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THE RICHMOND PLANET VOLUME XLI, NO. 35 PENNA. KU KLUX TERRORIZE RACE BOY SCOUTS PHILADELPHIA, July 17—(P. N. S.)—As a result of an investigation Harry Trout, an Upper Darby policeman has been dismissed from the force after being identified as one of the hooded and robed men who burned a cross in the woods near the place where Negro boy scouts were in camp. It is said that Trout told the police that he and group of men endeavored to drive the Negro boys away because they had not permitted white boys to use a nearby swimming pool. Shots were fired in the demonstration. It is claimed that in order to keep the stigma of this incident off the klan, Trout denied that he or any of his associates were klansmen. Warrants charging the ten men with inciting to riot, and illegal use of firearms have been issued, it is said. Four men who, the police say, admitted they were members of the Ku Klux Klan, have been arrested. It is expected other arrests will follow in a few days. NEGRO FARMERS AIDED BY THE U. S. GOVERNMENT. 一 WASHINGTON, July 17—(P. N. S.) Twenty-five years' experience in bedding sweet potatoes for early slips had not made a certain colored farmer in Alabama successful in his attempts. When the local agricultural agents called the colored farmers together in that man's community to discuss plans for the ensuing year's farm extension work, the farmer spoke of his difficulty. Others present had also had poor results from their methods. The local agent explained the method recommended by the agricultural college. Although doubtful of success, after watching the neighbor and the agent bed six bushels of sweet potatoes, eight farmers went home and tried the new method. Five of the eight, according to the U. S. Department of Agriculture were able to set out their plants by April 10, and sold more than 200 bushels of sweet potatoes on the early market before their neighbors' crops were ready. FLATS FOR RENT Two Room Flats with running water in each flat, Located 1202 St. James Street and 913 N. Seventeenth Street. Phone Madison 2874-J. WILL TAKE OVER ASSETS OF MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK Expect Mechanics' Bank Depositors to Realize About 50 Per Cent. --- (Richmond, Va., News Leader July 10.) With the issuance of a charter Wednesday by the state corporation commission to the Virginia Mechanics' bank, it is expected that the transfer of all assets of the Mechanics' Savings Bank to the new institution will be accomplished within a short time. The Mechanics' Savings Bank went in to the hands of the receivers on July 15, 1922, and since that time repeated efforts have been made to untangle the difficulties into which the institution had fallen and secure for the 3,000 depositors of all whom are colored people as large a proportion of their deposits as possible. With this in view a number of white bankers of the city have interested themselves in the bank. The new plan by which the assets pass to the Virginia Mechanics' bank is said to have their approval and to have been decided upon as the most favorable way out of the difficulty. REALIZE 50 PER CENT. John G. Luce. who is now in charge of the Mechanics' bank as representative of the receivers, has consented to stay with the new institution as adviser, until it is well established on its feet. it was stated. Under the reorganization the depositors will get 50 per cent of their deposits its said, John Mitchell, $1. president of the Mechanics' Savings Bank, who stated he held the signed waivers of the depositors, representing some $250,000. The gross assets of the Mechanics' Savings Bank are reported as $600,000 including the proceeds from the sale of the Strand Theatre which involved $120,000. The Strand was first sold at auction but the sale was not confirmed by the court and a private sale was made later with the sanction of the court. At the time the institution went into the hands of the receivers, the Mechanics' Savings bank was heavily indebted to the American National bank. This obligation has been met in full and it is stated that all that now remains to be done is the turning over of the assets of the Mechanics' Savings bank to the Virginia Mechanics bank, which will act to remove the receivership of the former institution. According to the auditor's report submitted some time back the assets of the Mechanics' bank were approximately $316,000. The bank has total deposits of $242,000 said John Mitchell Jr. The new institution will be under white supervision until confidence in it has been restored and it is operating smoothly. PERSONALS AND BRIEFS: Mr. Jacob Cain of 15 Beechwood Avenue, New Rochelle, N. Y., is wandling the Planet and our friends in that city can obtal nit there. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Smith arrived in the city on Wednesday night the 9th in their beautiful touring Essex, from New York. Enroute here they stopped over in Wilmington, Del. and Washington, D. C. They left last Thursday morning on their return trip home, after a pleasant stay here with friends and relatives. Mrs. S. B. Johnson, Manakin, Va. was in the city this week and called on us Mr. John M. Carter, of Natural Bridge, Va. sent us $2.00 for The Planet and $3.00 for the Mitchell Defense Fund. He is a friend of a decade. His kindness is appreciated. Rev. W. B. Ball is sick and confined to his residence, 2214 Henrico Street. Editor W. Philip Dabney, of Cincinnati, with a touring party was in the city this week, the guest of his sister, Mrs. W. T. Gray. Mr. Gray accompanied the party as far as Washington as chauffeur, he being an expert at the business. George O. Tinsley, Jr., who was dangerously wounded by his wife, July 7th, at the corner of Fifth and Duval Streets is reported to be out of danger and is now permitted to take food. —Mrs. Robinetta Cogbill of 1017 Hull Street, continues to improve slowly. The Fifth Baptist Church has had new trustees appointed by the court. The others resigned. Mr. and Mrs. Major Milliteer have removed to their new residence in Washington Park. Bay Shore Hotel is very popular these days and many of our leading colored citizens find it to be an admirable resort to spend the summer. Dr. Robins 100 in 1 will save you both pain and money. Keep a bottle of it handy. If you live in the country, you will serve yourself and neighbors by having this remedy for quick service. Col. Giles B. Jackson, who has been confined to his residence for one month is greatly improved, although not able as yet to get to his office. Mr. Ben W. Perkins, 104 E. Leigh St. was returning from work on the 10th inst. in the afternoon, when he was struck by an east-bound street car on the corner of Fift and Broad Sts. He was unconscious for some time as a result of injuries about the face and head. He had a narrow escape from death. He claims that the motorman did not stop at the corner or ring the bell. Rev. Dr. James S. Hatcher has had printed an able sermon of his, entitled "Robbing God." He is doing a fine work at the Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 19, 1924 Democratic Nominees For President For Vice President JOHN W. DAVIS WEST VIRGINIA CHARLES W. BRYAN NEBRAKA AUTOCASTER AN OLYMPIC ON OUR HOME GROWTH $150 WHEAT OUT FOR A RECORD, WHAT? SATTERFIELD AUTOCASTER TUSKEGEE VETERAN NOSPITAL IS NOW UNDER NEGRO STAFF WASHINGTON, D. C., July 17—(P. N. S.)—Appointment of Dr. Joseph H. Ward, of Indianapolis, as medical officer in charge of the United States Veterans' Hospital at Tuskegee, Ala., confirmed Thursday at the Veterans' Bureau, places the institution in charge of an entire Negro staff for the first time since the opening. Dr. Ward, who attained the rank of major, the highest commission gained by a Negro in the World War succeeds Dr. Charles M. Griffith, white, who comes to the Bureau's central office here. The appointment of Dr. Ward, medical division officials said, is in line with the policy of placing Negroes on the hospital's staff as fast as competent men could be obtained. The staff at first was made up entirely of white physicians and attendants and it has been gradually replaced until now the whole personnel consists of Negroes. Dr. Griffith will remain at Tuskegee until Dr. Ward, who now is acting officer in charge, becomes sufficiently qualified to act alone. WILSON—FARRAR. Mrs. Daniel J. Farrar announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Leah Belle to Mr. J. Finley Wilson. Grand Exalted Ruler I. B.P. G. E. of W. Wednesday morning July 23, 1924 at 10:00 o'clock at her residence 610 N. First Street. Friends are invited. HALT COLORED LODGE FROM USING MOOSE NAME IN N. JERSEY HALT COLORED LODGE FROM USING MOOSE NAME IN N. JERSEY NEWARK, N. J., July 18.—(P. N. S.)—After hearing arguments last Wednesday on the return before him of an order to show cause why the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Moose, a Negro organization, should not be enjoined from using the name "Moose" and from simulating the emblem of the Supreme Lodge of the World Loyal Order of Moose, Vice Chancellor Foster granted the temporary restraint asked for the latter organization. The restraining order entered is to become effective September 1 and it contains a proviso that application to either vacate or modify the restraint imposed may be made on five days' notice. IDEAL ANNIVERSARY DAY. The Twelfth Anniversary of the National Ideal Benefit Society of South Richmond District will be celebrated Sunday July 20th, 1924 at Union Baptist Church 11:30 o'clock. Rev. L. Campbell Gariand the pastor will preach Mr. A. W. Holmes. Supreme Master will deliver an address. Male members will meet at Southside Independent Hall at 10:00 and march to church. Female members will met at church All members will wear re-*alia*. The pole is cordially invited. South Each mountist district National Ideal Bemeric Society. SHARON CHURCH NOTES. Sunday, July 20, 1924. Location: Cor. 1st and Leigh Sts. 7:00 A. M.—Sunrise Prayer and Praise Service. 11:25 A. M. — Sermon by pastor, subject: "The Decisive Hour." 6:00 P. M.—Young People's Meeting 8:15 P. M.—Sermon by pastor, subject, by special request: "The Feast of Belshazzar." Regular Prayer Meeting each Wednesday at 8:15 P. M. Yield to Come. Come and worship with us. OUR DEFENSE AGAINST THE KLU KLUX KLAN All the male clubs and organizations in particular are invited to 3rd St. A. M. E. Church Sunday, July 20, at 8 P. M. to hear Dr. Hatcher preach on "Our Defense Against the Ku Klux Klan." We hope that the men will so fill the auditorium that the ladies will have to go to the gallery. At 11 A. M. Dr. Hatcher will deliver a special message to the Summer School teachers who will come in a body to worship with us. Special seats reserved for city teachers also. Dr. Hatcher's subject will be: "The Subconscious Thinking of a Child Race." When you recall that Dr. Hatcher is not only a Bible Student of recognition, but is a close student of Sociology, you will come on time. TWENTY-FIFTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Bland—Bland. The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Bland, 919 N. 5th St., Richmond, Va., was crowded to its capacity on the night of June 30th, 1924. Relatives and friends had gathered to celebrate and witness their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Many had come from different sections of the State to witness the occasion. The maids and guests of honor assembled about 9:30 and marched into the parlor. The ladies were most charmingly gowned, while the gents wore the conventional. Little Edward Jefferson, Jr., bore the license; little Lillian Swan scattered flowers along the pathway, while little Evelyn Swan carried the ring. The bride was handsomely gowned in a silver brocade and the groom wore the conventional black of 25 years ago, when first married. After the bridal party had entered, the bride leaning on the arm of her brother-in-lew, Mr. Edgar E. Cogbill, the groom on the arm of the best man, Col. Adolphus Jackson, who served him in the same manner 25 years ago, Dr. W. T. Johnson in a dignified manner performed the ceremony; after which "Thank God For You," was beautifully rendered by Miss Eva Coleman with Miss Bowling as accompanist. Dr. Q. W. Moone had charge of the entire affair and it was handled with all the dignity for which the distinguished physician is noted. Miss Marie Bowling played the wedding march. An elaborate menu was served to all present and every one was given a slice of the wedding cake, but by Dr. Moone. The couple received many handsome and useful gifts. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hughes, Baltimore, Md.; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Melton, Glen Allen; Mr. William Cogbill, Boston, and Mr. James Cogbill, New York City. JUL 18 1924 al triumph JOHN MITCHELL, JR PRICE, FIVE CENTS PORTERS ACCUSED IN THOUSAND DOLLAR TRUNK THEFT COLLECTING TRUNKS Two Trusted Employees Arrested, One Goes Back to Work. A sensation was caused in this city by the arrest of John Graves, of 622 Judah St, and Ira Cousins, of 403 E. Duval St, charged with taking trunks from the Rountree Corporation's factory, 14th and Broad street, and disposing of them to customers in various parts of the city at greatly reduced prices. As a result, a truck drove up to the residences of many people and with search warrants handy, the officers entered the dwellings and took out the trunks, satchels, suit-cases, etc., and placed them in the truck. In some instances, the people were absent from home, but they took the trunks just the same. It is stated that both men confessed to their part in the matter and that Ira Cousins admitted, not only that he had taken the Rountree property, but piloted the officers to the places where he had delivered the same. The truck resembled a delivery wagon of the Richmond Transfer Company. It is alleged that the value of the trucks will approximate a thousand dollars. The gathering im of the trunks and other property took place last Tuesday. Then men in question were porters. The case was called in the Police Court last Wednesday, Justice John L. Ingram presiding, and continued until the 31st inst. The president of this great corporation is stated to have given Ira Cousins a note, which, when presented at the Rountree factory, resulted in placing him in the employ of the corporation afain, and he is now at work driving the same truck. Both of the accused men were bailed. As for the people who bought the trunks at great-y reduced prices, they are under charges of having received stolen goods, and will be out of their money which they paid for the goods with the additional worry of appearing in court to defend their good names. The moral of the whole affair is to purchase goods by the front door rather than by the rear entrance. The company claims to have been missing stock for some time. The men charged with the affair were trusted employees and were said to have been on the truck collecting all of the trunks and other goods that they had sold to confiding purchasers. THANKS FROM THE SARAH G. JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL $100,000 CAMPAIGN COMMIT- TEE AND OFFICERS. We take this method of thanking the public, both white and colored, for their co-operation on our Tag Day, which was held July 5, 1924. In spite of the fact that it was a holiday and many of our friends were out of the city, we were successful in raising the sum of $578.82, for which we are very thankful. This campaign is still going on and we will take great pleasure in showing any one through the building and over the grounds of the present site. Letters are being sent out, and we ask that the persons receiving them will please read them carefully and respond liberally to this most audabe cause. Respectfully Rev. W. H. Stokes, president; Rev. W. T. Johnson, secretary; B. L. J. ordan, treasurer; Dr. Miles B. Jones, superintendent; Dr. A. A. Tennant, superintendent; James M. Rrayser, campaign manager; Zemoria J. Wood, campaign secretary, Committee in Charge. WILL HOLLY NOT WANTED IN FLORIDA (President News Service) DeLand, Fla., July 18—Sheriff Morris, last Wednesday, received a telegram from Wilmington, Del., to the effect that William Helly was being held in the Delaware city on suspicion of complicity in connection with the killing eight years ago of Sheriff King, and was believed by the Delaware authorities to be wanted in Florida. Sheriff Morris notified the Delaware authorities that Holly is not wanted here. WHAT ARE BEST COLLEGES IN U. S.? "Judging from some colleges I have visited, had I a friend or relative to send to college, I would make a light study of the catalog, but would give credence with reservations to the curricula pasted in them. Many are much like time tables of our Jim Crow railroads. In some cases you can rely upon the time of arrival and departure of trains, but the rest of the published accommodations are not likely to be bad." TWO SAYS I. J. K.— (By I. A. I. K. Wells, President A. F. of N. S.—Negro Youth Movement.) (Distributed by Preston News) Are the best colleges a Fisk and a Lincoln or a Harvard or Michigan? Or is it the college stressing the concepts of Empredocles, the Antimonies of Kant, the dogmas of Newton, the precepts of Christ combined with the athletics of Olympia? Or, perchance, does it be the college opposing the principles of Sir Marc Garvey? In my travels as well as my experiences I have heard and sometimes have been asked this troublesome question. It is a difficult question, which prudent men would likely evade answering. For if one were to proxcribe any college or group of them by even falling to name them he would wiltfully precipitate an avalanche of thunder upon his own head. Unlike Marco Polo, the celebrated traveler, I visited two groups of colleges, our own and the mixed or white ones. Of them the question asked is, which is the desirable one? The best or desirable college depends upon several factors. Everyone, of course, prefers the college with good equipment which includes curricula, faculty and material resources. Many families pick certain colleges so that their youth may literally float like an island in a lake of prestige. Some choose colleges because of the college's ideals. Then there are colleges which really develop personality, and turn out virile youth. Some of the non-coeducational institutions, like Morehouse, will do much to make colorless young fellow a distinct and definite somebody with a wish and will of his own. There are, too, what some call the society colleges, fortunately very few in the race at present. The general question of health, location, "college atmosphere," access to work during vacation, and of greatest importance the cost are items to be considered. The market value of desirable colleges seems to be rated according to the ideals, equipment, prestige, personality, college atmosphere and expenses to be found or derived by attendance at them. Immediately the thoughtful mind, like the modern chemist searching for the corner stone atom of the molecule, hunts for the test. Judging from some colleges I have visited, had I a friend or a relative to send to college, I would study the catalog, but would give credence, with reservations to the curricula pasted in them. They are much like time tables of our Jim Crow railroads. In some cases you can rely upon the time when the trains arrive and leave, but the rest of the accommodations are not likely to be had. In "our" colleges most of our curriculum manufacturers can fix up a catalog better than a shrewd truck farmer can camouflage a sick crate of strawberries. On the other hand one who realizes and appreciates the struggles and sacrifices made to build such institutions as we have must not be ungrateful with flaw-finding. THE PRODUCT IS THE TEST. Perhaps the best and most practical manner to determine the worth of our colleges is to study their men and women. Study both their graduates and under-graduates. The for-mer give a distinct and better view of the college, and the latter, the present trend, ideals, and present policy of the educational institution. Pope was profound uttering the words, "The proper study of mankind is man." A good knife is known by the cutting it does; a good college by its products. As a rule then, who is more successful—products of Negro colleges or of white ones? Is the Meharry or Howard doctor as successful as the Michigan or Harvard doctor, who unfortunately in the past are arch fallen from lugging around tons of prestige? HOW DO PRODUCTS COMPARE? How does Talledega, Wilberforce, Morehouse, and Virginia Union University products, for example, compare with those of Yale, Chicago, Pennsylvaniana and their kind? Watch where our own professors, bishops, bankers, and leaders send their sons and daughters. A study of the catalogs of colleges will reveal this. As I have seen it, the prevailing trend among our group especially among youth is to go to race colleges for collegiate training and to mixed colleges for professional training wherever and whenever possible. DOES COLLEGE UNFIT MEN FOR USEFULNESS? Friend Bob Ingersoll, better known as an atheist than the hardest thinker he was, said that our colleges polish pebbles and roughen diamonds as a result become un fitted for the work they were trained, to do. College trained individuals have the me-first and you-next, (if at all) idea of usefulness. Usefulness is, perhaps the acid test to determine "Best Colleges." In college communities that I have visited it is common to find that the students have little to do with the common people of the neighborhood whom they could help. If our group is to be improved culturally, and if the cooperation and confidence of the masses are to be gained for the college trained mind, rock-bed principles upon which the A. F. of N. S., the Negro Youth Movement is found, our college youth must divorce itself from the blighting "HONOR-ME" attitude. It would be a fine thing for our youth to take upon itself the task of courting popular favor by being useful, tactful, diplomatic and, certainly we need to at least seem interested in the masses. This will be necessary in order to cement our group. It will not only be good religion, but also will be good politics and good business. Quite different from some of the other schools I have visited Meharry students, finest set of young men I have ever seen, seem to maintain a close relation with the people of Nashville. The Meharry students need the people for medical practice who in turn need the students. The same must be truthfully said about the need of the college student. The teacher, the artist, the business people—do they not need the public? At the churches of Nashville many Meharry students can be found. They will make splendid doctors. Their good training and ability to mix will be an asset to them anywhere in America. Fisk, next door to Meharry, is a walloping contrast. Fisk students are proud. A Fiskite told the writer while upon their campus that "Fisk students do nothing but read the sport sheets and revel in prestige as Fisk students." This characterization is hardly wholly true. However, Fisk is not alone in having a proud student group. Why are these Negro youth proud of their colleges? Some of them are as proud as Germany, and care no more for an A. B. from Yale than for an A. B. from Howard. There are reasons for this attitude and under the title, SIX PROUD COLLEGES AND WHY, this phase of Negro college progress will be discussed in the next installment. DR. GEO. A. ROBINSON KILLED. Noted Philadelphia Surgeon Hit by Speeding-Car While Repairing Tire-Driver Arrested. --- Dr. George A. Robinson, 33 years old associate surgeon at the Douglas Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, and one of the leading doctors of the country, was fatally injured Saturday when struck b y an automobile while repairing a tire of his own car on the White Horse Pike, near Hammonton. N. J. He died as he was being carried into the Hammonton Hospital. The car which killed Dr. Robinson also knocked down Dr. Dayton H. C. Robinson another physician, but did not injure Dr. Wilson badly. Dr. Wilson a.1 Mrs. Robinson, who was in her husband's car, ran after the other machine, but its driver sped away with out stopping. Nother Mrs. Robinson nor Dr. Wilson caught the license num ber, but shortly afterwards a stranger in the crowd which gathered slipped a piece of paper into Mrs. Robinson's hand. It contained a series of figures which turned out to be the license num ber of the speeding car. Mrs Robinson gave the paper to State Troopers, who telephoned to the Department Motor Vehicles at Trenon and learned that the owner of the car was Joshua Ware, 30 years old, of West Berlin. N. J. They found Ware painting his car and trying to straighten a mud-guard. He admitted that he had run over a man, but insisted that after realizing that he had done so he had driven back to the scene of the accident, only to find no one there. Ware was arrested as was Albert Weeks of West Berlin, who was with him in the automobile. THE PLANET Umbrella Coupon GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA COLORFUL NEWS "MOVIES" 1—AMEN! MR. ATTORNEY-GENERAL. 2—THE MARSHAL vs. "JIM DEMOCRAT." 3—WEST INDIAN IMMIGRATION HALTED. (Preston News Service) ATTORNEY-GENERAL HARLAN F. STONE, addressing the Annual Convention of the American Bar Association, last week, pointedly called the attention of the learned barristers to the fact that law enforcement in America is on the decline. The able Cabinet official frankly stated that there should be a stimulation of that popular and official morale which is essential to the due execution of the laws, and a curtailment of those forces which tend to break down the morale of the law enforcement agencies. And we pause to say "Amen," being mindful, too, that we must retain our normal optimism. A series of recent incidents might be quickly offered in evidence to sustain Mr. Stone's declaration; and while not all of them call for a prosecutor and a jury, each and every one of them depict a mental attitude on the part of the scoffers of law enforcement which leads down the long lane to the situation decried by the Attorney-General. In the first place, the classes seem bent upon ruling the masses. The time-honored institution of American democracy is being repeatedly beset by an epidemic of "I am holier than thou." America's moral advancement, as pictured by a few strong-armed groups, is not moving forward rapidly enough to satisfy the whims of various bands of super-theorists. Education, religion, and civic welfare have been side-tracked to let the "Supremacy Express" run wild. The result could be nothing other than what it is: Derision of the law, with oncoming violations which grow and grow. It matters not whether it be prohibition, constitutional, or other enforcement, the classes strive to dictate to the masses. Money, special privilege, selfish desire, and skin hue lead the procession, and the struggling BRETHREN are among the foremost victims of non-enforcement of the law. God's Law, though, here long before the law of man, will reassert itself some day, and the public conscience will become stirred into reaction and reform. In the meantime, ten millions of America's population will prayerfully continue their fight for the new emancipation from their conspicuous place in the picture painted by Attorney-General Stone. It won't be long now; it can't be long; for God has never led to anybody. BEING UNEXPECTEDLY CALLED TO WASHINGton a few days ago, we decided to do a little sightseeing; and after mincing a hot dog and some Virginia "goobers" out ambles took us to a morning session of the Board of Review of the Labor Department, which we reached just in time to hear the Marshal call the Court to order. We were agreeably surprised, when we found the Marshal to be a genial gentleman of color whose name is Carlos R. Blackwell. Moreover, as the session continued, we were astounded by the multifarious duties which Mr. Blackwell performed in frictionless style; and after a brief observation we concluded that "Jim Democrat," the mascot of the Democratic Convention, would feel ill at ease in the presence of this efficient, affable executive. We found that aside from being Marshal of the Court, Mr. Blackwell is Chief Messenger to the Assistant Secretary of Labor; and that he has charge of all immigration files relating to incoming and outgoing foreigners whose status is the subject of official considerations. We found out that Blackwell knew, by name, the various attorneys practicing before the Board, and that by some sort of a preliminary system of premeditation he knew just what files they were interested in when they entered their appearances as counsel. Here is just a brief two-minutes period with "Busy" Blackwell, of the Department of Labor. Draw your own conclusions: "Oh, yes, you are here on the case of Yen Sen—a Chinese case, file No. 11285. Here it is, sir; but wait until I've seen the Chairman about it." "Oh, this is Mr. Smith, isn't it? Well, come in the first thing tomorrow morning and I'll try to get you in promptly." . "Carlos." "Think it has, sir; but you'll have to wait official notice from the Secretary of the Board." And as we ambled on to the Capitol, we thought: "Here is a colored gentleman, who is doing things; and the white folks seem to know he's doing things, because they treat him as though he's doing things." LARGE NUMBERS OF JAMAICANS, WHO HAD planned to enter the United States during July and August, must forthwith unpack their valises and make up their minds that there's no place like "Home, Sweet Home." And relatives and friends of the prospective immigrants can cancel the warm welcome which they have planned for the home-folk. --- ```markdown ``` "Good morning, Mr. Jones." "How are you, Carlos?" ... "Dan (assistant) take this in, please." Telephone rings. "Carlos?" "Yes, sir." "What time can I get a hearing before the B "Oh, this is Mr. Smith, isn't it? Well, c thing tomorrow morning and I'll try to get you .."Carlos." "Carlos?" "Yes, sir." "What time can I get a hearing before the Board? "Good morning, Mr. Carter." "Has the decision been made yet?" "You mean the Italian case, No. 11824?" "Yes." ```markdown ``` for the Immigration Act of 1924, effective Jud adjudges and decrees that new quota restrictions against British subjects of the West Indian posses The quota exemption of the Western Hemis only to the self-governing dominions of the Br which means that the West Indian Islands, posses Britain and other European powers, will fall with restrictions. Taking from the insular possessions ed privileges of the British self-governing dominio Negro immigration from the West Indies. In 10,000 or more West Indian Negroes have be New York annually; and it is estimated that they third of the approximate 200,000 Negro inhabitant What final effect the restrictions will have upon life of Harlem is difficult to say. As a rule, the newcomers to Harlem and other large urban brought with them nothing particularly objection many of them have contributed much to educa ional, and business advancement. And the f exhibited arrogance and advocated class suprem the long run, adjusted themselves to the plain way Negroes. However, the immigration lid is on go and those West Indians who are not within the f of Uncle Sam will have to stand in line and awe along with other "seekers" who would journey to the Free and Home of the Brave. for the Immigration Act of 1924, effective July 1, orders, adjudges and decrees that new quota restrictions are effective against British subjects of the West Indian possessions. The quota exemption of the Western Hemisphere applies only to the self-governing dominions of the British Empire, which means that the West Indian Islands, possessed by Great Britain and other European powers, will fall within the quota restrictions. Taking from the insular possessions the unrestricted privileges of the British self-governing dominions will check Negro immigration from the West Indies. In recent years 10,000 or more West Indian Negroes have been coming to New York annually; and it is estimated that they make up one-third of the approximate 200,000 Negro inhabitants of Harlem. What final effect the restrictions will have upon the variated life of Harlem is difficult to say. As a rule, the West Indian newcomers to Harlem and other large urban centers have brought with them nothing particularly objectionable; in fact, many of htm have contributed much to educational, professional, and business advancement. And the few who have exhibited arrogance and advocated class supremacy have, in the long run, adjusted themselves to the plain ways of American Negroes. However, the immigration lid is on good and tight, and those West Indians who are not within the friendly portals of Uncle Sam will have to stand in line and await their turn along with other "seekers" who would journey to the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave. A NEGRO'S FAITH. I am a Negro. I believe in Negroes because I believe in myself. because I believe in myself. take me. tues, all the faults that I have. requisites with which to climb to utter- them the possibilities of sinkjg to de- and rising again. awares. embryo in spite of savage instincts veneered culture. that the rolling centuries of yesterday have they are because of every condition behind and them. we must. reached the stage whereon they some- they will. because some day all Negroes will do what they will Will to do right. I believe in Negroes because I believe in myself. They have all the virtues, all the faults that I have Negroes have all the requisites with which to o most heights. Negroes have within them the possibilities of spairing depths—and rising again. They have all the virtues, all the faults that I have. Negroes have all the requisites with which to climb to uttermost heights. Negroes have within them the possibilities of sinkjng to despairing depths—and rising again. Negroes are gods in embryo in spite of savage ins in civilization's culture. Negroes are today what the rolling centuries of made them. Negroes are what they are because of every co them and around them. Negroes are gods in embryo in spite of savage instincts veneered in civilization's culture. Negroes are today what the rolling centuries of yesterday have made them. Negroes are what they are because of every condition behind them and around them. Some Negroes have reached the stage wheree times do what they will. I believe in Negroes because some day all Negroes they will and they will Will to do right. I am a Negro. Some Negroes have reached the stage whereon they sometimes do what they will. I believe in Negroes because some day a'l Negroes will do what they will and they will Will to do right. do you want Your Skin to be Soft, clear and lighter It is the dream of every girl and woman to have a lovely clear complexion. If you want your skin to be soft, clear and more beautiful, use Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Preparations. They are so good, so refreshing, fragrant and lovely you will never be without them. They are simple to use and will help your complexion wonderfully and make it clearer. u want Your Skin soft, clear and lighter team of every girl and woman to have a complexion. If you want your skin to be and more beautiful, use Dr. Fred Palmer's Preparations. 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To improve your complexion and keep it soft and lighter, use Dr. Fred Palmer's Palmer Whitener Soap which makes it more healthful, free from roughness and satiny without shine. Then apply Dr. Fred Palmer's Face Powder which is fragrant sweet. OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE YOU NOW BY YOUR FURNITURE When you can get FURNITURE and RUGS from an Old Established House like JURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of homemaking, comfort giving FURNITURE and RUGS and—don't fall to ask our Salesmen about our BANKING PLAN which gives you 5, 10 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase. CHAS. G. JURGENSON ESTABLISHED 1880. 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A colored aviator attempted to fly "around the world" with a poorly built aeroplane and no money. As was to be expected, he landed in a hospital. Hon. H. C. Smith of the Cleveland, Ohio Gazette does not seem to be disposed to support the ticket named by the Republican National Convention. The Democratic National Convention made a record for itself in two particulars: in the length of time it held its sessions and the nominee it selected to occupy first place on the ticket. It begins to look as though the Demo crats propose to "go gunning" for colored votes in the doubtful States and they do not propose to kill anybody in so doing either. Senator Carter Glass did not secure the nomination and neither did Senator Oscar Underwood but both statesmen seem to have had the "time of their lives" in New York. Well, the Republicans are breathing a sigh of relief over the fact that Gov. Alfred E. Smith was not nominated. If he had been, all hope of the Republicans carrying New York and New Jersey would have gone "agilimme:ng." We cannot understand how a states man of the type and calibre of Senator Robert M. La Follette can permit himself to be nominated for presidency in a Republican National Convention and then aspire to the same position in opposition to the nominee of the aforesaid convention. Senator Wheeler announces that he will not support Hon. John W. Davis, the nominee of the Democratic National Convention. La Follette bolts the Republican Convention and Wheeler bolts the Democratic Convention. This is a case of "a Roland for your Oliver." # Colored Democrats have come out from hiding since Hon. John W. Davis of W. Virginia and New York has been nominated. Gov. Alfred E. Smith has a large Negro following. Just whether or not he can lead it into the Davis camp is the open question. It is now admitted that Hon. John W. Davis of New York and West Virginia will have the John Plerpont Morgan "barrel" in a convenient place for "tapping" if it is not already dry from the enormous expense entailed in supporting a Democratic National Convention in New York. Dr. Kelly Miller the brilliant, militant, scholarly leader is showing a decided liking for Senator Robert M. La Follette these days. As Dr. W. E. B. DuBois is a Socialist and that party has decided to support the intrepid Wis. consin leader, we take it that both will be able to speak from the same platform before the campaign is over. A leading divine, during the course of an impassioned delivery of an impressive sermon declared that Jesus Christ turned water into wine at the wedding feast and that comment had been made on the fact that it was better than that previously prepared for the occasion. He declared that it was better because it did not have a "kick" in it. This was news to many of his hearers, who had been under the impression for years that it was better because it had more "kick" in it. As the popular divine is an authority upon these biblical subjects, his version must be accepted at its face value. Still, there are some members in his congregation, who would like to have some more of that wine that Christ made, even though it didn't have any "kick" in it. MR. JUSTICE BRANDEIS AND POLITICS. It has been frequently charged by the agitators and the labor-leaders than the Supreme Court of the United States has been packed in the interest of the corporations of the country. The Richmond, Virginia Times-Dispatch in its issue of the 16th inst., virtually charges Mr. Justice Brandels with having admitted, if he is correctly quoted that he is there in the interest of the progressives. It says: It is difficult to take in that Justice Brandeis said, in declining the proposal that he be the vice-presidential candidate on the La Follette ticket, that he could be of more use to the progressives in his present capacity than as Vice-President—even if he were to be elected, which, incidentally, is unthinkable. For a justice of the Supreme Court of the United States should have nothing on earth to do with progressivism. Republicanism, Democracy or any other political "ism." That the court has been packed more than once is a thing of all the people of the United States may well be ashamed: that one of its justices should speak of being "of service" to any political party is almost incredible. It continues: Mr. Dooley" said many very wise things in his inimitable way, and some of them cut deap. But the most cutting and satirical thing Mr. Dunne ever made him say was this. "If the Constitution follows the Flag, the Supreme Court follows the election returns." The satire was the more bitter because of its truthfulness. But the truthfulness of it did not apply to partisanship: it mirrored the not infrequently evinced inclination of the Supreme Court to reflect what a majority of its members deemed to be the great mass of public opinion, sentiment and conviction. This inclination has been most apparent, and most flagrant, in a line of decisions interpreting the interstate commerce clause of the Constitution under which the Federal power has been unwarrantably extended to cover many acts which the authors of the Constitution never dreamed would be subject to Federal authority. And again: But to repeat, even the License of Mr. Dunne's literary comedy was never intended to be a gibe at the political partisanship of individual justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. If Justice Brandeis was correctly quoted, or if he meant what the statement attributed to him seems to mean then he does not belong on the bench of the highest court in the world: he does not belong even behind the shabby desk of a magistrate's office. He must be given the benefit of the doubt; either he didn't say that or he didn't mean it in the sense in which all persons must take it. The Richmond, Va. Times-Dispatch has stated enough "whys and wherefores." "if's and did not mean what he says" to let the distinguished jurist out of a most embarrassing situation if he desires to be let out. If, as virtually alleged, white men must go before a packed tribunal at Washington, what must be said of the poor Negroes, who must suffer the same fate in some of the States of the "far-away" Southland? This editorial is furnishing food for thought. We are becoming skilled in many departments of the Government, but we are becoming callous and careless in the observation of those fundamental principles expounded by the good and lowly Nazarene. As is always the case, the people of this country will yet pay a frightful cost for their folly. THE HOODED ORDER. A white minister near Detroit, Michigan was kidnapped, tortured and branded on his back with hot irons, the letters, "K. K. K." appearing there about three inches in length. He is either afraid or unable to tell the details of his horrible suffering. The members of the Ku fux Klan in that section are disavowing responsibility for the outrage. They claim that it is THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA the work of enemies of the Order, who wish to discredit the organization. One thing it establishes and that is that the Order should do away with the mask, even through the head-gear and the robe is retained. Under this sinister regalia, it is possible for any one to masquerade as members of the Order and commit outrages. The blacking of faces by white men has led many an innocent Negro to the gallows and it should be a crime for such practices to be put into operation. When the Ku Klux Klan abolishes its sinister making paraphernalia, it cannot be held for crimes committed by persons not members of the organization. It looks like retribution to note that an organization used for years to scourge the Negroes of the Southland should now be put into operation to wreak vengeance and punishment upon white men and that its outrageous practices should now be extending to cities and localities of the far North. "BEFORE THE WAR" CONDITIONS NOW. Before the war, the F, F, V, white folks owned Negroes. These same Negroes were faithful and honest and were in many instances, the friends of their masters. There were instances where the colored brother failed to appreciate the full effect and benefit of "mine and thine." When they wanted a sheep, he took it or at Christmas time, if he needed a turkey or a hog, he proceeded to walk away with it. As he belonged to the white man and the thing he took belonged to the same owner, he could not understand that he was doing exactly wrong in appropriating it to his own use. This thought came to us upon learning that Ira Cousins was a trusted employee of many years standing. He was arrested upon a charge of having conducted a trunk and bag sale on his own account for the Rountree Corporation, the owner being a Virginian of the old type. Cousins told his boss the truth, the whole truth and as he firmly declares, nothing but the truth, much to the consternation and embarrassment of those persons, who had purchased fine ward-robe trunks and expensive suit-cases at bargain prices. In his contrition of spirit, Cousins climbed up on his boss's truck, the operation of which extended far into the night and collected every single trunk and suit-case, he had sold. As a result, the hapless purchasers lost not only the money they paid for the trunks, but are facing the charge of purchasing stolen goods and are liable to a fine and a jail sentence, one or both for so-doing. It is needless to say that Ira Cousins may be popular with his boss, but he is mighty unpopular in old Jackson Ward. To add to the humor of the situation, it is reported that the influential head of the Rountree Corporation gave Ira a note, which when presented to the head employee of the Rountree Corporation resulted in Ira vaulting back on that truck and he is now working again for the Hon. Henry w. Rountree Corporation. The logical conclusion is that he belongs to this distinguished Virginian and the trunks he stole belong to the same individual and how could he be criminally liable for taking from the owner property that belonged to him, when he too placed himself in the same category of the property that he stole? Ira is lucky. He would not have been discharged before the war, but walls of misery from the neighborhood, where he would have been "hugging the wunder" would have told in no uncertain tones the terrible punishment that "cat-o-nine tails" would have been doing. Northerners cannot understand the southern white folks and their favorite Negroes. How can other folks hereabouts understand them? Suffice it to say that Ira Cousins case has been postponed until July 31st. He is on out bail, driving for his boss, Mr. Rountree and no chief in the African jungle is prouder of this job, which he has held all the time, and despite his downfall, than Ira Cousins, of trunk fame, who an army of Jackson Ward colored folks, male and female are now "cussing." Some folks are too mean to live and too sinful to die. Be polite to white folks and you will be polite to colored folks. Envious and selfish people injure themselves first and other rooks last. The "new day" colored folks, who will not heed friendly advice, but are 'wise in their own conceit' are the ones, who are causing the most trouble in this land of ours. We do not worry about people, who dislike and oppose us. They have enough to worry over and we are content. Those colored folks who chose the ministry in order to dodge work now find that they ran right into work or starvation and a few of them seem to have chosen starvation. The Dawes Plan of settlement has been favorably considered by all nations, but there seems to be an inability to put its principles into actual practice. Eamon de Valera the celebrated Irish leader has been released from prison by his own colleagues. He has never accepted the plan of self-rule vouchsafed his country by Great Britain. While thieves are looting he Government of millions of dollars, most of the Government's watchmen have their attention elsewhere looking after the boot-leggers and trying to locate respectable citizens, who want "a dram or two." You cannot accomplish anything !: this life by picking out the easiest route. You must become accustomed to overcoming great difficulties before you can win a name for yourself in this world. --- The aviator, who made the trip from dawn to dusk, spanning the American Continent, accomplished the task with credit for the reason that it was difficult and above the ordinary. The men now about to complete the trip around the world are winning the plaudits of all nations for the same reason. Despite the immigration handicap, President General Marcus Garvey and his supporters in New York are feverishly preparing for the international convention to be held in that city August first. He has established the Black Cross Navigation and Trading Company for the purpose of purchasing a modern steamer to ply between this country and Africa, if sufficient money is loaned for the purpose at five per cent interest payable annually. Mr. Garvey wants only two million dollars to finance the scheme. They are now wondering about the finding of white Indians in South America and ethnologists are puzzled as to how it came about. We do not see that this should cause either surprise or wondersm for they also found white Negroes in Africa. You can always safely conclude that some white man was around in the neighborhood sometime or somewhere and he did not land there by aero-plane either. Black folks in the South-land are so mixed up that they cannot tell, "which from the other." A strange story comes from Lexington, Va., telling of the friendship that existed between Hon. John W. Davis, the present Democratic nominee for President and an humble Negro stable man, who formed a strong friendship for the redoubtable leader of the forces of democracy. Mr. Davis gave him his photograph, while a student at Washington and Lee University. He tacked it on the stable-door, where it has remained for thirty years. The faithful colored man has gone to his reward. It is another chapter in that bond of union between black and white folks and makes during our time and generation a race-war an 'impossibility. Sometimes, in a better land, we shall understand. M. B. ATTORNEY W. F. DENNY. (See Article on Fifth Page. 2nd. Col.) ONE GOD, ONE AIM, ONE DESTINY FELLOW MEN OF THE NEGRO RACE GREETINGS. The Universal Negro Improvement Associations all over the world are preparing to put over the greatest pro gram in the history of man; and we the men and women of Richmond can not afford to let this, the greatest opportunity pass unnoticed. We must d our bit. The Richmond division of the Universal Negro Improvement Association has just opened its doors of our new home No. 2714 Q Street. Our meeting hours are on Sundays from 4 to 6 P. M.; Tuesdays from 8:30 to 10:30 P. M. All men, women and children are welcome. Universal North America Fraternally yours. Association Richmond, 1888, Duluth. FULTON NOTES. The services at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and Sunday School last Sabbath were very gratifying and inspiring to all that were present. 9:30 A. M. Remarks were delivered in our Sunday School by the pastor, Rev. C. A. Cobbs, and Rev. C. B. Jefferson, both urge the importance of mission work during their remarks. 11:30 A. M. Our pastor delivered an excellent sermon, full of thought and logic. He used for his text the 16th chapter of Luke and the 25th verse. 8:30 P. M. Because of our pastor being absent, the Rev. J. T. Anderson, a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, prescheduled for us. He used for his text, the 5th chapter of Matthew and the 16th verse. Our hearts burned within us while he talked, concerning the necessity of letting our light shine. After the services and even during the services, those who were present gave expressions of such a great message. The only regret we had, was that the church was not out in a larger number. The devotionals were conducted by the Rev. C. B. Jefferson, a member of Calvary. The ordination of the following to the work of the deaconry, took place at the church on the 14th instant. Bro. William Washington, Frank Hayes and Fleming Christian. The ordination prayer, by Rev. Br. Troent. Hand of Fellowship, by Rev. P. W. Calvin. Charge by Dr. R. C. Williams. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. M. G. Ransome. A large number of the pastors, deacons, members and friends o father churches were present. After which we partook of the refreshments that were on hand. Services to-morrow is as follows: Sunday School, 9:30 A. M.; Memorial services in honor of Deacon Archie Brooks, at 11:30 A. M.; Sermon by our pastor, the Rev. C. A. Cobbs; 3:30 P. M., the Anniversary services of the Children of Israel; 8:30 P. M., a grand sacred concert, given by Miss E. A. Logan and Mrs. Sissettera Washington. Come out and bring an offering for the cause of Christ. The 1st Annual Excursion of the Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem, of six Richmond Folds, to Bay Shore, Monday, July 21st, 1924. Train leaves Main St. Station at 7 A. M. Fare, adults, $1.50; children under 12 year, 75. C. B. Jefferson, chairman of ticket committee. WYTHEVILLE NEWS Mrs. R. V. Peery entertained Rev. T. W. Cotton and Mrs. M. J. Stephens for dinner Sunday. Rev. T. W. Hebron is home for a few days. Mr. Garland Chapman, R. A. Hebron and Mrs. T. W. Hebron motored to Rural Retreat Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Gibson and Miss Rachel Hale motored to Max Meadows Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Janie Monroe, of N. Wytheville, who has been indisposed for a few weeks, is rapidly improving. Mr. Harold Crockett spent Saturday and Sunday at home and returned to Porter's Cross Roads Sunday. Mrs. R. V. Perry had as her Sunday guests for dinner Rev. T. W. Cotten and Mrs. M. J. Steptean. Mr. Charlie Cook, of Washington, D. C., motored down to see his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cook, on Washington street. He was accompanied by Mrs. John Chaffin and son, who are visiting at the home of Mrs. Myriah Ketner. Rev. Saunders, the district superthrough Wytheville last Thursday, intendent, and his family, passed enroute to Christiansburg, Va., to hold his quarterly meeting. See the R. A. Hebron and get the Planet Mrs. Lizzie T. Johnson entertained for supper last Friday evening at 6 o'clock. Mrs. Alice Parson and little daughter, Anna Mae, of Bristol, Mrs. Annie Carter, of New Haven, Conn., and Mrs. Mary Colvin, of Roanoke. Quarterly meeting was held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Friday evening. Dr. T. W. Cotton preached two able sermons Sunday. The meeting was a success. Mrs. Adam C. Gouger had for dinner Sunday Mesdames Annie Carter, Mary Colvin and Alice Parson. The Court of Calanthe was the guest of the K. of P. Tuesday evening. The delicacies of the season were served. A committee composed of K. of P. and Court of Calanthe met on business of importance at the residence of Miss Belle Coates. After the transaction of business Rev. T. W. Hebron, who visited the committee made some very pointed and helpful suggestions. Miss Coates did herself honor by presenting to the committee a menu that came as a surprise, but was highly enjoyed by all. Mesdames Carrie Collier, Lula Russell and son Harold, of Rural Retreat, Va., were the guests of Mrs. T. W. Hebron Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Davy Crockett, of Newport, R. I., arrived in the city Monday morning for the summer. They are the guests of Mrs. Lou Grubb. Mr. James Dempsey and son, James Otey, motored to Bluefield, W. Va., last Thursday, visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Harriet Buford was taken suddenly ill Monday afternoon, but at this writing is somewhat better. Miss Mollie Lampkins, of Max Meadows, Va., was the week-end guest of Mrs. Kate Hill. --- THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A. The boys and men find much pleasure on the lot of the Y. M. C. A. It is hard to tell who is in lead. The meetings for the boys and men last Tuesday 7 P. M. and 8 P. M. were full of pepper and all were satisfied. Every man and boy of the Y. M. C. A. were right in place for service last Sunday. 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. a get together meeting with the workers. In the penitentiary 10 A. M. a good meeting and much work was accomplished. 10 A. M. in the city jail and home WANTED-TEACHERS 7 Principals, 3 Assistants, 3 Co- 2 French and Spanish, 3 Mathe- 4 Science, 3 Vocal, 6 Piano, 3 Arte- 3 Physical Training, 4 Athletic 2 Mechanical Drawing, 4 Auto M ors of Penmanship, 6 Matrons, mary, 12 Grammars, 2 Elocutis 15 Domestic Science, 2 Band a Schools, 7 Supervisors. REPORTED VACANCIES FOR S FREE REGIS Address INTERSTATE COLORE 501 North Third Street Acclips, 3 Assistants, 3 College Presidents, 4 Latin and Spanish, 3 Mathematics, 4 History, e, 3 Vocal, 6 Piano, 3 Art, 2 Book-Keeping, 4 Steal Training, 4 Athletic and Coach, 6 Manual ical Drawing, 4 Auto Mechanics, 3 Electrical, Penmanship, 6 Matrons, 5 Directors of Agriculture 2 Grammars, 2 Elocution, 1 Governance, 1 Kilo astic Science, 2 Band and Orchestra Directors 7 Supervisors. FREE VACANCIES FOR SESSIONS 1924—25. INTERSTATE COLORED TEACHERS AGENCY North Third Street Richmond, 7 Principalis, 3 Assistants, 3 College Presidents, 4 Latin and Greek 2 French and Spanish, 3 Mathematics, 4 History, 5 English, 4 Science, 3 Vocal, 6 Piano, 3 Art, 2 Book-Keeping, 4 Stenographers, 3 Physical Training, 4 Athletic and Coach, 6 Manual Training, 2 Mechanical Drawing, 4 Auto Mechanics, 3 Electrical, 2 Supervisors of Penmanship, 6 Matrons, 5 Directors of Agriculture, 8 Primary, 12 Grammars, 2 Elocution, 1 Governess, 1 Kindergarten, 15 Domestic Science, 2 Band and Orchestra Directors, 50 Rural Schools, 7 Supervisors. INTERSTATE COLORED TEACHERS AGENCY, 501 North Third Street Richmond, Virginia. YOUNG WOMEN!! TRAIN YOURSELF We have a Few Vacancies in the ORPHANAGE, at Southern I Woman, also a place for a Ye work. Students in Training Dep Positions Secured in All Parts of that is Worth-while, come and le A Few Vacancies in the TRAINING SCH NAGE, at Southern Pines, N. C. for a S also a place for a Young Man who are n students in Training Department are cared for secured in All Parts of the Country. If You worth-while, come and let us train you? Wr We have a Few Vacancies in the TRAINING SCHOOL AND ORPHANAGE, at Southern Pines, N. C. for a Smart Young Woman, also a place for a Young Man who are not afraid to work. Students in Training Department are cared for and Good Positions Secured in All Parts of the Country. If You Want A Job that is Worth-while, come and let us train you? Write to INDUSTRIAL, UNION SCHOOL. PRIZ For Me Women Children Everyb See L Prize Pag 704, (Send stamp for reply) Southern --- 笑 PRIZES for Men Women children everybody See List o Prizes or Page 3 PRIZES: For Men Women Children Everybody See List of Prizes on Page 3 2. the committee was very active. The results were many. The committee conducted the meeting for the boys 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Building and the advice was the best. The songs were right from the heart. At the Y. M. C. A., 5:30 P. M. for the men and open meeting conducted by Mr. Darius Harris, who knows just how to lead the men in the spirit of the hour. Subject: Follow Me. Everybody took an active part. A real happy hour. Mr. James E. Hill, pianist. Songs were right in place. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. All workers to the Y. M. C. A. 9:30 A. M. Get ready. Every boy is invited to the special meeting for boys 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Let no man miss the meeting for men 5:30 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Building. Subject: Music. Come and hear the songs from the soul. On time. The Y. M. C. A. is making a special appeal for prayer. Please do not forget. THE RICHMOND URBAN LEAGUE NEWS The Richmond Urban League held at the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church Tuesday, July 8th, at 8 o'clock P. M. a "gettogether" meeting. A fine address was delivered by Lawyer W. F. Denny. An excellent oration, "Self-Reliance," was delivered by Miss Ruth Taylor, the reading by Miss LaCountess Winfree was instructive. Excellent music was ren- College Presidents, 4 Latin and Greek Mathematics, 4 History, 5 English, 2 Book-Keeping, 4 Stenographers, and Coach, 6 Manual Training, Mechanics, 3 Electrical, 2 Supervis- 5 Directors of Agriculture, 8 Prison, 1 Governess, 1 Kindergarten, and Orchestra Directors, 50 Rural SESSIONS 1924—25. ESTRATION UNTIL JUNE 1, 1924. With stamps D TEACHERS AGENCY, Richmond, Virginia. e TRAINING SCHOOL AND Pines, N. C. for a Smart Young young Man who are not afraid to apartment are cared for and Good the Country. If You Want A Job it us train you? Write to ZES: en en en body ist of es on ge 3 dered by the senior choir of the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, under the direction of Mrs. Louise T. Deane. Dr. J. H. Blackwell, Sr., as Master of Ceremonies, was at his best. Mr. C. B. Gilpin, of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Co., and Deacon Branch co-operated. A generous collection was lifted. To Dr. A. W. Brown, pastor of the Sixth Mt. Zion Church, is due thanks for his aid in making our first meeting in his church a success. Dr. W. T. Johnson made a short speech in behalf of the League, and Mr. W. A. Jordan made inspiring remarks. The Richmond Uurban League promises much help to our people in the future and ask your kindly aid in pushing the good work along. IDEAL SOCIETY TO HOLD ITS TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY. National Ideal Benefit Society of Richmond District will hold its 12th Anniversary Exercises Sunday July the 20th, at 3:30 o'clock P. M. at the Second Baptist Church. Byrd Street be tween First and Second Streets, Rev. Z. D. Lewis, pastor. Male members will meet at the Ideal Hall, 210 E. Clay Street at 2 P. M. with regalia and march to the church. Female members will meet in the basement of the church at 2:30 P. M. A good program has been arranged. Rev. Lewis will preach the Anniversary sermon. Supreme Master A. W. Holmes will briefly review the 12-year work of the Order. The National Ideal Choir will render special music. The public is cordially invited. YOUNG MEN!! Athletic Ability Doesn't Draw Color=Line, Says Frick in N. Y. Eve. Journal (Frick's Comments in N. Y. Evening Journal, Sporting Section) Athletic ability doesn't draw the color line! There's no racial corner on champions! Not many days ago this writer sat in the grandstand watching a colored baseball team play ball. Several members of the champion Yankees watched the game, too, and marveled at the dexterity and ease with which the colored boys handled the ball. "You know," one of the players finally remarked, "if colored men were taken into the big leagues they'd soon be the stars of the game. They play naturally; they have base ball instinct." Of course, the player referred to the best of the colored athletes. But—the best of the colored players are of big league calibre, the same as the best players of other more favored races. Time was, a few years ago, when the Irish were looked upon as the most athletic race existent. Those days are gone. For athletic ability knows no racial or national distinction. Look over the list of colored athletes. Where will you find better boxers than Joe Gans, or Sam Langford, or Jack Johnson? Where better athletes than Drew, the spinner, or Hubbard, the Harvard marvel? Slater, Iowa's all-American tackle is colored. So is West, of W. and J. Athletic ability draws no color line! There then, on the field of sport, must be the true democracy. TIGER FLOWERS WINS FROM ANDERSON ON A FOUL (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga. July 17.—A slashing, ripping, tearing fury called "Tiger" Flowers, of Georgia, last Thursday night at the Auditorium turned the face of Lee Anderson, New York claimant of the world's light-weight championship, into a mis-shape, gory man and then was robbed of a fair-fight decision by repeated fouls by The fight became two battles, when Anderson in the sixth round, Bill Kaliska, referee, raised the "Tiger's" right hand to signify his victory on a foul, and the "Tiger" refused to take it. That officially ended the fight, boxing commission members declared afterwards, but it was not until the eleventh round, that Flowers, badly hurt by Anderson's repeatedly foul blows, accepted a shadowy victory. Anderson will carry bac kto New York with him a story of losing on fouls that will sound much better than a yarn of being blinded in one eye, then in both, and finally beaten to a pulp by Flowers, but the crowd that saw the slaughter, by its hisses and jeers, bestowed on Anderson the well-earned title of champion fouler of the world. CHARLESTON GIVES SMITH HIS RELEASE (Preston News Service) Harrisburg, Pa., July 7—Cleo Smith, the third baseman of the Harrisburg Giants, has been released. He is now playing with the Lincoln Giants. ALLEENTOWN JOE GANS BARRED BY STATE BOXING COMMISSION (Preston News Service) Philadelphia, Pa. July 17—Allentown Joe Gans has been notified by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Boxing Commission that he will not be allowed to box in Pennsylvania until he honors his agreement with Charles Ettinger, Allentown promoter. His opponent was to have been Jack Palmer, of Philly, who must be given a bout with Gans by Ettinger if the suspension is to be lifted. FOREMAN, NEW CATCHER WITH HOMESTEAD GRAYS (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., July 17—A new catcher, former understudy of the Kansas City Monarchs, later the receiver for John Donaldson's famous All-Nations Club, and with Cleveland during the early part of the season, reported to the Grays recently and for the present will do the bulk of the receiving. Foreman, the new catcher, while not a large man, is sturdy and well built. He has a wonderful throwing arm, is a heady receiver and a timely hitter. It is believed he will fit in with the Gray system with little or no trouble. YOUNG LAWRENCE TRIUMPHS OVER JACK BLACKBURNJ (Preston News Service) Welch, W. Va., July 17.—Young Lawrence defeated Jack Blackburn, of untington, here Friday night in a FOLKS IN OUR TOWN Curly's a Handy Man By Edward McCullough AUTOCASTER CURLY, THIS IS ELEANORE, CAN YOU COME RIGHT OVER BETCHA LIFE I'LL BE OVER IN A MIN'T OH BOY! I KNEW SHE WOULD FEEL SORRY AN' WANT ME BACK AGAIN AFTER SHE Saw ME OUT WITH MAY PLANNING YOUTH fast 10-round fight. Lawrence was in fine shape, jabbing, hooking and sideboys had the crowd on its feet time stepping like a veteran champion. The and again, when they stood toe to toe and slugged. The referee and seconds had to part the fighters when they failed to hear the final bell and were in the center of the big ring fighting like wildcats. ATTORNEY WM. F. DENNY MAKES RINGING ADDRESS IN CHESTERFIELD COURTHOUSE, JULY 14. The Bench and Bar Pay Tribute to Memory of Judge Robt. G. Southall—Both Bench and Bar Unite in Testimonial to Great Jurit. Memorial exercises held at Chesterfield Court House July 14, prominent jurists from Richmond, Petersburg, Nottaway, Powhatan, Amelia and Chesterfield and the Courts of the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Virginia joined in eulogies of Judge Southall. The meeting was presided over by Hon. Edwin P. Cox, who succeeded Judge Southall, sitting with him was Hon. E. H. Wells, Judge of Hustings Court, Part II, of the City of Richmond. Among those speaking were Attorneys D. L. Pulliam, Wm. F. Denny, Haskins Hobson, Harry L. Snead, Judge E. H. Wells and Mr. Benjamin Owens. It will be noted with keen interest that one of the most effective addresses made in the meeting was delivered by Attorney Wm. F. Denny. The high spots in Mr. Denny's address were as follows: "Mr. Chairman, members of the bench and bar and friends: I count it a great privilege to be permitted to second the motion made by Mr. Pulliam asking that the resolutions first be adopted and spread upon the records of this court, a copy of same be sent to the members of the family, and shall grasp this opportunity to speak, not as an individual representing any little group, but as a member of the bar. I want to mention some of the great human qualities of our departed friend, which enabled him to stand out among the foremost men of his day. He was gentle, kind and approachable. He was loved because he loved the poor and helped the needy, as I speak to you now with a heavy heart, I am sure that all of Amelia county has bowed heads with me revering his memory and that is not confined to any particular class or group, but comprises all of the citizens there. He presided over the 4th Judicial Circuit twelve years, and fifty-two cases appealed from his decisions only two of the citizens were reversed by the Supreme Court of Appeals and one of those was the case of Chas. Green, who was tried in this court and was represented by me. It appears that he was not reversed on a question of law at any time, but upon question of fact then Virginia white and black feels a pang of regret in the passing of a citizen so valuable and lovable. Mr. T. F. Archer, a real estate broker of Richmond, got up a large party of our race to attend his funeral in the little Presbyterian cemetery at Amelia, but on account of the stormy weather we could not attend, we are sorry and now we can but say peace to his ashes. We commend his soul to the God who gave it." ESSEX COLORED REPUBLICAN CLUB PLANS AN ACTIVE CAMPAIGN. (Preston News Service) Newark, N. J., July 18—Arrangements for active primary and general election campaigns were made last Tuesday night at a dinner meeting in which the Coolidge-Dawes-Edge Colored Republican Association of Essex County was formed. Assistant U. S. District Attorney Van Riper and Attorney Oliver Randolph delivered addresses urging the support of Coolidge, General Dawes and Senator Edge. Attorney Randolph said: "Colored voters of New Jersey should support THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ATHLETIC PAGE Senator Edge not only because of colored appointments in the State, but because of the stand the Senator has taken in favor of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill." He declared that Hamilton F. Kean, opponent of Mr. Edge, has no public record except that of a national committeeman, and that his services on the committee had been unsatisfactory to the colored voters. Officers elected by the club were: Elijah Johnson, president; Mrs. Mary Burrell, vice-president, and Mrs. Margaret Cheek, secretary. The organization headquarters are located at 254 Bank street. SANTO DOMINGO RATIFIES PACT (Breston News Service) (Freston News Service Washington, D. C., July 17—The State Department has been advised that the Congress of the Dominican Republic has ratified the agreement of evacuation of that republic by the military forces of the United States, entered into at Washington, D. C. June 30, 1922, and has passed a law recognizing independently the validity of the executive orders referred to in that convention. FUNERAL SERVICES OF MRS. AMANDA H. LEE Danville, Va., July 14.—All that remained of our esteemed citizen and lady principal of Arlington Public School, North Danville, Va., Mrs. Amanda H. Lee, was tenderly laid to rest July 3rd in Oak Hill Cemetery. The funeral took place from Trinity Baptist Church, of which she was a faithful member, and well connected in every department of the church, Rev. J. A. Younger, the pastor, officiating. She was buried with honors from the "Courts of Calanthe" and the "Household of Ruth," of which she was a prominent member. Prof. W. C. Griggs, superintendent of the public schools, was present and paid her a high tribute. Resolutions from all the departments of the church combined in one were read by Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge from the Southwestern District; by Mrs. M. G. Goode, our chairman, from Arlington Public School; Mrs. Esdelia Boyd, from the Courts of Calanthe; Mrs. Maria C. Robinson, and from the Household of Ruth, Mrs. Ada E. Buford. The floral designs were in profusion and among them some of the most beautiful ever seen in the city. The entire family have the sympathy of all in the community. Out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were Mr. P. L. Lee and Mrs. Edmond Lee, of Charlottesville, Va.; Mr. Clem Houston, of New Brunswick, N. J.; Mr. George W. Woody, of Roselle, N. J.; Mrs. Jenie Townes, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Townes, of Draper, N. C., Mrs. Mary Holbrook Shepard, of Durham, N. C., also Mrs. Willoile and Miss Rosser, of Durham, N. C. ENGLAND'S KING GREETS REGENT IN SPLENDOR (Preston News Service) London, Eng, July 17—Ras Taffari, Prince Regent of Ethiopia, was received last Thursday by King George of England with full royal honors. King George's escort of life guards and gentlemen at arms, were sent to escort the Ethiopian Prince to the palace, in one of the state coaches, where he was formally welcomed. Prince Ras Taffari this dhis suite are attracting admirable attention wherever they go among Europeans because of the dignity of their bearing, and the marked interest they show in inventions, arts, etc., but never show any excitement. They manifest fully that they are thoroughly modern in ideas and ideals and give out the impression they desire to secure the best there is in modern civilization for their own country. American tourists, it is said, appear to be attracted to observe the Ethiop- ians on account of the picturesque ness of their dress. 15-YEAR-OLD BOY HELD ON LOOTING POSTOFFICE CHARGE (Preston News Service) Des Arc, Ark., July 18—Albert Gibson, aged 15, is under arrest here charged with stealing money from the cash drawer of the local postoffice Saturday night. The local postmaster says he has been missing money from the drawer for the last few days. He remained in the office Saturday after it had been closed, and told officers that the Gibson boy opened the door with a key made of lead, entered the office and went direct to the drawer. He said the boy attempted to attack him, but he knocked him down with a poker. BOMB OUTRAGES OF MID-WEST REACH INDIANAPOLIS (Preston News Service) Indianapolis, Ind., July 18.—The "red" tactics of house-bombing, recently exhibited in Chicago, Ill., and Kansas City, Mo., reached Indianapolis Thursday morning when the home of John B. Johnson, colored, 601 West 28th street, was bombed at 1:15 A.M. West 28th street is largely a white neighborhood; Johnson being the only Negro resident in that block. Officers investigating the bombing state that white residents have been attempting to get the Johnson family out of the neighborhood for some time. Stage Protest Parade. A parade of "protest" was held one evening a week prior to the bombing; it is said. The neighbors were indefinite in discussing the parade, none being found by the police who would say he saw it. It is reported, however, that Mrs. Glenn Sharkey, 665 West 28th street, next door neighbors to the Johnson family, said she came home late one evening and saw placards marked "Move" stuck up in the Johnson front yard. Two Men Held Under Large Bonds. Last Thursday the police held two men under high bond pending investigation of the explosion. The men held are Harry Griffin, aged 27, of 557 Udell street, and William O. Kent, aged 39, of 557 West 28th street. Police claim they received information that Griffin was seen standing in front of the Johnson house shortly before the explosion by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rothwell, 605 West 28th street, whose home was shaken by the explosion. Police say they have been informed that Kent was seen running the night the placards were placed in the Johnson front yard. Kent and Griffin deny any knowledge of the affair. Bomb Explodes in Tree. According to the police the explosion was caused either by a small bomb or hand grenade, apparently thrown from the street. It apparently exploded in a tree at the side of the house. A fragment went through the side of the Johnson home, making a hole about the size of a quarter in the Rothwell house. No one was injured, but police say they have received information that the Johnson and the Rothwell families moved to South Bend, Ind., early Friday. ARKANSAS SCHOOL TEACHER TO HOLD INSTITUTE (Preston News Service) Van Buren, Ark., July 18.—An institute for Negro teachers in Crawford County will be held here the first week of September. It is expected that several hundred teachers throughout the county will attend. Many have already signified their intention to be present. 21 JEWEL R. R. STYLE MOVEMENT 25-year gold f. case "Trans-Atlantic WATCHES" $15. "Lake Shore" 21J GOLD WATCHES, $12.50. Rings, Pins, Razors, Etc. at half-price. Also Hindoo Incense Magical Books, Gold, Silver and Metal Lucky Talismans, Send 10c to cover postage for price lists, Etc. C. BOWLING, Brownsville, Penn. UNHAPPY, undecided, in doubt, worried, not well? Business, domestic, social, love affairs wrong? Write freely, frankly, and confidentially—request information and advice pertaining to this beloved woman's work and methods. You can win. Do it now. GRACE GRAY DLONG, Miami, Fla. RADIO HINTS WELL HERE I AM ELEANORE : GEE I'M HAPPY TO SEE YOU HELLO CURLY : I'M GLAD YOU CAME RIGHT OVER YOU WON'T MIND LOOKING AFTER LITTLE RUSSELL WHILE MOTHER AND I GO SHOPPING WILL YOU? FLOWER M. MILLIQUETT Can I use a variable condenser to tune the primary of the remodeled coupler, is often asked. The answer is, yes, but it is not necessary. If a variable condenser is used in series with the aerial, just add ten turns to the primary. Two dry cells will not work better with a WD-12 tube, but they will have a longer life if they are connected in parallel. Before mounting radio parts on a baseboard, sandpaper the rough spots down and give it a few thin coats of shellac or varnish. This will prevent the board from absorb- CHICAGO NEWS. The West African Club of which Mrs. A. A. Richey of 4834 Langley Avenue is president hold their final meeting to fore vacation at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Claybrook, 4820 Langley Avenue Monday evening June 30th. Beides the large membership, there were many visiting friends present and all enjoyed the fine program that was rendered. The Fall meeting will open at the home of Mrs. Barlow, 4850 Langley Avenue. The Enterprise Institute, 1514 Aldine Square closed their very successful school year with a very fine program and play given by the children. Their president is Rev. J. W. McDaniel and thie vice-president and manager, Mrs. N. B. Newland. Rev. J. W. McDaniel, Dr. Bowen and M. T. Bailey of the Bailey Press Bureau, were among those who delivered addresses and pre-sented diplomas to the graduating class. Bishops, ministers from out of town and many Chicagoans left the city Sunday for Philadelphia to attend the funeral exercises of the late Bishop Coppin which took place on Tuesday in that city. Sunday was a beautiful day and in that beautiful and thriving suburb, Morgan Park, many members of the race from the city and suburbs, were seen enjoying themselves. L M. Heard, president of the Heard Mercantile Company, 3602 S. State St., left the city to make a flying trip to Idlewild, Michigan on business. Col. Jas. McCall, commanding the state of Illinois, A. U. K. and D. of A., M. T. Balley, regimental quartermaster and Mrs. Eliza Jackson, state grand queen of Illinois, together with other staff officers of the military department are making preparations for the home-coming trip to the 17th annual session of the National Grand Council which convenes in Cleveland, Ohio, August 3rd to 9th. The Chicago regiment with hundreds of delegates and friends will leave for Cleveland Satur day evening August 2nd over the Nickle Plate Road from the Rock Is land Station. Last Sunday was made a big day when the Masonic lodges at Chicago Heights and Morgan Park joined in celebrations on St. John's Day. VIRGINIA—In Hustings Court Part II City of Richmond, July 16, 1924. FLORENCE BRAXTON. ..... Plaintiff vs. JOSEPH H. BRAXTON. ..... Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff an absolute divorce from the defendant upon the grounds of wilful and continuous desertion and abandonment for more than three years prior to the commencement of this suit. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he do appear here within ten days after the due publication of this order, once a week for four successive weeks in the Richmond Planet and do what may be necessary to protect his interest in this suit. W. E. DUVAL, Clerk. By A. F. DUVAL D. C. C. MIMMS, p. q. WELL HERE I AM ELEANORE . GEE I'M HAPPY TO SEE YOU White Indians Arrive In New York AUTOBASTER Here are shown three white Indian children of Panama with Richard O. Marsh of New York, who discovered the tribe of 400 in the San Blas country of Panama. The children failed to be impressed with anything they saw in the wonder city of civilization. New York. Here are shown three white Indian children of Panama with Richard O. Marsh of New York, who discovered the tribe of 400 in the San Blas country of Panama. The children failed to be impressed with anything they saw in the wonder city of civilization. New York. DOWNINGTOWN INDUSTRIAL & AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL—DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Academic Department consisting of Junior and Senior High Schools, giving College Preparatory Training. RATESM $17 per month for residents, $19 per month for non-residents of State. No students under 14 years of age accepted. For particulars write J. H. N. WARING, JR., Principal ing moisture and causing short circuits where bus wire rests on the board. "A" batteries deteriorate quickly in summer because of heat and humidity. Two dry cells in parallel will last more than twice as long as one dry cell on the same load, because the efficiency of these cells remains higher on the lower current consumption. It is economical, therefore, to use a double bank of batteries connected to a dry cell tube. The capacity of a phone condenser is usually .001 or .002 while a fixed AUTOCASTER Margaret Wilson, daughter of the late President Woodrow Wilson, as she arrived at the Democratic Convention to root for her brother-in-law, Wm. G. McAdoo. FTVB ```markdown ``` condenser which is to be shunted across the terminals of a loud speaker is 005 or .003. As a "battery switch will eliminate the necessity of turning the rheostat off when through using the set. If your one knob set refuses to oscillate, try reversing the leads from the secondary to the grid and filament. Peter Pan at 15 AUTOCASTER Virginia Corbin, 15-year-old San Francisco girl, who has been selected to play Peter Pan in a picture presentation of the Barrie play. She has been a prodigy since babyhood and is highly educated. The N. A. A. C. P. Writes Progressive Party Asking Declaration on Negro. Urges Progressives to Act Against Discrimination. SIX NEW YORK, July 11—(Special to The Planet)—Following is the text of the letter sent by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in 15th Annual Conference in Philadelphia, to the Third Party Convention in Cleveland: To the Cleveland Conference for Progressive Political Action, Gentlemen: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Fifteenth Annual Conference, speaking for a large portion of the thinking Negroes of America, takes this opportunity to lay before your Conference certain considerations touching the Negro race. The political power of Negroes has greatly increased owing to the continuous migration of black working people from the disfranchising South to the industrial centers of the North Any political party which aims to attract the votes of Negroes today must first convince them of its determination and ability to forward their industrial and political and social emancipation. This emancipation involves the same problems of labor and wage, of monopoly and privilege, of effective industrial democracy, which face all laboring classes the world over. But the American Negri has in addition to these another and more subtle and more dangerous problem, that of discrimination against him within the very ranks of labor itself; discrimination to keep him out of the unions; discrimination in the unions after he has joined; discriminations of all sorts to deprive him of earning a decent livelihood. It is this widespread and determined race discrimination that is alienating the Negro vote from the progressive and liberal and labor vote and is furnishing the capitalists free of charge not only cheap and increasingly efficient and nonunion and union-hating labor, but also a large and growing vote in the main industrial center of the country. We appeal to the Cleveland Conference for Progressive Political Action to take such enlightened and far-sighted steps against race and color discrimination as will enable us to appeal to our people in behalf of the liberal and labor varties of the nation, without being faced by the present incontrovertible fact that these very persons are today greater enemies of our right to earn decent bread and butter than the captains of Monopoly and Privilege. Help us to get a new hospital. To think of it 75,000 colored people in a city with a hospital which they can call their own which can only accommodate 25 patients. No, no, no, we will not stand for this but will come together as a loving race should do and give our little mites to either re-build or purchase another site. If every colored person in the city of Richmond would give $2.00 apiece we could erect a magnificent hospital which would be a credit to our race. The committee in charge is very much encouraged and it is believed that they are going to receive checks from every church in the city of Rica mud, every business firm and every organization. The committee will flood the city with letters and it is be leaved that every well-behaking woman and man in the city with a race pride heart will give willingly. Remember the beautiful words of our Lord. He said: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." When the workers come to your doors don't refuse them but give willingly. They have buttons to sell at a dollar each for adults and twenty-five cents each for children. They have cards which hold ten dollars each and also votes which are being sold by the agents at fifteen cents each. Let us give to everyone who comes to us in the behalf of the Sarah G. Jones Memorial Hospital. Look at the good that she has done in the past and that she is doing in the present. You can purchase your button at any of the doctors or ministers in our city. We are asking that you will purchase a button at once and wear it in order that you may advertise the campaign. We ask especially that the clubs and organizations in the city will please send a donation at once and a special pledge to help put the proposition over. When this hospital is completed we can say that it is a colored hospital and not a white hospital that takes colored patients. We have the most wonderful indorsements that any colored campaign has had in the state of Virginia. The campaign will continue throughout the month of July. We are asking that every family in the city of Richmond will purchase these buttons at the earliest convenience for the children as well as the grown people. We have the most wonderful site in view, which is appropriate for an institution of this kind. If there is a man or a woman in the city that believes in charitable work they should be interested in this undertaking in behalf of our own race. Let us all join hands and work together in this campaign and make it the greatest campaign that has ever been in the A. C. P. W sive Party A laration on gressives to Act Discrimination. Intellectual, Social and Protective Benefits, Inflation Fee, $1. Monthly Dues, 5 cents. Writers and Contents Wanted Good proposition for live wire organizers. Organize a Post in your community. Sokols and Educational Groups. We Print Cards, En Placards, Posters, phlets, Folders, W Books, Rule and F We Furnish Estimates Promptly. Call and See u work in our line. We carr are prepared to do all wo Give us your Call us u Out-of-to Workmanshi The Rich We Print Everything. #Jedge's Josh are Those Boyish Bobs. 311 North 4th St. Use the Proven --- and complexion, it is free. state of Virginia. On the night that these reports come in we expect for this to be one of the grandest jubilee nights that has ever been held in the city of Richmond by the colored people. We are asking the public in general to make this a grand success, also your prayers. Most respectfully. The Committee in Charge Rev. W. H. Stokes, president; Rev. W. T. J. Stokes, vice president; L. B. Jordan, treasurer; Messrs. J. M. Frasier and C. Griffis Campaign Managers Poem by oot Uncle John The things that "grow on a ladder" ain't always an object of dread . . . unless its tobaccoer or whiskey—or sometimes that flies to his head. It could be—a passel of whiskers—a covey of wrinkles or warts, for, the things that grow on a feller must be reckoned as different sorts. . . . But—when it's the habit of savin', or the eath' of regular meals, or—of tablin' one's breakfast at sun-up, no matter how lazy he feels! It could be a hunger for readin' or solvin' the problems of life, like raisin' the boys as they should be, or of gettin' along with the wife. . . . 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Y. wearing Al Smith Hat made of news paper comics with picture of Gov. Smith as a decoration. The hat was designed by her mother, Mrs. M. T. Ryan, of Rensselaer Co. BIG CONVENTION SIDELIGHT. Full M. Ryan, of Troy, N. Y., wearing Al Smith Hat made of news paper comics with picture of Gov. Smith as a decoration. The hat was designed by her mother, Mrs. M. T. Ryan, of Rensselaer Co. EIGHT This Week By Arthur Brisbane WHEAT IS GOING UP. EUGENE MYER JR. IN CHARGE. BEER AND SHIPS. MORE THAN AIR MAIL SERVICE. The Department of Agriculture says farmers all lost money on their wheat last year. It cost $1.24 a bushel to grow it. The average price was 90 cents. Unless all signs fail, farmers will get all the wheat costs this year and a good deal more. Many sections of the country producing fewer than 15 bushels of wheat to the acre, with labor and fertilizer costing what they do, it is hand to see how wheat can pay, even at $1.24. The Republican plan is to force the price to $1.60. How many votes would that be worth? If farmers have any wheat unsold from the last crop—they usually have none when the price goes up—let them pay it to it. And if they agree they will hold for high prices the wheat now being threshed. When the really big people want wheat to go up, as they do now, it goes up. They have the power to make it go. It is not like one individual, professional wheat gambler, or little pool, trying to fight the wolves of the "short side." Other grains, corn especially, and cotton and stocks, will travel upward with the wheat. What Republican victory, BIG VICTORY, demands is a prosperity boom. You'll have it. Readers may remember that this writer, when cotton was below 25, announced that it would travel up to 35. It did, moving steadily and biggar than 35. What the bigfellows want really happens. Eugene Myer, Jr. able young citizen of many millions, is in charge of the plan to put up the prices of wheat and of other farm products to make farmers happy, and enable the Government to lend them more money. DONT GAMBLE, HOWEVER. It is忍耐 to pray that farmers may have better times and better prices. It's foolish to gamble on it. No little man is smart enough or quick enough to survive in that If you happen to come in contact with Eugene Myer, Jr., who is now traveling through the West, you might get valuable information. It is said he intends to put the average value of cattle up $10 a head. That would help some. A time is coming when lack of American-owned ships will cost us more billions than that same lack cost in the last war. The various brands of beer, religion, foreign entanglements, etc., all have their importance. But none is as important as the safety of the country. And that depends on ships. ON the water for carrying goods and troops, ABOVE the water and UNDER the water, for fighting. A little while ago we were beging England to make room for our soldiers in her ships, and paying English shipping companies first for less than steerage accommodation for American soldiers sent over to help England and France. But all that seems to be forgotten. Dr. E. Lyman Elsk, scientific authority, says "Alecohol is a liability." Tests prove that "moderate drinkers do not live longer than total abstainers." That's interesting and important. However, those on the other side of the fence say "Mere LENGTH of life is not the important thing. It doesn't matter so much how LONG you live, as how EFFICIENTLY you live." The younger Pitt, for instance, undoubtedly drank himself to death. But while he lived he kept Napoleon Bonaparte out of England. And that was more important to Englishmen than having him live to be one hundred and fifty would have been. Again, it may be said that if HAD drunk only water, be might have been twice as good a Prime Minister in addition to living to be a hundred. About these things we, as yet, know nothing. While you are sleeping, fliers for the post office are crossing the continent, guided by "light patches" blazing with lights of many million candle power. Eventually, of course, that lighting will be clean. It is only a question of power, of borrowing from the sun in the daytime enough energy to duplicate sunlight freely at night. Postmaster General New is to be congratulated on his excellent work in developing the aerial mail delivery. What he does for a greater mail delivery, while most important, is of far less value than his admirable work in developing the American mail service and American filers. ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., July 15—Rev W. R. Howerton, D. D. delivered a wonderful gospel message to his hearers from John 16:20. They were spiritually fed. At night Rev. Howerton spoke on Joseph in Egypt. Drawing many parallels to our life today. Miss Eirie Hurt, of Bluefield, W. Va. was in the city last week end, visiting relatives looking the picture of health. Mrs. Ros₄ Crocker and Mrs. Epps, the Metropolitan trained nurse of Norfolk seem to be enjoying them. selves nicely at the pleasant home of Miss Maggie Dehaven, 308 Seventh Avenue, N. W A very pleasant anniversary service of the thirtieth year of the noble pastorate of the Rev. L. L. Downing is in progress at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services have been on about three weeks and all of the churches have been asked to attend these meetings. Mrs Lizzie Harris, of Brooklyn, N. Y. is in the city since Monday last and will spend two weeks visiting her father, Mr. Alexandra Preston and Sister Mrs. Alice Gilbert of 111 Harrison Avenue, N. W. Friends wishing to see her may call at the above address. Mr. Preston is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Bertha Stephens of Goldsboro N. C. is in the city visiting her mother at 710 Norfolk Avenue, N. W. Mrs. Sarah Hopkins The bonded note for the fiscal year ending July 12th, was paid, amounting to $1240, $714 was in hand April 13. Since the annual conference $1444.41. Rev. W. R. Howerton seems much elated over this particular feature of his work as a telling success for the time in which this amount of finance has been raised with no rally, just an urgent appeal to the church and congregation for the real need of saving our credit. $1413 has been raised during the pastorate of Rev. Howerton at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Syrena Barbour, of Tenth Avenue, N. W. has been seriously ill since last week but is improving. Sister Emma E. Bucham, of Chicago, traveling evangelistic gospel singer is here for five nights, beginning July 14, at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church on Tenth Street, N. W. She is holding wonderful services each evening. Mr. Thomas Stanfield, 634 Ninth Avenue, N. E. and Mrs. Laura Traynham, 207 Tenth Avenue, N. E. were united in holy matrimony Thursday evening, July 10, at 10:00 P. M. in the presence of a few friends. It was a very quiet affair. Rev. W. R. Howerton performing the ceremony. Mr. Thomas J. Curtis, of 218 Seventh Avenue visited Martinsville in the interest of the Elks. He returned Tuesday morning. A very excellent service was held at the Hill Street Baptist Church throughout last Sunday. Communion was held in the evening. Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, the Republican National Committeeman of Georgia delivered a fine address last Sunday afternoon at the High Street Baptist Church. A large crowd heard him and were better informed on the political issues and conditions of our government. Remember I still ask for subscriptions to The Planet at $2 per year anywhere in the United States of America. Don't forget Salvaspern Indian Herb Tablets and many other valuable medicines are sold by The Planet Agent at 153 Wells Alley. Nation Mourns AUTOCASTER Last picture taken of Calvin Coolidge, Jr., youngest son of the President, who died last week. This picture was taken at the Washington ball park as he watched his favorites play. AUTOCASTER Congressman John H. Nelson of Wisconsin, who will manage the presidential campaign of Sen. Robt. Folleto on the Independent's ticket. —The Planet will be sent to you for one year, price $2.00 or it will be delivered at your door every Saturday for Five Cents per week. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE MUSEUM OF THE WEST 40 CLAIM DR. BOWLING'S SERMON ON BIBLE WAS HERETICAL Rev. Richard H. Bowling's Sermon on Bible's Fallibility Draws Criticisms of Baptist Ministers Conference. QUESTION DISCUSSED AT WEEKLY MEETING. (Norfolk Va., Journal and Guide.) Entering the auditorium of his church Monday just before noon, where the Baptist Ministers' Conference on Norfolk and vicinity was in session, carrying a suitcase filled with volumes of Biblical authority, Rev. Richard H. Bowling, pastor of the First Baptist Church, prepared to face charges of teaching heresy brought against him by a committee appointed at a previous meeting of the conference to interview him regarding a sermon he recently preached in which he disclaimed infallibility of the Bible. In the church, Rev Bowling was flanked by his associate pastor, Rev. Jacobs, who also taking no part in the proceedings sat close by him thru out the meeting. It had been felt by members of the conference after reading assertions made by Rev. Bowling in his sermon as appeared in the Journal and Guide that he was guilty of heresy, and inasmuch as the committee that interviewed him failed to obtain a retraction of those statements, or a recanting of his position, it recommended that the conference go on record as real-firming its belief in the infallibility of the Bible and to admonish Rev. Bowling to desist from preaching such doctrine as contained in the sermon in question. COMMITTEE'S REPORT The committee's report which was given verbally by Rev. O. C. Jones of Portsmouth threw the conference into an animated discussion which at times theratened to become acrimonious. But thru the sheer exercise of charity and for-bearance, under the strain of a desire to hear and be heard, the Breachers succeeded in handling the business before them without creating bitterness, and altho at the close of the meeting a unanimous agreement was nowhere in sight, the spirit of friendliness was apparent and no feeding had been injured. The opportunity for heated discussion interspersed with brief flights of oratory presented itself when Rev. Bowling sought to prevent the body from acting on the committee's report before granting him a hearing on the conference floor. In his contention he was supported by a number of ministers. Rev. C. P. Madison obtained the floor and in a brief talk pointed to the fairness of Rev. Bowling's request to be heard, and aided materially in gaining for him the floor over the persistent protests of Rev. O. C. Jones of Portsmouth. ARGUMENT AGAIN UNLOOSED. When Rev. Bowling arose and began to read a prepared statement, many were of the opinion that he purposed to explain his position regarding the sermon out of which the charges grew but instead his statement simply contained a request that he be heard in an appeal from the findings of the com mittee. Here the discussion broke loose again. Rev. O. C. Jones was de manding a vote on the motion for act West Virginia home of John W. Davis, Democratic Presidential Nominee at Clarksburg, W. Va. Mr. Davis also owns a beautiful home on Long Island, but retains this home in Clarksburg. (Lett) Mrs. John W: Davis, wife of the Democratic Nominee, very graciously posed for this picture less than half an hour after her husband had been chosen to lead his party. ion on the committee's report. Rev. Bowling was insistent that the conference hear his side in detail before acting on the findings of the committee. A dozen or more members were on the floor clamoring recognition from the chair. The chairman Rev. G. R. Malloy, declared the time had expired. A motion for extension of time was carried and the discussion to hear or not to hear Rev. Bowling further proceeded until the extended time was nearly out. Rev. Malloy ruled every member on the floor out of order and called for a vote on the motion for action on the committee's report. Seeing the meeting was about to adjourn before he could be heard regarding his sermon, Rev. Bowling rose to a point of personal privilege. He invited all the ministers who desired to hear him to remain after the adjournment of the conference. The vote on the committee's report was taken and carried some amid confusion. ONLY A FEW LEAVE BUILDING Only a few members left the church, practically all desiring to hear Rev. Bowling's side, in spite of the result of the vote on the committee's report. Proceeding to the front with his suit case of authorities, Rev. Bowling spread the volumes out before him and proceeded to read citation after citation in support of assertions made by him in the protested sermon. For more than an hour the ministers listened to him, some accenting, Amen; while others respectfully, but audibly expressing disagreement. At no time did he side step or recant not even when Rev. E. E. Smith, associate pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Portsmouth, asked him pointedly if he still held to the assertions made in his sermon, the printed copy of which Rev. Bowling held in his bond. Most of the ministers appeared in a mood to accept the correctness of the citations offered, but none of them appeared willing to agree that historical errors, deletions, inclusions, or differences of translations in different versions of the Bible mitigated against its infallibility. Rev. Bowling reaffirmed his revenge for the Bible and upheld its great virtues and saving power, but contended that it was no longer necessary to contend for its infallibility in every single scriptural assertion to compel men to recognize its true worth. He said knowledge is advancing and the ministry must advance to meet the situation as is constantly being presented by the modern teachings in schools, colleges and seminaries. Among the body of ministers the questions seemed not to be whether there was merit in the higher criticisms of the Bible, but whether or not it was advisable for ministers to discuss these things from the pulit holding that the effect on the masses might prove a detriment instead of a benefit. All held that the Baptist cannons call for absolute belief in the Bible's infallibility as the Word of God, and asserted that when a Baptist minister publicly expresses a doubt in a single scripural assertion he is guilty of heresy. ARGUES FOR SPIRITUAL SERMONS Rev. E. 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AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars EDW. STEWART 203 S. SECOND STREET RICHMOND, VA. DEALER IN FANCY GROCERIES FRESH MEATS, VEGETABLES, FISH AND OYSTERS. PHONE MADISON 1687 Knights of Pythias of N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. (Operating Under Supervision of U. S. Government) 415½ Malvern Avenue Hot Springs Nat. Park, Ark. Furnished by the Government 10 Rooms, Diet and Operating Rooms Phone, Hot and Cold Running rates $1 to $3 per day RATES: 10 Baths . . . . $6.50 and Calantheans, $8.50 VIRGINIA:—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 7th day of June 1924. WILLIAM H. ALLEN, ..... Plaintiff against ..... In Chancery SUSIE ALLEN, ..... Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony, by the plaintiff from the defendant, on the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that she appear here within ten days, after due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect her interests herein. A Copy, Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. J. E. BYRD, p. q. 532 1-2 N. 2nd St. Richmond, Virginia. --- VIRGINIA:—In Hustings Court Part II City of Richmond the 24th Day of June 1924. MARY PHIPPS ..... Plaintiff vs. JOHN M. PHIPPS ..... Defendant In Chancery. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the grounds of detection and abandonment for more than three years last past. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant. John M. Phipps is not a resident of the State of Virginia it is ordered that he do appear here within ten days after the publication of this order once a week for four sucessive weeks in the Richmond Planet a newspaper published in the City of Richmond, Va, and so what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy, Teste: W. E. DUVAL, Clerk. C. MIMMS. p. q. HELP WANTED. WANTED—A Book-keeper, auditor and Secretary. One who has had some experience in this kind of work preferred. In writing, state salary expected and nature of recommendations available. Write or apply to THE ANGLO-AMERICAN FINANCE CORPORATION, 311 N. 4th Street, Richmond, Va.