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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
WAGE FIGHT ON SEW
ATOR|AL CANDIDATE
AGAINST DYER BILL
MICHIGAN, WHElsl1 CANDIDATE
Is AGAINST hNTI-LYNCH H7i1I

The National Association for the Ad.
vancement Of Colored People, 70 Fifth
Avenue, New York, today announced
that IL letter WAS being sent to :he
most important newspapers in the
State of Michigan pointing out that IN
the approaching contest for Senator
Tdwnscnd's seat in the United States
senate was man who had voted
against the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill
in the House Of Representatives. That
man is Representative Patrick j. Kei
ley from the Sixth Michigan Congress,
sionnl District.
The letter sent TO the Michigan newI
papers follows.
Sir:-The National Association for
the Advancement Of Colored People
and its friends in the State Of Mich.
gan are interested in the contest for
Senator Townsend's seat in the United
40 Senate. This interest has been
aroused because Representative Pat.
rick Fl. Kelley Of the Sixth Michigan
Congressional District. who has All.
nounced his candidacy against Senator
Townsend, opposed and voted again at
tho Dyer Anticipating bill, II. R. 13.
which was passed $40 to 119 by tie
House and Is now before the Senate.
Colored people throughout the Unit.
ell States want the Dyer Bill enacted
into law. They know that such emil.
nent Constitutional lawyers as After
ney General Daugherty and Moorfield
Storey, former president Of the Ameri
can Bar Association rs we'll as former
Senator. now Representative Burton
of Ohio hold the proposed legislation
to be constitutional. With such emf
mont authority In favor Of the Dyer
Bill. colored people hold that the finol
decision on its constitutlonality must
be left to tho Supreme Court.
Under the circumstances they are
not disposed to accept Representative
kelleys excuse that he voted against
the Dyer Bill because, rs he claims In
letter published in the Michigan
state News Of March 9, 1922, "every
lawyer knows that Congress has no iur
lsd1ction over the subject matter. y
Fhat lawyers as we'll as laymen know
otherwise may be demonstrated to Mr..
Kelley in the course Of his CAMPAIGN
Whatever may be the other issues OF
the campaign. colored Americans viii
nave IN mind that the Dyer bill consl
tuteS an issue Of supreme importance,
to orderly government in the United
States.
JAMES WELDON JOHNSON.
Secretary, N. A. A. G.. p.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
THE HI KLUx KLA|V
CHALLENGES CANADA
IN BULLOCK AFFAIR.
GOVERNOR WILL BE SECURED
WITHIN NEXT NINDTY DAYS.

Hickory, N. c., March 17.-Speaking
before large audience in Hickory
last Thursday night, DIR. Arthur Tai.
madge Abernethy Of Asheville, lectur
er for the Ku Klux Khan, referred to a
case in which he said, Governor Morri.
son was refused eXtradition of q color
ed man from Canada. and asserted
that 100000 Klansmen from Maine to
Texas have been pledged to see that
the man Is returned to North Carolina
for trial. And this Will happen in tho
next ninety days." he added.
While DR.. Abernethy did not men.
ton the name Of the man, he said was
sought by the authorities Of this State
the audience understood him to refer
to Matthew Bullock, wanted at Norlina
on charge Of attempted murder, grow
ing out of a race riot at that place
about year ago, Bullock was recent
~ given his liberty by Judge Snyder at.
Hamilton, Ont, where he was arrested
when Governor Morrison refused to.
send witnesses to Canada 70 testify at.
his eXtradition hearing.
Dr. Abernethy had been discussing.
the efforts he said, the Ku Klux Khan
We're making to assist the officers in en-
Forcing the law. He referred to a case
III Asheville, in which he said a color.
ell man was sent to the roads through
tho efforts Of the Khan and told OF two
white women being escorted ont Of
that city by Klansmen.
1t was near the close of his address
that the speaker referred to the Canad
ian case and declared that the man
sought by the authorities of this State
rom Canada would be returned to
North Carolina for trial and that 1 900
ooo Klnnsmen, from Maine to Texas
were pledged to this undertaking. Dr.,
Aoernethy did not say what measures
would DO taken by the Klansmen in
having the man brought back to North
carolina. His remarks were literally
applauded by the audience.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
CHURCH FOR BETTER
RACE RELATIONSHIP
Methodist Council of Bishops Approve
Plan Of tho Federal Council.

Montgomery, Ala.,-!Thc Tri- Council
or bishops Of the a. M. E.; A. NJ. f..
Zion and c. M. e. Churches, composed
or about thirty bishops which held its
o!annfai session in this city last week
went OH record as endorsing fully tha
plan of inter-raclal cooperation
through the churches as formulated
by the Federal Council of American
churches. This plan heads up in tho
Federal Council Inter-Racial Commits.
mission Of which Mr.. John J. Eagan.
or Atlanta, Is chairman and DR.. George
70. Haynes secretary. The purposes of
iris Commission briefly stated are <,
10 assert the sufflciency OF Christian
principles in the solution of race rela,
ions, to promote mutual confidence
ana cooperation, to distribute accurate
knowledge OF conditions. to develop a
pubhc conscience In 'ntcr-racial maj
tiers watch wiz secure fa;- treatment
ana tho correction of wrong conditions
and to provide an agency through
when all the churches may work to
gether.
The approval OF the Tri-Counc,l
which is one Of the most august ccclo
SiaStlcal bodies in America. opcns tho
way tor the fullest cooperation of tho
vast Methodist constituency in the fo,
rcachIng program laid out by the Fed
eral Council.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
Y. w. G. A. NOTES.

The group meetings which were held
AT the homes or the various members
or the Committee of Management las,
week were very successful. The total
number attending was 1902. Miss AdrIa
II. Rulhn gave Il series OF talks on the
several phases of Association work.
Many questions were asked and the dis
cussions which followed were very in
teresting and helpful. AS Il result OF
these meetings we feel that the work
or the Association is better understood
Among the important facts made clear
were: how the present building was Sc
cured. The same being gift from TIC
War Work Council at the cost OF 500,
600 for building and equipment Basis
OF membership. TO have the power Of
voting membership fee of 81 90 must
be paid annually. Membership means
not only the payment Of fee but also
the Willingness to interpret the bur
pose OF the Association to the con1nua.
ity, pledge to serve the girls and
women. That there is no other institu
ton substituting the work of the ''Y'.
1t does and must do it's specific work
How supported: Secretaries salaries
paid by Central Association, Mainten-
ance by the Branch through funds ,;se
cured from campaign and income from
lodging and memberships. AS these
meetings were informal everyone felt
Mt home and quite free to ask questions
and thus more good was accomplished
than If public meeting had been held.
The dainty repasts served by the yarl-,
Gus hostcsses were enjoyed by all.
Ihesc meetings were followed with
the Recognition Service which was
hold at the Vcspers services on last
Sunday. Addresses were made by Miss
MacGeorgc Senior City Secretary of
the South Atlantic Field, Miss London,
Executive Secretary Of tho So. Atlantic
Fleld Office and Miss Ruffin. At this
service the members commit Intensely
es for yearly service in the work of the
Association.
a special program will be rendered
ut Vespers on Sunday afternoon under
the direction Of Mrs. Lillian Rarpcr.
You are invited to attend. Vesper hour
from s to 6P. M.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
YOUTH IS FREED Of
A SERIOUS CHARGE:
Henry lincoln Johnson Scores Great
Victory In n Delicate Case. .....

Washington, D. c.. March ala
notable victory was scored during the
past week by Attorney Henry Lincoln
Johnson. OF Atlanta. Ga. in tho Su-
preme Court Of the District or Column
hin, before Mr.. Justice Mccoy, Grimm
nj Division. "ColoneW Johnson consent
cd to serve az Chief Counsel for the de
PENDANT because of his intimate &C.
quaintance and personal friendship
for defendants family who lived for
many years In Georgia. Mr.. Johnson
and his associates represented young
!colorea boy. Algcrnon Simpkins, who
was charged with having criminally
assaulted one Ethel Edwards, a white
girl under sixteen years Of nge.-the
statutory "age of consent" in the Die
trict Of Columbia where the penalty
for this offense If proven, Is imDrison
ment for from 20 to 80 years in the pen
itentiary or, in the discretion of the
jury. the death penalty.
Although the Assistant District At.
torney., Mr. Emerson, vigorously prose
cuted the case, assisted by number
or white detectives who we're unusual
~ active in getting up evidence calcu-
lattHl to convict the defendant and who
gave testimony at times contradictory,
:inctured with passion aud favored
with race prejudice.-yct, after tho
tactful handling and cross.examination
or witnesses by Colonel Johnson, and
after he had delivered to the white
jury one OF the most eloquent anil
1orca!ul arguments ever prCscn,cd II
a criminal court, the jury retired and
after being out five or six hours re
ported to the Court that they were in
hopeless disagreement. Where upon
MI. Justice Mccoy whose attitude
throughout the trial was em:ncntIy
Just, discharged the jury from further
consideration OF the case.
The jury, wholly composed of white
citizens, stood seven for acquittal and
five for conviction. Three days were
consumed in the trial. The case wiz
now be "nollc pressed ;"
After it's discharge, the Foreman Of
the Jury came into the main corridor
or the Court House and, speaking in
the presence Of many white and colo,
ed attorneys, said to the Father Of the
defendant: your son owes his life to
tho SUM-UP Of Mr.. Johnson, your law
yer"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
FIRE AT THB VIRGINIA UNION
UNIVERSITY.

Much excitement was caused by the
discovery OF Sitting smoke in Huntley
Hall at the Virginia Union University.
This is the boys dormitory Of this mag
nificent structure. All efforts to locate
the fire was futile. The students be-.
gan removing their belongings to toe
campus and it was only after the az.
rival Of the Fire Department that the
blaze was located in the walls. When
this had been put out, the students pro
cided to move back into the stone
building. The fire was discovered
shortly before p. NJ. last Thursday.
There was absolutely no panic. The
students tied hankerch:efs over their
noses and did work in the regulation
order. Mrs. and DR.. j. t. Jones have
their home in the Southern end of thia
building, The damage is estimated to
be $4,000. This was caused by the de
struct:on of the woodwork and the
side walls.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
STAGE A GREAv
PROGRAM.

y splendid and very Interesting
program was rendered in the b. Y,
=: Z. or the Fifth Street BAPTIST
Church last Sunday evening by talent
selected from South Richmond! Tho
singing by the Young Girls Chorus
under the leadership of Mrs. Alberta
Jenkins Stevenson was exceptionally
good. REGULATIONS were rendered by
Misses Grace Threat, Mary Ransome.
Florine Cogbill and Lacontess Win
free. Solos were sung by Misses Ill
iian NJ. Lewis, Mable White and Mr..
Henry Armistead, duet by Miss
esther and MIR. George Ransome,
and selections by the lSouthside Mems
Chorus. All Of the numbers were
Of great calibre. Mr.. Haywood Starks
led the mems chorus. The col
lection Of $1,000 was lifted by
Messrs. Kirkland Cogbill and Ed
ward Stovall.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
\ STRANGE REPORT FROM
WINCHESTER.

Winchester, Va, March 19.-Ccrtain
cOlOred people who refused to go to
Martinsburg, w. Va, this week and ties
tify in behalf Of Monroe ("Doc"O Pcy.
ton, who was convicted and sentenced
to be hanged for criminally attacking
q 10 year old white girl last summer,
were reported today to have received
threatening messages from colored
people who were active in Peyton's de-
tense.
Efforts were made to induce consid
cradle number Of colOred people, some
Of them quite prominent among their
race to go to Martinsburg and testify
that Peyton was in Winchester at tho
very time the alleged assault occurred.
but. they refused to go, saying they
had no knowledge Of the mans where
abouts at that time.
When Peyton broke Jail at Martins
burg last week he left note, saying
he was going to get evidence to estab'
lish his innocence. He made straight
for Winchester and sought out NUN
Dor OF cdlored people, trying to induce
thom, It was said to aid him in estab
listing an alibi.
Now that Peyton has been convicted
and sentenced to be hanged, reports
have become current that his former
boon companions are threatening those
who refused to periure themselves on
the witness stand. They are also said
to have been informed that the spirit
OF Peyton known among some color
ed people as a magician and fortune.
teller, will haunt them to their dying
day. This has 80 worked on their in
horn superstition that many cringe at
the mention OF PaYton'a MANA
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
Wagon Upsots in tho Fire;
Man is Burned to Death.

Danville. Va. March 21.-Word was
received today from Pittsylvania of the
unusual death Of Arthur Devin, a. re-
spected coloret farmer, near Gretna.
He and his father, were burning over a
plant bed for the preparation of tobac-
co. Devin had driven up to the bed
with wagon load Of wood when the
mule became frightened wheeled
around and upset Dev!n and the wood
into the heart Of the fire. Tho unfortu
nate man covered by the wood was
charrcd before his father could reach
him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25

COL. HENRY w. ANDERSON AGAIN
HEADS REPUBLICAN CLUB.
Body Discusses Plans for Perfecting
City Organization and WaEing
Fight in Campaign.

The Republican Club OF Richmond
last Tuesday night unanimously re.
elected Colonel Henry W. Anderson
president for another year. During the
afternoon yesterday Indications were
that he would have opposition, but a
truce was declared just before the meet
and the choice was unanimous.
The meeting was attended by more
than 100 men and about twenty wo.
men.
Plans were discussed for perfccting
the city organization and putting up
n fight in THE city campaign.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
KU KLUX ORDERS THE PRIVATE
MESSENGER OF COIORADO'S
GOVERNOR TO EXIT.

Denver. GIL March IA threaten
ing letter ordering him to leave tho
city and purpOrting to he from the Ku
kiux Khan was received today wv
George Gross, colored messenger to
Governor Oliver II. Shoun.
Colonel Patrick J. Hammock, Adju.
tant.General Of the State, and Attorney
General Victor Keys Immediately star:
cd an investigation
Gross Is president of the local Assoc
citation for the Advancement of Color
cd People, which has filed a protest
with the Acknowledgement against the
Application recently presented to Score
tary or State Carl Milliken for incor
poration of the local Ku KIux Khan or.
ganization.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
DR.. II. G. Woods Visits Richmond.
DIR. II. O. Ransomc Here.

Rev. Reverdy G. Ransome, the great
orator entertained the people Of Rich
mond at the Third Street A. M. T..
Church last Sunday and electrified an
audience on Monday night at the True
Reformers' Hall. He has lost none Of
his old time fire and his oratory was OF
the highest order. He worked his audi
ence up to pitch OF enthusiasm that
reflected 1t self at the Reformers' Hall
in the form Of enthusiastic applause.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

DR.. j. Shelton Horsley, of Saint
Elizabeth Hospital will give one of
his famous lectures, subject, Health
and Happiness" at Ebenezer Baptist
Church, Leigh and Judah Streets, I'M.
der the auspices of Layman's Mis-.
slonary Movement, on Wednesday,
March 20, 1922. at $3.50 P. NJ.
Welcome to all.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
APPRECIATION SERVICE.

An appreciation service in honor
OF the 81 years Of service of Rev. S.
c. Burrell, D. D., as General Secrc-
tary of the local Y. NJ. 9. A., will be
held at the Ebenezer Baptist Chunch
Thursday night, March 80. A flne
program has been prepared and the
public Is invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
sabbath Glee Club at Fifth Street.

The Sabbath Glee Club will render
a special program at Fifth Street
Baptist Church tomorrow (Sunday)
night at eight o'clock. Prof. e. w.
Blake, cornetist, accompanied by Mrs
Annie Rowe will also render selec-
lions. Benefit missions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25

DR.. Kelly Miller will speak at the
City Auditorium, Sunday, March rs.
at $3.50 p. M. Subject, "The Next
Step In the Race Problem" This
meeting Is under the AUSPICES OF the
Order OF knights OF Pythias.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25

DR.. Kelly Miller will speak at the
City Auditorium, Sunday, March 26.
at $3.50 P. M. Subject, 1.-THE Next
Step in the Race Problem" This
meeting is under the auspices Of the
Order Of Knights of Pythias.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25

DR.. Kelly Miller will speak at the
City Auditorium, Sunday, March 20
at $3.50 p. M. Subject, "The Next
Step In the Race Problem" This
meeting is under the auspices Of the
Order Of Knights of Pythias.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-25
Mr.. 70. d. Nelson, of 1873 e. 18th
Street is somewhat indisposed.

Mr.. 70. d. Nelson, Of 12S e. 18Th
Street is somewhat indisposed.
Mrs. Florence Harris, Of 2O09 Ey-
crctt Street, who has been sick fork
for the past six weeks, is out again
Mrs. Florence Harris, OF 2I15 Lee
Street, after being confined to her
home for more than month is out
again.
Mr.. Isaiah Love Of New York was
called to the city last Sunday on
account Of the illness OF his mother
He returned Wednesday,.
DR.. II. @. Woods Visits Richmond.
DR.. r. G. Woods, President OF the Viz
ginia Theological Seminary and Col.
lege was in the city this week. He de-
livered able sermons at the Fifth St.
Baptist Church. His great work at
Lynchburg has given him a national
reputation. He was the picture OF
health.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-13
Warenart News

Charles Bishop. Mr.. and Mrs. Oren
Norris and son. Beryl. OF Deertraii
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs !. $. McClcgau. parents OF Mrs.
Norris
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ramsey. Mr..
and Mrs. William Riley spent sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Glare Mckinney.
=. r. Pohlson and Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Il. McClelland and daughter. Mary
Winfred, of Calhan. spent the week.
end with Mr.. and Mrs W. r. Sumner.
returning home Sunday.
Miss Edith Heath and Warren Bea-
man spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Eustis Smith OF Whiterock
Charles Downing OF La Junta
motorcd here saturday returning
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Roberts oc
Eroadacrc spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. w. a. Hardin.
s +. Leonard. NJ i. Rose and Smith
McTce were business visitors in Pueb-
10 Friday
r. r. Wilson of Calhan spent tho
weekend with his brother. John
Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Downing of Ia
Juntn visited Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Pick-
ercl Sunday and Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers OF Fowler arc
moving to their ranch TO spend the
coming year.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-13
THE VALLEY. THE STATE, THE WEST

man who in 1910 confessed and plead
ed guilty to charge OF wrecking the
santa f'e flyer near La Junta and who
was sentenced to 80 years in the peni-
tentlary is now in the city jail of Colo
rado Springs and the authorities do
not Know what to do with him.
From olathe: Frank Hamblln of
Coal creek killed o mountain lion up
IN the hills yesterday. 1t was feet 3
inches in length. His dogs treed the
beast and Frank shot 1t. We suppose
he Will get the Denver Post bounty of
$25.
Mike Murphy. sentenced by Judge
Sheafor to serve term or seven years
in penitentIary for the robbery of q
store at Monument. to which charge
he pleaded guilty. was taken to Canon
city.
Miss Martha Spears. former Colorado
Springs woman took over tho duties as
registrar OF the United States land Of
flee at Denver. She received the ap-
pointment thru Senators Nicholson and
Phipps.
Fremont sheriff made a raid on the
Powell house at Portland and bagged
eleven men, all negroes except a Span
lard. All were Jailed.
The delegates to the livestock con-
vention at Colorado Springs think they
faced wind cold enough to cut the top
off the peak
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-13
TRINIDAD NEWS

The regular monthly meeting Of
Trinidad Womens Federation was held
at Presbyterian church Monday aft
ernoon with a large number of mem
bers present. Professor H. NJ. Corn
ing addressed the meeting on the sub
ject of the bond issue which is to be
voted upon next week. Professor Corn
ing explained the advantages and
necessity of the proposed improve
ments and urged all taxpayers to be at
the polls and vote in support OF the
measure. Several high school girls gave
program consisting, OF the following
numbers: Reading, Miss Louise Herr
MANN violin solo, Miss Jeanette Ell
vain; piano solo, Miss Eloise Belnert
During the business session 1t was de-
cided by the local federation to become
of Women's clubs. Chairmen of COM
mittees were appointed as follows:
Mrs S. T. Swetland, program; Mrs.
Robert Nelson. legislative; Mrs. Grace
Marions, civic; Mrs. w. NJ. Jameson,
finance: Mrs. E. H. Martin, member
ship. The membership committee is
chosen with the intention OF having
all parts Of the town represented. The
committee is composed OF Mesdames
Pratz, William Burroughs, w. G..
Rupp, A. L. Branson and NJ. ]. Gold
smith. The Presbyterian church was
chosen as the permanent meeting
place. The next meeting will be held
on the first Monday in February.
The hearing of the state public util-
| tiles commission on the application of
the Trinidad Electric Transmission
Railway and Gas company for a par
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-13
AUTOS COLLIDE;
GIRL IS HURT
SneciAl to The Chieftaln.

La Junta, Colo. Jan. IA Ford
car occupied by Miss Doris Lawson
and Miss Ruth Steele was struck and
overturned by Dodge car at Third
and Colorado streets early Tuesday
evening. The Ford skiddcd a distance
OF some IS feet when the rear wheel
collapsed and Miss Steele WAS thrown
TO the concrete pavement. striking her
head The fall caused her TO be In an
unconscious condition for some hours
and the full extent of her injuries *
not known yet. The driver of tho
Dodge car sped away without stopping
hut tho license number OF his car was
taken by bystandcrs who witnessed
the accident