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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 President Promises War Dept. Inquiry in Houston Martyr Cases Receives Petition with 120,000 Signatures Gathered by N. A. A. C. P. and Replies Cordially to Delegation VOLUME XLI, NO. 12 President War De Housto Receives Pet tures Gath Replies Co President Coolidge has promised an inquiry by the War Department into the cases of the 54 men of the 24th Infantry, still imprisoned in Leaven- worth Penitentiary for their alleged share in the Houston Riot of 1917. President Coolidge made this promise in the presence of a delegation representing the colored people of the country, after James Weidon Johnson, Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at noon on February 7th presented the petition signed by 120,000 names asking for executive clemency for the men. The President listened attentively to Mr. Johnson's address presenting the petition, and replied cordially to it and to the delegation of representative colored citizens who had come to Washington for the occasion. The President declared he would refer the cases to the War Department and if he was empowered to take any action in behalf of the men, he would do so. After the interview with President Coolidge in the White House office building, Mr. Johnson called upon Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas and Representative Martin Madden Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and both these Congressmen promised they would add their voices to those asking favorable action by the President. Mr. Monroe Trotter, Secretary of the Equal Rights League, headed a delegation of five representing that body and spoke eloquently in behalf of the imprisoned men. Mr. Trotter submitted to the President letters and resolutions from Senators and Congressmen urging pardon for the Houston Martyrs. Mr. Johnson, in commenting upon the work which culminated in the presentation of the petition to President Coolidge said: "February 7, 1924, was an epoch-making day a day on which not only a great effort was made for justice to the Houston Martyrs but a day which marks the greatest actual piece of cooperation yet achieved by the various race agencies." The delegation, and the Committee it represented are as follows: THE DELEGATION. James Weldon. Johnson. Secretary. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; S. S. Booker of the Alpha Phil Alpha Fraternity, representing 3,000 college students; Rev. L. K. Williams of the National Bank Convention, representing 2,938,578 Baptists. (Represented by Rev. Dr. Thomas;) Nabum D Brascher of the Associated Negro Press; A. Philin Rudolph. Editor "The Messenger" and representing the Friends of Negro Freedom; Archibald H. Grimke of Washington; D. C. distinguished American, former U. S. Minister to Santo Domingo and Spingarn Medalist; Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham of the National Race Congress; Mrs. Daisy Lampkin of the National Association of Colored Women (Sick and could not attend;) J. E. Mitchell, Editor. "The St. Louis Argus" representing National Negro Press Association; Robert S. Abbott. Editor. "The Chicago Defender"; Bishop J. S. Caldwell of Philadelphia, representing the A. M. E. Z. Church; Channing H. Tobias, New York City of the Y. M. C. A.; Robert L. Vann, Editor. "The Pittsburgh Courier"; Carl Murphy, Editor. "The Baltimore Afro-American"; Cyril V. Briggshead of "The Crusader News Service" representing the African Blood Brothers; Dr. M. C. Dumas. President. National Medical Association. THE COMMITTEE E. W. Ahner Supreme Commander, E. American Woodmen; Sadie Mossell Alexander, Grand President Delta Sig ma Theta; J. W. Alstorki National Grand Commander Ancient York Mans c; C. R. Blake. Jr. Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Eva D. Bowls Young Women's Christian Association VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS ABANDON LILY-WHITEISM AT STATE PARLEY AND SEAT COLORED DELEGATES Nannie H. Burroughs, President, National Training School for Women and Girls; C. E. Bush, National Order of Moasil Templars of America; W. S. Cannon, Supreme Grand Master Independent Benevolent Order; R. E. Church, Lincoln League of America; James A. Cobba Special Assistant U. S. Attorney 1907-1915, Dean, Howard University Law School; George W. Cooke, Professor Howard University; B. J. Davis, Grand United Order of Old Fellows; Dorothy Hendrickson, Secretary, Kappa Gamma Kappa, John Hurlin Bishop, A. M. E. Church, Henry Lincoln Johnson, Lincoln League of America; Robert E. Jones Bich op M. E. Church; Isaac Lane, Bishop C. M. E. Church; J. A. G. La Valle, Editor, "The Washington Tribune," Kelly Miller, Dean Junior College Howard University; Fred R. Moore, Editor, "The New York Age;" Edward H. Morris, Grand United Order of Old Fellows; W. H. Miller, Grand Secretary, Scottish Rite Masons; Ruth Logan Roberts, Alpha Kappa Alpha; Emmel J. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer Howard University; C. R. Taylor, Secretary, Phi Beta Sigma; Maggie L. Walker, Secretary-Treasurer, Independent Order of St. Luke; Sadie Warren Owner, "The New York Amsterdam News"; J. Finkley Wilson Grand Exalted Rules Independent Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the world; J. C. Woods Pres. National Baptist Convention Unincorporated. --- Mr. Charles Poole of 1705 Maury street left the city this week for Washington on business. Last Thursday night a fine entertainment was given at his home and a grand time was had by the ladies and gents present. VIRGINIA REPUBLIC LILY-WHITEISM A AND SEAT COL Roenoke, Va. Feb. — The Virginia State Republican Convention held here Tuesday, February 5th was a distinct contrast from what was expected, and to that held at Norfolk a few years ago where it is a legal, colored delegates were excluded. Party harmonely reigned supreme throughout the all-day session in which colored delegates, legally elected were allowed to participate. Only one contest was filed, in the case of the colored and white delegates of Petersburg the committee on credentials refused to seat the white delegates because the district convention was held in a private hotel where colored people were not admitted. In the early stages of the convention, the nomination of the candidate for Congress was seconded by a colored delegate Mr. W. B. F. Crowell from the Sixth District, who also spoke at length on the desires of the colored American and received the first round of applause for the day. Numerous resolutions were introduced and adopted, endorsing the present administration and a so-called for strict or enforcement of the laws regardless of race, creed or color. C. Tiffany Tolley was one of the colored delegates from the Sixth District. LEADER OF THE LILY-BLACKS SURRENDERS Roanoke, Va. Feb.—A most interested spectator and one who journeyed here from Richmond to look on at the Republican State Convention, was Attorney Pollard, the famous leader on the Lily Black Republicans of Virginia. He showed keen interest in all that АМОМНОЙ ОМОМНОЙ ТЕОБАЛУ ОМОМНОЙ ЭНТ RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1924 In Memoriam. TRAYNHAM—In sad and loving mem- ory of our dear husband and father, Thomas Timothy Traynham who passed away one year ago. February 15. 1923. Gone, dear one to eternal rest. Gone to the stent tomb. Left our little family hearth Ours is a house of gloom. But we know you are waiting for us. On those hills of shining gold A glittering crown upon you brow. For you are one of the Saviour's fold WIFE AND CHILDREN. The funeral of Rev. J. S. Claiborne, a well known and respected citizen of South Richmond who departed this life February 1st, 1924, took place Monday afternoon, the 4th from the Second Baptist Church. Rev. C. C. Smith, the pastor officiating. The interment was made in Mt. Olivet, the colored section of Maury's Cemetery. 'Servant of God well done.' His son Mr. Henry B. Claiborne and family extend thanks to their many friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and subsequent death of his father. Mrs. Gertrude Claiborne, who is now in Albany, N. Y., attending the bedside of her sick mother, Mrs. Sadie Weaver, of 42 Monroe street, reports her mother much improved. -A Friend CANS ABANDON AT STATE PARLEY LORED DELEGATES transpired at the convention and in his address delivered to the members and friends of the Leal Club at their auditorium on the evening after the convention, Mr. Pollard said that he has made up his mind to cast his lot once again with the party and abandon the leadership of the rebellion. He was forced to make this decision, he said, because of the absolute harmony at the State Convention, the courteous treatment of the colored delegates and the friendly ex-pressions of Hon. C. Bassom Stempouring an interview at the White House a short time ago. TO WAGE STRENUOUS CAMPAIGN That the Republican Party is preparing to make a strenuous campaign in Virginia during the coming election has been assured us by C. T. Toliver now the accredited leader of the State. Mr. Toliver presented a very complete sketch of the political condition of the colored voters of the State at the Lincoln League Convention at Chicago and was assured every bit of co-operation desired. He now asks that every colored leader in the various districts get in touch with him at once and report the number of active and unqualified voters of their district as well as what is needed to assure republican success. Since the easiest and most practical way to reach the people with information is through the colored press, Mr. Toliver also asks that the District leaders inform him of the colored paper which has the largest circulation in their territory so that campaign publicity could be properly distributed. Y. W. C. A. PRESENTS HARE-RICHARDSON RECITAL HERE Hare-Richardson Recital at Armstrong Auditorium, Monday, February 25th. Harold Bauer was right when he said, "Anybody knows America wouldn't have any music if it weren't tor women." And now the women of Richmond are proving this statement true in fostering and sponsoring the Hare-Richardson Recital which is being directed by the Young Women's Christian Association. These Artists are, of the highest standing and are well over to musc levers the country over. Maud Cuney Hare, planete author and lecturer, is a product of the New England Conservatory, Boston where she received high marks in both literary and theor ical studies. Mrs. Hare will accompany pany Mr. Richardson and give a brief history of the numbers he will sing. "Mrs. Hare played helpful and sympa thetic accompaniments"—Phillip Hale Boston Herald. William H. Richardson. Baritone began his musical education with George H Woods of Boston later with Arthur Hubbards. For the past few years he has been Artist-Pupil of Theodore Schroeder, the celebrated Boston vocal instructor and coach. The program will consist of Operatic and Modern Songs with Music Talks. It is truly a Resital that is Different. Both Artists will appear in costumes. "I do not think there has ever been a country whose musical development has been fostered so exclusively by women as America."—Dramrosch. Women of Virginia and Richmond usually go a step farther, and the committee responsible for these Artists coming are counting on you to make it one big success. The General Admission is 50 Cents. Place—Armstrong Auditorium. The proceeds will go to your Richmond Girl Reserves Summer Camp and Conference Fund. Maud Cuney Hare and William H. Richardson will have no need to say "Richmond asks Appreciation." February 25th, Monday. On last Sunday afternoon at the Vesper Service, Mr. Benj. F. Vaughn made a very splendid and instructive address on "The Interracial Commission and its Work." Race Relations Day being featured by the Religious Education Committee Mr. Vaughn as the speaker of this occasion, brought to the audience much food for thought on the vital questions that confront us as a race and how both races must work for the adjustments of these questions. Card of Thanks. Richmond, Va. . Feb. 7—I wish to use this medium in expressing my an preciation to the Armstrong Senior nurses for their liberal purse presented to me Friday February 1st. and their presence in my sick chamber which filled it with profuse sunshine Miss Mary Ransome, of 1507 Decatur Street, who has been indisposed for the past two weeks, is convalescing Wills' Terms Accepted by Firpo==Fight in July Forfeit is Only Hitch Argentine Cables He is Willing to Fight for Raymond Syndicate----Says Battle Will Be Staged Near Stamford, Conn. Montgomery, Ala. Feb. 9.—Beginning with Patron's Day, Thursday, followed by State Educational Day Friday and closing Saturday with Founder's Day the Semi-Centennial exercises at the Alabama State Normal School founded at Marion. Alabama in 1874 by the late William Burns Paterson who served as principal to the date of his death March 14, 1915 completed its varied and interesting program with a pageant depicting "Fifty Years at State Normal." These impressive exercises showed the beginning of the school at Marion, Alabama with its original name, Lincoln Normal University the first commencement. the preparation and opening of the school at Montgomery, interesting school activities during the forty-two years of the incumbency of the founder the death of Prof Paterson, the administration of Professor Paterson, the administration of Professor Paterson's successor Dr. J. W. Beverly and the present work of Dr. George Washington Trenholm, successor to Dr. Beverly and now president. The address on Thursday to the patrons was delivered by John W. Abercrombie, State Superintendent of Education, who emphasized the function of the Normal School in a state's program of Universal Education. On Friday morning addresses were made by Hon. W. W. Brandon Governor of Alabama and President E. M. Shackleford of the State Normal School at Fort Alabama. The feature of the Friday afternoon program was the state educational symposium on the theme: "Mutua Contributions of State Normal and the other Educational Agencies to each other in the program for Negro Education in Alabama." Short addresses were made by M. H. Griffin, (Montgomery); T. T. Thompson (Lafayette); S. S. Blackburn, (Prattville); M. A. Blackwell (Montgomery); J. B. Calhoun (Selma); A. H. Parker, (Birmingham); W. J. Edwards (Snow Hill); C. C. Carer, (Talladega College); James Wilson (Normal); and A. F. Owens (Sequoia University.) The entertainment features of the Semi-Centennial included the Faculty Varsity Boys' Basketball game won by the Varsity 31-16 on Thursday afternoon the Winter Quarter Social on Thursday night, the lycme concert by James Wilson Cornet Scolist of the A. M. Institute at Normal and the State Normal Band on Friday night the Tuskegee, Alabama State Girls' Basketball game won by Tuskegee 17-11 on Saturday afternoon and the Alumni Luncheon. With several hundred Alumni and friends from various parts of Alabama present, the fiftieth birthday of Alabama State signaled the beginning of a larger life for the institution made possible partly by the pledges from the Alumni of a substantial sum toward the erection of a boy's dormitory. MAUDE CUNEY HARE LECTURER AND PIANIST, AND WILLIAM H. RICHARDSON, BARTONE TO AP PEAR IN A 'COSTUME RECTAL' MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH. EVOLUTION AND THE BIBLE IS DISCUSSED BY PROF. GILBERT B. HANGOCK IN GREAT LECTURE FIVE COLORED CHILDREN DIE IN BURNING HOME. Father and Small Child Escape in Orange County Blaze. Orange Va. Feb. 13—The most fatal fire in the history of Orange County occurred near here early this morning when the house of Richard Poindexter colored, burned to the ground. Poindexter and his six children were sleep in upstairs rooms when the flames which originated downstairs burned through the door of his room awakening him. He tried to arouse the five children who were in the next room, but was prevented by the flames. So abandoning his efforts to reach them, he had the 6-year-old girl who was in the room jumper from the upstairs window. The child escaped practically unhurt. Poindexter suffered a compound fracture, of the right leg. The five children in the other room ranging in age from 3 to 18 years perished in the flames. --- Mr. Robert Smith and sister Mrs. Yeadon Ready, of Jamaica, N.Y. are visiting their mother, Mrs Hestie Smith, of 729 W. Leigh St. "SOMETHING DIFFERENT" MAUDE CUNY HARE, LECTURER AND PIANIST, AND WILLIAM H. RICHARDSON, BARITONE TO APPEAR IN A 'COSTUME RECITAL' MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH. AT ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM EVOLUTION AND DISCUSSED BY D. HANGOCK II PLAN SHOW HOUSE FOR THE COLORED PEOPLE OF CHESTER Chester is about to have added to its places of amusement a unique center exclusively for its large and prosperous cooled population. The Abyssinian Progressive Association of Chester or which Dr. Kirksey L. Curd is president and treasurer; Benjamin T. Empson vice-president; Richard C. Maloy, secretary and manager; and John W. Bird, solicitor, owners of valuable property at the Central Avenue and Third St. has as trustee entered into an agreement with Oscar C. Jurney and G. Harry Swansfield, both of Philadelphia to arrange for the financing and erection of a theatre of a type, either for moving pictures or vaudeville or both with lodge rooms, scores and a future development of a combined hotel and office building. Mr. Richard C. Maloy is formerly of Richmond, Va. BOOKER—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mrs. Ida J. Booker, who departed this life one year ago, February 11, 1923: "How we miss thee, mother, dear, None can fill thy sweet place, But we know you are waiting To greee each of us some day." —CHILDREN. 'Start the New Year Right!' Subscribe to The Richmond Planet—$2. Low Raymond, acting as matchmaker for a syndicate eager to promote a heavyweight battle between Harry Wills, Negro challenger for the title and Luis Angel Firpo, South American contender, yesterday announced receipt of a cablegram from Firpo in which the Argentine boxer agreed to terms offered him by Raymond. The cablegram came to Billy McCarny. Firpo's local representative, and, after being decoded, was transmitted to Raymond. According to Raymond, there is one hitch in the path of the actual signing of contracts. Firpo wants a torffess of $50,000, which Raymond agrees to post deposited to his credit in South America or with the Latin-American Consular officials here Raymond, on the other hand, announced he is prepared to post the money with any bank in the United States and has cabled Firpo to this effect. Raymond said that Firpo agrees to July 19th as the date of the proposed contest consented to the guarantee of $250,000 which Raymond, offered the South American, and also expressed satisfaction with a 25 per cent. interest in the motion pictures. At first Firpo held out for exclusive rights to the motion picture revenue from South America but Raymond. (Continued on Page 8) A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY. A fine, up-to-date Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant, combined for sale. All modern improvements. Good reason for selling. Splendid opportunity for right party. For information, call at The Planet Office, 311 North Fourth Street. THE BIBLE IS PROF. GILBERT N GREAT LECTURE “There is some truth in Modernist and there is some truth in Fundamentalism, and possibly a ‘cross twixi two’ would be nearer to the truth than either,” said Prof. G. B. Hancock, of the Virginia Union University, as he paid his respects to the two great schools of theological thought, in the opening remarks of his lecture on, “Evolution and the Bible,” last Sunday night at the Ebenezer Baptist Church The service was held under the auspices of the Ebenzeer First Club, and a splendid program was rendered, Prof. W. P. Epps, acting as master of ceremonies. Music was furnished by the Sunday School Orchestra. Mrs. C. Bernard Gilpin sang with her usual sweetness and perfect execution. Prof Hancock was presented by Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, who in choice language prepared the way for the great treatise which followed. Prof. Hancock's lecture in complete text follows: EVOLUTION AND THE BIBLE "Man is an instinctive investigator and as such propounds questions without out number with regard to every phenomenon of life and existence. As long as there is anything in the universe that man does not understand the tide of his questionings will never ebb. This inveterate questioning of man doubtless grows out of curiosity but curiosity is an instinct and as such has a survival value. The persons or moderate curiosity will outlive those who are indifferent and what is more, will live more completely. The margins that separate man from man, race (Continued on Page 5) Some one has said that when "Envy cannot deny merit, it ignores it." Thus there is stricken out of the appropriation for Howard University, $207,500, presumably upon the principle that "if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out." Whether or not the fund is to be permanently withheld from America's greatest Negro university remains to be seen, but the NEGRO ARISTOCRACY A CENTURY AGO FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND COLORED PEOPLE OWNED SLAVES IN THE UNITED IN YEAR 1830. The Association for Study of Negro Life and History Engaged in Research Work Find Some Interesting Data. MAJORITY HELD SLAVES FOR PURELY PHILANTHROPIC REASONS—DR. CARTER G. WOODSON, NOTED NEGRO HISTORIAN IN CHARGE OF GREAT WORK. 1W0 Taking up the study of the Free Negro in the United States, the Research Department of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, directed by Dr. C. G. Woodson, decided to make this statistical report as to the heads of families, their ownership of slaves and social relations with the whites. The aim was to facilitate the further study of this neglected group. Most of these people have been forgotten, for persons supposedly well informed in history are surprised to learn today that about a half million almost one-seventh of the Negroes of this country, were free prior to the emancipation in 1865. They can hardly believe that 4500 of these were owners of slaves themselves in 1830, and to many cases controlled large plantations. The census records show that the majority of the Negro owners of slaves were such from the point of view on philanthropy. In many instances the husband purchased the wife or vice versa. The slaves belonging to such families were few compared with the large numbers found among the whites on the well developed plantations. Slaves of Negroes were in some cases the children of a free father who had purchased his wife. If he did not there after emancipate the mother, as so many such husbands failed to do his own children were born his slaves and were thus reported by the enumerators. Some of these husbands were not anxious to liberate their wives immediately. They considered it advisable to put them on probation for a few years and if they did not find them satisfactory they would sell their wives as other slave holders disposed of Negroes. For example a Negro shoemaker in Charleston, South Carolina, purchased his wife for $700; but, on finding her hard to please, he sold her a few months thereafter for $750, gaining $50 by the transaction Dr. C. G. Woodson personally knew a man in Cumberland County, Virginia, whose mother was purchased by his father who had first bought himself. Becoming enamored of a male slave, she gave him her husband's manumission papers that they might escape together to free soil. Upon detecting this plot, the officers of the law got the impression that her husband had turned over the papers to the slave and arrested the freedman for the supposed offense. He had such difficulty in extricating himself from this complication that his attorney's fees amounted to $500. To pay them he disposed of his faithless wife for that amount. Benevolent Negroes often purchased slaves to make their lot easier by granting them their freedom for a nominal sum or by permitting them to work it out on liberal terms. John Bairy Meachum, a Negro Baptist minister in St Louis, thus came into possession of as many as 20 slaves by 1836. The exploitation type of Negro slave-holder, however sometimes feeling the sting of conscience liberated his slaves. Thus did Samuel Gibson, a Negro of Mississippi, in 1844, when he brought his six slaves to Cincinnati Ohio and settled them on free territory. Practically all of these Negro slave holders were in the South. Slavery however at that time had not been terminated altogether in the North, and even there the Negro was following in the footsteps of the white man as this report will show. In the South where almost all of the Negro slaveholders were found, moreover, we find some of them competing with the large planters in the number of slaves they owned. Most of such Negro proprietors lived in Louisiana South Carolina, Maryland and Virginia in, as did the majority of all such slave owners. Excepting those of Louisiana one may say that most of the Negro owners of slaves lived in urban communities. In those parts of the South where the influence of the kind planter near the coast was not felt the Negro owner of saves did not frequently appear. The free Negroes themselves moreover, en countered such difficulties in the lower South and Southwest that they had to seek more hospitable communities in free States. Start the New Year Right! Subscribe to The Richmond Planet-$2. THE "WHOLE" TRUTH FOURTH DISTRICT VETERANS BUREAU IN EFFECTIVE WORK Increased service to the disabled ex service men and extensive reductions in expenditures for administrations purposes have resulted in the conduct of the Veterans' Bureau in Virginia and other territory in this locality, as a result of the reorganization of the Fourth District, which is now nearing completion. These improvements are the result of about three months intensive investigation and adjustment of personnel attitude and methods. In line with General Hines policy of more direct, more human and more practical treatment of the disabled veterans the local district has already effected the assignment of attorneys to protect the interests of the soldiers, an increase of the contact force whereby the claims of the disabled are brought to the attention of the Bureau and a control activity to insure action and expeditions service to claimants. Certain administrative reforms now nearly as complied will result in the lopping off by March thirty-first of $150 000 needless annual expenditure from which the soldiers would get no commensurate benefit. Probably the most important step yet taken in the new administration, is the beginning of a practical and scientific survey of each man in vocational training in Washington, Virginia West Virginia and Mary land, which is already partly accomplished. The re-adjustment in the local Bureau activities dates from October last when Director Hines appointed Arthur J. Dalton Manager for the Fourth District. He is the first, and thus far the only District Manager appointed by General Hines and was selected by the Director after more than five years distinguished service in the Bureau, during which he had attracted the attention and interest of both the exservies men and his official associates. It was to be expected that he would to a larger extent reflect the policy of the New Director whose plans are now beginning to crystallize. As a result of the reorganization the Fourth District is now ready to give unprejudiced and careful consideration to all claims brought before it. Particular efforts are being directed toward clearing up cases that have become community scandals, either because the claimant has failed to properly prosecute them or because they have been handled without proper care by the Bureau in the past. A staff of experienced men has been assigned to protect the interests of those appealing to the Bureau, to see to it that every angle of their case is cleared up where possible, and to assist the claimant in the proper presentation of his case and maintenance of his rights under the law. Three additional contact officers have already been assigned to field duty making a total of fourteen men whose duties are to assist and in form disabled men both in the cities and more isolated communities, who have come to the Bureau for assistance how to proceed to furnish the Government the information necessary to make their claims legal. In addition, all personnel of the Fourth District have been instructed that they will be held liable as a part of their official duty for informing and assisting any persons who appeal to them for help in this connection at any time. As a result of this improved contact service a number of distressing cases have recently been cleared up where disabled men were at the point of death as a result of heart trouble, tuberculosis and other disabilities arising from the service. To insure the fitness of vocational trainees for employment at the termination of their training, an exhaustive individual survey is now under way to discover what steps of instruction or experience a man is lacking in his new vocation and his training will be arranged to cover these points. The old rule of time limitations on training is being subdued to the accomplishment of effective results. The training board of the Bureau has now been reduced to a point where individual attention can be given each trainee and the men coming out from this point on will be so graded in their training that their transition from training status to employment status will be gradual THE RIGHMOND PLANET, RIGHMOND, VIRGINIA fact remains that the item was arbitrarily taken out of the appropriations for the Interior Department, all because the truth--the whole truth about the religion which Jesus Christ preached--had been laid upon the table by a venerable Presbyterian minister, a man of God, a trustee of a great educational institution. Howard University has contributed and effective. In cases where it is found that the training prescribed is unattended to the individual even radical changes are being at once effected. The employment service is now bending its efforts to finding opportunities where the man may actually finish his training on jobs where it is expect he will, as far as possible, take up actual employment. District Manager Dalton has announced, that as a result changes in personnel and facilities, there will have been effected not, later than March thirty-first a saving of $150,000 annual expenditure in his District with a project for further drastic cuts as the year goes on. One item alone, the discontinuance of the use of a training institution the services of which are no longer necessary will result in an annual saving of at least $58,000. No effort will be made to maintain on the Government budget, facilities that have outlived their necessity. Grouping of clerical and stenographic employees, who formerly were scattered about in individual offices, has resulted in further curtailments which while it has possibly personally inconvenienced some of the personnel, has been done on the theory that the work is intended for the benefit of the ex-servile men and not for the convenience of the employees. This has further resulted in removing subordinates from locations where they have heretofore on occasions acted for their chiefs, sometimes to the detriment of those having rights before the Bureau. 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It will aid a journal that has served you for nearly half a century. bountifully to America's civilization and America's Christian progress. Within its walls many a soul has found an expression for peace and good-will to mankind. Many a minister trained at Howard University, is devoutly expounding Christian doctrines to his people; yea, to the world. But, the whole truth is that ENVY would not have it so. ENVY SEEK MAN FOR ATTACK ON ATLANTA GIRL (Position News Service) Atlanta, Ga.; Feb. 7.—Police are searching for a Negro (?) who is said to have attacked Miss Edna Harris 18 years old, and cut off her hair in a garage in the rear of her home in South Seventh street last Tuesday morning. In her description of the man to the police she said he was certainly a Negro, but later she indicated that his face was much darker than his ears neck and hands. She said that she went to the garage when she heard a dog Parking there. At the door she said, the man grabbed her and pulled her in side. He demanded her rings and, find that she had none, she drew a pair of scissors from his pocket and cut her hair off close to her head. He then ran away. Miss Harris ran back to the house. PITTSBURGH MAN HELD FOR EXTORTION (Fronten News Service) Connellsville, Pa., Feb.—Accused of having gone to the home of Mrs. Hattie V. Clark in Meadowlane, last Thursday afternoon and represented himself as a solicitor for a policeman's organization and to have demanded $500 from the woman for legislative purposes Roger C. McKelvey, a white man of Pittsburgh was arrested. Mrs. Clark said that after she had refused to give McKelvey money, he left her home and a short time afterward returned and at the point of a revolver, demanded $200. Mrs. Clark said she screamed and the man fled. She notified the police and his arrest followed. SOLICITS FUNDS FOR JEWISH CAUSE; HELD (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh. Pa. Feb.-Issac Robinson got himself in the life of the law when he took it upon himself to solicit funds for the Jewish. Relief last Wednesday evening at the corner of Craig street and Baum Boulevard. Robinson was making great progress in his campaign for charitable inclined persones were continually dropping shekels into the contribution box that Robinson had contrived for that purpose. The success he was having caused him to be eloquent, and among other things he declared that he was born and bred in Jerusalem, when one of Aunt Hagar's children who happened to be in the crowd yelled out: 'Brother you must be mixed on your geography. In what part of Alabama is Jerusalem or is it in Africa?' This uncount interruption by one of his own race variety angered Robinson and he replied that he was a true son of Israel. The $n$ an argument ensued, waxing hotter and hotter until it ended with Robinson lodged in a soil at Center avenue police station. Dr. C. B. Bern trein head of the Jewish Relief told the police that Robinson had undertaken to solicit funds on his own hook without authority. He was held for further investigation. HOWARD APPROPRIATION STRICKEN FROM BILL ON ORDER POINT (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C. Feb.—Taking exception to an address recently delivered by Rev. F. J. Grimke, at the seventh annual convocation of the school of religion at Howard University. Rev. J. F. Byrnes Democrat of South Carolina, was successful last Tuesday in having appropriations for the university amounting to $207,500 stricken from the Interior Department appropriation bill on points of order. Byrnes declared that Dr. Grimke: address on "What is the Trouble With Christianity Today?" touched a 'dangerous doctrine.' He added that he was opposed to the congress defraying the expense of a course in theology. He said that Dr. Grimke had declared that he had very little faith in the Christianity of Mr. Woodrow Wilson. JOE. BAILEY REPRIEVED BY TENN. GOVERNOR (Preston News Service) Nashville. Tenn. Feb—Governor Peavy granted a respite to Joe Bailey last Tuesday. Bailey was condemned to die at sunrise on Wednesday for the How to make Your Skin soft,clear and lighter! If your skin is dull, lifeless and far too dark, use these wonderfully fine preparations. A few delightful applications will make it clearer, lighter and much more lovely. You can have a sweet clear complexion, plump velvety neck and soft smooth arms and hands by using Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Preparations. Your druggists can supply you with these preparations, or we will send them direct on receipt of price—25c each. murder of Policeman Dave Yates of Union City. The respite continues until May 31. Governor Peavy stated that he took this action upon the grounds that he had been unable to decide which of the men Bailey or Henry Williams, had committed the crime. The jury at Union City in the Williams case, recently failed, to agree upon a verdict. Governor Peavy hopes that this case may be decided before the expiration of the respite granted last Tuesday. But he also stated that regardless of this case he would make final disposition of Bailey's case at that time. TEXT OF COOLIDGE'S CABLE NAMING DR. DUBOIS U. S. ENVOY. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, New York has received and to cay made public the text of the cablegram from President Coolidge to President King of Liberia, appointing Dr V. E. B. Du Bois, Editor of the Crisis Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to represent the United States at the inauguration of President King. The cablegram is as follows: Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States of America. To His Excellency, Charles D. B. King. President of the Republic of Liberia. Great and Good Friend: I have made choice of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois as my Special Representative with the rank of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, on the occasion of your inauguration for an other term as President of the Republic of Liberia. I have entire confidence that he will render himself acceptable to Your Excellency in the distinguished duty with which I have invested him. I therefore request Your Excellency to receive him favorably and to accept from him the assurance of the high regard and friendship entertained for Your Excellency and the Government and people of Liberia by the Government and people of the United States and the sincere felicitations which they, and in their name tender to Your Excellency on this auspicious occasion. May God have Your Excellency in His safe and Holy Keeping. (Signed:) CALVIN COOLIDGE By the President, Charles E. Hughes Secretary of State, Washington. Decen- ter twenty-six nineteen hundred and twenty-three. AGED MAN IS KILLED BY HIS WIFE. (President News Service) Jasper, Ala., Feb.-Henry Folkes, aged 76 years was stabbed in the heart early last Thursday night in the coke even quarters by his wife, Mrs. Jane Folkes, according to police officials. It is claimed that both were locked up in a room together when the stabbing occurred. Folkes was taken to the Walker County hospital, but his condition is serious. Mrs. Folkes was placed in jail to await the results of Folkes condition. How to make soft, clear and If your skin is dull, these wonderfully fine pro applications will make it c lovely. You can have a s velvety neck and soft smo Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin W FOR YOUR HAIR. To make your hair long, luxuriant and silky, use Dr. Fred Palmer's Hair Dresser. It cleanses the scalp, makes the hair straight and promotes growth. It will keep your hair soft, glossy and easy to dress. Hundreds use it regularly and will have no other. Try it. Your druggists can supply we will send them direct Ask for SKIN Dr. Fred Atlantic sample am en wrappi would establish in the hearts of men, merely the truth of its own denials. The whole truth of a Christian creed, of a Christian people, of the precepts of Christ--these truths ENVY would gag and muzzle:-if not by force, then by financial starvation. Christ, though, rose from the dead. So will Howard University's appropriation. So will the "whole" truth! THIS NEGRO CHECKED MOB VIOLENCE; ONE MOBBER DEAD, 2 SHOT The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue New York, today made public a report of the checking of mob violence by Oscar Clark, a Negro of Georgia. According to the report published in the Macon, Ga., Telegraph, Clark, who lived at a sawmill near Drayton on the Flint River In Crisp County, Georgia, opened fire with a shotgun on a party of white men who had come to seize him. The trouble arose when a white man for whom Clark worked,ristreated Clark's son. When Clark protested, the mob formed to exact vengeance. The Macon Telegraph states: The party did not consist of officers but is reported to have planned a private punitive expedition to Clark's home to exact penalty from him for making threats against Ed Hoidan; for whom he worked. Holliday is said to have chastised Clark's small son and Clark is reported to have threatened his employer with death if he whipped the boy again. When the mob arrived at Clark's sawmil he met them shotgun in hand the casualties are: Ed Barber timber man, 32 years old, dead; Carl William dentist, 33 years old, seriously wounded and may die; James Russell, of Cordae, slightly wounded; Paul Wood several holes through his clothing Clark has disappeared. N. A. A. C. P. PROTESTS OKLAHOMA THREATS The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 93 Fifth Avenue New York, has telegraphed to Governor M. E. 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It was gained from the statements of the nurses from various parts of the country that a large percentage of cases could have been cared for in hospitals, but that Negroes experienced great difficulty in getting into many of the hospitals, thus accounting for the large amount of work that had to be done by the association. UNDESIRABLES FIRED WILBERFORCE DORM (Preston News Service) Wilberforce, Ohio, Feb—Following an investigation as to causes of the fire that destroyed the B. F. Lee Dormitory at Wilberforce University, which housed more than 250 young men last Thursday morning at 1:30 o'clock the police of Xenia have arrested Ger. Coleman, aged 19 years, of Kentucky one of the dismissed students, on suspicion and lodged him in the Greene county jail. Under a "sweating" Coleman stoutly denied guilt of any connection with the fire. 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The sheriff of Greene county and police officers of Xenia were called and ejected them from the premises. The school authorities are of the opinion the building was set on fire by the disgruntled former students and their sympathizers. The police of Xenia have a good description of the former students who may have been involved in the trouble and are keeping a look-out for those under suspicion. A FOR YOUR SKIN. To make your skin lighter and more charming apply Dr. Fred Palmers Skin Whitener Ointment with a soft refreshing massage. Almost immediately your skin bleaches clearer, becomes lighter and free from that horrid oily shine. Palmer's PARATIONS NEWS OF THE WORLD AS SEEN BY THE CAMERA'S EYE. --- --- THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AMERICAN AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS AT THE COURT OF ST. JAMES. London—Mr. Frank B. Kellogg, newly appointed Ambassador to Great Britain with Col. Sir H. Streatfield, Mr. Post Wheeler and Capt. Hussey, leaving Claridges for Buckingham Palace, where he formally presented his credentials to H. R. H. King George. Here are at Princetet photos at --- Mary C. STORM CENTER AT BOK PROBE. Washington—Miss Esther Everett Lape, member in charge of Bok peace award, who started a row between Senator Reed and Senator Caraway over the League of Nations. THE RIGHMOND PLANET, RIGHMOND. VIRGINIA THE WORLD A E CAMERA'S E SIR JOHN HENRY A BRIISH KU KLUX KLAN. London—Brig. Gen. E. C. Bethune leader of the new "Order of the Crusaders," the society likened d to the American Klan. The order which bows all Jews, is composed of five thousand former British soldiers. Hoods and orate robes feature the regalia and the British "Unknown Warrior" is the "Patron Saint." M. H. H. THE LATE LAMENTED WOODROW WILSON. Photos showing him at six stages in his career. The first was made dur al dersity. The other photos of the ex-President were made since then. He made a year ago while he was automobiling in Washington. Here are six photos showing him at six stages in his career. The first was made during his Presidency at Princeton University. The other photos of the ex-President were made since then. The two lower photos at right were made a year ago while he was automobiling in Washington. THE WOLF FRUIT BASKET AN AID TO BEAUTY. Paris—So declares Miss Vera Cooper, noted screen actress and dancer who has left her residence in Paris for the Riviera, where she is to fulfill several engagements. Miss Cooper enjoys a cold plunge every morning, followed by a scanty but health giving breakfast of fresh fruit. THREB ```markdown ``` A man is seated in front of a large canvas, painting a large figure. The figure is depicted with a muscular build, wearing a dark shirt and pants. The background is a plain wall with a window. GREYHOUND OF THE SEAS CAUGHT BY THE GREYHOUND OF THE RING. Miami, Fla.—During a recent fishing trip, Dempsey landed a sailfish. 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The animal instinct in man is his greatest hindrance. You cannot argue with some people and you lose time doing it. Faith, without works is dead and se is prayer without works. Promises made by some people are like pie crust—easily broken. Don't for- get that. Colored people are just like white people for they are limiting them most of the time. Because some white folks are mean towards us is no reason to presume that gl of them are the same way. You cannot please everybody in this world and often you cannot please yourself. People who eat and drink much and who think little are in the category of begs and they should realize it. Hon. C. Bascom Stemp of Virginia may have been against the Negro but it now seems to be mightily in his favor if we are to judge by the happenings ow takying place in and about the White House at Washington. * There will be a Negro Democrat a Party in the country during the coming campaign and the northern democrats are responsible for the existence of such an organization. Well, it will make easier for the Negro Republican Party throughout the country and there is no reason why all of us should not be happy. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and its distinguished representative, Dr. W. E. D. Du Bole, scored heavily when President Calvin Coolidge appointed the latter Special Envoy and Minister Pleimopiatory to represent him at the inauguration of President King of Liberia. Of course it was a political move but this does not lessen the significance of the appointment. Hon. William G. McAdoo made the great mistake of passing up to his managers and friends the question as to his availability as a candidate for the presidency with reference to the oil scandals in which he was remotely involved. He should have relieved all of them of this manifest embarrassment and decided the question for himself. To our mind it shows that he lacks the elements of true greatness. The very fact that Hon. William C. McAdoo deemed it necessary to call a meeting of his friends in Chicago February 18th to decide as to his availability as a candidate for the Democratic nomination as President or the United States disposes of his chances of election and makes him a political dead-weight to those, who are strongly in favor of making the canvass. He should name his most available supporter as the logical successor to his mantle and retire from the race at once. We do not mean to imply that he is guilty but that his political enmebra have the "drop" on him and his candidacy would be fatal to his Party. If the Democratic Party has given up all hope of glecting the next President then there is no good reason, why he should not be placed at the head of the ticket. But then, we are evidently wrong ourselves what business have we to be giving advice to the Democratic Party? Selah. MR. CREAGER'S LETTER Mr. R. B. Creager, member of the Republican National Committee from Texas reproduces in rulr the letter of the great Henry A. W.se in his campaign against Know-Nothingism and as apply in gin toto to the present campaign against the Ku Kux Khan. He is also against the Ku Kux Khan. He also reproduces the following excerpt from the platform of the Democratic National Convention of 1856. Substitute "Ku Kux Khan" for "Know-Nothingism" and it would apply to conditions as they exist today. Here is the plank: EXCERPT FROM DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL PLATFORM OF 1855 Whereas, since the foregoing declaration was uniformly adopted by our predecessors in national conventions in adverse political and religious has been secretly organized by a party claiming to be exclusively American, it is proper that the American Democracy should clearly define its relation there to, and declare its determined opposition to all secret political society as, by whatever name they may be called. "Iresolved That the foundation of this Union of States having been held in and its prosperity, expansion, and preeminent example in free government built upon entire freedom in matters of religious concessions, and no respect of person in regard to rank or place of birth, no party can justify be deemed national constitutional, or in accordance with American principles, which bases its exclusive organization upon religious opinions and accidental birthplace. And hence a political crusade in the nineteenth century, and in the United States of America against Catholic and foreign born is neither justified by the past history or the future prospect of the country, nor in unison with the spirit of toleration and enlarged freedom which peculiarly distinguishes the American system of popular government." And then follows the explanation: CAMPAIGN OF 1855 Democratic Meeting in Norfolk County in the Fall of 1854. Hon. Henry A Wise's Letter Upon Know Nothing ism. During the latter part of the summer of 1854, the newspapers of Virginia began to direct their attention to the gubernatorial canvass that was to come off in our state in the next year. Various prominent individuals were spoken of by their respective ends when in the early part of September 1854, the citizens of Norfolk county terminated to hold a meeting and correspond with these distinguished gentlemen in order to obtain from them an expression of opinion in regard to the new party then said to be organizing in the state, under the cognomen of Know-Nothings. The committee of correspondence appointed by this meeting wrote to the following gentlemen viz: Ex-Governor William Smith Bleut, Governor S. F. Leake, Hon John Letcher, Hon James A. Seddon, and Hon Henry A. Wise. All of these gentlemen very promptly answered and all satisfactorily, with the exception of Ex-Governor Smith. He answered after a long time, but exasively Mr. Wise's answer was prompt, plain satisfactory and elaborate. In his letter to this committee was recognized the true spirit of a southern republic and statesman. There was no document that appeared on the subject which bespoke so truly the sentiments of the Democratic party of Virginia n. a political society and religious no more. We give this masterly production an appropriate invention in the beginning of this compilation: Mr. Wise's great letter, embracing his most convincing comment is as follows: Only Near Onancock, Virginia September 18th, 1854. To_____: Dear Sir; I—now proceed to give you the reasons for the opinions I expressed in my letter of the 2nd insult as fully as my misleasure will permit. I said that I did not "think that the present state of affairs in this country is such as to justify the formation by the people, of any Secret Political Society." The laws of the United States—federal and state laws—declare and defend the liberties of our people. They are free in every sense—free in the sense of Magna Charta and beyond Magna Charta; free by the surpassing branches of American Charters which makes them Sovereign and their wills the sources of constitutions and laws. If the archbishop might say to King John, ob. 'Let every Briton, as his mind, be free; His person safe; his property secure; His house as sacred as the fane of Heaven; Watching unseen, his ever open door; Watching the realm the spirit of the laws; His fate determined by the ru'es of right. His voice enacted in the common voice And general suffrage of the assembled realm No hand invisible to write him loom; No demon starting at the midnight hour. To draw his curtain or to drag him down To mansions of despair. Wide to the world Disclose the secrets of the prison walls And hid the groanings of the dungeon strike The public car—Inviolable preserve The sacred shield that covers all the hand. The Heaven-conferr'd palladium of the isle To Briton's sons, the judgment of their peers On these great pillars: freedom of the mind. Freedom of speech and freedom of the pen. Freedom not forever ever THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —we may say that our American Characters have more than confirmed these laws of the Confessor and our people have given to them “as free, as full and as sovereign a consent” as was ever given by John to the bishops and the barons “at Runnimede the field of freedom,” to which it was said To worship as they walk!" He says further: In this country at this time does any man think anything? Would he think so? Would he write anything? His mind is free, his person is safe, his property is secure, his house is in a castle the spirit of the laws is body guard and his bounty guard; that rate or one is the face of all measured by the same common rule of right; his voice is board and felt in the general suffrage of free men; his trial is in open court, confronted by witnesses and accusers; his prison house has no secrets, and he has the judgment of his peers; and there is nought to make him afraid, so long as he respects the rights of his equals in the eye of the law. Would he propagate Truth?—Truth is free to combat Error. Would he propagate Error? Error may itself stalk abroad and do her mischief and make night itself grow darker and provided Truth is left for to follow, however with and with her torches light up the wreck! Why, then should any portion of his desire to retire in secret and by secret means to propagate a political thought, or word or deed, by all others? Why band together which all may not know of towards some petal 'eal' end? If it be good why not make the good known? Why not think if speak it, write it it out, think and aloud? Or, is it evil, which loveth darkness rather than light? When there is no necessity to justify a secret association for political ends, what 'e' can justify it? A caucus may sit in secret to consult on the general policy of a great public party. That may be necessary or convenient; but that even is reprehensible, if carried too far. But here is proposed a great primary, national organization, in reception—What? Nobody knows to Do what? Nobody knows. How organized? Nobody knows. Governed by whom? Nobody knows. How bound? By what rites? By what test oaths? With what limitations and restraints? Nobody knows! All we know is that persons of foreign birth and of Catholic faith are proscribed and so are all others who don't prosecute them, to the polls. This is certainly against the spirit of Magna Charta. Such is our condition of freedom at home, showing no necessity for such a secret organization, and its antagonism to the every basis of American rights. And our comparative native and Protestant enemies, at home repels the plan of such necessity still more. The statistics of immigration show that from 1820 to 1st January, 1853, inclusive for 32 years and more, 3,204,348 foreigners arrived in the United States, at the average rate of 100,151 per annum that the number of persons of foreign birth now in the United States is 2,216,839; that the number of natives, whites is 17,737,578 and of persons whose nativity is "unknown," is 39,164. (Quere by the by—What will "Know-Nothings" do with the "unknown") r number of natives to persons of foreign birth in the United States, is as 8 to 1 and the most of the latter, of course, are naturalized. In Virginia the whole number of white natives is 813,891, of persons born out of the State and in the United States 57,502, making a total of natives of 871,393; and the number of persons born in foreign countries is 22,953. So that in Virginia the number of natives is to the number of persons born in foreign countries, nearly as 38 to 1. Again:—the churches of the United States provide accommodations for 14,234 845 votaries; the Roman Catholics for but 667 823; the number of votaries in the Protestant to the number in the Roman Catholic in the United States as 21 to 1. In Virginia the whole number is 856 436, the Roman Catholics 7,920 or 108 to 1. The number of churches in the United States is 38,061, of Catholic churches 1,221; more than 31 to 1 are Protestant. In Virginia the number of churches 2,383 of Catholic churches is 17, more than 1401 to 1. The whole value of church property in the United States is $87,328,801 of Catholic church property is $9,256 758 or 9 to 1. In Virginia the whole value of church property is $2,856,076; or Catholic church property, $126,100 or 22 to 1. Then follows more caustic comment: There are four Protestant sects, each of which is larger than the Catholic, in the United States and the aggregate of which exceeds the Catholic by a majority of 9,804.250 votaries and adding one sect smaller, by a majority of 10.447.848. In Virginia there are five Protestant sects, each larger than the number of Catholics in the state, and the aggregate of which exceeds the Catholics by a majority of 765.426 votaries. Now, what has such a majority of numbers and of wealth of natives and of Protestants, to fear from such minorities of Catholics and naturalized citizens? What is the necessity for this master majority to resort to secret organization against such a minority? I put it fairly. Would they organize at all against the Catholics and naturalized citizens if the Catholics and naturalized citizens were in the like majority of numbers and of wealth or if minorities and minorities were reversed? To retire in secret with such a majority, does it not confess to something which dares not subject itself to the scrutiny of knowledge, and would have discussion on Know Nothing of its des'gns and operations and ends? Cannot the Know-Nothings trust to the leading Protestant churches to defend themselves and the souls too against the influence of Catholics? Can't they trust to the patriotism and fraternity of natives to guard the land against immigrants? In defense of the ARLEM'S Bargain House RIGHTLY USED CLOTHING R, 202 W. 135TH ST. Now as.....$4.00 Rats and Vests.....$8.00 Measurement Blanks. Events Wanted. N. Y. THE HEART AND HAND. Place Character and Scholarship Foremost in a High Class Training. 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CHRISTOPHER McCONNEY, CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN (PALMER SYSTEM) Mechanics Bank Bldg., Suite 305-307 Richmond, Va. real American Protestant churches, I venture to say in their behalf, that the Pope and all his priests combined, are not more zealous and watchful in their master's work, or in the work for their mastery, than are our Episcopal Presbyterian Baptist Methodist, Lutheran and Congregational clergy. They are, as whole church militant, with their armor bright; they are zealous they are zealous, they are watchful, they are organized embedded, however divided by sectarianism, yet banded together against Papacy and learned and active and political too as any brotherhood of munks. They need no such political organization to defend the faith. Are they united in it? Do they favor countenance among their flock? To what end? In the name of or in religion, I ask them. Why not rely on God and so the Knowing things that the pride and love of country are so dead in native hearts that secret or organizations are necessary to secret a new-born patriotism to protect us from our ignorance? Now in defense of our people, I say for them that no people upon earth are more possessed with nationality as a strong passion than the fremen of the United States of North America. Nowhere is the filial and domestic tie stronger, nowhere is the tie of kship more binding, nowhere is there more amor pec—the love of home, which the surest foundation of the love of country—nowhere is any country's romance of history more felt, nowhere are the social relations on a better moral foundation, nowhere is there as clear identity of parentage and offspring, nowhere are sons and daughters so "educated to liberty," nowhere have any people such certainty of the knowledge of the reward of vigilance nowhere have they such freedom of self-government, nowhere is there trained hatred of kings, swords and aristocracy nowhere is there more self-dependence, or more independence of the Old World or as traditions—in a word, nowhere is there a country whose people have, by birth right, a title of what our people have to make them love that land which is their country, and that spot which is their home! I am an American a Virginian! Proudder than ever to have said I am a Roman citizen!" So far from Brother Jonathan wanting a national feeling he is justly suspected abroad of a little too much pride and bigotry of country. The revolt on and the last war with Great Britain tried us, and the late conquest of Mexico found us not wanting in the sentimentality of nationalism. Though so young we have already a dialect and a mannerism, and our customs and our costume. A city dandy may have his coat cut in Paris but he would fight a Frenchman in the cloth of his country as quick to day as a Marion man ever pulled the trigger of a Tower musket against a redstaff Englishman in 76. And peace has tried our patriotism more than war. What our patriotism more than love a country from the labor that have bestowed upon its development by the arts of industry? 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These ringing declarations and appeals to eternal principles are further emphasized when he continues: When we were as weak as three millions we relied largely on foreigners by birth to defend us and aid us in securing independence. Now that we are twenty-two millions strong how is it we have become so weak in our fears we are to俯陪 we are to be deceived of our lovers by foreigners? Verily, this sounds as if Know-Nothings worsening the order of things or there is another and a different real from that of the fear arising from a sense of weakness. It comes rather from a proud consciousness or overweening strength. You will rather and would kick the preloved grown fat. It is an exclusive not aristocratic feeling in the true sense which would give to the friends of freedom born abroad: 'We had need of you and were glad of your aid when we were weak. but we are now so indepen dent of you that we are not compelled to allow you to enjoy our Republic privileges. 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Mr. Goins was a most estimable citizen, churchman, father and neighbor, a man who had lived in Roanoke above reproach; diving the Christ life and dying in the full triumph of faith and fellowship with his church. Floral designs were profuse and very beautiful. A very large audience was in attendance to do honor and respect to the memory of their friend and brother, Goins Lawson. He leaves to mourn, a loving wife, one daughter, four brothers, aged mother and father. Mr. and Mrs. Obe Lawson and friends. The remains were laid to rest in the First Baptist Burial Park. A sister and brother of Mrs. Lawson attended the funeral. Trey were from Pittsburgh, Pa. Sir Sonny Tanner, of Northwest Ninth Avenue is much improved. Captain Thomas Brown and Attorney Harris, of Petersburg and Lawyer J. R. Pollard, of Richmond were guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Meades, 114 Ninth Avenue, N. E. They were delighted over the manner in which Madam Meade cared for them in her maternal home. 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Miller and served sumptuously after it had made some plans for increasing its working facilities. ..At 11 A. M. Dr. Hatcher spoke on "The Importance of Intercessory Prayer, I Samuel 12:23. We saw as never before that it is a sin to fail to intercede and offer prayer for kings and all in authority, for ministers and teachers, sick and faulty, and our enemies. We sin against Jesus in ceasing to pray for them. At night Mrs. Penn, President Aunt's Dramatic Club, staged a most interesting and instructive Allen's Day Program, Lawyer J. L. Reid presided and delivered a fine address on "The Spirit of Allen." Offering for the day, $107.32. Dr. Hatcher and Dr. Cotte left Tuesday for Knoxville to speak at Knoxville College in the evening. They will go to Atlanta to attend the Bishops' Council. Dr. Hatcher will preach at St. John in Montgomery, Ala. Sunday, the 17th and lecture at Bethel College Monday; Prattville on Tuesday and Birmingham on Wednesday night. He will return next week in time to teach Bible Class Friday 8 P. M. and will fill his pulpit February 24. Remember that March 2-9 is An anniversary Week. —Crying will not get you any where while laughing is highly beneficial. That is why you are made to laugh if you attend the Ravo Theatre. STIG SEMI-PASTE PAINT CHEMICAL LABORATORY PARIS 95008 PARIS --- RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. (Continued from page 1) from race and species from species may be traced directly or indirectly to the development of this wholesome inquisitiveness implanted by Nature to safeguard mankind from the tragedy of the too strange. A man finds a basket of oples on his back porch in the morning of a thousand questions arise such as where did they come from, are there others there are they poison or were they placed there by friends and so our infinitum. A dog finding a similar basket of apples asks no questions whatever and straightway proceeds to eat and be merry. The hog lives in a pen and the man lives in the palace. The cry of the human soul is to know to know and methinks this sound is as pleasing in the ears of his Creator as any that human lips can utter. Man is built on an interrogative plan he lives in interrogative life and dies an interrogative death. The questions of the whence the why and the whither of mortals are of eternal concern for us all and cannot be ignored, for plain it that humanity is riding and out bound train of time and so far as mortals know the schedule calls for no return. All arts a sciences, all philosophies, all religions are the answers of mankind to the all-important questions from whence did we mortals come? Why are we here? And whither are we going? for few and short are the days our pilgrimage in the earth. "The ceaseless questions of men presuppose some underlying truth of human existence. Some of these are questions of the head and some of the heart, but they all are questions of the human soul and as such demand answers in terms of science or religion. The Bible is the answer to questions of the soul and evolution in science is the answers to questions of the intellect. In discussing Evolution and the Bible one is not bound to subscribe to the doctrine of the fundamentalists or liberalists for there is much good in both and this good should be accepted and at the same time there is much wrong in both and this too should be rejected. We some times lose sight of the truth in our alliance with or against certain schools of thought. "The first hint we have of evolution is in the philosophy of Empedocles a physician poet, philosopher and religious teacher who was born in Sicily 495 B.C. In attempting to solve the riddle of the earth he decided that there were four basic elements in Nature nature, earth, air, fire and water. But Empedocles saw the need of a unifying principle and he thus predicts Love as the basic positive force and principle behind all. All life said he came up from the earth and in this assumption he lays the foundation of the theory of evolution a theory which, to scientists most competent to judge, is no longer a theory but a scientific fact a theory that was as revolutionary in the realms of thought as was the industrial revolution in the realm of economic development. Aristotle elaborated on the theory is pointed at in Empedocles and La Place incorporated the idea in his astronomical researches and the nebular hypothesis resulted. Lyell an English geologist incorporated this evolution idea in his investigations. Darwin employed the evolutionary hypothesis to biology and zoology and popularized the doctrine through the publication of the Origin of the Species which was written with evolution as a basic assumption. We see thus that Darwin was not the originator of the theory of evolution as is so often erroneously supposed but the theory had influenced thought two thousand years before the coming of Darwin in 1809. So hostile is much opinion to evolution because of an inaccurate understanding of what it means that it may be best to state what evolution is not. "It is not a theory that men came from monkeys. Although this seems to be the arch reason for its rejection in many quarters such conclusions are not implied in the theory of evolution. It has been a source of very real interest to me to decide just why some men have such antipathy for kinship with monkeys. If this kinship were definitely established we venture the assertion that the monkeys in many instances would be seriously embarrassed, for after all it would be no more discreditable to be related to monkeys than to many men we know. At any tate our wishes in the matter have little effect on the ultimate truth of the matter. Wishful thinking cannot long resist the onrushing truth. Although the assumption of evolution that the higher orders are the result of the lowers may be construed as meaning that man descended from the monkeys it is not an implication in the theory; for not only have men evolved but so have monkeys as well. Again evolution is not an explanation of creation. As we shall later see, it begins after creation and cannot therefore be posited as a creative force in the sense of First Cause or Prime Mover. Evolution is not inherently anti-religious. It was first sensed by Emmedeces a religious teacher and popularized by Darwin who closed his own making Origin of The Species with these words "There is a grandeur in this view of life with its several powers, having been originally breathed by the Creator into a few forms or into one." Darwin left room for a Creator and this is far more than he is ordinarily given credit for. To PEE LUNG IN THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Darwin it mattered little whether the Creator made the earth or made the earth-stuff and paced therein eternal principles which when worked out brings life in all its multiform complexity. Again evolution is not a negation of God and Christ. It is held in some theological circles that the evolution on man from a lower order would vitiate the claim that Jesus came to save fallen man. If Christ's mission was to save fallen man—and it was—there are many such who need His salvation, just as much direct as through Adam indirect. We have need for saviors of the fallen everywhere, irrespective of where man came from. And salvation is as practicable in the case of evolved man as in case of Adam and his Ine. Furthermore evolution is not the same nor theistic save in so far as its truth affects these theologies but its principles are absolutely independent of theological degena. Evolution is not so much as a philosophy of nature. We shall turn now more directly to the subject of our discourse. 1. WHAT EVOLUTION IS It is a theory that seeks to explain the facts pertaining to the natural world as it is. Its truth is addressed to one intellect and not necessarily religious natures. It is just as concerned with religion as mathematics, but certainly not more so. Mathematical truths are independent of religious beliefs yet there is not necessary antagonisms between mathematics and religion and the same is true of evolution which attempts to account for natural facts in the life of the world. There are many questions of the world which are not answered in the Bible for the Bible is not so much the answer to questions of the head as of the heart. There are many questions of the heart that evolution does not answer and can not; hence it needs a complementary agent in meeting the demands of questioning men and this agent is found in the Bible or rather evolution is a complementary agent of the Bible. Again, evolution is the theory of the process of the growth and development of the world. It does not deal with the reality behind the phenomenal world nor does it attempt to explain the ultimate nature of reality. It does not so much as ask if this reality is created or self-existent, material or spiritual. Evolution is only an attempt to explanation of the process by which things have come to be what they are—Evolution is a process—the process. It is concerned with the bowness of the development of the world and its creauses. It can therefore be consistently accepted by theist or atheist materialists or idealist, gnostic or agnostic. II. TWO BASIC PRESSUPOSITIONS OF EVOLUTION "The existence of a primal homogenous 'stuff' as the basis of all that is. It thus has a starting point and at a given time and thus cannot account for creation. The creator must precede the stuff he creates and evolution presupposes the 'stuff' for it is only when this 'stuff' begins to take on form that evolution as a process begins. Again evolution presupposes a principle of unfolding that is resident in the germ of things. There is something in the acorn that determines that it shall be an oak and not a walnut tree. There is something in the babe that determines that it shall be a man and not a monster. This 'something' is inherent and necessary in microbes, monkeys and men. This is as true of universes and systems of universes as of organic creatures. In fact evolution is all-inclusive and there are no races and climes exempt from its ubiquitous operations. The basic presuppositions leave ample room for God. How do we account for this prima homogeneous stuff which evolution does not claim to originate? Some creator is necessary and therefore the God of the Bible is the explanation. By what hand was planted this inherent principle that determines that babes shall be men and acorns shall be oaks? Does not this leave sufficient room for the Christian's God? Here we not only find accord between the teachings of evolution but we find that the teachings of evolution make God a scientific as well as spiritual necessity. 111. SOME BASIC CONTENTIONS * OF EVOLUTION The first is that things are moving from the simple to the complex, from the homogeneous to the heterogeneous. The farther back we trace things there fore the greater is the resemblance out one thing to another. Things have thus grown unlike with the ages. A three kingdoms of nature are represented in man the mineral, the vegetable and the animal kingdoms are found together in him. There is thus a kinship with all the kingdoms and this brings us to the second basic contention that there is a unifying principle in the world that essentially relates the whole. This unfolding of evolution is the explanation of the earth as it is and we see thus that in its presuppositions evolution makes God necessary and in its contentions it does not leave God out for God is as much a God of growth as of instantaneity. Is the world any less glorious as a handiwork of God because it grew and was not created instantly? Is God more gorgous in the creation of a microbe or of a man? Is not the acorn as much the work of a Creator as the oak? One clock-maker makes a clock that must be wound daily another makes one that must be wound weekly and still another makes one that must be wound monthly, which is in reality the great'er genius? Or can we say that either is less a genius? The God who creates the babe that looks ever manward, and the acorn that ever looks oakward is creator in every truth. And so in creating this 'primal homogeneous stuff' and starting it on its world-ward journey God is truly Creator and Lord and it matters little which plan He pursues if His creative acts are thought out in ultimate terms. IV. EVOLUTION ILLUSTRATED "That everything which we see has had a growth is a fact, that only the skeptic will doubt. There is little similarity between the piano and the bow and arrow, yet pianos in their embryonic states were bows and arrows. There are doubtless many missing links and doubtless the piano in the parlor and palace would feel "Hat raising came from the removal of the helmet by warriors in the presence of friends. Handshaking came from the wish of men to show a friendliness by baring the sworded or daggered side, thereby revealing to a friend or foe, goodwill. The buttons on the back of the Prince Albert hark back to times when belts were worn to support daggers and these buttons were belt supports. Gone are the days of belted daggers but the buttons s.ill remain. "The barber shop signs recall the days when the barber was the surgeon and the twisted bandages are shown in the barber shop signs of today. Wedding presents are relics of days when the bride was purchased; the honeymoon trip is a rolle of the days when the young groom had to take his bride and flee for his life. Although today parents may willingly accept the kind offices of some worthy young man to share in the support of his family by relieving them of certain duties, the young innocent groom still runs away with his bride. "The decimal system can be traced back to the digits of the hands and feet. And so ad infinitum with everything there is a growth and history, says evolution. The man from the babe, the dog from the pup, the horse from the colt, the cow from the calf, the goose from the gosling are all illustrations of the theory of evolution and what is true biologically, is true sociologically. V. CONCLUSIONS. "The only way the Creator could have made man to accept nature without question was to have made him a fool and this his Creator did not do, but instead presupposed his questionings and ingenuity. The Creator, the wood but, man built the houses; He gave electricity but not the wires, the dirt but not the bricks, the cows but not the shoes, the gas but not the automobile, the ocean and compass but not the ships. God gives to each person a mate but He does not call names. "Man in his investigations is bound to hit upon explanations which satisfy his reason and only can long quiet him in his restless search for truth. The man who conscientiously investigates is just as truly a son of God as he takes everything at its face value. It is true that in his efforts to fathom the meaning of existence, man has made many mistakes and who knows that evolution may not be numbered among them in the ages? "But if evolution does not explain man will not rest until he has solved the riddle of the universe. Man once thought that the earth was flat, but he was mistaken. He thought that the earth was the center of all, but instead he knows that today the earth follows in the trail of the sun like a valet in the retinue of kings. Man once thought; that the fury of the elements was the anger of God, but he no longer thinks tris for the fury of elements can be accounted for scientifically. Man once thought that moral obligations extended only to the immediate kin and tribe, but he has found out that such is a huge mistake and that morality and obligations should include all human-kind—and animals as well. Men once thought that the Bible contained all the truth of God, but they have found that the revelation of God to the head is just as important as revelation to the heart. All the truth of God is one. Men have found out that the Bible was not designed to answer all the questions of science and philosophy and that there are many truths of God not contained in the Bible. Yet none will deny the Bible has revelations of a truth not to be found in nature nor the daily experience of the individual. Science does not and cannot answer all the questions of the soul no more than the Bible can answer all the questions of the intellect. These—the Bible and Science—are the complementary yet partial revelation of God and there are mysteries and mysteries of revealed truth waiting for the believer of times. There are reason to believe that the sun of God's revelation is just risen. Whether this revelation is extensive or intensive it does not profit us to conjecture. 2. The whole truth is difficult to reach. There is the thing as it seems, as it was, as it ought to be, as it might be, as men say it is, as men would have it, as we think it is—but the truth is THE THING AS IT IS. So many chances of our arriving at the wrong conclusions. 3. The discovery of God is ultimately inevitable. Whether we seek the truth of existence through science or religion we ultimately arrive at the same conclusions namely, that there is some mysterious reality behind all we say and see and feel—I use feel in a philosophic sense. There is some basic principle which explains and unifies all. Philosophers and scientists and religionis's have all arrived at this mysterious conclusion that the ultimate reality defies finite comprehension. The scientist finally concludes with infinitesmally minute particles of matter—electric discharges—which defy further analysis. Some hold that these particles are material and some that they are spiritual. "In philosophy Thales found behind all water as the basic principle of existence; Anaximander found atmosphere; Anaximines found breath as this basic stuff. Heraclitus found fire as he digged through the mystery of existence. Xenophanes found what he called the Infinite One; Parinidles found the All One; Empedocles found Love; Anaxagoras found Mind; Socrates found Truth; Plato found The Idea; Spinoza found Substance; Leibnitz found The Monad of Monads; Kant found ding an sich. Hegel found Reason. "And so they all found the basic reality to defy further analysis. These philosophers gave attributes to this basic reality after such fashion as to suggest the attributes of God. The ultimate reality was regarded as eternal, infinite, immutable, omnipresent, self-sufficient, a unity. The God of the Bible is not MEN CHOICE OF THE HOUSE ANY SUIT ANY OVERCOAT To Go Saturday at Values to $50.00 $28 Values to $50.00 No Restrictions, Go From Rack to Rack, Case to Case. If you see the Suit or Overcoat You want hand the Salesman $28 and its yours Suits Worth $35 to $60 $28 Overcoats Worth $35 to $60 SATURDAY... SATURDAY... unlike these in many particulars. And may it not be that if men are left alone they will ultimately find Truth which will harmonize all views and contradictions. 4 The greatest enemy the Bible has is the one who is afraid to test and investigate its truths. Who holds as infidelity any attempt to clear away its mysteries. Who tries to explain everything by a literal interpretation of the Bible. There is a core to existence and to the universe and any man who seeks to find this deserves the sympathy of all men. This core is truth and when glimpsed by men it infuses them with a life that is everlasting. Just a glimpse of it makes a John Huss, a John Brown and a Jesus Christ. Jesus saw the whole truth because He was a specialist in spiritual matters and as such his authority is supreme. His place is the same whether God created the world instantly or according to evolution the earth was planted as a seed in the fields of space and time by some omnificent hand. The following committee of the Ebenezer First Club had charge of the exercises: Deacons K. C. Ross, H. Stokes, E. Ford, Prof. Miles W. Connor, Emmett C. Burke, Thomas Ewell and W. H. Walton, chairman. Rev. J. J. Carter was in charge and Mr James O. West assisted in the offering --- AMERICAN WOODMEN PAYS FIRST CLAIM IN RICHMOND First Death in Richmond Since On grization. 1920. The American Woodmen a National Fraternal Organization, with headquarters at Denver, Colorado and whose work covers a large number of states in America pays its first claim in Richmond since organization here. The local work here functions under the name of Richmond Camp No. 1 of the American Woodmen. Note letter as follows: 419 W. Duval Street Richmond, Va February 11, 1924. To the Officers and Members of Richmond Camp No. 1 and the Supreme Camp of the American Woodmen: Neighbors: Please accept my many sincere thanks for prompt payment of death claim upon the death of Lennie Mooring (my husband.) My husband had only been a member of your and my splendid organization since December 1922 and while he was a member and are his'd death, I am pleased to state that the American Woodmen was not only prompt and true in paying this claim but true and prompt in meeting its obligations for slick benefits. And for this too, I am expressing my appreciation in this letter. Wishing all continued success, I am Fraternally yours. (Signed:) (MRS.) ANNA MOORING. RAYO BETTER THAN EVER. Gippy Smith and Eddie Cushenberry Headline This Weeks Bill. Two Richmond boys, Gippy Smith, and Eddie Cushenberry are the headliners on the program at the Pago this week and their friends are turning out in large numbers to welcome these popular favorites. Gippy's Jazz Band and Eddie's songs and dances are the talk of the town. On the same bill is Tatum the Great in Hypertem and Magie who interests all, also Edmonds Henderson a novelty singer of popular songs and Durrah and Gentry a Comedy Sketch team. It is a big show, five acts of Vaudeville and seven reals of pictures a full two hour and a half entertainment. Manager Droste, who returned Monday morning from a trip to N. Y. and Philadelphia states that he has a lot of excellent attractions booked for the Rayo and within the next few weeks he expects to have Tutt and Whitney. Also Quintard Miller and many other headliners at the Rayo. Next week the attraction will be the "Broadway Vamps" a Classy Musical Comedy Company who come to the Rayo after extended engagements in Philadelphia and Baltimore. The 'Broadway Vamps' have a cast of sixteen clever artists who not only offer Musical Comedies but also Comedy Dramas and the Rayo Patrons are promised a treat during the engagement of the 'Vamps' at the Peoples Playhouse on Second Street. Friday Night. February 22nd will be an Apple Eating Contest at the Rayo, three cash prizes will be awarded to those three who can eat one apple in the shortest time, with hands tied behind their hacks! This will in deed be an amusing contest. The daily matinee's are becoming more and more popular, you can drop in the Rayo any afternoon from 3 to 5:30 and enjoy a splendid picture and a good show for a few cents. --- ENTERS LIFE INSURANCE FIELD Mr. Clarence E. Jackson, B. S. Class 23 of Virginia Union University all- round Athlete and the most versat- tive Quarterback who has ever played for Union has entered the field of Life Insur- ance as a profession connecting himself with the Local Agency of the Standard Life Insurance Company of this city. His work with the company for the past five months has been of such a remarkable nature that the Standard Life offered him a course in Life Insurance Salesman. Mr. Jackson is now in Atlanta Ga- studying intensively in order to meet the present and future requirements of a successful Life Insurance Salesman and to be able to render the highest type of service to his friends and cli- ents. FIVE The Hunchback of Notre Dame The Academy of Music has staged a popular attraction this week in the transient movie picture play, "The Hunch-back of Notre Dame." The star attraction is the hunch-back and that diabolical repulsive character is taken by a master actor. The scenes are dazzling and the story with its display of love, hate, sentiment, bloodshed, deception and erotravagance fixes the attention of the beholder and impresses the multitude. The audiences have been enthusiastic throughout. YOU CAN WIN! If you wish to know how many have won their most cherished desires, write confidentially to Grace Gray De Long, "The Little White Mother." America's Illustrious Advisor. Visualize business successes, important promotions, increased incomes, skillful handling of doubtful changes and uncertain undertakings, coveted positions in social and fraternal life, contented and happy homes, power to sway the affection of those you desire, force to attract the confidence and esteem of associates, ability to gain and retain love of one you care for, marvelous healing of diseases, astonishing mental and spiritual qualities, wonderful personal magnetism and many such like things. If undecided, in doubt, unhappy, troubled or not well write this beloved woman immediately, make request for information about her work. Be sure that your full name and correct address is on your letter, many send quarter helping defray correspondence expense. Address your letter to: GRACE GRAY DE LONG MIAMI, FLORIDA SUCCESSFUL WOMEN FARMERS (Lincoln News Service.) Jefferson City. The 114 colored women farm owners and operators in this state will be interested in the report of the Missouri Bureau of Labor Statistics which claims that the 8.789 farms in the state that are farmed or supervised by women are more profitable than are the average farms controlled by men. .OLORED WOMEN APPOINTED ON SCHOOL BOARD. (Lincoln News Service) New York—Mrs. Bessie J. Bearden has been appointed to the School' Board of the Fifteenth School District Borough of Manhattan for a term of two years by Borough President Miller. Mrs. Bearden is the only Negro board member. She has been chosen Secretary of the Board. UNION BEATS VA. SEMINARY 'QUINT' Wants Howard-Lincoln Classic in N. Y. THE PANTHER QUINTET SWAMPS VIRGINIA SEMINARY FIVE IN ONE-SIDED GAME THE PANTHER QUINTET SWAMPS VIRGINIA SEMINARY FIVE IN ONE-SIDED GAME SYX (By C. L. Washington) The speedy and clever red and steel tossers of Virginia Union University completely outplayed and outclassed the visiting passers and shooters from the Virginia Seminary and College, at Johnson's auditorium Saturday night before a good crowd; the final score being 21 to 7, favor Union. With Allen and Gregory playing a sterling game at the forward positions and W. Jackson at center, B. Brown and Capt. Joe Brown at guards, the speed of Union bewared the visitors who seemed unable to shoot accurately. The game was hard fought, however, with the Union tossers always in the lead. Allen started the scoring by tossing a pretty shot through the net, which basket was followed by successful try by his remaillate Jackson. Wheedbe at center played hard for the visitors as did Steepe, who was slowed up on account of a lame foot. The Union five put up an unusually good defensive game, and time and again the visitors would work the ball down to their basket only to lose it. (Concluded on Page 8) BIG HOWARD-LINCOLN CLASSIC IN GOTHAM AIM OF NEW MOVE For a long time, and especially since the recent Howard-Lincoln game in Philadelphia, Alumni of both institutions have been insisting that future games ought to be staged in New York. They point to the fact that accommodations are available in New York which do not prevail in any other city; and that there is more opportunity for recreation both before and after the game than is possible elsewhere. There has been started a well determined situation on the part of the Alumni of both institutions who live in and around the Metropolis, to induce the authorities of the two schools to consent to have the game played at either one of the big parks in New York. They claim it is almost self-evident that with the large population in New York and the large amount of territory which is adjacent, to New York together with the facilities for reaching this city from other points, make the American Metropolis the ideal place for holding the game. They recognize the fact that New York is not strictly within the college atmosphere of either school, but they are not unmindful of the fact that both schools are sadly in need of funds to carry on a comprehensive athletic pro program. Neither school has adequate training facilities for any of the sports and if the two schools which today occupy commanding positions, because of their recognition by the big colleges of the country, are to hold what they already have, and gain higher footholds in the athletic world, they must adopt some policy, for the present at least, that will give them the revenue to carry out a program which will be in keeping with their scholastic standing. In addition to this it is believed that the large number of visitors who attend these games, and which is growing by leaps and bounds each year would much prefer to be in New York for this game than elsewhere; for a great many people who make long journey for the Classic, and who do not have $p_{en}$ to have friends in either Washington or Philadelphia, there is no other attraction for them during the $r$ stay except the game itself for Washington affords practically no means of diversion or entertainment and those in Philadelphia are comparatively few while in New York the stranger can always find something to make his stay worth while. W. G. ALEXANDER Grid Heroes Honored. Athletic Association of Virg'n'a Normal Awards Trophies. Petersburg Va. — On Tuesday evening, January 29, at the request of the Athletic Association the faculty and student body of Va. Normal assembled in the chapel to do honor to the varsity and squad which so creditably represented the Orange and Blue on the 1923 gridiron Chairman Rogers of the Athletic Committee presided and gave a brief review of the 1923 season. A representative of the 1923 High School team which won the class trophy in 1922, presented the silver cup to a representative of the 1925 class team, this team having defeated all other contenders for the cup in 1923. Coach Graves showed very conclusively that he was an orator as well as a football coach, when he spoke on "Football as a Character Builder." In no uncertain terms he showed how prowess on the gridiron was but the foundation of prowess in the battles of life, and how the player who follows the golden rules of the game will be the man to follow the golden rules in whatever field he enters, and will therefore succeed. The members of the Varsity, D. D. Davis and L. C. Baker gave short addresses on School Spirit and the "Greater V. N. I. I." respectively. It had been previously decided by the Athletic Committee that the following system of awards would become operative this year: For the first year in the Varisty the player would be awarded a sweater bearing the monogram; for the second year on the Varisty, a blanket with monogram; for the third year, sweater (coiler attached) with monogram; and for the fourth year, a gold football with the monogram, the years of membership on the Varisty, and the players initials. In accordance with these regulations President Gandy in his characteristic manner made the following awards. Sweaters—Capt. Ferrel. Epps Walker Slaughter, Samuels (trainer) Davs Thompson, H. B. Smith, Tynes Edwards Cotman; Blankets—Tom Brown Dan Brown, Capt-elect E. Ross; Thompkins, Baker, Turner and Jack Colms. The exercises were followed by the Annual Banquet tendered the varsity squad, victorious class teams and their friends. Amistad a sumptuous repast W. A. Hall spoke on What it means to be chosen on the All-Association eleven and the significance of the monogram"; Dan Brown gave the lessons learned from the games of the past season, and Capt-elect Ross closed the affair with an inspiring outlook for the coming season. Gibbons Offered $10,000 to Fight Godfrey. (Preston News Service) Philadelphia, Pa., Feb—James F. Dougherty, the "Baron of Leiperville" has informed Packer and Hanlon fight promoters that he would guard tee Tommy Gibbons, who batted Jack Dempsey to a 15-round draw last summer, $10,000 to meet George Godfrey at the Adelphia Arena here. Dougherty stated that he only request was that the fight be staged about the middle of March. Messrs Packer and Hanlon said they would immediately get in touch with the St. Paul fighter. Minister Gives Interesting Athletis History. (Preston News Service) Philadelphia, Pa., Feb.—An interesting bit of history has recently been given by the Rev. C. P. Cole, Presiding Elder of the Brooklyn District of the A. M. E. Church. As athletic records for individuals teams and schools are so inadequate, it would be mighty if men who have been connected with athletics would send to their schools any information of importance regarding athletic achievements. beginning athletic achievements. In a recent communication to Dr. W. G. Alexander graduate manager of Lincoln University Rev. Cole states that the first game played between Lincoln and Howard was in 1894 and resulted in a 64 score in favor of Lincoln. For this occasion the Lincoln linceup was as follows: Left end, C. H. Tibbs; left tackle, Augustus Clarke; left guard, W. F. Hawkins center, W. P. Todd; right guard, William Howe; right tackle, J. E. Harper; right end, Amos Newton; left half, John Wilson; right half, R. H. Scott; fullback, F. M Hyder cap; quarter-back, C. F. Cole, manager. Touchdown was made by Clarker Todd held the ball and Cole kicked the gaul. Carke who is now a minister in Condole Ga. was a spectator at the recent classic in Philadelphia; Hawkins died in Africa where he was a Presbyterian M missionary; Newton is dead; Harper had his jawbone broken in the game and was in the hospital for several months. At the present time he is in the ministry; Dr. William Slowe is dead, as is also Tibbs; Hyde is pastor of a Presbyterian church in New York city and Cole as stated above, is Presiding Elder in the A. M. E. church and a candidate for the Biscople at the next General Conference, which meets next May in Louisville. THE RIOHMOND PLANET. RIOHMOND. 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. --- FOSTER CALLS BASE BALL LEAGUE MEETING (Preston News Service) Chicago, Ill. Feb—President Andrew "Rubs" Foster of the National Negro Baseball League has sent out a call to the board of directors for a meeting to be held in St. Louis on Saturday and Sunday. February 9th and 10th. Several important topics will come up for consideration, of which the jumping of the ball players to the East will be most discussed. Tactics of some of the owners are brained more than the much talked of higher-salaries and it is understood that there will be a uniform method instituted whereby these petty offenses can be remedied. According to those on the inside, and supposed to be in the "know" the Negro National League faces a problem 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.' similar to that which faced the Nation al League meeting in St. Louis this month is to take up this vital topic. Battling Siki to Appear at Commonwealth A. C. (Preston News Service) New York. Feb.—If plans of match maker, Jess McMahon, materialize people of Harlem will have an opportunity to see Battling Siki in action at the poulur Commonwealth A. C. McMahon is trying to sign up Lee Anderson the crack western scraper against the singular Senegalese, and if he does it will be necessary to stretch the seating capacity of the Commonwealth in order to accommodate the crowd which is certain to want to see the seto. Anderson recently hooked up with Kid No, folk and gave that veteran of the ring, the fight of his life. While Anderson may not take the "Battler in 'o camp, he is certain to give him a scrap well worth seeing. The popular matchmaker is also considering the pos sibility of putting Larry Estridge on again in an endeavor to determine whether the famous southpaw is going back or is still climbing to the top of the ladder. Considerable interest has been made manifest among fight fans in Harlem since it was learned that McMahon was endeavoring to put Ski and Anderson in the same ring in Harlem. Fight fans declare that it will prove to be one of the most interesting fights witnessed in many moons. Jack Johnson to Box Homer Smith Feb.19. (Preston News Service) Montreal Canada. Feb.—According to announcement made here last Thursday, Jack Johnson, former heavy weight champion of the world, has passed a physical examination and will be permitted to meet Homer Smith. The rugged boxer from Kalaamazoo, Mich., here Tuesday night Feb. 19. Always Take CASCARA QUININE Refreshes COLD IN 24 HOURS LA GRIPPE IN 3 DAYS All Druggists—30 cents Both men are well liked by Canada. Can fight fans and it is expected that this event will draw one of the largest crowds that ever witnessed a ring bout in this city. Promoters are making preparations for handling a capacity crowd. Additional Sports Page 8 Whatever may be your PRINTING NEEDS Write Planet. Dept. I. 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 si 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- nized and instructed possible date, togeth- ilities of said mitted to them by the a view of satisfying setting a prompt dis- fect the assets of said to its proper at that they cannot be turned in and bail animous vote, decided is relieves the situation Court with such a rec present. ers have been unoffici their power to help th and animosities should order that those deposit and those who wish ledged not to make any presented. The primary mate amount of liabili white people and the God, let us re-open the approximately three hundred not including the holders his city, who are vitally inti- nity and the good opinion to re-open the Mechan- the decree signed by the a closing of ance in its Inc., secured to her repre- spect of the fying the city Company. it is fur- instructed ate, together said them by the satisfying prompt dis- sets of said super they cannot determine the need in and balanced. To m vote, decided to share in a the situation and enables with such a recommendation been unofficially reported over to help the colored peo- sities should not figure in the those depositors who are se who wish to deposit th at to make any run on the B The primary purpose at the count of liability, put up people and the self-sacrificio us re-open the Bank. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. --- A Beauty Secret LONG FINE HAIR Thousands are successfully using the wonderful preparation that changes short, coarse hair into long, lovely, silky tresses. Gives the hair a beautiful, glossy sleek, stops dandruff and itching scalp, and puts glowing health into brittle, lifeless hair. This tiny marvelous preparation is called QUININE POMADE You can quickly obtain straight, silky, beautiful hair if you use Exelento. Another great beauty help is EXELENTO SKIN BEAUTI- MEP, a delightful cream that removes skin blemishes and clears up dark, dark complexions. At your drugstist's, or sent postpaid, for 25c, for either Pomade or Beautifier. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars by 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 the colored people not figure in this ors who are ur- to deposit their run on the Bank purpose at this ty, put up the self-sacrificing Bank. --- ```markdown ``` SEVEN THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA --- 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. EIGHT (Continued from Page 6) UNION SWAMPS VA. SEMINARY Seminary's players committed fouls frequently. In the second half Miller, cener, Pickett, forward and J. Jackson of Union were charged for 3 of the fouls they retired before the end of the period in favor of the original five. B. BROWN Foul Goals—Whedbee, 1 of 1; Ailen, 2 of 2; W. Jackson, 1 of 1. In the preliminary, with Cooper starring for Wayland and Loveleave playing the leading role for the Respaiscence "5", Wayland won handily 20 to 15. Wayland lined up, C. H. Smith and Weeks, forwards; Cooper, center; C. S. Smith and J. J. Jones, guards. Renaissance; Corrothers, Lovelace, forwards; Stewart, center; Brown and S. Jones, guards. Jeter was substituted on Wayland. WILLS--FIRPO insistence that the Argentine heavy weight must be satisfied with a 25 percent. universal interest in the films caused Firpo to capitulate. In his request that a guarantee of $50,000 be posted in South America to show the sincerity of the promoters, Firpo also agreed to post $25,000 of his own money to bind him to box Wills. Efforts to obtain a copy of the cabiagram were unsuccessful. PLANS BOUT IN CONNECTICUT In making known the receipt of the cablegram, Raymond also disclosed that he is planning to hold the bout in Connecticut probably near Stamford where he said, he intends to erect a huge stadium with a minimum seating capacity of 115,000. capital. The bout will be listed for fifteen rounds to a decision Raymond said, according to the law governing boxing in the Nutmeg State. The Pioneer A. C. Raymond predicted that the match would attract between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000. Raymond said that it would take ninety days to erect the arena, as with architects he has consulted. With regard to the hitch over the depositing of the $50,000, with which the promoters agree to bind the match when Firpo sets for this country. Raymond said that Firpo is particularly des.rous of having the money posted where it will be beyond the reach of possible attachments. Raymond expressed confidence that this danger could be obviated even if the money is deposited here, and added that he does not intend to meet Firpo's demand in this connection. Raymond's announcement of his plans failed to excite Tex Rickard, who promoted Firpo's bouts against Jess Willard and champion Jack Dempsey. It was thought that Rickard held a prior agreement with Firpo under which the South American would box in this country only under Rickard's promotion. Rickard however, dissipated this belief when he announced that he held only a verbal agreement with Firpo under which the South American can agreed to box Wills for him for $200,000 if the contest were held in this country, or for 40 per cent. of the gross receipts if the match were held in South America. Rickard said that he arranged the verbal agreement with Firpo prior to the latter's departure for Buenos Aires after the Dempsey bout at a time when Rickard planned to arrange a Wills-Firpo match as an attraction for his arena in Jersey City in the Summer. As asked in Jersey was making any effort to induce Firpo to box for him or to outbid the syndicate represented by Raymond. Rickard replied with an emphatic "No." BICKARD SAYS FIRPO IS FREE "I have no desire to tie up with a match like that for a sum like that, said Riskard. "Negotiations for a Wills Firpo both have long since exceeded the elasticity of my pocketbook. Firpo's free to accept, any offer made him. If other promoters are willing to guan antee Firpo $250,000 and Wills a like sum they are welcome to the match. "I don't see how anybody could reasonably expect to make any money out of the bout. In view of all the expenses involved. The content doesn't figure in draw more than $600,000 at $700,000 at the very outside. In addition to the $500,000 pursue there will be the expense of arena construction, which will amount to between $275,000 and $235,000. Then there are taxes to be paid, numerous incidental expense and other outlets for money in an undertaking of such huge proportions. "I think I was lucky to scratch through the Dempsey Firpo bout with its gate of $1 200 000. I had my area in Jersey City packed for the Firpo Williard bout and it only drew about $430 000, which to me, seems a good indication that the day of record-breaking receipts for ring bouts is past. "Maybe my judgment with regard to a Wills-Firpo fight is wrong but I've been pretty accurate in my estimate of previous ring bouts and I don't intend to be bid up to exorbitant financial arangements for any future bouts or to let one sell me a match when they think they have it arranged. If other people want to shoulder the responsibility for one of these big ring bouts let them. It's no concern of mine." ( New York Times, February 12 ) "SOMETHING DIFFERENT" MAUDE CUNEY HARELECTURER AND PIANIST, AND WILLIAM H. RICHARDSON. BARITONE TO AP PEAR IN A 'COSTUME RECITAL' MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. Rev. G. O. Wing acted in his official capacity all day Sunday at the Bethel A. M. E. Church; and those who heard him were made to rejoice. Rev. W. W. Ward was at his best Sunday at Franklin St. M. E. Church and our hearts burned while he expounded to us the essential truths or life. Rev. L. B. Alston gave to his people at the Baptist Church, not only soul-stirring sermons, but practical truths upon which the spiritual fabric of magc depends. Give us your subscription to the PLANET. Rev. T. W. Hebron, after an absence of several months filled his pulpit at Rural Retreat in an able discourse and all who heard him felt that God is ever present. The A. E. League chair of Bethel A. M. E. Church gave a birthday supper to their pastor, Rev. G. O. Wing. Monday night, February 11th. Many delicacies of the season were served. The program was timely and interesting. Those who were present spent a most enjoyable evening. Much credit is due the chorister, Mr. Robt. Green. The special guest were, Rev. and Mrs. G. O. Wing, Mrs. Gladys Hairston, Mrs. Carrie Caffrain Miss Emma Guyn, Mr. John Allen, Mr. James Dempsey and Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Hebron. The committee of arrangement did their best and succeeded far beyond past performances. The committee was composed of, Mrs. Leva Grubb, chairman; Madames Barbara Green; Katie Sawyers Alice Hicks, Misses Anne Howard, Belle Guyn and Mr. Adam Grubb. Mrs. T. W. Hebron and sons. R. A. and T. W. Jr., motored to Rural Rest Sunday the guest of Mr. Henry Hildes. Mrs. Bessie Dylee received a tec- gram informing her of the death of Mrs. Eliza Love who was spending the winter with her son, Robt Love, or Springfield. Mass. Mrs. Josie Williams her daughter, and Mrs. Nannie Songer her grand-daughter, left Monday to ot- tend the funeral. Mrs. Love was a native of Wytheville and her husband preceded her to the grave twenty- three years ago. Mrs. Amanda Woods who died in Pocahontas January 30th was a native of Wytheville. She was a sister to Mrs. Fila Brown of Wytheville, Dr. Wrill Brown, of Bluefield W. Va., Mr. Chas Brown of Bristol Teen., Mr. Jno. P. Brown of Roanoke Va., and Mrs. Mary Francis of Brooklyn N. Y. Mrs. Wood, was a devoted christian, a loving wife and mother. Mr. Les Will of Radford was a Sunday visitor in Wytheville, the guest of Mr. Daniel Johnson. The Eureka Choral Club will give an entertainment February 19th 1924 Everybody is invited. Rev. T. W. Hebron, left Wednesday for Northfork, W. Va., after a short stay with his family. Mrs. Ann Carter is sick at the home of her son Mr. D. B. Carter. Mrs. Rachel Thompson is sick at the home of Mrs. Barbara Green. Miss Evelyn Chapman is on the sick list. Mr. Henderson Clark of Eureka, W. Va. is home visiting relatives and friends. Mrs Harriet Buford is home after spending two months in Florida. Miss Ella Hale of Abingdon was visiting her sister, Rachel, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Gibson. FULTON NOTES. The services at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church last Sabbath were very inspiring. A large gathering was in attendance in the Sunday School which convened at 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. our pastor preached a powerful sermon. Subject: "You can do nothing without Me." The words are the words of Jesus Christ. A very large number of members were present, including many friends, whom we are glad to have at all times. 6:30 P. M. the B. Y. P. U. services were very inspiring. The services are conducted by the president Miss Edna Clarke. 8:30 P. M. Rev. C. B. Jefferson, a licensed minister of Calvary preached for his pastor. Using for his subject: Cleaner and Presser" drawn from Eph. 5:27. Not only does Rev. Jefferson assist his pastor. In the services, but he is the corresponding secretary of the Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union and has been for several years. All of the members and friends of (Calvary are asked to join hans and help to raise the $2,000.00 or more, at the termination of the rally on the 4th Sunday in April. Rev. W. L. Tuck. is getting along nicely at his churches the New Vine Baptist Church Charles City Co., and the Gravel Hill Baptist Church, Hendri co. Va. The First Sunday in February, a grand Sacred Concert was given at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church, by the wife of Rev. Tuck Mrs. Alice Tuck. The visitors who composed the musical part of the program were the Excell Chorus, Miss Edna Clarke and Miss Rosely Harris all of Richmond, Va. Mistresses Hattie B. Hackett and Mary Henderson acted in the capacity of Ushers. Rev. Mrs. Florine Clarke, was Mistress of Ceremonies. WHITAKER—HARRIS. Mrs. Mary L. Allen wishes to announce the marriage of her sister Miss Nannie L. Harris to Mr. John Lee Whitaker January 16th. 1924 at the home of their pastor. Rev. O. B. Simms. Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker will make their future home in Buffalo, N. Y. RISING MT. ZION NOTES Watch the Bulletin Board you will find it very interesting and helpful. There is still the plea to every member of the church who have failed to make their pledge toward the support of their church to come forward and do so. The envelopes have been in the hands of the Financial Committee to some time yet for some reason there is a delay on the part of a large number in securing them. There is no reason at all why this is true. The system has THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Your Question Become a Representative of Poro College been in operation for some time and ere this every member of the church should be well acquainted with it. This is the only recognizable way of your individual support to your church and if you are disregarding this system and merely dropping in your weekly contributions as the time previous to this plan there is no way that the Clerk is able to tell just what you are doing. Consequently when the name of such a person appears on a list of delinquent members which will be published soon and placed for the inspection of the public there will be no reason for comment. On the other hand if a member has been negligent and has totally disregarded his duties to his church and his God he too must remain silent when his name appears on this list as it is a list of delinquent members. Therefore every member has failed to make their vouchers and get their envelopes please so do thus doing your duty to your church and to the one for whom it was erected. Let us all come out to the Morning Service on time Sunday. Service on time Sunday. There are quite a number of sick in the community and we visit them. We are glad to see and welcome Mr. and Mrs. Reid. Mrs. Reid, formerly Miss Corlotta White girlhood days were spent in Zion and it would indeed be a great pleasure to have the assurance that she will remain with us for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Reid are from Detroit, Michigan where they have made their home for the past five years. LINCOLN CLUB DAY. The Lincoln Beneficial Cluo will hold its 36th anniversary and thanksgiving, Sunday, February 17, 1:30 P.M. at the Cedar Street Baptist Church. J. H. Roots, pastor will preach an annual sermon and the principal address will be delivered by Prof. Miles Mark Fisher of Virginia's Union University. A fine program has been prepared. THALHIMER EMPLOYEES HOLL SECOND ANNUAL BANQUET. The employees of Thalhimer Brothers were the guest of the firm at the annual banquet held Tuesday night at the Waltz Dream Academy on North Second Street. About 200 invited guest were present and enjoyed the program and banquet. Mr. John T. Harper, veteran receiving clerk, presided in a classical manner. The following program was rendere: Music, Johnson and Barcroft Orchestra; solo, Mr. Ben Dean, Remarks, Lawyer Irvin May, a member of the firm; recitation, Miss E. C. Belle; vaudelle act, Mr. Samuel Johnson; address, Mr. E. E. Adams manager; solo, Mrs. George M. Gill (white) which was greatly appreciated. A fine menu was served. This firm is especially interested in the welfare of its employees and operates through the Thalheimer Bros. Employees Co-operative Association for their benefit. The following are the members: Mrs. Amanda McIntyre, Misses Nora Pitman, Mary Lewis, Mesdames Missouri Jones, Fannie Stewart, Victoria Fountain, Misses Lillian Johnson, Rosa Thompson, Carrie Royal, Evelyn Evans, Ruth Evans, Annette Evans, Orgle Harris, Mrs. Mary Johnson, Mrs. Martelle Walker, Misses Lilea Green and Alma Burrell. Messrs. W. O. H. Jones, Samuel Johnson, Walter Weaver, Charles Chiles, Williams, Littleton The tremendous demand for FORD makes it easy to build a profitable business. Mines, Eddie West, Douglas Gray, Jesse Alexander, Hezekiah Jackson, Solomon Wells, Bernard Scott, Samuel Brown, Norvell Jackson, John Chiles, Walter Graves, Robert Manning, John Valentine, Albert Moon, Oscar Winston THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A To The Y. M. C. A.—2 Tim. 3.—Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life: that he may please God who hath chosen him to be soldier. Watch yourselves men. Last Saturday 5 P. M. at the building a full attendance to the class for the explanation and we were glad to see new faces. One of our leading lawyers was present and said that he had come to stay. Dr. Stokes knows how to defend the truth as it is in Jesus Christ. All are welcome. Sorry to know that some of our members are sick. Last Sunday gave the boys and men at home God by serving others to His Glory This they did with joy. The hour for the workers in pray service 8:30 A. M. at the building. 10 A. M. a great meeting was held in the penitentiary for the women General Secretary Scott C. Burrell gave the talk. Prof. Joseph Matthews sent special solos that went right to the heart of the women accompanied by Mr. G. W. Howell. The remarks by Deacon Ross of the Ebenezer Baptist Church were very helpful. This was a happy hour with all. The fall was visited by the General Secretary 11 A. M. and much was there to be done for the good of all. The inmates of the City Home were remembered 10 A. M. and the committee is planning for greater service. The boys were a jolly crowd at the Y. M. C. A. 4 P. M. under the directions of the president and committee. Results many. 5:30 P. M. at Y. M. C. A. Committee man R. P. Daniel conducted the open meeting for men. An hour with service. Today you are expected to add to the number that will be present 5 P. M. at the building to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. At the Y. M. C. A. workers 9:30 A. M for service. All boys are invited to the building for the great meeting 4 P. M. Let no man fail to hear Lawyer J. Henry Crutchfield 5:30 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. He will give a special address Something that is needed. A select male quartette will be directed by Mr. James H. Walls of the Fifth Street Sun day School. Please have special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. for prayer is sad y needed by the Y. M. C. A. WIFE WANTED Desire to correspond with a lady living in Virginia, who is between 24 and 28 years of age medium size light complexion, good hair, willing to live on a farm and be a farmer's wife. Must have good education no dancer need apply. I am 32 years of age, light brown skin, widower with one child 8 years of age and own a small farm being a carpenter by trade. Lady must be neat and clean and never be a mother. Address: WM. H. SUDLER, Princess Anne Md. Sunday, February 17th. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School and Men's Bible Class taught by the Pastor. Bible Calls Brigued by 11:25 A. M. Sermon by the Pastor Subject "Jehovah's Matchless Goodness and Beauty." 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. Organ Recruit. Mr. Waltze, Mayo, Organist Leigh Street Memorial Church. Regular Prayer meeting every Wed nesday evening at 8 o'clock. All are welcome to services. Rew. R. H. Johnson M. A. B. D. P. Worl. W. L. Johnson, Clerk. VIRGINIA:—In Hustings Court Part II City of Rickmond, January 29th 1924. ALBERT CLARKE .....Plaint-0 V8. MARIA CLARKE .....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff an absolute divorce from the defendant upon the grounds of desertion and abandonment for more than three years prior to the commencement of this suit and adultery. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant, Marie Clarke is not a resident of the State of Virginia and that her last P. O. ad dress was No. 219 W. 135th Street New York, N. Y. it is ordered that she appear here within ten days after the due publication of this order and what may be necessary to protect her interest in this suit. A Copy—Teste· W. E. DU VAL Clerk By H. G. DU VAL, A. C. C. 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