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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
DEPOSED GRAND tSOBLINS SEEK
| KHAN RECEIVERSHIP.
Obtain Temporary Restraining Ordu.
Restraining Alienation Of
Holdings.
Imperial Ktoaglo Edward Young
Clarke and Mrs. elizabeth Tyler
Head Of Propagation Department
Made Codefendants in Suit.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. Is. -Receiverslrip
or all property, funds. documents and
records Of the IIu Klux Kan Is sought
in Il petition filed today in the Fulton
Superior Court by ITO bona fide mem
bers" Of the KAN, headed by Harry b.
Terrell, Lloyd B. Hooper, r.. w. Atkins
and a. j. Padon, Jr. deposed grand
COLLINS. ..&
Judge John II. Pendleton :, granted
temporary injunction against the
Khan restraining the organization from
disposing of any fits property ana
from disbursing any moneys except
for ordinary expenses which it Is stSpu
lated, must not include salaries o. OH.
GERS and employees.
The Petition further seeks the rd
moval Of Edward Young Clarke, jni.
periaH kleaglc OF the khan and Mrs &.
Elizabeth Tyler head Of the propaga'
ton department, both OF whom arc
made codcfendants to the shit.
An additional feature Of the restrain
Ing order is that the defendant cooper.
alton under tho two officers are
prohibited from hanishing, suspendine
eSpelling or prosecuting 'Fie khan men,
bers whose names appe:L' OH the peti
tiOn as plaintiffs.
William J. Simmons. imperial wi,
ard OF the khan, was informally no
titled of tho signing Of the court or
der today. Accompanied by several OF
the acposGd grand goblins. ". II. Ter
ron attorney for THE plaintifks, visited
'N'anKreSL" the home o. the Imperial,
wizard. Mt. Simmons greeted tire par.
~ nfllabfy and smiled when Informed
that the restraining orr ,r had boer
s,&ntcd. F9mai scrric, Vf the court
order was to he made later in the day
January 28 is set rs the date for +
hearing to determine whether the tenn
porary injunction shall be made perm
nnent and whether the receivership for
the khan slIall be granted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
SAVE CIVIL RIGHT IN CONGRESS-
League Protcsts Denial OF Our Civil
Rights in Capitol Building.

Boston, Mass, Dec. 25.-The Nation
al Equal Rights League asks all Col
ored Citizens and their friends to nj
once take note Of the Fascinating
Representative Aswelf Of Louisianu's
audacious and imprudent demand that
citizens be denied service in the ".
eminent restaurant in the Capitol Of
tho Federal Government because Of
color. The League asks that all write
to Northern Congressman asking them
to insist that hfs restaurant in the
House Of Representatives building
serve citizens regardless Of race, in &C
cord with the Constitution and the
Summer Civil Rights Statute Of Con
gress.
The issue is thrust upon lis, wheth-
or the U. S. Congress is to deny civil
rights to Colored Americans. Make
Congress meet 1t. II Congress Is play
Ing with us, now Is the time to find
II out. Let the race write to Congress-
men throughout the Christmas recess.
Write to Chairman Ireland of the
House Of. Committee on accounts
What protection for rights and against
Jim Crow cars have we in Congress IL
the National Legislature segregates us
out OF restaurant run under direct
rules.
M. 4. N. SHAW, p
w MNNpNn mr.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
THE HEAD BELLMAN

l was anxious to find Royal r.
Davis, head bealman at tho Nci
House and son Of Mrs. Mamie B. Davis
OF Richmond. He was offduty and at
p. M. was there to meet him. !
stood in 1.-THE lobby Of this aristocrat.c
hostelry Tor some time and he did not
appear. Other bellman sought hin,
and 1t was some time, before he fin.
ally put in an appearance. We had but
a few minutes and we loft him to at
tend banquet given in our honor by
the leading citizens of Columbus. I
enjoyed myself and at ten o'clock tina.
night I boarded the Pullman for the
last lap in my long journey.
Tire Columbus Ohio State Journal of
October 20, 1921 contained the fol
lowing:
Enjoyable was the informal recep
t1on and banquet rendered Hon. John
Mitchell, Jr., Of Richmond, Va, Tues
2 day at $3.50 p. M. at the Elite, by a
Imber OF local business and profes
onal men. In service, appointments:
ol, price and surroundings, tho
lite is undoubtedly the most satisfy
ing, up-to-date and efficient place to
eat operated by colored people Colum
nus has had in tho last decade. It is,
,deed, first-class restaurant. Those
resent were: Drs. Ernest Cox and
7. A. Method. Special Counsel Robert
Barc'ls, who was chairman Of tho
Getting: Attorneys Charles J. Carter
vt toward Fl. Gillard, General Direo
at Whitaker, II. d. Alexander
to former Mayor Jeffrey. ~.
checker in the county treas
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07

Miss Minnie Liggons Of Washing
ton, D. c., spent the holidays with her
friends at Glen Allen, Va. She was
also the guest Of Mrs. L. e. C. Scott,
for a few days.
Following were the guests of Mrs.
Lucie e. G. Scott who occupied box
at 1.-THE Emperor Jones" performance.
Tuesday eve, December 81, 1921: Mrs.
A. G.. Thompson, Mrs. Mary l.. John
son, Mrs. Bette G. Cousins, Miss Eva
&. Davis and Miss Mary M. Scott.
Mr.. James I'D. Stovall, Of Duquesne
Pa. was the guest Of his mother, Mrs.
Mamie S. Smithers, for the Holidays
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
GOOD ATTENDANCE

The large Academy was well filled
at all performances. The seats we're
81 90 and $3.50. Practically all of the
high price seats were sold. Tuesday
night was tire principal night. Mrs.
Maggie l.. Walker and Mrs. Ella Wal.
Ter Ondley occupied seats and Editor
Mitchell and Vice-Prcsident and M"''.
Tenant occupied with their party
the opposite boxes. Mr.. Gilpin LETT
Thursday morning for Norfolk, who: G
ho was to play three days.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
THE END OF THE JOURNEY

I arrived in Washington Wednesday,
morning and left short time there
after for Richmond, but not before l
had called on tire Hon. Henry lincoln
Johnson, who was recovering from Il
serious spoil Of illness md now was
making the last fight for confirmation
az Recorder Of Deeds OF the District Of
Columbia He was outspoken In Ills
approval of the course Of our organi2a
Sion in nominating a Republican tick
ct ami waging a fight against Lily
whillsm' in Virginia. also met At
torney Perry w Howard, I arrived
in Richmond that afternoon and was
soon ut my residence with not time
then to ponder over my experiences
during the round trip across the cNn
tincnt and which have endeavocetl
wildly to describe Through these series
OF articles under the canton OF '12di,
20. .,ii.chu.. ) Travels. "
JOHN MITCHELL, J1s.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
VISITING COLUMBUS

The trip from st. Louis to Colum
bus, was free from incidents. When /.
arrived in the Union Station, hthere
was warmly greeted by Attorney Bar.
aus and our friend Mr.. william n &.
Ferguson. It was soon in the car en-
route to the hotel, where a room had
bsen engaged for me during the few
hours, I was to remain in Columbus
Attorney Barcus was very much disal
pointed that did not give him notice,
In order that I might deliver an nd.
dress to the people OF Columbus. I
had not opportunity to do this. I was
''urying- home. Then they took mr.
an automobile ride around Colum.
bus. AS is usual in such cases, a flat
tire delayed us, but this was sooh
remeNied.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
MAYBE HE DID

"There are something's one does not
need to be told" When Jones makes
the following comment, it Is signiti.
cant too Of his past experiences. "May
be did brain guard with a shovel,
when he hit ME with O whip and may
DO I didn't and maybe did kill Il
man at q dice game when caught him
cheating and maybe didn't. When he
~'signed the Job of emperor "thle
=" and started on his long hike
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07

across tho plain, it was realistic and
when he entered the forests and saw
Tire many apparitions, lie displayed
dramatic ability of the highest order.
His remarkable prayer when he re.
counted all Of his crimes and woonA
up with II know done wrong" at
tracted much interest and was pa'hci-
f. in the extreme.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
HEARD OF ALLEGED KILLING

N. +. German, 2416-A West Main St.
VINO served for time as first sergeant
or Company B and who later received
his commission us second lieutenant,
sad he was in an officers training
camp part OF the time and knew moth
ing at first hand Of the alleged .AiL
lngs. He said, however he had heard
such reports from men in his compaav
VINO have recently brought charges
against Major Opie. None Of these men
he declared has blenish on his rec
ord.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
ADDRESSING AN AUDIENCE

did mt make my aelf known PUr
I did not make myself known Yur
was doing n powerful lot Of thinking
I jOked Mr.. Lloyd about the happen
ing, but he looked wise and said moth
Ing. I can hardly describe the 'sce
that night at the church. The pastor
made stirring address and I was In
PRODUCED in a most pleasing nlannet
Many sat on the rostrum. I spoke to
the apparent satisfaction OF everybody
after which I hurried to The train and
was soon on my way to Columbus,
Ohio. where I was to meet Attorney
&C. Barcus, formerly Of ChTflottes-
Vile, Va, but now q. resident OF Ohio.
He Is now special assistant in the
Office Of the Attorney GeneraT of Ohio
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07

Mr.. and MIS-. Dangston Jenkins or
Now York spent the Christmas holi-
days here Visiting relatives and
friends in Richmond and Powhatan.
Mrs. Jenkins was Formerly Miss Mo-
zelle Binford, OF South Richmond.
Lawyer George Blackwell, former
ly Of South Richmond. but now OF
Chicago, III. spent the Christmas
holidays here, visiting his parents,
Prof. and Mrs. j. III. Blackwell, ST..
and his large Uuncourse OF relatives
and friends. Lawyer Blackwell was
looking the picture OF health and he
enjoys an extensive practice in the
Windy City.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
PRICE. FIVE CENTa
OIlE SHOOTS AT A WOUNDEus
SOLDIER, SAYS FRENCH.
Injured Doughboy Ignored Oftlcor,s
Command to Halt, He Says.
SHOT AT MANS BACK, LOCAL BOY
ASSERTS.

That Colonel Fl, l.. Opie, Of Stautr.
ton who during tho world war, COM
manded Il battalion OF the One Hunt
dred and Sixteenth Infantry, Vir..
ginia regiment shat Mt a wounded SOL
dier as the man was on his way back.
from the battle line to receive first
aid treatment, is the most recent
charge lodged by veterans against the
former battalion chief in the Arucr..
can expeditionary forces.
Colonel Opie, who was decorated
Tor distinguished service IN France
and who is now commander of the
Second Regiment, Virginia National
Guard has been accused" by several
former soldiers with killing men OF
lls own army at tho front. He has
Vehemently denied these charges, char
noteriztng those wlro brought them az,
sknlkers' and "descrters" and has
demanded that the accusations he
made the subject of the most rigid :u.
vestigation by the Senate committee
in washington. This will DO done.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
WHITE TRADERS FEAR

1t was this weapon that the white
traders feared. Then Jones reminded
Smithers that he had done his dirty
work for him. He claimed THAT Smith,
ers did small stealing which landed
him in Jail, while he di dbig stealing
like the white folks, which made him
emperor. He upbraided Smithers with
his being too ignorant and lazy to
learn tho language Of tho natives al
through he had been living among them
FOR ten years, while Jones had been
with them only two years. He had
risen from that Of a stowaway to en-.
peror in just two years. He extended
his fingers to show and to emphasize
the point he made. When he told
Smithers THAT he had been to Jail,
Smithers enquired angrily, "Who told
you that?" It Is then that Jones makes
the significant reply,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
MAKES SWORN AFFIDAVIT

s. G. French, q Richmond boy, last
nlght III a sworn affidavit added him
sclf to the number Of Colonel Optics &C
cusers. While French does not claim
he ever saw the former battalion com
mahder XIII any Of tire men alleged t..
nave fallen at his hands, he does say
mat he was present when Colonel Opi,,
then major. shot at q wounded sol
dier as the man passed battalion head.
quarters on his way to n dressing stu,
ton.
frcnch was n private in Company,
IS. which was one OF the units of the
Old Grays' Battalion IN the o. yMt
"itt. and SlNkeenllr Infantry, a part
OF the Twenty-ninth Division He wos
so badly gassed that he lost one OF
MS lungs and now receives $3.50 ..
month from Tho government as vom.
pensatfon. lie lives at sos North
Iwenty-first Street. Two Of his broth
United States in the world war.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-01-07
PEOPLE WHO HELPED

Tho other arrangements fell to Mrs.
Lucio Christian Scott, Mrs. Fannie
Turner White. Mrs. Lola Williams,
Mrs. Adelaide G. Thompson and 9th.
ers. The banquet took place ut the
Pythaan Castle after tire play Tuesday
night and the Rayo Orchestra, assist
cd by Mr.. Curtis Jordan rendered their
services. 1t was brilliant scene
there and the supper served was mag
nificeht. Mr.. Gilpin was much pleas
er Oh do with consumption or throat
He was born In this city and he serv-
cd IN apprenticeship in the Planet
Office when It was located Mt S14 j..
Broad Street. He refers to Editor
Mitchell as his first boss.
MADE REMARKABLY, CONCESSION
Manager Leo Wise un,lcr the SUCCESS
ton OF our great and good friend, Mr..
W.. e. Neal accorded to the cOlored
people for the first time lin hhe history
Of this city boxes in the Academy Of
Music. The balcony was also given to
them. The play, "The Emperor Jones'
created q sensation here. The action
OF the play takes place ON a West In.
dian Island not yet self-determined by
white marines. Tho form Of govern
ment ror the moment Is an empire
with Brutus Jones rs Emperor. When
tire curtain rises, the audience saw q
yellow room, to the left Of which was
u more yellow chair, mounted Oh q
platform. Through the opening could
be seen the woods, then appeared a
white trader, known us Harry Smith.
ers and to whom Emperor Jones con.
temtuously referred to as Smithers.
Smithers charges him with having
killed white guard In the Stakes and
with having escaped. He calls him q
convict. 1t Is then that Jones SAYS
Maybe l did kill one white man IN
the Stakes and maybe, 1 am going to
another one here right now. He hau
drawn revolver, which he carried IL
q holster on his hip within easy reach
Smlthers, who wore a cork helmet and
khaki blouse and knee breeches quick
~ apologized and assured Jones that
was his best friend. The Emperor
Jones resumed his seat on his
"throne.h In this connection, it may
De we'll to state that Jones wore a blue
full dress generals coat OF dark blue
WIN red brooches and he also wora
highly polished military boots. On his
shoulders were epaulettes AMI they:
he had gold aiguilet upon ht, chest
lie had Lett lucklcd around his waist
He had q belt buckled around his waist
and TO this was attached a leathe.
holster, which contained q dangerous
looking revolver, which Jones brought
into play with the greatest alacrity in
an emergency.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-07
DEC. l5LAST DAY
FORINGOINE TAX
Warning Issued onELast Quar-
terly Payment by Local
Deputy Collector.

Deputy Internal Revenue coliec-
tor Won 3. TeeLer announced to-
day that the next and last quarter
ly income tar payment Is due De-
cember 10. Mr.. reeter Is warning
local income tax payers that the
last quarterly payment is due with
In the next few days. The last
payment, however, applies only to
those who have arranged to pay
their 1891 income tax on the quar-
terly payment system.
December is Is the last day to
make payments for the fourth and
last period, and income tax payers
are being asked to pay UP by that
time and avoid further trouble.
The work OF compiling income tax
returns for 1921 win close on that
date with the exceptions of those
who have failed 70 make a proper
return or who have made no IN
come tax payment whatsoever.
b Collector Teeter or one OF his
deputies viii be at headquarters
all day December Is to look after
the collections 81 the last payment
or to straishten out any other prob
lens that may come up In connoc-
ton with the payment Of 1871 IN.
comeita1es
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-07

Give baby bed that you can change his posi-
ton in once In while. These are regular
$500 values Colors are white and ivory.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-07
.A1lother Ford.

10 In and ask us the details about the 1923 Ford
are going to give away Thursday, December 2Sth.
|n't forget the date, at The Home Furniture Co.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-07

Hundreds of beautiful patterns OF this fine felt
base floor coyering-we'll close out the balance
of our stock Friday and Saturday at this tre-
mendous low figure.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-07

Every woman has need for a sewing machine,
and this one at $3.50 certainly does offer a
mighty good value. But one lettLthe early
conner will get it.
Evening star., 1922-02-09
Education in Mexico.

One OF the most marked evidences
OF progress. In Mexico Is the success
Of the schools which have been es-
tablished In connection with the Mex
lean army.
A year ago more than so per cent
OF the privates were illiterate. To-
day most Of them can read and write.
In addition to reading and writing. in
struction Is given in the army schools
In geography, Mexican history. arith-
metic, grammar and civics. In these.
AZ in tho two primary branches, the
progress of the pupils Is remarkable.
of the regiments stationed in the In
terror of the country have furnished,
at their own expense, all the mate
rials for the schoolroom. v
For generations the ignorance OF
the Mexican soldiers has been pro-
verbal. It accounted largely for the
ease with which revolutions could be
staged. no matter how h'msy or in
defensible the cause. The soldiers
ignorance Of the population from
which they were drawn.
i. 1t is greatly to the credit of the
present Mexican administration that
the Mexican people, soldiers included,
are being lifted. from the abyss of
ignorance and given q chance at edu-
cation. It is the only road by which
Mexico can hope to rise to real pres
tiee and sustained power. If educa
United States will soon have to the
south a neighbor worthy of her con-
fidence.-Tacoma Ledger Gndepend
ent),
Evening star., 1922-02-09
Mr.. Houghton's Appointment.

Mr.. Houghton should prove very
serviceable and acceptable at the Ber.
lin post for two reasons.
He has resided in Germany and
speaks the German language. He will
be at his ease, therefore, In his COM
munications both with the authorities
and with everyday life. He will not
have to lean upon an Interpreter
more or less an embarrassment
always, and sometimes a peril.
He is business man Of large ex-
perience and success. At home his
business ability has been signally dem
onstrated. and in Congress he has
addressed himself particularly to bust.
ness questions. He IL an excellent
expression the American business
opportunity.
Now this post in Germany to which
Mr.. Houghton has been appointed will
have to do very largely with business
problems. Before the war Germany
and America conducted = very large
and profitable trade with each other,
and now that the war 10 over, the
proposition Ia to re.establish that trade
and bring 1t to greater proportions
than ever. Both countries are de-
sirous of accomplishing that result.
The Berlin billet, therefore, is ex,
actly in Mr.. Houghton's line, SO to
say. He will hnd his way around
with ease, and should soon master the
dislocattons the war has produced and
b sbls to advise % to the best meth.
Evening star., 1922-02-09
Secretary Hughes Rest

Secretary. Hughes viii take. his
fortnight on with the good wishes OF
all his fellow citizens. He has earned
a rest. though, 1t is stated: no does
not need one. After three months Of
hard work and anxiety as a member
and the presiding otficer OF the arma'
mont conference. he is as At for his
regular duties as ever. Still, q short
trip. by aea, undertaken under sdomes.
tic considerations. will, Of course, be
welcome. '+ ~.
Mr.. Hughes should be in . com.
Portable frame Of mind. He has every
reason to be. AS the head Of the
State Department he had made pro.
found impression here at home before
the armament conference met. His
handling Of the diplomatic questions
presented had been praised on both
sides Of the political fence.
The conference. however. gave the
Secretary q supreme opportunity. and
he improved 1t to the supreme salts.
faction OF the home folks and all other
folks. Praise Of his speech opening
the conference and Of his carriage as
a presiding officer has circled the
earth. and his name now is known
everywhere and he is admired wher-
ever his name is known.
This extraordinary success achieved
in a year Of office becomes the more
interesting when considered lin con-
nection With the fact that Mr.. Hughes'
present appointment has three years
still to run. and that. in those years
questions Of a. great importance as
those already handled may come up.
II they should. Mr.. Hughes will, OF
course. handle them with the ability
he has already disclosed. y
Evening star., 1922-02-09

gree that these ranks are filled the
America Of the future will be stronger
and better and more secure.
It Is impossible to measure the value
OF these twelve years Of Boy Scout
work in this country. The boys who
were Scouts at the beginning are now
men, undoubtedly better men. better
citizens for their Scout training. Some
of, the Scouts Of the beginning are now
scoutmasters: 1t would be better for
the organization II more Of them main
tained their interest by doing their bit
as leaders Of troops. The most presa.
ing need today Of Boy Scout work is
In this direction. This is volunteer
work, calling for sacrifice Of time and
energy, but 1t Is constructive work
that brings sure results
The Boy Scout takes the following
uath: ION my honor I will do my
best ~ to do. my duty to God and my
country and to obey the scout law;
(2) to help other people at an, times:
81 to keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake and morally straight"
There are twelve points in the Scout
law. Under 1t a Scout is trustworthy.
loyal. helpful, friendly. courteous.
kind, obedient, cheerful. thrifty, brave.
clean and reverent. With over half
q million boys pledged to strive for
those attributes and qualities there
Is indeed great developing force of
work in America. The organization
which maintains this fosce for good
should have the fullest and most gen.
erous support.