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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. AY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, JR THE RICHMOND PLANET Woman, it is Charged Strangled Her Twins. VOLUME XLI, NO. 36 FRANCE PAYS HIGH HONOR TO COLORED WORLD WAR DEAD (Preston News Service.) RHEIMS, FRANCE, July 25—Dedicating a monument last Sunday to the colored troops of the great World War, General Archinard praised their courage and the exalted part they took in victory. He replied to the German campaign against the colored troops saying: "Our black sharp-shooters conducted themselves like good Frenchmen, showing themselves worthy of fighting by our side." The colored troops engaged before Rheims from May to July 1918, he said compelled about a dozen battalions, or occasionally a tattoo of all the troops on his front. "They were terrible to the Germans," he continued, "because they regarded the Germans as savages fighting with disqualified arms and devastating everything for the leve of evil. Our sharp-shooters fought well for France because she treats them with humanity and justice on the same footing as her other children." Edouard Delalieu, minister of the colonies, said that $80,000 black troops fought for France and 30,000 were killed on the battle field. EDUCATION STOPS LYNCHING. (Preston News Service) MONTGOMERY, ALA., July 25.—The blighting curse of the lynching evil in the United States does not appear to lesson by agitation for legislation to prevent it. The general unwillingness on the part of the masses of ignorant Americans to manifest a compulsion of conscience against such outbreaks of barbarism seems ever apparent. The Montgomery Journal says: 'In the South greater consideration is being shown the various elements that make up the citizenship. Better facilities for the education of the Negroes are being provided. These facilities are far below the needs, but as time goes by they will be increased. Education will do more to remove the curse of lynching than any anti-lynch laws that could be written." While the South is showing a splendid id attitude toward the Negro as to the matter of increased educational facilities, it must, if lynching to be curbed, show a still greater effort toward the education of the whites. Education will certainly curtail the lynching evil but all persons must be educated. DAVID MUNROE DIES SUDDENLY IN DUNN, N. C. (Preston News Service) DUNN, N. C. July 25.—David Mun roe, aged 70 years, who had been employed as a porter in Young's Hot here, died suddenly Wednesday morning while sitting in a chair in the smok ing room. According to the coroner death was due to heart failure. Before coming to the Young Hotel he server 27 years at the LaFayette Hotel and was widely known among travelers salesmen. PYTHIAN INSTALLATION. The officers of the subordinate lodges and also the officers of the courts of Calantha will be installed at the Sharon Baptist Church, Tuesday night August 5th, 1924 at 8:00 o'clock. Business of importance to the organization demands that the officers and members of the order be present. Rev. J. H. Binford, D. D., District Deputy G. C. Woman, it is Strangled He (Preston News Service) WILSON, N. C., July 24.—Effie Fellows is being held in the Smithfield jail without bond, to answer to the charge of strangling to death her newborn twin babies with apron strings KLAN ISSUE INVOLVED IN D. C. MURDER TRIAL. Court Rejects Challenge on Ground of Prejudice - Juror Admits Former Klan Membership. WASHINGTON, July 18—(P. N. S.) The Invisible Empire of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, which for a time threatened to disrupt the recent Democratic National Convention, bobbed up today in Criminal Court No. 1, presided over by Chief Justice Walter I. McCoy, of the Supreme Court Bench. The subject was brought up by T. Morris Wampler, of counsel for four colored men who are on trial on a charge of first degree murder, in connection with the shooting and killing of John W. Purcell, a colored politeman, in the southwest section last October. Edward D. Talbert, of apartment 20, 1918, Northwest, a prospective juror and ex-service man, was being examined by Wampler when the at torney suddenly asked him if he was a member of the Ku Klux Klan. "Not now." Talbert answered. "Were you ever a member of the Klan?" Wampler continued. "I refuse to answer." was Talbert's retort. Attorney Wampler, who is white, and who was former counsel for Joseph Graves, now said to be serving a jail sentence for contempt of court under the Prohibition Law, then appealed to the court to compel Talbert to answer, and Judge McCoy ruled that the attorney was entitled to an answer, no matter what it might be. Talbert then explained that he dropped out of the Klan "some months" ago, having joined it when he came out of the army. He was then challenged for cause on the ground that no member of the Klen can sit on a jury to try a colored defendant, without being prejudiced in advance against them be cause of their color. Judge McCoy refused to order Talbert to leave the box, as no copy of the Klan earth was before the Court to show that the prejudice existed. Talbert explained that he took no oath which would cause him to discriminate against Negroes, Catholics or Jews. Wampler, with other defense counsel, noted an exception to the ruling of the Court. However Talbert is still subject to challenge. While attorneys for the prosecution have nothing to say about Talbert's fitness to serve as juror, the defense attorneys may still issue a peremptory challenge and remove him. This is the first time in the history of the local courts that either a member or former member of the Klan has been compelled to admit membership. JOHN H. YOUNG, SR. DIES AFTER LONB JILNESS. (Preston News Service) PINE BLUFF, ARK, July 24.—Jo in H. Young, Sr., said to be one of the best known race men in this section died at his home Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Young served for more than 30 years as Supreme Master of Exchequer of the K. of P. At the meeting of the Supreme Lodge last year Mr. Young tendered his resignation, but it was not accepted. He had been a resident of Pine Bluff virtually all his life, and until last year was custodian of the local Masonic Temple at Fourth Street and State Avenue. TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ST. JOHN WATCHMEN. The public of Richmond is invited to attend the Tenth Anniversary Exercises of the St. John Watchmen Sunday, July 27th at 3:30 P. M. at the True Reformers Hall. The annual sermon will be preached by Rev. T. W. Smith, of Morning Star Baptist Church, South Richmond and an excellent musical program has also been arranged, including Mr. Joseph Matthews, soloist. W. I. Wright, Grand Master Watchman. Charged over Twins. and concealing their bodies in a trunk where they were found yesterday by officers. The crime is alleged to have been committed the early part of July. The prisoner refused to make a statement. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1924 PARDONED! GOV. TRINKLE PARDONS COLORED YOUTH WHO FACED ELECTRIC CHAIR HOMEWARD BOUND U.S. O. SATTERFIELD AUTOHIST Aubrey Barrett, who was 16 years of age at the time of his incarceration in the Virginia Penitentiary, after seven years service was released Tuesday, July 22, 1924, on a conditional pardon granted by Governor E. Lee Trinkle. The tender hearted Chief Executive commented at length on the case. The killing of this Charlotte citizen was largely the result of his own act in going to the home of young Barrett's father and beating him. While the two men were struggling on the ground, the boy, Aubrey went to his father's aid and as a result the white man was killed. TRIED WITHOUT COUNSEL. A jury found elder Barrett guilty of first degree murder and he was electrocuted. Attorney W. L. Lancaster represented the accused. The boy was placed on trial without counsel and entered a plea of guilt, whereupon Judge Hundley sentenced him to death, alleging that upon a plea of guilt, he was left with no discretion in the matter. The case attracted much attention at the time and many white citizens interested themselves in the case. The Richmond, Va. News Leader was outspoken in behalf of the hapless youth and as a result of its strictures the editor was summoned to appear at Charlotte C. H. Va. to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. JUDGE HUNDELE REVOKED CITATION. The Richmond, Va. Planet had also taken up the case and had reproduced the articles from The News Leader. Editor John Mitchell, Jr. was also summoned. A plea in both cases was filed and finally Judge Hundley agreed to withdraw the citation and the cases were dismissed from the docket. This is the same county, in which Richard Walker, a colored man was lynched more than thirty years ago, Editor John Mitchell, Jr. condemned the lynching in unmeasured terms. A letter was sent to him with a drawing of a skull and crossbones and a piece of paper stating that they would treat him in the same manner. THAT CHARLOTTE COUNTY VISIT He published the letter in 'The Planet and announced that he would visit the county. Charlotte Court House is five miles from any railroad station. He arrived there in the early morning, drove five miles, inspected the jail and the tree from which Walker had been hanged and returned to Richmond, relating the affair in the columns of The Planet. For that, he has been known ever since as the "fighting editor." President William J. Simmons in his sketch of the life of John Mitchell, Jr. gave him that designation. Aubrey Barrett, a colored youth convicted of murder in the circuit court of Charlotte county in July, 1919 now serving a life term in the state penitentiary, was granted a conditional pardon today by Governor E. Lee Trinkle. The governor's action concludes one of the most interesting and unusual ul cases in the history of crime in Virginia. Young Barrett, who was between 15 and 17 years old at the time of the crime, was convicted of first-degree murder along with his father, and both were sentenced to the electric chair by the late Judge George J. Hundley. Certain circumstances in connection with the case led to protests from several Virginia newspapers these papers believing the boy had not been given a fair trial. The protest of The News Leader caused Judge Hundley to cite the editor for contempt of court, although he did not bring the case to trial. APPEAL TO GOVERNOR An appeal was made on behalf of the Barretts to Governor Stuart, who made a thorough investigation, and decided the elder Barrett was guilty of murder but that the sentence of his son should be commuted to life imprisonment. The father was electrocuted and the son began serving his life term. It was believed by many persons at the time that subsequent executive clemency would be shown the boy and repeated efforts toward that end have been made on his behalf by Former Senator James E. Cannon, K. T. Crawley of Richmond and others. These efforts culminated today in the conditional pardon granted by Governor Trinkle. Another unusual feature of the case was the fact that after the boy had been convicted, defense counsel was provided by an anonymous friend of justice. The identity of this person was (Continued on page 4) Rufus Holmes Slays Wife in Fit of Anger----Flees. DAPPER COLONY LEADER SLAIN WIFE IS ARRESTED. HUNTINGTON, W. VA., July 25.—Van Clark, said to be "enemperor" of Huntington's special elite set of newcomers here, was killed last Thursday evening with a bullet fired into his heart. His wife is in jail charged with the murder. It is said that the afray in which Mrs. Clark died climaxed an all-day murder over another woman. It is said that Mrs. Clark objected to the actions her husband had been paying to the other woman and remonstrated with her husband, who it is said told his wife that he could not keep wo men from liking him. According to the police Clark left a wardrobe which included 16 snappy suits and half-dozen overcoats, all of the latest design and style. He was a meticulous dresser and acclaimed the beau-brummel of the set in which he circulated. INSECT BITE KILLS BABY; DIES ON TRAIN NEAR WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON, D. C., July 24.—Sympathetic passengers aboard a train that arrived here at 7:30 Thursday morning from the South told of a mother's devotion to her dying child. The mother, Mrs. Martha Roberts, aged 52, of West 142nd Street, New York City, was on her way home from a visit to Alken, S. C., and the child, Arthur, aged 18 months was with her. The child died before the train reached the Union station. Mrs. Roberts held the stilled and silent form in her arms until it was taken from her at the station and removed to the morgue. Mrs. Roberts explained that the child had been bitten by an insect at Alken. He had been attended by a physician, and the infection appeared to be recovering. She said she had no thoughts of a serious end, as she believed that her child had virtually recovered, other wise, she would not have tried to make the long trip on the train. PERSONALS AND BRIEFES: —Col. Giles B. Jackson is at his desk again after a protracted illness of a month and is able to resume his practice of law. —Miss Ida Anderson was in the city this week arranging for a return of her company in August. She stopped at Slaughter's Cafe. —Col. George F. Knickerbocker of Washington called to see us and paid his subscriptions. MR. BOOKER'S FUNERAL. The funeral of Mr. Willie Booker took place last Monday from the First Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Rev W. L. Ransome, the pastor, officiated. He was buried with Odd Fell honors. He was also a member of the United Sons Benevolent Club. Interment was in Maury's Cemetery. Mr. Booker's tragic death, which occurred on Friday, the 18th shocked the Southside, as he was well known among the young and older sets of the city. FROM BOSTON TO NEWBERN N. C Messra, Wm. Taylor, Benj. J. Battle De Witt Hamm, and Thomas T. Taylor arrived in the city last Saturday evening from Boston Massachusetts, enroute to Newbern. N. C. The party left Boston Friday morning, the 18th in the beautiful 'Willis Knight touring car' belonging to Mr. William Taylor and arrived in Richmond Saturday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. Spending the night on the Southside at the home of Mrs. Robinetta Cogbill; they left Sunday morning for Newbern, where they will spend two weeks, visiting relatives and friends before returning to the 'Hub City." Mr. Taylor will carry his wife and daughter back with him. Rufus Holmes in Fit of Ange (Prenton News Service) CHARLOTTE, N. C., July 25.—Rufus Holmes returned to his home about 7 o'clock Wednesday morning, after being away from home since Friday, and PRICE, FIVE CENTS. GRAND EXALTED RULER WILSON WEDS IN RICHMOND BRILLIANT MORNING MARRIAGE AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Many Visitors Attend Ceremonies The marriage of Miss Leah B. Farrar, of this city, to Mr. James Finley Wilson, of Washington, D. C. took place last Wednesday morning, 10:15 o'clock at the First Baptist Church, with Rev. William H. Stokes, Ph. D., pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, performing the ceremony, Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D., assisting. The affair had been magnificently staged with decorations of the church, many floral baskets being in evidence. The bride and groom at the altar made striking figures as Rev. Dr. Stokes proceeded with a ceremony, sediment if ever heard in this community and lasting about twenty minutes. Flower girls made up of "wee suns" misses added to the brilliance of the scene. Mrs. Leah B. Farrar, Mrs. Alma Lucas and her husband, Mr. Ashby Lucas, Mr. Joseph Farrar and Mr. D. J. Farrar composed the immediate family of the bride. The bride was attired in white (satin crepe) with silk tulle veil with wreath of orange blossoms. The groom wore the conventional suit for such occasions. Mr. C. Tiffany Toliver of Roanoke, Va. was best man, Prof. Charles M. Bland presided at the organ. Mrs. Irene Stokes sang, "I Love Thee Truth." Those present were: Mr. Peter A. Lomax, Grand Traveling Deputy, Washington, D. C.; Mr. Charles A. Marshall, Mr. Duke Morris, Mr. Clarence Jackson, District Deputy, Col. George F. Knickerbocker, Mr. Edward Stafford of New York, Mr. John H. Lovette, Grand Traveling Deputy, New York, Mr. James T. Carter, Mr. Cary Wheaton, Mr. Joe Hayes, Mr. King Watkins, Durham, N. C. Mr. James H. Ammons, Exalted Ruler of Williams Lodge, Mr. Edward J. Morris, Mr. J. M. H. Graham, Philippine Islands, Mr. W. H. Hall, District Deputy, Mr. Robert L. Henderson, District Deputy, Central, Pa.; Mr. Joseph I. Bailey, Washington, Mr. James T. Johnson, Mrs. Peter A. Lomax, Washington, Miss Bessie Burrell, Forest Temple, Mrs. Lena Conn, Mrs. Laura Williams, Grand Daughter Ruler, New York, Mrs. Ida B. Lovett, Eureka Temple, 22, Past Daughter Ruler, Mrs. Margaret E Stout, District Deputy, New York. THE RING CEREMONY At the conclusion of the marriage ceremony, prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Johnson. The ceremony of placing the ring, by the groom upon the finger of the bride was impressive. A flower girl carried the same up to the altar in a silver receptacle, containing the ring and white flowers. Then began the wedding march out as it had taken place upon the entrance of the party. A movie picture camera operated by a white photographer and an ordinary camera, operated by another white photographer took the pictures of the bridal party as they passed out to the waiting automobiles. Some time was taken in preparing them for this ordeal. Mr. A. D. Price had charge of the cars. The party then went to the bride's residence at 610 North First Street, where refreshments were served. Later, a reception was tendered the couple at the Elks' Home of Williams Lodge, Fourth and Clay Streets. The happy couple left at 2:20 for Ranokie, Va. and from there they will go to West Virginia and then will go to Cuba. They will reside in Washington, D. C. in a fit of anger after his wife questioned him about his long absence, shot and killed her. The woman died almost instantly, it is said. Mrs. Holmes was an expectant mother. Holmes fled and has not been apprehended. SIX PROUD COLLEGES AND WHY. "PRIDE is a simple thing; but not simply gotten. It is a by-product of achievement or possession. Individuals and races are proud because of the notable things they have done; on account of the treasured qualities they possess or think hey do; because of the traditions they inherit or the power they wield ***It is as useless to TELL the Negro to be proud as it is fruitless to command him to be wealthy. Tell our youth what has been done and what to do. Pride will take care of itself. This is what our colleges do." TWO SAYS I. J. K.— "PRIDE is a simple thing by-product of achievement races are proud because of the on account of the treasure they do; because of the tra they wield ***It is as useless as it is fruitless to command youth what has been done a care of itself. This is what (By I. J. K. Wells, President A. F. of N. S.—Negro Youth Movement.) (Distributed by Preston News) Men are proud of the big universities like Harvard, Oxford, Yale and Berlin. But it is the small colleges that usually get their love and sometimes pride. They will sacrifice life and limb for the college they love. Today Calvin Colidge, Silent Sphinx of the Potomac Ex-Vermont farmer has been exalted to the highest honor of the land on account of Frank Stearns' love for Amberst a small college of Massachusetts. The students of little Amherst are just as proud of Amherst as is millionaire Stearns and President Coolidge, two outstanding alumni. We might say the same things of our half dozen small colleges. Similar reas ons as the causes for Stearns' pride are found in our own small institutions. I was down in the capital of Tennessee at the National Youth Conference of the American Federation of Negro Students when I began to realize that Lincoln and Howard were not the only two colleges having proud student groups. The occasion for this eye-opener was my visit to Fisk University. WHY ARE THESE COLLEGES PROUD? Pride is a simple thing, but not simply gotten. It is as useless to merely tell the Negro to be proud of his race, as it is fruitless to give the command, BE WEALTHY. Pride is a by-product or achievement or possession. Individuals and races are proud because of the notable things they have done; because of the treasured qualities they possess or think they do; or because of the traditions they inherit or the power they wield. The same thing is true of our colleges. Take Howard. HOWARD Professor Kelly Miller would have us make Howard a national university. Should we? Every Howard student will say yes anyway. Why are Howard students proud? They have several reasons. Howard has national advertisement; is largest of our institutions has an unusually large number of nationally known professors, and a partner to the making of the gridiron "classic." Howard students have been great or organizers. Every national Greek letter fraternity and sorority in the country except two were organized at Howard. As a result the Howardites are a little chesty. More than once this scribe has heard the criticism that unless an idea an organization or a movement has the 'made-at-Howard' stamp upon it. Howard students give it an ieception. FISK. Down at Fisk they pose in prestige because of Fisk's record dating from Jubilee Quartet days. The entrance qualifications are rarer high and standards are maintained so rigidly that only the true in head can keep the faith. As a result Fisk is recognized by the large universities like Columbia and Illinois. Fisk students go to these institutions an dmake a good record, or better than some taking their bachelor degrees from white colleges. Many people know of the doughty sons of Fisk. Dr. DuBois, Blain Hayes or Dr. George E. Aynes and what college youth does not know of "Jack" Atkins, grand Bas'leus of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, brilliant Fiski, leading his class in law at Yale two years ago. These facts and accomplishments make for wholesome appreciation, which we call pride, and Fiskites have it. Fisk believes in giving her youth good environment. Money is a big factor in doing this. Her endowment fund now pass the million mark, will be a great help in giving them the best. Now that Fisk is the first of our institutions to struggle to a million to press cute its program we shall have further evidence of the pride of the sterlings blue bloods studying on the Cimber land. Watch 'em! Going further, searching for cause of pride, as the 'writer has personally seen it, the products of the colleges are undoubtedly the major producers of pride-hound "under-grads." LINCOLN The formidable little army of husky youth tucked away among the rugged hills of the Quaker State presents a very distinct of this form of pride. When I first went to Lincoln, "the School of the Prophets," the "Old Guards" call it. I peeled potatoes with a little freckled faced youngster from Georgia. He was a War Student a year ahead of me and had gotten a smack of Lincoln pride. Full of fire and pep he gingerly told all his green freshie classmates what a great school Lincoln was. He told about all of the big men who had finished; of the presidents and governors who had visited the institu- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA COLORFUL NEWS "MOVIES" 1—MIDSUMMER NIGHTS' DREAM. 3—MORE TRAINING—BETTER TRAINING. NOT TO BE OUTDONE BY THE NATIONAL Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which, at its recent Philadelphia Conference, endorsed the "Third Party," although it had neither chosen its vice-presidential candidate nor announced its doctrines in full, comes now Edward W. Henry, of the Citizens Republican Club of Philadelphia, and declares himself this year for the Democratic Party. And the Quaker City of rock-ribbed Republican history rubs its sleepy eyes in astonishment, while the Philadelphia white press gives off an exhaust of the following content: "We believe these signs of Negro awakening are wholesome, not alone because they may redound to the benefit of the Democratic party in the campaign, but because independence of political thought among whites and Negroes alike is essential to good government. City, State and Nation would all be better ruled if those who are elected to office always exercise their duties with a settled conviction that incompetence or malfeasance would result in political life as they do in private life, in ignominious dismissal." This flavor of condonation of the white daily, when closely analyzed, does not bespeak all the comfort it purports to give to midsummer nights' dreamers, who have swapped political "hosses." As we see it, the bed of thorns upon which party "bolters" claim to have lain, has been made painful by intracultural discord as it has by the seeming neglect of the party itself. Gum-shoeing activities and mistrust have fostered some "brickbat" campaigns among the BRETHREN which have eventually caused an internal political disintegration among them, which is rapidly wrecking their racial and political aims upon the "We're not together" reefs. To presume that by swearing allegiance to the Democratic party the day will be saved is like shadow-boxing. The editorial writer of the Philadelphia daily might well have added to his illuminating remarks on incompetence and malfeasance the verile words "Nonfeasance" and "Misfeasance." Then he might have stood upon the Pennsylvania plateaus and gazed southward into the bosom of the Democratic party and upon the dictator of its precepts and principles. Then he could have enlarged his editorial and the "dreamers" gazing upon the tombstones of Thaddeus Stevens, Charles Sumner and Abraham Lincoln, might have turned their faces to the sod and slept an endless political sleep beneath the buried paths where sleepen twilight dreams the summer time away. THOSE PARTICLES OF THE BLOOD CORPUScles of the children of Thomas W. Perrie (white?) of Baden, Maryland, which impart a darksome hue, invisible and, perhaps imaginary, asserted themselves long enough to induce the County Board of Education to bar Mr. Perrie's children from the Baden Agricultural High School, on the ground that the kiddies are of Negro blood, and that despite their baby blue eyes and Nordic ways their blood content is saturated with a drop or two of purest African life fluid which, forever and anon, in Maryland, My Maryland, quarantines them from the institution of learning into which they sought entrance. The two children, it is said, entered the school several months ago and later became the subjects of a protest which was filed with the Board of Education by some public-spirited (?) citizens who locked Education outside the back gate and hitched a blood test to the front door. The amiable principal, who was more interested in public sentiment than he was in public education promptly barred the blue-eyed babies from an opportunity of studying Shaplace's Nebular Hypothesis, and their case was carried to the august Board of Education, which has decided that "in view of the pronounced sentiment in the community, an order directing their admission would result in the closing of the school." Gracious, how inconvenient! And what matters it whether a kiddie is given an opportunity to acquire an education when the mental welfare of a white community is at stake? How terribly inconvenient! Taxes, patriotism, wealth—they all matter not in Maryland. Blood, first; education, last. Coming along just after the enforcement of Virginia's new "Integrity Act" which traces blood back to the Mayflower, and attempts to separate the sheep from the goats, it's a fine reminder of the one hundred percent type of education. If these tests are carried out to a fare-thee-well decision, the Negro population in the United States will increase nearly thirty percent. We'll bet a lot of "Nordics" are shaking in their boots right now. Education! Moses—Solomon—Saint Paul. They had only a mere sprinkling from the spring of learning. But now! Oh well, it's different, now. High blood pressure has made it so very different!!!! NEGRO BUSINESS VENTURES HAVE BEEN receiving some heavy body blows during the past year, and receivers' names are adorning the office stationery of some of our most widely-heralded enterprises with unremitting frequency. The auctioneer's hammer is sounding "gone" far too often, and the dollars and dimes of many an unfortunate investor, surcharged with race pride, but "short" on race judgment, are soaring skyward aiming explanations and apologies in an endless stream. Many of these lamentable happenings were brought to pass for the reason that since "Dr. Jones" was a fine physician, it was thought he would make a good bank director; or because "Lawyer Johnson" had won so many cases in the courts, he would be a fine man to run a hotel; or inasmuch as "Prof. tion. Believe it or not colleges have definite traditions. The faculty do not stress pride; the students do it in steed. A small college like Lincoln with less than 300 even less than 250, really has individuality and personality. The students unite especially to trim Howard in football. Having won from Howard over a course of thirty years almost two to one shows how effective this union has been. The temper and pride of this college, member of the proud six, can be judged from her selection of a mascot. She chose a lion, monarch of the jungle, as symbolic of her dashing athletic prowess. But back to the big men when the oratorical Fred Douglass of this Freebey terian college, often luridly paint as a dazzling meteor blazing in thunder. Just as the Royal Order of Chestnutts junure up fraternal pride by telling all of its disciples that Moses was a Chestnut, Adam was a Chestnut, Elijah was a Chestnut, Samson was a Chessnut Booker T. Washington was a Chest, nut, so does the Lincoln rabble. Thus they recite as priderfully as a grassman Tom Miller of South Carpeacock with satin gaiters on. Ex-Conlina, is a Lincolnite; Col. Dennison of Chicago, the only Negro to command a regiment in the World's greatest war, is a son of the Orange and Blue; Dr. George Cleveland Hall, a Lincoln man; American Ambassador Dr. Solomon Porter Hood, to the Court of Monrovia is a Lincoln man; Ex-Representative Alexander of New Jersey is a Lincoln man; Delegate Dr. George E. Cannon is a Lincolnite. McDougall and Collins, powers in the pugnacious but powerful ranks of Tam many Hall, are Lincolnites. More than three bishops and other dignitaries of the church are Lincolnites. Then the Lincoln cubs begin to get proud, puff out their chest, stiffen their spines, to be worthy of the rich heritage of a glorious half century of Linic traditions, and accomplishments. They are almost quite ready to believe that had old Dr. Rendall founded Lincoln soon enough, both Dumas and Belshazzar would have been Lincolnites. Strangely they do not include Abraham Lincoln. And too, the college being in class A, on the same footing with Columbia, Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania, it is not small wonder that these lads love their colleges and are proud of them. But is pride an asset? Was Solomon right? Will such notions in the hearts of college youth advance the race? Does it pay to be proud? Follow "I. J K.'s." ripping solid opinions in three more of the SIX PROUD COLLEGES AND WHY, in the next installments. C. M. E. CONFERENCE MEETS IN CLARENDON. --- (Preston News Service) CLARENDON, July 25—The 35th annual session of the North Little Rock District Conference of the C. M. E. church opened here Wednesday with the Rev. Dr. W. Conway Smith or Lit the Rock, presiding. The sessions were largely attended. The reports showed excellent work being done throughout the district. Much progress was report ed toward the raising of the $50,000 needed for the construction of a new main building at the Arkansas Haygood Industrial College at Moten, near Pine Bluff. Bishop Hamlet, of Jackson, Tenn., delivared a timely address to the churchmen and encouraged them to develop their opportunities and possibilities. MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE PLANS BIG CAMPAIGN. (Preston News Service) ATLANTA, GA. July 24.—A campaign to raise an endowment of $75,000 was authorized by the trustees of Morris Brown College in session here last Monday, it has been announced. The fund is needed to pay off the indebtedness brought about by the departure from Georgia of more than 50,000 members of the A. M. E. Church, which finance the college, it was stated. Every alumnus and undergraduate is asked to contribute $40 to the fund. The campaign committee includes Rev. John Harmon, L. W. Townsley, C. A. Wingfield, and Dr. J. W. Linder, Professor C. L. Harper is president of the alumni and Dr. John H. Lewis is president of Morris Brown College. THE PIANET Umbrella Coupon mere sprinkling from the spring of lea well, it's different, now. High blood very different!!! NEGRO BUSINESS VENTU receiving some heavy body blows due receivers' names are adorning the office our most widely-heralded enterprises by. The auctioneer's hammer is sound and the dollars and dimes of many are charged with race pride, but "short soaring skyward aiming explanations less stream. Many of these lamentable happenin for the reason that since "Dr. Jones it was thought he would make a good "Lawyer Johnson" had won so man GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES. would be a fine man to run a hotel By "THE CAMERAMAN." (Preston News Service) INNATIONAL People, which, and the "Third presidential canvass now Edward of Philadelphia, Party. And history rubs its Ghia white press "We believe, not alone be democratic party political thought good govern better ruled if their use malfeasance state life, in ig- when closely surports to give mapped political in which party painful by intracity of the party fostered some NN which have migration among political aims resume that by the day will be daily might well competence and band "Misfeasance: Pennsylvania the Democratic principles. Thenreamers" gazing lives Sumner and to the sod and od paths where D CORPUS- (?) of Baden,sible and, per- to induce the children from around that the their baby blue saturated with a ch, forever and them from the entrance. Smith" had a a building and b bunk, and exp eing it to us at th This is an ag studious training or amputating training to know grow whiskers ter training are before we can outguess the com brains to handle than a college business of a step—better training principles of bu FIFTY MEM of the Virgin Is tain and inspired melodious strained man, A in the U. S. Na- most band organ The present man trained under his musical progress America that w organization which Sousa, leader of world's foremost of the U. S. Ma- world. The principal such difficult num- and "Tannhaus" "blues" to the "the musical pen equals as a pen It is to be b principal cities; Walter Loving phant tour has the musical accomplish proud, indeed, t BIRTH OF A FILM IS E NEWTO Smith" had a Ph. D. degree, he worked in a building and loan association. The bunk, and experience is bringing the ing it to us at the front door. This is an age of specialties and spacious training to acquire the gentle or amputating a limb, just so does training to know what to do to make grow whiskers while "runnin' wild." Her training are what we need, and we before we can successfully build struc outguess the combination of a bank w brains to handle corporate stock, and in than a college degree for a man to k business of a steam laundry. That s—better training in the plain, praci principles of business. FIFTY MEN STRONG, THE of the Virgin Islands is now in this cottain and inspire all who may be for melodious strains. Under the trained colored man, Alton A. Adams, the in the U. S. Navy, the Virgin Island B most band organizations that have a The present members of Prof. Adams trained under him, and so marked and musical progress that the Governme America that we might hear band r organization which has drawn highest co Sousa, leader of Sousa's famous band world's foremost cornetist; William of the U. S. Marine Band, and other world. The principal renditions of the Ad such difficult numbers as "Oberon," "I" and "Tannhauser," together with other "blues" to the "Virgin Islands March the musical pen of Prof. Adams, which equals as a performer on the Boehm. It is to be hoped that the band principal cities; for not since the days Walter Loving brought the Philippin phant tour has there been such widespread musical accomplishments of a Negro proud, indeed, to have Prof. Adams a BIRTH OF A NATION FILM IS BARRED IN NEWTON, MASS. Smith" had a Ph. D. degree, he would know how to put over a building and loan association. These reasons are the purest bunk, and experience is bringing the lesson home and delivering it to us at the front door. This is an age of specialties and specialists. Just as it takes studious training to acquire the gentle art of plugging a tooth or amputating a limb, just so does it take years of studious training to know what to do to make an investor's dollar bill grow whiskers while "runnin' wild." More training and better training are what we need, and we need them with interest before we can successfully build structural business bridges or outguess the combination of a bank vault. It takes more than brains to handle corporate stock, and it calls for something more than a college degree for a man to know how to supervise the business of a steam laundry. That something is more training—better training in the plain, practical, honest-to-goodness principles of business. FIFTY MEN STRONG, THE U. S. NAVY BAND of the Virgin Islands is now in this country, prepared to entertain and inspire all who may be fortunate enough to hear its melodious strains. Under the trained leadership of a young colored man, Alton A. Adams, the only colored bandmaster in the U. S. Navy, the Virgin Island Band ranks with the foremost band organizations that have appeared in this country. The present members of Prof. Adams' organization were all trained under him, and so marked and promising has been their musical progress that the Government has brought them to America that we might hear band music rendered by an organization which has drawn highest comments from John Philip Sousa, leader of Sousa's famous band; Herbert L. Clarke, the world's foremost cometist; William H. Santelman, Director of the U. S. Marine Band, and other high lights of the musical world. The principal renditions of the Adams' organization include such difficult numbers as "Oberon," "William Tell," "Mignon" and "Tannhauser," together with other numbers ranging from "blues" to the "Virgin Islands March," which is a product of the musical pen of Prof. Adams, who, by the way, has few equals as a performer on the Boehm flute and piccolo. It is to be hoped that the band may be heard in all the principal cities; for not since the days when our own Captain Walter Loving brought the Philippine band here for a triumphant tour has there been such widespread enthusiasm over the musical accomplishments of a Negro bandmaster; and we are proud, indeed, to have Prof. Adams and his band in our midst. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 89th Avenue, New York City, has been informed of the barring of the "Birth of a Nation" in the town of West Newton, Massachusetts. Action was taken by the Douglas Civic League, J. Holman Pryor, chairman of the executive committee, writing a letter of protest to Mayor Edwin O. Childs as soon as the film was announced for showing. Mayor Childs then wrote the following letter to the local motion picture theatre: An important conference of colored citizens of Newton was held last night in this city. The membership of the letters it whether education when mistake? How health—they all last. Coming new "Integrity and attempts reminder of the tests are car population in at. We'll bet now. Ed- No 89 ```markdown ``` --- 2—BLOOD FIRST—EDUCATION LAST. 4—HERE COMES THE BAND! ```markdown ``` Now You can have a soft, clear, lighter Skin. Myrtle Baptist Church, Mount Zion Baptist Church and other organizations are unanimous in their protest against the production of "The Birth of a Nation." The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has already blacklisted that film. As long as our colored citizens feel as they do, it seems to me most unwise to stir up ill feeling at this time. I understand that the film was shown in Wellesley where there are no colored people but that in Framingham it was stopped. There are forces at work in this country and in this city trying to emphasize racial and sectarian differences and separate brethren who ought to dwell together in unity. I therefore, request that the feelings of our colored citizens who are good citizens and who are striving for the best interests of our city and for the colored race be respected, and that "The Birth of a Nation" be not exhibited. Mr. Pryor thereupon wrote a letter of appreciation to Mayor Childs in be half of the cooled citizens of Newton. 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. 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JOHN MITCHELL, JR. . . . . EDITOR All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. c m One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... 6.0 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Kiff Company, 008 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago; 211 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 420 Long acre Building, New York. SATURDAY.....JULY 26, 1924 AN UNOFFICIAL DECLARATION. It seems that Major A. H. Butler, Chief of Detectives of Liberia was for the most part correct in his statement in the Baltimore Afro-American relative to the attitude of the government of Liberia with reference to Negro emigrants from this country. Hon. Ernest Lyon Consul-General of that Republic who is located in Baltimore issues an official statement, which settles the question for all time and which seems to show that Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois did not "sleep on the job" when he was appointed Special Envoy by President Coolidge to attend the inauguration ceremonies of the present Chief Executive of that Republic. The New York Age of the 19th inst., publishes the following: Liberian Consul General in the United States of America, 825 N. Carey St., Baltimore, Md. July 10, 1924. For the benefit and information of American citizens or for that matter any person or persons who may be interested by attractive offers and promises by the Garvey Movement with Liberia as the objective point, as Liberian Consul General in the United States, I am authorized to say that no person or persons leaving the United States under the auspices of the Garvey Movement in the United States, will be allowed to land in the Republic of Liberia. All Liberian consuls in the United States are requested not to vise the passports of any persons leaving the United States for Liberia under the direction of that movement. It is due the public, in order to save future trouble and embarrassment to uninformed persons, who may leave the United States under the auspices of the Garvey Movement for the Republi c of Liberia, that this information be widely circulated. Liberian Consul-General in the United States. It would seem then that the great Continent of Africa with lone exceptions of Liberia and Abyssinia is already parceled about among the white nations of the world and in order to secure a landing place, President-General Marcus Garvey must either negotiate or fight for the privilege. This necessitates another line of action on the part of the intrepid leader of the blacks. The world is now controlled by the white races, so to speak and any scheme of emigration or migration must be approved by them. DISAVOWING RESPONSIBILITY. Granting that the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of Royal Oak, Michigan are innocent of having branded with hot irons, the Rev. Oren Van Loon, in view of the masks worn by the organization, how can the Klan escape or disavow sponsibility for the outrage when the men who committed the outrage wore the masked insignia of the Order. We insist that the proper course to pursue is to do away with the mask and let the members of that sinister Order stand undisguised before the public. Lawless parties will not be able then to use the robes of the organization for the commission of crime and conceal their identity in the commission of the same. The telegraphic report which prompted these remarks is as follows. PONTIAC, MICH., July 19—Implied denial that the Klu Klu Klan was implicated in the branding of the Rev. Oren Van Loon was made here today in the announcement by the Klan that a reward of $500 would be paid for the arrest and conviction of the guilty parties. The Rev. Mr. Van Loon is the pastor of a community church at Berkeley near here who was found last week in Battle Creek, in a dazed condition and with "K. K. K." branded on his right shoulder. He was unable to give any information regarding his experiences. Under the caption "$500 reward" the announcement by the Klan says: 'This sum is offered for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who kidnapped and committed a criminal assault by branding the Rev. Van Loon of Berkeley, Michigan. "KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN "P. O. Box 754, Royal Oak, Michigan" The reward is all right, but even if the guilty parties are apprehended, how can it be proven that they partic- paged in the outrage, when all of them were masks? GOVERNOR TRINKLE ACTS. The action of Governor E. Lee Trinkle in granting to Aubrey Barrett the sixteen year old colored boy a conditional pardon brings to the surface the fact that the better class of white people of this commonwealth are permeated with the principles of true religion and in aiding suffering humanity, racial discriminations are forgotten. The story told by the distinguished, brilliant editor of the Richmond, Va., News-Leader and the naming of Editor Walter Addison, State Senator as being so interested in the helpless Negro boy's case that he came to this city and interesting a local humanitarian in the case adds a new aspect to the situation and emphasizes the fact that our people can still rely upon the white people of this Grand Old Commonwealth for support and encouragement in proving themselves worthy of such treatment. White people of the right sort and kind will not stand for rank injustice. This is why we have urged our people, wherever possible to remain in the Southland and win the esteem and respect of this class of people, who wish them well and who will do all they can to aid them along right lines to become useful and responsible citizens despite the draw-backs they meet from white people of the Negro-hating type. The re-cital, which we are reproducing in these columns reads like a novel. We are not forgetful of the fact either that we, too published an account of this affair seven years ago and that the same summons to Editor Douglass Freeman of the News-Leader to appear at Charlotte C. H., Va., before Judge Hundley to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt of court was issued against John Mitchill, Jr., for the same reason. The editor of the Richmond, Va., News-Leader says: Sentiment was strongly for the court and vehemently against The News Leader. A minister who went through, the country to ascertain if he could pro-cure signatures to a petition for commutation of sentence came back not only discouraged, but actually alarmed. It would not be safe, he said for a representative of the paper to go among the people of Charlotte. He would certainly be insulted and might be attacked, because The News Leader maintained that the Negro boy should not be electrocuted. The News Leader charitably remarks that the white minister's statement might have been exaggerated. If then, the white editor's life was in danger in Charlotte county, what chance for his life would the colored editor have had had he appeared in Charlotte county to answer the contempt proceeds, inaugurated by Judge Hundley, who since that time has gone the way of all the earth? Later, wiser counsel prevailed and Judge Hundley agreed to withdraw the proceedings instituted. Legal documents were filed by both the white and the colored editors in the proceedings at Charlotte C. H., Va., upon the basis of which the cases ended. One of the most remarkable characters in this State and one of the most fearless jurists in this is Judge Asa D. Watkins, commonwealth attorney. He is actuated by the fundamental principles of right and he believes in meting equal and exact justice to all men. It was through his transcendent ability and mediating attitude that this jurist was induced to change his attitude and it was upon his recommendation that Governor E. Lee Trinkle granted this conditional pardon. It is needless to comment upon the attitude of Attorney W. L. Lancaster and his associate at Farmville. Mr. Lancaster had followed up the case closely, had made sacrifices in defending Aubrey Barrett and his father. In this connection, it may be said that the unfortunate white man, who lost his life went to the Barrett farm with another white man and in the altercation had Barrett down on the ground beating him. The boy, Aubrey Barrett went to the assistance of his father and the white man was killed. The father was found guilty of first degree murder and when the boy later threw himself upon a plea of guilty upon the mercy of the court. Judge Hundley, up on his own motion sentenced him to death. The News Leader asks if their are other Aubrey Barrett cases? The question answers itself in the affirmative, but there are not other Editor Walter Addsons of the Lynchburg News and Editor Douglass Freemans of The News Leader. GEORGE METHOD, DESPONDENT, KILLS HIMSELF. (Preston News Service) WELSVILLE, OHIO July 25. -Dependent because he could not obtain employment. George Method, aged 45 years, shot and killed himself in a barn at Salisbury, near here. Thursday afternoon. He leaves his wife and a son. —Have the Planet delivered at your door. An order given over the 'phone will insure prompt attention and quick delivery. Patronize home newspapers. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA BOY PARDONED BOY PARDONED (Continued from page 1) never revealed, but is believed to have been a young Richmond heftress daughter of a prominent business man LETTER OF TRINKLE Governor Trinkle's letter granting the pardon is as follows: "I have today considered the application for the conditional pardon of Aubrey Barrett, convicted in July, 1916 in the Charlotte circuit court of murder and sentenced to be electrocuted—which sentence was, however, commuted to life imprisonment. "The details of this case are so well known that it is not necessary for me to go into them. This young colored boy was only between fifteen to seventeen years of age (apparently his exact age not being ascertainable) at the time he committed the crime, and I have always had serious doubt as to whether his crime from any viewpoint could have been more than voluntary manslaughter which carries five years as a maximum punishment and he has already served nearly seven years. I find the opinion of many able attorneys is that voluntary manslaughter was the highest grade of crime this boy could have been convicted of under the facts. I might further add that this boy was tried without a lawyer to rep resent him and sentenced by the Judge to electrocution—a rather unusual method of handling such a case. "Naturally this case has worried me a great deal and given me considerable anxiety. I find the prosecuting attorney has written me several times since I have been in office stating that this boy should be pardoned and that he had served amply for his crime. I am asked by many substantial citizens to give him a pardon. give that he has served since November, 1917 and the penitentiary authorities report that he has a splendid record and that it has remained clean and clear during this entire period. "I am led to believe, after considering the matter most carefully, that it is my duty to give this prisoner a conditional pardon. This is being done however on the express condition that should he further violate law (and I want to impress this on him as emphatically as I can) his conditional pardon will be revoked and he will be returned to the penitentiary, and on the further positive condition that under no circumstances is he to return to Charlotte County, Virginia, at any time or for any length of time and a violation of this condition on his part will mean the revocation of this conditional pardon. I hope this boy will show his appreciation of the leniency shown him by going straight in the future. Very truly yours, —E. LEE TRINKLE, Governor The following editorial on "The Barrett Case" appeared, in The Richmond (Va.) News Leader, Wednesday, July 23: In July, 1917, two Negroes, father and son, were arrested in Charlotte county for the murder of a white man with whom they had a dispute and a fight. When they were brought to trial, the father was tried, convicted, sentenced and later was ejaculated. The boy, who was then only about 16 years of age ignorantly and in a panic waived the presumption of the law that he was innocent and, without the advice of counsel, pleaded guilty. The court thereupon decided that where the boy had confessed himself a murderer, the law left the court no discretion in sentencing the boy to death. Father and son were subsequently brought to Richmond and were placed in the death house at the penitentiary. To this point the case had attracted no attention and had been given little place, if any, in the news. But State Senator Walter Addison, editor of the Lynchburg News, was appraised of the facts, protested against, the execution, came to Richmond to see Governor Stuart in behalf of the boy and while here urged that The News Leader take up the case. Walle, this paper was acquainting the people of eastern Virginia with the circumstances, an appeal in behalf of the Negro youth, whose name was Aubrey, was made to the state supreme court. The court declined to grant a writ of error, because the record was incomplete, but it took occasion to say that the trial court did have discretion and was not required by the statute to impose the death penalty. It was for comments on the case and especially for expressing the hope that the boy might get "a new a truly Virginia trial" that The News Leader was cited in contempt of court. The interesting aspect of those proceedings was not the summons for that was not taken seriously, but the reaction of some of the people of the county to the paper's plea for clemency. Sentiment was strongly for the court and vehemently against The News Leader. A minister who went through the county to ascertain if he could procure signatures to a petition for commutation of sentence, came back not only discouraged but actually alarmed. It would not be safe he said, for a representative of the paper to go among the people of Charlotte. He would certainly be insulted and might be attacked, because The News Leader maintained that the Negro boy should not be electrocuted. The minister perhaps unconsciously exaggerated the facts, but he was not in error in saying that him dreds thought the boy should be executed, even though he had entered his plea through ignorance and had been sentenced by a judge who did not believe he enjoyed the discretion that actually was his. So strong was sentiment at the time in Charlotte that it took courage for Governor Henry C. Stuart to commute the sentence from electrocution to life imprisonment. All this occurred nearly seven years ago. The Negro has served that time for his part in a crime that certainly was not premeditated on his part. Yesterday, when Governor Trinkle granted a conditional pardon to the boy, he did so at the instance of Judge Aa D. Watkins, who had been acting commonwealth's attorney in the trial, and in response to numerous appeals by men and women familiar with all the circumstances. The governor's action is approved and applauded everywhere in this part of Virginia and doubtless it will be accepted by the great majority of Charlotte people as serving the acts of justice and of mercy. If there are any protestants, the number will be very, very few. Seven years ago a clanor for the death penalty despite strong reasons why it should not be imposed—clanor and hot resentment of the newspaper's plea for mercy; today praise for the governor whose exercise of his prerogative is admitted to be simple justice. It is from contrasts such as these that men come to doubt the wisdom of the death penalty. Nearly every one agrees now that it would have been bloody injustice to have electrocuted Aubrey Barrett in 1917: How many other Aubrey Barretts may there be? FULTON NOTES The services at Mt Calvary Baptist Church last Sunday were very impressive. A very good attendance in our Sunday School. We were very glad to have the following visitors in our midst: Messrs. R. B Deane and Master Cotman. The latter decided to become a member of our Sunday School. The teacher of the Baracca Bible class in handling the lesson, dwelt mainly upon the fact of not the doctrine of close communion, but close baptism, which precedes the communion or even joining the church. He emphasized the necessity of preparing the way of the Lord. Illustration of same was drawn from the condition of many by paths in the country today. 1:30 A. M. our pastor Rev. C. A. Coibis preached the Memorial Services of the late Deacon A. Frooks. Others who took part in the services were: Revs. C. B. Jefferson, O. D. Clarke, Deacons A. D. Daniel, N. Yates and Brother Wm. Sewell. 3:30 P. M. the Children of Israel held their anniversary services. 8:30 P. M. A Grand Sacred Concert was given for the benefit of Missons, by Mrs. S. Washington and E. A. Logan. Come early and enjoy the services to morrow. Sunday School 9:30 A. M. preaching 11:30 A. M., by our pastor. A great proportion of the time will be given over to the choir. 3:30 P. M. our pastor will preach at the First Bethel Baptist Church, Henrico Co. Va. Rev. P. W. Calvin, pastor. 8:30 P. M. Dont fail to come to the services; something useful is in store for you. Monday, August 4th, 8:3 0A. M. the Mt. Calvary Baptist Sunday School with their friends will cruise down the James to Bermuda Hundreds, Va. Fare Adults 75 cents; Children 40 cents. Last Sabbath Rev. G. W. Coleman preached at the Second Bethel Baptist Church for their pastor, Rev. C. A. Cobbs. Tomorrow the following societies will hold their anniversary services: the Fulton Beneficial Club, at Rising Mt. Zion, Rev. O. B. Simms, B. Th. pas- tor, the Fulton Council, No. 206, at the Union Level, Rev. Joseph Brown, pas- tor. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. The sad news of the death of John Grubb, the 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pepper Baity of Grubb Siding reached Wytheville Saturday evening. Mr. Baity and the whole family were all very ill with typhoid fever. John was a very bright young boy, having at tended school here all last winter. He was a good boy and loved by all with whom he came in contact. His funeral was held from Bethel A. M. E. Church, Tuesday at 3 P. M. Mr. Ben Henry of Pulaski passed through the city Saturday enroute for his home Emory, Va. Mr. Mitchell Johnson of Speedwell, is a frequent visitor to our city. For What? Miss Undine Davis of Hampton, Va., arrived in the city last Thursday night for a few weeks stay. This is Miss Davis' last year in Hampton and she needs the rest for her last years work. While here she will be guest of Mrs. T. W. Hebron. ville received a message from her son, Helen are in the city from N. C. the guest of his mother, Mrs. Emma Wells. Mrs. Jennie Monroe of North Wythe ville received a message from her son Mr. J. C. Thompson, Yeager, W. Va. that he had b$7,000 home and store destroyed by fire last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were in Bluefield. Miss Gladys Haley and Mrs. Susie Henderson of Marion are the house guest of Miss Ida Clark. Mr. Henry Carey is quite ill at this writing. Mr. Henry Carey, Jr., and Mrs. Marie Sales of Columbus Ohio were called by telegram to the bedside of their father, whose death is expected momentarily. News was received in Wytheville Tuesday of the sudden death of Mrs. Walter Miller of Gary, W. Va., who was shot accidentally. His remains were brought to Pulaski and buried. Prof. J. Thadmus Hill of Austintville spent Saturday and Sunday in the city. Be sure to read the Planet. Mrs. Clara Hubbard and daughter, Clara, of Lynchburg arrived in the city Sunday to spend several weeks. Miss Hubbard is here to spend some time for her health. The entertainment given last Thursday day n'ight by Mrs. Gladys Halfarton of Beths. Church was indeed a great affair and quite a success along the financial line. Messrs. Chass. Allison and W. R. Gibson, Jr., made a flying trip to East Radford, Monday. ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., July 22.—W. R. Howerton, D. D., of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church delivered a wonderful sermon Sunday morning from John 4:35. In this magical discourse all were highly informed as to their surrounding conditions for indeed all around us in our land, men, women boys and girls, who know Jesus, should like the woman of Samaria tell others of Jesus. Total offerings for the day were $163.04. Brother C. H. Howard has joined the fathers band of Mt. Zion and we are satisfied things will go now, because of his influence. The Stewards and Trustee Boards feel that many will soon fall into line and help to the work which we have before us. Break over fear and trust. God with all and you will get marvelous results like others. We know after five years experience. Mrs. Blanche Franklin, of Vinton, Va. was called to New York City on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Alice Morris. The funeral eulogy was delivered by Dr. W. W. Brown assisted by Rev. A. B. Brown of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, New York, of which the deceased was a member. She was originally a member of High Street Baptist Church, of this city. The congregation of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church will worship at the Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Sunday, July 27, at 3 o'clock. The church is in the west end and is pastored by Rev. K. J. Billups. Rev. Washington Roberson, of Washington, D. C. has been here since last Tuesday to attend the bed side of his mother, Mrs. Amanda Roberson. He is stopping with his sister, Mrs. Ellen Holland, 319 Tenth Avenue, N. E. He preached at St. Paul's Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Jeffress, of Phoenix, Va. and mother, and Misses Florence and Elizabeth Jeffress spent July 4th with daughter and sister, Mrs. Mary Willie Burke, at 319 Ninth Avenue. Mr. C. J. Dickerson went to River Hill Friday in the interest of the St. Lukes. She had a pleasant time and returned Monday evening. Mrs. Mary J. Colvins who spent about two weeks in Wytheville, is home again, after a pleasant stay. She was accompanied by her husband. Mrs. Annie Carter of New Haven, Conn. was home to her family's reunion at the old homestead here. It takes one back to childhood. All families should have a reunion occasionally. M. Stanfield was quite sick last week. He suffered a chill. He is on now the road to Wellyville. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear son and brother. Elton Brown, who died six years ago, July 21: Sad have been those many changes along life's pathway since you left us, but we yet remember it is thee that leads the way. And by grace we mean to follow 'till the Perfect Day, when we all shall meet our loved ones in that long Eternal Day. —Mrs. P. Crews, 41n Ninth Avenue, N. E. and the family. Mother, Mrs, Annie Abbott. CHICAGO NEWS. Mrs. Amelia M. K. Beekle Haack, 4423 Dearborn Street, for five years stenographer and book-keeper for the Bailley Realty Co. 3638 S. State Street left the city this week to return to her home town, Nashville, Tenn., after an absence of 11 years. She will be the guest of her father, W. E. Beekle pioneer resident of that city, and will visit old friends and former school-mates in other parts of Tennessee and in Richmond and other cities in Virginia. Mrs. E. Kelton entertained several friends at luncheon at her home, 4014 Calumet Avenue last week in honor of Mrs. Alice Robinson of Tougaleo College, Tougaleo, Miss., who is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ike Rhymes of 11153 S. Ashland Avenue, Morgan Park. Sunday many Chicagoans and their out of town friends were seen enjoying the beautiful spots, the shade and coolness abounding in Morgan Park, which makes it a delightful place to visit and motor through. M. T. Balley, president of the Bailey Realty Co., and manager of the Milton Mercantile Agency, 3638 S. State St. is expecting as his guests, many old friends and school-mates from many parts of the U. S. during the week of the 19th of August at the meeting of the National Negro Business Association in this city. Will Bell, together with his father, Major Bell, mother and brother, have moved to their future home at 658 E. 42nd Street. J. B. Street, one of the State delegates from Illinois and Worthy Master of North Star Lodge, U. B. F., left sun day evening at the head of the delegation to attend the National Grand Lodge meeting of the U. B. F. and S. M. T., which convenes at Hot Springs, Arkansas, July 14-19. Among others in the party were: Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, State Grand Princess of Illinois, Mrs. Elizabeth Rockon, State Grand Scribe of the Royal House and Rev. Benjamin H. Lucas pastor of Arnett A. M. E. Church, Morgan Park. The New Light Baptist Church of which Rev G. V. Jones, formerly of Arkansas is pastor is holding services every Sunday at 11 A. M. at Bailey's Hall, 3638 S. State Street, 2nd. The pulchricly cordially invited. The Chicago Bible Class of which Rev John W. Walker is teacher, holds exercises from 9-11 A. M. at the same address. Officers of the Class are: Rev J. W. Walker; Supt. Rev. John Overstreet; Chaplain; Joseph Goodman, Treasurer; and Mrs. I. W. Walker, Assistant Secretary. Mrs. Eva Marshall, 4133 Prairie Ave nue is visiting in Benton Harbor and other resorts in Michigan. 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The Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond and vicinity, so ably presided over by the illustrious Doctor Evans Payne, celebrated a few days ago, its annual closing session at the Virginia Manual Training School for Boys, Broadneck Virginia. On Monday mornig, after the strenuous activities of the previous Sunday, great crowds of the membership gladly chose to motor to the beautiful site of the school campus, having received a cordial invitation from Mr. T. J Edwards, the Principal. Moving to the measured beats of thundering drums and the martial airs of school boys' bands two hundred pupils paraded the campus from one end to the other. Loud cheers arose from the husky throats of the outing visitors. Soon all repaired to the chapel for annual picnic program. Doctor W. T. Johnson Master of Ceremonies, called the house to order, and asked the officers of both the ministers and ministers' wives' association to come to the rostrum. The School Chorus of boys led by the band-master Willis Byrd, opened the services by rendering "Let the light from the light house shine on me." The Reverend SamUtur Turner read Proverbs 4:1-14 verses, which was followed by prayer by the Reverend J. R. Vaughn. "He sees all you do, hears all you say," was sung by the boys' glee chorus. Thereupon Mr. J. T. Edwards, the principal was called upon to deliver his welcome address, which he did in fitting and well chosen words. He sat fied his hearers that he was thoroughly consecrated, sincere, and faithful in the discharge of his duties in the care and success of the reforming boys comitted to his charge from all over the State of Virginia. Dr. Evans Payne, the veteran President of the Ministers Conference, responded to the heart-feeling address of --- --- George 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- Directors of Agriculture, 8 Pri- 1 Governess, 1 Kindergarten, And Orchestra Directors, 50 Rural SESSIONS 1924—25. TERRACTION UNTIL JUNE 1, 1924. With stamps TEACHERS AGENOY, Richmond, Virginia. TRAINING SCHOOL AND Pines, N. C. for a Smart Young Man who are not afraid to department are cared for and Good the Country. If You Want A Job us train you? Write to UNION SCHOOL, (or reply) Southern Pines, N. C. ZES: en en en body List of es on ge 3 the Principal and pledged the manage ment closer co-operation in the future. He presented twenty-five dollars to the school as a gift from the Conference. Dr. W. H. Stokes, Ph. D., pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, was then introduced to deliver the annual closing address, subject, "The Minister and His Message." He made the following demands of the Minister in his masterful presentation of his matter: 1. He must be born of God, and give indisputable evidences of that change. 2. The Churches have been too lax in this matter. 3. He must always be a student and master his mother tongue. 4. He must be filled with piety and good morals. Doctor Stokes then turned his alert mind upon the message of the messenger, which he claimed to be more important than the messenger himself. L. The message was from God. 2. It is good tidings. 3. He is to carry it away. 4. It is to come out of the spiritual needs of the people. The paper was received with the loudest words of praise and appreciation. The discourse was scholarly, and in perfect keeping with the eminence and character of its author. Mrs. Edith Bradford, president of the wives' association was absent. Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes was asked to address the meeting in her stead. Madam Stokes literally shook the house with her petfails and eloquence. Mrs. Mar garret R. Johnson followed her with spell-binding words of hope and encouragement. An additional collection of ten dollars was taken and turned over to the Principal by Dr. E. Payne. This closing went down on record as one of the greatest known in the history of the Conference. A dinner of chicken and ham sandwiches and ice cream was served by the school authori ties. All went well for the day, and all returned home without a single mishap or accident. President Doctor Payne was very happy. YOUNG MEN!! FOLKS IN OUR TOWN We Agree With Pop By Edward McCullough AUTOCASTER SAY HIRAM THERE'S A NICE LITTLE GAME GOIN' ON DOWN AT SMITH 'N KELLY'S TO-NIGHT WILL AGGIE LET YOU OUT? WILL SHE LET ME OUT? SAY I'M BOSS IN THIS HOUSE POP NO WOMAN CAN KEEP ME IN HIRAM! BOSS EH? ER-R DON'T THINK I'LL GO OUT ANYWAY! DON'T FEEL VERY GOOD HE'S BOSS HEH HEH THAT'S A LOTTA APPLESAUCE HEH HEH HEH Tiger Flowers to Meet Harry Greb, the Middle= weight Cham. Aug. 14. Record Attendance Assured for Tiger Flowers—Harry Greb Match. Promoter Raymond Bronson Has Already Received Enough Reservations to Insure one of the Largest Attendances Ever Recorded in an Oriole Match. (By Jimmy Burns.) ATLANTA, GA., July 25.—"Tiger Flowers, the only prize fighter in the world, who is a deacon in his church has come into a justly deserved and well earned honor in being matched to fight Harry Greb, middleweight champion of the world at Fremont, Ohio on August 14th. While the battle, the greatest in the brilliant career of the sensational Atlanta fighter is to be a no decision affair it is not for that reason on to be robbed of any of its championship atmosphere. PARK HONORS Ray Bronson, promoter of the fight, which is already attracting national attention has let a contract for a special arena seating 25,000 fans. The two fighters have signed articles and posted large forfeits and will report at Fremont August 4th to open their public training programs. Arrangements have been made to place tickets to the championship match on sale at Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, Springfield, Toledo, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Detroit and other cities within a hours ride of Fremont. Advance reports from these cities which nestle close to Fremont are that large delegations will attend the scrap. E. W. Dickerson, Grand Rapids sport editor well-known referee, who handled the Carpenter-Gibbons fight has advised Bronson that he will head a large party of fans from his city. There never was a fighter more deserving of championship honors than Flowers. He is easily the greatest Negro fighter of his period and the experts are agreed that he will go down in ring history as a Negro who had the most brilliant fight record of any of his contemporaries. James J. Corbett, former heavyweight champion of the world and now a noted sport expert of New York has declared that 'Flowers' is the greatest middleweight I ever saw and would already be champion were he a white fighter. Flowers has been fighting under the management of Walk Miller, leading manager of fighters in the South, for more than three years and during that time there has never been a kick on his tactics. The "Tiger" attends strictly to business and his business is fighting. He always looks good against strong or weak opponents and his presence on a fight card in Atlanta means a packed house. Sport writers here in their columns always a fight show which features Flowers. They have seen him in action and in the press. He is often even in his style of, fighting as day is ♫ to night, Fuzzy Woodruff, the dean of all southern newspapermen in a recent feature article on Flowers said: "It can truthfully be stated that Tiger Flowers is a credit to the race he represents and the State of Georgia." Tex Rickard, whose unequalled power in pugilistic circles can be used to make or break Flowers has at last gotten wind of that fighters' prowess and in a wire to Miller has asked for a com plote record of the Tiger. He informed Miller that he wants to put Flowers on in New York tuns Fall against one of the following foes: Larry Estridge Gene Tunney, Harry Greb, Mike McTigue or Georges Carpentier. The Tiger' by his docile attitude outside of the ring and his animal like ferocity when fighting has earned for him the titles of the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The Whitest Black man in the Game, the Bounding Bengal, the Georgia tornado and many other titles or the ring. He is a deacon in his church, an investor in Atlanta real estate and a law abiding citizen of a town that freely pays tribute to his ability. The Tiger has unique ideas regarding his eating. Since entering the fight game and for the past three years he has refrained from eating any meat of any description. He is a vegetarian in every sense of the word. A notable thing in his career is the fact that he has never been cautioned for fouling an opponent, he has never lost a decision although he has been forced to fight light-heavyweights and heavyweights in nearly every one of his matches. Flowers only weighs 160 pounds. HOMESTEAD GRAYS AND ST. LOUIS GIUSS PLAY 5-1 THE (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, PA., July 25—The St. Louis Giants, owned by Charlie Mills, and with such stars in the lineup as Miles, McAdoo, Kennard, Bennett Miller and Harris, invaded Forbes Field Friday evening for a game with the Homestead Grays. After the dust had settled over the historic field and the umpire had called the game, a glance at the score board showed that the teams had fought it out on even terms for ten innings, the game ending in a 5-5 deadlock. Rile was on the mound for the Grays while Hensley occupied Foggarty knoll for the visitors. Both clubs played wonderful ball, and while the going was loose at times, many errors of omission and commission being pulled, heavy hitting and sensational fielding kept the fans standing in their seats most of the time during the game. Up until the eighth inning, Hensley had allowed but four hits, but these 4 hits coupled with numerous errors gate the Grays four runs. St. Louis, getting away to a slow start, failed to register a safe blow until the fourth inning and did not break into the run column until in the fifth when a triple and two singles scored two runs. The going was nip and tuck from then on, in fact until the cessation of hostilities in the tenth. The fielding of Miles and the hittig of Graham featured in the contest. ORIGINATOR OF "COLOR LINE" IN PUGILISM DIE BROKE. (Preston News Service) NEW YORK, July 24—Jim Wakely, white, who is said to have the un-American distinction of being the first to draw the "color-line" in pugilism, is dead. He died recently in a local hospital of heart disease, broke and practically friendless, after being at one time the possessor of a large fortune and thousands of friends. A generation ago Wakely, who ran the cafe at Sixth Avenue and Forty-Seventh Street, so well known in sporting circles, was one of the outstanding figures in the sporting world. As manag- THE RIGHMOND PLANET, RIGHMOND, VIRGINIA ATHLETIC PAGE er and backer of John L. Sullivan but gained fame and wealth; not only has the man who made John L. Sullivan famous but as the man who first weed on record as refusing to permit his fighter to battle with a colored man, the famous Peter Jackson. LEGENDRE DID NOT BREAK THE RECORD IN BROAD JUMP. NEW YORK, July 24—Robert LeGendre, who, it is reported, established a new world's record in the broad-jump at the Olympics in Colombes, France, failed to leap 25 feet, 6 inches. A further check revealed the fact, it is claimed, that LeGendre leaped 24 feet six inches. The record of Ned Gourdin, of Harvard who leaped 25 feet, 3 inches, two years ago to a new world's mark, still stands. CLAUDE JOHNSON NOW PLAYING WITH HOMESTEAD GRAYS. PITTSBURGH, PA., July 24.— Claudie Johnson, former Youngstown McEllroy player and later connected with both Cleveland entries to the Negro National League, but who reported early this season to Oscar Charleson at Harrisburg, is now playing second base with the Homestead Grays. Claudie is regarded as one of the most finished infielders in Negro baseball, and in addition to that, is a hitter of no mean ability. HOLT ON PITTSBURGH GIANTS (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, PA, July 25—The Pittsburgh Giants have been strengthened by the addition of Holt, formerly with the original Pittsburgh Keystones and then with Toledo, Meadville, and other clubs; and Hammond, who, during the early part of this season, played with the Cleveland Browns. INDIANAPOLIS AUTO CLASSIS HOLDS CENTER OF INTEREST INDIANAPOLIS, IND., July 25.... Coming forward with the velocity of a cyclone, the big 100-mile auto racing classic, to be held here at the State Fair Grounds Saturday, August 2nd, in connection with the Emancipation Day celebration, is holding the center of interest, especially in so far as the sporting circles are concerned. Indianapolis will be the second city in the United States to ever attempt auto racing on a large scale. Two years ago the first attempt, was made at Savannah Georgia, and the promoters met with huge success. The management behind the big class is making this race the big event in connection with their special program. Indianapolis home of the famous speed way is the greatest auto racing city in the country. According to the management a number of speedy drivers have already sent in their entry blanks and spirited competition is looked for. UNHAPPY, undecided, in doubt, worried, not well? Business, domestic, social, love affairs wrong? Write freely, frankly, and confidently—request information and advice pertaining to this beloved woman's work and methods. You can win. Do it now. GRACE GRAY DE LONG, Miami, Fla. WILL SHE LET ME OUT? SAY I'M BOSS IN THIS HOUSE POP NO WOMAN CAN KEEP ME IN SIKI PUNISHES RAY BENNETT IN BOUT SIKI'S MANAGER STOPS FIGHT. (Preston News Service) WHEELING, W. VA., July 24—In a 12-round battle at Rivierview Park, Bell aire Ohio, Ray Bennett, of New York, surprised fight fans by seaying the limit with the famous international 'pur' Bettling Stikl, of Paris, France Bennett weighed in at 203 12 pounds, with a reach fully ten inches BATTING SIKI Married This Week in New York more than that of Siki's and towering above him easily a foot. The crowd, the largest ever to witness a fight here clamored for a knockout. The sentiment was plainly anti-Siki. Siki weighed 173. At no time during the fight did Bennett show any signs of being a scraper. Of the few blows he succeeded in landing, not one was with his right; he didn't use it once. Siki was fast, but because of the toughness of his opponent and his dumb style of fighting was unable to "mix" much in the first few rounds. However, as the fight dragged on and the crowd and the referee insisted on a more strenuous right Siki extended himself. Breaking through Bennett's guards, he showered blows to the kidneys, short-ribs and head, all of which failed to unbalance Bennett. In the eleventh round, Sikl appeared, to have Bennett at his mercy, only the bell saving him from a possible K. O. Both men were badly butchered up in the last round, which was fought seven minutes instead of three, as they were supposed to fight. H. Thompson, managing editor of the Wheeling Advocate, says: "To Jim Downing local boxing promoter, goes the 'booby prize' for staging the odd demonstration of light-heavyweight, and a heavyweight. He also saved a few dollars by refereeing the entire bill consisting of four matches—one between Skii's sparring partner, Pierre Nicholas and Micky Flynn, which was a lively affair. He placed himself in the disfavor of many of the colored fans when he refused to allow the time keepers to ring the bell and later let the ring with the two men savagely struggling. Just seven minutes after the round began and after the referee had acted so disgraceful, Skii's manager got into the ropes and took Skii to his corner." FLOWERS WILL TAKE ON TWO FIGHTERS BEFORE GREB. Benedict by a vacation at Brunswick, his native town—Tiger Flowers, one of the most sensational and successful batters that the south has produced is ready to tackle another strenuous ring campaign, which will be started July 21, when he meets Jamaica Kid, an old rival at Covington, Ky. This sight and the one with Joe Downey, at New York on July 26 are schedled for the sole purpose of helping get Flowers on edge for the task of standing up with Harry Greb, in their ten-round no decision match at Freemont, Ohio, on August 14. The fight with Downey will take place at the 60m nonwealth Athletic Club, in New York City. That go will mark the Tiger's sixth' appearance in that club and if the outcome is the same as in the other five matches, Flowers will win haudily. Following the fight with Downey, Flowers will proceed immediately to Freemont, where he will open a public training program on August 4th. The terms of the Tiger's contract specify that he must workout in public for ten days. In carrying out that order he will be benefited to the extent of fifty cents per head for every person who views the training. Greb was successful in inflicting his own referee on Promoter Bronson, but he too will be required to live up to the public training required of the con tender for his crown. While the no decision angle robs the fight of considerable of its championship flavor it is certainly going to be a big pugilistic affair if put over in the manner planned by Promoter Bronson. A contract has already been let for the construction of a special arena, with a seating capacity of 25,000. Moving pictures will be made of the fight and the Tiger will share in the proceeds therefrom. This is the first time that Flowers has engaged in a bout of sufficient interest to warrant moving pictures. Both Miller and the Tiger are confident that the latter will make a good showing against the middle-weight champion of the world. Greb has never been noted for his knockout punch. He is a jabbing, cutting fighter more on the style of Flowers, but it is doubtful if the crown wearer can command the speed that is the pride and helping power of Flowers. The latter is rated as one of the fastest men in the ring. BATTLING SIKI WEDS WHITE WOMAN IN NEW YORK NEW YORK, July 23. —Battling Ski, Senegalese pugilist, was married today in the Municipal Building to Lillian Werner, white, of this city The boxer's real name, Louis Fall, was signed to the marriage license. The boxer gave his age as 23 years and his birthplace as St. Louis, Senegal, Africa. The bride, who gave her age as 30 years, described herself as an artist. Ski also described himself as an "artist." The marriage was performed by Deputy City Clerk McCormick. DAIQUY SCHOOL HEAD PRAISED FOR ANTI-DISCRIMINATION Although a group of white high school students in Darby, Pennsylvania protested against the appointment of a colored girl, Hilda Bolden, as valedictorian of their class, and threatened to hold separate commencement exercises of their own, the school authorities led by Walter R. Donthett, superintendent of schools in Darby, stood by the colored girl. "So far as we are concerned there is no race distinction in the schools," Mr. Donthett is quoted as saying. Mr. Donthett's stand, based on Miss Bolden's excellence as a student, elicited a letter of appreciation from the N. A. A. C. P., which said in part: "Unequivocal and courageous action like yours in refusing to listen to race prejudice will be a source of much en couragement to other colored children whi will aspire to high records, knowing that they will be given that which they earn." 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SCOTT 2223 EAST MAIN STREET DOWNINGTOWN INDUSTRY SCHOOL—DOWN (Under supervision Dept. of Public A TRADE SCHOOL OFFERING C Agriculture, Dairying, Sewing Poultry Raising, Dress Carpentry, Mill Woodworking, Cook smithing, Welding, Cann Academic Department consisting of ing College Preparatory Training. $19 per month for non-residents of of age accepted. For particulars w Funeral Parlor Rest-Rooms Display Rooms Lodge Rooms Phones—Office Ran. 2073. Residence, Ran. 2703. Asst., Ran. 2052-w ROBERT C. SCOTT, Funeral Director 2223 EAST MAIN STREET RICHMOND, VA. DOWNINGTOWN INDUSTRIAL & AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL—DOWNINGTOWN PA. (Under supervision Dept. of Public Instruction of State of Pennsylvania) A. TRADE SCHOOL, OFFERING COURSES IN— consisting of Junior a y Training. RATESM residents of State. N particulars write J. H. Academic Department consisting of Junior and Senior High Schools, giving College Preparatory Training, RATESM $17 per month for residents of State. No students under 14 years of age accepted. For particulars write J. H. N. WARING, JR., Principal 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 fled 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. 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 program 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 do our bit. The Richmond division of the Universal Negro Improvement Association has just opened its doors of our new home No. 2174 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. W. E. DUVAL Clerk. By A. F. DUVAL D. C. C. MIMMS. p. q. ER-R THINK OUT DON VERY ER-R DON'T THINK 'ILL GO OUT ANYWAY' DON'T FEEL VERY GOOD A Latest studio picture of Chas. W Bryan, Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee, taken since his nomination. A portrait of Mrs. Bryan, wife of the nominees. BATH AND BEAUTY PREPARATIONS. Scalp Trouble. Stops Falling Hair, Dandruff. Guaranteed to Grow Hair preparations fall and give immediate over the United States. 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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 dour 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. Fraternally yours. Universal Negro Improvement Association Richmond, 193rd Division. DON'T I'LL GO ANYWAY! T FEEL GOOD HE'S BOSS = HEH HEH HEH THAT'S A LOTTA APPLESAUCE HEH HEH HEH FIVE النموذج التالي يُمكنك من استخدام Stenography, Bookkeeping, Typewriting. Auto-mechanics Tabloid Magazine 81X ```markdown ``` Poem by Uncle John I used to have "the blues" a heap—and never did enjoy 'em,—I would of done most anything to hinder or destroy 'em, fact, there weren't no dread disease like janders, fits, or hives, could hold a candle to the "blues" for shortenin' people's lives. Old Doc could diagnose 'em, but I've heard him say, by jing—that knowin' how to cure 'em—was a vastly different thing! And, while they had a serum that would jugalate the gout—he didn't know of nothin' that would put the blues to rout! And still—we had the facts of turin' water into wine . . . and how the devil perished when they changed him into swine! I wonder now—if Science took the only chance she has, by gatherin' all the blues on earth, and mixin' 'em with jazz! We hear "the blues" by radio—by phonograft an' flute . . . ad libitum—ad nauseum—ad rottenum—to boot! It may be I'm a grouper, or a piece of country cheese,—but I contend, the remedy is wuss than the disease! the Judge's Josh THE LESS ADVICE A MAN HAS TO GIVE - THE MORE. HE HAS — No Exception. Stranger—What is the most prominent woman's club in this town? Native—Same as any town—the rolling pin. Good Reason "All roads lead to—jall—if you gotta heavy gas-foot." Speeding Sam Says He—I like stuffed olives best. She—Why? He—Oh, the dinner guests are not detracted in counting the seeds or others' plates. Oh, Boy Little dabs of carmine And pat—pat—pats of white, Sometimes make a peach. More often quite a fright. Blonde Bess Opines I call all men worms—because I know sooner or later some' chicken will get them. Not So Bad She—Oh, doctor, I've broken my glasses. Do I have to be examined all over again? Optician—No—just your eyes If a man with three talented and pretty children, a contented wife and a bank account of $100,000 is a successful man then Harry Grayson, 48 years old, of Rangeley Lakes, Maine, is worth considering. In 1890, when he was fourteen, his father, John Grayson died. The family were living in Haverhill, Mass., and were poor. The elder Grayson died of consumption. A year after her husband's death, Mrs. Grayson married again. The new father kicked Harry out of the house. Making his way to Salem, the boy got a job in a butcher shop, and out of his first two years' earnings he saved $208. With it he went to Lynn, Mass., and started loid Magazin ARITIES HAPPENINGS Purdy's Philos "I've noticed one thing—few 'good scouts' know the trail to success." Air Male He needs no aid kit, Does old Joe Hass, Who smoked his elg Too near the gas. Not Flirting Today Traffic Cop—Say, youse! Didn't you see me wave at you? Lady at Wheel—Yes; if George were here he'd paste you in the eye—you fresh thing. Never Thought of That Dumb Dan—My, oh, my! I've got an awful cold in my head." Truthful Sue—Well, that's something. Temperamental Vacationist—(at 'campfire with guide, first night out—Gads! Isn't this a wonderful night? Guide—It's gonna a rain tomorrow. Vacationist—Oh, I don't think it will. Guide—(picking up pack)—Well, I'm quitting. ..... Vacationist—Quitting? Why? Guide—Too d—d much argument. Motorists' Creed Speeding, speeding, all are speeding, Getting caught to pay a fine. This is passing, but we're leaving Tire tracks on the sands of time. How They Figure "Do you get a vacation?" "Yep—four weeks. Two while the boss is away—and two of my own." DAVIS PHOTO ON STABLE DOOR. LEXINGTON, July 14.—A photograph of John W. Davis is tacked on a Lexington stable door. It has been there thirty years and will remain if the wishes of the Democratic president nominee are followed. When Mr. Davis was a student at Washington and Lee, he formed a friendship with "Uncle Matt" Wilson, a colored servant. The young West Virginian boarded with the family of Professor James J. White and the colored servant often waited on him. One day Mr. Davis went to Baltimore to attend a meeting of his fraternity and while there had his photograph made. He gave one of them to "Uncle Matt" and upon the stable door it was tacked. Mr. Davis visited Lexington recently and Dr. Reid, White, who resides in the White home now, showed him the photograph. He asked what should be done with it. Mr. Davis requested that it be permitted to remain where his old friend, who died several years ago, had placed it. And so today many persons visit Dr White's stable to gaze upon the handsome countenance of a young man who now may become president of the United States. SHOCKING MACHINE GETS MAN. 20 YEAR SENTENCE (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., July 18—When Arthur Ross, of Mulberry way, treated himself to a shock on a shocking machine in a Penn avenue saloon, he got a bigger shock than he expected. Recolling under the electric charge, he stepped on the toe of Thomas Nokes, of 43rd street. Nokes did not like the use being made of his foot by Ross and accordingly it is said, landed an upper-cut to Ross' jaw so hard that Ross was compelled to spend three weeks in the hospital. After pleading guilty to aggrivated assault and battery, and two charges of robbery, Nokes, in Criminal court Friday, was sentenced to from 10 to 20 years in the Western penitentiary, city can obtain it there. and a small independent milk route. He was wiped out. By hopping is life he was wiped out. By hopping freight trains he made his way to New York and hired out as a dishwasher on the Panama Railroad steamship Cristoble plying between New York and Colon. Arriving on the Isthmus, a strip of which, known as the Canal Zone, the Government had taken over, he formed a partnership with a Chinaman and opened a silk shop in old Panama City. His investment was his labors. When a few years later Ancon became settled with workers from the Stateshis little shirt and fashions shop began to prosper. Two more shops were opened in Colon and Chilebra --- ETIQUETTE ETIQUETTE Dear Miss Flo: When sending linen or silver to a bride-to-be, should it be marked with the initial of her maiden name, or with her fliance's initia? Thank you. A. J. Linen and silver, if initialed, should always be marked with the initial of the bride's maiden name. Dear Miss Flo: Does an invitation to a church wedding require a reply? Who should pay for the bridesmaid's dress? (2) Should the groom buy the flowers for the bridesmaids? Thanks. R. S. It is not necessary to reply to a wedding invitation that does not include a card to the breakfast or reception. (2) The bridesmaids should buy their own costume. The bride may buy one article, if she wishes, such as the hat. (3) The groom usually orders flowers sent to the bridesmaids at the same time he orders those for the bride. Dear Miss Flo: Please tell me the correct way to eat salad when served in a bowl with an extra $ \mathrm{a} $ plate and tablespoon. (2) At the conclusion of a meal should the napkin be folded? At what side of the plate should it be placed? L. G. (1) A portion of the salad should be placed on the plate. (2) If one is dining at a friend's home where one expects to remain for several days, the napkin should be folded, as it will be used again, but if one expects to be there for only one meal, the napkin should not be folded. (3) It should be placed to the right of the plate. Dear Miss Flo: When one coughs at the table, should the napkin or a handkerchief be used. (2) Is it correct to send engraved invitations when giving a small dinner party of about eight guests? T. B. Never cough into a napkin. If it is necessary to cough at the table, use a handkerchief to cover the mouth. The napkin should be used only to wipe the lips. (2) When giving a small贴它 is much better form to write the invitations. Dear Miss Flo: Is it good form to thank the maid when being served? (2) When dining in a restaurant and a friend stops at the table, is it necessary to make introl ductions? L. S. One should thank the maid when being served. (2) It is not necessary to make an introduction when the meeting is so casual. In an article on "Racial Superiority" in the June-July issue of the Menorah Journal, Edward Sapir makes this comment: ..... "It is a very remarkable and a very interesting fact that in the huge volume of racial controversy it is always the race or the supposed race (for it is a wise man who knows his ancestor) of the writer which carries off the palm of victory. It is a strange 'science' indeed in which there are very nearly as many answers as there are classes of questioners. When a 'Nordic' scientist gravely asserts that the 'Nordic' race is the one truly superior variety of man kind, and still more gravely opines that a more than proportionate numerical increase in other races is a 'menace,' it is difficult not to relish the humor of his position. In a tentative way one sympathizes with him in his splendid isolation and im pending sterility. Nor is humor lacking in the spectacle of the wish ful waiting of an enthusiastic Jew who is ready to bless the world with his 'mishon'. So long as 'Nordic' anthropologists fall to discover the racial superiority of the Japanese and BY WHIT HADLEY He married the daughter of an army lieutenant and sold out his business for $100,000 cash. Settling in Rangeley Lakes, Grayson took up the pursuit of his favorite hobby, that of a guide. His summers are now spent directing the curious through the mountainous regions of Northern Maine, and through the Moosehead Lake regions and his fees are enormous. His home in Bath, Maine, is a show place. ```markdown ``` THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA HELPS bv FLO ... --- "RACIAL SUPERIORITY." Hi-Ja Chemical Co., Box 598-D, Atlanta, Ga. Use the Proven Hair Grower lengthens and straightens the hair, stops falling hair and dandruff and brings new beauty to hair and new health to the scalp. Herolin Pomade Hair Dressing works on the roots of the hair, relieves tetter and all other diseases of the scalp. It makes hair glossy and strong, straight, silky, soft and beautiful. ESTHER BIGEOU World's greatest singer and ac- tress. Has made recitals and Hi-Je Beauty Preparations. They are the best in the world. Hi-Ja Chemical Co., Box Use the Prove HE POMADE lengthens and straightens druff and brings new b Herolin Pomade Ha relieves tetter and all o glossy and strong, straig Free Dream Book With every order for one or more cases of Heton Pomade Hair Dressing, price 25c per can, we will give Absolutely Free a copy of the Heton Dream Book Dressing, price 25c per hundreds of dreams. In ordering, say, "Send Dream Book." so long as Japanese anthropologists (the Japanese, by the way, have done some excellent work in physical anthropology) remain sincerely unaware of the racial superiority of the 'Nordic', so long may the outsider be pardoned for a shrewd suspicion that superior and inferior race talk is 'thin stuff'." LEGISLATURE OF LOUISIANA ENACTS SEGREGATION LAW. LEGALITY TO BE TESTED NEW YORK, July 24—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, has received word that the Louisiana State Legislature has enacted a measure, which has been signed by Governor Fuqua, providing for the segregation of colored and white people in communities having a population of 25,000 or more. The N. A. A. C. P., announced, upon receipt of report that the law would seem to be in violation of the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States as handed down in the Louisville Segregation case, but that the Louisiana measure would be fully investigated with a view to taking legal action. G. W. Lucas, president of the New Orleans Branch of the N. A. A. C. P., who reports the new law, writes: "This bill widely was prompted by protests against certain of our people who are buying property in districts heretofore known as white. The first known attempt on the part of the authorities to force act. will be met by protests from the New Orleans Branch of the N. A. A. C. P." NEW HOSPITAL 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 Richmond, every business firm and every organization. The committee will flood the city with letters and it is believed that every well-baking 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. 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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 grandest campaign that has ever been in the state of Virginia. On the night that these reports come in we expect for this to be one of the greatest 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. Johnson, secretary; Mr. B. L. Jordan, treasurer; Messrs. J. M. Frasier and C. Griffis, Campaign Managers. 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Hayden's Herb Medicine at No. 220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Va. I recommend Mr. L. J. Hayden as one of the greatest healers of the sick on earth. Respectfully. J. D. TAYLOR. 2419 E. Grace St. Richmond, Va. PHONE MADISON 686 RICHMOND, VA. NEWS OF THE WORLD AS SEEN BY THE CAMERA'S EYE. --- ```markdown ``` THE FEDERAL MEMORIAL HERE ARE THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES. A specially posed and exclusive photo of John W. Davis (left) former Ambassador to the Court of Great Britain and Governor Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska, candidates respectively on the Democratic ticket for President and Vjce President. ```markdown ``` A. POLICE REPORTER TO RABBI. Cincinnati—Rabbi Joseph M Taxay, youngest Rabbi in U. S. A. He is 23 and completed the 9 year theological course in 5 years. He was police reporter and is a descendant of the great Rabbi of Prague. POLICE REPORTER TO RABBI. Cincinnati—Rabbi Joseph M Taxay, youngest Rabbi in U. S. A. He is 23 and completed the 9 year theological course in 5 years. He was police reporter and is a descendant of the great Rabbi of Prague. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA FINLAND'S TRACK STAR. Colombes, France—Photo of the great Paa Nurmi, Finnish star who outraced a fine field to win the 1500 meter run in the Olympics with a new record of 3:53 3-5. He ran 4 firsts. He and Ritola were the only runners to lead our own Earl Johnson in the cross country run. THE COOLIDGE FUNERAL AT PLYMOUHT, VT. The President and Mrs. Coolidge with D.. Welles who officiated, leaving cemetery after burial of son. THE CHEERLEaders 3 OF FAIREST U. S. MERMAIDS IN OLYMPICS. Here is a trio of the 400 meter free style American Olympic mermaids. From left to right, Helen Wainwright, Ruth Thomas and Martha Norelius. Photo shows them sun bathing just before one of their try-outs. 3 OF FAIREST U. S. MERMAIDS IN OLYMPICS. Here is a trio of the 400 meter free style American Olympic mermaids. From left to right, Helen Wainwright, Ruth Thomas and Martha Norelius. Photo shows them sun bathing just before one of their try-outs. SEVER ```markdown ``` UNIQUE COUPLE: BOTH MINISTERS OF GOSPEL Oxford, England—The Rev: M. Coltman and his wife, the Rev. Constance Coltman who have accepted a joint pastorate. It is a unique appointment in the Congregational Church. So far as known this is the only couple who are fully?ordained ministers. ```markdown ``` WIFE OF DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE Mrs. John W. Davis, wife of the former Ambassador to Great Britain who is the Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the United States. EIGHT This Week By Arthur Brisbane WARNING TO PARENTS. 8 MILLION LITTLE PIGS. RIDING A DRIVING WHEEL. EASTMAN'S MILLIONS. All fathers and mothers should be put on their guard by the death of the President's son. The boy wore shoes, or sandals, with no stockings, as thousands of boys and girls do, every day in Summer. THAT IS MOST DANGEROUS. The earth, everywhere, is impregnated with dangerous germs, including the germ of lockjaw, and innumerable other germs that may cause blood poisoning if a slight wound be neglected. The feet and especially the toes, are more easily侵入 than any other external part of the body. Cramped for generations in shoes, deprived of their natural blood supply, very often the toes lose their power of resistance to germ attack. Constantly you read of blood poisoning that starts in the foot. Wearing shoes without stockings, neglecting a cut or blister, as children often do, any germs accumulated by the child and continuously rubbed into the tissues and into the blood circulation, with no protecting stocking between the foot and the leather. The pluckier the child the more probability of a neglected wound. And boyish courage, unfortunately, is no protection against germ attack. "The Spring crop of pigs is short by 8,000,000 in the corn belt." What becomes of the "consciousness" of those 8,000,000 little pigs that never saw the light of day? Are they suspended somewhere in eternity, waiting for a chance to kick up their little legs in the corn belt and eat good corn, previous to having their throats cut? If they could think at all, what would they say of a system that brings them into the world to eat corn for a little while and then be eaten by their "superiors," a system that keeps eight millions of them out of the world when the price of corn happens to go up? What is the exact difference between 8,000,000 pigs and the same number of humans? Next in importance to INTELLIGENCE comes POWER. Everything we have comes from power intelligently directed. The World Power Conference in London, discussing the possibility of harnessing wind, waves, tides, sunlight, natural steam and hot wells and unused possibilities of alcohol production, is a most important gathering. Prince Conti says the United States of America could get more power from its hot springs in California, the Yellowstone, "Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes" in Alaska, etc., than from all our waterfalls. And think of unused heat, deep under ground. Sir Charles Bedford says alcohol from waste vegetable matter would provide more power than gasoline, when oil is exhausted. Rice straw wasted in India could produce enough alcohol to equal in power the annual production of petroleum. This earth is a driving wheel and it is silly to think that we could ever run short of power, living on a driving wheel. The attempt to climb Mt. Everest is abandoned for this year. But with the patience and perseverance of other insects, men will keep on trying and they will reach the you may now see the frozen bodies of Mallory and Evine, two of the expedition last seen as they entered a heavy cloud in a drive for the top. Rather a romantic grave, in the freezing cold of the highest spot on earth. Some day sightseers in flying machines will look at a stone, "covering the dead bodies of the first two men that ever climbed up here," and children in the sightseeing flier will ask, "Why did they climb up, instead of flying?" Five years ago George Eastman, of Rochester, allowed 6,000 employees of his Eastman Kodak Company to subscribe for stock in the company at par. Last week the employees got their stock, worth $21,000,000. They paid just half that price for it originally, making a profit of 100 per cent. That's a good way to encourage good work and interest workers in their jobs. Robert W. Bagnall, Director of Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People today announced that sixty-sight branches of the N. A. A. C.P. in various parts of the country had exceeded their allotted quotas in the 1924 drive for funds, thus breaking the records of all previous years. In announcing this achievement, Mr. Bagnall said: "The record made by the branches is an indication of the growing recognition of the work the N. A. A. C.P. has been doing and it shows that colored people are desirous of supporting and sustaining that work." OUTSTANDING SCHOLARS ADDEE TO HOWARD FACULTY. TEACHING STAFF NOW NUMBERS 175. WASHINGTON, D. C.-Howard University's high standing in the educational life of America has assured permanence, because of the progressive attitude of its Board of Trustees and administrative officers in securing outstanding scholars each year as additions to its teaching force. A number of specially trained persons who have achieved high scholastic prestige have been appointed to take places on the Faculty next year. Amo ng these arc: Charles H. Houston, of Washington, D. C., a graduate of Amherst, and of the Harvard School of Law, who has for the past year pursued graduate work in law in Spain, will have a place on the Law School Faculty of the University. Young Houston, in addition to receiving the degree Bachelor of Laws, from Harvard University in 1922, also received the degree, Doctor of Juridical Science in 1923. The award of a scholarship permitted him to take a year of post-graduate work in Spain. William S. Nelson, of New Haven, Count, a graduate of Howard College. Class of 1820, who has since pursued courses at Union Theological Seminary, New York City; the University of Paris; and the University of Berlin. This year (1924) Mr. Nelson received the degree, Bachelor of Divinity, from the Yale Divinity School. He will teach Biblical Literature in the School of Religion of Howard University. Lewis K. Downing, of Cambridge, Mass, a graduate of Howard, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Class of 1921 and who has this year received a similar degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will come to Howard next year as Instructor in Civil Engineering. School of Applied Science. M. N. Gwendolyn Bennett, of Brooklyn, N. Y., a graduate of Columbia University, New York City, with the degree, Bachelor of Science in Art, will come to Howard next year as Instructor in Art School of Applied Science. With these additions, Howard's teaching staff will number 175. During the summer, three members of the University Faculty are pursuing graduate work in Europe. They are Miss Helen M. Wheatland of the Department of Romance and Miss Languages; and Miss Madeline, of the School of Music, nurturing other members of the Faculty are pursuing advanced work in American institutions holding summer sessions. DEATH CLAIMS WIDOW OF LATE REV. P. W. WALLACE. Mrs. Eliza Wallace Dies In Hospital After Illness Covering Two Months. (Norfolk, Va., Journal and Guide.) Mrs. Eliza Wallace, 816 Henry Street widow of the late Rev. P. J. Wallace, former pastor of First Calvary Baptist died at Dixie Hospital, Hampton, Monday, July 14th, at 5 o'clock P. M., following an illness of two months resulting from a complication of ailments She had been confined in the hospital since Wednesday preceding her death. Mrs. Wallace was a native of Richmond and for seventeen years labored with her husband here in his pastorial duties. He preceded her to the grave by 18 months and 17 days, and her death removes from First Calvary one whose influence and co-labor with that of her late husband contributed very largely to the commanding position that church now holds in the community and denomination. Dr. Wallace's death proved a heavy blow to Mrs. Wallace, nevertheless, in due time, she consoled herself and resumed her energetic career in church work, taking hold of the auxiliaries which she headed and leading them to more service. An earnest Christian woman, Mrs. Wallace was at her best in teaching the cradle roll class in the Sunday School. It was among the youngest ones she felt able to do the most good, and during her career in the Church and Sunday School of First Calvary she sheared herself to hundreds of young people and to every member of the congregation. In general denominational work she was chairman of the Eastern Division of the Women's Missionary and Educational Association and a member of the Lott-Carey Foreign Mission Co.vention. At her home church she was a leader in missionary activities for a number of years. Her death has been the occasion for deep sorrow among those who worked with and knew her best, and for general regret in the community. MANY SEND MESSAGES. Messages of condolence have been received by the church officers from numerous persons in New York, Richmond and other cities. She was well known in New York, having served with her husband when he was pastoring in that city. Interment in the family plot In Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Wallace is survived by one sister and three nephews, of Richmond. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Davis At Home AUTOCASTER Locust Valley, Long Island, N. N. is to be the Democratic capital this summer for there on his front porch sits John W. Davis, Pres- idential candidate. This new picture was taken there. Locust Valley, Long Island, N. N. is to be the Democratic capital this summer for there on his front porch sits John W. Davis, Pres- idential candidate. This new picture was taken there. SEMI-MONTHLY CROP NOTES The past two weeks have been a busy season for Virginia farmers when ever the weather permitted field work as the wheat was ready for harvest, hay was ripening; and corn, cotton, to baco and peanuts needed cultivation. Frequent rains interrupted and delayed the farm work very much. The wheat harvest which is usually completed in June, has been very late this season and in the northern part of the State many farmers have just finished cutting. There is generally a large crop of straw, but the heads are not as well filled as usual in some sections, and the rains have caused some damage to the grain in the shock. The yield per acre will probably be up to the average for the past ten years. Threshing has commenced in the southern part of the State. The corn crop is very late, so no early frost will cause considerable loss. The rains have prevented cultivation and most fields are grassy and weedy. Some early crops on well drained lands are looking well, but the crop on river and creek bottoms, where planted is very poor. Conditions are worst in the eastern part of the State and best in the Southwest. There has been too much rain for the proper development of tobacco plants, growth is backward and fields generally need working. A favorable season is needed in order to make an average yield. The hay crop is generally ready for harvest, but the wet weather has prevented much progress with this work. The yield will be unusually good if all of the crop can be saved. A large acreage of cowpeas, soy beans, and millet has been sown on land that had been intended for corn, but these crops have not progressed very well owing to the wet weather. Pastures have made splen did growth and are unusually fine in all parts of the State. The digging of early potatoes progressed rapidly during the past 10 days; the shipments were unusually heavy. The total carlot shipment to July 12 was 10,916 cars compared with 10,719 cars to the same date last year. The yield on the Eastern Shore has been better than expected, white in the Norfolk section the crop turned out poorly except on well drained land. Peanut growers have had great difficulty in keeping their fields clear owing to the frequent rains which prevent cultivation, and which caused rapid growth of grass. The condition of the crop is poor and the outlook is discouraging. Fult prospectus continue to be above the average in most parts of the State. Blackberries are now ripening and the crop is very good. As a result of the unusual number of damp and rainy days the quality of apples is not as good as usual. There is an excellent crop of peaches, and early varieties are ripening in the southern part of the State. The condition of livestock is generally very good. Owing to sappy condition of pastures cattle have not fattened as well as expected. Lambs shipments have been heavy, and prices to the growers are very good. There has been little change in the farm labor situation. In the northern and central districts labor is very scarce, but in the southwest the supply has been more plentiful as the let up in mining and other industries has released some labor for the farms. HENRY M. TAYLOR. Agricultural Statistician. A BOOK OF NEGRO BIOGRAPHIES "Who's Who in the General Conference of the African Methodist Church," is a volume containing more than 300 biographies of the leaders of that denomination issued by Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the official organ of that church, the Christian Recorder of Philadelphia. It is a handy volume for ready reference, in which are the pictures of all of the bishops and their wives and short sketches of their careers, as well as other men and women prominent in the church—both laymen and ministers. The book is more than interesting because of the compactness of its form, and because it shows how many of these distinguished started from the lowest round and reached the ion where they are. RELIGIOUS CHRONICLER RELIGIOUS CHRONICLER NEWS OF THE KINGDOM Location:—Corner First and Leigh Streets. 10:00 A. M.—Sunrise Prayer and Praise Service. 10:00 A. M.—Sunday School and Men's Bible Class. 11:25 A. M.—Sermon by pastor, subject: "Dangers of Unbelief." 3:30 P. M. -Address by Prof. Nelson Williams, Jr., A. M. Subject: "Missions and Education." 6:00 P. M. -Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. -Sermon by pastor, subject, "The Cost of Godiness." Regular Prayer Meeting each Wednes day at 8:15 P. M. You are welcome. Come and worship with us. R. H. Johnson. B. D., M. A., pastor, W. J. Johnson, clerk. PROF. WILLIAMS SPEAKS AT SHARON SUNDAY AFTERNOON A vital message, "Missions and Education" will be delivered at the Sharon Baptist Church, Leigh and First Streets, Sunday, July 27, at 3:30 P. M. This address will be delivered by Prof. Nelson Williams, Jr. A M. Secretary of the Executive Board, the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society, Inc. An appropriate musical program will feature the occasion. The meeting is under the auspices of the Sharon Baptist Sunday School Missionary and Educational Campaign. Mr. B. L. Allen is superintendent and Miss S. A. Cowan, Secretary. Resigns Board Secretarialship in Lott Carey F. M. Convention. After 25 years of exacting and efficient service Prof. Nelson Williams, Dr. leaves cooperative Baptists and will resign as secretary of Lott Carey Board next annual meeting in Washington, D. C. Secretary Williams has been an active force in Virginia Cooperative Baptists for 30 years. He will continue his work with the Sunday School Publishing Company in religious education and social research, 501 N. 3rd St., Richmond, Va. and 2100 5th Avenue, Apt. 46, New York. Following the division of Negro Baptists in the State and country. Prof. Williams' financial was the largest made on the side of and service contribution to the cause cooperation. DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A Glad to welcome the many strangers to the Y. M. C. A. building Third and Leigh Streets. The conference with the committee was a good one and the many results were encouraging. The boys and men of the Y. M. C. A. regardless of the hot weather are loyal. Last Sunday was a full day for the boys and men of the Y. M. C. A. The workers hour at the Y. M. C. A. 9:30 A. M. fro prayer service. The Y. M. C. A. 4 P. M. the boys were out in good numbers and gave the very best attention to the speaker. Subject: "The Boy Liken Unto The Seed. It was a hit. Songs led by the Secretary were warm. The meeting for men 5:30 P. M. at the building was a very impressive one. Subject: "Music." Every man found himself saying a word. The songs were keeping with the hour. The women were not for gotten 10 A. M. in the penitentiary the meeting was one that will not be forgotten very soon. One was led to accept Christ and everybody was happy. Much interest was taken in rendering the songs. To the Y. M. C. A. 9:30 A. M., with the workers for a heart to heart meeting. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Tell the other boy that he is invited to the special meeting for boys 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Building. 5.30 P. M. at the building Mr. T. H. Butts will speak to the men. Come and be one of the number. Tell the other fellow. Be on time. The Y. M. C. A. is still asking for special prayer. Please hear our cry. MAN SLAYS ESTRANGED WIFE THEN KILLS SELF. Shooting and Suicide After Quarre Drawn Crowd of 300—Bodies Lie Side by Side. (Prairie St. Service) WASHINGTON, D. C., July 23—William Hill, 30 years old, shot and killed his wife, Marzia Hill, 24 years old, and then shot and killed himself at Second and Seaton Streets, Northwest, just before midnight last Friday. The double shooting caused intense excitement in the neighborhood and a crowd of more than 300 persons, many of whom only half-clad, gathered to look upon the gruesome scene. Hill was wing alongside the woman. The couple had been separated. Hill was arrested recently for making threats against his wife. The shooting followed a violent quarrel staged on the corner. Hill was dead when persons attracted by the shooting arrived on the scene. Mrs. Hill was dead on arriving at Freedman's Hospital. ```markdown ``` PICNIC PLANS ARE MADE BY COLORED FARMERS. MARLBORO, MD, July 23.—Finishing touches on plans for the colored farmers' seventh annual outing and picnic which will be held on the Agricultural fair grounds at Upper Marlboro, Md, July 24th, beginning at 10 A. M. A committee arranged to have continuous music, a community sing conducted by Prof. Robert Blackwell of this city, sports and other amusements Community Club leaders, members of boys and girls agricultural clubs of Prince Georges county and southern Maryland, 1924 graduates of the elementary schools will be the special guests. MRS. ROBERT RUSSA MOTON MEMBER INTERRACIAL BOARD (Preston News Service) ASHEVILLE, N. C., July 24—Mrs. Robert Russa Mota, wife of the Principal of Tuskegee Institute, established by the late Booker T. Washington and the largest institution of its kind in the world, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Southern Inter-racial Commission at the closing, here, last Wednesday, of its annual session. Mrs. Moton, who was formerly Miss Jennie Dee Booth, of Gloucester Co. Va., became the wife of Dr. Moton in June, 1905 and has taken an active part in the educator's life work. 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Rurnished 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 READ THE PLANET 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 ..... Plain II 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 desertion and abandonment for more than three years last past. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant. John M. Phipp. 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 suc- cessive 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, Glerk. 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, $11 N. 4th Street, Richmond, Va.