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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
A QUESTION OF LEADERSHIP.

Just 40 the country WAC under the
impression that 1t would soon get rid
OF enc boss, there looms up another.
Hon. William J. Bryan, who has rev.
olutionized conditions In this country
Is now said to be factor in naming
President Woodrow Wilson's success
sor, so far as tho Democratic Party
Is concerned. He intends to SEQ to 1t
that the principles advocated by him
and put in operation by some one else
shall survive.
The Republicans lost their thorn
In the flesh" so to speak when the
brilliant Col. Theodore Roosevelt
passed away. Hon. William Howard
TAFT seems to have desired TO obtain
the influential position occupied by
him. but tho mantel OF Roosevelt was
never made to fit tho shoulders of n
Taft. AS a result, the Republican Nat
ional Convention will not be handi-
capped by over shadow'ng leadership.
President Wilson will also refuse to
he consigned to the "scrap-pile" in
party leadership and he may have n
faVorite friend for tho Democratic
nomination. Every day now. which
brings the distinguished occupant
nearer to the date OF the meeting OF
the Democratic National Convention
will lessen his influence in party at.
fairs. This country has stood many
things that ordinarily would have
caused death and 1t Is presumed to
be that 1t can stand clash between
the contending cohorts Of Hon. Will
liam Jennings Bryan, tho Hon.
Champ. Clark and the distinguished
Hon. Woodrow Wilson who has de-
fled the Congress and whose mandate
at ono time was as absolute as that
Of the onetime Gear Of Russia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

this report Of dishonor, but in order
to bring in this humble race OF people
and to associate him and his with
tho lowest types Of humanity, tho ii 10
of the report SO far as it relates to the
Negroes was changed.
Rad .calism is reflected IN our publ
cations but no scdition. This report
would have been as bulky as The an
nual edition Of the Congressional Re
cord il similar title had been Sc
lec'cd in dealing with the white pcu-
pie OF tho country. This demonstrate
es conclusiyely the wisdom and cor
rcctncss Of our calling this part Of
the Government: the Department OF
Injustice. Editor Johnson says that
ho has not road the front part" OF
the report consisting of some one
hundred and sixty pages, but he has
become deeply interested in tho "hind
part OF the same report cons sting
OF some TWEEN 'yseven pages.
1t may DO that the white folks will
be tired out before they reach tina,
part of the report concerning the Ne.
groes. even as the Negroes get weary
Ill glancing at that part Of the report
concerning the white folks. Anyhow
the report has matter in 1t that has
caused the brilliant editor 10 lose what
little rel gion he had, II he ever had
any and has caused him to use q
"cuss" words. The persisten. effort to
dfscrcdit tho Negroes of this country
, has = dismally failed and our place
In history has been forever establish
cd.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
THE AMERICAN LEGION.

The American Legion Id an asso,
citation OF veterans of the !Treat
War. 100000 out OF the 1000 COO
soldiers and sailors who served IN
the war already belong to it, and it
hopes soon to get the rest. 1t boasts
that 1t represents 100 per cent.
if 1t intended only to represent 90
per cent. Americanism, for 10 per
cent. Of the American army Gas Of
the American people) was colored,
and tho American Legion refuses to
make any provision in regard to the
admission Of this ten per cent.
Tho Legion was organized at an
informal caucus at st. Louis. last
May, and then lodged the Negro
question by giving each state tho
right to decide who shall be adj
mitted to membership within it's
own borders. AS result, co!ored
members have not been admitted.
and local posts have been refused
charters, In the far South.
Georgia and South Carolina limit
membership to "Caucasians," in their
bylaws. and Alabama and Mississippi
without any written declaration,
simply refuse to admit colored' mem.
bers or to charter colored posts. A
colored physician in Savannah, ap-
plying for a charter, was informed
by the state secretary of the Georgia
Legion that "these headquarters are
limited by the state constitution IN
their authority to act on applications
for charters to applications made by
posts composed OF Caucasians and
we regret, therefore, that we are
unable to take any action on your
application"
The first national convention Of the
Legion was held at Minneapolis. in
November. There were present
twelve colored delegates: Freelon
and Mckinney Of Pennsylvania
Pryor Of Massachusetts. Perkins of
Colorado, Walker OF Ohio, Long OF
Nebraska, Cain OF New Jersey,
Fearance, Of Missouri, Love OF Mary
land. Marshall of Michigan, Stewart
Of Indiana and Mann OF the District
OF Columbia. In addition to this
there were present two white dele.
gates who took a deep interest in
their cause. Major J. e. Spingarn
and Major Hamilton Fish, Jr., both
OF New York. ~
A new constitution was to he
adopted. and Major Spingarn drafted
a clause to tho effect that charters
OF posts were to be granted by the
national committee upon the recon-.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

War Rhode Island, a Sate that stood
for u centralized form Of Government
and in opposition to the principle or
States Rights should now institute
proceed ngs in tho Supreme Court of
tho United States for he according
to 1t the very fundamental principles
that more than half century ago
1t opposed. 1t was 4 question Of prop.
crty then and it is question OF prop.
or now. We say property fer the roas
on that tho slaves were regarded as
property.
Ihc Stac defines the prohibit on
amendment as unconstitut onal, re 20
lutionary and usurpatory. The south
crn States held the same op Mon Of
the Thirteenth Amendment TO he Con-
stitution Of the United States. The re-
markablc situation III this case is fur
thor emphasized by the fac that
democrat from States Rights State
is Chief Justice OF Il socallcd Republi-
can Supreme Court. 1t will be an IN
tcrestng question as to just how he
will stand upon this question, which
should necessarily revive old mcm--
cries, for he is old enough to rcmcm
Der all about the old tmo controver-
sy.
Tho question which is at the basis
OF 1t all Is whether or not constitu--
tional changes in the organic form or
government embracing an amend
ment to tho Constitution Of the Unit
cd States can legally be made with
out direct vote of the people them
selves. 1t seems that this is going
down TO the bedrock principles of re-
preventative government 1t self. In this
case tho constitutional amendment
was ratified by tho representatives of
/ the people rather than by tho people
themselves.
This question will also bring to
the front the ratification OF constitu-
lions In both northern and southern
States relative to tho elective from
chise. We do not think that there 10
any doubt AZ to the attitude OF tho
Supreme Court upon this question 1t
has side-stcpped vital issues and
evaded basic fundamental questions so
often that there is not much ground
to hope that it will meet the Issue
squarely now. This Is a day OF equiv
ocation and evasion. Few men, bodies
or tribunals will stand sQuarely In
dealing with great questions and OK
: pound and administer the law with
out fear. favor, or of tho ensuing con
sequences Of such action.
Rhode Islands representatives de-
claro that the present prohibition
amendment and its manner OF ratifi
cation were destructive of the funda
mental principles Of the Cons tuition.
Who doubts the truth of this asser-
: ton? ! dealing with tho rights and
privileges Of tho citizen Of color, the
Same procedure had similar effect
until now millions of dollars worth
OF whiskey and onher intoxicants in
which men, who had been legally au-.
thorized to do had invested tho saw
|. ings Of a lifetime are now about TO
l go up in smoke" as n result of this
conflscatory legislation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
AN IMPORTANT DHCIsION.

Dr.. John r., Hillery. through his
colored counsel. Attorney MILFORD II.
Smith won a notable vlftory in the
Appellate Division OF the Supreme
Court, first department, when a per-
emptory mandamus against tho Pedic
Society OF the State of New York
compelled that organization to as
NIT to its membership nino eolored
chiropo who had boen rejected.
1t seosTthat DR.. VIM. Carter, DR..
Roger WTGHffin.. DR.. James S. Will
Hams, DR.. CffaaSe8 Marks, DR.. BisseR
DR.. j. S. Alphonsus. DIR. James r.,
Jones. and DR.. Charles A. Greene all
reputable chiropodists made applica-
ton for membership in the Society
and the voc stood SO in their favor
and five against while only MAORI
IT, OF the members under the bylaws
could admit to membership.
Tho announcement OF the vote was
postponed and tho bylaws changed
50 AZ to make five opposing votes all
thai was necessary to bar person
from membership. Attorney Smith
took the case to the Supreme Court
and his application was refused. He
took an appeal. however to the Appel |
1ate Division. where q decision In
tho Favor OF his clients was handed |
down.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
DO YOU KNOW HIBlq

Vernon Hill, Val desire to know
the whereabouts OF my husband. .Joha
Smi h. He left home last April, the
18th for Norfolk. Va. Flo said he had
transfer and that he would write
to me- as soon as he got there. ] have
not heard from him since. He u
about "a years of age, has only one
hand the left; is Of light complexion
very gray and his weigh; Is about
169 pounds. Any information concern
ing him will be thankfully received
by his wife and children Address,
Mrs. Phillio Smith, Box Sc. Vernon
Hill, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
A MISLEADING REPORT

Contributing Editor James Weldon
Johnson OF tho New York Age has
secured a copy OF tho report OF the
department OF Justice on 'Radfcalism
aud Sedstfon Among the Negroes az
REFLECTED In Their Publications" and
a report Of tho Investigations against
Pcfsons Advising Anarchy, sedition
and thu Forcihie Overthrow OF the
'GoYernment.' According to the title
of the. original report, no space
SHOULD have been given the Negro In.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

Tho Philadelphia, Pa. Baptist
World, edited by Rev. DR.. w. II.
Moses and pubits weekly by
Moses. Bros. Sons and Co., "a a mag.
nificent publication from every Wow
point and rs deserving OF success.
Tho publishers have ''struck high. at
tho risk OF losing their Ratchet" II
a journal OF this kind and character
with the heavy expense entailed in
tho publication thereof can DO main
tained. tho management deserves to
take high rank In the profession that
they have chosan. 'T'"'~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
Many Trains Restored by Director.

Now York. Dec. 12.-Substantial
restoration OF the trains which were
Cancelled recently Oh account of tho
coal strike was ordered tonight by
A. L. Hardin regional director Of the
Eastern region to take effect at mid
night Sunday.
Mr.. Hardin gave permission for
tho immediate operation Of second
sections Of existing trains where need
ed to handle traffic buc special trains
are still prohibited
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
A DEGENERATB WHITE WOMAN

That Is remarkable story that
comes from Atlantic City, Now Jer-
sey. with tho poor Negro as usual tho
central figure. This white woman al.
legged that she had been attacked by
two colored men and her child taken
from her and murdered by these
Same alleged brutes. OF course, this
had tendency, In keeping with
American prejudice to put every No
gro In Atlantic City under suspicion
at tho hands OF those whito folks,
who do not know the value of color
Cd folks and who have an antipathy
to them. The Police Department got
to work and it was not long before
that Department OF Atlantic City
government came to the conclusion
that the story was "fishy.'
Tho white woman was arrested and
was found to BIO a dope fiend or to
put 1t In other language was a user
OF drugs. She had become separated
from her husband Then the senti-.
mental newspaper reporters got
busy and published a lot of sentimen.
tai gush that she killed the boy for
the love OF her husband. The latest
report reads as follows:
Atlantic City, NJ J., Dec. 16.-Mrs
Esther Miller Blake, q prisoner in
the city hospital, charged with the
murder of her five year old son has
abandoned her story that the child
was kidnapped by two Negroes in
Fentnor last Friday night according
to Dr.. l.. r. Souder county physi.-
clan.
She told the doctor at another in
terview today that the kidnapping
story was "delusion i've delus
ions before and ! guess 1 had one
this time Mrs. Blake remarked to
ME, said Dr.. Souder.
Mrs. Blake still denies she threw
tho child into the ocean from a fish
ing pier as alleged by the police, DR..
Souder said, but she now tells df-
ferent story as to what happened.
Il slipped on a board pavement
and in falling struck my head" the
physician said she told him. II be
came unconscious and how long I re
manned in that condition I do not
know. but when I came to was
panic stricken and ran to the near
esq house. l was in Il frenzy and do
not remember what I said
Mrs Blake told me the boardwalk
pavement was slippery, cont nued DR..
Soudcr, but she says SHE does not
remember whether she was on the
boardwalk or one Of the approaches
All she appears to recollcct was that
when she fell the boy ran from her.
She told me thai he had a habit OF
off impulsively.
l do not know where he went. but
am positive that I did not interfere
with YSInr in any way after 1 fell to
he pavement, she said to me.
The body of the child will be taken
o Bal inrore tomorrow for burial.
The innucSt will be hold here Thurs
aay Hi6HI.
Colored folks OF this country will
cad with satisfaction this culmina-
ION of the sorry and they will en-
ertain tho feeling that IT may have
ome effect upon those prejudiced
Thfte folks and lead them to inves.
igate The reports concerning color
"a people and withhold Judgment
Ihh' all Of the facts are known.
Our people have q hard enough
ime OF 1t as 1t Is. The respectable
'cople CT the race are endeavorjng
Win and retain the respect Of the
'"fter class Of white people and
v:th the dawning OF a new day,
heir long prayers and upright con.
uct will not be In vain.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

We have biting winds. plenty OF
SNOW. little coal. still less sugar, no
Iiquor and n Democratic Administers
ton that promised to reduce the high
cost OF living to cap tho climax. We
are now singing. ST would not live
always, I ask not to stay"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

The preachers aud tho labor lead
arS wore running tho Government.
but from reoent observations nobody
e running It.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

Folks, who arc dead are bost OFT
these days. They have escaped tho
high cost OF living by paying tho
high cost OF dying.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
SAVE COUPONS

WORK AND SAVE Trp PLANET
COUPONS AND GIFT AN TMRRMrI.I
OR A OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AVN
HOOD 9HB ADvBRTTsnMp.N
~ THIS TFaUR ANTI START ia
'z,NPR rrasfHTH ATwy
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

You cannot injure the black citizen
today without injuring tho white
citizen tomorrow. SIT iB Gods way;
His will DO doae, not oura."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

BE of good cheer. colored folks.
Whiskoy is como. but baby's milk
and homo mado vino arc still hero.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
RHODE ISLANDS PROTEST..

1t looks like tho "irony Of Fate"
that fifty four years after the Civil
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
sUBgORIPTION RATEA

SATURDAY. .DECEMBWn 81. 1919
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

all rcmmrnicauons iptsnded Tor publication
a.uld br ,.ut - a. to reach NJ by Wednesday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

Sps.,.a ct the Post OEaoe ut Richmond, YirginiA.
G rooond-clhso matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

iOHN MITCHELL, JR.. EDITOR
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
Another Robbery is Charged to the
 Human Fly Duo

New York, Dec. 24.-Adrian Al varaez Herrara and Raymond Rod riguez, arrested yesterday, charg- ed with attacking and robbing MT, and Mrs. Aloysius Brodericls of Dallas in their suite at the Knickerbocker, were identified to- day, according to the police, as robbers who recently stole $2,000 from guest at the Portland hotel. More than 250 detectives and hotel clerks today were called to view the prisoners on the theory that they might have been re- sponsible for hotel robberies re- gently in which more than $100,- 900 has been stolen. The two prisoners were arraigned today and held in $25,OOO bail each for examination Friday. In default of bail they were committed to the Tombs prison.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
bpe to Agree Dn Compromise in
 Treaty Fight Soon

Washington, Dec.f 24.-Altho
 Publican and democratic sena- S continued their conference lay on peace treaty reserva- hs, there were no concrete re- \ IS and leaders said they ex- tfted none for some days. There IS a feeling, however, that by the He the holiday recess ends on ,. the basis for. an agree
 sEtSwill have been reached. Drafts of proposed changes in
 < reservations framed by the hatc hlalority at the last ses- Im, were talked over by Senator Eflgc of Massachusetts, the re- blican leader, and Senator Len U of Wisconsin, leader of the | ad reservation group of repub- ans. They said the conference Ias of ! general nature and Fht no final agreement on phrase |sgy was reached.
 s.{t was emphasized that the Sgotiations were still in a ne .1lous state and that suggestions sbm many sources would be con- Hered before there was any at. |snpt to make a binding agree. shnt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
firgO Will Face 1 Murder Charge in
 ! Death of Girl

ALawtan, Mich, Dec. 24.--Joseph firgo, Husband of Maud Tabac- sill be arraigned on a charge of Yurder, Prosecuting Attorney len Warner, indicated today hen he stated that charges made " Mrs. Sarah Tabor, mother of
 aud, that Virgo performed an legal operation on her daughter |lefore the latter's death, completed
 he states case against the ac-
 ascd man.
 Mrs. Tabor, who is 80 years of ge, is involved on the charge of Hing an accessory after the fact, skeorGing tc the prosecutor.
 M The hody of Maud Tabor was Itund in q trunk in the Tabor home
 h November 30, about three years After her disappearance. It de- ,elcped that Virgo had made her lis fifth wife and, Mrs. Tabor de- IAared in a signed statement made public today, that Virgo told her )e did not want any children. < In her statement, Mrs. Tabor |eclared that after her daughter lied she slept beside the body beven days and that then Virgo aid it in the cellar.
 r At the coroner's inquest the aged mother denied that an illegal operation had been performed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
France Drawing
 Checks but Has No
 Funds to Draw On

Paris, Sunday, Dec. 21.-Illus- trating the paradoxical financial position of France, the Petit Paris fen compares the government which issues paper without cover ing fund to an individual who draws checks upon a bank in which he has no money. The tradition al expense of Christmas and New Years, however, is as great as ever in Paris.
 No extravaganza seems too great great for those wishing to celebrate the season, reports from restaurants showing all seats to have been booked. Apparently the higher the price the less chance remains of finding places to eat Christmas dinner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
Still Search for
 Two Bank Bandits

Fort Smith, Dec. 24.-Sheriff Ben Faulkner and his posse of 10 men are racing the two unidenti- fled bandits, who yesterday held up and robbed the Farmers State Bank of Illinois at Gore, for the wilds of the Illinois river. The trail was picked up this morning about 10 miles northeast of Gore and IS being followed at all possible speed. The bandits have gone straight through farms, cutting barbed wire fences as they acme to them. No one has seen them
 since they locked the cashier in the vault escaped with S2,000 in currency.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
Auto is Xmas
 Gift. to StOwell

Members of the parish of Trinity Episcopal church Tuesday night, notified the rector. Re-. H. A. Stowell, that ne had been present ed with an electrically equipped Ford sedan, which came as the climax of gift distribution at the Christmas festival for the chill dren at the church.
 At the festival large symme trical stood in the forefront of the chancel, beautifully illumiu- ated by tiny colored electric bulbs and other decorations. Christina stocking filed with candy were distributed.
 George Rector acted as Santa Claus and w. A. Lewis, superia- tendent of the Sunday school, had charge of the program, which was as follows:
 Song, "Rally Round the Christ mas Tree" ,"-part l, Mrs. Maxey's : class.
 Reading, Christmas" Arthur Boone.
 Song. by the kindergarten class Reading John Temple.
 Solo. Mary Katherine Linaker.
 Reading. Willis Greer.
 Song, Mrs. Dancy's class.
 Address, "The First Christmas Tree" Rev. H. A. Stowell. .-
 Song, "Rally Round the Christ mas Tree, part II, Mrs. Maxey's class.
 This program was preceded by a religious service in which the church choir took part. The chil- dren were given candy ard oranges,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
'L|ER CHOSEN TO
 )E PRESIDENT OF 1.-THE NEW CHAMBER
Nichol, H. C. Couch and \. ID. Foster Also are ! Officers

l ffcers of the newly elected l ees of the Chamber of Com-
 e, chosen at a meeting at the
 Fl Pines yesterday at noon, are
 Collier, president; Jo Nichol
 vice president; H. c. Couch,
 i'd vice president; and A. D. Eer, treasurer.
 k'Iix Smart, H. l.. HoIderness ' Mayor M. c. Hollis were
 Tinted as a committee to ac-
 applications for manager of |Ehamber of Commerce, and |'committee will probably re-
 at the next meeting, Jan. 2. |armonys characterized the |sing and the trustees have Bed to abide by the vote of the |arity and to stand back of all Ensefs making for a bigger and |hr Pine Bluff.
 1. w. Taylor, retiring presi- "a opened the meeting. J. H. |sps was elected temporary |lstary, in the absence of E. B. em.
 x report on the election held Sday night was read by H. C. eh, after which the roll cal fed all trustees present except 3ky Marx. G. A. Bahlau and EM. Andrews.
 Ne name of H. c. Couch was posed for the presidency by NV. Taylor, but MT. Couch ask. Eiat his name be withdrawn, as D out, of the city a good deal Sor Hollis nominated T. J. Fer, who was unanimously ted.
 kcommitee composed of Felix Tt, Henry Reynolds and T. H.
 kory was appointed to arrange 5a membership forum in the E future.
 ! suggestion was made by H. c. Ith that a big public funeral held in Pine Bluff for the lal of MT. Faction and Mrs. Stion, and his suggestion was lived with applause.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
Mass Christmas
 Will be Said in
 Rheims Cathedral

Rheims, Sunday, Dec. 21.-Mass will be celebrated Christmas morn- ing in Rheims cathedral by Car dinal Lucon. Part of the fire swept, shell shattered transcept has been arranged as a chapel, a wooden roof and glass windows having been placed in the great
 structure by the committee of historic monuments and the So- ciety of Friends of the Cathedral at Rheims at an expense of more than $15,000.
 Fifty children from the city who are being supported by the Ameri- can Red Cross have been rehears- ing. Christmas carols for the ser vice. Warm suits have been giv- en them for Christmas gifts, there being no means of heating the cathedral.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
SLEEPING ILLNESS FATAL.

Vallejo, Cal, Dec. 24.-Leo Ben der, an apprentice seaman, died at the Mare Island hospital today, af- ter an illness diagnosed by phy- sicians as sleeping sickness. The case is said to be the first on rec ord at the navy yard.