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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, IR VIRGINIA OCT 31, 1926 STATE LIBRARY Virginia State Library. WILLS KNOCKS OUT WHITE HOPE IN 2 MINUTES--DEMPSEY AT RINGSIDE The Black Fighter Surprises His Backers--Believe Will Win Championship. NEGRO BLOOD HERE The War in Morocco. CAUSES TROUBLE French Losses Heavy VOLUME XLII, NO. 51 WILLS The Black By James P. Dawson. Newark, N. J., Oct. 26—Floyd Johnson, misnamed the Iowa bulldog, filled the role of a lamb led to the pugilistic slaughter tonight here in the Sussex Avenue Armory, where before more than 10,000 dissatisfied fight fans, Harry Wills, New Orleans negro, who is Jack Dempsey's most formidable rival, battered his way to a knockout in exactly two minutes and two seconds of the first round of what was to have been a twelve- round bout. To dignify the affairs with the term "bout" is unjustified. It was an uncalled-for match in the first place, and its effect on boxing in this State is not expected to be very complimentary. Charlie Cook, manager and chief second of Johnson, tossed a towel into the ring when Wills backed Johnson into the Iowan's corner under a shower of vicious left and right dugs to the body and a crushing left hook to the jaw and had Johnson on the verge of a knockout. Cook acted wisely and well. He might have acted more wisely had he not accepted the match for Johnson. More, Commissioner Newton A. K. Buglebe who administers the boxing law in this State, might have forestalled the affair if he had acted on the recommendation of unsolicited advice from boxing critics who have derided the match from the time it was announced. It was in no sense a boxing match. It was purely a slaughter, for Johnson never had even a ghost of a chance to defend himself against the wicked smashes of the powerful Wills much less to administer any punishment upon the Brown Panther. Crowd Roars Disapproval The sudden ending of the bout, coming as it did almost before Wills had warmed up, stunned the crowd for a time into silence. But there followed an outsturst of condensation which left no room for doubling the sentiments of the crowd against the bout. The quick finish was forecast when the heavyweights faced each other before the affair started, posing for a picture. Johnson, nervous and fidgety compared to the cool and unconcerned Wills, actually staggered on uncertain legs and almost toppled over when Wills accidentally brushed his upraised right arm against the Iowa's crooked left arm as the men squared off in battle pose before the camera shutters. The Iowa's nervousness was noted by everybody at the ring side, and it was commented upon. It was apparent to the critics then and there that Johnson would last only as far as Wills permitted him to go. And Wills didn't permit the Iowa to go very far. While he must be censured for even making the match, Manager Cook deserves commendation for his quick and unhesitating action in supplying the finish before Wills' powerful blows could actually stretch Johnson cold on the ring floor. Cook tossed the towel into the ring while Johnson was still erect and before a knockdown could have been scored. Johnson was wide open at the time, an inviting target for a left hook or a right cross to the jaw which might have carried bone-crushing results. He was like a toy in the hands of Wills from the tap of the starting gong and was being battered mercilessly about the ring at the time. Wills didn't open the fight with his customary rush. He stepped carefully from his corner and Johnson advanced gingerly, with his left arm rigidly extended when the bell sent the men off. At 215 pounds Wills was twelve pounds heavier than Johnson, and the Negro towered mountain-high, it seemed, the pale Iowa. Johnson led weakly with a left jab that was short and then Wills swung into action. eH went close to Johnson and there pounded the Iowa vicious. (Continued on page 4) Extremists Demand Exclusion of White Children. Allege That They Have Negro Blood—An Amusing Situation—Colored Folks Want No More Hybrids—A Long Fight Attorneys representing families living in the Fulton neighborhood, whose children have been refused admittance to Robert Fulton School on the ground that their genealogical records are not clear, last night began a fight to establish the right to enrollment claimed by the contestants at a special meeting of the City School Board held in George Wythe School. Tragedy and comedy were reflected in the partial hearing of testimony, which consumed the better part of three hours, after the first half-hour had been spent in protests and counter protests over preliminary incidents that led up to the hearing and Dr. R. W. Miller, of the board, insisted upon an adjournment without further procedure unless the lawyers who had asked for the hearing agreed to present their case without further parley. stance he reported that the children had as an ancestor a woman who was recorded in the Bureau of Vital Statistics as colored." Following further discussion, Mr. Hill said the parents concerned, had come to his office and talked with him on the subject. He was satisfied that the records submitted to him were correct and had so reported to the board. At this point Dr. Miller protested against going into a hearing with two lawyers on one side and no counsel on the other. Mr. Haw protested that the complainants were entitled to know what charges had been made before the school board, if any. He said it was evident that charges had been made. "We want to know what they are, so we may put on evidence to refute them," he added. Refers to Records. Personals and Briefs Funeral Director Isham Mann, who died at Elizabeth City, N. C., was buried from the Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. S. Hatcher officiating. In the midst of a downpour of rain two sections of a train pulled out from Broad Street Station for Baltimore. New York and Philadelphia. The parties returned Monday morning at about 3 o'clock, having enjoyed themselves, although the time was short. The train was about three hours late in arriving in New York and Philadelphia. A. & T. College of Downs, N. C., won a victory over Virginia Seminary by a score of 19 to 0. Superintendent as Witness Chairman W. Floyd Reams presided at the board meeting and all of the members were present. Superintendent Albert H. Hill appearing in the capacity of witness. Attorneys George Haw and Morton L. Wallerstein, representing the petitioners, explained: "We are here to answer any charges that may be brought affecting the eligibility of these children." Specifically, the lawyers were opening their case in behalf of one family. It was shown that six Fulton families are affected and these families are fighting charges affecting their racial integrity, the records of the Bureau of Vital Statistics indicating that all of the children harred from Robert Fulton School have negro blood in their veins. Dr. Plecker, who defended the bureau records, replying to the opening statement of Attorney Haw, said: "No charges have been brought here. Superintendent Hill asked for records of the racial standing of these families and the bureau supplied them. The complaints are bringing these proceedings." Holds Children Not Eligible. Mr. Haw said: "Our understanding is that Mr. Hill was instructed by the school board to deny admission to the children. Charges must have been filed by some one with the School Board. We are here filing a petition asking the board to give us opportunity to answer such charges as have been or will be made." Mr. Hill responded: "Last winter some of the Fulton people complained to me that certain children were not eligible. I called on Dr. Plecker to look up the family records in certain cases. In each in- RICHMOND VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1925 stance he reported that the children had as an ancestor a woman who was-recorded in the Bureau of Vital Statistics as colored." Following further discussion, Mr. Hill said the parents concerned, had come to his office nad talked with him on the subject. He was satisfied that the records submitted to him were correct and had so reported to the board. At this point Dr. Miller protested against going into a hearing with two lawyers on one side and no counsel on the other. Mr. Haw protested that the complainants were entitled to know what charges had been made before the school board, if any. He said it was evident that charges had been made. "We want to know what they are, so we may put on evidence to refute them," he added. Refers to Records. Chairman Reams informed the at (Continued on page 5) DR. ABNER TO SPEAK HERE. Dr. E. W. D. Abner, Supreme Commander of the American Woodmen, with headquarters at Denver, Colorado, speaks in our city Monday night, November 2nd, at Leigh Street Memorial M. E. Church, Fifth and Leigh Street, under the auspices of the Young Men's Congress of Leigh Street M. M. E. Church. Dr. Abner is a business man of wide experience and influence; traveling, as he does, throughout the length and breadth of this country, he is in constant touch with the problems of the day and will bring a message from the subject, "Race Co-operation and Progress," which will be profitable to all attending. Mr. J. Henry Peters, Jr., assistant cashier of the Commercial Bank and Trust Company, will introduce Dr. Abner. The Young Men's Congress was recently organized by Rev. Robert M. Williams, A. B., B. D., of Leigh Street, and has for its president, Mr. Grover C. Grant; treasurer, Mr. Bernard Kenny; secretary, Mr. Joseph Eggleston, and chairman of the program committee, Mr. Bismark Winston. The purpose of the Congress is to serve as a public forum, where our men of the community can come together twice per month to discuss Racial, Social, Religious, Economic, Industrial and Civic problems. The Congress shall, from time to time, bring before it leading business and professional men of the community and elsewhere to speak upon the above topics. Dr. Abner is the first speaker of note the Congress will present and is respectfully inviting the community to attend the Dressers Dews. Sewing Circle will have a Hallowe'en social following the program on the basement. Personals and Briefs Funeral Director Isham Mann, who died at Elizabeth City, N. C., was buried from the Third Street Bethle A. M. E. Church last Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. S. Hatcher officiating. In the midst of a downpour of rain two sections of a train pulled out from Broad Street Station for Baltimore. New York and Philadelphia. The parties returned Monday morning at about 3 o'clock, having enjoyed themselves, although the time was short. The train was about three hours late in arriving in New York and Philadelphia. A. & T. College of Downs, N. C., won a victory over Virginia Seminary by a score of 19 to 0. Virginia Theological Seminary and College defeated Livingstone College October 23 by a score of 36 to 3. Mr. John D. Jones, the popular former Virginian was unable to leave on schedule, time on account of the opportunities of his friends, who were glad to see him. He is always welcome in this neighborhood. Mr. S. P. Dowdy, the well known furniture dealer, has scored for his company by the purchase of the building now occupied by Schmidt's grocery. He will secure possession in March. The price is stated to be $225,000. The public is invited to call and take advantage of the great bargains now being offered. Col. George F. Knickerbocker, of Washington, D. C. called on us last week. He was looking well and reported conditions as being prosperous in Washington. MASS MEETING FOR GARVEY A monster mass meeting in interest of release of Marcus Garvey from prison will be held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Thursday, November 5th 8:00 P. M. Madam M. L. T. Demena the famous orator of New York City will be the principal speaker. Other race leaders will also speak. News of the meeting under auspices Richmond Brauch, U. N. I. A. AGENTS—TO SELL HOSIERY AND SHIRT COUPONS. Big Money- Making Proposition. Box 1018. Richmond, Va. The Outcome Disappointing--The African Leaders Determined--The War in Syria a Factor. SORROW You will forgive me, Brother Robert! Yet I cannot expect you to forget that I have bruised you. Oh, if you could only measure my regret of Hattie's death! The pain piercing; my sorrow unceasing. To me, in mind, your heart is true good will. My trust aims for good! Shall ever be for you, Brother Robert, sincere and true. It is the heart that prompts me about Hattie's death. A debt I owe of gratitude to her mother, Mattie Dean, who said when my daughter, Jennie, died, this is my sister's child. Sincerely, MARY E. JONES. 1317 Wise St., Lynchburg, Va. In sad but loving remembrance of Mrs. Hattie Booker, 22 years old, who was killed by an automobile in New Rochelle, New York, October 6, 1925. She leaves a stepfather, Mr. Robert Eavins, 609 Ely Street, Farmville, Va., and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Eavins preceded her to grave two years and six months to her death. We wish to thank the many friends for their kindness to us during our sorrow, also the Rev. Carroll for the soul stirring sermon, the subject of which was found in the 39th Psalm and the fourth verse as follows: Lord make me to know mine end and the measure of my days, what it is to know how frail I am. THE WYATT CASE. The case of Thomas H. Wyatt now a resident of Philadelphia, was called in the Police Court last Wednesday morning and by agreement it was continued until Armistice Day. From a reliable source, it has been ascertained that an agreement has been reached between the aggrieved parties and that the cases, for this reason are practically ended. QUIETLY MARRIED AT DINNER Lawyer E. Louis Moore, of Indianapolis, Indiana and Dr. Bessie B. Tharp, of this city were guest at dinner in the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Johnson, Monday, October 26, at 5:00 P. M. Just before the dinner was served the Hon. E. Louis Moore handed Dr. Johnson a suspicious looking blue envelope and a box containing a wedding ring, and calling Dr. Tharp to his side, the couple were quietly married. This was a perfect surprise to the host, hostess, family and friends of the couple. Lawyer and Mrs. E. Louis Moore will be guest of Dr. and Mrs. L. T. Blaney, No. 1 E. Clay Street through Friday November 6, 1925. Reception, Fr'day, November 6, 1925, at 00 Clay Street, from 8 to 11 P. M. Friends are invited. No cards. KILLED IN A GAMBLING GAME. A tragedy took place early Sunday morning, 25th instant, between 4 and 5 o'clock, when Emanuel Shields shot Fleming Louis Fisher through the right breast, the bullet coming out from under the shoulder. The affair took place at 906 Denny Street, Fulton, and was the result of gambling. It is reported that Fisher won $10.00 from Shields, when the latter drew a revolver and demande that he give him the money. He then fired and is said to have kicked the body and he proceeded to disappear. Joe Morton is said to live in the house in question. Funeral Director W. A. Price found the remains lying on the stairs. The funeral took place last Wednesday at 2 P. M. from the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. O. B. Simms, pastor. ELNERTON ITEMS Rev, J. L. Green, of Elnerton W Va., was in town on the 15th, eroute to East Leake, Va., in the interest of some real estate and visit his mother and father-in-law, Mr and Mrs. A. L. Nuckaly. REV. SIMMS' PREDICAMENT. Rev. O. B. Simms's son, Obadiah Simms, had an attack of sore throat and the elder sent for a physician, who took a swab of the boy's throat and sent it to the Board of Health. The report stated that diphtheria germs were on the swab and Rev. Simms's house was not only quarantined, but the pastor was prohibited from attending service at the Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church, where he is pastor. The boy has no fever, is walking about the house, and Rev. Simms is, in a measure, indignant over the treatment accorded to him. PROFESSOR FISHER IN SERIES OF SERMONS. One of the most interesting series of sermons ever to be delivered in this city will be offered to the Richmond public when Dr. Evans Payne presents Professor Miles Mark Fisher, of the Virginia Union University, at the Fourth Baptist Church, Twenty-eighth and P Streets. This will be the second annual of sermons to be delivered at the Fourth Church, and the interest which was manifested last year seems to be renewed more intensely, promising a large attendance as well as helpful sermons. The various talks will be under the main heading of "Warnings to the angel." The first of the series will be delivered Sunday evening at 8:15. The title will be "Soilful Christianity." The public is cordially invited to attend. PRICE, FIVE CENTS N GSIDE championship. rocco. s Heavy ring--Spain tion. e African Lead- yria a Factor. Paris, Oct. 21.—France has lost more than 17,000 men and has spent more than 3,000,000,000 francs in Morocco and Syria since she took over the protectorate of Morocco and assumed the League of Nations' mandate over Syria. Such is the information imparted to the Finance Committee of the Chamber of Deputies by Premier Painleve today. In Morocco 2,176 men were killed and 8,297 wounded, and in Syria 6,626 were killed, wounded or are missing. The cost in Morocco had been 950,000,000 francs and in Syria more than 2,000,000,000 francs. The Premier said he would ask Parliament for additional credits of 300,000,000 francs for the period of July-December, 1925, for the Moroccan campaign. Fez, Oct. 21.—As their last operation prior to going into winter quarters the French troops operating against the Moroccan tribesmen have taken advantage of a spell of fine weather to clean up the Meni Uuriaguel country and to capture the Messauold ridge, the final stronghold of the dissident tribes on the banks of the Ouergha River. Tangier, Oct. 21.—Despite official denials of the bombardment of Tetuan, it has been learned that the town was bombarded and three persons were killed and numerous wounded. Madrid, Oct. 21.—Tetuan reports deny rumors that Abd-el-Krim put to death his brother-in-law, El Pajarito, minister of foreign affairs, who, it is said, continues at his side. The agitation against Abd-el-Krim continues, however, owing to the imprisonment of other powerful chieftains who refused to continue the struggle. EVANGELIST SKIPWITH'S GREAT WORK. Rev. William H. Skipwith, D. D. the great evangelist is having great success in Massachusetts. 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Tetered at the Port OMe at Rfchnoad, irgnia sa second lam matter, em One Yeas casceeccneaancsanenateneteeeessee® ROD ee tee aus haan Em Tone dnatte (oie woos AR eR Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B.- iff Company, 608 8. Dearborn Street, Chicago; , 1 Victoria Bulding, 8. Louly Mo.; (20 Long oo Building, New York, { SATURDAY..,.OCTOBER 31, 1925! 1 UR PRIENDS are still help'ng us dnd we appreciate their friend: ship. ‘TH HOLY BIBLE fs a divine snide and will save mach trouble if xs priucip'es are observed. WHITE FOLKs are getting to be voighiy” kind to us down here now. We hope that it may continue. ‘THE OUTLOOK for peace in Ev-} rope is not bright, the League of Nations’ 10 the contrary notwith- Sanding. WE CAN DO much to prove that we are worthy and entitled to live in thig country without let or ten: jyamee THE RELIGION of Jesus Christ és all right. but the expounders of the doctrine are in some cases open Yo question. {at SQMB OF OUR people are too mean to ‘live and not good enough to aie and this applies to the white folks also. ‘A ‘THE WHISKEY radicals are now being opposed, by the prohibition radteals and the moderates are in an embarrassing position. ‘YHE FIGHT between the air for- ees and the Navy enthusiasts is wax- ing warmeand the underlying cause of # all ts money, YOU CANNOT go about meaning to do wrong and doing it and then expect to get to Heaven when you die and to escape Hell dowa here. — OVE Ts all right when you mean it and feel tt and ell wrong when you are hypocriticadly professing what you neither feel nor believe. COLORED FOLKS, do all you can to win the friendship of your white nefghbors. Do favors for those of them, who appreciate them and be polite and obliging to all of them. JAMES WELDON JOHNSON’s ears whould burn these days on account ef the many complimentary things now being said of him and his “Book ‘of American Negro Sotrituals”, ONE GOOD THING, our Lord told us aj! about some of these false pro- phets who would profess to be speak- ing tor Him and who are declaring vat they are folowing H'm. Dh. WILLIAM A. PLECKER bas gotten to work with his racial in- tegrity measure and as a result, alleged white people are barred from the white Richmond Public Schools upon the charge teat tuay have Ne- gro biood ‘n their veins, As for the colored fotks, they are laughing. THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH (bas stricken the word “obey” from its marita! ceremonies. It has been used an & ma‘ter of form for more than fifty years and we do not sec that ‘t maked any dfference, whetber it re- miains or is str’eken out The women ‘Gp the ““bossing” theee days. 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With what the white men have been joing towards inereasng our popu- lation during the past two bundred years, it js time to stop mixing us up and to permit us to increase by our own natural raclal processes, THE INCARCERATION of a col: ored physician jin jail at Detroit, ogether with nine other _ friends, who a'ded tim in defending h's home jagainst @ ‘white mob, is a refection upon the State of Mich’gan and te Indicates that the northerner, while condemning the scutherner for his shortcomings sometixes makes even worse blunders in dealing with the sume class of people. JUDGED BY his weekly deliver ances in The Negro World, it would seem that Marcus Garvey is gett’ng on well in the Atlanta Penitentiary ang the effort of his enemies to hu- miliate and destroy his usefulness has signally failed. Some of b% theories and some of h’s actions may be open to criticism. but the funda- mental principle of his crusade is eternally rigut. THE COAL STRIKE ‘6 again be fore the public and it will not be settled for a long time until this government permits the contend/ng elements to fight it out along their own limes. This temporizing bust ness has signally failed, $4.50 per ton coal ts now selling for $17.00 per ton and in some sectfons it~is not obtainable at this figure, Let us make up our m'nds to’ suffer, while the “wfld cats” fight it out among themselves. REE SPEECH is guaranteed in this country, but you had better be eareful how you use {t. The Con- aitunion my longer means what ft says, it means what the Supreme Court of the United States says that % means, ‘The legal des‘gnation is construing the ‘onstitutiva and some times, the Coastitution is con- strued to be Just ta opposite to what the originators of the provis- fon intended that it shoud, be. SOME PEOPLE, who raised the devil because Liberia djd not get the loan of five m'Liion dollars from this government ara now raising the other thing because that Republic got more than that sum from the Westone Rubber Company for rub- ber concessions. ‘When a man is badly in need of money, he will make bargains that he would not make it he had all of the money be needed and this applies to the Re- pubic of Liberia: a on = == (Continued from pare!” ly about the body with rights and lefts despite Johnson's efforts to hold the Negro. The blows took out what- ever fight Johnson had in his sysiem, and the action brought home foreit bly to the crowd just how uneven the match was. Wills Shows New Trick. Wills hooked a teft to Johnson’s head and when the Towan fell into a clinch the Negro returned to pound- ing the body with both hands until Referee Hank Lewis again separated the pair. In another clinch Wills flashed to the crowd a new trick he thas in his repertoire. He doubled Johnson’s left arm back of | the Towan’s body, and pressing it hard effectively held both of Johnson’ arms while he drove a terrific right to the lowan’s heart. Johnson's knees trembled and they wrestled to the ropes before they were separated as Johnson protested over the Negro’s shoulder, “He's holding my arms.” ‘The attendance was _ surprising considering the calibre of the main attraction, A crowd of more than 10,000 fight fans flocked to the Sus- sex Avenue Armory to view the heavyweight spectacle. The balcony, which rang along the four sides of the big drill shed, was crowded t capacity and the floor seats were filled almost to capacity. Not much of the gathering was from New York, for the match did not seem to appeal to the Gotham fans. But Newark showed by this turnout that it supports its own fights. —————— WANTED—AGENTS TO SELL OUR Line of Goods Everywhere. Fine Profits. Quick Sellers. Big Offer Free. Box 2273, DeSoto Station, Memphis, Tenn. : THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND’ VIRGINIA ANEW YORK FASHION PLATE MORE ABOUT THE. WHISKEY— VALET HELD IN $50,000 BOND. R, B. HAYMES PROTESTS IN- NOCENCE—STILL HERE, | New York, Oct. 23.—Soeiety flamed in amazement when popular Herry Bennett, 25, known as a “tortion plate,” and the st'ractiv s Eve anoy, 28, who oceu- avutauly ‘tumnished- apart ; he fachfonable building at 80 &.. Nicholls Park, were arrested Friday and held in $100,000 bail in West Side court charged with “re- lieving” Bennett’s millionaire em- ‘ployer of more than $200,000 in cLoice pre-War liquors. The nevis of the arre:t was like a bombshell tossed into a circle of so- called exclusives. Both Miss Laney and Bennett are very pooular and well known in Boston, Philadelphia and “Atlantic City. ‘Their names are said to appear on the invitational lists of most of the exclusive clubs of the metropolis. Bennett Had Servants, According to reports, Bennett has for years been the valet for Agthur Bond, wealthy cotton broker, 31 W. 47th St. Bennett's position was one of rarity. He is said to have tray- eled extensively in Europe and has many personal servants. It was dur- ing the month of June that Mr. Bond went to Europe and left Ben- ett in charge of the elegantly fur- nished Bond home and the $200,000 cellar of champagne, Scotch, bur- gundy, rye and other choice liquors, ch if is said cannot be dupli- cated. : Mr. Bond returned from his Bu- ropean tour a week ago and found nis entire fine stock of liquor gone. Police were notified. Detectives be- van watching Bennett and Detective John Coleman arrested him Friday morning. Later the detective is said 0 have gone to the home of Miss Laney and to her.surprise placed her ander arrest. Both deny knowing anything about the theft. When arraigned before Magistrate| Weil they were placed under $50,000 pail each. The bail is unusually, nigh and said to be the largest im- oxed upon anyone for a similar charge. Their attorney, Ely John- on, 1540 Broadway, protested the nigh bail’ and cited ‘the release of Harry Cohn Thursday, who was ar- rested on a charge of being impli- sated in the robbery of $2,000,000 in jewels, Coln’s bail was set at only} $15,000. Occupied Expensive Apartment. Attorney Johnson received no re- nly from the magistrate and the bail mained at the high figure. John-' ‘on then remarked taht it was not | he custom of magistrates to place a srisoner under such exorbitant bail antil the defendant had been ar-: ‘aigned on a full complaint instead yf a short affidavit. ~He said it was ridiculous to place a person. under $50,000 on a charge of stealing. =| juantity of liquor. Still the magis-' rrate made no reply to the attorney's) protests. | The humiliation of the affair has! sreatly affected Miss Laney. She is said ¢o have been the first depart- ment store saleslady of our group vthout “passing.” Miss Laney oc- ‘upied a luxuriously furnished 3- oom apartment the rental of, which pecause of its exclusiveness is said 0 amount to about $90 a month. Both she and Mr. Bennett were looked upon as being the most com- plete entertainers within their cir- le. Numerous parties have been riven at Miss Laney's apartment and Fiece affairs were the last word in siyle and grandeur. ‘The most, re- vent function was a surprise birth- jay party given last week in honor of Harry. t Another party that was surpass-| ingly fine was that given in Septem- ber in honor of Miss Floy Clements, of Chicago, a personal friend of} Miss Laney, who was a winner of! 2 popularity contest held in the Windy City last summer. Miss| Clements was touring the East as her award as the winner. This af- fair was a gala one indeed. The suests were exquisitely served a complete menu from soup to. nuts| and plenty of rare wines and liquors were enjoyed. . Miss Laney and Mr. Bennett are said to have been close friends for| years. It is rumored that they were) engaged. If convicted, both of them face long jail terms —Defender. | aids ic eRe oka SAE oe Domestic Science Teacher Wanted | Good Salary. oie Today. | W. D. MORISON, JR., Principle, Prospect Public School, Gate City, Va. Ee ‘WANTED—Transient or Permanent BOARDERS. Furnished Rooms with or without board. Home like surroundings. Apply to = MRS, BLLEN N. JONES, 108 East Leigh Street, Richmnod Va. MAK GOOD MONBY IN A QUICK ‘BASY WAY. Sell the Best Hair Goods and Toilet Goods on the market. If you can sell to Colored People we offer you a start without a penny. Write us now, DOUGLAS PRODUCTS CO., 3814 Magnolia St, |New Orleans, La. | CHURCH | FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. | (Broad and Co'lege Streets) |_ Rey. W. T. Johnson, D, D., Pastor, Residence, 621 N. Sth St. Services; Sundays, 11:30 A. M. ang 8 P. M i SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. (Byrd St., between Ist and 2nd Sts,) Res dence, 202 B, Leigh St. | Ser- P. M_ Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome, Rev, W. H, Stokes Ph. D., Pastor. vices: Sundays. 11 A. M. and $ P. M. Sunday School, 9 A. M. The public FOURTH, BAPTIST CHURCH, Tonk ao eiachny: { | shee ceeer eaaeeniees Poet ee en Rey. Evans Payne, D. D., Pastor | Residence, 1209 N, 24th St. Services Sunday, 11:30 Ai M. and 8 P. M Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All ar welcome. FIFTH sT. BAPTIST CHURCH. (Temporary tocatfon pending rebuild Jing, True Reformers Hall, 2nd St.) | Revi T J King, D. D, Pastor, Res idence, 1005 N. 4th St. Services: Sundays, 11:30 A. M. ang 8 P.M Sunday School, 9:30 A.M. B. Y. PU, 6 P.M. Pub¥ invited. | ST. MARK BAPTIST CHURCH, (Gen Aven, Va) MT, SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH, (Penola, Va.) Rev: M, C. Ruffin, Pastor Resi denca G11 St, Peter St, Services at Glen Allen, 2nd and, 4th Sundays at 1 P. M. At Penola, services on the 3rd Sunday at 12:30 P. M. Sunday School every Sunday at both, places at 11,30 A.M. MT. GILEAD BAPTIST CHURCH. (Chesterfield County) Rev: WH, Ligging. Pastor, Res: idence, 1835 Taylor St. Services, ist and Srd Sundays at 12:30 P. M. Sunday School every Sunday at 10:30 A. M FIFTH BAPTIST CHURCH \ (1400 West Cary Stree’) Rey. A. D. Da'y, Pastor, Residemee 1412 W. Cary St Services: 11:30 A. M and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 10:00 A.M, AN are welcome. 1ST BAPT: CHURCH S, RICHMOND (Corner 15th and Decatur Sts.) Rev, W. U. Ransome. D. D:, Pas: ‘or; Parsonage 1507 Decatur Street. Serviced: Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and § Pi-M, Sunday School, 9:30 A. M., Al are welcome. MOORD ST. BAPTIST CHURCH, (1408 Wee Letgh Street) Re Gordon B, Hancock, A. M., Pastor, Resfilence’ Virginia Union University. Services: Sunday, 11:30 A.M, and 8 P. M, Sunday School, 9:30°A. M, All are welcome, SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH. (Corner First and Leigh Sts,) Rey. RY H, Johnson, B. D., Pastor, Residence, 11 @. Clay Street, Ser- vices: Sunday. 11:30 A. M. and 8:15 PM. Sunday School, 10 4, M. All are invited. MT, CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, (717 Orleans Street, Fu’on) Rev. C. A. Cobbs, Pastor, Mesi- denen 1003 Denny Street Services: 11:30 A. Mand 8 P. M. Sunday Schoo!, 9:30 A. M. The public is invited, 1 RISING MT ZION BAPT. CHURCH. (800 Denny stree*, Futon) Roy. 0, B. Simms, Pastor Res: dence, 700 Denny Street. Services: Sunday, 11:30 A. M, and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30", M. All are welcome, MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH. (4200 North F’rst S:reet) Rev. Berrynian H. Johnson, Pas‘or, Sunday, 11:80 A. M, and S P. M. Sunday Sehoo!, 9:30 A, M. All are welcome, i ; CLAY STRBET BAPTIST CHURCH. (Former!y New Baptist Church. C’ay Street, oppos'*e St. James St.) Rey. J_A, Brinkley, A B., B.D. Pas or. Services: Sunday. 11:20 A. M, and.8 P.M, Sunday School, 9:30 ‘A. M. “AIT are welcome. MT, OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, (25th and g Streets) Rev, J, Andrew Bowler, Pastor, Residenoe, 112 Leigh Street. Sorvices: Sunday, 11:30 ‘A. M. and SP. M. Sunday school 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. a AMT, VPRNON BAPTIST CHURCH. { (1902 Walkace Street) Rev. M. H, Payne, Pastor, Rest dence, 1900 Wallace Street. Services: Sunday, 11:30 A.M. ond 8 P.M Sunday School, 9:30 A.M All are welcome. MT_ TABOR BAPTIST CHURCH. (North 22nd Stredi_ Woodvilic) Tev, R, J Pars. Pastor, Residcn 15 E. Duval Street. Services ; Sunday 11:30 A. Mand 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A.M. All are welcome RIVERVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH. (Jacquet and Lombardy Streets) Rev. B. D. Lewis, Pastor, Resi dence, 316 S Lombardy street. | Ser wees: Sunday, 11 A. M, and 8 BM Sunday School, 9:30 A: M. AM! ar welcome. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST cHURCE. (518 Lady Mile Read) Rev, J. J. Woodson, Pavor, Res ‘dence, 1116 St. John Street. Ser vices: Sunday, 11 A M, pnd 8 P. M Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. 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The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant upon the ground of desertion for three years and more. ‘And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that said de- fendant ‘Charlie Mosley a>near here within ten days after the due pub- lication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his in- terest in this suit. A Copy—Teste: LUTHER LIBRY. Clerk. Py EF M EDWARDS. D.C. ' J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. a. 1117 F Marshall St., Richmond, Va. | W. A. PRICE, Incorporated /FUNERA! DIRECTOR AND EMBAL ER Spacious 1 sci: tor"Meeting: snd Entertainments Ovrles AND War! ROOMS N 17TH STRFFT, R! HMOND, VIRGINIA. PROMPT SERVICE IN CITY OR COUNTRY. cunera) Parlor Rest-Rooms Display Rooms Ledge Rooms repre” COOTT Funeral Director 2223 EAST MAIN STREET RICHMOND. VA. UNION PANTHER DROWNS ST. PAUL TIGER IN A SEA OF MUD By Crosser L. Washington The S. Paul Tiger fell before the vicious offensive of the Union Pan- ther by the score of 12 to 0 lask Saturday, whit e steady drizzle made the fooing on Hovey Field slow and uncertain. Virginia Union outclassed St. Paul in practically every department but the famous Panther whirlwind backs could no do their best running due to the muddy field. FIRST TOUCHDOWN IN 9 MINUTES With three of the Association's most brilliant gridron satellites, Tobin center, and Shields and Boffman backs, leading a determined offensive, Union's aggressive eleven literally marched on to two well-touched downs. Boffman carried the pickup over 14 yards around right end and over for the first touchdown after Shields traced 14 yards on receiving a punt. This taill came after 9 minutes of play. The second touchdown came when St. Paul fumbled on the 19 yard line and Ridley recovered. Then Shields bit off tackle twice for 11 yards: Boffman bucked line for 6 yards and Shields plunged across the goal line for another score. Tobin. playing a bang-up game at center and breaking up many plays before they formed, received a kick-off on the 35 yard line and raced 45 yards down the field. Pierce a tackle and Smith and Sorber of the Tigers played well. The work of Capt. Houston and Merritt was prominent in line play, while Washington punted berd. Shields, the sterling Panther back called signals competently from the hotback position, but later Braux the pennery young quarterback barked out the signals. BEOTHER AGAINST BROTHER. W. A. Smith, of Union and W. E. Smith, of St. Paul, brothers, were notable in good defensive play. St. Paul and Union made several fumbles, due to the slippery ball. With a new backfield combination in the lineup, near the end of the game, Union still seemed better than the visitors. As the whistle ended the much-heralded grid contest, it was interesting to note that Union's goal line has not been crossed this season, although the Panthers have been pitied against some of the best elevens in the Association. torneys that the board's only information at this time was what had been supplied by the records of the Vital Statistics Bureau. "These gentlemen," said Mr. Hill, referring to the lawyers, asked me to call the school board together so that they might show wherein the board had erred. Now that we have brought a number of people here to testify, I think that in justice to all concerned, we should go ahead." "I am going to insist on adjournment unless you go ahead," interjected Dr. Miller. The attorneys signifying their willingness to proceed, Dr. Miller withdrew his motion as the chairman was about to put it to a vote. The Vital Statistics Bureau had supplied a chart which was exhibited after a score of witnesses had been heard This chart, as explained by Miss Kelly, secretary to Dr. Plecker, was designed to show the blood relationship descending fro ma woman, who, according to the bureau records, was a negro, probably with Indian blood. Superintendent Hill, the first witness called, told of his conversation with the parents of some of the children denied enrollment in the Fulton School. Believed to Be Indian. George Clarke, 73 years old, of Charles City County, testified that he knew the ancestor, whose racial standing was unchallenged; that she was commonly known as a "chief of the Chickahominy tribe," and he and his parents always believed her to be a pure-blood Indian woman. O. W. Adkins, claiming to be a pure-strain Indian, testified that the woman referred to was an Indian with Caucasian blood in her veins. Ferdinand Wynn, 83 years old, gave testimony favorable to the complainants. He lives in Charles City. While he was testifying a letter was written by Judge George L. Christian, substantiating the evidence of Wynn, was introduced and read. The TOBEY AND TYKE DON'T WORRY MAW~IT'S NOTHIN'~ JUST TOOK A SLIVER OUT OF MY HAND WITH A PIN~ AW DON'T GET EXCITED MAW--IT'S SAFE ENOUGH CAUSE I USED A SAFETY PIN! WELL YOU JUST HUSTLE RIGHT OVER TO DOCTOR KILPANE AND HAVE HIM TREAT YOU-! attorneys also offered letters of like nature from B. A. Mountcastle and Charles W. Bradley, declaring their belief that the woman referred to was an Indian woman. The witnesses were examined by Dr. Plecker. He succeeded in breaking down Wymn's testimony in a measure, when the old man acknowledged that he did not know who was the mother of a woman he had testified, to the best of his knowledge and belief, to be white. An interesting letter from J. E Major, clerk of the Circuit Court of Charles City County, was read, supporting the contention of the complainants in one case. Dr. Plecker explained that birth cards, and similar records, which were being used as exhibits in evidence to show that certain ancestors were white, are made out on reports received from physicians, midwives and undertakers. He said the existing law imposed a fine of from $5 to $100 for any misstatement of the facts. He added that in many cases these records are misleading. He said such birthcards as mislead his bureau are obtained by fraudulent means, and persons obtaining them are liable to prosecution and punishment. Attorney Haw questioned him. "Your certificates of birth are issued on the statements of physicians and midwives, are they not?" "Yes," said the Vital Statistics Register "This (holding up a card) is prima facie evidence that the child is white?" "But our old records are more accurate than some of these later ones," said Dr. Plecker. "When were the old records made?" "Between 1853 and 1896." Tells of Ancestors. "Then you prefer to stand by the old records rather than the records you made yourself?" An animated discussion followed. Then Susan Harris, colored, 75 years old, was called by Dr. Plecker, and gave evidence as to the identity of the ancestors of certain of the children involved. She inulged in lively repartee with the lawyers and kept the spectators laughing heartily. W. H. Harris, who proudly proclaimed himself a colored man with no Indian blood, said he was the nephew of one of the women for whom Indian ancestry was claimed. Anybody can look at you and see you have Indian blood in your veins," insisted Mr. Haw. The witness protested indignantly. "Who's an Indian? I'm a colored man, I am. There ain't nothing Indian about me and never was," he declared dramatically. Another negro called by Dr. Plecker testified that he was cousin to one of the persons involved. J. Frank Bowman, Charles City County, testified to the alleged negro blood of certain persons, and still another told of attending a fry fry when a tribe of Indians, so called, was organized by men he had always believed to be colored, and who after the fish fry never again associated with negroes. Postmaster Testifies Leonard T. Binns, postmaster of Providence Forge, also a country merchant, said that his father had told him that there was only one alleged Indian in that part of the country. Challenged by the atorney, Postmaster Binns said: "We never heard of Indians until the Jim Crow law was passed." Attorney Haw asked him to tell about his trouble with an Indian girl. The postmaster said he would gladly. He said he was keeping store and among his customers was a man he familiarly called "Uncle Tom." One day the girl came into the store and hailed him: "Hello, Cousin Leonard?" He asked her why she called him cousin. She said: You call my stepfather 'Uncle Tom,' then you must be my cousin." He wanted her against the practice of calling him "Cousin Leonard.' When she came to the store later and repeated the offense he pelted her with four eggs. She complained to her stepfather and the postmaster was arrested, but the case was thrown out of court. The recital provoked the mirth of the audience and the board alike. Following the examination of several other witnesses Dr. Plecker exhibited the family tree chart, saying he had other important witnesses to be heard. Because of the late hour, 11:30 o'clock, the board decided to continue the hearing until a later date, which will be determined upon probably today. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE FASHION OF THE TIME Blames Navy THE FASHION WEEKLY Mrs. Margaret Ross Lansdowne widow of Commander Zachary Lansdowne of the ill-fated Shenandoah, leaving the Naval Court of Inquiry Washington, where she testified but Lansdowne made the flight of officers of the Navy Department about his own wishes AUDIOCASTER By Headon Hall Now Running on Page Six Josep • Caillaux, Minister of French finance, who headed Commission to Washington for settlement of Fees' debt to U. S. S. W. Here is the Ways and Means Committee in session preparing a tax program for the next Congress. Secretary Mellon is speaking, urging a tax reduction of nearly $390,000,000. Here is the Ways and Means Committee in session preparing a tax program for the next Congress. Secretary Mellon is speaking, urging a tax reduction of nearly $390,000,000. A LITTLE LATEK WHY TOBEY- WHAT'S WRONG!! THAT DR. KILPANE IS THE BUNK!" YOU SAID HE'D TREAT ME AND INSTEAD- orv AN ANNOUNCEMENT. 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THIS is the story of a man who has given the best years of his life in a fight for his rights and who having won his rights and $20,000,000 hardly knows what to do. Twenty years ago George Carson was a "desert rut" a prospector. A certain smelting device was born of his experiences in the mines and he book it to Washington to get protection of government patients. Several years later he discovered mining companies using his patents and demanded payment of royalties. He was turned down. Then he went to court and for 20 years he has suffered one reverse after another. Now the Supreme Court of the United States has awarded him $20,000,000 in his fight against the American smelting Company for infringement of his patent. When this final victory was won, putting to end his long battle, Carlson found himself confined in bed in a San Francisco hospital ward. A man worth millions being cared for in a university clinic hospital—and a charity ward. "What can I do with twenty million dollars?" he asks. "I am nearly 60 years old now and not very healthy. I guess I'll go to quince and get a bag of here to build a snack and just monkey grow" alone with my own little ex-periments. Maybe before I die I can invent something else which the A GEORGE CARSON IN SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL WARD AUTOCAST.CR Colonel Hanford MacNielen, former National Commander of the American Legion and Iowa summer has been appointed Assistant Secretary of War, by President Cool rded on Pate Year Fight in GEORGE CARSON IN SAN F world will think worth while." Of course, the man is besieged with suggestions. "There must be a lot of mortgages in the world, for most of these people want me to THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND' VIRGINIA AUTOCASTER The gold Boy Scout metal for heroism has been recommended for Charles Rupert Clay, of Blaine, Washington. Charles, a boy of 12 years, weighing only 81 pounds, rescued an older and much heavier boy while they were in swimming. 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BEGIN HERE TODAY JAMES WRAGGE, Scotland Yard detective, assigned to the murder case of James Glenister, comes unexpectedly upon Simon Truckley, former clerk of— SIR DUDLEY, believed to be the murderer of Glenister. From Truckley he learns that Sir Dudley made an appointment with Glenister to meet him on the scene and that Glenister had not been meanwhile Sir Dudley is holding— KATHLEEN GLENISTER and her lover, Norman Slater, in prison. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY "You can jump on my feelings so long as you don't shove me in quod." "Then just one little question. You took your wife over as damaged goods to oblige a gentleman, didn't you?" Mr. Simon Trickey rasped his stubby chin with unclean fingernails. For an instant his scowl seemed to presage revolt. He ended by solemnly winking at his interlocutor. "She wasn't a cinema star when she did me the honor to accept my heart and hand." he replied with sly suggestion. "Quite a nice little allowance paid quarterly she had, but who paid it I haven't the remotest idea. You might ask her the next time you're strolling along Lipscombe Road." NORMAN SLATER did not recover his senses till the small hours of the morning, and then for a long while only in the sketchtish fashion. In his war experience he had been gassed on one occasion and buried in a shell-hole for half a day on another, and his present sensations reminded him of both. His head was splitting, his throat was parched and his limbs were so cramped that movement was almost denied him. Not a ray of light shone on his misery. By degrees remembrance came back, up to the point when he had succumbed to superior numbers and a most potent anesthetic in the keeper's cottage. From that his mind worked backwards to the events of the day before and what had led up to them. He groused in despair—not for his own plight, but because he feared for Kathleen. At first he had not the faintest notion where he gass. The sound of running water gurgling close by presently gave him a clue to his whereabouts, and at last the breaking of dawn on an iron-grated aperture high up in the wall of his prison confirmed it. His treacherous captors had carried him to the desert mill across the stream and had fastened him to a wall in the basement. As the light grew stronger he was sure of this. That pile of rotting sacks in the corner must once have held golden grain reaped in the pleasant countryside which he would never see again. His gloomy meditations were disturbed by the grating of a key and the opening of the door of his prison. Judith Grimes entered, bearing a basil of porridge and a jug of milk. She went out as silently as she had come, a gaunt and forbidding figure with her scanty gray locks and angular shoulders. The food and drink restored his ON FINGER © 1925 by NEA Service Inc body and mind to something approaching the normal. He was straining his bonds painfully when once again the door of his dungeon swung open. He sank down again in a shiver of disappointment and disgust. It was Sir Dudley Glenister who swaggered into the noiseless hole jingling coins in his pocket and exuding triumph in every pore of his great, coarse body. "Well, my bold hero, you've bitten off more than you can chew." the baronet jeered the helpless man. Norman made no answer. Where was the use? He was not going to plead to the bully for mercy. "Sulking won't help you," the ruthless voice resumed. "The sentence of the court has been pronounced and no defense will prevail. Tonight, my dear Slater, an accident is going to happen to this ancient ruin. It is going to be utterly destroyed by fire. But before the flames catch hold I shall call again with a hunting-crop and repay with interest the dressing-down you gave me in Cadogan Garden. Makes your flesh creep, eh?" If it did there was no sign. Nor- 17 "WELL, MY BOLD HERO, YOUVE BITTEN OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW." man preserved silence, gazing up at the dissipated face with weary scorn. "There is just a chance that you may be spared the degradation of being thrashed as well as burned," the husky voice went on. "That rests with your lady-love, who is my guest on the upper floor. If she consents to become my wife she will be spared the flames and you will be spared the whipping. You will burn anyhow, as I have no other means of stopping the fuss you would make." The threat fell flat, so far as any outward show went. "I am now going up to present my terms to Kathleen." Sir Dudley concluded. "I hope I have made it clear that it rests with her whether you are flung in addition to being cremated." He went out, locking the door behind him. CHAPTER XXIII The Inspector's Suity Day INSPECTOR WRAGGE's exploration took him to the local post. office, where he sent off a couple of reply-paid telegraphs and then set down to several long-distance talks on the telephone. Next he set out and walked by field footpaths to Colnbrook Towers. As he plodded up the elm avenue to the statesman's country home a car passed him, also going toward the house, and stopped. Mr. Colne's ows Pigs, Politics 亦 adult voice hands the pedestrian. "That you, Wragge?" "I was hoping to reach the Towers before you, sir, but I have had a very busy day," the inspector replied respectfully. "Jump up alongside the chauffeur. It will save you half a mile," said the great man affably. On arriving at the house Mr. Coline at once led the way to his study. "Now, what does this mean?" he stood up and faced the detective. "I had your message in Downing Street and hastened here at once. You have found the letter written by Sir Dudley Glenister to his cousin?" "Not the original, sir," replied Wragge. "As I told you, that was hopeless from the first. But I have got a man who took a press copy of it, which he will produce, and in the meanwhile he has informed me of the contents." "Which were?" snapped the cabinet minister. "Sir Dudley made an appointment with Mr. George to meet him at Beechwood on the 7th of June two years ago, the inducement being that Dudley would put up the money to run a gold mine which George had discovered near Lone Wolf City in Montana." Mr. Coline looked hard at the inspector. "This is genuine, Wragge? he said after a pause. "You didn't have to write the letter yourself to save your bacon?" "Sir" rejoined the Scotland Yard officer, and there was a world of virtuous protest in his tone. "Then I fail to see the urgency which caused you to draw me from my public duties in London," said Mr. Coline haughtily. "Why don't you go and arrest your man? The case is complete." Wragge dropped his eyes under the rebuke and raised them again at the grudging compliment. "I am sorry to have disturbed your sir, but in the chief commissioner's opinion the case is not quite ripe for an arrest," he replied suavely. "I have been in communication with Sir Donald at the Yard this afternoon. It is a question of the date—the 7th of June two years ago. We shall have to prove that Sir Dudley Glenisier was at the Grange on that day and was therefore in a position to have killed his cousin if the latter kept the apartment made in the letter. As a neighbor and friend of the Glenisier family we thought that you might be able to help us—if you were spending the week-end covering that date at the Towers. It was Sir Donald who made the suggestion." The Right Honorable Stephen Colne was very angry now. "Sir Donald is an idiot," he blustered. "And you, too, Wragge, for acting on such folly. How can I remember where I was on a certain day more than two years ago?" "Of course you couldn't, sir," replied Wragge wuggle. "But your secretaries or someone might have a record." Mr Colnes wrath was blazing to white heat, for nearly a minute rendering him speechless. "What would that avail?" he hectored. "It is Sir Dudley Glenister you have to pin down for that date—not me. Supposing I was at the Towers on the 4th of June that year it wouldn't be evidence against him unless I had seen him, and I cannot recall that. The chances are that I was not here that week-end." "Quite so," sir," said Wragge soothingly. "I expect the chief commissioner only surgesided making you a sort of tremor hope." Mr Colne spluttered and muttered, but seemed to be partly pacified by the reply. "I can see that I shall have to teach you your business," he laughed. "Why don't you ask Miss Kathleen Glenister? She was living at the Grange then. She didn't clear out till over a year later, when the present upstart took possession." 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He was 22 years of age, passing away October 20th. He had been married just four months. Rev. A. L. James, the popular pastor delivered a most appropriate funeral sermon. His widow thanks the friends for their many courtesies. Mr. J. C. Dugger, 207 Fifth Avenue N. W. is indoiled. Rally to your old reliable agent, Madison Stan field. He is placing Roanoke on the map and keeping the colored folks there. Planets are 5 cents per copy. Mrs. Beatrice Hairston, 902 Jefferson Street, N. died Friday night. Mrs. Maria Gaskins, two brothers, James and Benjamin, the mother and aunt are the relatives. Mrs. Camilla Croan's children are much improved. The funeral of Mrs. Marcellus Francis Barlow, who died October 21s was preached by Rev. A. L. James, the pastor. He was assisted by Rev. J. J. Jefferson and Rev. Thomas #C. Curtis. She leaves 6 children, 2 grandchildren and 2 brothers to mourn their loss. Mr. Richard Oliver and Madame are visiting their brother Attorney Andrew J. Oliver, of Loudon Avenue N. W. He is a native of Virginia, having left the State 40 years ago. He is now resisting in Des Moines, Ia. Mrs. Annie Brandon, of 818 Seventh Avenue, N. W. is visiting New York. Mrs. Gaskins thanks her friends for their sympathy and favors. A revival is in progress at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Mrs. Gertrude Stanford and little daughter left last week for Columbus and Pittsburgh. Mrs. Martha Whales, of Elsipsh Avenue N. E. has returned from New York. FULTON NOTES. Owing to the inclementy of the weather last Sabbath the congregation was not out in full, but we all listened to a very helpful sermon coming from our pastor, the Rev. C. A. Cobbs. 8:30 P. M. a great mass meeting was held at Calvary under the auspices of the Fulton Welfare League. On the 21st instant the funeral services of Sister Hattie L. Jones were held at Calvary. Sermon by the pastor, Dr. Cobbs. The Fulton Council, G. I. O. St. Luke, No. 206, and the Fulton Lily Beneficial Society, No. I. Inc., had charge of her remains. Each of these societies placed on her grave a beautiful stone. Have your clothes cleaned in Fulton at the Rosary, C. B. Jefferson, manager, Randolph 5954-J. The Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union will meet at the First Baptist Church tomorrow at 3:30 P.M. Dr. W. T. Johnson, pastor; Mr. J. L. Ballard, president of Union; C. B. Jefferson, corresponding secretary. When you are in Fulton and want to have a good time spiritually, stop at the Mission on Lester Street Sunday and Friday nights. Rev. A. D. Clarke in charge. Mrs. Ella G. B. Gerry, vice-grand-daughter ruler of Elks, an employee of the State welfare department, spent considerable time during the week at Champaign, Ill., on business and also visited several other cities in Southern Illinois. Mesdames Mabel McClaneham and Sarah Harris, together with Frank Harris, have returned to their home in Springfield, Ill., having been called to the city October 4th on account of the death of a relative, W. T. Clark, late of 4812 St. Lawrence Avenue. The Joint Building Association of U. B. F. and S. M. T., of which J. B. Street is president, is holding many conferences and meetings looing forward to the erection of a future home for the organization. The First Baptist Church of Lilydale, Ninth Street and Lafayette Avenue, is making every preparation for the laying of a corner-stone to their new home building early in November. Fev. Jesse W. Coleman is pastor. The members and friends of Augusta Temple, S. M. T., will be tendered a reception on October 24th at Bailey's Hall. Mrs. Emma Smith, W. P., expects a pleasant evening. The Joint Committee of The Households of Ruth of Chicago and jurisdiction met on last Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Lou Ella Young, D. G. M. I. N. G. 4114 Calumet Avenue, and made partial preparations for their annual installation to be held in January. C. T. Hume, the State Street printer, 3341 South State Street, has installed the large Walter Scott press No. 3344, which will enable him to take better care of the increasing business. Mr. Hume is a native of Texas and came to Chicago several years ago, where he has built up a large business at the above address. He is an active member of Fort Dearborn Lodge No. 44, Elks, and several other fraternal organizations. ABINGDON NOTES. The Jubilee Songsters of the Valley Street Baptist Church motored to Saltville last Friday night, where they rendered a service to the delight of a splendid audience at the Elks Hall. On the 15th instant G. C. W., B. F. Crowell, of the K. P. Lodge of the State of Virginia, addressed the Cave City Lodge and Courts of Calanthe at the Charles Wesley Church. Quite a crowd was out to hear him on Pythianism. The Glee Club rendered some choice numbers, amongst them was "Can't Hear Nobody Pray." After the program the Lodge members and friends retired to the Odd Fellows' Hall, where a sumpunt repoussé awaited them consisting of all the dainties of the season and old Virginia cured ham. Brother Crowell left the next morning for Bristol, much elated over his visit to our city. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McClanahan have moved into their new brick bungeau on Reservoir Hill. Mr. Solomon Randolph has moved from Taylor's Hill to the Archie Goode property in the west end. Mr. and Mrs. John Cook and son will leave on the 31st for Florida to spend the winter. We wish for them a pleasant stay in the land of flowers. The remodeling of our public school building on Kings Mountain is near completion and the teachers and scholars will soon be in one building. At present the Odd Fellows and Masons' walls are being used. The property of Mr. Joe Wiley, that was sold at public auction on the 15th, was bought by the Abingdon Col. Und. Co. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith, who is visiting their mother, Mrs. Clara Rector, on Kings Mountain, will soon leave for Florida, where Mr. Smith has a position as "chef" cook. Mrs. Carrie Hegg and Mrs. Isetta Freeman, after visiting their old homes in the city, last left week for Philadelphia, Pa., and Columbus, O., respectively. Amongst those who are attending night school taught by Rev. W. D. Maggie on Valley Street are Masters Charles Ellison, Buster Flack and Miss Margaret E. Liggon. At the close of the East Tennessee Annual Conference, [Rev. W. H. Pleasant and Rev. A. D. Williams] were reassigned to their present fields of labor. On last Thursday the news flashed over the town that Sister Jinnie Dickinson had passed away at her son's home in Clarksville, a suburb of Glade Spring, Va. Sister Dickinson was a loving and faithful member of Valley Street Baptist Church and also numbered her friends of Abingdon, both white and colored, by her acquaintances. Those who motored here to attend the funeral Friday afternoon was the Lodge of the Good Samaritans, of which she was a loyal member. Miss Katy Liggon, Mrs. Lura Coffee, Rev. W. D. Maybie, who had charge of the service, and R. B. Goode. Quite a crowd attended at the church to pay the last tribute of respect to this good and noble woman. Peace to her ashes. Mr. I. R. Simmons, of Blue Ridge, Va., was visiting his brother, H. M. C. Simmons, in the city last week, and left on Saturday morning, the 14th. Mr. D. H. Pope is employed by the school authorities to paint the school building. The dedication of the Sunday school rooms in the rear of the Valley Street Baptist Church last Friday night was a signal success. The two main features in the program was the masterly address by Dr. A. J. Brown and the selections by our own glee club. Following the program, the committee retired upstairs and made ready the good things that satisfy the inner man. The occasion was all that could be expected. Everybody seemed to be happy. The silver offering was $16.00 and the proceeds from the supper was $12. Thanks, come again. Miss Ernestine Wood, of New York, stopped off to visit some relatives and friends for a few days. Miss Wood has been in Chattanooga attending the East Tennessee Conference. Mr. W. M. Gary, of Saltville, Va., and Mr. R. W. Langley, of Glade Spring, Va., for the week end are visiting home folks. We are ghd to see Mr. Herbert Brown on our streets once more after a short but serious illness. Those who are reported still on the sick list are Mrs. Susan Turner, Mr. John G. Highley, Mr. J. J. Wilson. Miss Willie MacWiley, Mrs. Pearson and Mr. James L. Taylor. Mrs. H. P. Williams entertained last Friday evening the Missionary Society of the Charles Wesley M. E Church at her residence on West Bradley Street. The sudden taken off of Mr. Edward Miller in a railroad accident at Glade Spring last week was quite a shock to the people of this section. He had been an employer of the N. & W. Railroad for more than twenty-five years. He was buried in Bristol, his home. Mr. Bruce and Con. Taylor, of Bristol, was visitors in the city last Sunday. J. H. L. Page and John D. Watson have completed the brick work on the school building on Kings Mountain. R. B. G. The Nightingale Glee Club will give a concert at the Fourth Baptist Church on November 2, at 8:30 P. M. The entertainment is given for the benefit of the church under the management of Rev. W. E. Brown. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PLEADING William D. Robinson (For Preson News Service) (Note: Impressed by the simplicity of the little things that we mortals ask to make up what we call happiness, the following lines spontaneously burst forth.) I want but little here below, Nor need that little long; Just a little bit of sunshine; A little bit of song. Just a little bit of gladness; A little bit of cheer; Just to keep away the sadness, And keep the sunshine here. 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