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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

tests of many of these same kind OF
people.
Two Governors Of northern States
declined to call the legislatures OF
those commemorative into special ees.
sions to pass the act Of ratification.
The peculiar part OF the business re
lated to the Tennessee Constitution.
is that it prohibited the passage OF q
constitutional amendment b va legislG
ture Of that State until it had been
subsequently submitted to he follow.
ing legislature, which had been elect.
ed by the people. Thus the Demo
Gratis Of Tennessee had the option or
obeying their own Constitution or OF
recognizing the centralized form Of
Government to tho extent of acting
under the Federal Act, obliyious Of
the binding responsibility Of their
own State instrument.
Just what the effect will be no.
mains to he seen. or course, the cry
that many millions Of colored wo.
men would ba enfranchiscd alongside
nf the white ones was used to defeat
the ratification Of the Amendment.
II had its effect, but it did not have
enough effect to accomplish Its pur.
pose. The reply was that this new al.
legged menace would be CONTROL in
the same mode and manner that tho
voting of colorcd men had been con
uolled. Secretary Colby has been
forward in promulgating the decree
giving women the right to vote.
1t may be observed that should the
Republican party come into power, its
leaders will find engrafted upon the
statute books of the nation measures
chat they have been striving to have
enacted for more than half century.
The right TO vote will be controlled
from Washington and the powers con
ferred upon President Wilson in
many instances will be handed down
to his successor IN Office. 1t may be
that Governor James M. Cox Will
occupy the White House during the
next four years, but nothing short of
Il miracle can bring this about. De-
ception seems to be the great aim Of
most OF the statesmen in his day
and time, but the people too seem to
have awakened to q realization OF
existing conditions and are now anx.
ious for another opportunity to ex-
press their opinion at the polls.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

Officially speaking Tennessee has
ratified the amendment to the Consti
tuition Of the United States granting
the right to vote to all women, black
and white. rich and poor. The meas
ure was bitterly contested both North
and South. The basis Of action In
the southern States related primarily
to the manner and method by which
this was accomplished The time-hon-
cred doctrine OF States Rights was
ruthlessly diregarded. Under the lead
ership Of President Woodrow Wilson
the last vestige Of the great princi.
pies for which millions Of lives were
sacrificed and the Stars and Bars
We're furled at Appomattox was wiped
cut forever.
Under the law, the right Of SUI
frage could have been conferred by
State enactment, by the amendment
OF the constitutions Of the several
states, just as has been done in many
OF the States Of the Far West.
hut this was by too slow a process
and so a campaign was inaugurated
and the amendment to the Constitu.
ton brought about in the same man.
ner as was completed the enfrahchisc
ment OF the colored citizens of these
United States. This was done too
/. through the agency of the States
Rights democrats and over the pro.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

Youngstown o., Aug-Dn Will
liam IL. Pickens delivered what was
declared to be notable address
here last Monday night on Internal
ional Cooperation. A large and en-
thusiastic audience of white and col
ored citizens greeted the speaker.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04
ASSOCIATED Negro Press

birmingham, Ala, Aug.-Birming-
ham's newest social institution is the
Negro Court OF Arbitration. The
court was organized by Judge II.
b. Alternately of the Jefferson Coun,
ty Court Misdemeanors. James
j. Peterson a well known Negro of
this city is the president of tho
Court. Family Iuarrels and other
petty matters are settled by this
court. 1t is pronounced big success
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04
tAssoCiatcd Negro Prcss.)

RJchmond, Va, Aug.-James w.
Poe has been chosen president, Ben.
1nmin j. McCleland, secretary and
the Rev. J. l.. Burton, chairman of tho
executive committee Oh the Colored
Republiran Interstate Legion which
has been organized to procure votes
Tor tho Harding.Coolidge ticket. Pres
ident Poe is preparing an address
that VIII be distributed throughout
the country.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

New York City, N. Y, Aug--Tho col
ored people il. Harlem are conducting
series OF large religious meetings,
The meetings are held under the di-
rection Of the big colored churches
and great numbers are being convert
ed. Tho Baptists and the Methodists
have Joined In common cause and
tho result is that the entire Harlem
Is ahlaze with the greatest religious
cnthusiams Of years.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

When a wife gets In frame Of
mind not to save any money for fear
that her husband will use it on some
dove OF peace may be seen fitting
out of the window looking for anoth-
err abode and habitation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04
(Sssociptcd Negro l'rcss.l

Raleigh, N. c., Aug.-The annual
community sing was given last Sun
day afternoon on the campus of Shaw
University. The Manly Street choir
the Fayetteville Street choir, the Tup
per Memorial choir End the Martin
Street choir renderes the program.
Manly whites attended the Sing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04
(Amcrican Negro Prcss.)

Lancaster, Pa, Aug. The Colored
Girls Community Club is doing much
work as part of the general welfare
operations in the city. Mrs. A. Thorn
as is tho president and Olivia Brown
is the Secretary OF the organization.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

Peoria, ILL.,. Aug-A large con.
course Of colored people attended the
Emancipation Day exercises held at
AL Fresco Park last Monday. The
celebration was given under the aus
pieces of The John Brown Progress.
sive club of this city. Specch-mal1-
ihg, singing and big fish fry were
features of the elaborate program.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

New York City, N. Y, Aug-Twcn
tv-five Negro lonshoremen and a gang
OF strikers engaged in near race
riot here last Monday. Two white
men and three Negroes sustained In
juries.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04
(Amcrican Negro Press.)

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug.-Negroes
from the several sections of southern
California attended the big Pageant
OF the Nations presented here last
Thursday and Friday. The affair was
given for the benfit of the Home for
Aged Negroes and was large finan
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04
$500 ENDOWMENT PAID.

Covington, Va. 1920.
This is to certify that / have re.
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand
Chancellor Of the Grand Lodge of
Va, Knights of Pythias N. A.; S. A. i;
E.; A.; A. and A. ($75.00) Seven
ty Five Dollars in payment
of the death claim Of brother Hunter
Brown who was member of Coving
ton Lodge, No. GO OF CovingtoH, Va.
Signed:
LUDELIA BROWN
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
G. r. BEALE.
WILLIE HOPE.
c.. II. MILLER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

back to the store and get your money.
Take spoonful of harmless, vcge-
table Dodson's Liver Tone tonight and
wake up feeling great. It's perfectly
harmless, so give it to your children
any time. 1t can't salivatc, so let
them eat anything afterwards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04
$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.
Norfolk. Va, 1920

Norfolk, Va, 1890
This is to certify that J have re.
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand
chancellor Of the Grand Lodge of
Va, Knights Of Pythias N. A.; s. A;
e.; A.; A. and A. ($15O.0O) One Hun
dred and Fifty Dollars in payment
Of the death claim Of brother Louis
Wilson who was Il member Of Charity
Lodge No. 80 Of Norfolk, Va.
Signed:
JOSEPHINE WILSON.
Beneficiary. ,
Witnesses:
II. j. HARRIS, C. Q.
VIM. II. WALKER
II. II. WALKER X. of r. and s..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

Douglas Lodge No. 60 Of Martins.
Vile Va.
Signed:
MARY BROWN.
Beneficiary.
: Witnesses:
M. G. HAIRSTON
Jolly BROWN, Y. c.
J. It. BROWN, JR.,
Keeper OF Records and Seal.
FRANK HANFORD, c. C.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt mas
teen put upstairs" so to speak and
from the way he Is talking, he has
gone several stories higher than his
abilities will enable him to fill.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04
Take 'Dodson's Liver Tone" Instead

Here's my guaranteed! Ask your
druggist for a bottle of Dodson's
Liver Tone and take spoonful to-
night. If it doesn't start your liver
and straighten you right up better
than calomcl and without gripping or
making you sick I want you to 60
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

Some people carry sunshine with
them and make people around them
happy. Some others carry storms with
them and make those around miser-
able. - r., %ISlS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

Yes, money was made to spend in
the right way and 1t was made to
save too in the proper spirit.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

Lynching Is being condemned from
one end Of this country to the other
aud yet 1t continues to flourish in
some sections
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

Some people are dying and some
others are dancing. The former
are sad-faccd, while the latter are
smiling.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

Some people are not satisfied with
the bright side OF anything. They
are always turning over the object to
find the dark side.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

good Governor, but If his speeches are
to be taken as a criterion, if elected,
he will make n poor President.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

The promise Of happiness III Heav-
ell makes many a person able to bear
,..e sufferings Of earth.
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$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

Martinsville, Va. Aug. ID. 1920
This is to certify that have re-
ctivcd from John Mitchell. Jr. Grand
Chancellor Of thc Grand Lodge Of
Va, Kni"hts of Pythias N. A.: S. A.:
e.: A.: A. and A. ($15O00) One Hun
ared and Fifty Dollars in. payment
" The death claim OF brother Thorn.
s d. Brown who was member OF
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Witnesses:
$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

Sinai, Va, July 10, 1920.
This is to certify that we have re.
ceiVed from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand
Worthy Counsellor of the Grand Court
OF Va, Order OF Calanthe ($10O. 00)
One Hundred Dollars In payment of
the death claim of sister Mary Jor-
dan who was member OF Willing
Workers Court No. 1874 of Sinai, Va.
Signed:
WEYMON JORDAN,
KING JORDAN
ANNIE JORDAN.
BeneficiarieB.
Witnesses:
Witnesses:
M. ID. LOGAN
LILLE GRASTY
FANNIE l.. COLEMAN,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-09-04

cial success. The Pageant was writ
ten by the late Paul Lawrence Dun
bar, the great Negro poet.
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RELIGIOUS T>E>UCATYlN

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IL communications intended for publication
aould be cent go to reach us by Wednesday.
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Trouble is as plentiful these days
as grass OH the ground.
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.atered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia
as tecond class matter,
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$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.
Danivlle, Va, June s, 1925

'HhifiC, fn'S OullC y, 1S1V.
This is to certify that have re.
ctived from John Mitchell, Jr, Grand
Chancellor Of the Grand Lodge Of
Va, Knights Of Pythias N. A.; S. A.;
e.; A.; A. and A. ($300 00) Three
Dollars in payment
II the death claim Of Hillery Richard
son who wa a member of Goden
Link Lodge No. SO Of Danville Va.
Signed:
BESSIE RICHARDSON.
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
II. S. CUNNINGHAM
FRANK PRICE, C. C.
CRISIS GILLESPIE.
GEO. w. RISON, D. d.
LONDON RICHARDSON
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$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

Danville, Va, 1920
This Is to certify that have re.
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand
Chancellor of tho Grand Lodge of
Va. knights of Pythias n A.; S. A;
e.; A; A. and A. ($150.O0) One Hun
dred and Fifty Dollars in payment
OF the death claim of brother Solomon
l.. Sutherlin who was member Of
Moravian Lodge No. 10 of Danville
Vu.
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ALMA FRANCE

Guardian.
Witnesses:
Il. l.. QUINN,
GEO. w. RISON
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OrTOR JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
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:blished Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr.
at 81 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va.
The Home news., 1920-04-16
An Extinct Type.

A New York dispatch says ''The hobo whose labor was sought by farmers at harvest time is now an extinct character in America, according to the American Land Service, which supplies seasonal workers from the city for farm work during the busy season.
 Prosperity, prohibition and even the wartime work or fight order are attributed by farmers as causes for the disap- pearance of weary Willie"
The Home news., 1920-04-16
She Feels Like A New Person

So many women suffer from kidney trougle without real izing the cause of their sick ness that this from Mrs. s. B.. Mills, R. R. 5, Xenia, O., will be read with interest. After taking Foley Kidney Pills l surely feel like a new person" Aching back. rheumatic pains or other symptoms should be given prompt attention. Sold at Red Cross Drug Store. Adv.
The Home news., 1920-04-16

soviet and instead of deporting such criminal aliens to European countries and complicating mat. ters for other nations, this coun- try ought to send such people to prison. -Piggott, Ark. Banner.
 Adv.
The Home news., 1920-04-16
Big Crowds Hear Driver.

The voters of Liddel Township
 after the speaking by Judge
 Driver last Monday, organized a
 Driver Club, The club will be
 known as the w. J. Driver Club
 a1d will have for it's purpose the
 flrtherance of Judge Drivers
 Candidacy in Clay County for Ethe Democratic nomination for Congress.
 s Gratifying in attendance and enthusiasm were the crowds |Vnlch heard Hon. w. J.. Driver, |f0rmer circuit judge, at. various
 FoWns in Clay County when he opened his campaign for Con- |gfeSs this week with an ad- |pL press Monday afternoon at Ss pl rfancls followed by addreses \ |M0nday night at Chalk Bluff and
 Tuesday !l5 night at Pollard. He |plIl V. speak in Piggott Saturday |Tllernoon at 40 D. n1., and it is expected that a considerable |n, |namber of voters will hear him. me judge will invade the Wes- Fsfn District of the county next week. & 22le j.. tr .1u .,. .,: Judge Driver in his speeches pval':e pv.n!ea out to. his hearers the sa'' e,avl'y of conditions of this l. fountry .ea y to-day as shown by the tac' t1 that of the hundreds of ll,l.usands las, of drafted men who ,sle ~. the farms to go into the ;s,uy' ;aal only five per cent. accord as ,at,, so government figures, have ;ns' ain !, ca to the farms after leav- ths 'ae army. He contrasted s fa s, remuneration received by
 '''lsrs with the pay given to
The Home news., 1920-04-16
He Could Not Stand Straight

'I caught cold and it set- tied in my kidneys" writes J. c. Diamond, 2865 w. 30 St., Cleveland, Ohio, My back and sides were so lame and sore l could not stand straight. I use Foley Kidney Pills and am glad to testify to their power. Good for stiff or swollen joints, rheumatic pains. For sale at The Red Cross Drug Store. Adv. Pork is coming down, but it is probably a bit too early to yell Hook out below '"
The Home news., 1920-04-16
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Home News is author
 kad to announce the following Fsntlemen as candidates for EEe office under, which their Psmes appear, subject to the 'ction of the Democratic party
The Home news., 1920-04-16

o"Ao C1AoS,r ClAO l1IOVOIIlOuC lrOU rural districts to the city was gaining momentum as shown by the fact that there. are. not sufi- cint houses in the cities and towns to accommodate the in- flux of new residents. As a re suit the country is threatened with a food Shortage because of the shortage of farm labor.
 AThe speaker made his posi- tion cl lear on many of the i'm portant national. questions, in the course of his addresses. Taking up the question of com pulsory military training he placed himself on record as op- posed to the proposition. He does not favor further invasion by the federal government of the police-power of the states. How ever, in taking this position, he does not: advocate the repeal of the prohibition narcotic and white slave laws. '~
 He favors Immediate resump- tion of the workof the govern ment on rivers and carrying out of a bigger 1. plan to make them naYigable.. inl conjunction with railroad transportation.
 Construction of trunk line highways for transportation ,so as to render the country inde- pendent cf railroad trouble is an- other plank in his platform.
 He also advocates the mainte- nance of levee systems as an ex- elusive national undertaking be- cause the levees are used in con nection with general government navigation purposes and because conditions making this necessary are conditions existing in> over half of the states in the union.
 Judge Drivers stand on the controversary between capital and labor is of special interest. He favors strict regulation and supervision of organizations of both capital and labor with pro- hibition of strikes and the crea- tion of a commission with labor, capital and the public represent ed on the board to settle indus trial disputes and with power to enforce it's decrees.
 Another matter which should be of interest to every thoughtful citizen is that of immigration. Judge Driver. favors the. restric- >tion of immigration at least un- til the country is able to educate the mass of immigrants already here in the principles of this government.
 The speaker also took upa the question of general education and declared that radical changes were necessary if the nation is
The Home news., 1920-04-16
Cut This Quilts Worth Money

Cut out this slip, enclose with SC to Foley 6 Co.,, 2835 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, H., writing your name and ad- dress clearly. You will re-
 ceive in return a trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and croup, Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tab lets. n vn v Adv.
The Home news., 1920-04-16

There'is only one better man than the one who gets behind and pushes and that is the man who pulls, or in other words the one who helps to advertise Mo- Crory 5y advertising his busi- ness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-05

houses Of the city. she has created
an uumistakable demand for her
children hour OF song and story en-
pFaSiug attractive lyrics and stories
s-t to verse describing. in an under
sgapdable manner. the high lights Of
American history. and introducing
the nursery rhymes Of al countries.
"a hLe S1cre are supposed 10 he
NOR" than . COO 600 daily amuse-
n~r.t seekers N New York. untu this
ehatgen's idea Was Iuieilicenty and
- Scientifically exploited, AZ was not
believed that there WIS any appreci-
able demand for such work This has
been proven to be facL now. and
~ ~+-l--4. manifold p44A houses 43l-LAe
city constructed and under way, it
i- reasonably certain that one shall
have Tor its purpose the exclusive en-
fcrtaIument Of the kiddifs
The NeatoG -Serova Dancers pro
duced for the FIST time in the United
States IN" banquet scene from
t;iiuk1's cnlrrful opera. "A Life for
the Emperor at Carnegie Hall last
week. The music IS especially inter-
esting and tuneful and the danS. ar
ranged for the event by NJ Nestuff
formerly Of the Russian Ballet. was
PICTURESQUE" ana delightful
The United States is preparing 70
furnish Europe with it's amuscments
next season. Each important Ameri-
can play Is promised Tor production
in London, more than a score having
already been produced this month.
and the steamer which sailed last
week from san Francisco carried with
it a trunk fun OF manuscripts OF
successful broadway plays for pro-
duction in the Far East China.
Japan and India have accepted an
al-American dramatic company,
headed by Warda Howard whose
success on the screen and the ORA
matte stage has been conspicuous.
cup In Mabels Room" 'tIvniap
Clothes eighty Mighty" Tho
Woman IN Room IL" and other plays
of like character are included in the
r~pertolre
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-05
Refining the Bullion

deal with IN any previous twelve
rnnnfh
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-05

weight OF silver coins while in circu-
lation. Most OF them sooner or later
find their way back to tho Treasury
(chiefly through the hanksl. and. be-
ing worn out have to be replaced with
fresh coins. They are melted at the
minis, but. some of their material
being gone. 500 worth OF them will
not make 500 worth OF new pieces.
Metal has 10 be added. and the cost
OF it comes out OF Uncle Sans pocket
II you will make stack OF ten
brand new dimes. and put alongside
OF 1t ten dimes that have reached your
pocket in the shape OF change. you
viii be surprised to find how much
taller the first stack is than the second,
Those composing the latter have been
worn perceptibly thin.
The wear and tear on silver sub
sliary coins in circulation averages
about cents on the dollar. and this
loss the Treasury has to make good.
Short Lived Coins
The life" of a silver quarter In
constant circulation Is only four or
five years. at the end of which II
has 10 be retired and replaced with n
new one dime. which passes from
hand TO hand much oftener. suffers
wear and tear proporuonatefy more
rapid,
The silver coin now in the United
States is reckoned by the Mint Bureau
at Sl,TTS,S299s4 For gold coin the
estimate is s1222.s23,7s7. But there
/ is relatively little gold coin in cir
cuiat.on nowadays. the Treasury hav-
+ ing gobbled II up and stored It away
In vaults. issuing paper money to rep
resent it
! The quantity Of silver consumed in
/ the Industrial arts is enormous. Dur
ing the last fiscal year no less than
! 36952.596 fine ounces OF the white
metal were utilized IN this country
/ for purposes other than coinage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-05

Manila was constructed at the PhiIa-
delphla mint. and ahipped across the
Pacific some months age. j. VIII be
operated by electricity.
Coins for Foreign Countries
our minis. by the way. make a
great many coins for foreign govern
ments, or silver and other metals,
Last year they supplied 10 Peru
20 t45 gold onc-pouud tsternnr)
blanks. equivalent in vaiue 10 English
sovereigns: also large quantities OF
nickel and bronze minted coins 10 Ar
gentjna. Nicaragua. and Siam. All
such work is done by Uncle Sam at
cost, as matter Of international.
courtesy.
From 1881 10 1898 the minis devot-
ed their attention mainly to the coin
ing OF silver standard dollars. Plenty
of gold coins being on hand, few Of
that meta. were min'e3 the gold tina,
came m from the mines being held as