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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-20
MAN FALLS FROM TRUCK,
KILLED NEAR WOODSTOCK
Wheel Of Machine Passes Over
Him, Breaking
Neck.
Especial to The Times Dispatch


WOODSTOCK. VA. Jan. 10
Robert Teets. Familiarity know to the
people of Woodstock as Robbie" vas
instantly KILLED on the Willow Grove
liill. south OF Woodstock tuesday by
IA fall from "A milk truck.
Tccts was on his way to Woodstock
from his home on the mountain. sew
cral miles east Of Willow Grove
when the accident occurred. with his
young son and a nephew he had
boarded the truck AT Willow Grove
ana when near the top OF tho hill he
attempted To shift his position. and
because Of tho rough road. incident
10 the recent snow, he was thrown
hcadlonE to tho ground and a wheel
III the truck passed over his head.
His sk uil WAS badly crushed and the
neck brokc?. The remains were
brought TO town and taken to the
home OF his fa,her-in law. Isaac
Scott.
He is survived by his wife and four
small children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-20
BISHOP TUCKER ADDRESSES
CONVENTION AT PETERSBURG
Woman's Auxiliary of Southern Virginia Diocese of
Episcopal Church Gathers in Twenty-Ninth An
nual Meeting in St. Paul's Church.

city, conducted the noon hour period
or prayer. paying tribute to the
memory OF General Lee.
one Of the most important commit
tees OF the convention. that of nomi-
nations was named today. and to-
morrow VIII submit the names of
those tn be selected az officers for
the coming year. Much interest CEN
tcrs in these selections. but IL is be-
iievcd that all old officers will he re-
elected.
The evening session began at s
o'clock. when the Rev. Edwin K. Car
ter, chairman Of the Diocesan Board
Of Religious Education. delivered n
talk on The Importance of Religious
Education In Regard to Missions"
Bishop Tucker also spoke, his subject
being The Importance OF Prayer
Cards Rev. T.. +. cambridge also
spoke on The Importance OF Sum
mcr Schools and Conferences"
Three sessions will he held tomor-
row and the public will he admitted
to all. Rev. Francis Cotter will speak
tomorrow night on mission work in
China.
The convention will adjourn Sat
Urday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-20
WILL UNNEIL COKE
PORTRAIT SATURDAY
Especial to Tho Times-Dispatch !

Especial Ia Tho Times Dispatch.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Jan. 10
FORMAL unYciliuE OF the handsome
portrait OF the late Senator Richard
~. Coke. OF Texas. presented TO VIII
liam ana Mary College by his grand
son. john Archer Wilson. OF Roa-
noke, VIII take place next Saturday
January Il. Representatives of the
FAMILY OF Mr. Coke will he present
John Archer Coke. Jr.. OF Richmond.
VIII max" the presentation address
on behalf OF the donor. and Miss
Betsy Coke. young daughter OF John
Archer Coke. Jr, will unvcil the
portrait. 1t viii be received on be-
half OF the college by Oscar Lane
Shewmakc, of the faculty. The cerc-
mony viii take place In the library
at o'clock. and. because of the linn
tied capacity OF the room. only tn.
senior class Will be invited to attend
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Special to The Times. p!snatch.l


PETERSBURG. VA. Jan la-The
twenty ninth annual convention of
the Woman's Auxiliary of the south
ern Virginia Diocese. an organization
OF the Episcopal Church. started In st.
Paufs Church here today at noon.
More than 100 delegates were present
at the opening session. with Il number
OF others arriving tonight.
tt. Rev. beverly j.. Tucker made
the opening address. dealing with III.
life OF General Robert T.. Lee. whose
birthday was celebrated today here by
the ringing Of the chimes of St
l'uurs Church-the church attended
by the great Confederate chicftain
during the siege Of Petersburg. Bishop
Tucker. who WAS also Il Confederate
soldier, serving in Petersburg during
the siege. related many Incidents In
the life Of General Lee while he WAS
in this city.
Rev. l.. l.. cambridge. rector of ST.
lauls Church. delivered the address
Of welcome. Mrs. Frank W. Darling.
pres hlent Of the organization, and
who IS presiding at the meetings here.
responding. Rev. q. Braxton Bryan.
rector Of Grace Episcopal Church. this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-20
MONTAGUE AZ WINCHESTER
PAYS TRInIr'rf: 10 LEE

Especial I" The Times Dispatch
WINCHESTER. VA. Jan. l?-For-
MGR Governor \. J. Montague. now
member OF Congress from the Rich
mond district. was the principal
speaker tonight at impressive ccre-
monies held In Christ Episcopal
church TO commemorate the birth
day OF General Robert F.. lee. Special
seats were reserved for Confederate
veterans and Daughters of the Con-
fcdcracy. Governor Montague was
most eloquent in his tribute to the
Confederate commandcr-in-chic
X. Gray Williams. president OF the
Itandlcy Foundation, read personal
letter from Gamalicl Bradford. Wcs-
ley liillS. Mass, author OF "'rhc Soul
"i Lee III which the latter cX-
pressed his admiration of the South
crn chicftan. The vested choir of IN.
church sang the favorite hymns OF
General Lee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-20
School Of Journalism
to Be Lee Memorial

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
LEXINGTON. VA. Jan. l9.-Tho
annual Founders Day ceremonies
Of Washington und Lee univer-
Bity. held hero today. Officially
marked the opening OF the cam
paign among Southern newspa-
pcrs to re-establish and endow tn.
Lee memorial school OF journalism
ut Washington and Lee
southern newspapers today car
ried news Items and editorials In
their columns relative ~ the re-
establishment Of the school here
AS result OF resolutions adopted
By the Southern Newspaper Pub
ishers' Association In their con-
v"ntion at Ashevillc. y. c., last
june. at which time over 600
papers pledged their assistance in
the project.
General Robert T.. Lee was the
founder OF the school OF Journal
ism here In 1863, and il was con-
tinued until 1878. when IL Was
discontinued on account OF "a lack
Of funds. II was the FIRST school
OF journalism established in the
United States. and will be re-
established as Il result Of the cam
paign launched today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-20

OF which will fly short distances and
all of which Will glide.
Army officers at Langley Field. the
largest flying school in the United
states. have become Interested in
Wrights career and have agreed to
teach him and other members of the
aero scouts tho rudiments OF dying.
This Will he q part of the course to
be offered the flying scouts in this
city.
The scouts have secured leader
in the person of Il Newport News man
who saw active service with the
United states air forces in France
ana expect 10. get down to hard work
in a few days
They will do no nying. but thcy
VIII learn all about how airplanes are
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-20
NEWPORT NEWS FORMS
FIRST AERO SCOUT TROOP
Hampton Roads Boys Lead in
Organization of Fly
ing Body.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Jan. IL
Newport News has tn. first troop OF
aero scouts in the world. II was or
Ganizcd Few days ago and a chart
or from national scout headquarters
is expected momcntarily.
Dashcill Wright. a li-ycar-
scout az this city. is the father OF
the aero scout movement. which is
spreading Ia other parts of the couu-
try. judging from inquiries received
here. TIL" boy has been interested in
alrplancs for several years and has
built several models unaidcd. son, =.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-20
shnd scn.on to Omen Enr,~

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Jan. 10
Fishermen OF Hampton Roads and
Chesapeake Bay are making ready
for the opening o. the shad season
They say shad will begin running
earlier this year than usual. and pre-
dict that the supply viii be large
Most Of the shad fishing OF Virginia is
done In James River and vicinity
Nets arc being patched. poles put in
place. boats ovcrhauled and motors
tuned
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THREE

buiit and will experiment with glid.
"rs and small model machines.
No scout except one who has passed
all hrst-ciass tests is eligible to Join
the aero branch. The organization
OF this unit has served. among other
things, to spur all scouts to greater
effort. for nying is popular among m.
boys of this city and vicinity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-20

CoIorcd Church In MIddie,er nurn..
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Jan. 10
Mt. Zion Baptist Church. In Middle
sex County. was destroyed by fire !,
few days ago. the origin of which
is unknown. The church was erected
only few years ago at considerable
cost 1t was partly insured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-20

Hurry, mother, Even sick child
loves the "fruity" taste of california
Fig syrup" and II never fails to open
the bowels. y teaspoonful today may
prevent a sick child tomorrow. II
bilious. feverish. fretful.
has cold. collie. or IL stomach is sour.
tongue coated. breath bad. remember
good cleansing OF the little bowels
Is often all that is necessary.
Ask your druggist for genuine
California Fig syrup" which has
directions for babies and children OF
all ages printed on bottle. Motheri
You must say california" or you
may get an imitation ng syrup
Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-20
Better American Homes

Furniture Makers and Dealers responsible for Bet
ter American Homes"
Realizing this responsibility, the combined industry is
preparing great movement to carry out this mis-
sion. Every manufacturer and retailer of any i'm
portance contributing to the movement and preach
ing the doctrine of Better American Homes
SYDNOR & HUNDLEY of course, among the first
to stamp their advertisements with this end in view
Hence, if we are to have Better American Homes"
must have Better Furniture. Our buyers are
back from the market and already Better Furniture
is arriving
A lady here today wants to know when our "sale will
come off, We don't have to have sae-our goods
are not marked up to be able by big dis
counts for special sale. Now, "for the love of
Nike" will the ladies remember this: When S. & H.
have sale, there is going to be reason, and there
is going to be a sale sure enough
In the meantime stroll in at Seventh and Grace and go
over the store with stock Of Furniture, Rugs and
Draperies adequate to all reasonable demands at
prices commensurate with market conditions.
G. BIS
~
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09
Negro Gets Human
Hand and Death
Threat in Letter

New York, Sept. 5.-A package con-
tanning a human left hand, evidently
that of white man, and a letter
signed "K. X. X" threatening murder,
was received to-day by A. Philip Ran
dolph, editor of Negro monthly mag
azine, the Messenger. The package,
which bore a wrapper marked from
a friend, New Orleans" was opened by
the police. The letter warned Ran
dolph to keep out of whiteman's move
ments and to unite with his own race
Randolph said he believed it was sent
by his enemies in the South, and that
it referred to recent controversy be-
tween himself and Marcus Garvey
president of the Provincial Republic of
Africa. and editor of THE Negro
World"
After telling Randolph that his
movements have been watched, the au-
thor of the letter warns him against
interfering with anything that may
happen in the South. 1t concludes:
"Now be careful how you publish
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09
Newspapers Will Not
Buy Pictures of
Negro Organi-
cations

The Federated Press carries n re-
port from Washington, ID. c., that 1000
Knight Templar of our Race marched
in parade past the White House, where
President Harding reviewed them, but
not photographs or moving pictures
were taken by the cameramen station
ed mt the executive grounds. On the
preceding day n parade of Shrlners,
reaching more than mile on Pennsyl-
vania avenue, likewise passed the home
of the President, with many bands and
dazzling display of uniforms. Again
there was no commercial photographer
to broadcast the spectacle to the news
paper readers of the country.
mo newspaper will buy Il picture of
Negro organizations" was the explain
alton given by the photographers.
"These pictures have been very inter
esting to large section of the public,
but the publishers will not print pic
lures of Negro social activities. Even
the portraits of individual Negroes are
Disseminated against. For example,
when Chicago Negro secured from
the reasury the first charter for Ne
gro bank in the Federal Reserve sys-
TEN we took his picture and offered it
to our clients. My circuit includes over
100 big papers. Not one would touch
it,"
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09
A Negro Benefactor

We are no longer surprised when n
Negro wins a prize as an orator at
Harvard or Yale or develops into an
athletic star, or writes a remarkable
book, or accomplishes any other feat
that depends upon his own powers.
But when a Negro leaves 100000 to
a worthy cause, we must confess that
it does attract unusual attention be-
cause it is so rarely that such a thing
is done. Not that many Negroes have
not died and left 100000 and even
more, but the cases in which they
have left 100000, $4,000, or even
$4,000 to any worthy cause or insti
tuition are so few and wide apart that
most persons would be compelled to
say that they had never heard of
single one.
A dispatch in the Cleveland "Plain-
dealer" states that James NJ. French,
business man of Sanduslly, left
practically all of his 100000 estate
for the benefit of Oberlin College, the
income on the principal for fifty years
to be given to the trustees 1Or Ine
benefit of deserving Afro-American
Students and at the end of fifty
years the principal to be used for
same purpose. The will specifies that
the bequest is to go to Wilberforce
University if Oberlin does not accept
1t.
Just why Mr.. French did not leave
his money to Wilberforce in the first
place we do not know. He may have
felt that his gift would be instrument
al in turning Oberlin's attitude to-
ward colored students, which in re-
cent years has changed so much, back
to what it was years ago.
Mr.. French accomplished remark
able achievement by gathering for
tune of 100000. In bequeathing his
fortune to a great institution for the
benefit of the youth of his race he
has achieved something more vital,
far-reaching and noble.-New York
Age.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09
CHEYENNE
My4YO., y NEWS
FE- ~

Rev. S. S. Fairly, pastor of the Sec
ond Baptist Church, is conducting
meeting during the next ten days. Rev.
Fairly comes into this city at n time
when conditions are such as would try
the patience of Il saint. Morally and
'religiously, the conditions are at low
ebb and the field is one in which Il
spiritual leader is needed.
Rev. Fairly should have the support
of those persons who profess to be
lieve in the Christian religion, regard
less of denominations 1t is high time
for men and women who call them
selves Christians to prove true by their
presence in the churches of our city
on Sunday and weekday prayer meet
ings.
Never in the history of our churches
has the absence of members been so
remarkable. The text of Rev. Fairly's
sermon on Monday evening, from John
xi 80, Jesus said, Take ye away the
stone" He implored His people to
remove the stone of hate, evil, jeal-
ousy. slothfulness and hypocrisy, and
He implored in n kindly and entreat-
ing manner. The Statesman's wish is
success to this young preacher, who
comes to this community where Chris
tians are few.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09
AMERICANS SPREADING ANTI-NEGRO
PROPAGANDA THROUGHOUT EUROPE

most potent argument they can make
to Americans, especially whens that
appeal is made to the tune of charge
that black men are raping white wom-
en-
perhaps one of the most interesting
things l observed" Mr.. Long contin-
ued, was the fact that Americans as
soon as the ship left American soil,
seem to feel that the ban of color was
lifted and restrictions We're removed.
People who would not think of treat
ing colored people decently in Ameri-
ca for fear of exciting comment or
scorn, actually became friendly and
acted like human beings. My conclu-
sion is that the atmosphere of Amer
lea is conducive to race-hatred and
Negro baitins-that the so-called race
prejudice is not inherent at all, but is
articifially created and maintained as
a sort of fetish in the United States"
Mr.. Long covered Il great deal of
territory while abroad and tells most
interestingly the story of his expert
enceS.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09
M. Rob
erts Wins By Big
Majority.

In a field of four contestants, F.
NJ. Roberts showed his heels to all of
them coming under the wire winner
by more than 600 votes over his near
est opponent as the Republican NOM
inee for the Assembly at the coming
session of the State Legislature. This
contest attracted unusual interest
throughout the country from the fact
that two other race candidates were
entries in the contest. Therefore Mr..
Roberts proved his popularity by win
ming majority vote over all candi-
dates-CalifOrnia Eagle.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09

Mr.. Geo. Ballenger returned from a
brief trip to Los Angeles. Mr.. Ballen-
ger attended the grand encampment of
Spanish War Veterans and was ap-
pointed Chief Trumpter to the Grand
Commander.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Endicott and
Clarence J. Toliver We're Sunday din
ner guests at the home of Mrs. Mat
tie Crawley.
Miss Price has returned from a de-
lightful trip to the Pacific Coast.
Eugene Bryant went to Denver on
Sunday and his pick of the winning
team was some help to Gene.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. C. Jefferson and a
party of friends motored to Colorado
Springs to attend the Annual Confer
ence of the A. NJ. T.. Church.
Do not sponge your reading.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09
Sixty-Seven COlOred
Clerks Employed
Fair Play Shown in Office
Of Register of the
Treasury.

1t is highly encouraging to know
that at least one office of our govern
ment is opening its doors to the en-
ployment of clerks of our racial group
in comparatively large numbers. Dur
ing the past six months thirty-three
Colored clerks, both male and female,
have been appointed in the Interest
Coupon Division of the office of the
Register of the United States Treas
ury. There are now, all told, sixty
seven COlored clerks employed in the
Interest Coupon Division, of which DR.
Alphonzo j. Harris of 1905 Second
Street, N W., is the popular and eff
ficient chief, with Lieut.. EnOs B.
Smith, an ex-service man, of 2615
Sherman Avenue, serving as assistant
chief. This division occupies COM
modious and comfortable quarters on
the sixth floor of the Old Southern
Building at 119 d Street, Northeast,
opposite Union Station.
Although the present Register of the
Treasury, Hon. Harvey V. Spellman,
came into office in about February
last, he has established the commend
able and unprecedented record of hav-
ing appointed in said office thirty
three clerks of our racial group with
in six months Washington Sen
tinel
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09
DENVER COLORADO, SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 1922
Porter Saves Train

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 1.-The Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul railroad
will grant suitable recognition to
William Wilson, 21S oath avenue, Pull
man porter for his bravery last week.
Train II, the Columbia flyer, was 60
ing up grade near Rye near here,
When the pullman car next to Wilson's
burst into flames. Wilson pulled the
emergency cord, brought the train to
II stop and while it was still moving,
jumped off and braved the flames to
uncouple the burning coach from the
rest of the train. He then returned
to the burning coach to aid in rescue
ing the passengers.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09
Negro PrOspectOrs
Set Sail Aug. % for
South America
Syndicate of Colored Bank
ers and Other Business
men Send Exposition to
Diamond Field.

. New York, Aug. 2S.-The unfolding
of what promises to be one of the
most romantic chapters in the history
of the Negro Peoples of the New
World was begun with the departure
August %, from the port of New
York of the steamship anna May"
bound for the diamond fields of Brit
ish Guiana on prospecting expedi-
ton.
The expedition is financed by sever
al colored bankers and business men
of the United States, foremost among
whom are Chas r. Mitchell and Col.
Jas. NJ Canty, of Charleston, w. Va,
Beresford Gale of Philadelphia and
Anthony Crawford of New York, who
is also operating manager, with of
fices so Wall street. The "Anna May"
is owned by the colored syndicate. She
is of light draught and an ideal boat
for traffic to the diamond fields of
Guiana. The ultimate aim of the pro-
moters is to centraliZe in West Indian
ana Northern SOutn American lrdue.
While much is being said about
ships and commerce among Negroes,
these gentlemen have quietly added
action to theory and acquired boat
that is now actually sailing the seas
and paying handsomely upon the cap
ital invested. They have about per
fected plans whereby, through coop
Grafton with business interests of
other countries, American goods, both
raw and finished will be carried by
Negro-owned boats. 1t goes without
saying that goods, once on n market
sell in equal competition with all
other goods. Forward looking men,
professional business or lay, would do
well to investigate this successful en-
terprise.
The Gamma May" is commanded by
Captain Lionel O'Neil, late of the
British Merchant Marine Service,
while Major VIM. II. York sails
aboard, representing the owners. She
will call en- route to Guiana at
Charleston, S. c.. Savannah, Ca, Jack
sonville, Fla, and several West In
dian points.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09

Yvl HEREVER certain class of
w American tourists go in Europe
they continually and industri-
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09
REGISTER TO-DAY If YOU
WOULD VOTE.
S. E. GARY

One day left to register! The
Election Commission will keep
it's office in the basement of the
Court House open all day to-day
and until 8 o'clock tonight for
registration and changing of adj
dresses. If you did not vote in
the last city election, May IL,
1921, or if you have changed
your address since you voted at
that time, you must re-register,
or change your address on the
records, in order to vote in the
primary election next Tuesday.
Register to-day
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09

this letter in your magazine, or we
may have to send your hand to some
one else. Don't think we can't get you
and your crowd. Although you are
in New York City it is just as easy
as if you were in Georgia. If you
can't unite with your own race, We'll
find out what's the matter with you
ALL"
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09
BISHOP VERNON is COMING
HOME.

Cape Town, S. Africa, Aug. 22.-
Bishop w. r. Vernon, presiding bishop
of the Seventeenth Episcopal District
of the African Methodist Episcopal
Church, embracing the Union of South
Africa and Basutoland. is leaving the
city to convene the conferences under
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09
his SUBDIVISION.

his supervision.
This will be the third annual session
mum. They will then sail for Europe
with their foster son en- route to Amer
lea. They are due to reach New York
about Dec. l.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-09
FIRST NEGRO AVIATRIx
DRAWS BIG CROWD
AT PRACTICE FLIGHTS

Garden City, N. Y, Sept. "A
thousand Negroes turned out Monday
to watch Bessie Coleman, first Negro
aviatrix, in practice flights.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-08-22
ONE HOUR

So few the hours of beauty! Years on
years
Trail by with stunning feet and never one
But brings bag OF dust. Not even tears
Lie there 10 sparkle when grief is done
And we are gay once more, not even
those
sometmes-but only dull content. IKE
lead,
Abandoned, disappointed hopes that grow
To thick despair and the cold stones OF
dread
These. only. does time send. Then sud
denly.
He floats a flaming hour down the still.
Gray morning. illuming brightly sky and
sea,
Running with color every distant hill
And waking the world to singing Joy at
last
But OH the darkness when that hour has
passed
Louise Saunders, in LeslIe's Weekly.