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THE RICHMOND PLANET VIRGINIA MAY 4 1928 TE LIBRARY COLORED INSURANCE OFFICIALS HOLD GREAT MEETING IN LITTLE ROCK, ARK. PERRY W. HOWARD WINS GREAT VICTORY VOLUME XLVI, NO. 25 COLO GRE INTERES Large Su LITTLE ROCK, ARK. May 1—(By the Associated Negro Press)—The ninth annual session of the National Negro Insurance Association held here last week will go down on record as one of the most interesting in the history of that organization. It was an intensely practical business-minded convention. Every session started on the moment scheduled with 95 percent of the delegates in their seats where they remained except when on their feet for the animated searching discussion on which followed every paper. The future program of Negro insurance companies the largest commercial organizatsions which have been developed within the group, as well as the problems of administration, financing and operation which face these organizatons were laid frankly on the table, dissected, examined and discussed in the fight of the different experiences the various executives had had. These pioneers in racial, financial, corporate effort, many of them reserved gray veterans of experience, and others younger men with eager, ambitious enthusiasm, communed together exchanging views in a spirit of cooperation new to Negro competition. COMPANIES BANDED TOGETHER In fact as President Harry H. Pace pointed out, these companies no longer regard themselves as competitors. "We are striving for the same goal and whatever any of our organizations win stays within the group." Mr. pace said. Remarking further, however that the companies recognized their real competitors as the white groups seeking similar business as one great organization of that type having more than a billion dollars worth of insurance upon Negro lives. INSURANCE COMPANIES MAKING PROGRESS. Staggering to the lay mind were some of the figures showing the enviable volume of business the organizations in the association have obtained. Of the two and one-half billion dollars worth of insurance which the colored people of the country carry on their lives the colored companies have three hundred and twenty million. Those companies have two million dollars capital. Last year they wrote nineteen million five hundred thousand dollars worth of business, ... They employ nine thousand or more people and have an annual (Continued on page 3) PERRY W. F WINS GREAT HOWARD ACQUITTED AT SECOND TRIAL Federal Court Jury Declares Him Not Guilty in Patronage Act Case. Merida, Miss., April 26.—Perry W. Howard, Negro; James G. Buchanan and George F. McClelland were acquitted of violating the Federal patronage act by a jury in Federal court here today. At the same time a verdict of acquittal was brought in for Ed. L. Patton, Jackson Negro, who yesterday was ordered exonerated by Judge Edwin R. Holmes because of insufficient evidence incriminating him in the alleged conspiracy to violate the patronage act. The verdict marks the second time the United States Department of Justice had failed to convict Howard on charges of conspiracy. He was tried at Jackson with four other defendants last December and acquitted. Miller McGilchrist, special agent of the Department of Justice and assistant United States Attorney- ADVENTURE DAY PROGRAM The annual Adventure Day program sponsored by the Colored Playground and Recreation Association will take place at Virginia Union University on Saturday, May 11th, beginning at 10 o'clock. The events for children will consist of playground activities, track and field events, maypole winding, a singing game contest and a pageant. One of the outstanding events for men is a horseshoe pitching contest. Men and women may enter the stunt contest. In the evening there will be a quartet contest. All quartets are eligible, male, female or mixed. All interested in entering any competition will be depicted by students of Virginia Union University as a closing of the day's program. The program is planned to provide recreation for all ages. The story of Rainbow land will be told in song by more than one hundred children representing the winds, dewdrops, snowflakes, frostsprites, miststorms and sunrams, and moonbeams in the operetta "Over the Rainbow," on Friday evening, May 10th, at 7:45, at True Reformers' Hall. Miss Dorothy Wells is the gracious Rainbow Queen and will have in attendance six beautiful maids and two heralds. Beautiful costumes will be designed and made by the following committee: Mrs. Bernice Sampson, chairman; Mrs. Annie Jackson, Mrs. Lillie Jackson, Mrs. Mary Ball, Mrs. William A. Hill, Miss Blanche Randolph, Mrs. Erma Morris, Mrs. Leola Hucles, Mrs. Martha Greene, Mrs. Bertania Ellis, Mrs. Rebecca Peyton, Mrs. Thelma Belle, Mrs. Arzelia Smith, Mrs. Mary E. Carter, Miss Mary E. Washington, Mrs. Annie Clayton, and Mrs. Mary V. Binga. Beautiful scenery is being planned under the direction of Mrs. R. Lavinina Banks, chairman of the scenery committee, and M. Ramon Clark, stage manager. Mrs. Charlotte Jefferies is directing the play, with the assistance of the rehearsal committee, Mrs. Mamie Allen, chairman; Miss Mary L. Washington, Mrs. L. J. Thomas, Miss Olga Williams and Miss Ruth Evans. The operetta is being presented by the Colored Playground and Recreation Association, a community fund agency, in observance of National Music Week. Mrs. Susie R. Gill, widow of Rev. C. C. Gill is in the city the guest of Mrs. E. C. Eldridge. General, assisted District Attorney Lester G. Fant in the prosecution. McGilchrist declared today that, despite the verdict, the patronage investigation would continue. The jury reached its decision last night after approximately six hours' deliberation, but because of inability to assemble the defendants, it was not returned to the court until this morning. IN MEMORIAM FOWLKES—In memory of our dear mother Mrs. Anna Fowkes, who entered into rest five years ago. April 28, 1924 We love you. Mother. Though you sleep. In the arms of Jesus. Oh how sweet; And when this fleeting life is over We will join you on that blessed shore. HER CHILDREN RICHMOND ,VIRGIN1A, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1929 Prominent Colored Insurance Executives. c. HARRY PACE c. A. E. BUSH c. E. M. MARTIN c. ELLIS STEWART REV. D. W. BAKER HERE REV. D. W. BAKER HERE Rev. D. W. Baker has been assigned to the Third Street A. M. E. Church here and Rev. M. E. Spratley has been sent to John Brown Memorial A. M. E. Church at Norfolk, Va. Both will take charge of their respective charges Sunday morning. M. H. PETER B. PETER H. c. C. C. DeJOIE C. A. L. LEWIS ART E. MITCHEM MAY QUEEN Mrs. E. C. Eldridge invites the public to attend her Annual May Queen to be given at the True Reformers Hall. Tuesday night, May 7th, 1929 at 8:30 P. M. We are striving hard to make this the best in our history. Good music for the occasion. Admission 25 cents; children under 12 years of age can only purchase a ticket from Mrs. Eldridge for 15 cents. A.N.P. R. R. TAYLOR M. B. H. REV. DR. JOSEPH T. HILL AT SIXTH ST. BAPTIST CHURCH Hill, pastor Church, his and congre Street Bap Clay Streets 5. 1929 at is invited to Rev. Dr. Joseph T. of the Second Baptist 100 voice vested choirgion will be at Sixth t church, Sixth and Sunday afternoon, May o'clock. Everybody hear this eminent divin JOHN H. A. L. L. DWIS c. M. O. BOUSFIELD MAY QUEEN Fact Finders Paint Gloomy Pictures for Our Business IMPERIAL ORDER OF KING DAVID PAYING @LAIMS PROMPTLY. REVIVAL CONTINUED AT FOURTH BAPTIST Revival services, which were planned to last ten days, have been extended another week. Great interest is being shown by the unsaved as well as the saved, and each evening by 8:15 the church has a capacity crowd in its lecture room. Many hearts have been touched and souls saved as a result of Dr Kent's efficient sermons and Rev Wendy. The gospel hymns used are appropriate and soul-stirring. It will naturally seem that the success of these meetings is due largely to the afternoon "One Hour" prayer services at 4 o'clock and to the Sunday sunrise prayer meetings, both are largely attended. Read John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever should believe in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Then say, "Ask and it shall be given thee." MENS LEAGUE MEETS AT THE FOURTH BAPTIST CHURCH The Men's League of Fourth Baptist Church held a well attended meeting at the Church last Sunday afternoon. This Leagoe was organized by the pastor, Dr. F. W. Williams as a civic asset and it is in splendid shape for service in behalf of our group on Church Hill, Roscoe C. Mitchell was the speaker for the occasion. He spoke on the cultural and intellectual background of the Richmond Negroes and applied these controls towards a better economic and social standing for the race here. Rev. Williams and Rev. James the new pastor at Asbury M. E, Church also spoke. Offers of the League are D. L Mayo, president; Lee Jackson, vicepresident; Charles Morton, secretary J. A. Brockerborough, treasurer; K. S. McCall, chaplain; Isaiah Carter chorister. Vaughan Bros., who operate the Tokio Cafe, have purchased the rights, titles and interest in the confectionery at the northwest corner of First and Clay Streets. They took charge last Wednesday and will be glad to see their friends and customers there. IMPERIAL OF KING DAVI CLAIMS The Imperial Order of King David's beloved members that have an- swered the roll call in 1929: In January, 12 members. $1150.00 In February, 13 members. $1300.00 In March, 8 members..... $ 800.00 Death claims received and paid in April 1929: Edward Whitfield, Thompson Mem- orial No. 28 Richmond Va. $100.00. John Edgar, Ellis No. 125 Washing ton D. C. $100. Charlie Brown, Sr., Pleasant View No. 64, Chesterfield, Va. $100. Alice Thurston, Sylvania No. 22. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. OLD ARK. =WORD. orations. nders Gloomy es for Business DUKHAM. N. C.—(By Staff Correspondent, Associated Negro Press)—Starting disclosures as to what the Negro is not doing in the way of taking advantage of opportunities offered him and of creating other opportunities, were made here during the three-day Fact Finding Conference which was in session here. Meeting here in a city where educational, commercial and religious C. C. SPAULDING. ANTHONY OVERTON progress abounds to a boastful degree and where apparently everybody and everything is moving forward, leaders of various activities and sections dissected the group, isolated the germs that were working to the hindrance of the race and also the agents that seemingly were aid- c. MME. MALONE ing in the development of the group. From the time the Fact Finders were welcomed to the city by C. C. Spaulding and W. G. Pearson till the closing remarks by the president (Continued on page 4) ORDER OF ID PAYING PROMPTLY. Sprayvilla Va. $100 Emmett Grayton Sr., Eureka No. 120, Mannboro Va. $100. Fountain Murry, St. John No. 40, Woodford Va. $100. Susette Tinsley, Louisa No. 106, Luisa Va. $100. 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Today, on that narrow, seven-mile ribbon of portage, where Indian tribes held their great conglates, where America's first industries, fishing and fur-tracking were carried on one of the nation's most distinctive industries, the raising of grapes is carried on. The Welsh plant, located as one site of the Portage Road, is the center of the industrial life of the valley. One of the busiest regions of the nation in October is the sixty-mile long, three-mile wide Concord grape belt along Lake Erie. Thousands of grape gatherers and grape pressers at the big plants work in shifts, throughout a twenty-four hour day until @ the fruit-crop of New York is pressed into fresh juice. Most of the old portages and paths of the American Indian have been erased and forgotten with the coming of our great transcontinental highway, the Old Portage Road, which has seen a romantic, the industry, and the traffic of almost two hundred years of history, is as important today, as it was in the time of the French and Indian wars. Those seven miles were once the busiest portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi, extending from Lake Erie to Lake Chauqua, and the chief route of exchange between the old Portage Road and Indian for a hundred years. tending for sixty miles along southern shore of Lake Erie, erased and forgotten with the coming of Erie, Pa., to Silver New York, produces most of the cocoa grapes now used in the world. The vast grape juice industry New York state began when it der, Dr. T. B. Welch, recognizes famous Chautauqua Valley ideal spot for the mass produce Concord grapes. 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Now it is revealed that on New Year's Eve, in Toronto, Mrs. Percy Eames, his course during two years of illness, became his bride. Mr. Doherty is 58 and his bride 38. This Week by Arthur Brisbane HE OPENING GAME. HOOVER'S "WING." USEFUL WORK. AIRCRAFT OUTPUT Thousands paid to see the opening game between the Yankees and the Red Sox. Fifty million Americans that know who the Yankees and the Red Sox are, haven't the faintest idea who Pythagoras and Thales were. They are just as happy, and Thales and Pythagoras don't care. Baseball observed that President Hoover was "wild in his pitch," throwing the ball that started Washington's baseball season. Technicians said that throwing the ball in Lil Lil Led "made the President a strong on the wing." "Wing" language for "arm." A student known as the artist of the game will play the game as well. President Coolidge becomes a director in the New York Life Company in place of the late Ambassador Herrick. Such a man as Mr. Coolidge could not remain idle. And he could with difficulty find work more useful than life insurance. It inculcates thrift, provides for widows and children. The United States, producing 4,600 airplanes in 1928, leads in aircraft output. France in 1928 built only 1440 airplanes. Great Britain sells more airplanes abroad than we do. France, however, has five times as many fighting planes as we have. Her fighting fleet is so big it makes Great Britain very polite. France is the real airplane country, no matter what others may manufacture. Britain is catching up. We lag behind, but that will change. A gentleman of the American Defense Society, who would only accept immigrants as much as possible like the Puritans, keeping out others, says "President Hoover doesn't know as much about immigration as some of us" Mr. Hoover knows a good deal more about immigration than the American Defense Society knows. Stuyvanty Fish is officials that stopped the tach, soaking for liquor, of which he had none. It was a new yacht. Mr. Fish wants it "protect the rights of yachitmen." To protect the rights of row boats and other small craft is or ought to be, even more important in a republic, since there are more of them. However, republic or no republic, stopping a rich man's yachting to create more excitement into a poor man's house and wife. ```markdown ``` 1. Heart Heart Talk By Dr. John Joseph Daines THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH Without faith, little that is worth while can be accomplished. Every heroic or great humanitarian deed recorded in history is a monument to unswerving faith. St. Paul in Hebrews, eleventh chapter, instances many notable examples of faithful men in action; it would do no harm if we read that story a little oftener. We have plenty of such testimony here in America. By faith, George Washington, with his handful of ragged troops, was able to force a very powerful nation to capitulate. Faith in his God, his faithful followers, and himself. By faith, the homely Lincoln hammered away through poverty, adversity and a bloody war,—until he drove the word "slavery" from the statutes of the United States of America, and made his name immortal. By faith, Woodrow Wilson, backed by a great liberty-loving people, delivered a hemisphere from the menace of tyranny. Like Lincoln, he gave his life for principle, in faith that never for an instant wavered. And Lindbergh's great achievement. Faith, faith, faith! Man is the only creature capable of possessing faith; the lower animals have no need of it. When I see a faithless man or woman buffeted by waves of misfortune and discontent, my sympathies are awakened—but that doesn't help anybody; faith must be sought for, seized, held. It costs nothing; its value is greater than that of the costliest gems Heart to Heart Talk By Dr. John Joseph Daines SERMONS WITHOUT WORDS There are sermons all around us, just waiting to be seen; and, they are so impressive—far more so to me than those framed artfully for itching ears. I have seen the young mother putting her first babe to the breast for the very first time. No word to mar the sacred stillness. Maybe just the faintest whisper of angel-wings that I am sure fluttered near. Here was the cherub at the fountain—the dawn of creation—a picture worth the brush of a Murillo—of a Millet. And the sermon—a volume of eloquence—the sacred—the sublime! I watched the woodmen, hacking at the base of a mighty oak. Cheerily they sang, as chips leaped from their pygmy blows. Silently the forest giant stood, unconscious of the deepening wound, now perilously near his heart . . . At last the crack of immediate doom—a swaying body—a thunderous crash to earth. 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NO 6 Present Wanted. ```markdown ``` Here it is: And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there a tree of life, which bare twelve manners of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 3 And there shall be no more curse; but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: 4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. 5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign forever and ever. 6 And he said unto me, these sayings and faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done. 7 Behold, I come quickly: Blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. 8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which showed me these things. 9 Then sayeth he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellow servant, and of them brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God. 10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand. 11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still; and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still; and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still; and he that is holy, let him be holy still. 12 And, behold, I come quickly and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. 13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. 14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolators, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. 16 Jesus have sent mine angel to testify to you these things in the churches I am the root and the offspring of David and the bright and morning star. 17 The spirit and the bride say, Come, And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book. If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book. 19 And if any man shall take away the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things, which are written in this book. 20 He that testifeth these things saith, Surely, I come quickly. Amen, Even so, come, Lord Jesus. 21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. It was for reading these sacred words specifically the fifteenth verse after he had ordered him to desist, that Officer Walter B. Burroughs hauled this humble sixty-six-year-old preacher to the station house, to a felon's cell. O, the pity of it! And then he carried him before that Christian judge and officer, learned in the Scriptures, a church communicant and a worker in the Sunday School, for trial. He hailed him before T. Gray Haddon, who is conscientious. He might as well have carried him to Judge John L. Ingram or any other jurist in this section and the result would have been the same. Let us pray God that this man, this officer, this child of the devil, this sinner, will go down on his knees in prayer and seek salvation from a forgiving Saviour. It would be well for the colored congregations to pray for him. Fact Finders Dr. J. E. Shepard it was evident that those who had come here had a real purpose in view and were determined to carry out that purpose. In this they were aided by the business-like manner in which the conference was conducted by Dr. Shepard as the master of ceremonies. The Fact Finding opened with a bang Wednesday night with two reports which brought forth some live discussions. The first was that of Dr. Kelly Miller on the "Negro and the 18th Amendment". The discussions following the scholarly address showed that those present did not agree with Dean Miller that "Southerners favored prohibition first on account of Negroes and second to protect their sons" and while there was a general agreement that the law as long as it is a law should be enforced there was no solid front presented to support the statement of Dean Miller that Negroes were more duty bound to observe the law than were the whites. Following closely in the wake of this discussion was the address of J. Allison Davis of Hampton Institute, who explicated the deplorable plight of the Negro in the industrial field. Indication after indication was given that the Negro was not taking advantage of the opportunity offered him in the skilled and semi-skilled vocations. This, however, did not bring about much surprise but when the Hampton professor claimed that the real reason for the slipping of the Negro in this direction was his refusal to be trained in the skilled and semi-skilled trades there was murmur of astonishment. The FOUR THE PLANET Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, at All North Fourth Street, Richmond, Pa. JOHN MITCHELL, JR....EDITOR All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia, as second class matter. One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.18 Three Months ..... 1.66 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. 121 Company, 408 Bearborn Street, Chicago; 121 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo ; 120 Longueau Building, New York. THE PREACHER AND THE BIBLE The Richmond, Va., Times-Dispatch, in its issue of the 1st instant, published the following: If Obscene Texts Are in the Bible—they are Lawful There may be obscene passages in the Bible, but the public reading of it does not constitute a violation of the law, Justice T. Gray Haddon ruled yesterday in Police Court. After Policeman G. W. Burruss recited that he had arrested G. A. Simmons, elderly Norgro, for using bad language, and worse—from the officer's standpoint—refusing to desist when ordered by Burruss to do so, Simmons, the antitrust a Bible, placed it on the judge's desk, and said: "Your Honor, I took my text from the 22nd chapter of Revelations." The judge judged over the good book, read the verses in question, and dismissed the case. "If a man reads a Bible and indecency is there, I can't do anything about it," the court stated. "The chief of police, who issued the permit, has discretion in the matter, but my hands are tied." The Pope's Court record for Tuesday, April 30, 1929, showed the follo- lowering G. A. Simmons C. 66 Preacher, West Indies 1013 Turpin St. On warrant. Did unlawfully be disorderly in the public street. Wit. W. B. Burroughs, A. Bricker. The following is an extract from the records of the Hustings Court of this city: The grand jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia in and for the body of the City of Richmond, duly summoned to and now attending said Court on their oaths present, that WALTER B. BURROUGHS on the third day of August, in the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight, near the said City of Richmond, being then and there armed with a deadly weapon, to-wit: a pistol, in and upon one James Sharpe, unlawfully, feloniously, wilfully, deliberately and premeditated kill and murder against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth Virginia. Witnesses sworn and sent by the Court to the Grand Jury to give evidence: Lucy Freeman, Elijah Henderson, Fleming James, William Branch, Dr. E. T. Hill, W. A. Perkins, Mattie Gerrien. The trial was set for October 23, 1928, at which Officer Burroughs was acquitted of first degree murder. The Times-Dispatch misspelled the policeman's name. At the hearing of Rev. G. A. Simmons, who was arrested at Brook Avenue and Monroe Street, in the Police Court, the colored attorney, J. Thomas Hewin, appeared for Simmons with the announced satisfactory result. What would the late Rev. John Jasper have said about this action? He was noted for his ardor and ability in preaching from the Book of Revelations. Of all the persons in the world, it seems to us that Burroughs was about the last one to specify just what passage of the Scriptures should be read to the colored folks of this city. Rev. Simmons was within his rights and he seems to have known his rights. We cannot for the life of us understand why Walter B. Burroughs, in view of his antipathy to colored folks, better known to him as "niggers," should have been assigned to a colored neighborhood, where he would come in direct contact with this class of people. It may have been that he could not stand the prickings of his own conscience. He could have moved on to the other place on his beat, especially in view of the fact that, as Judge Haddon says, the matter came directly under the supervision of his own superior officer, Chief R. B. Jordan. We hope that it may be possible to transfer Officer Burroughs to an exclusive white neighborhood. But what about that 22nd chapter of Revelations? It is one of the most sublime parts of that Book of Books. (Continued from Page 1) THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eye Brows, also restores Gray Hair to its natural Color. 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The Negro must win his place in the skilled industries, not only for economical independence but for the final moderating of race prejudice and possibly the solution or the race problem in the broader program of labor". Bishop George Clement returned to the part the church has played in the development of the Negro in America. He said the time was now ripe for a new program in which the church could be an effective agency in promoting better schools, erecting well-equipped hospitals and homes for the aged. ... Bishop George E. Haynes, secretary of the Commission on the Church and Race Relations or the Federal Council of Churches and Dr. W. N. DeBerry, prominent minister and churchman, went the Bishop one better by declaring that the church was now at the cross-roads and must do more than "save souls" and erect offices hospitals and colleges, but must serve in many other ways. 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Much money has been spent by the Washington government to stop the man citizen from the intake of wine, beer and whiskey, and many loud voices have been heard in support and for the enforcement of the eighth amendment, but for the support and the enforcement of the fourth amendment, to the Constitution nothing of the sort has not occurred. The South seems not satisfied with the nullification of the colored citizen's rights to vote, and the Jim Crow laws which now pervade the Southland, it now makes laws to prevent the colored citizens from living in a respectful location. This, it seems, is to relegate him to serfdom and to keep him in a state of humiliation, curtailing his desire to reach the realm of civil and domestic life. But on with the fight until we get the right to live as civilized respectable human beings. ROBERT W. CARTER. ROBERT W. CARTER. Brookline, Mass., April 23, 1929. DO YOU KNOW HIM? William Brown, whose address was given as 20 E. 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This is said regardless of the denomination for all of them teach the fundamental truths and endeavor to have their hearers as well as members practice them. A dollar invested in Church work will yield a hundred fold value to that invested anywhere else. A SURPRISE PARTY. Saturday night April 20th a few friends visited the home of Mr. W. E. L. Smith 109 East 17th Street on the occasion of his birthday. Mr Smith has been incapacitated for more than a year so the presence of these friends, which was indeed a surprise to him, filled his heart with joy. A lovely purse and other presents were presented by Dr. J. H. Blackwell in very chosen words. Mr Smith in his feebleness reponded nely. Friends left feeling that they had cheered the hearts of that home. Refreshments were served by his sister Mrs. Sallie B. Coghill. Mr. Smith prays that God's richest blessings may rest upon you all. HEAR REV. T. J. KING AT 5th St. Bapt. Church SUNDAY Morning and Night. 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PHONE MAD. 1637 "So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Let us not therefore judge one another any more; but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way." Romans 14:12-13 Text selected by REV. C, A, COBBS Mount Olavary Baptist Church, Orleans Street, Fulton. THREE MARYS AT THE TOMB FROM PAINTING BY SPURGENBERG Go to Church on Sunday --- Moore St. Bapt. Church, West Leigh St., between Kinney and Bowe Sts Dr. Gordon B. Hancock, PASTOR. 11:30 A. M... Greatness on the "Back Seat". 8:30 P. M... Smallness on the "Front Seat". YOU ARE WELCOME ```markdown ``` A HEARTY WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT Mt Carmel Bapt. Church "A Day's Work and a Day's Wages" REV. C. A. COBBS Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 717 Orleans Street, Fulton. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ```markdown ``` International Sunday School Lesson for May 27 THE EARLY MINISTRY OF JEREMIAH When people are bent on doing evil they are not apt to stay reformed, no matter how much they may weep at the time. Isaiah had been a very faithful prophet during the reigns of four kings in Judah. Enough deliverances from other warring nations had been received from God to make them eager to do right just by way of showing thanks if for no other reason. Both kings and people kept returning to the vile abominations under the name of worship which had been introduced from the surrounding idolatrous nations. Another great prophet is raised up to guide them into right and safe ways. Jeremiah was born in the same year as good king Josiah who made fine use of the Pentateuch, which had been discovered in cleaning out the Temple. At least the memory of that reform must be in the thinking of the older people. For forty years Jeremiah wrought through the reigns of five kings. We have five lessons, taken from his writings. Read the book of Jeremiah and also Lamentations, which were by Jeremiah. He was called the "Weeping Prophet," but he had much to lament over as Judah insisted on doing the wrong thing in spite of every call to righteousness. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN When called to his office work Jeremiah was modest in declaring his unfitness. He called him tell a "child." One is not apt to be very aggressive under such a self evaluation. God quickly did a way with that inferiority complex by telling him to consider. He it was that was commissioning him. Our Master, Teacher is able to equip any one for service to whom any special duty is assigned. The ordination service was completed as the hand of Jehovah touched his mouth. At once he was told to "speak unto all the people." Many laughed at him and most refused to heed the summons to repentence. Then this man, who just must help the people, reduced his appeals to writing and we have a collection of these addresses in the book we now study for five weeks. The answer of the people to Jeremiah's efforts on their beehail was the sentence "Thou shalt surely die." The princes of Judah reaffirmed this verdict. They did not want their sims showed up and so shouted down the man who talked of keeping the moral law and the laws of God. There was all too much expression of general opinion and no one thought the matter through as it might apply to him personally. They treated Jeremiah as a renegade because he said Jerusalem was overthrown if simers persisted in doing evil. He is a patriot indeed who is bold enough to speak against his ration when they are riding to a fall because of wrong doing. Later monuments are erected bearing the names of just such marters. When a formal trial came at the gate, the usual place of justice, Jeremiah saw that it was a fine opportunity to again tell them of their sins. He did not trim his message to please the jury but said "Amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of Jehovah." He dismissed his own life by a wave of the hand. They could do to him "as is good and right in your eyes." Then their better judgment helped their guilty consciences to announce against themselves and to declare the prophet "Not guilty." He remained for the remnant of the great Jewish nation to reform their conduct and bring it in accord with their recent vote. It is the same case, and it is more than good scandling words. FIVE ```markdown ``` SUNDAY'S SERMONS AT SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH Corner First and Leigh Streets. Rev. R. H. Johnson's sermon at Sharon Baptist tomorrow will be: Morning—Christian Responsibility. Evening—The second of a series on The Seven Seals. AN ANNOUNCEMENT The Goodwill Baptist Church, 410 M Monroe Street is a new unit to the Baptist Church, with L very broad program. Rev. W. P. Bait, pastor invites the public and his many friends to worship Sunday. May 5. 11:00 A. M. and 8:00 P. M. Communlion 1st Sundays. 3:30 P. M. Sunday School. 10:00 A. M Special music. All are invited. RISING MT ZION BAPT. CHURCH. (800 Denny Street, Fulton) Rev. O. B. Sibmus, B. Th. Phar. Residence, 728 Denny St. Services: Preaching, 11:30 A. M. and 8:30 P. M. Communion every fourth Sunday, Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. FIFTH BAPTIST CHURCH (1400 West Cary Street) Rev. A. D. Daly, Pastor, Residence 1412 W. Cary St. Services: 11:30 Sundays, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. MT VERNON BAPTIST 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. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH (Byrd St. between 1st and 2nd St.) Rev. Joseph T. Hill D. D. Pastor Residence: 1219 Idlewood Avenue. Services: Sundays 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. GORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH (317 E. 5th St., Southside) Rev. Thomas W. Smith, Pastor Residence, 916 N. 4th St. Services: Sundays: 11:30 A. M. and 8:30 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. MUNFORD'S CHAPEL New Meeting House 740 North Ninth Street Rev. S. H. Munford, D. D. The House of the Lord. Prayer meetings Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 P. M. Preaching Sunday 8:00 P. M. All are welcome. . . ME AWAITS YOU AT Bapt. Church nd of First Street. The Nipigon River, Famous Playground of Celebrities, Regaining Position as Canada's Premier Trout Stream To Be Opened by Famous Atwater Kent Stars President Herbert Hoover, in accepting honorary chairmanship of the National Music Week Committee, to be inaugurated Sunday, May 5, by eleven operatic and concert stars during the Atwater Kent Radio Hour, declares that music appreciation should be promoted as one of the liberal arts of life. "Cultural development of a people," he states in his message to the National Music Week observers throughout the country, "must proceed in step with material well being if they are to enjoy the fullest happiness." This is the third National Music Week in which Atwater Kent artists have served to bring radio listeners in touch with a cultural movement that takes the time and attention of the President of the United States, the Governors of many states, mayors of cities and other distinguished men and women. It provides one of the most elaborate arrays of musical talent yet heard in a single radio hour. Reinald Werrenrath, famous American baritone, and Louise Homer, American contralto of the concert and operatic stage, will sing side by side with the winners of the Atwater Kent Foundation's National Radio Auditions of 1927 and 1928—Agnes Davis, soprano, of Denver, Colorado, and Hazel Arth, contralto, of Washington, D.C., respectively. In addition to these Maria Kurenko, the distinguished Russian coloratura soprano, Katherine Meisle, contralto, and Nina Morgana, soprano, will be heard together with Allen McQuahae, tenor; William Simmons, baritone; Arthur Hackett, tenor, and Tosche Seidel, violinist. The Atwater Kent Quartet will also be given a place on the program and concert numbers and accompaniments for the singers and instrumental soloists will be played by the Atwater Kent Orchestra under the direction of Josef Pasterneck. The concert of May 5 will not only open National Music Week, but it will close the fall and winter series of Atwater Kent Radio. Journals the summer series beginning Sunday, May 12. The Nipigon River, crossed by the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway and emptying into the northern part of Lake Superior, is 921 miles west of Montreal, 742 miles northwest of Toronto and within easy access of such American cities as Buffalo, Detroit, Cleveland and Chicago. This celebrated waterway is rapidly regaining its former position as Canada's premier trout stream, which yielded the world's record square - tallied speckled brook trout—a 14½ pound taken by Dr. J. W. Cook of Port William, Ontario. The Nipigon has affirmed splendid sport for such widely known personages as the Prince of Wales, the late Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana, Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke, Tacodore Roosevelt, the Duke of Connaught and a host of others. For several years past the Nipigon did not yield so many monster trout owing to the erection of hydro-electric plants which interfered with the maintenance of a steady water-level, but these establishments are now completed and Mrs. Louise Girvan, manager of the Nipigon River Bunglow Camp, reported recently that at the close of last season many fine speckled brook trout—a 14½ pound taken by Dr. J. W. Cook of Port William, Ontario. The Nipigon has affirmed splendid sport for such widely known personages as the Prince of Wales, the late Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana, Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke, Tacodore Roosevelt, the Duke of Connaught and a host of others. For several years past the Nipigon did not yield so many monster trout owing to the erection of hydro-electric plants which interfered with the maintenance of a steady water-level, but these establishments are now completed and Mrs. Louise Girvan, manager of the Nipigon River Bunglow Camp, reported recently that at the close of last season many fine speckled brook trout—a 14½ pound taken by Dr. J. W. Cook of Port William, Ontario. The Nipigon has affirmed splendid sport for such widely known personages as the Prince of Wales, the late Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana, Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke, Tacodore Roosevelt, the Duke of Connaught and a host of others. Known to white men as early as 1612, the region of the Nipigon still stubbornly opposes the advance of civilization, and despite the recently-erected power plants it remains a wilderness. Its cold waters breed fish with backbones of steel—and chips on their shoulders! Nipigon River Camp, a series of individual bangalows catering around a main house affords comfortable living quarters. Here one may rough it in comfort. Far from the cares and worries of a world-a-day world. Some Record! E. O. Aldrich of Shrewsbury, Vt., aged 75, has been reelected to his 65th successive term in public office and his 55th successive term as Town Clerk and Treasurer. Named Bank Head Gordon S. Rentschler, six feet four inches high, is perhaps the "biggest man in the banking business. A former loaner who farmed boy, he has been elected president of the National City Bank of New York. Air Stowaway Gwen Ponton, sixteen year old Oakland, Cal., girl who returned from Salt Lake city after stowing away on the 20 passenger plane "Patrician." JINGLE BELLS BY FRANK P. ADAMS ILLUSTRATED BY FRANK B. DRUEN WHAT HAPPENED EROKA? Grace Glover, which Tom Billiek, the narrator, Maryella, the girl he cares for, and Jim Cooper, his rivals, are members, are to give oxygen from the hospital, Mr. Hemmingway, husband of one of the actresses, thinks Billiek is in love with her, and thinks Billiek and starts telling the story of "Dollyanna" who believes that everything that happens turns out to be for the best. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY "She is a sweet child," I said admiringly. "But she doesn't die, so it is all right," Maryella hastened to reassure me. "There is a great lesson in the book though, and if every one would take it to heart this world would be a better place to live in. Don't you think so? "Looked at Maryella's eyes sharply. I must tell from the rest of her face whether she is in an easier or not. She was perfectly serious. "Yes." I admitted cautiously. "Yes, I admitted cautiously. "All we can do," she went on, "to make a beginning; but maybe others when they see how beautifully it works will follow our example. "Us?" I questioned in alarm. "Whom do you mean by us?" "Why, the Sheridan Dramatic Club of course," the member whom we visited asked to agree to it. Jim Cooper stated it. He just finished reading the book to me last night. I think it is an adorable scheme and also very practical. I wanted you to be one of the first to come in. Mrs. Hemingway and Jim and I are the only ones so far, but if you'll try it we'll bring it up before the club and maybe change the name of the organization to the Optimists or something like that." "Ouch!" exclaimed Mrs. Hemmingway, who had been sewing away industriously while Maryella and I were talking. "What's the matter, dear?" Maryella inquired. "I just stuck the needle in my finger about an inch, darn it," murmured Mrs. Hemmingway feelingly. "You mustn't say 'darn it'," replied Maryella. "The fact that you quicked yourself is all for the best. You ought to be glad!" "Why?" Mrs. Hemmingway was a trifle petulant. "Because"—Maryella paused and thought a moment—"because if the needle wasn't sharp enough to prick you, you couldn't sew with it. So you see it is all for the best." She turned to me triumphantly, "Yop see how it works out, don't you, Tom?" Isn't it lovely? "It would be even a better example of it had been your finger", Mrs. Hewningway pouted, kissing her inured digit in the absence of her husband. Maryella disregarded the comment and continued to me: "Even cur afflictions will make us happy if we look far enough back or far enough ahead. There is always some blessing disguised in every ill. All we have to do is nunt for it and if we look hard enough we'll forget all about the misfortune itself and see only the benefit." Maryella in a moment of enthusiasm is a glowing magnet. I could no more have resisted her then as she stood before me like a little saunt fairly alive with the spirit of optimism than an emotional sinner can stand against an old-fashioned revivalist. I knew there would come moments of doubt later when I would kiss myself for a sentimental fool, but now I was carried away by her belief in her propaganda. So I promised to join the cheer-up movement and to seek for the kernel of good in every husk of hardship. "I knew you'd do it." Maryella congratulated. "You'll find it makes everything look so different! "Some problems are harder than others, of course. One of the very first things that struck me this morning was remembering about your being bowled by. I couldn't figure out any way that it could be all for the best, but finally I got it. Jim Cooper helped me." "Oh, he did," I said truculently. "What cheerful outlook could you two get on the dark fact that I am laid out in curves like a park, instead of straight like a city street." We decided that it was all for the best, because if it wasn't for the curve you would probably be so tall that your head would bump the ceiling. After we got that one everything else was easy." What was the use of being angry with her? She evidently regarded my curves impersonally, as if they were some freak of nature impossible to explain, like the Grand Cafon or Niagara Falls. It was more fun being with Maryella than against her in a discussion, so I willingly let the subject drop. Adopting our new code, I decided that it was all for the best. When We Came Around the Turn the Home Band Burst into Melody dwarfed garment. "I think I can finish in another hour," she answered. "Then, Tom," Maryella went on taking charge of me and the expedition, with her customary eye for detail. "let's get started for the Old Soldiers' Home right after lunch. Is the car running all right to day?" "I don't know. Are we going out in the car." "Can't we? It will be much nicer. Besides there is no train back late at night and we don't want to sleep there. I called up Mrs. Lilleloe and she says we can use this bus, as there is no funeral in town this afternoon. That holds twelve, and if you'll take me and three others that will be all we need. Fred When We Came Around the Turn Merryweather went out on the train with the scenery and properties this morning." I agreed to this arrangement. I had a few private doubts as to whether Grandmother Page would negotiate the thirty miles out to the Home and back without making any fuss about it, but I kept them to myself. The prospect of the long drive with Maryella on the front seat beside me was so roseate that I overlooked all the blue goops that might be hovering in the background. As a justifiable precaution, however, I went to the garage to inspect the car as soon as I left Maryella's house. Grandmother rattles with joy when she saw me coming, as she always does. I gave her a trip of hard grease and patted her on the radiator. As far as I could see she looked as if she would last twenty-four hours longer. Just to be on the safe side, however, I put a hank of balling-wire and some babbitt metal in the toolbox and bought a package of chewing gum in case the acetylene-gas system should leak anywhere. When I called at Maryella's house I found that my load consisted of Maryella herself, Mrs. Hemmingway, Mrs. Lilovele and Jim Cooper. "I don't like to take my car out in bad weather," he explained in answer to my look of surprise. "It's all for the best anyway, because this way we can all be together." I was slightly sinistered the reply that ravished my lips and basked myself adjusting my carbureor. It was snowing eighth and a pleasant winter sting in the air as I threw in my clutch and Grandmother started up with a jerk as if I had snuck her with a whip. We left at two o'clock and—here is the surprise with which I close this chapter—arrived at the Old Soldiers' Home at three-thirty without having to step for anything! CHAPTER IV COMRADE PILK HENWEITHER I have never received a more royal welcome than that tendered us by those living at the Home. They had heard us coming a long way down the road—that is one of the advantages Grandmother Page has over most cars—and when we came around the turn the Home Band burst into melody. "Burst" is absolutely the correct word, as you would realize if you had heard the sound and had seen the expression of the players. Grandmother Page shiled and nearly jumped into the ditch. The air was "The Star-Spangled Banner" but the slides trombonist evidently had the wrong music. But what a bass-drum virtuosus I have never heard a bass-drum played more feeling, even in Sousa's Band. What expression, what shades of meaning the artist put into it! You could just picture the bomba bursting in air. First came the bolster-factory motif, then a minor counterpoint melody of bursting quick-detachable tires, and finally a reversion to the original theme in the major key, ending in a magnificent crescendo, a sort of tone-picture of a courtship between two coast-defense guns at two hundred yards' range. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Magazine Page As we pranced up to the gate the melody grew a trifle thinner. All the players seemed to be working just as hard, but the result was discouraging. One by one the artists would cease playing and shake their instruments with a puzzled look. At length none was left but the bass-drum player. He hummered away regardless until the leader took the drumstick away from him. Colonel Stewart, the acting head of the Home, met us with out-stretched hand. He was a fine, hearty old fellow with white hair and a close-cropped military mustache. "The boys certainly appreciate your kindness in giving a show for in the Home Band Burst into Melody them," he told us. "We're eight miles away from anywhere out here and they don't get many chances even to see moving pictures." The members of the band came up and he introduced them. As I shook hands enthusiastically with the bass-drummer, Colonel Stewart said: "This is Comrade Pilk Henwether. You'll have to speak pretty loudly to him, as he is nearly stone dead." I congratulated him, "I thank for the best." "We're sorry we couldn't play that piece all the way through," apologized the bandmaster. "We know all the notes, but it's so cold that the wind instruments all froze up. I told the boys not to blow damp, but I guess they couldn't help it." "Never mind." I soothed. It's probably all for the best." He looked at me suspiciously, but apparently no guile in my eye because he went on cheerfully. "It will be all right when we get inside and thaw out the horns. Then we'll play it again for you." We had a lovely time that afternoon. The old soldiers were as eager to play as children. In the summer-time they had lots of visitors, but in the winter it was rather dull. The Home is on Three Bear's Lake, eight miles from the town of Fair Oaks at the other end where the railroad station is. As a consequence few people take the trip in winter except for some special reason. Comrade Abel Dreyenfurth had lost a leg at Antietam. That did not interfere with a lively desire to learn the fox-trot, and Marvella spent an hour teaching it to him. The bass-drummer Filk Henwether, discovered in me a kindred soul. "I like you, Mr. Billbeck," he conduced at the top of his voice. "I can sort of tell what you are talking about because you make faces when you speak." The undertaker's "bus arrived just before dinner. We all ate together in a large mess-hall. The dwellers at the Home cook their own meals and do all their own housework. "That's the chief objection I got to the Home," said Pikl Henwether hardly raising his voice above a shout. "There ought to be some female veterans. I'm darned if I like washing dishes." The dinner was good, all except the dessert, which was a fallen angel-food cake with ice-cream. "Henry Kingman made it" Pillis confided, "and I think it's punk, if you want my honest opinion. But I wouldn't let him hear me say that because it would only hurt his feelings." As Comrade Kingman was in the room and Pillk Henwether spoke in his ordinary tone of voice, there seemed little doubt of his feelings receiving a jolt. "It ain't so bad, though," Pillk went on, "when you come to think that Henry has only got one arm. He says the other one was shot off at Chancellor lorvale, but it's my private opinion he lost it running a buzz-saw after the war was over. Anyhow, he draws an extra allowance as one a-armed man." Milady's Beauty Secrets By Helena Rubinstein Helena Rubinstein Now in May Fair, of course, in the fair month of May When life is abundant, and busy, and gay: Loveliest Legs Night Club Queen Texas Guinan, Queen of the New York night clubs, recently acquitted when on trial for alleged violation of the prohibition laws. Fugitive Drops Dead Miss Barbara Newberry, 19, of Chicago, has been selected by Flo Negfeld as the girl having the most beautiful legs in America. David Steinhardt, fugitive bankruptcy lawyer, dropped dead in Philadelphia just as his capture was imminent. He was sooint as an embezzler of millions. --- Encouraging Correlation Beauty In spring and early summer one hears the form "spring moor"—a term used somewhat mystically to cover the symptoms of lack of ambience and moodiness which characterize the temper of many people during the very season when Nature is most profuse, in her renewal of life and beauty. There is really nothing mysterious about the malady, however. It is simply a state which has been brought about by the clogging of the system during the long indoor season when social activities, late parties, rich food and lack of exercise have played havoc with the health and beauty of the most naturally healthy person. This general sluggishness and clogging affects the skin markedly. Indeed almost every physical ailment registers its effect upon the skin, which is a sensitive and clever barometer of general bodily health. The skin looks dull, sallow and sluggish; perhaps lined and dry as well. Often it has blackheads and a rash, or a suggestion of acne. Since a fresh, quick circulation is the essential foundation of all skin health and beauty—good healthy blood, too, of course—this must be awakened by special stimulation. Adenate physical exercise taken often and regularly will do much for general bodily circulation—and so for the circulation of the facial skin. Owen Meredith. But exercise, to be effective, must be vigorous and taken regularly, not mild and spasmodic, as some seem to believe. An' a quick and simple way to 'ing a healthy circulation up into the face is by the use of a specially prepared circulation stimulant, either liquid or cream. I personally believe that the 'liquid stimulants are more effective. They bring the blood up to the tissues immediately upon their application, revitalizing them into activity and health. The skin becomes rosy and fresh at once, and glows as it does after exercise. In fact, their magic is so remarkable, so quick in effect and so successful, that often, when using them for the first time, women are astonished with results and fear they are "too good to be true." They are in truth delightful, and while they are activating, there is nothing in the least harmful in their composition. No chemicals are used in preparation; only the most beneficial of Nature's herbs and roots. Scientifically created, they form a rare beauty aid and secret—the secret of good circulation—which is also the secret of complexion, health and beauty. Huling Rubinstein Hints for the Home by Nancu Hart If you are following the vogue for papered walls and redecorating in this medium—be sure to study the effort carefully before picking out curtain materials—and choose some- thing that fits into the picture. Do not let the draperies strike a harsh color note that will either overbalance the color in the rest of the "room or be too sharp in contrast with it. Two or three harmonizing colors, or a plain one shading softly into an important color found in the paper usually make the curtains part of the wall schneeh. With striped or two-toned papers gay floral chintzes and linens are good—almost necessary to give the room variety and warmth of color. In a combination of patterns, two of the same kind should not be based together so that both struggle for supremacy. That is to say—if the garment is scenic, a similar subject in drapery fabric would not be harmonious, while a linen in a diagonal pattern in related colors would be excellent. All-Spring Foods Stuffed Eggs Cream of parsley soup Braised lamb New potatoes Creamed spring cabbage Endive—Russian dressing Strawberry short cake Coffee SEVEN Wash two small cups, parts, remove large veins, cut inside with salt and pepper and insert following stupping: 1 minced onion, 2 cups bread crumbs, 1 cup stock, 1 tb. parsley, 1/2 ts. salt, 1/2 ts. pepper, 1 tb. bacon fat, 2 tb. butter, 1 tb. minced celery, 2 ts. A-1 sauce. Lard with bacon, dredge with flour, scar on all edges, then add 2 cups water or stock and cook slowly until tender. How to Can Rhubarb Cut young, tender rubrub in small pieces without peeling. Pack in jars, fill to overflowing with cold water and seal with new rubbons on jars. Let stand 2 hours. Drain water from jar; fill to overflowing with fresh cold water and let stand 24 hours again. Drain, reill with fresh cold water and seal permanently. Label Your Pots and Pans Label Your Pots and Pans When you take food to club or church affairs or group picnics write name on adhesive tape and stick to bottom of pan to prevent its loss. The tape will not wash off readily. Lemon Biscuit for Tea Use any good tea biscuit recipe, rolling dough about 1/4 inch thick. Cut in small rounds and lay on tin; in center of each* place a square of loaf sugar soaked in emulsion. Place in oven and in baking the sugar will melt, forming a delicious crust over the top of each biscuit. Using Small New Potatoes Boil tiny potatoes in salted water with skins on, then rub through ri-cer. The skins do not go through and the flavor is much improved. 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EIGHT DEATHS REPORTED The following is the list of deaths of colored persons reported to the Richmond Bureau of Health from April 23 to April 30, 1929, with age and date of death: Virginia Jones, age 43 years, 2913 M Street, April 23. Nicholas Armstead, age 73 years 20. Pikinton Street, April 21. arlene 106 Randolph Street, April 26. Susan Baker, age 49 years, 401 Pilkington Street, April 26. Mary Rebecca Hembrick, age 43 years, 704 North Thirtieth Street, April 24. Hattie Hamm, age 44 years, 3000 N Street, April 26. Alese Lewis, age 23 years, 510½ Calhoun Street, April 25. Nancy Seaton, age 56 years, 220 South Second Street, April 26. William Herbert Phillips, age 3 days, 518-A North Third Street, April 24. William Pate, age 33 years, 2411 Fall Main Street, April 27. FULTON NOTES Last Sunday the pastor, Rev. C. A. Cobbs, delivered a very helpful sermon in the morning. Rev. Fitzgerald alreaded at the night services for one of the auxiliaryaries. Special services tomorrow morning. The pastor will preach in the interest of the employees of the P. Lorillard Tobacco Company. Live music will be had by the choir. 3:30 P. M., regular communion services. Come and enjoy yourselves. The junior choir of the Union Baptist Church, South Richmond, is making very fine progress under the leadership of Miss Eleanor Procter. Tomorrow morning the will be in charge of the corresponding secretary of the Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union. The senior choir will under music. 3:30 P. M., communion services, conducted by the pastor, Dr. L. C. Garland. The Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union will convene tomorrow at 3:30 P. M. at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Mr. Epstor Hillhard, superintendent; Rev. A. Smith, pastor; Mrs. Walter Hackett, of 723 Orleans Street have bought a very beautiful Dodge sedum. May they continue to prosper and trust the Lord. ROANOKE LETTER The Virginia Annual Conference of the A. M. E. Church adjourned at Staunton Sunday at 11 A. M. 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