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few things for barter in that wild coun
try. The Negro people only earn about
franc day, or about twenty cents in
normal times and seven cents at the
present rates of exchange, and cloth
there, when it can be procured, is held
by the Portuguese trader for some
thing like two dollars yard. It is on.
/, the flimsiest kind Of material, last.
ing but q short time. Miss Jensen be,
lievcs that II she can procure q lew
hand looms and spinning wheels she
can teach her young Negro women
converts to make cotton into cloth for
the benefit Of the great mass of un-
clothed people. In this way she hopes
to start tho industry Of cloth-making.
thus providing a means Of raising tho
economic standard Of the Christian IA
tives, providing them with u suit Of
clothes. They are ashamed TO come to
church because they have no clothes
save few skins OF goats or wild anni
mails. Miss Jensen has been studying
the methods employed at Hampton In
stitute In expectation of adopting
them to the mission school and indus
trial training center destined to grow
up at Musumba about the mission sta.
ton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
GOVERNOR MORRISON WARNS
FLETCHER OF DANGER.

Raloigh N. C March 3.-"Before
you finally consent to the interpretn =
ton Of the treaty with Great Britain,
which embraces Canada as made Ly
Canadian authorities I wish you to
consider the serious consequences to
the administration of justice in this
country" snid Governor Morrison in 4
telegram to Acting Secretary of State
Fletcher at Washington today in re-
gard to tho decision Of Judge Snider,
at Hamilton, Ontario toNrelease Mat
thew Bullock, colorcd wanted in this
state OIL Il charge Of attempted murder
because North Carolina refused 10
send witnesses to testify Mt the eXtrdii
ton trial.
"Thore is no legislation, national or
state. under which witnesses can be
forced to go to a foreign country to
testify" the governors message con-
tinued. 81 do not think any can be cor
stitutionnlly enacted. I would be both
mwise and impossible to furnish oral
testimony In Canada or other foreign
countries. 1t could only be doEe
through voluntary witnesses and Of
course, they would be discredited to
start with
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THE WORLDS GREAT EVANGEIl-
IST HERE:

Baltimore, Md, Maryland Baptist
Church, Rev. w. J. Winston, A. NJ,
Pastor.-The worlds greatest evan
gelist, preacher and singer Is here,
the Rev. William H. Skipwith, B.
D.. Of both national and internation-
al fame. Being an adopted Balti-
MORGAN and generally known to
all church-goers and others, makes
it somewhat easy for him to get a
crowd. Then, too, having preached
very successfully in forty-four States
Of the Union, also helps to publish
his fame. :
We are having acccssions every
night He is preaching and singing
with greater power than ever. He
tells me that he weighs ITO pounds
and he certainly looks 1t. A record
breaking crowd! hears him each night
Richmond, Va. may well feel
proud of this son. When will Vir-
ginia Union University send out an
other-Skipwith?
A. r.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
BERT WILLIAMS NOTED
COMEDIAN, DEAD
Collapsed on Stage at Dctroit-Blood
TRANSMISSION Fails to Save Him.

Bert Williams the comedian, is dead
today at his home, No. 1909 Seventh
avenue, Of pneumonia. He was forty.
six.
Williams collapsed on the stage in
Detroit Monday and was brought 70
New York Thursday when it was found
that he was suffering from pneumonia.
Blood TRANSMISSION was ordered and
Will II. Bodery, friend, submitted to
the transmission. Williams reacted well
but later relapsed into coma from
which he did not awaken.
He is survived by his wife, his m 9TH
er and two nieccs. Arrangements for
the funeral have not been completed.
Williams was born in Nassau, Brit
iSh West Indies. He came here when
child and worked at odd jobs about
New York theatres in his youth, and
after serving an enlistment in the Unit
ell States Army went on the stage as
singing comedian.
His talents soon were recogniZc I
and he became famous us n member Ct
the team OF Williams and Walker. He
appeared many seasons in "Ziegfield's
Follles' as the leading comedian. His
Iates piece was "Under the Bamboo
Tree"
(Ncw York World, March z. 1922
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
INSPIRATIONAII MEETING AT
FIFTH BAPTIST CHURCH.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

The Inspirational meeting of the B.
f. P. u, Workers at the Fifth Baptist
Church, corner Harvie and Cary Sts,
Sunday, March 18th. 1922---3:00 P. NJ
Program-Devotionals, music, Fifth
Street Baptist S. S. Orchestral; seiec.
lions by Unions. led by Orchestra Of
Nbenezer Baptist Church; Offering.
Bro. S. Fl. Harris, = Mr.. Parker, Bro.
r. e. Lee. Miss Degorah wilkins; mas
ic, Orchestra Of sixth Mt. Zion Bapt.
list Church; address of welcome to tho
city, Bro. A. D. Daniels; address Of wei
come to our church and union, Bro. R.
g. Lee; selection, Twilight Club; In
PRODUCTION of Speaker, Prof. w. P.
Epps, President of the Va. Baptist S.
S. Conventions: special address. Prof
w. e. Riddick, Portsmouth, Va, Presi
dent OF the State B. Y. p. u. Conveil.
ton; music, Twilight Club; address,
Bro. r. G. Mitchell, Representing the
B. Y. p. u. Convention of Va; address
Bro. John Ballard, President of the S.
5. Union OF Richmond; music, Orchas.
tras; recitation, Miss Louise Jackson:
duet, Miss M. cambridge and Miss
Wells; remarks.
Mrs Julia Easley, Representing the 3.
Y. p. w. Council OF iHichmond. Bro. W.
|. Hopkins, Chairman Of Executive
Board of the S. S. Convention, Master
OF Ceremonies. Robert e. Lee, Pres. J.
Il. Cary, Jr.. Cor. Sec
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SPECIAL SERVICE AT EBENIGZGI;
SUNDAY, MARCH 10.

Special services will be held at the
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Sunday,
March 10, at eight P. NJ, under the
auspices Of the Overseas and Lay
mans Missionary Society, The pro-
ceeds are for the benefit Of missions.
Mr.. b. l.. Jordan, Is master OF
ceremonies. The following program
will be rendered: Music, Overseas
Chorus; devotionals, REV. William
H. Stokes, Phi. D., pastor; music by
the Overseas Chorus; solo, Mr..
George M. Booker; offertory, Mrs.
A. G. Thompson and Mrs. D. J. Brad
ford; solo, Mrs. Olivia w. Smith; a
special sermon, Rev. J. Sturgeon
Johnson; benediction, Rev. william
H.. Stokes, Ph.. D., pastor.
Mrs. Bette G. Cousins, president
Overseas Missionary Society; Mr.. G.
M. Kemp. president Layman's Mis-
sionary Movement; Mrs. Ida Horse
ly, chairman program committee,
Overseas Society; Mr.. George w.
Howell, director Of Overseas Chorus.
Rev. William H. Stokes, PHI. D.,
pastor; Mr.. Wallace Epps, church
clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11

CANADA FREES BULLOCK, THE
NORLINA "FUGITlVE,"
Friends VIII Have Feast OH Defense
Fund ut Demonstration Planned 70
Be Held Tonightr

Hamilton, Ont, March 3.--Couniy
Judge Sn!der released Matthew Dul.
lock, colored American who was held
at the request of United States authori
ties for extradition TO Norlina, N. G.,
where he was wanted on charge of
attempted murder. The Southern state
refused ia send witnesses to Canada
to testify In eXtradition proceedings.
The Judged ruled when Bullock YVES
rearrested two weeks ago that witness
es must be produced by North Carolina
to establish prima facie case against
Bullock. Governor Morrison Of North
Carolina refused to send witnesses
here and the judge ruled that affidavits
submitted by the nUited States consul
were not sufficient proof of tho prlso-
ner's guilt.
The friends Of Bullock planned to
spend money raised IN Toronto ana
other places rs defense fund, on
big demonstration and feast In his hon
Or tonight
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
BLUECOAT'S GUN JOKE KILLS AN
Old FRIEND.

New York, March 6.-Theodore Giles,
IS, building contractor was shot acct
dentally and killed yesterday after
noon in his home In Fourth street, New
Hyde Park L. T., by Patrolman Joseph
L. Hofstadt OF the Greenpoint police
station. The bullet struck Giles In tho
throat and he dNed almost instantly.
Mrs. Gies and her brother and Andrew
J. Lut4, brother-in-law of Hofstadt saw
tho shooting, which took place In the
kitchen.
Hofstadt who lives in Maspeth was
inspecting some houses in New Hyde
Park with Lutz and after looking over
a dwelling near Gies's home, decided
TO call on Giles who had erected several
houses in that section. They crossed a
muddy lot and Gies seeing their ap-
proach let them in through the kitchen
They were taking off their rubbcrs
when Giles greeted them.
I thought you might be couple Of
crooks providing around my houses"
Giles said jolingiy. 81 was just going
to get my gun"
"We're protected ourselves" Hof-
stadt replied, with grin, and reach ID
for his revolver. 1t stuck in the holster
and he gave a jerk. AS the weapon
came out it was discharged and Gies,
who was standing about ten feet way,
staggered. A plate on the wall behind
him crashed down, shattered by the
bullet.
Hofstadt, still holding the revolver,
looked ut his friend and said:
Odd it hit you?"
at did" Giles said. There was n
small wound in his neck. He fell FOR
ward and Hofstadt caught him AMI
ease him to- the floor. Mrs. Gies drop
ped beside her husband and tried to
arouse him but he was unable to speak
again and died in a few minutes. At
Hofstadt's direction DR.. Thomas Fl
Davies OF Floral Park was called and
afterward Coroner Walter &c. Jon9.
and Capt Lee Of the Greenpoint police
station were notified.
The policeman was grief stricken
and demanded that he be placed under
arrest. Constable Housch Of Mineola
took him to Krug's Hotel where Inc
Coroner questioned him and then re-
leased him in his own custody for
hearing March 13.
Gies's two children were In another
room when the shot was fired. Giles
and Hofstadt had been friends for
seven years and their families resuent
ly visited each other. Hofatadt has
been on the force nine years. Mrs. Giles
told the authorities that she knew the
shooting was accidental and that she
did not desire to make q complaint
against the policeman
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THE DOINGS OF THE v. NJ. c.. A,

To the Y. M. G: A.-John 1876,
Jesus saith unto him, am the way,
the truth and the fife: no man COM
eth unto the Father, but by me-"
Third and Leigh Streets is the
center for the unlift Of the boys and
men and not the Jazz. =
Everybody who attended the class
for the explanation, on the Sunday
School Lesson was more than paid
and the hour. was high one. Glad
to see strangers.
A special meeting for women was
held at the penitentiary and much
good was accomplished.
The committees for the jail and
city home were very mindful Of the
hour and new interest is manifested.
At the Y. M. G. A. 4 p. M. the
boys were out in large numbers to
hear the message. Subject, Duty,
delivered by President Daniel.
$3.50 p. NJ. at the Y. M, G. A. The
launching of the religious meetings
was a happy hour. Strangers were
out and took an active part. Rev.
W., S. Jackson, District Superinten-
dent Of the Washington Conference
delivered an address that went right
W lJC oOuls ouDJSSSb 'AooI III viz
Temple" The Boy Jesus was found
and all were happy. Mr.. Benjamin
+. White Of the Fifth Baptist Church
West End, directed the singing.
P. NJ. at the Y. M. G. A. the
boys Will be out in good numbers
for real service. Come.
An open meeting for men $50 P.
NJ. at the Y. M. C. A. Subject, "IIoles
In Your Pockets" Live singing.
Bring the other man.
Watch for the date Of the Union
Meeting for men at the Fifth Street
Baptist Church. All men are asked
to be on the committee. Talk and
work for this meeting.
At the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist
Church all women are planning for
the great Union Meeting. Watch for
the date BE committee. Men
will not be admitted.
The Y. M. G. A. is sadly in need
Of prayer. Please hear our cry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
VOLUME XXXIX, NO. l9
KILLING At VALDOSTA
WAS NOT [YNCH|NC
MAN KILLED TO SAVE LIFE OF
WOMAN HE WAS NUMBERING.

The following communication from
Valdosta, Georgia, anent publication
Of a news article from that place,
is sent by Rev. James l.. Lomax,
principal Of the Queensland Normal
and Industrial School and pastor OF
the st. James Baptist Church, of
that city: , =
Editor, Richmond Planet: ..-
"Sir,---Please allow me space in
your paper to refute the import Of
an article appearing in your paper
Of February 25, having u Valdosta
date line, with the caption, MAN Is
Lynched by Colored lGeorgians.'
II want to say that the above head
ing Is misleading, If I understand
what lynching Is, and what and who
It takes to constitute mob. The
fact is that there was no mob. The
man, Glover, in drunken rage,
went to the schoolhouse and began
his bloody work by shooting into the
building, killing one small girl and
wounding II boy.
"The mother Of the little girl, who
lived near the school, ran into him,
and he began to strike her, bending
his gum barrel over her head, knock
ing her to tho ground, unconscious.
While he was beating this woman to
death, there came some laborers in
n wagon, returning from work. They,
seeing the situation. jumped immed-
lately from the wagon and ono OF
them killed Glover to prevent his
further deed OF killing the woman.
"Now, this is the truth, and ii
one desires to call that a lynching,
then do they profess an ignorance of
mob-action. l live in Valdosta, Ga.
and am pastor Of the st. James Bap-
fist Church Of this city and the teach
or of this school is a member Of my
church. So you may see that l am
able to get the facts first-hand.
81 am writing this TO let the world
know that the Negro OF Georgia does
not believe in mobs, or in taking the
law IN his hands, but rather that
the law take its course in all cases,
but under such circumstances, some
thing had to be done, and that at
once"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
SABBATH GLEE CLUB AT THO
EBENEZIGR BAPTIST CHURCH.

This splendid body Of young men
will render the following excellent
program at the Ebenezer BAPTIST
Church, Sunday, March -, 500 p.
NJ, ID. W., Stoke, pastor ben eft
NJ:
Behold How Good" Holden; 'Iy-
cry Time Feel the Spirit" Diton;
Praise the Lord" Buck; Little
David; "Hallelujah Chorus" Han
del; Until the Dawn" Parks "Wit-
ness, Il Stood on the River Jordan.."'
lntermission. Collection.
Listen to the Lambs" Dett: solo:
j: r, Voolfolk; ooh! Bye and Bye"
1.-THE Faiths" Club; "Glories," Mo-
Fart; "Toll the Bell" Club; "Now
the Day is Over" Club.
The services are under the aus
pices Of the Ushers' Club, Mr.. Sheri-
dan Jackson, ST., president, benefit
missions. & ~.
Rev. w. II. Stokes, Phi. D., Pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
WRECK PRINCIPALS HOMIE IN A
"SOIID WHITE BLOCK"

Baltimore, Md, March 7.-Harry
T. Pratt, colored principal Of public
school, and his family, moved into
house on Sanford Place, in a solid
white" block, last Saturday night.
To-day the front Of his new home Is
q wreck. Every window is shattered
front door barely hanging upon It's
hinges and red and blue ink spat-
tered over marble steps and window
blinds-al the result Of white resi-
dents Of the neighborhood stormfng
the house with bricks and pistols
early To-Day in resentment of the
Invasion"
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In N1cmorian.

In loving memory Of our dear
mother, Mrs. Louise Robinson, who
passed away March II, 1921, one
year ago.
One noble heart was laid away and
we hope she is gone to that city from
which no traveller returns.
BY her children,
ROSA WEST,
MARY TOWNS,
LOUIS ROBINSON.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
In NI!emOrianl.

Washington, D. C.,-In sad but low
ing remembrance OF my dear sister,
Mary e. Poole, who departed this life.
two years ago, March 7, 1920.
Two years have passed, can't forget
Your memory is as fresh to-day with
me,
AS the day you passed away.
Rest on dear, I miss you more each
u day by day ..r
I watched your suffering day and night
Though at last with a breaking heart
saw you pass away. q q .H
BY her devoted sister,
MINNIE LIGGINS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
Hon. G. M. White Here.

Hon. c. M. White, of the American
Woodmen, whose headquarters are
at Denver, Colorado, arrived in the
city last Wednesday. He was in
Norfolk Wednesday night. He was
banquetted at Slaughter's Cafe,
Thursday afternoon and delivered an
able address at tho Fifth Street Bap-
fist Church Thursday night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
CHALNIEISS-FRFENIAN.

Mrs. Charity Freeman announces
the approaching marriage of her
daughter, Wilnet r. Freeman, to Mr..
N. G. Chalmers Of Chicago, Illinois,
which will take place April 3, 1922 in
Chicago ILL.,, where they will make
their future home.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
WANTS A PAIR OF SHOES

Since arriving in this country Miss
Jensen has received letter from Mu
tumbu. He wants her to bring him lust
one thing from civilization, since st.o
can't bring him modern education in
a box. He wants pair of shoes 80
that he can walk through the Jungle tc
other villages and teach his people. Hs
tells her that his people have been
Sick In large numbers and DR.. Piper
treats more than thirteen hundred cas-
es a month. d..
Miss Jensen is trying to take back
some other things to Africa: She ,s
studina simple methods of spinning
and weaving cotton into cloth. The sit
uation at Musumba is pitable in the ex'
IRENE. There is very little money and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11

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, 1922-03-11

Mr.. Miles G. Debbress IS making
no preparations for the immediate
opening Of a tonsorial establishment.
His patrons still keep him busy serv-
ing them at their homes and else
where.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
John Fl. Kincklc Dies.

John II. Kinckle, a lawyer of Savan-
nah Georgia, died in his residence, 514
p. Henry street, Savannah Georgia.
Saturday night, March 9Th. He was tie
brother Of Mrs. Rosa X. Jones, this
city and Mrs. A. W. Vassar, Philadel-
phia.
He was buried Tuesday. March Sth
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11

DR.. Kelly Miller will speak at tho
City Auditorium, Sunday, March &c,
at $3.50 P. NJ. 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, 1922-03-11

DR.. Kelly Miller will speak at the
CITY Auditorium, Sunday, March rs,
at $3.50 p, NJ 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, 1922-03-11

DR.. Kelly Miller will speak at the
City Auditorium, Sunday, March 2G,
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, 1922-03-11

DR.. Kelly Miller will speak at the
City Auditorium, Sunday, March &c,
at 1880 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, 1922-03-11
A FOURTEEN YEAR OLD
PRODIGY IN SOUTH
AFRICA -:
Negro Boy Marvel IN Languages and
White Mans learning Says Miss
Marie Jensen, Methodist Missionary.
Just Returned.

Negro intellectual possibilities has
another example to add to its long list
In the person Of Mutumbu, Il fourteen.
year old Negro hoy of the Alunda tribe
in Darkest Africa. according to Miss
Marie Jensen. missionary to the Congo
under the Board Of Foreign Missions
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
just returned to this country. This
boy is a native Of one of the most 'so
lated parts Of the Dark Continent. His
home Is at Musumba waMwata Yamvo
capital town Of the Aunda tribe Of the
Congo Beige.
1t. Is situated more than three
hundred miles northeast Of the north
crnmost end Of the Cape to Cairo Rail
road ct Bukama on the Upper Congo
River. And there Is no way OF travel.
ling through this territory save by feet
or bicycle through the Jungle paths. 1t
requires months steady treking by
caravan Of native carriers who march
with packs OF baggage upon their backs
to reach Musumba.
At the age of five years Mutumbu
was taken in by DR.. Arthur L. Piper
the new medical missionary at Muslm
ba. Being an orphan, Mutumbu has
since resided in the Piper household
and the daily contact with the mission
aries at tho Methodist station--whici,
has since been founded there and in
oDerntion-has developed the mind NJ
Mutumbu far beyond the average child
OF his years. The little Negro boy dkl
his best to be Of service about the now
mission station where everyone work
ell ut all kinds Of manual labor to es-
tablish some form of civilization in
that wild land. He aided in the kitchen
and garden, ran errands for the work
men building tho houses and schoo,
building Of suntlried brick. When the
mission station began active work fo.
the good of the people about. Mutumb,
had made himself a part Of the institu.
ton. He attended school and studied
asstduously and worked to learn to
aid Nurse Jensen in THE dispensa:y
Where his people came to have their
wounds dressed and their Ills healed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
Prof, j. II. j.. Lee Here.

Prof. j. r. e. Lee, formerly Of Kan
sas City, Mo-. is in tho city this week.
He is now extension Secretary Of Nat.
ional Urban League with headquarters
at New York.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-11
BULLOCK CASE CLOSED
IN HIS FAVOR
N. n. A. G. p. RECEIVES WORD or
FlNAL ItGIIEASE OF BULLOCK
IN HAMILTON, CANADA,

The National Association for the
advancement Of Colored People, 70
f1tth Avenue, today announced re-
ce1pt OF telegram from Treleayen
and Treleaven, attorneys for Mat
thew Bullock in Hamilton, Ontario,
Canada, which reads as follows:
Bullock released this morning"
This closes the history Of North
Carolina's unsuccessful attempt to
have Bullock brought back to tho
town OF Norlina, to be tried on a
charge of having participated in Il
race riot in January, 1921.
j. D. Howell, colored clergyman OF
Hamilton, who led in the fight for
Bullock's release, has written in part
as follows to Walter +. White, as
sistant secretary Of the N. A. A. G. p.
ave wish to thank you and
your organization for your in
valuable services. Your Mon
treal branch sent us twenty dol
lars for the present case. The
National Race Congress is bear~
ing Mr.. Treleaven's fee, the
leading counsel; we are bearing
the expenses Of the assistant
counsel ***Your organization
has won for itself undying fame
in these parts"
nh" N. =. y. G. p. EXPRESSES il,
appreciation to the National Race
Congress and to REV. Jernagin, its;
president for splendid corporations
rendered IN the fight to free Bullock.