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4 WORD ABOUT GILPIS

The ways. methods. ambitions and
actions of some OF our learned, lign-
~ educated and well.cultured colored
folks are at times past finding out.
Charles l.. Gilpin, the actor has c,c-
waited himself in the opinion and judg-
Lent of the play-rights and the criti.
cal public and is said to be a yerituble
master In his particular line OF bust
ness. Now come some colorcd critics
who proceed to criticisc the merits of
the play at his expense and to com.
men. upon its effect upon the color.
eel race, because the character, which
Gilpin assumes is not of the highest
order, but belongs to the profligates
OF the underworld.
This is peculiar way to Judge the
merits Of the play. You might as we'll
cGlticise the Shakespearnn actors, who
portray the villains in the multitude
OF characters that that, great master
Gramatist created and staged In his
mastery productions of the centuries.
Charles l.. Gilpin will hardly BIO az.
fectcd Ny this class Of people who essay
to say unkind things OF him and his
work. He is in a class to himself and
we wish for him continued success,
It Is admitted that he ranks among
the leading actors of the world and
this Is satisfaction enough for him
and his friends.
The overwhelming majority OF hi.
own people rejoice at his success. We
might add that the feeling of citation
ever the record he has made Is prae.
t'cally unanimous. so far rs the color.
ca people are concerned. The play, II
self has absolutely nothing to do with
the mastery ability displayed in
presenting to the public the character
portrayed in his true light.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Ii was announced that the black
troops from Morocco would DO sent
by the French Government into Ger.
n.any. The result has been that the
order sending them thorc has been
countermanded and it Is announced
that only white troops will be useh
by the French in occupying the Ruhr
Valley, should Germany fail to com.
ply with the demands of the Allies
This seems to Indicate that the wave
of race prejudice Is not rccrtling Il,
this time but is operative IN war
worn France as we'll as in other parts
Of the world
1t has deeply wounded the racial
pride of the Japanese, who now sc I'm
to he facing Il most embarrassing SIT
uation in its dealing with the white
races OF the world The issue is pain
and demands n settlement, which
will como sooner or later. Right will
yet be triumphant in this great
contest between tho most powerful
hations of the world.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14
THAT FINCASTIE CASE.

The Supreme Court OF Appeals of
Virginia can always be trusted to net
iii accordance with Fundamental prin.
cjrles. No better evidence of this has
ever been Afforded than In the case of
Edmund Thompson, Il colorcd boy
seatenced to be electrocuted ut the
Virginia Penitontiary, Friday morn.
ing. May 9th, 1921. This august tribu.
nal granted writ Of error in tho
case.
1t seems that some white boys threw
rocks ut Edmund Thompson and ho
drew revolver and fired into tho
crowd, killing small white boy,
Christmas Eve. Just how jury or
Il court could elevate this offense to
that Of murder in first degree will
always remain mystery. The motive
IS lacking and the fact that he did
ret single out any particular boy with
" hich he had been in disagreement
before robs the case Of malice.
II can only then be considered as
second degree murder and for thia
there are differing degrees OF punish.
ment. There is but little doubt, bu.
what Thompson will secure new trial
and in the light Of the facts, he will
never be electrocuted. The legal and
judicial part Of this government will
see to that. II he has employed attor.
neys with the ability required in
such cases and with the courage to OK.
ercise it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14
BACK TO THE CONSTITUTION

Hon. Harry st. George Tucker de
lvered very able address ct the CITY
,F'dl'"rlum recently and in so doing
he emphasized his slogan, Back TO the
constitution. In passing. il may he
wei 10 state that this IS also the cry
OF the distinguished CHIEF ExccutIyc
or virginia, Hi: EXcclanry. Yves: more
land Davis. We are seno What inter
cstcd, II net amused in Witnessing In.
attitude of the Democratic clements.
VINO SssV months 40 -m;liol under
Tie hnAner Of President Woodrow viii
son, the metaoric leader or tho Demo.
1i"''' atly' WAC ue,.-.ile ilo.u power.
fn' and is .aia,to have been more all, q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14
TROUBLE IN NEW YORK YOUNG
MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

The colorcd leaders in New York
city seem now to be in the throes of Il
litter contest over the colored Young
Men Christian Association. 1t seems
The Board CT Directors we're OF the
opinion that Secretary Taylor should
Lc removed from The Y NJ. c. A.,
Eranch. The white men, who had the
dominating power decided that he
should remain as Il result, Systemat
. ic campaign is now being wagcd
against a colored Secretary in the
New York Age and other journals.
We must admit that We do not quite
understand this situation or affairs
and for this reason, We should keep
out Of it. However, from a racial
standpoint. il presents a most inter
csting and embarrassing situation.
Here are colorcd leaders placed in the
man. who has been placed in charge
OF the colored Y. NJ. G. \. Branch and
whom, the white men are keeping iG
charge. In order to throw additional
light upon the situation we are quot
inc from remarks accredited to tho
brilliant Rev. Dr.. William II. Brooks
Who spoke Wednesday evening, April
2Tth, 1921 at Mother Bethel A. NJ. f.
Zion Church. He said:
"The craX OF the sue"tion is, ahall
White r,nn dicta: HnO ctlc~.ef IN -
..G:,n have t. ork with them and
for them, without ConSultation with
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

pect, when his own party leader and
party made these conditions possible?
SIN, with all Of his anti-I;cgro dcclar.
attons and his appeal to prejudice
there is some mcri', in what he Is
saying and Invested or much of the
rancor and bitterness OF party poll
tics. there are many citizens of color
will agree with him.
The evils Of an unrestricted unG
practical unlimited centralized gov
crnmcnt has been fc.u heavily by Dot!'
white and color citizens. If Mr.. 'iGAt
cr will deal with issues and not WIZ
men and with the people and not WITH
any particular race, he will find sup
port in quarters least expected. Inc
federal government hH; become
to great extent men
ace to Il free asld independents
people ami that its power should
be conScrva,ivcly curbcd will be gen
orally admitted. Colorcd men -,
this evil and appreciate It's dangers ~
much AZ white men and ii NAV l..
that some way will be found where
Nirginans without regard to race or
color can wage Il butte for personal
rights without being handicapped By
racial or sectional Appeals. which can
do no good but will bring about much
harm to this Commonwealth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14
COlA)lsED FEsfALE POLITICIANS
ORGANIZE.

We have received a circular under
date of April Is. 1921, signed by Mrs
Rebeccn Stiles Taylor. CORRESPOND.
ing Secretary Of the South eastern
tcderation and Mrs. George S. VIII.
hams Chairman. American Citizen
slip Department for the South eastern
Federation and National Federation
Ct Colored Womcns Clubs, Southern
Leader of the Republican Party OF
Georgia in which u call is made fnr
help to carry forward the work OF
that organization. Money is needed
from individuals and organizations
and the request is that any sums be
sent to Perry w. Howard, Esq, Wash.
ington, d. O.
1t is stated that under tn leader.
ship of Mrs. Lethia C. Fleming, Miss
Victoria Clay and Mrs. Mary Church
Terrell, tho organization which met
there was endorsed by the Republican
National Committee as the Woman's
Division OF tho Executive Board of
he Republican National Committee,
forming component part thereof and
functioning by and through the com
mlttee for the next four years. The
circular reads:
1t WAS finally decided that there
would be no separate political organi.
Hatlon for Negro women. There is but
one Republican Party OF which Negro
men have always been a part and to
divide the Negroes strength, now that
women have been given the ballot is
hut 20 weaken the Negro vote ana
cause more diSsention within the race
Solidarity is the word.
Non-partisan organizations were
not countcnanced Negro nrr
and women must stand and work to-
gcthcr.
ThiS means then that our political
organizations shall be like our church
cS, where male and female members
have voice in the organization. We
take it that the women were wise In
taking this action. We have noted
fl ON time to time with alarm the dis
position of some OF our female leaders
to dwell too much upon this sex Issue.
Most Of tho co6rod leaders we krew
""'" made what they are rotay by
Itci! own wives. some other mems
yves or by The women generally.
When r. ~"f" aO>,c,iy cnsas.w In
Politics, VIC NToult never have boon
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14
PECULIAR MATERIAL.

Hon. Thomas A. Edison, the cleo.
trical wizard has apparently recently
found out something. which we have
known all the time and that Is that
there are many graduates fror some
of the leading educational instr ,tiona
in the country, who have never been
educated to the extent of being able
to earn Il livelihood in this world.
They are an incubus upon society and
veri;able drift-wood in the marts Of
trade. He is quoted as follows in 4
recent tclcgraphic report:
West Orange. n. j.. May 5.--Pcrson-
ally applying scientific mental tests
to his employees and applicants for
jobs in the reorganization Of his stafr,
Thomas A. Edison, the electrical wiz,
ard has been amazed by the ignorance
Of college graduates, who don't seem
TO know anything"
The results OF the tests are sutpjis
ingly disappointing" Edison said TO
day. Take this college man. for III
stance" and he picked up one OF the
test papers from the desk. "Iic went
through college, but had to rate him
XfI, the lowest possible mark. The
connection between his sense and his
mind is atrOphicd.
when l find that any one fails to
come up to the standard | set. / give
him one weeks pay AMI fire him.
You take man of twcnty-tw,' y
so and, if he is intelligent, he can do
anything; when l engage worker, l
keep Il watch on him. They usually
start low, but if, ability is shown the
rise is rapid.
Most employers don't know the
possibilities of their workers. as they
fail TO keep in touch win Incm.
! shall continue to attend persoN..i-
ly to the employment of some OF my
workers."
We congratulate Mr.. Edison upon
discovering what we have known all
along. What VIC need now is some
1Aethod by which the present institu-
lions of learning can find brainful
students upon which to labor, instead
OF the army OF brainless ones, who
seem to be worrying Mr. Edison.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

You cannot please everybody il You
do wrang and you know you cannot
rlca5r everybody if you do right.
Tho best way * to line up with yonf
own conscience and be guided by tho
tcHets OF the Scriptures.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

cleo ed but for the women, who arous
cd the men to the necessity or sup.
PORTING us for Office
These women will prove to be pow
crful factors in the campaign and to
enlist their support Is to practically
guarantee success.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

1Hre two most valued doc,incnts in
'Aa Hi4nGslia: life arc Il marriage Ger.
t:Aoatc and divorce papers One cost,
fIem one to two dolia!s. and Fac 9th
~ costs from iiftS .uii>Is and Vi,
wards and we: some people Will pay
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

hard time Of it in maintaining its
autonomy and III meeting its obligat
ions. In this respect. it is just like the
CHER small republics. be they white or
back
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

C0lorcd people are addicted to be-
ing enyious OF each other. There arc
thousands Of them though who rejoice
ut the prosperity OF member of the
race
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

|! You want to he talked abou. and
sland"red. save your money. If you
want I" be praised, spend all You have
with your friends ana YOU will DO
male fellow. well met" unit: you
find it necessary to Try to borrow SON {
money from these same friends. They
will then give you the "icy stare"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Rainy weather makes people feel
gloomy and sunny weather tends to
Ei%ke them feel cheerful, but some
people are with Il long mourning
"oHntenancc all tho time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Some people are possessed OF hailu
cinations about other people. Argu
mcnt and facts have no weight with
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Some folks. male anu female doto
On fine dress and some others just roll
in expensive and 'sensonable cntables
Neither will save any money. although
neither may die in the poor-housc.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

When two people get together bent
upon dccciving zach other, it is no,
itng before bo,h find TINT both ire lie.
cciYerS and both have been deceived
Then the journey to the lawyers Office
to see about Il divorce
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Lots Of people in this world dniigE.
i'll attending to other peoples bust
ness. while neglecting their own bust
ness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

conscientious p"opi1 ara very
scarce these days. Most people rely up
on getting by" in the easiest possible
way at some body clse's expense.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Persons who save the money that
envy. but actually Invite the hatred
Of that GLASS Of people, who will not
save.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

some people naturally aspire to lead
erShip and some other people. jus:
naturally aspire to being led by some
body else
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Envying the success OF other PEG
pie is mighty poor business. 1t loads
either to the lunatic asylum or to the
poor house. Take your choice.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

1t is II long way to heaven. but You
can reach there i'll Il few seconds, II
you have lived right and tie .ide tc
stop breathing forever.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

The HaitianS want the United
States 20 get out Of Hniti and they
are not Backward either in making
their wishes known in this country.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Women, who have ailments know
best how to conceal them. The best
way to find these ailments out is to
marry one Of them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

The roadway to hell is said to ht
paved with good intentions and tn
roadway to Heaven is evidently par
ed with good performances.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

You 40 not need wings to go 70
llcaVen. Living wight will watt you
right in, the celestial city r,"hout
wings.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Some people are of the opinion thnt
being in business is an easy life. 1t
may be, but it is fraught with worry
and trouble.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

We should deal fairly and squarcly
win our fcllowman. This is the sum
IL substance Of all true religion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

President Harding Is a mast erly
harmonizcr when It comes to the regu
lar 9sepublicnn organization.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

The professions are being looked
after while the mechanical trade; are
being neglected. This applies to Waite
and colOrcd people.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Winning donors in this world Is an
incentive 10 winning recognition in
the next one.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

1t Is the unexpected III; na:pcns
and people, who have had the most ex
pei fence know this.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Vim the favor OF the good white
folks, cOlored folks. It will richly re.
Ihly you for the time lost.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

ltaasc your children properly. Teach
hcmTpolitoncsss and SHOW them how
TO ava 'hc pitfalls on 4.lis side Of tho
1ordR
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Living honestly is like dying hap
Ply. Beth gives the individual abso
lutte satisfaction.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Unreasonable weather is not comfor
table. but it makes you know how to
appreciate seasonakle weather.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

We can cultivate disease, much
more quickly than we can nourish
Eooisa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Most children now adays raise
'hcm'"lv"H 50 To speak and people,
who know say that they have mover
been raised.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

1t is all right to live right. IL you
live right, you wMl die the same
way.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

WtWT one member OF the colorcd
race >suecc"ds. it induces some other
member o. ..o mce to a., to ,,.,,,,,..
success.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

they will advance tho money for tho
former. Strange world this IT,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14
TEXT OF INVITATION SEEKING
U. s AID AND HUGHES REPLY
MEETING EXTRAORDINARY
Allies Believe American Participa,
ton in Conferences Will Facilitate
ProceedingS--Statc Depart
mcnt Names Ambassador
Harvey.

Washington. May G.--Following IN
the text OF Premier Lloyd Georges in
fitation to the United States govern
ment for resumption Of American
participation in the deliberations OF
various allied councils and the text OF
Secretary Hughes acceptance:
Premier Lloyd Georges invitation,
delivered May S:
AS president Of the allied confer.
encc. which is Just completing it's Sit
tings IN London, l am authorized,
with the unanimous concurrence OF
oil the powers here represented, to
express to tho United States govern.
ment our feeling that tho settlement
OF the international diniculties, In
which the world Is still Involved,
would be materially assisted by the
cooperation Of tho United States;
and | am. therefore, to inquire wheth
er that government is disposed to BIO
represented in the future, as il was
at anenrlior date, a allied conference,
wherever they may meet, at the an
bassadors' conference which sits al
Paris, and on the reparations conimis
sion. '..''
we are united In feeling that
American cognizance of our proceed
ings and, where possible, American
participation in them, will be be:,
facilitated by this"
TEXT OF HUGHES REPLY
Secretary Iiughos' reply, deliver ed
May 6:
The government or the United
States has received through the Brit
ISL ambassador the courteous commu
nlcation, In which You state that, with
the unanimous concurrence OF the pow
ers represented ut the allied confec =
ence In London, you are to inquire
whether this government Is disposcd1
to he represented In the future, as It
was iii the past, at allied conferences
AT the conference Of ambassadors inI
Paris and on the Preparations commits.
sion.
The government OF the United
states while maintaining the tradik
ional policy OF abstention from parti
clpasion i'll matters OF distinctly EuroH
pean concern. Is deeply interested In
the proper economic adjustments and
III me discussion OF these conferonct
"hd desires helpfuny oco-operate ind
the deliberations upon these questions
HARVEY TO REPRESENT UNITEI
STATES.
MT. George Harvey. appointed ami
DnSSador to Great Britain, will he l.,
strncted on his arrival in England I'd
take part as the representative OF thd
President OF the United Suites in thl
deliberations of the supreme council
me American amba ssador to Franco
VIII be instructed to resume his plocA j.
as unofficial observer on the conre,
ehce or ambassadors, and Roland Y
boyden Will be instructed to sit agai
IN an unofficial capacity on the repar
ton commission.
me government of the United STA
es notes with pleasure your expressfo
OF the belief OF the representatives 81
TN allied governments assembled
London, That American cooperation
!he settlement Of the great interna
lollai questions growing out OF IN
world war will be OF material asst
lance"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Read some race journal and pay for
the race journal that you read.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

The outlook for peace IN Europe Is
lot bright. 1t looks like war and then
another war.
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$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID N

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Dying is the easiest pL": Of i.f2.
Living gives us the most trouble.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

When time ceases, the hulEa" fami
- will cease with it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

People, who worry about gosSipers
will always be miserable.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14
ANNIE HENRY

y .tnca
WILLIE 4 MEDLEY.
- ~ &C" hr"~ II
tA..tCS - .5ss ,",ETrr.
CiiA3. =. "Ct'-~NE, G. \
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

Germany has answered, yes" TO
the Allies demands. but 1t took an ir-
responsible cabinet to do 1t.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

'ushcd Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr.,
n, North Fourth Street R,rhD,on,. Va.
EDITOR JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

We shall be able to achieve success
If we press onward and faint not.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

a communications Intended for publication
.ou.I sent to reach us by "Wednesday.
1t til, r,eI OtlCc at hichnionu, Virginia
as second .class matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-14

iS"'ifc" anu lIlchuS HaR ulcu upon
a field OF battle in behalf OF the pri,
csplcs for which Mr.. Tucker Is now
moody apprehension. AS for the Re.
Iublicans, white and cOlOrcd, they
smiled. They knew that the Democra,
lc Party would not be in power for
many more years or ut least they be
llevcd that Il change would take plarr
When The centralized power. inI
which the Republican Party had b. en-
c,;,moring for more than half u or
tury was finally passed down to i?at
Party. all thoughtful Sou;horncr% s. W
OF thought that they saw The con>:,1,
nation Of all o. the cvil; which they
rad sought 20 avoid Then came tho
army OF federal officials, swarming
INTO the homes and places Of business
OF every man in the country, who had
been progressive and thrifty enough
to lay aside a competency. These on.
Gals were Democrats under Wilson;
'h"y were liable to be Republicans I'M
der Harding.
Hon. Harry st. George Tucker Is
now leading his forces into hope
less and hapless battle He is telling
nhoit fns"rai i, '"t.re~ancr yi,h kocel
condition*, Of the abolition Of Jim
Crow 'I,rs. ii civil rights for al.
ct."''n" o. t'ie itepuhhc regardless .
race or color. What else is he to cx
The New York herald., 1921-05-31
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