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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, JR THE RICHMOND PLANET PRESIDENT OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY CHARGED WITH MAN-HANDLING MEMBER OF THE FACULTY AND GENERAL RUTHLESSNESS Assault Upon Prof. Turner Resented by Alumni - Ungovernable Temper of Dr. Durkee Said to Be Detrimental to the Welfare of Howard Morale. PROF. NEVAL H. THOMAS IN OPEN LETTER ALSO .CHARGES THAT PRESIDENT TRIED TO SADDLE APPROPRIATION MUDDLE ON KELLY MILLER. VOLUME XLI, NO. 21 PRESIDENT OF H Assault Upon Prof. Alumni – Ungovern Durkee Said to Be Welfare of Ho PROF. NEVAL H. THOMAS .CHARGES THAT PRESID APPROPRIATION MUDE To President J. Stanley Durkee. To President J. Stanley Durkee. I assure you that the alumni of Howard University and the whole Negro race resent your assault upon Prof. Thomas W. Turner when you attempted to throw him from your office with violence last week. You called him a liar, when he was not the one who was lying in his dispute with you over the long overdue equipment for the science department. You then laid hands on him and showed him from your office. Afterwards, when you realized how your ungovernable temper had led you into a vicious assault which would hurt you in the eyes of the public, you called him to your office where you made apology for your outlandish conduct which did not, and cannot, cure. ONE OF MANY This, size, is only one of your many serious offenses against the dignity and rights of the colored professors, the alumni, and the colored race. Sometimes ago you summoned Mr. Kelly Miller from his classes and insulted him before a committee who had waited upon you and even went to the limit of calling him ulgy names, simply because he had exercised that ordinary American right of expressing himself upon an important racial question that was then agitating the city. The faculty generally stand in fear of your brisk treatment and your possible adverse recommendation to the trustee board should they resent it. You are certainly a fortunate beneficiary of the extraordinary self-control of these two dignified scholarly gentlemen. Such good fortune will, perhaps, fail you some day. DOING THE REAL WORK Let me remind you, sir, that it is to black men and women—and especially to Kelly Miller—that Howard owes her eminent station among the seats of learning of the nation, and not to you. You are a newcomer to our great university already built by the self-sacrificing labors of these devoted blacks, and able to pay you the munificent salary of $11,000 per year out of all proportion to the meagre wage given to those who worked for years for almost nothing. And these consequent blacks are still doing the real work of the university in spite of the fact that you have brought in favorite workers whose service is nothing compared to the able scholars and veteran teachers whose salaries do not compare with your novel acquisitions. ONLY A SMALL VOICE. Your highhanded dealings with the alumni are in harmony with those you have meeted out to the professional staff. The alumni asked you for a small voice in the affairs of their alma mater. You answered by insultingly hiring a convenient Negro, Rev. Emery B. Smith who now resents being addressed by the sacred title of "Rev," out of which he made a good salary for years, to go over the country as alumni secretary. You did this when the alumni in open meeting, with members present and voting from many portions of the country, had selected the veteran alumnus, Dr. William A. Snee air to that honored post. You are paying him $4,600 per year from uninterrupted funds, with spacious offices and a clinical force in addition, far more than any of the deans, and teaching staff who are doing the real work of the university. You go further and order this same Rev. Smith to publish a new paer in the name of the alumnus, and you dare to call if The Howard Alumnus, when the alumni at its own expense has long published its own organ. The Alumni Sentinel. Thus, by one ruthless stroke, you have abolished the ballot, destroyed all semblance of the alumnus autonomy, and disfranchised the loyal sons of Howard from all participation in the affairs of the great university they love. May I ask how much of university money goes into this, --- Your "alumni" organ? It is printed on paper of the finest quality, filled with misrepresentations and administration propaganda in each issue, and distributed far and wide free of cost—an expensive organ and an expensive editor for the sole purpose of keeping the alumni under your domination. ANOTHER CHARGE. Your recent attempt to saddle the surender of the half million for our medical school upon Prof. Miller was most reprehensible, for you and not he were the father of the compromise. Even when the distinguished friend, Senator Phipps, tried to make you admit you needed this splendid sum you failed us, and you left the Senate surrendering this magnificent opportunity for aspiring Negro youth. Senator Phipps then put the item in the bill and carried it through the Senate in spite of your surender, and then you threw the responsibility for such a huge loss on the shoulders of Howard's greatest son Kelly Miller, but his long record of devoted service to his alma mater and to the race in every field of its endeavor was ample refutation of your cruel charge. LIKE OTHER PEOPLE. Finally, let me admonish you against the continuation of your Bourbon tastes when dealing with colored people. We are just like other people, our color making no difference and only foolish people thinking so. When white men are forced to invade the little cruelly restricted Negro world in order to make a good living they should at least bring with them a decent respect for the race whose opportunities their advent narrows Respectfully, —NEVAL H. THOMAS. 'THE CONGRESSMAN' PROMISES TO BE SEASON'S BEST COMEDY From all indications, the sparkling comedy in three acts entitled "The Congressman," to be staged under the auspices of the Zeta Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Friday 18, at Union University Chapel, promises to be the best comedy success of the season. Some of the best of local talent, in the persons of the Misses Ruth L. Hucles, Edwina G. Clay, Autoinette E. Bowler and Thelma J. Cephas, will assist the able cast of Union men in putting this sensational comedy over in great fashion. The plot is really interesting and the play is guaranteed to keep your intense interest at the highest pitch. Professors W. H. A. Booker and H. D. Martin are directing the play. Good music will be rendered for the occasion by Mr. Harris Hilton's orchestra. (Preston News Service) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 11—Grand Master Duke Diggs, of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. C., of Missouri and Jurisdiction has had a good year so far. In an interview with a Preston News Service correspondent, Mr. Diggs stated that conservation is his motto. He has been able to reduce 'the deficit' of $40,000 to within $10,000 and carry the natural death roll. The burial and endowment payments have been very prompt during his administration. The month of January closed with a balance of $9,400. He stated that he hoped to wipe out the entire deficit between now and August due to increased mem bership. The roll this year shows an increase of 200 or more members of that of last year with a continual increase as Spring approaches. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1924 DR. KELLY MILLER WILL SPEAK IN RICHMOND ON SANHEDRIM. Hear Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, the race's toremost educator and leader of men on "The Meaning of the Sanhedrin Movement" at True Reformer auditorium, Friday, April 25 1924, at $ P. M. Admission 25 cents. Secure tickets in advance so as to Secure tickets in advance so as to insure admittance. Come early so as to avoid the rush. Call Madison 1514-J. SIXTH MOUNT ZION CHURCH FLOURISHING Clerk N. W. Bouldin reports that the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church is enjoying great prosperity under his new pastor, Rev. A. W. Brown. The attendance is large and steadily increasing and the financial department prosperous. Rev. Brown moved into the parsonage at 809 St. James Street this week. The members of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, who withdrew when the call for a pastor was pending have decided to organize a new church (Continued on Page 4, Column 3) EASTERN STARS AND JIGGS IN WHIST CHAMPIONSHIP MEET. On Tuesday, April the first, commonly called all fool's day, a notable event was staged. No, we have no reference to the mayoralty primary, neither do we refer to the person who stopped to pick up a pocketbook stuffed with paper, but twelve brave men handed together who call themselves 'The Jiggs Whist Club', and who boasted through these columns that only once they had been defeated and wished for, some one to show them some finer points in "whist" and clear the cobwebs from their brains. The Eastern Star Whist Club accepted this challenge and at the appointed hour the two clubs were off. Intense in terest grew as returns came. in until the final count showed 277 to 240 in favor of the Eastern Star Whist Club. And after a delicious menu was served the 'Jiggs' stole away quietly to their respective homes with defeat plainly written on their countenances and more cobwebs on their brains than ever. SHERIFF KILLED IN LOUISIANA TOWN; DRIVE RACE OUT. BATON ROUGE, La., April 10.—Following the death of Sheriff Day, alleged to have been killed in Dixie, a small town on the outskirts of this city, infuriated whites formed a mob and drove several Negro families out and burned their homes, churches and schools. The widow of the slain officer was appointed by Governor Parker to succeed her husband. Immediately upon receipt of official papers as her sheriff she appealed to the whites, for peace and quietness and it is said that further atacks on innocent Negroes ceased. In sad but loving memory of our dear beloved one, A. D. Price, Sr., who entered into, rest eternal three years ago April-9th, 1921. His devoted wife and son. GEORGIE A. PRICE. A. D. PRICE. JR. —The name. Mrs. Nannie Ruffin, which appeared in the article on 'Mrs. Ruffin Entertains' in our last issue should have been Mrs. Nannie Griffin. COLORED STUDENT IN COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GETS DEATH THREAT Resent Negro Law Student Living in Their Dormitory. NEW YORK, April 1. -Columbia University authorities today had no comment to make on the threats of certain students to quit the Furnall Hall graduates' dormitory because Frederick W. Wells, Negro law student was permitted to live there. Although no official notice was taken of the threats, it was sem-officially announced that Dean Hawkes, chairman of the committee on residence halls, had expressed the sentiments of the governing faculty when he said "if you are not in such unengagial there is no need for him to stay at Furnalh Hall or anywhere else in the university." In support of Dean Hawkes, assertion that "them have always been Negroes at Columbia as well as students of other races, and no discrimination is countereded," the unifier au thorities today disclosed that there are six Negroes in the college and probably an equal number of graduate students in the university. Another Letter Signed Ku Klux, Klun Advises Wells to Leave Furnald Hall. NEW YORK, April 10.—Three members of the bomb squad again "kent guard last night in Furnald Hall, Columbia University, where a large section of the student residents are trying to compel Frederick W. Wells, a Negro law student, to give up his room there. Wednesday Wells received two anonymous letters, one threatening him with death and the other, bearing the letterhead of the Ku Klux Klan, offering "some exceptionally fine advice" Wells found the first letter under his door when he awoke yesterday. The second arrived by mail. The controversy came officially to the attention of the university authorities yesterday, when the resolution of the Student Committee of the dormitory was presented to Dean Herbert E. Hawkes. It was signed by John B. Rucker, Chairman of the committee, and said that the committee felt that it would be more pleasant both for the Negro and the white students in the dormitory if Wells found rooms elsewhere. Action on the students' protest was deferred, however Dean Hawkes announced that he would not consider it this week. He will not bring it to (Continued on Page 8.) MAY QUEEN CELEBRATION. Watch for the "Great May Queen Celebration," Little Miss Leola Cothas as Queen with her coteie. Master Emanual Stewart as King with his attendants to be staged in the Auditorium of the Armstrong High School. Monday May 5th, 1924 at 8:00 P. M. under management of Mrs. Lucy B. Lewis, and Miss Lella B. Robinson, Miss Evelyn Pope Burwell, pianist. For the benefit of Group Team No. 10 of Sharon Baptist Church, Rev. R. H. Johnson M. A. B. D. pastor. "SLAITOWN DISTRICT CONFEN- TION" AT FIRE STREET Would you like to laugh away a thousand cares and at the same time learn some helpful lessons? Attend the "Shab Town District Convention" a drama taken from actual life that will make you break your side written by Miss Nannie H. Burroughs. At the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Tuesday, April 15th, 8 P. M. Benefit Missions. Admiston 15 cents. Mrs. T. J. King, Manager. CELEBRATE EMANCIPATION HERE ON EASTER MONDAY Rev. Dr. J. H. Binford, President of the Emancipation Association has is used an appeal to all churches, societies etc. to take part in the Emancipation exercises Easter Monday, April 21st Donations should be sent to Nathaniel Roy. 225 N. 17th Street. BOY THREATENS TO KILL HIS TEACHER Consternation reigned in the neighborhood of Baker School, April 4th and memories of the action of Alfred Robinson, a 16 year old boy in killing his father intensified the feeling when he was learned that Elijah Frier, who had been reprimanded for his conduct threatened revenge. He went home soon, a split and expressed his intention to kill Miss Regis Denny. She was warned about his intentions and as a result, she became hysterical. The boy was arrested, carried to the Juvenile Court where Judge J. Hoge Ricks delivered to the boy a wholesome lecture, which seemed to haunt had its effect. The boy was put under a $100 bond and returned to school. The latest reports are that the boy has been as thoroughly scared as was the teacher, who was the object of his revenge. STILL HELPING. "A friend in need is a friend in dead." The following have responded to our appeals: Dr. James E. Shepherd Durham, N. C.; Mr. Geo W. Churn, Nassawadon, Va.; Mrs. Minnie H. Ligts, Washington, D. C.; Mr. Jas A. Chapman, Wytheville, Va.; Mrs. Lillie B. Moore, Danville, Va.; Mr. James E. Parker, Staunton, Va.; Mr. H. N. Patton, Del Rio, Texas; Mr. W. N. Dahney Blokner, Va.; Mr. J. D. Richardson, Forks of Buffalo, Va.; Rev L. L. Crounfield, N. J.; Mr. A. D. Price, Jr.; Mrs. A. Binga, Rev Dr. R. V. Payton, Montcardt, N. J.; Mr. Farrell Meadows Glen Allen, Va.; Mr. J. N. Owen, Christie, Va. LAFAYETTE PLAYERS RETURN. For next week, April 14th to 19th, Manager Droste of the Rayo has reengaged the popular Lafayette players to come back and present two brand new plays and it is safe to say that standing room will be all that is left at the Rayo any night next week after 8 o'clock. The Lafayette players, with Ida Anderson, Rupert Marks, Chas Olden Hilda Thompson. Babe Townsend, Louis Taylor and all the other favorites made such a hit here a few weeks ago that only half the people who wanted to see them could get in the theatre and for that reason they are coming back to the Rayo for a return date. Monay, Tuesday and Wednesday they will offer "The Unloved Wife" a thrilling society drama that is said to surpass "Why Wives Go, Wrong," and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday they will offer "The Unborn" a powerful play that carries a moral lesson that will remind you of the sowing of Wild Oats. This company goes from the Rayo to the Howard Theatre, Washington where they play at prices up to $1.50, so the theatre goers should appreciate the management of the Rayo for bringing this high class company to Richmond and keeping their promise of "Always The Same Price!" The Regular Rayo Pictures will start at 3 and 7 as usual and the Lafayette players will appear at 3:30 and 8:30 daily. This may be your last chance to see these wonderful artists for a long time, so don't miss the opportunity. Put off everything else and go to the Rayo twice next week. An entirely different show the last half of the week, now play starts Thursday. WHITE ACTOR DOES NOT LIKE TO PLAY NEGROHATER ROLE NEW YORK. April 10—Arthur Hohl, a white actor, playing in "White Cargo," recently gave an interview to the New York American, in which he said he did not like the part of a Negro-hater which he had to play. "There are some parts that won't pern't a man to be democratic" said Mr. Hohl. "Here I am trying to be a good American in private life, while in Leon Gordon's new play I am compelled to imagine myself a Negro-hater eight times a week. It is inconsistent with my past life, even though the play is a powerful study of African life. "You see, it isn't very easy for me to forget a few things about the colored race, particularly the part it played in the World War. Yes, I happened to be in it. "I'm not anxious to tell you what I did in the war. Nor shall I tell you of what the colored troops did there. That's what we've got history books for, and if the compilers are not vemel ently knlannish they have set down, or will in due time, all pertaining to the heloiom of the colored troops. I saw it as did many others; I should like to remember it and I am sure others would too. "That is why it requires extraordinary effort to play the part I am playing now in "White Cargo." "But try as I might I cannot act Witzel without completely exhausting my self. I guess I'll have to get rid of this costume. It's part of my service toors, worn for a whole year on the battlefield. I took it from the body of one of my colored men—a hero, of course, and it's bloodstained." MRS. FLORENCE HARPER DIED IN FREEDMEN'S HOSPITAL. WASHINGTON, D. C.—Florence E. Harper, the wife of the late Joseph H. Harper, the mother of Sidie A. Harper and the grand-mother of Claudine B. Lucado passed away Wednesday March 27th, Freedmen's Hospital, Washington, D. C. after a lingering illness. Her remains were brought to Richmond Va., and rested in A. Douglas Price's Undertaking Parlors; Her daughter, with Miss Susan B. Cook, Mrs. Carrie A. Reed, Miss Ruth E. Weatherless of Washington, D. C., were the guests of Mrs. A. J. Miller of Miller's Hotel. The funeral services were held at Price's Undertaking Establishment, Sunday, March 30th, Rev. Scott Burrell General Secretary, Y. M. C. A., officiated Mrs. Alice Kemp Burrell rendered a very sweet solo. A large circle of friends attended. All that was mortal of her was laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery. HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY FUNDS. City-Wide School Improvement League's Campaign Meeting With Success. The response, from public spirited citizens, churches and organizations to the appeal of the City-Wide School Improvement League tor funds to purchase a limited number of reference volumes for the Library of the New Armstrong High School, shows that many of our people are eager to help, and to encourage the children and school authorities in everything that will advance the schools and the cause of education. So far, the League has received a little over $200.00 and hopes to have the remainder of $100.00 from those churches and organizations that have not to date acted on the appeal. The following is a list of contributions, since last publication. Previously reported. $95.00; Mrs. Maggie L. Walker. $5.00; Mr. J. W. Thompson $3.00; Mr. J. J. Carter $3.00 Mr. H. E. Harris $3.00; Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc. $60.00; Richmond Beneficial Ins. Co. $50.00; Agents Association Richmond District. So Aid Society of Va., Inc. $2.50; total to date $211.50. Dr. W. H. Stokes, president. PRICE, FIVE CENTS AL RUTHLESSNESS URG & HOPEWELL MOTOR TO HOPEWELL, WHERE NEW KLAN IS ORGANIZED On Thursday, 3rd inst., Editor John Mitchell's attention was attracted by a gathering of white robed figures at the corner of Fourth and Marshall Streets. it was about 6 o'clock. Only a glance was necessary for him to know that they were the Ku Klux Klan, less than half a block from the Planet Office. He went over to the Ford cars, automobiles and buses of the Rapid Transit Company and spoke to several of the occupants; but not a word came in reply. One of them who had charge was walking around giving orders. There were 24 vehicles and he figured that about 250 men were in the aggregation of the Ku Klux Klan. There were not a dozen people as spectators. It was afterwards ascertained that the people were seared and viewed them from alar off. PASSED PLANET OFFICE When they had completed arrangements and ready they passed the Planet Office going South. He thought they would have a parade through the streets of the city. Upon a further enquiry, he ascertained that they came from their hall at the South-east corner of Second and Broad streets. A telegraphic report from Hopewell explained the situation. Naturalization ceremonies of a new klan were to be held that night at Hopewell, some thirty miles from Richmond and they were en route thereto. Some 1,000 members of the klan gathered there and conducted the ceremonies. THAT FIERY CROSS. A fiery cross, 20 feet high was burned there that night and the Richmond members returned here after the ceremonies. No excitement was caused in this city and few people were attracted to the unusual performance. This organization is opposed to the Catholics, Jews and colored people. Some allege that foreign born people are also in their category of outcasts. COLORED SINGER 30 YEARS AT FASHIONABLE WHITE CHURCH. N. Y. Evening Post Publishes Biography of Harry Burleigh, Noted Musician. The New York Evening Post of March 22 published a biography of the noted colored musician and singer, Harry T. Burleigh, who has just completed thirty years' service as baritone soloist at the fashionable St. George's Church in Stuyvesant Square. The biography recounts that Burleigh is the grandson of a slave, with Scotch and Indian ancestry. Left fatherless, the boy earned his own living until he found the New York Conservatory of Music, where he was awarded a scholarship. At the Conservatory, Burleigh saw much of the noted composer Bvorak, whose manuscripts he used to copy; and sang for him plantation songs which may have given some of the inspiration for the New World Symphony. In 1894, Burleigh applied for a position vacant in the choir of St. George's Church. He was the only Negro to aply he. He got the position. He has sung there Sunday after Sunday since then. Mr. Burleigh whose voice became wide ly known, recalls having sung for Prince Henry of Prussia, for Paderweiski and Col Roosevelt, for the Arcbishop of Canterbury and the famous orchestra conductor, Anton Seidl. Mr. Burleigh is best known for his arangements of the old Spirituals and plantation songs. He received the Spin garn Medal in 1917 and has received two degrees, from Howard and Atlanta Universities. On the afternoon of the first Sunday in April, St. George's program was made up entirely of Negro Spirituals as arranged by Harry Burleigh in recognition of his 30 years' service. —Rev. Dr. Charles Stewart, the noted evangelist and lecturer was in the city this week. He has been in the hospital for five weeks, but is now much improved. 10 Greatest Negroes America Has Produced. VW. £8, DUBOIS AND HENRY 0. TANNER ARE ACCORDED FIFTH AND SIXTH POSITIONS IN THE TEN GREATEST AMERICAN NEGROES-LIST OF NEGROES WHO HAVE ATTAINED RENOWN IN WORLD OF LETTERSSPEGULATION RIFE ASTD ; REMAINING FOUR-ADHERENTS OF BOOKER 1. WASHINGTON ARE BECOMING ALARIMED SEND NEARS SYNOPSIS. Two luminaries have been named: GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, F. R. S., emin- ent 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. onal MADAM C. J, WALKER, business, creator of the largest individual business enterprise in the country. é JAMES WELDON JOHNSON, pcet, diplomat, is easily the most versatile character of the race, He has served with distinc- tion as author, poet, lawyer, editor, playwright, translator, and as secretary of the N. A. A.C. P. eas spe | INSTALLMENT NO. 3 FSS (Established by American Federation of Negro Students.—Distributed by Preston News Service.) Two Scholarliness is recognized every- where as a leading factor in the prog- ress of the world. Like the morning star which heralds the dawn and the new day, a scholar essentially a think- er, is one who masters in his field. opening up new vistas, where eventual- Jy the race and the nation put into prac ‘tice that which the scholar has dream- ed. He is vitally important in human ad vancement. Hence it is, that the Ameri can Federation of Negro Students and their prominent associates have includ ed the scholar as one of tae greatest as sets to a race. Indeed, who are now foremost scholars? We have a galaxy of them in ‘various fields. Among them are Kelly Miller, W. S. Scarborough, A LeRoy Locke, Gilbert Haven Jones, Ernest B. Just, W. BE. B. Du Bois and Carter G. ‘Woodson. These men represent the heights to which our race has climbed im the intellectual world. Dr. Gilbert Haven Jones, vice presi- ent and dean of Wilberforce Univers- ity is one of the leading philosophers and psychologists of the country. His scholastic acuteness is attested to by the fact that Harvard University is using a reference text,—his treatise on philosophy written in German, while obtaining his doctorate degre> at Jena ‘University, Germany. ‘According to Monroe N Work, in the Negro Year Book, only forty-seven of the race have been elected to the Pin Beta Kappa Fraternity and twenty-five hhave attained Ph. D's. Dr. A. LeRoy Locke, professor at Howard University, has achieved both of these, and is one of the few who has ‘been a Rhodes Scholar at Oxtord Uni- versity, England. Dr. Kelly Miller,, race statesman., celebrated writer and mathematician of rare distinction, is one of the few men ‘who stands out as a peak in both the literary and scientific field. Dr. W. 8. Scarborough, former prest dent of Wilberforce University, is one of the most thorough scholars in Greek in this country, regardless of race oF color. He is author of atest in Greck used by Harvard University. ‘Dr. Ernest E. Just is one of the lead ing zoologists of the land. His research work in the composition of blood and Kindred subjects has been recognized by leading scientists of the world He has made original scientific contribu- tions and bears the distinction of be- ing the only race member of the Ameri ean Association for the Advancement of Science. ‘Dr. Carter G. Woodson is our rank- ‘ing historian; matchless and thorough in the field of research, Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, editor of The Crisis, has for two decades been recog. nized as leader of his particular school of thought. .‘Darkwater,” “Soul of Black Folk,” ,‘Atlanta University Stu- dies” are masterpieces. His sociological treatise, “The Philadeplhia Negro” marks him as a master in this field. His forceful logic, incisive diction fearless of expression and his daring boldness in venturing from the beaten path, characterizes him as a lion in the literary arena. These scholastic qualities and attain ments make. him our Greatest scholar in which position he has been placed as a member of tke mythical ten. FIELD OF LETTERS. Tt will be observed that our dest Known and bighest developed big men are those who have labored in the field of letters. It is the literary man who is longest and easiest remembered It will also be recalled that those who work in other fields, no matter how great and singular their achievement, will not be equally well known. This does not effect the fact however, that wo as a race have not produced equally re markable characters in other fields, such as sciences, business and the sev eral arts, Indeed, in art we have hard- y, except in a few isolated instances, seratchied the exterior. Tn the arts and related subjects sueh as music, soulpture, painting and dra- matics, we bave produced certainly outstanding characters. Carl Dyton, Harry T. Burleigh, Metta Veaux Warrick Fuller, Isaac Hatha- way, Bert A. Williams, Charles Gilpin and Ira Aldridge are credits to the race and America in their several fields. But when compared with that distingu ished painter, Henry Ossawa Tanner, they are relatively eclipsed. Tanner's ‘works hang in the leading salons and ‘art museums of Europe and America. ‘His steady climb from the position of honorable mention at an internation al exhibition in 1896; Walter Lippin- cot Prize in Philadelphia in 1900; Har ris Prize in Chicago same year, inter- spersed with numerous second and third prizes of great moment during the intervening years to the Gold Med- al Prize in San Francisco in 1915 mark him as premier American paint- er, regardless of blood or tint of skin. During his recent return from his Parisian Studio, a great Pittsburgh daily, (white) said of him, ‘The Dean ‘of American painters approaches our shores.” | Truly these are six great Negroes Who Have Produced In America. (Continued Next Week.) —-2-> ; FIRE DESTROYS THREE HOMES; DAMAGES THE FOURTH. (Preston News Service) LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April 3— ‘Three houses at 506, 508 and 510 West 25th street Military Heights, were de stroyed and a fourth damaged by fire of an unknown origin at 2:20 o'clock Tuesday morning. The buildings and their contents were valued at upwards of $15,000. Damage done was estimated at $6,075. The loss was partially cover ed by insurance. ‘The house at 508 West 25th Street was vacant; 510 was occupied by Mrs. ‘Mary Long. Alexander owned and ‘ocoupied a residence at 506, where. the fire is said to have originated. Thom- as Thornton occupied the house at 504 which was slightly damaged. —_—+-2-+2 —- MAN FALLS INTO OREEK TWICE; SECOND TIME HE DROWNS. @reston News Service) JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April 4— Hard luck certainly followed Chester Bryant, aged, 38, a mill hand when he went on a fishing expedition last Wed. nesday, and after accidentally failing into McGirt's creek twice, he is dead. It is said that Bryant was seated on ‘a piling near a dock. He lost his bal- ance and fell into the creek. He manag ed to reach a floating log and made his way to the dock, 50 yards away, weak from the struggle in the water, he pulled himself upon the dock and started towards home, when he fell through a hole in the rotted planking into deep water and drowned in a few minutes. i eae See GOULDS RESENT SON BEING TEFERRED TO AS ‘COLORED.’ ‘(Presten News Service) NEWARK, N: J., April 3—When the police reported that George Gould, who is quite dark-skinned, fell from the roof of his home last Tuesday, as , col- ored” his parents promp‘ly notified the Newark News that the boy was not of that race and requested that a cor- rection be published. The boy was seri nsly injured and is said to be recover ing at the City Hospital. —_+-2->__ SUFFOLK VA, OBSERVES NEGRO HEALTH WEEK. (Preston News Serviee.) )_ SUFFOLK, Va., April 2—National Negro Health Week, beginning April 3 will be celebrated in Suffolk by talks in all of the colored churches, addresses at the schools in both city an@ county urging colored housekeepers to clean, ‘up and use every health precaxtion. Im addition to the general talks Mrs. Alexander H. Baker, has been asked by the Virginia Tuberculosis Association to have talks made on the prevention lof Tuberculosis among colored people| ‘throughout the elty and county. ATTORNEY STANTON WINS TWO ACQUITTALS IN TWO WEEKES. (Preeton News Servise) PITTSBURGH, Pa,, April 3— Attor- ney W. Ff. Stanton,, regarded as one of Pittsburgh's cleverest race attorney? won verdicts in trials before juries {0 ‘the Allegheny County criminal court THE RIGHMOND PLANET, RIGHMOND, VIRGIFLA COLORFUL NEWS “MOVIES” By “THE CAMERAMAN.” 1.—INTRA-RACIAL DIFFERENCES. 2,—OUR FRIEND,” MR. DAUGHERTY. 3.—THE “BIG TEN.” 4.—“COLORETTES.” (Preston News Service) EMBERS OF THE fires of misunderstandings between the North and South, following the great civil strife of the “sixties,” seem to sparkle as brightly between colored people of those two sections as they do between the whites; and the evils common to the “BRETHREN,” North and South, seem, for this reason, to be as difficult of treatment as are those which the Caucasians berrate about the live-long year. Some- times the intra racial differences of the colored people, North and South, seem to be in the form of imitations, while again they seem to be deep-seated cells which yield up an eruption of genuine mistrust and disorganization, With common enemy of white racial supremacy pounding at our gates for permanent mastery, it is a sad spectacle to view intra-racial prejudices of colorful no:therners and southerners, A meagre one-tenth of the nation’s population, hampered in its efforts to attain full citizenry, and buffeted by scom and unfairness, has no time to split its ranks with internal misunderstandings and ceaseless knocking. Theories, though, never stand in the face of facts, and we unhappily admit the truth that we are not treading Uhe winepress together. _, The southem “BRETHREN” claim that their northern relations are conceited and unprogressive, and the latter claim that the Dixieites are abjectly servile and spineless. They say that they carried the virile germs of manhood, which are re- jected, even now, by southern freemen. Aind the retort comes from “down home” that selfishness and bigotry, rather than cooperation, are the chief products of the northern hosts. And thus, the unhappy prejudices continue. Half a rank exists where a full one should exist; and the common enemy diverts his attacks against both groups, caring not for their territorial affections, nor for the creed of their habitat. lis usually have the same effect, regardless of the location of the afflicted, It doesn’t make one whtte4#f difference wheth- er the contagion is spread in Mississippi or in Malne, the same medicine ought to effect the same result. In other words, the same racial creed ought to do for the “BRETHREN” whether North or South, and if the creed cannot be invoked, that is not the fault of the “BRETHREN” but rather, of the “SUPREMISTS” with whom they would deal equitably and from whom they expect human treatment. ease etre AWAY WITH MISUNDERSTANDINGS! Let not our time be spent in “ruffing” while organized enemies, on a 10-to-1 shot basis, are throwing our aspirations on the scrap pile. Let unity drive away intra-racial criticisms, LET'S THINK LESS OF WHERE WE’RE FROM, AND MORE OF WHERE WE’RE GOING. “OUR FRIEND,” Mr. Harry M. Daugherty, of Ohio, formerly Attorney General in the Harding-Coolidge Cabinet, has been retired to private life. His enemies have been so in- gracious as to say, “to the scrap heap,” but we think not so; for men of the valor, courage, and powers of cleavage of the former cabinet official are crushed but to rise again. We say “OUR FRIEND” advisedly, for we know: of no Attomey General of recent years, who has been as steadfast in his appli- cation of justice to the “BRETHREN” as was Mr, Daugh- erty, During his tenure of office, he recognized merit and ability, regardless of race. He “‘okayed” a number of strictly high class positions for men of the ‘race, and promoted not a few to the places which they deserved through capable per- formances in the past. Outside of the Department he cham- pioned the cause of many a “BROTHER?” in private circles, and boosted them on to advancement and confidence among their employers. On several occasions, Mr. Daugherty’s employment of col- cored men in responsible work was bitterly attacked by his political enemies, but he never wavered in his loyalty to his employees. Deputy marshals, attorneys, and assistant attor- neys were appointed, advanced, and held in their positions, secure from the “pack,” just as long as they “delivered the goods,” and Mr. Daugherty backed them up with all the au- thority he had at his command, This is his record in Washington; this was his record back in Ohio; and this will be his record in the future, we are con- fident. Persecuted, criticised, and heckled, Mr. Daugherty retired before putting in his defense, which would, we are sure, have annihilated the forces which were set against him. We here during the last two weeks iu March. The first case was that of Mrs. Jackson of McKeesport, charged with killing her husband. She was acquitted, The second was that of Junius Payze., accused of murder in connection with the death of William Warner. The Payne jury was out only a short time. Attorney Stanton ably defended his clients in each case against the most able attorneys of the commonwealth. ee MK, LAWRENCE LOMAX GAINING FAME IN MUSICAL WORLD, ‘Mr. Lawrence Lomax, originally wish him well, for he was—he is—he will be “OUR FRIEND,” and we are his, ENTRIES ARE ON for electorate membership to a select group of the ten “biggest and best” colored people in the an- nals of racial history. It is good that a tribute is to be paid to those among us who, on account of special endeavors and achievements, are, in a public way, to bloom into rare and famous personages. We are familiar with the “theory of limits” and with “infinity,” but, with apologies to Prof. Kelly Miller and other eminent mathematicians, we would like to know why the limit for the famous personnel was set at TEN, Considering the barriers which our entries have hurdled during these many years, would not a limit of 100 be far more justi- fiable in choosing a selected list of famous folk? Even at that, as we see it, about 98 of them would be tied for third place, for aside from those who have achieved greatness, we have a healthy list of those who have had greatness thrust upon them, but who, nevertheless, are truly great. In the fields of science, education, religion, industry and in professional life, we have a goodly number of persons who have truly performed famous feats, constructive in their accom- plishments and thoroughly beneficial to mankind. And if written history were combed, there would still be unfound many a one entitled to plaudits and honor, With a Spingan medal going each year to some laudable person, it is difficult to see how, with one blow, a “BIG TEN” can be selected, which is truly exemplary of the race’s greatest en & 2 P A colored girl is among the leaders in a beauty contest being held at Flushing, New York. The “‘Jim Crow” coach has finally reached Chicago, by way of Illinois Central. Now that the “Bobbed Hair Bandit” has made her appear- ance, the “tresses” market will rise. The Brooklyn Rapid Transit System, of Brooklyn, N. Y. employs a considerable number of colored shopmen, motormen, mechanics and electricians. The driver of a hearse, in Washington, D. C., was recently arrested for making a speed of “‘50 miles.” He must have been an optimist. Robert Edgren (white), Sports Editor of the Washington Post, says that Harry Wills is “N. G.” When Edgren was hammer-throwing against John Flanagan, etc., he must have hated himself. A Marcus Garvey has been down South again, talking against “demanding equality.” A Pullman conductor told the “Cam- eraman” that Marcus, oz the way back, argued for half an hour, trying to get a parlor car seat in Kentucky. from New Orleans is tast gaining fame in the muscial world. After studying in Chicago he made a vaudeville tour through the central states on Keith's time. Present indications are that’ be fore long he will be one of theforemost stars of our race. ‘This young tenor recently came to New York City and has made several records for the Okeh Company: His latest release ‘being: “Open Your Heert” and “Old Fashion Love,” both from the Running Wild ‘Musical Com- edy and “Nobody Loves Me But My Mother,” and ,'Shelll Be There Mother Mine.” two new ballads. WILLIAM EDW. BURGHARDT DU BOIS HENRY OSSAWA TANNER as TAS Ba SEAN A We 228 | — ti — STRAIT? OBES HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEX- PECTED re IN THE PAST YEARTHAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MOREBEAUTIFYING BREP- ae TO OUR LIMIT- ED EFFECTIVE LINE Straitex Hair ‘Tonle oe eee eke Seale Tey Grower ’ High Co ao 2 Eee Gloss-Tex Brilliantine a EEE pelea a it-Tex Herb Es eld aioe ae Seat ate x Wess ss Beauty Vanishing Cream. oe nS ce cae oe oe ethics ag nt ie ae ogre er eer Sirs Aeneas ts Bowe meneures AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERB Strait-Tex Chemical Company 600 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA., U.S.A. 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Please send 108 N&M0 cane me RU Leg p sinles ofyeee preserations. ad Ng mas eebealng Ae tONRSOENES EM Alets a A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: y e We stake forty-five years’ reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against tea months’ asper- sions of our enemies and those who desire to profit by the failure of the greatest financial institution of the colored — Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterprise fos- tered by us We solenmly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years' accum- ulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be miss- ing 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 ac- credited tu other accounts, so that when checks were drawa upon the accouat there was nu money to meet them. Thee was no ether course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility Our ledger sheets at the Sark had been stelen, removed ia order to cover up these peculations and te make us the victim. We had not transferred our property. It was all i, our ows 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 handfed, will bring over ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand Dollars, which is ($36,000) Thirty six Thousand Dollars mere than the alleged liability. We have never kad 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 pro- perty with a gross rental of ($41,800) Eleven Thousand Dollars. We have defended colored people, secured their release from jails, penitentiaries and stopped executions upon the allows. 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 Southesners, their testimony in our behalf is an outstanding feature of this crucial period of our existence. We are trusting in God. Pee eed In the language of Shakespeare, we ate saying to our traducers and slanderers— eden There is no terror, Cassius, in your theeats eS For Iam armed so strong in honesty Grattheypassmeby 89 v4. 0. sae 8 4g on Bk“ gg ES, Tite oe WHAT RECORDS PROVE ON JOSEPHUS DANIELS, the country early Us mon, ee Dantes, ormer secretary oF Wie Navy, suys: “My policy was, aud aways wait be, to keep ie Ol in the ground Wuere it belongs ior mayal emergency. 1 18 it be known 1 would not consider Leas ing. Tortunateiy, in the suterest of trutl, the puvite does uot Lave wv rey Upon the statements of Josepaus Daniels. Al tuougu in neatly every deparanent ot the iederat government Lemocrat.c officials an demployes destroyed count Jess records betore ey {ett oulice—in some cuses wo hide (heir crmuualiy and thwart prosecution—and altuvage still other records have since been se- questered by Democratic subordinates protected by civil service, there re mains in the files of the Navy depart- ment documentary proot that Josepitus Daniels actualiy did everything .n con nection with leasing naval oil reserves that he has recently been denying. Tn response to a recent inquiry of the House of Representatives as to the facts in connection with the leasing ‘of naval oil reserves, Secretary, Denby sent to the House the documentary evidence contained in the files of the Navy department. These documents speak for themselves. They are not the “opinion” of Secretary Denby any more than they are the \statements” ‘of former Secretary Daniels. They are the record, final, indisputable, irrefut: able. ‘They sive the lie to his signed ae ment that his policy. always was to Keep oll in the ground The proot is found in the fact that he, on March 5, 1920, wrote to the chairmen ‘of the naval committees in botir houses ‘of Congress asking for practically un- limited power to take oil out of the ground in the nayal reserves and to do it through the process of leasing. As Secretary Denby pointed out in his re. ply to the House of Representatives, if it had been the policy of former Secre tary Daniels to keep the oil in the ‘grouml he did not need any legislation to accomplish that purpose. ‘The language of the amendment to the leasing act which Daniels proposed admits of no double meaning. He wrote it, and he asked power to “develop” and ‘operate” the naval oil reserves Both of these words clearly mean tak ing oil out of the ground, otherwise the reserves could neither be developed nor operated. He asked for power to do this direct ly, ‘or by contract, lease or otherwise” which gives the lie to his statement that he let it he known that he would not consider leasing. He asked for power to “store” oil taken from the naval reserves, to “ex change” it, to “sell” it. He even asked for power to go into the oil refining business, and, not satistied with» all this, he asked for blanket power to “otherwise dispose of the ofl and gas products thereof.” Nobody but a foot would argue that he intended to keep the oil in the ground when he asked for such wide powers to take it out, estore it, exchange it, refine it and ‘otherwise dispose of it. It is not even approaching the truth for Mr. Daniels to state he let it be known he would not consider leasms. To the contrary, as the records submit ted to the House of Representatives by Mr. Denby showed, Mr. Daniels no sooner got power to lease the naval oll reserves than they began to be leased Nor were these leases confined to wells already in operation. Leases were made to drill new wells. At least one— the Consolidated Mutual Oil company yease—was without restriction as to the number of wells it might drill. Nor is that all the records of the Navy department show. Secretary Dan iels had at that time absolute charge of the naval oil reserves, Just as Secre tary Denby had absolute charge of them. Secretary Denby has been de- nounced on the floor of the S nate by Democratic leaders and in the Demo- cratic newspapers and in publicity 1s- sued by the Democratic nation’ 1 com- mittee because he transferred his au- thority to lease naval oil reserves to Secretary Fall. He did this after hav- ing received an order from President Harding to do so. Yet Socretary Daniels did exactly the same thing. He transferred to Sec retary of the Interior John Barton Payne the right to make leases tn naval oil reserves and he did so with- out even the formality of a president fal order. If the transfer of his power to Secre tary Fall stigmatizes Secretary Denby as Democratic leaders and press claim then Secretary Daniels is place* under actly the same thing druing his admin actly the same thing druing his admin istration. Nor is that the end of the story. In letting the leases to the naval oil r2- serves in California, neither Secretary Daniels nor Secretary Payne advertised for bids or invited any competition. ‘The leases were made secretly. In strik ing contrast to this was the action the Republican administration in mak- ing leases to the oil reserves in Cali- fornia and Wyoming. For, as Secretary Denby informed the House and accom panied bis information with copies of the documents, ete.. three companie~ were invited to bid for the Teapot Dome reserves and five were asked t2 Did for leases on the California naval reserves. ‘These are the facts concerning the record of Josephus Daniels while he was Secretary of the Navy, all proved by official records of the Navy Depart EVERY CITIZEN'S DUTY TO TAKE PART IN PARTY ACTIVITIES. \ By John T. Adams, Chairman of the ‘Republican National Committee, in The National Republican. American citizens are responsible for the character of their government— whiether it be federal, state or local. Our public officials are nomtnated and elected by the people. It should be kept in mind that the work of getting good public officials 1s not all done on election day. It begins in the party primaries and conventions This preliminary work for the coming presidential election is now well unde. way. In many states the dates of prim aries and conventions for selection of candidates have been set. It is the duty of every good citizen who wishes good government to belong to a party and to participate in his party primaries. It is his duty to seo that the candidates nominated are par- ty men who represent the party prin- ciples and who are pledged to support its policies and cooperate with its or- ganization. Only in tltis manner can ‘we have responsible party government, which is the most successful form of representative government yet devised. During the last few years there has been a great deal of propaganda decry ing party activity. There has been au attempt to make virtue of so called nonDartisanship. Instead of nonpartisan ship being a virtue, it is a menace. It tends to break down representative gov ernment. The need of the hour is not for less partisan activity but for more of ‘t. ‘The underlying cause of most politi cal evils today is the Indifference of our citizens to their right of suffrage. Even the briefest study of nomination and election figures shows that the majority of the legal voters are takins ‘no part in either their party primar ies or the general elections. Less than half the citizens of the United States voted in the presidential election 0 1920. The percentage taking part ir the congressional elections of 1922 wa: even less. Such conditions make possi ble a government by the minority. Representative government is no! automatic. It is not self-supporting. I draws not only its authority from the people, but it draws its strength an‘ vitality from them. Unless they part! cipate in public affairs in an active an intelligent manner their governmen must of necessity cease to be represen tative. ‘Titis participation must begin witt party primaries and conventions. 1 ‘must continue throughout the cam paign. It must be in evidence on elec fon day. This is both the duty ani ‘privilege of every American citizen. THE RIGHMCND PLANET, RIGHMOND. VIRGINIA DILLARD DAVIES GRILLED IN WILKINS MURDER QUIv. (ereston News Serviee) KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 3—The local police are endeavoring to weave net of circumstantial evidence in an at tempt to connect Dillard Davies, jant tor, with the mysterious slaying of Dr Zoe Wilkins. Davies admitted that Dr ‘Wilkins owed him money for tending her furnece and that he had quit her employ about two weeks prior to the murder. —- = COLORED INVENTOR HAS NEW SYSTEM FOR HEATING HOMES Cp eae aga NEWARK, N. J, April 7.—What is proably destined to become a very important factor in the reduction 0. the cost of heating homes, cooking, ete. is the recent invention of Charles EB. Holmes, in the form of a new type oil burner. Mr. Holmes told Preston News Serv ice reporter in an interview: ‘1 have invented an oil burning system which Thave been using in my home both for cooking and heating. My burner changes either common kerosene 01 ‘crude ofl to gas and burns it making a hotter flame than city gas. The burner is placed inside the stove either cool ‘stove or heater, while the tank holding the fuel oil is placed on the mantel «1 shelf, The burner is regulated by needle valves. It burns seven hours on ja gallon of kerosene which costs 11 ents per gallon. During the winter months I heated my apartment at an average cost of about $1.25 per monttt. ‘After being asked if he intended tc manufacture the heater, Mr. Holmes jsaid that he had been thinking serious ly of it and would probably consider jdoing go within the very near future but just now no definite steps had ‘been taken in that direction ‘After seeing the device and watdbing jt demonstrated the writer is convince ed that Mr. Holmes has somethins that is destined to revolutionize th heating systems of the country. JWEPUBLICAN PARTY 18: SEVENTY YEARS OLD. (Preston News Service.) RIPON, Wis., April 3.—The Seven: tieth anniversary of the Republican Party was celebrated, here on March 20th, in fact throughout the State of Wisconsin. In a little schoolhouse at Ripon, where the party was formed, March 20th, 1864, fifty-four men destin ed to go down in history as the found ers of the new party to fight the exten: sion of slavery met and formed an or- ganization made up of Whigs, Free Soilers and Democrats. This organiza tion, later in the same year, at Jackson Michigan took the name “Republicans” but the name had already been sugges ed here, it is claimed. ne | DEATH CLAIMS PITTSBURGH'S ~~“ PIONEER HAIRDRESSER. ‘(Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 2.—Mrs. Virginia Proctor, aged 81 years, died Monday, March 24th, lrere at the family residence 600 Fifth Avenue. She was the seventh daughter of a family of fourteen children of Rev. Louls F. and Caroline Woodson, founders o! Bethel A. M. B. Church. "Mrs. Proctor was the widow of | the late Jacob Proctor who died in 1883 leaving her with a large family, whict he reared and afterwards reared five grand-daughters. She was Pittsburgh pioneer hairdresser in which profession /she was engaged for 56 years, develos ing it into the leading one in the city She is survived by one son, Louis B Prostor, of Chicago; a daughter. Miss Jennie M .Proctor, ‘founder and prest dent of the Strait‘Tex Chemical Com pany, of Pittsburgh; five granddaugnt ers, Miss Virginia Powell, of New Yor! City; Mrs. Margaret Bland of Chicago; Mrs. Virginia Woods, Mrs. Louise Lew. fs and Mrs. Caroline Stevenson all of Pittsburgh; ‘three grand;sons, Louls and Badward Proctor, of Chicago; an¢ ‘Thomas Proctor of New York City ant six great-grand-cbildren. WILBUR KING AGAIN APPOINTED COUNTY PROSECUTOR, (Prevten News Servi) COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 31.—Wil- ‘bur E, King, assistant prosecuting at- ‘tomey of Franklin county from the [ime award 1. ‘Taylor was in that office, through the term of Edward 0. ‘Turner, was again appointed to the ‘position Wednesday afternoon by Prose eutor John King. He will assume his duties immediately. The appointment was confirmed by Judge Henry L. Sear lett, Saturday afternoon, Attorney W. %. King tas the distinc tion of having served under both Re- publican and Democratic administra tions. He has been in the office for fourteen years and) during that time has handled some of the biggest cases ever conducted in Franklin County. It ig said that Mr. King holds the esteem and respect of all the members of tne Franklin county bar by his legal fit ness and ability. —_—+-2->—_ § WOLICE TO PROBE SLAYING. (Preston News Service) JACKSONVILLE, Fia., April 3—A coroner's inquest to probe the slaying a week ago of Mrs, Rebecca West, aged 28, for which her husband ts being held will be held next Monday. Jus how the woman met her death is a my: tery. —-2--—_—__ STATOMENT OF THE OWNER SHIP, Managoment, Circulation, Bte required by the Act of Congress 0! August 24, 1912, of The Planet, pub lished weekly at Richmond, Virginia tor April 1, 1924. State of Virginia, County of Henrico “Before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and county aforesaid personally appeared, John Mitchell, Jr who having been duly sworn secord ing to law deposes and says that bie I the Baitor of The Planet, and that th ‘following is to the best of bis knowl if “7 Pa A) ie) Wg AUC ERCOL e HEROLIN ef See ay te Ser theca, Pe) Herolin Pomade Hair Dresing works on the roots of the hair, \ FP ecicves teter and all other diseases ofthe scalp, It makes hair BY lomy and strong, straight, ally, soft and beautiful. y ‘Not greasy or gummy. o Free Dream Book m > yj i Wikerpacelernest pee | ieee tas plage See et | AGENTS Sitaram i Ieee eme, egee BSS ie edge and belief, a true statement of ‘the ownership, management of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption required by the Act of August 24 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regu lations, printed on the reverse of this form, to wit: 1, That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor and business managers are: Publisher John Mitobell, Jr., 311 N 4th Street, Richmond, Va. Kaitor, John Mitchell Jr, 311 N 4th Street, Richmond, Va. Managing Raitor, John Mitchell, Jr. SLL N, 4th St., Richmond, Va. Business Managers, John Mitchelt Jr, 311.N. 4th St. Richmond, Va. 2. That ‘the owner is: John Mitchell J 3. That the knowr bondholders mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, “mortgages or other securities are: None. 4. That the two paragraphs next above giving the names of the owner: stockholders and security holders, it any, contain not only the Hist of stock holders and security holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stockhold- er or security holder appears upon the books of the company as truatee or in any other fiduclary relation the name of the person or corporation for for whom such trustee is acting, 18 given; also that the sald two para- graphs contain statements embracing ‘affant’s fall knowledge and bellet a8 to the circumstances and conditions un der which stockholders and seourity helders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees hold stock and securities in a capacity other than that of @ bona fide owner: and this affidavit has no reason to _be- Heve that any other person, associa- fon, or coropration has any interest. df rect or indirect in the sald stock. bonds or other securities than as 50 stated by him. JOHN MITCHELL JR., Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of March, 1924, JOHN A. HINES, N. P. ‘My commission expires Mch. 5, 1927. FOUh Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Ja at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Rhchmond, Virginia as second class matter. e m One Year $ 2.00 Six Months 1.10 Three Months 6.00 Foreign Subscriptions 2.50 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Ziff Company, 608 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago; $21 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; $20 Long screw Building, New York. Some people believe that everything can be regulated and handled by "man-made" laws. In this they are grievously mistaken. We believe in the ultimate triumph of right. The evil-doers may be upper most and triumphant for a little while, but great principles will finally have an inning and win in the long run. Other children may look good, but those children that look best are one's own children. Do not forget that. This is a summarized saying that every crow thinks its own young the whitest. The individuals or organizations that proposed the naming of the ten greatest Negroes and included in that number, those, who are living along with those, who are dead were certainly stirring up trouble for themselves and all of those connected with the proposition. Our personal opinion is that it would require a list of not less than one thousand names to include the prospective candidates for this honor. The Negro may be said to be poverty stricken in some particulars, but in the matter of leadership, he is one of the wealthiest races of people on the face of the globe. Any person, who disputes this is not well acquainted with either the Negro or his actual history. When these leaders agree among themselves as to a leader of leaders, then we shall know just who the greatest Negro is either living or dead. It is indeed unfortunate that a fight should now be waged against President J. Stanley Durkee, President of Howard University, when united efforts are needed to keep this great institution going forward upon the high plane it has always occupied. We are publishing this week a letter from the pen of Mr. Neval H. Thomas, which contains statements, which are well-nigh unbelievable. We cannot understand how a gentleman of the high standing and character of the head of this institution could have lost his self-control to the extent as is set forth in this communication. The only charitable view to take of the matter is that he has been and is now suffering from a nervous breakdown and that temporary or permanent vacation is needed to restore him to his former vigor and usefulness. Mr. Thomas charges him with race prejudice. This is as serious a charge as is the unfortunate happening, which is alleged to have taken place within the confines of the presidential office. We are of the opinion however that the public forum is hardly the place to parade these unfortunate conditions and that formal charge should be made before the Board of Trustees, who no doubt has the power to either make or unmake Presidents. THE TROTTER TESTIMONIAL. We are publishing this week an announcement from Hon. Wm. H. Lewis, treasurer of the Trotter Quarter-Century Fund. It is being launched in recognition of the signal services rendered by this self-sacrificing race leader who has unceasingly and unselfishly championed the rights of the race with which he is identified and who has made a name for himself closely alongside of those heroes, both white and colored, who have gone on before. Ten thousand dollars would be a small sum indeed to contribute to this worthy race champion and we take pleasure in publishing the appeal and in urging all persons interested to forward some money, be it much or little to Attorney Wm. H. Lewis, Old South Building, Boston, Massachusetts. He will acknowledge receipt and the names of the donors published in the race journals of the country. SECRETARY JOHNSON AND GARVEY. The able and energetic Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Mr. James Waddon Johnson sends us a letter for publication, in which he takes issue with us in our editorial in our issue of March 29th and gives his reasons for 'not letting Marcus Garvey alone.' He makes a strong presentation of his case and we are reproducing in full all that he was trank enough to say. He mildly criticizes us for not producing the original criticism of Garvey as sent out by his organization and it may be that in the interest of absolute fair play, we erred in not doing so. As a matter of fact, we did not see the need so to do as there was absolutely no denial of the citations accredited to the redoubtable leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. He is "brutally frank," both at home and abroad and we accept at its face value all that Mr. James Weldon Johnson says concerning his utterances. Our point was that Hon. Marcus Garvey represented one school of thought among Negroes and Secretary James Weldon Johnson and his brilliant associate, Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois another. It is a case where both sides could afford to "agree and disagree." There can be no straight-forward denial that Marcus Garvey has a large following in this country, but this following represents a far different type of colored people from that element led by the great organization, of which Mr. James Weldon Johnson is the distinguished secretary. Mr. Johnson and his organization have made a record unequaled in the history of this country by any similar body of people, during our day and time. They represent the American citizens of color, who know and support no other land or government, but the United States of America. They see and recognize no other flag, but the stars and stripes. They cherish and support no other Fatherland, but that founded by the colonists, who found a haven on these shores some centuries ago. We take it then that white citizens would be just as much justified in attacking Marcus Garvey as we would be. He wants to go back to Africa and those associated with him want to do the same thing. Let them go. Why should we hinder them in this undertaking or impede their progress? If they are correct in their theories and conclusions, they will ultimately win. If they are incorrect, they will have their trouble for their pains. They are fanatics and argument cannot change them or disconcert them in their purposes. As a matter of fact, in "this land of plenty," it would be far better for a large element or class of people to go to another clime, where they can be content, than for them to remain here to spread their dogmas of discontent. Those of us, who remain here will continue to contend for all of our rights and privileges under the American constitution, do what we can to make friends with the large body of white people and by upright conduct, industrial progress and the accumulation of wealth win over those who doubted our ability to prove ourselves to be an asset instead of a liability as free, American citizens. We take it then that our brilliant collaborer, is losing valuable time in compatting the theories, plans and Purposes of the Hon. Marcus Garvey. That is why we remarked, "Let Garvey alone, he is joined to his Africa." In doing this, we were paraphrasing the Scriptural injunction, 'Let Ephraim alone, he is joined to his idols." Marcus Garvey is a modern political economist and reformer and is in the class with Ghandi in India. Punishing and ostracising him will only serve to make him a martyr in the eyes of those, who believe in him. It has had the same effect in all ages. People, who are to undermine and destroy Garvey must come from among his own followers. Leaders of other movements, who attack him only so lidify the support he is receiving from those, who believe in him and many of them will face death for him and the flag which he has made an emblem of the great kingdom he hopes some day to see established in Africa. True, the republic or kingdom or empire exists only in his own imagination today, but it nevertheless has thousands of devotees, just as the Pope at Rome has an empire with princes of the Church and the followers of Mahomet have an invisible kingdom. It may be that Marcus Garvey will go down to oblivion, but he will get there quicker by the route of ostracism than he will by the highway of prosecution and persecution. But we may be wandering away from our subject. Here is Secretary Johnson's letter: April 3, 1924. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Editor, Richmond Planet, Richmond, Virginia. Dear Sir:—Your editorial of March 29th contains a misapprehension which I am sure you will give me the privilege of correcting for readers of the Richmond Planet; that is, that the N. A. A. C. P. set out to attack Marcus Garvey. If you had published the extracts from Marcus Garvey's literature which the N. A. A. C. P. sent out, your readers would have had opportunity to see for themselves that the N. A. A. C. P. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA of the sort of *propaganda* which Mr. Garvey is sending out to white people was merely informing colored citizens. This propaganda includes agitation of the "social equality" bogey and attacks upon other groups, incidentally the N. A. A. C. P. which Mr. Garvey accuses of "adopting" race intermarriage. Furthermore, the documents Marcus Garvey is writing and sending out to white people represent large groups of American Negroes as being willing to forfeit their citizenship rights in favor of an African state which exists in Mr. Garvey's imagination. We have no objection to Mr. Garvey's going to Africa if he can get there and taking as many people as care to accompany him. But there is the most emphatic object ion to his spreading the impress on among white people that any consider able body of American colored people would be willing to abdicate their constitutional rights and privileges in favor of his migration scheme. Certainly this propaganda of the Mr. Garvey can not by any stretch of the imagination be taken as "encouraging race pride." Rather, it humiliates colored people in that it encourages white people in America to believe that large numbers of Negroes willingly will endure discrimination and disabilities since they are only a temporary element in the citizenry. In calling the nature of Mr. Garvey's propaganda among white people to the attention of colored editors and readers, the N. A. A. C. P. was merely doing what it conceived to be its duty in protecting colored Americans from misrepresentation of their opinions, beliefs and ideals. In the documents of Mr. Garvey written for and sent to white people, from which the N. A. A. C. P., published quotations after many protests had been received from colored people, Mr. Garvey not only urged a migration of colored people to Africa, but he justified that migration to white people and urged them to support it on the ground that the white people would thereby be relieved from the necessity of according colored people their constitutional rights and privileges in the United States. Under the circumstances the N. A. A. C. P., felt itself in duty bound not to "let Marcus Garvey alone." Yours very truly, JAMES WELDON JOHNSON, Secretary. We have given our opinion and Secretary Johnson's opinion. It is for the reader to choose between the two positions. We may be right in our conclusions and he may be wrong or he may be right in his analysis of the situation and we may be wrong or both of us may be each half way right. Certain it is that James Weldon Johnson means right and is conscientious in his conclusions. As for us, an experience of more than forty years will cause the average citizen to decide that years of experience have caused us to make the criticism of the policy followed by him and his great organization. Selah. RELIGIOUS CHRONICLER NEWS OF THE KINGDOM SIXTH MOUNT ZION PROSPEROUS and it is their desire and hope to secure the return to this city of Rev. R. V. Peyton, who is now in charge of a Baptist Church at Montclair, New Jersey. So far as one has been able to ascertain, the popular divine has given no definite assurance that he will return here. Should they be able to secure his services, they expect to secure a new site and erect a church edifice in memory of the late Rev. John Jasper. At present, they are worshipping in the Armstrong High School Auditorium. The Progressive Bible Class Association will meet at the Fountain Baptist Church. Thursday night, April 17. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH RAISES MUCH MONEY IN RALLY. The First Baptist Church, Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D, pastor completed a three-weeks' deacons' rally last Sunday night with the result that $115,105. Eleven Hundred and Fifty Dollars and Seventy-five cents were raised. It was arranged on the basis of a deacons' pew rally. Deacon John S. Powell led the procession, so to speak. Those participating were Deacons John S. Powell, Joseph Charity, John S. Christian, Charles E. Smith, A. W. Holmes, P. T. Clark, R. J. Wilder, W. R. Minor, T. L. Jones, H. J. Faulk, David Page, R. T. Jackson, W. T. Wright, R. L. Harris David R. Carrington, J. H. Harper, Lusci stors. A. C. Hines, W. G. Lewis, Thornton Wyatt and Clerk B. P. vandervall. Candle-light exercises were held Sun day night despite the heavy down-pour of rain. The money was raised for the payment of incidental expenses and every one was happy as the amount asked for was only one thousand dollars. EVANGELIST W. H. SKIPWITH IN RICHMOND (WOODVILLE) Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Rev. R. J. Bass, Pastor. Great revival on, Rev. Dr. W. H. Skip with noted preacher, singer and evangelist is with us, great success, conversions every night. Sunday, he will speak three times: 11 A. M., Subject, "Where is Thy Brother?"—3:30 P. M. I've put on my coat, how shall I put it on?"—8 P. M. MOUNT OLIVET'S GREAT EFFORT Mount Olivet Baptist Church has completed a profitable season of revival and evangelistic endeavor. The pastor, Rev. J. Andrew Bowler was ably assisted for more than two weeks by the Rev. C. P. Dixon, of Newport News. Many new and re vived souls were added to the church and Church Hill was benefited by the meetings. The effort culminated in two big mass meetings on Sunday, when Evangelist Dixon spoke to the men at one service and women at the next. The streets round-about the church were filled with the over flow. Rev. Bowler is doing a great work at Mount Olivet, which is located at 25th and S Streets. They are now worshipping in a fine brick Sunday School annex, pending the completion of their church plant, which, when completed, will be one of the best appointed in the city. REV. J. W. KEMP CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY AT ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH. Splendid services were held at St John Baptist Church, from April 6th through the week in commemoration o the first anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. John W. Kemp. These services will be continued through Wednesday night, the 16th, when Dr. W. L. Ransome will preach the closing sermon. EASTER MUSIC. A well trained 50 voice choir will sing the cantata, "From Olivet to Calvary" at the Leigh Street M. E. Church, corner 5th and Leigh Sts. on Thursday night, April 17, at 8:00 o'clock. This will be one of the noteworthy events of the Eastertide in Richmond and only those who are on time will get seats. SHARON BAPTIST SERVICES. SUNDAY, APRIL 13TH, 1924. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 7:00 A. M.—Sunrise Prayer and Praise Service. 10.00 A. M.—Sunday School and Men's Bible Class. 11:25 A. M.—Sernon by the pastor. Subject: "The Tongue." 3:30 P. M.—Baptist Services by frinds of St. John Baptist Church. Sermon, Rev. J. W. Kemp, music rendered by the choir of St. John Baptist Church, Prof. H. H. Johnson, Director. 6:00 P. M.—Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M.—Mpecial Services by friends of First Union Baptist Church. Sermon by Rev. J. E. Fountain, B. Th. music rendered by choir of First Uniow Baptist Church. Revival Services continue thruout week. All are cordially welcome to our services, Rev. R. H. Johnson, B. D., M. A. Pastor, W. L. Johnson, Clek SERVICES AT MT. OLIVE. Location: Stop 5, Petersburg Turnpike SUNDAY APRIL 13TH, 1924. 10:00 A.M. Sunday School. 10:00 A. M.—Sunday School. 11:30 A. M.—Sermon by the pastor. The pastor has a special message from the Lord. Come one, come all, and receive the good news from heaven. 3:30 P. M.—There will be a special program under the auspices of Class No. 2 taught by Mrs. Pearl Bland Johnson. This program will be featured by some of the best talent of Mr. Olive Church as well as some of the best talent of the city of Richmond. Rev. P. W. Phillips of Va. Union University will be the principal speaker. Rev. J. Spurgeon Johnson, A. B., M. A., Pastor; Deacon James W. Brown, Clerk. A NEW CHURCH HERE. Mt. Morlah Baptist Church is the name of the recently organize body that came out from the Sixth Mt. Zlon Baptist. Church. Rev. R. V. Peyton of Montclair. N. J. is expected to officiate at the communion services on the fourth Sunday in this month. MORRIS MEMORIAL DAY. SUNDAY, MAY 11, 1924. The churches and pastors of the National Baptist Convention U. S. A., are hereby reminded that the Second Sunday in May has been set apart as "Morris Memorial Day" on which suitable memorial services are to be held and contributions made to be used to perpetuate the name and memory of the late President Elias Camp Morris. The money contributed should be promptly forwarded to the Treasurer of the Convention, Dr. A. J. Stokes, Montgomery, Ala., who will make prop er record and suitable acknowledgment. Let every effort be made to render this accession both effective and suc cessful. By order of the Convention—Dr. L. K. Williams, president; Prof. R. B. Hudson, secretary. Department of Publicity: T. O. Fuller chairman; B. J. Perkins, secretary, Memphis, Tennessee. Homely Philosophy LACKADAISAICALNESS "Stopped by pebbles, charmed by butterflies." Are you forever being recaptured by this thing or that, just anything, or do you hold fast to your purpose, how to the line and stick to your objective, all earth opposing? The man who sticks reaches his goal, but he who is deterred by trifles or goes playfully far afield, may but his success is doubtful. Have you a definite and distinctive objective and have you will to pursue it, or are you hindered by any trifle that crosses your path? Do you stray far afield dischisly chasing butterflies? If so, check up and leave this pastime to childhood. Allow no trifling thing to hold you back or thwart you. if you must be hindered let it be by some obstacle worthy your mettle, thus resolved, you shall not be among the easy marks of misfortune who are. "Stopped by pebbles, charmed by Butterflies." GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON REV. N, C. COPELAND MAKING A FINE RECORD AT PLYMOUTH. Plymouth, N. C M acrh31, 1924. Mr. Editor:— Please allow me a small space in your most interesting paper; permit me to say just a few words concerning our pastor and his work here. He, the Rev. S. O. Copeland, D. D. was called from Marion, S. C. to the First Baptist Church, Plymouth, N. C. He took charge of the church on the first Sunday in January 1924 and has proved to us to be a good Christian leader and pastor; also a man filled with the Holy Ghost. Our deacon board seems to be men rightly chosen, because they do all their work in christian harmony. Our congregation grows larger every Sunday and each of our services is highly enjoyed by all who attend them, for they are spiritually fed. On Sunday March the 23rd he preached from Luke 12th chapter and 31st verse: "But rather seek ye the Kingdom of Heaven and its righteousness; and all things shall be added— We also had a rally on that Sunday, the Lord was with us and blessed our efforts with the many good white and colored friends upon that day; we raised $1450.57. We have a good Sunday School, a faithful Superintendent and teachers. Their work is progressing. Our church has organized several different auxiliaries, and all of them are doing fine. We have started a new church house; the same will be worth around $40,000.00. The pastor Dr. S. C. Copeland, architect and builder, says that we will complete our church so as to have the dedication on the second Sunday in August 1924. The builders are at work and our new house of worship is progressing rapidly. The seating capacity in the main auditorium will be 1,000 with adjacent rooms, pool and basement. —A MEMBER. TROTTER QUARTER-CENTURY TESTIMONIAL FUND STARTED Committee Requests That April Be Trotter Fund Month For His Quarter Century of Race Agitation Testimonial.—The First Donators. BOSTON, Mass., April 7—Today, Monday, April 7, 52nd anniversary of the birth of Wm. Monroe Trotter, editor, agitator, and race champion, the real drive starts for a national Trotter Quarter-Century Testimonial, in recognition of his Quarter Century of steady fighting for his race. A few contributions have already been received by the Committee which requests that the race and friends everywhere send donations during Trotter's birth month, April especially as a Trotter Fund Month. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Wm. H. Lewis, Treasurer, Old South Building Boston. B. E. Robinson, M. D., $100.00; E. P. Benjamin, Esq., $25; Wm. H. Lewis, Esq., $25; Hon. Moorfield Store, $25; James E. Atus, $5; Mrs. Jennie Smith, $2.50; J. H. Walker, $2.50; Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Sport, $2; P. E. Williams, $2; Mrs. Eliza J. Benjamin $2; Miss Minnie Downey $2; Nicholas F. Lawrence $1; J. H. Slim $1. INDICT MAN FOR KLAN NOTE. Twelve True Bills Returned by Grand Jury in U. S. D. District Court. Twelve true bills were found by the grand jury of the United States district court Monday afternoon. The grand jury was then excused and the petit jury summoned to appear to begin the trial of criminal cases. Among the indictments was one against Bernard Gould of Petersburg, who is alleged to have sent on February 6 a postcard to Nick Sideris, also of Petersburg, bearing the following threat, "We give you until March 1, 1242 to leave Petersburg. If you are found here after that date, it will be to your sorrow. Think it over and act quickly for your own good, by order of the investigation committee. K. K. K." OLD PAPERS FOR SALE AT 23C PER HUNDRED—Planet Office. To introduce our genuine indestructible La Dora Pearls, imported from Paris, we offer a 24-inch necklace perfectly matched and graduated with solid white gold clasp, set with genunie chip diamond, in beautiful silk lined gift case at the unbelievable price of $15.25 AN IDEAL GIFT that will delight the heart of any girl or woman. La Dora Pearls have the soft, delicate color and lustre of the genuine Oriental pearls which cost hundreds of dollars. We guarantee that they will not break, crack, peel or discolor. 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EMBALMERS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA STAG SEMI-PASTE PAINT ONE GALLON MAKEST TWO With one gallon STAG PASTE PAINT and one gallon LEWIS PURE LINSEED OIL you get two gallons of the best paint that can be made— Costing You Only $2.50 per gallon. Ask for a Color Card 1426 EAST MAIN STREET Correspondence. FULTON NOTES. The members and friends of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church had an enjoyable time last Sabbath. At 11:30 A. M. our pastor, Rev. C. A. Cobbs delivered a soul stirring sermon. Our hearts were lifted to a clearer vision of the work signed to us by our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ. 3:30 P. M. being our communion services we were very glad to have our many friends of the city and community to worship with us. The pastrum turned the communion or administering of the Lord's Supper over to Revs. Roots pastor of the Cedar St. and Rev. R. C. Williams pastor of the Good Shepherd Baptist Churches. When they sang the song and went out you could hear a great number of people saying: "Didn't we have a time." Our Sunday School is getting along nicely, yet our cry is for more men, women and children. Will 'you' hear the cry and obey the same? The T. E. L. and the Baracca Bible classes were joined together and were taught by Mr. A. D. Daniel, teacher of the women's class. All of the members of both classes were well pleased in the manner and way that deacon Daniels taught the lesson. The teacher of the Baracca Bible class could not be present because he had to be in Charles City. Let us come out tomorrow and have a great time. We expect you out in large numbers; a great message in store for those that will be present. Our revival services which were conducted by Rev. I. H. Hines, pastor of St. Paul and Westwood Baptist Church es closed on the 28th of March with 50 or 60 confessions and a large number who joined the church by experience and watch-care. There is no mistake about Rev. Hines not being a great revivalist. He preached as God would have him, not the commandments of men. The community as a whole was revived. We will be glad to have Rev. Hines to come and worship with us at any time opportunity will permit him. The funeral services of Mrs. Lucinda Page, were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cora Wallace, on the 2nd of April. The sermon was preached by Rev. Cobbs, pastor of M. Calvary Baptist Church to which the majority of the family belong. She departed this life on March 30th, 124 at 3:30 P. M. Mr. Wilbert Starks and Miss Frances Fisher were united to the bonds of matrimony on the 2nd insult at the residence of Rev. Cobbs. Witnesses: Mrs. E. Cobbs, Rev. C. B. Jefferson and the parents of the bride. Last Sunday Rev. C. B. Jefferson preached at the New Vine Baptist Church, Charles City Co. Rev. W. L. Tuck pastor. They had dinner at the home of deacon W. Lomax, which was very enjoyable. Dr. J. O. Dawson takes this method in thankking the many friends for their kindness shown towards him and his mother, Mrs. Rhoda Dawson, during her illness. She is up and going around again. UNION LEVEL NOTES Let us be present to morrow services as follows: Sunday School—9:30 A.M. M. Preaching—11:30 A.M. M. Sermon by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Brown; subject: "Who is the Devil and where he Lives, 8:30 P. M.-Let us come and have a great time and hear the gospel message for ourselves. The whole community should have been at the church to hear a powerful sermon preached by Rev. W. Morris, a licentiate of the First Baptist Church East Richmond. His subject was: 'The Three Worthies.' WYTHEVILLE NEWS Mrs. O. B. Gibson who taught the Max Meadows' Graded School closed a most successful term last Wednesday night. The program rendered was grand. They were favored with a quartet from Wytheville by Messrs. John O. Stepteau, Garland Chapman, Homer Hairston and Rev. T. W. Hebron. The patrons of the School have a ked that Mrs. Gibson be returned for another year. Mr. William Green of Bluefield. W. Va., was calle dhome by the illness of his mother Mrs. Matilda Greene. Hunters the little daughter of Mrs. Laura Sessom is quite ill at her home in North Wytheville. Messrs. John Stepteau, Garland Chapman, R. Alex Stepteau and Mrs. T. W. Hebron motored to Pulsak! Sunday. --- STAG SEMI-PASTE-PAINT --- RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Trigg. Master Robert Thompson, is on the sick list this week with a case of Mumps. Rev. T. W. Hebron left Friday for Northfork, W. Va., after a weeks' stay with his family. Mrs. Maggie Chapman is quite sick at her home in North East Qualityville. Mr. R. A. Steppeau left Tuesday for his home, Clarksburg, W. Va., having been called on the account of the illness and death of his father, Mr. W. H. Steppeau. The Wytheville high played Max Meadow high last Wednesday afternoon score 9-0 in favor of Max Meadow Boys practice before leaving home again—won't you please? Rev. G. Oliver Wing preached his farewell sermon Sunday night to a large crowd. He left Tuesday morning for Conference which convenes in Ports mouth, April 9th. Little Pauline, the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Greenlee is quite ill at the home of her parents with pneumonia fever. Mr. and Mrs. Lena Johnson of Radford motored to the city Monday to see Mr. M. A. Hill who will in the near future build them a modern home. Mr. Aaron Galloway left Tuesday for Roanoke to spend sometime. Mrs. Lizzie Hairston and children. Mrs. William Johnson and children left Sunday for their home Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Lizzie Richardson closed a most successful school term at Rural Retreat last Tuesday night. Read The Planet. Be ready for the boy. .. ROANOKE ITEMS. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear sister, Mattie Evans, who departed this life one year ago, February 6th 1923 at 609 Ely St. Farmville, Va. We grieve for you dear sister. No eyes can see us weep; But many bitter tears are shed. When others are asleep. So sad, so sudden was the call. Her sudden death was a shock to all. But God in His wisdom knew what was best. So He took her home to rest. —THE FAMILY. ROANOKE, Va., April 11—The funeral of David Gotson took place April 7th, at 2 P. M., at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. Rev. James S. Hatcher delivered a most impressive sermon. He leaves a mother, grand-mother, aunt and a step-father to mourn their loss. He died on the 5th inst. Mrs. Abbott and family, 408 9th Avenue N. E., extend thanks to sympathetic friends, who assisted. The floral designs were numerous and costly. She appreciates all favors extended too during her husband's illness. A competent black-smith is wanted at 1003 N. 4th street. The shop is adjoining this number and is for rent by Thomas Cureton. Apply for particulars. The funeral of Rev. George Lee, supernumeral minister of 40 years service took place from his residence 502 5th Avenue N. W. April 1. Rev. Isaac Ewer delivered the sermon. The remains were shipped to Rocky Mount. Undertaker W. F. Hughes officiated. He leaves a wife to mourn her loss. Miss Maggie Davenh, 308 7th Avenue N. W., leaves the city next Wednes day for the annual conference at Ports mouth. Rev. James S. Hatcher preached his last sermon before the meeting of the Annual Conference on Sunday. His subject at 11 A. M. was. "The Trade-marks of the Resurrection." He made a profound impression. He made a most tall appeal in his sermon at night. The people of the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church were deeply stirred. $241.00 was the amount lifted. An entertainment was given Monday night by the Sunday School children, Miss Lillie Wright had charge it was in honor or of the fifth anniversary of Rev. James S Hatcher and Mrs. Gortrude and their little daughter Avis. The exercises were fine. Pay all that you owe for The Planet and induce your neighbors to have a copy of The Planet left at their doors, instead of borrowing the one for which you are paying. It will help the cause. When you need medicine of the patient kind, that will do you good, call on Madison Stanfield, the Planet Agent 153 Wells Alley. He is looking after your interest. You should look after his. The delegation to the Annual Conference left here for Portsmouth Monday night, Tyree Collins, Lark Bay, C. H. Howard and Rev. James S. Hatch or left here with a fine report FARO LIMESTO ME CASA DE CABO CASA DE CABO THE RIOHMOND PLANET. RIOHMOND. VIEGINIA An excellent repast was served in the dining room of the parsonage, 115 7th Avenue by Pittman and Brothers and the associate members of the Usher's Board of the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Mrs. Brooks of 11th Street is indisposed. Mrs. Sarah' Clay of 10th Avenue N. W., is sick. Mrs. Lucy Day is also sick. A bountiful supply of Indian Herbs and Sexual Tablets are on hand. Red Root is here with Madison Stanfield for the ladies also. Call, buy some of these remedies and be convinced or enquire among your friends, who have tried them. DR. DUBOIS AND HIS JOURNEY TO AFRICA DR. DUBOIS AND HIS JOURNEY TO AFRICA I have just come back from a journey in the world of nearly five months. I have travelled 15,000 miles. I set foot on three continents. I have visited five countries, four African islands and five African colonies. I have sailed under five flags. I have seen a black president inaugurated. I have walked in the African big bush and heard the night cry of leopards. I have traded in African markets, talked with African chiefs and been the guest of white governors. I have seen the Alhambra and the great mosque at Cordova and lunched with H. G. Wells. And I am full, very full with things that must be said. DECEMBER 16.1923 Today I sailed from Tenerife for Africa. The night was done in broad black masses across the blue and the sun burned a great livid coal in the sky. Above rose the Peak of Tenerife, round like a woman's breast, pale with sun patches, immovable, grand. On the boat—the Henner from Bremen—I am in Germany and opposite is a young man who fought four and a half years in the German army on all fronts—bitter, bitter. War is not done yet, he says He's going to Angola. We are six Germans in this little floating Germany; a captain, fifty or fifty-five, world roamer—San Francisco Klondike, all Africa, gemuthlich, joyal, a bull-headed, red-necked first officer, stupid, good, funny, a doctor, well bred, kindly, a soldier and business man, bitter, keen, hopeful; others dumber and more uncertain. We drink Bremer beer, smoke, tell tales and the cabin rings. ECEMBER 17 On the sea—slipping lazily south, in cloud and sun and languorous air. The food is good and German. The beer is sudar as I have not tasted for a quarter century—golden as wine, light with almost no feel of alcohol. I sense rather than hear a broken, beaten, but unconquered land, a spirit bruised, burned but immortal; There is defense eagar, but not apology; There is always the pointing out of the sin of all Europe. My cabin is a dream. It is white and clean, with windows—not port-holes—and pretty curtains at berth, door and window; electric light. DECEMBER 18. The languorous days are creeping lazily away. We have passed Cape Bojador of historic memory; we have passed the Tropic of Cancer, we are in the Tropics! There is a moon and by day an almost cloudless sky. I rise at eight and breakfast at eight-thirty. Then I write and read until lunch at 12:30. About 1:30 I take a nap and coffee at four. Then read until 6:30 and supper. We listen at the table until nearly 9. Then reading, walking and bed by 10. DECEMBER 19: It is Thursday. Day after tomorrow I shall put my feet on the soil of Africa. As yet I have seen no land, but last night I wired to Monrovia by way of Dakar—"President King—Monrovia—Arrive Saturday, Henner—Du Bola." I wonder what it all will be like? Mean time it's getting hot—hot, and I've put on all the summer things I've got. DECEMBER 20 Tonight the sun, a dull gold ball, strange shaped and rayless sank before a purple sky into a bright green and sinking turned the sky to violet blue and grey and the sea turned dark. But the sun itself blushed from gold to shadowed burning crimson, then to red. The sky above, blue-green; the waters blackened and then the sun did not set—it died and was not. And behind gleamed the pale silver of the moon across the pink effulgence of the clouds. DECEMBER 21. Tomorrow—Africa! Inconceivable! As yet no sight of land, but it was warm and we rigged deck chairs and lay at ease. I have been reading that old novel of mine—it has points. Twice we wired Liberia. I'm all impatience. DECEMBER 22. Waiting for the first gleam of Africa This morning I photographed the officers and wrote an article on Germany. Then I packed my trunk and big bag. The step for descending to the boat had been made ready. Now I read and write and the little boat runs sedately on. 3:22 P. M.-I see AFrican—Cape Mount in two low, pale semi-circles, so pall it looks a cloud. So my great great grandfather saw it two centuries ago. Clearer and clearer it rises and now land in a long low line runs to the right and melts dimly into the mist and sea and Cape Mount begins Liberia FIVE —what a citadel for the capital of Nerodom! EVERYTHING COSTS LESS AT WEISBERGER'S RICHMOND'S GREAT STORE When shall I forget the night I first set foot on African soil—I, the sixth generation in descent from my stolen forefathers. The moon was at the full and the waters of the Atlantic lay like a lake. All the long slow afternoon, as the sun robed itself in its western scarlet with veila of misty cloud I had seen Africa veila Cape Mount—that might headland with its twin curves, northern sentinel of the vast realm of Liberia gathered itself out of the cloud at half past three and then darkened and grew clear. On beyond flowed the dark low undulating land quint with palm and breaking sea. The world darked. Africa faded away, the stars stood forth curiously twisted—Orion in the zeenth—the Little Bear asleep and the Southern Cross rising behind the horizon. Then afar, ahead, a lone light, straight at the ship's fore. Twinkling lights appeared below, around and rising shadows. 'Monrovia' said the Captain. Suddenly we swerved to our left. The long arms of the bay enveloped us and then to the right rose the twinkling hill of Monrovia, with its crowning star. Lights flashed on the shore—here. Then we sensed a darker shadow in the shadows; it lay very still. "It's a boat," one said. "It's two boats." Then the shadow drifted into pieces and as the anchor roared into the deep five boats outlined themselves on the waters—great ten-oared barges black with men swung into line and glided towards us. I watched them fas cinated. A man in a suit holding a coat. NINE AT NIGHT. It was nine at night—above, the shadows, there the town, here the sweeping boats. One forged ahead with the stripes and lone star flaming behind, the ensign of the customs floating wide and bending to the long oars, the white caps of ten black sailors. Up the stairway clambered a soldier in khaki aldee-de-camp of the President of the Republic, a custom house official, the clerk of the American legation n- and after them sixty-five lithe, lean black stevedores with whom the steam er would work down to Portuguese Angola and back. A few moments of formalities, greetings and goodbyes and I was in the great long boat with the President's Aide—a brown major in brown khaki. On the other side the young clerk and at the bacb the black, bare-legged pilot. Before us on the high thwarts were the rowers: men, boys, black, thin, trained in muscle and shine, little larger than the ears in thickness, they bent their strength to them and swung upon them 1975 One ein the centre gave curious little cuckling cries to keep the rhythm, and for the spurts, the stroke, a bit thicker and sturdier, gave a low guttural command now and then and the boat, alive, quivering, danced beneath the moon, swept a great curve to the bar to breast its narrow teeth of foam—'tchick-a-tickty, 'tchik-a-tickty" sang the boys and we glided and raced, now between boats, now near the landing—now oars aloft at the dock. And lo! I was in Africa! The values are such as Weisberger's tremendous buying power commands in the market. You will find your Spring Suit here—exactly the one you want. At a price you will be glad to pay, because it is so recognizably moderate. A complete range of Spring styles is now ready, including snappy new single and double-breathers for Young Men and Youths, and a fine assortment of conservative 2 and 3 button Suits for Men. A considerable decrease from last year in the market supply of early spring lambs in April, May and June is indicated by present conditions in the principal early lambing areas according to a recent survey of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. On the other hand the supply in July and Aug ust promises to be larger than that of last year. The greater part of the supply of spring lambs in April, May and June comes from California, Arizona, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. In Virginia there is an increase of 6 per cent in the number of ewes as compared with last year, but because of unfavorable weather during early lambing to increase of lams over last year will not be more than 3 per cent. The April movement will not be as heavy as last year, but the shipments in May and June will surpass the number shipped in these months last year. The cent mated number of lams that will be marketed this spring compared with re cent years is as follows: April, 1924, 2,500; 1923—3,000; 1922—2,000. May 19,500; 1923—10,000; 1922—11,000; June 1924—65,000; 1923—63,000; 1922—56,000. Southwest Virginia furnishes the greater part of the lamb shipments from the State. Highland County which is the second largest lamb producing county, does not ship any lambs until the late summer or fall. Nearly sixty per cent of the Virginia lambs are marketed in June and July. DO YOU KNOW THEM? Admiral Hilary P. Jones, Col. Theodore Roosevelt and George Otis Smith, with R. G. Bush compose the new Oil Investigation Board appointed by President Coolidge to create a permanent reserve the nation's oil properties. Would like to locate Joseph Haskins, Lee Haskins and Mrs. Ida Mosby White Mrs. White attended the First Baptist Church. Address: C MRS. JEANETTE HASKINS BELL 1739 11th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C MEMPHIS OBSERVES HEALTH WEEK WITH GREAT MEETINGS (Preston News Service) MEMPHIS Tenn, April 10.—During observance of Health Week here in the schools, churches and other institutions the following are among the physicians who spoke to Negro audiences: Drs. John H. Seward, C. A. Terrell, J. W. Hose, R. L. Flagg, A. T. Martin, W. m. E. Cloud, W. O. Speight, U. S. Walton, B. F. Jones, L. A. West, E. W. Irving, J. C. Clark, B. B. Harrell, C. M. Roulach, Elmer Wilkins, H. R. Hursto, W. E. Worter, W. T. Prater, F. W. Thurman, R. L. Adams, B. F. McLeaves, J. L. Deloney, Thomas Denton, A. N. Ketrell, L. R. Ross, A. Rivers, J. C. Covington, Joseph Jenkins and A. M. Dean. Have the Planet sent to your address for one year. The cost is only $30 per year. It will aid a journal that has served you for nearly half a century. DEVELOPING THE MUSCLE SHOALS—Water power project as it appears today, slightly more than half completed. 4500 men are at war on the project for the War Department. --- HAMPTON OPENS 1924 BALL SEASON Union=Lincoln Declare Foot Ball Peace HAMPTON BEATS ST. PAUL NINE BY CLOSE SCORE IN BASEBALL THRILLER SIX (By Bernard P. Young, Jr.) HAMPTON, Va, April 10—Arthur Ruffn, veteran pitcher of the "Seasiders," reserved his most impressive effort for the final six innings of Hampton's first game of the season with St. Paul. Coupled with what turned out to be rather air-tight pitching, heavy and opportune hitting, and sensational fielding, Hampton won the game by a 4-3 score. Holding the "Tigers" to three scattered hits in the final six frames, Rutin turned what started to be a St. Paul victory into a Hampton victory. A double by Gunn, followed by a two bagger by Jackson, and a sacrifice hit by Johnson, gave Hampton the run that tied the score in the eighth inning. Gunn brought in the tying run Captain Jackson romped home with the winning tally, after Lambright had singled and was stealing second. And this happened in the eventful eighth. Before this St. Paul had been leading by a one-run lead since the third frame. In the first inning St. Paul scored two runs. Maddux was hit and took his base. Cooke singled, but Torran popped up. Both of St. Paul's early runs came as the lead lead of bad throws. Maddux scored on Johnson's wild throw and Collins, who had singled, scored on a bad throw by Jackson. After this Hampton settled down and began several rallies that finally resulted in the victory. Hampton tied the score in the second chapter. Burrell slammed out a "Texas Leaguer" for a single and advanced to third on Lambright's slashing double, and scored, while Hargrove was wanning out. Alexander's healthy smack for a single scored Lam bright with the tying run. St. Paul, however, got one more tally in the third through singles by Wallace and Maddux. Wallace scored the run. In Hampton's half of the inning she had a batting rally and threatened to score. Gunn smacked out a "hot one" and advanced on the run on Parker's error and a bad throw to second, finally drawing up on third. He was put out on an attempt to steal home and Jackson and Johnson went out on grounders and a fan out, respectively. Nothing succeeded in bringing in any runs until the eighth. Then Hampton won the game. In St. Paul's half of the ninth Hamp ton nipped a would-be rally in the making by some brilliant playing. Collins grounded out, Parker singled, but Blackwell's short fly was speared by Lambright after a miniature marathon from deep center. Not being satisfied with his fine run he made a perfect throw to put out the runner going to second and taking St. Paul's only chance of scoring and thus winning the game. Both pitchers were very effective. Ruffin settled down and was unhittable except for measly grounders or pop flies. Both struck out six players apiece Several of the fielding features of the game were: Jacob's catching of a fast one off the bat in a difficult position; Lambright's all-round fielding; and a fast double-play. Jacobs to John son to Gunn in the first of the eighth to retire the side and break up a rally Gunn at first. Burrell in left field, Jackson at catch. Hargrove in the field and Alexander at third, were especially good in the first game of the season. In fact, all of the players show ed encouraging work. Wallace was the bright star of the "Tigers" in the box. Madden as catcher and Maddux in the field were especially good. All in all St. Paul showed a team of all which all may be careful of. HAMPTON—4 A. B. R H Jacobs SS 4 0 0 Gunn 1B 4 1 2 Jackson C 4 1 2 Johnson 2B 4 0 0 Burrell LF 4 1 3 Lambright CF 4 1 2 Hargrove RF 2 0 0 Ruffn P 3 0 1 *Wood RF 2 0 0 ST. PAUL-3 A. B. R H Maddux LF 4 1 2 Cooke RF 4 0 2 Torran SS 4 0 2 Collins 3B 3 1 1 Parker 2B 4 0 1 Blackwell CF 4 0 1 Madden C 3 0 0 Tyler 2B 3 0 0 Wallace P 3 1 1 ST. PAUL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 HAMPTON 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 Errors—Hampton, 2: (Jacobson and Johnson.) Three base hits—Gunn; Two base hits—Gunn. Jackson. Lambright. Doubles plays—Jacobson to Johnson to Gunn; Lambright to Gunn. Stolen bases—Lambright 1: Jackson 1. Sacrifice hits—Johnson 1. Struck out—by Ruff 6 in 8 innings; by Wallace 6 in 9 innings. Umpire—A. L. Jackson. Scorer—P. B. Young. UNION AND LINCOLN WILL PLAY THIS FALL PHILADELPHIA. Pa.—It will no doubt be a source of gratification to foot ball followers to know that as a result of the recent meeting of the Colored Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association, Virginia Union University and Lincoln University will resume foot ball relations this Fall. At this meeting, which was held in Lynchburg, Mr. H. D. Martin, representing Union and Dr. W. G. Alexander, representing Lincoln made a tentative agreement for a game which was later ratified by the Athletic Councils of the two schools. This agreement will settle the difference which arose as the result of the last game at Richmond between these two schools. The game will be played October 25th either in Richmond or Norfolk, Union acting as the host. This will increase the interest and the number of games played by both schools among members of the C. I. A. A. Lincoln will not play West Virginia Institute this year, as the date formerly given to Lincoln by Institute was this year given to Howard. This was a disappointment to Lincoln, as there was every reason to believe that the pleasant relations of the past two years would be continued, but Institute made the change without giving Lincoln any notice whatever, merely offering the choice of two other dates, but as Lincoln's schedule was filled for both of these dates, it was impossible to accept. Lincoln has received only an expense guarantee for the games in the past and as this particular game was the biggest money maker for West Virginia, it looks as if West Virginia will be the loser by not having Lincoln play. play. Lincoln will also probably play Virginia Seminary in Lynchburg and Shaw at Lincoln. GODFREY LOSES ON A FOUL TO TOM COWLER (Preston News Service.) PHILADELPHIA, Pa., April 11.—George Godfrey, looked upon in many quarters as the only menace to Will's claim of colored heavyweight champion ship claim, lost to Tom Cowier here Monday night on a foul in the second round. Up until the foul was committed, Godfrey had things all his own way, and the more than 6,000 fans who jam medi their way into the Adelphia Garden here had prepared themselves for a knockout. Godfrey, when he struck Cowler as the latter, was on his knees, had his man almost out. Over-anxiousness to finish his opponent was the only reason which could be ascribed to Godfrey's error. Always carrying a reputation as a clean fighter—one of the cleanest the game has ever known—and a gentleman both in and out of the ring, Godfrey is said to have regretted the foul as much or more so than anyone else in the house. Godfrey started Cowler on his way shortly after the start of the fight, when a vicious right to the body took all the fight and all the steam out of the veteran. The first round, from then on resembled a foot race. Godfrey started out in the second round to finish his man, and started a regular volley of blows to the face and body. Cowler sank under the fusillade, falling on one knee. With another knockout in sight, Godfrey threw discretion to the winds and all reasoning went awry apparently. He hit Cowler the latter could rise and Referee O'Brien immediately disqualified Godfrey. CHARLIE COOK IN DRAW (Freston News Service) BUFFALO, N. Y., April 10.—Jimmy Goodrich, (white) and Charlie Cook fought a fast and furious 10-round draw here recently before a capacity crowd of spectators. ARMSTRONG HIGH IN POINT CAGE VICTORY. Staging a timely and thrilling rally in the final period of the game, the Armstrong lightweight speed tossers and shooters came from behind and defeated the classy Huntington High School quintet 21-20 in an exciting clash staged last Saturday night at Johnson's auditorium. An idea of the way Armstrong fought gallantly for victory amidst the rolotous cheering of their supporters can be gleaned from the fact that not more than ten minutes before the close of the game, the score stood at Huntington 20. Armstrong 10. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately three hundred individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders of Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally interested in retaining the confidence of the colored people of this community and the good opinion of the white and colored people of the United States, are waiting. They all want to know the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank. The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signed by the able Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court- But how much more is needed? The Receivers assert that they cannot determine this amount until all the pass-books of the depositors have been turned in and balanced. To meet this condition the depositors, in meeting assembled, by unanimous vote, decided to share in any liability in excess of the amount already ascertained. This relieves the situation and enables the Receivers to strike a balance and submit the same to the Court with such a recommendation as may, in their judgment be fair to the people whom they represent. This then will necessarily end the delay as the Receivers have been unofficially reported to be in favor of re-opening the Bank and willing to do all in their power to help the colored people of this community. The issue is plain. Personal feeling and animosities should not figure in this matter. Let us re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank in order that those depositors who are urgently in need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their savings may be permitted so to do. The depositors stand pledged not to make any run on the Bank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are presented The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain the approximate amount of liability, put up the assets necessary and with the aid and support of the good white people and the self-sacrificing colored ones, backed by an abiding faith in the Almighty God, let us re-open the Bank. With the splendid little "machine" hit on "five" cyclinders the Winfrey, Taylor, M. Johnson, J. Cheatham H. Williams, Cogbill, Henderson combination rode on to victory. They all played well and it is a hard matter to pick out any individual stars save that the dependable Capt. Taylor registered three field goals and Cheatham was credited with 3 and Winfrey was chalked up for 1 and two foul throws. The boys from Huntington put up a game fight but were showing the effects of their breakneck speed which they exhibited during the first half. Winfrey and Taylor as usual starred at forward; M. Johnson played well; J. Cheatham was a real flash. H. Williams looked good in action and Cogbill and Henderson also contributed to wards Armstrong's success. For "Huntington: H. Williams and Mayer starred and Fisher also played well. ARMSTRONG—21 HUNTINGTON—20 Winfrey ..... Forward ..... Mayer Taylor ..... Forward ..... Fisher M. Johnson ..... Center ..... V. Spiney J. Cheatham ..... Guard ..... L. Rilley H. Williams ..... Guard .. H. Williams PATIENTLY WAITING. 'And it being represented to the Court that the closing of said bank by the plaintiff was because of the presence in its assets of obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., amounting to the sum of $83,500.00, which are not secured to the satisfaction of the plaintiff and it being further represented to the Court that there is a reasonable prospect of the defendant being able, within a short time, of satisfying the plaintiff as to said obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., and as to the entire solvency of said bank, it is further ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, together with a statement of the assets and liabilities of said bank, such offers and plans as may be submitted to them by the defendants, or others on its behalf, with a view of satisfying the requirements of the plaintiff and effecting a prompt discharge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics' Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. to its proper authorities.' ALABAMA STATE WINS SEASON'S OPENER. MONTGOMERY, Ala., April 3. Boasting an unbroken record of victories extending over three seasons, the Miller's Ferry Normal and Industrial Institute (Millers Ferry, Ala.) could not stand the pace today and lost to the Alabama State Normal Tigers by a score of 8-2. The game was close throughout except for the 'last half of the sixth when the S. N. S. Tigers took advantage of the visitor's bad luck and ran in six runs which cinched the victory. The Millers Ferry team was very strong and fielded well. H. Gardner twirled for six innings and was replaced for the remaining two by V. R. Gardner. The three hits were made by Mc Gregor, Scott, and V. R. Gardner. The star of the day for Alabama State was William Anderson, the vet an pitcher. He was master in the box and fanned six batters while allowing only three well-scattered hits. He also took off batting honors by making two well-timed hits. The r emaining four hits were distributed singly to Nash Cooley, Walter Cooley, Gilliam and Wingfield. Fielding honors go to the Cooley brothers, Anderson and Captain Legree. Score by innings: MILLERS FERRY— 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1—2 ALA. S. N. S.— 2 0 0 0 6 0 0 x—8 Batteries—(M. F.) H. Gardner, V. R. Gardner and McGregor. (A. S. N. S.)— Anderson and McLemore. NEWARK AMERICAN GIANTS' LINE-UP NEARLY COMPLETE NEWARK, N. J., April 3.—Manager Charles E. Holmes, of the Newark American Giants, announces that the lineup of the club is nearly completed. The Giants will have one of the strong est clubs in the country if Manager Holmes' plans do not miscarry greatly. Among those who will sport the uniform of the ne # club are: J. C. Strong third basemember, formerly of the Dayton Marcos; George Fisher, formerly with the Hildale club; John Landers, formerly with the A. B. Cs. and 'Pop Watkins, Havana Red Sox in right; while M. B. Kemp the flash player from Al- len University, Columbia, S. C., will guard first sack; Clarence Kenney, last season with Lincoln Giants awhile as pitcher and Alphonso Johnson, regarded as another pitching "find" together with John H. Johnson, formerly with the Harrisburg Giants and the Bachar ach pitching staff will add strength to the staff of twirlers for the new club. Clever George Holloway of Clarksburg W. Va., will hold left f11d; Alexander Albritton, last year with the Baltimore Black Sox and the Washington Potomacs, has also promised to join the pitching staff, but as yet has not sent in his signed contract. The backers of this club are determined to place as strong a team on the diamond as possible, and later to seek a franchise in the Eastern Colored League. Newark is one of the best colored baseball cities in the East. The organization is incorporated and the shares are being sold at one dollar each and are going rapidly to race men of Jersey The American Giants are on the Wilbur Cvelins booking list. So far a tough schedule is ahead of the team for the early part of the season and indications are that it will become stronger as the season grows. ITING. Presenting approximately 100,000 land, not including the sale of this city, who are its community and the resting. The assets to re-open the act from the decree signaled that the closing of the presence in its Company, Inc., are not secured to being further repreceable prospect of the satisfaction of satisfying the United Realty Company, and bank, it is furnished and instructed possible date, together with allities of said petitioned to them by the view of satisfying acting a prompt dis-affect the assets of said so its proper It that they cannot be turned in and bake an amorous vote, decided that relieves the situation Court with such a recourse present. Users have been unofficiated their power to help the and animosities should not order that those deposite and those who wish lodged not to make any presented. The primaryinate amount of liability white people and the God, let us re-open the NG. approximately three hundred not including the holders of this city, who are vitally intunity and the good opinion to re-open the Mechanic's decree signed by the a closing ofance in its Inc., recured to other represepect of theifying the city Company, it is fur-instructed note, tegeth- said them by the satisfying prompt dis-sets of saideper they cannot determine the need in and balanced. To mote vote, decided to share in a the situation and enables with such a recommendation been unofficially reported never to help the colored people should not figure in the those depositors who are those who wish to deposit the not to make any run on the Bank. The primary purpose at the amount of liability, put up people and the self-sacrifice us re-open the Bank. 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AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars three hundred the holders of the vitally inter- good opinion of the Mechanics led by the able determine this received. To meet to share in any and enables the commendation as only reported to colored people at figure in this who are ur- to deposit their in on the Bank purpose at this put up the self-sacrificing Bank. --- ```markdown ``` NEWS OF THE WORLD AS SEEN BY THE CAMERA'S EYE. --- --- THE ENGINEER'S WORK PREPARING FOR HOP-OFF INTO THE NORTH. Seattle, Wash.—Lieut. Leigh Wade, of the U. S. Army Round-the-World Fliers is dismantling his engine preparatory to replacing it with a new Liberty 400 Motor. Lieut. Wade explained that he needed more power with the use of pontoons which replace the landing gear here before the hop-off on the journey along the Alaskan Coast. --- Mary MISS ROXIE STINSON ON STAND. Miss Roxie Stinson, former wife of the late Jess Smith, who appeared before Senate Oil Committee for the second time in regard to the relations of her husband and Attorney General Daugherty. Miss Roxie Stinson, former wife of the late Jess Smith, who appeared before Senate Oil Committee for the second time in regard to the relations of her husband and Attorney General Daugherty. THE RICHMOND BLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN A CONGRESSMAN'S SECRETARY WHO WEARS OVERALLS. Mrs. Thomas D. Schall, wife of the "Blind Congressman" from Minnesota, ready for her heavy work of cleaning their five rooms. During 8 years her husband has been in Congress she has always helped in his official duties. He is active and able THE CONFERENCE TEAPOT DOME FIELD OUTLINED BY SENATOR WALSH. Senator Walsh of Montana, the driving power behind the Senate Oil Investigating Committee, is pictured here outlining on a map the territory covered by the Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserves in Wyoming. Senator Ladd, the Chairman is the grey haired man seated at the right viewing the map. BOXING ROOSEVELT SPUNK GOES FROM GENERATION Washington, D. C.—Teddy, Jr. is in a boxing bout with Dyer Ghormley, Aide to Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt, at the Racquet Club in Washington. Both fathers stand back of their sons. ROOSEVELT SPUNK GOES FROM GENERATION Washington, D. C.—Teddy, Jr. is in a boxing bout with Dyer Ghormley, Aide to Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt, at the Racquet Club in Washington. Both fathers stand back of their sons. SEVER --- A woman in a stylish coat and hat stands beside a horse, holding a book. INSURES HER DIMPLES FOR $100,000. 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This game will be played at the American Legion Park, April 24. A gold pass, designed by Aley and executed by Murray, will be presented to President Coolidge by George Robinson, of Philadelphia, co-owner of the Washington Potomacs. Congressman Welsh from the Keystone State and other notables will accompany the Chief Executive of the Nation to the game and attendant features. WENDELL PHILLIPS DEFEATS KANSAS CITY LINCOLN TIGERS (Preston News Service) KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 10—Wendell Phillips quintet of Chicago invaded the lair of the Lincoln Tiger, here Monday night, choked its snarl and drew its claws and when the battle was over, trotted off the floor with the big end of a 23-13 score. The lads from the Windy City easily outclassed the Tigers. More than 6,000 fans saw the game in the huge Convention hall. The game was a thriller from start to finish. Scott and Berry were the outstanding stars of the game and played a superior brand of ball all through the fast and furious contest. The Lincoln Tigers never over came the lead the Wendell Phillips boys got on them. This is said to have been one of the most largely attended games ever staged in K. C. Spectators came from all parts of the Kansas cities and the surrounding territory to see the contest. It is said the wide publicity given the contest by the Kansas City Call prior to the game is responsible for the large attendance. BASEBALL TRACK AND FOOTBALL MEN REPORT FOR DUTY (Preston News Service) WILBENFORCE, Ohio, April 10.--Wilberforce baseball candidates reported for Spring training and practice last week with a squad of forty men, while more than thirty turned out for the Spring football practice. The track team has been entered in the Ohio plays at Columbus on April 19 and a strong team, composed of Captain Sedwick and Willette as the backbone, will attempt to con the state title. NEWARK STAR IS PLACED ON ALLNEW JERSEY FLOOR FIVE (Preston News Service) NEWARK. N. J., April 10—Ed. "Lanky" Jones, star center of the Orange High School quintet, has been placed on the first All-State team. This is probably the first time in the history of the state that a colored lad has won such honors. Edwards is described as being one of the greatest centers in the scholastic circles this year. He indicated repeatedly his right to be classed as the main spring of the Orange Five. A tall youth, he is easily able to out jump his adversary, and besides, is one of the shiftiest and clearest centers ever developed in the state. He is aggressive, is all over the floor and a remarkable shot. GERARD WILLIAMS FAILS TO REPORT TO DISMUKES. (Preston News Service) WEST BADEN, Ind., April 11.—Snow greeted Indianapolis A. B. C.'s up on their arrival here last week for Spring training, but regardless of the weather, the club took the covered track for an hour's drill. On Tuesday, Holloway, who signed a contract to play with the Black Sox, left for Baltimore, will Williams, at this writing had not showed up at camp. "Candy" Jim Taylor arrived sixteen strong from St. Louis and will altermate with the A. B. C.'s on the diamond. The first exhibition game of the spring will be played here between these clubs Saturday and Sunday. WILL ORGANIZE BIG FIVE IN COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL CIRCLE. (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C. April 10—For the season of 1924-1925 the Big Five in basketball will consist of Morehouse, Wilberforce, Hampton, Lincoln, and Howard. According to the arrangement each team will meet the other team twice during the season, once at home and once abroad. It is said that other colleges are expected to join the group as soon as they have suitable playing floors. COACHES PLAN TO MEET (Breston News Service) HAMPTON, Va., April 11.—A plan is being formulated whereby the coaches of the various colleges will meet in Louisville, Chicago, Washington, Atlanta, Washington or some place in May or June. It is said the purpose of this meeting will be to form an association of coach- ees an dto improve the status of athletics and physical training in Negro colleges. It is the plan of the proponents of the new association is that it shall be divided in three groups: 1. Faculty representatives. 2. Athletic directors and coaches. 3. Officials. WILBERFORCE ELEVEN TO MEET WHITE COLLEGE. (Preston News Service) WILBERFORCE, Ohio, April 11.—For the first time in several years of football history, a colored college eleven will meet a white college eleven in Ohio. According to a report of the schedule committee arrangements have been made for a game on October 4. 1924 when Wilberforce University's powerful aggregation opens the season against a white team, Carroll College, of Cleveland, Ohio. Several years ago when J. Sherman Hunnicutt, now principal of McKinley School, Topeka, Kansas, was manager of the foot ball team at Wilberforce, the local eleven played annually with Antioch College, (white, at yellow Springs, Ohio, and Cedarvill College, (white) Cedarville, Ohio and Tippycane City team. He also managed the baseball team and played with Otterbein, Springfield, Ohio, Tippycane city, Cedarville, Antioch, Capital City College and Ohio Medical College of Columbus, Ohio. These same teams also were on the Wilberforce University schedule during the ten years prior to Hunnicutt's regime, when Richard C. Holland, now of Washington, D.C., was manager of the baseball and foot ball teams. At least for fifteen years Wilberforce played white teams throughout Ohio. It is, therefore, now now but really the old school is getting back to be recognized by her former white friends throughout the great State of Ohio. W. ROLLO WILSON ON GREAT- NESS OF JOE GANS. W. Rollo Wilson. Versatile Scribe of Philadelphia Writing in the Pittsburgh Courier Gives a Comprehensive Sketch of the Greatness of Joe Gans as Follows: (Preston News Service.) 'If any other fighter was ever held in the esteem which is Joe Gans we have not met up with him. Wherever lovers of sport forgather and boxing is the theme, Gans is acclaimed as the squareshotter of all. The men who fought him and whom he licked give it to the Bronze Baltimorean. Jack Hannon, the Philly promoter, suffered two defeats at the hands of the Old Master and today he says that Gans was the cleanest and greatest boxer he ever met. His first bout with Joe was a 10-round decision affair at Ford's Opera House, Baltimore in the spring of 1901. It went the limit and Joe was returned the winner. "Marty McCue, now a solon in the New York legislature, was booked to fight Gans on September 1, 1901. On the 28th of August he broke his should er while training and the fight had to be canceled. Al Hereford wired Hanson in Philly, asking him if he would substitute. Jack assented. He weighed 145 and had to make 135, ringside, three days later. Such a rapid reduction weakened him and when he faced Joe in the Eureka Club, Baltimore, he knew that if he did not get Gans with one punch it was curtains for one, Jack Hanson. "In the first round he dropped Gans to his knees, but that one punch, on which he had staked everything, was not enough. In the second round Gans hit him and—to use Jack's own words knocked him 18 feet across the ring, the bell saving him. The third round was the last. The Old Master rained a torrent of blows on Hanson and finally dropped him. Jack was not out, but he could not continue "This fight drew a $1,400 crowd, which was the most money that had ever been taken in at a prize (light in Baltimore) into that time." LOENDI LOSES TO CELTICS. 111 (Preston News Services) PITTSBURGH. Pa., April 10—The world champion Celtic Five playing a series of games in this vicinity against the strongest of the local clubs, mca Loendi Thursday night at Labor Temple before a packed house, and romped away on the long end of a 55-30 count, giving the local champions the worst beating they have been subjected to in years. Loendi's fate, however, was no worse than that of other clubs, who met the Celtics. Fans remembering the 42-33 game played earlier in the season, turned out with the hope that Loendi might hold her opponents to a close score, but all in vain. After the game in which plenty of money was wagered and lost—on points—the consensus of opinion seemed to be that the Celtics can beat any team in these parts by just as many points as they want to. PETITION FILED TO FRE HARRY COLLINS FROM PEN. --- (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 10—A petition asking for a writ of habeas corpus to secure the release of Harry Collins, one of the most successful hotel men to conduct a business in Pittsburgh, who is serving a term of not less than three nor more than five years in Western Penitentiary, was presented before Judge James B. Drew, last Wednesday. Collins was sentenced from Criminal Court of Allegheny County after he was convicted in connection with violating the drug act. The petition avers that the sentence is excessive and that Collins is now entitled to his freedom. The court fixed April 17th as the time for hearing on the application for the writ. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA COLORED STUDENT IN (Continued from Page 1) the attention of the committee governing such matters before Monday at the earliest. Although Wells slept but fitfully Thursday night he did not hear the per son who jipped the note into his room. He said he found it when he woke and finding it to be a death threat, he became so nervous he tore it up. He said it was about as follows: "My Dear Young Man—Know what that for the statement made in The New York World by you dated April 3 you shall surly die. Know you also that the Ku Klux Klan is for the protection of all American citizens. This includes you. But know you this, who soever opposes the Klan shall also die. Did you not know that the Ku Klux Klan is the ruling power of the American Government? The Klan excludes Jews, Catholics and foreign born, but takes no notice of the Negro. But when you openly defy the Klan who directed no efforts officially against you you signed your death papers. "KLANSMEN." In the afternoon Wells received the second letter by mail. It was written on plain paper and at the bottom, in stead of a signature, there was pasted the top of a letterhead of the headquarers of the Klan. This letter began with the statement that the Ku Klux Klan wished to give him some good advice with reference to his refusal to leave the dormitory and said: "This organization does not take away a single right as an American citizen. But the fact remains that the Negro race can never obtain social equality with the white race, and you are aiming at something which is impossible. "To a real white man the presence of a Negro, the touch of one is absolutely repulsive. "What we are trying to impart to you is the fact that your presence must be distasteful to the white men around you and knowing that fact it would behoove you to remove yourself as a gen temianly man. Woe unto him or her that strives to attain that white superi ority which no black by law of God may have. We cannot have our sacred rights as white men insulted by you or yours." In spite of the threats Wells reiterated his determination to remain in the dormitory unless ordered to leave by the university officials. FEDERAL COUNCIL COMMISSION ON RACE RELATIONS ENDORSE .REFUSAL TO OUST STUDENT. Upon learning that Dean Herbert E. Hawke of Columbia University had declined to accede to the request of some white students that Frederick M. Wells, Negro law student resident in Furnall Hall, be ousted from his room, Dr. George E. Haynes, Secretary Commission on the Church and Race Relations of the Federal Council of Churches, wrote Dean Hawkes expressing ap preciation of the firm liberal stand which the Dean had taken against such prejudiced action. Dr. Haynes said. "Your statement that men who do not like the democratic policy of the University residence halls can go else where will meet the hearty commendation of all liberal-minded alumni as well as others who believe in equality of opportunity for all America." Dr. Haynes also wrote to Mr. Wells presiding him to stand firm and Promising any needed assistance in the following words: "As an alumnus of the University and one of the former Negro students to enjoy its privileges, I commend the position you have maintained in what is by no means a personal matter. You are acting not only for your personal interest but also for the academic opportunity of a great company of aspiring Negro youth. There is also involved a principle of freedom vital to every 'American of whatever creed or color whether in academic halls or out of them. May you therefore stand firm in your determination to remain where you are. This Commission on the Church and Race Relations, and the Federal Council of which it is a part, is ready to assist you in this matter in any needed way." GREAT EDUCATIONAL MEETING AT DAYTONA, FLORIDA The biennial conference of Presidents and Principals of the institutions operated by The Board of Education for Negroes, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, recently closed a session as the guests of the Daytona Cookman College Institute, Daytona, Florida. The conference was royally entertained by Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, president, and her faculty. Addresses were delivered by each president on some topic of educational value. Those which elicited the most spirited discussion were on Medical Standards by Dr. J. J. Mullowney, president of Mehairy Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., who spoke on "The Place of Medical Education in the Progress and Development of a People;" the subject "Meeting State Standards and Professional Entrance Requirements," by president M. S. Davage, M. A. M. Rust College. Holly Springs Miss.; and "More and Better Recruits for the Ministry," by president P. M. Watters of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga. Concerning standards and the classification of institutions issued by the Council on Medical Education, Secretary I. Garland Penn of Cincinnati Ohio, presented a letter from those responsible for the issuance of that list, stating that the publication of the same would be discontinued. The list as formerly published, but which is now discontinued was based upon an investigation of Negro institutions which was made by Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones ten or twelve years ago, representing the Phelps-Stokes Fund and the United States Bureau of Education. The investigation as published was considered of great value at the time of issuance. Many institutions have since met —Have the Planet delivered at your door. An order given over the 'phone will insure prompt attention and quick delivery. Patronize home newspapers. 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Bring A Silver Offering for the Building Fund. the requirements of the investigation, so that any classification based upon the old investigation is now out of date Secretary Penn stated that negotiation were under way for a new investigation by the Council of Church Boards of Education, located in New York, or some other standardizing agency. It is the understanding that until the new investigation is made, so that a new classification of Negro in situit, as may be issued, there is no list of accredited Negro institutions sponsored by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association. Upon this subject the Daytona conference passed the following resolutions: "Resolved, that the presidents and principals of the professional schools, colleges and secondary institutions, operated by the Board of Education for Negroes of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in session at the Daytona-Cookman Collegiate Institute, Daytona Florida, note with great satisfaction the information which comes to us, that pending a new investigation of Negro colleges, the classification of Negro schools be discontinued, as published in Circular No. 109, page 9, of the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association. The classification above referred to was made on the basis of an investigation of Negro institutions from ten to twelve years ago. The institutions of the present have made great progress during the decade in meeting the condition mentioned in that investigation. It is therefore both just and right that the hitherto published list be discontinued and abrogated, pending a new investigation. "Resolved, also, that we appreciate the effort of our Board of Education for Negroes, in co-operation with other Boards and schools, to secure a new investigation at the earliest possible moment, that the new classification of the schools be made that will be brought down to the present date." The conference closed with a Good Will Sunday when a thousand white tourists and Negro citizens and students gathered in the chapel of the Daytona school. President Mary McLeod Bethune, Dr. W. W. Alexander of Atlanta, Ga., Secretary of the Inter-Racial Commission and Dr. I. Garland Penn, Corresponding Secretary of the Board of Education for Negroes, delivered addresses. UNION AND LINCOLN WILL CROSS BATS TODAY AT HOVEY FIELD IN FIRST GAME OF 1924 WOMAN SHOT BY VISITOR. 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