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. 2KILLED BY GAS MAY 17, 1923 VOLUME XLI. NO. 16 21 SIXTH MOUNT ZION GRANTS 75 LETTERS REV. BROWN TAKES CHARGE TOMORROW. The regular meeting of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church took place Monday night, 3rd inst., with Deacon C. N. Branch in the chair. After the transaction of routine business, letters of dismission were granted to seventy-five persons, including Deacon Richard Hamilton and Deacon John Mosby. It is rumored that those who were granted letters expect to organize another church with the idea of calling Rev R. V. Peyton to the pastorate, when the organization has been completed. Rev A. W. Brown, the recently called pastor will preach tomorrow morning and also baptize candidates. In the afternoon, communion services will be held. --- BIG CROWDS THERE. The enditions at the Rayo Theatre Thursday and Friday nights, February 28th and 29th, were reinforced by the "Fun Review" staged by Messrs. Davis and Eggleston. The place was packed both nights and the local talent that took a part in the play was voted to be a success. The regular show under the management of "Pop" Malloy was up to the standard. This was followed this week by "Some Wild Oats," a movie picture production and which broke all records for attendance. The crowd extended from the theatre door to Marshall Street, to Tbird Street and then on the other side around into Clay Street. It was necessary to stage an extra performance to enable those who had purchased tickets to be accommodated. The order was perfect and the police officers stationed there exercised surprising discretion and good judgement and it was not necessary at any time to even speak harshly to the crowd of eager people, who desired to see the pictures. Ben Holmes, Inc., under the management of that marvel in the show business, Mr. B. H. Droste is constantly astounding those, who have observed theatrical conditions here for many years. WATER-BACK EXPLODED Architect and Mrs. Charles T. Russell reside on the grounds of the Virginia Union University, Monday, 3rd inst. at about 12 o'clock while their daughter, Miss Olga and their son Trent were in the kitchen, from some unexplained cause presumed to be from the valve in the tank become stuck the water back in the stove exploded, the flying pieces slightly injuring Miss Olga. A hurried examination disclosed the fact that she was only slightly injured and she is able now to resume her duties. The stove was practically wrecked. "THE BILTMORE." Crusher's Inn, adjoining the Hippodrome Theatre will hereafter be known as "The Billmore" under the proprietorship of Mrs. Artena Miller and Mrs. Drewitt. The place will be thoroughly renovated and repaired and the travelling public will find a first class hostelry in this in charge of those who are adepts at the business. ROLAND HAYES TO COME AGAIN Roland Hayes, the celebrated tenor will return to this country in October and will be booked for sixty engagements. He is now making a tour of Europe and those desiring to communicate with the management can do so by sending the communication to Symphony Hall, Boston, Mass. A SEASON OF PRAYER. Proclamation by the National Baptist Convention, U. S. A., Fostering the Publishing House Dedicatory Campaign. MARCH 9TH—30TH. With tithin in God as the giver of all success, and believing in the power and efficacy of prayer, the National Baptist Convention, U. S. A., in launching the great Publishing House Dedicatory Campaign, provided that there should be designated a special time fo. a Season of Prayer, in which the whole Baptist family, meeting in their respective places of worship, would in voke the favor of Almighty God upon the great task, undertaken—the awakening of the consciousness of Negro Baptists the completion of our new Pubishing House and the spread of the gospel throughout the world. It is therefore, urgently requested that the pastors of all the churches loyal to the National Baptist Convention observe the season of prayer according to the following outline. 1. Sunday, March 9th. Giving thanks for this opportunity to help advance the Kingdom of Christ. 2. Sunday, March 16th. Pray for the physical strength of our leaders and workers. 3. Sunday, March 23rd. Pray for the opening of the heart of every christian and friend to give as the Lord has prosed them. 4. Sunday, March 30th. Pray for the successful completion of the Publishing House Building and that we may Honor and Glorify God in all of our plans. In observing this season of prayer it is hoped that our work will be made the object of prayer not only during the Sunday services but at meetings held during the week. "According to your faith be it unto you." By order of the Convention, Dr. L. K. Williams, president; Prof. R. B. Hudson, secretary. Department of Publicity, T. O. Fuller chairman; B. J. Perkins, Cor. See Memphis Tenn. In Memoriam In loving remembrance of my dear husband, Rev. J. L. Jones, who died February 22nd, 1918 at Salem, Va. Dear is the grave in which he is laid. Sweet is his memory. Which never will fade; Heart of my life is buried deep, Under the sod, where he peacefully In Memoriam In loving remembrance of our dear father, David J. Moore, who departed from this world two years ago, February 24, 1922. Dearest father, how we miss you, As the days go swiftly by, But we, never will forget you; No matter how hard we may try. Some may think we can forget you. And our wounded hearts be healed. But they little know the sorrow; That is in our hearts concealed. Sleep on dear father, for we know you are at rest; And we know that God did best. By his daughters, MRS. ROSA E. BROWN. MRS. LILLIE B. SPENCER MRS. MARY M.PANNELL. MRS. VIRGINIA L. JONES LOUIS MARSHALL GIVES $250 00 FOR N. A. A. C. P. FUND. Louis Marshall noted Constitutional lawyer of New York, recently elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Admancement Colored People, has sent his check of $250 toward the $10,000 fund which the N. A. A. C. P., is seeking to raise by March 10. The fund was begun by Philip G. Peabody, of Boston, who offered $1,000 if the N. A. A. C. P. would raise the other $9,000 in a period of 60 days. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAI , MARCH 8, 1924. Tragic Happening on N. 3rd St. Lives Snuffed Out by Carelessness.---Mourners Left Behind. Quite a sensation was caused last Saturday morning, March 1st, when John W. Waddell, an itinerant waiter, who roomed at 207 E. Leigh Street and Connie Baskin, who owned and resided at 19 W. Clay Street were found dead in the apartments of Funeral Director Frank Hayes, 715 North Third Street. Calling at 19 W. Clay Street, Eddie Cushionberry came to the door. He was much upset over the tragic happening and cautioned us not to talk so loud, as he had lost his mother. A MOTHER TO HIM. He corrected himself by saying that she had been a mother to him. He stated that the mother and father of the deceased were en route to Richmond from Kershaw, South Carolina, from which place, she originally hailed. Cushionberry stated that he had been in Richmond a little over two years. He had formerly resided in Pittsburgh and he spent his summers in Atlantic City, where he had sung and performed in cabarets. He is an adept at staging female characters. WADDELL'S REMAINS Proceeding to the establishment of W. L. Johnson's Sons, the work of embaling the remains of Connie Baskin was taking place. Visiting Funeral Director Frank Hayes' establishment, the body of John W. Waddell had been laid out and friends were being admitted to see the remains. Funeral Director Hayes said, 'Waddell came here Thursday night after 12 o'clock and asked me for the key to my flat at 715 North Third Street. WIFE IN NEW YORK. My wife is in New York and I have been staying here at my office at night I thought no more about it until the next day. I called up Millerk Hotel and asked if Waddell had been seen around there as he had not returned the key. No one there had seen him. That night, I was with some friends here until 11 o'clock. I walked around to Third Street with one of the party and then I thought I would go up to my apartment to see how every thing was. When I went in as I had a key also. I detected the odor of gas and when I entered the room, I saw the gas jet burning and also the gas radiator. It was of the old six-pipe type. Four of the jets were burning and two were not. The gas was escaping from these two. I saw Waddell and Connie on the bed. I went to Waddell to awaken him, but immediately I touched him. I knew that he was dead. LIQUOR THERE I left everything just as it was and telephoned to the Police Headquarters. A bottle of liquor was found with about one drink left." This ended the statement for the funeral directors removed the remains at about 2 o'clock that morning (Saturday) March 1, 1924. Som of the members of the Richmond Athletic Social Club remembered seeing Waddell on his way towards Frank Hayes' establishment between 11 and 12 o'clock Thursday night. Coroner Whitfield announced that it was a case of death by asphyxiation. Connie Baskins' remains were shipped to Kershaw, South Carolina last Tuesday night and John W. Waddell's remains were interred in Woodland Cemetery last Wednesday. --- Messrs. Robt. Alexander and H. Kirkland Cogill arrived in the city last Saturday. They left Monday for Washington, D. C. THE WEISBERGER COMPANY'S DRIVE. For many years, the Weisberger Company's great department store on Broad street, between Third and Fourth streets, has been a symbol of low prices with reference to first class goods handled. The reason for this was readily understood. The south side of Broad street was the place of high rents and the north side was the place of low rents. Most concerns would have pocketed the difference, but it remained for the far-seeing president of this great concern to give the people, the purchasers, the benefit of this reduction in expenses, known as the "over-head." ASTOUNDING PRICES. As a result, astounding prices were announced and hours were observed which enabled the working classes SAM WEISBERGER. to have a veritable "Mebca" of low prices. President Weisberger went further, for he kept in touch with the markets of New York and gave his regular customers and the transients, the advantage of the bargains, which he secured at times in the great metropolis. Accordingly the announcement was made, "Everything cheaper at Weisbergers." The people soon learned to understand that this cheapness did not carry with it a lessening in quality. STANDARD MAKE The house-furnishings were of standard make and the furniture of standard manufacture. To emphasize the past, this company now is driving a 11th Anniversary Month Sale, in which all past records for low prices are being broken. Whatever profits have been, the great concern is now out dividing it with the customers who have made the present enviable position occupied by the concern possible. The guiding hand in all of this is Mr. Samuel Weisberger, whose handsome portrait, we take pleasure in presenting to the public in this issue. All Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calantha are requested to meet at the Sharon Baptist Church Rev. R. H. Johnson, B. D., pastor, Tuesday night March 11th, for the installation of all officers and to prepare for the 44th Anniversary. By order of S. P. G. C. S. W. Green, and G C. of Va. Hon. Wm. Reid, J. H. Binford, D. D. G. C. DEMOCRATIC SENATOR BLOCKS REPUBLICAN ATTEMPT TO EXPOSE COHEN VOTE. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C, March 1—When Senator Wesley L. Jones, of Washington, asked for unanimous consent that the injunction of secrecy be removed from the vote taken on the nomination of Walter L. Cohen, to be Compromitator of Custom. at New Orleans, Senator Robinsom the Arkansas Democrat, made objection which prevented the public from knowing the names of the Senators who rejected President Coolidge's nomination of the distinguished colored nominee. COOLIDGE FELICTATES NEGRIA PRESS ASSOCIATION (Preston News Service) Nashville, Tenn., March 1—"I hope your organization will devote itself to the promotion of high purposes, and be guided by practical ideals, as it has been in the past," President Coolidge stated in a message to the National Negro Press Association, which met here last week in its annual session. "The disposition to a broad and liberal view of the problems in which they are especially concerned is a sign of our times that gives much occasion for reassurance. The colored people, now coming into large recognition for their great place in the industrial structure of the nation are already benefiting; and we may be sure that in the evolution of events they will continue their progress," the President said. More than 150 colored newspapers were represented at the meeting. Many of the leading editors from all parts of the country were present and took a very active part in the shaping of policies for the future moulding of public sentiment and general education of the reading public. CHURCH BARS MEETING OF KU KLUX KLAN WOMEN. (Preston News Service.) Sedalia, Moq March 1.—The official board of the First Congregational Church announced last Tuesday that no meeting on the "women of the ku klux klan" will be held at the church edifice Thursday evening, to which in invitations have been issued to a large number of Sedalia women. Invitations to the proposed meeting carried, no individual name attached, but had an "admit" card. The invitations stated "there will be a free lecture on the principles, aims and purposes of the women of the ku klux klan." PHOTOGRAPHER DICKERSON MAKES FINE GROUP PICTURE The noted colored photographer, Robert F. Dickerson was called to Murphy's Hotel last Wednesday night and at about 9:31) photographed the magnificently prepared table, which was the work of expert colored chefs and caterers. After this a group photograph was made in which Governor E. Lee Trinkle and the leading Virginia statesmen and legislators figured. Photographer Dickerson has proven to be an expert in this business and his services were solicited by the management for this reason. --- Mrs. Lillie D. Eyrd of Newport News, Va., came to the Planets' support with $10.00. This is the way to help. MAR 8 1921 AN r fina ADMITS HE FAKEDK ROBBERY YARN; GETS YEAR SENTENCE Arthur A. Hirsch Tells How He Lost Money at Gaming Table. Alleged Gamblers to Appear in Police Court Today With A. and P. Manager. (Ri hmond Times-Dispatch March 1, 1924.) An affidavit confessing that the story that he was attacked in the Atlantic and Pacific Tea store at 1st and Marshall Streets, on February 25th, and robbed of $150, was "framed" by him in order to avert charges of having embezzled the money, which he had lost in gambling, was signed by Arthur A. Hirsch of 403 E. Frankin Street, yesterday afternoon. He was arrested and held at Second Police Station without ball. Joe Herbert and V. P. Council alleged proprietors of the gambling house at 209 East Grace Street where Hirsch said he lost his money, were arrested and bialed in the sum of $500 each. The three will be given a hearing in Police Court today. TALE OF FINANCIAL DISTRESS Hirsch told a pitiful story of his struggle with his steadily increasing debts. He said his wife was in the hospital and money was scarce, so he took the $150 in the desperate hope of winning enough to pay his debts. The police had grown suspicious when it was found by physicians that there was nothing the matter with Hirsch. He said he had been bit over the head and he was found apparently unconscious. They found he had been frequenting the gambling house and that his financial status was wretched. HIS SIGNED CONFESSION Yesterday they told him their findings and he signed the following confession: "On Monday morning, February 25, 1924, about 7:45 A.M. I reported that I was held up and robbed of $150 by two Negroes. This statement was false and now I will state exactly what happened. Due to the fact that my wife was in Stuart Circle Hospital recovering from a severe case of appendicitis and pressed for money I took the $150 and used it for gambling trying to win some to pay my bills. This was lost at Joe Herbert's, 209 East Grace Street. "This money was not mine, but the money of the A. and P. tea store, and was the same money that I report as being robbed from my person at the A. and P. tea store at 400 North First Street, Richmond, Va. on the morning of February 25th and which I was taken to Memorial Hospital, claiming to be suffering from a wound on the head inflicted upon me by the highwayman who was supposed to rob me. "After being confronted with the facts in the case by the investigating officers, feeling the sting of remorse, I make this statement of my own free will and accord without threat or violence or promises of any kind. (Signed) "ARTHUR A. HIRSCH" Arthur A. Hirsch, charged with embezzlement of funds from the A. and P. Company, pleaded guilty in Hustings Court yesterday, and was given one year in the penitentiary. Sentence was suspended until next Monday MEDLEY—WADDEY. Mr. and Mrs. George Radford, of Philadelphia, Pa. wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Kathleen Medley to Mr. Maxwell Waddey, both formerly of Richmond January 11, 1924. Rev. Coverdale, of Jamaica, Long Island officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Waddey at home to friends Sunday, March 9, 1924. No cards. 305 South Street, Jamaica, L. I., New York. Mrs. Waddey is the granddaughter of Mrs. Elvira Jenkins, of South Richmond. --- PRICE, FIVE CENTS AS NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO WOMANHOOD OF VIRGINIA Another mile-stone has been reached, another year ended, and we find ourselves face to face with new possibilities of work and growth. As we end ed the past year, if we can feel like Longtellow's Village Blacksmith—that something has been attempted—something done, we shall all experience the joy and repose which accompany earnest work that has been well done. And now as we stand within the portals of a New Year, as your Presidence of great Virginian Woman's State Convention, I want to thank you for the co-operation and support you have given me during the past year and years. The help of noble, loyal workers, as you are makes the task of leading you a great joy, and your encouragement is like a desert oasis, refreshing tedium of toll, and make the burden easy to bear. I wish for the Womanhood of Virgin is a very happy year; a year full of work that is constructive and worth while—during the year of 1924 let every woman of Virginian climb up out the valley of indifference and self-fitness—up to the mountain heights of enthusiasm for the work and conscientious labor. Only shall we be able to see the horizon of a new day, and the realization of our dreams; a great university on the hill at Lynchburg, and Card of Thanks. Mr. David Brooks and family wish to thank their many friends for the kindness shown and sympathy expressed, and floral contributions on the occasion of the tragic death of bis wife, Mrs. Ethel Harris Brooks. Hurt By Automobile. Miss Victoria Smith was run down by an automobile and very seriously injured near the corner of Cowardin Avenue and Hull Street on last Sunday evening about 6:30 o'clock. She was rushed to St. Philips hospital for treatment. When last heard from she was in a critical condition. Birthday Party. Quite a jolly party assembled at the home of Mrs. Ethel White, 113 E. 18th Street, Southside on Monday night, March 3rd. The occasion was the celebration of her birthday. Minor games and the usual chit-chat were the chief amusements and the entertainment was enjoyed by all present. The hostess was the recipient of many useful presents. —Mrs. Juda Frances Washington of 208 E. 18th Street, Southside, who has been sick is now improving. —Mr. J. L. Brown of Elierson Va., remembered us by sending $3.00 subscription to the Planet. —Mrs. Celia Braxton of Urbanna, Va., aided us greatly by sending us $5.00 on subscription. —Mrs. Nannie Scott of 1901 Deatur Street, Southside, who has been sick for the past two weeks is slowly convalescing. We thank Mr. F. W. Brown, of Staunton, for a remittance of $5.00 for The Planet. Negroes of the country hail President Coolidge's determination to show fairmindedness and true Americanism, by advising Hon. Walter L. Cohen to act as Comptroller of Customs at Port of New Orleans following the Senate's refusal to confirm Cohen's nomination. This action is of the Roosevelt type. Southern daily papers declare the President's act is a direct slap at the entire South, and that he fails to consider that Louisiana, in fact the en- COLORFUL NEWS "MOVIES" A TROUBLESOME QUESTION arose last week at Howard University, when the hopes of every friend were dangling in the scales of suspense, all because the appropriation of $500,000 for an addition to the University Medical School, previously approved by Dr. Hubert Work, Secretary of the Interior, but later stricken out in the House by Congressman Brynes, of South Carolina, was primed to run the gauntlet of the Senate. Already, it was said, Senator Overman, of North Carolina, had pledged himself to present a point of order against the appropriation, which was to be re-in inserted in the Interior Department Bill by Republican Senators, loyal to their party principles, and much interested in Howard and her future. The Republican forces were consequently arranged in battle formation, and Senator Irvine Lenroot, of Wisconsin, was chosen to carry Howard's appropriation flag to the front by offering amendments to the bill. Hist, yea, though!—Lend me your eyes—Just as the intrepid Republican Senator was about to fire the first shot, he was handed a letter, said to have been written by Professor Kelly Miller, who had just returned from the Sanhedrin, held in the "Windy City," in which it is said that Dean Miller asked that "THE AMENDMENTS BE NOT PRESSED FURTHER." In respect of Dean Miller, feeling that one so famous as he, must assuredly represent the sentiments of the University, Senator Lenroot withdrew his amendments and prepared to permit Senator Overman's point of order to win by default, when another word came from Howard University—this time from President Durkee—in which it was said that Kelly Miller's letter "DID NOT EXPRESS THE SENTIMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY; and that the University was anxious, if possible, of securing the appropriation for addition to the Medical School building." Senator Lenroot, who was quite disgusted, it is said rallied his forces and beat the Democrats by having the Howard amendment passed, notwithstanding the fight put up by the TWO NOTED SCHOLAR SEES UNITING OF THE DARKER RACES. Dr. Scarborough began his address by referring to the Negro conference recently held in Chicago. He said that he wanted to commend Prof. Miller bringing together such a large number of the leaders of the race, but he regretted that he selected the word Sanhedrin, to describe the gathering. He said that he was sorry that the real purpose and meaning of the gathering was hid behind the word Sanhedrin. He told of the origin of the word and showed how it would not apply to such a gathering as held in Chicago. He said that a better word would have been Conclave. Dr. Scarborough told him that he would be taking against the movement, but was only taking exception to the term Sanhedrin. The speaker told of his work on behalf of the colored farmers of Virginia when he was in the Agriculture Department. He said that he had made a survey of the work among the Negro farmers of Virginia, and found that FAIRMINDEDNESS By "THE CAMERAMAN." (Preston News Service) QUESTION arose last week at the hopes of every friend were dense, all because the appropriation to the University Medical School, Hubert Work, Secretary of the but in the House by Congressman was primed to run the gauntlet of its said, Senator Overman, of North Self to present a point of order which was to be re-inserted in the Republican Senators, loyal to their interested in Howard and her future were consequently arranged in battle the Lenroot, of Wisconsin, was appropriation flag to the front by bill. Hist, yea, thought!—Lendintrepid Republican Senator was was handed a letter, said to have Kelly Miller, who had just returned to the "Windy City," in which it said that "THE AMENDMENTS FURTHER." I, feeling that one so famous as he, sentiments of the University, Sentendments and prepared to permit order to win by default, when Howard University—this time from it was said that Kelly Miller's LESS THE SENTIMENTS OF that the University was anxious, appropriation for addition to the was quite disgusted, it is said ral-Democrats by having the Howard standing the fight put up by the the last week at my friend were the appropriation Medical School, Secretary of the Ly Congressman at the gauntlet of the man, of North point of order inserted in the sails, loyal to their and her future changed in battle Wisconsin, was to the front by though!—Lend on Senator was said, to have and just returned,” in which it ENDMENTS to famous as he, University, Senaped to permit default, when this time from Kelly Miller’s IMENTS OF y was anxious, addition to the it, it is said ral-ing the Howard Democrats. There is much weeping, wailing, and Howard Hill. and, in fact, wherever Alumni or friends; for they realize with their beloved institution has had, and kind of a mathematician Kelly Miller should be willing to subtract $500,000. Some of them are wondering how to be kept on the pay roll, with such the institution’s funds. More serious however, is the question of who’s with PENNSYLVANIA, the “Keys into the limelight through the recent of a Welfare Conference, which earns fare of the State’s population, with ascertaining whether or not all of it non-discriminatory attention of the state. Unlike many similar recommendate conferees of other states and localities up separate institutions for separate re the Pennsylvania Conference pointer- tions were not part of the program so that the services of social agencies are not to be restricted to members of the true purpose of the Conference was for all people, and that where as was with colored people, a group of citi share of benefits, attention should be the end that the assistance given to equalized. they were making remarkable progress. He said that he had issued a bulletin to that effect, and succeeded in getting an appropriation of $200,000 for the development of the farm in that State. Speaking on "The Race Problem Here and Abroad" Dr. Scarborough said that there are some who believe that there will be a war of races. "I do not believe in a war of races. But the time is coming when the darker races will get together. White supremacy is getting the upper hand in Europe. You here it on all sides." Dr. Scarborough told of the loyalty of the Negro in all wars and said una in the great world war hundreds of Negroes paid the supreme sacrifice. He said that character and not color is the test of a man's or race's greatness. The address of Dr. Scarborough provoked high enthusiasm from the large audience, and he was greeted with a college yell when he concluded. The Wilberforce Club, made up of former students and graduates of Wilberforce were present. Dr. Scarborough has long been regarded as the foremost classical scholar of the race and is remembered for his Greek text book which is used in the leading universities of the country. He has spoken before the foremost societies here and abroad on "The Greek and Latin Languages," and is regarded as a recognized authority of these languages. He has made wider researches into the ancient languages than any other scholar of the Negro race. Dr. Scarborough is a graduate of Oberlin College, and began his career as a teacher in Cokesbury, S. C. Klansmen Refused As Jurors in Murder Case Huntington, W. Va., Feb. 27.—The trial of William Newell Brown, charged with the murder of Patrolman C. T. Ball on November 10th, last, was start ed in criminal court here last Thursday afternoon. Judge Matthews direct ed the empanelling of a jury Thursday morning when he refused the plea of Brown's attorneys for a change of venue. The entire day was required to empanel the 20 men necessary for a jury. Prospective jurors who were opposed to capital punishment or who were members of the ku klux klan were rejected. --- (Preston News Service.) THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA tire South do not want Cohen as Comptroller of Customs. They claim that in making political appointments some consideration should be given by the appointing authority to those who are to be served by the appointee. They claim that the South does not object to a Republican holding the position but is opposed to that Republican being a Negro. The only expressed objection to Cohen was his racial identity. It is, indeed, a sad plight of affairs There is much weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth upon Howard Hill, and, in fact, wherever there are any Howard Alumni or friends; for they realize what a hairbreadth escape their beloved institution has had, and they are wondering what kind of a mathematician Kelly Miller has declined to, that he should be willing to subtract $500,000 from Howard's funds. Some of them are wondering how the good Dean expected to be kept on the pay roll, with such a cut as he condoned in the institution's funds. More serious than these possibilities, however, is the question of who's who at Howard? PENNSYLVANIA, the "Keystone State," has stepped into the limelight through the recently made recommendations of a Welfare Conference, which earnestly considered the welfare of the State's population, with the particular object of ascertaining whether or not all of its citizens were receiving non-discriminatory attention of the state agencies. Unlike many similar recommendations of white and colored conferees of other states and localities, who have sought to set up separate institutions for separate races, in an emphatic way, the Pennsylvania Conference pointed out that racial distinctions were not part of the program sought to be consummated; that the services of social agencies and welfare workers were not to be restricted to members of their own race; and that the true purpose of the Conference was to aid in perfecting relief for all people, and that where as was most likely to be the case with colored people, a group of citizens was held back in its share of benefits, attention should be given to that group, to the end that the assistance given to all beneficiaries would be equalized. Democrats. --- Congratulations, Pennsylvania! Negro Commission Supports Mo. Legislation. (Preston News Service) Jefferson City, Mo., Feb. 27.—It was announced by Hon. Robert S. Cobb Executive Secretary of the Missouri Negro Industrial Commission last Tuesday that at a recent meeting of the executive committee the following legislative program for the colored citizens of the State would be supported by the Commission, an organization whose duty it is to outline a legislative program for the colored citizens of Missouri. The program, as outlined, follows: 1. An adequate appropriation for Lincoln University. 2. To secure enactment of legislation which will remove the shameful inequalities in colored schools of the State and which will make provision for the approximately 1,000 colored children, who either through neglect or evasion are now totally without school opportunities. 3. To secure an asylum for the feeble minded of the race. 4. To secure the erection of a separate industrial school for colored boys. 5. To secure a sanitarium for the tertiary members of the race. 6. To secure the passage of a bill authorizing the appointment of a State Interracial Commission. FERTILIZER SHIPMENTS WILL INCREASE IN THE SOUTH. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Feb. 27.-Movements of fertilizer in the South in 1924 will exceed last year according to a forecast last Thursday by the car service division of the American Railway association, which said reports in disaster, however, that loading of fertilizer for January and February delivery had failed to meet the expectations and would burden the railroads in March and April, and that delay in transportation might cause car shortage. Heavy planting is anticipated throughout the South. Plantation owners are making big preparation for a large crop this season. Negro planters and tenants are also preparing for a big year to keep in line with the predicted general prosperity of the whole country. when an intelligent man of Mr. Cohen's standing and recognized ability is compelled to suffer the stigma of being refused confirmation in the United States Senate because he is "personally objectionable" to two Senators--Broussard and Ransdell. Thinking Negroes say that this attitude on the part of the "Solid South" is a most potent factor in causing Negro migration from the South to sections of the United States where members of the race are con- BRAVE WATCHMAN THWARTS BIG WHISKEY THETF. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa. Feb. 28.—The vigilance of Timothy Willis, watchman for the W. J. Gilmore Wholesale Drug Company last Wednesday, thwarted what is believed to have been an attempt at a wholesale whiskey robbery early Wednesday morning, according to J. B. McCormick, manager of the firm. While making his rounds of the building Timothy Willis, who had been employed for more than 20 years as night custodian of the establishment, discovered fresh snow prints in the shipping room on the first floor. Knowing that no other person had a right to be in the building at that time and suspecting robbers, Willis telephoned to McCormick at his home, and to police officials. The robbers had cut the burglar alarm wires and had jimmed the windows to gain entrance into the building. The watchman was able to detain the intruder until the arrival of the police. It is said that over a $100,000 worth of whiskey was in the establishment. The officials of the company are loud in their praise of Willis for his exhibition of coolness and courage. --- WORKERS' FIRST WEEK'S PAY CAN'T BE WITHHIELD. Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 28.—According to an opinion rendered Thursday by Attorney General Crabb, Ohio manufacturing plants may not retain the first week's pay from its employees, which is held until some future date as a guaranty of future and continued services. On the contrary, the attorney general said, an employer is required to pay all persons, "whether engaged in manual or clerical labor, their wages due them at least twice in each calendar month under the provisions of Section 12946-1 of the general code." The opinion was rendered to H. R. Witter, director of Industrial Relations and grew out of contracts entered into by certain manufacturing concerns in which it is sought to retain the first week's wages of girl employees and minors for a period of twelve weeks. The opinion further pointed out that the withholding of wages of a minor in violation of law is punishable by a fine of not more than $200 or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months or both. th. coming of the Lord Christ more fully in the dark land of Africa and the world. This is Jubilee year at Virginia Seminary, and we have set our goal at $7,000, (Seven Thousand Dollars.) we hope each district will do its best, and let us know what its pledge will be. Our school at Lynchburg stands as a great memorial to the past efforts. But past blessings do not suffice, we must work harder than ever to make our present and future brighter than the past. Seven thousand dollars is our goal. Shall we reach it? Let's hear the answer from each district circle, missionary and each loyal friend of our great work. We shall give a very short sketch of our visit to New York State Conventions, and to Virginia, regretting that neither time nor space will allow us to go into detail, or tell more fully of some of our experiences. As requested by our Convention, we attended the New York State Conventions at Albany, N. Y., November 1923. Miss Rebecca Carter the efficient Flood Worker met us and took us to the home of Rev. and Mrs. W. O. Harris. Here we enjoyed their cordial hospitality, while in their city. We presented the cause of our school to the Women's Convention and stated we would like very much to give a Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner to the school. At the conclusion of our talk it was agreed to take a collection for the dinner and over twenty-five dollars were raised. Our deepest appreciation we extend to Mrs. Richardson the beloved president, Dr. Simms, president of the State Convention, one whom all the people love, Miss Rebecca Carter, Field Worker and Rev. Dr. J. B. Boddie, the great treasurer, whose cooperation was largely responsible for the wonderful donation. The Men's State Convention of New York, was most kind, gave us a place on their crowded program to speak and readily offered to supplement the amount given by the Women's Convention for Turkey Dinner; Hence the entire amount was Seventy-five dollars ($75.00.) Other liberal donations were: Rev. C. J. Brown of Sheepshead Bay, N. Y. $7.00; Rev. S. P. W. Crew Washington, D. C., $1.00; First M. Olive Baptist Church, Cleveland, Ohio Rev. B. Tyrrell, pastor $6.00; Mrs. Helen Jackson, Washington, D. C., $1.00 and Mrs. Mary A. Jones Lynchburg, Va. $1.00. Total collected for the School Turkey Dinner $91.00. We extend our thanks to all who gave. I specially thank those kind people who never saw our school, but whose deep faith in the good of the work led them to give so liberally. Visiting Virginia around the Thanks giving season we were happy to see so many of the friends and co-workers, and find the work progressing so well. We were especially happy to be well enough in health to be in the State during the period we have stressed Pantry Supply Day at Virginia Seminary. Seven years ago the idea came to us from Heaven and we started this movement and have never been absent; it has never failed once in these years—we hope and pray that it will become a permanent practice for the school. We presented President Woods $10,100 to FOR YOUR SKIN. To make your skin lighter and more charming apply Dr. Fred Palmers Skin Whitener Ointment with a soft refreshing massage. Almost immediately your skin bleaches clearer, becomes lighter and free from oily shine. 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A. Smith, pastor, gave us much encouragement to live and get strong again for the work. Roanoke Va., our District Chairman Mrs. Dr. Moore had a wonderful meeting at Rev Dr. Hick's Church; she was untiring in her effort to have a successful meeting, with many of the workers present and most encouraging speeches. Mrs. Moore will bring two thousand dollars ($2,000) in June. New Mount Church, Rev. Johnson pastor, while at Arrington, we stopped at Mrs. J. G. Clarkson and Mrs. Emily Graves' farms and saw our mother, Mrs. A. Elliott. Charlottesville at Mrs. Cornelia Norris at each meeting we were inspired to new interest in the work. We were entertained by the following at Lynchburg: Lynchburg Progress Circle, a wonderful reception. Mrs George Woodson, Mrs. Mollie McDonald, Mrs. Jennie Anderson, Mrs. Mary White, Mrs. Rose Gentry, Mrs. Mary J. Scott, Mt. Carmel Circle a fine reception; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Franklin, Mrs. Jennie Fields, Mr. and Mrs. Mry Fields, Mrs. Jennie Singleton, Mr. and Mrs. Bertha Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Robinson, Miss Kate Calland, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Spencer, Mrs. Josephine Anderson, Mrs. H. Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford, Mrs. Florence Reed and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. I. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Brown, Mrs. Sue Bailey, Miss Pattie Good, the Billipu's family a great Thanksgiving dinner; Mrs. Maria Graves gave a great dinner and presented the president a cut steel beaded bag. it being presenter with well chosen words by Rev. Dr. Tines. We appreciate the hospitality of these dear friends more than we can ex press and their kindness will winger with us forever, and be an incentive to help us get strong to come back to you for greater service. Difference not distance separates souls, and since we are alike in aim purpose and work, I can't feel that we are separated. Much happiness, success and joy to the women of Virginia in the year of 1924. 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Geese she ae pee ee ee ee ey a ; a = i Os es el fa . . J oe ee — s me ae ¥ nine fa ee cee ha ie “a ey - 2 COMMANDED MILITARY AT HERRIN. General Milton J. Foreman (left) of the old 33rd Division commanded the troops who patrolled Herrin, Ill. with General Carlos Black. ‘These two officers commanded all troops who operated in bloody Williamson county. sabdr yates Meh wate ris RN aN eS x SNL ae: shared cameo es aa aot RB I Se : pd ae NE en Reb Eos tee Fel ae nats pL ash Be eek gsleiee oe ag Sieg See Ts selene pene es ee aaa ee os a Pes hs .. eee a a ie] Wa Sot - — = 6 pe OU Wao cae ee Yo A ed 2 ee. a Pe a i PF oS M\ & . 1 = wal ¥ Ve a Pm Wt PN LS eo) oe oe SS ee A a HIGH COSTS DRIVE LABORITES TO MODERN / IN COURT DRESS. London—Labor Ministers not possessing the full court dress will wear instead ordinarv evening coats, black knee breeches, silk stockings and white tie, The dress (right) cost about 150 guineas (normally about $825) and the alternative cost 15 guineas. . can fr eee Gs ye ae es Ai ap . oe oF <a ae i ae . veo STBLL KING SAIL FOR SOUTH: AMERICA. Judge Hibert H. Gary, recognized as world leader in, Gre steel business went on the trip @#tly for pleasure, but it is sald his main intention is to look over the South American field for further development in the steel business there. FOUR Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 51 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. . . . EDITOR All communications intended for publication, should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. e m One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... 60 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. 221 Company, 608 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago; 821 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 420 Long acre Building, New York. SATURDAY..... MARCH 8, 1924 By doing right, we win the respect of ourselves and our neighbors. We thank our subscribers, who have heeded our appeals and who have been sending in money. It is mighty difficult to do right when practically all the folks around you are doing wrong. People, who are insulting to white folks will be insulting to colored folks also. We are largely responsible for our own "undone condition" but the white folks are responsible also. There is no crime committed by a Negro that has not at some time previous been committed by some white person. Don't forget that. The prayers of the righteous are powerful and will prevail. You had better not fool yourself by believing to the contrary. Colored folks will win after while They are not united in action and this delays the inevitable, but the colo- ced folks will win after while. Poor people have a hard time to eko out a living these days and the well-to-do are wondering how long it will be before they will reach the level of these same poor people and share mseries with them. Three police officers, including a Sergeant, all of whom exercised rare judgment handled a crowd in front of the Rayo Theatre last Monday night estimated to be in excess of three thousand.. Their orders given without any "rough-house" methods or bullying tactics were obeyed implicitly and the discipline shown was a remarkable exhibition of skill and wisdom. While they are being complimented the colored people themselves are being commended. It shows that conditions in this community have improved and are steadily improving and that the bond of good feeling between the white and colored people of this community is being strengthened despite the efforts of some of the lower classes of white people to dissolve and break it. KELLY MILLER'S SANHEDRIN. Hon Mareus Garvey's charge that Dr. Kelly Miller is among the self-constituted leaders has been met and answered. He has been elected President of the greatest representative gathering of the different organizations of Negroes ever held in this country, so it is reported and our prediction that he could command such a support has been verified. He is not, however the leader of all the Negroes in this country, but according to the composition of the great body over which he presided, he is in a class to himself, just as the distinguished Jamaican is the leader of a class to himself also. As far as we have been able to observe the meeting was a tremendous success. It was well organized and ably handled. The men in charge seem to have been trained at the business and no where have we been able to observe a false note. This will be a turning point in this history of the colored people of this country, if the great leader, who is directing the movement will exercise the same transcendent judgment in handling affairs as he displayed in launching the movement. TRE OIL INVESTIGATION. The Tea-Pot Dome Oil Scandal has engaged the attention of the public for many weeks. Few people seem to understand the issues involved. It seems that as the United States Navy uses oil burning vessels, it was necessary to have a reserve supply of oil for emergencies and with this idea in view, vast domains on which were rich reservoirs of oil were held by the United States Government. In the meantime, large oil corporations owned land or leases on land adjacent to these government lands. That is to say that where the government ownership of lands ended, the ownership by private individuals began. In order to get this oil out of the ground, it was necessary to erect drills and establish oil wells, the cost of which ran into millions of dollars. The Navy Department had charge of these lands, but the Congress, by legislative enactment authorized the leasing of these lands. The charge is that in leasing them, fraud was practiced in that they were not leased in a way and manner to bring about competition. The Democratic leaders seized upon this lease as a campaign issue and attempted to saddle the responsibility upon a Republican administration. Then the fun began. It seems that Secretary Fall of the Interior Department had charge of the lease. As the Navy Department had charge of the oil lands, the question arose as to how the lease could have been brought about. Then it was explained that Secretary Edward Denby of the Navy Department, not having the facilities for handling the matter turned the whole business over to the Department of the Interior and through that Department with Secretary Fall, a Republican in charge lease was made to the E. L. Doheny interests. Secretary Fall resigned from the cabinet and on his ranch in New Mexico, it was found out that he had negotiated a loan with Doheny for $100,000.00. Making a political issue of the affair became somewhat muddled for the reason that it was announced that Doheny is a Democrat and a member of the State Committee of that party in California. The reason for the early leasing of the oil properties of the Gov ernment was set forth in the claim that the oil veins could and would be depleted by private corporations that owned oil wells adjoining. In making the lease to the Doheny interests, Secre tary Edward Denby, who said at the time and who insists now that the lease is a good and profitable one for the Government signed the lease in conjunction with Secretary Fall, although there is no evidence that he was connected with any improper deal with reference to the same. The Democrats received another "jolls" which was disclosed in the statement that Hon. William G. McAdoo, ex-President Woodrow Wilson's son-in-law and also who was at one time Secretary of the Treasury had been and was at this time in the pay of the Doheny oil interests as attorney to represent that corporation in Mexico and had an annual retainer of $25,000.00 per year and his law firm had received $150,000.00 in counsel fees from the same concern. This raised a "howl!" on the part of those, who were opposing him for the presidential nomination on the Democratic ticket. The United States Senate is continuing its investigations, but it is as liable at any time to bring in Democrats as it is Republicans. Mr. McAdco admitted that his fee was to have been one million dollars, if he succeeded with his negotiations with the Mexican Government. An effort is now being made to secure the cancellation of the lease, but this will entail great expense to the United States Government as the corporation alleges that it has invested sums of money in digging wells, which sums will exceed twenty millions of dollars. This agitation is taking place on the eve of a presidential election and it is apparent that for the most part it is being done for campaign purposes. With the elections in November fading into the distance, it is an open question as to whether the prosecutions will be pushed to their logical conclusions and whether any of the leading parties named will ever be made to serve terms in the United States prisons. The oil being taken from these wells is also being stored in quantities by the Government, but the lessees charge so much for the oil furnished by them. It was claimed that not to have made the lease at the time would have been to lose the oil and the damage would have been irreparable. CONFESSED GUILT Arthur A. Hirsch, manager of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company's branch stor at the north-west corner of First and Marshall Streets pleaded guilty to embezzlement in the Hustings Court of this city last Wednesday and was given one year in the penitentiary. He reported at the time that he had been assaulted by two Negroes and robbed of $124.02. When the story was sifted by the police, who had been searching for the alleged robbers, ctr- THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA cumstances surrounding the case appeared suspicious and finally Hirsch confessed that he had made up the story himself and that he had stolen the money from the company. This was a source of genuine relief to the better class of colored people, who have felt keenly these reflections upon the colored people of this community, who rank among the best in this country. Only a few weeks ago, Officer Bertucci investigated the case of a colored man charged with crime and who was sentenced to serve nine years in the Virginia penitentiary. The accused man contended that he was in a reformatory in Ohio at the time the robbery was committed. His statement was proven to be true, although he is still under sentence for the commission of the crime. He is now in jail here charged with having escaped from this penal institution, having made a most desperate escape in company with a fellow prisoner. Blunders like these make this element of humanity enemies of society and tend to increase the troubles and embarrassments of the members of the body politic, who pay the taxes to support them. The better class of white people through the inter-racial movement are doing what they can to remedy and im prove these conditions, but the continual repetition of these species of injustice is disheartening. MR. CREAGER'S LETTER Mr. R. B. Creager of Texas, in his remarkable letter, insisting upon a plank in the platform of the Republican National Convention condemning the Ku Klux Klan continued to quote from the celebrated letter of Henry A. Wise in his protest against the Know Nothing Party in 1856. It reads: Another complaint was, that they had appealed in vain to "British breth ren." They said. "We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity; and we have conjured them, by the ties of our common kindred, to disavow these usurpations, etc. They, too, have been deaf to the voice of justice and consanguinity. We must therefore, acquiesce in the necessity which denounces our separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, enemies in war, in peace friends." There is proof, too, that Natismian can't always be relied on to help one's own countrymen, and that brethren, and kindred, and consanguinity, will fail whole people in trouble, just as kinship too often fails families and in individuals in the trials of life. "And," lastly, "for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and you sacred honor." There was tolerance, there was firm reliance on the same one God; there was mutuality of pledge, each to the other, at one altar, and there was a common stake of sacrifice—"lives, fortunes and honor." And who were they? There were Hancock the Puritan, Penn the Quaker, Rutledge the Huguenot, Carroll the Catholic, Lee the Cavalier, Jefferson the Free Thinker. These, representatives of all the signers, and the signers, representatives of all the people of all the colonies. Oh! my countrymen, did not that "pledge" bind them and bind us, their heirs, forever to faith and hope in God and to charity for each other—to tolerance in religion and to "mutuality" in political freedom? Down, down with any organization, then, which "denounces" a "separation" between Protestant Virginia and Catholic Maryland—between the children of Catholic Carroll and Protestant George Wythe. Their names stand together among the "signatures" and I will redeem their "mutual" pledges with my "life" my "fortune," and my "sacred honor," "so far as in me lies"—so help me. Almighty God!" I think that here is proof enough that "foreigners" and Catholics both entered as material elements into our Americanism. But before the 4th day of July there were laws passed of the highest authority, to which this secret organization is opposed. On the 12th of June, 76, the Convention of Virginia passed a "Declaration of Rights." Its 4th section declares: "that no man or set of men, are entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community, but in consideration of public services; which not being descendible neither ought the offices of magistrate legislator or judge to be hereditary." And again: Now, does the Know-Nothing organization not claim for the "native born" "set of men" to be entitled to exclusive privileges from the community as against naturalized and Catholic citizens; and thus, by virtue of birth, to inherit the right of election to the offices of magistrates, legislator or judge, which are not descendible? They set up no such claim for the individual person native born, but they do set up a quality for nativity to which, and to which alone, they claim, pertains the privileges of eligibility to offices. Again:—Does this organization not violate the 7th section of this declaration of rights, which forbids "all power of suspending laws, or the execution of laws by any authority without consent of the representatives of the people, as injurious to their rights, and which ought not to be exercised?" When the laws say, and the representatives of the people say, that Catholics and naturalized citizens shall be tolerated and allowed to enjoy the privileges of citizenship and eligibility to office? have they not organized a secret power to suspend these laws and to prevent the execution of them, by their sole authority, without consent of the representatives of the people? This declaration denounces it as injurious to the rights of the people and as a power which ought not to be exercised. Again:—Does not this organization annul that part of the 8th section of this declaration, which says: "That no man shall be depived of his liberty, except by the law of the land, or the judgment of his peers?" This don't apply alone to personal liberty, the freedom of the body from prison, but no man shall be deprived of his franchises of any sort of his liberty in its largest sense, except by the law of the land or the judgment of his peers, the trial by jury. Has then, a private and secret tribunal a right to impose qualifications for office, and to enforce their laws by test oaths, so as to deprive any man of his liberty to be elected? Again:—Is this organization not an Imperium in Imperio against the 14th section of this declaration, which says, "That the people have a right to uniform government, and, therefore, that no government separated from or independent of the government of Virginia, ought to be erected or established within the limits thereof." It is not a government, but does it not will it not politically govern the portion of the people belonging to it, differently from what the portion of the people not belonging to it, are governed by the laws of Virginia? Again:--It does not adhere to the "justice and moderation" inculcated in the 15th section of the declaration. And lastly, it avowedly opposes the 16th section, which declares "that to religion, or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it. can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion according to the dictates of conscience; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other." This is plain writing. And again; But this organization not only contravenes the rules of our Declaration of Independence and Rights, but it is in the face of a positive and perpetual statute, now made a part of our organic law by the new Constitution—the Act of Religious Freedom passed the 16th of December. 1785. Against this law, this Know-Nothing order attacks the freedom of the mind, by imposing "civil incapacitations;" it "attempts to punish one religion and to propagate another by coercion on both body and mind;" it sets up its own opinions and modes of thinking as the only true and infallible;" it makes our "civil rights to have a dependence on our religious opinions;" it "deprives citizens of their natural rights by proscribe them as unworthy of the public confidence, by laying upon them an capacity of being called to offices or trust and enrolment, unless they profess or renounce this or that religious opinion;" it "tends to corrupt the principles of that religion it is meant to ca courage, by bribing with a monopoly of worldly honors and enrolments, those who will externally profess and conform to it;" it lacks confidence in Truth, which, "is great and will prevail," if left to herself; that she is the proper and sufficient antagonist to Error, and has nothing to fear from the conflict, unless by human interposition disarmed of her natural weapons if a argument and debate; it with draws errors from free debate; it with debate, and hides them in secret, where they become dangerous, because it is not permitted freely to contradict them. Let it not be said that this is a restraining statute upon government and is a prohibition to "legislators and rulers, civil as well as ecclesiastical." If they even are restrained by this law a fortiori, every private organization, or order, or individual, is restrained. The Know-Nothings will hardly pretend to do what the government itself, and legislators, and rulers, civil as well as ecclesiastical, dare not do. If such be their pretensions they claim to be above the law, or to set up a higher law—then, sieo volo, to compel a man to frequent or support any religious worship, and to enforce, restrain, modest, or burthen him, or "to make him suffer" on account of his religious opinions or belief, or to deprive men of their freedom to profess, and by argument to maintain their opinions in matters of religion, and to make the same diminish enlarge or affect their civil capacities. No, when our Constitution forbid the legislators to exercise a power, they intend that no such power shall be exercised by any one. Not only is the law of Virginia thus liberal as to religion, but also as to nat uralization. Our people should read craefully and study these citation: RAYO BREAKS ALL RECORDS. NOTHING LIKE IT BEFORE ON SECOND STREET. Last Monday and Tuesday the Popular Rayo Theatre smashed all records for attendance, exactly 5,369 people paid admissions to see "Some Wild Oats," at the Rayo in the two days! Monday night at eight o'clock there was such a crowd of people trying to get in that Second Street was completely blocked and traffic could hardly get by. It was indeed a boost for the Rayo to show this picture and to give these thousands of people a chance to see it because otherwise they would not have had the opportunity. For next week, March 10th, to 15th Manager Droste of the Rayo has booked a return engagement of the ever popular Gippy Smith and his Melody men, who will appear in new numbers that will set the feet moving and the crowd whistling. As an added feature, Elsie Johnson. "The Queen of Song" will appear with Gippy Smith. Miss Johnson is a great favorite in Richmond and her many friends will be delighted to know that she will appear at the Rayo next week. The Rayo Fun-makers Company will be seen in two brand new Musical Comedies; this company includes such favorites as "Pop" Malloy, "Doorkey" Singleton, Alice Stevenson, Geo. Williams and many others. To visit the Peoples Theatre, the Rayo twice a week means a good time always! Friday night, March 14th Walker Brackett will wrestle any man at 165 pounds for the Silver cup which Brackett won two weeks ago; we will see who is the best man. N. A. A. C P APPEAL TO OKLA GOVERNOR STOPS EVICTION THREAT AGAINST RACE. The appeal by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to the Governor of Oklahoma, has been instrumental in stopping threats and warnings to leave against Negroes in the Verden District, near Chickasha. A letter to the N. A. A. C. P., from the scene of trouble in Oklahoma tells how the threats were stopped: "I am writing and sending you the results of the notices that were being sent to the colored people in the Verden District. I have made two trips out there and found that the cause of the trouble was that the colored people were doing better farming than the whites and the land owners were replacing the whites with colored. "I think that it is about settled. On my first trip out there I presented our letter and the copy of your telegram to the Governor. The white man that I talked to and let read the letter and telegram, thought that I was a U. S. Officer and has circulated the same. Since then he has sent for me, so I am sure that it is all over." 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Mr. Ruben Holliday is out again after a few days illness with La-Grippie. Mr. W. H. Stepteau was taken quite sick Saturday but better at this writing. Mr. Wilton Dyla is out again after a week's illness with Mumps. Rev. W. W. Ward preached at Max Meadows Sunday evening to a large and appreciative audience. Rev. L. B. Alston preached at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday at 3 o'clock. His text was: I Peter, 2nd Chapter and 2nd Verse. Subject: The Right Way of Christian-living." He handed his text to the delight of his hearers. Rev. Alston is an able divine; he is the pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in the city. Mrs. Mattie Hodge of Gary W. Va. is visiting her husband, Mr. Henry Hodge. Miss Dicie Thompson of Russell, Ky. arrived in the city Sunday morning to spend sometime with her mother, Mrs. Ellen Patterson. Mr. Eugene King of Radford spends Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Hannah Moryers. Mrs. Eliza Johnson of Madison, Ohio is visiting her brother, Mr. Henry Grubb, who has been quite ill for some time. Miss Sallie Hampton returned Sunday after a two-weeks stay with her mother, Mrs. Edith Hampton, who has been quite sick, but better at this writing. The Eureka Choral Club will give a recital at Bethel A. M. E. Church, March 11th, 1924; entirely a new program will be rendered. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Carter. Madam Ann Carter and Gertrude Allen motorized to Pulaski, Sunday, the guests of relatives. Mrs. Elnora Clark and little daughter, Almarie left Saturday for their home, Excelsior. W. Va., after a two months stay with relatives. Miss Eula Howard who has been sick for three weeks is improving; she is able to be up. Her many friends hope to see her at school soon. Miss Alice Thompson was called to Foster Falls, Friday on account of the serious illness of her brother, Mr Clinton Thompson. A good Cook wanted at the Cozy Cafe, woman or man. $10.00 per week. Call or phone. Mrs. Pocahontas Page, proprietress. A new modern hair dressing parlor open day and night, hair made waivy, straight and crimpy in ten minutes; no hot irons, for men only. Mr. W. R. Gibson. Jr. proprietor. Phone 173-J. FULTON NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mayo, of 933 Denny Street take this method in thanking their many friends and the Churches of the Community, for their loyalty in helping her husband; having been unable to do any work for a long time, but he is improving a little at present. Two surprises were led on Sister Mayo by Mrs. Ruth Fields and Mrs. Laura Best, also Mr. and Mrs Fleming Christian and Mrs. Geneva Morgan. Their kindness shall not be forgotten. Mrs. Lucy Smith was also in the party. Last Sabbath, Rev. W. L. Tuck, pastor of New Vine Baptist Church preach ed to the Odd Fellows. After listening to the sermon every man and woman present went away satisfied. At night Rev. A. Spratley, a student of the Vu. U. U., preached for a club of the Church. Last Sunday evening Rev. W. E. Brown of the Va. U. U. preached at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church for one of the clubs of the same. Remarks wtre had by the pastor. Rev. W. L. Tuck. Tomorrow Rev. W. L. Tuck will administer "The Lord's Supper" at the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Dinwiddle Co., Va. Rev. G. W. Coleman of Mt. Calvary STAG SEMI-PASTE-PAINT BROOKLYN, NY MADE IN U.S.A. SERVICES MAINTENANCE REPAIR RECOVERY BROOKLYN, NY MADE IN U.S.A. --- --- RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Baptist Church will preach at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church, Henrico, Co., Va., Rev. W. L. Tuck, pastor. Very excellent services were held at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church last Sunday. In the morning the Memorial services of Deacon Luke Terrell; 3:30 P. M. the Communion services. Our pastor, Rev. C. A. Cobbs will use as his subject tomorrow at 11:30 A. M. "The Wheel in the Wheel." Preaching at 8:30 P. M. Let us not forget the Prayer Meetings, every Wednesday evening. CHICAGO NEWS. The Quarter Charity and Benevolen- Club held its annual winter picnic at the Y. W. C. A. Wednesday evening February 20th which was attended by a large number of members and friends. Among the guest of honor present and who spoke were Hon. M. T. Bailey Mrs. Rutter. Ella Day of the Y. W. C. A. and Mme. Ezella Mathis Carter, who as usual, spoke ex- tensively on rural districts and the need of uplift work. Refreshments were served in abundance and a real indoor picnic held following a musical program by the younger talents. Dt. Eliza Jackson, state grand queen of A. U. K. and D. of A., of Illinois and jurisdiction, headed a delegation of state and grand officers for St. Louis, Mo., where they attended on Wednesday the last funeral rites over the remains of Dt. Ada Harris, state grand queen of Missouri. Resolutions were sent from the Military Depart- ment and other departments of Illin- ois. Mesdames Florence Masterson and Lou Ella Young entertained at lunchon last Sunday afternoon at 4114 Calumet Avenue in honor of Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton, W. G. M. of O. E. S., and her sister, Mrs. Boles After lunchon the party attended the Sunday afternoon musical at Metropolitan Community Center. The Giles Charity Club entertained with a mid-winter picnic at the Y. W. C. A., on February 22nd. Among the speakers were Mrs. L. J. Ephodes, head of the Good Samaritan Hospital, Colum bus, S. C.; Mrs. Ida M. Bryan* of Indi anapolis, Ind.; Attorney Viollette Anderson-Johnson; M. T. Bailey, National Negro Press Association; Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsey Davis, historian of the National Federation of Women's Clubs Mme. Ezella M. Carter, president Carter System of Hair-dressers Association and others. Refreshments were served abundantly to all and a very pleasant afternoon spent. F. H. Artis, D. G. M. of the Odd Fellows and Mrs. Lou Ella Young, D. G. M. N. G., of Eden Grand District Households of Ruth of Illinois and jurisdiction are to be the guest of how or at a banquet on February 28th at Springfield IL. and on February 29th at E. St. Louis, IL. given by the Lodges and Households of each city. They will return to Chicago Sunday morning. The office of the Bailey Realty Co. and Milton Mercantile Agency is being flooded recently with communications from the south and from the west from people who are becoming greatly interested in holdings in Illinois and surrounding states. This interest is increasing daily. Y. W. C. A. NOTES "Making the Right Choice" was this subject of Miss Grace I. Bowes, Dean of Hartshorn College, at the Vesper Services Sunday. Miss Bowes graphically outlined to the large number of Girl Reserves, whose guest she was—and their friends the essential things to choose if a life is to be the thing of beauty which God designed it to be. Some of them are sincerity, time, work, happiness, friendship, sorrow and faith. At the same time these others must be dropped out of life: pretense, discontent, self seeking and worry. The music was furnished by the Hartshorn Club and was as sw_et and lovely as the young ladies who rendered the numbers. They were in produced by Miss Henrietta Barrett a Graduate Girl Reserve and a graduate of Hartshorn. The Girl Reserve Popularity Contest ended Friday, February 29th, the standing will appear in next weeks paper. The prizes will be awarded Friday, March 7th, at 8 P.M. All Girl Reserves are requested to be present. Miss Viola L. F. Chaplain and the Girl Reserves are to be the guests of the Methodist Women Federation of this city which convenes at the Centenary Methodist Church (4th and Grace Sts.) Wednesday, March 19th. Miss Chaplain will speak on "The Scope and Function of the e Y. W. C. A. Phyllis Wheatley Branch." The Girl Reserve will sing several songs. HEALTH EDUCATION-ATHLETICS Basket ball going big with the Blue PENL LIMERED AIR BREWING CO. --- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Triangle Girls. Miss Lucile Lewis, Coach, feels that the team is in splendid condition and ready to meet any group in the city or state. Those who made the "Y" team and are candle dates for the Triangle are, Alma Brockington, Center; Hallie Edmunds, Right Forward; Beatrice Young, Left Forward; Leonora Coleman, Left Guard Evelyn Burwell Right Guard; substitute Cecile McCray and Almeria Edmunds. The Saturday morning classes of lit tie girls in Aesthetic Dancing are passing the expectation of the teacher and the department heads. The fifth week finds them mastering one set of exercises. Older girls and young women classes in Folk and Aesthetic Dancing Fridays at 7:30 P. M., Saturdays 4:6:30; Basket ball and Folk Dancing at Johnson's Auditorium. Dr. Sara W. Brown of the Department of Education and Research will be in Richmond March 15-30th. During her stay she will give a series of lectures on General Health and Social Hygiene. The Health Department hopes through Dr. Brown's work to promote the principle of Healthful living and the study and solution of sex problems in the individual and community and to bring the use of sex to a higher social level. The Health tests for 100 per cent. healthy girl or woman will be given during Dr. Brown's stay. Dr. Brown will be assisted by Dr. B. B. Tharps of the Health Education Committee of which Mrs. Alice S. Bowser is Chairman. To each woman or girl receiving a 100 per cent. healthy report a pair of Health shoes will be given. It is hoped that all women and girls whether directly connected with the Association or not will avail themselves of the expert health hints and demonstrations which Dr. Brown will give. For further information, call Madison 2547. Tennis is already the talk around the 'Y.' The men are taking the lead in work on the Court and when completed it will be regulation size and a delightful place for Tennis lovers. Those wishing to learn the game or clubs wishing to use the Court should register now. COME TO VESPERS SUNDAY, 5 P.M. A Musical and Literary program will be given at the Vesper Hour on Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Mrs. Emily Ewell presiding. Among the numbers on the program will be an instrumental solo by Miss Gladys Jones vocal solos, by Miss Ethel Henry and Mrs. Thelma Mason, a recitation by Miss Iver Thornton and a paper by Miss Ruth Dean. You are especially invited to attend and we feel assured you will enjoy this program. The Religious Education Committee will have as their guests on the third Sunday afternoon, a group of friends from Church Hill who under the direction of Mrs. Ella Carter will present an interesting program. Watch for pro program in next week's issue. Our friends and well wishers in Church Hill are invited as our guests for this service. Sunday, March 16th from 5 to 6 o'clock ROANOKE ITEMS. Rev. A. L. James of the First Baptist Church and his choir and congregation filled their place Tuesday night on the program at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church on the Flit. Anniversary of the Pastorate of Rev. James S. Hatch er. The services were very grand and attendance large. Don't forget M. Stanfield will furnish you with the Planet of Richmond each week if you will pay the price. Just Five Cents when the boy comes around. Should you need, Indian Herbs, see Mr. Stanfield, Salvasena Pay nez Worlds Liniment Ordway Plasters. Sextional Tablets for men; Bloodroot for every woman; can all be had at the name of M. Stanfield at No. 153 Wells Alley, N. W. Rev. M. W. Clare of St. Paul's Memorial M. E. Church has been transferred to Datona, Florida. Rev. Jefferson of Georgia succeeded Rev. Clare. The Right Rev. Bishop W. M. Clare will preach at St. Paul's Memorial M. K. Church Sunday, March 9th. The public is invited to attend this service. Mrs. Annie Brandon of 504 8th Avenue N. W. returned home Monday from South Boston, where she witnessed the marriage of her sister-in-law, Miss Halie Brandon to Mr. Willis Cunningham on February 20th. Rev. J. R. Louderback with his choir and congregation worshipped with Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Monday night at 8 o'clock; it being the 5th Anniversary of the pastorate of Dr. Hatcher. His subject was: "God's Estimation of Greatness," when he had concluded his notes on the things that go to make up greatness among men as seen by the Almighty, he spoke of the sacrificial service rendered by Rev. James S. Hatcher to not only his own Church, but to all the people of the enire community, and said he would love to have the conference suspend the rule for five years and return him to Roanoke for five years more at its session in Portsmouth, Va., to do more wonderful service for the Master and humanity. Collection $13.33. All present enjoyed the discourse delivered by this scholarly man of God and Embas sador for the Master's cause. Mrs. Helen Barlow of 66 Chestnut Avenue N. W., is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Addie Stanford of 519 10th Avenue N.W. is indisposed at this writing. 'She was taken sick last Sunday at Church. Mrs. Enoch Hairston of 9th Avenue N. E., was taken to the Burrell Memorial hospital for an operation. Mr. Benjamin Wade of Boones Mill. Careful Planning Results in This Sale of Recently Arrived Brand New Spring Two-Pants Suits The Newest Spring Styles for Men and Young Men! Every Pai Wh price o trouser unusual fabrics these— are lon The and all The M Conserva Single-bre young Double-bre young The W Fancy, s Servicea High gr Excellen mings. Store Open Saturday Evening Until 7 P.M. Tw Franklin Co., keeps quite feeble. Mrs. J. H. Turner was over to visit her father last Sunday of 1215 4th St. N. E. Mrs. Ethel Brown of 223 10th Avenue N. W. wishes to use this method in thankening their many friends and neigh bors for their many acts of kindness shown her and her family during her serious illness of six weeks. She is very grateful to all, the physician and friends. Mrs. Elizabeth Riley, who underwent a serious operation at Burrell's Memorial hospital a short while ago, is reported getting on nicely at this writing and hopes soon to be home with her family. Rev. D. R. Powell of Harrison Avenue, who underwent a second operation at Burrell's Memorial hospital went home Monday, March 3rd and will take his place on the program in the Anniversary services of the 5 years pastorate of Rev. James S. Hatcher at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Wednesday night March 5th together with his choir and congregation. Little Willie is quite busy since his health has so much improved. He is on the alert for the North Carolina Mutual. Willie is some kid. I am sure he will fill his place on Dr. Hatcher's fifth year anniversary program where his turn comes with credit to himself and the occasion. The anniversary began Sunday, March 2nd in fine style. The homages paid Rev. and Mrs. Hatcher by the children in their Sunday School program was grand. The story of Samuel and Abraham was told by Little Miss Skipter and Miss Telfair respectively; paper by L. T. Arnold; the 24 P's. by Tom Cotten were all inspiring. At 11 A. M. Bro. Mason, a white Lay Minister delivered a powerful message on salvation by grace. He paid Dr Hatcher the compliment of being one of the best Bible scholars he had met. A number of white friends accompanied him to the church among whom were two He spoke on "The Negro in History." A great message. At night. Dr. Hatcher spoke on "Spiritual Gifts and My EVERYTHING COSTS LESS AT WEISBERGER'S RICHMOND'S GREAT STORE Trip to the Bishop's Council." Great and enthusiastic crowds were on hand and the presence of the Holy Ghost was felt; 210 communicants were at the altar; and a total offering for the day was $213.46. If you are burdened, sick, broken-hearted or grateful come with us. Come to our altar services. The Reverends J. W. Saunders of Farmville and M. S. Miville of Boones Mill and S. S. Morris of Norfolk will speak next Sunday and Monday and banquet with us on the 10th. Thursday February 28th an old fashioned 'House Warming' was given to our presiding elder, Rev. T. W. Cotten and family. Many useful gifts were brought. Among the guest present were: Rev. Davis of Salem and some of his members and a large number from the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. Dr. and Mrs. Cotton have been in Roan oke since April. They have recently bought a home on Seventh Avenue N. E. We, the members and friends of the Roanoak district give bim many good wishes and trust that God may bless him in his new home. Rev. and Mrs. Cotten wish to express their thanks and gratfulness to the many friends who contributed to them. COHEN TO HOLD JOB WITH NO SALARY (Baltimore Afro-American. ) (By Walter J. Singleton.) Washington, D. C., Feb. 28.-Negotiations looking toward a settlement for the present at least of the case of Walter L. Cohen, leader of the Republican forces in Louisiana, to be continued in office by President Coolidge as controller of customs at New Orleans, not withstanding the recent Senate rejection of his nomination. 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He is also at the head of a chain of drug stores as well as holding an interest in an amusement park. HAMPTON'S GREAT FLOOR RECORD Battling Siki Reported Dying in Cuba. HAMPTON DEFEATS UNION PANTHER FIVE IN LAST BASKETBALL GAME OF THE SEASON ```markdown ``` HAMPTON Battlin HAMPTON DEFEATS UNI LAST BASKETBALL (By Charles H. Williams.) Richmond Va., March 2.—The Hampton basket-ball quintet closed its 1924 series last night by defeating Virginia Union University, score 34 to 26, in one of the hardest fought games of the season. It was Hampton's first appearance on the local court. A big crowd of loyal Hampton and Union rooters were present to cheer their favorite teams. Because of the record of the two teams, Hampton was picked to win over Union Hampton did win, but it was no easy task. The "Panthers" played their best game of the season and exhibited that wonderful fighting spirit, which the Union teams have been known to exhibit in the past. The "Panthers" started the scoring and tallied 5 points before the "Seasiders" scored. The Union rooters went wild, but before they had ceased cheering Captain Langston made a beautiful basket which was quickly followed by Hargrove, who made 3 baskets in succession. This success did not however deter the "Panthers" for they believed that by hard playing and close guarding they could win. The Court was small and the ceiling low. These factors at first put the "Seasiders" at a slight disadvantage, but they soon overcame them. The guarding was fast and close. This fact introduced an element of contact and roughness in play, which at times took on aspect of a football game. The first half ended with Hampton leading—17 to 14. DASH AND FIGHT GAME. The second half began with a dash and fight that electrified the spectators. Hampton started the scoring and forged ahead to a comfortable lead. In this half the play of both teams was hard and rough. When, however, the storm had cleared away, Captain Lang ston had successfully piloted the "Good Hampton" into port with 34 Jewels on board, while Captain J. Brown of Union sailed through stormy seas and around treacherous shores and lost part of his cargo finally landing with 26 jewels on board. The scoring honors for Hampton must go to Hargrove, who made 7 baskets and 1 goal from foul, and to Jones, who followed with 5 baskets, while Lambricht made 2. Langston 1. and McNichols 1 basket and 1 goal from foul. Gregory won the honors for Union with 4 baskets; Allen 3; Jackson 2; B. Brown 2; J. Brown 1. Goals from foul, B. Brown and Miller, 1 each. HAMPTON WINS 7 GAMES The "Seasiders" lost two games during the season—one to Howard, by a 22-21 score, and one to Morehouse, by a 34-27 score. The Hampton scores 101 low: Hampton 31—Newport News Y. M. C. A. 14. Hampton 24—Shaw 14. Hampton 29, Howard 20. Hampton 21, Howard 22. Hampton 44, Union 14. Hampton 34, Union 26. Hampton 31, Lincoln 20. Hampton 28, Lincoln 27. Hampton 27, Morehouse 34. Total——269; Total 191 Gunn who has been one of Hampton's outstanding basket-ball players, represented the "Blue and White" for the last time in the association games. He was acting captain in 1922 and captain of the 1923 team. Captain Langston who has been the most dependable player on the team this season and who at all times has led his men by exhibiting the real fighting spirit, will likely be at Hampton next season and be eligible for the team. Most of the other players on the squad will also be in school again next year. PETE HILL SAYS HE'S NOT THRU (Preston News Service.) Pittsburgh, Pa., March 1—Condemning an article which appeared in the Chicago Defender recently, Pete Hill, veteran player-manager, states that he is not through and says that the article was nothing but a "knock." Hill avers he is the only bench manager in colored organized baseball, with the possible exception of "Rube" Foster. REPORT BATTLING SIKI DYING IN CUBA Havana, Cuba, March 5—Battling Siki, with his wonderful vitality practically wasted by swift living since he became enamored by the glamour and acclaim of the crowd after he knocked Georges Carpentier out is now fighting his hardest battle, under great handicap, for his life. Siki's cold has developed into plural pneumonia. He is at a private hospital sustained by the same strength that enabled him to enter the ring and fight long bouts after he had spent numerous nights regularly in hilarious living at the bars in Paris. He was delirious almost all day Thursday and had extremely high temperature. According to leading physicians he has small chance of recovery. His condition remains unchanged. HARRY WILLS MAY MEET JACK IN PHILLY (Preston News Service.) Philadelphia, Pa., March 1.—It is possible—even probable—that if Jack Dempsey ever defends his heavyweight championship against Harry Wills, it will be in Philadelphia. The project to stage such a battle in this city is discovered nestling behind Tex Rickard's negotiations to secure a foot-hold here. here. Conditions are such in New York that the bout cannot, and probably never could be held in New York. Empire state politicians are gunning for the state Rickard and they threaten to blot out boxing if he continues to dominate the situation. Thus it becomes necessary for the daring promoter seek a new field of activity. No one knows this better than Rickard himself. As a matter of fact, he was probably three jumps ahead of his enemies themselves in detecting the hand-writing on the wall. Then why not Philadelphia, the greatest fight town in the country? BIG MATCHES IN SIGHT It is known that Rickard has been negotiating for the Arena, Philadelphia's biggest palace of punch. He may secure this property and he may not, but it is by no means certain that if he fails he will abandon his project of coming to this city. Half a dozen big heavyweight bouts are in the making for 1924. A Dempsey-Gibbons match has virtually been closed. Wills is out with a challenge to both Gibbons and the champion. Firpo will soon be on his way to the United States with a chip on his shoulder George Godfrey seeks a place in the championship picture, and craves to meet Wills, Foulton or any other man in order to prove that he belongs. Having worn out his welcome in New York, it is scarcely likely that Rickard would venture to stage a hout o f great magnitude there. Driven from the metropolis, he could not find a more logical spot than the Quaker City for such major operations. The Shelby debacle coming a few years after the financial failure of the Dempsey-Willard battle at Toledo, has convinced promoters that a great heavyweight championship cannot be successfully presented anywhere but on the Atlantic seaboard. Philadelphia is central, a great fight town itself, it is within two hours of New York City and its seeming millions. Washington is but three hours distance. Baltimore two, and a Boston to Philadelphia forms but a one night jump. These facts together with the absolute certainty that Rickard has turned his eyes toward Philadelphia recently and the fact that a recent ruling of Attorney General Woodruff removes the ban from mixed bouts in Pennsylvania are evidenced enough that there is something brewing. NEW YORK TO SEE THE FAMOUS TIGER FLOWERS BOX. (Preston News Service.) Toledo, Ohio, March 1.—Manage Walk Miller is about to realize an am bition he has nursed for a long time—to see Tiger Flowers box in New York. For a long time he has sought matches in the east where mixed bouts are permitted, but try as he would he could not get into New York. When the Flowers-Harry Krohn bout at Havana was barred by the Ha vana commission because the bout was considered unequal, Miller offered to match his streak with Jack Renault, THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately three hundred individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders of Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally interested in retaining the confidence of the colored people of this community and the good opinion of the white and colored people of the United States, are waiting. They all want to know the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank. The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signed by the able Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court- But how much more is needed? The Receivers assert that they cannot determine this amount until all the pass-books of the depositors have been turned in and balanced. To meet this condition the depositors, in meeting assembled, by unanimous vote, decided to share in any liability in excess of the amount already ascertained. This relieves the situation and enables the Receivers to strike a balance and submit the same to the Court with such a recommendation as may, in their judgment be fair to the people whom they represent. This then will necessarily end the delay as the Receivers have been unofficially reported to be in favor of re-opening the Bank and willing to do all in their power to help the colored people of this community. The issue is plain. Personal feeling and animosities should not figure in this matter. Let us re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank in order that those depositors who are urgently in need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their savings may be permitted so to do. The depositors stand pledged not to make any run on the Bank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are presented The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain the approximate amount of liability, put up the assets necessary and with the aid and support of the good white people and the self-sacrificing colored ones, backed by an abiding faith in the Almighty God, let us re-open the Bank. --- who had just stopped the Cuban champ ion. Renault appeared willing, but his manager would have to O.K., the match. A cablegram sent to the mang er. resulted, so Miller says, in Renault leaving the island the next morning. Flowers' next bout is in Barberton. Flowers' next bout is in Barberton, after that he has four fights in New York. LOENDI DRUBS FARRELL FIVE. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., March 1—Playing against a team which had beaten them earlier in the season by a score of 52-50, and also boasted a clean slate, the strong Loendi combination, minus the services of "Pappy" Ricks, elusive forward, won handsily from Farrell Five Thursday evening at Labor Temple by a score of 59-31. In winning, Loendi further proved the old theory that theirs is the strongest second-half club in the country. Sporting a narrow lead of one point at the end of the first period the "tank" swung into action with the first minute of play during the second period "And it being represented to the Court that the closing of said bank by the plaintiff was because of the presence in its assets of obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., amounting to the sum of $83,500.00, which are not secured to the satisfaction of the plaintiff and it being further represented to the Court that there is a reasonable prospect of the defendant being able, within a short time, of satisfying the plaintiff as to said obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., and as to the entire solvency of said bank, it is further ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, together with a statement of the assets and liabilities of said bank, such offers and plans as may be submitted to them by the defendants, or others on its behalf, with a view of satisfying the requirements of the plaintiff and effecting a prompt discharge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics' Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. to its proper authorities." and their opponents, though worty, were literally hurried under an avalanche of field goals from the hands of Posey, Moton, Young and Botts. Ricks failed to appear in uniform until near the end, of the third quarter and was not placed in the game. Stop Fight to Save Bob Lawson from the Tiger (Preston News Service) Toledo. Ohio. March 1—"Tiger" Flowers, like a brawny beast of the jungle, leaped out of his lair with clawing lefts and rights, whipped over his ripping paws and clawed and slashed Fighting Bob Fawson through 10 rounds at the Coliseum Monday night with such wicked intent that Referee Ollie Picrecord stopped the fight in the 10th to save Lawson from further punishment. The Tiger had lost none of the cunning he displayed in his previous fights here with Jamacia Kid and Pan amo Joe Gans, and Lawson took the same terrible lacing Flowers dished out to the other two. Lawson did fight back, but the Tiger was so fast. so tiger-like in his ferocity and rained in his rapper-like and tearing punches with such dazzling rapidity, that Fighting Bob Lawson floundered about like a small canoe in a mealstrom. The fight throughout was a hummer, and Flowers, by virtue of his work, has made himself a distinct fav orite here. TEXAS BURNET SIGNS WITH NEW YORK LINCOLN GIANTS. (Preston News Service.) Pittsburgh, Pa., March 1—"Texas" Burnett, former first-string catche with the Indianapolis A. B. C's, has signed with the Lincoln Giants of New York. Burnett leaves for N. Y. about the middle of March and will replace the veteran Doc. Wiley. The team will train for the coming season in Florida. Keep strong. Be healthy and free from winter complaints. Hill's Cascara Bromide Quinine is the quickest acting, most dependable cold remedy. What Hill's does for millions will do for you. Getred box bearing Mr. Hill's portrait. HILL'S. Price 30 cents. Y TEAM DEFEATS HOLY CROSS (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh Pa., March 1.—The first game of the Holy Cross Y. M. C. A. series, played at the Center Avenue Y. M. C. A., was won by the "Y" passers Friday evening, 25-19. The game was replete with thrills from beginning to end. So close was the defensive play of each team, that it was fully ten minutes before a field goal was scored by either. Other Sports, Page 8 ITING. Presenting approximately sand, not including table of this city, who a his community and the ing. The assets to re-open act from the decree sig that the closing of the presence in its Company, Inc., are not secured to being further repre- sable prospect of the of satisfying the ended Realty Company. and bank, it is fur- rized and instructed possible date, togeth- ilities of said mitted to them by the a view of satisfying acting a prompt dis- for the assets of said to its proper art that they cannot be turned in and ba- nimous vote, decided is relieves the situation Court with such a reco present. vers have been unoffic their power to help th and animosities should der that those deposit and those who wish ledged not to make any presented The primary mate amount of liabili white people and the God, let us re-open the approximately three hundred not including the holders his city, who are vitally intre unity and the good opinion to re-open the Mechan the decree signed by the a closing of ance in its Inc., secured to her repre- spect of the fying the city Company. it is fur- instructed ate, together said them by the satisfying prompt dis- sets of said per they cannot determine the need in and balanced. To m vote, decided to share in a the situation and enables with such a recommendation been unofficially reported over to help the colored peo sities should not figure in t those depositors who are se who wish to deposit th not to make any run on the B The primary purpose at the count of liability, put up people and the self-sacrificio us re-open the Bank. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. --- Beautiful Girl Reveals Secret Once my hair was anything but long and silky soft as it is now, and my complexion was sallow, and there were often unsightly pimples on my face. One day I heard of Exelento Quinine Pomade for the hair and purchased a jar. Almost immediately it stopped all dandruff, made my hair grow long, soft and fine, and gave it a delightful sheen. Because of the perfectly wonderful results I obtained from Exelento Quinine Pomade, I purchased a jar of Exelento Skin Beautifier. It changed my sallow complexion to a clear, lovely skin, glowing with health. For pimples and other skin blemishes, it has equal. If I am as beautiful as people say, it is all due to Exelento preparations. Exelento Quinine Pomade and Exelento Skin Beautifier may be obtained for only 25% at most drug stores, or will be sent postpaid upon receipt of price by the EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars three hundred the holders of the vitally inter- good opinion of the Mechanics used by the able determine this nced. To meet to share in any and enables the commendation as ally reported to colored people not figure in this ers who are ur- to deposit their run on the Bank purpose at this y, put up the self-sacrificing Bank. --- ```markdown ``` --- 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 being 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 this 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. --- THE MAYFIELD HERALD CLOTHED EITHER FOR BATHING OR SKATING AND STILL WARM. Boston—Dora Woodward, Brook line lass, would make one think of Palm Beach, but instead she is skating right in New England at Jamacalway Pond, clad in her bathing suit. She enjoys her skiing and skating and would not wear a fur coat under any circumstances. U. S. GOVERNMENT A MESS OF GRAFT AND CORRUPTION. Oil, Klan War and Child Labor Sorry Spectacle Plus Neglect and Robbery of Ex-Soldiers and General Inefficiency and There You Have Government by "the Only Race Fit for Self-Government." (Crusader Service.) Washington, D.C., Feb.—With an administration of "the only party fit to govern" in a country controlled by "the only race capable of self-government" fairly staggering under the weight of a series of shocking scandals and exposures, an entertaining, if nauseating, spectacle is presented for the cification of the colored races, Kippling's "lesser breeds without the law." Feverish efforts are being made to stifle the oil investigation. These of forts are backed by the ring politicians the military-naval-diplomatic-social lobby and others. But these efforts are not likely to succeed. The beans have been spilled, and it will be a hard task to fool the public on this particular issue. This unmasking of the sinister truth of private ownership of the government at Washington has set going a political revolution throughout the United States. Tens of thousands of letters are arriving at the offices of public men who are thought to be liberal or progressive, demanding that the inquiry be developed thru every possible vein of evidence. no matter what the effect may be upon either or both of the old party organizations. If the shame of bribery, fraud, theft of public property, and wholesale pollution of the springs of public action shall wreck the Republican and Democratic parties. well and good. The voters, colored and white, who are now taking up the issue in letters and resolutions ask only that the country be given the facts as to what kind of government actually exists. OIL AND FOREIGN RELATIONS Influence of the oil crowd upon the government extends even into the realm of foreign relations—of relations with foreign nations, peace with whom depends upon the graft, that the oil men can get out of their governments. A resolution soon to be offered in the Senate will ask Secretary Hughes to furnish to that body all correspondence and records showing his oil diplomacy toward Mexico, Columbia, Persia and other countries where American oil kings have sought concessions. From this data the Senate committee will proceed to inquire into the means by which Hughes was induced to demand for the American oil kings privileges in Mesopotamia, Burmah, Columbia, the Dutch East Indies and Persia. Under a separate line of inquiry will be taken up the question as to whether recognition of Russia has been delayed until the utmost possible concessions are made to Sinclair or Standard Oil by Moscow. BIGGER SCANDALS TO COME "The revelations yet to be made are not all on one side" says Sen. Moses. "Some Senators are getting round-shouldered with the burdens they are carrying around. They are looking for a chance to spring their information on the public at the earliest opportunity. "Those yet unnamed are greater in number and of more consequence than the ones already involved." VETS FILCHED OF MILLIONS All the scandal isn't in oil. A series of articles by Will Irwin in the New York World are proving another tribulation to the sorely set and badly exposed Republican Party. In this series Will Irwin makes the claim, substantiated by figures, that the disabled veterans of the late war to -or -make the world safe for -er -what was it -oil or democracy or something -that these disabled heroes were filched of $225,000,000 through the wizardry of Col. Charles R. Forbes, who, later, came near getting the appointment as Secretary of the Interior. Mr. Irwin also tells how Forbes and his contractor pals drank their way through the "arid West" at a time when President Harding was calling upon the nation A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: In the language of Shakespeare, we are saying to our traducers and slanderers— A full, free and square vindication is demanded by us and we believe we shall obtain it. Richmond. Va., May 9, 1923. THE FASHION WEEKLY LATEST IN SILK COATS. A Kerami Majale Silk Coat, with collar of white Belgian Coney, that shows the effect of the Egyptian influence, expressed in border and lining. to respect the Volstead Law. Irwin all leges, too, that Forbes made another little cleanup in the matter of a sale of Government goods, in which $3,000 000 worth of stuff was sold at a loss of $240,000 to the tax-payers of the country. The New York World is also responsible for a thorough exposure and scathing arraignment of the horrors of child labor in this so-called civilized country. Under the caption of "A Mil THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA lion Children Who Slave" the world carries such illuminating sub-headlines as "Hundreds of Children Under 10 Toll in Nebraska Beat Fields," "Mississippi Protects Her Cattle, But Too Poor to Guard Children," "Little Girls Toll in Bloxix's Shrimp and Oyster Canneries; Some So Small They Stand on Boxes to Reach Work Tabls—Fingers Frequently Lacated and Sore—" "Must Get Children Ere They are 16, Say Textile Mill Owners of "North Carolina" Center Shoe Shop Day That Child Toilers; State Laws Prohibit Felons From More than Nine Hours' Work in Prison, Eight Hours for Contractors; Youngsters' Limit is Eleven Hours" "Army of Cold Laborers, a Million in 1920. Is Stealthy Increasing: Exhausting Labor Begins at 4 A.M. and Continues Until Dusk—Workers Live in Huts and are Poorly Fed. Play Unknown to them." CIVIL WAR AT HERRIN. Some of the marines at present encumbering Haitian soil and despoiling her liberties could be well utilized at Herrin, Illinois; where for the last few days civil war between the Ku Klux Klan and decent citizens has been the order of the day. Martial law has been proclaimed and State troops are said to have the situation in control at the present moment, but this does not change the fact that "law n' order" are not such typical American institutions as to allow of surplus energy in forcing them upon other peoples—the peoples who have shown them selfs quite capable of preserving peace and serenity within their borders. KU KLUX PATROL STREETS Just to what extent "law and order" was torn from its moorings in this American community may be judged by the fact that when the troops came to Herrin they found the mayor and his police force besieged by Ku Klux men and Klansmen patrolling the streets of the town. Subscribe to The Planet WASHINGTON LETTER (From Our Regular Correspondent.) Washington Feb—Harry M. Daugherty, Attorney General, has become the target for the Democratic barrage which already has resulted in eliminating Secretary Denby from the cab net and which for no sound reason, has thrown the Republican leaders into a state of mind as calm and deliberate as that of a runaway horse. Republican leaders have urged President Coolidge to ask Mr. Daugherty's resignation, on the ground that his continued membership in the cabinet will jeopardize Republican success nort November. Quite possibly Mr. Daugherty would have resigned—although little disposed to—had not Senator Wheeler, Democrat of Montana, obviously envious of the vast publicity gained by his colleague, Senator Walsh in the oil investigation, made charges of actual dis honesty against the Attorney General. Mr. Daugherty now feels that to re sign would be tantamount to admission of the truth of these charges and so stated in a public letter to Senator Pepper who, with Senator Lodge had urged upon the President the political necessity of Daugherty's retirement. Edwin Denby, Secretary of the Navy, has resigned since my last letter. But his situation was different. No one of any importance believed Secretary Denby had been dishonest or had dared to charge him with malfeasance in office. The only charge against Denby was that he was guilty of poor judgment in leasing the naval oil reserves, a debatable question. Most naval strategists, many of the ablest geologists believe his course was wise. Many of the ablest lawyers believe his course was clearly authorized by the law—not the Standard Oil Attorney, of course, but then. his company was profiteering tremendously by the failure of the Navy Department to lease its lands. Moreover, the President's apointment and the Senate's confirmation of ex-Senator Pomerene and Odden J. Roberts and the certainty that the oil leases will be adjudicated in the courts give Denby a prospect of complete vindication; whereas the kind of charges Senator Wheeler has preferred are so obviously baseless and partisan that they afford little chance of vindication and promise only to become the football of partisan politics. Wheeler's charges, in the words of the New York Tribune, are "mere blather skits." The full extent of the demoralization of the Senate can best be appreciated when it is realized that the Republican leaders are actually considering permit Senator Wheeler to select his own committee to investigate the Department of Justice. That means, of course, that the investigation would be conducted by a hand-picked committee as completely insured in advance to bring in a verdict of "guilty" as be a jury hand-picked by the prosecution. In fact, a hand-picked jury, having no political fisc to fry, probably would bring in a fairer verdict. A fine example of what a hand-pickled jury will do has just been afforded by the conference of McAdoo supporters and henchmen who have just sat in judgment on their chief and employer and solemnly decided that his relations with E. L. Doheney in no way disqualify him for the presidential nomination. If McAdoo had not kept his relations secret and had not quit the minute his client got into trouble it might have been possible to save the McAdoo boomlet. But it will take more than the verdict of the hand-pickled McAdoo-ilettes to give their boss a coat of whitewash that will hide his really contemptible conduct from an observing public. While the Senate is devoting itself to hysteria and "blatherskits" grave developments are taking place in the House. Garner, the Democratic leader, has frankly avowed his purpose to go just as far as he dares to destroy the Administration tax revision bill, although he does not want to make it quite bad enough to compel Mr. Coolidge to veto it. And unfortunately some nineteen insurgents are helping him, they holding the balance of power in the House. There is, however, grave danger that the Democratic-invargent combine will go so far at that Mr. Coolidge will veto the bill, or at least that there will be a deadlock which will prevent the taxpayer from getting any relief in the way of reduced taxes. The President and the Republican leaders have pleaded with the insurgents to give the Mellon plan a fair trial, pointing out that if Mr. Mellon's contentions are right no one will want to amend it, and if they are not it can be easily amended later; but without avail. They know it is useless to appeal to the Democrats because they are only playing politics and are entirely willing to sacrifice the taxpayers to put the Republican administration in bad. Black Ku Klux Causing Uneasiness in Louisiana --- (Preston News Service) New Orleans, La. Feb.—Rumors are widely circulated in this city and vicinity about the existence of a "Black" Ku Klux Klan and it is causing a great deal of annoyance and worry among the employing class of well-to-do white housewives. In fact it is causing business men to leave their offices and go home early in order to get a warm meal cooked by the servant girl, who alleges that she must be at home before dark for if they arrive after the sun goes down trouble is bound to be experienced. It is claimed that things have reached such a stage here that some housewives and their husbands have decided to adopt the farmers' daylight day. Rumor is ripe among Negroes here of the existence of a black ku klux klan which is held responsible for the kldnapping of a Negro woman and her daughter and threats against Negro women and girls who are out after dark. Black-robed and hooded men, according to the story lurk along the streets and grab them. Investigation by the police has failed to establish the truth o': the reports in any particular, but the year has SEVEN THE BALLET WHAT THE ENGLISH WOMAN A smart evening dress, a green chiffon frock with cut out petals of taffeta, a taffeta bodice and berths of silver lace. gotten in its work with the Negro house servant and only a southern can appreciate the effect of 1. One wealthy lady told newspaper men that she had five servants within the last few days and that all of them had refused to stay after dark for fear the black ku klux klan would get them. They simply walked off the job a half hour before sundown in order to be within their homes before dark. Similar reports come from various parts of the city. EIGHT ADDITIONAL SPORTS (Concluded from Page 6) SPORTING KNICK-KNACKS (Preston News Service). The mathematical side of the controversy between the East and the West figures something like this:—Bolden is minus one thousand plunks, while the West is minus some nity baseball material. The West has added one thousand plunks to its treasury, while the East has added the cream of playing talent to its roster. 7923 LOSSES AND GAINS. Kansas City—Carr; Chicago—Dave Brown; Detroit—Warfield, Holland and Thomas; Indianapolis—B. Taylor Clarke, Carr, Ross, Eggleston, Mackey and Mahoney. 1924 CASUALS. Kansas City—Johnson; Chicago and Detroit—none; Indianapolis—Charleston, Day, Dismukes, Blackmon, Williams, Holoway, Shively, Corbett, Coop er and burnett. Although the fight seems to hinge be tween Ed. Bolden of the East and one "Rube" Foster in the West. Indianapolis seems to be the greatest loser. Get in conversation with some of the players, and you wouldn't wonder at the migration of some. One player claims that the owner fined him for asking a salary, which was past due. Several of the players claim that they did not get salary due them from September 15 to October 1, until some time in November. Scanning Indianapolis' reserve list, some twelve or thirteen names appear ed, ten being listed with Eastern teams for the coming season. Is Jack Johnson really going to come back and show the duds that he really found the fountain of youth? O course, when he got rid of his white wife a few weeks ago, a millstone was lifted from about his neck. Charles West, the crack athlete of Washington and Jefferson College, may show his presence by approval at the Olympiad yet. VA. SEMINARY DOWNS UNION. SEMINARY—26 Lynchburg, Va., Feb. 23—Seminary evened scores with Union last night in a fast and furious game. The home curt boys showed a great reversal of form from that of two weeks ago at Richmond. The game was in doubt from the start, both teams passing swiftly and guarding closely. For the winners, Wedebee and Brown were the big guns, although all the artillery was heavy. Jackson was the main stay of the Maroon bunch, sneaking through the Blue defense at intervals. SEMINARY --- LINCOLN UNIV. PLAYS LOENDI. (Preston News Service.) Pittsburgh, Pa., March 1.—The strong, Loendi team will meet its first collegiate opponent on Thursday evening, March 6, when Lincoln University quintet will invade the local's home floor. The game promises to be a thriller from start to finish. On account of the large number of Lincoln alumni in the Pittsburgh District a monster crowd is expected. Vandals of Atlantic City will also be met. MOREHOUSE SOUTHERN INTER COLLEGATE BASKETBALL (Praetor, News, Service) Pittsburgh, Pa. March 1.—The More house College team, Southern InterCollegiate basketball champions passed through Pittsburgh last week enroute to Wilberforce University from Philadelphia where they had defeated Lincoln decisively. The team, the greatest aggregation of college stars ever assembled, witnessed the Loendi-Farrell game, and after the contest, unanimously voted the Loendi quintet the greatest combination they had ever seen. In the Morehouse lineup are Clark, a Pittsburgh lad and former Homestead Gray, and A. B. C., pitching ace; Captain Gayle, Allen and others of equal note. HAMPTON TO HAVE STRONG FOOTBALL TEAM IN 1924 (Prostor News Service) Hampton, Va., March 6—Hampton's 1924 football team, which will be led by Oscar A. Pindle, will have one of the hardest schedules ever undertaken by a Hampton team. Games have been arranged for the coming season with every team in the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association. With the high brand of football played last year by all the schools in the Association the Hampton warriors may expect a strenuous season. For several years, there has been a growing demand on the part of Hampton alumni in Philadelphia and Norfolk to have the Hampton management arrange for occasional games in these centers. This year an attempt is being made to satisfy these demands by playing the Hampton-St. St. game in Norfolk, Va., on October 18, 1924, and the Hampton-Lincoln game in Philadelphia on November 1. The 1924 schedule is as follows. October 4. Not decided at Hampton. Oct. 11—Virginia Seminary and College at Hampton. Oct. 18—St. Paul at Norfolk. Oct. 25—Petersburg at Petersburg. Nov. 1.—Lincoln University at Philadelphia. Nov. 8.—Shaw University at Hampton. Nov. 15—Howard University at Washington. Thanksgiving Day, Union University at Hampton. ARCHER TO MANAGE LINCOLN GRID TEAM. (Preston News Service) Lincoln University, Pa., March 6.—At a monster athletic meeting that followed the school program at the Y. M. C. A. E. K. Archer, the assistant manager of the 1923 season, was placed at the managerial helm by the largest majority ever recorded in an election at Lincoln. He is the fifth manager of the Lions since the gate receipts of the Lincoln Howard games reached the five-figure mark. --- MAY HOLD HOWARD-LINCOLN GAME IN NEW YORK CITY (Preston News Service) Philadelphia, Pa., March 6.—According to a rumor which persists through out the East, arrangements are being negotiated, whereby the Lincoln-Howard game may be moved to New York in the future. The advantages of the metropolis are pointed out, and if sentiment favors the move, it may be carried through to completion. --- AMERICAN GIANTS LEAVE FOR SPRING TRAINING IN TEXAS. (Preston News Service) Chicago Ill. March 6—The American Giants, with Captain DeMoss in charge, entrained Saturday morning for Texas, where they will prepare themselves for the strenuous campaign anent the 1924 baseball season. President "Rube" Fessor will pick up the players in Arkansas. Several of the old-timers, notably among them "Dicta" Johnson and Beckwith, will be among the mission. Beckwith is going to Pittsburgh to play with the Homestead Grays, crack independent team of that city. WEST SEEKING BERTH ON U. S OLYMPIC TRACK TEAM. (Preston News Service) Washington, Pa., March 6—Charles West, Washington and Jefferson College's sensational athlete, who last year won the National-Inter-Collegiate Pentathlon Championship at Phila delphia and who was selected by Howard University of Washington, D.C., as the outstanding athlete of the race during the last year, has started light training in preparation for his entry again in the pentathlon event at the University of Pennsylvania carnival the latter part of April, and also, in an effort to win a place on the Olympic team of the United States. --- HANGS UP RECORD FOR CONSE UTIVE PLAYING ON GRID. (Preston News Service) Salisbury, N. C, March 6—Playing in fifty-five consecutive games is the record of James Meeks. Livingstone College grid star, and it is believed by his many friends that Meeks holds a world's record for continuous playing. Meeks came to Livingstone College in 1914, and played with the school team ever since, not missing a game. He has captained the team; has been three mentioned as All-American tackle; three times as All-Southern tackle and is regarded as the greatest grid star Livingstone has produced SYNDIACES FAILS IN ATTEMPT TO MATCH WILLS AND FIRPO. (Preston News Service) New York. March 6—All negotiations with a New York syndicate for a match July 19th with Harry Wills, the Brown Panther of New Orleans were called off last Thursday by Luis Angel Firpo, Argentine boxer, through his American representative, William McCarney, because of conditions imposed by promoters. McCarney announced he had been in structured by Firpo to abandon negotiations after the syndicate, headed by Lew Raymond and Simon Flaherty, had issued a statement setting forth the terms on which they made a final bid for the fight for which they had put up a $500,000 purse. Conditions which the syndicate imposed and Firpo rejected were that a preliminary forfeit of $50,000 be deposited in New York, instead of Buenos Aires, and that the Argentinian, upon arrival in this country, and until the proposed fight, place himself under the control of the syndicate to protect its interests. The latter stipulation would have meant cancellation of an extensive exhibition tour arranged for Firpo. Firpo indicated in a cable dispatch that he might waive his demand that $50,000 be deposited in Buenos Aires if the syndicate waived its condition to abandon the fight with Wills, but when Raymond refused to modify his terms, the Argentinian abruptly called off further dealings. With the withdrawal of the Syndicate, Tex Rickard's bld dfor the Wilts PARTY: You should do this THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Firpio battle may be accepted. The promoter offered Firpio $200,000 and Wills $100,000 for a match which he would be ready he says to stage in his Jersey City arena, Boyle's Thirty Acres, in July. JAMAICA KID LOSES TO JEFF SMITH IN NEW YORK (Preston News Service) New York, March 6—Jef Smith, veren Van New Jersey boxer, last week easily won the judge's decision over Jamaica Kid, crack middleweight at the end of a 12-round bout, during a fight in New York. The Kid was a poor match for Smith's agressiveness, despite a weight advantage of almost 10 pounds. --- OHIO SCHOOL BOASTS ATHLETIC WIZARD. (Preston News Service) Lorain, Ohio. March 6—Howard Ross, Lorain High School's greatest athlete, who finishes school this year, has established a record which enterprising youngsters will have a chance to shoot at for years is the consensus of opinion of close followers of High school athletics in Lorain. Ross, a colored youth, now playing basketball with the Lorain Lions, earned twelve letters while in school; three in baseball, basketball, football and track. It was only through a ruling of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, that he did not receive 16 letters. At present he is a senior in the high school and wealthy business men of the city are planning on raising a scholarship fund to enable him to go to college. Review of Fun Revue The much-heralded musical comedy success "Loose Feet" produced by the Fun Revue Company veritably took Richmond by storm during the two days of its engagement at the popular Rayo Theatre here, last Wednesday and Thursday, when Richmond's own young people, arrayed in the choicest of theatrical embellishments, "carried on" in two snappy, peppery and clean-cut performances. As the result of the efforts of a number of well-known local people, who desired to show the people of Richmond the ability of some of the city's talent, Mrs. Lottle Longley, Messrs. Lemuel Eggleston, Coleridge Davis and Lawrence A. Allen, by means of diligent work were able to put before the public a show which was more than "massive" fair." More than forty songsters, funders, dancers, including a bobbed hair chorus of 24 beautiful Richmond girls, helped a capacity audience drive dull cairs away with their portrayal of the spirit of merriment and mirth. The consensus of opinion is that to Miss Thelma Davis, versatile young prima donna, featuring in "Louisville Lou," goes the title of being one of the biggest hits of the show. Her singing and dancing elicited voluminous applause. The well-known Twilight Quartette was a real attraction; their harmonious singing has always proved a feature of real merit. Miss Robinette Anderson's singing of "Dear Old South land" was beautiful and Stanley Davis rendered, "Just A Girl That Men Forget" in a pleasing fashion. Paul Morton's rendition of "Kismet" was masterful. The play opened with a playground scene with the girls and boys looking very attractive; the girls in their neat gingham aprons, and the boys wearing knickerbockers. In this act, Gilbert Haley showed his unusual ability as a character impersonator. The case of the first act included, Robinette Anderson, Alma Davis, Stanley Davis, Mildred Lee, Lilly Logan, Gilbert Haley, Melvin Johnson, William Pride, Bernard Brown, Edward Ellis, William Yarbrough, Xenophon Smith, Paul D. Morton and Thelma Davis. In the second scene Miss Evelyn Burwell really "put over" Coleridge Davis' composition. "Twee Twee Taw and Mr. Carrington gave a pleasing rendition with his high-pitched voice Mr. Lemuel Eggleston proved his ability as a monologue artist. Mr. Ralph Lawson featured "Cash bonds" in the Hassen's Palace scene, with a bevy of pretty Harem Beauties: Misses Genevieve Johnson, Beatrice Lee, Alma Davis, Goldberg Wilson, Laura Booker, Lilly Logan, Mildred Lee, Mildred Williams, Blanche Davis, Thelma Davis, Lavinia Coghill, Queen Wilson, Helen Carroll, Janie Charity, Mary Booker, Elnora Brown and Lillian Beverly. The Cane Dancers, clad in nifty-looking white flannel trousers, blue coats and straw "lids" were a decided hit. Those taking part in this demonstration of clever footwork, were: Messrs. Stanley Davis, Lawrence Allen, Alvin Ruffin, William Yarbrough, Cheves Gibbs, John Perlward, Edward Ellis, Randolph Williams, William Pride, Xenophon Smith, M. Weeks, J. J. Jones, L. Thomas, James Gibbs and Chester Washington. In the third act, Miss Burwell played some jazzy strains on the piano and Gilbert Haley amused with some of his jokes. The Tattier Sisters, the Misses Blanche and Thelmda Davis, danced well. 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Misses Genevieve Johnson, Alma Davis and L. A. Allen and C. D. Davis participated in this rendition. Miss Helen Carroll made a charming maid and Mr. James Gibbs, a characteristic butler. After 'Harry Hallroom" (Chester L. Washingon) playing the role of the gallant suitor, poor but pure, as the story goes, had apparently lost to the wealthy "Cashbonds, the Bootlegger" (Ralph Lawson) in the race for the heart and hand of the charming "Miss Polly" (Miss Goldberg Wilson) after an cloak and passionate plea for her love. Harry breaks in on the wedding ceremony when Cashbonds and Polly are about to be married and literally takes the bride himself by persuading ben that he loves her truly and that only unhappiness and regret would follow her marriage to the rich bootlegger. Polly and Harry are happily joined together and Cashbonds exits. The curtain goes down as the company "Charlestons" and cut-up in a big finale "Goodnight Folks." SHARON BAPTIST SERVICES. SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH. 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He was found unconscious on Monday morning December 3rd and expired Monday afternoon, 4:45 December 10th. He was a brilliant divine. FOUNDERS DAY HUGE SUCCESS AT WILBERFORCE Wilberforce, Ohio. March 6. —Founders Day was celebrated here on February 26th, at which time addresses were delivered by Drs. C. S. Williams, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Indi anapolis; and C. S. Spivey, pastor of North Street A. M. E. Church Spring field. Ohio. Dr. Williams discussed the "New Inter-Racialism" while Dr. Spivey's topic was "New Wine in New Bottles." A special rally was held at the evening services in which the student body had been divided into two sections—the northern and the southern—and contested for first place in the Found ers Day drive. The southern group was led by Prof. E. C. Warrick and Mrs. Gertrude Holland and the north ern group by Prof. C. S. Smith and Miss Tressie Clark. The rivalry was keen, but the northern group won. 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