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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL JR THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. SEGREGATION IN D. C. CAUSES WITHDRAWAL. Miss Hallie Q. Brown Issues a Plain Statement-That Trouble at Washington. Singers Withdrawal an Emphatic Protest Chief Justice Taft Consulted. Capital of Nation Hot-bed of Racial Prejudice. VOLUME XLII. NO. 27 SEGRE IN D. WIT Miss Halli Plain Sta at Singers With test--Chief Capital of Nat (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C., May 15—Over 200 colored singers from the Richmond Treble Clet. Howard University Glee Club, Hampton Institute Choir and the Howard University Choral Society refused to appear on the program at the All-American Music Festival of the International Council of Women in the new auditorium Tuesday night because of the segregation of Negroes in the balcopy of the building. When it came time for the singers to appear Miss Hallie Q. Brown, of Wilberforce, Ohio, who had arranged for the appearance of the singers at the invitation of Mrs. David Allen Campbell, chairman of the evening, came out before the curtain and announced that the singers had left the auditorium because of a misunderstanding as to the seating of colored persons in attendance. It is understood that a specific complaint had been communicated to the singers by Mrs. Hunton, wife of an American consular representative at San Antoine, France, and Mrs. Mayne E. Jones, whose daughter, Miss Juana Jones, was to have danced in the performance. MISS BROWN ALLEGES HUMILIATION. In a formal statement later in the evening Miss Brown said: "I was appointed in 1923 to arrange the music of the colored group for May 5 at the International Council of Women. to be held in Washington May 4 to 14. I came to Washington to attend the inauguration of President Coolidge, for I directed the colored women's political activities throughout the United States and felt we must represent them during the eventful week. At great expense to myself and others I remained in the city, except for a few weeks, gathering the singers from various organizations and cities to take part in this program. "This being a great international movement, we had no idea that such a thing as segregation could ever enter the arrangement. We had secured such noted characters as J. Henry Lewis, and Dr. R. Nathaniel Dett, one of the noted composers of America; Prof. Roy Tibbs, of Howard University, and others of note to participate in the music. Judge our surprise when we learned that there was to be segregation at the Capital of the United States, where we would least expect it, against a group of the nation's constituents, who have been faithful, loyal and patriotic to this great Government. "We felt we could not submit to this ostracism, and though we had two hundred noted singers, with voices unsurpassed, to participate, when we found the segregation existed, we could not be humiliated in the eyes of the foreign women who had come to believe that America was the land of the free and the home of the brave". NEGROES PLACED ON LEFT SIDE. It was said that seats were sold to colored persons on the left side of the hall only. The musicians from Howard University, Hampton and other institutions declared that the arrangement constituted despicable segregation and was exceedingly re prehensible to them. NEGRO DELEGATES ON THE ORCHSTRA FLOOR. ORCHESTRA FLOOR. It is said that Negro delegates were seated Tuesday night on the orchestra floor of the auditorium, as they have been since the opening of the council. ADVICE OF CHIEF JUSTICE TAFT SOUGHT BY DETT. It is said that before finally dismissing his men. Prof. Nathaniel Dett, Director of Hampton Institute Choir, got into communication with Chief Justice William Howard Taft, Chairman of the Trustees of Hampton Institute, to get his advice. Later in the evening the Chief Justice said someone had called him in the matter, but as he did not know the circumstances he would have to be excused from commenting on it in any way. Prof. Dett, it is said, also tried to get Hampton Institute directly by long distance telephone. Mrs. Philip North Moore, president of the United States Council, expressed great regret that the incident had occurred, and said that council officials had nothing to do whatever with the seating arrangements of the music festival, as the business side of the festival had been handled by a local firm. U. S. COUNCIL PRESIDENT ASSURED NO SEGREGATION Mrs. Moore admitted that she had given written assurance that there would be no segregation at the council to Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, of Daytona, Fla., president of the National Association of Colored Women of which she is a life member and patron. "I certainly intended that this agreement should hold", Mrs. Moore said, 'and it should have held for the entertainment, which is as much a part of the council program as the business meetings. No instructions were given to the firm that handled the tickets by the council officials and we never anticipated any such difficulty as has arisen, nor did we have anything to do with the arrangement of the seating for the night's performance". DR. J. B. BROWN WILL DISCUSS CHURCH RECREATION PROBLEMS AT THE B. Y. P. U. SPRING MEETING. The public is invited to attend the Spring Meeting of the B. Y. P. U. Council to be held at the Fifth Baptist Church, Harvie and Cary, Sunday May 24, at 4 P. M. A special address will be delivered by Rev. J. B. Brown, of Petersburg, Va., on "The Church and Recreation". Music will be rendered by a special chorus. Rev. Brown is pastor of a congregation, in which he has successfully met the problems which he will discuss. He may boast of the hearty support and allegiance of both young and old in the achievement of his program. Subscribe to The Planet. RICHMOND VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1925 THE DARKEST DAY IN HISTORY By A. B. CHAPIN THE TIME YOU TOOK "HER" TO A DANCE — AND YOU RAN OUT OF GAS — AND IT WAS RAINING- — AND SHE HAD A NEW PARTY DRESS ON — AND, IF SHE WENT WITH YOU TO SCOUT FOR GAS, SHE WOULD GET SOPPING WET — AND YOU SIMPLY COULDN'T LEAVE HER ALONE WHILE YOU WENT AFTER IT OH INK, -BLACK, BLACK INK!! MARK WELL THIS DATE ON THE PAGE OF GLOOM! FIRST UNION BAPTIST CHURCH CONCLUDES BIG RALLY RAISES $1,339.27 IN FINANCIAL DRIVE—REV. J. E. FOUNTAIN LEADS SUCCESSFULLY. The First Union Baptist Church wishes to thank its many friends, members and especially the Moore Street Baptist Church, who opened its doors for the help of a sister church, for their most liberal response to the call of the present needs. It was indeed an evening of joy which was expressed in a most tangible way. REV. DR. HATCHER THRILLS AUDIENCE ON SPHINX PROGRAM Speaking with a voice of conviction and vividly illustrating the gospel truths which he expounded, the Rev. Dr. James S. Hatcher pastor of the Third Street A. M. E. Church thrilled the large audience on the occasion of his appearance in the University Chapel on the Sphinx Club Program. Rev. Dr. Hatcher delivered a well prepared and impressive sermon on "The Complex of the Resurrection Life." He portrayed many plain concrete lessons on the application of the principles of Christianity to our daily life. His message was well received and has been commented on very favorably. The Rev. Dr. Hatcher has won for himself a lotty place in the hearts of the young people of Union, as well as in the city. Among the other features of the Sphinx Club Program were: Prayer by M. H. H. Christian. Scripture lesson by R. W. Scott, introduction of speaker, by C. L. Washington, violin solo by A. J. Owens, J. E. Crawley the appreciated Dramatic Tenor Solist held the large audience spellbound with his melodious voice. Aulurey Tobin was master of ceremonies. Rev. W. B. Ball is doing a great work and his people are loyally supporting him. TO A DANCE AGAS PARTY DRESS ON U TO SCOUT SHOPPING WET CLEAVE HER ALONE T INK!! PAGE OF GLOOM! We shall never forget to express our gratitude to that princess Christian woman Mrs Ella. O. Waller, who led the army of God to a financial success. The Pastor, Rev. J. E. Fountain, B. Th. wishes to thank Rev. Dr. J. B. Hatcher for the most able sermon delivered by him. This rally exceeded all other rallies: Amount raised, $1,339.27. May the blessings of the Lord rest upon our many friends and members. We are yours for the advancement of the Kingdom. FIRST UNION BAPTIST CHURCH, Rev. J. E. Fountain, B. Th., Pastor. Lawrence Rainey, Clerk. —Rubens Paint and Glass Company have a product that is g aran ted to do all that is claimed it. You can save money by dealing with this enterprising firm. Out of to n orders are as promptly attended as those right at their doors. Write to them for any desired information. They are ready to serve you. WITH IRON BAR Bertha Bentley, about 30 years old was beaten to death in front of 27 West Canal street, shortly after 9 o'clock Monday night, with a short iron bar, said to have been in the hands of Hattie Flippen, while the two were in an altercation over the alleged attention of Harriet Flippen's husband to one of the children of the Bentley woman. The Bentley woman was rushed to St. Phillip's Hospital in the city ambulance, but died about ten minutes after arriving there. Coroner James M. Whitfield performed an autopsy later in the night. According to information obtained by Detectives Parker and Dulling, the two women started fighting when the Bentley woman threatened Hattie Flippen. It was said that another person held the woman while she was attacked by the Flippen girl, but he later reported to headquarters and denied complicity. He assisted the officers to search for Hattie Flippen and said that one of the bricks thrown during the fight struck him on the shoulder. He said that he did not touch the murdered woman, but he was detained by the police. By A. B. CHAPIN AUTORAVER BISHOP MCGUIRE SPEAKS HERE Bishop George Alexander McGuire spoke at the True Reformers' Hall here Monday night, 11th inst. to a large audience. His subject was, "Blazing the Trail". Although he occupied the rostrum for two hours, at no time did the interest in what he was saying lag. His remarks created a profound impression and those, who heard him were outspoken in commendation of his address. Dr. William H. Smith was master of ceremonies. A reception was tendered him after the exercises. —Bishop George Alexander McGuire of the African Orthodox Church called on us last Monday in company with Dr. William H. Smith. He has improved greatly in appearance since he resided in this city as rector of St. Philips P. E. Church. President T. J. King Delivers Great Address....He is Unanimously Re-elected for Another Year. Leading Baptist Divines Present. Great Progress Made. MRS. LILLIAN NEAL DIES. Mrs. Lillian Neal, the wife of Jack Neal, of 605 North Second street, died Friday, May 1st, in full triumph of faith. She leaves one child. Ethel Neal and husband, Jack Neal, and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. ... Sleep on and be loving. Sleep on and take the rest. We love you, dear. But God loveth you best. —Husband. JACK. In Memoriam. HOOPER—Entered into eternal rest three months ago. Saturday, May 16, 1925, Delaware Hooper, of New York City. His sufferings ended with the day, Yet lived he at its close. And breathed the long night away In statue-like repose. He passed through glory's morning gate, And walked in Paradise. Beloved wife, SUSIE NIGHTINGALE HOOPER In Memoriam. In sad, but loving memory to my dear husband. Rev. A. T. Overby, who left me one year ago April the 30th: One year has passed, my heart's still sore; As time goes on I miss you more, Your memory is as fresh today As in the hour you passed away. Peaceful be thy rest, dear husband. And sweet to breathe thy name; In life I loved you dearly, In death I do the same. And again I hope to meet you When the day of life is fled; When in heaven with joy to greet you. Where no farewell tears are shed. By loving wife. MARY. PRICE—In sad, but loving memory of my dear husband, George W. Price, who departed this life one year ago, May 9, 1924: So sad, so sudden, was the call, His death was a shock to all, But God in His wisdom knew what was best, So He took him home to Heaven to rest. I cannot forget you, dear husband, Though long may seem the years; And often in my lonely hours, I wipe away my tears. The flowers I place upon your grave May wither, and decay, But fresh and green the memory of you Is in my heart today. Though on earth you are no more, But in our memory you are with us. As you always were before. His devoted wife MRS. MARTHA MOSBY PRICE PRICE, FIVE CENTS. BAPTIST CONVEN- MEETS. J. King Deliv- Address. ... He ously Re-elect ther Year. Divines Present. s Made. The Virginia Baptist State Convention convened Wednesday, 13th inst., with the First Baptist Church, of Newport News, Va., of which church the able Rev. Dr. A. A. Galvin is pastor. President T. J. King in his annual address, among other things said: "We are seeking better homes, better farms, better schools, better churches, better men and women, better boys and girls and better understanding between races and individuals, and when we get this, of course we are going to have better communities, better towns, cities and States. There is no reason why there should be so much misunderstanding in this country, and much of it is due to ignorance, illiteracy, race prejudice, race hatred and race antipathy. "Others may hate, but we preach and practice love. Hate no man because of his race or color, but like the Christ we represent, we love all mankind, and we are ready to extend our hand to every human being. When we are mistreated by others, we are always ready to pray. 'Father forgive them'. On this we stand, and this is what our convention is teaching, and this is being planted into the hearts of our youth at the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, at Lynchburg, the institution planted by our fathers who came out of slavery." President King was unanimously reelected. The session -will last until Saturday. --- —Mr. L. L. King arrived in the city last Saturday from Pennsylvania —Mr. James H. Barrett has had erected a most attractive porch at his residence in North Third Street —Rev. Thomas H. Briggs is now a confirmed invalid. He is cheerful and hopes to enjoy the coming balmy weather. The Welsberger Company is located on Broad Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets and farmers will find courteous treatment there. The prices quoted will save much money. —Look out for the announcement of the date for the sacred concert to be staged at Van de Vyper College. Manager William B. Smith is making good use of the delay and is perfecting the players in what they have to do. Make arrangements with your best girl now and get your own wife in the humor of going now. LITTLE MADELON'S PARTY. On Tuesday evening, May 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 o'clock a bevy of little lads and lassies wended their way to the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Carter, 700 North Fifth street, to pay their respects to their grand-daughter, little Miss Madelon, of New York, who has been in the city for the past week. Games of various kinds were indulged in, after which to the strains of a march played by Mrs. Maggie Lemus Johnson, the little tots marched into the dining room where covers were laid for fifteen. As the little ones were seated at the table, making a picturesque scene, a flashlight picture was taken. Each was given a tiny basket of candy as a souvenir of the happy evening spent with little Madelon. Misses Maxine Bland and Mamie Alexander chaperoned the guest. NEWS OF THE WORLD AS SEEN BY THE CAMERA’S EYE. en a ee SS ee ee ee ee ee ba Se | a a — =— ee a Geers oe germs eh a cee a Bree ae ee et Lame Ses ee ee a ee ce a = — ee oS ee i en ee Pe CU —t= ae a a ee NEW RUBBER LIFEBOAT. Washington—Commander Byrd pulling for shore in the new ‘Yubber lifeboat to be used by ths Macmillan Aretic Party in their airplane dash for the North Pole, This will prove exceedingly vahiable in case the plane should make a forced landing on water t tt me oe ett = eet cee te : at Go “See - . ie eee ee ere ppm ae - a a ae Pc ee eee iene Ree Ceca. an THIRTY MILLION DOLLAR HBIRESS SOUGHT FOR PRINCE. London—Youthful Countess of Sea- field being sought as bride for Prince Nicholas of Roumania. ‘She is 19, and heiress to $30,000.000 estate left by her father, late Earl of Seafield. intatitnaittheeiatall wo , y = THE RIUHMUND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGLNLA Lams ie es Lo Se aoe oe af oo Than x oe: ae t, tf B : _. en te AEs : oe fs io! ie p, Arcs, > KE Oe See : ‘ RMSE «Ok bly Aa LA ial Waeeeies eS gt ogee Bieano : go Se eee i Ree oO a if aie Te ere ne OR oak ie rae: Cong GIES EN eR caer ne “40 sre Ce a ot ee RA jeer oe ae Fae Per ret | bee SU eget CO Ble Sat eee ee f q oe oye Oe ss hc Pe alae OL 4 a te e ee Biome moe Ky ON By ean ee Ne aes eas ee Po a F roa Loe Dé by ae as jet SS ee ae Ty EAL 22 ei ae a Sct ee ee Sofie, Bulgaria—Exterior of the Cathedral here which was wrecked by a clock bomb during the fneral ceremonies for slain military leader. Nearly 200 persons were killed by the blast. - [ i ee I ) ees wy Ty ye be NL Ter ee Pe ee NR te | [Boy cee | a Bx =. gyal | | ada ee ee | a Se Sh Soe G3 | ES RS evehaaatrceN eel | | AS a gr eae TS iy sos ao eee | | ee soit a ckoagiileecar « atta dans lieeiediaetai > ie Re Ligaen” ih eee | # EC ta ie _ 2 2 | Pee emer es ge egtaee Engh eta nape Hi gS Cia TT. fro eH { ip ee | . 1 Yaa oe | | pees 4 | Pena i | ae | | : E : CLAIMANT OF FAMOUS “BLI ELI” ‘TRLLS HIS STORY. New York—Jacob Keppel Sandler who claims authorship of the old Jewish lament, “Hii Et” writing the song again from memory to prove before the court that he was the com poser. He is suing J. P. Katz, music publisher, for @ half million dollars. FIRST PHOTOS OF SOFIA RIOT. “the Cathedral here which was wrecke ain military leader. Nearly 200 persons ERO ee Oe ee ONE Bae RUNAWAY R.33 COMES BACK HOME. London—Smashed nose of Dirigible R-33. which landed safely at Pulham after being blown across the North Sea. when torn from moorings. I am -- i 7 ia pow WR BO BY | a Ee ore q is Oa aa ie eo en ae cas ae 2 ee et ae wih em et beet Ee eS 4 4 CE ee eg Ce ee TOR ae ee - 4s ON a 2 ee a ae fe ell re ee ee oo we Ae aes Te A wee; Cee | i Re ‘i =~ MRS. COOLIDGE—NATION’S FIRST GIRL SCOUT. \Washington—Mrs, Calvin Coolidge, the first time she donned her girl scout uniform to attend the children's spring dancing festival at Polis Theatre, At the right is Mrs, Hi, Brooke, at the left is Mrs. H. H. Flather. es : | 4 ye A : oe ‘ j 4 a ae ae i cate wee vipat! ae i a Sees seas ore Cn Ses Ve aaa ee Lene operas, ¢ [Set core rey icc Mr aed FASHIAN. A pretty little red straw hat trimmed with matching feathers. WILLIE THAT'S JUST TH' KIND OF STRING I WANTED-WHERE DID YOU FIND IT? OH I JUST PICKED IT UP! 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Laue uae | Youee One LEY BE kos \ See ea gd SS! x : wd ‘\ 5 Ko ge) re IN WG Mr | e Ser 1 AT ZT a Ls) &s Zt Ha) Adie S3 / VAs ] My i @ a5 BS ( fi.)\ Ws Il) He [AES NS ai ANN. \ WH ANS |= 2 me AUN Vj es EN OW |) Fa St Ai Se Suv eS . aed Nase é eee dea NT Pee¥ Fy a We A aE. laa SS ; se SN a ROS Rode \ 5/7 3 ate 4 ——— = eusited tvrs Sturdy by John Mitel, Te So a oo ee JOHN MITCHELL, JR.....EDITOR iy cwouiethen teas ae eles see oe e eee Teed at the Pot Otee at Rchnond nee anata Br Monte os ~—— ee Se ees et on a one SH victors ‘Bung, S Lou Moy OD Toa ce ag, ew Tek SATURDAY aee.eMAY 16, 1925 A WORD ABOUT SEGREGATION. WE SINCERELY REGRET that the influential Richmond Times- Dispateh, in its issue of the 11th inst should have thrown the weight of ‘te influence on the side of a class ‘vt white people, in this community, which permits selfish interests to outweigh a movement for the general xood. Just as the Interracial Move- ment is exercising its greatest effec: foward cultivating a frlendly rela Uonship between the races, it gives ont alleged information to the effect that industrious colored people are inereasiag the f#etion by, foreing themselves in mieighhorhgods occupled by white people, is thie a teete For our part, we faye ak, io ask that the distin: SUS" oq gditorial writer spread a *.ap of the city of Richmond before him and mark every block occupied by white people and every one oceu- pied by colored ones. For miles, a new settlement has been laid off in the West Bnd and no attempt has teen made by colored people to en- eroach upon any of this territory. In fact, colored land-owners have sold out their holdings to their white ne‘ghbors. Just when the time came that colored people must be excluded trom white localities. deponent say eth not Certainly white people, who need colored labor desire that it be ob Yained In thelr Immediate neighbor hood. It is only the white folks who feay that they may be consideres ‘on equaity with a Negro that com plain most about his being in their neighborhood or in close proximity Real estate agents and land-shark: have heen prospecting upon vacant reas of lang and have been endeay wvng {0 get the poorer white classe to purchase homes there. The know ledge that Negro settlements exist in che tmmtediate neighborhood _ may have had a tondency to check sales The ‘Times-Dispatch _generousl3 throws this “sop to the whale" wher it, says: ‘There is no reason {0 believe that the better class of Negroes, 0 whom Richmond may well be prowd bas any desire to encroach on th white residential districts, any mor: than the whites esite to crowd them Jout of the areas set aside for thei homes, but there are certain classe: ‘in both races whose activities need ‘curbing and it is for these that the "segregation ordinance was passed an¢ for whom now it should be enforced” | We would like to have submitted to us specific instances where colored activities need curbing. Tell us of 3 single section either in the east or in the west end, where officious colored people have invaded the privacy of a white settlement, As a matter of fact, well-to-do colored people have purchased property and improved it and at this writing there is not a sing’e residential street in all Rich mond, where colored people reside, tha: has been conereted. ‘The sani- ‘tary conditions are the worst. They have only modern conditions in lo- calities, where white people have sold their holdings to locate in finely saved sections with residences that rival any of similar size and con- truction in this country. ‘The newspapers are not suited for & discussion of this subject. To talk about reviving a segregation law is to advertise Réchmond as betng antl Negro and to drive colored people, who are here to rorthern and west- ern climes and to cause those, who are away, to stay away or migrato to some other State than Old Virginia. We know that God rules in the affairs of men and these temporary appeals to race prejudice cannot re- sult otherwise than in harm. Negroes ond white folks and white folks and Negroes have been living tofether, cating: iogether, walking and sleeping cogether for the last two hundred vears and we take it that those, who are complaining, their parents and shely fore-parents never owned a Negro and never knew the value of me. For God's sake, let us have peace. A BLACK HERO. JUST AS SOME Negro-hater is endeavoring to create antipathy and hatred towards the Negroes of this country, some individual member of that race does something that tends to benefit his people and to call at tention to the sterling qualities in- herent in this race of people. Full- blooded southerners of the ante-bel- Jum type never forget this fact and they never tire of relating anecdotes filustrattve of this peculiarity in the black people of this section of our National Domain. ‘We were impressed with this fact when we read the account of the sinking of a United States vessel in the Mississipp! River. The white peopfe, who were saved by the in trepidity and bravery of this Negrc are loud in their praises of his con duct. They did not then and wil not now raise any question as tc whether he occupies a seat next te them in a public hall or whether he is found munching his humble repas in a @ning room, where they, too are enjoying their evening meal. ‘Twenty-three lives were lost in thi @icaster. The first report from Momphis, Tennassee reads: “From out of the swamps of Ar ansas came the hero of the disaste: —a big black Negro man—Tom Lea On his broad shoulders “and th motor boat of his employers a Helena, Ark., fell the burden of lif saving. “Lea went about his work a methodically (as any of the silen men who made up the bulk of th pary. He loaded his boat with vic tims of the disaster, took then ashore and went back for anothe ‘HIS FAVORITE ASSISTANT. THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND. VIRGINIA taken he had rescued perhaps thirty of the sixty or more persons on board the steamer, including Captain How- ard T. Fenton, grizzled veteran of the river, who had commanded the ill-fated vessel”. And another report says: “Mayor Roliette Payne and /Thom- as A. Allen today announced they intended to start a movement to ob tain a Carnegie hero medal for Tom Lee, Negro, who saved many lives when the steamer M. ©. Norman sank south of Memphis yesterday. _ “Lge, 40-year-old Negro, who leaped into the limelight in a few hours after the sinking of the steamer | Norman late Friday, today called on Mayor Payne, of Memphis, to explain ‘his part in the rescue work. Dressed in blue overglis ud with a short Jumper as a coat. Tom was admit- ted to the Mayor's private office. “L guess T didn’t do any more than anybody else would have done in my place”, he told the Mavor. ‘I had passed up on the Arkansas side of the Norman as she was making Coahoma Bend. She was all right when I passed her. I don't know what caused me to keep looking back at the boat, bu: I did and once 1 thought I saw her titing: When T looked again she was leaning wav over on one side. “TL tuimed my boat around. 1 guess i was a quarter of a mile up the river from her when I started, but she was under water when I got ‘here. Then I got a man out. He was turn'ng loose his hold on a piece of timber, so I got him under the arms and pulled him in. Then | picked .up two or three little chil- aren, I took them to a sand bar a short distance away, and gave them some matches and told them to build a fire out of driftwood. I kept going ‘and coming until T had saved every hody { saw fn the river. Then T went to the sand bar and built a ‘There are numberless instances where other colored men have been active in the saving of the lives of white people and many a white fam- ily can testify of the tenderness ex- ereised around the badstde of some loved member of a white family. As for recompense, it was not asked for or expected. Some time and some-how, a change will take place and due recognition will be accorded one of the humblest and most faithful races of people upon the face of the globe. The stirrers of strife amongst both races will be sent to the rear and our God will “wipe all the tears from our eyes". DO YOU KNOW THEM? Germantown, Pa, May 4, 1925. | 1 desire to know the name of the man, who owned Charles Henry Brown, who had a sister named Charlotte Davis. She was the mother of D, Webster Davis, who was well: known there. Send information to SARAH BROWN, widow of Charles Henry Brown, 181 W. Price St. German: town, Pa ——_—_—$—$———————— ————SS ——_—_————_ 203 S. SECOND STREET DEALER IN SANCY GROCERIES. FRESH MEAs. VGRRARLES. FISH AND OYSTERS. guanmona, Va. PHONE MAD. 1687 AEE WANT NOTICES for persons desir ing employment will hereafter b published free of charge. Person seeking help will pay full rates. COLORFUL NEWS “MOVIES” Dy “THE CAMERAMAN.” 1—UNMUSICAL MOMENTS. ¢—BIRMINGHAM STEEL FESTIVAL. 2=RHODE ISLAND KEEPS STEP. 4-A LANDMARK PASSES (Preston News Service) el t= eS SE eFC ERSION IAPS DOSE) oe | Ne SS) a RS ek ee UNMUSICAL MOMENTS. William Shakespeare, the great English Bard-of Avon, well knew of human frailties when he wrote of “The man that hath 1: music in his soul”; and had the gifted poet been present at the Washington Auditorium on May sth and witnessed the voluntary de- parture from the All-American Music Festival of the International Council of Women, of two hundred Negro singers of unsurpassable vocal accomplishments. he probably would have been inspired to add the gentier sex to bis description of unmusical moments. * ‘There were presont, on the evening of the departure, the Richmond Treble Clef Club, the Howard University singers, the Hampton Institute Choir, the famous Amphion Glee Club, and such individual musical stars as Dr, Nathaniel Dett,” noted composer, Miss Lalu Vere Childers, Prof, Roy Tibbs, pianist extraordinary, and Prof. J. Henry Lewis, of natiooal fame—in all two hundred of the sweetest singers and artists of which America can boast. ‘Theit' swelling throats and smooth tones could have stirred the hearts of the international women who were present, with absorbing musical descriptions of America. But, alas, the festival of music was rudely interrupted by the clattering bones of the skeleton in the closet. For one reason: or another, or, as one of the white managers said, “becat¥se of her fraining”. Negro devotees ot musical art, Who braved the down-town Washington theatrical section to hear the chants of “my people” were Jim-crowed in the Washington Auditorium. In other words the poliiy of blending voices but not blending bodies was the order of the night for such of the Race as had sufficient mental strength to listen, but not to look, The spectacle of personified segregation of their people was quit> humiliating to the Negro artists. As one of them said, it turned his musical soul inside out and he felt like a “Motherless Child”. - Amid such environment. the 200 Negro singers were quite unable to sing international songs, and as in Robin Hood. of old, with one backstep they departed in a body from the gr-at All-American Musical Festival..Gont were Dett, Tibbs, and the the Negro voices and a silerce reigned as deep as that of Tara’s harp, ‘The festival proceeded sadly and un. musically. ‘The musical diet that was left over for the remaining white listeners was not incomparable to a vegetable diet for an iron and steel worker, Mbst significant of all. however, was the fact that the Negro artists decided for themselves in union-like:style that art, the great consoler of men (and sometimes women, too) should be left free, unalloyed with race hatred, unscorched by the fires of segnégation, and unattired by the mantle of deception, & RP | RHODE ISLAND KEEPS STEP. In his dissenting opinion in the Cis Cases (1875) argued before the Unit | Suprenm: Court during the late sever | Justice Harlan said: “Property doe | clothed with a public interest when | | manner to make it of public consequ affect the community at large. Whe | fore, one devotes his property to which the public has an interest, he grants to the public an interest in tha must submit*to be controlled by for the common good, to the exter | interest he has created. He may , "his grant by discontinuing the use, bu as he maintains the use, he must the control”. Despite the judicial overruling of Rights tases by the U. S. Supren In his dissenting opinion in the Civil Rights Cases (1875) argued before the United States Suprenw Court during the late seventies, Mr. Justice Harlan said: “Property does become clothed with a public interest when Used in a manner to make it of public consequence and affect the community at large. When, there- fore, one devotes his property to a use in which the public has an interest, he in effect, grants to the public an interest in that use, and must submit'to be controlled by the public for the common good, to the extent of the interest he has created. He may withdraw his grant by discontinuing the use, but, so long as he maintains the use, he miust submit to the control”. Despite the judicial overruling of the Civil Rights tases by the U. S. Supreme Court, AN ANNOUNCEMENT. | ‘The Gondwill Baptist Church, 410 N. Monroe street is a new unit to the | Rarsiet_Chnreh. with a very broad prevram, “Ree. WZ. Ball, pastor |! ne tes the pubic and his” many f friends to worship Sunday, May 1ith, 11:20 A. M. and 8:30 P. M. Communion, First Sundays, 8 P. M. | snnday gehool, 2:30 P. M. Special || muste. All are invited. REV. W. B. BALL, Pastor.| _ F. BALL, Clerk. je + —————<<—$ | 0 doctodeatectecteatestocteatestecteats | OLD PAPERS FOR SALE AT 25¢ PER HUNDRED.—Planet Office. Justice Har'an’s theory, above quoted, has been th: guiding star for numerous States which in the past decade have thrown a civil rights protectorate about their Negro citizens by enacting civil rights bills which insure to tym the ordinary privileges visualided by Justice Harlan, And now comes little Rhode Island with a civil rights bills, estopping discrimination in public places, and otherwise, against colore:l people. ‘The bill has passed both houses and will probably be signed by Governor Pothier before this article reaches the reading public. It was fought vigorously, of\ course, by the iew who even in this enlightened age cannot see the wide difference between social eduality and public liberty. It ran the gamut of lengthy debate, entailing logic and anti-logic But upon signature by the Governor it will safely follow in the wake of the Levy Bill of New York and similar bills in other States, which have shown their increasing civilization hy endeavoring to establish for colored peo. ple the public courtesy of inns, hostelries and public places of amusement frequently sought by the Negro, not because he desires social equality in its strict sense, but because, believ- ing this country to be founded upon love and liberty, he seeks, in a personal way the same comforts or recreation which go with the public interest affecting the community at argc, Baieee es ‘Thousands of dollars have been assessed upon the judgment books of New York courts against innkeepers, restauranteus and theatre owners who have violated the terms of the Levy Bill. The number of hard-head cases decreases yearly. And with the decrease in nemeher comes a corresponding increase in respect for colored patrons as to whom the realization is pervading the public mind that public association is a momentary one, based upon dollars and cents and that social equality is a personal and private matter based upon mdividuals, whose minds must meet, before any social equation is perfected. In the mean. time, we welcome the action of Rhode Isiand who thus shows that she has become thor- onglily thoughtful and sympathetic in her stewardship over the citizens of the United States whose domain is bounded by her State lines. ee eneees *& 2H BIRMINGHAM STEEL FESTIVAL, | On May 2, hundreds of Negro iron and steel workers in the Birmingham steel district held their May Day Festical. It was not a day of bomb-throwing, agitation and unrest. Rather, it was a day of peace and thanksgiving fostered and promoted in behalf of the hum- ble steel workers, who having given of their test efforts to their employers were deserving of a recreative celebration which memorialized their honest endeavors, and which bespoke the commendation of those steel interests which realize the worth of Negro labor and in rec. ognizing it are willing to take a step forward in promoting its comfort and contentment. American labor is the most efficient labor in the world, and the American steel workers, of dark hue, at Birmingham, are as efficient as any similar group in the good old U. S.A. ‘There is much cause for rejnemg that at least sonx> of the American emp!yer inter- ests, such as Judge E, H. Gary and George Gordon Crawford, of the Tennessee Coal and Iron R. R. Co., who made this May’s festival of the Birmingham Negro steel workers a reality, are realizing that a bird in hand, when treated civilly, is worth two in the bush, and accordingly, took it upon themselves to cele- bratz the work attainments of the black men who puddle and refine the melting contents of the steel furnaces, It would be a good N\y PHONE, RAN. 4908 NIGHT PHONE, MAD. 6605 W. A. PRICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBAL MER Spacious Rooms for Meetings and Entertainments. OFFICE AND WAREROOMS - 700 N 17TH STREET. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PROMPT SERVICE IN CITY OR COUNTRY. Patronize our Ads thing if such policies were emulated by cer- tain other American employers who think of themselves first and their work forces last. Some American ideals could be made over into realities if all American employers would sincerely adopt the “America First” policy and apply it indiscriminately to all American citizens. —— Sizzling steelfaas been an easy element for Negro labor’ t6” overcome, and there is no reason to believe that in any other industry the Negro worker would not be as much at home as he is in the steel mills. But it takes more than mere work to produce a good worker, It takes sympathy, encouragement, recreation and a pure heart. ‘Then there must be added fulsome opportunities such as Amer- ican employers sing and proy about but, walk by without speaking on the industrial path. way. If the word “Morale” ever meant any- thing, it does in this modern day of industria! selfishness. In the factory or in the field, color cannot fb: churned into labory by-pro ducts: and if American employers would take the world by the horns and say: “American labor, white and black, is going to receive the full benefits of our capital investment”, the world would soon forget, nor would it evea care, that a handful of ertployers, at one time tried to keep the bars up against Negro labor, ‘The consuming world would look at’ the re- sults and be satisfied. Cannot all American employers adopt that policy, NOW? & ASR A LANDMARK PASSES. Staggering along unger financial deficien- cies, it is reported that the famous Lincoln Hospital, originally founded in New York City nearly eighty. years ago for the exclusive enterment of Negro patients, is soon to close its doors. On the spacious triangle at 14tst Street and Southern Boulevard, the Lincoln Hospital has administered comfort to the shocking pains of the afflicted, both white and black, for many, many years. We cannot repress a disconsolate sigh at the passing of Lincoln, for within its walls, so Mother says We first saw the light of day. Eighteen years tater, we adorned one of Lincoln’s cots, in old ward eight, for nearly three months. Significant in the history of Lincoln Hos. pital is the fact that for many years its entire nursing staff has been composed of splendid Negro women. who have entered the field of health service. well trained and full of the sacrificing spirit of Lincoln Hospital. ‘The New York State requirements, always high, exacted from the nurse trainees technical training in chemistry and other difficuit sub- jects in addition to the regular nursing cur. riculae. Long before Freedmen’s Hospital, of Washington, and Provident Hospital, of Chicago, hac reached their present excellent standing, Lincoln Hospital was turning out Negro nurses as efficient as any nurses in the ‘and. Aside from Mrs, Adah P. 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Massachusetts considers a proposition interesting to other States. The idea is to oblige railroads killing competition annoying to them, but useful to the public, by interfering with omnibus passenger lines. The scheme is cleverly worked out. First, owners of omnibuses using public roads would be compelled to get certificates of public necessity and urgency. That isn't so very dangerous, because public opinion which would demand a convenient omnibus service could bring pressure to bear on the Legislature. But it would also be necessary for an omnibus line to get a permit from the local authorities of every little town and village through which it might pass. With such a law in force it would only be necessary for the railroad to buy one or two little local bodies—and that wouldn't be difficult. The railroads need something to wake them up, and they ought to be grateful for mild omnibus competition. By and by they will have real competition in the airplane routes. And even railroads will hardly suggest that the people haven't a right to fly through their own atmosphere without special permission. The omnibus line as a medium of long-distance transportation is an established fact. You may ride by bus all the way from San Diego to Seattle, the whole length of our Western coast. If buses wear out the roads, part of their carrying should be used to leave the roads. Praying to Play AUTOCASTER Peter Ruth, as he is today in a tickle hospital—still too sick to be cared for, his toes and his face he can use, his his loss losing streak. 5 On account of his age, 70 years, Sergent Henry Muller retires from the army civil service at Fort Mason. He has served the federal government 80 years, 30 years of whichthe army. HAPPENINGS omnibus lines should be encouraged everywhere." Four nations are racing to reach the North Pole. MacMillon hopes to arrive first with the American flag and his two airships. Anyhow, whatever happens in this race, the United States reached the Pole first. As to "owning" that territory, there need be no quarrel. There is oil there, within the Arctic. The Rockefellers have actually proved it and produced it, although they do not mean to bring it out. And as the Pole shifts, the different stars one after another become our Northern star, which is not at all "fixed and unchanging." Today's Polar lands will lose their grip of ice, men will live there, on fertile fields, and "Polar night" will be located elsewhere. But what, by that time, will have become of the nations now claiming Polar lands? They will have vanished more completely than the 22 separate kingdoms that met the Conqueror when he landed in Britan. And what we call civilization will then be part of a disagreeable past, studied, as we now study the Bushman, African pygmies, and the "head hunters" of Borneo. Man by nature delights in struggle. At Columbia, South Carolina, beside the railroad track, four barefoot colored boys from fifteen to six years age called out, "Thrown a nickel in the air and we'll fight for!" The suggestion that the smallest boy would have little chance found no favor. All four boys were disappointed when each received this nickel without a struggle. Even the smallest boy said, "Yes, sir, we'd rather fight for it." There is a moral for employers. Give your men on salary a chance to make something extra by "bighting" for extra business and extra profit. Only profit-sharing gets the best out of a man. A salary, no matter how big, seems like an insult after a few months. The French declare the election of Von Hindenburg to be German's challenge to the world and to France especially. But the French should be the last to criticize the Germans in this selection. When Napoleon was shamelessly beaten and ran home from the Germans to save himself, as the Kaiser ran away from Germany to save his skin, the French elected as Freshout Mussolini. --- May-Day Kiss AUTOCASTER Mrs. Coolidge is never happier than when tiny tots call on her at the White House—this one getting a real love kiss during his May-Day call. Do You Want a Boyish Figure? Do as Miss Lila Everett of Los Angeles if you would keep a girlish figure. She does it to keep fit for swimming—and many victories. D Ang figu swi Poem by Uncle John They're still a-slashin' at taxes, as they promised the folks they would, several months afore the election, when candidates thought they should; I reckon they went an' slashed 'em as the papers declare they did, but I was a small exception, so mine was an upward skid. So fur as I have observed 'em, the taxes was never so high—but the papers set they are low- er- and the newspapers never lie. Yes, they're goin' to keep on siasian' with some mighty furious blows—the Daily Hokus has said so, and the Daily Hokus knows! Of course it takes considerable change to satisfy Government needs, like salary hikes and benzine cars, and the mailin' of punkin seeds. And it takes a right smart boodle for the cabinet's small affairs, the little social endeavors of the glorified millionaires. The election is done passed over and the cost of livin' is high—and we reckon they'll slash the tax some more—in the sweet by and by! TAXES HELP! the Judge's Josh COULD BY ANY CHANCE THE 'J' IN JUNE, - BE THE PALE - FACED FRIGHTENED BRIDEGROOM! --- Tells Farm Truths AUTOCASTER Former Gov. Frank O. Lowden of Ill. bearded capital and big city publishers in their own to tell them the truth about the deplorable conditions in agriculture today. "Cooperative Marketing is the only solution", he says. as Miss Lila Everett of Los Angeles if you would keep a girlish face. She does it to keep fit for running—and many victories. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA HELPS The NERVOUS WRECK by E.J.Rath Try Your Luck With This Deep One We hope you have sufficiently recovered from last week's Biblical puzzle to be able to start on this one with renewed energy. It was arranged by Miss Madeline Finn. We are sure it will aid you in adding several new words to your vocabulary. or. if you already know all the words included in the puzzle, it will aid you in discovering whether or not you have a fair understanding of the words in the English language, and will give you a few foreign words to boot. 1 | | 2 | 3 | | 4 | | 5 | 6 | | 7 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | | 8 | | 9 | | 10 | | | | | | 11 | | | 12 | | | | | | 13 | | | | | 14 | | | | | 15 | 16 | | | | | 17 | | | 18 | | 19 | | 20 | 21 | | | 22 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23 | | | 24 | | | | 25 | | | | 26 | | 27 | 28 | | | 29 | | | 30 | | 31 | | 32 | 33 | | 34 | | | 35 | | | | | 36 | | | | | 37 | | | | 38 | | | | | | 39 | | | | | BEGIN HERE TODAY The "Nervous Wreck," an eccentric young easterner, is driving Salty Morgan from her fathers ranch to a gasoline. At the point of a run the Wreck takes five gallons from a tanker. Later Charlie McSweney, foreman of a ranch along the route, makes Salty for a cook. It develops that Mr. Underwood, the owner of the ranch, is held up and held up. Sherif Bob Wells, Salty's fiance, is unwittingly searching the country, and a prison are in captive. Underwood, Salty and the Wreck finally escape from the ranch run into a camp. Underwood is now in a thunderstorm, the Wreck knocks their guard cold. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY The Wreck had rolled Denver over on his face and was tying his hands behind his back. He worked quickly and roughly, but he made the job thorough. Then he reached for the cord that Salty held, began tying the big knot, and looked what it did for it," said the Wreck as the storm shrieked at them again The Wreck began exploring the skull of his victim. "I can't even find blood," he said. "He had a hat on when I hit him. There's a bus welt on top of his head. When he comes to he'll think he was struck by lightning." "You don't think he's dead, Henry?" "No!" answered the Wreck, scornfully. "I can feel him breathing. Come on, now. We'd better get out of this. He picked up Denver's ridge, examined the breech, then threw it across his shoulder. Sally bent over the loose figure and stared at it curiously. "We all have our weak spots," she said, solemnly. "I'm honestly sorry for him." "We did him a kindness," averred the Wreck. "He won't worry about the rest of the storm. Come on!" "Wings." "We're going to get the car, of course." He woke up his hand and they shoved the brush that sur- bounded the small clearing, where the camp lay. As they did so, the campsite it did not begin gently, with wildly scattered drops, but were in an abrupt rush, with a roar it resembled the voice of a cat. Even through the trees it beat down on them from the darkness, carried on the wings of a squall that fairly howled. Almost as abruptly the electric phase passed, so that now the flashes were fewer and dimmer. They blinded forward, clinging to each other. They stumbled over roots and vines, floundered over into trees, forced their way through underbrush that seemed to claw at them. Both were drenched to the skin and gasping for breath before they had gone a hundred yards. "Seems me we've gone far enough," panted Sally. "It was only a little way from camp. "It's right around here somewhere," said the Wreck. "Come on." He dragged her forward again. "I could get some more lightning we could see something," she complained. "We'll find it," he promised, confidently. But they had not found the fliver in five minutes, or ten, although they steadily groped their way through the dripping woods, trying to shield their faces against the beating rain. "Beating water, beating much," said Sally, who had a sharp misgiving concerning their quest. The ground was almost level between the fliver and the camp. "When we'll go downhill," she de- Try Your Luck With We hope you have sufficiently recouple to be able to start on this one wish by Miss Madeline Finn. We are sure new words to your vocabulary, or, if included in the puzzle, it will aid you have a fair understanding of the word will give you a few foreign words to HORIZONTAL 1 Patch-up. 2 Outside diameter (Abbr.) 3 Dainty. 4 A financial organization found in most cities (last part Abbr.) 5 Latin infinitive of the verb "to be". 6 Pronoun. Copyright, 1924, by G. Howard Watt clared the wreck. They went to the hill for awhile, but it was still a blind scramble through the trees and underbrush, with no touch of a flipper to greet their out- stretched hands. It was very dark. They could hear distant thunder, but the lightning they could not see. And it rained as though determined never to stop. "I don't see that that rifle is doing you any good," observed Sally, as they paused to rest. "It's only so much more to carry." "We may need it," he said stub- bortly. Half an hour passed. The rain was lessening, although the fact difference; neither Sally, nor the Wreck, nor the woods could get any wetter. "I'm afraid," she said, "that we started in the wrong direction when we left the camp." "We'll go back to the camp and start over again." "But you'll never find the camp now. Henry." "Sure." "There was no use in arguing or trying to discourage him, and Sally knew they might better be moving "IVE GOT HOLD OF A HORSE, HE CRIED. than standing still, so she suffered herself to be led on another journey through the darkness. The Wreck seemed to be tireless. He plodded and stumbled onward, scouring difficulties, picking himself up whenever he fell, clinging to the rife, and doing it all with an amazing optimism and even a show of patience. "Any time you want to rest, just holler," he advised. Sally promised that she would, but she kept going. They did not find the camp. Even if they passed within a few yards of it the chances were against a discovery, for long ago, new, the rain must have diluted the last snow, and seized embers. But the Wreck searched stubbornly for hours, it seemed. He would not admit that he was lost, although Sally would have conceded it without hesitation. He seemed to proceed on the theory that groping through the woods was like walking the street. Of Pittsburg—even if you happened to be in a strange neighborhood you would locate your street at last. "Let's rest awhile," he suggested. Sally was willing. Her skirt was heavy with moisture and her legs were tired. They found a fallen tree and sat for a long time, during which the moon came out. "It did not give them much light, but it had a cheerful aspect. She felt that the Wreck was chagrined about their failure to find the fliver and did not refer to it. Nor did she even speculate on what they were going to do next, although it With This Deep One covered from last week's Biblical puzzles renewed energy. It was arranged so that it will aid you in adding several of you already know all the words you in discovering whether or not you words in the English language, and to boot. 7 Plant having a single trunk. 9 Violet ray (Abbr.) 10 Take "A" out of rap and you have it. 14 Malignant woman. 16 Notice of danger. 17 Past tense of run. 18 Prevailing sickness during the war. 19 Same as 24 horizontal. L 21 To lengthen. 26 Flesh of animals used as food. occurred *to her that their pledge was* more unfavorable than ever. "We ought to be getting some day light in an hour or so," she said. He agreed with her and suggested that they walk again. There seemed to be no end to the woods. How far they traveled, or in what direction Sally had not the smallest idea? She felt quite helpless. The one thing that gave her a measure of dence was the demeanor Wreck. He was undaunted and thing. He was all right as soon as got tight enough to see what they were doing. They were resting along when a noise made by something that still sat near them both to alertness. It was not far distant, and Sally felt her breath as she clung to the Wreck's fingers. Several times the noise was repeated; it was as some heavy body were forced way through the brush. "Maybe it's one of the gang," she whispered. "Maybe. Do they have leaves here?" "Not many, I reckon. I never saw one." "You stay here," he said. "I'm going to see what it is." "No." "I've got a rifle, haven't I?" "I don't care. You'd bet, here." They heard the noise again. "I'm going," said the Wreck still. "Henry!" He was gone, trying to be steady about it, but making a din in plunged forward into the groove Sally gritted her teeth and followed him. What was he blundering into now? She was several yards behind him when she heard a scuffle, then muffled exclamation from the W. Something was plunging around the brush ahead of her. "Henry!" she called sharply. "Henry!" Then his excited voice floated back to her. "I've got hold of a horse," he cried. "What'll I do with it?" "Hang onto it; I'm coming." She went forward at a run, trailing fell headlong, picked herself up and resumed. "He's rearing around," completed the voice of the Wreck. "The down fool, he just—" "Well, you hang onto him," Sally grimly. "I'll be there in a land. Darn these woods, anyhow." with a dark shine that was making desperate efforts to back out of the encounter. "Let me see," said Sally, pushing herself to the front. "What are you holding him by anyhow? Why, he bridled!" It had not occurred to the Wreck that a horse roaming the woods at night did not usually scar a bridle, but to Sally, who knew about things, it was an oddity. "Easy now, boy." She had hold of the bridle and was talking in a soothing, professional tone. The effect of her voice and her practiced hand was almost immediate. "That's it; gentil now. And who turned you loose in the woods?" An instant later she made a second discovery. "Saddened, too! That's queen. He broken the storm scared him. There now, boy; steady Well, can you be it? Saddled and bridled, all ready to head." She stroked the animal's neck patted his shoulder and talked gently to him. Presently he responded with a nuzzling against her arm, and then she knew she had him. "We can't be far from the cinnamon Henry. He must belong to Noe or one of that crowd, of course, horse might get frightened to storm like that, but he wouldn't very far in the woods. Listen." The Wreck had not heard anything, but Sally's quick ear felt a familiar sound. 28 Form of the verb "to be" (Lat.) 29 A legless invertebrate crawling animal. 30 Prepare for publication. 31 Form of the verb "to be". 32 Two vowels. 33 Personal pronoun. 34 Depart. 1 A planet. 2 To send out. 3 Distinctly different. 11 A State (Abbr.) 12 Yielded by harvest (plural). ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S PUZZLE JC D ALPHA IRA OVAL BEARD ICON YAP PI U IF OBT TRIBULATION ABI N U B IST CEST JOSES PUMA H T VE NAT M R AI A WIPED R SS IDOL ELM ESAU ALMA TROAS PIUS EI A T F NL THREATENING EAT D SEV G IDA EVEN IRE ENON RED BASSO GET Patronize Our Advertisers "Henry!" "Yes, a horse!" "Hang onto it; I'm coming." The Sheriff's Horse WHEN she reached him. Wreck was (To Be Continue) VERTICAL. 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READ NEW SERIA AND OTHER FEATURES ON OUR MAGAZINE PAGE. 13 For example (Abbr.) 14 Personal pronoun. ...... 15 Everyone of a stated number (Abbr.) 17 A State (Abbr.) 18 More than the lagippe (Abbr.) 19 Article "the" denoting masculine in French. 20 Reptile. 21 A State (Abbr.) 22 United States Navy (Abbr.) 23 A prefix. 24 A personal pronoun. 25 A boy's name (Abbr.) 26 "and" (Nat.) 27 Relation of one thing to another 28 A boy's name. (Abbr.) 29 A State in Germany. ...... 30 To pour out or empty. 31 To argue for and against. WEEK'S PUZZLE ize Our tisers A LETTER FROM BAHIA, BRAZIL. Prof. Moore Speaks Plainly...An Interesting Letter From South America. Sick at Heart, He Sighs for the Colored People More Than 4,000 Miles Away Bahia, Brazil, March 5, 1925. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Virginia, U. S. A. My dear Sir:—Long before this letter shall have reached you, you will read and re read all there is to be known about Brazil. You will have, in spite of the reestablishment of Martial Law here and the censoring of certain kinds of publications, known that we are head over heels in revolutions, disasters and general paralyzation, with an extremely high cost of living without having money in circulation to meet the necessary expenses, etc. BLIND TO COTTON FARMING But none of this will have informed you of one of the main things that you all should try to learn at once; because you all seem stone blind upon cotton farming, for all American Negroes are being compelled to work to less advantage and upon farms for a living, while your cities are being abandoned to foreigners of all colors and description, where the highest prices in the world are paid for labor, and perfect intermingling of races, tongues and creeds with their various lines of business and general activities. AMERICAN NEGROES ARE ONLY ONES JIM-CROWED IN U. S. A. It is very unhappily only the American Negroes, to the extreme joy of the learned men of their group, who are forcefully subjected, in their own country to segregation, Jim-crowisma, lynching, poor schooling, inferior wages, inferior and very restricted classes of industry, poor food, poor housing quarters and peonage, etc., without the protection of the courts or anybody of true and manly courage to offer a protest for their just and human rights being granted --- We Print Any and Everything We Print Cards, Envelopes, Writing Paper, Bills, Placards, Posters, Minutes, Tags, Books, Pamphlets, Folders, Wedding Invitations, Financial Books, Rule and Figure Work and Newspapers. them upon the very terms of all other lawful and born citizens. BLACK AMERICANS BLIND Oh! God! In what age are we? And why are the leading Negroes of the U. S. A. so badly cursed with blindness and hard-heartedness above all other human beings? Not even when their poor unfortunate brethren are tortured to death by cruel mobs and dragged through the streets at the heels of horses, so badly mutilated that the dead forms are beyond recognition as they awakened. No! Not even when women are given rule and power over their bravest men, and children disrespect their aged and honorable. do these great sages open their mouths in protest to God and humanity for the rights and protection due the American-born child in his home country! And these same people call themselves Christians. Why, Jesus would walk right into the greatest courts of the land, or the whole world, and protest against such iniquities! MODERN JUDASES. But our modern Judasides would rather try to crush the voice which God called "back from the jaws of death and the mouth of hell" for this purpose. One of these in the city of New York; after learning about our unhappy nativity, set about to "bull-rar" us like he had been accustomed to do so many others. "He is an American Negro, a hair-cutter and a guitar player"; meaning that such was as high as an Amorican Negro could rise in the world of competition. But the Great God was nearer him than he thought. God heard his words and read his heart. He then touched him with the finger of a lingering sickness and final death while revealing over the signature of this THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Give us your patronage. We would appreciate it. Call us up over phone, Randolph 2213. Out-of-town Orders Promptly Executed. Workmanship and Quality Materials Guaranteed. same man whom Mr. John E. Bruce was so anxious to set up over all the American Negroes, for all times, in their own country as lord and king; after he with others had done their best to hinder them from the privileges of the courts; although the man whom he would protect was not an American citizen, and we were not advocating our own cause, but the cause of our helpless fellow countrymen and brethren against the cruel robbery and deceptions which they were undergoing by one of the openest frauds ever come to the American shores. It will to show our neutrality we remain here where God has stationed us—4,000 miles away—to point out what they thought impossible to be learned or comprehended by an American colored citizen. "God has no respect for persons". RURAL BRAZILIANS RECEIVE RECGNITION. And now when we look here at the boys from the rural districts of Bahia Brazil, coming into the city to work in stores and other commercial departments owned by foreigners and where only foreigners were given employment, until this government compelled them to divide their work equally among the same class of natives and strangers or shut up shop, we predicted that "not only Europeans, but the rudest native Brazilian without more than a primary school education, in five or six years, will be able to go into the U. S. A. and do what the most learned native-born colored youth can not do"—set up a first-class house in the commercial districts or find good wages in the employ of American houses of commerce. SICK AT HEART. Yes, I am sick at heart for my Esther Bigeou, exclusive phonograph artist and famous vaudeville star. Esther Bigeou is known throughout the United States as one of the races most beautiful ladies. Her hair long, straight and fluffy, has been admired by thousands. 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PE Mrs. Clark came gg the city last Tuesday, May 5th, from Galax, Va. to see Dr. J. H. Pinkard. She was accompanied by Miss Jennto Carter, associate deputy of Galax. They spent the week end at the home of Mrs. C. J. Dickerson, 241 Tenth Ave nue. Thoy left Monday morning for home, much improved. The Trustee Board of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Chureh urges the members to prepare to meet the note on our honded debt of $1,300, which falls due on July 12th. The amount to be rated is $463.00, which it is hoped that each member will bend all of his or her energies to meet. Trus- tees: Chairman, Thomas Stanfield, J. H. Cooper, George Thornton, Michael Traynham, Secretary, Madison Stan: field, Treasurer. ‘The funeral services of the late ©. L. Pittman, who departed this dife Wednesday morning, May 6 took place at Mt. Zion A. M. B. Church, of which he was very faithful mem ber, beloved by all, which was proven by the vast throng that gathered at the church, at the hour appointed, to ay their last tripute of respect, to their associate, friend, brother and co-laborer. ‘He was very fond of chil aren and loving to his wife, who in turn never failed to render the same tender loving devotions to her be loved husband. Floral tribntes were numesous and very Yefittiug ‘o this nobiy life. ‘Rov. W. W. Hicks and Attorney D. W. Harth read Scripture lessons. Rev. W. R. Howerton, D. D. used for his discourse the 23rd Paalms, 4th verse. He made w most sympa- thetic eulogy of this text as applied to the life of this great-hearted hus- and, father, churchman and esteem: able neighbor and citizen, The church has lost ja faithful friend. sociery has lost a noble life, the citizens have lost a good man and we are quite sure the Pullman service never lost isis superior. : Mt. Zion deeply mourns his demise and joins iit deep sympathy with Mrs Mildred Pittman and the children, and sisters of the deceased: Mrs. ‘Mildred Pittman, 212 Seventh Ave- nue. N. BH; three sons, two daugh- ters, three aunts, Mrs. Hasty Juno, Mrs. Fannie Buston and Julieth, with chitdren, Delaney, Naylar, Alvin ‘Mrs, Magnolia Penn, and Miss Sa- phronia Pittman wish’ to join Mrs. Mildred Pittman in thanking the many Iriends tor thelr many acts of weindness during the long iliness and demise of their devoted husband, father and brother. ‘A great man has fallen among us. ‘The remains were interred in Mid: way Burial Park. Mr. C. C. Williams fn charge. Resolutions and condol- ences were read by Mrs. Ida Lewis Miss Maggie Morton of North Jef- ferson Street is quite sick this week. She is under the care of Dr. George E. Moore esas Mr, Henry Nowell of North-west ‘Tenth Avenue is reported seriously 1 this week. ‘The annual ‘thanksgiving sermon was delivered to the Odd Fellows of the city at three o'clock Sunday at Second Avenue Christian Chureh, by Rev. William Moore. He delivered ‘@ masterly sermon to the detight of both the Odd Fellows, Household and all in attendance. Mrs. Hattie Perdew, 609 Eighth ‘Avenue, N. H., who has been sick fer about five weeks is slightly improved. (Our forma@dissue Fecorded Mrs. Hattie Perdew as Mrs. Cornelia Per dew, by mistake. Miss Cornelia is the ‘name of the younger sister of Mrs. Hattie Perdew). Mrs. Lizzie Poindexter, who has deen sick for more than eighteen months, is quite feeble. Mr. and Mrs. Gallenious Whales, of Diamond Hill, who are both con- fined to their home are not much im- proved. They have begn sick for five weeks Mrs. Mary Martha Price, a very active member of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, has been away from the city since shortly after the demise of her husband, the late Henry Price, 614 Bleventh Avenue. She recurned re, cently from Philadelphia, where she had been with her stepson, Mr. P. ©. Price. She has beer quite sick the past four months and is yet very feeble at the residence of airs. C. Croanes, 634 Ninth Avenue, N. B. ‘The members of the church should arop in ang see this worthy Christian woman. Mrs. J. J. Mayo, Who underwent an operation gt Burrell Memorial Hospi- ——— [© o-rncm nanncs settee RASS wer cee et TA eg rt BRET Spite: Pegehst ae ORT tal about three weeks ago, is getting jalong nicely. Mr. B. A. Stanfield, 158 Madison Ayenug, N: W. has émproved Nery much and hopes to be out soon. Mr. Jacob King, 206 Ninth Avenue XN. B., who has been in five weeks, is quite improved at this writing. | A surprising marriage took place in vur city. The contracting parties were Mr. Lewis Woody and Mrs- Moyer. Both are quite settled. Mr. Woody is three score and ten and the age of the bride not known, since the age of the fairer sex is rarely ever kept correctly. All wish them ‘a happy sojourn in life. ........ See M. Stanfleld. 153 Madison Ave nue. N. W., the walking drug store, with the Millin Drugs from Memphis, ‘Tent.; Indian Herbs from Washing: ton, D. C.; D. P. Ordway’s Plaster Company's goods, of Camden, Maine. ‘Try them and get real help. You can’t fail unless you refuse to take my advice and try these remedies. Enough said. Ask your neighbor, who has convinced himself or herself They will tell you the whole truth. | WYTHEVILLE ITEMS. ; (By Ethy! M. Hebron) WYTHEVILLE, VA., May 18.— ‘The Odd Fellows and Ruth had their annual sermon preached Sunday at the Baptist Chureh, Rev. L. B. Aus tin, the pastor preached an excellent sermon to a large congregation. Mrs. Carrie Collier and son, Harold ‘o? Rural Retreat spent Thursday in the city the guest of Mrs. 0. B, Gib- son. Mra. Lizzie T. Johnson spent_the week end with her daughter in East Wytheville, Mrs. Adam Songer. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Pinkard at- tended the funeral of Mrs. Sims in Ivanhoe on Friday. Rev. T. W. Hebron is home from North’ ork, W. Vg. waiting his family this ‘week. He preached in Rural Retreat Sunday, all day. Be sure to read The Planet. ‘Miss Evelyn Johnson, of Baltimore was in the city last week in the interest of The AfroAmerican. Mrs. Gladys Hairston. and Miss Elizabeth Sirt and Mrs. Mamie Sayles spent the week in Roanoke shopping. Mrs. E. M. Hebron and children, Miss Marie Chapman, Mr. Garland Chapman motored to Rural Retreat Sunday night and attended services at the Baptist Church Mrs. Etta B. Sheffey of Columbus, ©. lett Saturday for home, after Spending two months visiting rela- tives Mrs. Phoebe Gibson has been quite sick for the past week, but is better, at this write. eee woe ae Mrs. Lulu Russell and’ children, Misses Mary. Nannie and Mattie, Mr. Vester Russell were the guest of Mrs. E. M. Hebron last Thursday. ‘They had been out on a fishing trip. Messrs. George MeMillan and Millard Laws, of Northfork, W. Va. were the guest of Rev. 'T. W. Hebron Sunday. They returned to their home Monday. They claimed that the roads of Southwest Virginia are really worth riding over. Come again boys ‘The mothers day program given at the M. B. Church Monday night was a success. The speeches and songs were excellently rendered. The re- freshments were plentiful and appe- tizing. Tt pays to tell the truth, though ft pains you. If you don't believe it does, just ask a certain Doctor. Ton’t throw stoues, my friend, you may have a glass window in your private home. Every Negro should read a race paper gnd pay for it. Don’t you th'nk $0? ‘The Planet has championed your cause for years. It stands for you. Why not read if... Yes, Doctor, the Hon. Booker TT. Washington made a mark by earn- est and intelligent effort. Do so if you can, FULTON NOTES. (Thomas Page, agent) NS Last Sabbath our pastor, the Rev ©. A. Cobbs, delivered a very inter esting and soulstirring sermon, to the delight of all the people present, including the Revs, J. J. Nickens and Jenkins. 8:30 P. M. an elaborate program was rendered at the church. Many distinguished visitors were present. Let us come out tomorrow. Our pastor will endeavor to feed our souls 3:30 P. ML the memorial and an- niversary services of the B. P. 0. Reindeer Lodge, No. 12 will be held at the chureh. Sermon by Dr. C. A. Cobbs, in connection with an unique program that has been pre; pared On the 7th inst. the funeral serv ices of Sister Ida Christian Wileon were held at the church. She had been a member of Fountain Baptist Chureh for a number of years, there “fore the sermon was preached by het pastor, Dr. H. R. Williams, assisted by Revs. Cobbs and Jefferson. Sh Jeaves to mourn their loss, husband ee Mrs. Winnfe Walker and man; relatives and friends. | We take this method in allowin the public to know that Mrs. Georgi |YYates was one of the captains wh |helped to put the program over, i raising a little over a thousand dol VUE WEPIEEMACEREED OF A RPEME OPETURAPORTTY OU TIRE TEATT Jars in our recent rally.” ; =. | ‘The Nightingale Glee Club of Ful ‘ton will go on an extended trip to ‘several points in the North the latter part of June coming. Let all of Fulton boost for them by crying, “Huprah! Hurrah!” | Tomorrow we expect to have great time at Union Level Baptist Church. Rev. W. A. Parham, one of the former pastors af the church will serve all day. Communion in the afternoon. Come out. | The Rev. W. L. Tuck was installed as pastor of the First Baptist Church Bermudg Hundreds last week. The following divines officiated during the service: Dr. 0. B. Simms, Revs. RH. Moody, J. R. Vaughn, G. W. Coleman and A. Spratley. In rad but loving remembrance of my father, Anderson Jefferson, who departed this life the 21st of May, 1919—six years ago. Gone but not forgotten. —By his son, C. B. Jefferson. It you have any clothes to be cleaned and pressed, bring or call Randolph 5954-J, The Rosary Clean- ing and Pressing Works, Gilman near Denny streets, Fulton. Fred. Johnson, proprietor; Rev. C. B- Jefferson, manager. Mr. Henry Neal, the well-known employee of Mr. A. D. Price, is now in Sarah G. Jones Memorial Hospital undergoing treatment. He hopes to be home again shortly. Satin and Fur De ae a : e ; im oF. — a RA) RP oi le (es 8 ay 4 | a Lanse : ~ 2. Ps — Satin of a particularly soft ¢ shade {s used to make this aft. poodbcoat, Jt ie banded with s° fray cur. ‘Too embroidery is in g ind eliver aud the lining 18 6s THALHIMER BROS. BANQUET EMPLOYEES AT WALTZ DREAM ‘Thalhimer Brothers Inc. Associa- tion entertained their colored em: ployees and their friends at Waltz Dream Academy on Tuesday evening May 5, 1925, from 9 to 1 A. M. The following program was ren- dered: Selection bp Sam Johnson’s Orchestra; remarks, Mr. Irvin May; Glassophone selection. Mr. Samuel Johnson; address, Mr. B. A, Adams. Members of the Association present were: Mrs. Amanda McIntyre, Mrs. Missouri Jones, Miss Lillian Johnson, Mrs. Ddrothy Ford, Mrs. Ethel Wo: ten. Mrs, Victori Fountain, Messrs. entine, Oscar Winston, Henry Scott, Solomon Wells, Ed. West, John Val- Walter Hill, Curtis Pride, Hamilton Moon, Perry Winfree, Bailey Wren, Lawrence Johnson, James Pelham, Morris Pelham, Douglass Gray, Sam Johnson, Walter Jones, John Harper. During intermission refreshments were served to the members and: their friends. All left in the wee sma’ hours, after having spent a lovely evening. M, A. Norrell, chairman of the local committee on the entertainment of the Grand Lodge of Blks which}: meets in Richmond during the last week in August, has been notified by J. Finley Wilson, Grand Exalted Ruler ot the National Body, that the Grand Lodge Committee on investi- gation of conditions in Convention Cities will come to Richmond on May 24th and 25th to ascertain what preparations have been made for the ‘August Convention. ‘The committee is headed by Col. Henry Lincoin Johnson, of Atlanta, Ga. The other members of the com- mittee are, Charles J. Pickett, of: Philadelphia, Pa.; William H. Smith, of Baltimore, Md. and C. Tiffanyt Toliver of Roanoke, Va. A similar committee fs appointed at each year's —- MITCHELL DYFENSy: FUND. Robt. W. Carter, Brookline, Mas, 3” Collection ....ceeeeeeeee+8 16.28 Newspaperman sc... se-- 6.00 Editor B. J, Davis, Atlanta... 10.00 Collection .....6eeeceeee+ 11,05 Fried ..ccs,jccceneeceoss , 35 M. F. Longist.sssceeeeeeee | 388 Mary F. Owens........... 1.88 This Weck (By Ernest Rice McKinney) (Preston News Serv'ce.) or physics is supposed to arrive at a different point from that at which the white boy arrives. A Negro girl dlgsing her way through the intri- cackes of harmony, tone color and interpretation fs not supposed to end up with a desire to play only the works of Bee- thoven and the other masters. There will be no peace ‘n our colleges presided over by white men until they dedicate themselves to the prinefple that the Negro youth, who is ambitious enough to go to college, has the same aspfrations, the same frailties, the same ca- pacity and the same Ideals as has the white youth in college. ‘They must be treated the same, instructed the came and inspired to the same ends. Any white man who cannot do this is a failure before he starts. Tt will not_be long before such a man will be in difficulty with the students or faculty and his resigne: tion will soon be on its way to the trustees, eee: Reon ae ore Avery MeKenzie hai handed his. resignatiod to the trustees of Fisk University. ‘This was to be expected, was inevit- able and was the proper thing for Mr. McKenzie to do. Any man who cannot run a modern university without the necessity of calling in the police to stop a dis turbance, should get out and give some modern ntelligent individual a chanee. : I do not mean that police should not be called if there is actual riot, but I do mean that the one at the head of the institution should have foresight, sympathy intelligence and under: standing endugh to keep ‘any such emergency from arising. I fear that Mr. Me Kenzie fell a victim to the wiles of Thomas Jesse Jones and that large group of whites in this country who have decided that the Negro must he educated, but not too rapidly and too well. I fear, also, that he had come under the seductive influences of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce of which trade body he was an activeymember. ¥ Bither or both of these influences would have caused Mr, McKenzie to ‘act just as he fs reported to have done. That is UNLESS he possessed a larger dose of FAIR: MINDEDNESS and real DEMOCRACY than most white men. The Negro. youth of this country are. rapidly learning that PASSIV- ITY ‘gets one’ NO- WHERE, They have had it demonstrated to them that DOLLARS’ and BULLETS rule the world, They have exper: ienced the fact that the meek do not inherit the earth, that the wearing of a crown in the future does not compensate for a lack of certain oppor- tunities and advantages offered by this sordid old world today. It seems that Mr. Me: Kenzie was attempting to run q medieval umi- vers'ty in a modern age with modern young men and women in attend- ance. He and those who think Ifke him, must feel that the young Ne- gro today is made ot different clay from the young white man or woman ‘who seeks edu- cation in the white echools. They either feel this way or they are of the opinion that this young Negro should not have the same sort of training. experience and opportunity that the white youth have. ‘To this group a Negro boy studying sociglogy A RELEASE of mine on “Jim-Crow” school has been attacked, as sailed and hammered {r an unsigned article the ‘West Virginia Clarior vublished at Bluefield I presume that this ar ticle was written by the editor. The gentleman says that Iam all wrong. He says, in effect, tha Jim-Crow schools are all right. “The controversy {1 Pennsylvania between ‘Negroes about separate schdols 1s no concern of ours”, ‘says this editor. ‘This means that the wel fare of Negroes in anoth er State fs no concern of the Negroes in West Virginia. I don’t believe that the intelligent Ne groes of West Virginia hold this opinion. 1 don't believe that any Negro with good sense pnywhere would hold to the beWef that what happens to Negroes else- where is aside from his interest or concern. don't believe {t for the reason that ft 1s not true. What concerns a Negro in Pennsylvania concerns Negroes in ev- ery other State. and vice versa. Al thinking Ne- eroes know this. these latter days. For the others there are night schools. books, maga- vines and lecture pro grams. ‘After this lapse the editor brings in some rhing into the discussion that I never said or did- He says, “but when Mr. McKinney makes a thrust at Negroes from Beautiful Hair Now Within Your Reach! CLEOPATRA | CLEOPATRA | THE WONDER OF THE PRESENT j SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW. 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It 1s those who ‘are coming here that od informa: the South and brands all who foster separate schools as fools, inno- cents and scoundrels..” I made no such thrust Hi Negroes from the South | uor did I brand them| all as fools, innocents or ‘scoundrels. I did say— “The innocents abroad are Negroes from the South who have been used to the separate schoo: and who don’t feel night without ‘schools of our own’.’ And I say again, with stronger emphasis if possible, that this agita- ‘ton for JIM-CROW SCHOOLS is FOSTER- ED in the NORTH by NEGROES FROM THE SOUTH, albeit without malice aforethought and Northern Negroes who have daughters for whom they want jobs and scoundrels of the North who want to be on the Board of Education, who want to get in on some petty school graft or district school politics. ‘The editor further suggests that distribu: -tion of my ‘weekly prattle” to Negré papers |te a jim-crow proposi- | tion. He asks why Mc- | Kinney does not contend for Wistribution of his “guperior wisdom by the white papers”? I don’t feel that this question of the {rate and con- | fused editor calls for \any comment whatever. | However, {t needs to be said that even though | the West Virginia Clar- | fon may be a jim-crow proposition I do not feel lthat the other Negro aditors lodk at their pa- pers in such light. But Tam willing to take this editor's definition of himself and his publica- tion. Later on in his tirade ayd with full heat A- HEAD, the editor aske permission of the “‘breth ren of the Fourth Bs: tate” to call me a damn fool. Ho says that in his State they have sep- arate schools and many other things that Ne- groes of the North would do well to possess. It is interesting to note that this editor does not discuss the question of separate or mixed schools at all. He only discusses MeJinney. 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