The Rayo certainly deserves the hearty support of the whole community. Next week Rescoe and Mitchell's Radio Girl's Musical Comedy Co. will be the star attraction at the Rayo—also Feature Pictures. Some one has said “an optimist sees as bank deposits, home-ownership, ative an opportunity in every difficulty, scientific conquest, churches, prize comp while a pessimist sees a difficulty in fights, automobiles, etc. all of which ‘Th every opportunity.” We are led to have their place in the “stuff” that coopt reiterate this maxim after our New Life is made of, we sincerely believe ever Year's reading of‘ the two adverse that true achievement has indelibly ful p conclusions of two exemplary wings branded itself in the forehead of the bette of the colored press. One conclusion Negro of last year, in the advent of a and is that the race achieved nothing in racial consciousness, the like of busir 1923, and the other is that it did which has never before existed. This their achieve much during last year. All racial consciousness is not the type fund: of which leads us to grasp our trusty that is created by necessity or fear. of ac pen in hand and dash off a word or Rather it is the type which is born of “rock two. Mother Pride and Father Ambition-- Tt Laying aside such tangible objects a substantial consciousness, affirm- whic ee eee COLORFUL NEWS “MOVIES” By “THE CAMERAMAN.” 1. THE JAPANESE COMET. 2: PEACEFUL “POLITIKS”??? i, (Preston News Service) THE EAST is excited because the Japs are coming, and sublime California, the land of milk and honey, is shaking first from pleasure and then from sorrow, because the Japs are going. And the puzzle is on to find out where the head and the tail of the Japanese comet will be resting, as the Orientals fold up their tents and depart from Sunny California, when the drastic land law, which prohibits Japanese, Chinese and Hindus from owning or leasing farm lands in the State, becomes effective. The shrewd Japs, who, it is said, can make two blades of grass, or anything else, grow where other farmers grow but one, are expected to orientate Eastward 50,000 strong, and to establish truck farms along the Atlantic seaboard. As a re- sult of this exodus, California is confronted with the prospects of having 525,000 acres of tenantless farm lands, representing an annual income of $73,000,000 derived from the sale of Japanese-grown farm products. Cheer up, though, the worst is yet to come, and modern prophets of purest Caucasian tints, seeing the hand-writing on the wall, have made the early bird seem to be a slothful slum- berer by sounding the call for “white farmers” to take the places of the departing yellow men. Poor prophets! Do they not know that the white farmers are as poorly undernour- ished, physically and financially, as the BRETHREN who have been trekking northward from the Sunny South during the past year, a goodly number of whom safely made their way to the Golden Gate, where they substituted a hammer for the spade and hoe, and dreamed of anvils and rivets rather than of cotton and boll weevils. Colored farmers are already successfully operating farm lands as far North as Yakima, Washington, and Wausau, Wisconsin. What care they for the prelude sounded by the wise men of the West? Marcus Garvey wants them to go back to Africa, but they haven't swamped the docks where sailings are begun. Ofttimes the BRETHREN will not do what they are expected to do; while, again, they will do what they are not expected to do. Consequently, they might be willing to go to California, just because they are not expected to go there. And, judging from the past, they like vantage grounds where life and property are not constantly placed in jeopardy. Two A WONDER HOTEL FOR ATLANTIC. CITY Atlantic City N. J., Jan.—Accord- ing to the plans of the Fitzgerald Hotel and Development Company. this city, famous as America’s leading sex side resort, will scon boast of the larg- est, moet Beautiful and modern hotel in the entire wor!d for the accommu- @ation of colored people. The archt tects, Mescrs. McLanahan and Bencker tesigners of the Hotel Traymore, i. E. Blatt department store, the Equit- able Trust Company Building and meny other structures of national note, bkve provided everything that modern hotel cal!s for. Mr. MeLanalian stated that, having never done any ‘thing like ft before he had given the matter careful study and had produe- ed something that would ever be a monument to the economic advance. ment of the colored people. The hoste? ry is to be known as “The Hotel Pitz- gerald.” ‘When completed the hotel will have 200 bedrooms. single and suite, all Witt baths and telephone connections; an American dining room and cafe, with grille; barber shop, beauty parlors. curative baths pool and billiard room. Indies? parlor, lobty, smoking room an exchange. On top floor of the south wing there will be a large ball and re ception room in which small conven tions may assomUe. A special feature ‘of the hotel will be_ the “Vacation Club” of stockholdera for which spec- fal provision will be made in the rooms ‘on the top of what will be known as the north wing 0? the hotel. Members sor this club are being recruited fro and composed of stockholders from ali over the country. One hundred such memberships have been allotted to At Tantic City. A campaign has been launched to put over the profect by January first. and it fs already very apparent that tae ‘white people of the city are willing to give financial assistance and ,encou-- agement to this effort of the colored Feople to advance themselves. Out of town people, who are in the habit ot visiting Atlantic City during the year, will rejoice at the prospects of being able to secure fizst-clasg living accom modations in the future. —_—2-> (Lincoln News Service.) | Washington, Jan. 4-—Posslbly nd event in recent years has commande" ‘the attention of the colored citizens throughout the country, upon affairs political, as did the splendid team-work of a few racially riert political leader=, who recently appeared before the Re- publican National Committee. The cvs ‘contrated and intelligent effort of ‘these men from jhe various states is stimulating to the rank and file and serves to emphas.ze the virtue and necessity of group action. Furthe:- more, It appears to have marked the be ginning of a new era of all-arouna teamwork, a cooperative element which nas heretotore teen sadly lacking when important questions pertaining +o the political we'tare of the race have ‘Leen up for consideration. Im keeping with the cardinal prin:i ple of the Republican organization. 10 ‘correct party ills from within rather than from without, the National Cou: mittee reconsidered its plan of basiné ‘convention repiesentation upon the umber of Republican votes cast in each Congressional district. as ordered by the 1920 Chicago convention, and de cided that the apportionment of dele- gates to national conventions must be in absolute harmony with the tradt- tions of the great Republican party. eae. following statement of Chairman John 7. Adams clearly indicates both ‘js per-onal attitude and that of the ‘Committee: . “The apportionment of delegates t” the 1920 ‘Republican national conven- tion gave every Congressional district |—North and Sou*h—one delega’e. reé- gardless of its Republican strength. As a reward for party activity it gave an additional delegate to every Congres- sional district casting 7.500 Republican votes in the preceding Presidential elec tion. | The apnortionment of delegates tt ‘he 1924 Republican national conven- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA i a ACHIEVEMENTS as bank deposits, home-ownership, atively creating new ideals and ac- scientific conquest, churches, prize compiishments. fights, automobiles, etc. all of which ‘There was more joint intra-racial have their place in the “stuff” that cooperation in 1923 than there has Life is made of, we sincerely believe ever been before. Witness the force- that true achievement has indelibly ful protests against segregation; for branded itself in the forehead of the better wages; in behalf of our women Negro of last year, in the advent of a and children; in support of Negro racial consciousness, the like of business; in behalf of schools and which has never before existed. This their equipment; in furtherance of racial consciousness is not the type funds for worthy causes; and dozens that is created by necessity or fear. of activities carried forward without Rather it is the type which is born of “rocKing the boat.” Mother Pride and Father Ambition-- It must have been this Knowledge a substantial consciousness, affirm- which pervaded the mind of Prof. U. te itl THIS WEEK'S diagnosis of the political pot shows that a little more sugar is needed for that vessel. A few bitters were dashed into the contents some time ago, and then the yuletide season came on, and all the henchmen were so busy consuming home-brew that it was quite forgotten that the po- litical pot needed a little stirring up, and a dash of some tasty condiment to assuage the bitters and add flavor to the ingred- ients. Ever since Thanksgiving, all the faithful have wanted to see their pictures in some paper, and when some one took a flashlight of those who were really “hitting the ball’ each one expectantly believed that his picture would tum out the best. And when the question arose as to “who did it” in the matter of putting over the restoration of the Southern Republican del- egates at the recent meeting in Washington, the debate as to whom greatest credit should be given reached quite an expan- sive desert ground until some peaceful politics were brought into play, and the constituency made to see that some credit was due to everyone, from the elevator boy up. It is reported around the Hill that lobbying mileage is way under what it has been in the past. The “delegation’” idea seems to have superseded old-fashioned lobbying, and the doorkeepers and messengers over at the Capitol are mighty glad. Baltimore Democrats are a bit stirred up by the recon- sideration which is being given to the housing segregation movement, which was thought to be dormant, if not dead. The segregationalists have put the “move” back én this movement and the colored Democrats hate to think Teeny have to call upon some good Republicans to fight this matter when it comes to the bat again. The past, though, is a mighty good mirror to see the future in. We're expecting special wires from Virginia, New Jersey and New York in the near future, and will give our clients an exclusive service on the same, when received, & Rw & RP e 8 & fe ® tion maintains the principle of giving one delegate to every Congressional district. It does this out of justice v- Congressional districts in the South where the Democratic party refuses a {ree ballot and an honest count to Re publican, both black and white. “For the Republican party to aban don thiat principle would be equivalent to its denying Republicane of those Southern districts any voice whatever in party conven ten, because the Demc. crats had first denied them the rigif of citizenship at home. ‘This would work a double injustice to Republicans of such districts and would lend encour agement to further disfranchisemen of southern Republicans by the dom: vant Democratic machines of the ’s0! id South.” “The 1924 aprortionment, however: raises from 7,500 to 10000 the min’. mum Republica vote nevesary 19 give any Congressional district an ad: Uitional delegate iris rule gives ex- tra representation inthe party c0.- ventions to thoso districts which furi ish the Republican vote on election day. In spite of this increace of 2.50) in the basic vote necessary to give any rietrTut, two defegites, the ‘Sdlia Sout coins nine district delegates over 192V. This proves a healthy increave of Re- publican party ytrengthr in tle Souta which should be rewarded. “Another very important change ss the 1924 apport nment is the grani- ing of three additional delegates at large to every State which cast its elec toral vote for the Republican party caa didate. Uhairman Adam's announcement. is heartening to the voters hack homs and, as an added joy. there is the full knowledge that the “bunching of hits” by the political <ladiators of the race helped to bring about this salutary re sult. LEAGUE ASKING CON- GRESSMEN TO URGE A PARDON FOR SOLDIER Proposed United Race Audience Con- ducted by League and N. A. A.C. P. Boston. Mass. —Noting the reports by the Asociated Press that the Presi ent contemplates hearing tite peti- ‘ons of the N. A. A. C. P. and others or the release 0° the colored soldier prisoners in th not distant future, the Notional Equa] Rights League, which Petitioned President Coolidge in per- son in the White House for their re- leap and for other redress on October Gth and which bas been waging a reso lution campaign to secure these par [dons since, has decided to request ‘every Northern Congressman and Sen ator to urge the President to grant Pardons to the 64 soldiers at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. It urges race individuals to write to their own Con gressmen. _ W. M, Trotter on Monday reached the N. A. A. C. P. with a proposal for a united race eudience with the Presi dent, to be conducted jointly by the Association with its big petition and the League with resolutions from var fous bodies, ete. and suggested that a representative of the Association and one of the League at Washington joint ly secure this audience in behalf of a Shristmas pardon the day for pardons, citing the pardon last Saturday of the war-objector prironers at Leaven worth. ‘The League suggested that all inter fsted national organizations join 1m the pleas made. This specific propos tion for united sections under the Col- ored and the mixed national bodies Jointly which have heen the two do- ing direct work end leading for these bardons, was refected by Secretary J. Weldon Johnson, ae to dates and metr od. ‘The League declares that there fs no racial disunion in any and every or- ganization and incividual appealing tc the President directly to pardon the yoldiers unity in the object desired Be ing all that is neoged. ‘The League al- to denied using any blank=heet pet{- tione to be published in newpapers r aught save individual cards in mass meetings arranged by its National ut ganizer. Political pressure through various channels is urged as well as combined action under one organiza: tion. Eyerybody and every one write or telegraph to everybody in power or with influence and sign everything for pardon for thhse soldiers) is the Leag- ite’s advice to the race. Read The Planet and keep in- formed as to what or Race is doing in world and domestic affairs atively creating new ideals and ac- compiishments. ‘There was more joint intra-racial cooperation in 1923 than there has ever been before. Witness the force- ful protests against segregation; for better wages; in behalf of our women and children; in support of Negro business; in behalf of schools and their equipment; in furtherance of funds for worthy causes; and dozens of activities carried forward without “rocKing the boat.” It must have been this Knowledge which pervaded the mind of Prof. U. eee ae my PEP TA GAIN FREEDOM FOR THE HOUSTON MARTYR 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 eerving 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 00 petition because of 1. Thaercellent previous record for discipline, service and soldlerty conduct of the 24th Infantry. 2 Repramatn of el ai at er enn ese ee Shawnesem a. Tek pn etn mami ear, of hm a nt cr en bag math ager ce Sh QR Se HeTraSaaa pee ney sey sm Tee cee en en City and State. -__——$ $$$ —$ . waa ‘ADDRESS | NAME ‘ADDRESS eae eS as ee eo aaa ee a i ————— 2 eS (ae YH ie eee ee SS imsrancrons fay ar fn iin en ‘club, civic or other club which wishes to aid in gathering sig- sass oi hn ta pcs pat ont atte feta tne sl ad yee semen Str pa maybe seo ot Data ieee ele Sen ed oe Berit te te nt coer ae sted ton ran ad pees a 105, ie tor Yos Cobre ue a re a nfs i chcoe omer oepeee eee impressive showing when presented to President Coolidge. This should be done promptly. Remember, every signature eas arn af rime i oo ro Jeune wy ap Bey en et Iray ten an edo ek oa Individuals may help by clipping the above form, signing it ‘with ninetees others and mailing it to the N. A. A.C. P. $6 NOTE—When necessary wee line eadernenth sigaetare for address LITERATURE FOR 1924. Sunday School Lesson Commentary ‘and Literature for Every Depart- ment of Baptist Schools Being Sent Out. Brim full of information for Sunday School Forces {s the literature publish ca by the National Baptiet Publishing Board’s Plant at Nashville, Tennesse. ‘A complete lot of these religious publi cations beginning with the Beginner's Quarterly and going through to the Sunday Scnpol Lesson Comméntary hias just reached this offle, The Plant at Neshville, founded by tlie late Dr. R. H. Boyd: bas specializ- ed for twenty-seven years in supplying the want. of the Negro Baptis:. Not a single hinekward step has been made since the publications were first issued 1 number of years ego: to he accurate it woe the fitst day of January 1897 that the series were hegun and they have kept up conttantly since then. ‘The list of pubiteations just received include the Beginnner’s Quarterly, Pri maty Quarterly. Intermediate Quarter Jy. Advanced Querterly, Junior Quary- erly., Senfor Quarterly. the Teactter’s Monthly, the M. and G. Magazine pub- hed quarterly the Senior B. Y. P. U. published quarterly, the Junfor B. ¥. ¥. U. published quarterly and the Sun fay School Lesson Commentary for 1924. One of the valnable piezes of litern- ture is the Commentary covering the ace G. B. Weatherley of Indiana Univers- ity, when, in a lecture on “Racial ial Pessimism” at the Willard Hotel, in 1as Washington, he said: ce- ( for “When the colored races are en leveled up to the white stand- gro ards, they throw off white mas- nd tery.” a of 4 ons We think that some leveling was out done last year and that some more : will be done in 1924. We think, too, Age that this leveling is an achievement. : Uv. (—tor Preston News Service) te ae ee lessons for the entire year with stth- feta ll | SYOPS 1ST iacrippe the publication of Quarteriies, one cO Le Influenza| hh ys able being the two song: with "music. appearing. in the Pneumonia} front of each periodical, Accompany-| Keep strong. Be ing this also is a copy of the Christmas: healthy and free from winter complaints. Greetings known a2 the Concert Quar | Hill's Cascara Bromide Quinine is the ‘erly, which ‘cOnaINE exerclees, for aot scting eaoet open ea waptist Schools for Christmas. remedy. What Hil'sdoes for millionsit TROLLEY HITS AUTO; THREE ARE INJURED (Preston News Service) Pittsburgit, Pa Jan.—Three men wore <eriously injured at 6:30 A. M. Wednesday, when an outbound Home- stead Braddock and Rast Pittsburs' street car collided with an autome tte at Second Ayente and Tenth St. bridge. INJURED. Sam Goodwin, aged 26, of Lincoln Hill. John R. Thomas, aged 40 of 1933 Canfiold Avent” Detroit, owner of the machine. Bawin Davis azed 40 of 2510 Web- ster Avenue. ‘The men were all oceupants of the automobile. ‘Thomas's r'ght leg was severed jut ahova the knee, All were taken to the Mercy hospital. Stops LaGrippe O l= Influenza| C Pneumonia| Keep strong. Be healthy and free from winter complaints, Hill’s Cascara Bromide Quinine is the quickest acting, most dependable cold remedy, What Hill’s does for millionsit will do for you, Getred ‘box bearing Mr, ‘Hill’sportrait, £2 QUININE WLBT Co. CMI” vetors. ten, ee AGENTS: 96 F533 f e OS ARD UP eee ies eee Bie ego satace PalmOne wehieren, gee | ery 2). ae = ie tay ta vce eeatssb edema, Stee Read The Planet for informatie: concerning the world’s “doings” and watch our advertisements. May hap you will see the very thing you have been looking for The Winning Plans in the American Peace Award The Jury of The American Peace Award has announced the Winning Plan submitted for consideration for the One Hundred Thousand Dollar Prize offered by Edward W. Bok, for the Best Practical Plan by Which the United States May Cooperate with Other Nations, Looking Toward the Prevention of War. A Nationwide Referendum Vote is now being taken on the plan selected. Fill out ballot on this page and vote your will. The substantial provisions which constitute the plan selected by the Jury of Award, and upon which the vote of the American people is asked, are hereby submitted by the Policy Committee as follows: AUTHOR'S NAME NOT TO BE REVEALED UNTIL AFTER REFERENDUM. In order that the vote may be taken solely upon the merits of the plan, the Policy Committee, with the acquiescence of Mr. Bok, has decided not to disclose the authorship of the plan until after the referendum, or early in February. The identity of the author is unknown to the members of the Jury of Award and the Policy Committee, except one delegated member. THE POLICY COMMITTEE:—John W. Davis, Learned Hand, William H. Johnston, Esther Everett Lape, Member in Charge; Nathan L. Miller, Mrs. Gifford Pinchot, Mrs. Ogden Reid, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Henry L. Stimson, Melville E. Stone, Mrs. Frank A. Vanderlip, Cornelius N. Bliss, Jr., Treasurer. g Plans The Award has announced for the Best Practical P Referendum Vote is no internation point out the abo munition So the heart will; son the ecor animosity etc., etc. TH right-abo toward ufacture or stopp TH operation cooperat mutual o about th causes a Fir cording, Th below a The substantial provisions which constitute the plan selected by the Jury I. ENTER THE PLAN That the United Permanent Court, tice for the reason ditions stated by S President Harding II. COOPERATE WITH THE UE OF NATION FULL MEMBER That without be the League of Nations constituted, the U ment should extend tion with the Lea cipation in the ve and Council unde tions and reserva SAFEGUARDING 1. The United League of Nations mutual counsel, b obligation to inte questions of poli cistration of any f In uniting its other states for peace and promo welfare, the Uni on the safeguardi trine and does no national attitude co dependence of the cted by the Jury of Award, and u I. ENTER THE PERMANENT COURT That the United States adhere to the Permanent Court of International Justice for the reasons and under the conditions stated by Secretary Hughes and President Harding in February, 1923. it to world peace, also psychological national agreement through mutual coun- it is therefore the settled, Plan Num- ces may cooperate world." it of the mutual from the adoption manufacture and sale The Jury of Award realizes that there is no one approach to world peace, and that it is necessary to recognize not merely political but also psychological and economic factors. The only possible pathway to international agreement with reference to these complicated and difficult factors is through mutual counsel and cooperation which the plan selected contemplates. It is therefore the unanimous opinion of the Jury that of the 22,165 plans submitted, Plan Number 1469 is "the best practical plan by which the United States may cooperate with other nations to achieve and preserve the peace of the world." It is the unanimous hope of the Jury that the first fruit of the mutual counsel and cooperation among the nations which will result from the adoption of the plan selected will be a general prohibition of the manufacture and sale of all materials of war. The Jury of Award realizes that there is no one approach to world peace, and that it is necessary to recognize not merely political but also psychological and economic factors. The only possible pathway to international agreement with reference to these complicated and difficult factors is through mutual counsel and cooperation which the plan selected contemplates. It is therefore the unanimous opinion of the Jury that of the 22,165 plans submitted, Plan Number 1469 is "the best practical plan by which the United States may cooperate with other nations to achieve and preserve the peace of the world." It is the unanimous hope of the Jury that the first fruit of the mutual counsel and cooperation among the nations which will result from the adoption of the plan selected will be a general prohibition of the manufacture and sale of all materials of war. Elihu Root, Chairman; James Guthrie Harbord, Edward M. House, Ellen Fitz Pendleton, Roscoe Pound, William Allen White, Brand Whitlock. AUTHOR'S NAME NOT TO BE REVEALED UNTIL AFTER In order that the vote may be taken solely upon the merits of the ruary. The identity of the author is unknown to the members of the THE POLICY COMMITTEE:—John W. Davis, Learned Han- Henry L. Stimson, Melville E. Stone, Mrs. Frank A. Var UNTIL AFTER REFERENDUM in the merits of the plan, the Policy the members of the Jury of Award a is, Learned Hand, William H. John s. Frank A. Vanderlip, Cornelius With deep satisfaction I present for the consideration and vote of the American people the plan selected by the Jury as entitled to the American Peace Award under the conditions. The Award brought forth 22,165 plans. Since many of them were the composite work of organizations, universities, etc., a single plan often represented the views of hundreds or thousands of individuals. There were also received several hundred thousand of letters which, while they did not submit plans, suggested in almost each instance a solution of the peace problem. The Jury had therefore before it an index of the true feeling and judgment of hundreds of thousands of American citizens. The plans came from every group in American life. Some were obviously from life-long students of history and international law. Some were from persons who have studied little, but who have themselves seen and felt the horror of war—or who are even living out its tragedy. However unlike, they almost all express or imply the same conviction: That this is the time for the nations of the earth to admit frankly that war is a crime and thus withdraw the legal and moral sanction too long permitted to it as a method of settling international disputes. Thousands of plans show a deep aspiration to have the United States take the lead in a common agreement to brand war in very truth an "outlaw." The plans show a realization that no adequate defense against this situation has thus far been devised; and that no Statement of Jury of Award THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ans in the Amer is announced the Winning Plan submitted for practical Plan by Which the United States Ma Vote is now being taken on the plan selected international law has been developed to control it. They point out that security of life and property is dependent upon the abolition of war and the cessation of the manufacture of munitions of war. Some of the plans labor with the problem of changing the hearts of men and disposing them toward peace and good will; some labor to find a practicable means of dealing with the economic causes of war; some labor with adjusting racial animosities, with producing a finer conception of nationalism, etc., etc. Through the plans as a whole run these dominant currents: That, if war is honestly to be prevented, there must be a right-about-face on the part of the nations in their attitude toward it; and that by some progressive agreement the manufacture and purchase of the munitions of war must be limited or stopped. That while no political mechanism alone will insure cooperation among the nations, there must be some machinery of cooperation if the will to cooperate is to be made effective; that mutual counsel among the nations is the real hope for bringing about the disavowal of war by the open avowal of its real causes and open discussion of them. Finally, that there must be some means of defining, recording, interpreting and developing the law of nations. the Jury of Award unanimously selected the plan given below as the one which most closely reflected several of these THE QUESTION TO BE VOTED UPON THE QUESTION TO BE VOTED UPON Award, and upon which the vote of the American people is asked, a II. COOPERATE WITH THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS, WITHOUT FULL MEMBERSHIP AT PRESENT. That without becoming a member of the League of Nations as at present constituted, the United States Government should extend its present cooperation with the League and propose participation in the work of its Assembly and Council under the following conditions and reservations: SAFEGUARDING OF MONROE DOCTRINE 1. The United States accepts the League of Nations as an instrument of mutual counsel, but it will assume no obligation to interfere with political questions of policy or internal administration of any foreign state. In uniting its efforts with those of other states for the preservation of peace and promotion of the common welfare, the United States insists upon the safeguarding of the Monroe Doctrine and does not abandon its traditional attitude concerning American independence of the Old World and does THE PLAN IN BRIEF. Proposes 1. Substitute moral force and publication for the military and economic originally implied in Articles X and 2. Safeguard the Monroe Doctrine. 3. Accept the fact that the U. S. w sume no obligations under the Treat Versailles except by Act of Congress. 4. Propose that membership in the B should be opened to all nations. 5. Provide for the continuing development of international law. FERENDUM. Man, the Policy Committee, with the acquiescence of Mr. Bok, has decided to Award and the Policy Committee, except one delegated member William H. Johnston, Esther Everett Lape, Member in Charge; Nathan Lip, Cornelius N. Bliss, Jr., Treasurer. he Ameri g Plan submitted for con the United States May C on the plan selected. F which the vote of the American people is asked, are here not consent to submit its long established policy concerning questions regarded by it as purely American to the recommendation or decision of other Powers. Congress has au LEAGUE OPEN NO MILITARY OR ECONOMIC FORCE 2. The only kind of compulsion which nations can freely engage to apply to each other in the name of Peace is that which urises from conference, from moral judgment, from full publicity and from the power of public opinion. The United States will assume no obligations under Article X in its present form, or under Article XVI in its present form in the Covenant or in its amended form as now proposed unless in any particular case Congress has authorized such action. The United States proposes that Article X and XVI be either amended and changed as to eliminate any suggestion of a general agreement to use coercion for obtaining conformity to the pledges of the Covenant. NO OBLIGATIONS UNDER VERSAILLES TREATY 3. The United States will accept no responsibilities under the Treaty of Versailles unless in any particular case Amer THE PLAN IN BRIEF. Proposes I. That the United States shall immediately enter the Permanent Court of International Justice, under the conditions stated by Secretary Hughes and President Harding in February, 1923. II. That without becoming a member of the League of Nations as at present constituted, the U. S. shall offer to extend its present cooperation with the League and participate in the work of the League as a body of mutual counsel under conditions which 1. Substitute moral force and public opinion for the military and economic force originally implied in Articles X and XVI. 2. Safeguard the Monroe Doctrine. 3. Accept the fact that the U. S. will assume no obligations under the Treaty of Versailles except by Act of Congress. 4. Propose that membership in the League should be opened to all nations. 5. Provide for the continuing development of international law. Acquiescence of Mr. Bok, has decided no quitter, except one delegated member. Lape, Member in Charge; Nathan L. M. er. ```markdown ``` asked, are hereby submitted by the Policy Committee as fo Congress has authorized such action LEAGUE OPEN TO ALL NATIONS 4. The United States Government proposes that Article I of the Covenant be construed and applied, or, if necessary, redrafted, so that admission to the League shall be assured to any self-governing State that wishes to join and that receives the favorable vote of two-thirds of the Assembly. DEVELOPMENT OF INTER- NATIONAL LAW. 5. As a condition of its participation in the work and counsels of the League, the United States asks that the Assembly and Council consent—or obtain authority—to begin collaboration for the revision and development of international law, employing for this purpose the aid of a commission of jurists. This Commission would be directed to formulate anew existing rules of the law of nations, to reconcile divergent opinions, to consider points hitherto inadequately provided for but vital to the maintenance of international justice and in general to define the social rights and duties of States. The recommendations of the Commission would be presented from time to time, in proper form for consideration to the Assembly as to a recommending if not a law-making body. American Peace Award Ballot THE RICHMOND PLANET Do you approve the winning place in substance? (Put an X inside) Name Please provide Address City Are you a voter? Mail promi has decided not to dclose the authorship of the plan until a ed member. ge; Nathan L. Miller, Mrs. Gifford Pinchot, Mrs. Ogden The Honorable Elihu Root, chairman of the Jury of Award, then prepared the following forward-looking statement indicating that the mutual counsel and cooperation among the nations provided in the selected plan may lead to the realization of another—and not the least important—of the dominant desires of the American public as expressed in the plans: "It is the unanimous hope of the Jury that the first fruit of the mutual counsel and cooperation among the nations which will result from the adoption of the plan selected will be a general prohibition of the manufacture and sale of all materials of war." The purpose of the American Peace Award is thus fulfilled: To reflect in a practicable plan the dominating national sentiment as expressed by the large cross-section of the American public taking part in the Award. I therefore commend the winning plan as unanimously selected by the Jury of Award, and Mr. Root's statement of the first object to be attained by the counsel and cooperation provided in the plan, to the interest and the widest possible vote of the American people. EDWARD W. BOK January, 1924. led by the Policy Committee as follows: ACTIONS ment pro- Jovenant if neces- sion to to any ashes to favorable assembly. L LAW. Indication the League the Assen- obtain au for the internat- purpose jurists. rected to es of the divergent hitherto vital to personal jus- ture social the recom on would time, in m to the ing if not THE RICHMOND PLANET, Richmond, Virginia. Do you approve the winning plan Yes [ ] in substance? No [ ] (Put an X inside the proper box.) Name Please print Address City State Are you a voter? Mail promptly to THE AMERICAN PEACE AWARD 342 Madison Avenue, New York City (If you wish to express a fuller opinion also, please write to the American Peace Award.) the authorship of the plan until after the referendum, or early in Feb- Gifford Pinchot, Mrs. Ogden Reid, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, currents. THREE FOUN OSes ee FG NE Be Ate ae Se Ma eS Te sy 2 nee 2 Le tee ee es eS 92 Se Bs Bo SPS ers MER Se ee bli Every Saturday by Jobn Michel, J. te it North Fourth Street, Richmond, Ve JOHN MITCHELL, JR....- EDITOR pee so Tr comisesications Tntested for publication secu be sce to teach om by) Welnealay. Coot ails chee eet Tmered at the Post Otice at Richmond Viewinia as scond clte matte, ¢ m Pee RE edie Oka ea Vea stereo em Soe nee Fociga Averising Repreeutative, W. B. ait Genpaay, oe 8. Dearborn Bret, Chlcago a Viewoia Bullling, St. Louis, Mo.; «20 Long sere Bailing, New York. SATURDAY... .JANUARY 12, 1924 ‘Long life is not promised to all! us, but we can at least deserve it. ee No matter whar they puueve and fu! ly realize that right will win in the yong run, walle ee ‘The Ku Klux Kan members are now tighting each other. We tliought that it would come to thet —_.——__—— Subscribe and pay for a good race Journal. You will benefit yourself and give inspiration to your children. et ea Most people are concerned about iiving down here and a few are inter- ested in their tiying up yonder. es ‘the ronte to heaven is a long nar row winding lane with many troubles and drawbacks all along the route. Colored folks are just like some white folks and the white folks art Just like some colored folks. Don’t fer et that. Putting Marcus Garvey in prison thas simply given us more Marcus Gar- vey. It has always been so and always swill be the same way. ‘Mr. J. A. Jackson, who has charge of ‘the delineation of the Colored Depair. ment in that superb publication, The Bill Board, which journal ts a recogniz. ed aurhe-ity on stich matters conti uted an orticle in the Christmas edt ion, which {s the best we have ever vead Upon a similar subject. ee MR, POSTON AND THE WHITE MAN'S CIVILIZATION, Man's inhumanity to man Makes countless thousands mourn. —BURNS. Mr. Robert I. Foston, one of t% ablest leaders of the Garvey Move ment. in diseus:ing, “Why I Refuse t he ‘Civilized’.” says further: What I here write of the white man will not affect im in the least. His greatest curse is his utter disregard ‘outside opinion. To bim the Jap, th: Nigger, and the Chink are but neces ‘sary evils to be tolerated until he eau get along without their labor, and thy if a kind providence has not removed them. he will proceed to do it himself Just ag he relieved the Indian of the burden of living In America. He is in capable of realizing . that other races are thinking too. He takes their fail ‘ure to accept his civilization as ev! ont stupidity on their part, justifying ‘hig position in. walking rough shod ‘over them :~<It.never: occurs to him that these people reject his civilization from choice He reasons alWays tbit it is done because of their inability t approach it. If he knew that wha these races want is not his charity ut to be let severely alone, it mlgit deprive him of some of his conceit; 0 at least it might cause him to study bis divoree and murder record. Even in cases where he is charitabl ‘enoughi to give the other fellow credi tor dog a Nttle thinking on his own ‘account, he mars thi: by. the, most fla rant violation of the principles of ju tice, when that thinking runs counte! to some preconceived notion of his. T: justify himself in doing this he wit tear out every page from Emerson i need be. ‘This is a canstic indictment, an¢ who will deny the truthfulness of tn same? But the wordly — sinzu! nese of which Jesus Christ complaine: is outlined and written in Blom through the history of the Ages. Th Yersians emphasized it, the Greek practiced it and the Romans wrote { in letters of fire prmetuated in bloo ‘until the corruptions practiced brouga about the downfall of all three grea snations ‘With the adven: of Christian'ty, ; | & portrayal of Conditions 2n this com ‘munication that makes interesting inte painful reading. It iterates and re ‘iterates the depravity of the white man in deating with hetples and hap ‘ers race. It is 9 practical exemple cation of the axiom that might makes right, < it was to correct this evil that Christ same Into the World, Still, tmese exitt Uons of brute fores and injustee ery with it reactionary puntsiment. Nir, Poston continues: Tam American trained and in 4 jar as my African blood always revolt ing against certain customs has not been able to prevail. I ean be said to be truly American. I love a symphony, can appreciate a football game, ani Zeel a hurt. Recently at an affair with a young lady friend, a big, burly white man with less than average intell:- gence, proceeded to monopolize my sunlight. My American training, mind ful of my rights. revolted, my African instinct, equally aroused, protested. If Thad in me a little Japanese I presume it too would have condemned it. My tirst impulse was to handle this maa who brutally obstructed my view T Lad no misgivings atout my ability tod) this, for whatever other failings tey assign to me even my bittere t enem:es acknoledge the strength of my rigat arm. But on second thought I con- eluded that it would not be wire to use foree. There were several hundrea othler persons present of the same race of this gentleman, and though many of them were highly trained, some ct these would not have stood idly by while I administered to this rufian the beating he deserved. They woul. nave argued that white supremacy was at stake. Yet if the scene shifted and ‘his ruffian obstructed the view of any of the dozens of white gentlemen of cultlire any one of them would have at ministered him a beating with assis- tance of others, if it was needed. Color changes the complexion of white philos| ophy. In a case of this kind what was there left for me to do?"I trained my- self té make out with less, sunlight in order that this rufflan would ‘be con-| founded by more than his share. This| is the story of the average Negro in America. Having little he trains him self to get the maximum out of that, | while lis over-iudulged white brothet is sad with excesses. Each Negro is necessarily a yhilosopher, but his] Thilosophy is a reaction against a civ! lization rotten at heart and ready to bs junked. ‘Tae argument that Mr. Poston uses nthe above recital fs the logic that the Negrces as a whole use In dealing with an almost intolerable situation in some sections of this country, Ana again: Let Whether it is best to oppress or to Le oppressed seams yet a problem with man. While the role of the tormentor may be more attractive on the surface, those who patiently bear are not wit! cut their reward. I tirmly believe thet: tne Negro occupies the mos: enviable position. His opportunities for cult vating those reflzing characteristics which really distinguish man are rouble those of his tormentor. Who Knows? The role of the white man, who seems more a machine than @ hii: man being may be to erect palaces for ‘ose more capable of occupying them, than himself. If the present state of spheaval in Burope has any lesson at all for the world, it is to confirm this Lelief. The whit man has proven nin elt utterly incapable of living togeth ex in peace, The succéss of the so-call- ed “inferior” races will depend upon their ability to Keop alive until this svarlike white man Ins eliminated hime self as a pos ible competitor through civil strife. This is a hastily drawn conclusion anid it must be that Mr. Poston is 100k iota long way ahead, extending inte | the coming centiries. He says further: The person wae argues that his efvi- Veation must be hest, for no other ct Vaation is autite so powerful does not howilder with his iogie. The Hon is a1 mittedly the king of the forect. but _he 's fast giving way to the common hare who has a better way of serving hu- manity. Nor ‘3 te overworked arg'!- mont that he has done more to develop selence given him the right to call his civilization super'or. It is not a ques- tlon of how soon T get to where I_ am going, but what !s my business after T get there. It is true the airplane has added speed to travel, but it must not be forgotten that it has also added ter ror to war. The world has moved very fast. but it has not and must not go far zway from Go!’s inscrutable law of justice. love and mercy. If these can he found in a palatial home, in a bre-st adorned with satin, then let us uate them; but if they happen to be found in 2 savage's cave, in a breast untouched hy clothes, we must not ignore them there. In the above lines Mr. Poston a% sumes the role of a philosopher. He 18 drawing consou¢ion at last from his own store-hous¢ of knowledge and reco nizing the fact that we are to look to ‘The world which has looked to the white man for guidance must now look to some ocirer source. For not omy ts the white man unable to help the world, but it would appear that he stands most in need of the worll’s toe. Japan would have made a weu- derful supititute bad she not while learning the white man's knowledge of machinery. lecrnod his ways of ob- pression. The Chinese today distrust the Nippon and 400,000,000 people, dic. approving of the leadership of group Lot people, practizally eliminated it xs | world leader, Nazareth must aga'n | ie called upon. The hope of the wo"ld is in Africa, | Science has new about gons her tir it. Soul mn t take up and carry or The kindly sons ot Ham must teach tie | work haw they have heen able to beat so patiently without striking back TBE RIORMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ‘The world needs baptism of this more thin any disarmament conier ence cr League of Nations. Civilization has not kept pac? with non-civilization ina few of the essential thing» of lif. ‘The savage can laugh and love. Until we can do these we have no superior alaim +> ¢ vilization, But etvilization is not without its benefits, Tt has at Teast taught me to hete it, and tint fs in the direction of complete recovers. Tuere may yet come a day when the native innocence and savage simpi'cl ity of the African mut be as eagerly sought by the white man as he now seeks the diamonds of Kimberly. | Mr Toston fails to note that the at nitude of Japaa towards China as Korea empthsizes this same kind of treatment, which lie so mercilessly ¢22 cemns. Is Africa non-resistant? Doss it submit to outrage and oppression ‘without reststance or protest? The mit Vons of natives. who shed their blood under an African sup tell a different ‘story. The peopte preferred death to oppression and they got the former, With millions who are living bending their necks to the yoke of white civiliza iion’s supremacy Mr, Poston concludes as follows: ‘There is no question that the whice man needs a glitter. God, how he needs it! But it needs to light up from wi in rather than from without. He as penetrated the African soil; now let him seek the African heart, Let him ait in the counsel of the Zulus and Jearn what real courage fs, for it takes more courage to live inthe compan, of a white man than it does to live in the fear of the lion. For. blinded by an unnatural ambition and shorn of all restraint, even that which comes trom God he has set out to cower the wolrd But will he succeed? Read the lotest reports from Europa and, with me, pity bim. This is a graphic concluston to a Te- markable produ-tion of brilliant rhet- oric and biting sarcasm, We venture the opinion that Mr. Robert L. Poston realizes and knows that he fs civilized. He places his civilization upon a hign- er plane, permeated as it fs -througa. and through with the religion and teachings of the Holy Master. We ven ture the opinion that there are in this country. North and South, East and West, white pecple to “the manner born” who possess the same kind of ctyllzation that xe admires and por- trays. * ‘They are modert and retiring and in the general kowling and ravings against the Negroes, their voices aro cllenced for the time. ‘The time wil come, when silence will prevall and the “still, gmail voice” will be heard in all of this land. They are teaching now by precept and example and their organizations are gradually encompss sing thls country of ours. Until thar time we shall spon‘br “the gospel ot hope” believing that ip His own way and in His own tinte, God will wipe all ‘ears from our eyes. 4 JUDGE J. HOGE RICKS. sane The reelection of Judge J. Hoge Ricks to the bench of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Ccurt of ‘his citY sor a term of six years will be hailed with delight by that portion of our colored population who Wave been ih + position to appreciate his worth and to value the wisdom he bas displayed ‘n handling some of the most compll- fated and embarrassing cases ever presented to a presiding justice in this ot any other community. His services Lave not been confined to his court: ut he has taken an active interest in ‘ell affairs which had for its purpose ‘the bettering of the condition of both white and colored people. | He has a most pleasing disposition ind with it will of adamant, if Ire be- eves that he is in the right, and i ‘uever acts unless he believes that he is right. His loss to the community by vacating the bench at this time would ‘save been irreparable. He is a8 ap- Troachable as a child and at times as revetle as a woman. May his life be prolonged and God’s richest blessings re visited upon him and upon those dependent upon him. LOSES FIGHT ‘TO HALT PUBLICA- TION OF TS DOCUMENTS, Sought to Prevent Printing of Papers ‘Alleged to Have Been Stolen. Washington, Jan. 7.—The appeal » the Ku Klux Klan in fts mult to re strain publication of certain papers atleged to have been stolen from Klan headquarters in Atlanta was denied today by the Supreme Court. ‘The court refused to review th ease which wa: directed agains: Hearst's Internation] Magazine. The Federal courts at New York City had Aenied the Klan’s application for a pré Aiminary injunction against the mag: rine | The Klan contended that in 1922 man named Rhoades McPhail obtained possession of parers belonging to the crganization and sold them to the ma; azine some of them being published Curing the first half of 1923. 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ROANOKE, VA, January 8.—Rev. James S. Hatcher, D. D. delivered a most soul-stirring sermon Sunday morning at Mt Zion A. M. E. Church. His subject was, "The Tragedy of Love Over Against Sin." It being Holy Communion service, all believers as well as unbelievers, could get a deeper glimpse of the scene of Calvary and the Savvur's love for man. The whole discourse was helpful and instructive and filled with food for thought. Many visitors from other cities were present and expressed their gratefulness for this rare treat. Two joined the church. The attendance at the night's service was rather small, due to the cold wave. Offering for the day was $67.00. The last quarterly conference was held Monday night, the 7th. Presiding Elder T. W. Cotton, presided. Reports from all departments of the church showed a marvelous advance. Many expressed their unstinted praise and satisfaction of the administration of Rev. James S. Hatcher, who has so marvelously forwarded the work of the church at Mt. Zion. The church has been remodeled with an annex, at a cost of $18,000. Within five years $11,000 has been paid, due to the sacrifice, labor and persuasion of Dr. Hatcher, having prevailed upon the membership to tithie, taking God's standard of one-tenth as found in Malachi 3:10 The writer feels safe in saying that if the entire membership of the church had tithied the $7000 yet due would have been paid by the end of this conference year and Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church would have been able to report at Portsmouth to the Virginia Conference that all debt is clear. Mt. Zion would be delighted if there is any possibility for Bishop J. Albert Johnson to suspend the rules and name Dr. James S. Hatcher for an other term in Roanoke, for no selfish purpose, but for the sake of the young people and the city at large. He has as nearly as possible ministered to all. He has prayed with the sick, down and outs, gamblers and the fallen helped to find Christ. Thomas E. Jones and Rosa B. Wright were joined in matrimony on the 26th day of April, 1923, by the Rev. Andrew Green. Mrs Phoebe Granger of 15 Eleventh Street, S. W. died Friday, January 4 after a very sudden illness. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the residence of the deceased. She leaves to mourn their loss, a loving husband, several grown married daughters, one of whom is Mrs. Namile Richardson, organist at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher is able to be out again at her post of duty. She was present at the Quarterly Conference as secretary. J. M. Lipscomb is on the mend and was at the home of his old friend. M. Stanfield and Mrs. Eliza Claytor was also a 'vistor at the same time. Both were grateful for the treatment received while they were confined in Burrell Memorial Hospital. Both were preserved by the Lord for His own name's sake. The sudden and untimely death of Mr. William Martin Friday night was a shock to the community. He lost his footing and fell between two cars in the West End yards and was badly mangled. His arm and leg were cut off and he was rushed to Lewis and Gale Hospital, where heroic efforts were made to save his life. His wife gave some of her blood in a transfusion operation, but to no avail. He was conscious of his approaching end and told his wife he was trusting Jesus to take care of her and his home and adopted child Funeral services took place Monday January 7, from Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, at 2:30 P. M. He had been a member of the church for about 15 months and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves a mother, father, sister, brother and devoted wife and a host of friends in the railroad circles, all of whom were deeply affected. The polite funeral director, C. C. Williams had charge. The floral designs were very profuse and beautiful. Rev. Hatcher sang, "All Things In Jesus I Find," and Mrs. Lewis sang, "He Cares For Me." The eulogy was sympathetic. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Stafford, of Portsmouth, Ohio passed through the city Tuesday night, returning from a trip to High Point, N. C. Mrs. Mildred Pittman 212 Seventh Avenue is much improved. All patrons of the Agent are urged to pay up past due bills. Remember Sexional Tablets for men can be found with M. Stanfield. Indian Herbs, Tablets, Salvasena and Ordway Plasters. The Planet, of Richmond, the capital of Virginia, with news worthy of your patronage, is also handled by the agent. Greeted by an immense crowd at St Paul M. E. Church Rev. James of the First Baptist Church brought a cheer ```markdown ``` RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. ing emancipation to those who were fortunate enough to hera him. The speaker reviewed at some length the great work that is being done by the inter-racial movement which is spreading throughout the South. He spoke particularly of the courts of justice to the Negro and reminded us that no trai-100 per cent Negro desires or insists upon social equality, or intermingling of the races; but what we do need and want is our God given rights as Ameri- cans. At the close of his lecture master of ceremonies B. F. Crowell introduced Mrs. Sadie J. Morton of Columbus O. contralto, whose voice of unusual breadth and richness of quality and substance and together with our own Mrs. Hattie Rice soporano, rendered a dust entitled: "Missing!" It was enjoyed by all present; Mrs. J. H. Lock-layer was accompanist. Mrs. Morton left for her house Tuesday morning after having spent the holidays with relatives and friends. During her stay in our city she was lost to many social functions given in her honor. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. Rev. G. Oliver Wing preached two noble sermons Sunday morning and night at Bethel A. M. E. church. Anid the cold wave that struck Wytheville Saturday and Sunday. The Lord's super was administered at night. Rev. W. W. Ward of the Franklin St. M. E. church filled his pulpit morning and night. Miss Mary Gwyn the daughter of Mrs. Marie Gwyn died Saturday night at 10:30 after an illness of three months. The funeral was held from Bethel A. M. E. Church Tuesday at 3 p.eclock. A number of people from Wytheville motored to Pulaski last Tuesday to witness the Emancipation Celebration. Little Pauline the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Greenelee is very ill with Pneumonia fever. She is under the care of Dr. Repass. Mrs. Cecil Manning and Miss Willie Monroe gave a party to their maid friends last Monday night. Mrs. Kate Simon after spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Lucy Gibson left Sunday night for her home in Bristol, Tenn. Miss Joanna Austin and Mr. Stew ard Sheffey motoved to East Piney last Tuesday and spent the day with Miss Austin's mother, Mrs. Ella Austin. Rev. T. W. Hebron after visiting his family for a few days left Friday for Northfork, W. Va. Mr. John O. Stepteau left Monday for Gilliam, W. Va., after spending the holidays with his family in North Wytheville. Miss Mary Tavlor of Wheeling, w. Va., and Messrs. R. H. Taylor and Eugene King of Radford, motored to the city Sunday; the guest of Mrs. H. V. Myers, Mr. King is in the interests of the Radford Motor Co., see him before you buy your 1924 Ford car. Mrs. Sarah Sheffey gave a New Years dinner in honor of her daughter Miss Alice. The invited guest were: Miss Jananie Thornton. Messrs. R. A. Greene, H. J. Carter every thing of the Christmas was served. Miss Eulah Howard spent the week end at Ma Meadues visiting relatives. end at Max Meadows visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Howard on December 31 gave a dinner for the friends or their son. Francis. Messrs. Thompson Jenkins and Alvin Littles of Bluefield, W. Va., other guest were: Mrs. Robert Ramey and children of Max Meadows and Miss Elizabeth Lee. Mrs. Sarah Snefey was visiting in Rural Retreat last week. Mrs. Rebecca Anderson of Camp Jackson is very ill. She will be glad to see her many friends and especially the preachers of the city. Mr. Francis Howard left Tuesday for Ruefield and Princeton W. Va., to Visit it friends and relatives. Miss Willie Menroe left Tuesday for Excelsior W. Va., to resume her duties as principal of the Excelsior School. On New Years Day was the scene of lovely dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Howard. The table was adorned with everything of the season. The guest were Fev. G. Oliver Wing and family Mrs. Fanny Howard of Max Meadow; Messrs. R.Green and F. M. Sheffey. Mrs. Cecil Manning left Wednesday for Oberau. Ohio after spending the holidays with her mother Mrs. Moore. The Emancipation Day at Pulaak City was indeed a great day. The serviles were held at the New Century M. F. church. The crowd was immense at P. M. Lawyer A. J. Oliver spoke to a large audience. His address was full of FINE LINED BE BOTTLED BY THE BOTTLE MAKER LONDON THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA The Down South Hair Preparation—A Hair Stimulator and Grower Pressing Oil, 50c. Grower, 50c. WRITE Mme. J.F. McDONALD or J. W. McDONALD, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Agents Wanted. Also Hair Dressers YES. WE HAVE COMBS. thought at 8 o'clock. Rev. T. W. Hethron spoke to a large crowd. He dwell upon emancipation and just what it meant for the Negro to celebrate this day. Mr. Doc. Robinson of Max Meadows, was in town Tuesday attending the funeral of Miss Mary Gwyn. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Carter have returned from Columbus, Obio. They report a pleasant trip. FIRST MT. OLIVE NOTES. Newtown, Va., Jan. 8.—Many of the friends who visited this section for the holidays have returned north. Mrs. Martha Tunstall returned home Sunday after spending the holidays with her children in Philadelphia. Messrs. Henry Redmond, Sr., J. W. Redmond and Henry Redmond, Jr. spent the week-end in the home of Rev. end Mrs. R. N. Lawson. Remember the services at Mt. Olive Sunday you are cordially invited. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Baynham of Beazley, Va., celebrated the Fifthth anniversary of their marriage December 25th and 26th, 1923. The occasion was largely attended by their children, grand-children, relatives and friends who brought much gold and other valuable gifts and laid them at their feet. Devotions were held each day from 12:00 to 2:00 P. M. af. r which the guests were seated at a 6-foot table richly decorated with the delicacies of the season. The occasion was much enjoyed by all present and made a lasting impression being the first of its kind ever held in this section. The happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Baynham is blessed with seventeen living children, twenty-seven grand-chil- dren. Those of the children present were: Mrs. Charlotte M. Morton, Mrs. Alice G. Green Rev, J. H. Baynham, Messrs. James H. Baynham, George B. Baynham of Kremilia, Va.; Robert Baynham of Philadelphia; Misses Maude Baynham, Esther Baynham, R. W. of Bluefield W. Va., Masades Mary Weldon, Annie Morton and Kath- ne Harris of Wilmington. Del. The services at Mt. Calvary Baptist church last Sabbath were splendid. Not withstanding the inclemency of the weather a fine christian spirit was demonstrated by all who were present. The Sunday School in several departments was associated together. The T. E. L. and the Baracca Bible classes were taught by our pastor, Rev. C. A. Cobbs. 11:30 A. M. our pastor preached an excellent sermon which was very inspiring to all under the sound of his voice. We were very glad to have on the rostrum. Rev. Spraatley of Va. U. U. also our own sons Rev. Jackson Clarke. Coleman and Jefferson. We were glad to hear that the service at the Union Level Baptist church last Sunday were very inspiring. Rev Wilson of Green Bay, Va. preached for them morning and night. 10 GOLDEN WEDDING FULTON NOTES --- 3:30 P. M. the people had a grand time during the communion services which were in charge of our pastor. We were glad to have our many friends present. Let us come to Calvary tomorrow. the services are as follows: 9:30 A. M. Sunday School; 11:30 A. M. a special message by our pastor, a young man who is doing a fine work for Calvary assisted by his corp of officers. 6:30 P. M. B. Y. P. U. 8:30 P. M. Preaching services. The third Sunday in the morning Rev. C. B. Jefferson will preach at the Macedonia Baptist Church. He has been also asked by the pastor to assist the Superintendent of the Sunday School on that date. We were glad to hear that Miss Hazel Jenkins, is getting along nicely in her studies at the Tuskegee Institute. Miss Jenkins resides at 1008 Street street. FAITH HEALER HERE (Continued from page 1) ayer some witch and that is what they call this great worker. DR. LEVY'S CRITICISM He referred to Dr. E. C. Levy's criticism of the cures effected by faith and of his intention to send a representative from his office to investigate conditions at the auditorium. In a most emphatic manner, he said: "I don't care what they say, I would just as soon go to heaven from here as from any other place or country. He said, 'I'll let a force from my office go down and see what they say. He did not say that he would come. He said you go down and bring me word. "If this be of man it will come to naught. If it be of God, you can't stop it, you had better let it alone. CAPTAIN OF HOSTS "He spoke of Joshua. I have come as captain of the Lord's host. We have the captain of the Lord's host here and there can be no failure. He told of the story of Ishmael. God, when he got ready to take care of His children, he wrapped himself in a ball of fire. He told of the destroying angel. Every child must have the blood of the Lama on the door post. If you cannot find Him, ask somebody, where is the Lord? This is the way I long have sougued And mourned because I found it no: Izalah said, "I groped in darkness and could not find Him, but after a while I heard a voice saying, Arise and shine. I heard the voice of Jesus saying, Come unto me and rest Lie down, thy weary one, lie down. Thy head upon my breast. YOUR SALVATION. "May God help you to work out your own salvation in fear and trembling. Let us put on our garments and get back to Jerusalem. Come thou blessest of my Father, enter the kingdom prepared for you from the founda.on on the world. These are they who came up on the rough side of the mountains. Are you going to stand up for Him? May the power of God come down upon the this morning and may you realize that you cannot fight any longer against God. May more blind people see, more near people hear and more dumb people speak. Beloved, believe ya in the Son of God! for we know, when He shall appear you shall be like Him we shall see Him as He is. IMPRESSED ALL. "He made a fervent appeal to the audience ending with a perseveration that effectively impressed all who heard him. Rev. Dr. M. M. Madden then spoke. He said that he had been stirred up about an effort being put forth to destroy this religion. If it is of men, it will go down. He told of Daniel in the Lion's Den. He commented upon Daniel laying down his head. A council was held in heaven and a messenger was sent down to lock the lion's jaws. WOULD SPEW THEM OUT "He declared that those, who put their trust in the Lord would not be harmed. They could take poison and they would not injure them. When we get a religion that will not show itself, it does not amount to much. Praise the Lord! You are neither hot nor cold, saith the Lord I will spew the out of my mouth. Paul was one of the greatest men of his age but he wasn't ashamed to go to jail for Jesus. We are so anxious this afternoon that you see Jesus. Because God will protect you from snakes, it does not mean that you must go out hunting for them to have them bite you. THAT SPECIAL PURPOSE "We came to Richmond for the special purpose of proving-God's love for us. Rev. Dr. Gregory said so much this morning. If you have the true religion, it makes you like everybody and not just a few people. I am only an empty ves el. There is an awful lot of unbelief in this world today. Just pray for me so that God will keep me charged with the Holy Ghost. MR WHITE'S REMARKS. "Mr. E. B. White spoke. He stated that he came out of one of the best families in this State, that he could rank among those of the highest society, but he had preferred to serve Christ. He stated that he would give up a month's salary to aid in defraying the expenses of this great meeting; should it lack funds. He told of his having expended much money on doctors and secured no relief. Finally, he went into his bath-room and threw himself down upon the floor and gave himself up to God. GOT RID OF HIS AILMENT "He improved and got rid of his alliment. He exclaimed that God is keeping books and he urged all to get their names on the Book of Life. He told of his visit to Second and Leight stue, where he took part in the services and where his father, who was with him, although an infidle] joined in the services. He declared that he believed the Bible was the Word of God, divinely inspired and infallible. Mrs. P. Harrold spoke. She said she had very little to say. She commended the sermon of Rev. Dr. Gregory. She punctuated her remarks with the exclamations, "Praise the Lord!" WANTED TO HEAR. Then those, who desired to be healed came forward. There were five colors: three males and two females and six white four males and two females. They wanted only those who were deaf. Then Mrs. Harrold came forward while her attendant stood at her side with a small waiter and a tiny goblet, into which she would occasionally do her fingers. Then she would lean over the patient, press her fingers to the ears and say, "Lord EVERYTHING COSTS LESS AT WEISBERGER'S RICHMOND'S GREAT STORE Profit Sharing Sale Two-Pant Suits and Overcoats THE OVERCOATS In the Latest Winter Models. Due to the exceedingly warm winter we find ourselves overloaded with winter garments and prices have been cut to the bone to move these Overcoats and Suits. Never in this store's history have such wonderful values been offered. Take advantage and save considerable. SUITS AND OVERCOATS Worth to $27.50. Profit Sharing Price 1750 SUITS AND OVERCOATS Worth to $35.00. Profit Sharing Price 2250 SUITS AND OVERCOATS Worth to $45.00. 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A complete range of sizes assures every man a perfect fit without unnecessary alteration. One try-on will convince you of the style—careful examination will reveal the quality of the fabric—and the fine tailoring is self-evident. us, we pray thee. Will you unstop deaf ear?" She would say stepping kward, "Amen! THE PLAIN QUESTIONS She would repeat this and tell the first to repeat it. The first white pu HUMANE EDUCATION WORK AMONG VIRGINIA NEGROES The work of the Humane Education Society of Boston is being introduced in the schools of Virginia where it is being welcomed by both teachers and pupils. During the month of December the teachers and pupils of Virginia Randolph Training School Mrs. Fannie Payne Clarke principal were enthusiastic signers of the Band of Mercy Pledge. Also the children of the Washington Park Graded School Mrs. Emma Washington, principal; Broad St. Road School Westwood School and others are enthusiastic Band of Mercy Members. The organization protests against cruelty towards men as well as toward animals; the following article is taken from their official organ "Our Dumb Animals," January 1924. The caption is "Charles Young" and reads as follows: "This is a humane magazine. It protests against all cruelty no less than toward men than animals. Who was Charles Young? A fine, unusually able colored youth who obtained an appointment to West Point. Those who had the facts from his own lips tell us that when he rode up in his cab to West Point he was greeted with the welcome "the load of Coal"; when the men were being assigned to details in their military work, the officer of the day would often openly shout: "Who's going on this nigger's detail?' Not an West Point men were base enough to smite so bitterly this fine young soldier with words that burned themselves into his soul and ranked like poisoned arrows in his heart. That there should have been any that did this, and that any should have been allowed to do it. It is to the everlasting shame of an institution under government control. Charles Young is dead. Retired, the reports say because of sickness. But if too sick to be sent to France then surely too sick to be sent to hardest duty in the swamps in West Africa. We dare not question the truth of the statement of the one who writes: "The real reason he did not go to France was neither his age nor his blood pressure, nor his ability, it was simply that --- Jesus, we pray thee. Will you unstop the deaf ear?" She would say stepping backward. "Amen!" THE PLAIN QUESTIONS "She would repeat this and tell the patient to repeat it. The first white patient shook his head in asuizzal manner, then she got behind him and repeated, "Amen! Praise the Lord." He could not hear her, then she repeated the operation. "Can you hear my voice?" He said that he could, then she repeated the formula and he repeated it. She talked to him and he replied. He started off the platform and Rev. Dr. Madden called to him, he looked around and the congregation laughed. LEFT HIS INSTRUMENT "Then came a colored man. As he left the stand. Rev. Dr. Madden pulled his deaf instrument out of his pocket and he left it on the stand. He did not need it. He could hear. Near the last one was a colored man who insisted that he could not hear her. She asked him could he hear her voice and he replied in the negative. She quietly him to return to his seat and he did so. He was the only one who claimed he had not been benefited and evidently she did not trust him. PEOPLE COMING IN. Then the people were filing in for the afternoon meeting A collection had previously been lifted, Mrs. Harrild went out to lunch Singing was in order and the mighty throng joined in the melody. THE MASSES BELIEVE. There are some skeptics in the induction and many doubt the thoroughness of the cures but the great mass of people believe in all that they see and hear the 'hait, lame and blind' are seeking the tickets, the possession of which entities one to a test of the efficacy of the faith cure, without money and without price. and more Every new and wanted fabric is here for your selection. Light, medium and dark shades of tan, brown, grey 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 ulterette models. Sizes for men and young men. FIVE the General Staff did not want a black general in the United States Army. Now that he is dead, his hurt soul beyond his fellow man's cruel wrong. It is said at West Point "Young! He was splendid fellow Insulted! We never saw him Insulted." But this was not the story he had to tell those who knew him best and to whom he confided the secret pain that he so heroically bore. How far many of us still are from that day when it shall be gladly recognized that "a man's a man for a that." A after reading the above it seems to me that every sane Negro would be glay to be identified with this splendid movement. Founded in 1868 by G. F. Angell, that splendid bumitarian, it was gathered within its folds some of the world's outstanding men and women and today numbers more than 4,000,000. Teaching peace, kindness and numane treatment to all as one of the fundamentals of Education its content and ultima e triumph can be seen even in this day of unrest. It is hoped that each teacher and parent in Virginia and elsewhere will see that their children join this army of lovable people. Write for literature, it is free for the asking. Subscript to "Our Dumb Animals" just Sixty cents a year. (MRS.) OLRA BROWN STOKE. Representative for Virginia. 1607 Brooke Road. RAYO THEATRE REOPENED. The initial bow of the management of the Rayo Theatre took place. Monday night, January 7th. Attorney Thomas Hewin delivered an address after which Manager B. H. Droste spoke amidst spectators. Souvenirs were given to each purchaser of a ticket and a large crowd was present to receive them. The programme was amusing and enlightening and the people were delighted. Madame Myteria was a most entertaining attraction in her practical demonstration of mental telepathy. Grocery night was also a most amusing figure and those, who were lucky enough to go away with groceries were surely happy. A new glass front has been installed and additional lights on the front cause many to wonder at the great change. HAMPTON INSTITUTE QUINT WINS FROM NEWPORT NEWS Y. M. C. A. 31-14 SCORE (By P. Bernard Young, Jr.) Hampton, Va. Jan. 5.—The "Seasider" quintet made its second appearance of the season on the Hampton Institute Gymnasium court before a large crowd of students, instructors and visitors and defeated the fast aggregation of tossers from the Newport News "Y" team in all departments of the game. Their passing was more accurate and snappy. It was executed with more precision. The teamwork was developed to such stage that at times it fairly dazed the opponents. Before the "Y" could score a point Hampton had a twelve-point lead. Wit hush a lead it would have been natural for the "Y" tossers to become discouraged, but instead they exhibited a splendid flicking spirit that gained them five points before the end of the first half. Several rallies were started but were nipped in he bud by the brilliant and steady guarding of Captain Langston and ex-Captain Gunn. These two guards led a defense that was superb. On the intense Hargrove and McNichols' led with four field goals apiece. Both played a hard game while 'Chet' Jones at forward played in his usual good form. In the last half severit substitutions were made. Much good material was seen in action. Brown and Epps started on the offense for the "Y" white Mason and Robinson played a good steady game. Hampton scored eleven points in the last half to 'Y's nine. The scored eleven points in the last half to 'Y's nine. The score would probably have been larger for Hampton and smaller for 'Y' except that many substitutions were made and they paves the way for the 'Y' passers to make four field goal's one free throw. With the present combination and with such a good supply of substitutes Hampton should present a very forbids team rbis threw. HAMPTON-31 NEWPORT-14. Jones R. F. Epps McNichols L. F. Allen Hargrove C. Mason Langston R. G. McGee Gunn L. G. Robinson Retree: V. S. Brown. Scorer: P. Berard Young. Timer. W. S. Parker. Substitutions: Hampton. Lambrint: Thorn Coleman, Simmons, Miller; Taylor: "Y" Pinner, Melvin. Brown. Score: Hampton 31; Newport News Y. M. C. A. 14. MEMORIAL RECREATION CENTER PLANNED. (Preston News Service) Atlantic City N. J. Jan.—That the colored veterans of the World War will have a memorial building and recreation center for the coming season is indicated from the action of the City Commissioners at their recent meeting, when a resolution was passed authorizing the Mayor to advertise for bidders to erect the building, to which the City has made an appropriation of $200,000. Club pool and recreation rooms together with a large auditorium will be provided for in the proposed structure, which will be the third memorial to be erected by the city. NEWS FOR FARMERS IN U. S. BULLETINS. --- (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C. — Coming of winter has led the department of agriculture to announce a list of timely farmers' bulletins and circulars useful to the public. The list includes: "Frost and the Prevention of Damage From It; Potato Storage and Storage Houses; Pork on the Farm; Killing, Curing and Canning; Diseases of Apples in Storage; Operating a Home Heating Plant; The Bedbug; Care of Mature Fowls; Lining and Loading Cars of Potatoes for Protection From Cold; Sweet Potato Storage; Measurement and Marketing Farm Timber; and harvesting and Storing Ice on the Farm." BURGLAR IS KILLED. Watchman of Memphis is Also Seriously Wounded. 一 (Preston News Service) Memphis, Team—POLICE are seeking to identify the body of a burglar who lost night was fatally wounded by Alfred Ousley watchman as he was at tempting to loot the residence of Robert York, while Mr. and Mrs. York were attending a Christmas celebration. Ousley, who was seriously wound by the burglar, was notified of the attempted robbery by Robert York Jr. aged 11. The boy saw the man enter the residence after the front door was opened by a servant, who was forced back into the house at the point of a pistol. The lad slipped through a rear entrance and summoned the watchman. Ousley and the Landit met on the front door steps and the man fired once before he was shot five times by Ousley "JACK" JOHNSON BUYS A FARM. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Jan. 9. "Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion boxer has purchased a 30ac farm near Sturdsitch, Burduth County which he will use as training quarters. it was learned today. He expects to begin work there in about two weeks. LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS (Richmond Times-Dispatch, Deceber- mber 22, 1923.) If reason is the life of the law, as the lawyers like to say, quoting Sir Rudolphe Coke Judge Moncree's decision in the Fidelity Loan and Savings Company suit is sound law. So far as appears from published reports of the case, the officers and directors of the company invested certain funds of the company in loans which were not repaid, thus causing losses to those who had invested their own funds in the company. Suits were brought by some who had thus suffered losses for the purpose of holding liable and recovering from the officers and directors. As a general rule, officers and directors are liable at least in theory, for negligent performance or for non-performance of their duties but not for mistakes in judgment and not for unfortunate results following the exercise by them of their discretion as officers. In this case, the complaints sought to recover on the ground that the officers and directors were negligent in not having foreseen, when the made the loans which formed the subject of the suits the financial depression following the war and during the period of readjustment, and even, apparently, for not having foreseen the shrinkage in its own business resulting from the entrance into the army and navy of many salaried men with whom it had formerly done business. Having found from the evidence that the officers and directors were not guilty of negligence not guilty of failing to exercise their foresight and prudence as are commonly practiced by STRAIT-TEX TRADE-MARK HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEXPECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEAR THAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MORE BEAUTIFYING PREPARATIONS TO OUR LIMITED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE The following is our complete list Strait-Tex Hair Refining Tonic $1.00 Refine kinky, frizzy, coarse hair to medium; medium hair to good. Strait-Tex Hair Grower 20c Not only promotes growth of the hair, but makes it soft, pliable and luxurious. An excellent preserving oil. Gloss-Tex Brilliantine 58c Make it hair free and glossy and keep it in good condition without leaving it only or gummy. Strait-Tex Herbs $1.00 is an vegetable preparation that neutralizes pH per cup is the original color to gray or faded hair. Color permanent—positive will not turn brown. O is shampooed. Three shades Black, Brown and Chestnut-Brown. Kokomo Shampoo $40c is a softening pure coconut oil; clean the scalp and roots of the hair in a natural, healthy manner. Bronze Beauty Vanishing Cream $50c is a soothing, greaseless vanishing face cream that will not grow hair. per jar Bronze Beauty Lemon Cream Is nourishing, softening and stimulating to the skin; is filled with a triple strength of oil of lemon—making it a mild, bleaching cream. Bronze Beauty Face Powders $50c are suited to all complexions. Can be successfully used on the face or oily skin. The cream and Bronze Glow are favorites. Mollyglosso $1.00 is a special hair straightener for men; positively guaranteed to straighten the most stubborn hair in from 10 to 20 minutes without the use of hot water. Will fit the scalp or turn the hair red. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Strait-Tex Chemical Company 600 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA., U. S.A. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately three hundred individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders of Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally interested in retaining the confidence of the colored people of this community and the good opinion of the white and colored people of the United States, are waiting. They all want to know the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank. The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signed by the able Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court- But how much more is needed? The Receivers assert that they cannot determine this amount until all the pass-books of the depositors have been turned in and balanced. To meet this condition the depositors, in meeting assembled, by unanimous vote, decided to share in any liability in excess of the amount already ascertained. This relieves the situation and enables the Receivers to strike a balance and submit the same to the Court with such a recommendation as may, in their judgment be fair to the people whom they represent. This then will necessarily end the delay as the Receivers have been unofficially reported to be in favor of re-opening the Bank and willing to do all in their power to help the colored people of this community. The issue is plain. Personal feeling and animosities should not figure in this matter. Let us re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank in order that those depositors who are urgently in need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their savings may be permitted so to do. The depositors stand pledged not to make any run on the Bank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are presented The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain the approximate amount of liability, put up the assets necessary and with the aid and support of the good white people and the self-sacrificing colored ones, backed by an abiding faith in the Almighty God, let us re-open the Bank. --- business men. Judge Moncure holds that they are not liable for losses sustained in the course of the company's business. Surely that is sound law, if to repeal reason is the life of the law. For if that were not law, what must property would undertake to serve any corporation as a director? If men of affairs were held unqualifiedly liable for losses sustained by companies of which they happened to be directors even if such losses were due to mistakes of judgment, then men of affairs would simply not happen to be directors. The anaysis of corporations would be managed by men who had nothing to lose, or stockholders' meetings would have to be held every day to transact ordinary everyday business. Loyalty, prudence, attention and the exercise of the best judgment of which they are capable constitute all the liability properly imposed upon directors and officers of corporations. DR. DUBOIS ENVOY AT INAUGURATION OF LIBERIAN PRESIDENT A cablegram from Monrovia, the capital city of Liberia, received in New York City by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, announces the appointment by President Coulidge of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois as official envoy of the United States as the inauguration of President King of the Liberia-Republic. Dr. Du Bois had been attending the session of the Taird Pan-African Congress in London and in Lisbon, Portugal and from there made a journey to PATIENTLY WAITING. 'And it being represented to the Court that the closing of said bank by the plaintiff was because of the presence in its assets of obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., amounting to the sum of $83,500.00, which are not secured to the satisfaction of the plaintiff and it being further represented to the Court that there is a reasonable prospect of the defendant being able, within a short time, of satisfying the plaintiff as to said obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., and as to the entire solvency of said bank, it is further ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, together with a statement of the assets and liabilities of said bank, such offers and plans as may be submitted to them by the defendants, or others on its behalf, with a view of satisfying the requirements of the plaintiff and effecting a prompt discharge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics' Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. to its proper authorities.' Africa to continue his studies of African affairs. Dr. Du Bois has been one of the American authorities on Africa, as shown in his book, entitled: "The Negro, punished in the Home University Series as well as a pamphlet entitled: "The African Roots of the World War," originally published as an essay in the Atlantic Monthly. President Coolidge', official recognition of Dr. Du Bola, in appointing him envoy of the United States at the Liberian president's inauguration, was commented on as follows by James Weldon Johnson Secretary of the N. A. A. C. P. "The appointment of Dr. Du Bois as official envoy of the United States at the inauguration of the President of Liberia, not only is a fitting compliment to a man whose editorship of 'The Crisis' and his literary work have made him known to thousands of white as well as millions of colored Americans; it is to a recognition of Dr. Du Bois' knowledge of African affairs. The designation is a source of gratification for all colored Americans." CONTRALTO SCORES HIT IN SYMPHONY. Philadelphia, Pa. Jan.—Marian Anderson, a twenty-two year-old colored girl of this city, recently scored a heavy hit as coaltro soloist with the Philarmonis Society, one of America's leading orchestras. The young artist who is at present studying with Gutsie Boghetti rose to the occasion of her opportunity and with musically sensibility and a voice of quality far above the average, rendered a number of outstanding selections. First she offered "O Mio Fernando," from Donizett's "Favorita." Then she sang two Negro Spirituals, "My Lord, What a Mormon, and "Heavn, Heavn." Delivering the Donizett air with telling fervor and dramatic emphasis she passed to the more consciential field of racial songs in which she was thoroughly at home. These naive ballads she gave in a way that reached and stirred the hearts of all who heard her luscious and resonant voice, with a driving power of art and temperament behind it. The applause, when she finished, came like a sudden blast of gunfire, and continued through so many recalls that it seemed as if a rule must be broken and encouraged note. COLORED WEDDINGS IN LEAD OVER WHITES. Norfolk, Va. Jan. 10—Marrriage licenses took a jump in both Portsmouth and Norfolk county during December. Records show that the holiday season competes with June for popularity as many of the applicants signified their intention to wed either on Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Licences issued in December by the clerk of the Court of Hustings jumped from 47, the record of November to 58. County marriages rose from 18 in November to a total of 36 for December. There were 37 white applicants for marriage licenses in Portsmouth during December and 31 colored applicants. In the county there were 15 white marriages and 21 colored. PROSPERITY IS DUE TO REPUBLICAN POLICIES PROSPERITY IS DUE TO REPUBLICAN POLICIES (Lincoln News Service). Washington,—When Henry Ford, who employs a large number of colored wage-earners, said, "I am satisfied that ninety per cent of the people feel perfectly safe with Coolidge, and I feel, too, that the country is perfectly safe with him," he gave expression to the thought that is in the minds of most large employers of labor, who are hoping for a continuance of national prosperity. With mines, factories and mills running at capacity production; with labor generally employed; and with business men preparing to make extensions that were retarded on as count of the war, there appears to be a settled conviction that this is no time to rock the political boat or to try out national theories that have not had the acid test. If full recovery in industrial and financial affairs is desired and if the horrors of unemployment are to be avoided, the machinery if the government: must function to the satisfaction of those whose investments of capital in business enterprises make it possible for industrial and financial activity. With 811 out of every 1,000 coloreal males ten years of age and over, gainfully employed and with 389 in each group of 1,000 coloreal females ten years of age and over, also gainfully employed our economic status shows a remarkable improvement. in all sections of the country, over the prevail EXITING. Presenting approximately one thousand, not including the value of this city, who are this community and the living. The assets to re-open the act from the decree signify that the closing of the presence in its Company, Inc., are not secured to being further repreceable prospect of the satisfaction of satisfying the United Realty Company, and bank, it is furnished and instructed possible date, together with the attested to them by the view of satisfying acting a prompt dis-affect the assets of said person to its proper It that they cannot be turned in and bail animous vote, decided as relieves the situation Court with such a record present. Persons have been unofficiated their power to help the and animosities should not order that those deposits and those who wish ledged not to make any presented. The primary climate amount of liability white people and the God, let us re-open the NG. approximately three hundred not including the holders of this city, who are vitally intimately and the good opinion to re-open the Mechanic's decree signed by the a the closing of finance in its Inc., recured to other repre-pect of theifying the City Company. It is fur-instructed to together said them by the satisfying prompt dis-sets of said cooper they cannot determine the need in and balanced. To my vote, decided to share in the situation and enables with such a recommendation been unofficially reported power to help the colored peo-osities should not figure in the those depositors who are those who wish to deposit the not to make any run on the Bank. The primary purpose at the amount of liability, put up people and the self-sacrifice us re-open the Bank. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. --- ```markdown ``` ing condition or but a few years ago. Students is retracted in the home-owning activities of the race; in the operation of banking institutions; in the extensions of our insurance companies; in the increase in the number of our retail dealers; in the purchase and building of churches; in the mechanical appearance and increased circulation of our newspapers; and in the exceptionally large number of students attending the various colleges and university societies all over the country. In the recent announcement of his political attitude. Mr. Ford said: "Mr. Coolidge has shown in these months of service a great many qualities that should please his countrymen. I think they all feel that Mr. Coolidge means to do right. And when a man means to do right, so far as I have observed it is usually quite easy for him to find the way to do right." In these words Mr. Ford gave an expert opinion of a remarkably successful business man, an opinion that should cause us to think deeply if we hope for the protection of our citizenship and our further advancement in business and industry. IDLE NEGROES WARNED (Preston News Service) Massillon Ohio, Jan.—Because recent lawlessness in Massillon has been attributed to unemployed Negroes Chief of Police E. M. Ertlie Wednesday ordered members of the police department to warn all Negroes found loitering about the streets to get work or leave the city. by three hundred the holders of are vitally inter- good opinion of the Mechanics signed by the able determine this advanced. To meet to share in any and enables the commendation as ally reported to the colored people not figure in this ors who are ur- to deposit their run on the Bank purpose at this way, put up the self-sacrificing Bank. --- ```markdown ``` RIGHT "THE THINKER." I ain' no rifler, no ma'am! Mebbe I seems to be! But if you thinks I'm lazy Why ma'am, you don't know me. —I'm studyin'! Jes' settin' still an' noddin', I seems to be to you. But I ain' 'sleep'—I'm thinkin' 'Bout what I'm got to do— I'm studyin'! Winders ain' washed, I knows it. Poch ain' been sweep' off yet— I's planlin' how to do 'em— Dat's why I set an' set. Jes studyin'! I got to feed chickens. I got to cut de grass— No. ma'am, I ain' forgot 'em I'm comin' to 'em fas— I'm studyin'! 'Tain' good to be too hasty. But I don'n't never shirk; I'm settin' wid my eyes shet. A-plannin' out my work— I'm studyn'! I ain' no twitter no ma'am. Whenever you sees me A-settin' still—I'm thinkin' What my next move'll be! I'm studyn'! ROSELE MERCIER MONTGOMERY (New York Times.) WELCOMED NEW BY FIRING OLD; INJURED Dalton, Ga., Jan. 10.—Bog town is decided that he should celebrate the coming in of the New Year in an appropriate mannee and to his mind, he should fire an old musket that had not been fired for more than a score of years. He wanted to make a great big gun, and accordingly he poured powder or put it enough for four gun-floats, and put in a lot of old nails and some beans, and when he had finished he had the barrel nearly half filled. On the appointed hour as the old year died and the new came in Towns finally succeeded in firing the old musket, but there was little left of it or Towns. The man's arm was badly cut and a part of his face torn away. His body was severely burned and cut in many places. Attending physicians were unable to tell how serious Town's injuries would prove. BLACKENED HIS FACE; ATTEMPTED ASSAULT COLLEGE GIRL; JAILED (Preston News Service) Greensboro, N. C., Jan. 11—While it seems practically impossible to obtain, the names of the persons involved, it is a fact that a prominent young white man was lodged in jail here last Thursday night by a deputy sheriff of Alumnae county in connection with an attack on a young white woman of Elion College early in the night. The man was arrested on suspicion, the deputy said, and brought into Greensboro because of the high feeling prevailing at Elion College. The assailant, who she said, wore a black mask over his face to give to him the appearance of a Negro. During the struggle she managed to tear the mask from his face when she tried to scratch his eyes out. The young woman is said to have reached her home after the encounter, fainting on the door steps. Officials were notified and the man's arrest followed. WHITE POLICEMAN STANDS UP FOR HIS COLORED COMRADES Philadelphia, Pc., Jan. 11—Patrolmen Joseph Harriety and Clement Bovan, both colored of the First District, who it is alleged, fled when burglaries started firing at Patrolman Joseph Keenan. (white) were exonerated of charges of cowardice and commended by Keenan last Friday, who said that the two men gave him all the assistance possible. It appears that a report went to head quarters to the effect that when the burglaries started firing at the policemen Harriety and Bowman took to their heels. When Superintendent of Police Miles, requested a detailed report from Keenan as to the conduct of Harriety and Bowman on the occasion referred to Keenan highly praised Harriety and Bowman and said they aided him in every way possible. Lieut. Snell of the First District, after an investigation into charges said there was no evidence of cowardice on the part of the two officers. It is believed that the story of their alleged cowardice and desertion when the shootings started was told by excited neighbors BIG FIRE CAUSES $15,000 LOSS IN EAST END PITTSBURGH (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh Pa. Jan. 10.—A $15 000 fire in a three-story brick building at 6286 Frankstown avenue last Wednesday afternoon caused several families to flee from the structure as well as causing the patrons of the Lincoln Drug Company to leave hastily when it was feared that the flame might eat its way into the store. Starting in an apartment on the second floor, occupied by the family of S. P. English the fire quickly burned that apartment and spread rapidly to other apartments occupied by other families. The English family and the other families occupying the second floor fleed to the street for safety. The Lincoln Drug Company's stock was greatly damaged by water when firemen played the streams on the upper floors to entangle the fire. AVERS POLICEMAN DEMANDED LIQUOR (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Po., Jan. 10—James Brown and John Aiken, arrested last Wednesday on a disorderly conduct charge were held over by Magistrate Richard, for further hearing last Thursday morning. The men were arrested by Patrolman Herbert Steuken each. Earlier in the morning Brown had complained to the sergeant at Center Avenue police station that two patronen wearing raincoats had forced their way into his home and demanded liquor. Failing to get any he says, they abused both Brown and his wife. Steubenrach is attached to the Oak land station, and when Brown was arrested he declared that Steubenrach was one of the two patrolmen who had entered his home the night before. LITTLE AND CARSON ESCAPE GEORGIA JAIL (Preston News Service) Butler, Ga. Ju. 11.—James Litle and Evans Carson who are confined in the Taylor county jail at Butler, broke jail Monday night, and made a safe get-away. The two men were charged with minor misdemeanors, and were to have entered a plea of guilty this week before Judge Munro. X. W. C. A. NOTES The Health Education Class will 10:44 its formal Opening Tuesday January 22nd at 8 P. M. Those wishing to join the classes in Basket Ball, Games Gym Stunts, should register at one. Classes for girls: 12-16 years Moccas and Fridays at 5:30 P. M. For older girls and women Wednesdays, 7:30 P. M. For further information inquire at desk. Y Choral Club wants membership increased. Why not make your Phyllis Wheatley Branch a singing branch by joining the Choral Club which meets every Wednesday at 6:30 P. M. The members of the Orchestra are anxious to increase its power and strength by adding newvitility to the group. The Y. needs your gift of song. You want to give to people through the Choral Club. Wednesday 6:30 P. M. Notice: Members of the Orchestra The Orchestra will meet Monday January 14th. All members who wish to retain membership in the organization are requested to be present. Important business. Girl Reserves to sing at the Vesper Services, Sunday January 27th at 4 P. M. at the Central, W. Y. C. A., when National Secretary visits Richmond. Special rehearsals—Tuesdays 5. 40 P. M. All members of the Glee Club and those wishing to join the G. R. Chor us are requested to report to Miss Cipa ain on or before Tuesday, January 15. Girl Reserve Uniforms to be given away. Inquire how you may obtain Executive Council will hold its first meeting of the year Friday January 11th at 7 P. M. All members old and new are urged to be present. Social Ideals of the Churches' was the subject on which Miss Louise Leon ard, National Y. W. C. A., Secretary spoke last Sunday. Be sure to attend Vesper Services Sunday afternoon. January 13th at 5 P.M. when a very interesting program will be given under the direction of Mrs. Virgie Miner. RAYO THEATRE Second St., Bet, Marshall and Clay. "ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW." MON, TUES, WED., JAN. 14—15—16 ROSCOE AND MITCHELL'S "RADIO GIRLS." BIG MUSICAL COMEDY. "The Man From Hell's River." Fox News—"Rip's Boozy Snooze." THUR, FRI, SAT., Jan. 17—18—19 ROSCOE AND MITCHELL'S "RADIO GIRLS." Complete Change of Show!! 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Proctor, president of the Strait-Tex Chemical Co. with whom their mother lives, requested her brother to come to see their mother. For the past 25 years it has been Mr. Proctor's custom to visit his mother twice a year, how ever during the past year he has made several trips to see her. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE PORO AGENT RENDERS A DISTINCTIVE SERVICE It Pays to Patronize Her PORO HAIR AND TOILET PRODUCTS stand out from the crowd of competition with character strikingly their own. PORO Products are amazingly effective. That PORO satisfies is evidenced by the fact that over THREE MILLION PORO patrons were served with PORO Treatments and PORO Products by more than SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND PORO AGENTS during the year just passed. Wherever you live you may use PORO and enjoy matchless satisfaction. There's a PORO AGENT nearby who will cheerfully serve you. PORO COLLEGE 4300 St. Ferdinand Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO., U. S. 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MY MEDICINES CURE THE FOLLOWING DISEASES: Heart Disease, Blood, Kidney, Bladder; Pilee in any form; Vertigo, Quinny; Sore Throat; Dyspepsia; Indigestion; Consipation; Rheumatism in any form; pains and aches of any kind, Colds, Bronchial troubles, Skin Diseases; all Itching Sensations; Female Complaints, LaGrippie, Pneumonia; Ulcer; Carbuncles, Bolts; Cancer in its worst form without use of knife or instrument; Ecstasy Pimples on face and body. Diabetes of Kidneys. Bright's Disease of Kidneys. My medicines relieve any disease, no matter what nature, or your money refunded. Medicines sent anywhere. For full particulars, write, send or call Richmond, Va. July 8, 1915. A perfect cure has been effected by L. J. Hayden's Pure Herb Medicines. After waiting thirteen years and have not suffered from the horrible disease, Gravel, I desire to make a statement to L. J. Hayden. Thirteen years ago twelve leading physicians of my city treated me for Kidney trouble and gravel without the desired benefit. These doctors advised me to be operated on, as that was the only chance for me. I was advised to go and get some of L. J. Hayden's Herb Medicine and try to fore being operated on. I did so, and in twenty four hours after using his medicines I passed at least a half dozen gravel, some as big as a large pea. Since that time I have not suffered with the gravel. I highly recommend L. J. Hayden's medicine to all suffering humanity. I am. J. A. PAGE. 4 Anburn Ava., Richmond Va. KNOXIT PROPHYLACTIC Unnatural and mucous discharges can be avoided by destroying the germs of infectious diseases. $1.10 at all druggists THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A. The Y. M. C. A. entered upon the work of the New Year by surrendering to God for His guidance. Early meeting was held New Year's morning and all were glad to greet one another. The Boys' Department led a surprise on the girls and boys of the Friends Cerian Asylum following the early meeting at the building. The committee on the Boys' work directed the hour and the bunch was grateful. Dr. W. H. Stokes was right on the hour as usual 5 P. M. last Saturday to give special help on the Sunday School Lesson. Every one was filled and left happy. The First Sunday of the New Year was a great beginning with the boys and men of the Y. M. C. A. Workers' hour at the building 9:30 A.M 10 A. M. the women of the penitentiary set the right start. Deu. 33-25. And as thy day, so shall thy strength be. One accepted Christ as her personal Savour. Acknowledge the Lord in all thy ways and He will direct thy paths. The prisoners of the City Jail and inmates of the City Home were well remembered 10 A. M. 3:30 P. M. the great Evangelistic meeting was opened with high interest. Prayers and songs were the beginning. Dr. T. J. King, pastor of the church was presented and he gave the men a message that was well pointed and every man took it to himself. Subject: What to Do When You Can't Sleep at Night. Prof. Joseph Matthews directed the songs. These meetings are standing open until the final shot at the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist church by Dr. W. T. Johnson. Men do not forget the 12 M prayer everyday. You and your friend are invited today 5 P. M. to the building, 3rd and Leigh streets to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. At the building 9:30 A. M. a get-to-gether meeting for service. The Evangelistic Meetings by the Churches and the Y. M. C. A. continued 3:30 P. M. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Rev. E. E. Smith, pastor of the Second Baptist church, South Richmond will give the men a special message which is needed for the hour. Prof. Walter D. Jones will direct the songs. Mr. Robert Coles will sing special songs from the gospel. Be a committee and speak to the other man Pray. 4 P. M. at the building all boys are invited to take an active part in the hour for boys. On time and you will have a good time. An appeal from the Y. M. C. A. for prayer in every home. A DESERVED TRIBUTE. Re-election of James Hoge Ricks as justice of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of Richmond is a do-served tribute to the work of a man who has rendered invaluable service to the community. Probably nothing in d Street. I was cured of a very bad case of Rheumatism by two bottles of L. J. Hayden's wonderful Herb Medicine, after suffering a long time with the dreadful disease. I was unable to move hand or foot, and after I had taken three doses of the medicine I was able to get out of my bed and walk across the floor, and only two bottles of the medicine has made me a perfectly well man to every respect. I cannot give Mr. L. J. Hayden too much praise for what he has done for me. I have sent many other suffering ones to blam, and they have also cured cured. My daughter was also cured of Rheumatism and Indigestion by L. J. Hayden's Herb Medicines at No. 220 W Broad Street, Richmond, Va. I recommend Mr. L. J. Hayden as one of the greatest teachers of the sick in earth. Respectfully. J. D. TAYLOR. 2419 E. Grace St. Richmond, Va. BEST FOR COUGH. COLD CROUP, SORE THROAT, HOARSENESS. JEFFRIES No1 COUGH MIXTURE A NATIONAL REMEDY. 35c, 60c, $1.00—All Drug Stores, Twenty Years' Reputation. Made and Guaranteed by— THOS. TABB JEFFRIES 327 N. 2nd Street, Corner Marshall, Mfg. Pharmacist, Richmond, Va. Mail orders filled promptly on receipt of price. Stamps or money order. OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE YOU NOW BY YOUR FURNITURE When you can get FURNITURE and RUGS from an Old Established House like JURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. 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The justice of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court needs not so much the equipment of a lawyer as does delicacy of feeling, tact and broad human sympathy. These qualifications James Hoge Ricks possesses to a remarkable degree. He has positive talents along this line—talents recognized, nationally, as is evidenced in his election to the presidency of the National Probation Association, the officers of which include such men as George Gordon Bottle, of New York. And whatever talents Justice Ricks has have been used by him unstinting in the work to which he has set his hands in Richmond. Justice Ricks is a community asset; his re-election to the office he now holds is proclaimed by the appellate court and his wife (Richmond, Va., 'Times-Dispatch.')