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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
THAT HORRIBLE STAKE
BURNING.

Tho State Of Texas will never be
, able to lay claim to civilization, much
less to Christianity, so long as 1t
permits the burning at the stake of
human beings in violation Of the
Constitution of the United States and
in tho population OF every doctrine
of Christianity. III the fiendishness
Of the punishment the Nervousness OF
the crime committed is lost. The men
guilty Of this crime Of mutilation and
burning proved beyond shadow Of
the doubt that they were as low in
the scale Of human bestiality as the
men they slew.
There Is another viewpoint from
which to regard This outlandish crime
committed Or alleged to have been
committed by tho victims and the
crime known to have been committed
by the lynchers. The latter were
doing all in their power to bring
about the enactment Of the Dyer
Anti-lynching Bill, now being pressed
for passage by the National Associa
ton for the Advancement Of Colored
People. What more potent argu-
mont could be advanced in its favor
than this outburst OF mob violence
May 6, 1922, at Kirvin, Texas?
We cannot conceive upon what
ground any statesman can base his
opposition to this humane measure
in Wow Of this ncndish exhibition IN
Texas OF human depravity. Will the
murderers of these four colored cit
liens be punished? To ask the
question Is to answer it. These men
were certain of conviction in any
court Of law In Texas. Even a col
ored jury would in all probability have
meted legal punishment to them, for
colored people are logically intoler-
ant to men of their race, who commit
these kinds OF crimes.
Their commission reflects upon the
colored people generally and makes
the roads Of life unusually rough for
all. "A black face becomes a symbol
OF crime in the neighborhood and
this Is enough to cause n reaction
against these kinds OF criminals. But
some day and somehow, God will
bring about change and right and
justice will be triumphant in all OF
this land. Lynch-law must go!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
SOUTHERN BRANCHES ACTIVE.

Southern branches are especially
active in the N. A. A. C. p, drive
this year, among them being the
branches in Houston, Ell Paso, Corpus
Christi and Dallas, Texas. Houston
has undertaken to reorganize the
branches in Texas that became dor
mant at the time of the assault on
John r. Shillady.
New Orleans, La, branch is in the
midst Of a canvass for 5000 men,
bcrs and Shreveport has also vigor-
ously entered, the drive. Most Of the
branches in Florida and many Arkan-
sas branches have made their prep
arations to start at the word GO"
No timidity is being shown by
southern. branches in the method of
their campaign, Houston placing win
dow Grads in the homes Of their
members, inscribed with the words
"This Family 100 per cent. Mem
bers N. A. A. G.. p"
The branch in the national capital
Washington, D. c., has set itself the
largest quota, seeking to obtain 25,,
| 900 members, and Chicago and New
, York follow with quotas Of 10000
each. .... ....... ....
j Great interest is being shown
among California. branches, Los
Angeles preparing itself to reach its
quota Of 5000 members.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE PASSES
ANTI-LYNCHING RESOLVE.
Trotter Cots Over 5000 Purse al
Golden Testimonial.

Boston, Mass, April rs, 1922
| Yesterday the Massachusetts House
of Representatives passed the anti
lynching resolution pctitioned for by
the National League of Colored
Americans for Equal Rights, Rev. M.
A. n. Shaw, president, which calls
on the United States Senate and it's
Judiciary committee to enact Federal
Legislation against lynching. A dele
cation of the Leagues headed by Sec
rotary William Monroe Trottcr, sat
in the gallery and thanked Repre-
sentativcs Meyers and Kidder after
the vote. The Boston Branch of the
N. A. "A. G.. p. petitioned each mem
Der of the House for the resoluti""
eVlnclng spirit Of cooperation.
The passage is of special Significance,
as Senator Lodge is the Republican
leader of the Senate.
The presentation of a purse Of gold
to William Monroe Trotter in rccog-
milton of his services to the cause
OF rights for his race at his half
century mark was notable event.
Over 100000 had been gathered by
the committee from many States. In
vocation was by Rev. Leroy Fergu-
son, piano solo by Mrs. Frederick
Smith, presiding officers remarks by
Rev. B. w. Swain, chairman Of COM
mitctc who declared the Trottcr-
Washington riot of 1903 in that
church, opened Trotter's career and
did great good by notifying the white
world the race did not all believe in
submission.
/ Remarks were made by Cyril l..
Butler, Esq, and by Clifton B. Car
berry, managing editor of the Bos-
ton Post, Boston'S greatest newspa-
per man, who went to school with
Trottcr and commended him as Il
great figure. George l.. Ruflin sang
Il tenor solo. William ID. Brigham,
Il prominent white citizen, praised
Trottcr for devotion to the memory
and principles Of the Abolitionists.
Mrs. a. j. Smithcrman gave dra-
rlatic recitation. Rev. w. d. Nc
Clane, secretary, declared his prefer
ence for Trotter in straits to scgrc-
gationalists in riches.
After wonderful soprano solo by
Mrs. Estclle Slater Jackson, of Seat
College, gave the Grafton on Trot-
ter's courage, persistence and con-
tinual activity. Then Edgar p. Ben
jamin, Esq, treasurer, presented the
purse with evident emotion, saying
the colored race must choose it's own
leaders. Editor Trotter made CRATE
full response and reassertcd his prin-
ciples. Rising salutes were given
Messrs. Trottcr, Brigham and Car
berry. Invocation was by Rev. Nj.
A. N. Shaw. Mrs. Ida Thomas
Bright was organist. Prof. j. Shell
ton Pollen and Miss Johnny Lakey,
accompanies. Mr.. ,Trotter was show
cred with congratulations.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
N. A. A. c. P, SPRING DRIVE
OPENS MONDAY, APRIL
1WENTY-FOURTH.
eliminates in Anti-Lynching Confer.
ence in Newark, June 1928.
Lynch Law Must Co." is Slogan.

~ ">AA A~"" NAos& NO. 10 slogan.
Lynch Law Must Co." is the slo-
gan of the Spring Drive Of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colorcd People, opening
Monday, April Oath, and culminat-
ing in an anti-lynching conference in
Newark, N. j., from June Is to 30.
The entire weight of the Associa-
tons forces, throughout the United
States, is to be applied in an or
ganized pressure toward the enact
ment by the Senate of the Dyer Anti
Lynching Bill, II. R. 10, already pass
ed by the House of Representatives
There is no doubt felt in the Ma
tional Office of the N. A. A. G. p,
that President Harding will sign the
measure if and when the Senate en-
acts it. In fact, the Presidents sig
nature is looked upon as foregone
conclusion. The N. A. A. C. P,
campaign on the Dyer Bill has al
ready begun in two states, Michigan
and New Jersey, where local cleo
tions are made to hinge on that issue.
Colored voters and the press
throughout tn country are being ask
ed to make it clear that the Republi-
can Party will be held responsible for
non-performers of it's duty and it's
pledge to pass some such legislation
as the Dyer Bill.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Of the United States Is puzzled as to
what to do with this embarrassing
situation. With the tens Of thous-
ands Of white governmental jobs, no
finds Il radical antagonism to tho
appointment Of colored men to Office
The simple rule is to accord to
all men proper recognition. Equal
and exact justice should be accorded
and we hope to live long enough TO
see this equal and exact justice ac-
corded to our people.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

The "good-for-nothing" Negro is a
handicap to racial progress. We are
largely responsible for their condi-
ton and a change will not take place
until we look after. the cradle instead
Of cndeavoring to reform the lawless
elements, whc have been patrons OF
our jails and pcnitentiaries.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

After reading that horrible hap
pening in Texas, where three colored
men were burned at the stake, we
have become convinced that the Tex.
ans are doing all in their power tc
bring about the passage Of the Dyer
Anti-lynching Bill.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Colorcd people are reading news
papers published by colored men and
are paying their subscriptions
promptly. We have on our lists
some Of the best people in the world
in this respect. We have had though
some Of the other kind and they owe
us now
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

The colored people are much
wrought up over present day condi-
tions and the evident disposition Of
the leaders Of both political parties
not to accord to colored citizens po-
litical recognition in the matter Of
appointment to office. His Excel
lency, Warren G. Harding, President
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

President Harding seems to know
his own mind and he does not fail
upon any question. He meets an
issue squarely. This Is trait that
we admire even though we do not
always agree with him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

The electric chair possesses its
hideousness and Is regarded by some
as an instrument Of torture, but It's
failure to deter murderers has been
one Of the surprising things of this
decade.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

There are thousands Of religious
leaders, who profess to speak for
God despite the fact that the Holy
Bible is conceded to contain direct
utterances from Him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Colored men are branching out in
the professions We nope and pray
that more Of them will branch out
in business.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

The troubles Of this world are
sometimes staggering and in the
midst Of them, some people are say
ing, "DOn't let it worry you"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Some people WHO lived we'll on nine
dollars per week are having the most
difficult time Of their lives in making
ends meet now on twenty dollars
per week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

You can get into cemetery with
out half trying, but you cannot get
into a good government position even
though you work yourself almost to
death in trying to secure 1t.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Make friends with the better class
of white folks. The time will como
when YOU Will need their aid and
value their friendship.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Quarrelsome people please nobody,
not even themselves; yet most Of us
are Quarrelsome at times, especially
il we are bound by the bonds OF
matrimOny.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

The good God tried Job with at
Fiction. VT The had lived in this day
and time, we are Of the opinion that
He would have tried him with an
automobile.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Buying an automobile is the cheap
est part Of the business. The running
Of the machine will make any or
binary citizen candidate for the
poor+house.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

People who live right will die the
same way. Some people who live
wrong though, die right. How can
you account for that?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

When Il person goes up, that person
will come down, if only in grave
yard. This should not prevent a
person from going upward.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

lrishmen arc fighting each other
now. In this respect, there is no
difference between the Irishfnan and
The Negro.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Some people promise to meet us in
Heaven, but from the way they are
conducting themselves, they will
never get there.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Sometimes we feel that our trout
bles are more than we can bear, but
when they are over, we are still
bearing them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Some people pray for children and
when they got them. they have more
trouble than they have ever exper-
fenced during their lives.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

You need not worry about spending
money, but you should devote your
time to saving money.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Preachers need money and want
luXuries just like other people. If
-Ynn do not believe it, try them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

1t is essentially necessary for the
Republicans, both white and colored,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

hungry children produce hungrier
thieves. Feed the children and les
sen the number of thieves.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

A good woman IN a home is a
place is curse.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Some white people, who may be
antagonistic to us at one time may
be friendly towards us at another.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

? Colored people are all right, al
though some white folks think that
they are all wrong.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Women are all right in their pro-
when they occupy similar position.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Some people complain during ad
versity and they grumble in the midst
OF prosperity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

You cannot accomplish anything in
eihis life without making enemies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Some people seem to think that it
is their bounden duty to make other
people miserable.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

"A lovable disposition is an asset
(which we should all seek to possess.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

=, We pray often but we do not all
ave in accordance with our prayers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

You can eat too much, just the
same as you can drink too much.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Some people would get along much
better if they would pray less and do
right more.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Days are getting longer and people
are sleeping longer, too.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Telling the truth is an asset: tell
ing the falsehood is liability.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

We can succeed if We ''hold out
and prove faithful to the end"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

M Every man and woman ought this wonderful
she tell things that to
Madame JoIerson bring tangled
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

People who die young miss some
pleasure and more trouble.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Published Ncry saturday by John Mitchell. jr 8.
at 81 North Fourth Street, Richmond. Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

This is Il world Of ups and downs"
mostly "downs."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

EDITOR, JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Some people pray one way and act
another.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-06
ALEDO DOLLAR
DAY DECLARED
HUGE SUCCESS
Rain In Morning Fails to Dampen
Ardor OF Shoppers--Incoming
Trains Crowded.
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, April Merchants OF
this city have declared that the
Dollar day sponsored here yester-
day went over the top with the
greatest of successes.
The rain which fell during the
morning failed TO stop the early
shoppers and practically all bus
mess houses Gid an exceptionally
large business. At noon the weather
changed and many of the Aledo
merchants stated that they WodId
not have been able to take care Oh
more customers than showed up
during the afternoon.
In both the morning and after
noon a meeting of livestock men
and milk producers was sponsored
by the Kiwanis club committee at
the Empire theatre. DR.. Laird or
Springfield, state veterinarian, was
present and discussed tuberculosis
in beef and dairy cattle, a film
being run in connection with Dr.
Laird's address. Many questions
regarding the regulation OF tuber-
eulosis testing were answered for
the benefit of those who cared to
learn.
Beginning early in the morning
all incoming trains to the city were
crowded capacity full with shop
pers who were determined to take
advantage of the many splendid
bargains being offered by the bus
mess men. The condition of the
roads drew forth but few cars and
those who depended on the roads
came in most instances behind the
family horse or team.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-06
COUNCIL LETS
CONTRACT FOR
SIDEWALKS
Engineer Believes That Water Sup
ply May Be Increased-WiII
Paint Buildings.
Especial Correspondence.)

Geneseo, April 6.-At the special
meeting of the city council held
Tuesday evening the contract for
the construction of sidewalks in
the second ward was let to John
Masengarb. These walks will be
laid on the west side of Ward street
from West Palace Row north to
West Wells street and then west on
Wells street to Stewart street. The
bid of Mr.. Masengarb is at the rate
of $1.55 per square yard.
Harry S. Ferguson, chief sanitary
engineer of the Illinois state board
of public health, and City Engineer
Clark Anderson were in Geneseo
Tuesday and with Major Davis and
several aldermen went to the pump
ing station to investigate the pos
sibility of increasing the water sup
ply available at that source The
results of this visit with Mr.. Fergu-
sons recommendations were pre-
scented to the city council. 1t is the
opinion of Mr. Ferguson and City
Engineer Anderson that there is
reasonable assurance to believe
that the water supply can be great
ly increased. To further investigate
conditions it has been Mr. Fergu-
sons recommendation that a topo-
graphical survey of the land at the
pumping station be made and a
number of test drills also made per-
hitting of the location of water
strata The matter of increasing
the supply was most thoroughly dis
cussed.
The contract for painting the
buildings at the pumping station
and papering certain rooms in the
house there was let to A. A. Al
paugh.
The city council canvassed the
vote of the city election of last Mon
day and reported that Mayor C. G.
Davis and Aldermen Rohweder,
Lipke and Pritchard were reelected
Also that John Titus was the sue
cessful candidate in the Third ward.
The street and parks committee
was empowered to plant flowers
and shrubbery in the boulevard
spaces of the paved streets of this
city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-06
PUMPS WATER FROM
RIVER TO IRRTGATE
LAND FOR BERRIES
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, April 6.-Charles Peter
bridge of this city, will engage
quite extensively this year in the
culture of strawberries, raspber-
ries and blackberries. On his farm
near Green River he has between
five and six acres which are given
over to berry culture. Mr.. Peter
bridge states that his strawberry
crop will be the heaviest this sea-
son. He feels assured of certain
crop because of the fact that he
will be enabled to irrigate by
pumping the necessary water from
Green river and bring to the plants
the needed moisture in the dry sea-
son. This is probably the only bit
of irrigation which will be ac-
complished in this section of the
state.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-06
POPULAR ORION
COUPLE WE'D AT
HOME OF BRIDE
Miss Mildred Dusenberry Becomes
Bride of DIR. r. w. Benson at
4 O'clock Service.
Especial Correspondence

Orion, April 6.-One of the pref
test Of the home weddings in this
community took place at 4 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. K. Dusenberry,
when their youngest daughter,
Miss Mildred, became the bride of
DR.. R. W. Benson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. R H. Benson of Clinton, Iowa
Preceding the ceremony, which
was performed in the living room,
before a bank and arch of ferns
and flowers, Mrs. L. H. Wohlenberg
of Clinton sang Cadmans AT
Dawning," Miss Gertrude Dusen-
berry played the bridal chorus
from 'Lohengrin." There were no
attendants. Rev. F. F. Shields Off
ciated.
The bride wore charming frock
of white canton crepe, and carried
a shower bouquet of brides roses
and narcissus. A company of 25
relatives and friends witnessed the
service.
Following the ceremony a three
course dinner was served. The
tables were decorated with crys-
the color scheme being pink and
white.
DR.. Benson is a graduate of the
Chicago Dental college in the class
of 1919 and practiced in Chicago
before coming to Orion two years
ago. The bride is one of Orion's
most popular girls, and was a
graduate of the local high school.
Mrs Benson's going away suit
was of blue tricotine with hat to
match. Following short wedding
trip, they will be at home in apart
ments in the Mrs. Byron Jordan
home.
Out of town guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. R. H. Benson and Mr.. and Mrs.
L. w. Wholberg of Clinton and Mr.
and Mrs. L. G. Stormes of Sterling.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-06
AIedo and Mercer County
BIG PERCENTAGE
MERCER PUPILS
ARE DEFECTIVE
(snecial to The Argus.)

Aledo, April 6.--According to the
regular monthly report OF Miss
Naomi K. Setterdahl. public health
nurse of the Mercer county chapter
of American Red Cross. out of 554
pupils examined in four schools,
444 were found with physical de-
fects.
Many OF the defective pupils
have as high as four or five de-
fects. Fourteen defects have been
corrected, four of vision, six OF
teeth, two of nasal obstruction and
two with tonsil defects. Eight calls
were made during the past month
by Miss Setterdahl. The detailed
report follows:
Number of town schools visited 4
Number OF pupils inspected. -. 554
Number of pupils with defects. 444
Pupils with defective teeth. 1857
Pupils with defective tonsils... SO
Pupils with defective vision. 142
Pupils with nasal defects. 49,. 60
Pupils with ear defects. ....... ID
Pupils Z per cent or more I'M
derweight .287
Pupils 20 per cent overweight. Z
Pupils of normal weight. .266
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-06
COUNTY BOARD
HAS THREE new
men THIS YEAR
Four Supervisors Are Reelected in
Mercer County-Eight Men,
bers Are HoldoVers.
Especial to The Argus

.
Aledo, April 6.-Returns from the
Mercer township election shows
that three new members were elect
ed to the board of supervisors, four
being reelected and the other eight
followers.
In Millersburg township Virgil A.
Love succeeds Ira H. Dodson, in
Suez, n. w. Patterson takes the
place of W. ]. Sharer and at
Keithsburg Maurice Lloyd succeed
ed Harry Willis. Ten Republicans
and five Democrats are now on the
board.
The complete list of members on
the county board follows:
Mercer-F NJ Church, Republi-
can, reelected.
Eliza-Omer MuhIenburg, Demo-
crat, reelected.
Richland grove-Thomas G. Park
er, Republican, reelected.
Duncan-W. L. Minteer, Repub-
lican, reelected.
Preemption-J. P. Black, Demo-
crat.
Greene-O. L. Stoner, Democrat.
Millersburg-V. A. Love, Repub-
lican.
New Boston-Willard Finch, Re
publican
Suez-N. W. Patterson, Republi-
can.
Rivoli-J. W. Petrie, Democrat
eithsburg-Maurice Lloyd, DEM
ocrat
Abingdon-J. c. Kilman, Repub-
lican.
North Henderson-W. S. Black
stone, Republican.
Perryton-C. A. Bopes, Republi-
can. I
Ohio Grove-Frank McCutchan,
Republican.