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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 VIRGINIA JOHN MITCHELL, IR MAY 1, 1928 THE RICHMOND PLANET COLORED PEOPLE DRIVEN OUT IN N. J First Bapt. Church at Carteret Burned. Rev. George H. Reed Maltreated. Shocking Conditions in a Northern State----Innocent Men, Women and Children Wander in Strange Land. VOLUME XLIII, NO. 25 COLOR DRIVE First Bapt. C Rev. George Shocking Condi cent Men, W CARTERET, N. J., April 26.—The First Baptist Church, whose parishioners are all colored people, was burned to the ground early this morning, the pastor, his wife and daughter were forced to flee to Elizabeth for refuge and more than 100 colored families were driven from town by a mob of white men, some masked and armed with clubs. The burning of the church followed the fatal stabbing of John Carroll, a local boxer, and the serious wounding of Ralph Johnson, both white, by a number of colored people early yesterday morning. One colored man was arrested on a charge of murder and five others are being held as material witnesses. No personal injury was done to any of the colored people by the white men, but they cauctioned against returning to Carteret. Two colored men were attacked later, however. Throughout the day, however, some returned to their homes aknd some even appeared at the places where they are employed. All Policemen Are On Duty. Tonight the town is highly excited. The whole police force of twenty-one men is on duty and orders have been issued by Mayor Thomas Mulyhill, Chief of Police Henry J. Harrington and County Prosecutor John E. Toolan that the first move toward a repetition of violence must be sternly suppressed. Small groups gathered on Union Street and Roosevelt Avenue and discussed the day's events. Shortly after 9 o'clock a street car came in from Carteret Junction and two colored passengers stepped out. Instantly fifty white men surrounded the men, turned them toward the town limits and gave the order, "Walk, neggers, and keep walking." The colored men left and the crowd returned to the center of the city. Not a colored person was to be seen on the streets this evening. The policemen established a deadline between the colored and white sections, and though the former was virtually deserted no whites were allowed to enter. Stabbed After a Fight Carroll was killed and Johnson was wounded as they were on their way home from the plant of the United States Metal Refining Company, where they were employed. As they passed a group of colored men on the street, one of the latter is said to have made an offensive remark. A fight started and Carroll was stabbed over the heart with a pocket knife. His assailants took to their heels, pursued by Johnson. He was gaining on them when one turned and stabbed him in the abdomen. He was taken to the Perth Amboy Hospital, where his condition is serious. Carroll's body was taken to Burns's Undertaking Parlors to be prepared for burial, and during the day it was viewed by many persons who gathered afterward in the streets and discussed the stabbing. Toward evening the crowd started toward the Baptist Church on Lark Street. The Rev. George H. Reed, colored pastor, was in the pulpit when the mob reached the church. None of the white men carried firearms, but most of them had clubs and cudgels. Stones were thrown through the windows of the frame church and some of the white men went in through the door. In a few minutes the congregation was fleeing helter skelter. Mob Marches Again to Church. Early this morning the mob reformed and marched to the church. Some of the marchers wore hand- (Continued from page 4) SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN. The old adage that "There is nothing new under the Sun" seems to wane in the light of the proposed action of the officers and field force of the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., the race's oldest and strongest Industrial Sick Benefit Insurance Company, with home offices at Richmond, Va., and district offices and agencies located throughout the State of Virginia and District of Columbia, and the district offices are largely domiciled in the society's own buildings. That is, they will celebrate all next week, in form of a Policyholders' Appreciation Week, the payment to policyholders for Sick, Accident and Death Claims during the winter and early spring, the monumental sum of $200,000.00—a larger total than has ever been paid out during a similar period in the history of the thirty-three years of operation of this great race institution. The unusual feature about the affair is that they are rejoicing over the heavy out-go or losses in payments to policyholders, while it is a custom for business concern to shout only over the income or gains The program provides for expression of appreciation by policyholders and the public through letters or personally to the officers and field force; and the securing by the agents of at least one new policyholder in each home, and a paid up book on all old policyholders. Each district or agency group will strive to present the best record or score on these results for this occasion. A souvenir will be presented each person who visits the district offices and agencies during Policyholders' Appreciation Week. The Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., has demonstrated forcefully, the ability of our group to master the insurance business, and to maintain a wall of protection for its policyholders: To say nothing about its great economic uplift to the race, through the employment of hundreds of young men and women, the support given our banks and other enterprises, and especially, to our professional groups. The society is fortunate to have an outstanding and competent group of officers and directors, and a loyal and highly trained field or agency force. The society's last report as of December 31, 1925, showed these unusual results: Paid in Capital $85,080.00; Policy Reserve, $275,000.00; Surplus, $464,655.59; Gross Income for 1925, $1,113,781.28; total paid Policyholders to December 31, 1925, $4,015,655.42. These evidences of thrift and business conservation, the Society's Three In One Insurance Policy, and the fact that it has accumulated such great strength in resources, and magnitude in business while operating only in the State of Virginia and District of Columbia, make it the race's most outstanding insurance organization. --- COME AND HEAR A GREAT PREACHER AT SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. Dr. Thomas S. Harten, pastor of the Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., will preach Sunday morning, May 1st, at the Second Baptist Church, South Second Street. Dr. Harten is not only a great gospel preacher, but is an orator and lecturer of the first magnitude. He will also lecture on Thursday, May 6th, at 8 P. M., at the True Reformers Hall, Second and Jackson Streets. Rev. Harten was the first negro to interview the Honorable Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States. He will tell of his RICHMOND VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1926 Platform Collapses at Corner Stone Laying. The scene shows a large crowd of people gathered in front of a building, with many individuals holding signs. The building appears to be undergoing construction or repair, as evidenced by the wooden beams and scaffolding visible in the foreground. The crowd seems to be focused on the event, possibly discussing the construction details or the progress of the project. Shown above is the platform which gave way last Saturday at the exercises incident to the laying of the corner stone for the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, on North First Street, resulting in the death of one woman and the injury of eleven others. Scores were plunged into the basement of the building when the flooring collapsed, as shown in above picture. (Photo courtesy News Leader.) trip to the White House. Rev. R. S. Anderson, who was ordained at the Holy Trinity Baptist Church, and who has been occupying the pulpit of Second Baptist Church most successfully since the death of Dr. Z. D. Lewis, will be in charge of the services. Public cordially invited. mother, who he paid to do the work for him. His Denial. He admitted that he intended to cut her with the kinef as a result of his sudden passion, but did not intend to kill her. He strenuously steady stream of humanity went there to view it. No one would have known that she met such a tragic fate. The embalming and shrouding of the remains were perfect and the cropse were one of the most pleasant looking ever seen in this city. RENDER SPECIAL PROGRAM National Ideal Choir of the Ideal Society to Render a Special Program to be Broadcast Over Radio W. R. V. A. On Thursday night, May 6th, the National Ideal Choir will render one hour program over Radio Station WRVA from 8:30 to 9:30 P. M. Friends who wish to enjoy an evening of pleasure will do well to Listen to the Ideal Choir on the above date and hour. Robert Green's Statement. FUNERAL OF DEAD WIFE PREACHED AT RIVERVIEW BAPT. CHURCH. Robert Green, the slayer of his wife is chafing under his confinement in the city jail. He was seen there last Tuesday. He supplemented his previous statement by saying that he was not drunk when he killed his wife and that he had never used "coke" in his life. He explained his having the pocket knife open by saying that his wife had asked him for it to trim her finger nails. He had gone up to the Gregory residence in one of the cars belonging to. A. D. Price, Jr. to get his own and his wife's laundry to take to Mrs. Harris, his wife's apses at Corner h gave way last Saturday at the ex- Baptist Church, on North First Str others. Scores were plunged into the love picture. (Photo courtesy News mother, who he paid to do the work for him. His Denial. He admitted that he intended to cut her with the kine as a result of his sudden passion, but did not intend to kill her. He strenuously denied that he knew she was dead before he left there or that he went to any other place other than A. D. Price's establishment afterwards. Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Green, his parents, are here, having come on from Brooklyn, N. Y., where they are now located. The Funeral. The funeral of Mrs. Pearl Harris Green took place Saturday afternoon from Riverview Baptist Church. Rev. Edward Lewis officiated. No reference was made to the husband in the discourse. Funeral Director A. D. Price, Jr., officiated. The body had been at the Price Funeral Parlors during the week and a Flooring Collapses at Corner Stone Laying Rev. Dr. R. V. Peyton Escapes Injury. Large Crowd Witness Ceremonies. Mt. Moriah Baptist Church's Large New Building Many Injured---Two Persons Reported Dead. Ministers Went Down With Slight Injuries. steady stream of humanity went there to view it. No one would have known that she met such a tragic fate. The embalming and shrouding of the remains were perfect and the cropse were one of the most pleasant looking ever seen in this city. REVIVAL SERVICES Grand revival services will begin at Good W. Baptist Church, 410 N Monroe Street, Tuesday, May 4, 1920 conducted by Rev. A. D. Smith, the singing and preaching evangelist. The public is invited. REV. W. B. BALL, Pastor, Miss Florine Bailt, daughter of Rev. W. B. Bailt, con'nues all at her residence, 2214 Henrico St. Miss Susie R. Baker is visiting Washington D. C. and Atlantic City N. J. She will be away several weeks MRS. RANSOME PASSES AWAY. Mrs. Mary E. Ransome, the beloved wife of Rev. Dr. W. L. Ransome, departed this life on last Sunday evening about 5 o'clock at her home, 1507 Decatur Street. The deceased had won many friends while here and her demise is felt keenly by the many sympathizing friends in particular and the community in general. On Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock the First Baptist Church was crowded to its capacity, while an equal number stood on the outside to witness and pay their last tribute of respect to one they had learned to love. Rev. Dr. W. H. Stokes, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, delivered the funeral eulogy, while Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson acted as master of ceremonies. Professor J. H. Blackwell read resolutions coming from the various departments of the church and also from the ministers' conference. The honorary palbearers were Mesdames Elizabeth Harris, L. G. King, Rosa Howlett, Florence Goodman, Lillie R. Lewis, Florence H. Cogbill and Miss Ruth Morriss. The active palbearers: Rev. J. W. Dudley, Rev. C. E. Smith, Deacons Webster Dean. Welford Finney, W. L. Dean and Frank L. Williams. The floral designs were many and costly. The interment was made in the family plot of Mt. Olivet, the colored section of Maury's Cemetery. "Peace to her ashes, rest for her soul." The bereaved family has the deepest sympathy of the entire city. In Memoriam. FOWLKES—In loving remembrance of our mother, Mrs. Anna L. Fowkes, who departed this life two years ago today, April 28th, 1924. Two years have passed since that sad day When one we loved was called away. God took her home; it was His will. But in our hearts she is living still. Her Children, —Dr. J. E. Fowkes, Miss Emma J. Fowkes, Miss Martha J. Fowkes, Mrs. Rose F. Morrison, Mrs. Elizabeth F. Coleman. MOTHER AND DAUGHTER WEEK The Girl Reserve Department of Phyllis Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A., 515 North Seventh Street announces its program for Mother and Daughter Week Observance: Sunday, May 2, 5 P. M., Vesper Service, Miss B. V. Coles in charge. Monday, May 3, 7:30 P. M., Formal Opening G. R. Club Daughters Day. Tuesday, May 4th, 7:30 P. M., Conference (Mother-Teacher-Adviser) Miss B. C. Edmunds and Miss C. V Kyles in charge, Wednesday 5th, 8:15 P. M. Armstrong Girl Reserve Night. "Trials of a Hostess," a play at Armstrong Auditorium, Mrs. Lucretia Gee, Dree or, Thursday, 6th, Ivey Leaf Club A, K. A., Miss M. Sidney Mayo, Deeg of Pledge. Friday, May 7th, 7:30 P. M. Mother and Daughter Banquet at Sharon Baptist Church, Pageant, "The Spirit of Motherhood." Address and Good music, Sunday, May 8th, 5 P. M. Mothers Day Exercises, by Phyll's Wheatey Resident Girls. Miss Rosa Brooks is critically ill at her residence. 406 E. Jackson St. PRICE, FIVE CENTS ses at Laying escapes Injury. ceremonies. ge New Building reported Dead. light Injuries. Mt. Moriah Baptist Church's new edifice was the scene of a gruesome tragedy last Saturday afternoon, when a platform collapsed precipitating a crowd of people, including ministers into the basement a distance of some twelve feet in mud and water. As a result, one person, Mrs. Hannah King, was killed and others injured. Among the number was Rev. R. J. Bass, who suffered from the fracture of several ribs. He was hurried to his residence by Mr. C. P. Hayes, who placed three of his cars at the service of the unfortunate. Mrs. Criss was also injured. Rev. R. Beech Taylor was taking to Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D., and as a result of a joke, Rev. Johnson stepped back. Just as he did so, the platform on which he was standing gave way. Rev. Taylor found the bottom with loss of his glasses and a fountain pen, but with no further injuries. Preachers Injured. Rev. W. B. Ball, Rev. Thomas Trent, Rev. D. J. Bradford and others went down with slight injuries. Some twenty persons were dumped into the bottom and it is a surprising thing that no other lives were lost. Rev. Dr. R. V. Peyton is reported to have moved just a few moments before and this saved him from injury. The exercises began at 1 P. M. Rev. R. V. Peyton, D. D., delivered an able sermon, arousing much enthusiasm, while Mme. Hurd Fairfax, of Washington, D. C., the world's only Polyphonic singer, entertained the audience with her sweet melodies. Services Concluded Rev. W. D. White, the able pastor, was master of ceremonies. The services had been concluded and the collection had been lifted. The cornerstone laying had been scheduled for 4 P. M. and the Elks' Band was beard bringing Henrico Lodge, No. 141, to lay the cornerstone. The people were requested to make way for the band and the Masons and they crowded upon this unsafe part of the building. Some say that they were warned not to overcrowd this part of the building and to stay away from it. Much Confusion They did not heed it. Suddenly there was a crash. The beam had given away that supported the wooden sheeting or flooring and describable confusion was the result. The city ambulance, private ambulances, conveyances from the C. P. Hayes undertaking establishment, A. D. Price's undertaking establishment were mustered into service and some were carried to their homes and others to St. Phillip's Hospital. Within an hour's time, order had been restored and the Masons proceeded with the cornerstone exercises just as though nothing had happened. Contractor Bailey Not to Blame. This large new church which is being erected is located on First Street, east side, between Baker and Charity Streets. J. Lincoln Bailey, colored, is the contractor. No blame is attached to him by either the police department or the building inspector. The place had been roped off and the crowd rushed on it, although many of them had been warned not to do so. MARRIAGE RECEPTION The marriage reception of Rev. and Mrs. Junius L. Taylor will be held at their residence, 20 West Leigh Street, Thursday, May 6, 1926, from 8:00 to 11:00 P. M. All friends are invited. No cards: AMBITION By A. B. CHAPIN BROS. CIRCUS CLOCLO THE HIGHEST PAID CLOWN IN THE UNIVERSE HE MAKES MILLIONS LAUGH THE GREAT AMERICAN HOME. IS JIMMIE A NICE BOY TO PLAY MARDLES WITH? YOU SAID IT, AUNT KATE! I KIN BEAT HIM EVERY TIME! EASY PICKIN' The Purdys by Paul Robinson PUBLISHERS ADTOCASTER SERVICE REG. U.S. PAC. OFFICE THERE'S SOMEONE AT THE DOOR—GO SEE WHO IT IS—IF IT'S AN AGENT DON'T BUY ANYTHING, DO YOU HEAR? 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It is of marine wool with embroidery with bands of sky-blue ribbon decorated with marine blue polka dots THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND' VIRGINIA This Texas Sheriff Wouldn't Take "No" For an Answer, and He Got His Man WORKING for more than a year on a "cold" murder trail, Sheriff "T" Binford of Houston, Tex., has found his man. The story of how Binford built up a trail from the dimiest of clews—an old shoe—rivals the tales of Sherlock Holmes adventures Back in the closing months of 1924. George P Massey, captain of a small launch plying the Gulf coast, was arrested under the prohibition laws and his boat was seized by federal authorities. He was freed on bond and disappeared A short time later the body of a gunshot victim was found in a field near Houston. It had lain in the field for nearly two weeks, and was hardly recognizable. However after some time Mrs Massey wife of the launch skipper identified the body as that of her husband Buried as Massey As George P Massey the body was buried and Houston seemed satisfied. Bur T Binford wasn't He went to work Binford a first step was to take the serial number of one of the victims shoes. He learned from the manufacturer of the shoe that the pair had been sold to a merchant at Luling, a Texas oil town. Binford wrote to the merchant in need of cash at Grossepole Tax had read in the papers of the finding of the body. She wrote to Binford that the man might by Louis A Ridenour, an oil field worker Ridenour had left Grossepole for Houston in com Sheriff T. A. Binford pany with another man shortly before the finding of the body. The two had been in Ridenour's auto Binford sent a deputy to Lulling where the merchant remembered having sold the shoe to Ridenour. The deputy also found a dentist who had done some work for Ridenour. The body was examined. 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Ziff Company, 98 Dearborn Street, Chicago; 321 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 420 Longacre Building, New York. SATURDAY.....MAY 1, 1926 Few people who talk about heaven are so conducting themselves to reach there. Going ahead is all right, but be sure in so doing that you choose the right road. True politeness is a most valuable asset. Fops regard the possession of it as supine submission. We have received a copy of the annual report of the American Sugar Refining Company for 1925. We have received a copy of the proceedings and reports of the John F. Slater Fund for the year ending September 30, 1925. Educated people as a rule are devoid of common sense, which in the Southern States is denominated mother-wit sense. There are some good white folks and there are some mean ones. There are some good colored folks and there are some mighty mean ones. It's all in the raisin'. We have received a copy of the speech of Hon. Robert L. Bacon, of New York, in the House of Representatives, Friday, February 12, 1926, on Government Shipping Services. The discussion and testimony of the "wets" and the "drys" in Washington has furnished much information relative to both sides of this most important question. Future legislation will be governed in a large measure by its findings. Marcus Garvey within the Atlanta penitentiary is exercising more progressive leadership than some of his colleagues who are outside of the same institution. People, who put their money into his enterprises are doing so with their eyes wide open and have themselves and not him to blame, should failure and not success crown his efforts. Whiskey is all right if it is drunk in moderation and all wrong if used to an excess. The radicals do not concede this, but the temperate element are foremost in declaring the fact. As a matter of fact under the usual conditions, pure spring water is the best of all liquids, but you must train the child from the cradle to use it. THE NORTH. The burning of the First Baptist Church, colored, at Carteret, New Jersey, last Monday morning, the 26th inst., and the forcing of the pastor, Rev. George H. Reed, and his family to leave the township gives us Southern colored folks a view of this section of the Northland from another angle. We have not as yet seen anything published to justify this outrage. The reports seem to show that a gang of white and colored men, neither of whom may have been worth their place in the world got into a free fight and as a result the white man got the worst of the encounter. This aroused members of the Ku Klux Klan and others and they proceeded to punish law-abiding colored folks who discounted and condemned this kind of lawlessness, causing them to leave their home. To show the thoughtlessness and brutality of the so-called civilized white folks in that locality, even the church of the Living God was burned to the ground and the pastor maltreated. Here then was an assemblage of colored folks teaching their own people to live and walk upright, to serve God and to uphold the law brutally treated and their property destroyed, when they had been a few moments before on bended knees condemning the very kind of of conduct which led to this tragedy. Some years ago, one of our leading journalists, T. Thomas Fortune, was led to propound the question, "Is the White South Civilized?" This is now to be met by the query, "Is the White North Brutalized?" We are sorry for Rev. Reed and his congregation. The Scriptures teach us to pray for them which despitefully use you." Rev. Reed will have a difficult time convincing some colored folks outside of his congregation that this is the proper course to pursue. It seems to us that this Northern situation is getting about as critical as the Southern one "used to be." It is true that at times, we have a recurrence of our old troubles here, but conditions are steadily improving and if they will not let this divine have a church there, all he has to do is to "come on back home." There are many pulpit vacancies. The harvest is great and the laborers are few. We shall watch with interest the result of this these Northerners will do in dealing outbreak in order to see just what with Southern conditions. Colored People Colored People kerchiefs covering the lower part of their faces. None were in the regalia of the Ku Klux Klan, and it is said that the Klan as a body had nothing to do with the attack on the colored people. Piles of hay, newspapers and other combustible materials were stacked up against the wooden walls of the church and the mass was set on fire. In a few seconds the building was burning briskly and the flames were shooting up the steeple. A call for firemen and policemen was sent in and a motor engine and hook and ladder companies, both volunteers, responded. The firemen soon had four streams playing on the fire and in a short time the blaze was under control. The mob meanwhile stood silently by and did not attempt to interefere with the work of the firemen. Chief of Police Harrington, who arrived with a dozen policemen, ordered the mob to disperse. No attention was paid to the Chief's command, and he gave the word to the Fire Chief to turn the hose on the crowd. Order Colored People From Homes The mob then broke but reformed a little later and went to a district known as the jungle," about a quarter of a mile away, where the bulk of the colored population resides. Banging on doors and shooting through windows, they ordered the occupants of the houses to get out. No time was given for any of the householders to collect their personal effects, but men, women and children were herded together and surrounded by the white men, "Get out of town and stay out," the colored people were told as they were escorted to the boundary line between Cartaret and Woodbridge. Then they were released and, running and walking, they put as much distance as possible between themselves and the white men. By this time it was daylight and the mob returned to the church and set fire to it again. In a few minutes only the stone foundations and a section of one wall remained standing. Two colored men were badly beaten by a dozen white men, who attacked them near the Lieb Chemical Works on the outskirts of the town. About the same time a colored man, who was seen in the vicinity of Carroll's house was chased by a crowd of white men and was rescued by several policemen. As the crowd was milling about on Roosevelt Avenue, an automobile containing five colored persons from some other town, evidently unaware of what had happened, drove up. The colored people parked their car and got out. Immediately there was a rush for them. The policemen reached the automobile first and ordered the colored man to get in and drive away at once. They lost no time in obeying the order. This morning when news of the rioting became generally known a committee consisting of the Rev. Charles Mayhew, of the First Baptist Church, of Arlington, and the Rev. Otto Laggeler, Superintendent of Religious Education of the New Jersey Baptist Conference, met with members of the colored section of the Baptist Conference to discuss what was to be done. At the same time members of Cartaret Fire Company, No. 2, met in their quarters on Roosevelt Avenue and started a fund for the relief of Carroll's widow and three children. The firemen subscribed $1,000. Murder Suspect Heid. Following the stabbing of Carroll and Johnson, Robert Duceast, 24 years old, of 25 Hudson Street, and five other colored persons were arrested. Duceast was charged with murder. During the day some of the colored people returned quietly to their homes but for the most part they kept under cover. Prosecutor Toolan said this evening that the local police and detectives from his office were making every effort to learn the identity of members of the mob. "If they can be found they will have to answer for their actions," Mr. Toolan said, "there is a law and it will be enforced regardless of race or color. If the colored people return to their homes they will be given all the protection possible." Mayor Mulyihly said Carteret had a population of 11,500, of which he estimated about 150 were or had been colored. Other estimates placed the number of colored people at as high as 300. Chief of Police Harrington said tonight. 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J., April 26.—Residents of the colored district of this town were in terror all day, after the burning of a negro church this morning an atheviction of 100 men, women and children from their homes. New clashes between whites and colored people are feared. The trouble started over the murder of John Carroll, a local pugilist, yesterday when he was attacked by six colored men. Ralph Johnson, who was with Carroll, was wounded. Rev. George Reed, pastor of the church which was burned, was beaten on the street today and ordered to leave town. He and his wife caught a bus immediately. All colored people who were evicted from their homes were also ordered to leave. THIRD STREET BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH. Our beloved pastor, Dr. Jus. S. Hatcher, was returned to us for another year, by the Rt. Rew. Bishop J. A. Johnson, and we showed our appreciation by packing our auditorium last Sunday and making an offering of more than $100—$4 of which was dollar money. We made more than $130 increase in our conference claims. We had more than fifty conversions and 100 accessions last year. We are delighted to have Dr. and Mrs. Hatcher another year and predict great things for our church. Last Sunday A. M. Dr. Hatcher preached a sermon on "Unoffered Prayers"; at night he read and expounded the General Rules. The quartet and choir will furnish special music next Sunday, which is Quarterly Meeting Day. Quarterly Conference Monday night. The officers for the year will be chosen by pastor and confirmed by the conference. Dr. Nottingham will preach Sunday, he is our P. E. for another year. We have increased his annual salary to $180. Sunday, May 2nd, we will make a "Sacrifice Offering." Each man is asked to give from $5 to $10. Watch us make an offering of $500 Sunday. Holy Communion all day. Come to Third Street to hear the whole Gospel. RISING MT. ZION NOTES. Obadiah B. Simms, Minister. Last Sunday morning's service will long be remembered by the friends and members of Zion. Somehow, everything and everybody was on duty at the proper time and place. As the pastor and his board of deacons filed into the main audi- BURKE AND WHITE, Agents for the Beautiful Steamer, ISLANDER, announces all dates are now open for MOONLIGHT or DAY TRIPS down the Historical JAMES RIVER. Capacity of this Mnificent Boat is 567. Office, 1026 North Second Street. Phone Madison 6893. upon and send us $2.98 and Kelly Miller's Negro in the $2.50 the Year, 2.00; $4.50 Cut out this Coupon and send us $2.98 and we will ship you Kelly Miller's Negro in the World War. $2.50 The PLANET. One Year. 2.00' THE PLANET, 311 N, 4th St., Richmond, Va. torium they met a waiting congregation. Brother Herbert White, the efficient chiorist, was in his place, Brother Arthur White, the organist, was at the organ, and the notes of the grand prelude rolled from the instrument under his skillful fingers. The pastor's subject was "A Diet of Ashes," text, "They Feeddeth on Ashes," Isa. 44:20. It was a wonderful message and our hearts burned and our souls rejoiced as he with the skill of a master drew picture after picture, showing us how the pleasures of this world at last turn the ashes, and nothing can satisfy the anguish of the soul but the "Bread of Life." Our pastor has the gift of bringing his audience to see the horror of sin and the rewards of righteousness in a most vivid way and we always go down from Zion with burning hearts. Long may he live. In the afternoon at 3:30 o'clock the Pythians assembled for their annual sermon and again we listened as Rev. Simms brought to us the message of the hour. Sir Knight Herbert Adkins was master of ceremonies and handled the duties of his office with neatness and dispatch. At the evening service the clubs reported and turned over to the church the sum of $544.83. This is the first parsonage rally since the purchase of the beautiful nine-room residence of Deacon R. F. Johnson. The parsonage has been completely renovated and the pastor and his family are at home. The Candlestick Club proved itself as being of pure gold and worthy to bear the light by which all the other clubs may see to follow. It reported the largest amount of the evening. Tomorrow (Sunday) morning the pastor's subject will be: "Christ Crucified In Richmond." We invite the public to Zion and assure you of a spiritual feast. Mrs. Mannie Wallace is sick at her residence on Denny Street, also Sister Cora Raleigh is ill at St. Phillip's Hospital. ANNOUNCEMENT BURKE AND WHITE, AS ISLANDER, announces all dates LIGHT or DAY TRIPS down to Capacity of this Merificent Boat Second Street. Phone Madison 68 Kelly Miller's Auth The Negro in t A Great New In addition to its containing a graphic account of the War, includes many chapters on subjects of vital interest. Following are a few of the subjects treated: The Flash that Set the World Allame—Why Americans Entered the War—The Things that Made Men Mad—The Sinking Submarine—The Eyes of Battie—War's Strange Devices—Wonderful War Weapons—The World's Armes—The World's Navies—The Nations at War—Modern War Methods—Women and the War. A volume of general information upon all subjects which have their bearing upon the World Conflict, as well as an authentic account of the Great World War. The Book also includes the following subjects: The Horrors and Wonders of Modern Warfare. The Barbarity and Merciless Methods Employed to Satisfy the Ambitions of the Kaiser and His Imperial Government. The Ruthless Submarine Warfare Waged to Starve England and France Into Submission. The Story of the Hardships and Horrors which the Belgians and French were Compelled to Suffer. The Billions of Dollars Required to Carry on the Awful Struggle. The Terrible Loss of Human Life and the Desolation of Countries. 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A., the War Camp Community Service, the Liberty Loan Drives, etc., etc. This Volume tells the world how the Negro has won his place and his right to a voice in the affairs of mankind against prejudice, ridicule, race hatred, and almost insurmountable obstacles. Many striking tests Cut out this Coupon and we will ship you Kelly World War. The PLANET, One Year $4.50 for $2.98. THE 311 N. IT THRIVES UNDER THE HEAT. THE PROHIBITION QUIZ ARGUMENTS ARGUMENTS BY GUM! IT'S GETTING BIGGER AND BIGGER THE GREAT AMERICAN DESERT THE WET AND DRY QUESTION FLORESSES BEST IN THE OLD USA. monials from the Secretary of War and Army Officers of high rank and reputation are set forth in no uncertain terms. The following ringing words of Major General Bell, addressed to the famous "Buffaloes", the 367th Regiment, are typical of the high regard and respect of American and European officers for our colored troops. Every private in this regiment and most of the officers were Negroes. The General said: "This is the best disciplined and best drilled and best spirited regiment that has been under my command at this cantonment. I predicted last fall that Colonel Moss would have the best regiment stationed here and you men have made my prediction come true. I would lead you in battle against any army in the world with every confidence in the outcome". THE NDGRO IN THE NAVY More than fifty pages of the Book devoted to the Achievements of the Negro in the American Navy—Guard tag the Trans-Athletic Route to France—Battling the Submarine Peril—The Best Sailors in any Navy in the World—Making a Navy in Three Months from Negro Stevadores and Laborers—Wonderful Accomplishments of Our Negro Women and Yewomen. As we have fought for the rights of mankind and for the future peace and security of the world, the people want to be correctly and fully informed of the facts concerning OUR Heroes—and this is THE Book they are looking for. 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TOBEY BROUGHT A SADY NOTE FROM THE PRIMARY ABOUT A CARTOON YOU DRAW OF THE TEACHER= A PINCHER YOU'RE SETTING = = = NO BRAINS = SCANDLE = AWKIL= HARRY H. PACE ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR GRAND SECRETARY OF ELKS. NEW YORK, April 23.—In announcing his candidacy for the office of Grand Secretary of the Order of Elks at the Grand Lodge meeting in Cleveland next summer, Mr. Pace points to his 21 years of continuous membership; and also tells of the many sacrifices made in the stirring days of 1909 and 1911 when he was Grand Secretary and the white Elks were fighting the Negro lodge with a vengeance. According to Mr. Pace he was arrested in Memphis, Tenn., and threatened with imprisonment if he did not turn over to the courts the books of the lodge; and again he was threatened with Federal imprisonment if he failed to turn over the books to a federal judge. But Mr. Pace would not yield the books to the white enemies and thus saved the lodge from being killed aborning. It is upon his record of sacrificing service during the pioneer stages of the lodge in the days of the order's infancy and other business qualities, so highly manifested by Mr. Pace in the commercial world, that he appeals to the members of the Order for support and their votes at the Cleveland meeting. Mr. Pace is founder and president of the Northeastern Life Insurance Company, with the main office located in Newark, N. J. Dr. William A. Sinclair, 71 years old, of 2403 Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, well known in this city, died in the Mercy Hospital of double pneumonia after a short illness. He was president of the New England Equal Rights League, a director of the National Association for the advancement of Colored People, trustee of Howard University for a number of years, executive secretary of Howard Alumni Association and an officer during the World's War. He was a loyal race man, and was very aggressive in his war on segregation. He attended every National Republican Convention for the past twenty-five years. He was buried on Sunday, April 25th, from Allan A. M. Church, the Rev. C. W. Steward officiating. Howard University, Washington, D. C., was well represented, a larger number headed by Dean George W. Cook came up on a special train. The floral emblems were many. He was a man of decided ability and varied and liberal attainments, with great firmness and decision, and by his genial temperament and charming personality was a most acceptable and popular visitor everywhere. Personally he was the true gentleman—hopeful, pleasant, generous and kind. CHURCH DIRECTORY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. (Broad and College Streets) Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D., Pastor, Residence, 621 N. 8th St. Services: Sundays, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. (Byrd St., between 1st and 2nd Sts.) Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D., Pastor, Residence, 202 E. Leigh St. Services: Sundays, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH, (Leigh and Judah Streets.) Rev, W. H. Stokes. Ph.D., Pastor. Residence, 1697 Brook Road. Services: Sundays. 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School. 9 A. M. The public is invited. FOURTH BAPTIST CHURCH. (28th and P. Streets.) Rev. Evans Payne, D. D., Pastor. Residence, 1209 N. 24th St. Services; Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. FIFTH ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. (Temporary location pending rebuilding. True Reformers Hall, 2nd St.) Rev. T. J. King, D. D., Pastor. Residence, 1005 N. 4th St. Services; Sundays, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. B. Y. P U 6 P. M. Public invited. ST. MARK BAPTIST CHURCH, (Glen Allen, Va.) MT. SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH, (Penola, Va.) Rev. M. C. Ruffin, Pastor. Residence, 611 St. Peter St. Services at Glen Alles, 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. W. H. Liggins, Pastor. Residence, 1835 Taylor St. Services, 1st and 3rd Sundays at 12:30 P. M. Sunday School every Sunday at 10:30 A. M. TOBEY AND TYKE STAG SEMI-PASTE PAINT ONE GALLON MAKES TWO Just add an equal amount of LEWIS linseed oil to a can of STAG Semi-Paste Paint and you have double quantity of the finest, most durable paint made, just the right consistency, at a saving of one-third the cost. You save money when you use STAG Paint—but you don't sacrifice quality. Do your painting early—give it a chance to harden before the hot sun hits it.11 1 gallon STAG Semi-Paste Paint, Plus 1 gallon Lewis Pure Linseed Oil, equals 2 gallons Best Paint made for $5.00 --- --- and thoug for it also b Can b and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Beauty and Beautiful Black Eyebrows also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with hot iron for Straightening nt by Mall, 50c; 10c Extra for Postage AGENTS, OUTFIT 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressin tion for Selling. $2.0 S. D. LYONS, 316 North OUTFIT—1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Direc- tilling. $2.00. 25 cents extra for postage. 316 North Central, Oklahoma City, Okla. AGENTS OUTFIT—1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Direc- tion for Selling. $2.00. 25 cents extra for postage. S. D. LYONS, 316 North Central, Oklahoma City, Okla. MOORE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. (1408 West Leigh Street) Rev. Gordon B. Hancock, A. M. Pastor, Residence 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.) Rev. R. H. Johnson, BD. M.A. pastor. Residence, 11 E. Clay St. Services; Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8:15 P. M. Sunday School, 10 A. M. All are invited. RISING MT, ZION BAPT. CHURCH (800 Depuy Street. Fulton) (800 Denny Street, Fulton) Rev. O. B. Simms, B. Th., Pastor, Residence, 728 Denny St. Services: Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH. (25th and S Streets) Rev. J. Andrew Bowler, Pastor Residence, 112 E. Leigh Street. Services: Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH. (1300 North First Street) (1300 North First Street Rev. Berryman H. Johnson, Pastor Sunday 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome CLAY STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. (Formerly New Baptist Church, Clay Street, opposite St. James St.) Rev. J. A. Brinkley, A. B., B. D. Pas or. Services: Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. Rev. E. C. Smith, A. B., Pastor, residence, 1704 Stockton St. Services Sundays, 11:30 A. M. and 8:00 P. M.; Sunday School, 9:30 A. M.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 P. M. All are welcome. W. I. 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Main St. EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, will also restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If Your Hair is Dry and Wiry try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. If you are bothered with Falling Hair Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical proprieties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft RIVERVIEW BAPSTIST CHURCH. (Jacqueline and Lombardy Streets) Rev. E. D. Lewis, Pastor, Residence 316 S. Lombardy Street. Services: Sunday, 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. MT. VERNON BAPSTIST CHURCH. (1902 Wallace Street) Rev. M. H. Payne, Pastor, Residence, 1900 Wallace Street. Services: Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. LEIGH STREET M. E. CHURCH. (N. E. Corner Fifth and Leigh Sts.) Rev. R. M. Williams, Pastor, residence, 616 North 5th Street. Services: Sundays, Sunday School 9:30 A. M.; Morning service, 11 o'clock; Evening service, 8 o'clock. The public is invited. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH, (518 Lady Mile Road) Rev. J. J. Woodson, Pastor, Residence, 1116 St. John Street, Services; Sunday. 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are invited. WANTED—Young Colored Man for easy, pleasant, digrified work. Good pay; unlimited opportunities. Parry must have sober habits and high school education or equivalent. References required. Address L. C. FARRAR Principal Center Street School, Weston, W. Va. We do all kinds of job work. R will be done cheaply and promptly. 311 N Fourth Street is the place. Call Randolph 2213. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Richmond, Va PHONE MAD. 685. Corley's is the Home of the Best in Music PIANOS Folks who appreciate the best in Music will recognize the leadership of the instruments sold here. EASY TERMS GLADLY ARRANGED. MASON & HAMLIN—the Great CABLE LINE—WEBER—HENRY F. MILLER And the Marvelous DUO—ART REPRODUCING PIANO in the Steinway, Weber, Steck, Aeolian and Stroud. The Corley Company 213 East Broad 214 East Grace RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DEATHS REPORTED --- The following is a list of the deaths (colored) filed with the Bureau of Health from April 19th to April 27th, 1926, with the date of death: April 18—Mary King, 4 East Federal Street, 66 years. April 19—Albert Cheatham, 700 W. Marshall Street, 85 years. April 19—Carrie Young, 1115 N. Twenty-ninth Street, 34 years. April 19—Mary A. Blake, 2526 Nine Mile Road, 33 years. April 20—Frances Cottrell, 803-a N. Seventh Street, 43 years. April 19—Benjamin Timberlake, 1709 E. Grace Street, 38 years. April 17—Joe Haskins, 3 N. Thirty-first Street, 42 years. April 20—Lucy Ann Hackett, 1317 W. Moore Street, 63 years. April 19—Susan Taylor, 634 N. Seventeenth Street, 62 years. April 21—Evelina Epps, 2 W. Marshall Street, 75 years. April 20—Pearl Harris Green, 3213 Butte Lane, 23 years. April 22—Infant Tyler, 902 N. Sixth Street, 2 days. April 22—Lottie Nuckols, 6 W. Clay Street, 33 years. April 23—Wildon Griffin, Penitentiary, 27 years. April 22—Wilton W. Morris, 2308 Carrington Street, 40 years. April 24—Washington Carter 1106 St. John Street, 1 year. April 24—Sarah Black, City Home, 72 years. April 24—Susan Williams, 1803 Fairfield Street, 64 years. April 24—Josephine Leabough, VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE WEEK AT PHYLLIS WHEATLEY. Vocational Guidance Survey and Conference is being conducted by the Adult Guidance Division of the Girl Reserve Department Y. W. C. A. Phyllis Wheatley Branch and the Upsilon Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority of Richmond, Va. April 25th May 3rd. The Conference opens Friday, April 30th, and closes Sunday, May 3rd. The Conference leaders will be Miss Sadie Daniel, Washington, D.C., Mrs. Vivian Johnson Cook, of Baltimore, Md., Dr. Z. G. Glipin, Miss Ruth Thomas, Mrs. Evelyn Thomas Price, Mrs. M. E. Carter, Miss Clarissa V. Kyles, Miss Irma Adams, Miss Viola L. F., Chaplain, Miss M. Sidney Mayo, Mrs K. K. Colson, Miss B. C. Coles, Miss Martha Smith, and Miss Leah Lewis, chairman finance committee. In behalf of the colored citizens of West Point, I wish to rectify a statement published in your paper April 17-26, under the heading of "Rising Mt. Zion Notes," which read that Rev. James Wilson was the leader of the colored people of West Point. This statement is not only misleading, but untrue. The said Rev. Wilson is only a licentiate without even the urdiments of an elementary school education. If any one doubt the veracity of this correction let them apply to Mr. W. H. Bell, the mayor, or other town officials and they will be glad to inform them who is the acknowledged leader of the colored citizens in West Point. C. H. CLARK, JR. N. J. MILL STRIKERS IN RACE CLASH. LODI, N. J., April 22.—Racial encounters entered the textile strike Wednesday and police had to be called to quell the clashes between the white strikers and the Negro mill workers. Eight men were arrested. Many of the men were wounded and Corley's is the Home PIA Folks who appreciate the best leadership of the in EASY TERMS GL 1411 E. Ross Street, 24 years. April 23—Baby Burrell, 100 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. Marshall Street, 3 days. April 25—Mary E. Ransome, 1507 Decatur Street, 51 years. April 24—Martha White, 208 W. Nineteenth Street, 64 years. April 22—Mineria Johnson, 2800 U Street, 60 years. CHICAGO, ILL. The Hayes Book Store, recently located at 618 East Forty-third Street, is preparing to return to State Street, where it was located for more than fifteen years. The St. Luke A. M. E. Church, of Morgan Park, at 112th Place and Throop Street, is making much success in that community under the pastorage of Rev. B. H. Lucas. H. D. Smith, 5639 LaFayette Avenue, an active worker in many fraternal circles in this city and State, passed away on April 9th and was buried on April 13th from the St. Mark M. E. Church. H. D. Smith was actively known in the U. B. F. and S. M. T., G. U. O. F., A. U. K. and D. of A., and many other fraternities. M. T. Bailey, president of the Bailey Realty Company, 3638 South State Street, has many plans maturing in the city and suburbs in interest fothe race and community in general as the opening of the spring season rapidly advances. The General Committee of U. B. F. and S. M. T., of which J. B. Street is general chairman, is perfecting final arrangements for the coming of the annual sermon to take place in May. Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 4114 Calumet Avenue, who has been confined to her bed for the past ten days is improving somewhat. several of the strikers sustained bruises and cuts about their faces and bodies. It is said the strikers were from the plant of the United Piece Dye Works here. The Negroes continued their work in the mill as soon as the disturbances were quieted. Picketing is said to be a daily occurrence. Late Wednesday the pickets went ear the Negro homes and attempted to intercept the night shift on their way to work. Police are guarding the homes of the Negro workers. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. (20th and Decatur, So Richmond). Rev. J. V. Dudley, D. D., Pastor; Parsonage 1715 Everett Street, Services: Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. The public is welcome. WANTED—Transient or Permanent BOARDERS. Furnished Rooms with or without board. Home like surroundings. Apply to MRS. ELLEN N. JONES, 108 East Leigh Street, Richmond, Va. OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE YOU NOW BY YOUR FURNITURE When you can get FURNITURE and RUGS from an Old Established House like JURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of home making, comfort giving FURNITURE and RUGS—and don't fail to ask on Salesmen about our BANKING PLAN which gives you 5, 10 or 15 month in which to pay for any purchase CHAS. G. JURGENS SON ESTABLISHED 1880. ADAMS AND BROAD Rev. J. W. McDaniell, president of the Enterprise Institute, is still in Minnesota, where he has spent three weeks in interest of the work at the school. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conn, 48 West 45th Place, are back home and out again, following sereve illness of several weeks which confined them to the hospital at Cleveland, Ohio, where Mr. Conn was removed from his train duties. 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PER ACRE 5,000,000 RADIO SETS TO LEGALIZE PRIZEFIGHTS 5 INSTALMENT BILLIONS LAND 3c. PER ACRE 5,000,000 RADIO SETS Chicago votes on the proposition to make prize fighting legal. That is the plain English of it. The intelligence and character of Chicago will be reflected in the vote. Prize fighting is brutality, gathers together criminals and spreads the worst diseases. Prize fighting makes heroes of thugs and lawbreakers, setting a false example before growing boys. It has been said that prize fighting trains men "to be courageous and defend their country." Well known American prize fighters, apparently, were all hiding under the bed when the war broke out, or they gave lessons to soldiers in camp, far from the shooting. You cannot mention a prize-fight champion that volunteered to fight for his country. Prize fighting means violating the law against assault and battery for the sake of profit. A city voting for it would disgrace itself. This is written after seeing New Orleans, with Colonel Ewing, boss of the New Orleans States, as lecturer and guide. The old French Cathedral is beautiful and the Cabildo, in which was signed the Louisiana Purchase, is a museum of American treasures and memories, not equalled elsewhere. We bought Louisiana, by the way, a territory that reached north, from the Gulf to the Great Lakes, for three cents an acre, the world's record in real estate bargains. "The First Consul of France," as Napoleon was then called, must often wonder, in heaven, why he did not hold on to that parcel. The people bought five billion dollars' worth of goods on the instalment plan in 1925, and some say, "We are rushing into bank- Madame Shumann Hein The great singer tells the woman girl to sacrifice either career or marriage combined." Her own life proves it. In 65, brought up children, yet aching one of the most difficult of all pro PEN POINTERS Some of those farm relief advocates who couldn't get relief from Congress may be relieved when they get back home. A scientist says a mosquito bite costs 91 cents, but there are places where they may be had free. It is reported by entomologists that there will be just as many golf bugs this season as there were last year ruptey." But don't worry. Money well spent by those that can pay helps spender and seller and hurts nobody. If you want a piano, radio set, automobile and know you can pay for it, get it NOW and enjoy it while you pay. The rich buy real estate and stocks on instalments. A good automobile is worth more than a house. The important thing is that instalment business should be on a sound basis, not encouraging extravagance, charging excessive rates for time payments, or encouraging a man with a car, good for two or three years more, to get rid of it prematurely and glut the used car market. What hurts is waste, not spending. Chicago will build streets hollow at the centre, higher at the curb, concave, instead of convex. Moisture will run to the centre of the street, a more sanitary, less expensive plan. Men learn slowly. Needles were used for 100,000 years before anybody thought of putting the eye in the point of the needle, thus making the sewing machine possible. Mrs. Drake, vice-president of the Child Study Association, says parental instinct is disappearing. There are no more "natural born parents." There are still fortunately plenty of natural born MOTHERS, millions of them. It is not affection, but knowledge, that mothers lack. Five million radio sets in the United States have 27,000,000 human beings listening in. Sad that so little broadcasting is worth attention. Science perfects the machinery, but intelligence hasn't yet supplied worthy material. But that will come. In future ages, the individual worth while will have as personal following an audience of 100,000,000 or 500,000,000. The written word will no longer compete. Ten million dollars' worth of oil burned in California, two men killed. Lightning caused two storage lakes to explode. Those that spend money on lightning rods will wonder how valuable they really are. Cannot scientists find a way, with high tension wires or otherwise, to protect oil wells and oil storage? How long before great conductors escort the lightning safely down from the clouds and use it as it comes down? Edison should work at that. ink, Famous Opera Star AUTOCASTER world that, "it isn't necessary for a marriage, as they can be successful- it. Madame Schumann Heink, near- achieved international fame in Opera, professions. A Russian duke is aspiring to the country's old throne. Why doesn't he try the antique shops? A New York burglar specializes in radio sets. Maybe the neighbors have a hand in it! Grover Bergdoll, draft dodger, now in Germany, says he's through with Americans. Maybe he's wise. Bryan's daughter believes woman's place is in the home, but in running for Congress probably feels she'd be at home there. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND' VIRGINIA Magazine Page by John Joseph Gaines, M.D The disease is highly infectious—one of the easiest to contract. If a case happens in your family, no matter how mild, isolate the patient as far from linen, towels, and drinking-glass as possible. Erysipelas is hardly contagious through the air—at least that is my belief. The germs are carried by contact. Physi学家 know that they must be exceedingly careful of other patients, if they have a case of erysipelas under their care. The hospital is the best place for the management of any infectious disease; but thousands of rural patients are far removed from such conveniences. We hope to see in each county of the land a municipal hospital, equipped with trained nurses, and provided with a laboratory for diagnostic purposes as well as for research. Any measure calculated to prolong life and maintain health is worth more than it costs. The danger to life in erysipelas may be estimated by the depth of tissue infected; deep-seated erysipelas with high fever and active delirium may well be regarded with apprehension. A simple cutaneous form may be cured by simple measures, but there should never for an instant be tolerated the idea that the patient is a harmless one, allowed to go where he pleases, and touch linen or drinking-glasses that later may be used by others. He should not even be permitted to shake hands with a visitor to his room or bedside. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. "IVY POISONING/" Manages Cities AUTOCAUTER Building and managing a city's affairs is Charles H. Windham's specialty—whether that city be on the Pacific or Atlantic seaboard, as mayor, city manager and builder of a model harbor at Long Beach, Calif., he made such a reputation that Jos W. Young went after him and since March 15 has had him on the job as city manager of Hollywood, Florida. "100,00 population the year round by 1931"—is Mr. Windham's slogan. MARATHON RECORDS AVOCASTER Either De Mar of Stenroos, veteran runners were favored to win the Boston Marathon, but John Miles, 19 year old lad from Cape Breton, Canada not only beat them, and 86 others but set a new world's record. The One who Forgot By RUBY M AYRES Risking Nine Lives on a Strand of Rope A This is Mr. Cat—you know Tom. He is the one you retire right hope walker of the world and shows his skin in Kansas City. My this is the second. BEGIN HERE TODAY PETER LYSTER has suffered the loss of his memory due to shell shock in eastern Front. He has failed upon returning to London to recognize NAN MARRABY, to whom he became engaged prior to his departure, named an uncle who has gone home to care for her when she goes to brothers, but is still in touch with JOAN ENDICOTT, a friend in London, who suggests she the forget Peten, the home of Peten's widowed sister situated near the Marrabby estate. Nan is cuteous of Arnott's sister while thoroughly disgusted with the attentions of HARLEY SEFTON, money lender, who has told Nan that it is up to her to meet he shall press payment of larger which he claims Peter and Nan's father owe to him. Nan first met楠伯 before楠伯 prior to his departure. Since楠伯 has also failed to identify Sefton. Nan is in a wood near her home where he meets Sefton who again press楠伯 and楠伯 and pleas. He has succeeded in bringing her to his arms and kissing her when Peter appears on the scene. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY DETER looked from one to the other in black attire. then his face changed; he took a step forward— "Can I—can I be of any assistance, Miss Marrabry?" he asked, hesitatingly. "If—if this man has been annoying you—I thought I heard somebody call. . ." Nobody answered; Nan could only shake her head. Harley Setton laughed. "Your appearance is a little inportune, my dear Lyster," he said smoothly. "And I can assure you we can assist assistance whatever—to either of us. Peter looked at him steadily. "I spoke to Miss Marryaby," he said curly. Nan found her voice. "No—no; it all right; there is nothing you can do, thank you." She could not look at him. She wished that the earth would open and swallow her up. She hated Sefton. She could gladly have killed him as he stood there so unmoved; and yet she knew that if she told Peter the truth—that this man had insulted Sefton would keep his word and tell him—oh, what would he not tell him? What would crush her to the earth, shame and break her heart afresh. "Go away—sh, please go!" she said in a whisper. But Peter stood his ground. He did not believe what she had said. "If you are going home, I will walk with you." he said obstethetically "I am going that way." He waited a moment, but she did not answer, and he said again: "If you are going home, I will walk with you." There was a defiance in his voice. Sefton might not have been there at all for the heed Peter paid to him, but it was he who came forward and answered for Nan. "You will tell Lyster that you prefer to go with me," he said quickly. "You will tell Lyster that he is intruding—that we do not desire his company." Nan raised her eyes—such blazing eyes they were. Hot words rushed to her lips, but something in his glance cowed her. "Please—go!" she said dully. "I am going back with—Mr. Sefton." She heard the little triumphant breath which Sefton drew. There was a moment of silence then she heard Peter's retreating steps down the narrow footpath. She raised her eyes in sudden anguish—he had almost gone—a moment and the curve in the wood would have hidden his khaki-clad figure from sight. And even as she looked he stopped and glanced back over his shoulder, but Nan gave no sign, and he went again and disappeared through bushes. And now to resume our convergence, Sefton said, on him like a tigress. "If you speak to me again—I will kill you!" she panted. She broke away from him before he could stop her and fled home. he could stop her and ned home. How much had Peter seen? she asked herself in torment. What was he thinking of her? What sort of a woman did he imagine that she was? The doubt and uncertainty in his eyes cut her to the heart. She paced up and down the room, wringing her hands. She forgot how the time was flying--forget that the boys must be wanting their tea—it was only when Claudie thrust a tousled head round the door and looked at her with large, apprehensive eyes that she realized how long she had stayed up in her room. “Aren’t we—aren’t we going to D.J. SCOTT She broke away from him before he could stop her and fled home. have any tea today, Nan?" he asked plaintively. She turned away from him and straightened her ruffled hair. "Of course we are, ok man—I quite forgot—I'm just coming down . . ." Her voice shook. Claudie came into the room and leaned on the edge of the dressing table, staring at Nan in the mirror. "You've hurt your face," he said, after a moment. "Have it?" Nan put up her hands to the hot, crimson patches which a man's hateful kisses had left on her cheeks. She knelt down on the hoor and danced Claudie's arms, sound her neck. "Kiss me and make them well," she said, in a sobbing whisper, perhaps the touch of his mildly soft, innocent lips might give her back some of her lost self-respect. Claudie touched the red angry patches with a small and not overclean forefinger. "There's one — two — free! — oh, lots!" he said, sorrowfully. He put his lips to each in turn, drawing back between each kiss to ask, "Better?" "Much better," said Nun. She clasped his fat little figure to her convulsively. "Do you love me, Claudie?" She was a terrible ache in her heart. She was looking for someone to love her. She was like a creature who has been mortally hurt and cannot escape from the pain of the wounds. Claudie hung his head. His older brother hung taught him that it was not quite manly to love anybody or show one's feelings. "I do love you," he said at last, "but--you won't tell Jim, will you?" Nan laughed. She kissed him with a pathetic haste and gratitude. "We won't tell anyone," she said. "It's just our secret." She went down and gave the boys their tea, but she could take non herself. She could only think of Peter, and wonder what he was thinking of her. "Nan," said Claudie, "you look like the picture of the wicked fairy in the story book." Nan roused herself with an effort. Presently she rose—she knew that the little maid would be wondering why she had been late for tea, and why she so long now alone at the deserted table. She began mechanically to tidy the table—and push the chairs back. "I suppose I'll do this every day of my life till I die," she thought hopelessly. "I shall never be able to escape any more—I've got to be here all my life." The garden gate creaked, as if beneath the push of a hand; Nan raised her eyes to the window, then all the blood in her body seemed to rush to her heart, for Peter Lyster was walking up the path to the house. Peter—here! when only such a little while ago he had turned away from her in the wood. She would not see him—she was afraid to see him; she rushed out into the hall to tell the little maid that she was not at home—as she passed the door, she could see the dark outline of his tall figure through the glass panes. She flew on to the kitchen; at that moment she dreaded Peter Lyster more than anyone on earth; she started the little maid with her breathless excitement. "There is a gentleman at the door —I am not at home, be sure and tell him I am not at home—go and answer the door at once, I will wait here." The little maid rose from her chair slowly. "What shall I say, Miss?" she asked with provoking stupidity. Nan stamped her foot. "Say I am not at home—say I am dead, if you like—anything, except that I am in." She closed the door as the girl departed; she stood listening in a trembling impatience. Now it was too late she wished that she had seen him; a wild impulse came to her to go out into the hall and say that it was a mistake—she heard that it was the time; her fingers tightened on the door base—almost she had dragged it open—then she heard the shutting of the front door, and after a moment the maid came back. "I told him, Miss, and his gone," she hesitated, and a half smile crossed her face. "He didn't seem to believe me," she added decrettingly. Nan flushed. "I don't care if he didn't," she said sharply. She flew up the stairs two at a time to her own room—she peered out, screened by the curtain. She could just see Peter's tall figure walking away down the road—he was walking rather slowly. The tears rushed to Nan's eyes. "You fool!" she told herself savagely. "Why didn't you see him—you had your chance—and now you've lost it." She stood there till he had gone, then she downstairs again, she made some protex to go into the kitchen, and presently asked the girl what Mr. Lyster had said. "Did he ask for me? What did he say?" "He just asked for you, miss—he seemed disappointed when I said you was out—he asked if I knew where you had gone." "And you—what did you say?" "I said I didn't know." "And is that all?" "Yes, miss." "He didn't say he would come back later—or tomorrow?" "No, miss." "Well, her new back," Nan told herself depressingly. She was standing looking out into the garden when she heard the door of her father's room open, and presently heard him calling to her. A HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEXPECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEAR THAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MORE BEAUTIFYING PREPARATIONS TO QUR LIMITED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE The following is our complete list Strait-Tex Hair Refining Tonic $1.00 Refines kinky, frizzy, coarse hair to per bottle medium; medium hair to good. 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Mr. Lee of Richmond, left for home. ‘As Grand Workiy ‘Mae ter, U. 0. of True, Reformers, he thas been looking after the Order here. He reported that he had set up six Fountains this month. This ‘was more than had been done in at ese Uauchter and \ddaughte: ant rT of Mrs. Smith, $16 Ninth Avenue, N. W., have ‘been visiting their mother and brothers. The Sunshine Club held its first meeting for the Conference year at the home of Mrs. Sallie Bell, 99 Chestnut Avenue, N. W. A unique repast of ice cream and different kinds of cakes and candies was served. Miss Catherine Howard, of Pe- tersburg College, is home. Mr. William Taylor will leave for Dover, Del., to visit relatives, Miss Mary Sims is indisposed. Mrs. Crundiff thanks all friends who extended sympathy and help during the illness and death of her husband, Whitt Crundiff, Mrs. L. A. Bartee is much im- proved. Mrs. A. A. Peters is sick. The A. C. EF. League meeting of the A, M. E. Ghurch was held last Sunday. Mrs. J. B, Prunty, R. P, Smith, Mrs. A. J. Hill, Mrs, Ruth Thompson will take the Planet here. Rev. W. R. Howertcn, D, D. de- livered a wonderful sermon et the Mt. Zion A. M. E, Church, Text: Isaiah 30:21. Whit Cardiff died April 24th, after a lingering illness. Funeral took place from Sweet Union Bap- tist Church with Rey, William Gil- bert delivering the sermon. Funeral Director W. F. Hughes officiated. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss, Rev. D. R. Powell, of the Hill Street Baptist Church, have begun a revival this week. He is assisted by a divine from Winston-Salem, N. A man was killed here last Satur-' day night on Gainsboro Avenue. He was buried on the 27th, A woman is being held in the city jail charged with the crime. | Rev. Dr. C. N. Granderson is in Burrell’s Memorial Hospital, but is improving, ' FULTON NOTES. A great gathering assembled at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church last Sunday and listened to a powerful sermon by Rev. C. A. Cable. He used for his subject, “Queen of Sheba.” The rally will end tomorrow. The rally was a very successfnl one last Sabbath, Let us come out early tomorrow and be a witness for the Lord. Our communion service will be in the afternoon. she Missionary and Charitable Club of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church is being felt in and out of the community. “Let us rally to (> cause of the Lord.” Meetings first and third Tuesdays, 7:30 P. M., at the Parsonage, 819 Nicholson Street. Last Sunday the Rev. C. B. Jef- tress, the corresponding secretary of the R. Baptist S. S. Union, preached at the First Baptist Church, Ber- muda Hundreds, Va. The Fulton Welfare League under direction of W. E. Brown, Director and Nathaniel Googe, President, John ‘Tay or, H. G. Hackett, and Mrs’ Mary Steward are planning %o remodel the Webs'er Davis School, which will be used as a community center for Ful- ton. $1,000 will be spent according to plans owslined, which will give a fine structure for “heir purposes, WYTHEVILLE, VA. The Virginia Annual Conference convened in Bethel A, M, E. Church, April 14th, with Bishop J. Albert Johnson presiding. They had a most successful meeting. “The bishop preached an excellent sermon Sun- day morning at 10 o'clock, the church was packed to its utmost ca- pacity. The appointments were read and the conference adjourned to meet at Hampton, Va., the next year. Rev. J. A. Blake, D,’D., B. D., of Berkley, Va., was left pastor of Bethel Church, Wytheville. Mr. and Mrs. John Stepteau, Mrse. Jennie Monroo, Miss Willie C. Mon- roe, Mess. R. J. Thompson and James Dimsey motored to Winston- Salem, N. C., last Wednesday to at- tend the funeral of Mrs. J. C. Thompson, who died there on Sun- day night very suddenly. Rev. J. A. Blake, the new pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, preached two excellent sermons Sunday to the delight of his hearers, Mr. Ivy Lee, of Roanoke, died very suddenly Sunday the 18th while attending the conference, his body was shipped to Roanoke for burial, Mrs. Flora Knickleson, accom- panied Miss Blanch Davis Sunday to Abingdon Hospital for an opera- tion. Among the distinguished visitors that were in Wytheville last week were Dean Woodson, of Willber- force, Ohio; Dr. Edwards, president of Kittrell College; Dr, Meekings, of the Ohio Conference; Dr. 8. S. Mor- ris, president of the A. C. E. League, and Lawyer Browne, of Newport News. Madam Susie Miller and Kate Simmon, of Bristol, left Monday for home, after spending a week in the city visiting relatives, DO YOU KNOW THEM? ; Acting Chief of Police, Captain J. W. Sheppard, has received the following enquiry from Sioux City, Iowa. “I have a father, sister and brother in that section. My father’s name was Steave Jordan, my sister's name was Bell Jordan before she married. My ie te is named Steave Jordan, Jr. ey belong to the Pee Church. My brother ‘was a Baptist preacher. ~~ father overseer as a slave was Frederick Calvern. Any information concern- ace etre fous ary ey Street, Sioux City, Iowa. ¢ Announcing — POLICY-HOLDERS’ APPRECIATION WEEK VSP ete Reyne tatty ene ee ee where it operates. Your Agent will be pleased to explain the program DURING THE WINTER AND SPRING THE SOCIETY has paid to policyholders $200,000.00 in SICK, ACCIDENT and DEATH CLAIMS, a LARGER SUM than was EVER PAID out during any similar period in its history. THIS NEW HIGH RECORD, with over $4,000,000.00 Paid for Claims during the past 33 years of the Society's operation places it in a class by itself —AS A SERVANT OF ALL THE PEOPLE. Here is a sample of what Policyholders think of our Superior Three-In-One Policy and Service:— 1009 1-2 State Street, Richmond, Virginia, April 23, 1926. Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc. 527 North Second Street, Richmond, Virginia. Gentlemen: T have been sick for a long time and I am taking this op- portunity to let you know that 1 am very much pleased with the courteous service rendered in paying my claim at my bedside each week, as it saves me so much trouble. I am sure if our people knew the real value of your policy and service, you would soon have everybody in Fulton insured in your Company." With best wishes for your continued success, I am, Gratefully yours, (Signed) THOMAS RUSSELL. SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY of Va., Inc. Home Office: §25---7---9 N. and St, Richmond, Va. INSURES AGAINST SICKNESS, ACCIDENT & DEATH Operating in Virginia and District of Columbia. A Souvenir will be presented each caller at our District Offices and Agencies during Appreciation Week. ONE WEEK’S USE BRINGS MAGIC CHANGE IN SKIN SAYS MISS NAOMI BEST ee ke Miss Best, 58 erate Newark, N. 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' g Fumishings, Boy's Clothing, Men's Clothing, Shoes For Men, | This sale will go down in the annals of Richmond as the Women and Chi'dren, Umbrellas, Hosiery, Toilet Goods, | Most Gigantic Sale of All the Times. . % House D Aprons, Kimonos, Children’s and Infants ; Wear, Milner, Sewing Machines, Cedar Chets, Lamp, | YOU CANNOT AFFORD-- BS Miss: Carnet Sweepers; Chine’ and Glasswates Bed Springs | In justice to your own welfare and pocketbook, to miss ¢ : and Mattresses, Furniture, Rugs, Kitchen Cabinets, Phon- | the Great. Money-Saving Event. Set your slave cay nal : ographs, Automobile Tires, Silks, Etc. be here with the crowds at 9 o'clock tomorrow moming, . ‘ : HUNDREDS Saale aa ae DOORS . " ; OF EXTRA | | ARAL 4 oom ° ERC LL tls, © A ‘ ; SALESPEOPLE LA Aco ALLE Dal AT NINE 4 Five Floors With Bargains--Waich for Sale Signs ; releatoatyeloeletiesio sineiealnateatectectpafectoatesloehifedtesteeiedeatectetoninen + inieate teitas Nn ee ey ke nn ee “THE CHURCH WITH A WELCOME.” Third Anniversary of the Pastorate cf REV. R. H. JOHNSON, B. D., M. A., AT Sharon Baptist Chureh, MAY 9, isis PARC He 17, 1926. PROGRAM Swnday May 9—11:15 A. M. Rev. R. H. Johnson, B. D., | “Special Mothers’ Day Message.” Sunday, May 9, 3:30 P. M—Rev. J. A. Brinkley, B, D. | Sunday, May 9, 8:05 P. M.—Rev. W. H. Spurlock. Monday, May 10, 8:15 P. M.—Rev. J. W. Dudley, D. D. Tuesday, May 11, 8:15 P, M—Rev. J. J. Woodson. Wednesday, May 12, 8:15 PM—Rev. W. D. White D.D. Thursday, May 13, 8:15 P, M.—Rev. A. W. Brown, D.D. Friday, May 14, 8:15 P. M.—Rev. L. C. Garland D, D. Sunday, May 16, 11:15 A. M.—Rev. J. W. Barco, D. D., .. Theological Department Virginia Union University. Sunday, May 16, 3:30 P. 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