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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
THE "AIADE IN RICHMOND"
EXPOSITION.

The local committee in charge Of
made in Richmond" products, which
have been on exhibition here during
the past week seems to have been un-
able to rise above local prejudices and
to reach all eminence, which WOULD
have enabled it to accord just recognlt-
ion to a class of, the population hero
which constitutes about thirty-four
per cent. of the people here. Evidently
it became ashamed Of itself for it fin
ally allotted five hours out Of a whole
week for the entrance of colored peo'
pie. Despite the fact that there are
three colored journals published In
R8chin6 lla and they constitute a part
Of the "Made in Richmond" products,
STILL the advertisement published in
the daily papers contained this truisI,
"If we are to hold the money made IN
the South, we must buy things produc.
ed in the South! The colored people
constitute in large measure the serV-
ant class. Hundreds Of them purchase
supplies for their white employers and
to them in a large measure will be due
the success Of the movement.
But the exposition committee ignor-
ed the colored folks. With the inter
racial movements on foot here, they
failed to consult those cdlored folks,
who are parties to this movement aud
who could havo found Il way to recos-
nize and enlist the support of the col.
ored folks in this made in Richmond
movement without embarrassing the
white folks. It may be that what we
are saving now should have been said
before. However, we desire to let our
white neighbors know that we noticed
the slight and perhaps it maybe that
1t will not take place the next time. In
the interest Of peace and harmony, let
us presume it was a thoughtless over
sight or the part Of some body and lei
us forget ii.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

the cup but 1t was passed to each,
and not man said, No. thank YOU
Then all went into the beautiful
dining room, where two tables had
been set, decorated with fruits and
try ham, fried oysters, potato salad
hot rolls Ct said hoD Swiss cheese,
Bent's crackers, black coffee, fruit
cake and cream, was served and may
l say, too, Lam Bean, (been long
it was the real old Bean, and you
should have seen Epps, Johnnie
Green, Willie Swift aud Poor Little
Me, work on 1t. Go Get-em Rpbs
won't some, JOINING Green and Willie
them, for the sake Of their wives,
just killed it all, cause 1 had no
wife to cry oveR mo, 90 really
killed 1t and l liked the job.
Charkie Poindexter and Charlie
Stultz put on an eating contest, both
hid to have heip to riso from tho
table. and thoy both claim that tho
other is a big Gator and he would
not be guilty Of going out from homo
eating enough to last week and 90
another Biting baby? Well, say
no is, but thoro was plenty for Ill
and then some.
Those present and enjoying tho
feed and tho other good thlngs wero,
Harry. C.. Dudley, Nailor lIttmnh,
Delaney Pittman, John Green. r. H.
Epps, Vernon Hackley. William
Swift, Attorney ]. l.. Roid, e. ID.
Charlton, S. II. Broadnax, DR.. w.
Is. Dnbney, Charles Harper, G. w.
PoindoNter, Charles r. Stultz, Grand
hery Lawson, w. NJ. Prico, W. H..
Eldridgc and w. B. T.. Crowell
After tho rcpast Little Willie called
the house to order and With q few
remarks introduced Attorney Reid,
who responded, to tho toast, Our
Host. Others responding to toast
wore, r. II. EprB, &c. II. OF tho local
Elks. DR.. Dabnoy. Mr.. Eldridgo and
Lieut.. Curtis, who responded to. Our
Guest.
Fhe closing remarks wore bv tho
Toast Master, Littlo Willie, and all
stood and though it was 3 A. NJ.
they sang, For Ho Is a Jolly Good
Fellow.' Then all went homo. the
married men to try to explain To
their wives and We jolly single free
men. went to our couch, only to
dream OF the good things, Of the
evening just passed and wonder what
the effect Of tho night before would
mean. We all hope Mrs. Curtis will
nave another such notion soon and
II she does, don't forget Poor little
Me-"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
ALL. ARE WARMED!

Warns all, Churches and Organixa,
tons against any one who has given in
west Point and its vicinity my (Sen.
ARIA or drama entitled: "The Heaye:-
~ Gate Affair."" claiming this to be her
dream and composition which is II
down right untruth.
This person. or persons have seen
tho play givon by mo at somo place in
the Northern State and have copied It.
l reserve tho right to play this drama
and | am giving it in tho South for the
first time.
Therefore, want to warn this in
tender OF my rights, to wake I'D from
her dream and apologize to me for un
true statements. I anu Offering You all
easy way out OF trouble by demunclins
an apology or l will mako an asampla
out Of all who intrude OH MY legal
rights. This person and her co-work
crs arc now located in Norfolk, Rich
mond and West Point, Va.
Yours for the right, the only compoa
or. 1917 copyright, owner and direo-
trcss OF Scenario. entitled, 1.-THE ueay-
emily Gate Ajar."
MADELINE B. LUCAS.
New Yoth City.
Present Address~-1103 State St,
Richmond. Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

1t is reported that the roads around
Lynchburg are in worse condition
than they have been since 1865. The
next question to he discussed is wheth-
err they have been under the care OF
the BODYBUILDING force Of the State.
1t seems that the more money eNpen,l-
ell for road building the more unsatts-
factory the result in proportion to the
amount raised annually. 1t may be
too that in an effort to cover greater
distances, make -shift roads are built,
which give way under severe wenther
conditions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
TILE CAUSE OF IT.

"a !.
The failure of the Administration TO
recognize the colored political leaders
Of national reputation is occasioning
some comment. It should not be for
gotten that President Warren G. Hard
ing is but reflection Of the Republi-
can political machine, which elevated
him to Office. Personally, ho has ex-
pressed his opinion relative to the col
ored people and their political leaders.
Politically, he is expressing the opin'
ion Of the combination, which handled
his campaign and elevated him to
Office
The opinion seems to prevail that
the elimination Of some Of the Negro
es Of the country by their flight to the
Democratic Party will help rather than
hinder Republican success. The reason
whether rightfully or wrongfully is
that the loss Of the coiored voters will
be more than doubled or trbeled by the
advent Of dissatisfied Democrats, who
VIII come into the RepuDllcan organl--
sation, when they find that colorad
people have gone ont OF 1t. We frank
ly admit that. we believe that these
leaders are "fooling themselves. II
they wish though to try it. out, rs some
Of the leaders propose. they have the
opportunity in the Fall elections.
The calibre Of the statesmen nov
I'm the public eye" Is not the highest
This is an age of little men,"
The people Of the country are direct
ly responsible for existing conditions
and until they awaken to present day
dangers, further argument or actor
Is useless.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
COLORED EDUCATOR QUITS;
EXTORFION Is CHARGED

Washington, Feb. f0.-Word OF The
resignation Of ". J. Hale. Colored
President Of the Tennessee Agriculture
al and Industrial Institution, at Nash
vile was received today by the Victor
ans Bureau.
Hale's removal from the institution
was demanded by Director Forbes at a
conference with Tennessee educational
DoarG members last week becauso CT
charges that the institutions presi'
dent had been lending money to form
or soldier inmates on . 10 per cont IN
terest basis.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

officers discovered that during the
night Wester had succeeded, tn picking
the lock with tho handle Of Il broken
spoon, had gono from tho cell to tho
top OF the execution chamber, passing
through tho hangmans trapdoor,
climbing the hangman's rope, which
dangled from 4 ring In the ceiling,
where 1t had been left after tho last ex
ecutton. broke two bars from window
leaped twenty feet to the roof OF the
Jail, fastened strips Of Il blanket to
tho roof and deccnded to tho ground.
He has not been recaptured.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

Champion Jack Dempsey announces
Harry Wills, the remarkable colored
heavyweight Fighter and it is
needless to state that the mouth Of
Heavyweight Harry Wills is "watcr-
ing" to fight Champion Jack Dempsey.
a purse OF. two hundred thousand dol
lars has been offered for the match
and Mr.. Jack Dempsey frankly admits
that he needs the money.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
BRU1SE on FACE

Tho principal mark Of vio}onco %
tho body was Il bruise OH the left side
Of the face. The left leg above the
ankle bore marks as though It had
been csushcd.
Police at first were incltndo to be
ltcvc that The woman had been killed
in an automobile, the marks OIL her
face and hands resembling those caus.
ed by stranguIation, and then the
body brought to the place where it
was found
The woman was cripple. the right
hand ana arm being smaller than tbs
left. The fist was closed rs though IL
were paralyzed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.
Clay Mlll. VI Doc. 20. 1871

Clay Mill, W, Dec. 20, 1871.
This is to certify that have receiv.
ed from John Mitchell, Jr. Grand
Chancellor Of tho Grand Lodge OF Va,
knights OF Pythias. N. A.; S. Al FL
A.; A. and A. ($150.00) One Hundred
and Fifty Dollars in payment Of the
Death Claim OF Brother Dock Davis,
who was a member Of Clay Nlfl Lodge
No. 311 OF Clay MIL v@s
Signed:
REBECCA DAVIS,
Witnesses: Beneficiary.
STAGIE BAILEY,
BEINNIE NORTON.
WILLIE CARRINGTOW.
J. II. MAR,r1N D. D. g. g.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
World Wide Prayer
Among the Hamitic
People.

We are calling for worldwide pray.
or among the Hamitic peoples number
Ing 760,000,009 or more including
North and South America, the West
Indies the whole Continent Of Aries,
and adjacent Islands, india. Turkey
and the Tribe Of Judah. We also 70.
quest 100000 signatures to
as petition against Iynching before
the President. Cabinet, Congress ana
the Governors Of every State in thu
Union.
Send signatures to tho Committee OF
Twelve, Care John P. Lorenzo, 81 p.
132nd Street, N. Y. City.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
MYSTERY SHROUDS DEATH Or
NEW JERSEY WOMAN,

Camden, N. j., Feb. 17--P0lice to-
night were trying to determine wheth.
or an unidentified woman whose body
was round near the driveway leading
from the kaigln Avenue Bridge over
the Copper River to Forest Hill Park,
had been murdered committed suicide
or had been run down and killed try Il
passing automobile. Marks on her
body indicated that she had como u n
violent death In any event, coronct's
physicians said.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
ASSERTS ROADS WORSE THAN
SINCE 1905.

Lynccburg. Va, Feb. 2O.-Old rasi.
dents Of the rural sections around
Lynchburg declare that at no time
since the War Between tho States have
the mud roads been In a worse condi
ton than now. Some sand clay soil
roads, built last year, are reported to
have gone to pieces and to be in d..
plorable condition..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

Some people seem to be Of the opin.
ion that. school training is the best
way to- avoid other kind of work and
after they complete the course Of traia-
ing they lay it aside and try "hoho'
ing. that is lodging work az a mean6
of livelihood
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

There arc too many people over here.
who want tho other fellow to so to
Africa to remain, while thoy persistent
ly romain in this land Of oppression
to send otheH naople across the water.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

The only effect Of tho arrest Of Mar.
Gus Garvcy has been to have his fol-
lowers regard him a3 q prosecuted
prophet and. caused them to send him
more money.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
ADVANCE POISON THEORY

At the place where tho body was
round the tracks Of IN automobile ard
the footprints Of two men were discern
iblo in the SNOW. There is Il possibility
however, police said, that the tracks
had no connection with the case. They
pointed out that the woman Iaay hang
taken poison ami received the cuts aud
bruises on the face and throat by fall
ing OH the frozen crust Of the snow.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

1t is said that "peophe, who live in
glass houses should never throw
stones" but some people throw
thcm,, who do not live in any kind Of
house at aha
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

The. same question is agitating the
people of today that puzzled the people
who lived 81 thousand years ago. The
all-absorbing topic is, "if man die,
shall he livd again -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
DO YOU KNOW HEIpa

Amy one who knows OF tho whore.
abouts Of Georgia Taylor, will please
notify her sister, Margaret Taylor, 404
st. Mark Street.. Petersburg, Va, as
she is needed to settle important bust
ness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

a good woman has hard time find
ing a good man and a good man has
"A hard timd finding q good woman.
The other class Of people come in aud
keep them apart.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

The National Association for the
Advancement Of Colorcd People is Ger
defending OF prosecuted colored folks
and it should he literally supported.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

Some people, work just enough to
feed the mouth and clothe tho body. If
they livod in Africa, where grub" is
free and clothes not worn at all, they
would not work for themselves or for.
anybody else.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

Meridfan., Miss, Feb. 17--Jim Yves.
tor. claiming Pensacola Florida as his
homo ana who was being hold in the
county Jail here on a charge Of steal
ing an automobile escaped from the
death cell last night. to which no had
been transferred when officers learned
that he was preparing to attempt to
break jail.
On going to the cell this morning
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

People. who do not support race ell
terprises arc usually the first to pre-
sent themselves for service In the race
enterprises. which they do not support.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

1t is said that charity begins at
homc," but most people ldok for it in
every othen place and then they do NJ:
practice it. when they find 1t.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

Some peopld struggle until they die
ald them when they orc about to cease
to struggle, they wonder why they
made tho: effort to live in this world
OF troubles.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

DR.. w. j.. Il. Du Bots sheds verbal
assaults like tho duck sheds water. He
is still lecturing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

Women with no reasoning minds
usually. acclE mon with more ability
than themselves and vice versa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

Flying is dangerous to people and
some people liko flying because it Is
,dangerousa
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
G. MIMMS,p q.

FiRGINIA-m Hastings Court Part
II City Of Richmond, the Goth dey Of
February 1929.
l:DWARD V. NEAL ...... Plaia,Iff
w. lii ChanCary
ANNA, NEAL Defendant
The object Of this suit Ia to obtain
an absolute divorce from the bonds Of
matrimony by the plaintiff from the
defendant upon the grounds OF deser-
ton and abandonment and adultery
And affidavit having been made ami
filed that the defendant, Anna Neal, is
not Il resident Of the State Of Virginia
it is; ordered that she do appear
here within ten days after the due pub,
LEGATION Of this order and do what maY.
BIO necessary to protect her interest I'M
this suit.
A Copy, Teste:
w. 70. DU VAL Clerk.
BY H. G. DU VAL, d. c..
G. MIMMS, p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

Funerals over here are high ami
those who object to paying the price
should: 60 to Africa and die there,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

We thank those Of our readers, who
appreciate conditions and who have
been sending In their subscriptions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

1t is difficult to make some people
believe the truth but they will "stum.
Bile over themselves" in believing Il
.fnlsehood.,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

where the question OF interment isn't
considered and the prices OF graves do
not enter into consideration. You can
get all free Of charge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
FEW HAD CHANCE FOR LIFE

The ship left no passenger list be-
hind her when she set out for Il brief
trial run from Langley. She is known
to have carried many officers and men
~ passengers, however, in addition to
her operating crew. AS she rose from
tho field, her commander leaned out
to signal that he had forty-four per-
sons aboard. It is believed he did not
include one civilian on the ship, and
that she actually carried forty-five.
The bodies of thirty-one had been
taken ont OF the debris at o'clock and
those who know personally many OF
the officers and enlisted men were I'M
able to iden.tf' a single ono of the
victims, so badly chnrred were the
Enthusiastically cooked to death in
the mass Of wreckage when the explos
ION and flames cncompassed thom.
Only those In the forward part Of
the operating compartment Of the ship
had a chance for their lives. Several
were injured severely by junping. but
three came out practically unhurt
and were discharged from the hospital
within few hours after tho disaster.
Out OF the forty-five mon who left
the Langley Field air station this after
noon. eleven found their way, alive. to
tho United States Public Health Ser
vice. These men some more dead than
alive lay on their cots with burned
and broken limbs swathed In bandas-.
es. Some had their faces smeared with
cream to relieve them OF their inten.e
suffering, while others lay asleep Or I'm
conscious with only their closed eyes
visible.
All who were able to talk were sui
fering from shock.
. Albert Flores who was in tho obsery
{; er's pit On top Of the bag, said:
, II felt tho ship tilt up from the
{ back and start to slide down. I tried
to go back down inside, but then dc
cided to come forward again. By that
! time we hit the ground and I was
thrown out on the ground" Flores was
, burned about the hands and is suffer
, ing f1oH shock.
%, 1922
} (Bichmond. Va, Times-D Dispatch Feb
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

Some; people are happicst when they.
observe otlles peoples misery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

The object Of this suit Is to obtain II
divorce from bed and board by the
plaintiff from the defendant on the
ground Of desertion and abandonment
and after the expiration Of three
years from tho date Of tho desertion
and abandonment to have the said Ill
yorce from bed and board merged into
divorce from tho bonds Of matrimnny
And affidavit having been mado and i'll
cd that tho defendant, Berta Boiling
Is not n resident OF the state Of Virgin.
Ia, It Is ordered that she do app ear
here within ton days after duo publica
ton OF this order and do what may he
necessary to protect her interest IN
this suit.
A Copy,
TeAto: W. u. DU VAL, Clerk.
BY II. G.. d UVAL d. G..
G. MIMMS,p q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

Well mated couples are scarce and
mismatOd ones plentiful.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
ESCAPE MADE nY
PRISONER.

Death Cell frovcs Inadequate When
Alleged Auto Thief Is Plaled in 1t.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

VIRGINIA-In Hastings Court Part
II City Of 'Iaichmond, this Goth day
OF February 1922.
JAMES BOILING. Plaintiff
BERTA BOILING. Defendant.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

Published Every S,turda. by John Mitchell, Jr.,
at 81 North Fourth Street. Richmond Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
RUSH OF MEN TO RESCUE

There wAs a rush Of men to tho res
cue from the army post and the navy
base beyond. Just as the Roma neared
the wires. two men were seon to leap
from high up IN her slanting hull. AS
the stricken, flaming monster writhcd
in her first death agony. 10 more drop
ped from doors or through holes
tlioy tore in the fabric sides that on
closed them. Some loapcd from the plat
form where the engines stood, far out
from the hun.
80 swift was the flare OF tho gas
flame that roscuers were driven bnck
before it's terrific heat.
They watched hclplcssly as the
great bag shriveled In the fierce blaze
Of the liberated gas. Tho Roma was q
wall Of flamo city block long, and
until tho thousands Of gallons OF chem
icals and wator had checked them. it
was impossible to reach tho comrades
manRlod and dead in that fiery furn-
AGO.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

SATURDAY.. FEBRUARY %, 1922
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

EDITOR. JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25
81 KILLED IN CRASH OF
lCOntinued From Pnpn IL

vived escaped by jumping. The others
pinned in tho hull Of tho fallen b@g.
were burned to death
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25

V1Ved escaped by jumping. The others
pinned in tho hull Of tho fallen bag.
were burned to death
CHARpED BEYOND ECOGNrlON
The flames were finally brought into
submission by three fire departments.
who fought them with chcmicals
Then dcrricks began picking up tho
wreckaSc which consisted Of scarcely
more than tho aluminium framework
and the six Liberty motors Of tho once
proud ship OF tho air. within the
wrcckagc lay the bodies practically
all charrcd beyond recognition. But Ec
fore the night had passed SO bodies
had been removed. accounting for the
last of those who were known TO have
taken flight on the fatal voyage.
Accounts or survivors and OF n,o-
witnesses as TO what had happened ap-
p@arcd to agree tonight that the huge
kiteliko structure Of the stern Of the
ruddCr. 1t self as large as g. bombing
plane had slipped to ono side rs the
above tho army base.
She was making trial flight with
Il now battery Of Liberty motors. They
were installed to replace Italian ell
Sines bought with her In Italy, but
which have not proved satisfactory. In
was completed at Langley
Field two weeks ago.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-02-25


It was just before 2 p. NJ. WHOM
those below at the Hampton Roads
base. their attention caught by tho ap
preaching thunder OF the six motors.
looked up to SEQ tho Roma dip down
from her straight flight.
Tho ship noscd down stccply. As she
came closer It was seen that her crew
were hurting out sand ballast from
tho ports In tho fragile fabric that
formed tho covering of tho space DO
tween her keel and back. the living
and operated quarters OF the ship. The
dipping blunt nose OF the bag did not
respond. On tho ship came unchcckc
In her glide earthward. head first. Her
commander could not force her the
few hundred foet that would have drop
pod her into tho waters Of tho hay and
comparative safety.
Below ran the double wires Of Il
high-power electric limo, carrying Il
1900 volt current. The Roma's nose,
ahod with Its aluminium guard, thrust
into the wires, broke them as tho ship
flattened to earth and rolled over, aud
tho next moment came the noise as Of
M explosion and the flames burst out
along the hall space.