Richmond Planet

This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, JR THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. Race Amalgamation Bill Being Passed in Va. Legislature. Much Discussion Here on Race Integrity and MongrelizationBill Would Prohibit Marriage of Whites and Non-whites-"Skull and Bones" Discusses Race Question. VOLUME XLI, NO. 15 Race An Much Discuss of The Race Amalgamation Bill was passed in the Virginia Senate last Wednesday. This bill is designed to prevent the marriage or whites and non-whites and has created consider able discussion here on the race question, especially along the lines of miscegenation, race integrity and mongrelization. The bill as passed eliminates the compulsory registration feature and leaves it to the individual to register, his parentage as the act goes into effect. The address of Mr. John Powell before the legislature created some what of a stir. His main plea was for what he termed the maintenance of the integrity of the white race to preserve its superior blood. At the regular meeting of La Critique, at the Y. W. C. A. last Saturday evening this phase was the subject of the hour. Mr. T. L. Dabney, the president of La Critique opened the discussion with his report of the speech delivered by Mr. Powell. He was followed by Messrs. Brew, Ivey, Hicks and Prof. Maloney of Virginia Union and Misses Huejes and Edwina Clay. The general trend of the discussion was against the assumption of blood preeminence of the white race and a denial that the progeny of two races is inferior to both. There were several white persons present and Mr. Ernest Cox, noted biologist and traveler, discussed the question from the viewpoint of the "great man concept," taking the position that the white race in all of its purity had only produced seven or eight great men in a quarter of a million years and that if the Negro blood is allowed to seep into the Caucasian, it would mean practically the cessation of even this small production of really great men. Letters from world famous biolo gists were read in answer to the questionnaire sent out by La Critique. --- KILLED HIS OWN FATHER A shocking tragedy took place. Wednesday morning, 8:30 A.M. at M. No.1 King Street, when Alfred Robinson, 17 years of age shot and killed his father. It seems that Hiram Robinson was upbraiding his son for staying out late at night. This aggravated the boy, who drew a revolver from his pocket and shot his father through the heart. His mother, Mrs. Julia Robinson was present at the time. Hiram Robinson was in partnership with his brother. Charles H. Robinson in conducting a hand laundry and the two were among our most progressive colored citizens. The boy drove a laundry wagon for the firm. Funeral Director C. P. Hayes has charge of the remains. TRE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK CASE Counsel and financiers are now engaged in perfecting plans for the rehabilitating and re-opening of The Mechanics' Savings Bank. The leading citizens are taking active interest in the movement to safe-guard and protect the savings of the thrifty colored people of this community. The proceeds from the sale of the Strand Theatre will provide sufficient money to make it unnecessary to borrow any money to pay the cash allowance of twenty per cent, as provided in the waivers. The colored folks are still praying. ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS. The Second anniversary of the American Federation of Musicians, Local No. 775, will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Monroe and Catherine streets, Sunday, March 2nd, at 3:30 P. M. Programme:—Master of Ceremonies John H. Gee, president; Opening, Choir; Scripture Reading, William D. Pope; Prayer, James B. Tatnall; Song Choir; Introductory Remarks, William Jackson; Selection, Rayo De Luxo Orchestra, Henry Watterson Director; Vocal Selection, Miss Rosa Primus; Saxaphone Duet, Faunteroy and Day; Piano Solo, Lee Roy Wyche; Reading, Mrs. Mozelle Williams; Report of Secretary Harris J. Hilton; Collection, John Gibson and Matthew Brown; Violin Solo, Matthew Brown; Cornet Duet Wesley and Henry Hardy; Remarks on Organization, J. Henry Peters, Jr., Brombone Solo, Robert Lewis; Remarks, Pastor, Rev. A. H. Hector; Vocal Selection, Mrs. William Jackson; Violin Solo, John Vaughan; Selection, De Luxe Orchestra; Closing, Congregation. Ushers: Philip Hilton. Junius Robin son. Committee: William Jackson, Lee Roy Wyche, Joseph Scot, Miss Maud Quarles, Henry Watterson, Charles G. Smith. PASTOR RESIGNS. Rev. W. B. Ball's resignation terminated at the Lebanon Baptist Church, Tunstall, Va., on Sunday, February 24th. The occasion was witnessed by a large and enthusiastic audience, many of whom had come from aat to hear the pastor deliver what is usually called, "The Firewell Address," which was done in a very befitting manner. The pastor was greatly surprised at the close of the preliminary services by being presented with a purse, containing a considerable amount of cash. And on his departure Monday, was presented with a large portion of the best country produce, with much more to follow and was given a happy, but sad hand-shake. Thus closing a period of nearly five years of successful pastor ODD FELLOWS TO HONOR THEIR FOUNDER. At The Sharon Baptist Church, Monday Night, March 3rd, 8 P. M. The members of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and Households of Ruth will meet to give praise and honor to Past Grand Master, Peter Ogden, Founder of the Order. A special programme has been arranged. Music by Junior Choir of the Fifth Street Baptist Church, P. G. M., Jas. H. Walls Director. Odd Fellows will wear regalia. Odd Fellows will welf regatta. Households of Ruth will mute in the basement of M. P. Public in the basement of V. P. R. Beecher Taylor. Chairman; M. V. P, W. E. Causie Est. Ko. Sec.; P. N. F., Rev. J. Oliver Cook, Chaplain. SHARON BAPTIST SERVICES Sunday, March 2nd. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School and Men's Bible Class. 11:25 A. M. Sermon, Rev. Walter T. Johnson 3:30 P. M. Communion' 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. William's Lodge of Elks. Monday, March 3rd, 8:00 P. M. "Peter Ogden's Day" G. U. O. O. P. Regular Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening, $8:00 P. M. All are welcome to our services, Rev. R. H. Johnson, P. D. M. A. Pastor; W. L. Johnson, Clerk. —Mrs. Mary Johnson of 1215 North First street, who has been sick for quite awhile is slowly improving. —Mrs. Roberta Langhorne of 121 E. 20th street, Southside, who has been sick for three weeks is convalescing. —Mrs. Minnie Crump Cunningham, of 239 Petersburg Pike is able to be out again, after several weeks illness. —Rev. J. W. Dudley, pastor of Zion Baptist Church, is confined to his home by sickness. —Mr. Jacob Harris of 2113 Everett street, is out again after ten days sickness. —Miss Mary Ransome, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Ransome is out again. T. F. Archer announces the removal of his Real Estate office from 525-A. North Secondd Street, to Miller's Hotel 541 North Second Street, where he and Mr. W. M. Miller will conduct a general Real Estate business. Phones Madison 4266 and Madison 1850. A DARING ESCAPE Colored Men Enjoy Brief Freedom Benny Valentine, who was convicted and sentenced to nine years in the penitentiary for a crime, which he did not commit as it was afterwards established that he was in the Ohio Reformatory at the time the offense was committed, staged a most remarkable escape from the Richmond City Jail Thursday morning, February 21st, in company with Oscar Brooks. Both of the prisoners are residents of this city. A hack saw was secured and some time in the night, they cut a bar to the cell, in which they were confined and which bar measured 15 1/2 inches by about an inch in diameter. A SMALL OPENING. This left an opening by 7 by 15 1-2 inches, through which they crawled out in to the corridor and then they saw another bar, which enabled them to reach the main corridor, through which the prison guard was to pass about 30 o'clock in the morning. This is well lighted, but before he could recover from his surprise, they had disarmed him and the rest, so far as he was concerned was easy. They held the revolver on him and compelled him to accompany them to the door, through which they passed out to the street. VACANT HOUSE OCCUPIED. Jailer Frank Silva was the one on duty and Policeman P. R. Akers was also disarmed. A hurry call was sent out and all parts of the city put under surveillance. It was on Saturday morning that report came that smoke had been seen coming out of the chimney of a vacant house at the corner of First and Byrd streets. This house is in plain view of the Virginia penitentiary. One Hundred yards would have enabled them to climb the penitentiary fence. SENT TO GRAND JURY The house was quickly surrounded and the two men surrendered and were soon alain in the city jail. They were sent on to the grand jury last Monday for this last escape. Apparently, they were not accorded any outside aid and had given up all hope of escaping from this neighborhood. FRATERNITY SOCIAL The local chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity held an informal social at the residence of Mr. James T. Carter, Jr., on Friday February 22nd. Those gathered danced and frolicled until the early morning. Belles on Richmond were present and with such merriful glee that they hardy stopped to partake of the menu which was prepared for them. The menu consisted of chicken sandwiches, fruit salad, cocoa ice cream, and punch. Among those present were. Misses Clyde Horsely, Lucille Lewis, Blanche Taylor, Lottie Frasier, Grave Knoex, Helen Randolph, Irma Hopkins Ruth Evans Anita Evans, Sarah Johnson. E Gilbert Isabella Hill. —Hall of Washington, D. C. Mrs. K. G. Colson, Misses Fannie Martin, Charlotte Dammars, Martha Chiles, Helen Cogbill, Messrs. R. P. Daniel, Prof. C. M. Maloney, Dr. D. B. Williams, Messrs. T. Brown W. H. Payne, W. A. Green, M. D. Dolles, E. H. Adams H. S. Martin, G. S. Martin C. E. Jackson, W. D. Young, A. C. Tentress, E. T. Goodle O. Haskins L. R. Holland, D. V. Jemson and Mr. Colson. In Memoriam. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear sister. Emma J. Bells, who fell asleep in Jesus ten years ago, February 28, 1914 When the angels brought the messa- That our loved one had to go; None but those who have lost loved ones Can our grief and sorrow know. Oh how hard we tried to save her. Prayers, and tears were all in vain; Panay Angel's came and took her. From this world of toll and pain. WHITE ACTRESS WILL TAKE ROLE WITH COLORED ACTOR. When, if and as tickets are issued for the dress rehearsal of Eugene O'Neil's new play, "All God's Crimson Got Wings," the great mystery will be solved or who is to play the leading woman's part. That is, it will be solved for every body but the readers of this paper. THE NEWS takes pleasure in announcing that the herbine of the new O'Neill play will be Mary Blair, who is now playing in "Fashion" at the Provincetown theatre. I deem it a great honor to have been selected for the part of "Ella," said Miss Blair last night. "I have gone thoroughly over the part and there is nothing that can give any offense to an artiste in the requirements of acting the life of Ella. Helen MellKellar, chosen by O'Neill himself, declined the part when she learned that the "business" required her to kiss the hand to the colored hero, a part already taken out, for Paul Robson a full-blooded African, whose acting has gained him much praise. The drama, written by O'Neill and under the direction of Kenneth McGowan, will be produced next week by the Provincetown Players, regardless of the flood of criticism which is thus dering down upon the producers. It opens with the childish play of white and colored tenement youngsters and leads to the moment when the white heroine finds her true friend in the colored man who was once her play mate. THE BAYO STILL IN LEAD. BIGGEST AND BEST SHOW IN TOWN. When it comes to Novel Ideas, Stunts and Doings that are new and interesting, Manager Droste of the Rayo sure knows what to put on and how to do it! The Apple Eating Content last Friday night was the biggest laughing success ever staged on Second Street. And the Wrestling Contest next Friday night promises to be a big event; a handsome Silver Cup will be given the winner. For next week the Rayo Fumakers, headed by "Pop" Malloy and twelve other singers and dancers will offer two Fast, Snappy Musical Comedies, also added Vaudeville Features will be on the Bill, and a special attraction, Josephine Jackson, the "Golden Voiced Singer," will appear by special request. If you enjoy two hours and a half of Good Show, Pictures, Vaudeville etc., for a very small price, then the Rayo is the place to go! SOUSA STUNTS. Some of the Novelties Great Band-Master Will Bring Here. Here are some of the stunts that the Sousa Band of 100 pieces, led by its famous director, will give in the City Auditorium, March 6th, matinee and night. "Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean," with 50 Mr. Gallaghers and 50 Mr. Steans. The echo of the Gallagher's and Shean's will persist in a series of instrumental duets while the band plays "Three O'clock in the Morning." A saxophone octet. Saxophones playing with xylophones. "Yes We Have No Bananas," as only Sousa's brasses and winds can play it, with some startling innovations, "The Victory Ball," a remarkable playing of Schelling's weird composition, which has held some Sousa audiences rapt. "On With the Dance," a medley of famous dances songs of the Nineteen Hundred Nineteen Tens and Nineteen Twenties, which will bring back memories and moonlight thrillingly. A new Sousa Humoresque, "Look for the Silver Lining," from the great musical comedy success "Sally." A solo by George Carey on the largest xylophone in the world. Solo by Rachael Senior, violinist, and Miss Fauchald, soprano Sousa's band playing "The Stars and Stripes Forever." The list of features would fill a book San Francisco was carried off its feet a few weeks ago by "The Blue danebae," as Sousa plays it, according to the critics, while the "March of the Wooden Soldiers," proved a sensation. Madame Maud Cuney Hare and Mr. William H. Richardson Greet Large Audience Here. For nearly two hours, including brief intermissions, Mrs. Maud Cuney Hare, pianist and a veritable "wizard" at the keys and William H. Richardson, a baritone of the highest order held a large audience entranced and enraptured at the Armstrong Auditorium last Monday night listening to "Songs from the Orient and Tropics" as they relate to the darker races. They were enforced after each recital and the recipients of prolonged applause at the close. STAGE WELL SET. The stage was well set for the performance. In the midst of a drenching rain, the people had come to hear this trained performer and baritone master. The rostrum was decorated with a profusion of rare plants and flowers, the musical treat being given under the auspices of The Girl's Reserves. Y. W. C. A., Phyllis Wheatley Branch of Richmond, Va. Madame Maud Cuney Hare was bewitchingly attired and was generously applauded as she peaked on the rostrum shortly before 9 P. M. CREOLE SONGS. She related the history of the Creole songs. She traced them back to the Mohammedan in Africa and the number of Africans, who had embraced the Mohammedan religion. She seated her- FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATED A VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY In one of the most impressive memorial services dedicated to the progress and contributions of any educational institution, Founders' Day was fittingly celebrated at the Virginia Union University last Friday. A resume of the humble beginning of the school was told in a pointed way, glowing words of praise were awarded to the noble founders of the institution and a review of the wonder ful achievements were outlined by interesting speakers well versed with the facts bearing thereon. Professor Miles Fisher delivered an interesting and lengthy speech on the founding of the original Richmond Theological Institute, the Wayland Seminary, and then traced the development of the two institutions until they unified into a great Virginia Union University. President Clark spoke on the growth of the influence and power of Union and told of the wide scope of the School's influence. Dr. J. B. Simpson, and Dr. W. E. Barce, gave splendid speeches about some of the noble founders of the schools who made great sacrifices for its perpetuity. Many well-known ministers were in attendance who added their speeches as to Union's contribution to humanity, which helped to make the program a never-to-be-forget event. Interested visitors were in attendance as well as many members of the alumni association. One of the greatest basketball attractions will be staged at Johnson's Auditorium Sat.rday night, when the much-touted Hampon Institute quintet invades Richmond to play the flashy Virginia Union University quintet. Hampton has made a great record this year and is in line for the championship of the State of Virginia, while the local Union Panther five has performed commendably for the first seas on in which they have played the best college teams in the country. Under the aggressive coaching of the famous Coach Martin, Union has developed a quintet which is to be reckoned with by all contenders. Although not more than a bunch of youngsters they have been getting together in great style and they are planning to give Hampton the fight of their life. They have only lost one game on their home floor and are ready to play hard to the finish against the famous "Seasider" five who are just as equally determined to carry the victory back to Hampton. TRANSPORTING AND MURDER. Sunday, February 24th, Augustus Williams was arrested for transporting a half gallon of corn whiskey on a Jefferson bicycle. Officers P. M. Jenkins and W. J. Anthony made the arrest. The case of Alfred Robinson, 17 years of age was called in the Police Court last Thursday morning. He was sent over to Judge J. Hoge Ricks of the Juvenile Court and the case will be heard there today. SERVICES AT MT. OLIVE. Location: Stop 5, Petersburg Turnpike Sunday, March 2nd, the pastor and his family plan to worship at M. Nebo Baptist Church, West Point, Va., in the Anniversary Services of Rev. L. V. Jeffries. In these services Rev. J. Spurgeon Johnson speaks at 11:30 A. M., and 7:30 P. M. A. Absi 'terv. TnTnRlRlJhcew etalos J. R. J. Henderson, one of the most brilliant and delightful young preachers of the State, has kindly consented to preach at M. Olive at 11:30 A. M. and at 3:30 P. M. The public members and friends are cordially in vited to hear this man of God. Rev. J Spurgeon Johnson, A. B., M. A., Passor: Brother James M. Brown Clerk. LEAP YEAR SOCIAL On Friday, February 22nd a large group of young ladies and gentlemen of the city and of the Virginia Union University gathered at the home of Mrs. Nannie B. Thompkins, 612 W. Fell street, to attend a Leap Year Party. They leaped and danced from nine to one when the merry party filed out to stroll homeward on the boulevard beneath the starry sky. —Col. John R. Chiles, who has been indisposed at his residence, 316 W Leigh street, is out again. WHITE MAN GETS ONE MONTH AND FINE FOR KILLING A COLORED ROY Floyd Hicks, a white man was convicted Thursday in the Hustings Court here, for the murder of little Eddie Kittrell, a nine year old colored boy. His sentence was set by the jury at one month in jail and a fine of $250 00 imposed, the degree being specified as voluntary manslaughter. This atrocious murder took place in Fulton and the citizens were deter mined that Hicks should be punished and cooperated with the authorities in working up the case. Lawyer W. F. Denny was retained to assist the Commonwealth's Attorney Dave E. Satterton and they prosecuted with every ounce of vigor within the law. SOUTHERN AID AGENTS HOLD INTERESTING MEETING. District Agents of the Southern Aid Society held an interesting session Friday, the 22nd uh at the Southern Aid Building on N. Second Street. Assistant Superintendent W. S. Morgan was master of ceremonies. Mr. Dayton L. Mayo read a fine paper on "Some Bright Spots in Insurance." Mr. M. A. Norrell delivered an address to the agents in which he stressed service and loyalty as prime requisites. President H. J. Walker led in a series of one minute talks. The two teams made splendid reports. Mr. Arthur James, of 1513 Decatur Street, is confined to his home suf fering with Bronchitis and LaGrippe. Colored men are now working on the streets here under regular contractors and are giving satisfaction. islature. bit Marriage ion. The Race Problem is found wherever two peoples of different color or standards of living attempt to live in a community. The problems may be of race friction caused by prejudice or unjust attitudes one towards the other or misunderstanding on both sides. The solution of these problems lies in getting these two opposite or antagonistic races to live together in some degree of harmony and peace. The whole spirit and ideal of the Convention fostered the Jesus Way as the only true and complete solution of the problem. In the South particularly is the Negro Problem the most predominant. The North faces both the Negro and the tide of immigrants. The Pacific coast region must deal largely with the Japanese and Chinese element, of its communities. The Japanese and Koreans clash in that little country north of Japan. The castes of India are a big den holding her in the mire of modern Progress and Christianity. The greatest cause of race friction lies in the fact that the spirit of racial supremacy and superiority and inferiority has blinded us to an open-minded and sorely frank discussion and consideration of the? Can Christianity remove race prejudice? If not, shall non-Christianity look elsewhere for it? Are we justified in saying the Negro is our social inferior? God made the Soul of Man and put that imperishable part of his nature into the breasts of men yellow, red, brown, black and white. On what, grounds do we base our claim for social superiority, the claim for white supremacy. Because a Negro may be backward and uneducated (continued on Third Page.) MRS. ETHEL HARRIS BROOKS IS BURied ON THE SOUTHSIDE. The Second Baptist Church of South Richmond was crowded to its utmost capacity and standing room was at a premium, while hur reds of people were sent away, being unable to gain admittance on last Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The announcement that the funeral of Mrs. Ethel Harris Brooks, who was killed by Richard Robinson in an accidental shooting, would take place at that hour, had its effect and people from far and near gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to one whose tragic death had shocked the community from center to circumference. At 1.20 o'clock the funeral cortege entered. The pastor, Rev. E. E. Smith lined the hymn, "Why Do We Mourn Departed Friends?" The 46th Psalm was read by Rev. W. A. Randolph and prayer was offered by Rev. Enos Langon. Resolutions of Condolence were read from Heliotrope Art Circle, the Choir, the Neighbors, and Friends, the Glee Club and the Jenkins Quartette. Remarks were made by Deacon C. H. Howlett, Mrs. Fannie Yulie Bailey sang with much pathos, "I want to see Jesus. Don't You?" The pastor, Rev. Smith then spoke from the text: "Sorrow not as the rest of those who have no hope." He handled his text in a masterly manner and often spoke of the cheerful Christian-like character of the deceased. His remarks were timely and struck the winning point in consoling the family and the great throng that had gathered. His remarks will long be remembered. At the conclusion of its sermon, the Gloe Club of which Mrs. Brooks was a member gathered in front of the casket and sang with tears in their eyes "In that Resurrection Morning, We Shall Rise." The honorary pall-bearers were: Miss Florine Cogbill, Mesdames Arline Easley, Lafon Walton and Bertice Wilkerson. 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It will stimulate Emphasizing his abhorrence for class favoritism or class persecution President Coolidge, while addressing the National Republican Club, at its Lincoln’s Birthday session in New York, gave utterance to a creed as lofty as the Alps and as firm as Gi- braltar. He pointedly announced his personal disdain for any activity which aimed to crush by name rath- er than by character, and on the ee COLORFUL NEWS “MOVIES” By “THE CAMERAMAN.” 1—WALTER I, COHEN, PATRIOT. 2—WELCOME, VIRGIN ISLANDS COMMISSION! 3—OH, YOU RENTER. 4--WHO'S BOSS AROUND HERE? (Preston News Service) IN THE DISTRICT of Columbia, the so-called Ball Rent Act, which was promulgated to safeguard the rent-payer from avaricious landlords, is upon the griddle. This laudable piece of legislation may automatically expire on May 22, 1924, un- less “Mister Renter” has beaten “Mister Landlord” in the hearings held last week before the Congressional Committee which has to say whether Senator Ball’s measure shall live or die. For the reason that 80,000 of Washington’s colored population are domiciled in rented homes, the Ball Rent Act is of grave imporiance to them. Furthermore, with the D. C. Supreme Court decision in the Curtis case standing on the record and denying to the BRETHREN the right to buy homes in “restricted” neighborhoods, it is fast becoming a critical question as to where and how Washington’s colored citizens can keep a roof over their heads. Yet, the writer is informed that only one colored renter had the temerity to brave an audience with the Committee and advise it of the difficulties of providing homes for colored renters and their children. Reports indicate that the colored gentle- man who appeared before the august Committee was atten- tively listened to and accorded every courtesy due a witness. Just think, though, how effective it might have been had others of the BRETHREN gone over on the Hill and informed the Committee of how their rents are raised; of the problems of repairs; and the dozen other influences which affect our group as renters, more than any other group. ur ; There are apparently only two solutions to the problem of housing as it affects the BRETHREN: (1) Home Owner- ship, and (2) Cooperation in seeking the application of reas- onable rents and equitable treatment to tenants. And, if the capitalistic landlords, who appeared before the Committee in droves, are successful in killing the Ball Rent Act, the colored renters will have little ground for an appeal, for they put in no defense and took no exceptions. In Pennsylvania and in a number of other States, rent con- trol is being sought by colored tenants, who realize that they are fighting with their backs to the wall; and the general prob- lem is the same everywhere. Increasing migration makes it harder; but increasing cooperation is a good antidote. “He who seeks equity must not sleep on his rights.” RECENTLY, WE HAD the honor of clasping hands with the Honorable Walter I. Cohen, nominee of Presidents Harding and Coolidge for Comptroller of Customs at the Port of New Orleans. In appearance, Mr. Cohen was distin- guished looking. In manner and personality, he was pleasing. In conversation, he was smooth and at ease, quiet in demeanor, and firm in logical convictions. In knowledge, he was a pro- found exponent of fine theories and splendid practices, backed by a wealth of experience gained, and most Colored gentlemen gain it, by traversing a rocky road of difficulties and disap- pointments, but pressing on to achievement and honor. We reflected upon the historical and other features of the great city of New Orleans. We remembered of reading of its “banquettes” (side-walks). We recalled the fact that until very recent years the Latin races of New Orleans mixed little in blood with the Anglo-American. We thought of the “quadroon” class. which enjoyed a certain legal freedom for generations before the Civil War. We could almost picture the “Marble Room”™ of the Customs House, in which there are accounted for, each year an average valuation of $155,000,000 worth of merchandise. We remembered that in New Orleans for many years, slavery had kept away free labor, and that the “plantation system” has fostered that improvidence and feudal self-complacency which looked with indolent contempt upon public cooperative measures. Last, but not least, we recalled that a noted feature of New Orleans is its cemeteries, and we realize that the caudal ap- pendage of the feature must have been resting in Washington when Mr. Cohen’s nomination entered the “finals” before the U, S. Senate. For, with the deepest of regrets, we learn that the Senate has rejected Mr Cohen's nomination by a vote of 37 to 35, taken in an executive session; and we are told that “personal” ‘objections on the part of the “solid south” were largely respon- sible for the rejection of Mr. Cohen. ‘And then, we thought of Mr. Cohen, the patriot, the able American, an honor to himself, an honor to his people, an honor to his State, and an honor to his country, serving without pay, braving for a second time the imaginary inequality of races, and smiling in a defeat—not of himself, but of right and justice and of the comands of his party and the President of the United States. Even if Mr. Cohen did lose the Comptrollership, he can never lose the affection of his countrymen. They unanimously voted him that long, long, ago. NOW THAT THE tumult and shouting have temporarily subsided, and the clansmen are scurrying homeward from a dozen camp fires, the same old question of “Who's Boss Around Here?” is as much alive as ever. It’s a question which has apparently been seemingly impossible of settlement ever since the days of the respected and lamented Booker T. Washington. Since those halcyon days of plenty, men have come and men have gone, but the “boss” puzzle is as baffling as ever. A cursory diagnosis of the enigma reveals a situation which may be likened to a patient, named “Mr. Colored People,” who was sick, sore and afflicted. Specialists in the science of medicine and surgery were called in from all over the country; but, alas, they could not agree upon a “head surgeon” and a unified line of treatment; and while they were arguing over the symptoms the poor patient became hopelessly bedridden. New York doctors said that the doctors from Mississippi, Georgia and Alabama were not bona fide members of the “Doctor's Union” and that, hence, they were not entitled to the privileges of consultation, The southern doctors said that they had been practicing long before the “Doctor's Union” had been formed, and that, therefore, they knew more about the patient than anyone else could possibly know. The New England doctors claimed that they had treated the patient when he was a child, and that, consequently, the physicians from New York and the South did not know the history of his case as well as they did. The Chicago specialists were graduates from the “Heck- Lecti” school, and were very caustic in their criticlsm of the methods of all the other doctors. They said that they had more money than the other doctors and could see that the pa- tient received a more effective line of treatment. So the pa- tient became hopelessly ill, and if an international speciallst to “boss” the case, had not been called in for emergency treat- ment, Mr. Colored People’ would have passed away. ‘Thus it has been with the question of “Who's Boss?” And if the contenders cannot soon elect a Chairman, whose direc- tions will be final we recommend that the question be sett! :d by reference t> a Lunacy Commission, which shall be author- ized to apply psychology tests until the “fittest’” may survive; for “Quarantine Day’ is coming on next November, and we want to be successfully vaccinated long before then. & QP Fresh from the balmy waters of the Caribbean Sea and the virgin soil of St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John, Chairman George H. Woodson and Commissioners Coage, Mitchell, Brown, Richardson, and their expert assistant, Dr. William H. Davis, have errived in Washington, where they will compile their report upon the conditions in the Virgin Islands, to which they were sent by Secretary James J. Davis, of the U. S. Department of Labor, following President Coolidge’s approval of the expedition. The Commissioners seemed to be in a happy frame of mind following their associations with the 26,051 residents of the Virgin Islands, of whom 19,523 are Negroes, and from the official baggage which they displayed at Union Station, they were well loaded with valuable data concerning our acquisition from Denmark. Prior reports upon the Virgin Islands show that the value of their manufactured products, within a year, runs considerably above one million dollars; that their bay rum sales formerly yielded $38,745; that $11,000 are invested in their fisheries; and that other investments average more than $44,500 yearly. In 1917, commerce between the United States and the Virgin Islands amounted to $1,416,342. These data, however, will soon be past history; for the com- mission is back from its exhaustive survey; and, aside from these meagre facts, the Commission will probably report upon such important items as health, industry, commerce, education, and a host of subjects of particular interest to the U, S. Government and its representatives. We have no doubt but that the Commissioners have per- formed their important duties in an efficient and exhaustive manner. We welcome them back to our midst and we shall welcome their report, full of facts and carrying logical recom- mendations for the welfare of our people across the sea. their patriotism and strengthen their constancy to the great national com- monwealth. It will awaken strong counter-currents of thought, which will invade the illusioned minds of those who are the victims of mob psychology. And to those who would malicious- ly persist in disseminating principles of inequality to America’s citizenry, simply because of race distinctions, ———/ BOOK CHAT: eee By Mary White Ovington. }tnat (Chairman Board of Diretcors ot "| sort the N. A. A, C. P.) To ment $$ Ince “RACE DIFFERENCES IN |?rovi IONI INHIBITION.” {ment By Albert Loyal Crane. Published by G. EB. Stechert and Company, 31 B. 10tt St.. New York City. Price $1.50. Postage 10 Cents Extra. ‘We are having a multitude of sclen- tific tests intellectual and psycho'og'- cal. This book on race inhibitions is a etudy of a test practiced upon 60 white men and women and 50 colored men and women. The test 1s described min Lely and seems to be as follows: The subject to be put to the test is assured that he will suffer no harm, He is then led into a laboratory seated before it table and his hand placed in a definite space above which a seemingly heavy weight is suspended which if it fails will hit his hand. ‘The weight des cends and a slight electric current, to make fear the more likley. at the same time passes through the subject's hand. ‘The weight stops just before it would hit the hand. If it were allowed to drop all the way, will the subject at Jew his hand to remain under the des cending weight; and if he Jerks it away the first time, will, he continue to. do so, given scvessive trials? His react: fons are tested not only by sight bnt by instruments to measure muscular and respiratery movements. ‘The result of this series of exper! ments upon 200 people was as follows: 1. Sex differences were negligible. 2, The number of withdrawals of the white and colored groups were the same. The whites however scattered both their arms and breathing finches over a wider range of trials. As illustration, if white and co’ored were in a folling clevator tite two rac es would be about alike in their fear but if they, got to the ground unhur: the Negro would walk off and think n¢ tore about it, whille the white wou'¢ be jumpy for sometime afterwards, ‘These are the results of Mr. Crane’ long series of experiments. But thes don't show what he expects them to. He starts by asking: “What is the psy- chological explanation of the impuisiv. ness. the improvidence, the immorality which the Negro everywhere mani fests?” To this pretly postulate he ha: no answer. At times he finds the Ne gto stands the tests better than the whites. 25 out of 82 whites make th silly remark that they did not exper! ence any desire to withdraw thei hands but they did have to exercise self-control. Only 4 Negroes makes this contradition. But Mr. Crane ex plains, ‘We may assume that the in trospections of the whites are the mor reliable!” Again, he asks the question ‘To what extent does an individual’ success with the test depend, upon his intelligence? Not at all,” is his reply. “because the Negroes do as well as the whites and we know the Negro's intel ligence is lower than the white’s.” An¢ be ends by suggesting that the Negro’ success is because. “hoth the drive an¢ Uie volitional factors were operating on lower planes than the white’s—the & RH eir it will serve as a recollection that m- Right and Justice are destined to ng prevail in the end. ich The consolation is a satisfying one, of and the inferences which it creates 1ob are as plain as the midday sun. Upon them do we build our hopes; for, like us- President Coolidge, we too believe les that “He that Keepeth Israel shall Ty, neither slumber nor sleep,” and we ns, know that “Our Redeemer Liveth.” (—tor Presten News Service) two factors being lower to almost func tionally equal degrees; with the result that these differences tended to offsct each other.” I suspect Mr. Crane halls | Seaeaeag — 0 De acy eater to exer | SS "0 an ordinary reat | BA wwe ment seemed to stow that sox and OK eee | KN race alike were negligible. the result | S/N aaa we proving that a present day environ-| (YQ ree Wye Pont brought similarity in reactions.| Qa ry Yep Would one of Jane Austin’s heroines | 4. Je be! BS Woe kept her iily hand under the deo-| SYN) ¢fgaet Vine AAS cending weight? I wot not. I can hear SAY CR et 225 fer scream now, wile a nevwly arrived | Sol AY = native from Africa would have used his Ss hand to smash the apparatus. MORRIg AT GIRL'S SCHOOL. (Special Correspondence.) ~ Charlotte, N. C., Feb. 18.—Breakins a rigid tradition that no Negro sha.t appear hefore a white female audience in any representative capacity, Charles Satchell Morris, Jr., of Norfolle Virgin ja the famous Colored journalist anil orator was invited to address the stu- dents of the Flora McDonald College. fat Red Springs, North Carolina, on Friday morning. The institution is tae eating school of the Scotch Presbyter fans in the South, its attendants num- ering hundreds ‘coming trom every state in this section. The noted orator spoke to a vast throng in the city on Thursday night, ‘at which time several members of tte faculty as well asa large number of the young women heard him, as a r~ sult of which he was tendered the in vitation to speok at the girls seminary. He was cordially received by the stt dent body when he stepped upon the platform and gracfously introduced by the president. He held the studen's spellbound by his wit and humor, his Jogic and his fervent apnea's for “My struggling, aspiring, hopeful Race” touched in brilliant language. ‘The speaker declared “The Negro 1" the South ie the acid test of the cour age and the Christianity of the Ameri can white man. In proportion as_my weak and often times detenceless rate fs accorded just and equitable treat ment here in Dixie will the dominant group succeed not only in the marts of peace ond commerce, but ia the grander realm of human service, I ap Feal to this magnificent group of the quently daughters of the South, the Vineal descendants of its idols to le rnc color blind your eyes to truth of lhatred steel your heart to action. Ta fallacious doctrine that might makes right must be supplanted by the gos pel of the winged Prince of Peace thet right makes might, and truth is God. Hee was tendered a great reception ‘ the conclusion of his speech, man} showering upon him the warmest con cratulations. Young Morris spoke to a recoré crowd of more than 3000 persons 0: both races in Columbia, South Caro Iiia, Inst Monday night, at the end o' his whirlwind trp thru the state, dur ing the course of which he was greet ‘ed by more than 25,000 people. 2 ae Porat Aer ] Reliable, Hustling For this Dis- ) Salesmanager S< ae } | ee eee ee seme Ki | a cee | ey See og & is wn Ne an aN » is So ARES IG MAN) AGE toys AUS STRAIT: TRADE-MARK HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEX- PECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEARTHAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MOREBEAUTIFYING PREP- ARATIONS TO OUR LIMIT- ED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE The following is our complete list Strait-Tex Hair Refining Tonic one ema pd ES Grower me Tet cay omen fee a ree oh pe Gloss-Tex Brilliantine Se ara te ext og ec aaee fee e ree eke: Strait-Tex Herbs Stin Teasestlpreertin sh eae See eee Steamer erga star Brows Sod Ghestsut Brows.” Kokomo Shampoo Sia, hanes eect ct een Eeouse Beauty Vanishing Cream wie fee cream: that ‘will not grow hair, pevese ene Lemon ees ele Tiking to the skin; ie tiled with © ae erent ‘of oll of lemon—chak- Prone baal = Powders eet oe we Eee aa hoe aaa ered Bete asarsruceorh En a scam ment me pelle coenterenie SSS Seen cies esate See ‘AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Strait-Tex Chemical Company 600 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA., U.S.A. Haye the Planet sent to your ad- |dress for one yea~. The cost is only $2 00 per year. It will aid a journal that has served you for nearly half a cea- tury, MEDICAL PAPER TREATS OF RACIAL RELATIONS ARO TRE CHRISTIN IDEAL ‘cated, are we to ignore and despise him by withholding funds for his upur Yet how common it is to hear even this enlightened time that to “educate a good ‘nigger’ is to ruin him.” The @ducated Negro. need 23k no odds 0! any educated white man. James Russell Loweil sald, “When the moral vision of a man becomes pet verted enough to persuade him that 1 js superior to his fellow, he is in rea! ity looking up to him from an unmess arable distance beneath.” We of the Soutir, which we love with our whole hearts because its Home, have been drought up in an atmosphere fostering 4 most natrow and un-Christion atti fude to our neighbor. the Negro. What is the feeling among the mass of the people when the all-too-common news Of a lynching is received? Haven't you heard it over and over again—"Gosh that’s another black devil gone, would to God they'd Kill ‘em all.” The speait er may mean that or he may not be mentally responsible for such remarks but never the less it sounds like what Sherman said about war. “Lynching is the black spot on the ‘American Soul.” So long as America holds her record for illegal taking of life, so long as the head lines of For eign newspapers bear the letters “America burns another Negro.” jus 30 long will her shame be world-wide ‘The work of Missicns has been thrown back years by tIris scourge of ‘our prided civilization. Our mission aries report a distinct check in the progress of their task of carrying the message of Pence and one more arrow ia slipped into the quiver of the agnos tic and thinking non Christian nature “The Orientals look at America in pity,” says Dr. Sou, Professor of So ciology in the University at Shanshai China, “struggling between the Love of Man and Prejudice.” For the past 40 years the average Aynchings have been 109 per yecr, mors than 2 per week; ranging from 257_ in 1892 to 57 in 1922, All but 5 states tra ng a share in the dark list. This biack stein is being removed by strict aw enforcement and education. Tn 192! ‘on'y 12 states reported Iynchings an¢ 192 10, Some states showed a drop of from § to 2 killings and others simtlar ly. Tennessee aversging 6 each yea for 40 years shows only 5 in the past 4 years. Virsinia, God bless her N. © Mssourl, and Kentucky with au aver age of 2to Seach year 4 years prev. fous, had not a single lynching in 1922, The Inter-racial Commission. hoving representatives in each state has done much to bring about a morc humane treatment of tle Negro in the South, and to negotiate more mutual relations between the two races. Repert of Women members of I. R. €.. Texas and Georgia, So my friends, [have an idea ft the hind part of my cranium that this old world isn’t as had off as it once wes, but it's a far worse place tan i should be if every Christian were fun: tioning properly. Do we do our duty to. the ‘darkte’ who for yerrs and years’ bas nurse’ our Southern children, worked an¢ labored in slaving for our profit. when we hol unjust and discrimination ir Yew court, in polities and in every-day living. The sane and educated Nezre does not want social equality in the * we usually think of social equ! ty, They do not want intermarriage or soc‘al mingling any more than doe: the average American white min wants It, They have race pride as well asiwe. They want racial purity as much as we want it. There are bot? sides to the question and to form at rnbiased opinion efther way renutres a thorough study of the matter on both sides. Every race has its own contribution to make to our growing Christianity ‘Our Goa is a living God and the spirit of God dwelled in us and in the Negro. We expect to live together with them in the place the Master _has prepared. Can we conceive of race friction there” No, the elements of friction and clash will have been eliminated ere we ar tive, else we don’t arrive. How abont at? Bat our present problem is to live in harmony with the Negro who has found himself among us. To solvethis @estion would give the sotution to Japanese and Chinese problems and to the immigrant problem and to the friction between Jews and Protestants amd the trouble just now arising again ‘among the American Indians an the present possessors of the land. Jesus’ way of salving the race prob Jem in His land and His time, when Profound hatred and bitterness and degradation marked the lot of the Samaritans. was first to eliminate all social barriers and guiding, yet mits- guiding loud marks of natfonal feel- | Ing. His meeting and conversation with the Samaritan women at Jacob's ‘well was as that of brother to sister. From that simple conversation sprung the new birth of a blighted souk And today the same principle must be followed. You remember that sweet story of the Parable of the Good Samaritan and his sharp distinction Between the good and the worldly: good. The Master's idea of neighbor fn eluded everyone that offered a kind word or helping hand regardless of ereed, color or distinction. Let us in our every walk of daily life continually ask ourselves, what would Jesus do? What would Jesus ‘say? What would Jesus have me do in regard to this matter? In this will we find a solution to every problem, a panacea for every social and racial ill. Saviour trod and may we follow where it leads, even to the goal of world-wide brotherly love among all races and be tween each race. (Skull and Bones, News Weekly of the Medical College of Virginia.) + CITIZENSHIP FOUNDATION DAY. A Call to the Colored Race on Crispus ‘Attucks. Boston, ‘Mass., Feb. 25.—Fellow Col- sred Americans: It was here in Boston that on Mareh Sth, 1770. Crispus At- tucks, one of our race, gave all Color- Americans first, original and ground title to every right and privilege ot ‘American citizenship. Here on that his torie day he spilled bis blood against British tyranny, gave his life for the freedom’s cause in the new world Brit ish Colony, made himself the first martyr for the founding of the new Re public of the United States of Ameri ca. ‘What race of white Americans woula not be proud to claim such a histori¢ honor? What white race-group would ‘not be loud in boasting of this credit? What white element under any ban or hint of discrimination would not claim this sacrifice and glory as argument for respect and rights? Hence the National Equal Rights Teague of Colored Americans urges our race everywhere to make March [5th a National Race Day, to nationally ‘observe the day in honor of America’s ProtoMarytr, Crispus Attucks, of our own blood makeup, to publicly cel? brate Citizenship Foundation Day an? tell our race’ membership. especially the younger generation, what our race has done for this far-famed country iu fighting and in life blood since At tucks was the first to die for American Independence. ‘The League, with national headquy ters in the city which marks the grave of this Colored American hero, which marks the spot where he fell, which honors him and comrades with 1 statue on its public Commons, urges every religious, civic, literary frater- nal and political hody to have a Cris: pus Attucks meeting March 5th, 1924. or for several to unite in one, or for citizens to hold an Attucks Mass Meet ing as an Equal Rishts Committee. for the observance of “Citizenship Foun: dation Day.” Unity and permanence of ‘this observance as an annual custom ‘ean be secured by sending report of ‘the auspiess and presiding officials et oes mass meetings to the National Equal Rights League, 103 Court St. “Boston. or form a Branch for this very purpose. By all means let our race Mtilize this valuable day and chanc to teach our race its true and just claim to this country and all its rights. ‘and incidentally to let our fellow white ‘Americans be reminded of how much ave have done for them every time tr: country has been in serions danger and they have asked for holp. Put the obli gation where it belongs. That is ont duty to our race and to the other races os well. (REV.) T. J. MOPPINS, President. WM, MONROE TROTTER, Corresponding See. AGED MAN MUST DIF AFTER CONVICTION FOR BURGLARY ‘¢Preater News Service) Lexington, Ky. Feb. 27.—A statute enacted by the General Assenibly in 1922, under which imposition of | the death penalty for conviction of a charge of burglary after dark fs sane tioned was invoked for the first time last Wednesday in the case_ of Alexan- der Gibson, aged 64 years. The jury de liberated an hour. Gibson was attempt ing to burglarize the home of Lucien Thompson, here, when he was discov- ered by Thompson. He attacked Mr. Thompson, cutting him severely. — 1 CHECK FOR $5,313 BRINGS JOY ‘TO MRS. JULIA CHPARIS. et eee Primm, Tenn., Feb. 28.—After long years of toil, passed in the fields of ‘Tennessee, Mra. Julia Chearis, known by the whites as ‘Mammy,” is now in position to take a well deserved vaca- tion, Infact she is rich beyond her widest dream. Her ship actually came in. rh Recently the pension bureau awarded her a check for $5313. When it was learned that she could neither read nor write, a special government agent rame here to take care of her finan- ces. It was necessary for the agent to travel many miles from the railroad station to reach her. He found her on Rural Route No. 2. Arrangements were made in the nearest bank to deposit her money and give her free legal _ad- vice, Mrs. Chearis was awarded the pension on account of the service giV- en by her husband in the war between the States. She is said to be nearly 90 years old. —-2-> SEEK NEW TRIAL ON GROUNDS ‘THAT KLANSMEN ON JURY, SS ee SE) Columbus, Ohio. Fet, 21—Charles Brooks, convicted of murder in Perry county, sentenced to die in the electric chair Saturday February 16th, was de nied a stay of execution last Tuesday by Fiftly District Court of Appeals in session at Newark. ‘Brooks’ counsel based his plea tor stay of execution on the grounds that some members of the jury that convict ed Brooks belonged to an organization said to be antagonistic to Negroes. ‘The court failed to take cognizance of the plea. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND. VIRGINIA MAN IN VIRGINIA PENITENTIARY ‘NOT GUILTY, CLAIM. Convicted of Robbery Here While in Ohio Reformatory, Police Say. (Richmond, Va, News Leader, Feb. 18, 1924.) Benjamin J, Valentine colored, is in the Virginia State penitentiary sery ing a sentence of nine years for a hold up committed on October 25, 1923. Ree ‘ords obtained by police today tend to show that Valentine was in the Ohio Reformatory on Urat date. ic alentinostast month Was tried and convicted in hustings court of holding up H.C. Hurdle in his drug store at Harrison and Clay and making away with a sum of money. At the trial he vas identified by Mr, Hurdle himself and was given nine years. Led away to serve his term by Detective-Ser- geant Bertueci the convicted man told the policeman he was in an Onto pris- on at the time the robbery took place. To satisfy his own curiosity, Bertue ci wrote for identification data from the Ohio reformatory and Mansfield, receiving pletures, fingerprints, and other data which showed that Valen- tine’s statement seemed to be true. SIX DAYS LATER. Tt seems that Valentine was convict- ed in Ohio of robbery and sentenced to a term of fifteen years in the reformi- tory. He was committed to the reform atory November 30, 1919, and the rec- ord shows he was paroled from the in stitution on October 31, exactly six days after Dr. Hurdle was held up here Votentine will be released from prison here and tried in Hustings Court on two other indictments to which he plead guilty at the time of his trial here Inst montis, At this time he was indicted on three counts, pleaded guilty to two of them and not guilty to the third. It was on the third count that he was finally convicted. So far as is known, the case Is with out precedent in tle annals of Rich mond courts of Justice. —---> SENATE VOTES AGAINST WALTER I. COHEN, 87-35. After hours of debate behind closed doors, the U. S. Senate Monday re jected the nomination of Walter L. Cohen to be comptroller of customs at New Orleans by a vote of 35 to 37. Confirmation of Mr. Cohen was op- J by Senators Broussard and Rans dell, Democrats of Louisiana, because he is a Negro. They first filed charg- cs against him, When these failed, they then said he was personally objection able to them. In accordance with the customs of the Senate whenever a nomi nee is personally objectionable to a Sen ator from his State out of senatorial courtesy his nomination ts rejected. "This is the second time that Mr. Cohen has failed of confirmation. The Senate refused tn confirm him because of the objections of these Senators. on March 3, 1928, by a vote of 27 to 35. ‘Ten Republicans joined the Democrats and made possible his defeat. —- WIFE TURNS GUN TOTING HUSBAND OVER TO POLICE, (Preston News Gervice) Pittsburgh, Pa. Feb. 21—Charles Johnson will certainly keep his inten tions to himself in the future especial: ly when it relates to where he “totes” his gun. According to the police Joln- son had complained to his wife, Mrs Julie Johnson, on numerous occasions that he did not want his wife's sister around his house and_ that if she did not stay away sometlring woutd hap- pen that all would be sorry for. Last Tuesday evening Johnson, it fs alleged, came home from work and found his wife's sister at his home. He ordered her to leave imm diately, which she did. Johnson and his wife engaged in a quarrel and Johnson, it is said, declared that if his sisterin- law ever came to his home agam he would have her hauled out and she wouldn't know anything about it. He then confided to his wife that he ear- ried his arsenal in his trousers’ leg every day. Mrs. Johnson complained to the po- lice an Johnson was arrested and lodged in jail on a charge of carrying concealed weapons, At the hearing Wednesday morning Johnson was held for court under $2,500 bail. —-s->—_. RACE WELFARD COMMISSION IS ASKED FOR IN MARYLAND. cond Haus ete Baltimore Md, Feb. 22—A delega: tion of more than 100 race men and women of this city and different sec- tions of the state went to Annapolis last Wednesday afternoon and present ed a petition to Governor Ritche urg- ing him to appoint an unpaid commis: sion of leading white and colored citi- zens of the state to study questions in eonnection with the welfare of the Ne- groes of Maryland. In the memorial presented to the tovernor attention was called to mat- ters regarding housing and segrea- tion, it declared that attempts by legis ‘ation to limit the territory in whien members of the race may live are “inhumanly malicious” and that the civl effects of such a program would not be limited to Negroes. ‘The executive was told that the N2 gro population of Maryland was a valu able asset, especially to the industria: and agricultural interests and that if proper leadership and training could be provided there is a splendid oppor- tunity to make southern Maryland 2 producer of much larger portions of food, not only for the state but for the northeastern section of the United States. ‘The memorial does not advocate changing the policy for separate schools for white and colored children. but makes a strong plea that Maryland should either provide opportunities for higher education of Negro youth beyond the elementary grades or per- miit Negroes to attend the Marsan University. Governor Ritchie intimated to the delegation that he was in sympathy with their petition and would consid- er thelr request carefully. ————— A, B. B, EXPRESSES syMPATHY IN DEARTH OF LENIN, (Crusader News Service.) New York. Feb.—The Supreme Exe- cutive Counell of the African Bloo: Brotherhood today made public the fol lowing telegram sent to the Alb-Rus- sian Soviet Congress, expressing the sympathy of that body with the Rus sian People in the death of the great proletarian leader, Nikolai Lenin Kalinin, Moscow. January 27, 1924. —Representing advanced Negro Work: ers of America we mourn w,th: toilers of Soviet Russia and World the loss ot the greatest Liberator of our age: Nikplai_Lenia—AMERICAN BLOOD BROTHERHOOD. REEVES GETS 15 YEARS FOR ASSAULT ON STEPDAUGHTER, (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 21.—William Reeves, who was found guilty in com- mon pleas court here last week for criminal assault a year ago on Miss Anne Thompson, aged 17 years, his step-daughter, at the Reeves Home, was sentenced to no less than 15 years in the Ohio penitentiary Wednesday morning by Judge Sowers. FIND BODy OF WHITE INFANT WHILE EMPTYING GARBAGE, (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 21.—The pody of @ boy two-days old, was found in a garbage can in the yard in the rear of a house at 5220 Holmes street, last Thursday afternoon by two men em- ployed as garbage collectors. Appar- ently the body, md been in the can several days, as it was partly decom- posed. The houee there is a three- story frame structure and is occupied by six families, who use two garbage cans which the men were emptying when the discovery was made. The cans had not been emptied in ten days. ‘The families occupying the house are white. FAIT BARKER KILLED WHEN TRAIN DEMOLISHES TRUCK. (Preston News Service) Wilmington, N. ©. Feb, 21—Fait Barker was instantly killed, his Ford truck completely demolished and the locomotive and front truck of the At lantie Coast Line Southbound Ever- glades Special, derailed near Endfield, N. G, early last Monday night when Barker, it is said attempted to cross the tracks in front of the train, Ac- cording to witnesses of the accident Barker was driving at a rapid speed when he drew near the crossing and apparently felt that if he tried, to stop his truck he would skid into the ap- proacking train and dectded that _he could beat the train across 50 he steD ped on the gas. His body was hurled several hundred yards down the tracks and parts of the truck were scattered n every direction. ——<---_§_ WHITH BANDIT FAILED TO HALF LOOT WITH HIS COLORED COMPANION BANDIT, (Preston News Service) Brunswick, Gay Feb. 20—Implicat- ed in the murder of Mark Bunkley, the day before Christmas, by a statement made on the witness stand by William Cohen, (Negro,) who was convicted and given life imprisonment for the actual slaying, Bill Ete (white) was arrested here Saturday by county officers. Hardwick makes a complete denial of all the charges made against him. Cohen, the convicted man, declared he and Hardwick were walking down the railroad track when Bunkley, com- ing from an opposite direction, when Tardwick, confiding in Cohen he was “broke,” declared; he would kill Bunk ley and they would divide whatever money he had. Cohen charged Hard- wick with taking his (Cohen's) gua and shooting the approaching man. After the slaying, Coben says, they got $40 off the dead man's body. of which he, (Cohen) got $1.00. —2->__. BANDITS TAKE $225 FROM MRS. ‘SUSIE WINN AND ESCAPE (Preaton News Bervice) Braddock, Pa, Feb. 21—Mrs. Susie Winn reported to the police that two handits who had stopped to _inguire about a hoarding house last Wednes. day stating that they were employed recently by the American Steel ant Wire company in Rankin and desired a nice place to board seized $225, she had in her hands at the time and es- caped. The woman gaye a good descrip jon of the men to the police who are searching for the men. <--> ROBBER GETS 7 CENTS; HELD UNDER $5,000 BOND. Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 21—Dougias Jones, aged 18 years, was arrested last Monday morning on complaint of Charles Emery who said that he had heen held up and robbed of seven cents by Jones, who is being held at the police station in default of a $5000 bond. CHAIRMAN ADAMS AT THE LINCOLN LEAGUE Chicago, Ill, Feb. 21.—“This. is Lin- con's birthday. The day, above all thers, that seems to bring us closer. together on common ground, and to make us more truly Americans all,” dcclared Hon. John 'T. Adams chair- mian of the Republican National Com- mitieg in his addrees before the Nat- ional convention of the Lincoln Leag: ue here on February 12th. Continuing ‘kyerywhere, today, the story of Abraham Lincoln, is being told anew. In the Halls of Congress, in the vil loge school housq here in Chicago— everywhere, from border to border— Americans are pausing again in their daily tasks, to speak for a moment of their most’ precions national memory. “Lineoin is immorta, So long as the Republic lasts, his name will last. So Jong as his memory remains, the Na- tion will remain. You and I, perhaps, are merely incidents along the way, a8 the spirit of Abraham Lincoln moves staunchly onward, generation after generation, into the ages. Customs will’ change standards may alter, faces will fade and new ones will appear, but the story of Lincoln will always’ appeal, and bind each new era securely back to the man and the day that made our Union sure. “It must have been a wonderful thing to live when Lincoln lived—to Le his contemyorary. Tt is a wonderful thing to be only a little way removed —to be able still, to talk with persons who talked with the Great Emancipa- tor— persons who saw him, and knew him. and witnessed the acts which as sured him to’us all, and to those who will follow .It is a wonderful thing to bo able to say: ‘Lincoln was a Republi can—and I am a Republican.’ “Often, there 1s a very real penalty attached to greatness, Almost always to immortality. First we idolize—and then idealize. It is then that we strip from the memory of aman all that made him human—tiis flesh and blood and bone—and leave in their place mere marble and bronze and careless praise. There are many memoria!s to Abraham Linioin. He sits in silent plendor, close to the banks of the Pa- tomac, He is remembered in granite and bronze in many places. “But none of these things—however. seautiful, however inspired—aro Lin- coln, We must not permit ourselves ‘to look upon them as such. The things that are Lincoln cannot be wrought ‘from metal or shaped in stone. Humil- ‘ity of heart, homeliness of mind, and ‘gentle patience with lesser men— ‘these were the simple attributes that made Lincoln an immortal memory. Without them he would still have been great—tut he would not have been the Lincoln we love to recall. Because of these attributes, he brought a rup: tured Nation througn the horror of in ternal war with its soul single and in- tact. Because of them, he cleansed Vie tory of vain glory and, gave dignity to defeat. “Lincoln was a Republican and we are Republicans. That is why we are here together. Never hefore has it been more of a privilege openly to reassert our faith in our party. But it is not enough to say merely that we are Re- publicans, We must aspire to that ster- Lng Republicanism which was laid «own for us so clearly by the man we remember now. “When the natfon-was new—when none could reasonably have dreamet of the America of today—a mere hand ful of men brought into existence a document 40 fundamentally sound, so (oroughly American, that no man’ or movement or plot has been able to dis- place it. That document w s the Con- stitution of the U. S, And thus it was with Lincoln and the Republi- can Party. B y word and by deed, he established a Republicanism so true in principal and purpose, so right and so strong, that it remains today the well of inspiration for all who believe in party government, and a Nation su- preme.” nh SOUTHERN MAN'S BODY FOUND IN STEKL MILL FURNACE. (Preston News Service) Homestead, Pa., Feb—Rendered un- conscious by a blow on the heed wh{ch crushed his skull, Joseph Waiter, 28 years old, of Alabama, was dragged be neath a furnace pit in the Homestead plant of the Carnegie Steel Company and burned to death. He was r ‘bed of $69.25. ‘The man's body was found the next morning when workmen were adjust- ing the damper of the furnace. They votified the police. Waiter received his pay envelope Wednesday and when found to be missing from his cloth: ing the County Detectives announced hat they believed that Waiter had been murdered after being robbed. A careful investigation showed that Waiter had been struck on the head by a blunt instrument, rendering him un conscious and inflicting probable fatal injuries. In an effort to cover up the crime the murderers dragged the body beneath the pit, covering it with newspapers and ignited them. _——$= -2-— NEWSPAPER MEN VISIT HAITI, GUEST OF SECRETARY DENBY. (Preston News Service) Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Feb. 21—The U. S. Navy transport Henderson arriv- ed here last Wednesday from Charles- ton, 9, C. with 80 United States news- paper publishers who are the guests of Secretary Denby. It is felt that thes2 men will give the American reading nbl{e a true and accurate account of conditions as they see them in this country. Haitians look with great fav- or upon this visit and expect to see their country put before the world in a better light. —_+-2-> —Crying will not get you any where, while laughing is highly beneficial. That is why you are made to laugh 'f you attend the Rayo Theatre. THEY TALK OF LINCOLN, BUT— (Preston News Service) They are silent upon increasing the per capita expenditures for col- ored school children in the South, while low wages and poor buildings are granted the loyal corps of in- structors who are sacrificing them- selves for the cause of education. They talk of Lincoln, but they are silent upon the question of affording equal protection before the law to all citizens; and when the Federal Gov- ernment would enact a measure to compel them to observe all of the Constitution, they rise to smite the effort. They talk of Lincoln, but they are silent upon the activities and influ- ences of the Ku Klux Klan, which would usurp the functions of the law and prosecute by creed and color, rather than by character. They talk of Lincoln, but they are silent upon harmful distinctions urged against a struggling race, freed from slavery but still chained to the whims of its child--Prejudice. They talk of Lincoln, but they have to have two Hinds of religion to serve --one of Christ and one of man. They talk of Lincoln, but they are silent upon the devotion to the Government which he eloquently subscribed to at Gettysburg, amid the graves of dead patriots. They talk of Lincoln, but they are silent upon--Oh, they are silent today upon most of the things which Lin- coln fought, bled and died for--pure, unadulterated Americanism, of the One Hundred Per Cent type, rich in freedom, free from the false alloys of substitutions--and dedicated as a solvent for the civic ills of all MEN, made in the image of God. FORGED FATHER’S NAME, (Preston News Bervice) Pine Bluc, Ark,, Feb. 21,—James Lo- gan was prought to Pine Bluff last Tuesday by Deputy Marshal Rowe and placed in the county jail charged with Iorging. According to officers Logan's iather, who was receiving a pension irom the government died in March 1921. It is claimed that young Loran. instead of notifying the government of the death of his father, signed his father’s name to several checks and collected the money. Logan was arrest ed at his home about seven miles south of McGhee late Tuesday. <2. — BILLBOARD SAYS MANAGER BEN HOLMES Ig GOOD, Ben Holmes, who abandoned bur- lesque to manage the Rayo Theatre, a house catering to colored patrons 1% Richmond, Va, has developed into quite a prees agent. He observed that previous managers of the house and the competitive houses had been neglec ting the Negro weeklies as instru: ments for increasing business, and he went after these publications with the result that The Richmond Planet, the most conservative paper of the Rave, in the issue of February 2nd, not only carried the sixinch doublecolumn dis- play ad for the Rayo, but a ten-inch publicity sheet for the incoming bill on the back page, with a three-column, scarebeaded story on the front page about the theatre and its orchestra. ——+-2- \ j DYER ATTRIBUTES DECLINE IN LYNCHING TO N, A. A, ©. P. Representative L. C. Dyer, sponsor in Congress of the Anti-Lynching sin bas written to the N. A. A. C. P., urg ing a vigorous continuance of the cam paign to enact the measure and attri- buting the decline in lynching to the N. A. A.C. P's efforts. Representa- tive Dyer’s letter is as follows: “T received your letter of February 11th, and was glad to hear of the splendid meeting you bad. I do not Know how soon we are going to get action here. However, we should not discontinue our best efforts in the cam paign we have been making. Crimes which we are fighting aguinst it, ap- pears are growing less and less and I know it {s due to the splendid work that your organization has been doing over the country.” ‘The meeting Mr. Dyer refers to 10 his letter is one of a series of anti- lynching mass meetings being held in Harlem, New York City, by the N. A. A.C. PL ma ——— Subscribe to The Planet ETHOS GURCIES IRGE OVER LL ‘The National Association for the Ad- vancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, New «rs, today announced that the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Episco pal Chyreh of Cleveland, Ohio, had ob tained assurance of support for the Dyer AntiLynching Bill from Ohio's two Senators, Simeon D. Fess and Frank B, Willis. The assurance of sup port came in response to a letter sent to Wasiington, bearing the signatures of the iollowing committee: Thos. J. Smith, Recording Secretary; Orlando Owens, Superintendent of the Sunday Seliool; JohnH. Simpson, President, Epworth League; C. Ferguson, Chair- man, Board of Trustees and Rey, Law- rence Watson, Pestor. From the Steward Memorial Metho- dist Episcopal Church, of Cleveland, the following letter was sent to Hon. ‘Theodore Burton, former Senator, now Representative from Ohio. “The Sub-listrict Conference, Colum bus District, Lerington Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, in session in this efty, with one unanimous vote heg to invoke your special attention to the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill. “We not only urge your personal sup port to the Bill, but on beblalf of our less fortunate brothers than ourselves, Liberty and true Americanism, we do sincerely, in the name of God our Father and Jesus Christ our elder brother implore the support of your broad influence in the passage of this bill.” ‘This letter, which brought a tavor- able acknowledgment from Representa tive Burton, was signed by W. L. Noel, Chairman; L. D. Watson, Secretary: and J. L. Ferguson, District Superin- tendent. ILLINOIS UNEMPLOYED HIGHEST IN YEARS, (Preston News Service) Chicago, Ill, Feb. 21—Unemploy- ment in Illinois attained its highest proportions during January than any time in years according to a report re- cently made public by the State De- partment of Labor. There were throughout the state 166 persons regis tered for each 100 places reported Ya- cant, Involuntary idleness is worse than at any time during 1923, It is explained that the abnormal in crease in the supply of labor and cons quent unemployment comes from four sources: farm hands attracted by high er city wages; unemployed miners om Tilinois and adjoining states; in- flux of large numbers of Negroes from the South and immigration of Mexi- ‘ean laborers. ‘The report shows that industries ‘throughout the state are operating six per cent above normal. eee £0Uh * ae wy fay . wre =e Bs iy ee gi Sr fm a ope MEAG SRSLY Se OER | 5 OR NR ee Se ON Rewer tee Le Mbaeat rnin alt ce — eublited heey Situ Uy John Medel, J ft fil North Fourth street, Richunon!, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR....-.EDITOR go Fee peices wll MS ‘AIL communications intended for oT soul) ve wnt to reach ts by Wethesay dens a ee aga Six Monts ee ad ‘are. Mota Sa aa fects Setneijlone cs cccccecueees 299 Forign Mvertising Representative, We By zig Caupass, wis $. Deisbom Stet, Chicago] {28 Victor Dulling, St Lou, Moss 120 Long acre Buiiding, New York. SATURDAY.......MARCH 1, ae ore ew ee Some people believe in God wit) ‘their mouths and are all the time run ning away from Him with their fee ——————— ‘The dramatic critic of the loca! white press here that gave so much praise to the great colored Tenor, Roland Hayes and also spoke highly of “Shuffle Along” and ,“The Emperor Jones” placing Charles Gilpin amons the few great Negro actors, proceeded this week to give Whitney and Tutt, of “Come Along. Mandy” a veritable “ox-roast.” One of the writers was charitable enough to say that the fault was with the play and the authors, rather than with the actors who could not with the handicap do credit to them selves in the rendition. . * Secretary of the Navy John W. Weeks was in this city recently, the guest of Hon. Henry W. Anderson, the former “Lily White” Republican cond date for Governor, Secretary Weeks ‘hails from Massachusetts. If he ex pects to do otherwise than to cause the Democrats to hold some of their money in this State and not send it out to de feat Republican candidates in the doubtful States, he will find himsel! woefully mistaken. In Virginia, the people do the voting and the Democratic “machine” does the counting. It would be well for this distinguished statesman to “put thes: few facts in his pipe and smoke them.’ It will save many a disappointing theart-ache after the campaign is over Colored men who seem now to be first and foremost in the commission of crime should be reminded that {2 their desperation and wanton-ness they injure not only themselves, but others. ‘The holding up of people either whit: or colored and then the wounding an’ killing of them will certainly react up on all of us. Argument has uo effect u) on this class of people. They are hove lessly rnined with reference to ail mora! issues. Wo can at least devote our attention to the babes in the cradle and by improving their conditions and instructing them along the paths of rectitude sow the seed that will in time bear fruit of a kind that will free this section of the country from this evil. Injustice and severe punishments, ‘many innocent people in haste are be ing made to suffer for the erlmes of the guilty mike the wronge? enemies ‘of society, who will stop at a2thing to ‘get even. Tre world iv growing better ‘every day, but to those who observe conditions in our immediate neighbor ‘hoods, at times, it seems to be getting steadily worse. ————— ‘MR. COREN AND THB SENATE. No action on the part of the Republi can United States Senate has caused “more general dissatisfaction among all classes of colored people than the rejection of W. L. Cohen as Collector of ‘he Port of New Orleans. He is an American citizen of the highest type and has filled and is now occupying the position witht credit to himself and ‘to the appointing power. The failure to confirm him is due wholly and sole- ly to his color. His standing in New ‘Orleans is admittedly of the highest order. He is esteemed by the southern ‘business interests that he has so sat- isfactorially served and two votes would have resulted in his confirma ‘tion. It is reported that an effort will be ‘made to have the vote of 37 to 35, by which he was rejected reconsidered. Certainly, he is entitled to still another ‘trial and we hope that the distinguist d oceupant of the White House will see his way clear to again renominate hhim upon the adjournment of the Con- sress. It was logical to expect that the Democratic senators from Louigiana ‘would oppose the confirmation of a Republican of color. Every effort ‘should be made to re-open this case to ‘the end that this great wrong shall be righted and .a colored man south 0% the Mason and Dixon Line, who sup. ports Republican principles may be a corded the same rights and privileges as one living north of that same imag: nary designation. — ‘TOO MUCH DIGGING. ‘This race question has caused muc! trouble and it will be the source 0 much more, when you begin diggin‘ | under a family tree, you never Know just what you will tind, For about twe hundred years, these white men hav« heen roaming about in this country with Negroes and Indians and In dians and Negroes and these white folks had better “let well enough alone.” The following interesting a¢ count will explain the eause of our re marks in the premises: ‘The State Board of Health has re quested the Henrico police to invest gate the records of « certain family §o establish if the four children of the family are entitled to attend the white schools of the community. ‘They have attempted to enter the white schools, but some citizens insist that this should not be permitted. ‘An attempt was made yesterday to find the facts at the Bureau ws Vital Statistics, but it may be necessary to carry the investigation to the county from which the family has just moved. ‘Thre courts have taken a hand in the case recently arising in Richmond, in which children attempting to enter & ored father, according to the Brreau white school were found to have a col- of Vital Statistics. The court in the county from which this family has moved issued an order that the father had been changed to white in the records of the county clerk, where he was registered as col ored by the commissioner of the reve nue. This man fs still listed as colored at the Bureau of Vital Statistics. ‘Now they are talking about enacting a bill to force the registration with reference to racial statistics. Again we repeat it, the white folks had better “let well-nough alone.” They are liable by “a seratch of a pen” to be putting white folks over on the Negro side of the racial fence and colored folks over on the white folks side of this same dividing line. In the meantime, law- suits and shooting scrapes will logical: ly follow. Only God can unerringly trace the racial blood inamanor a woman, and He is not in that business right through here now. AN ABIDING FAITH. We have never lost confidence in the better cliss of white people in this community or our faith in God and the final triumph of right. We have never believed that this class of people would permit the humble, thrif- ty, substantia: colored people here, who have remained South and who are ‘q necessary asset to this community to be humiliated and divested of their savings by the destruction of thelr ‘leading financial institution. We have always believed that the other class of white folks, who are opposed to us and who envy our prosperity and our lead- ‘ership would be controlled by this bet: ter class of white people. Present events and happenings are contirming our conclusions and the ‘time is not far distant when a full realization of our hopes will come to pass. When prominent white citizens here accepted the task by forming themselves into an advisory committeo for tlre protection of colored folks” tm terests and this act was followed by assurances that a white committee of bankers would accept the task of aid- ing the black southerners in their ef- forts, we were convinced that the end was in sight. Legal technicalities and and red tape procedures must and will give way and the rehabilitation and ‘the reopening of the Mechanics Say- ings Bank will soon be an assured fact. Let us praise God first and those who have so patriotically aided us aft- erwards. Tiris is no time for recrim:- nations. “Peace on earth and good- will to men.” A GREAT MUSICAL RENDITION. (Continued from Page 1) self at the plano and fingered the keys while Mr.” William H. Richardson, Wearing the Oriental costume with a “white turban and sandals sang "There ‘is no Deity, but God.” The effect wa: ‘electrical, Tall, stately with a sunburn ‘ed complexion and a stately bearing ‘that indicated royal lineage he capt ‘vated the audience. NO STRAINING THERE. ‘There was no straining, and practi cally no effort on his part as his votee filled and penetrated with his sonor ous, pleasing mellifiuent rise and fall all parts of that spacious auditorium ‘The melody was most pleasing and he recognized the plaudits of the audience with a graceful selfrestra'ned bow. Madame Hare then told of the history of the Arabians, She announesd the camel song of the eastern Arabians Then followed the love song of the tribes around Damascus. These people she said think more of their horses than they do of their wives. Then fol lowed love songs of Arabia and Egypt The three colors are always carried. THE SEVENTH CENTURY. ‘Tracing the Arabians pack to the 7th century, there are found many of the songs of the Persians. Sue told 01 the weaving of rugs, the man judging the capability of his prospective wit by her skill in making them. Sho tol ‘of the Moorish Arabians of the 10tt THE RIGHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA |eentury. Then was rendered, the folk \song. in English, “My Beloved.” ‘Whe Assyrian Love Song was sung. 1! {was written by Miss Ida Aldrich Jdaughter of the great Negro Trage dian, MAGNIFICENT HEAD-GEAR. After the intermission, Mrs. Maw Cuney Hare, who had appeared in # head-xear in which a magnificent ban. Gea was the most noticeable attrac tion, now appeared wearing a magnitt- cent ivory comb extending about sev. én inches above the level of her cold black hair. A love song in praise of tho girls of the Orienta! type was suns Qs for Mr, Will'am H, Richardson, he nopeared wearing a Spanish costume. [On his head was a rod bandanna ‘handkerchief, while his wel-prossen dark velvet pants, opened Vaape at the bottom with ‘embroidered piece showing in all of its brilliancy added jto his handsome appoaranee. Tango come from the Argentine Mrs. Here ammannced. A Sronish sons won suns. San Antonio, Texas was deserihed as doing a elty in the early days of Mext- can embrolios as having had as many ‘as six governors in one day. NO FRENCH IN HIM. "Then was sung, after an explanation “There's no French at all_in me.” ‘Hehoes from the Carribean Sea writ: ten by E. H. Margelson, a student of Columbia University was sung. Then followed a Creole song. After the in- termission, Mr. William H. Richard- ‘son appetred in the conventional full dress costume with a white yest. A Deautiful, lovely, bunch of flowers, fresh from the florist was presented to Madame Hare and she gracefully acknowledged the rare treat, LECTURER AND PLAYER. She had lectured and played and at no time was there a false note during ‘that nearly two hours of musical enter- tainment. Mr, Richardson had render- ‘ed selections in French; Spanish, Cre ole and English without any reference to notes save upon two occasions. He ‘sang selections with the familiarity ‘of the natives. There was apparently no effort on his part during the most ‘dificult renditions and his voice rose ‘and fell in a manner that he could sing ‘bass as well as baritone. | A WONDERFUL BARITONE. | He is indeed gifted and he has been “trained to the minute.” Such as he and his accompanist could well ap- pear before crowned heads. Never in the long history of this community has there been an instance, where two people proved satisfactorily to be the ‘whole show" for that length of time During her stay here, Madam2 Maud Cuney Hare was the guest of Dr. und Mrs, William H. Hughe, at their palatial home in St. James street. The party left last Tuesday riorning for Washington. WILL GO UNDER WHITE MANAGEMENT It is understood that they will go under white management soon and that success will crown their efforts is ‘a foregone conclusion. head—“some wild oats” at the rayo ; TWO DAYS ONLY. ‘Men and women together will not be admitted to see the mot.on picture “Some Wild Oats” which is coming to the Rayo Theatre, on Monday and ‘Tuesday, March Srdi and 4th. The reas on for separate shows is due to the delicate subject and scenes which are frank and do not hesitate in calling ‘a spade a spade.” It tells everything ‘and shows everything, yet it is done so well that it does not offend its audi- ence. Arrangements will be made for spec ial shows and reels for women only and special stiows and reels for men ‘only, No children under sixteen years |of age will be admitted. | “Some Wild Oats” is a film that ‘should be seen by everybody. It is a ‘film that bares the dangers and snares [that beset young men and young wo men who stand on the threshotd of lite “with overything to learn and no ex ‘perience fo guide them. ‘The picture has 2 tremendous appeal to women, As Dr. Fronezak, Commis sioner of Heaith of Buffalo, said at the private showing of the film: “Not only ‘should every father take his son to see this picture, but every mother in tho city as well, should bring her daughter. [have never seen a. film which bared the dangers of sex indul- gence in so offensive and so compre- hensive a way.” ‘The picture deals with the terrible results of immorality but the story is told so vividly and fs 60 well acted that it becomes one of the most interestins sereen pictures ever seen. William Jefferson, a son of the late Joe Jeffer- son, has the leading part. and he is supported by a company of unusual ex cellence. It relates the adventures of a country boy ina great city who fs about to join the navy. Another young man. who has become tainted by im- morality, takes him in hand and shows him the danger that follows associat. fon with people of the underworld. He fs saved, but not until he has had plenty of experience in the daz.ce halls the cheaper cabarets and other resorts of questionable character. ‘Never before in the history of mo- tion pfctures has a film caused as great interest and sensation in Chicago as “Some Wild Oats” where it was shown for four months at the Barbee Loop ‘Theatre, breaking all records of attend ance for a motion picture, This photo- play has had similar success in Mil waukeo. Buffalo, Cleveland, Cincinnat! St. Louis, Kansas City and Omaha. In each of these cities it was endorsed by the local officials, “COME ALONG MANDY" HERE. | Whitney and Tutt at the Academy of Music. ‘Come Along Mandy," show w'th Salem Tutt Whitney and J. 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WHY SUFFER WHEN YOU CAN BE CURED OF WHATEVER AILMENTS YOU HAVE, NO KNIFE; NO CUTTING; NO DRUGS. 1 Remove the Cause and NATURE CURES. I Treat All Manner of Disease. If You Have Tried Bverything Else Without Relief, Try CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMBENTS. Consultation Free, DR, CHRISTOPHER McCONNEY, CHIROPRAOCTIO PHYSICIAN (PALMER SYSTEM) Mechanics Bank Bldg., Suite 305-307 Richmond, Va, ‘him in his renditions. ABSENCE OF STARS. ‘The only thing about it is the ab- sence of stars In the female aggrega- tion of this same company. They are all good and alloye the average, but ‘they do not shine with Whitney in that upper consteliation. “Lovey Joe” is not a character suited at ali to the [Wanscontent abilities ot J. Homer Tutt and yet this is the logieal charac- ter for him to assume. As to tle orches ‘tra, which is really the center aroun which the whole show revolves, it was not up to the standard of ercelience to ‘be expected in a comedy of this kind FOLLOWED MASTERPIECES. ‘The absence of harmony or rather the presence of discord was apparent to even the uninitiated in music, Com: ing as it did virtually pon the heels of stich plays as O'Nell’s Minstrels in? the Forlies cf 1993, it was to be ex pected tet “t woutd iave “rough sicd- Qing” in czaparison with plays of this ind and character. Sill, it seems. t9 us that with improvements in the pet- sonnel, the addition of well-known stars to the caste, the show would be destined for a long round of prosperity upon the circuits in which it has chos- fn to operate. THE CONCLUSION. Joseph Purnell as “Sudds” was soe ond only to Whitney himself. J. Homer ‘Tutt attired in a Meht Prince Alber! suit with all the accompanying embel Ishments attracted untversal attention and was the victim of envious eyes on the part of thoss. who sat in “he gal leries. ——_+-2-=— DR, TENNANT'S APPOINTMENT. Dr. A A. Tennant has been appoint ed Examining Physician to examine all enplicants for work in the Postal Service, also to examine all disabled soldiers applying for entrance to th: War Veteran's Hospital Fe can be consulted at his office, 316 B. Clay St. or Phone Madison 2026. SS ‘Whereabouts of Johnnie Reed. Thave been trying to locate m3 brother, Johnnie Reed. My name wes Fmma Reed, but am married now. 1 also had a sister named Sitsie Reed but she died. We wore in_an orphan house in Norfolk, My father I'ved tn Richmond. Va MRS. H. G. WILLIAMS, 71 Union Street. . Buffalo, New York _ WIFE WANTED. Desire to correspond with a lady ving in Virginia, who is between 24 and 28 years of age medium size ligni complexion, good hair, willing to live on a farm and be a farmer's wife. Mus have good education. no dancer need “poly. I am 82 years of age, light Drow skin, widower with one child $ year ‘of age and own a small farm. being ¢ carpenter by trade, Lady must be nes fend clean and never been a mother. ‘Address: WM. H. SUDLER, Stina Aahe Sh re ee pa ae ig a oe Eps RT Sc te ee Be ices pin Rea FA = ik oh oir | To introduce our genuine inde- tructible La Dora Pearls, imported trom Paris, we ofer a 24-inch neck- lace perfectly matched and graduated wih solid white gold clasp, set with ‘gentisie chip diamond, in beautifal silk Timed gift case at the unbeliev able price of $15.25, AN IDEAL GIFT that will delight ‘the heart of any girl er woman. La Lon. Poutls have the soft, dotlewte color and lustre of he genuine Ori- ental pearls which cost hundreds of dollars. We guarantee that they will no: break, crack, peel or discolor. ‘They will retain thelr beautiful sheen and lustre permanently. Upon re- ceipt of the Necklace, if you are not perfectly delighted, you may return same to us and we will immediately refund the price paid. This strong guarantee is made because we know that you would not part with the pearls once you see them. We are making this special reduced-price of fer only to those who can appreciate real beauty in pearls and will show ‘and recommend them to their friends Send us only $15.25 to SANDERS WATCH CO., 93 B. South St., Union- town, Pa. | OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE YOU NOW BY YOUR | FURNITURE | When you can get FURNITURE and RUGS from an Old Established House like JURGENS—that’s known to sell the best quality goods, just as reason- able as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good, impression, It will | give us the greatest pleasure to show |you our wonderful stock of home- making, comfort giving FURNITURE: and RUGS and—don’t fail to ask our Salesmen about our BANKING PLAN which gives you 5, 10 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase. ESTABLISHED 1880, ADAMS AND BROAD [—— WANTED—At Hot Springs, Va., maid for cooking and a little general house work. Must be a good plain cook and neat. Middle aged woman pro- ferred, Write to Box 266 Hot Springs ‘Ya. Give name and reference. W. L JOHNSON'S SONS. INC. FUNERAL DIRECTORS, EMBALMERS 10 WEST LEIGH STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Prompt Service. Orders in or out of the efty solicited. ‘The Finest Caskets and the Cheapest farntshed on short notice. Marriages and Social Functions Also a Specialty. DAY OR NIGHT SERVICE PHONE MADISON 686 EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER “Will Promote a Full Growth of Halr, ., Wil also Testore the Strength, Vital- : “2 ity and the Beauty of the Hair, It . °& your Hair is Dry and Wiry try .. J BAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. z cop ne a It you are bothered with Falling Hair ae 2 . Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or Hair : a ., Trouble, we ‘want you to try a jar of eon <4 BAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The Po ene #4 yemedy contains medica] proprieties Ca i that go to the roots of the hair, sa ¥ aco .y) — stimulates the skin, helping nature Eoskis wen to do its work. Leaves the hair soft a ‘gis, and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a & 3 <2) thousand flowers. The best known remedy Res “24 tor Heavy and Beautiful Black Byebrows, ta “Ga also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color 3% Can be used with hot iron for Straightening yp PRICE sent by Mail, 50¢; 10c Extra for Postage, yy Ee es Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, | Rl 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Direc- “(y_ [ ton for Selting, $2.00. 25 conte extra for postage. | NE eee ee > § D, LYONS, 316 North Central, “Oklahoma City, Okla. DAY PHONE, RAN. 4903 NIGHT PHONE, MAD. 5,6-W W. A. PRICE COMPANY | FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Spacious Rooms for Meetings and Entertainments. OFFICE AND WAREROOMS 700 N. 17TH STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ‘Thos. D. Rodgers, Pres.; W. A. Priee, Treas.; Nathaniel Roy, Mgr. THE BROWN'S Photographic Studio ALL OF TH LATEST AND MOST ARTISTIC PHOTOS AT MODERATE PRICES. Special Attention Paid to Children, Exterior and Interior Work ‘Will be Executed on Short Notice, ‘We Specialize on ENLARGING and COPYING from OLD PHOTOS, CALL AND SED US—WORK DONB IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER, FLASH-LIGHT Photos A Feature. The Latest Style Developing Outfits, Our POWERFUL LENS Rank with the Best in the Country. OUT OF TOWN VISITORS ARE WELCOME. 603 N. SECOND ST., RICHMOND, VA. FOS O VS VV VV VV OV VV ROBERT C. SCOTT, Funeral Director FIRST CLASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH 273. ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY CALL RAN, 2703. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. POGUES SESS OE VOODOO OGOOO OOO es A. 0; PAIGE, 212 EAST LEIGH STREET FUNERAL DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN All Orders Promptly Filled at Short Notice by Telegraph of Telephone. Halls Rented for Meetings and Nice Entertain- ments. Plenty of Room with all Necessary Conveniences. Large Picnic or Band Wagone for Hire at Reasonable Rates and nothing but Firstelass Automobiles and Carriages, Etc. 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Be sure that your full name and correct address is on your letter, many send quarter helping defray correspondence expense. Ad- dress your letter to: GRACE GRAY DE LONG ‘MIAMI, FLORIDA Buccessor to A. HAYES’ SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS 722 N- SECOND STREET RESIDENCE, 785 N. SECOND 8T. FIRST CLASS AUTOMOBILES AND HACKS, CASKETS OF ALL DESORIPTIONS. Chapel Service Froe te All of Our Patrons. c 4q7-ALL COUNTRY ORDERS ARB GIVEN OUR “PECIAL ATTENTON. PHONS MADISON 2778 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. | EDW. STEWART 203 $. SECOND STREET RICHMOND, VA. DEALER IN FANCY GROCKHING FRESH MEATS, VEGRTAKLES, FISH AND OYSTERS, PHONR MADISON 1687 ee THE NEGRO'S ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, THE AFRICAN BLOOD BROTHERHOOD 2299 Seventh Avenue, N. X. Clty. (National Headquarters) Intellectua!, Sociai and Protective Benetits, Initiation Fee, $1. Monthe ly Dues, 25 cents. Writers and Speakers Wanted. Good proposition tor live wire Ore wanizers. Organize a Post in your community. Sokols and Education at Groups, PIOSS Gees oaoee THE PI ANFT Umbrella Coupon GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES. SVBHE SHOSS SSSSSE 11th Anniversary Month Remarkable Anniversary Values in House and Kitchen Needs—Read and Profit Medium size, white enameled, tight-fitting cover, ball quality, first quality, 1.29 11th arts Monday arch 3rd. kable Assortments In 11 Starts Marc Remarkable Starts Monday March 3rd. 100 RUGS At Extraord $1.75 Small Fifty Reversible Sc inches), in distincti terns that are woven niversary price ... $10.00 Wool a Twenty-five Wool an reversible, in allover Size, 9x12 ft. O Brown and Blue ... $5.95 Gr 9x12-ft. size, Border Rugs, with bound ed Green, Blue, Brown Sale price ... $25.00 Br 9x12-ft. Seamless Br ful colors that harm to choose from at the versary price .. Extraordinary Savings $75 Small Fibre Rugs Versible Scatter Rugs (size 27x5 distinctive colorings and pat- are woven through. An- 价ice 1.38 Wool and Fibre Rugs, the Wool and Fibre Rugs that are in allover conventional patterns 2 ft. Colors—Green, Blue 8.40 $5.95 Grass Rugs Size, Bordered and Figured Grass bound edges. Choice of either Brown and Old Rose. 4.88 5.00 Brussels Rugs amless Brussels Rugs, in beauti- that harmonize. Clever pattern from at this low Anni- 价ce 19.95 Fifty Reversible Scatter Rugs (size 27x54 inches), in distinctive colorings and patterns that are woven through. Anniversary price 1.38 $10.00 Wool and Fibre Rugs, Twenty-five Wool and Fibre Rugs that are reversible, in allover conventional patterns. Size, 9x12 ft. Colors—Green, Brown and Blue 8.40 $5.95 Grass Rugs 9x12-ft. size, Bordered and Figured Grass Rugs, with bound edges. Choice of either Green, Blue, Brown and Old Rose. Sale price ..... 4.88 $25.00 Brussels Rugs 9x12-ft. Seamless Brussels Rugs, in beautiful colors that harmonize. Clever patterns to choose from at this low Anniv- ersary price ..... 19.95 Rugs—Fourth Floor Anniversary Sa niversary S Anniversary Sale Brings Untold Savings on Good Furniture Toilet Tables Choice of either ivory or walnut finishes, large triplicate mirror, sturdy constructed. Finished in rich golden oak, have plate mirror, four rooms, drawers, sturally constructed. =Ren Remarkable Universal Oil Floor Mops, triangular shades, complete with shades. All sizes. Sale Price, $45c Vases 1.66 --- --- Combinets 1.29 ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` MILK ```markdown ``` 20-gallon, of heavy corrugated steel with light-fitting cover bundles 1.65 Large size table lamp Silk Shades, choice of elder, pink and gold or silver. A wonderful value. Colonial period design, of solid oak, with heavy pedestal base. Extends to 5 feet. Extra leaves. Electric Irons 2.75 Diamond Brand, nickel plated, complete with long cord and plug. ```markdown ``` TABLE ```markdown ``` No. 0 size. of heavy galvanized steel, guaranteed not to leak or rust. 51c. No. 3 N. 54c. Hand-cut of heavy cut glass, comes ten inches. Poinsettia pat- sies. Sale price. 1.66. ATHLETE BURNISH POINT TREASURE Athlete Toilet Tissue, large size rolls. Special for Monday at, each, 4c. Follow Table Cl Anniversary 58x58-In. Table wonderful Table Cl ce; closely wove worth $1.00 64x64-In. Table Cl of mercerized d aped or hemst e of either squ ; while they last Mercerized Damasc ar 60c grade, in perfect quality to sell Monday price; yard ... Brings day d. ants In ings s e 27x54 and pat- 1.38 gs, what are patterns. 8.40 l Grass of either 4.88 beauti- patterns 9.95 Foll Table At Anniv 58x58-In. A wonderful Tat a price; closely easily worth go at ..... 64x6 Table Made of mercer scalloped or Choice of either round; while th Merceri Da Regular 60c gra tterns, perfect or yards to sell Me low price; yard Sale Brin Follow the Crowd to the Busy Basement & 5Xs5-In. Table Cloths A wonderful Table Cloth for so low a price; closely woven, that are easily worth $1.00; to 89c go at ..... Made of mercerized damask; have scalloped or hemstitched edges. Choice of either square or round; while they last..... 1.19 Regular 60c grade, in assorted patterns, perfect quality; only 2,000 yards to sell Monday at this 39c low price; yard ..... TABLE Queen make, folding type, top 30x30 inches, leatherette covering, mahoganized frame. Tables Wood Beds 19.75 design, heavy extends leaves. About eight to sell, full size bed, some have bow ends. Choice of either mahogany, wanut or oak finishes. iversar Three-quart size of heavy guage aluminum, paneled shape. Special at only 1.39. ```markdown ``` Adjustable to 6x12 feet, fitted with rust-proof pins, complete with easel, at 2.88, --- --- 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Alarm Clocks 99c Waterbury, bury Sleep nickle plated Alarm Clocks that are fully guaran- dized. BARRY allow the Table Cloths Anniversary Prices In. Table Cloths Table Cloth for so low sely woven, that are h $1.00; to 89c x64-Inch Table Cloths licerized damask; have hemstitched edges. other square or they last..... 1.19 ricerized Table Damask grade, in assorted pat- t quality; only 2,000 Monday at this word ..... 39c ings Unto Top $38x1, mahogany finished, neatly turned legs. 4 very at- tractive place. Four-burner single oven Gas Range, Wincroft make, has cooking capacity for a large family. Furniture—Welsberger's ursary Value Furniture—Welsberger's Third and Fourth Floors. Chambers 29c First quality gray enameled ware, child sizes. Special at only 29c. # Oval shapes, of first quality American porcelainware, two patterns to select from. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA TABLE Gas Range 24.95 25c 36-Inch Percales, Yard Fine count, in attractive striped, checked and figured patterns, light or dark grounds. Sale price, yard.....16c 35c Duretta Cloth, Yard Standard cloth for making children's wash suits, nurses' uniforms, doctors' coats, etc. Yard wide, perfect quality.....25c 25c Fruit-of-the-Loom Muslin Name stamped on every piece, full yard wide, and perfect quality. Offered in lengths up to eight yards, at, yard.....19c Yard-Wide Cretonnes A wonderful assortment of new and attractive patterns. A fine grade, suitable for draperies, comfort coverings, etc. Yard..... A super-value, 10-yard bolts of Imperial Longcloth, that is free from dressing. A limited quantity, while it lasts, at..... Treffan Brand, in fancy and solid colors, 82 inches wide; suitable for making wash suits, shirts and house dresses; fast color, Yard, 19c Chambrays, This particular Chambray sells regular for 19c a yard; comes in solid colors, perfect quality. Special, yard. This will be the talk of the town. A large quantity of standard fast color Apron Gingham, in blue, black and broken checks, in lengths up to 8 yards; yard. ```markdown ``` Snow-white, enameled finish, continuous posts, with five filler rods at both head and foot. All sizes. soft ca-cam-um-er's Third and Fourth Floors. Water Pails 14c Eight-quart size, gal-vanized Water Pall with strong bail handles 14c. 10-Qt. size, 20c. Fine quality, all-cotton Mattresses, with roll edge, covered with good art ticking, all sizes. Values in H Ir Fol-ma-ced ed. Coffee Pot 59c Four-quart size, heavy gray enamel, with welded handle and spout. First quality, 60c. Seven first Ena thes at X Hou SALE START MATERIALS AND METHODS IN METAL SCIENCE Twin-link Fabric Springs, built on indestructible frames, either single or double-bed sizes. Secretaries 44.75 Colonial period design, glass doors on book section, large desk compartment, three roomy drawers. House and Folding type, well made of selected, clean, clear, seasoned lumber. Sale price, 1.88. Seven-quart size, Gray first quality White, bo B Ensured Tea Kettles, Specially priced ity, inch at 1.44. Shings—Welsberger's Basemen ARTS MONDAY, MARCH S ary e Busy B es, Yard 16c y M Basement 2,000 Yards Regular 19c Dress Ginghams in Muslin 19c onnes 17c One of values all the colorin plaids One of the greatest values in years, in all the new spring coloring; checks, plaids and solid. While the quantity lasts we will sell it at 12½c Yard 12 1/2c Yard loth 19c Yard 12½c Gingham 12½c Bed Patch colors. cream, and c edges. under $ Bed Spreads, $3.6 Patch Work Spreads, in two colors. Choice of either pink cream, lavender and cream, or and cream. Have neat hem edges. Cannot be duplicated under $5.00; sale price only 3. Furniture Bed Spreads, $3.69 Patch Work Spreads, in two-tone colors. Choice of either pink and cream, lavender and cream, or blue and cream. Have neat hemmed edges. Cannot be duplicated under $5.00; sale price only 3.69 nd Kitchen hen Needs— Garbage Cans 66c Four-gallon, heavy corrugated galvan- ized stash, tight-fit- ting cover. 8-Gal. Size, 1.15. Wall I 88 Wool Wall pure lam- used for walls and SEMENT RCH 3RD. Yard 25c Cloth $1.19 ```markdown ``` 3.95 Snug, comfortable Bassi- netts that are sturdily constructed, have strong springs, rubber - tired wheels, ivory finish. Chiffoniers 9.95 Five-drawer Chiffoniers of solid oak in rich golden finish. Sturdy constructed and a wond- derful value. ```markdown ``` Double rubbing surface, frame of smooth. wood. Carolina brand. Bowl 20C Gray enameled Jumbo Baskins, first qual- ity, quart size, 21 lphies. Sauce Pans Sauce Pans 99c Made of heavy sauce, aluminum, consists of one, two and three - quart sauce pans. ment 81x90-Inch $3.69 in two-tone paper pink and cream, or blue heat hemmed cated only 3.69 Handsome PHON $ These Phone inches high, 33 inches long, or walnut finis plated metal pl spring motor, and reproduce arm; plays al $5 DOWN I $5 A WEEK Weisberger' 6-Piece Consists of fo leaf table in m rated in any o versary offering solid finish, error. Full size Steel Cribs, continuous post, ivory enameled finish, and has comfortable spring. Colonial design, of solid oak, rich golden finish, has large plate mirror. Well constructed. BREAD Roll or flat top style, made of heavy tin, white japanned finish. Sale Price. 88c. Wool Wall Duster of pure lambs' wool used for cleaning walls and ceilings. BABY IN CRIE Buffets 21.75 Ladder Stands 24 inches high, of clean seasoned wood, strongly constructed. Anniversary Price. 1.00. BOWL Convex Kettles, 1.98 Twelve-quart size. Colonial shaped pure heavy guage aluminum, with sover. ANNIE We Kitc We just r Cabinets t standing w NOTE T Blue Edge B Adjustable White Enam Curtain Fro New Sanitary Complete set Built of so golden color oughly mod TERMS. Handsome Cons PHONOGR $65 (List Price, $175.00) These Phonographs are inches high, 20 inches long, in mahogany or walnut finishes. Has is insulated metal parts, silent spring motor, duplex tone and reproducer, Universal arm; plays all records. $5 DOWN DELIVERS $5 A WEEK PAYS FOR Weisberger's Third Flooring 6-Piece Breezer (Exactly as consists of four chairs, safef table in natural finished in any color or designary offering at only. Weisberger's Read an These Phonographs are $2 inches high, 20 inches deep, 33 inches long, in mahogany or walnut finishes. Has nickel plated metal parts, silent two- spring motor, duplex tone arm and reproducer, Universal tone arm; plays all records. $5 DOWN DELIVERS IT. $5 A WEEK PAYS FOR IT. Weisberger's Third Floor. 6-Piece Breakfast Room Suites (Exactly as Illustrated) Consists of four chairs, buffet, server and dropleaf table in natural finish, all ready for you decorated in any color or design. A remarkable Anniversary offering at only. $34 ```markdown ``` Made of heavy block tin, solid copper bot- tle, and handle and cover. ONT ANNIVERSARY Weisberger P Porcelain Kitchen C Exactly sa Illu $33.7 just received a solid inlets to sell at this low leading value of the Ann NOTE THESE SPECIAL Edge Porcelain Top, 25x unstable All-Metal Flour Bite Enameled Divided Top Cabin Front, operates easily Sanitary Type Sugar Bowl complete set Spice, Coffee and t of solid kiln dried oak color. An exceptional only modern Kitchen Cabine EMS. Weisberger's Fourth Console Model OGRAPHS 85 COOKING STORAGE ANNIVERSARY FEATURE! Weisberger Perfection Porcelain Top Kitchen Cabinets Exactly sa Illustrated $33.75 We just received a solid carload of these Cabinets to sell at this low price as an outstanding value of the Anniversary Sale. NOTE THESE SPECIAL FEATURES: Blue Edge Porcelain Top, 26x40 inches. Adjustable All-Metal Flour Bin. White Enameled Divided Top Section. Curtain Front, operates easily and quickly. New Sanitary Type Sugar Bowl. Complete set Spice, Coffee and Tea Jars. Built of solid kiln dried oak, finished in light golden color. An exceptionally high-grade, thoroughly modern Kitchen Cabinet. SOLD ON EASY TERMS. Photos are 32 inches deep, in mahogany. Has nickel brass, silent two-plex tone arm Universal tone records. LIVERS IT. DAYS FOR IT. Third Floor. The Breakfast Room (actually as Illustrated) chairs, buffet, server and central finish, all ready for you or design. A remarkable at only....berger's Third Floor. and Prof Sad Irons 1.33 Five-piece set, consists of three six-pound nickel plated irons, stand and handles. 1.33. Four-foot size, of clean, clear lumbar, with pall shelf, strongly braced, at 1.33. Medium size Coal Scuttles of galvanized steel, with strong handle. FEATURE! Perfection In Top Cabinets Illustrated 175 Id carload of these low price as an out- anniversary Sale. SPECIAL FEATURES: x40 inches. Bin. Top Section. Sally and quickly. Bowl. And Tea Jars. Soak, finished in light sally high-grade, thor- net. SOLD ON EASY earth Floor. Room Suites Weisberger's Fourth Floor. PHS ```markdown ``` White enameled inside and outside, strong handles, easily worth $2.50. Sale price. 1.88. Five-gallon size of heavy galvanized steel, welded spout, strong haddes. Wash Boiler 1.88 FIVE Coal Scuttle 44c $34 --- 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. --- ADDITIONAL SPORTS (Concluded from Page 6) LOENDI SCARES CELTICS. own, with Ricks running wild and with Moton playing a great floor game, the locals started to climb. But the spurt was made too late. Ricks was the scoring star of the game, with nine field goals. One of the Celtic players after the game, stated that the New Jersey 'flash' was the greatest little player he had ever seen. Moton played a wonderful floor game and all three of his baskets were of the sensational order. Betts guarded Lapshick so well that the 6 ft. 8 in center was not able to register one field goal. Holman and Leonard were the big guns for the winners, and but for the injection of "Nat" into the game in the last three minutes of play, after he had retired with a bad foot in the third quarter, Loendi stood a fine chance of winning. Wills to Get Chance Under New Fight Body (Preston News Service) New York, Feb—According to a statement issued a few days ago by Chairman Brower, of the Empire State Boxing Commission, mixed bouts should not be barred in New York and Negro boxers should be given a chance to which they are justly entitled to compete with white fighters. Following this statement he was asked what his stand would be in connection with a bout between Harry Wills and jack Dempsey, he said: "The first question put to me was whether I would seek to block efforts to have Jack Dempsey meet Harry Wills or Wills meet Luis Furpil. All I have to say regards such a bout between a white man and a Negro is that my cath of office pledged me to fullest loyalty to the constitution of N.Y. and the constitution of the United States Both of these constitutions specifically declare that there shall be no discrimination because of race, color or creed in any way, and that being the case, how can the commission draw a color line against Wills meeting Dempsey if they find a satisfactory pro-motor. Negro boxers of lesser reputation than Wills are engaging with white boxers in New York State, and the bouts have raised little objection. There will be no interdict against Wills merely because of his color." Brower doesn't believe that public should be led into paying a huge sum to see the bout before it is definitely whether or not Willis is a worthy opponent for Dempsey. COLUMBUS TEAMS IN LEAGUE. (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio, Feb. — Five baseball teams were represented at a meeting of the prospective Colored Baseball League in the office of the Columbus Bicycle and Supply Company, last Wednesday night when it was decided to complete the organization by bringing in three other teams. The League would arrange a schedule and play regular games in the city throughout the summer. Another meeting was called for Sunday February 24th, at the same place to elect officers and make other arrangements relative to the admission of other teams. Teams represented as the past meeting were: N. and W. Giants, Columbus Elites, Columbus Buckeyes, Kumball Stars and Pan Han keystones. Oliver Carter, manager of the N. and W. Giants left Saturday February 16th, for Madison, N. C., to make arrangements for training quarters for his team. Carter says he expects to make his team the strongest in the league. JACK JOHNSON'S WIFE SUES FOR A DIVORCE (Preston News Service) New York—John Arthur Johnson former heavyweight champion of the world, was sued in the Supreme Court here Thursday by his white wife, Lucille Florence Johnson, for divorce. The action, undefended, was speedily tried before Justice Wasservogel, who reserved decision. Johnson and martial affairs, which were indirectly responsible for his dehancement from his position as world champion, have kept him in hot water and an unfavorable lime light for years and the granting of the decree. If it is granted, will mark the closing chapter of one of the most unique, humiliating and disgusting, to a certain extent, love affairs in this country's history. --- NEWPORT MAYOR FAVORS THE DEMPSEY WILLS MATCH. (Preston News Service) Newport R. L. Feb.—Mayer Martinar A Sullivan announced himself last Thursday as heartily in favor of holding a Dempsey-Wills bout here July 4th and declared he would so recommend to the board of aldermen, which is considering an application that a license be granted to hold the bout on that date. Mayor Sullivan had sent telegrams to owners of summer estates in the vicinity of Newport asking their view on the holding of the proposed match. Just what organization or syndicate is planning to foster and hold the bout is not certain, but those in the "know" feel that the men behind the project are fully capable of the affair. Start the New Year Right! Subscribe to The Richmond Planet—$2. ```markdown ``` A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: In the language of Shakespeare, we are saying to our traducers and slanderers- Richmond. Va.. May 9, 1923. --- RACE MAN TO GO TO CALIFORNIA WITH PIRATES AS TRAINER (Freston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb.-When the Pittsburgh Pirates "step off" on their first leg of the trip to California Saturday they were accompanied by George Aston, colored trainer, who has been with the team since 1910. Aston is one of the best known men in baseball as a trainer, and it is his efficient work which has gone far to making the Pittsburgh team known as the best conditioned club in the majors. BAINE COLLEGE GIRLS TRIM CUAFFELIN LASSIES 16 TO 6 (Preston News Service.) Augusta, Ga., Feb.—The Paine College girls, playing a superior brand of basketball, easily trimmed the Clafflin Lassies at Orangeburg, 16-6. The game was fast throughout. Each team showed excellent training. The Paine College girls took the lead in the first few minutes of play and were never headed. WORLD CHAMPION CELTICS DEFEAT COMMONWEALTH 5 (Breton News Service) New York, Feb—The Celtics world champions, defeated the Commonwealth A. C, here Sunday night in an interesting game, the final score being 40-28. Beckman and Holman did the best work for the Celtics while Flial and Jenkins were the outstanding stars for the Commonwealth A. C. JOHNSON, HUBBARD, GOURDIN OLYMPIC, POSSIBILITIES. (Preston News Service) New York, Feb.—It became known THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA through official sources here late last week that the A. A. U., has called the violets from the field of stubble and has drafted what it is pleased to call a list of "potential candidates for the American Olympic team." based on performances past and present. The prospectus includes the names of Earl Johnson, national ten-mile champion; DeHart Hubbard, sensation al Michigan College star, Ned Gourdin, former Harvard athlete and holder of the world's broad-jump record and Albert Washington, the spectacular sprinter of Chicago University. JOHNSON HEADS LIST Earl Johnson. Pittsburgh National Champion, tops the possible nominees at 10,000 meters, followed by James Hennigan Dorchester Mass., Jobu Gray, Philadelphia and F. E. Wendling Buffalo. Both Hubbard and Gourdin, who are among the broad jumpers, have better ed 25 feet in their leaps in competition and are certain to go abroad, unless in juries bob up. Washington is called a second Howard Drew, according to Tom Enck, trainer at the "Windy City" University. Regreftable among the mission are Charles West, of Washington and Jefferson College, pentathlon champion and Sol Butler, veteran broad jumper. IT'S COSTLY TO MISTAKE A SOUTHERNER FOR "JIG WAK" (Preston News Service) Memphis. Tenn. Feb. 22—Street car conductors will have to keep their eyes clear in handling passengers on the Jim-Crow cars here in the future or it will cost them not only their jobs, but some real kale besides. Mrs. Dora Brown, quite brown in complexion, last Tuesday gave a consent judgment against the street car company for $400. She sued on the ground that a conductor had mistaken her for a 'Negress' and forced her to emerge from the rear instead of the front door. There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats For I am anmed so strong in honesty that they pass me by Like the idle wind, that I respect not. ASSAILS KLAN; PRAISES THE N. A. A. C. P. IN RADIO TALK In a Lincoln's Birthday address broadcasted by station WJAR one of the most powerful raido broadcasting stations in the country, Robert W Bagnall, Director of Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, sent the Association's message out from Providence Rhode Island. Mr. Bagnall's subject was: "How to Preserve the Spirit of Lincoln in American Life," and his adress was part of a one-hour program arranged by the N. A. A. C. P. Mr. Bagnall pointed out that the Emancipator had stood for equal opportunity ad equa justice to all. Against this broad spirit of tolerance, the Ku Klux Klan had banded itself to together, not to obtain more rights for it members, but to deny rights to others. On the other hand, the N. A. A. C. P., composed of both white and colored people was working in the spirit of Abraham Lincoln, for the rights of all people irrespective of race, or creed or color. Following his address Mr. Bagnall has received a letter from Thomas W. Bicknell, of Providence, age 90 years who heard the radio address and writes: "You gave us an amazingly strong, cear and comprehensive address today at Providence, by radio. I cheered but you did not hear. "In 1860 I was a student in Brown University and a member of the General Assembly of Rhode Island. My first speech was to open all schools in Rhode Island to Negro children. In 1863 all schools were opened by Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. My life has stood four square with your purposes and arguments. The day of Deliverance is not far off." --- ASKS DISSOLUTION OF BANK RECEIVERSHIP. (Richmond, Times Dispatch, Feb, 18 1924.) John Mitchell, Jr., colored, and a committee of depositors will present a petition to Judge Moncure in the Chamber Court today asking that the receivership of the Mechanics' Savings Bank be set aside, it was stated last night. The petition will state that there is now the sum of more than $62 000 to the credit of the institution, and an amendment to satisfy the claim to $26 004 42. In addition to the $62,000 in cash in the hands of the receivers, the petition will show that the bank has the property of John Mitchell, Jr. president, and funds brought from the sale at the Strand Theater for $120,000 it is contended that the funds available will more than meet the payment of 25 per cent cash to the depositors—toating $52,000—which is one of the requirements of lifting the receivership it was said that the petition will be accompanied by enough walwers to wipe out the remaining shortage of $194,900. According to information, the Mechanics Savings Bank will be operated by a special committee of Richmond bankers after the receivership is lifted until public confidence is restored in the institution. --- ASKS DISMISSAL OF RECEIVERS Mechanic's Bank Depositors Present Petition to Judge Mangrove (Richmond, Va., News Leader, Feb. 19 1924.) A petition signed by depositors of the Meranher's Savings Bank will be presented to Judge Moncurce in chanc- ery court today by John Mitchell, Jr. colored, and a committee of depositors, asking that the receivership over the bank be vacated. It is maintained that there are suf- cient funds on hand to pay the 20 per- cent. cash payment to the depositors, which is one of the requirements of vacating the receivership and that enough waivers of 50 per cent. of de- posits by depositors accompany the petition to wipe out the remaining shortage of $194,000. It is said that there is more than $62,000 to the credit of the colored financial institution and that this amount is more than sufficient to pay the outstanding claim held by a local bank to the amount of $26 607.42. Funds brought in by the sale of the Strand theatre and by the transfer of property of John Mitchell to the control of the bank are sufficient to justify the depositors in asking the vacating of the receivership and the repaying of the bank under the supervision of a committee of white bankers until such time as it functions properly, it is said. --- APPEAL FOR FUNDS FOR HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY IN NEW BUILDING HERE. 一 The City-Wide School Improvement League will begin this week a campaign to raise $300.00 to purchase, for the Library of the New Armstrong High School Building, several sets of reference books, such as, Encyclopedia Britannica, Well's Outline of History, and Dr. Carter G. Woodson's Complete Outline of Negro History, and other volumes suitable for use in a modern high school, provided that funds from appeal will be sufficient to permit this to be done. All public spirited citizens and organizations are asked to cooperate with the League in this effort. The following letter has been sent to all colored churches: Richmond, Virginia, February 18, 1924 Dear Pastor and Congregation: The City-Wide School Improvement League invites you to share in the gift of several sets of volumes needed in the Library of the New Armstrong High School. This movement has the approval of the Principal of the said school and, as colored children from all parts of the city will have the benefit of these books, we are making a general appeal for $300.00 to cover cost of the books. Kindly send your contribution to Mr. J. T. Taylor, Chairman Finance Committee, 700 N. Second Street, City. Yours for tangible evidence to the SEVEN ```markdown ``` school board of our appreciation for the new building, and to set a proper example of public spiritedness to the future men and women of the race, we are Gratefully yours. City-Wide School Improvement League DR. W. K. STOKES, Pres. The following persons and organizations have made contributions: Baker Mothers Club, $10.00; Baker Night School League $10.00; Ebenezer Baptist Church $10.00; Fifth Baptist Church $5.00; Mr. W. A. Jordan $3.00; Mr. J. T. Taylor $3.00; Mr. John R. Chiles $3.00; Mr. J. E. Harris $3.00; Mr. S. J. Gilpin $3.00; Mr. B. L. Allen $3.00; Mr. B. L. Jordan $3.00; Mr. Percy Wilson $3.00; Dr. M. M. Lewis $3.00; Mr. C. E. Gilpin $3.00; Mr. D. G. Deans $3.00; Rev. M. H. Payne $3.00; Mr. Quinn Shelton $3.00; Mr. B. F. Johnson $3.00; Mr. P. D. Wilkerson $3.00; Mr. Reuben Lee $1.00 INDEPENDENCE NOT GOAL OF PORTO, RICAN MISSION. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C. Feb. 21.—According to Antonio R. Barcelo, chairman of the Porto Rican delegation to the United States, the general opinion so frequently expressed in the United States that the commission is here seeking independence is untrue and un founded. He declared that the commission was the creation of the Porto Rican legislature and was sent to this country to ask permission of the U. S. Congress for the people of Porto Rica to have the right to select their own governor. The commission is composed of representatives of all three of the political parties and they are all unified in asking such an extension of self-government, but none of them are asking for independence, he stated. The people of Porto Rica do not desire to sever their connection with the United States. They have been made American citizens, and whatever may be their form of association they desire to remain within the United States, whose freedom and opportunities they have, and in whose future progress and prosperity they desire to share.