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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-10

Dear Aunt Ann; 1 am little girl. age 15.
 have been reading the Age Her old junior page for a long time.
 | wish to hava my name on it. am going to school and have the sweetest teacher in the world Her name Is Miss Maud Dunn. | am sending a story which I made my self. Your unknown friend
 WILLIE MAE WARREN Brilliant, Ala, Sixth grade.
 Dear Aunt Ann: I sure do enjoy reading the junior Age Herald page. sent you some places in Canaoa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-10
The ChiZdren's Letter Box

But l didn't remember them all, 50 I am sending you the names of some more. l have the letters moved up. Your friend,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-10

Dear Aunt Ann: This is the first time l have written co you. live ln St. Petersburg, It is called the "Sunshine City" l am II years old and am in the seventh grade. My teacher is Miss Riden. She is a good teacher, too. Your unknown friend,
 MARTHA PITTMAN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-10
HERE'S ONE OF BEST GOATS
 EVER ATTHE POWELL SCHOOL

Drawn by Andrew Morris, III-B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-10

v. SNSi Sbui S, T Id.
 5S2 South Fourth street.
 r. s. We take the Age Herald and l read the junior page every Tues day. l enjoy it very much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-10
The Wonderful poinset,;,,

Birmingham, Ala.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
JIM CHAMBERS.

We have read with interest the ex-
tracts from the sermon of the brilliant
Rev. c. p. Madison, pastor of the Cal.
vary Baptist Church rs published in
the Norfolk, Va, Journal and Guide.
1t rings true. Still, we admire much
III the life and character of this "king''
of boot-leggers. He piled an illegal
trade and he sold his life as dearly ~
possible. He was no; hypocrite. He
was plain outlaw, . an Everyday
devil" that's all. When he killed two
white men, officers Of tho law, he knew
that this time had come. He "died
with his boots on" and he won the re-
spect of his captors and slayers In 50
doing. He had but one life to give and
he paid this as n forfeit.
This squared tln, account against
him. Just why his remains were car.
r1ed to church will be question. A
quiet funeral would have been moro
appropriate. Whether he went to hell
or heaven is not debatable question.
He has gone from this world. He did
not tell Oh his friends. Had he done so.
no doubt. some white folks would
have become involved in the disclos.
ures. for colored men Of this tyne
work best as the agents Of white folks.
They arc true to them and they wiz
1.-Two up to their promises.
We would to God that Jim Chambars
had died fighting for the protection
Of his own home and his own family.
instead of tho out-lawed whiskey
traffic. DR.. Madison says that Norfolk,
Is virtually the home of stills. We pre
sumo that he makes this statement up
on hear-say evidence. 1t may be that
the homes visited by him affect his
sense Of smell and he knows that smell
or corn liquor. One thing we belie,S1
and that is that the drastic liquor law
has increased the whiskey business in
stead Of decreasing It.
Well meaning fanatics have defeat
ell the purpose Of their favorite them
es and fanoies time and time again
and this whiskey crusade is no except.
ion. Liquor can better be controlled
by conservative legislation than it can
he eliminated by drastic treatment.
jim Chambrs is dead, but there are
more Jim Chambers and they arc
awaiting the time when they too will
go the "way Of all the earth" Just as
Jim Chambers has gone.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
BISHOPS WIDOW HURT IN AUTO
SMASH UP,

Mrs. Wesley J. Gaines, widow Of
a wcll-known bishop of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church and Mrs
Minnie l.. Gaines, wife OF Rev. A. L..
Gaines were painfully injured when
the limousine in which they were rio
ing was struck by a machine, owned
and operated by J. J. Lyles, white al
Frederick Road and Inglcside Avenue
last Friday night.
Flying glass cut the face Of the aged
widow Of the bishop, three stitches
having to be taken therein. The wife
of the minister was thrown against
the side Of tho car, hurting her right
side. The chauffeur, Fred Wise escap
cd unhurt.
Tho ladies were rushed to a nearby
physician for first aid by Mr.. Lyles
and afterwards taken by him to their
nome 1922 McCulloh street. where Dr..
}. q. McRae was summoned. Mr.. LyIes
then went after DR.. Gaines who was at
tending meeting Of tho official board
or Trinity A. M. y. Church and notifi.
cd him Of tho accident.
tBaltimoro. Afro.Amcrican, July 2Y.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
PUT CORPSE IN JAIL.

Hot Springs, Ark, Aug. 2.-Charged
with burglary and murder Of white
man, Gilbert Harris aged %, was talk
en- from Jail by mob and lyncneL
yesterday.
A mob Of citizens gathered at the
City Jail at A. M, and grew in num-
bers until Circuit Judge Scott Wood
and Mayor Harris Jones pleaded for
law to take its course. The Jail was
locked and barred. The mob entered
the Jail through the City Hall in the
basement Of which the jail is located.
Descending the stairway and brisrAng
win guns, the crowd held tire police
back and took Harris on a trucl, to
the triangle in front Of the Como Ho.
tel, IL downtown centre.
Harris was told to confess but he re
FUSED. He was strung to a pole while
the crowd cheered. The body was sus.
pended for thirty minutes. An ambu.
lance that appeared to take the BODY
was chased away. A movement to drag
the body through the street was stopp.
en- by the police. No shots were fired.
me body was taken by the crowd.
with rope around the neck, to the
jail and placed in a cell.
No official action against the lynch
ers Is expected.
(Afro-American, Baltimore, Nd. Ann.
4, 1927
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
WiTHEVILLE (VA.) NOTES.

Wytheville, Va, Aug. 7.-Services at
Bethel A. NJ. L. church were we'll at.
tended Sunday morning and evening.
The sermon delivered by tire pastor,
Rev G. o. King, ID. d., was indeed a
good one, as attested by the large con
6TegatiOn.
The pastor Of the Franklin Street
M e. church, Rev. w. w. Ward is do.
ing great work, this being his t,rs,
year. The grand rally just closed re-
suited in. $751.24 being raised. Cover
nor e. Lee Trinkle and wife were pres
ent. He made an excellent speech.
Rey l.. b. Aston Of the Baptist
Church Is taking his vacation on tho
Eastern Shore.
Mrs. Dr.. Tarter and Mrs. Clyde Per
~ OF Cleveland Ohio; Mrs. A. e. w.
Bassette Sr., and Mrs. A. E. w. Has
settle Jr. and children of HAMPTON
Va. are visiting Mt the home of Mrs.
II. V. Perry's.
Mrs. Roy johnson Of Columbus Ohio
is visiting her mother on Monroe st.
Mrs. Mary Martin.
Mrs. Phoebe Scruggs Of Bnltimore
IS visiting relatives and friends.
MI Willie Williams of Bluefield. ".
va is visiting ut the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. James Harper, Franklin, Va,
heV. L. w. Hebron is attending thu
association ut Christianburg, Va.
MISS Gertrude Johnson is attending
tne eastern Star Lodge Mt Hampton,
va She will be the guest of her sister
Mrs. G. J. Williams.
Mr.. W. II. Stepteau of Gillian. w.
Va', is the guest of his family OH E,,s+
Spring street.
Mrs. Emma Chapman keeps quite
III ut the home Of her son, Mr.. G. p
Chapman.
Mr.. Il. Alex Stepteau of C1arksbure,
w. VA. Is visiting his parents, Mr.,
una MIS-. W. H. Stepteau on East
Spring street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
YOUNG BALLARD BROWNS
Frightened at Frantic Efforts to Saw,
Self, Companions Flce-Body
Is Recovered. a.

Seized with cramps while attempt-
Ing to regain shore, Willie Ballard, Is
year-old colored boy, IL West Charity
street. was drowned in James Klve.,
west of Mayo Island, yesterday after.
noon.
After making several attempts to
rescue him, comrades are said to have
become frightened ut the desperate eff.
forts of the stricken bather to save
himself and fled from the scene. White
boys foraging across the Island inform
cd police they met several colored bath
ers running from the scene, who 1ol.
them that their comrade was drown.
ing. On reaching the scene they said
the boys pointed to where Ballard had
gone down. Police were notified ana
the body was recovered few feet
from shore. After tire coroner had
viewed the body it was removed to
local undcytaker's parlors.
(tichmond Times Dispatch, Aug. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12

1t is significant fact that the
"prince" of organizers, A. W. Lloyd
Of Missouri and THAT logician OF
logicians r. B. Barcus Of Ohio, werO
both reelected to the office of GraEu
Chancellor in their respective Grant.
Jurisdictions, Knights Of Pythias.
Both are outspoken in their condemna
ton OF that Pythian Temple tax, the
failure to pay which led to the attempt
cd revocation Of the charter of tho
Grand Lodge, K. Of p, Of Virginia
and which attempted revocation was
followed by the granting Of an injunc-
ton by the Supreme Court Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia restoring tho mem
bers Of the Order in this State to all Of
their rights and privileges in the y,
der. We doff our hat and bow our head
to the Grand Lodge Of Missouri am
to the Grand Lodge Of Ohio.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
FIRST MT. OLIVE NOTES.

Ncwtown, Va, Aug. 3.-Rev. w. J.
MOSS OF Providence, d& l., spent last
Monday night In the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Harvey.
Mr.. George Johnson died last Fri
day. The funeral was conducted by tho
pastor assisted by Rev. G. f. Holmes.
Mrs. Matte Pollard of WASHINGTON
Mrs. Florence Mitchell Of philadelphia
and Mr.. Thomas Dabney Of Washing
ton were called home few days ago
because Of their mothers illness, Mrs.
Lucy DabneV
Mrs. II. N. Lawson and little Walter
arc spending q few days with her moth
CT in Spotsylvania County.
Misses Ella and Sallie Broaddu, ~
turned from Washington las. Sunday
Mrs. Annie Roane is still quite sick.
The revival services will begin at Mt.
Olive next Sunday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
GLAD BANK WILL RESUME.

louisville, KY, American Baptist.)
The news which was sent out from
Richmond, Va, week ago that the
Mechanics Savings Bank had failed
was premature and President John
Mitchell, Jr., announces that the mat
ter was rather a technical difference
of opinion with the State Bank In
spector, which has since been adjusted
and that ample assistapce has been
provided to meet all obligations ana
the Bank will resume operation. just
as soon as the objection raised by tho
Banking laws have been removed. 1t
is very encouraging to note TINT the
financial aid necessary was promptly
furnished by strong financial !nstltu
tons and individuals and as soon as
tho assets Of the Bank were inspected
and found to be solvent. This has no
doubt been complied with and no
bank has resumed operation before
this time. This Is a decided compl!-
ment to Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr., and
his associates and We congratulate
them upon their successful arrurlg.
ment Of affairs to continue the opera.
ton Of he Mechanics Banuk which has
made such a splendid record among
the strong financial race institutions
OF the country. ..'.. .',...,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12

The meeting of the Advisory Cor,-
mttee Of the Republican Party Of Vir.
ginia, with Mr.. J. R. Pollard as chall>
man held most satisfactory meeting
at Bay Shore Hotel last Sunday and
came to an understanding and agra,
ment which was accepted, even by
those, who did not at first think that
the course adopted was the best one
to pursue. The meaning Of it all is
that an effort will be made upon any
honorable basis to harmonic the diff
erences now existing between the Or
ganization represented by Mr.. John J..
Crupper, as chairman and the one,
which represent primarily the rights
and privileges Of the colored people of
this State.
1t is understood to the point Of a cea
tainty that the administration at Wash
ington has definite plan for arriv-
ing at basis Of agreement upon this
embarrassing race question. In limo
with the plan, the colored contingent
IS proceeding and should it not be az.
cepted by the white element Of the Re-
publican Party, the issue will be pre-.
sented to the national organization
and a decision reached as to whether
or not tho alleged State Republican
organization is above the National Or
ganizat1on and Is not bound by its
principles and precepts. ..s. ...
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
Ku KLUx KHAN AND CARNEY,

We have read with interest the com.
munication of Alderman George w.
Harris as published recently In thu
New York World. This brilliant New
Yorker is the Republican representa-,
tive from the 21st (Harlem) District.
we are disposed to publish in full his
declarations and the reply of Hon.
Marcus Carney, who Alderman Harris
so c"ustically attacks. In passing it
may he we'll to state THAT Garyey
gives Alderman Harris "a Roland for
his Oliver" In the use of scathing do.
munication and virtriolic attack Mar
Gus Garvey is master. In this respect
the reply is n gem Of oratory.
AS for Alderman Harris attack. Il.
VIII awaken a feeling Of pride on tho
part OF those, who were born in this
country. 1t all came about from Hon.
Marcus Garvey's conference with tina
Imperial Wizard Of the Ku Klux
Klan.
we have not been able to see any
improperly in such. q conference un.
less 1t can be shown that the Hon.
Marcus Carney compromised himself
ana those whom he represented by
the attitude and by the concessions IL.
made to this arch enemy OF the Ameri.
can form of government. Living II
the Southland and knowing the MIA
tory Of the Ku Klux Khan. we haye nh
solutely nothing for this organization
or Its supporters to do.
1t can maintain this organization IL
1t will, but it should be made to aban.
uoh us masking robes and rcgalia. L..
II come out in the open just as any
other organization is required to do
Let this sl1ulking business he stoppe.
and it may be that the Ilu Klux Khan
may redeem itself from tho odrum,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12

which now. attaches itself to the or.
ganization. But we did not intend to
comment upon the Ku Klux Khan. We
have not been able to find out lust the
purpose OF the interview or been able
to ascertain just what results have
been attained.
Both communications, however are
III the nature Of literary treat. with
which we shall endeavor at some fu.
ture time to regale our readers Mr..
Garvey does not answer his critic al
rcctly as to the issue, but he reaches
his goal by an indirect route. Tho
analysis of the presence of Negroes
with famous white men as servants,
as menials is an unexpected method
OF answering this brilliant argument
OF tire scholar, Alderman George Har-
ris. What he says in this respect is
true. 1t detracts from the achieve
ments Of some of our greatest men in
history, but what remains after such
detractfon Is largely to the credit of
the race with which the distinguished
West Indian is identified.
by his argument, Hon. Marcus Gar
vey indirectly makes Toussaint and
his like a demi-guard from racial
standpoint and puts that class high IN
inc meme OF fame. Still, there should
be generous aDDrpciat;on nf TIM
great work and notable results attain
Ell by those Negroes, whose names
nave been cited from history by the
distinguished Alderman of New York.
we had hoped though that leaders q
the George w. Harris type would let
leader of Marcus Garvey's admitted
ability alone.
So far as we are able to see and
hear, 1t is time for us, one and all to
turn our guns OH tho enemy"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
OVERRULES LIE TEST.

In their efforts to leave no stone un-
turned to save Frye, his attorneys,
Mattingly and Wood endeavored on
the last day Of the trial to introduce
DR.. William NJ. Murston, American
University, and his sphgamanmeter or
scientific device for detecting lying
through the blood pressure Of the sub
ject it is tried upon. Attorney Mating
ly argued yaliantly, claiming that II
was as scientific device as were fin
gerprint systems and alienists' testi-
mony, and though 1t was relatively
new, a beginning had to be made III
all things. He was overruled at every
point by Justice Mccoy.
Assistant District Attorney Bribery,
who conducted the prosecution, wae
most scatlring in his closing attack up
on Frye. He referred to the defendant
rs "the most colossal liar that har.
ever appeared in court" and asked for
q verdict Of first degree murder. At.
torney Mattingly Of the firm Of Mat
tingly and Wood closed for the de.
Tense and struck out strong when III
reply to the claim of the prosecutor
that because Francis was a doctor he
was necessarily respectable and had
high standing, he said to the jury
Mr.. Bribery has spoken to you about
the standing Of the witnesses, but :.
want to tell you the DR.. Francis Is
nothing but slick crook"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
FRYE ON STAND.

After drinking q glass Of water
handed him by the bailiff, Frye made
a statement in which he claimed that
on the Wednesday following the MUIR
der OF DR.. Brown, he and DR.. John II.
Francis. Jr.. got into an automobile
and went to Southwest Washington,
where Francis purchased cocaine and
gin and from whence they returned to
DR.. Francis office in the Southern Aid
building, Corner of Seventh and IT.
streets, Northwest There Frye said he
got to feeling good drinking the gin.
while Dr.. Francis after getting high
confessed to him that he (Francis)
had killed DR.. Brown, giving the de
tails rs to how the climax Of murdc,
came after failure to eXtort money
from the slain man through black,
mail threat"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12

'Moonshino' tho seasons successful
musi-piay starring Billy King and his
~ bootloggers which will be seen a:
the Rnyo Theatre the entire week O,
August 18th, comes direct from It's
rocord-broaking engagement at tho La
Fayotte Theatre, New York, with the
same original cast that set a new era
Tor colored shows on Broadway.
mo -FOUR Melody Maids, one Of the
many features with Billy King in
Moonshtne" the attraction at tn.
ltayo Theatre for the entire week of
august 18th, comprises Marie Lucas.
Annabollo Cooke, Bessie Brown AM.
CORY Bustall.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
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DR.. MADISON. EXECRATES
NORFOLK IN CHAMBERS
FUNERAL EULOGY.
SAYS "STlLIIS" FLOURISH AND
NIOONSHINE IS IN EVIDENCE.

Norfolk Journal and Guide.)
The body Of Jim Chambers, the fU.
gitive who chose death from the gun.
fire OF posse Of officers last Friday
morning rather than surrender to tho
law to answer u charge of numbering
two prohibition officers, lay encaseu
in a grey casket at the foot of the ros
trum of Second Calvary Baptist church
last Tuesday afternoon while n crowd
Of three thousand persons tried to
wedge in the church to hear DR.. Madi
son preach the funeral Of the unfortu'
nate man.
The crowd damned until the church
doors had to be closed to further adj
mission.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12

The Baltimore Afro-American pub
lished good portrait Of that veteran
pulpit orator and church-man, Rev
Harvey Johnson, D. D. We find that
we are behind the times, for we did
not know that this celebrated diviuo
had lost his "angel wife," DR.. Harvey
Johnson left Maryland Seminary fifty
years ago. He is nearly eighty years of
age and from present indications will
round out the hundred mark.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12

The Hon. Marcus Garvey has chang.
ed his presidential robes to conform
to those Of modern civilization as Il
is understood and he continues to pre-
side over the great organization Of
which he is the official head. The par
ade in New York made brilliant dis.
play, it being estimated that seven
thousand Of his loyal supporters were
IN line. The onslaughts mJle upon
him and his supporters seems to have
intensified the feeling Of his follow.
ers, who now insist that their presl.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12

The Dyer Anti-lynching bill is now
before the United States Senate, hav.
ing been duly amended and made to
conform to some Of tho objections
made by some Of it's critics. That 1t
Will be passed at this session Of tia
Congress is to be hoped and that 1t
will tend to check the greatest evil of
this or any other century is the wish
Of every law-abiding citizen in this
land.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
NO MOURNERS.

Promptly at O'Clock the extreme
ly simple funeral cortage moved Of
from Roberts and Roberts undertake.
ing parlor. A black hearse, hack
containing the pallbearcrs secured by
the undertaken, and second hack
bearing not a single person made UP
the procession that moved towards the
church, just two blocks away while on
the sidewalks a murmuring crowd
stood aghast ut funeral cortage with
no mourners.
Morbid curiosity had brought out
thousands to hear what the pinistH,
might say In funeralizing man who
deflied the laws Of God and Country
oven unto death.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
IS S Sc E5'0""
Was Mysteriously Slain Several
Months Ago-Strange Testimony
-. Given.

Washington, D. c., July 2S.-A tria,
which promised for the first two days
to be but an ordinary, dead. dull drab
Of tiresomo and drawn-0it detail, sud.
denly flared lurid red in sensation,
when on the afternoon OF the third
day in Criminal Court No. 1, Chief
Justice Mccoy presiding, James A.
phonzo Frye, a slim, angular youth in
his twenties OH trial for first degree
murder in connection with the killing
of DR.. Robert l.. Brown took the
stand
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12

1t is gratifying information to learn
that Col. Franklin A. Dennison Of I'LL.
nois has been retired from active ser.
vice with the rank Of Brigadier-Gen.
cral. While there is no legitimate
basis Of comparison between the rank
in the National Guard and that in the
United States Army, it Is an honor OF
which Col. Dennism and his friends
should feel proud.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12

President Warren G. Harding's last
proposal to the striking shopmen is
skillfully drawn, but while it delays
the settling Of the seniority provision
leads one under the impression that
the Railroad Labor Board will be in
duced by presidential pressure to set
tie that question in favor Of the strlk-
ing shopmen.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12

Can one class of mechanics main,
tain high level salaries while other
classes Of mechanics are OH the low
level of salaries? This is the question
at the present time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12

The most prosperous business now
seems to be the "boot-legging" business
that is selling whiskey without a per
nit or a license. This prosperity how
ever disappears quickly when the vel.
dor finds himself in Jail and his be-
lOngings sold by the sheriff.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12
We do not believe that colorod

We do not believe that colored peo
pie or white people either for that mat
ter car afford to throw any aspersions
upon the name Of Abraham Lincoln :.
Well, nigh every family has its "skele.
ton in the closet" and to drag it forth
hinderS rather than helps the linda.
vidual engaging in such a practice.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-08-12

dent shall be upheld in all that he secs
fit to do.
Tho outcome Of the one months
meeting in New York is being watch,
ed with interest and much is to be dc
termined before the session finally
ends.