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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
COL. POLLAIsD'S CRITICIsM.
Local Pride Lacking.-Colorcd Folks
Root for the Wrong Team.
@ Reasons Given.
Ediuor OF The Richmond PLANET,

Editor OF The Richmond PLANET,
City. ....
Dear Sir:--I want you, as a repre-
sentative OF the eolored people. TO
tell me why 1t is that at AtlHotic Con-
of the colored people always "rool' Tor
the visiting team, and against the
teams representing Richmond? Whcth-
CT it is football or baseball, have
noticed for years TINT rs per cent OIL
ihe colored attendants always root
for the visiting club. ...s
At football game Saturday after
noon, played at Boulevard Field, be-
tween the Richmond Athletics, who
are representative young Richmond
boys, living here, and Visiting Club,
there were fifty or sixty co.ored people
representing the better element OF
your race, such as college students
BARRIERS, walters, etc, and I am Of tho
opinion that not one in the crowd
wanted to see Richmond win. Person
ahy, l have always done all thai
could to help the colored people, and
most OF my friends have done the
same, bua there was u feeling Of re-
sentiment by me, and by II great man,
other white people, that this lack OF
local pride, by the colorcd people, is
very distressing. I, and most Of the
Richmond Athletic Club, have repeat =
ealy been out to see tho Virginia
Union University play their games and
we always give them ali the encour--
agement We can by roofing" for them
but n great many Of these students
nj ho po Cay low Nd
did not show tlfeir appreciation by re
ciprocating.
If you will explain to me what
prompts this feeling among the col
ored people in Richmond, perhaps /
may he able to forgot my present re-
sentiment OF their attitude towards
our local boys.
Yours very truly,
JAMES J. POLLARD
In discussing Col. James J. Pol1ard's
criticisms with -. Quarterback A. G..
Jackson OF the Virginia Union Univer-
slty Football team last Thursday, he
said, whenever any OF the players
come to attend our games, we never
segregate them, but when eight Of us
entered the field at the game of the
Athletics and Tire Cleveland Tigers
and stopped ON the north side of the
field, two cops walked over and told
us to go over to the southwest part
of the section in Hl:e 'bleachers, where
we could only see the actual play when
the team was at the west goal.
Another reason was that our Coach
had played football with and against
alre quarterback of the Cleveland Tie-
ers, whose name is Brainey Bower In
such case, he was afriend Of his ana
naturally we rooted for that team.
Some few fellows were pulling for this
quarterback, who seemed to be goon
fellow. A colored fellow, named Ink
Williams, who finished at Brown Unit
Versity was also member of the Clevn
land team. When Cuddy Murphy got
hurt, this colored man came on the
field no assist him off in SOME way.
The north bleachers holloed: "Put
the Niger in there!'
I have been at every game played by
tho Richmond Athletics and I have
never before in my recollection been
asked to move to a certain spot, when
standing UP in the bleachers.-Ed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
n. A. A. G. =. ASKS CLOTHES FOR
TULSA SUFFERERS.

The National Association for tht
Advancement OF Colored Peovle. ~
Fifth Avenue, New York today asked
that donations of clothes be ser. ia
the Tulsa Relief Committee, 70" riot
victims who have to face Tho rigors or
winter with inaduuate housing ant
insufficient Clothes to protect them
from the cold.
The Associations statement Is rs
follows:
Enquiries haNc boen coming in to
:he National office as to whom 20
send clothing to in Tulsa, to
help the riot sufferers face the cold OF
winter. The Association has been made
n center in New York for reMef funds,
having raised $500 which Is being TX
pended for physical relief and legal
defense in Tulsa but cannot undertake.
tho distribution of clothing.
1--WE are therefore asking that those
who have clothes to give to the Tulsa
sufferers. send them to
MIR. S. D. HOOKER,
x Chairman Tulsa Relief Com
124 N. Greenwood st.
Tulsa Oklahoma.
Needless to say only clothes in
good condition should be sent. prefer
ably warm garments.
For the NATIONAL Association for
the Advancemen1 Of Colored People.
JAMES WELDON JOHNSON,
Secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER u, 1921
MIR. CHARLES S. GILPIN COMING,

y, 50 :eNsts'A->e ..,sHr' r!>,., AYR
Mr.. Charles S. Gilpin, former
Richmond "boy" and now the worlds
most famous colored comedian will ap
pear here at the Academy OF Music
December &c, 81. and 28th, 1921 In
that remarkable rendition. for which
he is SO well suited, The Emperor
Jones'" He Is DESTROYS OF meeting his
many friends here. Tho management
ut tho Academy will make arrange.
mems for the large number of coored
theatre patrons in this city. A full de-
scription Of ;his play appeared IN the
co'umns Of this journal recently under
the head Of Editor Mitcholl's Travels,
Tire edf,or having witnessed the same
on his trip to the Coast at the Play
House in Chicago. Arrangements ar.
being made to entertain Mr.. Gilpin dur
ing his stay here.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
Mrs. Lcno'a HaErison Laid to Rest

Mrs. LccnOra Harrison, the second
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Urqu-
hart of Franklin, Va, died in Ne>v
York city, 100 w. both streo.; Novem.
Der goth, 1921 after brief illness If
three days The news arrived in Frank
lin within 40 minutes after her death.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. UrQuhart left
at once and brought the body homo
for burial. They arrived homo Thurs
day night. The funeral and burial took
place Sunday, December 4, 1921. The
funeral was held in Qhc Cool Spring
Baptist church of which tire deceased
was the ex-organist
AS the body was being rolled in the
lady paH-bearers from Pearly Gate
Court No. 174 Of Calanthe held the
white ribbon suspended from the cas-
ket and they were as follows: Mrs.
Eva Johnson, Loula Simms, Minnie
Perkins. Lonnie b. Boyl1ins, Mamie
Pitchford and Lula Chambers The
honrary pall-bearers were: Mrs. Anna
Petite, Mrs. Roberta Yarbor, Mrs. Ora
Britt, Mrs. Gertie Landlord and Mrs.
Julia Jones.
Active pall-bearers: Mr.. London
Petite: Cleveland johnson, Eddie
Chambers; Willie Delotch, John Dot.
son, Henry Perry, and Louis Warren.
The sermon was preached by the
pastor Rev. W. T.. Sanderlin. The fam
lily coincidence and coincidence from
the choir were read by Mrs. Ha,.
ris and from Cool Spring Church and
Mrs. r.. l.. Carter by Mr.. w. B. Hol.
oil
ltan Baptist church and Pulpit club of
the same. OF which she was member
by Miss Hattie Mae Cobb.
After the condolences were read the
choir sang: And there's no night
there. After the sermon Mr.. w. B. Hol
land sang solo Flee AS bird to your
mountain eti. The out Of town relativ
cs were rs follows: Mr.. Solomon Gar.
riss. Philadelphia, Pa, an uncle of
the deceased; Mr.. Renford Garriss, a
cousin of Munfreesboro, N. c.: Mr..
Lod yGrariss Of Philadelphia, Pa,
Mrs. Nellie G. White, Norfolk, Va.
and Miss Mollie Urquhart of Norfolk,
va. both sisters Misses Blanche and
Fannie Clark Of Norfolk, Va; aunt ard
cousins. Miss Lula Pride of Norfolk,
and Miss Rosa 70. Bess of Branchyi,,e.
friends Of the deceased.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Simmons: Mr..
CHARLES Stith, Mr.. Robert Williams
and Daisy Williams Of Norfolk, cousins
Miss Beatrice Stith Of Sebrell, Va. Mr..
and Mrs. Johnnie Mason, friends from
Sebrell, Va.
We wish to thank oil who have been
80 kind to the family.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
THE JURGEN'S NEW HOME.

The well-lknown firm Of Charles G..
Jurgens Son is now at it's former -
cation Adams and Broad Streets with
q full line Of furniture and household
supplies and at the lowest prices consis
tent with first class stock. The public
is invited to call and inspect the latest
styles OF household goods. Couples an
ticipating matrimony and house-keep
ing wi find this place a veritable par
adise for the realization Of their wish
es.
Call and see the stock and purchas"
your supplies early.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
In Memory.

In loving memory Of my husband,
Bonnie Robinson, who departed this
life, December II, 1918.
The month OF December once more is
here,
The saddcst TO NE OF all the year;
But it is sweet to know we will meet
again,
Where parting is no more;
And thar the one | love so dearly
Has only gone before.
His Wife,
-HALLIE ROBINSON.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
A SLOW TEAM.

\ stream Of water trickled along
q OF the railroad track and then we
ssed over Il most peculiar suspen
,. bridge. returned to my scat IN
Pullman car. I saw touring cars
a later, I saw n settler. He was driy
ga large covered wagon, to which
"A, hitclred two large horses, A wo-
Il and boy trudged along on foot
lnconcerned as though they were
n country road near a large East.
city. A car was coming. but I
lid not SEQ any way for 1t 10 pass
t team on that narrow mountain
d. 1t must stop or go at a snail S
|e," until turn ont point could be
|ched. AS for us. we were steadily
ling time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
NOTICE.

To the Many Friends Of the Peoples
Family:
It will be remembered that Crockett
J. Peoples Of Ablcx, Ky, was over
como by gas in his bed room on DC; o.
Der 81, 1921. His home was in Max
Meadows, Va. He was an active men,
her Of the X. Of p, Busy Bee Lodge
No. 238, Wytheville, Va.
His Brother. William Peoples, Of
Aflex, KY, has been appointed Admin.
istratOr to his estate. Mr.. VIM. Peoples
is member Of New Hope, Lodge, x.
OF p. Nofi "a, Of Lynchburg, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17

the Governors office. He and DR.. Yves,
brook convcrsed and it was not long
before learned IEhat these two lead
OTIS with one other controlled the poll
ucal affairs In Colorado SO for as ;d,e
co!orcd people are concerned. They i'll
troduced me to the Secretary to tho
Governor. In passing, It may be well
to state that Mr.. Gross Is President
Of the National Association for tlhe Ad
vancement Of Colored Peoples, Denver
Branch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
STRICKEN IN CHURCH.

Deacon Willis Venerable, 700 Gather
inc Street carried around tho collect
ion basket at the Ebenezer Baptist
Church, Sunday, December 4th and
was called upon by Rhv. w. III. Stokes
to offer the closing prayer. It was
noticed that he finally spoke so faint
that he could not be heard. He sank
to his seat and Was Immediately re-
moved to his home, whore he soon
expired.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
THE ROYAL GORGE

Pullman cars look comfortable ana
ter you get used to them, they feel
but way, but was never more tired
my life. Now the scenery tended to
ssen the monotony. At times
build write. but the swaying motion
the train made this difficult task
I'D I gave myself up to musing over
10 past and Of forming plans for tho
|ture, but I even got tired of this.
he porter whispered to me that he
build take me to The end Of the train
rough dead-head coach where I
build see the Royal Gorge and fol-
wed him and was left alone there to
|ntemplate the wonders Of this re-
|irkahle freak of nature. This gorge
2,627 feet deep and the train tray.
at ;lhe bottom. Looking upwards.
did not apnear to be more than 800
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
The WlISTBROOK HOME.

I was glad to get there. Mrs. West
brook prepared dinner and l enjoyed
the repast. The afternoon had been
q strenuous one. Attorney Georgia
Ross called to SEQ ME. was given &
room 1uxuriously furnished even to
having Il portable electric light right
at my elbow rs 1 retired In tlfat bed
OF down. There was no use talking
to me about leaving Denver that night.
The slow train could go. I would
wait for the fast ono ut 1886 the
next day. I had boon billed to speak
in st. Louis that night and was
then In Denver, day and a halls trav
ell away. I had made arrangements to
speak Monday night somewhere in ST.
Louis The ST. Louis Argus, Editor
Mitchell In charge had heralded my
coming and tire people were looking
FOR me no doubt, but In that ]. H. p.
Westbrook home, all of this was for
gotten.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
BROOKS-CUNNINGHANf

Mrs, Matte e. Cunningham wishes
to announce the marriage Of her
daughter, Matte Olivia. Mckenzie to
Mr.. Clarence Edward Brooks, which
took place Wednesday,, October s,
1921 at the residence OF Rev. w. r..
Johnson. :.
Reception. Wednesday, December
%, 1921 at her residence, 1901 De-
catur Street, from s to II P. NJ.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
sunday School Lesson on Screen nj
brotherhood Bible Glass.

The public is invited to attend the
brotherhood Bible Glass Sunday
morning, ten o'clock, at the Fifth
Street Baptist Church. "The Life
Of Paup' will be shown in stereopti-
con pictures. The lesson lecture will
be by one Of the teachers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
COLORlCD PORTER WON

The news agent just told mo to
ay :he colorcd porter. The Giants
ave won, 3 to nothing. We wcrc
here we could not get a newspaper,
ut tho wires had told the story. We
ere now passing down the mountain
nd then up again. In order to climb
10 train would make, what seemed
DO ''poAhook curves" 1t would lie
Est above the track below and then
would continue to describe similar
|lrvcs until tho top was reached. T'ro
Pnductor ,pointed out ono place on
(e mountain side. where few
leeks before the train on which lie
las travelling had left the rails.
nd crosch1 tho Great Divide and it
las since Tuesday night that I hao
ben travelling and 1t was now Thurs
ey-night and had not seen a colorei
ssenger on the train.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
NO RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

For once. I was "under the care of
n physicianP and his Madame, al
though l was not sick. had rested for
some time, when l decided to see the
sights of Denver by electric light and
I strolled out to the Great White Way.
Crowds We're out and I felt somewhat
lonely. This was city Tor white
folks and for white folks enjoyment.
but was here. THE unknown for i
had purposedly started out alone. I
like to gaze in the windows Of the
stores and to mediate and to observe
conditions. During my long trip
across the Rockies, had travelled as
a well-to-do white man travels. My
color was not observed or was forgot
ten. AS a banker, I noted no racia.
discrimination whatever The porters.
the walters and even the train help
treated me with every courtesy and
Continued on Second Page.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17

Mrs. celia Locklayer, of Roanoke,
Va. has raturned home after spend
ing several weeks visiting in Rich
mond.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
THAT TERRIBLE FLOOD

was now in the suburbs OF Pueblo
/ I could see everywhere evidence
devastation, when the Colorado riv
had left it's banks and had done mil
IS Of dollars worth of damage.
I iron bridges resting in the river
Awhile heavy trees had been up
tied and mills and factories destroy
Safety was obtained only by re.
biting 10 the high land, which SUI
nds this picturesque city. I was
Basy about making connection Mt
liver for st. Louis. We were due
Denver at 1915 and it was now
Arly 2 p. M. I decided to wire DR..
y. p. Westhrook as I could not
Fe Denver before s 20 that night. I
Bgraphed the Denver Star with the
Ileet to tell DR.. Westbrook.
AT THE STATE CAPITAL
4 was after o'clock when I arriv-
\ 1t Denver. had learned that the
} Grain was a slow one so decided
lere was any way to do 1t to spend
night in the capital city Of Colora-
l A white red-cap took my luggage
as I entered the depot, I saw DR..
$tbrook. He had his car there and
as soon on my way to The State
tai where he introduced me to Mr..
rye W. Gross who had desk in
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
MEMPHIS SOLDIERS TO MOVIE

memphis, Tenn, Dec 7.-Maior u
%. sweeney, commander of the Mem.
PMS infantry company of the Nationa,
S , tonight received orders by long
distance telephone to take fifty or
more men Of the local company to
Dyersburg, Tenn, where threats have
neen made to lynch five colored n,er
nelo IN Jail there in connection with
the killing Of r. l.. Burkett.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
MOB THREATENS FIVE MEN IN
TENNESSEE JAIL,
governor Calls Out Troops as 100
Gather Near Prison.

Dyersburg, Tenn, Dec. IA mob
OF over 600 men from this city and
rom Newbern gathered around the
1aii mere tonight with tho announced
mtehtion of taking five colored men
held here In connection with the death
monday night of r. l.. Burket, q. New
perm stock raiser. Sheriff H. p prv.
ant and number OF citizens address.
ed inc mob and urged them to disperse
promising speedy trial for the men.
a part of the mob scattered to
tnelr homes but crowd of about 160
Sui remains near the Jail and oro
threatening to lynch the men, II 10
feared here that another effort to take
he men from the officers vii, H. n,o,e
later in tho night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
GOVERNOR ORDERS OUT TROOPS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dec. 7.-Governor
cured A. Taylor announced ut 9.20
oSiock tonight that he had requested
Ad1utantGcneral Philip Brumit to
uispntoh National Guard troops to
Dyersburg, Tenn., where a mob Is 70
por,ed forming.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-17
EMPLOYMENT BULLETIN.

Issued Monthly by Public EmploymcnS
Bureau. department Of Public Wei
fare) City Of Richmond, Room 5,
City Hall.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-03-04
NEW BILL TO BAR
TICKET SPECS"
Law Would Make All Tickets Non
Transferable After Purchase
al the TheaLre.

ALBANY, March 4.-Despite Gov.
Mnler's veto OF the bill limiting ticket
brokers to jO-cent advance over box
office prices, the fight TO protect New
York Citys theatrcgoers from gougmg
ticket spectators win be continued in
the Legislature.
Assemblyman r. X. Smith next Mon
day night will introduce a new bill,
said to be without the unconstitutional
features that caused Gov. Miller to
veto the previous message The bill,
il is declared. will make an theatre
tickets non transferable. This would
prohibit reseHug of tickets by persons
who purchased them at theatres. and
would automatically put out Of business
every ticket broker in the city. regard
less OF the prices he charges
Another provision, IL was learned. Is
thlt alI the profit above the jO-cent
limit on tickets bc turned over TO the
Fedora and state Governments ug
taxes. At present the Federal Govern
mcnt rs entitled 20 30 per cent. Of the
profit above 80 cents on each ticket
This provision. il enacted, would have
exactly the effect sought in the measure
that was vetoed by tho Governor.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-03-04
"SENATE THR w ME DOWN.
WILSON TELLS Sen. KNOX, "BUTI
DON'T WANT TO FALL down"
Dramatic Meeting With Senator Lodge, His
Bitterest Foe, Marks Last Few Minutes of
Presidents Stay in Capitol.

WASHINGTON, March AFTER
Mr.. Wilson realized his home in S
Street, reforming from the Capitol,
Admiral Grayson, who accompanied
him, addressed him as Mr.. PrcsI-
dent"
NO" Mr.. Wilson interrupted, smIl-
ing, plain Woodrow Wilson now"
President Wilson did not make
known until after he arrived at the
Capitol that he would no. attend the
inauguration After he reached his
room at the Capitol he requested that
the Prcsident-elect and Vice President
elect be invited 70 see him. lie told
them that because OF the steps leading
INTO the chamber he did not think ne
could attend the ceremonies there. Mr..
Harding extended his hanG and said:
"Goodby, Mr.. President. know yon
are glad to be relieved OF your burden
and worries. want to tell you how
much 1 have appreciated the courtc-
sizes you have extended to nus"
The President then left mis- room
accompanied by Mrs. Wilson Rear Ad-
miral Grayson and Joseph + TUnulty,
his secretary. He went to the ground
floor in an elevator and then walked
about 300 yards to the exit at the east
entrance, He hedtated once during
the walk
The President first explained %
Senator Knox. Chairman Of the Joint
Congressional Inaugural Committee,
that ne would be unable 20 go into
the Senate Chamber. lie laughingly
said: Senator, the Senate has
thrown me down, but | don't want 10
fall down." referring 10 the steep
grade up the Senate Senate Chamber
which he had TO walk up and down.
Senator Knox smiled and thanked
the President for HIS courtesy in
coming to the Capitol and assured
/ him than his absence from tho in
auguraI ceremonies would be under
stood. The President then told SEN
ator Knox he had explained the stu
Iaton to Mr.. Coolidge. who had bcCn
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-03-04
HARDING STARTS IN
WITH INNOVATION
IN NAMING CABINET
Goes Before the Senate and Makes
the Nominations in
Person.

WASHINGTON. March 4.--Presi-
dent Harding's first official act was TO
break a precedent by submitting in
person his list of Cabinet officers TO
the Senate in executive session lie
addressed the Senators briefly.
Senator Fan Of New Mexico, named
tor Secretary of the Interior was first
On the list to be confirmed He was
given preference because Of his Sen
ate membership.
The other appointments were taken
up in turn and all were Immediately
confirmed
Mr.. Harding subnitted no other
nominations besides his Cabinet OH
GERS, and in presenting those said he
desired to maintain close ana amicablC
relations with the legislative body
during his administration.
lie submitted the nominations orally
reading the names one by one.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-03-04

very gracious in eNcustng his pres
cncc.
Senator Lodge, OF Massachusetts,
the Republican senate Leader, then
entered the Presidents room and in a
very formal way said that the busi-
ness OF the two Houses had concluded
and asked whether the President had
any further communications to ad-
dress TO Congress. The Presidents at
tcntion had to DO called TO The fact
that Senator Lodge had entered the
room as he was speaking to some one
beside him.
When he did glance up he said
formally and in tone contrasting
with that witch he had used in
speaking with Senator Knox and
others:
81 have no further communication
to make ! appreciate your courtesy.
Good morning"
Mr. Wilson left tlie Capitol at HISS
A. NJ. with Mrs. Wilson and as the
machine swung up Pennsylvania Az
enue with out escort, he was recog-
nized and cheercd by the crowd walt
ing the return OF tho inaugural party
Mr. Wilson smiled back and repeat.
edly raised his hat which he had not
done when riding toward the Capitol
with Mr. Harding. In these salutes
Mr.. Wilson swung his hat clear down
from his head until his hand touched
the side OF the car
When IT turned with the avenue "a
pass the White House. he was looking
TO the right and did not again glance
in passing tho building whore he had
lived eight years.
At the house in s. street a group
OF several hundred persons had gath
cred in response TO Mr.. Wilson's smil-
ing greeting He went in at once %
| find a score OF intimate friends wat
! ing him and then stood on the sec
ond floor with Mrs Wilson to shaSo
hands with the newspaper men Of his
PARTY Mr.. Wilson seemed cheerful
and showed no indication Of fatigue
/ from his trip to the Capitol
| Later IN the day the refining Prcsl
| dent is 10 bc accorded n reception at
his home by League Nation advo-
cafes
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1921-03-04

WASHINGTON dchU-
President Warren g. Harding:
My Countrymen on surveys
rejoicing the
beahes
mingng hope
civilization Libertyberty
civilization
expressIon guaranty Of both