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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
Congressman c. Bascom S|emp Accompanies John
Mitchell, Jr. to the White House.
Vir6nzans There
Especially


Washington, ID. G., Jan. Is. Con
gressmnn G.. Bascom Slemp RepubE.
can National Committeeman from Vii.
ginia. who had previously arranged an
appointment at the White House nc
companicd John Mitchell. Jr.. recent
Republican candidate for Governor on
the anti--Lily White Republican ticket
with the party was also Col. Giles Is .
jackson and Il little nephew of tho well
known Virginia congressman. The
hour az arranged was 1890 this after.
noon, but 1t was nearly one o'clock be
fore they were ushered into the presi
dental Office. where they remained
closcted with President Warren G.
Harding for more than twenty mlnu,-
es, while long line of prospective vlsi
tors were waiting for their turn In the
reception room and the White House
grounds.
Upon being asked az to his mission
Mr.. Mitchell said, Il had never met
the President. am seeking no office OF
any kind myself and I only wanted al
opportunity to see end meet the distiNl
uiShcd Chief Executive Of the nation.
am pleased with the outcome of the
conference.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
BOLDLY JURY FIlIlED; HEAVY
COURT GUARD, .
Curious Crowds MJTcd at Triol OF
Boy Who Killed Two Policemen

New York, Jan. 23--After q day Of
interrogation Of seyenty-onc talesmen
In court room bnrricaded by benches
and guarded inside and out by dctec-
tivea. uniformed policemen and deputy
sheriifs. jury was obtained yesterday
aft0rn0on In tho criminal branch o,
the Supreme Court for the trial of Ii
Their Boldly. cOlored who shot and kill
cd two detectives.
Although the end Of the trial ma,
mean few solemn words condcmniug
him to death In the electric chair Bod.
dy appeared more interested than un-
easy at tho spectacle Of which he was
the center. He NAMED .solmrnity, sit
ting mOtionless among his lawyers, &C
casionally answering u whispered qucS
ton and rising PROMPTLY al the poke
vi finger to COnll on each Jurymun
who took the oath
At the end OF the day, some minutes
after 5, when Justice IEad0r WasScrvG.
gel adjourned court, Boldly apparently
considered fOrmality at an end. lie
grinned broadly back ut his wife. mot h
or and other relatives seated with col
orcd people on two rows Of benches
and shook one hand in the other with
great Vigor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
IN MEMORY
RISING MT. ZION NOTES.

The pastor is urging the congreca.
ton 10 hc on time at every service OF
the church. This will enable lis to sc.
out earlier. mus working for the cola.
Vcnicncc Of both.
\ general survey of the entire con.
munity has begun and each partir;
pant OF this work is asked 10 make is
thorough an examination OF his block
as possible. We are looking forward t.
great revival in the next month ana
THIS good work is essential to max.
these meetings as great Il Success, as We
ar" anticipating. Even those that ar
not captains Of the various blocks are
asked 10 make themselves individual
committees in drawing out those that
are delinquent or net connected wit:
any church OF this city urging them &c
regird themselves and continue the
, march up the Kings highway.
We were glad to have Prof. Hancock
. Of the Virginia Union University on
last Sunday \. NJ. He delivered SOU
stirring sermon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28

A Sarcastic Reference to the Brazil
Corrcspondcnt-Rc Criticism
OF the Hon. Marcus GiIYcy.
2G0 West 1876 Street.
New York City, II. Y.
JaHuJry Is. 1872.
Hon. j I'M Mitchell. r.l;tor
The Planet,
Richmond, Virginia.

Dear Sir-For number of years, /
have been soeing, but not reading in
their entirety, tho outgivings Of a self
cXpatrintcd American Negro and a cor.
respondent of the Planet who is lOCat-
ed somewhere in Brazil. and who calls
himself "PrOfcsFor" |. b. Moore. THIS
man has wasted considerable OF his
timo and rcams OF good white paper
criticising men and things in the
('nnrd Stato' about whom he seems to
know as little as II year old. His
latest eruption in the Planet, direct ell
against the Universal Negro Improve
ment Association and its President
honorable Marcus Garvey. il about "s
silly in uttcranco and as bungling in
form nS are most OF his learned dia.
lribS On subject which he docs not
understand as is clearly shown by his
crude, ignorant and garrulouS discus.
on Of them.
This same Professor, some years aGo
when | lived at NonkcrS. used 10 bonn :
bard me with his cgoti%tir cfiusiun :
from Bahia. Brazil. and after read
the first inStallmcnt Of his ,hiioGruIl,
IL inaninitioS. | invariably consigned
his Subsequent inStalmcut& 10 my q;
i"ici0U@ W!stc-haahrt. His rummvGiS un
tn" /. \. |. y. ANA Marcus GArVcv in
tn" Pl"nrt of the iijh in t"Ui, VIII
n"N" about Is much effect rs the blIN
Of PckincS" directed at the moon.
Who is this Professor Moore anyhow
And ii on what College or VnirrrEi Y
did he get his title? Or, is he just a
corn Doctor or bari CT, or expert guitar
PLAYER calling himself Professor
Yours sincerely,
BRUCE GRIT.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
Notice to Federation Women!

The National Association OF Colored
Women's clubs will meet in Richmond
August 1922. The delegates will pay
$500 per day for board and lodging.
The women are urged to notify Mrs
Bette G. Cousins. 1924 St. James st.
Chairman OF Committee on Homes
the number Of delegates that they de
sire to take.
The General Committee will meet
the 1st Monday In February. to P.
NJ. Zone hour) in tho ONCE OF Mrs.
Maggie l.. walker. st. Luke Hall. DO
on time, one hour.
MFRS. ORA BROWN STOKES.
Chairman
MRS. W. r. JOHNSON, Sec.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
HAULING COIORED FOLKS

Staining on II corner ut Third and
ihirh Hnd Broad streets. Friday morn
ing GOth inst, were two cOlOrcd wo.
men. The jitnCyS made no stOp 10 car.
~ them 10 the West End. Thov stood
thCr" for som" time. when n car VITA
no iiin"y SIGN or license stopped and
the white chauffeur asked where tfrv
wanted to go. Thcy tol dhim and he vii
cd them in with the other passengers.
even taking u colorCd man on the run
ning board OF the car.
It must have been one OF the
cars operated by the striking carmen
themselves. They understood that they
must take care OF the travelling public
regardless OF color. Now. II il possible
TO get from South Richmond in a jit.
ney and gradually the others are haul.
ing colored people the same way. Anoth
der underlying cause is that white
people have been seriously inconvon.
fenced ny not helng able to secure ser.
want help on time and this has bee,
reactinE against the striking carmen
The outlook for peace is not bright. al
though many profess to see n chance
or bringing matter to q condition
where the strike will end satisfacto DRY
to both parties to the controversy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
PROSECUTION OPENS TODAY

He then w;sS led. closely guardcu
over the Bridge OF Signs to the Tomhs.
When he passes over thr bridge n"an
this morning it viii be to hear niStrir;
Attorney Bmtrn demand his lie f"l
the murder Of D"i"ctivr Spr&rant rYn
dis J. Buckley. Mr.. Bunton believes, |: .
c,,n present the states case a"aiu>!
Rohdy in Il single day but that Of lh"
defense which is led Ny Norris Knrn,%
former judge probably will take sever
al days.
Two hours before the trial began
curiosity seekers filtered into the Grim
inal Courts Building and by 10 O'CLOCK
call was sent for the reserves OF the
Elizabeth street station. They were
badly needed to keep paSsnEcwavs
clear. In the crowd were many colorel
people, including representatives o.,
various societies and publications CT
the race and more than a sprinkling OF
policemen or duty.
The sight for most OF those present
was the passage OF Boldly from thu
bridge of Signs along the mczzaninc
floor Of the Criminal Courts Building
and down flight of stairs into tho
courtroom. He was clad in brown
0vcrcont, new brown suit. silk shirt
ana highly polished shoes and over
Swallowed those guarding him. The cur
iouS pressed forward. hut made no der.
0nStration. That, for most of ih0s,.
present was all that was to he seen. for
none except those with business in the
courtroom were admitted.
Benches were placed so that no ono
Il IL, IL,
feet OF the court except by one marrow
path. Police and court attendants clu"-
tered about the door.
Before the selection OF jurors Mr.
ko"nlg made an effort to obtain pos,
poncmenl. because OF the shortncss ST
time since he and Herman Hoffman
and Frank AranOw were assigned 10
the defense. He also pleaded that there
was an atmosphere OF hostility against
Boldly az the result of the ncwspa per
comments. expressions by public oGic-
ialS and the killing Of Policeman MOtA
by the colOrcd man Whaley.
at has developed that members OF
the defendants family on his mothers
side were in Insane aSylums in various
parts Of the country" Mr.. Koenig sail
In pleading for more time in which 10
get evidence. He said he had Informal
ton that an aunt Of Boldly died In an
insane asylum in Maryland and anoth-
or member Of the family Is in m IN
sane asylum in New Jersey.
In opposing the motion for postpone
ment District Attorney BantOn said
eleven or twelve days were sufficient to
prepare a defense. He added that he
had arranged with ono Of Boddy's law
yers to get into communication by long
distance telephone with an insane asy-
lum to have representatives in court
with records. Justice Wasservogel over
ruled Mr. Koenigs motion.
WAY MADE FOR INSANITY PLEA
In examining the talesmen the Bod
Continued ON Second Page)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
WORLDWIDE PRAYER AMONG
THE IIAMFTIC PEOPLE,

We are calling for world wide uray.
or among the i!amitic peoples. number
ing I3o0n0nnn or more Including North
and South America. the West Indies
the whole Continent OF Africa and al
jnccnt Islands. India. Turkey and tho
Tribe of Judah. We also request 10. 600
600 signatures to present as petition
against lynching before the President.
Cabinet, Congress and the Governors
of every State in the Union
Send signatures to the Committee Of
twelve. Care Ohm p. Lorenzo, 81 e
132nd Street, n. Y. City.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
FULTON NOTES.

We do not like to speak or braS
about tho success the Mt Calvary Bapt
list Sunday School is making these days
through the great efforts of the various
classes with Mr.. John II. Foster rs
superintendent and Miss Alma Logan
Assistant Superintendent. We will alsc
speak of the great work being done by
MistreSScS Hattie 1Iackett and Rcbcr.
Gu Fleming field workers of the II. e
l.. Bible Glass Of the School
1870 4. NJ. we listened to a very
helpful sermon by our pastor and every
one went away rejoicing in the God Of
their Salvation. Three members were
added to the church.
$3.50 j. nj. there was n grand sacred
concert given by the Williams Orchcs
ira. IT is rare treat to hear the ~
especially those who have Il good taste
for music
$50 i. NJ our pastor preached anoth
or strong gospel sermon, using rs his
, theme: Daniel in the Lions Dcn.'
My brother ana sister You ought e.
have been there and heard for Yourself
tomorrow morning our pastor WHY
preach from the subject: eric bed too
short. Let us come early and enter
really into the services.
There will be sacred concert at the
church $40 y. NJ. Ivy tho FIli's Band of
the Capitol City Lodge. Under the aus
pieces Of The ~. T.. l.. R;hl" class.
TN" following members OF orr
rhGrch have been added 70 tie Sirh
Inst: NJ s. iyih"iia Barnes. Mrs Sad"
Foster Hnd Mrs. llalli" Nrhn""n
Fh"N0 "rC others let Ms call r0 >np thr,u
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
PROF. MOORE WAKES
SARCASTIC
Ho Crluciscs VirRinians-Sccs A
Dangtv' in Southern Charters.
Bahia Brazil
September It'll, 1921
Mr. John Mitchell, Jr..
Rich n, oN6 YIN
United States Of America

Richmond, Va.
United States OF America.
Dear Sir:--Mnny persons wonder
why should give 20 much attent ION
to tho Planet and It's editor? Well. ]
suppose that 1t would he better to II
form you as we'll them and we all may
profit from It together. Sir. 1T is the
coloured pooplo themselves that caused
so much OF this Hell, between the rae.
cS. From my personal experiences,
they wore monty Yirginlnns, though
they lived I'm other parts. They first
submit to all that tho white people
propose. whether right or wrong and
then try to help tho whites to compel
other toloured people to do the Same"
If they are questioned. they refer to
tho great progress they make IN VIZ.
ginia. otc. A very great pA7t Of suci
stupidity is propagated in the A. AZ. E.
Zion Church. That churib was n"ver
- African; nor wne II conceived by the
African people. 1t Is al American or.
ganlzntion and 1t Ia designed to play
the dovil with civilization through the
ignorant ambition Of its leaders with
their own people the greatest losers.
In other parts Of the country w.i"rc
coiourcd people do not wish to con
orally n grcat killing among .hoIl. IT
is tho Virginia coloured people. who
without investigation condemn their
uwn race in other parts. Their Is al.
ways some nnti.whitc man Organ'Ha'
ton coming out from Richmond, Va.
With white men practically dire ting
the whole affair. ny it being chartered
in the State OF Va.
SO to begin with the other ColOl"cl
people should know that neither the
white nCOp!c Of Virginia nor anE OTTER
part Of the country are going TO grant
charters TO go Omrcd people whi' II
might n1urc the interests Of the South
crn white people. Now. to check this
bunhcr among the rOlour"d people OF
Virginia means the salvation Of She
rights Of c0lOurNd NcOp)" in tn" II"
country. DID not Booker y. WaHn;N.;
ton, w. w. browne, ". L. Taylor an
even II. r. N"t'N II hrlun% 10 Nirg''.
il Rcno'A IL" c.,lWmity Wh ~ DJ"h
clanhcstiNod work has hr"uGht To til"
race. We have hv"r now, > H'nitrm"i
born in t'r,.W".. EnAtr. TRYING 10 N!"
pagato he separation of tn" races
horc under tho auspices Of tn" \. NJ,
T. Zion Church. Instead @! pIcachinG
the freedom Of ChriSt'S church to all
man kind. Begin all over to he real
Americans ami fight tor those princi'
pies and all true men will respect and
help you. LG: the colOurcd people
every where learn to compete win
Write people upon an equal base. no.
fore they think Of exciting them. Now
That Garyey business Is no better ami
it will prove disastrous to the race
when no will retire to privacy with
full pockets. But it will not do him
so much good as II he had earned
much less by honest competition.
Where is Chief Sam the African
Prince? The American co!ourcd peo
pie will probably learn sense some
day.
l. S. MOORE.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
Tho Heavenly Gate Aiar.

a Sacred Scenario in bargain for
Souls for the Devil by hypocritc. A
sermon by fourteen people to Christ
fans. Barksliders and Sinners. Drama.
tiZcd, directed and copyright 1917.
Rights reserved by Nine. Madeline b.
Lucas Of Now York City. at True re.
formers Hall, Tuesday night, Februnry
7, 1922.
Performance begins S:15. Admission
25 cents: reserved seats 35 cents.
Open for engagements for February
only.
NINE. b. LUCAS,
1903 State Street,
Richmond Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28

There will hC public installation
OF officers Of the Lodges OF Richmond
District. the District Council and the
Ideal Nursery Board at TIT 9Th Stree,
Baptist Church. Monday night. jana
airy Both at s o'clock. There will also
be a public reception Of many new
members at this meeting. Mr.. A. "
Holmes. Supreme Master will install
the officers. Deputy ~. l.. Beverly Gx-
pcct to present several new lodges for
organization. The National Ideal ch0i:
will furnish special music The public
IS invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28

Special Musical Program at EbencZ
CT Baptist Church, Sunday, January
goth. 1922 (ncxt Sunday at p. NJ.
sharp.
The public ia cordially invited to ut
tend the special program to he render
ed at tho EbeneZer Baptist Churca
next Sunday night. Instrumental and
vocal selections will be rendered. The
program Is under the direction OF Pref.
W. y. Jones.
REV. w. II. STOKES, T'I. D..
Pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
STRIKING TROLLEY MEN RUN
JITSEYS IN RICHMOND,

Tho conductors and motormen IF
tho Virginia Passenger and Power
Company, which operates tho street.
cars In this city went on a strike Mon
day, January 10th. and this also invo!v
Ell tho cities OF Norfolk. Portsmouth
and was intended to include Peters.
burg. Va. But the latter city was not
affected due to the fnct that the men
decided to go out. The tie-up IN Rich.
mmd was wcll-nigh complete, but the
company gave the men until Thursday
night, 10th inst, to return to their
posts. They failed to do this. In tas
meantime, the laboring elements wer,
seriously Inconvenience Even teach.
ers in the public schools were affected
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
A Card OF Thanks.

Mrs. Alice Y. Edwards and Miss
Julia A. Robinson wish to thank their
many friends, far and near, and our
kind neirhborS for their kindness
shown us ut the death al our mother,
George 4. Robinson, who left us De
ccmher 22nd. 1921.
May Gods richest blessings rest mp
Oh YOU all.
HER CHILDREN.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
FINE JITNEY SERVICE.

The jitney service was admirable. 40
far as white folks are concerned. but rs
these means OF convenience have not
been and are not now available to col
orcd people. an embarrassing problem
was presented, which was partly met
ny the street car employees opcrat ins
JitncyS themselves. In these. they haul
cd colored people rs we'll rs white. The
Strcct-car company succeeds in gettlnx
Il limited number OF street cars in mo.
ton. but these were late in coming out
Ihcy were hoycottcd at first. but later
people began to use them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
Partner Wanted.

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business. Publication IS years Old
Fine opportunity for tho right man.
For further information. consult Mrs.
Zenoby Bagby, 1884 Broadway. Gary.
Ind.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
AGENTS WANTED.

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direct from consumer. Write for par
ticulars. DOUBLEWEAR SHOE CO..
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28

AS an evidence OF appreciation for
the remarkable progress the old
American WOodmen are making in
the city Of Richmond and in the State
Of Virginia under the constructive
leadership Of Mr.. Grover c. Grant,
Richmond Camp. No. gave him on
last Thursday night at st. Lake Hall
an invaluable gift. This gift was
presented by the Camp through Mr.
a. b. Jones, SOC N. Fifth Street,
with fitting and eloquent remarks.
A large and enthusiastic crowd Wit
messed the performance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
\ Cook Wanted.

WANrED-A Female Cook. Apply tc
Slaughters' Cafe. 5l4 n. Second St.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28
Waterman Wanted,

WANTED-An Aged Man As Watch
man. Apply to Smith Moore Vehicle
Co. 3l3 n. 4th street. city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28

Mrs. Lola Scott, Of Swansboro is
convalcscing after serious opera
ton at ST. Philips Hospital
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28

Rev. William Thomas who has
been indiSpoScd is much improved
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28

Mrs. J. w. Dudley 12i E. 18th ST.
South Richmond has been indisposcd
for three weeks. She is improving
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28

The Pythinns OF Church Hill and
Fulton Will hold campaign meeting
at Lilly OF Valley Hall next Tuesday
night. All are invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-28

Rev. j. W. Dudley, d. d.. pastor Of
Zion Baptist Church. South Richmond
has been indisposcd for several days
confined to bed. but is now improving
and expects to occupy his pulpit Sun
day with a subject for 1870 \. NJ. All
Chicens Come Home to Roost.
r. M. Subject: Great Joy in Perso.
cutiOns
Evening star., 1922-07-03
Marbles Imperiled.

Marbles. which shares with jack
stones and few other games of skill
the distinction Of having remained
from time out Of mind unspoiled by
formal regulation, is in danger. The
game is being taken out Of the con-
troll OF its natural guardians, the boys,
and is In peril from well meaning but
short sighted enthusiasts who would
transform 1t from a neighborhood
sport to q national contest. Adver-
tiSement and pretentious competitions
are likely to work its ruin.
Boydom has safeguarded marbles.
Save as parental prejudices interfered
In the incident of playing for keeps
adults have been excluded from its
control. Under these circumstances
the traditions and rules of the game
have been safe. It's rich vocabulary
every boy who shoots an alley
from taw knows at least little
Greek-has been handed down from
generation to generation unchanged
explicit. terse. racy. Its rules have
been preserved in their genuineness
! It's literature has remained voluntary
, and disinterested.
J Eut reform now menaces the game
Formal competitions. with aldermen
mayors. governors as patrons, mean
interpretations of rules. Qualifications
or etiquette. solemn dennltfon OF the
meanings to be attached to words and
phrases. Oficialdom will interest it.
self in disputes Of the kind boys set
tie directly and without tho interven-
tion of authority other than thai
| which resides in an active fst.
Perhaps within the span OF life &C
corded to the PrestHge quintuplets OF
Louisiana. just now beginning theii
trip through the world. marbles mas
have fallen 30 low as to require q
high commissioner.-New York Her
Evening star., 1922-07-03

ward. and aa. they rise they corrsr
sDondinSly lift tl1s engine SO that at
times tils drivers, actually leave the
rail surface. Herein is, the disadvan-
stage Of the reciprocating locomotive
as compared with the rotary coulpul-
sion Of the electric motor. It has long
been recognized by railroad men thai
extreme high speed is an element OF
danger save, ON electric lines.
It will be important to learn the
exact cause Of. the Winsiow wreck. If
the switch was faulty some, one is
blameworthy for ita failure. If II, was
opened by mistake the responsibility
rests With tho perssn, who gave the
order, OF without orders pulled the
switch. II high speed alone was the
cause the blame. rests upon those who
fixed the. schedule that required the
engineer to drive at such a reckless
rate.