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THE RICHMOND PLANET VIRGINIA MAY141827 STATE LIBRARY Virginia State Library. W. A. JORDAN ANSWERED. A Question of Common-Sense. Yielding Privileges Denied. White People and Race Journals. VOLUME XLIV, NO. 28 W. A. J. A Question Yielding White Peo Richmond, Va., May 10, 1927. The Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. Mr. Editor: The open letter written by Mr. W. A. Jordan in your issue of May 7th and addressed to me, recalls a statement made by Bocker T. Washington, who said: "I very much fear that we shall accomplish little for our race until we secure the car of the white press. We may have any number of excellent newspapers of our own—they may be edited by brilliant men, but the white people do not read them. We must, therefore, contrive to reach the car of the white press and there make a fair and candid appeal." Today any colored man or woman in Richmond has anything of public importance to say, and knows how to say it, the columns of the white press of this city are open to him. This is a wonderful forward stride, an equal opportunity for the race which should be appreciated. HIS POSITION CLEAR In commenting upon Mr. Jordan's very admirably written letter, permit me to say that I heartily appreciate his utterances. He has made his position perfectly clear, in that he has "no political aspirations." He has pointed to the major efforts that should be made to arouse "our indolent and indifferent people" to pay their poll taxes. He has stressed the absolute necessity of our people qualifying as "voting citizens," so as to take a more important part in State and national affairs. These things and many others Mr. Jordan has said in speech more forceful and more eloquent, than my poverty of language will permit. A COMMON SENSE POLICY Yet, notwithstanding everything contained in his most excellent letter; notwithstanding all that he has said or may say on the subject, I still feel that the policy of our people should be to promote peace, friendship, good will and respect, founded upon justice, fair play and a better understanding between the races. How, then, can this cause be best advanced? First by intercourse and daily contact with white people through our work; through business relations and through the columns of the public press. By such intercourse and contact we shall find that the best white people are not bent on wronging or oppressing us, but on the contrary they really wish us well. A LOETY DEMEANOR Secondly, as a people we should maintain an independent and lofty demeanor; should display a dignity of character; should entertain an exalted self-respect. These characteristics will prevent us from forcing ourselves in places where we are not wanted; and where friction and difficulty between the races will arise from our presence and our contacts. Any other attitude assumed will be unfortunate since it would be widely advertised by the white press and would furnish fresh causes and arguments for our op posers to make new attacks upon us and upon our race. You will pardon me for believing that unless the course above mentioned is pursued; unless the attitude pointed out is maintained; unless our actions rest upon common sense, our cause is lost. WHEN WE SHOULD FROWN Third, we should frown upon any department which suggests the least tendency toward "social equality" in its generally accepted sense. I blame no white man for not wishing to as sociate with me since I wish no association with him. He doesn't want me as a guest in his parlor, and I don't want him as a guest in my parlor. "Social equality" as understood by me, works both ways. But again, we live under a government which guarantees "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Let us pursue happiness by establishing social standards among ourselves M. J. M. Grand Exalted Ruler J. Finley Wilson will deliver an address at First Baptist Church, Sunday night, 15th inst. at a special service conducted by the men of the church. Elks of the city will be especially interested in the appearance of their chieftain here. Citizens are invited. This service is one of two to be held at First Church Sunday under and in our own group. Let us organize our own institutions, build up our ideas and classes and universities, they are worthy of our service and our support. Let us set up our own ideals and worship at our own shrines. PRIDE OF RACE. If other races have great educators and Doctors of Divinity, we have them too. If they have developed scientists, we are developing them also. If other races have brave warriors, we have brave warriors too. If other people erect monuments to commemorate the names and deeds of their heroes, our race should erect monuments to commemorate the names and deeds of our heroes. I am just as proud of being black as another man is of being white. I am just as proud of being a Negro as St. Paul was of being a Roman. I would not. if I could, exchange my nativity, birthright or heritage, for anything else in the world. PROPHECY FOR THE FUTURE. Finally, if we are worthy and wise; if we shall live in harmony with the better element of white people in Richmond, then, largely through our own efforts; through our own merits and by our own worth, we shall cause the sun to rise on a newer, brighter and more perfect day, for ourselves and for our race. THEODORE W. JONES, 1401 W. Leigh St. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1927 LEY WILSON SPEAKS SUNDAY. the auspices of the Missionary and Educational Circle, Mrs. W. T. Johnson, president and the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Society, Mrs. L. A. Hope, president. Mrs. Eloise Williams Shelton is the speaker at the morning service, which will be in charge of the women of the Church. Je-ho-ash's Chest will be used to receive funds for missions. ENGAGEMENT—MARRIAGE Mrs. N. O. Cobb announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Mary M. to Rev. Dr. W. L. Ransome. Marriage, June the eleventh. Nineteen hundred twenty-seven, ten c'clock a. m., at 621 N. Eighth St. Bridal trip until June fifteenth. Reception, June seventeen, from eight p. m. to eleven, 1507 Decatur St. Richmond, Va. Friends are invited. No cards issued in the city. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND B. Y. P. U CONGRESS AT BIRMINGHAM Arrangements have been made and requirements, locally complied with to have the National Baptist Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress to meet in Birmingham, Alabama. We expect and homes for more than 5,000 messengers have been secured. All messengers are urgently requested to write Rev. W. M. Bryant, 812 South 17th Street, Birmingham, Ala. at once and you will be assigned your reservation here before you leave home. If you will do this we shall be relieved of much work and worry and you great embarrassment. Yours for the Master, J. H. EASON, D. D. Chairman Publicity Committee JESSE H. WRENN Secv. Va. Bapt. S ate Convention GREAT MEETING IN PETERSBURG PRESIDENT A. L. JAMES DELIVERS GREAT ADDRESS — MANY PROMINENT DIVINES. The Virginia Bapist State Convention is in session at the First Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. this week. A large and enthusiastic delegation is present. President A. L. James, of Roanoke, Va. called the body to order and later delivered one of the best annual addresses ever heard by the body. He made the aiding of Virginia Theological Seminary and College first and foremost. Rev. Dr. W. F. Graham, of Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Philadelphia, still takes an active interest in the affairs of this State and has proven to be a "tower of strength" during this critical time. The body will technically adjourn Sunday night, but the work will practically be over today. Able divines have been delivering sermons and the First Baptist Church membership has been forward in caring for the large delegation. Personals and Briefs Mrs. Sarah Jacob of Tuckahoe, N. V. has returned to her home after being called to this city on the account of the death of her father, George W. Gaines. The members of the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows made a fine display last Sunday afternoon as they marched up to the City Auditorium to observe the anniversary of the Order. Members of the Patriarchie also made a fine display. The meeting was a success in every way. Judge H. A. Maurice of South Side has been presiding in the Police Court this week for Judge John L. Ingram, who has been suffering from a slight indisposition. He seems perfectly at home on the bench and in the language of the street is a "second edition" of the late lamented Judge John J. Crutchfield. His quaint humor and quick decisions attracted much attention. Ex-Mayor George Ainslie has shiled his castor in the ring" against Mayor Bright and by this action increases the number to four. As Hon John Hirschberg and Hon. Jack L. Epps had preceded him. Funeral Director Robert C. Scott is planning the remodelling and an addition to his down-town ware rooms. Contractor I. Lincoln Bailey has prepared the plans and the work is expected to start soon. Mrs. Alberta Jenkins Stevenson, who has been indicted or some time, is slowly improving. Miss Josephine Wilson and Mr. Robert Jenkins were quietly united in holy bonds of matrimony on Wednesday night, May 4th, 1927, at the home of Rev. Dr. L. C. Garland. The reception was held on the same night at the home of Mrs. Robena Jenkins Baugh. The Elks had a carnival in Fourth Street last week. It is reported that while the crowds were large the money realized by the Order was not satisfactory. The roof garden at the Mechanics Bank building is now available for Summer entertainments. Consult either Thurken Co. Inc., Pollard and Bagby or John Mitchell, Jr. The Virginia Baptist State Convention is in session in Petersburg, Va. this week. The ablest Baptist divines in this State are in attendance there. The Planet will be sent you six months for $1.10 or three months for 60 cents. Phone us at order, Randolph 2213. Mrs. Ella O. Waller who has been confined to her home. 1106 W. Leigh Street for some time is very much improved at this time and is now able to see her friends. Mr. Wyndham Carter of New York, spent the day with his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Carter of N. 5th Street last Sunday. The Mechanics Savings Bank Roof Garden is now ready to close to Sunday Schools, Churches, etc. for entertainments. It is an place for hot weather. Call John Mitchell, Jr. or consult the agents, Phone Randolph 2213. You may be sick, but if you wish to get well, it will pay you to consult Dr. L. J. Hayden. His remedies are guaranteed and have been doing satisfactory service for a decade. Read his advertised and profit thereby. Colored Man Saves 25 White Families. INSTRUCTOR OF SHAW UNIV PREACHES AT MOORE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. McMiller of Raleigh, N. C., a graduate of Howard and Yale Universities, preached at the morning service of Moore Street Baptist Church last Sunday. His text was taken from Mark and John, "Mother." The significance of the two pictures drawn from these passages of Scripture were indeed great. In the first picture Christ was found doing his last work on earth and later moving for death. Going from the physical to the spiritual world. He told John to take care of his mother. He portrayed at this junction the extreme of sentimentality. The second picture illustrated was that of home the dearest place of all. Sometimes this place loses its ideals and charms. Why? "Mother." This challenge sometimes calls men from their homes to be with those without without must be able to come within. He stressed the idea of men clinging to their mothers in preference to other men's interests. His closing words embodied themselves around the fact that selfishness must not exist among us, if our mothers are to be happy. DAMONS IN VIRGINIA The Grand United Order of Knights of Damon will hold a public meeting at the home office, 1115 W. Moore Street, Richmond, Va., on Monday, May 30, 1927, 8:00 P. M. As this is a holiday, Damons are expected to be present from various parts of the State. The public is invited. Persons desiring to organize clubs will address all communications to Sir J. C. Randolph, Right Worthy Grand Counselor, 1115 W. Moore St., Richmond, Va. One Hundred Men and Women wanted to work. Write today. ST. LUKE INFORMAL RECEPTION Friday night, April 29th, the St. Luke workers and friends gathered at the St. Luke Hall, corner St. James and Baker Streets, by special invitation from the Right Worthy Grand Secretary-Treasurer and the General Field Secretary. The occasion was an informal reception to members of the organization who had contributed to the success of the mammoth membership drive held March 29, 1927. A short spicy program was rendered featuring short talks and cheers. Those serving on the program were Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Johnson, Mr. M. Alphonso Norrell and Rev. M. F. Newman. Mrs. Lelia W. Bankett, General Field Secretary, who maneuvered the Richmond Drive acted as mistress of ceremonies and welcomed the friends by stating that they had been invited as their guests to enjoy social merriment, felicitations and cheer. She also presented Mrs. Maggle L. Walker, Right Worthy Grand Secretary-Treasurer, who thanked all who added new members to the drive. Mrs. Bankett in well chosen words, gave a synopsis of the work by reiterating the instructions given to the workers—the keynote of which was the excellent achievements of the Right Worthy Grand Secretary-Treasurer. The office force sang cheers, led by Miss Ella A. Hudson. The All Star Female Quartette with Mme. Carr'e C. Hawkins, leader, was at its best in rendering a beautiful cheer, commending Mrs. Walker as leader of the organization and boosting Mrs. Lella W. Bankett, General Field Secretary for conducting the Drive. Much credit is given the General Field Secretary for this most excellent campaign and also the office force for their hearty cooperation with Mrs. Bankett, making this drive one of the largest ever staged in the history of the organization. Refreshments were served in abundance with Mr. Joseph Smith, caterer. Read The Planet and be happy. It specializes on news for colored folks. Bring your job work. DR. BINFORD ACTIVE. Rev. J. H. Binford D. D. had a most successful rally at the First Baptist Church, Centralia, Va., of which he is pastor. $1,000 was the amount raised in the effort. Rev. Binford preached a most impressive sermon recently before the Baptist Ministerial Conference of Richmond and Vicinity on the subject, "Faith." Rev. J. E. Fountain, the President presided. DEAN MILLER HERE Dean Kelly Miller addressed Rich mond Chapter of the Alumni of Howard University at the Third St. Bethel A. M. E. Church. Vice President William F. Denny presided. He made a profound impression. The audience was enthusiastic. The affair took place Friday night, May 6th. JOSEPH YATES BURIED Joseph Yates, beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Yates was buried from Hood Memorial Temple A. M. E. Ezlon Church, adam nad Clay Sts. 105 Thursday, 2:30 P. M., Rev. G. W. Gaines, D. D. officiating, Funeral Director C. P. Hayes had charge of the remains. Interment was in the National Cemetery, he being a Spanish-American War Veteran. "Y" CLOSING VESPER SERVICE SUNDAY AT 5 P. M. The closing Vesper Service of the Season will be held at the Phyllis Wheatley Branch, Y. W. C. A. Sunday afternoon, May 15th at 5 o'clock. The Religious Education Committee has arranged a special program for this service and invites the public to attend. Those who will render numbers are: Mrs. Alverta Glubn, solist; Miss L. Alto Johnson and Mrs. Alice Smith Bowser, readers; Miss Mildred Anderson, pianist; The All S'ar Female Quartette and Mrs. Lucy G. Lewis, speaker. INSTALLATION OF THE PIPE OR GAN AT MT. OLIVET. GIVEN BY MONUMENTAL CHURCH The public installation of the pipe organ, given to the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 25th and S Streets, by the Monumental Episcopal Church of this city, will be given on the 3rd Sunday, May 15. at 4 P. M., when the choir, organists, officers and Rector of this church have kindly consented to be present and render a programme of their own selection. Friends, come and see, and hear for yourselves. V J. ANDREW BOWLER Pastor W. B. WEST. Clerk Cherk FULTON NOTES A very large gathering assembled at Calvary last Sunday to hear a message on "Mothers" from their pastor. On time Sunday, Pastor C. A. Cobb will use for his subject, I Have Put Off My Coat, How Shall I Put It On. 8:30 P. M. the Four and Twenty Elders of the city will assemble at Calvary for their Anniversary occasion. Rev. Cobb will deliver the annual sermnn. Last Sabbath we had an excellent and enjoyable time at Shiloh Baptist Church. The sermon was delivered by the Corresponding Secretary of the Richmond Baptist S. S. Union, who at present has charge of the Church. Rev. G. W. Coleman preached an inspiring message at 8:30. The acting pastor preached at the evening service. Come out to Shiloh in the morning, the message will be "One Mighty Man." At 8:30 P. M., "Go Forward." Rev. C. B. Jefferson is the Grand Representative of Fulton Lodge. No 42 to the Grand Lodge, K. of P. which meets next month in Newport News, Va. GRAVEL HILL BAPISTST, CHURCH (Henrico County) Last Sunday 8:30 P. M. Rev. J. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. Saves families. White Succor by Flood. NEW ORLEANS LA., May 10—Following the flooding of certain sections of the city by the recent record rainfall, the heroism of Samuel White, Negro railroad employee who rescued and cared for twenty five white families, is being warmly acclaimed by the public and the press. When the waters began to overflow the suburb of Edgewood, White who works in the adjacent stock yards, hastily built a raft from commandeered timbers, voyaged among the submerged homes and brought twenty-five families to safety. He first placed his own home at the disposal of the refugees, but that was soon crowded and he provided shelter and straw beds for the others in box cars in the railroad yards. Meantime his wife wag busy preparing hot coffee and food and frost Friday night until they were mumming the refugees and helped nurse a family of children who were ill with measles at the time of their rescue. Commenting editorially on the incident the Times-Picayune says: The submergence in that neighborhood persisted through Saturday and well into Sunday, but White and his wife falted not nor failed in their well doing. They cooked such food as was available and fed the rescued folk until Sunday night, when other relief finally reached them. This sustained and self-sacrificing service by an humble Negro family to its distressed white neighbors deserves place upon the permanent record, as surely as it will hold place in the memories of the families who were thus rescued and fed and sheltered. All residents of edgewood, it is reported, are loud in their praise of White's heroic work. The entire community joins in that praise which might fittingly be broadened, we think, to include Mrs. White, who cooked the meals and kept the coffee hot for the drenched people who were brought out of their flooded homes by her husband and his hastily improvised raft." W. Dudley, D. D. delivered a very inspiring sermon to Center Link Lodge of Odd Fellows. The services were held at the Church and the dinner at the hall. He used for his basis, "And a three fold cord is not quickly broken." A large number of folks were out to witness this occasion A. Our pastor, Rev. Tuck has been sick, but is able to be around again. He takes this method in thanking his many friends for their contributions in several ways. Sister Letitia Henry has relapsed. Sisters C. V. Brown, Mildred Brown and Alma Young are improving. The King's Daughters will hold their installation service on the 4th Sunday night. The sermon will be preached by Rev. B. J. Ruffin, pastor Union Level Baptist Church and the officers installed by Rev. Massile Our pastor, Rev. B. J. Ruffin preached a wonderful sermon Sunday morning from Matthew 7:21. The junior and senior choirs com- (Continued on page 4.) WRIGHT—KELLY. Mr. R. H. Kelly announces the marriage of his daughter, Marie Alice, to Mr. William H. Wright, Jr. The ceremony was solemnized on Monday, January 3, 1927. Reception, Monday, May 23, 1927 at 8:30 o'clock P. M., 614 N. 13th Street, Richmond, Va. Friends invited. No cards. Y. W. C. A. PAGEANT AT THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH The Pageant, "The Keeping of the Light" which was presented some weeks ago by the Membership Department of the Phyllis Wheatley Branch, Y. W. C. A. will be repeated at Second Baptist Church, Sunday night, May 15th at eight o'clock. The Pageant is being given for the benefit of the Talent Rally, Mrs. E. F. Johnson, Director. A feature of the program will be a short address on "Light" by Rev. J. Spurgeon Johnson. A silver offering is requested. Nation to Relief of Mississippi Homeless AUTOCASTER Herbert More than 300 dead and 200,000 homeless are in the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio valleys as waters recede on the most destructive river-flood the nation has ever known. Secretary of Interior Herbert Hoover has been assigned by the President to personally direct all relief work as the nation contributes funds. Upper photo is an airplane view of Grandville, Miss., under 20 foot of water. Lower photo a typical tent city which now dot the highlands, St. Louis to New Orleans. 101 Radio Boss First picture of retired Admiral William H. G. Bullard, Chairman of the New Federal Radio Commission, just back in the U.S. from China to take up his new job, control of radio. Nation to Relief of Mississippi Herbert Hoover. More than 300 dead and 200,000 homesites Missouri and Ohio valleys as waters recede on the flood the nation has ever known. Secretary of State has been assigned by the President to personally the nation contributes funds. Upper photo is a village, Miss., under 20 foot of water. Lower which now dot the highlands, St. Louis to New Orleans. AUTOCASTER Edwin Nordmann, of Ellsworth, Minn, went through grade school and graduated from high at 15 years of age and now is a junior at Dubuque, Iowa, college, never having missed a day or being tardy in any of his school life—a record of 14 years LOUISE HOMER, STIRES (LEFT) AND LOUISE HOMER PAUL KOCHANSKI JOHN CORIGLIANO FRANCES ALDA REINALD WERREWRATH A. ATWATER KENT JEANNE GORDON CHARLES HACKETT ALLEN McQUHAE water Kent artists in one gala program running the whole gamut of artistic excellence. Frances Alda. Instead of an event in which a few recognized artists participated for the pleasure and edification of a few thousand people, the Atwater Kent Gala Night program, inaugurating Music Week this year, will go down in musical history as an occasion when a whole constellation of stars brightened for an hour the lives of literally tens of millions of people. Before the day of radio, not even the most daring, impressor would Mississippi Homeless are in the Mississippi, the most destructive river- Interior Herbert Hoover direct all relief work as airplane view of Green photo a typical tent city Orleans. Steel From Sand AVIOCASTER Hilliary Eldridge of Oakland, Calif, has perfected an electrical furnace wherein steel is melted from Monterey black sand, an invention which may revolutionize the industry. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND' VIRGINIA AUTOCASTER The new J. C. Penny Community Home near Jacksonville, Fla. has just been dedicated and thrown open to retired ministers with families, where rent, light and heat are free. Twenty-two apartments which house 80 families, a chapel and civic center make up the community. It is a memorial to Mr. Penny's father and mother, his father having been a Baptist minister. Above is the Chapel; insert is of Mr. Penny; and, below a typical group now living there, it is non-denominated. have considered the possibility of bringing together, for one concert, nine of the outstanding artists of the grand opera and concert stage. No auditorium, no concert hall, could have held an audience sufficiently large to have justified so elaborate a presentation. Radio, however, not only made this possible, but made it a fact. And a concert such as even box holders of the New York Metropolitan Opera's Golden Horseshoe, with all their cash, could not buy a few years ago, is now enjoyed by millions, in country, village and town as well as in the cities, without price — free to any and all who tune in. Even the Society for the Advancement of Music, when it invited Mr. Kent to provide the opening program. A Haven for Minister The new J. C. Penny Community House just been dedicated and thrown open to lies, where rent, light and heat are free which house 80 families, a chapel and community. It is a memorial to Mr. Penny father having been a Baptist minister. A of Mr. Penny; and, below a typical gron-non-dominational. A Western Queen MISS AUTOCASTER Miss Blanche Grimes of Sanger, California, ruled supreme as Queen of the California Raisin Festival, held this year at Fresno and attended by thousands of visitors. for this year's Music Week—as he had done in 1926—did not forsee the unvivalued scale on which the work would be approached. They recognized, of course, that the Atwater Kent Hour led in quality and prestige among radio musical programs, and their invitation was the result of that knowledge. Mr. Kent, however, felt that National Music Week demanded something out of the ordinary. What could it be? He couldn't put on any better artists than those regularly appearing in his Sunday evening Atwater Kent hour, because he was already using the best talent of the operatic and concert stage. The difference, then, must be in variety and contrast. To Be, or Not To Be—Wet! by Albert T. Reid LIQUOR QUESTION SOUTH & WEST AL SMITH Albert T. Reid AUTORASTER --- In New Peak Station of Best in Music L KOCHANSKI JEANNE GORDON water Kent artists in one gala program running the whole gamut of artistic excellence. Frances Alda, Louise Homer, Jeanne Gordon, Charles Hackett, Reinaid Werrennath, Louise Homer Stires, Allen McQuhae, Paul Kochanski and John Corigliano, not to mention accompanists and orchestra, were welded into one joint concert for a broadcast through nineteen stations. Through the impetus of this initial program, setting a new high record in musical achievement, new progress is expected to be achieved during the next year by the Society for the Advancement of Music, of which Otto H. Kahn, banker, philanthropist and patron of music, is the head. More than 1,500 municipalities are now participating in Music Week activities, and through the aid of radio, organization work is being extended even into small towns and rural communities. Sec'y Hoover Returns To Flood Districts THE RICHMOND PLANET. 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One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... .60 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Ziff Company, 68 Pearborn Street, Chicago; 821 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo; 420 Longacre Building, New York. SATURDAY . . . MAY 14, 1927 Some white people do not read colored journals, but when we were summoned many years ago to Charlotte C. H., Va. before the late Judge Hundley to answer a charge of contempt in criticising a verdict condemning a colored man to death for defending himself on his own property, we came to the conclusion that some white folks do read Negro newspapers and we have never raised the question since. The comment of the Virginia Union Farmer in this issue further emphasizes this fact. The white folks have their eyes wide open, even on the columns of Negro newspapers. Carter G. Woodson, the "human wonder" along Negro literary lines, writes us that money is needed urgently in the $20,000 drive to meet the expenses of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History Inc., which organization has done and is doing so much for the education of our people along racial lines. Of this amount $6,294.27 has been realized. Virginia's quota was only $500 and the amount paid is $357.32, leaving a balance of $142.68. Let us wipe up this deficit and thereby aid one of the greatest racial movements ever launched in this country. Contributions should be sent to S. W. Rutherford, Secretary-Treasurer, 1538 Ninth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Our good friend, Mr. John D. Jones of Hyde Park, Mass. sends us a copy of a most interesting book by Chaplain Chellis V. Smith, entitled "Americans All." The author takes the broad and catholic ground that true Americanism is above race, creed or condition. He has elected nine subjects for this remarkable tribute to united Americanism. They are, "Father John," a Roman Catholic priest; James Perry, 'Yman, an honored scholar at College; "Go to Hell" Whittlessey, New York Lawyer; Alvin York, a cabin born mountaineer of Tennessee; "Mickey" Perkins, an Irish lad; George Dilboy a Greek; "Scotty, the Kind;" Sing Koe, a Chinaman from the Pacific Coast and Clarence Van Allen. a Negro. The author's address is 19 Pekkins Avenue, Hyde Park, Mass. The Virginia Union Farmer, in its issue of April 27, 1927, under the caption, "A Negro Anglo-Saxon," quotes from an editorial opinion of The Planet and uses the following language: "Our attention has recently been called to an article in an old newspaper. It is quite the fashion nowadays to dig up ancient newspapers and draw interesting facts from them. This paper is so old and we are interested rather on account of the sterling Americanism of the writer than because of any great change in the conditions. "The only notable thing that has happened in the scope of the article is the rejection and the ignominious rejection of the proposed child labor amendment, which he regarded, and rightly regarded as a danger, when he wrote." "It has been our duty to point out and it will probably be our duty to again point out the danger of intermixture of races, but there are undoubtedly many good points about the American Negro, and not the least of them is his Americanism, which is often of a very high type. "The writer, who is a Negro, wrote in the Planet "of September 25, 1928. "He is commending on the speech of Hon. John Randolph Tucker, son of our Congressman the Honorable Henry St. George Tucker, Mr. Tucker was speaking before the Kiwian Club of Richmond and made several statements which not only drew the approval of the colored Anglo-Saxon, but should have the approval of every good American." He then quotes extracts from the great address of Mr. Tucker. We feel confident that fundamental principles are eternal and that no nation can survive, which does not observe them. Rev. M. C. Ruffin, Pastor, Residence, 611 St. Peter St. Services at Glen Alley, 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. UNION LEVEL BAPTIST CHURCH (900 State Street, Fulton) Rev. B. J. Ruffin, pastor. Residence, 708 State Street. Services: Sundays, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. RISING MT. ZION BAPT. CHURCH. (800 Denny Street, *wuton*) 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. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH, (518 Lady Mile Road) Rev. 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. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, (20th and Decatur, So. Richmond.) Rev. J. W. Dudley, D. D., Pastor; Parsonage 1715 Riveret Street. Services: Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. The public is welcome. Rev. P. Phillips, pastor, 712 E Clay St. Services: 11:30 A' M. and 8:00 P. M. Sunday School, 3:00 P. M. The public is invited. A very enthusiastic mass meeting was held Sunday, May 8th at the 5th Baptist Church under auspices of Pride of Richmond, St. Ritas and Riverview Folds in the West End. A grand street parade led by the Shepherds Band preceded the meeting. All of the Folds were well represented in the line of march. A splendid impression was made for our Order. There was an overflow to witness the program. The Grand Shepherd delivered a very inspiring and instructive address. City-wide attention was attracted by our Juvenile Chorus led by Mrs. Lillie Baskerville and the quartette from Martha A. Morris Juvenile. A number of invitations have already come in for their services. We are working hard on our Annual Excursion to Bayshore July 19 This promises to be one of the most popular Outings to the Beach this year. Get your ticket from us. The Union Degree Meeting was very well attended on the first Friday night. The finishing touch was put on the program for the Annual Sermon, which is to take place on the first Sunday in June at Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church. --- is a prescription for Colds, Grippe, Flu, Dengue Lilious Fever and Malaria It Kills the Germs. If you can, we can place you in touch with the owner of houses on Venable Street, in the 2300 block. They are ftted with all modern improvements and have six rooms with basement. Rental, at $25.00 per month will pay for them. Call Randolph 2213 or stop at The Planet Office, 311 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. LEGAL NOTICES ```markdown ``` VIRGINIA: WILLIAM C. CRUMP.....Plaintiff against In Chancey RACHEL B. CRUMP.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant, on the ground of des- tention for more than three years. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that she appear here within ten days after due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect her interest in this suit. VIRGINIA: A Copy, Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk by E. M. EDWARDS, D. C. J. E. BYRD, p. q. HARVEY BOYERS.....Plaintiff vs. LEONA BOYERS.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant upon the grounds of desertion and abandonment for more than three years prior to the commencement of this suit. 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Peters, assistant secretary: Thomas Stanfield, marshal. The reports from the auxiliaries were very commendable. Miss Mary L. Hairston. 330 10th Avenue, East Roanoke, has been quite sick for ten days, but convalesces at his writing. Mr. S. C. Edwards of Eleventh Avenue and Park Street died at his home Sunday afternoon after a brief illness of a week. The remains will be taken to Boon's Mill for interment. He was a deacon of high standing in The Mt. Zion Baptist Church and loved and respected by all who knew him. Mrs. Shenolt of Gainsboro Avenue died here Sunday May 7. Her husband preceded her to the grave just two months ago. He died in W. Virginia. A large excursion was here Sunday, May 8 from Philadelphia. Many old friends were here for a short but very pleasant stay. Rev. J. W. Sanders and wife, of Farmville were present at the quarterly conference and complimented Dr. Howerton and Mt. Zion on the wonderful progress being made. Mrs. Ada Barkskale of Eleventh Avenue N. E. died Saturday, it is believed from injuries sustained by blows from a poker, wielded by her husband. A warrant is out for his arrest but he skipped to parts, unknown. FULTON NOTES: (Continued from page 1) binned rendered music for the day. Pastor Ruffin preached at night on, "The Battle Belongs to the Lord." The pastor preaches Sunday morning. At 3:30 Communion services. All are welcome. The President of the Missionary Circle is asking all the members to please meet at her residence, 611 State St. Monday night, May 16, at 8 o'clock. There will be a supper given at the Church Saturday evening. Come out soon and get your supper. Tickets 25 cents. Mrs. Rosa B. Thomas, 611 State St. was glad to have two of her brothers Sunday from New York City, Messrs. Walter and Hunter Toombs. The latter had not been here for 27 years. The pastor asks that all members who have not made their report, please report Sunday. In loving remembrance of my grandmother. Mrs. Delia Baugh, who departed this life May 12, 1926 one year ago: Often times thoughts do wander To your grave so far away, Where they gently lowered your body Just one year ago today. Her Granddaughter, LOTTIE GREENE CHURCH DIRECTORY SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH. (Corner First and Leigh Ss.) Rev. R. H. Johnson, B.J. 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 FOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH (32nd and P. Streets) Rev. A. R.; Vanlandingham, B. Th. pastor. Residence, 2,800 O St. Our Worship: Sunday School at 9:30 A. M.; Morning Services, 11:30 A. M; Night Services, 8:00 P. M.; Tuesday night, Home and Foreign Mission, 7:00 P. M.; Wednesday night; Teachers Meeting, 7:00 P. M.; Thursday night, Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 P. M.; Friday night, Prayer Services, 7:30 M. V. Johnson, Clerk THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND' VIRGINIA ST. MARK BAPTIST CHURCH, (Glen Allen, Va.) MT. SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH, (Penola, Va.) ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 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NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING Be sure you get the original—Nelson's. Packed in a metal box, in a cardboard container. what is necessary to protect her interest in this suit. W. E. DUVAL, Clerk. By A. I. DUVAL, D-C. C. MIMMS. p.g. VIRGINIA: In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, Part 2, the 12th day of April, 1927. ROOSEVELT WILSON.....PitfallT against In Chancery CLARA WILSON..... Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony on the ground of wilful desertion and abandonment oy the plaintiff from the defendant. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the said Clara Wilson, the defendant, is not a resident of the State of Virginia, and whose last known address was Philadelphia, Pa., it is, therefore ordered that Clara Wilson do appear here within ten days after the due publication of this order and d. whatever may be necessary to protect her interest in this suit. A Copy—Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. By B. H. TURNBULL, Deputy Clerk. WILLIAM F. DENNY, p.q. VIRGINIA: In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 12th day of April, 1927. JAMES ROBINSON ..... Plaintiff vs. In Chancery NETTIE ROBINSON'...Defendant .The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant on the ground of desertion for more than three years. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the said Nettie Robinson is not a resident of the State of Virginia and that her last post-office is unknown, it is therefore ordered that Nettie Robinson do appear here within ten days after the due publication of this order and do whatever may be necessary to protect her interest in this suit. A Copy—Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. By E. M. EDWARDS, D. C. WILLIAM F. DENNY, p.g. VIRGINIA: In the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Tuesday, April 12, 1927. BETTIE HACKNEY.....Plaintiff against Order of Publication ARMSTEAD HACKNEY, Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matri- mony by the plaintiff from the defendant on the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that Armstead Hack- ney, the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, and whose last known post-office address was Long Island, New York; it is there- fore ordered that Armstead Hackney do appear here within ten days after the due publication of this order and do whatever may be necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy—Teste: GARLAND B. TAYLOR, D. C. WILLIAM F. DENNY, p. q. 110 Park Leigh Street VIRGINIA: In the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Tuesday, April 12, 1927. DAISY WILLIAMS....Platntiff against Order of Publication CHARLIE WILLIAMS ..Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matri- mony by the plaintiff from the defendant on the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the said Charlie Williams, the defendant, is not a resident of the state of Virginia, and whose last known post-office address was Lackawanna, N. Y.; it is therefore ordered that Charlie Williams do appear here with ten days after the due publication of this order and do whatever may be necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy—Taste: GARLAND B. TAYLOR, D. C. WILLIAM F. DENNY, p. q. 119 East Leigh Street. VIRGINIA: In the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Tuesday, April 12, 1927. JULIAN BELL.....Plaintiff against Order of Publication LIZZIE BELL.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant on the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the said Lizzie Bell, the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, and whose last known post-office address was Sparrows Point, Md., it is therefore ordered that Lizzie Bell do appear here within ten days after the due publication of this order and do whatever may be necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy—Teste: GARLAND B. TAYLOR, D. C. WILLIAM F. DENNY, p. q. 119 East Leizh Street. VERGINIA: In Vacation In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond Tuesday, April 19, 1927. OPAL M. DRAKEFORD...Plaintiff against WALTER DRAKEFORD, Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant on the ground of wilful desertion and abandonment, and an affidavit having been made and filed that the said defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, and that his last post-office address was R. F. D. No. 1, Kershaw, South Caroline, it is hereby ordered that the said Walter Drakeford appear here within 10 days after due publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. M. A. KENZIE, p. q. GARLAND B. TAYLOR, D.C. C. A. M. KENZIE, p. q. VIRGINIA: In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 21st day of April, 1927. IDA WALLER.....Plaintiff against In Chancery MAJOR WALLER.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony on the ground of wilful desertion and abandonment of the plaintiff by the defendant Major Waller for a period of three years. 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It is ordered that he ap- pear here within ten days after due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. A Copy—Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. by E. M. EDWARDS, D.C. J. E. BYRD, p.q. VIRGINIA In the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Tuesday, April 12, 1927. ALICE LILLY .....Plaintiff against (In Chancery order of publication) EDGAR LILLY .....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant, Edgar Lilly upon the grounds of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant, Edgar Lilly is not a resident of this State it is ordered that he do appear here within ten days after due publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy-Teste: GARLAND B. TAYLOR, D. C. WILLIAM F. DENNY, P. T. 110 East Leigh Street. VIRGINIA: In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 9th day of May, 1927. 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SUBSTANTIAL PRIZES FOR NEGRO COMPOSERS Rodman Wanamaker Offers $1000 for Musicians of the Colored Race Philadelphia, February (Special Correspondence) — Mr. Rodman Wanamaker has made public an offer of one thousand dollars in cash prizes to composers of the colored race, this offering being made through the Robert Curtis Ogden Association, composed of the colored employees of the John Wanamaker Store, Philadelphia. This is an organization formed for the educational, social and musical development of its members, as well as for the colored race within its sphere of influence. The National Association of Negro Musicians is cooperating. script but the real name or address of the composer must NOT appear on the manuscript. 4—The real name and the address of the composer must be plainly written on a card enclosed in a sealed envelope. The outside of this envelope must contain the assumed name which appears on the manuscript, and no other writing whatever. This sealed envelope must accompany the manuscript and not be sent separately. 5—The employment of the Negro musical idiom melodically, rhythmically and harmonically will Mr. Wanamaker has divided his offer into five groups of five prizes each. In each group the first prize is $100; the second, $50; the third, $25; the fourth, $15, and the fifth, $10, thus making twenty-five prizes. The types of composition specified by Mr. Wanamaker are as follows: 1—A Hymn of Freedom. This number to be a four or more part chorus, either a capella, that is, without accompaniment, or with accompaniment for orchestra or piano. 2—A Love Song. This may be a song for any voice, soprano, tenor, contralto, baritone or bass (but only for one solo voice). The accompaniment may be for piano or orchestra. Or the composition may be a purely instrumental one for orchestra or for solo instrument. 3—A Lullaby. This number may be in the form of a spiritual, either an old tune with a new harmonization or an original composition. But the form and character of a lullaby must be maintained. It may be, as in No. 2, vocal or instrumental. 4—A rhythmical step, to be entitled "Prestidigitation." A jig, dance or scherzo in any form for piano, band or orchestra. 5—Melodies and Motifs of Synchronous Effects, that is, two or more melodies, either old ones or original, or both, worked together at the same time in the composition: a theme or melody with variations or elaborations in free form. Rules of the Contest The conditions under which manuscripts may be entered in the contest are as follows: 1—Manuscripts must be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope as well as on the manuscript itself, with the classification for which they are intended. 2—Manuscripts must be legibly written in ink and preferably printed music paper should be used. 3—An assumed name must be written clearly upon the manu- Stage Favorite Praises Exelento Alltter Harris says Exelento is great! Alltter Harris, one of the country's outstanding actresses, says she owes her beautiful, silky hair to the regular use of You, too, can have just as pretty hair by using Exelenco. It goes to the roots of the hair, cleans the hairs and before you realize, your hair is longer and more beautiful before. Beauty exports recommend Exelente because it is the original quinoa pomade that keeps the skin smooth, velvety and free from pimples and other blemishes. 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This sealed envelope must accompany the manuscript and not be sent separately. 5—The employment of the Negro musical idiom melodically, rhythmically and harmonically will largely influence the judges in determining the winning compositions, although quality of musical thought and workmanship will be the first consideration. The Negro idiom is preferable but not necessary. 6—The contest is limited to Negro composers of American citizenship. A composer may enter as many compositions as he wishes in each class. 7—Contestants are urged to keep an extra copy of the submitted compositions. Manuscripts will be returned only upon request and when the necessary amount of postage is enclosed in the sealed envelope with the real name and address of the contestant. Every possible means will be used to safeguard the manuscripts but the Robert Curtis Ogden Association assumes no responsibility for lost manuscripts. 8—The copyright of the successful manuscripts of each class shall remain the property of the Robert Curtis Ogden Association for six months after the award shall have been made, at the close of which time the copyright and all other rights in these compositions shall revert to the composers. The original manuscripts of the winning compositions shall, at the option of the Robert Curtis Ogden Association, remain the permanent property of said association for filing in its archives, this, however, not interfering in any manner with the rights of the compositions reverting to the composers at the expiration of six months, or sooner, at the option of the association. 9—The rights of public performance of the winning numbers shall be vested in the Robert Curtis Ogden Association for the period of three months. 10—All compositions submitted in the content must be in the hands of the Robert Curtis Ogden Association not later than June 1, 1927. Address Robert Curtis Ogden Association, the John Wanamaker Store, Philadelphia, Penna. EDW. STEWART DEALER IN FANCY GROCERIES. FRESH MEATS, VEGETABLES, FISH AND OYSTERS. Richmond, Va. PHONE MAD. 1637 WANTED—Transient or Permanent BOARDERS. Furnished Rooms with or without board. Home like surroundings. Apply to MRS. ELLEN N. 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Some one not satisfied with the "Star Spangled Banner" offered $1,500 for a better national time. Nine hundred and fifty-one composers tried and failed. The "Star Spangled Banner" will continue to make Americans stand up. To do a thing well you must get excited about it. Socrates, greatest Greek teacher of oratory, said, "To convince others, be yourself convinced." There will be no improved "Star Spangled Banner" until real danger inspires somebody to produce the right song. Albert J. Beveridge died last week, sixty-four years old, of heart disease. An automobile stops when the engine stops; a man, when his heart stops. One hundred men understand a motor engine for one that knows his own heart. There is no "resale" price on a second-hand heart, and heart disease is increasing as consumption diminishes. Doctors can cure many diseases, but you must cure your own heart, once you have been warned. Beveridge and David Graham Phillips were schoolmates in Indiana, and represented their State well, Phillips in literature, Beveridge in national politics. Both are gone. Is it "entirely illogical," as some say, to hope that they have met again, or is it, as others say, "a perfectly reasonable hope?" A Young Women's Christian Association committee says: "The modern wife who works after marriage and continues to bring money MILE LONG TRAIN 105 cars make up the crack " MIAMI, Fla. (Special) — Clear the day for the "Tomato Special!" Here she comes, gliding swiftly over the sunny rails, a mile-long train packed with baconue, juicy Florida tomatoes for Northern markets. Already the first of the 1977 swap have found their way into sandwiches, soups and salads. And they are a conceived lot for they ride on a private train in Delaware fashion when named in their honor with the "Tomato Special." 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And the bus overhead is one man driving and another man to relieve him. Omnibus travel is uncomfortable travel rad will never compete with the express train. But WHAT ABOUT THE FLYING MACHINE that will soon be here? And what about freight hauling by omnibab? On the Mojave Desert farmers buying agricultural machinery from Los Angeles do not ask the railroad to carry it. The farmer calls up the truck line at Victoryville. The freight machine delivers the moving machine, plow "seed drill" right in the farmer's barnyard. The freight bus costs a little more per hundred than the freight train. But what you order today you get tomorrow and it is delivered at NLOADS OF TOMATO RUSHED TO NORTI throughout the East. In six weeks time over forty-five hundred carloads had been rushed to Jacksonville by giant mountain-type oil-burning locomotives for nationwide distribution. The richness of the Everglades soil where these tomatoes are produced is compared by many to the famed Valley of the Nile. All sorts of vegetables can be produced on it and serve fast-growing crops can be raised on the same land in a year. The "Pound Special" is but one example of the fast freight service established by the Florida East Coast Railway to assure rapid delivery to the North, of the vast amount of vegetables which can be produced in the territory "long its line. "For the past eight months," said H. N. Bodnaugh vice-president and general manager, "we have been --- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND' VIRGINIA Magazine Page About Your Health Things You Should Know by John Joseph Gaines, M. D. ABOUT DIET. If the American people haven't been "fed up" on diet, for the past decade, then there is nothing in what we see. Almost every magazine, newspaper, or other candidate for the patronage of the reading public, has a special dietary counsel, who dishes up the most fascinating technicalities about calories, proteins, carbohydrates, hydro-carbons, vitamins, A. B. and C. 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Collegiate Tour SHAKESPEARE'S HOUSE, STRATFORD-ON-AVON Education of the present day is so much more pleasant, and so much easier for the average student than it was years ago. Education is now broader and along more artistic lines, such as music and art, the drama even creeping into little theatres which many Universities can boast of. An enlightened age is this modern era where students are helped at every turn. Students of the twentieth century have many special privileges they did not have in the nineteenth. Those interested in music may attend many of the finest concerts anywhere for half what others pay. Students de- head chemist of the Odorono Company of Cincinnati, "reduces the efficiency of baseball players and lowers batting averages. Babe Ruth many a time would have knocked the ball out of the lot if his hands had not been slippery from sweat or a drop of perspiration trickling his forehead had not interfere with his batting eye, because caused innumerable damage like Cobb and Hornsby in the air who, if their hands had been dry, would have delivered a single or a two-bagger. "Friedrich adamensis, a recently de- ours to Great Britain a HOUSES PARLIAMENT LONDON NOTRE PAR EIFFEL T JAUNTING CAR IRELAND as so much world and know of life in general can take a thirty-seven day collegiate tour via the Canadian Pacific and see England, Holland, Belgium and France. Should time not allow so many days, a shorter tour can be taken, consisting of twenty-three days. These tours for students are becoming more popular each year. The attractions are many—the low fares, travelling with the constant trouble of details, knowing what to do, where to go and arranging the cost of sightseeing which is always more or less of a bore—all this is arranged. 承 wrapped, would be easy to use. They have put penetration under the individual player's control. By applying them to the hands and forehead twice a week, the sweat glands are closed and their excretions detained to other parts of the body for elimination. "The old method of drying moist hands was for the batman to swish them in the dirt and rub the grime on the handle of his bat before playing ball. The elimination of the habit would undoubtedly speed up." and the Continent ES OF AMENT, ON TRE DAME, PARIS L TOWER, PARIS and all the student has to do after the money is paid is to enjoy himself to the full. Then an additional factor of importance is the companionship which is always found on such tours. People in sympathy with educational problems, with like interests in the world of letters, art or music, people who even on their vacations may seek and glean information to be found in for-ground lands and make each moment of the trip one that will count in other years; these are worth-while factors in determining why the collegiate tours are popular. These tours sail from Quebec or Montreal, and should one sail from Montreal a day or two should be spent in this interesting city; also Quebec, if possible, for this is a little bit of old France transplanted to America. The ocean voyages, both on land and sea, spending and games theatricals and masquerades are a part of the program. Motoring through the Shakespeare country is one of the chief delights. and two unique days in Holland are possibly two oustanding high spots, apart from Paris and London. ```markdown ``` KELLY MILLERS' AUTHENTIC HISTORY OF NEGRO IN WORLD WAR NEGRO IN WORLD WAR A GREAT NEW WORLD WAR HISTORY 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 Alame—Why Americans Entered the War—The Things that Made Men Mad—The Sinking Submarine—The Eyes of Battle—War's Strange Devices—Wonderful War Weapons—The World's Armies—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 Merriess 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. The Weird and Wonderful Methods of Warfare. The New and Strange Devices that have come into being. The great "tanks", the "blimps" the submarine, the gas and poison bombs, and the marvels of science Things about which you may never have heard. Marvous guns that shot for miles. Fedal and Medieval weapons that again came into play. The plans of the Hohencolliers to create a World Empire, which drew upon them the wrath of Nations. The Nations Involved. The Armies and Navies and what they Represented in Mea and Equipment. This Great Book tells all about the Negro Everywhere in the World War. How He Did His Duty. In every capacity—from right up in the Front Line Trenches and on the Battlefields—Clear Back to the Work of Keeping the Home Flires Burning: On the Farms: In the Mills and Munition Plants: On the Railroads and Steamships: In the Ship Yards and Factories. Men and Women with the Red Cross, the Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. 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 testimonials 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 out come". THE NEGRO IN THE NAVY. 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Dr. Morris preached from Luke 21:36 and emphasized the many startling facts on the second coming of Christ. About one hundred ladies dressed in surplices, presented a beautiful candle light cantata at 8:00 P. M. This pageant consisted of many new features, such as had not been seen before by many of us, and was given under the auspices of the King's Daughters, of which Mrs. Lena Williams is president. $121.37 was realized for missions and education. Thrilling and inspiring were the services of Monday night, which were held in interest of the Virginia Seminary at Lynchburg, Va. Dr. Morris presented, as he termed "The Big Four." These brilliant race leaders stand in the front ranks of our pulitit orators today. President A. L. James of the Virginia Baptist State Convention, Dr. A. A. Galvin. President of the Trustee Board of the Seminary; and Dr. T. J. King, exporter of Fifth Street and expresident of the Convention delivered powerful messages. President W. H. R. Powell, of the Seminary was not able to take his place on the program on account of his health. About 1800 persons witnessed the occasion. The senior choir, junior choir and children's chorus were out in full to welcome Dr. King on his first visit to us. He is full of sunshine as usual and heartsy greetings from the family in Pittsburgh. We sincerely thank the many visiting ministers and friends, who were present, for their hearty cooperation. Mr. L. C. White accompanied Pastor Morris to the Virginia Baptist State Convention held with the Harrison Street Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., Wednesday morning, May 11th. Dr. Morris left no stone unturned in keeping Fifth Street up to her standard, which is among the front ranks in financing the great program of the Convention. A great soul-saving campaign will commence on the fourth Sunday and continue through June 22nd. The Rev. Dr. Beckton, a noted evangelist, accompanied by a party of seven, will conduct the services. All Richmond will be helped by the appearance of Dr. Beckton and his company, known as "The World's Gospel Feast Party." Dr. Morris will speak at the City Auditorium Sunday, May 15th at 3:30 P. M. His subject will be, "Did Man Come Up from the Monkey or Down from God?" The Building Fund Campaign must be kept before us and every member put forth zealous efforts to bring in $10 by the fourth Sunday. We will feel very keenly the absence of Brother C. P. Roane, who left the city last week to make his home in Orange, N. J. Chorisier Matthews has been chosen to direct a group of jubilee singers, traveling through the north and western States for the period of one month. Mr. Walter White, also of our choir, was named as tenor soloist on the tour. Their first stop is Mrs. Minnie Cook and Bro. V. L. Hawkins, 607 N. 7th St., Sister Maria Wilson, 415 Cabell St., and Sister Carrie Jennings, 707 N. 6th St. are still sick. These have paid the first $5 on the Building Fund quota and have white buttons: Mary E. Mongory John A. Moss, R. W. Moss, Hester Moshy, Debbie Olliver, Ally Oliver, Oliver Sidney Parker, Lucy A. Parker, Edward Pearson, Maggie Phillips, Adolphus Pollard, M. T. Ward Reporter. 3RD ST BETHEL A. M. E. NOTES Hear, hear this message—"Seven Reasons Why Christians Should Not Sin." Sunday night, May 15th. At 8 P. M., special music by choir and quartette. Come to Bethel Friday night, May 13. Dr. Scott, of Washington, D. C. will give a moving picture lecture. Admission free. Bring children and let them see pictures of our people the world over. Bible Class just before the picture and lecture. Dr. and Mrs. Hatcher left Tuesday for Cape Charles, Capeville and Nandua. Dr. Hatcher will deliver [Picture of a man with white hair and a black suit and bow tie]. W. A. PRICE, Funeral Director. --- Moore St. Bapt. Church, West Leigh St., between Kinney and Bowe Sts Dr. Gordon B. Hancock, PASTOR. 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