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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. JOHN MITCHELL, JR MAY 17, 1923 THE RICHMOND PLANET VOLUME XLI, NO. 20 WHITE PRESS IN FURY ON COHEN CONFIRMATION (Preston News Service.) PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 3 — The confirmation of Hon. Walter L. Cohen who was twice rejected by the United States Senate upon the insistence of Senator Shipstead, Republican, has started a flood of editorial comment in the southern press denouncing the north, President Coolidge and the Senators who voted for confirmation of Cohen. Some of the papers declare that it is simply a move to gather Negro votes others claim that it will divide the Negro vote, for Shipstead is a Farmer-Labor Republican, and this will tend to divide the Negro vote and give the Democrats a better chance at winning the presidential campaign. In fact all of the papers declare that it is a shame that New Orleans is made to suffer, but democratic victory will soon relieve their burden. The following excerpts are typical of the press of the entire south anent the confirmation: The Commercial Appeal, of Memphis says under the capitation of "Dividing the Negro Vote." "The confirmation by the United States Senate of the Negro politician, Walter L. Cohen, in the manner by which it was brought about, is being interpreted by political experts as having a national political significance." "Ovious it is that the Farmer-Labority seeks to divide the ballots of the groves in the states where such打算 And it must appear that from now on there will be considerable of a contest for such ballots. But the Democrats of the nation will not be worried by any such conflict. To the contrary it will be more water on the wheel by which they have the most flattering chance of grinding out another defense for their party. The wider the op position to the democratic party is divided and the closer its own strength is consolidated, the bigger its majority should be in the national elections next November." And this same editor concludes: "It may be unfortunate that New Orleans and surrounding territory is made to suffer, but it seems assured their suffering will not be for long. Their sacrifice for sentiment will be the suffering of those who imposed such a sacrifice upon them." The Birmingham Age-Herald spills its ink along this line: '...The appointment was political and partly for the purpose of conciliating the Negro vote of the North. The appointee received the recognition not because of special fitness or ability as even an inadequate offset to the violation of southern public sentiment. It was a deliberate slap at the southern sense of fitness and decency for the sake of Republican votes... The Republicans have done a most uncivil thing." The Negro voters of the country fully realize that the confirmation of Mr. Cohen is typical of Republican principles and the southern papers are correct when they declare that the act will have national significance. President Coolidge has won the everlasting praise of Negroes in all parts of the country and the Republican party will win the united support of all right thinking Negro voters throughout the North, and West, in fact wherever their votes count. RICHMOND'S COMING EVENT! CITY AUDITORIUM, MAY 2nd, 8:15 P.M. "President and Mrs. Coolidge" invite the dignitaries of the world to meet America's Beautiful Queen of May and her attendants. Do not miss it. A wonderful, spectacular, beautiful and magnificent pageant, benefit Virginia Union University and charity. Stokes, Manager; Mrs. G. B. Hancock, Asst. Manager, Mrs. Lucile W. B. Coer, Secretary; Miss S. C. White, Treasurer. This committee will be assisted by a committee of fifty ladies. Watch the St. Luke Herald. SABBATH GLEE CLUB IN RECITAL AT THE PHYLLIS WHEATLEY BRANCH, SUNDAY, APRIL 13TH T & P. M. TWO OF THE TEN TWO MORE NAMES ARE RELEASED IN THE 'TEN GREATEST NEGROES' SERIAL FEATURE. JAMES WELDON JOHNSON. Numbers 3 and 4 in the "Ten Greatest Negroes American Has Produced," as released through Preston News, are presented to Planet readers this week. The interest is now at fever heat to know the identity of the remaining six. See page 2. THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC. The Academy of Music has been presenting some fine plays recently and the stock company employed there is making good to the edification of the large audience, who are attending the plays "Six Cyclinder Love" evoked prolonged applause. It was a dramatic comedy. This was followed by "Coraered" which has been on the boards this week. It is a stirring presentation and thrills and impresses all who see it. Many colored people are now patronizing this play-house. "Turn to the Right," will be presented there next week. Senator Robert M. LaFollette has carried his own State, Wisconsin in the Republican primaries as against President Coolidge by about a two to one vote. Gov. Al Smith of New Yora has outstripped Hon. William M. McAdoo in the Democratic primaries in the same State. TRAIN WRECKED. The wreck of the Florida Special on the R. F. and P. R. R. near Woodford Lane, about 45 miles north of this city resulted in the derailment of the train and the death of Engineer W. L. Snelson of Ashland, Va., and the injury of Freman Gravatt. The track was torn up for several hundred yards. The mills hauched about 2:30 A. M. Wednes day, April 2. The American Locomotive Works here have received an order for 25 new locomotives, the cost price of which will be $1,850,000. This will ensure work here to a large number of la borers for a long time to come. Dr. J. L. Peters is opening a place of business on First Street between Jackson and Duval Streets and will carry a select line of cosmetics, hair preparation, etc. ```markdown ``` RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1924 RACE GIVEN AN UNFAIR DEAL BY R.R. LABOR BOARD GROSS DISCRIMINATION AGAINST OUR MEN IS PROTESTED. (Crusader News Service.) CHICAGO, April 3. The U. S. railroad Labor Board's decision sustaining the right of the St. Louis San Francisco railroad to discriminate against certain train service employees simply because they are colored and unorganized is coedmenced by A. O. Wharton labor's most active member of the board, in a dissenting opinion. He finds it incomprehensible that a tribunal created by congress to deal out justice to citizens irrespective of their race, creed or nationality should reach such a decision on the evidence presented. UNFAIR TO RACE. The evidence shows, according to Wharton, "that the carrier has arbitrarily disregarded the rights of these employees and reclassified their titles without changing their duties; that it has reduced their rates of pay and established less favorable working conditions because they are colored men and for no other reason. It has sought to establish a separate and distinct class based solely on the fact that they are of the Negro race instead of the white race." The case involves 145 passenger brakemen whom the board describes as follows: "The employees involved in this dispute are colored men and on February 1, 1921, the effective date of the wage reduction complained of they were unorganized. Up to the time of the hearing of this case they were still unorganized and their complaint is submitted by 100 (or more) unorganized employees in accordance with a provision of the transportation act." BARRED FROM UNION. On account of their color these employees are ineligible to membership in the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Prior to the war the carrier took advantage of this fact to classify 'hem as train porters altho they were required to perform the duties of passenger brakemen. In this way the management was able to evade the agreement with the trainmen and to pay these colored employees a lower wage. PROTEST BY A. B. B. The protest of the men against this discrimination is backed up by protests on the part of the African Blood Brotherhood, the Negro workers organization sent jointly to the U. S. Railroad Labor Board and to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. The protest to the latter organization calls attention to the fact of a protest six months ago by the A. B. B., against the Trainmen organization policy of barring colored men from the benefits of unionism. Mr. Burton Rallies. Baltimore, Md., March 20, 1924 Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Virginia. Dear Sir: Please find enclosed here with a check for ($1.000) Ten Dollars which I have long since contemplated sending to your Defense Fund. I send you this in all sincerity. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers for your ultimate triumph and vindication. Yours truly. DR. WESTBROOK ALTERNATE TO REPUBLICAN CONVENTION Dr. J. H. P. Westbrook, prominent physician of Denver, Colo., and a mem ber of the Executive Committee of the local branch of the Nat. Association for the Advancement of Colored People, has been unanimously elected an alternate to the Republican National Convention to be held this June in Cleveland Ohio. Dr. Westbrook has been instrumental in making the Denver Branch of the N. A. A. C. P., one of the strongest forces for race justice in the country. J. RAYMOND HENDERSON, Founder, Interscholastic Oratorical Contest. WITNESSES ABSENT; MURDER SLIT IS DROPPED. UNIONTOWN, Pa., March 31.—With the main commonwealth witness dead the widow of the victim gone and no other eye witness known, the charge of murder which had been brought against Edward Swann, was dropped after a brief hearing last Thursday. Swann was charged with having killed James Gardner. The widow of the victim is said to have gone south. ST. PAUL WINS THE STATE HIGH SCHOOL ORATORICAL HONORS R. I. JOHNSON GETS THE COVETED HONOR. Five High Schools Participate In First Interscholastic Oratorical Contest at Virginia Union. Speaking with the polish and the fineness of a modern Glcero, the brilliant young orator, R. I. Johnson, representing the St. Paul Normal and Industrial Institute expounded a masterful address on 'Education the Foundation of Democracy,' and won the cherished $50.00 prize and the custody of the beautiful J. Raymond Henderson Oratorical Trophy, in the great First Annual Oratorical Contest among the high and nominal schools of the State of Virginia staged last Friday night at the Virginia Union University Chapel under the promotion of Mr. J. Raymond Henderson. The assemblage of a galaxy of young speakers established a precedent as being the greatest event of its kind ever staged under the auspices of the Union University and promoted by the aggressive Mr. J. Raymond Henderson. A large and appreciative audience packed the auditorium to witness the novel event in Virginia's history and much commendation is due the institution for sponsoring such a contest art to the pioneer oratorical advocate, Mr. Henderson, who personally undertook to promote and finally succeeded in putting this affair over in great fashion. After years of intensive training at Union, and having developed to the place where he is considered one of the best orators in the country, recently the winner of the Inner Collegiate Oratorical Contest, Mr. Henderson's love for oratory and for Union prompted him to personally endeavor to promote this great event and he succeeded. Miss Ruth Taylor representing the local Armstrong High School delivered a splendid oration on "Self-Reliance," and was considered by many as the best speaker of the evening. Miss Candace Wright of Huntington High School, Newport News, Va., spoke commendably on "Progress." The Booker T. Washington High School sent Mr. James H. Spence, who (Continued on Page 4) MASONIC HEADS CONDEMN THE NEFARIOUS KLAN DOCUMENTS PUBLISHED SHOWING KLAN MET THEIR DISFAVOR. (Special by N. A. A. C. P. Press Service.) NEW YORK, April 3—Mason leader throughout the country have made public statements declaring the Ku Klux Klan to be not only un-American but an unMasonic institution, according to documents published in Hearsat's International Magazine for April, 1924 Among Masonic leaders who have made such statements are Judge Arthur S. Thimpkins, Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York; the Grand Master of Missouri; the Editor of the Masonic Herald of Rome, Ga.; Arthur D. Prince, Grand Master of Massachusetts and William F. Weller, Grand Master of Wisconsin. Despite these attacks upon the blood body, the klan has been endeavoring to gain a foothold in Masonic bodies and has succeeded in a number of places in gaining members among Masons. URBAN LEAGUE FELLOWSHIPS. (Preston News Service) NEW YORK, April 3—The National Urban League announces its annual fellowships for social service study beginning in September at the New York School of Social Work, the Chicago University School of Social Administration, the Simmons College School of Social Work, Boston, Mass., Pennsylvania vanila School for Social Service, Philadelphia, Pa., Carnelige School of Technology and the University of Pittsburgh, both of Pittsburgh. The fellowships pay a minimum of $50 per month in addition to free tuition at the schools mentioned above and are open to applicants equipped with a college training or its equivalent. Former "Fellows" of the League are now engaged as Probation officers, Urban League Executives, Family Case workers, Y. W. C. A. secretaries and visiting teachers. Full particulars for prisons interested can be had by communicating with Eugene Kinclek Jones, Executive Secretary of the National Urban League, 127 East 23rd Street, New York City, before April 15th, shortly after which date the examinations will be given. JESSE BATTLE LOSES EYE, (Portter, Nate, Service) WILSON, N. C., April 3—While blasting tree stumps with dynamite near Five Points, a Wilson suburb, Monday afternoon Jesse Battle was so badly injured that it became necessary to remove both eyes from their sockets. One of his arms is badly shattered and his life is despaired of at the local hospital where he was taken after the accident. LOUISE HALL KILLED. A most deplorable accident took place last Sunday afternoon near the corner of Adams and Leigh Streets. James F. Cooper was driving a Ford car and was not complete master of the machine, being somewhat inexperienced. As a result he ran down Louise Hall, a colored girl about 21 years of age, who resides at 300 W. Leigh St. Unfortunately one of the wheels of the car passed over her abdomen, later resulting in her death. Cooper resides at 808 St. Paul Street LAFAYETTE PLAYERS REAL SCREAM WITH LOCAL THEATERGOERS IDA ANDERSON SCORES HEAVILY HERE. Popular Players Win A Return Engagement at Rayo. The Lafayette Players, led by Mrs. Idia Anderson completed a week's engagement here last Saturday night at the Rayo Theatre and made a record for attendance at that play-house, unequaled by any company in the history of this city. Each night an enthusiastic large audience greeted the players. During the latter half of the week, they presented the gripping drama, "Why Wives Go Wrong." It is utterly impossible to describe the transcendent dramatic ability displayed in this presentation, although we shall endeavor to do so. Iga Anderson as Aggie Sheridan was a star of the first magnitude. She had the opportunity to extend herself and to show to her admirers just what she could do in the dramatic line and she did so. Her womanly agony, affection, love, hate, anger, confusion, vacitation, sympathy, were all displayed in this truly remarkable play and brought forth again and again the applause of the audience. As for Charles Olden, he showed himself to be a master. As Jack Sheridan, he reproduced a character that might have been made for him. His exororation of a faithless wife, his exhibition of love and then the assassination of that very feeling while in the throes of a jealous passion drew to him the attention of the audience and made him a lasting favor' e. So realistic were the parts that at times, it was (Continued on Page 4) Mrs. Ruffin Entertained. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sully, 1915 Decatur street was the scene of a beautiful home party on Thursday night, March 29th. The occasion was in honor of Mrs. Nannie Ruffin of Hartford, Conn. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sully, Mr. and Mrs. John Cogbill, Mrs. Amanda Baker, Dr. T. Walter Nelson, Mr. Harvey Nelson, Mrs. Lafon Walton Misses Rose Sully, Mary and Florine Cogbill and little Jeanette Laton. A fine menu was served and the party enjoyed themselves to the uttermost, regretting when the hour arrived for departure. Mrs. Ruff left for her home in Hartford last Tuesday morning with the best wishes of her many friends. —Mr. James Orange, who has been indisposed at his residence, 205 E. Clay Street is out again. —We return thanks to Mrs. Minnie Carpenter of Peoria, Illinois for aid. —Mr. Edward Stewart the popular grocer, who has been indisposed during the past week has resumed his duties at his place of business. —Miss Esther Ransome is confined to her home, 1507 Decatur street, suffering with a rising arm. —Mrs. Mollie Robinson is somewhat indisposed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lottie Jenkins in Holly street. —Miss Gladys Cogbill, who was taken sick while at Armstrong School last Tuesday is slowly improving. PRICE, FIVE CENTS WHITE CHURCH HONORS HARRY BURLEIGH INN.Y. CROWDS HONOR NOTED SINGER IN SPECIAL MASS Composer and Choir Leader Called to Pulpit, Then His Hymns Are Sung. NEW YORK, April 3—Hundreds of persons vainly stormed the entrances to St. George's Episcopal Church on both East Sixteenth Street and Rutherford Place Sunday trying to gain admission to the special vesper services in recognition of Harry T. Burleigh, thirtieth anniversary as a baritone soloist in the choir. Mr. Burleigh is a Negro singer and composer. So dense were the throngs outside that police were called to keep the streets open for traffic. The church was filled and the doors were ordered closed half an hour before the services opened. The program was devoted chiefly to singing by the choir, but the Rev. Dr. Karl Reiland the rector made a short address in which he referred to Mr. Burleigh as the leading singer of the church and to his long and notable service there. Dvorak, Dr. Reiland said, composed his New World Symphony in the neighborhood of St. George's Church and received much of his inspiration from his association with Mr. Burleigh. Just before he concluded speaking Dr. Reiland called Mr. Burleigh to the pulpit. There was no applause, of course but an audible murmur swept through the crowded auditorium as the whiteheaded Negro, garbed in snowy vestments, stood beside the rector and bowed several times. As he descended from the pulpit the choir began the singing of one of his best known compositions: An' I couldn't hear nobody pray; An' I couldn't hear nobody pray; O 'way down yonder by myself, An' I couldn't hear nobody pray; O Lord, I couldn't hear nobody pray. Then the melody unchanged abruptly reverberating against the high arched ceiling and welling back over the crowded aisles to the farthest end of the auditorium: In de valley! On my knees! With my burden! An' my Saviour! Hallelujah! Troubles over! In de kingdom With my Jesus! When the service was over Mr. Burleigh stood at the chancel steps and hundreds of those in the congregation shook his hand as they passed out, many of them to waiting automobiles. Mr. Burleigh's work is well known both here and abroad. Besides singing at St. George's he has undertaken to train choirs in several other churches. His baritone voice is rich and musical to the last vibration. It has been care fully trained and he is much in demand at concerts and private musicales. For years he has passed his vacation each year abroad and he has sung before King Edward VII, and most of the former crowned heads of Europe. The outstanding feature of his singing is his power to move all types of persons in the mixed audiences of great cities. Since becoming a composer, Mr. Burleigh has written about 250 songs, he sides several festival anthems and violin compositions. "I hope," he said, "to make my great est reputation as an arranger of Negro spirituals. In them my race has pure gold and they should be taken as the Negro's contribution to art. In them we show a spiritual security as old as the ages. The personal note is over present. America's only original and distinctive style of music is destined to be appreciated more and more as time moves on." SUNDAY, APRIL 13th at 5 P. M. The Religios Education Cimmotte wi the Religious Education Committee will present the Sabbath Glee Club at the Phyllis Wheatley Branch, Y. W. C. A. 10 Greatest Negroes America Has Produced. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER AND FREDERICK DOUGLAS ARE THE FIRST TWO NAMED IN THE LIST OF THE TEN GREATEST NEGROES AMERICA HAS PRODUCED-MUCH INTEREST IS MANIFESTED IN SELECTION OF MYTHICAL TEN UNDER AUSPICES OF AMERICAN FEDERATION OF NEGRO STUDENTS, THE COLORED YOUTH MOVEMENT U.S.A. SECOND INSTALLMENT. MADAME C. J. WALKER AND JAMES WELDON JOHNSON ARE GIVEN NEXT PROMINENCE. List Submitted by Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is Released This Week—She Gives First Place to Crispus Attucks, Martyr. SYNOPSIS. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, F. R. S., eminent scientist, creator of over a third of a thousand by-products from the pecan, the sweet potato, the peanut, and dyes from common clay of the southern soil. FREDERICK DOUGLAS, orator, abolitionist, pioneer trail blazer. In deciding such an elusive thing as greatness, several pertinent questions must be settled. For example: should greatness be based upon popularity? How many great acts must one perform before he 1FW0 Two luminaries have been named: is entitled to greatness. Popularity is a favorable asset, but not essential. The Savior, the matchless, Great One, was not a popular being in His day. Says the prophet, "He was despised and rejected of men." Such is it with many of our great characters. One's being widely known is not necessarily claimed as great. Thousands of people know Jack Johnson and Mamie Smith, who will die ignorant of the fact that the scientist Dr. Carver, ever lived. Similarly greatness cannot be determined by single acts, though striking. Should our "Greatest" be determined by a few or by the separate opinions? What? It would be a stark justice to say that the masses would make a gross error were it possible to obtain their just choice. A ballot taken from a hundred thous and persons, would doubtless, offer a cross-section of choices, considerably confused and, perhaps, unjust to truth. However, in order to balance opinion the Negro Youth Movement secured the services of people from different schools of thought and from both sexes. It was interesting to note that males regarded men almost exclusively as forming the ten greatest. With women a larger percent of their sex were included among the mythical Ten. The choice of America's Ten Greatest Negroes made by Mrs. Mary Church 'reall might be taken as an indication of the feminine attitude. This great school ar, thinker, and orator, whose choice and reasons are listed below, says: "Here is a list of ten colored people worthy of mention. Whether they are the ten greatest will depend up on each one's point of view. 1. Crispus Attucks—patriot. 2. Crispus Huckleberry—First African woman to prove the intellectual heights to which it is possible for her sex and her race to attain. 3. Frederick Douglass, The first man of African descent to show he could measure arms successfully with members of other races, despite the handicaps. As an author, orator and publicist, he had few equals and no superiors. 4. B. K. Bruce—As United States Senator and Registrar of the U. S. Treasury, he showed his integrity, and intelligent manner in which he performed his duties, reflected credit upon his race. 5. Mme. C. J. Walker—Successful business woman. Established a large and lucrative enterprise, employing hundreds of her own race. 6. George W. Carver, F. R. S.—This scientist has attracted the attention of the world by the brilliancy and success of his experiments and achievements. 7. Roland Hayes—He so successfully combatted race prejudice by his wonderful voice that he is now engaged by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He is regarded here and abroad as one of the greatest tenors of the day. 8. Lucy Laney—Strugglings against tremendous odds she secured an education, then with the small savings from her teaching position established a school in a farm house in Augusta, Ga. Later the institution was named Haines, Normal and Industrial School in honor of a friend who came to her aid. 9. P. B. S. Pinchback—Governor of Louisiana for several days, he being the only Negro who has been governor of a State in this country. How much that amounts to is a matter of taste. 10. Robert Heberton Terrell—Judge of Municipal Court in District of Colony the past twenty-two years. He was first appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt and has been re-appointed by every President since that time. He was reappointed twice under a Democratic administration, because of the fact citizens and members of Bar Association urged his remaining on the bench. He is the only colored judge in the United States. Mrs. Terrell was among the first to nominate the late Madam C. J. Walker who has been selected as one of the Ten. Madam Walker is the greatest single exponent of business achievement of the race. An orphan at seven a widow at twenty with a child to sup port she battled her way to fortune and broad service. After her discovery of a treatment for the hair, she traveled back and forth between Pittsburgh and Denver, finally settling in Indianapolis where her great work was consummated. She grew with her business, took commercial courses and developed into a well informed business woman. 'She was a character who laugh- --- ed at obstacles; though often discouraged, she shepered, apparently baffled time and time again, by sheer will pow her she forced her ambition back into the fight and lived to hold her own among the best without regard to race or color." Her face, feature by feature, bespoke a personality as fit a theme for pen or brush as either an author or artist would care to immortalize. Her claim to greatness is her singular achievement, giving independent employment to thousands, opening the eyes of tens of thousands and inspiring millions. The fourth person added to this list of notables is James Weldon Johnson editor, author and diplomat. Only distinguished Americans are listed in "Who's Who in America." In this volume under the name of James Weldon Johnson are items testifying to the bigness of the man. He is a man with a very fertile mind and is easily the most versatile character the race has produced. He has served with distinction as author, poet, lawyer, editor, translator, playwright, diplomat and as secretary of the N. A. A. C. P. Indeed, Douglass, Carver, Walker and Johnson are four great persons who have produced in America. Homely Philosophy "Sorrow has many precious jewels in her lap." If we should count up the invaluable aftermaths of sorrow, we would not be so despairing when she draws near. Many of our most cherished experiences have been those resulting from sorrow, thus is the heart attuned, the rear-brimmed eye beholds the vain bow, the stricken hand receives the touch of the munificent. Sorrow's mantle is a high privilege, we should wear it gratefully; under its shadow, life's rarest lessons are learned. Into the garden of sorrow: Some day we all must roam, If not today, then tomorrow, Bow neath its purple dome. Sorrow overtakes each mortal in time, throws her sable fods about him and teaches him; to see—if he can see; to sing—if he can sing; to love—if he can love! 'Sorrow has many precious jewels in her lap.' —GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON NEW JERSEY COLORED DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATIONS MEET (Preston News Service) NEWARK. N. J. March 27—A joint committee of colored Democrats of Essex and Hudson counties, at a joint meeting held Monday night, March 17 made plans for the issuing of a call to all Democratic organizations in the State of New Jersey to a convention in the city of Newark the second week in April. It is estimated that all of the counties of the state will be represented by colored democratic organizations in the convention. The officers elected by the committee for the conventions call were as follows. Counsellor Robert S. Hartgrove, Hudson son county, chairman; Counselor William B. Brandon, Essex county, vice chairman; A. R. Mayo, Essex county, secretary; W. Jacobus, Hudson county assistant secretary; and Charles Branch, Essex county, treasurer. W. G. CAMPBELL, BLIND, NOW HALTS TRAFFIC TO GET ACROSS (Preston News Service) PINE BLUFF, Ark., March 28—W. G. Campbell, who has been blind for a number of years, a familiar character in this city and knows the streets of Pine Bluff much better than most of the old residents who have their eyesight, purchased a police officer's traffle whistle and when he wishes to cross a street on which the traffic is heavy, he sounds a shril. blast, steps boldly from the curb, holds up one hand majestically in the approved THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA COLORFUL NEWS "MOVIES" COLORFUL NEWS "MOVIES" 1—"LEADERS" ANH "FOLLOWERS." IN THE MIMICRY of youthful ambitions, the game of "Follow Your Leader," has always been a popular pastime. But the transition to adult life makes the designation of "Lead Your Followee," a practical problem of political necessity, difficult of solution and troublesome in its application to the "Eight-Hour" day. In youth, a leader could do any stunt, and his followers would imitate him, at the risk of their necks. In political adolescence, a leader needs do nothing worthy of imitation, but he is a leader just the same, so long as he can drown his followers' voices of restiveness with new explanations and new promises. New stories of political valor and new narrations of what is going to be (but never is) are usually sufficient to make a tight blindfold to cover the eyes of followers. These situations are not always "colorful" ones. More often they are "colorless." For fear that the gentle readers of this column may not think that we are pervaded with an impenetrable gloom, we readily admit, as truths unnecessary to be proven, all the facts and figures of racial progress. We are happy over the churches that have been built. We rejoice over the home-ownership. We are gleeful on account of the increasing wealth of the Race. It is a pleasure to note the achievements of our intellectual gladiators. The accomplishments of our labor group are splendid ones. The scholarship of our children is stimulating to our pride and soothing to our ambitions. BUT, Man Alive, the "POLITICAL LIMITED" is RUSHING on to its NOVEMBER DESTINATION, and we are RIDING ON A "TRAILER" instead of in the FRONT COACHES. Leaders have called conferences on everything from cabbages to castles; followers have responded. A thousand gatherings have taken place, and "specialists" have presented their pet theories for the salvation of their followers. But WHERE. OH WHERE IS OUR POLITICAL PLANK, written with the same ink that wrote the U. S. Constitution; sealed with the same seal that adorned America's Declaration of Independence; and based upon the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man? Where is the Grand Council of Leaders, ready and alert to lay the political program of America's Negro populace upon the table, that all may know that we revere our citizenship; that we adore the theory of American Government; that we have a definite knowledge of our needs; and that we expect the custodians of the American Government to hear our voice and, as the mill of justice grinds out the products of full citizenship, to see that a full allotment is measured out to us; for we have given our full measure of devotion to the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. 'cop' fashion and safely strides across the street. Campbell told officials that he had been worrying for some time about how to insure his safety since the ever creasing auto traffic has created a serious obstacle and lately has made his path exceedingly dangerous. Finally it occurred to Campbell that a police whistle would be just the thing he needed, and he accordingly went to city officials with his plan. FOR PESSIMISTS TO READ Such things still happen: A moth storms a jail, a sheriff warns them, they scorn him, he fires they retreat, and the prisoner is not lynched. Such things still happen in Texas. "Big Boy" Watts is the sheriff at Lufkin. Texas. He weighs 215 pounds stands 6 feet 3, and is 70 years old. His eyes are blue-gray. His mouth denotes short speech. His suits are black. His collar and tie are not unlike those worn by members of the Michigan legislature. His hat is a gorgeous sombrero and he smokes short, rotund cigars. One night last week this veteran Tex an sat with six deputies in the Lufkin jail. They were guarding a Negro who had just confessed killing a white man. Five hundred men, armed with a round head variety of weapons were 'just out side and were shrieking for the prisoner. A steel railroad rail was thundering against the door. Then did the sheriff yield? Did he gree with that school of thought which holds that no officer should risk his life to save a murderer? He did not. He was not only protecting the murderer: he was defending the law of the state of Texas. A state law to the sheriff was a pretty big thing. "Boys, get away from this jail," he called out. He was speaking to men who had hailed him as neighbor maybe a few hours before. "Or I'm going to shoot. They did not get away, so he smoot. He fired several times. There were cries from the wounded. The mob retreated. The N gro was saved—to be sentenced to the electric chair. And the law of the state of Texas remains supreme in Lukfin. Doubtless the mob could have taken the prisoner if they had been more determined. A little searing lead often disturbs the noise of a vast horde. Sher By "THE CAMERAMAN." (Preston News Service) in youthful ambitions, the game of always been a popular pastime. He makes the designation of "Lead well problem of political necessity oblesome in its application to the thigh, a leader could do any stunt, ate him, at the risk of their necks. Leader needs do nothing worthy of just the same, so long as he can of restiveness with new explana- new stories of political valor and to be (but never is) are usually windfold to cover the eyes of fol- are not always "colorful" ones. aders of this column may not think an impenetrable gloom, we readily to be proven, all the facts and We are happy over the churches rejoice over the home-ownership. in the increasing wealth of the Race. achievements of our intellectual ments of our labor group are ship of our children is stimulating to our ambitions. "POLITICAL LIMITED" is MEMBER DESTINATION, and "TRAILER" instead of in the leaders have called conferences on castles; followers have responded. taken place, and "specialists" have for the salvation of their followers. HERE IS OUR POLITICAL same ink that wrote the U. S. same seal that adorned America's ; and based upon the Fatherhood of Man? Where is the Grand and alert to lay the political pro- populace upon the table, that all our citizenship; that we adore the ment; that we have a definite and that we expect the custodians of to hear our voice and, as the mill ducts of full citizenship, to see that out to us; for we have given our the Land of the Free and the is, the game of popular pastime. Education of "Lead logical necessity, application to the do any stunt, of their necks. Being worthy of long as he can new explanational valor and is) are usually the eyes of foli-colorful" ones. May not think from, we readily the facts and for the churches home-ownership. Path of the Race. Your intellectual group are is stimulating COLLEGE, particularly in the subjects relating marized under the EFFECT OF SOUTH BY Far be it from the past and courses, (a) the South, each of influences are, in ditions which a chalk and cheese. Some of the so pronounced principal ones, apologies to, the college professorship. Bri mary effects of on account of the explanations to a ice (569 Sixth for the "Whys LIMITED" is NATION, and ahead of in the conferences on have responded. Specialists" have their followers. POLITICAL Note the U. S. named America's Fatherhood is the Grand political protable, that all we adore the have a definite custodians of land, as the mill ship, to see that have given our Free and the 2. Silent souls 3. Stimulated 4. Reduction 5. Decrease 6. Reduced 7. Improved 8. Better civ 9. Intra-racial 10. Installation 11. Increased 12. Increased tries. 13. Eventual 14. Improved 15. State and 16. Fuller rep 17. Greater e Negroe 18. Greater and So 19. Unfavora 20. Decrease If Watts may have known that, though he never had shot a man before. One must believe, however, that it was sheer gallantry on his part; that he would have resisted his neighbors until killed, due to his pure, unwavering devotion to the law of ti state of Tex as. And let the pessimists of the moment consider that. (News Leader, March 7.) WHITE AND COLORED CAGE CHAMPIONS WILL BATTLE (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 3—Ending their floor season in a blaze of glory, the Champion Loendi quintet has arranged a duo of games which will set local basketball fans ago. The season will close Thursday evening April 10th, with a stellar attraction on April 3. On that date "Champion will meet Champion" when the Celtics, who boast a three-point victory over the Loendi, will invade Labor Temple for a return game. This game will back em to the rafters. The week following the Celtic game, the season will formally close when Loendi meets an all-star team, composed of Coffey, Morry and Pitcairn players. LITTLE LUCY ALLEN FATALLY BURNED; BROTHER' ATTEMPT WASHINGTON, D. C. April 3—Little Lucy Allen, aged four years, and her seven year-old brother were left playing in the kitchen at their mother Thursday afternoon when their mother went to a neighbor's house. When Mrs. Allen returned, after an absence of only a few minutes, she found Little Lucy's clothes burned from her body, while the brother, too young to comprehend the seriousness of the situation, was a helpless spectator. It is thought that the child's clothing had become ignited from the fire in the kitchen stove. She was treated at Providence hospital for severe burns about her body. The child died Friday morning. --- 1 (Preston Newa Service) COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS, be ticularly in the South, are holding daily subjects relating to Negro migration, all of marized under the general question of the EFFECT OF THE ABANDONED SOUTH BY NEGROES?" Far be it from us to attempt to detail the past and present exodus, for their courses, (a) the effect in the North, and South, each of which is a source of nu influences are, in turn, dependent wholly ditions which are as different in the North chalk and cheese. Some of the primary effects of the mis so pronounced that we cannot forego principal ones, and we do this with rever apologies to, the many eminent economic college professors who have written upon migration. Briefly, then, there here foll mary effects of the Negro exodus. Explain account of the lack of space, but we explantions to any who care to write to the ice (569 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. for the "Whys and Wherefores": COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS, black and white, particularly in the South, are holding daily debates upon varied subjects relating to Negro migration, all of which may be summarized under the general question of "WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF THE ABANDONMENT OF THE SOUTH BY NEGROES?" Far be it from us to attempt to detail the many effects of the past and present exodus, for they follow two definite courses, (a) the effect in the North, and (b) the effect in the South, each of which is a source of numerous effects whose influences are, in turn, dependent wholly upon a series of conditions which are as different in the North and in the South as chalk and cheese. Some of the primary effects of the migration, however, are so pronounced that we cannot forego the tabulation of the principal ones, and we do this with reverence for, but without apologies to, the many eminent economists, sociologists, and college professors who have written upon the subject of Negro migration. Briefly, then, there here follow some of the primary effects of the Negro exodus. Explanations are not given, on account of the lack of space, but we will be glad to give explanations to any who care to write to the Preston News Service (569 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.) and furnish postage for the "Whys and Wherefores": 1. Better police power in the South. 2. Silent southern votes become active 3. Stimulated installation of farm maize 4. Reduction of crime in South amour 5. Decrease in progeny mulattoes in 6. Reduced industrial efficiency in the 7. Improved housing conditions in the 8. Better civil government in the South 9. Intra-racial misunderstanding in the 10. Installation, in the North, of some s 11. Increased interracial strife in urban 12. Increased inclusion of Negro work tries. 13. Eventual complete unionization of I 14. Improved Negro youth in education 15. State and national legislation benef 16. Fuller representation in northern I 17. Greater economic advancement, No Negroes. 18. Greater utilization of Negro pro- and South. 19. Unfavorable housing conditions in 20. Decrease in Negro birth rate. 17. Greater economic advancement, North and South, among Negroes. 18. Greater utilization of Negro professional class, North and South. 19. Unfavorable housing conditions in North. 20. Decrease in Negro birth rate. We Pay $7 a Day JENNINGS MFG. CO., Hose F73 Dayton, Ohio Bank E O 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. Ask for an SKIN WHEN Dr. Fred Palmers Atlanta, Ga. samples of your am enclosing 4 wrapping. 2—BACK OF THE EXODUS. 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Palmer's PARATIONS --- We stake forty-five years' reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against ten months' aspersions of our enemies and those who desire to profit by the failure of the greatest financial institution of the colored people. Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterprise fostered by us We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years' accumulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be missing cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all the people involved we are the greatest sufferer, even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging to us and to the organizations with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was accredited to other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the account there was no money to meet them. There was no other course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed in order to cover up these peculations and to make us the victim. We had not transferred our property. It was all in our own name and while the liability chargeable to us from this source was approximately ($64,000) Sixty-four Thousand Dollars, we surrendered assets (real estate) which conservatively handled, will bring over ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand Dollars, which is ($36,000) Thirty six Thousand Dollars more than the alleged liability. We have never had charge of a record in the Mechanics Savings Bank in twenty years' service. We could not have made a false entry upon the books of that concern. We had no reason so to do when we had surrendered property with a gross rental of ($11,000) Eleven Thousand Dollars. We have defended colored people, secured their release from jails, penitentiaries and stopped executions upon the gallows. We are now called upon to defend ourselves. Certain it is, that the people whom we have defended will stand by us. As for the better class of Southerners, their testimony in our behalf is an outstanding feature of this crucial period of our existence. We are trusting in God. --- W. VIRGINIA NEGROES MAKING PROGRESS IN ALL LINES OF WORK The Negroes of West Virginia have made more rapid strides in the development of business enterprises during the past two years than they made in the previous decade, according to a statement made public by T. Edward Hill, director of the Bureau of Negro Welfare and Statistics. The statement continues as follows: "To establish first class places of business, the West Virginia Negro is rapidly learning to organize and manage corporations and the rank and file of the Negro race is showing confidence in those members who have been successful in business by investing some of their savings in corporation enterprises promoted and managed by them. "During the past two years there have been organized among the Negroes of this State 26 corporations with an aggregate capital stock of one million forty five thousand dollars. All of these corporations were formed to serve a particular need of the Negroes of the State at large or of the community in which they are doing business, and a noteworthy feature is that none of these 26 corporations were stock selling schemes to relieve the gullible of their money. All were legitimate efforts to conduct legitimate busi-ness and all of them are doing the main business for which they were in incorporated. HOTELS AND THEATRES. "The largest amount of capital invested by Negroes during the past two years was in hotels and amusement enterprises. In business of this character Negroes of West Virginia have invested $605,000 of which $405,000 was invested through corporations and $2000 were individual investments. The Negroes who travel are demanding good accommodations and have the money with which to pay the price. They want to see shows and pictures without embarrassing others or being humiliated themselves, so far-seeing Negro business men and women are providing means of entertainment and amusement for members of the Race and those of small means are investing in corporations for those purposes. HOME BUILDING "During the past six years thousands of Negroes have bought lots in and around Charleston. Huntingt in Beck ley and other towns in the State with the intention of erecting homes thereon. Most of these persons bought the lots on the installment plan and it will take them years to save enough money to pay for building a modest home. In order to meet this great need, two building and loan associations have been formed by Negroes with capital of $225,000. One is located at Charleston and the other at Beckley. These associations are teaching the Negro thrift and, with the money of those in position to invest, and the savings of those who pay on installment stock from week to week, many Negroes are enabled to build homes who otherwise would be renters for many years, or all of their lives. These two associations are but a drop in the bucket of actual needs, but they are long steps in the right direction and others are sure to be organized as the home ownership and thrift campaigns being conducted by this office and through other agencies impress the people with the usefulness of building and loan associations in alding the wage earner to acquire a home. INSURANCE "An insurance company capitalized at $150,000 with cash resources of $50,000 and a reserve of equal amount has been recently formed by Negroes of this State and is doing a splendid business. This is the first insurance company ever organized and operated by Negroes in West Virginia and thouands of dollars which have heretofore gone to companies outside of this State will remain here to be invested in bonds of Negro enterprises and first mortgages on real estate owned by Ne glores. In real estate development and mortgage companies formed during the period covered by this statement $125,000 has been invested; mercantile companies $25,000; business connected with fraternities—$30,000 printing and publishing—$20,000. Not being content to merely look after the living and give over the burying of the dead to others, two Negro undertaking and embalming companies were incorporated with capital of $15,000 and our reports indicate that both of them are doing a thriving business. "Kanawaha County leads with ten of these corporations; McDowell County has five; Raleigh and Mercer three each; Ohio, Cabell, Harrison, Marshall and Fayette have one each. "All of the corporations covered in this statement are doing business and none of them have conducted a statewide stock selling campaign either by letters or through agents. Except in the case of hotels and theatres, these figures do not cover drug and grocery stores and many other classes of bush nests started by individual Negroes during the past two years and which are still being operated by them. "The Bureau of Negro Welfare and Statistics has encouraged and aided in the formation of a number of Negro business enterprises to serve special needs of the Race and the reports in its office indicate that the Negroes of West Virginia are undergoing an economic awakening which will at the present rate of progress result in a few years in far greater development of all classes of business and the ownership of more and better homes and farms." COLLEGES TEACH THE RIGHT RACIAL ATTITUDES. Many Give Courses in Race Relations —Texas Educators Formulat: Program. Austin, Texas, March 17.—Eighteen 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. professors from thirteen of the big white colleges and universities of Texas met here some days ago to lay plans for promoting the study of race relations in the higher educational institutions of the state. It was found that such courses are now being given in a number of Texas colleges and that they are popular with the students, well attended and gratifying in their results. The educators gathered here recommended that such courses be introduced if possible into all the colleges of the state, and that graduate students be encouraged to undertake special research in this field. A standing committee was appointed to promote these objects and to formulate a general program for such study. Steps were taken also to have the subject brought to the attention of the next State teachers meeting. The meeting here was called by the Commission on Interracial Cooperation in connection with its effort to have the study of race relations introduced into all the colleges of the South. A meeting of educators from the Southeast is held annually at Blue Ridge, N.C., in the interest of this plan. Race relations classes are already being conducted in many of the big institutions sometimes in voluntary groups, sometimes as part of the regular college curriculum. 'THE NEGRO FROM AFRICA TO AMERICA.' Southern Educator Produces Notable Book on Race Question. Nashville Tenn, March 17. (Special).—Dr. W. D. Weatherford of this city, President of the Southern College of Y. M. C. A., is soon to bring out what is believed to be the most thorough-going and comprehensive book on race relations ever published. The title, "The Negro: From Africa to America," indicates the general scope the work. It gives no suggestion, how ever, of the vast amount of historical research which the volume embodies, relating to the Negro in his native home, the slave regime both in the Americas and in the adiacent islands, THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA and the history and progress of the race since emancipation. To the great historical value of the book is added a wealth of popular human interest through the inclusion of many intimate glimpses of ante-bellum conditions that have heretofore been inaccessible to most readers. The book is said to combine in a rare degree both the scientific and the popular approach. In summing up, the author offers no final solution of the race problem, but emphasizes the conviction that if the two races will only exercise good will and helpfulness toward each other from day to day, the future may be safely trusted to take care of itself. The whole philosophy of the book is simply that of "doing the next thing" in a Christian spirit. Dr. Weatherford has been a pioneer in the study of race relations in the South, having previously written several books on this topic. The appearance of his new volume is awaited with interest by the very large number of southern people who are earnestly pursuing the subject. --- ATTORNEY STEVENSON IS NEW EDITOR OF PITS, AMERICAN PITTSBURGH, PA., MARCH 20.—An a recent meeting of the Board of Directors and stockholders of the Pittsburgh American at which a general re-organization of the paper's staff was effected, Attorney Arthur D. Stevenson cashier of the Steel City Banking Company, was elected editor of the Pittsburgh American, succeeding H. L. Keith. MISSISSIPPIAN HEAVILY FINED FOR SHOOTING HIS COOK. (Preston News Service) Duluth. Miss., March 20—Because his cook was alleged to have resented the sharp criticism of her culinary efforts, Andrew M. Hilton, a prominent white planter here, shot her in the arm inflicting a painful wound. She had him arrested and he was heavily fined. STEAKS SACK OF FLOUR FOR HUNGRY FAMILY; 8 YEARS (Preston News Service) UNIONTOWN, PA., MARCH 20— Pleading guilty to the theft of a袜 of flour, valued at $1.62, William Glenn was sentenced by Judge J. C Work to two and one-half to three years in the Western Penitentiary. Glenn admitted that he had broken in to a merchandise car on the local siding and stolen the sack of flour to feed his starving children. He claimed that he had been out of work for several months on account of the mines being shut down. ALL HAITI NOW ORDERLY. American Marines Have Been With drawn to the Coast. ST. MICHEL, Haiti, March 27 — The detachment of forty-old officers and marines has been withdrawn from this station, leaving all interior points in the island garrisoned only by the native gendarmerie. The peaceful conditions existing throughout Haiti prompted the action. The marine brigade of eighty-eight of ficers and 1,334 men, under the command of Brig. Gen. Ben. H. Fuller is now concentrated, wholly in Portauprince and Cape Haitien., the Eighth Resident being quartered at the capital and the Second Regiment at Cape Haitien. --- HARRY BOWIE INJURED IN AUTO TRUCK ACCIDENT. (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C. March 26.—Harry Bowie, aged 27, slipped and fell from a moving truck Wednesday after noon, falling beneath the vehicle resulting in one of his arms being broken when the left rear wheel passed over his body. It is said that he also suffer internal injuries. He was treated at the Casualty hospital. CONSIDER THE OTHER FELLOW. (Preston News Service.) PITTSBURGH, Pa., March 28—G. E. Jessup, welfare director among colored men for the Jones and Laughlin Steel Company plants in a speech before a group of workers, in the plants at the auditorium last Sunday afternoon said in part: "Indelibly stamped upon the memory of many a man and woman is a picture of some great episode in which the elemental forces, that make up life, put to test the vital faculties of the human soul." "If you could look into the hearts and minds of men and women you pass upon the street, you would, find true stories greater than any fiction ever written; stories of struggles against enormous odds; of success won through shame of failure rather than compromise with conscience; stories of endless devotion and boundless love; of hate that burns and scars the soul; of men ruined through woman's wiles; of other men made great through woman's love; of women who risked unacountable so utterly unheard of that if a writer of fiction dared to set them down he would be called a dreamer of impossible dreams, a modern Munchen son, and his works deformed—stories that yourself would not believe if you did not know theirs to be true. "Who pretends to know the secrets of those who are met and known, day by day. The man or woman upon your left may be the gavest of the gay; he or she laughs when her heart is breaking. 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HEROLIN MEDICINE CO Atlanta, Georgia same bullet, Clarence Smith, aged 23 years and Alphonso Wheton, aged 23, both are in the Uniontown hospital in a critical condition and Charles Knox is held by the police, charged with firing the shot. It is said that an argument arose be tween Knox and Smith when it is alleged that Knox stepped back suddenly and fired the shot. The bullet passed entirely through Smith's abdomen and entered the chest of Wheton, who was standing immediately back of Smith and in line with him and Knox. APPLY FOR AN INJUNCTION AGAINST SPRINGFIELD KLAN SPRINGFIELD, ILL., March 27.—Asking that the Springfield branch of the Ku Klux Klan be restrained from using the ritual of the klan, its ceremonies and money now in the local treasury, Chas. Palmer, of Chicago, grand dragon of Illinois, appeared in circuit court here last Tuesday and charged that the local klan had sought to withdraw from the original organization and affiliate with a klan of the north. THREE FOUR HEAVYNET Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 311 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. c m One Year $ 2.00 Six Months 1.10 Three Months 68 Foreign Subscriptions 2.50 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Ziff Company, 608 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago; 821 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 420 Long cree building, New York. The greatest struggle a person has in this life is struggling against inherited handicaps, which come to us in certain inherent traits and prejudices. The individual, who can overcome these outstrips all competitors. We again thank sympathizing subscribers, who have been encouraging and aiding us. One of these is Mr. Samuel L. Burton of Baltimore, Md. We helped him many years ago. He is aiding us now. It is now reported that the confirmation of Walter L. Cohen as Comptroller of Customs at New Orleans, Louisiana was due to the vote of Senator Walsh, a Democratic Senator from Massachusetts. This is enlightening information and will no doubt be used by the Democratic State leaders in the approaching campaign to aid them in corraling the colored votes in northern and western States. For years, we have been designating the Department of Justice of the United States as the "Department of Injustice." No doubt ex-Attorney General Daugherty of Ohio feels the same way about it now and agrees with us. DR. DU BOIS AND LIBERIA Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois is feeling "mighty good" over his appointment by President Calvin Coolidge as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, the highest rank ever given by any country to a diplomatic agent in black Africa., at the inaugural ceremonies of President King. He superceded for the time being the regularly accredited representative of this country to that Government. This may be the culminating point of a truly remarkable career. That he used it for all that it is worth seems to be self-evident, if we are to judge by a statement in the New York Crisis for April. Here it is: Monrovia, Liberia, W. C. A., February 8th, 1924. To the Associated Newspapers of the World. President of the Republic has denied application from delegates of the Universal Negro Improvement Association to Liberia for an interview. Interview can only be granted if it partakes of an unofficial character and discussions to take place must be of an informal nature and as between private individuals. Any proposal suggestingocation for 3,000 immigrants to Liberia must ultimately be denied. President told me that he is keeping his mind on the obligation of Liberia to the Great Powers, and as such to the maintenance of the independence of the Republic. BUTLER'S LIMITED What does this mean? What influence did the distinguished political economist and leader exert in bringing about this "slap" at Marcus Garvey and his organization? We frankly admit that we are puzzled. Liberia was established as a haven of rest and work for the Negroes of this country and now it is officially announced that the doors of that country are now being slammed in our faces. To what extent did the Garvey movement and Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois' presence in Africa figure in this most remarkable statement? Dr. Du Bois, like President Marcus Garvey is vindictive and bitter towards his opposers and critics. This means that Liberia can not be used in the exploitation propaganda of the noted leader. He has announced that the Negros Fatherland is the haven for that oppressed race of all lands. If he cannot direct his emigration movement to the Liberian Republic, which was established for that purpose, he must transfer his activities to Abyssinia. Will he be received with friendly arms there? If not then Egypt must be approached. Outside of these two countries in that vast Continent, name any spot, which does not come under the dominating influence of some one of the Great Powers, which is openly antagonistic to Garveyism and all that his propaganda implies. It seems to us then that revolutionary movements must be started on African soil and a newly made republic must be set up for the oppressed of every clime. There is room for study and more for comment. Still, we are wondering as to whether or not W. E. B. Du Bois, a graduated lecturer, political economist and statesman knew any thing about that remarkable dispatch, which barred the Republic of Liberia to the hordes of Negroes in this country, who under the leadership of the eloquent Garvey were seeking a home in that foreign land. COHEN'S TELEGRAM We have noticed that some of our exchanges have been charging Walter L. Cohen with having made the statement that Col. R. C Simmons was the one, who deserved credit for his confirmation as Comptroller of Customs at New Orleans, Louisiana, intimating that he meant that this redoubtable orator deserved all of the credit for this satisfactory consummation. Even our great and good friend, Ben Davis of the Atlanta Independent makes the statement. Here it is: According to the following telegram sent to the Chicago Defender by Walter L. Cohen on the day of his confirmation, Roscoe Simmons is due all the credit for his confirmation. All the efforts and prayers of the thirteenth miliion Negroes who prayed and pulled for the confirmation of Mr. Cohen, the hundreds of Negroes who wrote their senators and other influential friends to bring pressure to bear; the united effort of every member of the National Negro Press Association and of those Negro Press leaders who stayed around Washington to keep up the morale until the job was put over, according to Mr. Cohen's telegram, the Chicago Defender through the indefatigable work of its editor, Colonel Roscoe Simmons is entitled to the credit for the victory and all the other influences might have stayed at home and made no effort, for he would have won without them; provided, he had the ' Influence of the indefatigable Simmons. Roscoe Simmons did it all. Neither the influence of LaFollette nor McCormick did anything—it was the Defender through Roscoe Simmons which did it all. No, the senate did not even confirm M. Cohen according to the alleged telegram. Roscoe did it all, and we can prove it by the front page telegram signed "W. L. Cohen." There is but one Ben Davis in the whole United States of America and we are of the opinion that there never will be anther. He is a most valuable proposition as an asset and a most dangerous handicap as a liability. He is a striking illustration of the average white southerner. If he is for you, then God bless you. If he is against you May the Lord have mercy on your soul. Editor Davis backed Cohen and Walter L. Cohen had some backing. But Cohen sent no letter or telegram to the Atlanta Independent's chieftain and the three hundred other newspaper men and thousands of leaders, who advocated his confirmation by the United States Senate. He sent it to the Chicago Defender and 'incidentally named Col. R. C. Simmons, President of the Lincoln League. If Col. Simmons had as much judgment as he has oratorical ability, the telegram would have never seen the light of day. But it was a political triumph for him and he published it in his newspaper. Here it is: Washington, D. C., March 17. "To the Chicago Defender; My appointment as controller of customs for New Orleans District made by President Coolidge, has just been confirmed by the Senate, 39 to 18. I thank the Defender for its support and desire to say that credit for the victory is due to through the indefatigable efforts of its representative, Roscoe Simmons. Walter L. Cohen. We wondered before we saw the copy of the telegram how an old campaigner and shrewd political leader like Walter L. Cohen could have made such a blunder. After reading the telegram however, we do not see how any one could put the construction upon the missive to the extent that it says that either the Chicago Defender or the brilliant orator, Roscoe C. Simmons deserved all of the credit for the confirmation. His purpose seems to have been to give credit, not all of the credit to the Chicago Defender and then to limit that credit in the Chicago Defender to the associate editor, Roscoe C. Simmons. In other words, he was endeavoring to help Simmons with the Chicago Defender's owner and publisher. But then, what have we to do with the matter any-how? This explanation should come from New Orleans, La., and not from Richmond, Va., so we end this discussion with the quaint conclusion, "good night and good-bye." A DEMOCRATIC UPHEAVAL. The nomination of Dr. J. Fulmer Bright as the Democratic candidate for Mayor of Richmond over the re-doubtable and popular George Ainslie registers one of the most remarkable political upheavals that has ever taken place in this city. An effort to bring this about was made before, with deplorable results. Mayor Ainslie stood squarely upon a record of remarkable THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA achievement. It shines forth in all of its pristine splendor to a people, who velled their eyes. They looked at the cost, the steadily increasing cost and taxes had reached the "breaking point" so to speak and they turned eagerly to the young Virginian, who pledged that there would be no increase in taxes. Mayor Ainslie became the victim of his own bureaus. Many were heard to express their liking for the Mayor, and on the next breath would announce that they could not secure a change in the Departments without bringing about the removal of the Mayor. As for the colored folks, they had no part in the contest. Some of them had friends on both sides. There is another factor in the contest, the election of nearly all of the members of the City Council, who had served before and are committed to Mayor Ainslie's policies. Whether or not there was any swapping of votes in the 'landslide' or pledges to constituents in order to secure needed support remains to be seen. The newly nominated candidate promises to pursue a conservative policy, although it is self evident that all of the heads of the various departments of the city government will be expected to secure employment elsewhere. The "army" of Bright supporters will demand recognition and it is evident that they will get it, or the 'day of reckoning' will loom upon the horizon, when the next primary voting day comes around some years hence. Miss Powell Called to Pittsburgh. (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 3.—Miss Virginia Proctor Powell, assistant librarian at the Harlem Branch., New York City was called to the bed-side of her grand-mother, Mrs. Virginia Proctor, who has been suffering with infirmities of age for some time. FRIENDS HELPING. Friends have been helping us. In the list are: Mr. William Roan, Broken Bow, Nebraska; Mr. Thro man Clark, Norfolk, Va.; Miss M. Carter, Jacksonville, Fla.; Mr. Thom as Tyler, Stubbs, Va.; American Woodmen, Rev. J. W. Dudley, So Richmond, M. S. M. Quarles, Smithers, W. a. Rayo Theatre, Mr. Tom Read, Danville, Va.; Mr. C. A. Dawson, Burlington J. M.; Mr. Phil Branch, Curdsville, Va.; Mr. R. T. Jones, Ashland V.; Mr. Samuel L. Burton, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Matilda Taliafero, Mr. John W. Bland, Somerset, Va. Mr. Chas Harris, Waynesboro, Va.; Rev. W. R. Howerton, Rev. W. H. Powell Mr. E. B. Barco, Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Minnie Carpenter, Peoria, Ill.; Mr. Nathaniel Roy, Mr. C. A. Coleman, Monessen, Pa.; Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D. F. A. McKenzie, Esq. Mr. Jesse Brown, Louisville, Ky. and Mrs. Ida Charity. RELIGIOUS CHRONICLER RELIGIOUS CHRONICLER NEWS OF THE KINGDOM ST. JOHN'S IN GREAT REVIVAL In its revival services just completed St. John's Baptist Church, in North Richmond was successful in having 36 souls to accept Christ under the careful persuasion of Rev. W. L. Ransome and its pastor, Rev. J. W. Kemp, who labored earnestly for the promotion of God's Kingdom. 14 other members have joined the Church, making a total of 50 who have decided to consecrate their lives to the work of the Master. We feel that the Hand of Providence has been with us as He was with Moses and has led us to see His smiling face from behind His frowning Providence. The Church will have its baptising service Thursday, May 1st, at 8:30 P. M. The Pastor's anniversary will begin on the first Sunday in April. All friends are invited to attend these services. Rev. J. W. Kemp, Pastor; E. B. Banks, Church Clerk. SHARON BAPTIST SERVICES. SUNDAY, APRIL 18 Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 7:00 A.M. Sunrise Prayer and Praise Service. 10:00 A.M. M Sunday School. 11:25 A.M. Sermon, Rev. Walter T. Johnson. 3:30 P.M. M Communion. 6:00 P.M. Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P.M. Sacred Concert Excell Chorus, benefit of Missionary Circle. Revival Services begin Monday, April 8th, preaching each night at 8:15 o'clock. All are welcome to our services. Rev. R. H. Johnson. M. A., B. D., Pastor; W. L. Johnson, Clerk. SERVICES AT MT. OLIVE. Location: Stop 5, Petersburg Turnpike SUNDAY, APRIL 6th. 10:00 A M. Sunday School. 11:30 A M. Special sermon by the pastor on the following text: 'Why st we here until we die' 2nd Kings 7:3. 3:30 P.M. Communion. All members and friends are cordially invited to at tion these days. J. Squireon Johnson A. B. M. A. Pastor; Brother James M. Brown, Clerk RAYO AN ASSURED SUCCESS, WHAT WAS A DOUBT, NOW A CERTAINTY. After twelve feew of hard work and conscientious effort on the part of the Manager, B. H. Droste, and every employee associated with him the RAYO THEATKE, is now an assured success and it is the talk of all Rehmanna. When Mr. Droste started at the Rayo the first of last January many washed him well, but most of the "Wise Ones" said, "He can't put it over." Go to the Rayo any night and see if it has been put over! If you want a good seat you have to get there before 8 o'clock and if you don't get there before 9:30, chances are you won't be able to get a seat at all. Good clean shows, good courteous services and a dollars worth for thirty-five cents did it. There may be a few who still doubt the success of the Rayo, if so those few are missing a good time, for everybody who is anybody now knows that the RAYO is the peoples place of amusement and the crowd goes to the Rayo every night. We might add that Manager Droste has booked the famous Lafayette Players for a return date at the Rayo, week of April the 14th and the show this week is a "Humdinger." Try to get in, thats all! Nuf Ced! SISSLE AND BLAKE TAKE PITTSBURGH BY A STORM. PITTSBURGH, Pa. March 27.—Seldom has the theatre going public of Pittsburgh been permitted to see such an excellent presentation from every standpoint as Sissle and Blake's latest production entitled "In Bamville" making its initial go at the Nixon theatre last week. Every feature of the show is fundamentally based on the highest conceptions of art. The gorgeous stage settings, rich costumes, clean-cut caste, tuneful music, realistic portrayal of racial characteristics—representing a newer type of Negro—prove the production to be a forward step in historic achievement by the racial group. Sissle and Blake deserve unstinted praise for this ambitious production and Pittsburghers express abundant gratitude at being favored with witnessing the debut of "In Bamville." Another thing that is praise-worthy is the fact that the show was presented in a play house patronized by the best class of Pittsburgh white people who were given a new conception of Negro talent and possibilities. During the week the exclusive white clubs and social organizations vied with each other inviting Sissie and Blake and their troupe to special functions, etc., to render a few selections. On every hand favorable comment was heard regarding members of the show. Standing room was at a premium at each performance during the entire week. Sissie and Blake and their orchestra rendered short programs daily over the radio during their sojourn in Pittsburgh. The production presses a new era in theatrical history of the race. --- MOTHER AND FIVE CHILDREN DIE WHEN BURNS DOWN (Preston News Service) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. March 27.—A mother and five children were trapped in their home and burned to death here last Monday while the efforts of the father and husband to save them proved futile. The dead: Mrs. Susie Stovall, aged 41 years; Navada, aged 14; Darnell, aged 12; Lydia, aged 9; Cornell aged 2 and Katherine, aged 2 months. The family was sleeping in an upstairs room. When neighbors awakened the family, Percy Stovall knocked out a window and stepped onto the porch roof so his wife could hand the smaller children out to him. Before Mrs. Stovall could reach the window with the youngest child the flames swept into the room and blinded her so she could not find her way. As Stovall all attempted to enter the room to aid in the rescue of the children the porch gave way throwing him to the ground. MURDERER OF FANNIE HARRIS IS ELECTROCUTED. BELLEFONTE, Pa., March 28.—George Bland was electrocuted last Monday morning in the Rockview peni tentiary for complicity in the murder of Mrs. Fannie Harris in her home in Harriburg in January 1923. Charles Ernest, who was also con tricted with Bland and sentenced to death, died of tuberculosis before the sentences could be carried out. YOUNG WHITE MEN ROB TWO TENNESSE RACE MEN MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 27—V. Huddleson and Len. Davis of Hunter Avenue just outside the city limits, reported to the police that they had been held up and robbed by two young white men in Evergreen Street shortly after 9:45 o'clock last Wednesday night. Huddleson lost his watch and a small amount of cash. Davis, suspecting the intentions of the men before they reached him, succeeded in secreting his cash. The robbers were in an old Ford car according to the report made to the police who are making a wide search for them. FIRE DAMAGES LOVETT'S HOME (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C. March 27.— Much property damage resulted from a fire in the home of William Lovett shortly before noon on Wednesday. Mrs. Lovett and their two children Anbert, bert, four; and Edward, two-and-one-half months were forced to se k safety in the house of a neighbor. Firemen succeeded in confining this blaze to the second and third floors, water doing much damage to the first floor. Origin of the fire was not fully determined and the damage was estimated at approximately $5,000. difficult to feel as though this was a piece of pectact acting. Olden stands on the highest pedestal of 'is chosen profession. What can be said about Mrs. Hilda Thompson. She furnishes either age or girlhood and her trite humorous sayings and "biting" replies created laughter and made her an instant favorite. She knew just what to say to that jealous husband and she upheld her friend, Aggie, through all of her troubles, while admitting confidently that her actions "did look bad." But she was against the men all along the line and as for husbands, she had this to say, "The only way to keep a husband is to feed him up, teat him rough, keep him broke and wear him out." This feeding business was to be on the first of the month, when he was wanted to sign checks to pay her bills and we would fare rough in the feeding line all during the days thereafter. Rupert Marks as Morgan Carr is a fitting rival to Andrew Bishop. His reproduction of this character was all to be expected and his rare dramatic powers were always in evidence. What must be said of William (Babe) Townsend. He took a role that surprised even his friends and admirers. As the boot agent, he assumed a solemn role and gave a lecture on psychology that would have done credit to a professor of the Old School. From that serious role, he dropped to another character as Bill Patch and the transformation was as sad as that of Dr. Jekyl and Sir Hyde. His reputation as a dramatist is secure in the light vein of that art, but it remained for him last week to display his rare powers in a more serious vein. He was superb in both renditions. Arthur Taylor as the station agent was perfect. He didn't have much to do, but he did it. The audience had been so enthusiastic and insistent that the Ben Holmes Inc., through the manager, B. H. Droste responded to the requests and engaged the players for a return engagement the week of April 14th, when the "Unborn," and "The Marriage Question" will be presented during that week. Certainly, no aggregation of players have ever stirred Richmond as these dramatists have done. ably represented Norfolk in his speech, "The Open Door." Mr. Luther Johnson of Norcom High School Portsmouth, Va., gave an oration of real merit on "Democracy of the World." The Misses Mildred Jenkins and Thelma Jenkins rendered beautiful vocal selections. Miss Olga Russell gave an instrumental solo. Miss Thelma Winston also pleased with an instrumental solo. President Clark of Va. Union University delivered a fitting welcome to the contesting orators. The Judges, Messrs. Prof. Booker, Va. U., U., L. P. Jackson, V. N. and I. L. and I. A. Derbigny, V. N. and I. L. after much deliberation, rendered the verdict to the St. Paul orator. The contestants were judged on their stage decorum, oratorial ability and gesticulation. Mr. J. Raymond Henderson in an impressive manner, presented a handsome and costly trophy to the Va. Union University to be contested for each year. Mr. Henderson, who is now a senior at the famous Virginia institution said that the staging of this contest was partially in behalf of repaying to some degree a debt of gratitude to Union and also out of his love for oratory. President Clark presented the trophy to the winner, who enthusiastically accepted it. An enjoyable social was given in the dining hall after the program. (Preston News Service.) BRADDOCK, Pa., April 3—Caeasar Taylor, aged 25 years, was fired $50 or 30 days in jail when he lighted a cignite during his hearing last Thursday morning before Burgess Harvey Hunter of North Braddock. Taylor had been arrested and charged as being a suspicious person. --- DR. KING PURCHASES HOME. Rev. T. J. Kigg. D. D., has purchased the residence at 1005 North Fourth Street, formerly occupied by Dr. Albert A. Tennant and will move there as soon as possible. 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Riddick of Portsmouth, and Mr. R. E. Lee of this city. Shore speeches were delivered by the out of town visitors. 11:30 A. M. our Pastor, Rev. C. A. Obbus preached a powerful sermon three accessions were made to our church; one by baptism and the others as watch-care. 3:30 P. M. our pastor motored to Ashland. land, where he preached the anniversary sermon of the Knights of Pythias; he was accompanied by his madam. 8:30 P. M. Prof. G. B. Hancock one of the faculty of Va. Union University preached for us. Text: "The Fruitless Fig Tree." One young lady was converted. There is no mistake about Rev. I. H. Hines not being a great revivalist, up to the 31st, of March we have had at Calvary about 29 converts not including those who joined by other ways. Let us not forget the services tomorrow: Sunday School' 9:80 A. M. Preach 11:30 A. M. Communion Services 3:30 P. M. Come out and have a great time in praising the Lor' The funeral services of one of our deacons, brother Archie Frooks of St James was held at the St. James Baptist Church on the 28th inst. The semen was preached by Rev. C. A. Cobbs. Rev. W. L. Tuck, former pastor of First Baptist Church, Bermuda Hundreds, preached to the Households of Ru' at Bermuda last Sunday. All of the people were glad to have him with them. Many are saying that he ought to be extended a call to come and pass for there again. The Women's Bible Day will be held at the 31st St. Baptist Church tomor row at 3:30 P. M. A unique program has been arranged under the auspices of the Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union. RISING MT. ZION NOTES. Sunday marked one of the biggest days in Zion as it brought to us some of Zion's oldest and best friends. At 11:30 A. M. Rev. Wm. Harris former pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church preached an inspiring and stirring sermon. Rev. Harris is now of Pulaski, Va. At 3:30 P. M. the anniversary of the Fulton Lilly Benevolent Club was held Rev. O. B. Simms preached the anniversary sermon. At 8:00 o'clock P. M. we were delighted ed to have with us Rev. N. B. Brown, former pastor of Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church. A capacity audience was out to hear him once more. Members please visit the sick. Members please visit the skid. Mrs. Mra. Roda Draymond are on the skid list. ROANOKE ITEMS. Anniversary exercises of the Pythians and Courts of Calanthe were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Hill St. Baptist Church, Rev. D. R. Powell delivered the sermon in a mastly manner. Texh. John 1:7. $3242 was lifted. Master of Ceremonies Sir Clord Williams, while Grand Vice Chancellor W. B. F. Crowell acted as District Deputy in place of Sir Charles Abbott, who had death in his family and could not be present. The funeral of Peter Abbott of 9th Avenue N. E., took place Monday after noon at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 2 o'clock. Rev. W. Hicks officiated. Thessalonians 4:14 furnished the text. The deceased had worked in the R. M. W. Macbine Foundry department for many years. He was the father of Sir Charles Abbott. The flora$^1$ designs were numerous and costly. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Howard gave a surprise birthday party in honor of their son, William Irvin, it being his 21st anniversary at their residence 302 7th Avenue N. W. Those present were Messies, Daisy Jones, Gracy Miller, Lil Hurt, Estella Broadnax, Byra Flood, Nannie Goode, Irene Hearne, Elizabeth bones, Messrs, Arnette Macklin, Ira Holder, James Clark, Ulysses Cartier, Nathan Jefferson, Gladwell Jones, Lemuel Cotton and Samuel Harvey. Sunday, March 30th Rev James S. Hatcher, delivered a sermon in the morning on the subject: "The Wrath of the Lamb." It was an oratorical master piece. All here are praying for his return to Roanoke. Bishop J. Albert John son alone can decide it and if prayers will bring him back. Bishop Johnson will be moved to grant the request. One conversion last Sunday and one re-stored. Rev. Hatcher will preach his closing sermon on his five years' pastorate, here Sunday night. April 6th. Any of the aged or infirm will be accommodated with automobiles by Brother Delany Pelman. Rev. George Lee or 505 5th Avenue and Park Street died April 1st. He was one of the oldest members in the A. M. STAG SEMI-PASTE-PAINT MADE IN THE USA BEST BUYING PACK FOR USE ON WOOD, METAL, PVC, PETROL, AND METAL FURNITURE FOR USE ON WOOD, METAL, PVC, PETROL, AND METAL FURNITURE BEST BUYING PACK FOR USE ON WOOD, METAL, PVC, PETROL, AND METAL FURNITURE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. E. Church Conference. He has been superannuated for several years. Mrs. Martha Washington and Mrs. Glover have returned from a three months stay in Florida. The mother of Sir Granberry Law son died here suddenly March 30th. CHICAGO NEWS. Anderson H. Richey, 4834 Langley Avenue who has been quite ill and confined to his home for several weeks is out again among his many friends. Mrs Sarah Stratton who has lived for sometime at 214 E. 39th Street, has moved into her bome at 11254 S. Racine Avenue Morgan Park where she is doing nicely. Mrs. Serkla Jackson, daughter ruler of Warden Temple No. 16 Daughters of Elks and most excellent queen of Bethlehem Council A. U. K. and D. has moved from 22nd and Michigan Avenue to 5527 Wabash Avenue where it will be convenient to meet her many fraternal friends from time to time. M. T. Bailey, president the Bailey Realty Co. 3638 S. State Street has every facility in readiness for the opening of the season of the sale of suburban property around Chicago and every person will be given an opportunity to secure a site for future homes. Every courtesy and consideration will be given the people as has always been the policy of M. T. Bailey and his representative. Mrs. Lou Ela Young, D. G. M. N. G. and F. H. Artis, D. G. M. have returned to the city from a trip through Rockford and several other cities in south ern Illinois in interest of the work of Households of Ruth and the G. U. O. of O. F. The Woman's Pioneer Band and Orchestra Club of which Mrs. Hattie Hargrow is organizer met in a general rehearsal on March 19th at 4311 Prairie Avenue and following the rehearsal were addressed by M. T. Bailey of the Bailey Realty Co., and Mrs. Carrie Horton, president the City Federation of Women's Clubs. The Ladies Progressive Club of which Mrs. Elizabeth Rochon is president entertained with its leap year anniversary exercises and held a banquet in honor of the three past presidents, Mesdames Eliza Jackson, Ida Hall and Grace Patillo, on March 21st at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell, 4516 Indiana Avenue. A splendid program was rendered and many interesting addresses were made by the guest. The club membership is limited to fifteen but they accomplish much good a long their line of work. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. WYTHEVILLE, VA, April 1—Sunday services were well attended at all of the churches Mr. Matthew Myers has been visiting his family for the last week, and left for Richmond Sunday. Mr. David Carter, of Gilliam, W. Va. left Sunday for his home after attending the funeral of Mr. W. H. Stepteaul. Mr. Solomon Brown, of Gilliam, W. Va. left Saturday night for his home after a short visit to relatives. Dr. C. H. Stepteaul left Saturday night for Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. Henry Wilds, of Rural Retreat Va., after attending the funeral of Mr. W. H. Stepteaul, left Sunday morning for Pulaski, Va. to visit his nephew, Mr. Daniel Splier. The funeral services of Mrs. Estelle Brown Carter, who died at her home on Monroe Street, Friday, March 28th, at 5:30 P. M. was held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday March 31st, at 2:30 P. M. Rev, G. O. Wing officiated, assisted by Revs. T. W. Hebron, W. G. Johnson and W. W. Ward. The interment was at Cove Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Charles Chapman, Louie Chaffin, Nathaniel Burks, Dennie Carter, Stewart Crigger and Garland Chapman. Mrs. Carter was a member of Bethel A. M. E. Church and a teacher in the Sunday School. Mrs. Carter taught in the Wytheville Graded School eighteen years, fifteen of which were during the principalship of Prof. R. H. Scott who had taught her during her childhood at China Branch, Va. She was stricken on March 20th, dying March 28th. It can be truthfully said of her that she died at her post of duty. Her thoughts were centered upon home, school and community and her life was given for these. To know her was to love her and she endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. She leaves a devoted husband, loving mother, father, three brothers four sisters and a host of relatives to mourn their loss. Mesdames L. C. Hairston, C. C. Beckley, S. S. Jenkins, Columbus, Ohio and W. B. Johnson of Speedwell, Va. the sisters; brothers, Messrs. Hugo and Hill Browne, of Speedwell, Va. and C. C. Browne, of Philadelphia, Pa. all of whom were present. Relatives and friends from a distance were: Prof. J. Thaddeus Hall, cousin, principal of Dante Graded School, Dante Va.; Mr. Caleb Brown, uncle, Boisservain, Va.; Mrs. Henry Malone cousin and Mrs. D. L. Hill, aunt, of Ironton. O.; Mrs John Carter, aunt, of Bristol, Tenn. and Mr. FAR LIGHT LIGHT MILK COLOURING FOR CHEESE, MILK, MILK CHEESE, MILK COLOURING FOR CHEESE, MILK, MILK CHEESE, MILK COLOURING THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA MADAME L. K. BULLOCK'S WONDERFUL YOUTH & BEAUTY REAL HAIR GROWER The first application stops Falling Hair, Itching and Dandruff. Use it at night and watch your Hair Grow Long, Soft and Glossy, also on the Temples. Youth and Beauty Shampoo, 50c.; Hair Grower, $1; Pressing Oil, $1. All money orders promptly attended to. Send stamps. 432 W. Garfield Av., Wildwood, N.J. The Down South Hair Preparation—A Hair Stimulator and Grower Pressing Oil, 50c. Grower, 50c. Mme. J. F. McDONALD or J. W. McDONALD, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Agents Wanted. Also Hair Dressers YES, WE HAVE COMBS. James Anderson, friend of Bluefield W. Va. and William Hill, cousin, of Ivanhoe Va. Mr. Henry Grubb, Madame Nannie Sheffey and Levora Grubb continue on the sick list. Miss Florence Brown was called to Ivanhoe, Va. on account of the illness of her father, Mr. John Browne. Mr. W. H. Stepteau, an aged and esteemed citizen of Wytheville, died March 27, 1924 at 6:10 A. M. He was a member of Bethel A. M. E. Church for more than fifty years. He was a local preacher and held the positions of trustee and steward for more than forty years. He was a native of Bedford County, Va., having been born there seventy-nine years ago. He was a man of muth forethought and tried to infuse new life and inspiration in all, with whom he associated. He was married to Miss Matilda Jane Hebron in 1865 and to this union eight children were born, three of whom preceded him to the grave. He was frugal and thrifty, loving and kind, an example of right and justice. He leaves to mourn their loss, a loving wife, Mrs. Matilda J. Stepteau, three sons, Messrs. John O. Stepteau of Wytheville, R. A. Stepteau of Clarksburg, W. Va. and Rev C. Harold Stepteau of Baltimore, Md, and two daughters, Mrs. O. B. Gibson and Mrs. E. M. Hebron of Wytheville and a host of friends. Mr. John English, his only nephew, of Bristol, Va. was present to pay the last tribute of respect, as were all of the children. He died as he lived, trusting God in the full assurance of faith. Funeral services were conducted by Rev G. O. Wing, assisted by Rev W. W. Ward. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Resolutions and telegrams of condolence were read by Prof. R. H. Scott, who had known him for more than fifty years. The Quarterly Conference of the Ivanhoe Circuit was held March 18, at Mt. Pleasant A. M. E. Church. The quarter and the year were a success, under the pastorate of Rev. W. Jerome White, of whom we are proud and desire his return. Amount raised during the quarter, $100.80. Rev. T. W. Cotton, presiding elder preached an able sermon and commended us for our labors. Rev. Lee Scott, the local preacher, whose upright life and thoughtfulness have endeared him to those about him is long in his praise of Rev. Jerome White, the pastor. Mrs. M. J. Stepteau and family and Mr. Samuel Carter take this method to thank their many friends for their kindness through the sickness and death. The floral designs and cars carried to our hearts, a gratitude that time can never erase. Mr. W. H. Stepteau and Mrs. Estelle Brown Crawler were both members of the St. Lakes and were buried with lodge honors. Rev. and Mrs. Lee Scott, Mrs. Callie Sales, Mrs. Lethia Freeman and Mr. John Siler, of Ivanohoe, Va. attended the funeral services Saturday, March 29, of Mr. W. H. Stepteau. Mr. Alexander Johnson and family, of Radford, Va.; Mr. D. Robinson, of Max Meadows, Va.; Mr. Olden Richardson, of Rural Retreat; Mr. Jake Trigg, of Pulaski; Mr. and Mrs Richard Holliday, Mrs. Sallie Barnes and Mrs. Kate Rainey, of Max Meadows attended the funeral of Mr. W. H Stepteau FORD LECTURE SEEN AS BOOST TO PULIUM PORTERS. Crusader Service.) HANOVER, N. H. April 3.—The appearance of John Baptist Ford, a Pull man porter on the Platform of the Amos Tuck School of Administration and Finance of Dartmouth College may prove an immense help to the Pull man Porters in their fight for a decent living wage. Ford, who spoke from a rostrum from which six railroad Presidents are later to expound theories of transportation, captured his audience by his exposition of the human side of portering And although he apparently took good pains not to touch the question of the porter's wages and contented himself with the advice to "Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide" as to a fair tip, the appearance of this typical Pullman Porter on the Dartmouth lecture platform has already brought favorable publicity to his class, for two days after his address to the Dartmouth Student body, the New York World published the following editorial comment. John Baptist Ford. Pullman porter and the first of a series of lecture on transportation at Dartmouth College, views the porter's Job very sensibly both as an opportunity for service and because of the vacant hours which can be used in study, for advancement. "But on the subject of tipping, Mr. Ford is merely tolerant and noncommittal. PETER PHILADELPHIA MAYOR WILL ADDRESS THE N. A. A. C. P. ANNUAL CONFERENCE MEET Hon. W. Freeland Kendrick, Mayor of Philadelphia has accepted an invitation to address and welcome the Fifteenth Annual Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in that city, the end of June, it was announced today at National Office, 69 Fifth Avenue. Mayor Kendrick's address at welcome is to be delivered on the opening session of the Conference Wednesday, June 20th. Other speakers who have already accepted invitations to speak are, John Haynes Holmes, Rector of the Community Church of New York and Oswald Garrison Villard, Editor of The Nation. Among the features planned for the PhilaDELPHIA Conference of the N. A. A. C. P., is an exhibit of work of the Nigro in art and literature including copies of books written by colored authors. MR. HEWLETT PROTESTS LABOR AGENT LEGISLATION. 702 Princess-Anne, Avenue Norfolk, Virginia March 31, 1924 Mr. Editor: Permit me to say a word relative to one of the most damaging laws, that has been passed in this state, in the past decade, aimed directly at the Negro laborers of this state, a statute known as the Ozlin Bill, just enacted into law, that requires all labor agents who send laborers outside of the state to pay a license of five thousand dollars, to engage in that business, this means that the thousands of Negroes who are sent north each Spring to work, for better pay, the contemptible law would have the Negro laborers to remain in Virginia on starvation pay, or no pay at all, thousands of Negroes return with their money to assist in enriching this Commonwealth, where we are taxed without representation, ninety-seven percent of the laborers that are sent north are Negroes, we consider the Ozlin Bill, as being a blow aimed directly at the Negro laborers of this commonwealth, the law that would hinder men and women of the race, from bettering their condition, by going North in search of better wages, for themselves and those dependent up on them for support and education. Let no labor agent in this state to as sist the poor Negroes, who may need and want work at higher wages in other states; the welfare of the Negro laborer, is not to be seen in this anti-Negro statute, and mean attempt to have Negro laborers to remain within the confines of this commonwealth where the laws purposely enacted against the race, without taking into consideration the needs of the race as men and women, the law herein mentioned has not attempted to disguise its treachery, the father of the bill, evidently had in mind the Negro laborer, as we constitute ninety-five percent or more of the state labor what labor law of this state that may now be found upon the statute books enacted for the benefit of the Negro laborer? But Sirs, pardon me, in these troub- lous times, he that writes at all must pen harsh truths. Shall we contend in Freedom's cause, shall the Negro cont end for equal laws, and sink beneath their tyrant's stern commands? Or must we sink beneath our enemy's tread, to dim oblivion gathering over our fame: To God our Father, and our steadfast Rock. Very respectfully, —WILLIAM A HEWLETT. A WIFE MURDERER GETS LIFE IMPRISONMENT. (Preston News Service.) BERMINGHAM, Ala., April 3—Arthur Bates was convicted of the murder of his wife, by a jury in criminal court last Tuesday afternoon and sentenced to the state penitentiary for life by Judge Walter B. Jones. The shooting according to the testimony at the trial is said to have taken place last September at 2604 Second Avenue, North. Bates entered a plea of self-defense, claiming that his wife threatened to kill him with an ice pick. "IN BAMVILLET" GOES OVER BIG IN DETROIT (Preston News Service) DETROIT, Mich., April 3.—According to Helen C. Bower, theatrical critica on the Detroit Free Press, "In Bamville" is undeniably a better show than that first of a long line of theatrical offerings presented solely with a Negro cast. There are evidences of careful selection, a preservation of all the best features, with other values shaded into a more artistic whole, which was presented here last week in the magnificent Detroit Opera House. Sissle and Blake gained valuable knowledge from Shuffle Along and have built up a much better vehicle in their latest production. EVERYTHING COSTS LESS AT WEISBERGER'S RICHMOND'S GREAT STORE SATURDAY LAST DAY Sale of MEN'S SHIRTS The Workmanship, the Fast Color and the Perfect Fit are absolutely guaranteed. Having purchased these at a price that will influence thousands of men and young men to lay in an entire season's supply. HIGH GRADE SHIRTS WORTH TO $2.50 Included in this lot are Novelty Fabrics in Fancy Designs and Plain Colors, and ever serviceable Percale Shirts in an excellent assortment of neat patterns with soft and stiff detachable collars, also woven madras, printed madras and cotton Pongee Shirts in all wanted colors and patterns. All go in this sale at one low price. LEROY SHIRTS WORTH TO $3.50 In this group you will find GENUINE IMPORTED ENGLISH BROAD CLOTH SHIRTS in solid and fancy colors, Irish Poplins, Genuine Soisettes, Alpha Cloth, Oxford Cloth, Silk Striped Woven Madras, Lorraine Madras, Jacquard Madras, White Madras, Russian Cords, Pongee Shirts, actually worth up to $3.50. LEROY SHIRTS WORTH TO $5.00 Shirts that will open your eyes in amazement—Expertly made of PURE SILK-GLOSS (Fibre Silk) Shirts, Genuine English Broadcloths, Imported English Nusylk in solid colors and attractive patterns. Think of it! You can buy a fine silk shirt, at an unheard of price. Shirts that are easily worth up to $5.00. To go in this sale at..... Sizes 13 1-2 to 19. Every Shirt Perfect head—n a a c p obtains reinstatement for dismissed tuskegee nurses One of Them Sends $50 Contribution in Thanks. A letter of thanks and a check of $50 have come to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 69 Fifth Avenue, New York, from Miss Adella M. Woode, a registered nurse at Tuskegee Government Hospital for Colored War Veterans, for whom the N. A. A. C. P., fought for justice at the Veterans' Bureau in Washington. Miss Woode, together with two other colored nurses, had been removed without cause from her position. Through the N. A. A. C. P. she was reinstated Miss Woode's letter to the N. A. A. C. P., is in part, as follows: "Please find enclosed a check for $50 for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. I want to thank you and the entire Association for the great work you did in having the U. S. Veterans' Bureau give Mrs. Robinson, Peck and me a square deal. 'I went back to Tuskegee on December 15th, 1923 and was given my full salary from the date of suspension to December 15th. I was also recognized as a permanent nurse, my time having gone on automatically..... It was Miss — who worked with Dr. Stanley to have me suspended, also openly expressed herself as being against a colored personnel..... After the U. S. Veterans' Bureau sent an investigator: to Tuskegee on our case, Miss ... was reduced from acting chief nurse to a staff nurse and her friend was placed as chief nurse. Miss..... was acting night supervisor when I returned to Tuskegee on December 15th. I knew right away that I couldn't work under two women of this type. They had no respect for the doctors and other officials of my race. I saw how the nurses who were standing for race men and women were being crushed by these treacherous women. On January 31st, I signed my resignation and passed to Dr. Griffith. I had already accepted a position here in Cincinnati as State Pre-Natal Nurse under the Shep herd-Tower Bill. I was very glad to FIVE of PURE Imported You can worth up 255 B for 7.50 Shirt Perfect return to Tuskegee to establish my vin dictation and also to receive my check for my back salary. I was glad to clear my status and leave the place. I hope, forever." head- must serve all citizens or close his place. (Grusader News Service.) CHICAGO, April 3.—Managers of the rainbow Restaurant, at 122 E. 35th Street, received a severe jolt here yesterday when four colored men entered and demanded service and were refused and the police came in to take a hand in the situation. The managers are Greeks so the colored men had a fairly even chance with them. Were they white Americans it is doubtful that the police would have interfered in favor of the colored men. As it is, however, the white managers were informed that they must serve "all citizens" or "close shop." The men got service and as a result the local papers here are advising their readers to emulate their example of entering any restaurant anywhere and demanding service. --- Fssscen ATHLETICS sed S14 foeeo SPORTDOM seowneed sesvees RICKARD SIGNS WILLS FOR on May Lead to Big Fight on Labor Day. -@v a, HARRY WILLS 15 SIGNED UP FOR ELIMINATION — AND FINAL BOUTS FOR WORLD HEAVY TITLE NEW YORK, April 3—Harry Wills, the New Orleans Negro hea¥weight, who has been clamoring for a world’s championship mateh with Jack Demp- sey for the past several years, las: Saturday was signed to a contract for ‘a series of outdoor fights in the metro- politan district during the coming ‘Summer which will have as a climaa the long-sought mateh with Dempsey. ‘Acting for the boxer, Paddy Mu'lins manager of Wills, signed a contract with Promoter Rickard under which Wills agrees to engage in two, or possi bly three bouts for Rickard between June and September. The contract is 80 worded that Wills agrees to box Erminio Spalla,, Italian heavyweight, Quintin Romero-Rojas, Chilean heavy- weight, ot Luis Angel Firpo, Argentine Siant, in June or July, or on dates ia ‘oth months in the event that Rickare decides to put Wills to the test of two qualitying fights before proceeding with the proposed Dempsey bout. The proposed match between Dempsey and ‘Wills will follow on a date in Septem: foer, in the event that Wills survives ‘his previous test or tests. The contract was signed in the office eof Madison Square Garden Saturday’ le a ae ied =. ee b ee ace [Sari tee a —_ > | . ee & Ry / cones 6° TEX RICKARD Mest famous fight promoter, whose signing of Harry Wills practically signing of ste Dempaey. battle, afternoon after a conference of abou: ‘one hour between Rickard, Wills and Mullins. The signatories to the docu ment were Rickard and Mullins. Frank Earl Coultry, Rickard’s general manag ‘er, signed the contract as witness. ‘No announcement was made as to the place for the bouts contemplated, nor with respect to specific dates or finan cial detaile in so far as they affect Wills. It is understood, however, that Rickard will hold every bout in which ‘Wills participates in his huge arena in Jersey City. Wills, it was announced has consented to the bouts on a per wentage basis. This arrangement was confirmed later by Manager Mullins. It js understood that Wille's percentage will net the Negro fighter in the neigh orhood of half mitlion dollars for one qualifying bout and the battle with the champion. SAYS KEARNS WILL SIGN. Rickard said he has not yet actuall¥ signed Dempsey to a contract. The pro moter added, however, that he expects no difficulty on this sore. He declared that in his conferences with Jack Kearns, prior to the departure of the titlebolder's manager for the Coast. 2 verbal agreement was effected by which Kearns consented to have Dempsey ox ‘n defenve of his title in September seatat the hest heavyweieht ava lab'e with the understanding tht Rickar? will he the promoter of the match. Ricks ard assorted he rewarded Keamne’s word as crenre ago hond and added that ne en? Koarns understand each other pet feoy. Rickar? has fo'lowe? his exstom of tho cast in anneuneing the stoning of imrortant matches. He anncnm-ed aft er sirnine the contract with Mullins that “Wills agrees to flight for me anv place i the United States. on dates to he selected by myself, arainst Ieayy weights J will select, Tending up to 9 meeting -vith Dempsey if Wills quilt fies.” ‘Notwithstanding this indefinite on ‘notncement of the premoter. #* 's mor? or Tese definitely understood, accor? ine to Information from a reltable source, that the matches will he hell in Jorsev City. Furthe-more. although ‘no officiel announcement has been made {t fs said to be Rickard’s vlan to mate ‘Wills against. Firpo in the event that the South American can be preva‘led ‘upon to reconsider his announced in tention of retiring from the ting. In this situation Romero-Rojas and Spalla will be ignored in the plans of prepar ing Wills for a match with Dempsey. ‘The Negro challenger's chances for the title bout will depend then entirely up on his showing against Firpo. ‘The fact that Rickard is planning for this match, and plans also to hoi it in Jersey City fs strengthened by in formation from a reliable source that the agreement the promoter has wit Wills provides that .‘in the event that Wills is not beaten by Firpo, Wills will be matched with Dempsey in Sep tember.” Under this arrangement Fir- po would have to knock Wills out to beat the Negro challenger out of a mateh with Dempeey. —_—----_—$__ KEARNS SAYS DEMPSEY WILL FIGHT WILLS. Manager Asserts He Will Sign for Fin- ish Bout Labor Day at Tijuana. COFFROTH IS PROMOTER. California, Confirming Report, De- Clares Pusilists Are “As Good ‘as Matehed.” OMAHA, Neb., April 3.—Jack Kearns manager of Jack Dempsey, heavy: weight boxing champion in an inter view witly The Omaha World-Herald to day said that he is on his way to the Pacific Coast to sign articles for a tin ish fight at Tia Juana, Mexico on La- bor Day between Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills Negro contender for the title. "The promoter, Kearns said, is James Coffroth, California sportsman. ‘The mateh, he predicted, probably will be the champion’s only ring engagement in 1924. “We had our choice of a relative cash consideration for a twenty-round bout or a fight that will go down in history as marking sometlring entirely distinctive in modern ring annals,’ Kearns was quefed as saying, adding that he expected the proposed bout would net him and Dempsey “close to $1,000,000." “Dempsey and I have been slander- ed long enough,” Kearns said. It is partly to “stop such talk” and partly to prove to the world that Wills looks ‘ho bigger to Jack than any one,” that he fight ‘would be held, he declared. COFFROTH CONFIRMS REPORT SAN DIEGO, Cal. April 3—Cham- pion Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills are as good as matched for a worlu title fight at Tijuana, Mexice, it was stated today by Promoter James W. Coffroth. The exact date is not finally settled. Jack Kearns, Dempsey’s man- ager wants it set for Labor Day. Cot: froth said today he wans it later or @uring the racing season. ‘This difference between the manager and promoter is to be settled Sunday when Kearns is expected hero, Coffroth said. Dempsey is said to be willing to meet Wills here any time the promo- ters agree, Coffroth said he was in con yersation with Dempsey by telephone last night when Dempsey said he was ‘waiting Kearns’s arrival, when they doth would leave immediately for San Diego and Tiajuana. ie. | BO | Haus jas Be credo) aca PRETTY GOOD FOR THIS TINE OF THE YEAR. Hi Myers, St. Louis Cardinals out- fielder, as he leaped for a high ono, in the first exhibition game of the season with the New York Giants. Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately three hundre individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders Christmas Savinés Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally inter ected in retaining the confidence of the colored peosle of this community and the good opinion ¢ the white and colered peuple of the United States, are waiting, They all want to knew the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Mechanic Savings Bank. The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signed by the abl Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court- But hew much more is needed? The Receivers assert that they cannot determine this amount until all the pass-beeks of the depesiters have been turned in and balanced. Te meet this condition the depositors, in meeting assembled, by unanimous vote, decided to share im 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 judément be fair to the people whom they represeat. This then will necessarily ead 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 aot figure in this ‘matter. Let us re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank in order that those depositers who are ur- gently ia need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their savinés may be permitted so to do. The depositors stand pledged nut to make any runon the Bank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are preseuted The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain the approximate amouat 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 aa abiding faith in the Almighty God, let us re-open the Bank. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. GERARD WILLIAMS REMAINS IN | WEST; SIGNS WITH A B OS. a (Preston News Service) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. April 3— Gerard Williams, many times signe! contract star, who was reported to have gone East to play with the Lincolv Giants, after signing a Homestead Gray contract and ‘cush” Holloway outfielder, who according to rumors. was to play with the Baltimore Black Sox, reported to Manager Dismukes ot the A.B. C’s. and were in the party which left for West Baden Monday morning "The party, fifteen strong, went straight from Indianapolis with Dis mukes in charge. It consisted of Dix on, Black, Stamp, Washington, Wil Hams, and others who arrived at thaif training camp in the afternoon. The party was reinforced by Pitchers Strickland and Jobnson of Chattanooga and catcher Simpson from Colp, Ill, who were picked up at Orleans, while outfielders Ward and Davis; infieid ers Curtis and Williams and Pitcher Evans, all from the coast and pitcher Ritchie from Omaha arrived at West Raden on the same train later in_ the day. 1 Pep PATIENTLY WAITING. ‘tand it being represented to the Court that the clesing of said bank by tne 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, whieh are not secured to the satisfaction of the plaintiff and it being further repre- sented 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 fur- ther ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, togeth- er with a statement of the assets and liabilities of said bank, such offers and plans es may be submitted to them by the defendants, or others on its behalf, with e view of satisfying the requirements of the plaintiff and effecting a prompt dis- charge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics’ Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. to its proper authorities.'' (Preston News Service) NEW YORK, April 2.—Kid, Norfolk, veteran of many an important ring en: counter and colored lightheayyweight champion of the world, will meet Har. ry Greb, middle-welght, champion in a 10-round decision bout in Boston Aprii 4, Leo P. Flynn, Norfolk's manager an nounced here last week. Norfolk is one of the few fighters to have ever gained a decision over the Pittsburgh windmiUl, this affair happen ing at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, three summers ago. PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 3—Harry Greb, middleweight champion, Thurs day night confirmed the announce: ment by Leo P. Flynn, Norfolk’s man ager, that he is to meet the veteran fighter in a 10-round fisticuff at Boston on April 4. ‘The Boston bout was accepted, Greb stated, in order that he might remain active and keep in trim for title bouts being arranged during the coming sum mer and fall, Greb realizes that he has a tough opponent in Norfolk, and the bout already has Eastern fight fans and the Hub in a buzz of excitement Norfolk 1s a prime favorite throughout the entire New England district, and ‘a capacity crowd is expected to witnes? the fight. —_+-2->—_—__ McTIGUE OFFERED $75,000 FOR ‘BOUT WITH SIKI, (Preston News Service) NEW YORK, April 3—Mike Meg ue, world’s light-heavyweight champion last week was offered $75,000 by Ed: ward oberts Panama promoter for 5 16-round title match at Panama City next July or August with Battling Sik who lost the title to McTigue at Dublin Treland a year ago. Paddy Mullins, McTigue’s manager, told Roberts his decision would depend ‘on the outcome of the champion's fight with young Stribling this week in Newark. Roberts came to New York primarily to compel Johnny Dundee to fulfill a contract to box Jose Lomdar- do, Panama featherweight at Panama City. —+-2-> HUSKY STEVEDORE LANDS ON BATTLING SIKT'S DOME WITH— (Preston News Service) HAVANA, Cuba, April 3—Battling Siki, the singular Senegalese, is wear ing a half dozen stitches in bis head as a result of having encountered a dia mond star 26-year-old stevedore las. week. It {s alleged that the hurler hit Siki over the head with a heavy suarbow! and that a hot session ensued, in which /Siki was rapidly cleaning up for his op ponent, when the police intervened. Just what started the altercation was /not learned. It is said that Siki’s wounds are not serious. 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Aces WANTED EVEKT WHEE aig asst NEWS OF THE WORLD AS SEEN BY THE CAMERA'S EYE. 10 Washington—Members of the Senate Committee appointed to conduct the official investigation of former Attorney General Daugherty and his administration as Chief of Department of Justice. Left to right: Sen. Wheeler of Delaware, Sen. Moses of .ew Hampshire, Sen. Brookhart of Iowa, Chairman; Sen. Jones of Washington and Sen. Ashurst of Arizona. ```markdown ``` SISTERS UNDER THE SKIN. London—Members of the Middlesex Ladies A. C. participating in the recent cross country race. The cross country race was a difficult one, barbed wire fences and sharp thorns adding to the difficulties. One of the girl athletes is shown torn by barbed wire. SENATE COMMITTEE IN Washington—Members of the former Attorney General Dau- right: Sen. Wheeler of Delaware Sen. Jones of Washington and ```markdown ``` A ROLL BONUS MEASURE PASSES LOWER HOUSE. Washington—Rep. R. R. Green of Iowa is holding the bonus bill, which has passed the House by 355 to 54. This measure calls chiefly for paid up 20-year endowment policies for war veterans. It seems a certainty that President Coolidge will veto the measure and Congress is likely to over-ride it. THE RIOHMOND PLANET, RIOHMOND, VIRGINIA THE WORLD A E CAMERA'S E A ROYAL PRINCESS IN REGIMENTAL ATTIRE A very recent photograph of the beautiful Crown Princess Helene of Roumania, in -her regimental uniform. SEVEN --- THE MARRIAGE OF THE MARRIAGE OF THE MARRIAGE GOVERNMENT COUNSEL IN OIL FIGHT. Chicago—Atlte Pomerene, Mrs. Pomerene and Owen J. Roberts, as they arrived in Chicago enroute to Wyoming. Pomerene and Roberts were appointed by President Coolidge and approved by Congress to begin suit in the Federal Court at Cheyenne, Wyo. to cancel the existing leases on the Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve. IME. The official investigation of ment of Justice. Left to hart of Iowa, Chairman; ```markdown ``` THE FAMILY OF MARY AND JOHN WILBUR APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED. San Francisco, Calif.—Justice Curtis Wilbur of the California Supreme Court, with Mrs. Wilbur outside their home here. His appointment as Secretary of the Navy has been confirmed by Congress and President Coolidge has instructed him to proceed at once to the Capital to assume his duties. WILBUR APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED. San Francisco, Calif.—Justice Curtis Wilbur of the California Supreme Court, with Mrs. Wilbur outside their home here. His appointment as Secretary of the Navy has been confirmed by Congress and President Coolidge has instructed him to proceed at once to the Capital to assume his duties. EIGHT HAMPTONIANS BUY COMMUNITY CENTER T. S. Settle of Community Services Inc., Hands Deed to Rev. E. H. Hamilton and Associates for Attractive, Non-Commercial Recreational Center-Charles S. Kaufman of City Council and Principal Gregs of Hampton Are Among Speakers (By Wm. Anthony Aery.) HAMPTON, Va., April 3—"Jubilee Night" was recently celebrated at the "Community House," when T. S. Seale of Washington, D. C., serving as the representative of Community Service, Incorporated, which has developed a National program, handed over to the Hampton Colored Community Service Incorporated, a deed for the attractive and centrally located property which was developed during the World War as a recreation center by War Camp Community Service and which was recently purchased for $5000 by the colored citizens of Hampton, under the leadership of the Rev. E. H. Hamilton, who since the war, has continued to develop a spirit of self-help and cooperation among colored citizens. The large audience included a number of local white citizens who expressed a deep interest in this constructive social work. Mr. Sette referred to the vision, faith, unsettiness, work and cooperation which this community enterprise represented. "This property," he said, has been sold to the colored people of Hampton as a non-commercial center which will provide colored people with wholesome recreation and will bring about better social conditions. The objects of this community house, as stated in the deed, are 'better moral and industrial conditions, health and welfare; more opportunities for play and recreation; a more adequate neighborhood expression and a better moral life.'" WORK WINS SUPPORT. Rev. E. H. Hamilton, chairman of the executive board of the community center, accepted the deed with an acknowledgment of the tremendous responsibility when it imposes, "we have striven," he said, "to make this center profitable and serviceable to the community. We have the loyal support and co-operation of many citizens. We are also grateful to many white friends who have responded to our calls. The press has heartily co-operated with us in all our campaigns. During February we reached over 1897 persons, not including many children who came to play on these grounds. We need the continued support of all our friends. Here all folks work for the common good." Charles S. Kaufman, speaking for the city government, declared that this community center furnishes a won dertful opportunity of building up moral character. 'When you make better conditions," he said, you better moral conditions. We are proud that we have citizens who have made this accomplishment. You are entitled to support and you will get it." Dr. James E. Gregg brought the audience the congratulations and good wishes of Hampton Institute. "We are ready," he said, "to pay out money for the things we care for. Colored people are always open-handed and open-hearted when a good cause comes along. This Community House will be worth our loyalty because it gives spiritual strength, gladness and peace. Those who come to serve and help unselfishly will get the greatest pleasure. We have the most fundamental things in common. This Community House represents the idea of neighborliness." Two local colored clergymen, the Rev. G. H. West and the Rev. J. C. Williams, took part in the program. Sgt George Holland of the Phoebus Colored Civic Center spoke. He was followed by Lawyer George W. Fields of Hampton. Albert How who has been associated with the work of Hampton Institute since its founding in 1868, spokes briefly and encouragingly. J. Wirt Inson directed the taking of a free will offering on this "Jubilee Night." Music was furished by the Hampton Institute Quartet. The Rev. E. H. Hamilton presided. THE THOMAS JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION. President Calvin Coolidge like his two immediate predecessors in office, Messrs. Wilson and Harding, has set the stamp of his approval on the movement to establish Monticello as a permanent memorial to Thomas Jefferson. In a letter to Frderick A. Walla, Commissioner of Correction, who as chairman of the citizen's committee, invited him to attend the testimonial dinner to be given to the Board of Governors of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation at the Hotel Commodore, on Monday April 7, the President says, in expressing regret at his inability to be present: "The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation is carrying on a work deserving of all encouragement and support. In making sure that Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson shall be preserved as one of the national seats of patriotic sentiment, the Foundation has taken its place among the genuine patriotic movements of the country." From a namesake of the President—but not a relative—Commissioner Wall lis has also received an appreciative note in answer to his invitation to the dinner. It is from Joseph Randolph Coolidge of Boston, the oldest living direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson. Because of his age—he is in his ninety sixth year—Mr. Coolidge will be unable to attend the dinner. He is a great grandson of Thomas Jefferson, his father er. Joseph Coolidge, having married Elijah Randolph, one of the eleven children of Martha Jefferson, the elder of Jefferson's two children, who married her second cousin, Thomas Mann Randolph, later Governor of Virginia. A younger brother of Joseph Randolph Coolidge. Thomas Jefferson Coolidge. of Boston, was Minister to France just a century after that post had been first filled by his distinguished ancestor. Among the descendants of Jefferson who have accepted invitations to the dinner are Dr. C. Mason Smith of Free ericksburg, Va.; J. H. Ruffin, of New York; and Mrs. H. K. Hutchens of New Rochelle. The dinner will inaugurate the celebration of Jefferson Week," which will be brought to a close with an impressive celebration of Jefferson's birthday at Monticello, on April 13. It is to be given according to the invitation, "in recognition of the vigorous and patriotic services of the Governors of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation in making the first $100,000 cash payment and in securing the physical possession of Monticello for the nation." Rodman Wanamaker is President of the Committee. Among the vice-chairmen are Governor Scott C. Bone Alaska, who accompanied President Harding on his visit to that territory last summer; Governor Jay J. Morrow of the Canal Zone; Governor Charles R. Mabey of Utah; Lieutenant Governor George R. Lunn of New York; Francis A. Palotti, Secretary of State of Connecticut; Aaron H. Grout, Secretary of State of Vermont; W. G. Great house, Secretary of State of Nevada; Frank C. Jordan, Secretary of State of California; former Judge Abram I. Elkus of the New York State Court of Appeals; Augustus Thomas, George J. Ryan, President of the New York City Board of Education; William H. Wood in, President of the American Car and Foundry Co.; Edmond Alfred Guggenheim; Ralph Jonas, vice president of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce; and Julian D. Fairchild, vice-president of the Kings County Trust Company of Brooklyn. The committee on arrangements is unique in that its membership represents not only all sections of the county but prominent representatives of the leading religious denominations and of the two great political parties. Among the members are Chancellor Elmer E. Brown of N. Y. University; Secretary of Labor James J. Davis; Frederick R. Reese, Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Georgia; Cordell Hull, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee; Dennis J. O'Connell, Roman an Catholic Bishop, Richmond; Collins Denny, of Richmond, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church; William F. McDowell of Washington, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Rev. Charles S. MacFarland, general secretary of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ of America; Mayor Edward W. Quinn of Cambridge, Mass. John Barton Payne, chairman of the American Red Cross; Judge George W. Ray of the United States District Court, New York; Mrs. M. N. Caldwell, associate member for Virginia of the Republican National Committee; Justice William F. Hagerty of the New York State Supreme Court. Brooklyn; Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution; Judge William H. Atwell of the United States District Court, Dallas, Texas; Edmund F. Arras, President of the Kiwanis Club International; Dr. Frank J. Goodnow, President of John Hopkins University; Dr. H. W. Chase President of the University of North Carolina; Mrs. D. A. McDougal, woman member of the Democratic National Committee for Oklahoma; Francis H. Sisson vice-president of the Guaranty Trust Company of New York; Charles H. Ebbets, President of the Brooklyn National League Baseball Club; Julian Goldman, President of Julian Goldman stores and many others. TROTTER TESTMONIAL ON 52ND ANNIVERSARY. Hon. Wm. H. Lewis, Treasurer of Guardian Relief and Trotter Anniversary Committee. We whose names are with these words printed, remembering that April 7th, is the birthday anniversary of William Monroe Trotter, remembering also, most of us, that he began systematic battle for racial equality 25 years ago, knowing so well his financial losses for years, under increasing debts which he struggles daily so hard to meet or circumvent, do feel constrained to ask every reader of the Guardian to join with us to lift this burden now. Several hundred dollars are urgently needed to save The Guardian and Trotter Works, and more to make it secure. For his 52nd anniversary in this quarter century of his agitation for his race, we ask your liberal contributions so as to share, each of us, part of the cost of work done voluntarily for each and all of us. Send donations at once to Hon. Wm. H. Lewis, Treasurer of Guardian Fund Old South Building, Boston, Mass, all subscribers, readers and sympatriates E. T. Morris, Mrs. R. E. Newman Albert G. Wolff, Mrs. L. L. Feurtid, C. F. Butler; Mrs. M. E. Gibson; Chas. L. Raysor; M. D. Brigham, Mrs. A. Hunt, Edgar P. Benjamin, Esq., Mrs. W. O. Taylor, Dr. Benj. E. Robinson, Edgar Randolph, Mr. and' Mrs. E. A. Kenswil, Rev. B. W. Swain, Malcolm Banks, Wm. H. Lewis, Treasurer—Committee. ARKANSAS JUDGE TELLS RACE SUCCESS IS BY EARNEST WORK (Preston News Service) LITTLE ROCK. April 3—Discussing the subject of, "How to Achieve Success" Judge John W. Wade of Circuit Court, spoke to more than 1,500 race men and women Sunday afternoon at a mass meeting of the American Civic League held in the Taborian Temple. The jurist spoke on many ways in which he said members of the race might achieve success, urging his hearers principally to do well whatever undertaken. It was the first mass meeting of the league since its organization, about two months ago. According to the plans of the organization, well-known speakers of both races will, from time to time, address mass meetings. The league numbers 135 members and it is said that similar organizations will be perfected in different parts of the state. The purpose of the league is to better conditions along economic, social and civic activities among Negroes or Arkansas and encourage home ownership. Rev. R. M. Carver, pastor of Union Baptist Church is president and A. W. Zilton is secretary. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ORPHAN ASYLUM REPORTED "UNFIT FOR HABITATION." (Preston news service.) NEWARK, N. J., April 3—Such flagrant violations of health ordinances were found in the Good Samaritan Orphan Asylum, an institution for coerced orphans at 252 Riverside Avenue last Wednesday according to Police man Gary that he called in officials of the Health Department and of the Child's Aid Society for an investigation. Consideration of the evidence was given last Thursday afternoon by Health Officer Craster when Mrs. Maitie Morris who conducts the institution, had a hearing. Officer Garry found an eight-month-old boy, suffering from pneumonia, tied in a chair beside a wide open window. He had the boy removed to the City hospital. The child's condition is reported, however, as not serious. Garry said that he had learned that the child was the baby of a young girl, said to be an inmate of the home. The policeman said that he and several members of his squad went to the home some few days ago to make further investigation into a crime of a serious nature committed by a 19-year old boy upon a 14-year old girl, both imates of the home. The boy was arrested last week and his case is now pending in the Family Court. The home, which houses nineteen boys and sixteen girls, most of them under sixteen years of age, 'reeked with filth and is unfit for human habitation' Garry said. The water pipes in the basement were frozen and burst and sewage covered the cellar floor, he declared. Every bed-room is filthy and the clotting showed signs of having been long unwashed. Most of the children seemed to be under-nourished and all were without proper clothing. Garry said that when he and his squad arrived they saw a quantity of clothing that had been contributed to the home through charitable organizations being loaded on a junk wagon. Although most of the clothing was new and fit for most any home, in Garry's opinion, it was evident that Mrs. Morris thought it more profitable to dispose of the material to a junk dealer. He stated that among the items disposed of were new bed sheets, kimonos, and linens. In a wood shed in the rear, Officer Garry said, he found at least 1,500 pairs of shoes that had been allowed to go to ruin. Health officers said further investi gation would be made. PLEASED WITH WORK DONE FOR CHILDREN. MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 3—C. W. Areson, assistant director of the Child Welfare League of America, spent Mon., and Tues., in Memphis in conference with leaders in work done for children. Before leaving the city, Dr. Areson commended the child welfare program of the city and expressed the belief that much will be accomplished during the coming year. Discussing the work of the council's committee on Negro Welfare, and the plan of operation of the Charles Wilson Children's Home to be established for care of orphaned and dependent Negro children. Mr. Areson declared this work ranks with the most notable contributions to welfare work for coloured people of any city in the country DR. SCOTT DELIVERY ADDRESS IN NEW HAYEN CHURCH. NEW HAVEN, April 3—Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer of Howard University, was the principal speaker on Sunday evening at a meeting under the auspices of the Men's Club of Dixwell Avenue Congregation al church of which Dr. E. F. Goin, is pastor. "Health and education are the foundation stones upon which the Negro race must build" declared Dr. Scott. "If the Negro will but look to the development of these two vital factors, in race progress, all other things will be added unto him." Dr. Scott urged members of the race to make serious efforts to reduce sickness and death among its ranks. As to education he stressed a more intimate study of the history and achievements of the race. Dr. Scott lamented the fact that many Negro youths are more familiar with the history of the ancient and medieval period than they are with that stirring chapter which concerns the freedom and achievements of the Negro of the present day. DR. JOHN HOPE DISCUSSES RACE PROBLEM AT WELFLE MEET. (Preston News Service) ATLANTA, GA. April 3—Last Wednesday Dr. John Hope, president of Morehouse College, pressed or rather led the discussion concerning that at the state conference of Social Welfare Workers of Georgia. Dr. Hope presented a considerable data, that apparently made a very favorable impression on the delegates. His recommendations about welfare work among Negroes received careful consideration and Dr. Hope has been asked to cooperate with the association in the work WHITES SEIZE A TRUSTY FROM COWARD CHAIN GANG GUARD AND KILL HIM. 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For full particulars, write, send or call on L. J. HAYDEN. 220 West Broad Street. Richmond. Va. July 8, 1915. A perfect cure has been effected by L. J. Hayden's Pure Herb Medicine. After waiting thirteen years and have not suffered from the horrible disease, Gravel, I desire to make a statement to L. J. Hayden. Thirteen years ago twelve leading physicians of my city treated me for Kidney trouble and gravel without the desired benefit. These doctors advised me to be operated on, as that was the only chance for me. I was advised to go and get some T. J. Hayden's Herb Medicine and try to be like her. I did so. He opened our hours after using his medicines I passed at least a half dozen gravel, some as big as a large pes. Since that time I have not suffered with the gravel. I highly recommend L. J. Hayden's medicine to all suffering humanity. I am. J. A. PAGE. 4 Anuburn Ave. Richmond Va. 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WAYDEN Pure Herb Medicines DISEASES OR NO CHARGE ET. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA LOVE HEALTH? WAYDEN, Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines, medicines will relieve you, or no charge, no necess, or affliction may be, and restore you ug out herbs, roots; barks; gum; balsam; and plants in my medicines. They have even up to die. FOLLOWING DISEASES: Heart Disease, in any form; Vertigo; Quinny; Sore Throat; pation. Rheumatism in any form; pain; orchical troubles; Skin Diseases; all Itching La Gripe, Pneumonia; Ulcer; Carbuncles; without use of knife or instrument; Eczema sites of Kidneys, Bright's Disease of Kidneys, use, no matter what nature, or your money. For all particulars, write, send or call Broad Street. I was cured of a very bad case of Rheumatism by two bottles of L. J. Hayden's wonderful Herb Medicine, after suffering a long time with the dreadful disease. I was unable to move hand or foot, and after I had taken three doses of the medicine I was able to get out of my bed and walk across the floor, and only two bottles of the medicine has made me a perfectly well man in every respect. I cannot give Mr. L. J. Hayden too much praise for what he has done for me. I have sent many other suffering ones to him, and they have also gotten cured. My daughter she also cured of Rheumatism and Indigestion. L. J. Hayden's Herb Medicines at No. 220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Va. I recommend Mr. L. J. Hayden as one of the greatest heathers of the sick on earth. Respectfully. J. D. TAYLOR. 2419 E. Grace St. Richmond, Va.