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ban Negro in thifty-two cities and
points out that the good results OF
this expenditure were made possible
, tEru the hearty cooperation of. city
'fhh private agencies interested in
civic bcttermcnt.
The National Urban League S the
outcome OF the combining of those
committees which were organized
fourteen years ago in New York city
with the committee on urban condi-
tion among Negroes Organized
~ 1910 to coordinate social work In
Ntw York. city in behalf of its col.
olcd population.
The statement by its executive
board in the forcword of the report
;nnounce: "rhd National Urban
League believes that men and wo-
men Of both the white and colored
races working together can eliminate
conditions which lead TO friction
thru mutual understanding and re.
gard. 1t is the aim of the league TO
establish in every community where
there is considerable Negro nopuIa-
ton. committees of men and women
OF both races who shall seek to work
cut the problems which affect the
Ecalth. wealth. and happiness of all
III their community. Economic op-
rortunity so largely affects every ave
nnc thru which the Negro can adj
vance to better and more serviccahlc
citizenship. that the Urban League
Is dcvoting itself especially to indus
trial opportunities for Negroes"
housing. acutc everywhere, has
been to MS, perhaps as serious as
any other problem the Negroes have
to face. Lack Of new buildings for
homes has worked its hardships here
and with the industrial situation was
1ne of the contributary causes of the
recent race riots. These riots harm
iul rs they have been, have served
the purpose very cmphatically of cal
ling the attention of thinking citi-
ti"'i' 10 conditions among Negroes
which can be rcmcdicd with but
small outlay Of time and money. They
have also served to bring together
groups of white and colorcd people
willing and capable Of working to-
''"thcr on Il program for race better
mCnt conductive to tho best inter
est of all citizens in any community.
such results were the outcome of the
Chicago riots. where the leagues ma
chincry has been used to bring about
butter race conditions.
Following the Chicago riots Cover
nor lowdcn appointed race commits
sion composed Of members of both
races. to investigate the causes OF
the riot, to suggest means to relieve
conditions causing It and to act as
medium of communication between
the races.
Growing out Of the riot also mem
h"rS of the Women"s City Club OF
Chicago formed committee with
Hlss Mary Mcdowell, head resident
of the University Settlement, as
chairman to act with n committee Of
colcrcd women OH matters affecting
race relations.
The Chicago Urban League is act
i've III both these committees. the SEQ
rotary Of its Department of Research
being on leave OF absence while act
ing as associate secretary OF the Gov
ernor's commission. .t ..a
Unique measures to improve the
housing, home, and health conditions
ale undertaken in various cities
where the league has branches. The
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27
CHICAGO JOURNAL ON LYNCIuN<;
ASSOCIATED Negro Press

chicago, March-Onc of the most
important expressions couccruin,
eFauicltlon OF American prejudice and
ind'hcfcnCc that has ever been made
comes from the Chicago journal thr
Quest puDlication in the city. and
democratic in politics. 1t is under
the caption of AN International AS.
pect OF Lynching" and affords "A los
son Tor America that Cannot be over
locked.
"The suggestion that Great Brit.
ain dclinquish her West Indian is.
lands ana the bcrmudas, to the Unit
ca states. says the Journal as part
payment OF the British debt to this
country has reached the stage of
general debate: 1t must be added
that up to date. one of the basic que,
tons involved has not been mention
: cd by the debatcrs.
Neither Britain nor the United
States is going to transfer popula-
tons from one sovereignty to the
oIhcr without consent. In the case OF
the islands mentioned will that con
sent be given?
heavy majority OF all these is
l&nders arc wholly or partly OF Arri
can descent. In jamaica, the whites
form only one per cent of the pop,tla
ton and though they are somewhat
Etorc numerous in the Bcrmudas, they
are stu in u minority. Tho Bahamas
likewise. show Il heavy prepondcr-
ancc OF blacks.
Under the British flag. these is
landcrS pave Il social position high
or titan people Of their race enjoy in
the United states. They have some
thing much more important. abso-
lutte legal equality, and constant. com
potent protection from thcnaw. There
are no lynchingS. in the British West
lnulcS. lhcrc arc no race riots,
though something more than Il gen
Grafton ago. there was Il disturbance
in Jamaica which the governor sup
pressed With considerable severity.
Meanwhile. in The first six months
Of 1919, the last period for which
authoritative figures can be had, TWEEN
ly-fiVc Negroes were lynched in the
United. States. Only seven of these
were even charged with assaults on
women. Near by year. lawlcss violence
of this sort goes on, and af irregular
Intervals came race riots like those
Of Springfield. East st. Louis and
Chicago
win the colored populations of the
British West Indies vote to leave
their present. security and Join Il
country where members of their
race are treated in this fashion? It
seems doubtful. The islands arc nat
) ulal appnnages Of the North Ameri-
can continent. Under ordinary cir
cumstances they would gravitate In
TO some sort OF affilation with OF
allegiance to the United States. Rut
between them and their naturual tend
encies and interests the lynchers
nnd race rioters Of, this country have
placed barrier which may we'll
prove to he impossible. \"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27

southern migrant has boon taught,
INC ways OF city living. The home IL
sell appears improved thru tho inn
proved appearance of tho occupants.
Appeal Is made to his pride as a citi
zen and as II member of q race which
Is attracting attention and most OF
it unfricndly.
FOR the general needs of the city
c"cilers two field secretaries, a
western field secretary with head
Quarters in Chicago and a southcru
ilela secretary with Headquarters In
N'i'hta' have been added during the
year to organize now fields and co.
operate with social agencies every
where.
During .|l9, this work was carried
on 10y the National Urban League
ana It's branches ut a cost OF $l49, 900
The 1920 combined budgets provide
Tor the expenditure OF 1920, 900
which includes national industrial
secretary
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27
MITIGATION of McthodiSm."
tASSociatcd Negro Press


Cincinnati. Ohio, March.--Bishop
Joseph c. liartzcn spoke on "rhc
status of unification OF Mcthodism''
at Il meeting of the Methodist Minis.
yrs Association, recently a, the
Methodist Book Concern. His sub.
Jcct dealt with the question of the
union of Qhc Methodist Churches,
North and South and the question
which is involvcd-tho status Of the
Negro.
The plan for union emphasizes the
representation of the minority, which
is the Methodist Church South, but
Goes not adequately provide for Ne
gro representation which also is a
minority proposition.
DR.. McKibbin agreed with Bishop
llartzcll, saying that he would go to
Atlantic City to meet Il delegation OF
Eorth and South ministers of the
Presbyterian Church to disc. IS the
matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27
Announcement.

Mrs. Ella o. Waller wishes TO an
uuuuce ~ her friends that she is now
with E. e. Meyer Jewelry Co., Mum
Der 2 w. Broad Street us agent. She
desires the patronage OF her man,
friends as this Is tho first Jcwelry
Company IN this city to employ 6
tot"rcd woman NJ its representative
Weddins Presents, Diamonds
Watches, Silverware, Pins and Jew
elry OF all kinds. Cut Glass, Etc. fu1
sale.
On visiting tho store give Mrs
Waller the benefit Of your purchase
Give her a call
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27
GOVERNMENT SURVEY WARNS
TIE PUBLIC.
u. $. Geological Survey Discusses
RumorS of Oil East of Capital.

The peak OF an industrial boom Is
invariably accompanied by wild spec
ulation in mining securities. The pres
cnt period of initiation in oil produc
ton is no exception to the rule.
Is there oil in commercial quanti-
ties near Washington?
Almost certainly not, if the. kind of
science that the big oil companiI 5
employ is to be believed by the gen
cral public.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27
THE Y. M. 9. a. NOTES

The Y. M. G. A., is still under tho
leadership Of God who Is SUI cicnt
Tor all things and His kingdom will
come soon. Only be patient and faith
iul: Men stand by your colors and get
right with gold.
Last Friday night was a wrm hour
with the men who are in battle for
Tie other man. Follows do your padt
ana YOU will find Il man who Is wait
ing for you.
very live hour with the class
| Tor the explanation OH the Sunday
school Lesson last Saturday. DR., w.
ii. Stokes was the happiest one pres
| cnt Tor he saw that others were hap
| py ana being helped. Let every body
attend this class for it will more
lhan pay you. Glad to see dcrcctor
&C IoJ utoH" 'lI's>.i Iolpn) T. f
crs come.
Another full day for service by
the boys and men of the Y. M. G.. A.
Last Sunday will not be forgotten
very soon.
go A. NJ. the workers held a
! special meeting and went out to their
work with much strength.
The women of the penitcntiary
were happy 10 A. NJ. to know that
they are not forgotten. The mceliE"
was good one.
10 A. NJ the workers held Il spec
iai meeting and went out to thc..
wodk Sunday will notetaoinshrdl:n
! i&l meeting and went out to their
work with much strength.
| The women of pcnitcntiary were
happy 10 A. NJ. to know that they
arc not forgotten. The meeting was
Il, good one.
10 a. M. the committees for the
jail nd city home were right on the
job service to the Their nan.
! Tho boys at 4 p. NJ. at the build
ing were address ny President Dan
icl and Secretary Daniel who gave
them just wha, is needed for boys.
Mothers We thank you.
$50 p. NJ. the men were out in good
NUMBERS at tho building. and took
very active part In the meeting
: That other man delivered the adj
dress. Subject: Am I My Brothers
| Keeper? Every man was helped
| Songs liped.
We want to see you today p. NJ
1T the building Third and Leigh SITS
to hear the explanation on the Sun
, day School Lesson. Come.
, Men be on time Sunday ready for
hard work and the other man.
+" = ..r #fs #m.' -ss"t.
| Workers meeting at the building,
80 a. NJ.
Every woman and man on to the
9th Mt. Zion $3.50 P. nj. to the spec
| ial services unded tho auspices Of
tho special services under the auspi
| 81 ~
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10000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

Richmond, Va, March 3. 1920.
This Isl to certify that | have re-
ccivcd from John Mitchell. Jr., Grand
Worthy Counsellor OF the Grand Court
OF Va. Order of Calanthe, $500 00)
One Hundred Dollars in payment of
the death claim Of sister ELLA Gerst
who was Il member of Zion Travellers
Court No. 96, Of South Boston, Va.
Signed:
MRS. JAMIE CHEATHAM,
Beneficiary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27
Monument for COlorcd Heroes.

Topeka. Kans., March.-The local
drive for funds for the erection of
national monument to the Negro
heroes of the various American wars
VIII be held In short time, accord.
Ing to an announcement by Benja-
min Arms. Topeka. state commission
er OF the National Memorial Associ.
alton. ....
Tho literature for the campaign
points out that tho history of the
American Negro is totally free from
any faint Of Bolshevism or anarch-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEETING;
(NSSociatci Negro prrSs)

'hiladclphih. Pa. March. Cover
ror Sproul presided at Il mass meet.
ing in the interests of Christian cdu
cation of Negroes nj the Academy Of
Music. Among the speakers were:
Col Franklin A. Dcnison, Assistan,
Attorney General of Illinois, Miss
Lucy n. l-ancy. Principal Of Haincs
Institute. Augusta, Ga; and Joseph
II. Odcll, war correspondent for
Cutlook. The affair was under the
auspices of the Lincoln University.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE.
(Associntcl Negro Prcss)

s (Associntcd Negro Prcss) .f.. g..
New York, March.-The 1919 an.
Rual report Of the National Urban
League just published tells how $149
600 was spent during the year for
improving the conditions Of the Ur.
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Subscribe to The Richmond Plane

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27

(Noticc) Any one who may have
copy or copies OF Il magazine which
was published 1890 by late w. a. Hun
ton international Secretary of the
Y. NJ. G. A. The Colorcd Young Men.
will please write General Secretary
Scott G. Burrcll. TO find this magines
will mean much to the history o fthc
y. NJ. G.. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27

The Y. NJ. c. A. is still begging for
prayer. Will YOU pray for the work
for it is getting ready for {, gdcat
battle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27

Watch for the great meetings in
Hcn and men at the 9Th
April Tor women and men at the 9Th
street Baptist Church and the 9th
At. Zion. Richmond needs all the
lclp she can get.
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You should aim to get your news
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matter OF course. fhe Planet Ia
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27

Garland pastor of the Second Bapt
ist Church South Richmond win
preach special sermon. Subject
The Stacker. The League Choir or
the Church will sing SPECIAL music.
Leader Director James Langhornc.
Everybody is in invited. DO not miss
b,is great meeting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27

Every woman and man on to the
9Th Mt. Zion $3.50 P. nj. to the spec.
ial services unded tho auspices of
the special services under the auspi
ces Of the Y. M. G.. A. DR.. l.. C.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27

Workers meeting at the building
$50 A. NJ.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27

Men be on time Sunday ready fol
hard work and the other man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27

We want to sec you today S p. M
nj the building Third and Leigh SITS
to hear the explanation on the Sur
day School Lesson. Come.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27

Tho boys at p. NJ. at the build.
ing wore address by President Dan
icl and Secretary Daniel who gave
them just what is needed for boys
Mothers We thank YOU
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27

10 a. M. the committees for tn
jail nd city home, were right on tn
job service to the Their man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-27

$50 p. NJ. the men were out in goot
numbers at the building. and tool
very active part In the meeting
That other man delivered the adj
dress. Subject: Am I My Brother.
Keeper? Every man was helped
Songs liped.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-19
ANDERSON SEEKS DIVORCE.
Brings Action Against Woman He Alleges
Deserted Him.

Grover Lee Anderson, an electrician,
told of his second marriage while his first
wife was still alive in his suit for divorces
from Maudc f. Anderson, his first wife,
before Judge Ileiscl in Superior Court
today He charged her with desertion.
Anderson testified that he was married
in Hartford. Conn, and came to Will
mington to live. The wife objected to car
ing for heir child, he said, and left him to
90 back to her home in New England.
Later Anderson learned, so he said, that
his wife had deserted the child and he
went to Connecticut and got it, Sub
sequently hearing that the wife had COM
mitted suicide, Anderson remarked. The
first wife then came here and caused his
arrest for alleged bigamy The grand
jury failed to return true bill against
him. The court took the matter under
advsement.
The case of Florence d. Baylis, seeking
divorce from Lester X Baylis, on charge
Of alleged dcsertion, was tried today in the
Superior Court before Judge Hoisel.
The wife testified that she had left her
husband II years ago, because OF the
alleged habitual drunkenness of Baylis
At that time he was an empioye of the
2. r. +. at Eddystone.
He admitted that he had drank but
that he was not habitual drinker. Wit
nesscs who took the stand testified that
Paylis was habitual drinkcr, until two
years before the separation.
Mrs Baylis testified that she was not
strictly temperate and that she had
drank with her husband in private and in
public She stated that one instance
She had gone to Philadelphia with Baylis
after she had left him. He stated that
she had gone there with him several times.
J Frank Ball, who is the attorney fOr
the husband, stated that his opinion Of
the reason why the case was not brought
before the court sooner, WAS that Mrs.
Baylis had come into the possession of
some real estate. Attorney Chandler acted
as lawyer for the defendant. Testimony
was continued until the aftorRpon ses-
SION of tho court.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-19
NEW FRENCH CABINET
PICKED BY MILLERAND
Only Two Of Clenncnceau's Min
listers Stay; Tardieu Rejects
Offer to Serve.
By Associs.ed - . - Evening

BY Associated Press ~ Every Evening
Pans, Nov. l9.-Captain Andre Tar
dieu has refused 10 retain the portfolio of
liberated regions in the new Millerand
Cabinet IN reply ~ NJ Iillerand 3 re-
quest that he remain In Office Captain
Iardleu has said that during thc last fnw
days both chambers of parliament have
shown they wished n appeal to new men
and that. therefore, he vas unable n
accept the Premier g invitation
The cabinet, which has virtually been
accepted, IL:
Premier and Foreign Minnter, Alex
andre MiIlerand; Minister of Justice VI.
l. Hopiteau, Interior, jules Sterg; War.
An6rn Lcfvire. Marine, W Landry
Commerce, M Isaac; Agriculture. Henri
Rlcard: Finance, Frederic Francis-N Mara,
Colonies Albert Sarraut; Public Works,
Yves IeTrocquer; Public Instruction,
Andre Honnorat Labor Paul Jourdain
Hygiene and Social Welfare, NJ Breton.
VI Jourdain was Minister "A Labor in
the Clemenceau cabinet and " Detroc-
quer was Under Secretary Of State for the
liquidati of stocks These are the only
members Of the CIemenceau Ministry re-
ta:ned. VI Francois-harssl is the mana
ger Of the Banque Union Parsienne. He
il neither deputy nor senator
n MIllerand told the newspaper men
at midday that he had talked with former
Premier Rene Viviani
"Fe said he (Fiyiani) was not wiling
at present to enter the government said
w MIllerand But he assured me of has
fullest support
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-19
PHILA. PRODUCE MARKET.
By Asso-,Ased Press 70 Every Ev-n.ns

By Associated Press 70 Every Evv-.ng
Philadelphia Jan. 9.--Corn-Staaav.
New corn, as TO iocaEon and quality
! Sta !. SO.
OaGs-No. ? vhrse. J71sa9s; 30. ;.
white, 96a97
Butter-W Western creamery extra. -
nearby prints, fancy, 72a74
Cheese-New York ana Wisconsin. f1I
milk. 3l 12a.33
Eggs-Nearby hrs1s, 2l60 per ease
DO. current receipts, -I.00 western
extrs. EirSts. p 90. do drsts, 2. 90. fanC,.
selected packed, -sas0 per dozen.
Lave Pouitry-Fowis. Is - quality
27a.3S; chickens. rs 70 quality. 77a.54
roosters, 22s23. broiiing cnirkcns, 17a-3S.
ducks pekIn. 3Sa40: to milan Run
ners. :56a3S' turkeys. }Sa4O. reese. 5OqSz
Dressed Douitry--1 ONls. higher GIr-
KEYS. Delaware ami Maryland, fAlcy -.
do Virgins and other nearby. fancy
Jfias.jS; DO lar - good. 3a-j5, do. vest
gFn tancs j5aJs 10, i-Ir ~ good. 5ia-j,}
old toms, 45, lows, tresn killed, choice rn
iaaCy 37aj9; dO., mail sizes, 26s-55
roosters. %. broIEng chickens. Jersey.
4,}a -. oCher nearby, S5s42: choice sesJ-
ern. 3Sa+o. -oas,Ing chickens, western.
30a56; corn teu, ss - SIZE and quality
54a45
Potatoes Pennsylvania, Der 100
pounds, 425a4.5O; New York, pe- 100
pounds, 425.
Flour->oft winter straight, western.
lO.75ail25: DO. do, nearby. lO.65a-
100: hard winter, straight, l4.OOaI4- -.
90. short patenC, l4.50al5.O0. spring
hrst clear, 10 75all 25; do, patent, i+.90s
1925 do, short nRtent. t5.9Oal6.25
fancy spring and city mills patent, f2mliy
brand II 25ai6.5O.
Hay Timothy, 36.O0a37. 90; DO. No :.
"a. .O0sS5. 90. do, No. 3. 81. .OOaS2 90; 5o.
sample, 26.OOs27 OO; No. ,, grade, -. 0Oa-
24.O0
Clover Light mixe,i, 54.Ola55.9j W.
], mixed, - 5OaS2 %.
1allow- Prime, locse, l64 a9., >~
cIal, loose. l7I2; prime. county, i5
edible. IN tierces l9Iaa2Ois
Bran Soft winter bran. wsstt.a p ltu
pounds, 5O.0Oa5O.5O ISr On io.. s,sne
sacks, 49 00at9.5o.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-19
IRA Y. KEPNER
/. TO Be HERE TONIGHT
He Will Address Foreinen' s Safety
Meeting IN Irish Amer
can Hall.

Ira V Renner, who il IN mako the
principal address at the forcman's Safety
School this evening at the Irish- American
Hall, WAS one Of the earliest boosters
for safety on record Even before the
formation of the National Safety Council
he WAS one of the early members of the
Council for Industrial Safety. which ante
dated the present national organization.
When the National Safety Council WAS
formed he took prominent part IN or
ga ani2ing the chemical section, and was
one of the first FIVE men who started this
branch lie was also the first secretary
Of the chemical section He has been
chairman Of the Safe Practices Committee
of the chemical section, and was after
wards vire-chairrnan Of tho whole section
and is now the chairman During the wnr
he worked with the Council Of National
Defense IN the chemical warfare section.
lie is also n consulting expert on safety
codes fo4 The department 81 Labor and
Industry Of Pcnnsyls Mr. kepner
has given large part Of his time to the
consideration of safety problems from
every angle. and some of his greatest
successes have been along the lines OF
inspiring and cnthuslng the men be worked
with IN this great subject. The large class
at the Forcmcn : Safety School tonight
will also be sure 10 hear a man who knows
how TO handle his subject, for Mr. kep-
ner was ono Of the star speakers IN the
Liberty Loan Campaigns during the war
The topic at the Forcmen's School to-
night will be Handling Men
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-19
Union Park Dwelling Sale

Work Of appraising the value OF the SOS
dwellings at Union Park Gardens is
rapidly nearing completion and if is
estimated the selling price Of the homes viii
b. considerably lower than their cost TO
erect during the war period A committee
Of three local real es,3te men, Henry
HOPES Edmund p Moody and Col.
Weller f. Stover, has been engaged on tie
appraisal since Decembe-' and expect to
coraplete their report within the next two
or three weeks A1r Hopes, who il
chairman Of the committee, and Colonel
Stover, who in addition TO being mem
Der, is president Of the Board Of Assess
ment Of the city, agreed Saturday night
that the value Of the buildings today was
much below the money spent to construct
them while materials were ut their high
est and scarcest during the world conflict