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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, JR THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. VOLUME XLI, NO. 10 LYNCHINGS CAUSE OF MIGRATION, ASSERTS WHITE SOUTHERNER Once Gone North, Negroes Do Not Return South, Says He. Howard Snyder, who lives in Mississippi writing in the North American View for January 1924, asserts that the burning alive of Negroes in the South is one of the main causes of the Northward migration. Many of the names of the victims he asserts after an extended journey through the South can cotton belt never reach the newspapers and the public. He writes: "Nowhere on the earth among civilized nations are such atrocious outrages committed against human beings as are committed in the South against the Negro. Almost any day we can read of some benighted Negro pessant being hunted down with hounds, or shot by a posse of men, or burned at the stake amid the multitudinous cheer of a vast concurrence of people. That the South should expect these same benighted people to remain with her and uncomplainingly endure all this, when a twenty dollar bill will carry a man beyond its occurrence, passes my understanding. "The race problem is no longer a problem of the South alone. With the Negro press everywhere increasing its circulation, and such far-reaching organizations as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People working through its local organizations in every community to uphold the rights of the Negro and to demand that justice be given him, and to urge that Negro children everywhere attend elementary schools, the race problem is by no means confined to the South." "The South has made a gross blunder in trying to cuddle itself into believing that the way to keep its abundance of labor was to keep the pigger down, and that the average Negro neither could nor would learn. Nothing could have been more fatal to the South, in so far as holding the Negro goes. . . Again the South tried to persuade her self to believing that these same Negroes who had lived all their lives in the bondage of debt, want and privation, would come back to the plantations like the Prodigial Son of old. The fact is that they are not doing so and my conviction is, that they will not do it. In the North the employers are studying the vast armies of Negro laborers that come to them to learn their likeness and dislikes weaknesses, failures needs and health requirements. They are not only succeeding in holding the Negroes but in getting far better work out of them than is to be on the plantations." Warning Cause Negroes to Flee Ark. Village. (Preston News Service) Pressure News Service. Van Buren Ark. Jan. 24—According to county authorities only three Negro families remained in the Catcher farming community last Tuesday night following a general exodus of Negro farmers Sunday and Monday. The departure of the Negroes it is said was due to unsigned warnings being posted in several places about the community to the effect that Negroes should leave at once or they would know nothing about being taken away. It is claimed that as a result of these warnings more than forty families departed. Throughout Sunday and Monday, it is said that wagons loaded with Negroes and their belongings left Catcher headed for Oklahoma and Missouri. Three sections of the caravan passed through Van Buren late Wednesday. It is thought that Negroes do not care for a recurrence of the Elaine county affair nor even a repetition of the trouble recently between the races, following the attack and murder of a white woman Mrs. Effie Mitchell, last fall. It is said that a race riot was participated in and one colored man was killed and several whites seriously wounded. The trouble had to be quelled by National Guardmen. —Grand Exalted Ruler J. Finley Wilson of Washington, D. C., was in the city last week and called on us in company with Mr. Cary Wheaton. —Dr. A. G. Blakey of Caledonia. Vapays up his subscription to 1925. This is another way to help us. FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT HERE WHEN TRAIN SMASHES AUTO Daniel Gibbs of Chester Pa. is chauffeur for Rev. of the M. M. Madden, D. D. Evangelist of the A. M. E. Zion Church and now manager for Mr. P. Harrell, the white divine heir, who has been conducting largely attended and successful meetings at the City Auditorium. He was sent by his employer to Cleveland, Ohio, to bring his Hudson car here and while he was gone Chauffeur Edward. Carter of this city was employed temporarily to operate the large Cadillac sedan he left behind. THE DANGEROUS CROSSING Sunday night or rather before day last Monday morning at about 10'clock the chauffeur who had the car out for his own pleasure went out Hermitage Road. In the car besides himself were: Mrs. Helen Terrell of 1240 Catherine Street, James Hulling of 923 W. Clay Street and Walker Twine of 113 W. Clay Street. Just at the extreme western section of Leigh Street, where there is no further opening west and north of which point is located the old Roseneck brewery the Seaboard Air line tracks cro. the Hermitage Road. TERRIBLE DAMAGE The car was going North, so it is said. A freight train passing at that hour struck the car tearing the motor, steering wheel and the front portion of the car into splinters. All were rightfully injured. They were conveyed to St. Phillips Hospital, where the death of several of them was momentarily expected. Some say the car ran into the freight train as it was pass ing others that the gates were up. Still others say that the gates were down, but that at the speed the car was travelling it was impossible to check up in time to avoid a collision. TO GO IN BUSINESS Rev. Dr. Madden was about to send this car to Vanville. Va, to a party, who expects to use this one in the undertaking business when he opens up at Winston Salem. N. C. Mrs. Madden has just returned from Philadelphia where she is said to have been making arrangements for the purchase of still another car. Mary sight-seers have in erected the wreck. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional information concerning the wrecking of the Cadillac car belonging to Rev. Dr. M. M. Madden, potrays the fact that the car was going north and the watchman was slow or late in letting the gates down. Of the four one was down and the others were coming down. As a result the automobile got there as the train came across and the collision followed. Mrs. Helen Terrell's buck is broken and he ribs crushed. She can talk in a whisper. At the time of writing (Thursday morning) she is still alive. MRS. HARRELL'S VISIT. Mrs. P. Harrell visited them Wednesday and prayed for them. The accident occurred Monday morning.. The chauffeur had taken Dr. Madden and his party home! Sunday night and he was expected to have placed the car in Billey's garage. He took this trip on his own account. NOTICE! NOTICE! The Imperial order of King David in stallation exercises will be held at the sharon Baptist Church Friday, February 1st at 8 P. M. Rev. R. H. Johnson, will deliver the installation sermon. The public is invited. (Mrs.) A. G. Thompson G. W Ruler. (Miss) Mary M. Scott G. W Sribe. PASSES AWAY AT RIPE OLD AGE News reached us of the death of Mr James H. Berry of Roxborough, Pa., in the 91st year of his age. Mr. Berry had been a subscriber to the Planet for more than 25 years always paying in advance. He was a devout christian. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1924. DIVINE HEALER SPEAKS PLAINLY Replies to Her Traducers and Critics in Great Sunday Gathering. Remarkable Scenes at the City Auditorium Rev. Dr. Madden Indignant. Will Erect Large Tent Here. THE MASTER OF THE MASK MRS. P. HARRELL. The Divine Healer. A large crowd attended the services at the City Auditorium last Sunday morning at 11:00 A. M. The musical program consisted of revival melodies previous to the beginning of the regular services when Musical Director James L. Rollins of Everett, Massi took charge and rendered the regular melodies, he noted Mary Johnson was ptanist. Swangist James Rolandamel sang to the edification and satisfaction of the audience. His voice is clear and his enunciation carries to all parts of the house. Mr. E. B. White of the Excelsior Mission Society of Richmond. Va. also a member of The Society of the Nazarene of the Episcopal Church, spoke on "The Second Coming of Our Lord." The Scripture lesson was taken from the twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew. "The Lord's second coming is spoken of three hundred and eighteen times in the New Testament. One verse out of twenty-five is devoted to it. We should be concerned with what God says rather than what man thinks and God must think a great deal of this truth else He would not have so much, to say about it in His word. The second coming of cur Lord, mesns His concession upon the earth where He was relected and crucified. THE SACRED TEMPLE "Christ spoke of the desolation of the sacred temple at Jerusalem and the disciples were astonished at what He said. 'Master, see,' said one what manner of stones and what buildings are here! The Saviour replied: 'Seesth that these great buildings, there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.' Mark 13:2. Christ had declared that the temple, the pride of the nation, would be destroyed. The unbelieving in Jerusalem and Judea could not conceive that their city so long protected and favored by God, would be destroyed. Our Lord had promised the Christians a sign before this thing came to pass, and this sign was given. When the Romans resented after the fierce siege they knew it was time to flee and they did When the Romans returned to destroy the city; they were gone, and none were injured, praise the Lord. WILL MAKE ANNOUNCEMENT "It it is not reasonable to suppose that Christ will come the second time without announcement. The Scriptures assure us that the news of the approach will be heeded to all the world as the Lord draws near. Jesus Himself predicted the giving of just such a message to all the world. Said He. This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. Matt. 24:14. We should not expect world conversion before He comes. Instead of world conversion we are distinctly told that there will be a falling away — apoetey "The man of sin revealed, before the day of Christ is at hand." Thes. 2:3:4. Our Lord Him self saying: When the Son of man cometh shall He find faith on the earth" Luke 18:8. (Continued On Fifth Page.) The winter meeting of the B. Y. P. U. Council of Richmond was held last Sunday night at the First Baptist Church, College and Broad streets, and the representatives from local Union's and friends, colored and white, with the local communicants, comprised an audience which was not only great in magnitude, but exceedingly great in its composition. The calibre of the program can be guaged by the principals, who delivered three excellent addresses on the history of the Baptist. Dr. W. T. Johnson, pastor of the church presented the history during the New Testament Period. Prof. Augustus Fleischman, of the Virginia Union (Continued on Page 8) —We regret to learn that Mr. George W. Rison is indisposed. He is confined to his bed but is improving. —Mr. Madison Stanfield at Ronaoke; Va writes: "I hope the clouds overshadowing your sky may soon disappear and in return of joy and rest may again be yours. The man who is doing things will always be traduced and wronged, and denied his due. But rejoice and be exceedingly glad for great is your reward in heaven." A TESTIMONIAL. "I joined Sister P. Harrell's company last May in Philadelphia, Pa. and upon reading an article printed in a local paper in Richmond, can say that this article is just the opposite of what was stated. The things I have seen the Lord do in answer to prayer during the past nine months, have been really wonderful. I have been healed myself through prayer. "I am glad to note that the good people of Richmond, white and colored, are paying no attention to these false statements. "I believe that Sister P. Harrell is divinely inspired and acting in accordance with the prompting and direction of the Holy Ghost. "The statement made by Anthony Johnson are untrue and are prompted by spite." "JAMES L. ROLLINS. "Slaughter's Cafe, Richmond, Va. "529 S. 20th St., Phila., Pa." "ELIZABETH B. GIBBS. "311 Brighton Avenue "Swarthmore, Pa." WHITE FOLKS VOTE SOLID. RACIAL HARMONY GUARANTEED The City' Audiotium was crowded last Wednesday night and Mrs. P. Harrell the remarkable faith-cure healer announced that next weeks meeting would be held for white people just as they had been held in the past for colored people. She took a vote by a show of hands as to whether existing conditions should continue and that colored people should be admitted to the meetings in the same proportion as the white people had been admitted during the meetings for colored people. The white people endorsed the plan and the meetings will be continued as meterofaeus thus emphasizing the friendly relationship and the spirit of harmony existing between the white and colored people of this community. CHAUFFER MAKES RECORD TRIP HERB FROM CLEWELAND, O. Mr. Daniel Gibbs, chauffeur for Rev. P. M. Madden, manager for Mrs. M. Harrell, the divine healer, brought his fine Hudson Super-Six to Richmond from Cleveland, Ohio last Sunday afternoon. He left Richmond Friday, the 18th at 1:30 P. M. and arrived here Sunday at 4:00 P. M. making only one layover. He drove the last lap in 24 continuous hours hard driving and pulled up in Richmond in good shape physically and his "super" dipping like a maltse kitten. He said the mountain roads were covered with ice and snow and a possible skid was in every turn of the wheels. He and his wife have been with the party about two years, hailing from Swarthmore, Pa. PRICE, FIVE CENTS Kentucky Interracial Group Holds Fourth Annual Meeting. Louisville, Ky. Jan.—Vigorous protest against the injection of race prejudice into political campaigns, scathing arrangement of the Ku Klux Klan, the unveiling of the bigbear of "social equality" and the adoption of constructive plans for 1924, were among the high lights of the Fourth Kentucky Interracial Conference held in Louisville last month. Several hundred people were in attendance, including leading men and women of both races. A two day program of addresses and discussion was carried out. Dr. James Bond, State Interracial Director reported encouraging improvement in educational, health and travel facilities for colored people and the constant growth of understanding and sympathy between the races. There has been close cooperation between the Interracial Commission and the State and local Boards of Education and Health the Y. M. C. A., and the United States Public Health Service. Among the recommendations referred to the Executive Committee to be worked out during the new year were the following: That the study of Negro history be put into the high schools and the study of race relations into both high schools and colleges; that equitable participation be secured in all school bond issues; that the advantages offered by the Jeanes Slater and Rosenwald Funds be availed of as widely as possible; and that representation for the race be secured on the State Board of Health. Another important objective is the establishment of a second standardized training college for colored teachers. With regard to the Klan the conference gave out the following statement "Whereas the purpose of the Kr Klux Klan is to stir up and make permanent race prejudices between the white and Negro races besides the justice done to Jews and Catholics and whereas the existence and methods of the Klan are contrary to the Constitution of the United States and the State of Kentucky, in that they deny the right of every citizen to his life, liberty and property under the protection of the law and the courts." "Therefore we commend the excellent paper of Judge Hager read before the Conference, in which he shows that the Klan is reasonable, in that it is contrary to human law as fourth in the constitutions of the United States and of the State of Kentucky and is also contrary to divine law as set forth in the Holy Scriptures." Another significant declaration was he following: "Resolved that since neither race the black no more than the white, wis es racial amalgamation, the misleading phrase 'social equality' should no longer be permitted to hold back the help ful hand of white people from giving fair life opportunity to the Negro." —Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge and Mrs. Ma Clement of Danville Va. Mrs. Maril H. Jackson of Fredericksburg, Va. and Mr. C. Henry Jones of Washington D. C., were in attendance at the Silver Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Robinson. Senators Come Out Flat Footed Against Klan (Preston News Service) Washington. Jan. 17.—The public cor David Reed: "Pennsylvania openly is not so much surprised by Sargent." was not so much surprised when Senati- ised the Ku Klux Klan and scat- ingly rebuked its supporters; but when Senator Oscar Underwood, or Alabama, came out flatfootedly against the hooded organization, the public was both gratified and surprised at the frankness of the Alabama Democratic solon, for it was feared that he like Senator Mayfield, of Texas might have patriotic inclinations toward the knights of the invisible empire. The Texas senator, now uneasily resting in his senatorial seat is apparently to be fully investigated before the final O. K. is written in his biography. A delegation of sergeants-at-arms, appointed by the Senate are soon to leave for Texas to take charge of the ballot boxes used in the election of Senator Mayfield, whose rights George Peddy, of Texas, is contesting in anything but a half-hearted way. WHEN CHAIRMAN GRAHAM, of the House Judiciary Committee, reported the Anti-Lynching Bill "out," with instructions for prompt action upon it by the House, the mills of the gods of relief began to grind, and an expectant populace, particularly the multi-colored one-tenth of American citizenry, will eagerly await results, whether they be slow, sure, or of no effect. Remedial legislation has ever had hard sledding, and this has been doubly the case where the civic sal- COLORFUL NEWS "MOVIES" 1. —TWIXT TWILIGHT AND SHADOWS. 2. —NATIONAL WOMEN'S BUSINESS LEAGUE. (Preston News Service) THE INTERSTATE LEAGUE OF NEGRO DEMOCRATS, of Washington, D. C., in open convention, has just endorsed Mr. McAdoo and the Democratic platform. "What joy," they must have said, as they hastened to tabulate their resolutions. The prelude of a symphony flittered through their youthful minds and they hear not the strains of tragedy in the third symphonic movement. The Chicago Negro Democrats and those of New York are passing through the thrills and minor chords of the second strain; but the Democratic Baltimoreans are right in the middle of the third and tragic movement. "How Come?" The segregation movement is on and in full swing, too. The Real Estate Board and the Mayor of Baltimore, it is said, have put the "okay" upon a plan to separate the sheep from the goats. But the goats, a la Maryland, are to be the faithful children of Aunt Hagar. Tragic! "Sure Nuff." Didn't they flock to the polls last November and ballot for the segregationalists? They didn't do anything different. They were openly thanked for their fealty and devotion to the race-sifters. And now comes the harvest. Nothing but leaves. They have flown into the arms of the church, and pulpit and pew are now sounding the call "To Arms." The shadows are falling in Baltimore; and the Democratic League of Washington is letting down the curtain, and awaiting an applause which is silent. "Miserere." 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. --- COUE DRAWS THRONG. Again Explains to New Yorkers His Recipe for Health. The Town Hall was filled to capacity yesterday morning for the first lecture this season of M. Emile Coue exponent of conscious autosuggestion. On the stage were a number of persons suffering from physical infirmity. M. Coue disclaimed, as he did last year, any miraculous powers as a hearer and reiterated his statement that his mission was only to show people how they can transform autosuggestion, an instrument which every one possesses unconsciously, in to a conscious instrument for combating disease. "Autousuggestion," he said, "is an instrument we all have, which we all use day and night, without knowing it. All we do, all we say, is a result of it. Even infants use it as in the case of a baby crying in its cradle, in order to suggest to its parents that it wishes to be taken up. Unfortunately it often succeeds. But the baby is better in its cradle, as the parents are in bed, and if it is allowed to cry for half an hour it finally will make up its mind that crying isn't worth while and will stop. "This same autousuggestion, which may be made such a power for good, is dangerous when wrongly applied. Sincelessness is a good example of the wrong kind of autousuggestion. Suffer- FWQ REMEDIAL LEGISLATION LEAGUE OF NEGRO DEM- D. C., in open convention, has and the Democratic platform. said, as they hastened to tabulate of a symphony flittered through hear not the strains of tragedy in at. The Chicago Negro Demo- care passing through the thrills and train; but the Democratic Balti- tle of the third and tragic move- segregation movement is on and Estate Board and the Mayor of the "okay" upon a plan to se- pulle. But the goats, a la Maryland, of Aunt Hagar. Didn't they flock to the polls last segregationalists? They didn't were openly thanked for their face-sifters. And now comes the They have flown into the arms and pew are now sounding the call in Baltimore; and the Democratic sing down the curtain, and await- at. "Miserere." American Pea the U. S will as- sender the Treaty of ot of Congress. ship in the League nations. inuing development 34 (If ers from insomnia, by the constant ought that they are unable to sleep naturally, remain awake. One patient of mine who had long been a sufferer from sleeplessness was cured by the simple frumula. I am going to sleep, repeated a few times on going to bed "Some conditions, of course are impossible of cure, as for instance, in the case of an amputated leg. It would be ridiculous t say that any help could come through autosuggestion in such a case. But if we have organs which do not function well, fears and phobias of all kids, these are the cases which can be helped or cured. Stammering, some cases of paralysis, partial deafness or blindness—these, too, can be cured, sometimes in only one treatment, in an almost miraculous way. "We must not, however, consider autosuggestion and medicine as enemies. They should on the contrary, be good friends and I do not say that the advice of doctors or the taking of medicine under their direction should be foregone. "If we profit by autosuggestion we can become masters of ourselves, physically and mentally, an achievement surely very much worth while." M. Cone performed a number of experiments on volunteers from the audience, the most successful of wher was with a young man H. B. Stamps, who for more than four years had suffered from the results of sleeping sickness. He walked with a marked limp in the left leg. After M. Cone had stroked the leg lightly and repeated rapidly bis formula. "Ca passe," for a few mo- By "THE CAMERAMAN." DOWS. 2.—NATION (Preston News Service) MEGRO DEM- convention, has a ratic platform. nced to tabulate bittered through s of tragedy in Negro Demo- n in the thrills and democratic Balti- and tragic move- ment is on and al the Mayor of a plan to sepa- la Maryland, to the polls last They didn't ranked for their now comes the in into the arms rounding the call the Democratic main, and await- THE INSPE- dynamo for the ing one of the women in this specific purpose encouraging bui and conducted The achiever known. The a wash-tub to a tation to all saf- sional fields is and their accom- of all workers o But now co- it's not limited whole distance, the results be? score of limitles more important from unity of p and service, to market-place of American Peace Award THE RICHMOND Do you approve the in substance? (Put Name Address City Are you a voter? THE AMERICAN 342 Madison A (If you wish to expri the A American Peace Award Ballot [and] vation of the sons and daughters of Ham were at the bar, because adverse public opinion, first awakened against them by anger, and then by the fallacious theory of "white supremacy" has attempted to glorify itself by oppression and annihilation. Witness the paths of trial and tears traversed by the freedmen, whenever and wherever they have sought the mythical solace of full citizenship. The Civil Rights Bill Cases, the Berea College Case, Straud- THE INSPIRING MOVEMENT for the National Women's dynamo for the most laudable prowess women in this country. The air specific purposes of establishing, encouraging business, and multiply and conducted by colored women. The achievements of our women known. The "punch" which was a wash-tub to an adding machine to all safe and sane businessional fields is indicative of concern and their accomplishments in industry of all workers of every country. But now comes the cooperation it's not limited to hair-dressing or whole distance, from underwriting the results be? Efficiency, empathy, score of limitless virtues in business more important than these will be from unity of purpose, unity of effort, and service, to say nothing of the market-place of public needs. Piece Award Ballot THE RICHMOND PLANET, Do you approve the winning plan in substance? (Put an X inside the pro ne Please print address Sta Do you a voter? Mail promptly to THE AMERICAN PEACE Bldg. 2 Madison Avenue, New York. You wish to express a fuller opinion of the American Peace A THE INSPIRING MOVEMENT which is a veritable dynamo for the National Women's Business League is developing one of the most laudable projects ever prompted by race women in this country. The aims of the League are for the specific purposes of establishing business, financing business, encouraging business, and multiplying business to be controlled and conducted by colored women. The achievements of our women in the business field are well known. The "punch" which women put into anything, from a wash-tub to an adding machine, is ample proof of their adaptation to all safe and sane business. Their place in the professional fields is indicative of concentration and research ability; and their accomplishments in industry rival the accomplishments of all workers of every country. But now comes the cooperative promotional business, and it's not limited to hair-dressing or needle work. It runs the whole distance, from underwriting to undertaking. What will the results be? Efficiency, employment, independence, and a score of limitless virtues in business practices and ideals. Far more important than these will be the lesson which all may learn from unity of purpose, unity of effort, and unity of production and service, to say nothing of the placement of salables in the market-place of public needs. ments, the patient showed a considerable improvement as he walked across the stage. Death Claims Oldest Wilberforce President Wilberforce, Ohio Jan. 17.—Funeral service of the late Mrs. Maria L. Clark. 82, one of the oldest citizens of Wilberforce were held at the residence of Bishop J. H. Jones, Wednesday after noon at 1 oclock. Mrs. Wilberforce makes her home in Cleveland, Ohio, with her son, Req. Edward A. Clark at the one time a professor at the university, pastor of St John's A. M. E. church. The deceased after a short illness passed away Sunday morning January 6th. Services were held in the Cleveland church and the remains were brought to Wilberforce early Wednesday morning. Short services were held at Wilberforce Bishop J. J. Jones officiating asisted by Rev. P. S. Hill and President J. A. Gregg. The principal address was made by Bishop B. F. Lee, who had known Mrs. Clark for many years. He was followed by his wife Mrs. Mary F. Lee who was also an old acquaintance and class mate in the early years of the school. Resolutions were read from the General Faculty of the University and the Woman's Mite Missionary Society, who attended in a body. Mrs. Maria L. Clark was the widow THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA er vs. West Virginia, Rives vs. Virginia, and dozens of similar cases bespeak an adverse opinion which grappled with our highest judicial authorities. There was a dawn, though, to those dark nights, and today finds the oppressed still smiling, and still lively in the pursuit of legislative happiness. The Anti-Lynching Bill ought to pass, despite the lamentations of those who would still tie its efficacies to the tree of States Rights. The dag- of John Alex Clark and was the stop- daughter of Bishop James A. Shorter. She was one of the two oldest students of Wilberforce University, the other be- ing Andrew Holland of Yellow Springs Ohio She came to Wilberforce in 1858 two years after the opening of the opening of the school and entered the school as a student. She afterwards caught in the English classes. She mar- ried John Alex Clark in 1880, step-son of Bishop Daniel A. Payne, who was for twelve years pastor of the college church. Mrs. Clark lived opposite the uni- city campus for sixty years before she moved to Cleveland. Her home was the home of many college students of the early days. She was the mother of seven children four daughters and three sons two sons surviving her. Edward A. and Clarence J.; also nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She leaves a step-sister, Mrs. Emma A. Anderson of Denver, Colo., a brother-in-law Hon. Peter H. Clark, one of the oldest teachers now living in St. Louis, Mo., and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bishop J. H. Jones of Wilberforce. Interment took place in Turbo Cemetery near Cedarville, Ohio. Whatever may be your PRINTING NEEDS Write Planet, Dept. J. head—opportunity starts year with exceptional issue. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh Pa. Jan. 17.—With the January issue, Opportunity begins its second year of existence. In this issue there are articles on "The Black Watch on the Rhine" by Alain Locke Methods by Which Children's Health May Be Improved" by Grace Abnett, "How Minimum Standards of Life May Be Attained" by Elwood Street, "The First Arranged Negro Workers" by W. P. Young, "Vignettes of the Dusk" by Eric Walroad, "Helping Negro Workers to Purchase Homes" by John E. Gary "And Along Came Ben" by Ethan May Ray. Poems are contributed by Countie P. Cullen "I Have a Rendezvous With Life," and Angelina W. Grumke "Little Grey Dreams." The edificals include: One Year; 1242; Mary Tanert; Blind Spots; Black White and Yellow; and Homes for Negro Workers. The cover is a reproduction of a repainting from life. The Bible Student by Edwin Augustus Harleston and this is a frontispiece Portia by C. M. Batter. There are reviews of "M. H. Batter" by Nels Anderson and "Man and Culture" by Clarke Wilsher. The reviewers are J. Milton Sampson and Joseph Gould. The usual sections. Interracial Forum Pot Pour and Bulletin Board conclude the issue. AN EXTRAORDINARY LITERARY DOCUMENT. Beginning with the February issue HELP TO GAIN FREE GAIN FREEDOM F FREEDOM FOR THE HOUSE HELP TO GAIN FREEDOM FOR THE HOUSTON MARTYRS HELP TO GAIN FREEDOM FOR THE HOUSTON MARTYRS United States: citizens of the United States, do respectfully petition, Gardon and restore to citizenship the members of sentences in the Federal Prison at Leavenworth, Kansas, in August, 1917. Of previous record for discipline, service and soldierly conduct of the 26 of local animosity against those man because of their race and a violent against these colored soldiers wearing the uniform of race to fight. ament meted out to members of the 24th Infantry, of whom ninety without right of appeal to the Secretary of War or to the President in prison, having already served nearly six years. To the President of the United States: WE, the undersigned citizens of the United States, do respectfully petition by exercise of the power of Executive Clemency you pardon and restore to citizenship the members of the 24th U.S. Infantry now serving life and long-term sentences in the Federal Prison at Leavenworth, Kansas, convicted in connection with the riota at Hogston, Texas, in August, 1917. We so petition because of The excellent previous record for discipline, service and soldierly conduct of the 24th Infantry. 1. The excellent previous record 2. The provocation of local anim threats and acts of violence as to be sent to France to fight 3. The heavy punishment mete summarily and without right four of them remain in prison 1. The excellent previous record for discipline, serv- 2. The provocation of animal animosity against these threats and acts of violence against these colo- re to be sent to France to fight 3. The heavy punishment meted out to members summarily and without right of appeal to the Se- four of them remain in prison, having already se 2. The provocation of local animosity against these men because of their race and color which was manifested in insults, threats and acts of violence against these colored soldiers wearing the uniform of the United States Army and waiting to be sent to France to fight. 3. The heavy punishment meted out to members of the 24th Infantry, of whom nineteen were hanged, thirteen of them summarily and without right of appeal to the Secretary of War or to the President, their Commander-in-Chief. Fifty-four of them remain in prison, having already served nearly six years. 4. The exemplary conduct of the men as prisoners. City and State NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS City and ADDRESS INSTR City and State ADDRESS NAME INSTRUCTIONS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS Any church, lodge or other fraternal organization, women's club, civic or other club which wishes to aid in gathering signatures to the petition has full permission to print copies of the form here given and have them signed by their members. That all petitions may be uniform we urge you take this form to your printer as a model and have them printed on sheets 8½ by 14 inches in size, leaving out, of courses, these instructions. When filled by bona fide signatures mail the N.A. A. C. P. 69 Fifth Avenue, New York City, where they will be arranged by states and in uniform lots, and all other necessary clinical work done that the pless for pardon may make the most impressive showing when presented to President Coolidge. This should be done promptly will be one more aid towards years have been unjustly imp restoring them to their loved Individuals may help by ch with nineteen others and ma This should be done promptly. Remember, every signature will be one more aid towards freeing these men who for six years have been unjustly imprisoned. Do your part towards restoring them to their loved ones and to freedom. Individuals may help by clipping the above form, signing it with nineteen others and mailing it to the N. A. A. C. P. --- Opportunity will publish serially the remarkable story of The Negro of Peter the Great by Alexis Sergiewich Fushikim translated for the first time from the original Russian by Edna Worthley Underwood and contributed by her to its columns. Mrs. Underwood is a writer and biographer, a member of the Author's League of America the author of The Pentent. reviewed in Opportunity; The Garden of Desire; The Whirlwind; Songs from the Plains; and translator of Evening in Little Russia; The Songs of Hafiz "Moons of Nippon" (opscets of old Japan) "Short Stories from the Balkans" and Famous Stories from Foreign Countries." The Negro of Peter The Great was written by Puskin at the command of Nicholas the First of Russia. The subject was Hannibal rig grand father called by Puskin. Ibrahim. The imperial archives and private family documents of the royalty were used for his researches. This story told in the biography style of Puskin, "the real creator of the true national poetry of Russia" was never entirely completed. Before it was finished, Puskin died. With this document there will be published three poems by Puskin translated by Mrs. Underwood, "A Memorial," "The Captive and Gryssles and history of the poet's life. WHITE MAN EXONERATED FOR KILLING FLORIDA NEGRO. (Preston News Service) Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 17.—A corp. PETITION ger of public opinion in those States where an anti-lynching law is most needed is turning backward and leveling itself at the vital parts of their civic anatomy. Remedial legislation must conquer the illy-conceived plans of all who would ignore our finest American ideals and continue to take a man's life to appease another man's depraved desire for blood. (—for Preston News Service) INSTRUCTIONS ner's jury exonerated Robert H. Wills (white) who fatally wounded Joseph Perry, aged 21 years early last Sunday after deliberation of only a half hour. Willis, a former policeman, claimed that he fired in self defense. Several whites testified for Willis. It was claimed that Willis had had trouble with Perry willi, a member of the force and had been threatened by Perry. Willis said he shot Perry when the latter attempted to draw a pistol. 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During 13 years of study, he claims that he has found that Amorphous Carbon and Calcium Salts in powder form, breathed in the lungs check the further advance of the disease. Washing ator Frazier W. Gibso had to ha Mary CANADA'S MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL Albany, N. N. —Stopping for just a few moments on the "jump" from Hartford to Albany ab Port Chester, Helen Morgan, 22, a member of the chorus of "Sally," called Canada's most beautiful girl, was married to Lowell Almy, wealthy young Bostonian by Justice Coward. CANADA'S MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL Albany, N. Y.—Stopping for just a few moments on the "jump" from Hartford to Albany at Port Chester, Helen Morgan, 22, a member of the chorus of "Sally," called Canada's most beautiful girl, was married to Lowell Almy, wealthy young Bostonian by Justice Coward. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Mrs. London.—Above is pictured Lady Isabella Howard, whose husband, Sir Esme Howard has been named the new British Ambassador to the U. S. Sir Esme was formerly stationed at Washington as Counselor to the British Embassy. Lady Isabella is in line of succession to the Italian honors and also to the Scottish peerages of her brother, the present Earl of Newburgh. London.—Above is pictured Lady Isabella Howard, whose husband, Sir Esme Howard has been named the new British Ambassador to the U. S. Sir Esme was formerly stationed at Washington as Counselor to the British Embassy. Lady Isabella is in line of succession to the Italian honors and also to the Scottish peerages of her brother, the present Earl of Newburgh. Sustaining Business Wild THE WOODS ARE CUTTED AND THE WOODS ARE DIVIDED. A NEW BATTLE IN THE SENATE. Washington.—Senator Johnson just can't keep away from doing his chores and recently engaged Senator Frazier of North Dakota, in a wood-splitting contest. The contest took place at the home of John W. Gibson, near Washington. Senator Frazier claims he won because he out-winded Johnson, who had to halt several times to get his wind. Senator Johnson just can't keep away from doing his chores and righ Dakota, in a wood-splitting contest. The contest took place Washington. Senator Frazier claims he won because he out-wat times to get his wind. THE MUSICIAN DUKE OF SUTHERLAND BRITISH UNDER-SECRETARY OF AIR. New York.—The Duke of Sutherland who has been investigating the American aviation methods and practices for several weeks, broadcasted the result of his observations recently in a radio talk from Station WJZ. THREE --- THE BOAT WORKERS FIRST WOMAN TO GET MASTER'S PAPERS. Mrs. Jennie E. Crocker, of Cliftondale, Mass, (above) has just been granted American sailing master's papers. She is the first woman to be granted such papers, either for sail or steam on any ocean. Captain Crocker, now in command of the fourmasted schooner "Ruth Martin," followed the sea for nineteen years, beginning with her honeymoon trip to East Africa with her husband, Capt. Nelson A. Crocker, seen at left of picture. married Sen- name of John nson, who 1 PHYSICIAN DISCOVERS NEW WAY TO MAKE WHITE CORPUSCLES. Dr. Daniel W. Wynkoop of Babylon, L. L. (above) asserts that he had discovered a new use of Salicylate of Mercury to increase the white corpuscles in the human body, as a means of overcooming pus-forming diseases. FOUR THE MASS PLANET Easton Library, Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Rifhmond, Virginia as second class matter. c m Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Ziff Company, 66. D. Searborn Street, Chicago 821 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 420 Long acre building, New York. SATURDAY... JANUARY 26, 1924 MR. CREAGER'S LETTER. We have received a handsomely bound pamphlet entitled, "A Letter to My Fellow Members of the Republican National Committee from R. B. Creeker member from Texas." His own remarks are confined to four and a half pages and constitute a protest against the activities and existence of the Ku Klux Klan in this country. He virtually calls from the grave that magnificent orator, "Henry Clay" by reproducing in full his protest against the "Know-Nothing Party," which denunciation applies with absolute accuracy to the Ku Klux Klan organization of to day. Mr. Creager reproduces from the Democratic National platform an excerpt adopted in 1856 and which would cover into to conditions as they exist today. This was a plank against "Know Nothingism." It applies to the organization known as the Ku Klux Klan to every particular and would be a satisfaction declaration against that body of individuals today. Mr. Creager among other things says: Since the last National Convention, and since the last National Platform of the Republican Party was written there has crept into nation-wide political prominence a secret order known as the Ku Klux Klan, espousing principles and propagating doctrines that constitute a challenge to organize government. Professed by it founders to be merely a patriotic, trafical society it has nevertheless with growing membership projected itself as an insidious and ever increasing force in political affairs in many sections of the country until today it has become unquestionably a secret political incorporation striving to impose its ideas and principles upon State and Nation. Originating in the Democratic South its principal strength still lies there, though it has spread into and gained strength in other states. The Ku Klux Klan bases its strongest appeal on racial and religious prejudice. Its membership is limited to white protestant, native born citizens of the United States, for whom it implies an exclusive 100 per cent Americanism. Its claim and teaching is that no person can be a true one hundred per cent American citizen who is not white protestant and native born. It classifies Catholics Jew, foreign born and Negroes as "line" "undersirable." "nonassimilable" and "inferior." However worthy and patriotic it may be the American citizen who is of the Catholic or Jewish faith, or who is foreign born or Negro is proscribed by this secret oath roly, which holds and teaches that because of his race religion, color or accidental birth place he is less worthy than and not entitled to the same rights and privileges as his fellows. He continues: A new Americanism—a peculiar mixture of geography religion and culture is carved out of the plain citizen ship of these United States and I made the test of citizenship in a supergovernment, committed to a stealthy cruse directed against the civil religious and economic equality of other citizens of our country. Proscription of the classes named is inevitably leading to proscription as well of those who while not of these classes protest against or refuse to join in the proscription. As an ine capable and necessary consequence our citizenship is being divided into conflicting groups and classes. Though possibly never at all intended by those who originated this order, the anonymous nature of it, membership, the secrecy, the concealment of identity beneath masks and robes, the sense of immunity that comes from consent and caths of fealty to one another the feeling of strength in numbers, have led wherever the Klan has grown strong to the usurpation of governmental powers and functions, and to the development of a species of superior-government—outside of and superior to the law. In numeron, instances the Klan has taken over the supervision of private conduct and private morals; has set his self up as a mentor, and in too many instances, as a tribunal for judging and punishing. Anonymous warnings and commands have been sent, whippings and featherings, mutilations and even murders, committed. Reprisals have followed. Iresponsible hoodlums, members and doubtless in many instances non-members of the Klan masquerading in disguise of the order and under the protection of darkness and of concealed identity, have committed thousands of cowardly but unpunished outrages. The Governor of the Attorney General The Governor the Attorney General end the other legally constituted authori- titles of one Southern State have been at war with the Klen for two years and more, and openly state that the most important political question is that State today is whether the visigis and known government under the law and the constitution or, the invisible government of the Klan shall prevail. In another State, where over 2500 un- lawful whippings and tar-and-feather- ings had gone unpunished martial law was invoked against the Ku Klux Klan and bitterness and strife and enmities engendered that will last for a genera- tion and do incalculable injury to the commonwealth. And again: Logical results have flowed where ever the Klan has developed strength. Fear and suspicion and hatred have been given birth neighbor has been set against neighbor, friend against friend families have been divided, schisms created in Pretestant churches schisms created in Protestant churches that are not诅杀ral but political political parties divided by differences not political but religious, and in stands, whole communities have been turned, almost literally, into armed camps, where any overt act would start a bloody conflict. Such is the fruit of the Klan. To close our eyes to the fact that it is aiming at political control and domination is worse than futile. It is criminal. The Klan already controls the political machinery of more than one Democratic State. It is reaching out for the control of other and Republican States. Some of the Klan leaders boast of their aspirations for national power. They claim the election of a United States Senator from the banner Democratic State. No patience is to be had with the well intentioned individual who, while opposing the Klan its principles and its practiced advises against open and aggressive opposition, saying such a policy but advertises it and adds fuel to the flame. As well argue that the fine department should not be called out when the house is already partly in flames. This is a preliminary statement to a statistical array of facts. He shows that the total population of Virginia is (2,309,187) two million, three hundred and nine thousand and one hundred and eighty-seven. Of this number there are 36,671 Roman Catholic, 690,017 colored people, also known as Negroes, 30,514 born of foreign parentage, 22,116 of mixed parentage, making a total of (811,023) eight hundred and eleven thousand and twenty-three proscribed by the Ku Klux Klan as not being 100 per cent American. Colored folks, teach your children politeness and good manners and see that they practice it. We must continue to make friends with the white people, without sacrificing principle or being unlucky servile. This inter-racial movement is doing a "world" of good and we should encourage those participants in the movement. Some of the denominations are going to pieces upon the "rock" of divine inspiration and the Holy Writ. This comes from making it too easy for some folks to join the church. The purpose of some people is to multiply in numbers and to decrease in loyalty to Christ. This extends even to the puits. If the puits are cleared of the atheists and unbelievers the pews will soon become all right. Why Unitarians should try to retain membership in Episcopal Presbyterian Methodist or Baptist Churches is a mystery to us. When a man or woman finds it impossible to subscribe to the fundamental tenets of the denomination with which he or she is affiliated that person should come out from among them and proceed either to stand alone or to organize a church of their own. This is the only honorable way to settle the controversy. Colored folks, we should be careful in condemning white folks inimical to our interests. In abusing and denouncing them, we should not be so radical as to wound the feelings and estrange that class of our white friends who not only oppose the radical class of their own people but who are launching a counter-movement to neutralize the effect of their injurious propaganda against us. Do not let us forget that. MONTCLAIR NEWS. Montclair N. J.—Mrs. Abbott is quite sick. Also Warren Grey and George Tibbs, Bethel Chapter No. 10, O. E. S. elected and installed officers: Mrs. Cra Harvey, worthy matron; Anna Secretary. Meets the fourth Wednesday in each month, 117 Walnut Street. Scarborough May Get Selection as Alternate Scarborough May Get Selection as Alternate (President News Service) Wilberforce Ohio Jan. 18.—Dr. W. S. Scarborough, president emeritus of Wilberforce University is being mentioned for the selection as alternate delegate at large to the National Republican Convention at Cleveland. The name of President Scarborough is being advanced for the honor with those of Charles Cottrell of Toledo, Ohio and the Hon. Harry Clay Smith, the editor of the Cleveland Gazette, the oldest Negro newspaper in Ohio but it is agreed many of the leaders favor Dr. Scarborough as being able to represent Ohio colored people creditably. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA MANY NEWSPAPERS IN THEIR OWN PLANTS. N. Y. Age Editor Over-Enthusiastic Recent Statements Concerning Printing and Publishing. (Baltimore Md. Afro-American) Mr. Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age grew overly enthusiastic when he said in a recent issue that his journal is the only one in the country with an all-Negro staff that is printed on its own press. He overlooked the Christian Recorder at Philadelphia; the Tribune published at the same place; the St. Luke Herald at Richmond; the Richmond Planet; Nortok Journal and Guar-Star of Zion Southern Christian Recorder Nashville Globe; Jacksonville Florida Sentinel; St. Louis Argus and several others. The Afro-American is the largest and oldest circulated newspaper run by an all-colored staff. Twenty four men and women are employed in its editorial mechanical and business departments and there is room for several more competent and canable workers. Ever $l$ the forefront, either with news or improvements a one-story brick building has been added to the rear of its present home at 628 N. Eutaw street corner of Drudid Hill. The addition will house a new press with a capacity of 24 pages and also give-room for the storage of new-print paper in carload lots, needed in the printing. EVANGELIST W. H. SKIPWITH SERVES PITTSBURGH. It is not m object in this brief article to boost this evangelist as a matter of winning his friendship nor purchasing for him any aggrandizement. This does not come in answer to his request nor because he is in need of an introduction to the Christian forces of America, but first of all I am writing because of my appreciation for his great work and worth; and second because of my consciousness of the debt I owe the Christian world to pass along any good thing which comes my way to advance the kingdom. This is not the first time we have heard Reverend Skipwitt preach and sing but it is the first time we have ever felt so keenly the fervor and lifelong influence of the Holy Spirit under his magic songs and irresistible gospel. Heretofore, I have regarded him as the average evangelist anxious for numbers of which to boast and a fat contribution upon which to live. Whereas, both of these are essential to a successful Kingdom program, they are not the expressed objective of this great man's service. Reverend Skipwith is a splendid Christian gentleman to have on the field. He represents manhood, character and the lofty ideals of an American citizen. He is a Christian, not only possessing the witness within his own breast but convincing all who come in touch with him of the same. He is a pastor's helper, with his sermons set to the tump of feeding the sheep and the lamb and stirring an interest in every phase of church activities. He is a revivalist with the wisdom, genius and spirit to recall wanderers and drift the minds of the Christian army to reach definite unselfish service. The wills of many sinners have fallen under his scepter of the Gospel during the past week which gave us fifty-ix hat pyu souls to be fellowshipd last Sunday; a great number of whom were baptized the same morning. The Lord has been with this great man in every service, and the people are saying at the close of every sermon: "That's was the best." As I have said from the pulpit this has been the most restful revival to me that I have conducted during all of my pastorate here. Restful because this evangelist does the preaching singing and inviting and does it so well that when he is through I have nothing to do but rejoice with the saints and dismiss. Have you had Reverend Skipwth to help you in a service? If not, take my word and invite him just once. You will find your field of labor with New Life Vision and Spirit. Yours to evangelize —J. C. AUSTIN Minister. BURNS TO DEATH IN HOME ON FOURTH BIRTHDAY. (Preston News Service) Bellevue Pa. Jan. 26.—Melvin Tucker, aged four, years who was to have celebrated his fourth anniversary that day, was burned to death when he became frightened broke away from his mother, ran back into the burning house and jumped into bed and pulled the covers over his head, last Tuesday morning. His father John Tucker had left home to work. It is said that the mother received severe burns when she rushed into the burning house to rescue her son but was unable to find him in the smoke filled room and was compelled to flee, taking another child in her arms to safety. The mother collapsed and has since been seriously ill in a local hospital. The house was completely destroyed. GRAVE ROBBER CASE VERPICT UPHELD ON APPEAL (Preston News Service) Atlanta Ga. Jan. 24.—The twelve months chain-gang sentence imposed upon Samuel Warb, a prominent under-taker on the charge of stealing coffins from an Atlanta grave yard and rescuing them was affirmed by the Georgia Court of Appeals Wednesday. 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Watson is alleged to have died after drinking whiskey from a jug which it is alleged he had bought from Bing. It was suspected that the liquor contained poisonous chemicals and some of it was sent to the state chemist at Austin for analysis. The report has been received and it was to the effect that the whiskey contained no poisonous drugs after which the coroner entered a formal verdict that Watson died of acute alcoholism. Late Tuesday Bing was indicted by the Bowie county grand jury on a charge of violating the state prohibition act by operating a still and selling the output. --- --- 170 HOME OFFICE when placed in the grave and covered up becomes a part of the reality it is equally true that it becomes personality when it is removed from the grave and becomes the property of a living person," the court of appeals ruled. The higher court also over-rules the point raised by Ware's attorney that there is a substantial difference between a coffin and a caisson. Ware was first tried on a felony charge and given ten years, maximum sentence in prison but the Supreme Court granted him a new trial on the ground that there is no law in Georgia specifically making it a crime to steal coffins. He then was tried on a simple larceny charge and given twelve months sentence for a misdemeanor. Similar sentences were imposed upon two grave diggers who worked for Ware. CLARENCE SATCHELL FUGTIVE FOR 8 YEARS; NABBED. (President News Service) Philadelphia, Pc., Jan. 25—Clarence Satchel, alleged to have been a rugitive from justice for more than eight years in connection with a murder he is alleged to have committed in Accorac County, Va. on December 15, 1910 was ordered arrested here by the Virginia authorities last Friday. Requisition papers were issued by Governor Trinkle to the Pennsylvania authorities and Constable T. G. Keelam came here Monday and took Satchel back to Virginia and placed him in jail to await trial at the February term of court. MISSISSIPPI GOVERNOR GRANTS MANY PARDONS. (Preston News Service) Jackson, Miss. Jan. 25.—Among the thirty-five pardons granted to inmates of the State penitentiary during the past week by Governor Lee Hussell whose term expired last Saturday were many Negroes. Among those pardoned Wednesday were: Tippon Cole sentenced one year from Tippah county for the tempting to make whisky; Samuel Davis, sentenced to life from Perry PRINCETON, W. VA MURDER CHARGE IS DROPPED AGAINST MAN. (Preston News Service) Successor to A. HAYES'S SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS JZZ N. SECOND STREET RESIDENCE, 728 N. SECOND ST. FIRST CLASS AUTO MOBILES AND HACKS CASHMERS OF ALL THE PLANET Umbrella Coupon Chapel Service Free to All of Our Patrons. ALL COUNTRY ORDERS ARE GIVEN OUR SPECIAL ATTENTION. PHONE MADISON 3278 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. INSON'S SONS, INC. DIRECTORS, EMBALMERS W. I. JOHNSON FUNERAL DIRECTOR 10 WEST LEIGH STREET. Prompt Service. 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"I want to say that I stand solidly for the fundamentals of the Christian faith. I feel that I have a right to refute some of the slanderous statements made against the religion of men of old. I bell you, that we need a revival of old time religion to sweep the world. We need churches on fire for God. We need preachers who aren't afraid to preach the whole Bible; and who believe that it is the infallible Word of God. I have no quarrel with anybody. I want to plead for the preaching of the fundamentals of religion in all the churches. I love the Episcopal church. but I do not support the teachings of some of our Recorders. They need to draw closer to God; and let Him lead them in the way of truth. ENJOYED THE SERMON Rev. Dr. M. M. Madden asked how many enjoyed the sermon and hands were ragged all over the house. He then requested Mrs. P. Harrell to go down among the audience and collect a/dollar to aid in defraying the expenses of the meeting. She started among the white people, who occupied nearly half of the spacious edifice. She then passed among the colored people. Musical Director Rolffins led in singing, "I Shall, I Shall Know Him." Mrs. P. Harrell clapped her hands as they sang and waved them. CROSS HEAVIER. "Oh, the soul-thrilling rapture!" she exclaimed. "I shall be really glad to see Jesus. I have my children to look after. I am tired of battling against the world. The further I go, the heavier gets the cross. There are so many things that come to my knowledge. In the old country of Sweden, there was an inscription written across the heavens, 'Jesus is coming soon.' A school teacher told her children to write what they saw and every one of them wrote on their slates, 'Jesus is coming soon' AWFUL CONDITIONS. "I am willing to stand the persecutions. I have read reports of missionaries coming through the foreign country, where people are starving to death." She told of where a family had killed and eaten one of the children and another was hanging up, ready to be eaten. I stopped recently over at Terre Haute to change my apron and I saw a woman there starving to death. I took up a collection for her, put clean clothes on her and Jesus healed her body. HUNGRY PEOPLE HERE. There are people in Richmond who have not had a mouthful to eat today. It is because you Christians have failed to do your duty. I have often taken up a free-will offering during my meetings to help a worty cause. An appeal was made at this Auditorium for funds with which to bury two fire victims and over $115 was raised for this cause. HAD FORSAKEN ALL. "After I had forsaken home and friends and all that I hold dear and had travelled and labored in Missouri, Kentucky and other states I noted that slanderous statements have been published against me. She then named the journal and declared the statement a made therein were untrue. If you believe that God is with us, said she raise your hands." In that vast multitude, both white and colored lifted up their hands. She bitterly denounced the journal and urged the people there to support the Planet, declaring that it was worthy of their support. This our burst created a general sensation. She declared that the statements made by correspondent were untrue. THAT HANDKRCHIEF CANARL "He had been discharged for attempting to traffic in handkerchiefs. She was not responsible for his actions. She said that at first, her brothers and sisters had urged against her action in preaching and healing and laboring among the colored people but they had changed and now sent word to stay on the job. God says, whoever will, let them come. I heard that some of the colored people were offended because I was willing to extend the meeting three or four days after these meetings for the white people. There are some of the people who will not come out with colored people. It is desired that I shall reach this class of people. ALL LOCK ALIKE. "I do not care whether they are Chinamen Japanese. Indians or Afrikan—they are all alike to me. May God bless you. Next week, we shall have a meeting for white people. We are going to have an Indian, who was saved in a wigwam. He will speak for us. Oh that God will save us with His divine help. If there is any one thing that t will make us love God it is that old time religion. There have been wars and rumors of wars. When STAG SEMI-PASTE-PAINT PERMANENT MADE IN USA RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. the world declares peace then comes sudden destruction. Everybody, go down and pray. I hope for the outpouring of the spirit until people will put down denominational strife. I am glad that I am undenominational. I don't care of what denomination you are. if you have been under the blood you are my brothers and sisters. DR. MADDEN'S ATTITUDE. Rev. Dr. Madden then spoke. He urged that the paper that had misrepresented Mrs. Harrell be kept out of the home. He said that some one told him at Rev. Gregory's that some lawyer desired to see him. He went down-stair and looked all over the place, looking over him before he saw a short sawed off individual, calling himself a lawyer. He would have nothing to do with him and ordered him out of the place. He did not care so meet him as he might stir up his embition and he was able to cut his head off. There was some commotion and then Rev. Dr. Madden quietly, but amusedly called attention to the Scriptures where it is stated that Peter, in his zeal, cut off the ear of the servant of the high priest and of now Jesus had driven the money-changers and the dealers in merchandise out of the temple. THE CAUSE OF IT. "He declared that his Father's house shall not be made or used to sell handkerchiefs. Because Mrs. Harrell would not permit this to be done this man had put into one of the local papers a communication to slander and injure her. He did this as one of our co-workers. The statement published was a lie. The Lord will take care of that and I shall take care of him when I see him. Mr. Norvell, the awning and tent maker is building a tent for Mrs. P. Harrell and she will pay him $1 000 on it in the morning. It will be 120 feet by 120 feet. We are about to begin the publication of a paper to be called, "The Final Message." The tent will be put up in Richmond It will be ready April 11. 1924. AFFLICTED HEALED. Then the sick and afflicted came to the rostrum. She approached the line and placed her hands upon them. One child that could not hear finally said "Mama" when told so to do by Mrs. Harrell. The crowd for the afternoon service was filing in. Mrs. Harrell passed out quickly for lunch, while the anthems were sung during the intervening time and the machinery of this remarkable organization worked smoothly. Rev. Dr. M. F. Gregory delivered a forceful and able sermon. He conducts services also at Hood Memorial Temple of the A. M. E. Zen Church. SUNDAY NIGHT'S MEETING. The City Auditorium was packed less night with an audience of both white and colored people. After the singing of many congregational hymns Rev. Dr. M. M. Madden introduced Mrs. Alma Madden, his wife who sang with telling effect, "Take Your Burden to the Lord and Leave It Thera." Rev. Dr. Madden then announced that the meetings would run up until next Sunday. "I am an evangelist of the Zion Methodist Church," he said. "After that, we shall turn this meeting over to the white people. There will be an evangelist here from Oklahoma. He is a live wire. A QUESTION OF EXPENSE. "All of you who want to be prayed for will come this week. For three weeks you colored folks have had the best of the white people. Next week, they will have the best of it. The meetings will be for them, and under their management. We can run the meeting this week, if you can pay the rent of $30.00 per day. When we first opened the meeting here, I never saw so many pennies in all of my life. Our expenses are around $150.00 per day." Director J. L. Rollins sang, "Standing On the Promises of God." THE NIGHT MEETING. Mrs. Harrell and her husband had arrived. Rev. M. M. Madden stated, "I am not going to introduce Sister Harrell. The latches of her shoes I am unworthy to unlose. I am going to get out of her way, she will speak to you." Mrs. Harrell then had Evanglist斯. Jasol Rummell sing "the String of Empties" with the chorus "Leave the empties behind." Prayer offered by a white communicant. Mrs. Harrell said, "How little do we realize what Jesus is to us tonight. When I see the world going down to hell, I just see Jesus hanging on the cross. COULD NOT REPAY. "I feel that I cannot sleep. If I gave every moment of my life to Jesus* I could not step the debt I owe for His dying on Calvary. So many people do not stop to realize what the Word means. There are people going out to dances and enjoying all of the worldly pleasures and still they claim to have been saved. I do not care if the world persecutes me, if the world hates me, for He suffered the same. He was a THE BEST BEEF BEEF BEEF THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA The D rath Pressing Mm Ex Agent gentle, sweet and lowly Nazarene and yet when they saw Him suffer, when he suffered, as it were. His sweat were drops of blood that we should be saved. DESCIPLES DENIED HIM. "One of His desciples denied Him and another betrayed Him. I would that everybody in this building could have the old time religion. I believe if Jesus caring toight, there would be very few taken from the building to meet Him in the clouds. A girl said to me. I would like to be the kind that you talk about but I cannot. I cannot give up the world. I'd die. I told her when she died, she'd just begin to live. THAT ANGELIC WARNING. "Three angels came to Lot to warn him to flee from the city, but even his own relatives refused to believe him. They were called fakes and everything but the children of the Lord. But Lot believed and was saved. When I came to Richmond I saw people sitting right in their seats. There were no Amens no response. When Noah warned he had been preaching and warning the people only 8 were saved. I was not a bit discouraged then and I decided to continue these, meetings another week Noah told the people that the world would be destroyed. GREAT UNBELIEF. "The people said they did not believe it was going to rain. It did rain forty days and forty nights, but Noah preached 120 years and saved only eight lives. I have come to take those who have been washed white and clean. He that deeth the will of my Father. I want to read a few words to you taken from Mark 2nd chapter: 3rd verse: THAT BLASPHEMY CHARGE. She commented upon their charging Christ with blasphemy. I am looking for the time I nikhmond when people will have so much faith that they will reach out from their seats to touch the hem of His garment. I want to see the people putting out their hands and saying, Thnak God. I am saved. She commented on conditions when Christ was here and called attention to the fact that the people are being healed here today. "You must wait until you get in dead earnest, if you want to get in touch with Him. There isn't so many getting healed is there? And there are not so many going to heaven either. Hebrews tell me that Jesus is just the same today and forever. Son, thy cies he forgiven thre. Jesus had power to heal the sick, they said, but not the power to forgive sin. They called him blasphemerous when He said. He wowed his relatives have said about me. 'She's gone crazy. She has lost her mind over relig NO CRAZINESS NOW. "My people have come to the point, where they say it is not craziness after all. If your husband says there is nothing to it, you go on. A sanctified wife will make a sanctified husband and a sanctified husband will soon make a Holler Roller preacher. God will answer you by fire and turn up everything until the devils go. We don't have to talk very much tonight. Jesus has been ready in our hearts. There are some here, who would not like to have the curtain pulled off your lives and exposed to your neighbors. OTHER PROPHESCIES. She then commented upon existing conditions, "Jesus said to Lazarus, 'Come forth.' Some people say they don't believe it. Some of you didn't believe that automobiles would encumber the streets as they are doing today, you would not have believed it. But Jesus said what should come to pass and the Scriptures told of the automobiles. Jesus tells about the performance in the 17th chapter of Matthew. You see miracles performed in the name of Jesus. GOD'S AGENTS. "God spoke to Martin Luther, when he crawled down the steps on cut glass and He said the same to John Wesley and then to Commander Booth founder of the Salvation Army. I was at Los Angeles when I got the message a little over three years ago, but I got it just the same. God said: 'I am always the same. I never change and I will be with you to the end of the world.' After I had blessed one of the afflicted, I was asked, 'Is that all you do?' Oh, dear one, tonight just see Jesus. THE LITERAL SENSE. "I wish that you would not see me. I would that you would close your eyes and say, 'Thank Jesus.' It is just impossible to touch the blood in the literal sense. You touch it by faith and you are healed. They say 'Sister Harrell, thank God, you've healed me.' I say, 'No, it is Jesus.' I went to a home and a woman had been sitting down for 12 years and she said she could not move. Some one had hoodooed her. I said, 'What a life.' She got up and walked. There was some unseen spirit that held her down. MANY 'HOODOOED." "I saw in a city that I lived car after can go out to a fortune teller, because they had been hoodooed. I don't believe in fortune tellers now. If you are in here, I don't care how soon you go out of here. I wish that everybody could just see Jesus. God says that I have put a guardian angel one in front and one behind and one on either side. They are camped about. I am glad tonight that I can see Jesus. We see nothing but Jesus and Hinz crucified. AGAINST DANCING That will take you off the dance floors, it will take the powder off your face the rats out of your hair. When you fix up yourself indecently, you dress to attract men and the Scriptures say that he who lusts after a woman, commits adultery in the heart. If you come here indecently dressed, I cannot do anything for you here. May God help everybody who is not cleaned up. Get right 'put on your wedding garment and Jesus will make you whole. THAT HEALING SERVICE This ended the work of healing was begun. Not may were admitted to the platform and she rapidly laid on hands as the afflicted waited in line to receive the divine angustion. Mrs. Harrell will by special request speak at the John Marshall High School, Saturday at 10 A. M. to the pupils of the fresh air classes of the city. White people are now crowding into 'the City Auditorium to hear her upon this all important subject.' The Commandant James Mars of the South Richmond Branch of the Salvation Army is taking an active part in the services. ROANOKE ITEMS ROANOKE, VA., January 22.—Miss Carrie W. Jones of Wilmington, N. C., who visited Miss Maggie Dehaden Thanksgiving day, left for her home in Wilmington, N. C., Monday January 21. She had a very pleasant stay in the mountains of Virginia, in Rocky Mount, Boone's Mill and the Magic City. Mrs. Martha Washington and Mrs. Janie Glover left Sunday for Florida, where they will spend the Winter. Mrs. Sallie Dehaden is quite ill at this writing. The services at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church were very rich and highly instructive. Rev. James W. Hatcher, who had been away from his congregation, preached morning and night on "Walt Elements in Leadership." There were two accessions and two conversions. Collection $109.00. Sunday, January 13, the offering was $90.00. The Preeding Elder filled the pulpit with dignity and grace, in the absence of Hatcher who was at Norfolk and Newport News where Dr. G. C. Taylor, D. D. has charge, he also visited Rev. W. R. Howerton, of Richmond, Va. He had been booked to preach to the students at Wil伯力force, but received wires of the death of Chaplaan Steward of that institution, and cancelled the engagement. The Annual Conference will meet at Portsmouth about April 9 and Dr. Hatcher will remain close to his work here in preparation for the event. Dr. Hatcher addressed the A. C. E. of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church on the Japanese sufferers in the recent earl's quake and $5.00 was sent to the Japanese Relief Fund. Miss Grace Miller of Seventh Avenue is home again after having undergone a serious operation in Philadelphia. She is the youngest daughter of Rev. George P. and wife, Mrs. Frankey Miller. In sad, but loving remembrance of our loving mother, Mrs. Edith Preston; who departed this life nine years ago, January 22 1915. Many have been the heartaches, many a sad fall en ear during the lapse of nine long years. So often have our minds been lifted heavenward when it would have been otherwise, but we thought of mother's advice. We have been able to rejoice to just think of our mother's prayers. No one knows the loss of a mother, whose mother yet survives. No other can sympathize. Sleep on, our darling mother, thy form is ever near and seems to be a constant guide to us, as when you were active with us in other years. Her daughters: Mrs. John Harris, Mrs. Ida Terrell of Brooklyn N. Y., Mrs. Alice Gilbert, 111 Harrison Avenue N. W. The funeral services of Mr. Samuel Elam, of Salem, who died in Roanoke took place Thursday morning, 17th inst. at Salem. He was a consistent member. Rev. A. L. James delivered the eulogy. He was also a member of the St. Lukes. Remember M. Stanfield will furnish you The Planet for 5 cents per copy each week or 12 months for $2 in advance, which will be cheaper for you as well as myself. Think it over and decide to give the Agent $2 for 12 months subscription. I find I am being overrun with other work and can not successfully keep up delivering the papers and holding agency for three other companies. M. Stanfield 153 Wells Alley N. W. WILCOX'S TONIC TABLETS. 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There’s a PORO AGENT nearby who will cheerfully serve you. If you don’t know her name, write PORO COLLEGE 4300 St. Ferdinand Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO., U. S. A. DEPT. PUB. Dunbar High School's Playground Held Up. (Fraser News Service) Washington Jan. 18.—Although $30 000 remains in the hands of the Dist rict Commissioners, with which the playground of Doubar High School could be developed, at a recent conference between the Engineer Commission Assistant Superintendent Wilkinson and William L. H. Louston, of the Board of Education. It was decided that present purchases would be made FIVE the development of the playground for the colored boys and girls of Dunhur High School. The hold-up, it is said, is because the authorities wish to wait until it is discovered whether addition of appropriations will be made for the playground by Congress. SECURING OF NATIONAL NEGRO LEAGUE STARS MAY MEAN OPENING GUN IN BASEBALL WAR STX Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. 25. —The signing of Oscar Charlie-ton to act in the capacity of playing manager of the Harrisburg Giants, one of the Eastern Association's new entries; the securing of John Henry Lloyd, veteran shortstop and player-manager of the 1923 Hildale club by the Bacharach Giants of Atlantic City and the reported changing of pasture of numerous other big league stars, who formerly cavorted on western diamonds—these are the big issues in what is supposed to furnish the fire-works for one of the biggest baseball wars in the history of the game. No less than 18 former National League players have jumped to the East during the past two years and now with the going of Charleston from the A. B. C's, the signing of Beckwith to the Homestead Grays, and the possibility that numerous other players who appeared last year in the West going to the East a crisis in western baseball affairs is just approaching. According to rumors Charleston's ambition for years has been to manage a club. In addition to this Charleston was unwilling to play with the A. D. C.'s managed by Mrs. C. I. Taylor since the untimely death of the beloved "C. I." Mrs. Taylor's case has been likened to that of conditions surrounding the St. Louis Nationals, when Mrs. Helen Hahawa" Britton, a woman took over the reign of that team for a period of five or six years. Mrs. Britton was finally forced to sell and it is an unded-toed feet that Mrs. Taylor will have to relinquish her baseball activities shortly. FOSTER REMAINS SILENT. "Rube" Poster, the guiding genius of the Negro National League, and one of the most acute thinkers the game has ever known, has said little. In connection with the departure of Beckwith a Chicago paper came out with the statement that Beckwith was never ordered a contract with the Giants for the coming season. And the fact that both former Milwaukee catcher, has been signed by Poster, would seem to bear out this statement in many respects. But Foster you can rest assured will never sit idly by and see his lifetime of dreams and hard work go by the board without raising a retraining hand. Foster still refuses to consider the inroads on his league players seriously. And many of those in the know firmly believe that when 'Rube does act, the status of affairs will be completely changed. For regardless of all that can be said and done, Foster is the man who gave these players whose brilliance is now lighting 'baseball's Broadway' their first chance, and a baseball players idea of loyalty and principle is a popular thing. Excelsiors Defeat Vandal A. Club. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh Pa. Jan. 17.—The Excelsors of New Brighton defeated the Vandal A. C. 32-12 before a large audience in the New Brighton Armory Hall here Monday night. H. Boulding. All-Collegiate halfback of the Genova College team. was the star of the game, scoring ten flein goals for the Excelsior five. Siki Likely to Fight Lohman in Canada. Siki Likely to Fight Lohman in Canada. (Petton News Service) Detroit, Mich., Jan. 16—With Battling Siki, Senegalese boxer, taking a fling at the varieties by doing a few bag-punching exercises at a local theater Robert Levy, his manager last week, negotiating with Windsor, Or so promoters with a view to holding in the Canadian city the Siki-Joe Lohman fight that was originally arranged for Grand Rapids. The Grand Rapids bout was ordered off by Louis W. Piles State Boxing Commissioner, who announced Siki would not be allowed to fight in Michigan. Levy said he had consulted an attorney with a view to possible act on against the State Boxing Commission on the interference with the Grand Rapids fight. The suit if starred, Levy said, will be based on the statement alleged to have been made by Piles that Siki is "not a firm character to fight in Michigan." Piles according to Levy had denied making the statement. Loendi Five Wins Again (Preston News Service) Elwood, City Pa. Jan. 16—The Elwood City Basketball five met defeat for the first time this season when they were beaten here Thursday night by the Loendi Club of Pittsburgh by a score of 47-27. The teams lined up as follows: LOENDI—47 ELLWOOD CITY—27 Posey F Shakley Ricks F Rose Moton C Nicklaus Young G Fox Betts G Dandhac Field Goals Poise 2; Ricks 5; Moton 7; Betts 6; Ross 2; Fox 3; Danbach 2. Fouls: Posey 2, Moton 2; Young 2 Betts 1; Ross 2; Shakley 5; Fox 2. Referee, Merriman, Geneva. Would Change Several Track Rules in 1924. New York Jan. 16.—What amounts to the elimination of disqualifying rounds in the inter-collegiate high jump and pole vault has been recommended to the Inter-Collegiate A. A. A., by the Association of College Track Coaches of America. Under the existing scheme qualifying rounds in these events are conducted on the first day of the annual Eastern college track and field championships, and the final round is on the second day. The coaches would confine high jump and pole vault competition to a single day. Harry L. Hillman coach at Dartmouth and secretary of the coaches association declared in outlining one plan: "Two competition is rather severe on the frail competitor, as competition in the trials are as strenuous as the finals. A jumper or vaulter loses his sprinting in the two day competition in these events be confined to the last day of the meeting and started two hours earlier than has been the custom." It was pointed out that qualifying competition in the two events differs from that in all other field events. Warfield, Not Holland Hurt Detroit, Averred (Preston News Service) Detroit, Mich., Jan. 17.—Writing on the showing of the Detroit Stars for the past season, Manager Tenny Blount of that city has the following to say: "I have much comment concerning our loss at the very start of last season when several players jumped us for Ed Bolden's Eastern League. 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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. burt as most. But you can say for me that Frank Warfield was the one important factor in the Detroit wrecking. Frank was a veteran and a steady one at that. I made every effort to have him remain with us, but it seems as though he had made up his mind to go East, and after accepting compensation (a sort of gift from the Detroit club) packed up suddenly and left us. I have never understood Frank's action. Loendi Stops All Eastern Teams, Then Howard (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh. P., Jan. 16.—The Leoel Basket-ball team, world's champions won all of their games on their fir- invasion of the East here recently, win- ning in Orange. N. J. 44-31; from the Renaissance 'Big 5' of New York City 30-27 and from Washington. D. C. 58- 27. Then returning to Pittsburgh, for the New Year's Night game the loca- tions ran shod-shod over the strong Alpha Pbi Alpha five of Howard University winning from them to the tune of 734 46. Battler From Will's Town Wants Match. (Preston News Service.) New Orleans, La. Jan. 18.—Battling Owens dubbed in local fistic circles the best race heavy,weight developed in New Orleans since Harry Wills and 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." believed by many to be even better than Harry, wants to fight Wills and his home town and is begging local promoters to stage the mill. Owens who weighs around 240 pounds is said he have cleaned out all the heavy-weight talent in Ohio where he has been fighting recently and wants to come home for some action. His recent victories include George Godfrey Pinkie Lewis and Tut Jackson. Experts declare Owens one of the toughest persons to appear on the fistic horizon in several years. WILLS' HAND INJURED IN TRAINING. New York, Jan. 16. —The injury to his right hand, which was disclosed yesterday will keep Harry Wills, N.G. heavyweight championship contender, idle for at least two months it was announced yesterday, following an examination of the injured extremity by Dr. William H. Walker, official physician of the State Athletic Commission. After examining the hand thoroughly and turing an X-ray photography of the injury, Dr. Walker announced that Wills had fractured the fourth metacarpa, bone of the right hand, and would have to submit treatment for perhaps four or six weeks. Because of the injury Paddy Mullins, manager of Wills was compelled to cancel three bouts and an exhibition for which he had contracted. It is probable the New Orleans Negro will not again engage in a ring bout until the arrival of the outdoor season. The jury it was explained was received last Monday afternoon in a sparring bout against: Jack Townsend at an uptown gymnasium. Atlanta Five Wins From Morris Brown. (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 10.—Following in the wake of the 24-19 victory over Clark University last week, the Crismon and Grey five won a thrilling need on over the last Morris Brown team on the floor of the Butler St. Y. M. C. A. here Friday night to the tune of 26-17. Roberts was the outstanding star for Atlanta. Although injured in the first few minutes of play, the diminutive forward remained in the game long enough to score the first six points for team and then retired in favor of Cohen. The end of the first half found Morris Brown leading 14-9. Witr Roberts injected into the game in the early stages of the second half. the Crismon five took on new life and rolled up 17 points. Morris Brown was able to basket but three points during the second half of the contest. Jessie Words shone for the losing team. ATLANTA—26 MORRIS BROWN—17 Roberts ..... F.....Worl Perry ..... F.....Les Watkins ..... C..... Walker Lamar ..... G..... Capers Farrell ..... G..... Robinson Referee Thomas (Y. M. C. A.) Timekeeper: Sinquefield (Atlanta.) A B C Stars and Manager Winter in Pittsb'g (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh. Pa... Jan. 17—"Dizzy Dismukes manager of the Indianapo- NTLY WA ils A. B. C's; Gerard Williams, their sensational shortfielder, and "Texas" Burnett, youthful catcher on the same team, are all wintering here. Burnett came in last week after a successful fall and early winter season on the Pacific Coast. Morehouse Eleven Elects 1924 Captain. (Preston News Service.) Atlanta. Ga., Jan. 16—The letter men of 1923 met in the Reception room of Robert Hall and elected L. Alexander Irving to lead the Gridiron machine of 1924. Irving is a veteran, having been regular tackle for the past three seasons. During this time he has co- ered himself and his Alma Mater with glory by his sensational playing. He has been named on every All-Southern and several All-American selections and without a doubt is one of the best players to ever wear the Maroon and White. He is a member of the class of '25 Kappa Alpha Fraternity. the M'Club and is a self-supporting student. He enjoys the greatest respect of both si- dent and faculty and is a worthy suc- cessor to Charles Kelley the fighting plunging Captain of 1923 who has fin lled his gridiron work and has taken his place along with the greatest lead- ers of Morehouse Elevens. Additional Sports Page 8 Have the Planet sent to your address for one year. The cost is only $200 per year. It will aid a journal that has served you for nearly half a century. ITING. Presenting approximately sand, not including able of this city, who a his community and the ing. The assets to re-open act from the decree sig that the closing of the presence in its Company, Inc., are not secured to being further repre- sable prospect of the of satisfying the funded Realty Company, and bank, it is fur- ized and instructed possible date, togeth- ilities of said litted to them by the a view of satisfying setting a prompt dis- f of the assets of said to its proper art that they cannot be turned in and bale animous vote, decided is relieves the situation Court with such a reco- present. ers have been unoffici- their power to help the and animosities should in der that those deposite and those who wish edged not to make any presented The primary mate amount of liability white people and the od, let us re-open the NG. approximately three hundred not including the holders of this city, who are vitally in community and the good opinion to re-open the Mechanic in the decree signed by the the closing of evidence in its, Inc., secured to other repre-spect of the satisfying theulty Company. it is fur- instructed state, together of said them by the satisfying prompt dis- sets of said proper they cannot determine need in and balanced. To mote vote, decided to share in the situation and enables with such a recommendation been unofficially reported power to help the colored peo-sities should not figure in 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-sacrificious re-open the Bank. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. --- Your Hair Can Be A Crown of Beauty No longer need you wish for beautiful hair. A marvelous preparation has been discovered that quickly changes coarse, homely hair into long, lovely, silky locks, gives the hair a beautiful, soft sheen, and stops dandruff and itching scalp. This wonderful preparation is called EXELENTO QUININE POMADE It has given thousands the beautiful hair for which they are so much admired. Another great beauty help is EXELENTO SKIN BEAUTIFIER, a remarkable cream that quickly removes skin blemishes and clears up dark, sallow complexions. If your druggist cannot supply you, send 25c for generous size package of either Pomade or Beautifier. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED EVERYONE Write For Parturoure very three hundred the holders of are vitally inter- good opinion of the Mechanics igned by the able determine this anced. To meet to share in any and enables the commendation as ally reported to colored people not figure in this ers who are ur- to deposit their run on the Bank purpose at this y, put up the self-sacrificing Bank. --- ```markdown ``` SEVEN THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 1 A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: We stake forty-five years' reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against ten months' aspersions of our enemies and those who desire to profit by the failure of the greatest financial institution of the colored people. Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterprise fostered by us We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years' accumulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be missing cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all the people involved we are the greatest sufferer, even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging to us and to the organizations with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was accredited to other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the account there was no money to meet them. There was no other course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed in order to cover up these peculations and to make us the victim. We had not transferred our property. It was all in our own name and while the liability chargeable to us from this source was approximately ($64,000) Sixty-four Thousand Dollars, we surrendered assets (real estate) which conservatively handled, will bring over ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand Dollars, which is ($36,000) Thirty six Thousand Dollars more than the alleged liability. We have never had charge of a record in the Mechanics Savings Bank in twenty years' service. We could not have made a false entry upon the books of that concern. We had no reason so to do when we had surrendered property with a gross rental of ($11,000) Eleven Thousand Dollars. We have defended colored people, secured their release from jails, penitentiaries and stopped executions upon the gallows. We are now called upon to defend ourselves. Certain it is, that the people whom we have defended will stand by us. As for the better class of Southerners, their testimony in our behalf is an outstanding feature of this crucial period of our existence. We are trusting in God. In the language of Shakespeare, we are saying to our traducers and slanderers- There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats For I am armed so strong in honesty that they pass me by Like the idle wind, that I respect not. A full, free and square vindication is demanded by us and we believe we shall obtain it. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Richmond, Va., May 9, 1923. ```markdown ``` EIGHT WASHINGTON LETTER WASHINGTON LETTER --- Washington—Secretary of Labor James J. Davis, as again shown here deep interest in the meek and lowly by appointing a commission of distinguished colored men, who will embark on January 12, for the Virgin Islands, where a careful study of various institutions will be made, and the reports to the United States Government through the Department of Labor. It will be remembered that the Virgin Islands obtained from Denmark in 1917 have been the subject of much unfavorable comment, and the account of the deplorable conditions which existed there at the time of the United States Government allowed the islands from the Danish Government. At that time living labor and health conditions were decided against any apprehension of progress and it was not until after President Harding's election that serious considerations were given to recommendations which looked to the relief of the 26,651 people who permanently included in the Islandi. Of this number 19,523 are colored and Secretary Davis, in designating six colored men of broad understanding and vision to bring back a full and faithful account of the exact status of the Virgin Islands' population demonstrates that he is sincerely anxious to have facts adduced by persons who have an especially clear vision, in this instance and who are moved by pa t experiences to assist their home government to assist full cornification of the needs of all of its citizens, thus bringing to them the things which the Republican administrations have ever been pleased to accomplish. The personnel of the commission which is composed of Robert B. Church of Tennessee; Charles E. Mitchell of West Virginia; George H. Woodson of Iowa; Dr. W. H Brown of Virginia; Jefferson S. Coage, of Delaware; and Cornelius Richardson of Indiana is of a particularly high character. Each of these gentlemen has, at some time been a pioneer in the matter of assisting in the adjustment of living and in custorial conditions among the muses of the people. Consequently each commissioner has his own peculiar experience to add him in drawing a true picture of every unfavorable situation on the Virgin Islands and, thereafter, in making a recommendation which will bespare genuinely curative measures of relief. The unfortunate Virgin Islanders here toforo neglected, will be comforted by the news that the Republican admiration has made it possible for them to expect the president government to formulate of policies, and the accomplishment of activities which will enable them to take their proper place in America's civilization and progress. The prompt action of Secretary Davis and his careful foresight in selecting a commission truly representative of America's best human products are but additional proofs of the lively interest which the present administration is taking in the settlement of urgent business. Coming along shortly after the Secretary of the Interior has taken the landable stand for a more substantial appropriation for Howard University, it has gone a long way toward strengthening the sentiment of appreciation and loyalty which has been recouping its losses ever since the Democratic administration was re called by the people. Automatic Cotton Picker Melbourne Australia. Jan — An automatic cotton picker has recently been invented in this city. The machine is portable, and it is stated that it will pick an acre of cotton in much less time and at lower cost than it can be by hand. The machine is 17 feet high and four feet in diameter and consists of a circular tower carrying two horizontal arms having 35-foot spread. These are 8 feet wide and have a series of holes on the underside. The ripe cotton is drawn into the hollow arms by suction and is carried along the arms to the central chute where it is compressed into bales and dropped out at the rear of the machine. SHARON CHURCH SERVICES. Sunday, January 27th. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School Installation and Men's Bible Class by the Pastor 11:25 A. M. Sermon by the Pastor Subject: "What" Wrong With the Church? 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting 3:15 P. M. Sabbath Glee Club appears in a special program. Mr. J. M. Dickey manager. Regular Prayer Meeting every Wednesday at 8:00 P. M. All are welcome to our services. Rev. R. H. Johnson, M. A. B. D. Pastor; W. L. Johnson, Clerk. IDEAL SOCIETY NOTES. The new year began with very great prospects for a large amount of new work for the National Ideal Benefit Society. In speaking of the Order at the close of the business year 1923. Mr. A. W. Holmes Founder stated that the progress of the organization was very satis factory. The Union Installation meeting of the officers of the various Lodges of Richmond District will be held at Shar on Baptist Church, corner Leigh and First Streets. Tuesday night January 29th at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. Music will be furnished by the Ideal Choir. Officers will be installed by Supreme Master. A. W. Holmes. The public is invited. Wednesday, January 30th, at 8 o'clock A. M. the officers of the Lodge of Fulton will be installed at Rise- ing Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Fulton. All officers and members are urged to be present. Music will be furnished by the Ideal Union Choir of Fulton. Public is invited. Thursday, January 31st, at 8 o'clock P.M. a great meeting will be held at Zion Baptist Church South Richmond. All officers will be installed also the public reception of new members. Supreme Master, A. W. Holmes will deliver the installation address. Music will be furnished by the Ideal Choir. The public is invited. THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A The Greatest Need—Hear International Secretary, Dean C. H. Tobias New York. Shall this not be a year when we as secretaries shall strive for a spiritual realization of the Christ's presence? Richmond answers yes for we have been working for that very condition 34 years and we are not tired. 3rd and Leigh streets where the Y. M. C. A. building stands pointing boys and men the way to Christ. Please help. Last Saturday 5 P. M. was another warm hour in the explanation of the Sunday School Lesson. Dr. W. H. Stokes was happy as usual. Glad to see new members. Mothers you are right come again. Every boy and man of the Y. M. C. A. was full last Sunday and served well. 9:30 A. M. the hour for prayer at the building. All boys on time 4 P. M. and had a good time under the directions of the committee and president. Y. M. C. A. Building. 3:30 P. M. a. the Leigh St. M. E. Church a good meeting for men. The pastor, Rev. A. L. Jenkins spoke from his soul. Every man was helped. Proof Joseph Matthews led the songs. Do not forget today 5 P. M. you and your friend are invited to the Y. M. C. A. building to hear the Lesson. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Workers at the building 9:30 A. M. Hear the great call at the 6th Mt. Z on Papst Church 3:30 P. M. by the Y. M. C. A. and the Churches. Dr. W T John on will speak from his soul to the men. Subject: Christ's Call to The Thirsty. Men do not miss this. Live singing. Every home is asked to have special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. FIRST MT. OLIVE NOTES Newtown, Va. Jan. 2z.—This session is again visited by a cold wave; the ice houses it were not filled a few weeks will be filled now. On our stock list at present are Messrs. Wilbert Callie Lipston Howard and Attrell Pollard. Mrs. Richard Rumn and Mrs. P. Johnson. Notwithstanding, the cold weather, Mrs. L. V. Harvey has turned out a large flock of little chicks Mr. Campbell Hill's mother came from Philadelphia last Saturday to spend a few days with him. Mr. Julius Jones and Miss Molly Newbill were married in Washington several days ago. The members of Mt. Olive presented their pastor a purse of $2.75 besides much provision for his table. Services at Mt. Olive Sunday you are invited. ST. LUKE BAPSTAT CHURCH WILL HOLD FIRST 1924 COMMUNION. Sunday, January 27th, is expected to be a high day at the St. Luke Baptist Church, Pythian Castle, 727 N. Third Street. A wide awake Sunday School, A. B. Jones Superintendent at 9:30 A. M. 11:30 A. M. Sermon by pastor, Rev. E. D. Coffee, A. B. 3:30 P. M. First Communion of the Year at which time the many Churches of Richmond and vicinity that set the new St. Luke Baptist Church assoal and extended it the right hand of fellowship will be expected to worship with us. 7:00 P. M. the B. Y. P. U. Miss Estelle Williams president. 8:30 P. M. Sermon by pastor. All are urged to attend all the services. Rally reports at night A. B. Jones, Church Clerk; Rev. E. D. Coffee, Pastor. MUSIC MEMORY CONTEST HERE On Tuesday, January 15th, an interesting meeting was held at 00 W. Clay Street to further plans for the Music Memory Contest to be held in the Public Schools of our City in the near future. Many are the expressions of cooperation and appreciation being received by all committees concerned in this movement. Donations to finance this work are being received in response to appeals made by our financial committee. We trust all friends interested in the community uplift, in getting children interested in good music will help make this work go. Another meeting of the committee will be held the first week in February and the finance committee will report the entire amount needed for purchasing records, modals, etc. then actual rehearsals and drills will begin. It will mean better music for our community, in the homes the school and on the streets to get the hundreds of young people of our community linked up in a contest to remember the names of and strains from classics of famous composers. Miles W. Connor. Chairman; M. W. Allen, Secretary. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA A. B. MR. WILLIAM I. HOPKINS/ President of the B. Y. P. U. Council of Richmond. B. Y. P. U. COUNCIL! (Continued from page 1) University Faculty, spoke on, "The History of the Baptist During the Reformation Period." Rev.A. W. Williams, of Union delivered an address on, "The History of the Baptist in America." President William I. Hopkins presided in this brilliant manner. The musical numbers were rendered by the First Baptist Church Choir the Young People's Choir of the same church, the Good Shepherd Baptist Church Quartette and a cornet solo by Mr. James A. Yancey. NEW TESTAMENT PERIOD. Dr. W. T. Johnson was the first speaker and his subject covered the history of the Baptist Church in the New Testament period. He said that the history of the Baptist Church is not a history of a country, a race, or people but the history of a vital principle and can be traced by its gospel practices. The record shows that the Baptist Church's history can always be traced by its insistence on a Godly life and the justification of the believer by faith in Christ. Dr. Johnson said Baptist Church history begins with the ushering in of the new dispensation by the fearless herald of Christ. John the Baptist John came primarily to the new heralded Christ who mission was to the growth of Baptist principles can be clearly traced through the Apostolic Church the Roman persecutions, the Reformation and thence on through the centuries up to date. Dr. Johnson enumerated six principles of the Baptist Church, he inviolate even today, which were firmly encustomed in the New Testament Church: (1) The Word of God was the sole authority on faith and order; (2) The church was a local body; (3) The church elected its own pastors; (4) Separation of Church and state; (5) Its officers were pastors and deacons; (6) The ordinances were Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Dr. Johnson's address was scholarly and edifying. REFORMATION PERIOD. Prof. Augustus Fleischman's address covered the Baptist history of the Post-apostolic and Reformation period. He said that Baptist history could be divided into two definite periods; first, the history of Baptist principles; and second, the history of Baptist churches. The last named begins in the early part of the 17th century. He emphasized the fact that the Baptist churches were independent as local units; yet independent in the body of Christ. He spoke of the efforts of the early ecclesiastical literary pioneers to keep the faith involuate against the "modernists" of the early church, who would turn the church from its vital principles, and commented that the "new light claimed by Bible critics of today is the same old darkness of yesterday." Prof. Fleischman traced the struggles of the church of the early centuries to maintain Baptist principles through such movements as the Novatians, the Dominates of Africa, and the Arian controversy up until the dawn of the 12th century, when the giants of reformation thought began to appear upon the scene. The teacher, Savonarola, John Huss and Simon Menon were hailed as champion contenders for the faith. During all of this dark period, even through the reformation a gleam here and there marked the progress of the Baptist church by a sustained contention for the faith once for all time delivered unto the saints, in the 1 face of persecuctions by a militant church and state, Prof. Fleischman closed with a beautiful and forceful persecution. BAPTIST OF AMERICA. Rev. A. W. Williams in his address on "The History of the Baptist Church in America," said that the first attempt to organize a Baptist church in America was made in 1688 in the colony of Rhode Island by Roger Williams, pioneer Baptist of America, who had been brought to trial for heresy in the Puritan Church and ordered deported to England. He turned up in Rhode Island, where he organized a Baptist Church of 12 members. Clarke organized a church in Newport and when forced to flee, organized the first Baptist church in the South at Charleston, S. C. He gave a detailed account of the growth and spread of the American Baptist, giving valuable statistical information. Rev. Williams stated that the greatest success in the American Baptist Church has been in the field of education. He said the Baptist owned and controlled in America 102 colleges with 41,030 students and a property valuation of $39,000,000; 118 academies with a $7,000,000 property investment. The Baptist Church had grown from church in 1638 to 61,339 churches today and from 12 members to 7,200,324. He was a scholarly paper replete with historical facts and data. The officers of the B. Y. P. U. Council are: W. I. Hopkins, president; Misses M. Kate Doyle and E. Cellettine Brown, vice-presidents; R. P. Daniel, corresponding secretary; Miss Otelia Jones, recording secretary; R. E. Lee treasurer; Isaiah Taylor field agent. GREETINGS FROM MR. BLOWE. January 21, 1921. Mr. John Mitchell Jr. 313 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Virginia a. Dear Sirs: Enclosed please find check for Ten Dollars covering subscription due Tue Planet from 1919 to 1924. I have been watching your strenuous fight against heavy odds and prejudice for an vindication of your good name, honor and integrity—I be believe you will win—you deserve so win and I pray and hope that you may win. You have my sympathy and prayers in your fight against such heavy odds. Wishing you a happy New Year I SUITS FOR SALE. FOR SALE — CHEAP — 2 SUITS OF MEN'S CLOTHES, size 36. Phone Madison 4910-W. — Campbell. MAN ESCAPES AFTER SHOOTING PURSUERS. Cordelle, Ga., Jan. 23. — One man was shot and instantly killed, another seriously wounded and a third slightly wounded when a Negro for whom a posse was searching opened fire as the men surrounded him at a sawmill on Flint river near Huguenin Ferry. The white men had gone to arrest the Negro, who, it is alleged had made threats against the life of a white man who is said to have whipped the Negro's son yesterday. Ed Barber, a former was the first victim of the Negro's fire dying in instantly. Carl Williams local denti received a bullet in his right lung and is said to be in a serious condition while James Russell was slightly wounded. Paul Wood and bullet holes through parts of his clothing. SEND ORDER NOW!! Navy Blue French Serge 1-PIECE DRESSES 36-52 bust measure, trimmed with braid and buttons, $13.98. Navy Blue Domestic Serge 1-piece Dress, 36-52 bust, trimmed with braid and buttons $8.98 OTHER COLORS MADE TO ORDER CHEMBRAYS ... $ 4.50 GINGHAMS ... $ 4.50 SUMMER VOILES ... $ 5.00 COTTON VELOURS ... $ 6.00 Made by MME. L. J. PETERSON. Over 30 Years Experience in Dressmaking. 11 Montague Place, Montclair, N. J. Money to accompany all orders, register or money order. THE RAYO WAKING UP SECOND STREET. Biggest Values Ever Offered. Crowds Going Every Night. Tuesday night saw another record breaking crowd at the Rayo Theatre. it was Country Store night and never in all our lives have we seen such a count of goods given away; by actual count there were over 250 articles given away to $8 lucky persons. everything from a box of shoe polish to a wash tub and every one went out in a good humor. And an excellent show was presented. The Headliners were Boisy Dellegge and his 'Bandana Girls' and a snapper, peppier bunch never hit Second Street. Dancing galore and excellent singing was featured by this Musical Comedy Company and the condiands and the audience in roars of laughter. As we go to press arrangements are completed for the Jazz Band Contest on Friday night, January 25th and looks, if there will be an earl ear cut, so we hope those who will be and see Lloyd Jolyd Orchestra and Leroy Gippy Smith's Orchestra and Leroy Wyche's Orchestra will be on hand early on Friday night. Mr. Droste the hand on Silver Loving Cup to the winner of the contest, which is on display at Peters Drug Store. Monday night* January 28th at 9:30 on the stage at the Rayo the Great Tatum will begin in his 99 hour sleep he will sleep for 99 continuous hours in a Box at the Rayo and anyone can go in day or night and see him. No admis- sion charged when the show is not going on; the Management offers a forfeit $100.00 cash money if any one proves that Tatum leaves his bed or eats a mouthful of food during his Trance Sleep. Next week at the Rayo there will be 4 Big Time Vaundville act, coming to Richmond from Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago and Attenta also feature picture and a special every night, monday, New Show Night; Tuesday Coun- try Store; Wednesday Souvenir; Thursday, Benefit Night; Friday, Contest Night and Saturday, Pay Night. They are living on to their motto "Always Something Doing At the Rayo." ADDITIONAL SPORTS (Concluded from Page 6) But He Forgot About R. Earl Johnson. (Preston News Service) New York, Jan. 24. — Lawrence Perry writing in the Washington Star, is lamenting the fact that with the passing of Willie Ritcla, Finish long distance runner, the United States will be sadly lacking in runners of the longest distances at the Olympic games to be held in Paris this year. Perry says in part: "The United States has a goodly crowd of point-winning performers in every running division except that in which Ritcla shines - distance running. American athletes have yet to master this event but they never will do so until trainers and clubs show greater interest in it. "So far as the writer is aware no in individual nor organization has made a consistent effort at the development of distance men. What we need and need badly is national interest in the cross-country idea, an interest which will result in the organization of clubs exclusively devoted to distance running. Until this is done we shall have to be content to let prizes in this event remain in Europe." Perry is right as far as he goes, but he goes nowhere. He forgets the fact that the United States lays claim to one of the greatest middle and long distance runners of all times, a man that compares favorably with Kohmin and other luminaries. That man is K. Earl Johnson, Edgar Thompson Steel Company runner, a product of Baltimore and a —Negro, perhaps that is why Mr. Perry's memory so convoluted falls aim. But regardless of their Johnston is training and in his quiet unassuming way, it is supremely confident of winning from all competitors in the Olympic tryouts, and then is planning on going to Paris and cleaning up. FULTON NOTES Last Sabbath was a crowded day at Calvary. Mrs. Edna Clarke acted as Superintendent of the Sunday School; she presided well. 11:30 A. M. Rev. Edwards preached in Calvary. 2:00 P. M. the funeral services of Brother Marshall Morris and Brother Wm. 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