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THE RICHMOND PLANET VIRGINIAELKSHOLDFIRSTCONFERENCE VOLUME XLVII, NUMBER 39. Labor Congress Aids Workers Endorsees Call of International Labor Defense New York, Aug. 18—(CNA.)—The American Negro Labor Congress today issued a statement endorsing the call of the International Labor Labor Defense for a mass demonstration on August 22nd to commemorate the martyrs, Sacoe and Vanetti, and to demand "No death, no prison sentences" for the six [Atlanta] organizers, and freedom for all class war prisoners. The statement of the American Negro Labor Congress endorsing the call reads in part: The terror of the bosses is increasing. More and more attacks are being made against workers, especially Negro workers. In the North we witness attacks being made on Negro workers in Brooklyn, Elizabeth, Pittsburgh, Boston and scores of other places. In the South the terror that always existed is becoming greater. Lynching is more than double that of last year. Even in the North—above the Mason-Dixon line&two Negro workers were lynched, and the life of a third attempted. In these attacks against both Negro and white workers, the State with its police, courts and all of its agents are taking an open part in the persecution of militant workers. The state of Georgia, for instance, is the prosecutor in the attempt to send Herbert Newton and five other organizers to death for the crime of trying to better the conditions of the oppressed masses. The governor of Alabama offers a three hundred dollar reward to have a Negro lynched. The state of Indiana breaks up a meeting protesting the murder of two young workers. These are but a few examples of the widespread attacks upon the working class. Everywhere in the United States these attacks are taking place. The 'International Labor Defense has always shown itself to be the defender of those attacked by the bosses and their agents. Not in a single instance has the ILD ever refused to defend workers on account of race or color. The ILD has proven itself to be the defender of the working class. Always where workers are attacked the ILD is there defending them. For these reasons the AHIC supports the call of the ILD, and appeals to all its members, friends and sympathetic organizations to demonstrate on August 22nd against the bosses' attack, to demand the release of all imprisoned fighters, and to prevent the Georgia bosses from duplicating the murder of the bosses of Massachusetts." Wants Negro Group Out N. A. A. C. P. GETS UNDER WHITE TEXAS EDITOR'S SKIN. New York, Aug. 15.—The successful counter-propaganda by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to efforts made by Texas whites to justify in England the burning at Sherman, on May 9th, of George Hughes, has stirred the editor of a Corpus Christi Texas paper. The editor suggests that "Somebody ought to take the leaders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People by the hands and gently lead them out into the Atlantic ocean, leaving the good white people and the good Negro people of the South to work out their problems as friends with friends, as they have done for a hundred years and can continue to do." When Negroes remember the bestiality of the Sherman lynching and of the nearly 5,000 other mob-murders which have taken place in America, most of them in the South, during the last forty years and when they remember disfranchisement, segregation, injustice in the courts, jim-crow cars, degradation of colored women and other theatrical friends" for the Negro it seems somewhat doubtful that Negroes will want the type of friends the South has to offer them. DOCK WORKERS CONTINUE NEW ORLEANS STRIKE New Orleans, La., Aug. 90—(CNA)—Three hundred longshoremen employed in loading and unloading cargoes of river steamboats are still on a strike which started July 28th. The strike is the outcome o f the failure on the part of the bosses to pay the twenty-five cents an hour contracted for. The strike is led by the Marine Work- Mobists Beyond Mason and Dixon INDIANA'S KLAN SPIRIT CULMINATES IN LYNCHING OF TWO MEN. Marion, Ind., Aug. 18,—(By The Associated Negro Press.)—With the customary ease and for the customary reasons, two boys, Thomas Shipp, 18, and Abe Smitn, 19, were lynched outside the courthouse Friday night by a mob said to have contained about 10,000 persons. Despite the presence of the sheriff's forces and the police strength of this city of 23,000, the mob was permitted to enter the jail and to batter down cell doors with sledge hammers without the firng or a single shot by the police officers, either to protect the public property under their care, to save the lives of the prisoners and guarantee them a fair trial, or to uphold the majesty of the law. Shipp and Smith had been arrested in connection with a hold-up. It was charged that they had come up Claude Deeter, 23, and his sweetheart, Mary Ball, 19, both white, parked at a secluded roadside spot, and that they had demanded money of Deeter. The latter is said to have resisted them, whereupon he was shot three times, causing his death. The additional charge was made that after the shooting an attempt was made to rape the white woman, which was only rushed by the approach of another car and her screams. Notice of the holdup was given the police, who very shortly arrested Shipp on circumstantial evidence, and the belief of the police chief that he was "a sort of bad guy." Shipp was said to have confessed the holdup and to have implicated Smith and another boy. News of the incarceration of these boys was the signal for the klan-spirited citizens of the county to assemble and demand their lives. The mob grew quickly from one hundred, who came to the city from Deeter's home town, Fairmount, to several thousands. In spite of the mob threats the officers of the law did nothing but argue with the mob leaders and turn the fire hose on the mob. When members of the mob brandished their guns, the forces of law and order desisted with the hose play. The officers of the law stood by meekly, after being brushed aside, as the mob invaded the jail and searched for the men it wanted. There were eighteen colored prisoners in the jail. The lives of all were in jeopardy. One boy was brought out, protesting his innocence. Only the interference of the girl's uncles and his pleas saved the life of this innocent boy. He was beaten severely before being returned to the cell. Shipp was seized and hanged from an elm tree in the courthouse yard. Smith was thrown from a third-floor window of the jail with a noose around his neck and strangled. After the lynchings, the mob considered driving the two thousand solored residents of Marion out of the city and burning their homes. This action was deterred by the arrival of police reinforcements from adjacent cities. When an effort was made to get in touch with Gov. Harry Leslie to seek the protection of state troops, he could not be reached. Members of the state militia were in camp, 180 miles away in Kentucky, at the time of the outburst. Although Indiana has a considerable colored population, its sympathies regarding the Negro, despite its geographical location in the north, have always been a matter of question. It was largely pro-southern before and after the Civil War. Since the World War, it has been a hotbed of Ku Klux Klan activity, association with this intolerant and un-American organization having been charged against many of the most prominent officials in the state. The Negroes of aMrion stayed quietly in their homes while Shipp and Smith were being murdered. ers Industrial League which is affiliated to the Trade Union Unity League, which, in turn is affiliated with the Red International of Labor Unions. The strikers are determined to containe their struggle until they are granted an increase of pay to 65c per hour. The Union, standing for full equality for the Negro workers, will not tolerate any discrimination on the part of the bosses. RICHMOND, VA., SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 1980 Political Leader Lauded PRAISE COLORED ALDERMAN WHO LEADS CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL Chicago, Ill., Aug. 18—(By The Associated Negro Press.)—The career of Alderman Louis B. Anderson, alderman of Chicago's famous Second Ward, was extolled in the Public Service Leader, a local white publication, last week. Describing the remarkable service which the veteran councilman has rendered the community and during which he has rendered the community and during which he has arisen to membership on the most powerful committee of the city council including the finance committee which practically runs the city's finances as well as being a recognized floor leader for the mayor, the Leader says: "When the biographies of men high in the public life of Chicago shall have been inscribed—if that task ever is undertaken—probably no man in that legion of public servants will offer to the author of such a work more fertile or interesting material for imagination or pen than the Honorable Louis B. Anderson, present Alderman and Republican Ward Committeeman of the Second Ward. "Elected to the City Council in 1915, Alderman Anderson, stepped from the placid current of private citizenship into the turbulent and uncharted waters of political life, the second representative of his race to sit in the legislative halls of Chicago. While another of his race preceded him as a municipal legislator in the City Council, that circumstance cannot be said to have smoothed the road over which the present Alderman was compelled to journey when first elected. "Endowed with a keen intelligence and intuitive understanding, Alderman Anderson mentally encompassed [the disproportionate obstacles which, if he hoped for success, must be swept aside in the interim. His was not the usual problem of his colleagues in the fight for Council recognition and committeeship preferment—but an infinitely more difficult one. 'Burdened with the age-old handicap of race, he was carrying a more crushing load,—one to sorely tax the courage and qualifications of the most resolute and mentally resourceful. "Alderman Anderson more than anyone else, realized the truth of this; that more than likely a single ill-advised move on his part, at the outset, would spell utter failure for him in his ission "For the Alderman had a mission, amounting to the an-al-pervading ambition with him. Animating his being, forecast at all times in his mind—the personal relish of his position—was the wish to "serve his people"—his race—in the trust sense of the word, in a measure beyond anything implied by the term in the realm of politics, throughout all of his life, Alderman Anderson had looked forward to—dreamed of the time when, through some fortuitous circumstance, he might find it within his power to serve as the instrumentality through which the industrial and (Continued to last Page) New Balcony In National Theatre For Colored New Balcony In National Theatre For Colored When the National Theatre reopens next Monday, it will be a much changed theatre. The most important change is the addition of a balcony for the accommodation of the colored people of Richmond with a seating capacity of over four hundred. The entrance to the new balcony is on Broad Street just to the West of the regular entrance. No expense is being spared to provide for the comfort oo the patrons of the new balcony. A new ladies' retiring room is being installed and a gentleman's rest room is already completed. The prices will be less than those charged for the balance of the house. All seats 25c from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. and 35c from 5 P.M. to close for adults. Children under 12 years of age 25c at all times. The opening attraction is Al Jolson in "Big Boy," a story of Dear Old Sixie Al Jolson plays the part of a colored Jockey and the part gives him an excellent opportunity to inject much comedy into the picture. The showing at the National Theatre will be the first showing anywhere in all the world, and in addition to the feature, there will be an array of Vitaphone Varieties including a two reel comedy—A Cartoon—A Ripley "Belleve it or not" subject and the latest Paramount Sound News. PUBLISHES RELIGIOUS BOOK Prominent Elder in the Church of God and Saints of Christ, who has just published an interesting book on "The Sealing of the Servants of God." Elder Ruffin resides at 124 W. ClayStreet, Richmond, Va. White Plains Citizens Would Import Competitors To Negro Doctors New York, Aug. 15.—The National office of the N. A. A. C. P. has been informed that although there has been an apparent lull in the White Plains situation arising out of the purchase of homes by Doctors Errold D. Collymore and Arthur M. Williams, there have, nevertheless, been evidences of attempts at insidious methods to dislodge them from their homes. It is alleged that these attempts are being inspired by real estate influences. It has been learned on good authority that recently attempts have been made by certain white persons to induce a Negro physician and dentist to come to White Plains to oppose these two struggling young men. It is stated that some limited financial help would even be extended, and that the white people would force the Negroes to go to these imported men. Careful inquiry discloses that the Negroes in White Plains and vicinity are in no mood to give welcome or patronage to any newcomer under these conditions. They assert that since Doctors Collymore and Williams have been in their community they have done all they could to promote the welfare of the colored people. They hold these men in very high esteem because of the devotion with which these men have served them. They feel also that these men are made up of personal sacrifices that are of great importance only to them but to Negroes all over the country; and that any Negro practitioner coming to their community under such installations is sliding with enemies of social progress. doubt, has achieved his ambition to "wellserve his people." He of a surety, by his work in their behalf, rhas advanced the cause of the colored race, softened the judgments and broadened the viewpoints of those within the scope of his influence out of all proportion to the limits of his opportunity. "That the alderman's services are appreciated by his constituency, and his friendship cherished by others not of his race, was strikingly exemplified a few weeks ago when a banquet held in his honor at Binga's Arcade, 35th at State street, numbered among the guests scores of his friends high in the political life of the city and state. ACTING SECRETARY OF N. A. A. C. P IN MARION ON LYNCHING PROBE New York, August 15 — Walter White, Acting Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is now in Marion, Indiana, investigating and taking action on behalf of the Association in the matter of the lynching of Thomas Shup and Abraham Smith on August 7 at Marion, Indiana. Through the Indiana State Conference of branches of the N. A. A. C. P and the National Office, vigorous action is being taken to bring about if possible the apprehension and punish- Conference Flays Race Prejudice POLITICIANS PLAYING WITH FIRE SAYS GREAT CHURCH GROUP Lake Junaluska, N. C., August—Political appeals to race prejudice are "inspirce, unworthy, and highly dangerous," and those who resort to them be branded as enemies of society," said the annual Missionary Conference of the M. E. Church South, in session here a few days ago. Presented by Dr. McRea, of Goldsboro, N. C., and adopted without dissent by an audience of several hundred, the statement condemned such tactics as "culpable and inexusable" and expressed the conviction that politicians who employ them are playing with fire and doing more than any other group to destroy friendly cooperation between the races and to set them at each others throats." The recent epidemic of lynching was deeply depicted by the conference, as (an indictment of Christian civilization at home and a serious handicap to our missionaries abroad.) Officers and citizens were called upon to do their utmost to prevent such crimes, or in case of their occurrence to bring the perpetrators to justice. In supporting the resolutions, missionaries from Japan and Brazilate that reports of American lynchings are published regularly in the newspapers of those countries and add greatly to the difficulty of the missionaries' work. The conference expressed the basic conviction that the religion of Jesus, with its emphasis on the value and sacredness of human personality, forons that any should hold another in contempt, use him merely as a creature for his own convenience, or limit his opportunity to become and to achieve the best of which God has made him cannable." This principle, applied to our own interracial situation, it said, demands mutual respect and consideration between the races, full legal protection of the life and property of the humble, freedom from economic exploitation, and a fair sharing of the public provisions for human welfare.' Special emissas was laid upon teh importaonuopupea ambwaa supplauo so our opportunity for every child, irrespective of race. ment of the lynchers who broke into the jail, apparently with little difficulty and with a minimum of resistance on the part of the sheriff and the oower officer, imaged the two youths charged with murder and rape, and hanged them. Mr. White is looking into a number of reports indicating that some of the facts as given in the newspapers are at variance with the truth. A summary of his finding and a report of action taken will be made by the N. A. A. C. P. upon Mr. White's returnn to New York City. $2.00 PER YEAR, FIVE CENTS PER COPY. Pittsburgh Clergy SupportLynching Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 18.—(CNA) After having been invited to speak to the Baptist Minister conference here, Herbert Newton, National Organizer of the American Negro Labor Congress, and one the six workers facing death in Atlanta, was denied the floor and told that his appearance "would not be feasible." The conference consisted of about four or five hundred ministers who meet weekly at Macedonia Church to discuss new ways and means of fleeing their credulus flocks. Owing to the efforts of one minister who refused to sell his race for gold, Newton had been invited to speak on his case in Atlanta, and on the national Anti-Lynchming Campaign. The news got out, however, and the head of the Jones and Laughlin teel Corporation called up Rev. Robinson of the Macedonia Church and asked him what was the connection between the ANLC and the Minister's conference. This was a veiled warning that Newton should not be allowed to speak. An order to make sure that this warning was heeded, last Monday morning—the day on which Newton was scheduled to speak—a representative of the J. & L. Steel came to the church with orders that Newton should not be allowed to speak. The Executive Committee of the Ministers Conference slavishly carried out the will of the great steel corporation. They stated that if they allowed Newton to speak, it might appear as if the Ministers conference was helping the struggle against lynching. The J. & L. Steel Corporation controls the overgrown company town of Pittsburgh. They decide what ministers shall preach here, and what the sermons so be. Besides controlling the churches the steel corporation runs the whole local government. Not very long ago they sent three labor organiers to jail for terms of three to lve years. The steel corporation working their help on a part?time basis of two and three days a week, at ten hours er day, and only 44 cents per hour, amassed profits of 27 million dollars lastyear. In order to increase its profits still further the speed-up system has been introduced, resulting in daily accidents. Needless to say that the Negro workers at this paint are given the hardest and most dangerous jobs. It is to this crew of slave drivers that the Baptist Ministers conference has bowed its humble head. Man Lynched In No. Carolina Man Lynched In No. Carolina GOVERNOR INDIGNANT. Tarboro. N. C., Aug.-Oliver Moore, 29, was taken from his cell in the Edgecombe County jail in the early morning of August 19 by a mob of more than 200 men, partly masked, and carried by automobile into Wilson County, strung to a tree and his body riddled with bullets. Moore was accused of attacking the two young daughters of his landlord on July 18, and had been placed in Edgecombe County jail, awaiting trial in September. According to the report of Deputy R. O. Watson, who was in charge of the jail, the men came early in the moding while he was in bed and demanded the keys. Upon his refusal some members of the mob rushed him, pushing pistols against various parts of his anatomy, while others took the cell keys from the wall. They went through each cell until they found Moore. He was carried in waiting automobiles near the scene of the alleged attack and strung up by two plowlines and shot to death. Deputy Watson said that he was unable to recognize any of the mobists. When the attention of Governor O. Max Gardener was called to the affair, he expressed a desire of bring the guilty parties to justice, as North Carolina had not had a lynching since 1921. He promised the support of the State in assisting the County authorities to apprehend and punish the lynchers. Annual Twilight Here we go. Shepherds 3rd an ual Twilight to Bayshore. Come and go with the Shepherds on their 3rd annual Twilight to Bayshore Saturday, August 23rd. We carry a family-like Twilight. Train leaves 16th and Broad Streets, Saturday, August 23, at 3:30 P.M. Leaving Bayshore 10:30. Don't miss it. Prominent Elks Of Country Answer Call In addition to the forty members of William Lodge present there were two in attendance from Norfolk, one from Petersburg and five from Smithfield, Va. A vitilic attack was made upon Wilson by Holstein with James T. Carter, presiding. Holstein's attack was the usual one he has carried on through the press for the past several years. His speeer was followed by brief remarks by Dr. Wilson of Eureka Lodge, Norfolk; George Milner, also of Norfolk; George Hoble, of greater Norfolk; Attorney Foreman, Joseph Pollar! Cary Wilson, Coppage, Thomas Ellis George E. Bates, Thomas Oliver, Harry Shivers Dr. Hartwell Harry Dean and Thomas Crawley. The reason for calling the meeting as stated in a resolution was that J. Finley Wilson is a czar and entirely too empirical to be tolerated longer in high office. This resolution was signed by all present being passed around by Dr. Leon Reid, who acted as secretary Confusion arose when it appeared that Joseph D. Brown, of Monarch Lodge Number 5, was not allowed to sign the paper. No reason was given why it was not passed to him and he protested vigorously, stating that it was the desire of Holstein to return to New York with all the glamor that might attach to Monarch 45 in the meeting, and insisted that he be allowed to attach his signature which was eventually granted. A proclamation of Grand Exalted Ruler, Wilson issued Saturday warning the jurisdiction warring superds had been granted by the Virginia Lodge appeal, and that any attempt at organization would be cited to Judge D. Lawrence Groner as contempt of court, caused a prolonged discussion, a majority of those present insisting that they had no desire to be in contempt James T. Carter explained that he had been in conference with Judge Groner who had forbidden any organization in Virginia under the supersedeas granted to the grand lodge, but that there could be no harm in disgruntled parties confining together. When this was put in the record the meeting quitted down. It was made plain however, to Carter and Holstein that they should have informed those beforehand that the supersedeas had been granted on the same day Judge Groner handed down his cision, rather than leave with the impressively organized Virginia charter was possible at this time. A committee of five was appointed by James T. Carter to find a suitable place on neutral territory for future conferences. The committee consists of Casper Holstein, George E. Bates, Attorney Foreman, Thomas Ellis and James C. Martin, of Chicago, who was not present. The question of where and how money would be raised to fight the case of the grand lodge in thecuit Court of Appeals arose and it appeared to be the main reason forcalling the meeting, and the main point at issue James T. Carter who presided,had appointed himself Grand LegalAdviser of the meeting, and had appointed Joseph R. Pollard to assisthim together with Attorney Foreman. George E. Bates suggested that Casper Holstein be made treasurer with authority to collectfunds from disgruntling Elks everywhere the names to be supplied byBates, who as former Grand Secretary had a state list. Harry drivers former president of the Virginia State association ofElks, impressed his chagrin at thegeneral state of affairs. He hoped he said to be Grand Exalted Ruler under the newdislocation which the supersedeas granted by Judge Groner thwarted The meeting closed subject to the call of the special committee appointed to select a place in neutral territory. It was understood that the next meeting would be held when some means of financing a fight against Wilson and the lodge of Elks had been worked out. EDITORIALS SOME EDITORIAL HASH The Lynching Wave EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER Will promote a full growth of hair, will also restore the strength, viatal- ity and the beauty of the hair. If r your hair is dry and wiry try: 5 p> EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER | ye. If you are bothered with falling hair “ ee. dandruff, itching sealp or any hair ] FF trouble we want you to try aJAR See) COF:sCEAST INDIA HAIR GROWER } A ghemmy ©The remedy contains medical propi- PS ae ties that go to the roots’ of the § Pe hair, stimulates the skin, helping and § ae ye true do its work, Leaves the hair iY saft and silky. 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Have you noticed how Rich- mond’s Department of Public Works has been making special efforts to improve streets in the colored sections of the city? Es- pecially have we noticed the marked improvements in the ‘Apostle Streets—St. James, St. John, St. Paul, ete. When our streets are improved we profit in many ways. It would take too much space to enumerate the many projects completed in our districts, but we feel like saying, thanks. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER CO. We have been very favorably impressed with the method ard manner in which the power com- pany here has been employing col- ored men. Its payroll is one of the mainstays of our group and the men are treated kindly. It is ceratinly gratifying to see so many colored men busy at this time. ‘And by the way, have you noticed that this company seems not afraid to trust delicate machinery and tools in the hands of colored mechanics? THE STREET RAILWAYS. While rambling, we may also mention that there seems to be an ever increasing tendency on the part of street railway oprators to treat our people with kindness and friendly service, When the State Legislature passed the jim-crow law, it caused a kind of enmity to spring up between the conduct urs and the colored patrons, be- ause the legislature passed th> What has happened? Lynching has come back again. In recent years this incredibly monstrous crime has been rapidly decreasing from @ peak of 173 to last year’s total of only 12, But this year the first six months, according to an of- ficial statement of the National As- sociation for the Advancement of Colored People, have registered as many deaths from lynching as all last year—another total of 12! Ac- cording to the records compiled at the Tuskegee Institute, the number of lynchings for this first six months is only nine In the one case we have an in- rease of 100 per ecnt, in the other case of 50 per cent; in both cascs, disgraceful and alarming record. Taking Tuskeegee’s lower total, we find that, in the first six months of 1950, we have “five more lynchings than for the first six months of 1928, the same as for the first six months of each of the years 1925, 1928 and 1927 (and again), fur more than for the first six months of 1924.” We do not wonder that the Na- tional Association, in its recent convention at Springfield, Mass., cried out against this fiendish re- version of Americans to barbaism, and declared that once again state government in this country has broken down. The Association's statement” is worth quoting: “There is little, if any, prospect Pablished every Saturday by Roscoe ° Mitchell, at $11 N. 4th St, Richmond Va, Sea et eee OS One Year ..-----=.---------------8200 Six Months _..-----ee---1------ 110 Thies! Moathiies-=- sce a0 ‘All communteations intended for publi- cation should reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post-office at Richmond Virginia, as second class matter. —$————— RIALS a law down for the street railway men to enforce. However, we feel this state of affairs is graduaily diminishing. POLICE PROTECTION. THE HIGH SCHOOL. If there is a man who wishes us well and is absolutely sincere in his work for us it is Principal W. W, Townsend, of Armstrong High School. His devotion to the chil- dren under his care and his zeal in going beyond his regular duties in looking after the children un- der his care should be commended. His real worth at Armstrong is sometimes overlooked, because of the press of the general discussion for colored principals. But we should not forget that Principal ‘Townsend has been and is a po- tent influence for good. ———————————— that the known members of the mur derous mobs who dethroned the ourts and orderly government in this country and who disgraced us before the civilized world will be prosecuted or punished. State gov- ernment has again broken down in the face of this form of murderous ‘anarchy and the conclusion will be- come inevitable for many law-abid- ing, decent citizens of both races that it will be necessary for the fed- eral government to step in and pre- serve trial by jury, a basic consti tutional right, for its citizens © “The sending of a brass band to England by the governor of Texas will not obscure the fact, known to all the civilized world, that Texas this year leads the roster of infamy with four of these murderous out- rages, one of them committed in the presence of the Texas Rangers and involving the roasting alive of ‘4 human being who was confined in jail awaiting trial,” ‘The states involved in this reeru- desence of the lynching mania are Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and worst of all, Texas. All these are Southern states, But the north need not plume itself! With the mob spirit Intent in American hearts, who knows when this horror may not cross the Mason and Dixon line? Meanwhile, north or south, the ais- grace belongs to us all. How lone. © Lord, how long?—Unity. Why Negroes Die We hear much about mortality among the Negroes. We know that insurance companies in many instances will not grant the same kind of policy to Negroes as to whites. We know-that many insurance companies make a difference even among Negroes as to the class of policy granted. All this is because Negroes do not live on the average as long as the white man. Why is this? it all can be answered in one word. We need no expert knowledge We need no scientific data. We need no college degree to answer this—ECONOMICS is the cause. What is Economics? In this connection economics simply means HOW MUCH A NEGRO IS PAYED PER DAY FOR HIS LABOR. Statistics show that the average white man in Richmond lives about 52 years while the average Negro lives only 37 years. Ne- groes are often told to obey morer igidly the laws of health and thus proiong their lite span. lt cannot be denied that many Ne- groes are careless, lazy, unsanitary in habits and even reckless with their health. So are many white men. The real cause of early death ,however, is to be found in the economic situation of the Negro rather than in his imprudence concerning health laws. Death comes to the Negro mainly from three sources—dis- eases in general, infant mortality and tuberculosis. According to thy report of the Richmond Department of Public Welfare for lyZi ot every 1uu,uuu Negroes 84 died of diseases in general while omy 8 in each 1u0 thousand of white died irom the same. Une hnndred ana thirteen out of every 1000 infant Negroes died while ‘only 59 out of every 1UUU white infants died. One hundred and forty-seven out of every luu,vvd Negroes died from tuberculosis while only 49 out of every 100,000 white people died trom the same cause. Lf the wage scale of the Negro and the white man were com- pared it would show that his chances for living are greater than his living. That is, the white man ought to live twice as long as the Neguo instead of fifteen years longer. According to a survey of 1u2y made by the Negro Welfare Committee 60 per cent of the 1,v4o iamiues studied in Richmond had a weekly income of only $2U. ‘The Negroe's salary determines in main the factors which control his longevity. These are: ‘The things about the home which determine life's span are chiefly its location size, and equip- ment. in ali these the Negro home is in many instances disad- vantaged. Many ot them are in alley, near stagnant water, on sew- eriess streets and near dump piles. Negroes live here not because they want to but because ther wages say they must. Their wages are paid to most of them by white firms and white people lor whom these Negroes work. Negroes fought segregation in Rich- mond so that, 1 by chance they ever got apie, they might have the privilege to move on a healthtul street. ‘he size of the home is of import. The rooms are often few. What is the use or telung the Negro to put only so many) beds. in a room and only so many musty lodge in a bed, if there are ‘oniy so many rooms in the house? ‘t'ne thing he needs is better wages that ne might be apie to rent or buy a bigger house. Negroes don’t know the value of screens,” say some people. Negroes ao know the value of screens tor there are more mosqui- tos and thes near Negro homes, as a rule, because of their loca~ tion. Many of them may not know scienuticauy about germs and bacteria, but ali of them are annoyed by tues and pained by th. bite ot insects. ‘the Negro in most instances feels that he can- not attord to buy screens. Many Negroes eat the proper food. Many know about diatet- ies and the like, but knowing about a thing and being able to buy a thing is not the same thing. 1 grew up in Richmond. 1 used to frequent the First Market at 17th and Frankun streets. Kood laws Were not quite as strict then as now. ‘The time ot day at which people came to buy often in- dicated their wage scale or profession. ‘the better paid people came soon, bougnt the pest; the middie ciass came later and pought the second besu; the tmird class came latest and bought wnat was lett. ‘Vhe third ciass were not tools, they were not all ignorant, many oi them coud have marketed sooner. They were peopie ot low Wages. .uany or them waited lave so that they mignt get tood cucaper, smce often the merchants did not want to carry it over wus uonuay. But in this waiting their chance of securing nutri- tous and healthiul and clean commodities was cut i nhait. The ood had been nendied many umes by early customers, grown stale, Visited occasionally by insects, often becoming tainted and unat 1or consumpvion on the touowing Sunday at which time most of these people ave ther viggest meals. As to Adults in General. The job of the adult Negro, as a rule, is far more conduciv’ to ill heaith than is that ot tne white man. Common observation proves tnis dauy. ‘Ihen too, when the Negro becomes sick, he puts off sending tor tne physician. Why? Une day 1 sat be the bedside or a good man. ‘he had! several children. One of them haa recenty recovered trom a spelt ot sickness. He said, “t shouid have sent lor the doctor sooner, but 1 Was airaid that he wouid put me to bed and cause me to lose a day’s work. Right long vuhrough here now, | don’t see how | can attord to lose any time. ut 1 got worse and 1 just had to send for him.” ‘I'nis answers question. ‘his is why many die. They are too slow in securing ~sygatt advice. ‘Their wages forbid them—ECONOMIUS! aa Infant Mortality. : In addition to what has been said, when it comes to infants the foliowing may be added—overworked mothers during the pre- natal state of the child; putting the child out early to be' ¢ared tor by old women that the mother may return to work; leaving the child in the hands of “big sister” at home. I know a cer tain young man in this city by whose door death passed severa times when he was an infant. His mother had to return to work soon atter his birth to assist her husband in bread-earning for the home. He was left in the hands of “big sister” who, when the muk gave out, fed him on sweetened tea—so sweet that it re suited in bowel trouble which all but caused his death, Another time “big sister” tied the baby in a little rocking chair while she either played or went to the store. The baby rocked over into the fire only to be fortunately rescued by a neighbor who happened to coma into the yard for water and thus heard the screams. This baby happened to pull by these gulfs of poverty. But thousands of others died. As to Tuberculosis. On pages 116-118 the “Negro in Richmond” survey made by the Negro Welfare Survey Committee, 1929, mention eleven things about tuberculosis of the Negro. Most of these are cura- tive rather than preventative. This summer I heard a representa- tive of the Negro Organization Society pleading to a convention for help, if for no other reason than the society assists in main- taining beds at Piedmont Sanatorium for tubercular patients. We ought to help. We thank the State and everybody else who help this cause. But who will help to put the Negro in a better OCO- Dr. W. L. Ransome On ECONOMICS His Food. Many Negroes eat the proper foot s and the like, but knowing about a thing is not the same thing. 1 grew up in Richmond. I used t ith and srankun streets. Food 1 en as now. ‘The tme of day at which cated their wage scale or protession, on, bougnt the pest; the middie cias: cond vest; the tmrd class came 1a it. ‘Lhe third class were not tools, t any ol them couid have markeved soo a NOMIC situation? This will do most to stop the spread of all diseases. On a Saturday evening, in a little home, there were three people anxiously awaiting the arrival of father—two little chil- dren and a tubercular mother. The father tarried, the children were hungry. One biscuit was all that could be found. The older child took this whereupon tle younger appealed to mother for a division “Bring it here.” She coughed, holding her hands to her mouth for relief. She took the biscuit, divided it, gave half to each child. Tubercular bacteria served as butter for these chil- dren’s bread, It may be that if the father had been paid a little more, there would have been two biscuits! This is why Negroes die. a SSD Learn Aviation WANTED—Colored students to learn to become pilots. Op- portunity greater than the Chauffeur of twenty years ago. Special Rates and Terms Arranged for First Organized Class Apply: ROSCOE C. MITCHELL Randolph 1481 900 St. James St. SAYS JOE SIMPSON Have We Colored Contractors’ “How long, oh Lord, how long” wil wnis shorc-sightea sue conumue vo grope In tue Gis- ual Swamp OL 1guorance, it ali repores anent certain mavecs are wrue, tnere are seV- (rai lei OL prouumence 10 tals dau iy Wuu suoud pe caued Lo favcouue 10r thelr recent acuons 4ucy suluwid ve given aN Oppor- \uuiy Lo explain to the public av waiye Tor wong those LANge av wage Unelr reasons lor dolug \uese uuuugs and i sauistactory apialauivus are Not Lorthcom img uuey sould De caused to feel ue Weigut of Puole opinion, uuicn We KNOW Will be averse to eu acuons if the same 1s made Auuwa, unul they have repentea aor tuese acts and have shown wy precept and example that uey will not commit the same acu again. ' it 1s reported on reliable aus thority tnat a contract has re- ceuuy been let in which the sum or 9Zou,vuv.v0 was involved. It 1s aiso reported that a Negro cvonuractor endeavored to get in a id on same but was summari- 1y qusmissed without any consid- erauon whatever and without even a chance to offer his bid on same. The contract being given vo a firm operated by those of the opposite race. All this de- spite tne tact that the company jetting the contract draws its ute biood from members of th Negro race. This company is owned, operated and financed with Negro capital and is sup- ported by the toiling Negro masses yet the Negro contractor cannot get a “peep-in” when the company has ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND ‘to spend, A prominent minister, a prom inent tailor and several others who stand high in the social scale here when they have their houses painted they employ white painters. These people are fed, some in part others wholly by Negroes.. We would like very much for them to stats their objections to the Negro painter as well as their reasons for hiring white men. ‘This insidious and cankerous attitude on our part is the dom- inant one of the forces that is eating the heart out of or eco- nomic body, destroying the very foundation of the leev that we have erected as a bulwark for our racial pride and is the ven- om that is poisoning the minds of the fourteen millions of Ne- groes in America. The Bones Case Paul Bones, Negro of North Sixth Street was shot and killed here on Saturday night last by a police officer, according to police reports, after he had fired upor the officer. We have o quarrel with the of- ficer who, if he was fired upon had a perfect right to protect his own life, but the questior arises in our minds as to wheth er the officer was armed with the necessary warrant for the man’s arrest, or whether it was one of the usual cases in which officers rush ino the home of Negro without producing any- thing that looks like a warrant and arresting every one in the house on a charge of disorderly conduct. We would also be grate- ful to those who are able to in form us as to what right the huekster had to enter the hom of the dead man. It seems to u: that the whole case is shroude in mystery and that a mystery i will remain, | THE AMPLIFIER (J. HENRY JAMES) “Byes of The Public Who’s This Gentler On Deacon Branch” aa R Above is the likeness of Deaco1 Charles V. Branch, 723 North See ond Street. He is-the honored, act ‘ive, much beloved and respecte: Chairman of the Deacon Board ot ‘the historical Sixth Mount Zion Bap tist Church, Richmond, Va., is due much commendation and encourage. ment for his dutifulness, consistency and integrity. If we would take our Bibles—turn to I Timothy 3: 8-10 ‘and read the qualification of a “dew con,” we will find that Deacon Charles V. Branch is well QUALI FIED to master the position whic! he holds; and has been for many years. The writer of this item has been a member of Sixth Mount Zion for nearly seven years; and has beer watching Deacon Branch’s move ments very closely; finding in him excellent qualities. He is propitious, clear, straight-forward, resolute, re gardful, loyal, religious and coneci entious. Let the truth be told, Dea ‘con Branch is a real, true born chil of God, consecrated, singlehearted faithful, energetic and affectionate. May the guardian angel ever wate! over him and his companion, Siste: Elnora Branch. And may continuel peace, prosperity and happiness abide with them. We trust also that “sun. ny loveliness” will remain in theit homie, 723 North Second Street, More will be said about Deacon Charles Virginia Branch in a few days. The hundreds of frietids and wellwishers ‘of Deacon Branch have watchful eye: on him. They admire his courage, ambition and aspiration greatly. But the greatest of all, God has a pleas. ing eye on you, brother Branch. LET’S GO TO MT. TABOR It is reported that there were live and well attended services at Mount ‘Tabor Baptist Church Sunday, Au- gust 17th. Rev. Dr. W. H. Skipwith is an able divine, great singer and evangelist. He is doing excellently at Mount Tabor. “Carry on, Dr. Skipwith, we bid you God’s speed.” MOUNT VERNON CHURCH ‘The Rev. Marshall H. Payne, pas- tor of Mount Vernon Baptist Church Wallace and Granby Streets, Re- ports say that they have splendid services. Keep on the watch, Rev. Payne, we will visit“tyour church pretty soon. pe a WHAT CHRISTIANS MUST DO. (Rw Elder R. V. Ruffin.) They must not return evil or evi; 1 Thess. 5: 15, They must not talk foolishly; Ephesians p; 4. \ They ‘must not speak idle words; Matthew 12: 36-37, They must not dress in gold or pearls or costly array; 1 Timothy 2: Q-lp.; 1 Peter 3: 3-4-5. They must not murmur; Phil. 2: 14. ‘They must have no ellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness; Ephesians 5; 11. They must not love the world: 1 John 2: 15-17. They must not engage in idolatry, witeh- craft, hatred, variance emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, en- vyings, murders, drunkenness nor such like; Gal, 5: 20-21. ‘They must not be lovers of self, proud boasters tovetous, disobedient, unthankful unholy, fierce, high minded, or lovers of pleasure; 2 Timothy 3: 24. In short, they must not be or do- any thing that the word of God forbids. Who’s This Gentleman? acti Ah, we know, it is Mr. E. F. Jobn- son, Chairman of the Deacon Board of Second Baptist Church, He is a man to be depended upon, He has fa never failing humor, Mr. Johnson has won a great place in the hearts of many. He lives at 1216 Idlewood Avenue. His home is very modern, magnificent, cozy and costly. As we were passing the other day he and his family were sitting out on their beautiful piazza enjoying the refresh ing breezes, % REV. LIPSCOMB A BRIL- LIANT YOUNG MINISTER ‘They say that there were awakeh- ing serviees at, Mount Hermon Bap- tist Church, Sunday, August 17 Rev. Percy’ Lipscomb, the pastor, preacht an upliting, sermon. Rev. Mr. Lipscomb is a powerful young minister of the gospel, fearless, scholarly, dignified "and courageous, We wish for Rev. Lipscomb and his good people at Mount Hermon Bap tist Church, on Clay, between First and St, James Streets, much success in their undertakings. “Press for= ward, Mount Hermon, if God is for you, who can be against you?” SUCCESSFUL MUSIC DIRECTOR Mr. Joseph Matthews, director of the famous Sabbath Glee Club, also leader of the Senior Choir of Fifth Street Baptist Church. Mr. Matthews is known thruout many of the lead- ing States of the Union. He is do- ing great work in training others to sing praises unto God, s Mr. Matthews rendered 9 touching selection at the eulogistic services of Sister Lizzie T. Williams, at Sixth ‘Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sunday evening, August 17th. Long live Mr. Matthews, to continue the good work. FIRST VISIT TO SAINT PHILLIP EPISCOPAL CHURCH. ‘> Sunday morning, August 17th, Am- plifier worshipt with St. Philip Epis. copal Church, St. James and Leigh Streets, whose Rector ig Rev. J, Le Taylor. The services were very in- teresting and impressive, They extend a most cordial wel come to visiting friends, The pray ers, songs, sermons and so on are very, very enjoyable. The music is so thrilling. They leave the chureh, thanks to God for His innumerable thanks to God or His innumerable blessings and unspeakable gift to man, GOODWILL BAPTIST CHURCH Service at Goodwill Baptist Church day School 10:00 A. M.—Sunday School. 11:45 A. M—Subject, “There fs an- other way to Try.” % 8, P. M— Subject “The Step that Counted,” All Are Welcome W. B. Ball, pastor WOMAN KILLED BY WHITE word Richmond, Va., Aug, 18—(By The ABe sociated Negro Press,)—Mrs, Flowd MeCullough was instantly Killed here Tuesday night as she stepped into the path of a bullet fired by Livingston Hays, a 20-year-old white youth, at » crowd of Negro citizens, The shooting occurred about 10:46 P.M, and Hays was intmediately plan ed under arrest. He admitted that he fired the shot but declared that he had no intention of sooting the woman He told o_cers that as he passed the group of people at the comer of Carnes Avenue and Cellar Street. one of the members insulted him, and ane other hurled a brick at him. “He retal inted by firing point blank at. the group and the woman, who was eom ing down the street, was hit, ARREST WHITE ASSAILANT. New York, Aug. 18.—(By The Assoel- ated Negro Press.)—As a result of the disturbance between white and goloted residents of Williamsburg last Tues- day, May Fater, 48, of 194 Selgel it. was placed under arrest on a charge of disorderly conduct, He is alleged to have threatened fly harm to a colored woman. 1” Lueinda Hatcher, of 205 Seigel Fater is said to have met the man at Seigel street and Bushwih Aveenue and there discussed the turbance of the night of the The young woman called a policeman and, asked that the man be arrested on a disorderly tonduct charve. 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See what this amazing medicine did for him, and then decide to find out all about it from the Konjola Man, who is at the Peoples Service drug store, 101 East Broad Street, this city. Learn how Konjola cleanses the ailing organs; rids the system of poisons and brings glorious relief from ills of the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels, and from rheumatism, neuritis and nervousness. But right now-before you do anything else read what Mr. Jones said to the Konjola Man: he is meeting the public and explaining th of this new and different medicine. FREE SAMPLES GIVEN Main street. We are always glad to see Mrs. Ware back home. Mr. Arthur Wilmore, of Washington, D. C., motored to the city Sunday and will spend a few days here at his old home on Pine street. the North. Miss Lucile Watkins celebrated her birthday party in her home on Revere street, Thursday evening from 8 until 110. Many were present and hesitated about leaving. Everyone was highly entertained. The Silver Star Club gave a "Martha Washington Tea Party," Friday evening in the school auditorium. The evening was spent in dancing and playing cards; Many out-of-town guests were present. "Jim and his Pals" did their best by the way of making music. The party closed at midnight. But everybody stayed; The boys called back their partners, While, Jim and his pals' played." Misses Gwendolyn Hatcher and Elnora Crawford have returned home from Hinton, W. Va. They reported a pleasant trip. Dr. Vernon H. Johns, president of the Virginia Theological Seminary and college, Lynchburg, Va., very ably filled the pulpit of the First Baptist church, of which the Reb. C. L. Wells is pastor. MILLBORO, VA Sunday was a real gospel feast. Rev. J. T. Mitchell filled the pulpit at Mt. Zion at 11:00 A. M., and Rev. Theodore Semly, of Highland county, talked at the church at 8:30 for the Gold Star Club. His subject was "Steps to Heaven." Mr. J. Wilson, of Highland county, accompanied him. Mrs. Sallie Wright is president and Mrs. Fannie Carey, secretary. Mrs. Boyd Alexander is now at home recovering from a serious operation at the C. O. Hospital. Mrs. G. Alexander, who was rushed to the hospital Aug. 2, was brought home Sunday much improved. Mr. Marvin Weaver is indisposed at Ois writing; his wife is much better and able to do her house work. Mrs. Taylor saw Mr. W. C. Brown while in Staunton, and heinformed her that he would visit here in September. It would be nice if he could some on the 5th Sunday. Miss Blanche Payne, of Clifton Forge, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Wright. After services, Mirel Phelps Brown took Miss Payne and Miss Wright for a drive and she reported a pleasant time. Rev. J. P. Jones is visiting his daughters in New York and Pittsburgh. S. W. Robinson Jr. REAL ESTATE Mortgages Rentals First and Marshall Streets VIRGINIA: IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE LAW AND EQUITY COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND THE 13TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1930. Lula M. Trent _____Plaintiff Against Clarence Trent _____Defendant In Chancery. 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 more than three years. And, an afidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it isordered that he appear here within ten (10) days after due publication of this order and o whatever may be necessary to protect his interest herein. A Copy, Teste: Luther Libby, Clerk By E. M. Edwards, D. C. STAUNTON SOCIETY "Konjola is the most marvelous medicine I have ever found. For several years I had stomach distress almost constantly, and especially after meals. Gas formed and a hot, sour liquid came up into my mouth. This almost choked me. When I tried to sleep the gas pressed against my heart so that I could hardly get my breath. Constipation, liver disorders and nervousness added to my trouble. I despaired of ever finding relief. But friends kept urging me to give Konjola a trial. I can never tell how happy I am over the results from five bottles. my stomach troubles are over and today I can eat anything. My bowels and liver are functioning naturally, and I feel like a new man, full of life and energy. I shall never hesitate to recommend Konjola to my friends." So it goes; victory after victory. Konjola s for the aged or the infant, and triumphs, in case after case, where all else tried has failed. The Konjola Man is at the Peoples Service drug store, 101 East Broad Street, Richmond, where daily he is meeting the public and explaining the merits of this new and different medicine. Miss Rosa Spencer and Daughter Hattie, are visiting Mrs. Spencer's Mother, Mrs Susie Harding. Mr. and Mrs. Page Smmth, Mrs. Roy of Richmond W. Va. and Mr. Roy Smmts Mother, Mrs. Laura Johnson on Johnson St. Mr. Charles, Smith of Greenville Va spent Sunday in Staunton, with Mr and Mrs. Page Smith. Mrs. Lillian McCutchen has gone to Greenville to spend two weeks with her mother, Mrs. Susie Alien. Mr. Kenneth Ware is spending his vacation with his wife at Harrison-curre, Va. Mrs. Julia Lindsey is home from Richmond, Va. Mrs. Julia Hawley left Sunday for Louisa, Va. to visit her sister and brother. Miss Violet Brown is visiting her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Burn Brown at Cedar Green, Va. Miss Mary E. Jackson, Mr. Wm. Burkes, Mr. Oscar Martin, anad Mrs. Lillian McCutchin motored to Natural Bridge Sunday afternoon. Miss Mary S. Jackson and Mr. William Burkes will also motor to Washington Sunday morning with friends. They will remain there a week. Mr. Allen Vaughn was the evening guest of Mrs. Julia Bee, Sunday at Warm Springs, Va. Mrs. Jannie Smith was the dinner guest of Mrs. Samuel Lindsey Sunday. The program that was rendered at the Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday night was enjoyed by those that were present. The program was sponsored by the young people for the benefit of the church. Mrs. Rosa Spenser and daughter, Miss Hattie Spencer are visiting Mrs. Spencer's mother, Mrs. Susie Harding. Mr. and Mrs. Paige Smith, Mr. Ray Smith and Miss Ray Smith of Richmond, Va. were the afternoon guest of Mrs. Laura Johnson on Johnson St. Sunday. Mrs. Laura Johnson was the mother of Mrs. Paige Smith. Mr. Chas. Smith of Greenville, Va. spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Paige Smith of this city. Mrs. Lillian McCutchen will spend two weeks with her mother, Mrs. Susie Allen of Greenville, Va. Mr. Kenneth Ware is spending his vacation with his wife at Harrisonburg, Va. Mrs. Fannie Adams is sick at her home on Richerson St. Mrs. Julia Lindsey has returned to her home after spending some time in Richmond, Va. The Usher Board of the Mt. Zion Church will ave a dollar rally on the third Sunday of this month. Mr. Hugh Maupin, Chairman, Mrs. Aurelia Huggard, Sect., Miss Lyndell Lambert, Treas. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Johnson motorized to Charlottesville Sunday leaving the latter's mother to spend some time with Mr. W. M. Johnson No. 330, South Sixth Street. WEST STAUNTON NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Brown motored to Ivey last Saturday, faking with them. Masters Robert and Leroy Bowels, who have been visiting them for several weeks. Mrs. Mabel Jefferson, of Harpers Ferry, is spending some time with Mrs. Fits Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Jackson attended the installation service at Brands last Sunday. Miss Jennie M. Harris, who has been employed in New York, is spending some time with her mother Mrs. Bettie Harris. Mir. and Mrs. Gilbert Harden, of Newport News, and family, are visiting the former's mother, Mrs. Susan Harden. Mr. Roy Jenkins, of Mint Spring, visited here last Sunday. Miss Lena Wilson has been taken to the hospital at Petersburg for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spears, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Wilson, Miss Mary D. and Master Stuart Wilton, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wilson, of Laurel Hill, last Sunday. A. M. J. MINTSPRING NEWS Mintspring, Aug. 11. The Bright Hopee Church held their pastor's Rev. W. P. Essex's fifth anniversary yesterday. Rev. Essex preached at 11:30 o'clock. Stuart's Draft Quartett sang several beautiful elections. Three P. M., testimonialices. Four o'clock Rev. Watkins, of Greenville A. M. E. church preached a wonderful sermon. A very good crowd at both services. Mrs. Henry Thompson and Mr. John Porter, were in Staunton Monday morning. Mesdames Samuel Johnson and A. A. Crawford, Rev. J. C. Newman, Messrs. Lee Johnson and Annie Johnson called on Mr. and Ms. John Hearn. Mr Elmie Stauffen of Stuart's Draft, richest Staunton, Monday evening, visited relatives here Tuesday evening. Mrs Rena Robinson attended Children's day program the first Sunday at Moffatta Creek. Mr. Robert Johnson of Stuart's Draft, called on Mr. Theodore Johnston, Tuesday evening. A few from here attended the Union picnic at Gipsy Hill Park, Staunton, Thursday. Friends are glad to see Mr. Theodore Johnston out again. Mr. Frank Jenkins, of West Staunton, was visiting friends here yesterday evening. Remember the Quarterly meeting at Freee Will Baptist church the 16-17 of LYNDHURST, VA Sunday School well attended. Miss Margaret Harriell, of Richmond, Va., is spending her vacation with her grandmother, Mrs. Charlotte Gilmore, Mr. Frank Reid, of Elizabeth, N. J., is the guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Mrs. Henry Henderson. Mrs. Gertrude Mickens and Mr. Lew-is Brown, of Avon, was a recent guest of Mrs. James Reid. Miss Mary B. Harris, who has been the guest of her mother, returned to Richmond recently. Miss Kate Mickens, of Martinsburg, W. Virginia, is visiting relatives. Mr. James Reid was called to Avon on the 7th to attend the funeral of his cousin, Mr. Riley Durett. He has our sympathy. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown the 7th, and left them a fine baby boy. Mother and baby areding fine. Those among the sick are Mrs. Virginia Brooks Goens, Mr. J. R. Williams and Mrs. Flora Mickens. "MOST MARVELOUS MEDICINE," SAYS GRATEFUL CITIZEN MR. JOHN H. JONES Photo By The Browns. A man with a horse Political Leader (Continued from Page 1) civic status of "his people" would be elevated to a higher plane—conform to toward a common ground of brotherly understanding, upon which they could stand to gaze into the future with renewed hope. "How well he has succeeded has become a by-word with those well versed in such matters and is attested daily in the circles in which he is wont to move in the performance of his official duties. To be vined of its official duties. To be convinced of this one needs but to witness the cordiality of his receptions in any department in the city hall into which his activities take him—from the Mayor's office down the line. "Louis" is at all times a welcome visitor and rarely escapes until he has regaled his friends with one of his best stories, in the telling of which he has few peers. Indeed, it as before this been suspected that there is some unwarranted shrewd "method" to earn "marth." it being inferred that at an early date in the ideremic career he was the "story-telling method of approach" most effective in gaining his ends. This is merely a guess, and may have no foundation in fact, yet, to our mind, the unfalling success with which his requests (departmental, etc.) are attended would seem to—circumstantially at least—support the theory. "Aldgerman Anderson not only has been accepted in the fullest sense by his colleagues and others who know him—and who call him "friend"—but his place in the Council body is secure by dint entirely of the masterful ability—in quiet judgment or debate—coupled with the ever present tactfulness of a true gentleman, which have earned for him the genuine respect an affection of his alderman, icontemporaries Students Attention Special rates for room and board for students who plan next session to attend Virginia Union University or Van De Vyver College, can be obtained by writing to the address below. Home-like atmosphere, wholesome food. Only a limited number can be accommodated. Several applications already in. Write. (Mrs.) ORA BROWN STOKES 1607 Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia. Barbers To Bayshore Buckroe Beach Aug. 31 Barbers To Bayshore Buckroe Beach Aug. 31 On to B a y Shore—Buckroe Beach—August 31, Sept. 1, State Convention B. P. A. o Va. The Barber's Protective Association of Virginia, an organization composed of the leading Negro barbers of the State, will hold its Second Annual Convention at Bay Shore Hotel, Buckroe Beach, Sunday and Monday, Aug. 31 and September 1 (Labor Day), 1980. As the guest of Newport News Local, No. 7. A very elaborate and constructive program for the enjoyment of all who attend is being planned by the local chapter of Newport News, which is headed by Mr. W. O. Green as president and Mr. P. L. Hines, secretary. This is planned to be the largest gathering of Negro barbers ever assembled in this State. All Negro barbers are urged and invited to attend this meeting. For further particulars, write State Officers, B. W. Taylor, President, R. B. Sampson, Secretary, 523 N. Second Street, Richmond, Virginia. Don't Stay At Home Don't Stay At Home and worry over the food problem. Visit the Lakeview Inn. We carry a full line of soft drinks, ice cream, cakes, pies, sandwiches and the like. Meals served at all hours, with genuine home cooking. Cigars, cigarettes, tobaccos also carried. Polite waitresses, excellent accommodations. We offer to the public the very best in the eating line at rock bottom prices. The dainties of the season are served accordingly. A trial is all we ask. Mr. David Corley arrived in the city a few days ago from the 24th Infantry stationed at Fort Riley Kansas City He has been in service there since the World War. His friends and relatives were pleased to see him. He is the brother of Mr. Charles Corley of 1804 Everett St., where he is stopping. MRS. LEE HONORED GUEST on last Wednesday evening a card party was laid on the beautiful green lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Neal in honor of their aunt, Mrs. Maude H. Lee of Senora, Va. The ladies had an enjoyable time playing whist under the large shady trees. Mrs. Lillie R. Lewis won the first prize, Mrs. Maude H. Lee the guest prize while Mrs. Robena Jones was consolled. After the games the guest was served with a very appetizing menu. Those present were: Mesdames Florence Cogbill, Lillie R. Lewis, Susie Robinson, Lula Cogbill, Charlotte Blackwell, Lottie Jenkins, Sallie Allen, Florence Goodman, Mary Lewis, Lottie Washington Frenchie Harris, Robena Jones, Vincerita Henderson, Portia Howlett, Lafon Walton, Gladys Lucas, Arline Easley, Lillian Smithea, Florine Louss Out-of-town-guests were: Mrs. H. Lee of Hosea, Va., Mrs. Berthel Barbee and son, Atlas and Mrs. Sara McCoy of Durham, N. C. LOCAL MARRIAGES. Willie Minor, 21, Louise Taylor, 10, Colbert H. Pearson, 35, Erma Louise Jackson, 29, Vireinia Union University Benjamin Randolph, 35, Lula Hutcheson, 38, 100 W. Jackson street, Malach Bagby, 37, Lula Jones, 31, 2017 "P" St. Leonidas J. Early, 21, Alice S. Cross, 18, 114 W. Baker St. Marion Munford, 22, Louise Harrison, 21, 904 N. 5th St. Kennit Robertson, 28, Elaine J. A. derson, 24, Patterson Ave. LOCAL DEATHS. Charles Thompson, 615 N. 5th St.; age. 35; died Aug. 9th, 1930. Sallie Mosby, 1214 North Ave.; age 61; died Aug. 14th, 1980. Lizzie Williams, 1042 North Ave.; age 70; died Aug. 14th, 1930. Sallie B. Swann, 1007 N. 5th St.; age *0; died Aug. 15th, 1930. Gladys Roberts, 1314 S. St. John Huntington, 735 North 6th; age 12; died Aug. 17, 1930. Deloris L. Dandridge, 2114 Bainbridge; age 3 mos.; died Aug. 17. Charles Watkins, 400 W. 22nd St.; Mary Love, 1128 N. 31st St.; age 49; age 12; died Aug. 17. Rosa Hyde, 411 Madison; age 36; died Aug. 11. Thomas Jenkins, East Clay St.; age 77; died Aug. 12. Ida Holloway, 2109 East Franklin; age 58; died Aug. 12. Henry S. Powell, 25 W. 21st St.; age 53; died Aug. 12. Julia Lokett, 413 North Adams; age 68; died Aug. 12. Richard Carter, 1628 Jacquelin Sa.; age 46; died Aug. 12. Mildred Cogbill, 213 East Ja.-kson St.; age 19; died Aug. 13. 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Dearborn St., Chicago, Advertising Representatives The TRUT By J. A. R Noted Author and Interm FREDERICK Douglass is not colored Americans but he the United States has yet national heroes, Washington, L from so low and degraded a born free. Douglass was born his freedom, before he became And in spite of the height to which Douglass rose he had never had a man's chance. But his greatest achievement, perhaps, is that at no time did he ever cease fighting to assert that fullest measure of manhood which he felt most strongly was his by divine right. "At An "No fewer than fifty. Helped Save the Union Douglass played a very important part in saving the Union. Who knows but that if his advice had been followed earlier, the war would have ended sooner? As to the Emancipation, the part he played was at least as great as Lincoln's. The following excerpt from Lincoln's letter to Charles D. Robinson, dated August 17, 1864, will throw some light on this assertion: "Drive back to the support of the rebellion the physical force which the colored people now give and promise us and neither the present nor any coming administration can save the Union. Take from us and ```markdown ``` The Richmond Planet ILLUSTRATED FEATURE SECTION—August 23, 1930 BEN DAVIS, Jr. Feature Editor TH ABOUT ROGERS International Correspondent. not only the most eminent of he is one of the greatest figures produced. None of the great Lincoln, Grant, Jackson, came depth as he. All these were in a chattel; he had to achieve a man. give to the enemy the hundred and thirty, forty, or fifty thousand colored persons now serving as soldiers, seamen, and laborers, and we cannot longer maintain the contest. "The party who could elect a Presi- stood by and saw this bru dent on a War and Slavery Restoration, would of necessity lose the colored force; and that force being lost it would be as powerless to save the Union as to do any other impossible thing." That is to say, according to Lincoln's own words, it was the 186.104 Negro soldiers that turned the tide of battle in favor of the Union. Now it was Douglass who was the first to advocate the use of colored soldiers, a step which Lincoln opposed for some time. Douglass Faced Great Handicaps No child living in any civilized country today is called on to face Intimate Facts Scarcely Known by Any Except Well-read People are Here Popularized in an Exciting and Inspiring Article the handicaps encountered by Douglass. Born in February, 1817, on an estate owned by Colonel Lloyd in Talbot County, Md., his life was one of extreme hardships from the beginning. He was half-starved the greater part of the time, and, as he him- r of Them Jump self relates, fought with the dog of the house for the scraps. He also suffered intensely from the cold, his only garment, summer and winter being a long shirt. Of shoes or hat, he had neither. Of an Extremely Sensitive Nature While a baby, he was taken from his mother, and given to his grandmother. Later he fell to the care of his Aunt Katy, who ill-treated him. The poor whites among whom he lived were also ignorant and cruel and would take their spite against the upper whites out on the slaves. As to his mother, Harriett, he saw her rarely; she worked on a plantation twelve miles away. In order --- Pictures in the Illustrated Feature Section were posed, and do not depict principals unless so captioned. DOUGLASS Known by Any people are Here Exciting Article at Once" en and battered most horribly." --- to see him she had to steal away after the day's work, and then hurry back to be at work in the field at the rising of the sun. She died when he was about eight. Of a sensitive nature, young Frederick was very much affected by the ed on Him at C hat one's face was beaten and sufferings of his people. He would see old men beaten to death by cruel masters, and young and beautiful colored girls tortured by jealous and hysterical mistresses. Everybody around him seemed to wish the privilege of beating someone else. "As I grew older," he says in his autobiography, "I became more and more filled with a sense of my wretchedness. The unkindness of Aunt Katy, the hunger and the cold I suffered, and the terrible reports of wrongs and outrages which came to my ears, together with what I daily witnessed led me to wish that I had never been born. I used to contrast my condition with that of --- Human Interest Features Clean Fiction the blackbirds in whose wild and sweet song I fancied them so happy." But when life seemed gloomyiest there came relief. He was sent to live with the Auld family, relatives of the manager of the plantation. Mrs. Auld, a rather tender-hearted woman, took an interest in him. She had him outfitted, gave him his first pair of trousers, and made him the playmate of her little son, Thomas. Instead of the damp dirt floor of a cabin, he now walked on carpets. He was then ten. Learning to Read One of his earliest ambitions was to learn to read, and he begged his mistress to teach him. Not knowing that she would be breaking the law, she gladly consented; but one day she innocently told her husband. The latter, astonished, scolded her severely, and forbade any more lessons. Continued on Page Two The Truth about the Great Frederick Douglass 2 Continued from Page One "Teach him to read," shouted Auld, wrathfully, "and you'll unfit him to be a slave. Learning will spoil the best Negro in the world. He should know nothing but the will of his master and learn to obey that. The next thing you know he'll be wanting to write and then he'll be running away with himself." Auld's words almost broke the heart of the young slave. But they proved to be a turning-point in his life. They caused a new and powerful revelation to sink deeply into his soul, never to be effaced. They made him realize as perhaps nothing else could have done, the value of knowledge. He said to himself: "I see now what is the most direct path to freedom," and deep within he made this solemn vow: "Knowledge I mean to have." Thereafter all printed matter became almost magical in its value to him. He treasured bits of old newspaper as others do bank-notes. Young people today with books to be had for the asking, can have no idea how Douglass would have envied them. From these bits of paper he would spell out the words as best he could, stealing away to do so, and sometimes using cunning to let his white playmates help him. At times Mrs. Auld would espy him, and stamping and storming "in the utmost fury" would snatch away the book or paper. All of this served to whet his determination, and three years after this catch-as-catch-can method he could read fluently. Fences and Pavements for Copy Books It was in a manner no less ingenious that he learned to write. While firing a boiler in a ship-yard in Baltimore, he noted that the carp iters used to mark letters on the timber according to the part of the ship for which it was intended. For instance, starboard would be marked "S"; larboard, "L," and so on. 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The Woman's Tonic ILLUSTRATED FEATURE SECTION—August 23, 1930 "With my playmates for my teachers," he says, "fences and paver.ents for my copybooks, and chalk for my pen and ink, I soon learned to write." Stealing used copy-books, he would copy the matter in the unused space. At night in the kitchen loft, with a flour barrel as a desk he would copy from the Bible and the hymn book, all at the risk of being soundly whipped. Lincoln's efforts to get an education, great as they were, were almost nothing compared with the struggles of Douglass. Another important event in his life occurred when he secretly bought a "Columbian Orator," with money earned at blacking shoes. Now he read the mighty orations of Chatham, Pitt, Fox and Burke until his own ambition was fanned to white heat. A Brutal Master At this time happened what seemed to him a disaster, but it was only Life's way of training him for a great task. His master, Colonel Lloyd, died, and he was sent for to be valued with the big estate and divided up with the rest of property. It is true that he was returned to the Aulds but the fact that he had been treated as a common animal, he, in whom such manly thoughts seethed, wounded him to the core. Moreover, life at the Aulds was not to be the same. Owing to a family row, he found himself under Capt. Thomas Auld, an intensely selfish, hard, and brutal individual, whose piety did not prevent his descending on the slaves at prayer-meeting and beating them unmercifully. As to Mrs. Rowena Auld, she was not only unkind but stingy as well. She gave Douglass barely enough food to keep him alive, and to make sure that he would steal none, she kept the key of the meat house in her pocket. "Bread and meat were mouldering in there," says Douglass, "while I was famishing." Driven by hunger he would steal away at times to a nearby estate where the slaves were better fed for a few morsels. For this he would be severely beaten when caught. Instead of showing repentence, Douglass took no pains to conceal his resentment after each thrashing. Auld, enraged, decided that he needed breaking in. Living not far away was a poor renter, named Covey, who had earned a reputation at this sort of thing. Masters had been known to send their stubborn slaves to Covey, free of charge for a year. When they were returned they would be thoroughly tamed. The Slave-Trainer To Covey, Douglass was sent, and Douglass gladly went. In this new place he at least hoped to get enough to eat. Covey was a round-shouldered, bull-necked man, above middle height, with a thin wolfish face; ferocious and strong. He at once set Douglass to doing field-work, his first time at it. Three days later, on a slight pretext, Covey beat him so severely that the blood flowed. A few days later he beat him again. He had given him a team of unbroken oxen in a cart to fetch wood. On the way the oxen crashed into a gate. Covey, cutting down a sapling, lashed him till the sapling flew into bits: From now on, overwork and the lash were his regular companions. As to study, that was out of the question. The dark night of slavery closed in on him, dragging him almost to the level of the brutes. Longing, he would watch the ships sailing to free lands and wish he were on one. Long ago he had made up his mind to escape at the first opportunity. But his spirit was far from being broken, and one day when Covey seized him by the leg, trying to tie him with a rope, he showed fight. Covey's cousin, Hughes, came rushing to his aid, but Douglass rising to his feet hurled his six feet of lusty young manhood at Hughes and bearing him to the earth, pummelled him, then turning to Covey he pounded him with his fists until he was dragged off by a slave woman. Stirs Insurrection To strike the masater meant death, but even that seemed welcome to Douglass after what he was suffering. To his surprise, however, Covey kept silent about the matter. Covey knew that it would hurt his reputation and finally his purse, if ever the story got out. He never tried to beat Douglass after that. Six months later he was hired to another master, but still untamed, he tried to get his fellow-slaves to revolt. He had been stirred by Patrick Hen- ry's "Give me liberty or give me death." But betrayed by one of them, he was dragged fifteen miles to jail, tied to a horse. After he spent several weeks in there he was released at Auld's request. He was then sent to a shipyard to learn caulking. Here he was instructed to do whatever any of the carpenters bade him, thus coming under the orders of several men who would send him on various errands, kicking and cuffing him when he did not move fast enough. Once one of them after knocking him down, kicked him in the eye, nearly bursting the ball. At another time four, of them sprang on him at once. Of this incident, he says: "Dear reader, you can hardly believe this statement, but it is true, and therefore I write it down; no fewer than fifty white men stood by and saw this brutal and shameful outrage, and that one's face was beaten and battered most horribly and no one said, 'That's enough,' but someone cried, 'Kill him! Knock his brains out!'" He was being trained in a hard school indeed. Is it any wonder that later his eloquence was so terrific? After this incident, Auld took him away from the shipyard not out of sympathy but because his property was being damaged. Escapes Under Disguise He was now allowed to hire himself out and bring home his wages on Saturday nights; but the idea of having to turn over this money to his master galled him, and made him more determined than ever to escape. Not far away was Pennsylvania. If Quic Quick, s THINK what a wonderful thing it is to have a lovely, light complexion! How men admire the girl who has it! 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Carl, the hero, is a handsome Northern boy who, enmeshed in unusual circumstances, wages a mighty battle within himself to decide between two daring choices. He meets Toto, the lovely, alluring siren of the swamps but between their loves is the giant, dangerous Bogo. Although Carl has been trained in college for a business life, Fate seems to will it otherwise; and he finds himself struggling between the pursuit of his career and the love of a wo- man whom he cannot possibly take back North with him. He has ideals and ambitions, and the possibility of a brilliant future, yet the glamorous love-life of the plantation in the South enchains him. Of course he makes a choice, and what it is will prove to be a crowning finale to an absorbing story. Running through the whole like a thread of clear gold is the sheer beauty, the poignant loveliness of this forgotten plantation in Louisiana where Carl makes his fight. 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Death & Company, and also to inform you of the successful completion of contract with our first client—Mrs. David Griffin, whom you will find in Room 613, Park Hotel. You will, of course, find her dead. Both for your information, and in justice to the aims of this firm, I wish to point out that this is not to be confused with the ordinary murder, for the reason that our clients contract for their deaths; they pay for this precisely as they would for any other highly specialized service. This firm is conceived in the belief that there exists a field for the professional Death Inducer. Further, we believe that after the human body deteriorates to the extent that it becomes a liability on the mind, with the resultant miserable existence, the owner of such body should have at his or her command, a specialist to take matters in hand and ease him into a more agreeable world; namely, death. Hence, thanks to an important scientific discovery made by members of this firm, we are dedicated to the painless, scientific type of death as against the ordinary feared death or suicide. Our method is 100 per cent painless. Our experience with the first client proved this beyond doubt. Finally, I wish to say that it shall be the policy of this firm to inform your office upon the completion of each contract, so that our activities will not be confused with ordinary crime. Very truly yours, P. D. Q. "Well, I'll be durn!" Chief Roggerty suddenly whisked up the telephone and commenced to bark. "I'll phone ahead, Holcomb," he growled, waiting for the connection. "You beat it over there! Of all the crazy ideas!" Already Holcomb had snatched up his hat and rushed from the room. Out in the hall he encountered Officer Brown, of the Missing Persons Bureau. "Just looking for you, Holcomb!" he cried, thrusting a yellow report sheet into his hand. 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At her feet lay an old-fashioned handbag; in her lap was a small handkerchief, and on the bed lay a furled umbrella, and a shabby black hat. Holcomb touched the bony little fingers and drew away; they were still warm. Again he advanced and, bending, examined with interest the discolored places on either side of the tip of her nose. He straightened up and walked backwards to the two men. "Ye gods!" Mr. Hopkins exclaimed. "Do you think she actually submitted to this outrage?" Holcomb nodded noncommittally. "God!"--the house detective. Holcomb went to the phone and had a quiet talk with Roggerty. That dignitary was furious. Yes, he would notify the family, and send the BRIGHTENS YOUR SKIN IN 1 MINUTE La Jac MAGIC PINK Lovin' Cream This Marvelous Cream was created by our research department after years of experi- Mail this coupon Today...Happiness and success will be yours tomorrow To Keystone Laboratories, P. O. Box 2026, DeSoto Station, Memphis, Tenn. 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I have worn them to church every Sunday since I got 'em. I never use any polish on 'em, I rub 'em up with my hand an' the oil in my hands keeps 'em bright." Here he rubbed his hand back and forth to demonstrate how he did it. Finding me an interested listener, he set aside his tray of dishes and continued. "These shoes cost only seven dollars and thirty-eight cents. Now they sell for twelve dollars. Two college ```markdown ``` boys wrote themes about my shoes." Then he clasped his hands and smiled proudly as he added, "An' both of 'em made A." "Lee," I said, "the factory that makes these shoes would probably pay you a good price for them to use for advertising." "Yes'm, I've been told that before." Then he bent forward, laughing. "But I always tell them to keep their money. All I want is my shoes." And Lee took up his tray of dishes and went chucking out of the room. This conversation took place a year ago. I dropped in at the college cafeteria again recently, and, seeing Lee Battle, inquired about his famous shoes. He stated that he expected to wear his famous shoes the rest of his life. During his thirty-one years of service at Mercer University he has become one of the most popular persons on the campus. He has proved himself a friend to the boys at all times, cheering them up when home-sick or discouraged and advising them when necessary. When the boys are "broke," they often borrowed money from Lee, and in several instances, when boys have lacked the necessary funds to continue their studies. Lee has loaned the money to complete their college education. His cheerful attitude has won, for him, the title "Mercer's Apostle of Optimism." Two years ago, Lee was quite ill, and he doctors found that in order to save his life, a blood transfusion was necessary. It was then that twenty of the college boys volunteered to give their blood, free of charge, to save the life of their friend, Lee. 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The knowledge is bitter in my heart because mine is the sin and mine must forever be the secret knowledge that, as I sowed the wind, so I and my children and my children's children, perhaps; must reap the whirlwind. I am a man of sixty. I was born just after the Civil War, of free-born parentage. The free Negroes of those days formed a class practically apart from the great masses of their own folk. This was partly the result of laws passed by certain states to prevent what they considered a menace to the morale of their bond servants and partly by a disposition on the part of the freedmen themselves. These latter considered themselves on a plane several steps above their brothers who were in bondage. My father had accumulated what, in those days was considered great wealth for a Negro. The great ambition of all people of color at that time was to gain an education. Few schools were open to them, however. I was sent to one of these few. In the large city where the school to which I was sent was located, there was a large Negro population. When I was not in school I associated freely and happily with my own people. Their social life was of necessity somewhat limited. The church was the one center of wholesome social activity. For the rest, there were questionable pleasures in still more questionable society. Like most young men of my day and time, I drew a very definite line between the two. But I reserved to myself the right to cross that line at will, only stipulating that my women folk and their associates remain very definitely and clearly within the pale. The moral code of those days was, in much greater degree than now, a man-made code; and as there were double standards of conduct, there were double standards of life for men and women. In common with the other young fellows whose blood flowed warm with youth, I frequently sought companionship with young women outside of the pale. * * * There was one place in particular that was the mecca for the wild companions with whom I sought to break the monotony of my life as a student with more money than was good for me and less interest in my studies than I would have had if I had been compelled to earn my way. The place was a ramshackle frame house that stood across the street from the Union station at the rear of one of the more pretentious brick buildings that fronted it. This house was a sort of boarding house for railroad porters and janitors of the nearby buildings. It served also as a restaurant frequented by Negro passengers who could not obtain service from the regular places patronized by the general traveling public. Frequently, person who were compelled to stay over between trains would rent one of the squalid, poorly furnished rooms for a nominal sum. The income from these rooms was but the least of the questionable means of procuring money to which the proprietor, a big brown, brutal-faced man, resorted. Gambling games were always in progress in some of the many rooms of the old building. Drinks were procured and served from the back entrance to the saloon facing the street. A percentage of the sales was the remuneration of "Brownie," the owner and operator of the dive. On the girls who frequented this house of sin were very beautiful. One night after having attended a social function at a little Methodist church to and from which I had escorted the girl who was later to become my wife, I decided to round out the evening with a gambling and drinking bout at Brownie's. Originally I would have chosen HLUSTRATED FEATURE SECTION—August 23, 1930 THE CAFE There was one place in particular that was the mecca for the wild companions with whom I sought to break the monotony of my life as a student. to have begun my evening earlier, but the next day was to be my last in the city for some time. It was the beginning of the vacation period. I was to leave for home on an afternoon train. Once there, I knew that all such pleasures of the senses would be out of my reach. The small town where I lived provided no such means of evil as were made possible by the greater numbers of people and their comparative lack of close and intimate acquaintance. When I entered the den of iniquity that night, it was comparatively quiet. I noted a light i.. the upper front room, the one usually reserved for traveling transients, as I came There was one place in partic I sought to break the monoto around the corner of the big brick building that housed the saloon in front. Someone stranded for the night with no hotel accommodations, so they're having to put up at Brownie's, I thought casually. About an hour later, I had had quite a number of drinks and was feeling mellow and adventurous. Brownie eyed me speculatively. I noticed that he seemed unusually interested in my enjoyment. I wondered. Then, at last, he came over to the table and bent down to whisper a question in my ear. "How'd you like to meet a pippin, Boy?" he said. There was no doubt in my mind as to his meaning. I smiled up at him acquiescently. "Lead me to her," I answered, lacrically. Her name was Lilly. She was traveling on her way to the Southern city near which I was born. I knew without questioning her, the purpose for which she was going there. The beautiful clothes, the plentiful money, the unusual beauty, the bliss look in the gray eyes, told me what her type was. But she was young. I knew that life had been treating her harshly and that her very youth and love of beauty and wish for the real things had goaded her into the path from which she would probably never --- turn aside. However, that meant nothing to me, then. I, too, was young and life meant nothing to me except sensual pleasure. I looked into her eyes and, instinctively, my heart leaped. It was but the love of the flesh for beauty, but to her it meant something from life that was more than something just to be bought and paid for in gold. She was for sale, but she longed for something better. I represented to her the things that she desired above gold. I was youth and love and passion not based on price. In that one high moment of Lilly's life I took the greatest gift a woman can give to anyone. I took her love, and in return I gave her husks. To me she was just another pretty toy to be appreciated for the moment. I had no reason, no particular desire, to hide my name and identity from her. There was no need. Such connections as mine and Lilly's were too easily consummated and just as readily dissolved. So it was, that I was all unprepared for the letter that came to my father BROWNIE'S PLACE ular that was the mecca for the ny of my life as a student. BROWNIE'S PLACE the next term of school. It told of the child that had been born to the girl of my passing fancy. My greatest anxiety was to keep the news from my mother and my fiancee. In this my father aided and abetted me. "Now, Jack," he said as he was leaving me after his trip to the Southern city where Lilly lived, from which he had come by the school on his way home, "let this be a lesson to you. From now on I want you to cut out this sort of thing. I understand, of course. You are hardly to blame. I know it is the usual thing. I have fixed it up. "I took Clemons (a lawyer) to see the woman and he paid her off and she is shut up for good. The big thing is to keep this from your mother and Clara. (Clara and I were to be married in the fall.) "Now I want you to settle down and make a man of yourself. You've sowed your wild oats, and now that you are through, let's hear no more of them." Ah, God, as I recall those words today, how fervently I regret the sowing of those wild oats and how futile I know the power of man to be, in rooting up that which, once sown, must grow to full fruitage. * * * I never saw Lilly again. I moved West and settled in M— a thriving --- A Great Moral Lesson "The story 'WILD OATS' is a most unusual moral lesson to be learned by youth and appreciated by older generations, says Rev. H. Holland Fields, of the A-M.I Church, and well-known young writer "The story 'WILD OATS' is a most unusual moral lesson to be learned by youth and appreciated by older generations," says Rev. H. Holland Fields, of the A.M.E. Church, and well-known young writer. himself told me that his father had died when he was quite young, and his mother, who sent him through college, had died the year following his graduation. * * * The marriage of my daughter was a very happy affair. I presented them a perfectly appointed home as a wedding present. The day following their homecoming and their welcome by a big reception, I went to their home to have dinner with them. the wild companions with whom have dinner after dinner Carl and I, complete com- plete com- I sank down winged chair offered me the that he had out my hand that Carl had from which I ed my gaze. blood flooded. "Who is tha- was hoarse. out an icy ha- m throat. stricted. I c Carl looked question was tha- was puzzled. saw the alarm to rise to the eyes. "What's tha- he questioned? "No, no," I was recoiling the thing tha- the dim rec memory. "I-IS THAT?" I finger to the "That," he more bewilder- suddenly as to soothe an is frightened "Why, that i- old picture ta shaver, but o the hat, pre- aren't going t pretty awful. The room picture on tha- of—LILLY. Carl Drexler After dinner, we went to the den, Carl and I, alone. With a sigh of complete contentment and happiness I sank down in the big comfortable, winged chair beside the grate. Carl offered me the box of pure Havanas that he had just opened. I reached out my hand to take one. A picture that Carl had placed over the desk from which he took the box, arrested my gaze. My hand froze. The blood flooded back on my heart. "Who is that?" I said. My voice was hoarse. A terrible fear reached out an icy hand of horror and gripped m. throat. Its muscles were constricted. I could scarcely breathe. Carl looked up at me. Bewildered question was in his face. Plainly he was puzzled. As he looked at me, I saw the alarmed surprise that began to rise to the surface of his gray eyes. "What's the matter; are you ill?" he questioned, anxiously. "No, no," I gasped. My whole soul was recoiling in unthinkable dread of the thing that leered out at me. rom the dim recesses of a remorseful memory. "I—I—My God, man, WHO IS THAT?" I pointed with trembling finger to the picture. "That," he said, and his eyes were more bewildered than ever; then, suddenly as though he were trying to soothe and reassure a child who is frightened at the dark, he smiled, "Why, that is my mother. It is an old picture taken when I was a little shaver, but even that costume and the hat, preposterous as they are, aren't going to bite you. I own they're pretty awful but—-" The room reeled around me. The picture on that desk was the likeness of—LILLY. Carl Drexle cursed me as I stumbled from that room that I had entered with him so blithely an hour before. I was never to see that room again, nor hear the voice of the man whose curses drove me from it. Those black curses will ring in my ears throughout eternity and beyond. The stricken look on my daughter's face when she left me after a night torn with grief and anguish will be constantly before my eyes to remind me of the black abyss from which no human hand can save her—nor that even the hand of God can remove from her memory. So-I who sowed the wind must reap the whirlwind. And, to add to the horrors, as I drink the broth of Hell that my own hands have brewed, I must see the child, for whom I would give my life and all that I am or have ever hoped to be, choking and losing her reason as she quaffs the awful brew with me. Oh, ye who sow the wind—pause and remember that the reaping time must surely come. And where one seed is sown, thousands spring up. Early pioneering Africans influenced th Indian religion through fetichism, and they left relics in caves which gave further evidence of their presence on this continent, before the white man. --- Mid-Western city. I married Clara, but God in his justice began the grinding of His mill even then. Passionately as we desired children, none were born to that union. Clara died and left me a childless widower in the second year of our marriage. As if in mockery of the thing my heart most desired I was phenomenally successful in a business way. Money piled upon itself for me. Years passed. At last, in my loneliness, I married a second time. As if to lead me on to hopes of happi- ness, as I had led the unfortunate Lilly, this second marriage was blessed—God! did I say "blessed"? nay, it was cursed—with the birth of a beautiful daughter. My little girl grew up. She was the spoiled and petted darling of a home where everything revolved around her. Then the first blow fell when she was twelve. Her mother died. I tried to love her for both. My love for my daughter now became the one great force of my life. I loved her with a supreme love. Then there came into her life the inevitable. I was no longer all in to my child. THE Man entered, and for the first time all things else had second place. Carl Drexle was a fine type of man. There was nothing about him to which I could object. I sincerely liked him. Graduate of a Central Western college, he was a fine type of young lawyer. He was unusually handsome. He had a natural charm and grace that reminded me of the old South as I knew it in my boyhood. Carl had no living relatives, but I made inquiries about him from the faculty of the college. I found that their opinions of him rated him very highly. He was a young man of sterling qualities, so they said, and of unusual mental attainments. Carl 7 A. --- Here Before Columbus ILLUSTRATED FEATURE SECTION—August 23, 1930 Alice Taviston only on Hermann Hildwick 1920 kara M. Y. DOROTHY BOYD comely New York stage Beauty, formerly of Irvin Miller's FLORENCE WRIGHT, pretty stage Dancer of the Savoy, New York. She is well-known throughout theatrical circles