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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-01-16
Smallpox Epidemic at Potlatch.

An epidemic of small pox is pre-
valent in the Potlatch district, ac-
cording to DIR. J w Stevenson, county
health officer, who is making an effort
to prevent any further spread Of the
disease.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-01-16
Surprise for Mrs. Bass,

A surprise party was given Sunday
Tor Mrs. Perry Bass, in honor of her
birthday anniversary Covers were
Nafd for twenty and sumptuous
dinner was served. Mrs Bass was the
recipient of many gifts
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-01-16

The annual district convention of
the Pacific Northwest Hardware and
Implement association will be held in
Lewiston, January 26 and 81. Plans
are being perfected and details will
be given out later.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22
A STRIKING CONTRAST.

While a northern mayor OF Johns.
town, Pa, was issuing a proclamation
driving two Thousand Negroes from
their homes On account OF the alleged
disOrder;y conduct of few of them, a
southern democratic committee OF
white citizens with the implied approx
al of the Gov. of Virginia and the May
or Of Richmond was meeting in ses
sion to advise as to plans for rehabili-
tating and re-opening the Mechanics
Savings Bank, Negro institution
which has been closed for year and
which contains the savings OF thous
ands of colored people, many of whom
are in dire distress OH account of the
need of their money.
This committee met with sympa
thetic response at the hands of the
official legal spokesman for the State
Corporation Commission and tire plans
submitted We're cordially approved A
mass-meeting has been called at the
Fifth Street Baptist Church, Tuesday,
September 25th, 1928, at whichi full
report will be made and if the deposl-
tors quickly heed this advice, the ins!l
tuition Will begin shortly to function
under Il reorganization plan as to Oft
GERS and management which will re-
store The confidence and br ng about d
condition of affairs that will rebound
to the best interests not only to the
colored people of this immediate vein
ty, but to all OF the Southland.
This will he happy oonsummation
of an ideal and VII tend to make clos
er the bond of union. between the bet.
ter class of white people and the Des
ter class 81 colo red ones. Faith in Cid
t,s brought this desired result and II
the co'ored 81: pie, stand true and re
main faithful and united, all will be
well.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22

In Richmond, the men alleged to have
committed tire crime would have long
since been rounded up.
Safeguards would have been thrown
around the community for the time
heing and c0mmOn-sense methods
would have been in vogue. OF course.
we have white men here Of the type
and calibre of the mayor of Johnstown
but there are also here cool, cOnserva-
tive white citizens, who are alert to
conditions and who do all in their
power to keep the hot-head elements
of both r:l'es under control. We have
noted many intances OF miscarriages
Of justice, but We still indulge in the
hope that the better class Of white
people will be on the increase and
that the principles OF eternal justice
will yet hold full sway.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22
THE OKLAHOMA SITUATION.

The Ku Klux Khan OF the Southland
commenced it's outrageous work upon
Negroes and now just as We predicted
it is operating upon the white folks As
result, the Democratic Governor OF
Oklahoma has declared martial law,
claiming that this invisible organiZa'
tion has permeated with it's propagan-
da and operations the legislature o:
the State and the judiciary. This is
most remarkable statement when even
in possession of the law-makiug ma
chinery. the organ .zation proceeds tt
punish the victims OF rs vengeance
outside of the law.
A most interesting question has
been raised and that is if the civil and
military authority can exercise its func
tons at the same place and at the
same time. Can mar,ial law superceGe
and suspend civil processes? We have
always Leld that one could not func
ton at one and the same time and at
however. this rule was not observed
and as anomalous as it seemed, the ey
isien ce of state of war did not sup
'rcede civil processes in some parts
of the country. To be more exact, the
militia ry resorted to summary action
without the declaration of martial
law.
The Governor of Oklahoma has a
surplus of nerve and we must admire
his bravery under the circumstances.
He Is suspending the counts of law,
the legislature. basing his action upon
the constitution of Oklahoma. He may
run counter to the Federal Const tn
tion before he is through or at least
that s,Setion of 1t which guarantees -
, every State a Republican form of Gov
eminent. He claims that with the ku
klux Khan functioning, the State is
without Republican form of govern
ment and the Ku Klux Khan is claim
ing that in the resort to martial law.
the State is without a Republican
form of Government. AS for the north
erners, they are wearing broad
smile AS for the colored folks of the
United States, well, they are Just
laugh ng and you know how coIoret
folks laugh.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22
BAPTIST IN BIG wRANGLE.

FORT WORTH. TEX. Sept. IA
The annual session Of the unin-
corporated National Baptist Conven-
ton became history Saturday after
very stormy session. the consequen
ces ~ which will be far-reaching In
their effect upon national Baptist
gatherings. The first three days of
the convention passed smoothly.
Thurs day was election day When
the nominating committee made it's
report pr. Edward y. Jones, of
Chicago was the sole candidate sub
mi tied. AT once there were erie,
from the floor which subsidized after
the names of DR.. David B. Over, OF
Denver. Clio, and DR.. j. f. Woods
D@nville. Ky. had been added. Fol-
lowing the closing of nominal ons a
loud hubbub began. The convention
began tn divide itself on the sides OF
the three nominees.
With the beginning of the evening
session the political maneuverings
began. Pandemonium broke Loose
and epithets were hurled at each
other by the delegates. The CHAIR
man, DR.. j. H. Eason of Alabama.
tried to restore order. but without
any appreciable success. The great
ct difficulty seemed to- hinge upon
the method of voting and counting
The votes.
Finally all arrangements were
made for the voting DR.. Over was
ell minated on an early ballot. The
contest had narrowed to DR.. Jones
and DR.. Woods. Later DR.. c.. p.
Mad son announced the vote as be-
ing 1.0i2 for DR.. Jones and 1,O16
for DR.. WoOds. DR.. w. H. Woods
of haywood. ILL., and DR.. Cashaw of
Houston. Tex. at once demonstrated
on the grounds that many FIT. Worth
citizens who were not members OF
the convention had voted and that
their votes had been counted. Ac-
ccrding to these men, if the votes of
the delegates al2pe had been counted
the result would have been ZIG to
Isl for DR.. Jones. TIL s objection
was ignored and DR.. Woods was de-
clared president.
DR.. Jones and his forces immed-
lately opened services in Mother Zion
Church. just around +the corner.
where the National Baptist Home
and Foreign Mission Convention was
organized. No money was paid into
the other convention by DR.. Jones
followers. Chicago Defender.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22
GRAND OFFICERS REELECTED
OPPOSE KU KLUX CHARTER.

Pittsburgh. Sept. 1.-THE efforts
of the Ku Klux Khan to obtain char
ter in Pennsylvania is meeting with
determined opposition, in the courts
here. The application, which, was fill :
ed several weeks ago, was held up
pending exceptions filed by a promi.
nent attorney few days later. Today
three additional exceptions were filed
with the court, two of them being
signed by prominent women.
The first exception filed today bore
the signature of Mrs. Mary T. Koran
John j. Reilly is the exceptant in the
second and the third bore the names
of Mrs. Teresa NJ Molamphy. Marga
ret l.. Postner, Margaret A. Ebrens
Mary A. Nicely, Elizabeth A. Weaver,
Jane l.. Buck, Grace Buck Ayres. Mrs
George Teger and Mrs. John Finn. al;
prominent in women's circles here.
The exceptions stated that the name
Ku Klux Khan was significant of a
reign of terror, mob rule, lynch law.
riot, disorder and unlawful killings
was associated with race and religious
hatred and had been assumed to il,
spire fear and terror.
The fact that klansmen were hrib t.
ually masked and held secret rites
was also set up as a reason why the
charter should not be granted.
Klansmen hear admit that the re
cent rioting and fatalities connected
with khan parades at Steubenville.
Ohio and Carnegie, Pa, have had
much to do with the growing opposit
ion to their demand for charter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22
HTFcp DpNDa r. sayysdsp
YOU NOW BY YOUR
FURNITURE!

WtsD yop can get Furniture apS
Rags ''"n' All Oh Ee,ah!ished house
..he lhRGENS that's known 10 eel,
,he oes' quality goods. Just IA reason.
Al p 49, eissw here---why not give your
friends q sond Impression. u will
siie a. The greatest pleasure to show
you Out wonderful stock OF home
making. comfort giving Furniture
and ttugs anH-don'i fail 10 ask gu,
statesmen about our Banking Plsn,
which gives you D, 10 or 10 months
In which to pay foI any purchase.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22
THE TRUE REFOR|MERS
Continued from First Page)

featured with brilliant welcome ad-
dress by Prof. Bernard L. Allen, of
Richmond. The response was deliv-
cred by Mrs. Queen e. Miller, of
Stanton, Va, which was also bril-
liant, and like Prof Aliens address.
1t was very effectively delivered Mrs
e. NJ. Thompson, the G. w Mistress
read very excellent paper, after
which Mrs Rosa ID. Bowser, a mem
Der of Fidelity Fountain OF Richmond
delivered three minutes address, in
which she extended the greetings OF
the Richmond. Refcrmers. She was
followed with similar greetings on
behalf of the citizens of Richmond
by Lawyer j. Henry Crutchfield. Mrs.
Lillian III. Payne, member of Pro
gressive Fountain OF Richmond and
II the Office force Of the r. w. Grand
Council, l. o. ST. Luke. extended Il
most cordial greeting on behalf OF
the said Order
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22
WYTHEFlLLE NEWS.

WYTHBVILLE. VA, Sept 49,
The services at different Churches
were we'll attended Sunday.
The rally at the Baptist Church
was quite a success. Rev. L. r.
Aston preached at eleven A. NJ.
Rev. w. w. Ward preached at three
p. M. and Rev. T. w. Hebron
preached at eight P. NJ.
Mrs. Cora Harper returned sunday
after a two weeks visit to Suffolk.
Va. the guest of Mrs. Helen Siauch-
te' Lee. She visited many Gthcr
places of interest In the eastern sec
ticn of the State.
Rev. T. w. Hebron returned Sun
day after a weeks visit to Galax.
Va, the guest of Mr.. Walter Bryan.
Mr.. w. Harper left Monday morn
ing for Columbus, Ohio. for shorS
visit
number Of young men left last
! Thursday for Columbus, o.
Miss Lizzie SOnger, the daughter
, of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Songer, was
quietly marr' ed to Mr.. Louie Martin
last Thursday and left Saturday for
! Columbus, o., their future home.
Miss Songer will be missed in our
city. She s devoted Christ an AMI
an earnest Sunday School worker
We wish for her a happy union, a
| long life, greater opportunity and a
successful voyage upon the matri-
monihl sea.
| The Allen Endeeavor League ChO'r
II Bethel A. NJ. e. Church will give
a picnic September rs to its mem
| bers rnd friends. Gee! Old Bobby
| can put it off.
| Mr.. R. A. Green, leader of the
A. c. e.. League Choir is an ardent
worker and endeavors at all times
to make it socially pleasant FIR the
members of the choir.
The Eureka Choral Club must b
taking a vacation.
| Mr.. S. F.. Newton IS still on the
SICK list but is much improved.
The Bethel A. M. e. Church has
added two elegant porches to their
parsonage. The improvem is
quite noticeable. Keep 1T up, breth-
rem.
Miss Louise Ward, of Huntington.
w. Va. IL vacationing with her broth
er, Rev. w. W. Ward.
Get The Planet for the latest news
= Prof r. H.. Scott, who has been
prominent leader among our people
for 40 years, delivered lecture on
the city and its dOings in the last
decade Sunday evening at the Baptist
Church. The lecture was well deEv
cred, eloquently clothed with figures
laden with facts, punctuated with
wittic' SIN and historically rnteresting
Prof. Scott lis quiet, unassuming
and logical thinking man, who does
his bit with much force. permeated
with forgiv'ng spirit. Come again,
Professor, we not only enjoyed you
but you have our utmost confidence
| and respect.
Mrs. T. w. Hebron is The Plane
Agent. Give her your subscription
S1me of the most prominent Wythe-
williams who owe their early educa-
| tional training to Prof Scott are.
Attorney Henry WDods2n. Mrs. Jose.
| phine Norcum. DR.. Robert Mathews.
Or. William Holley, Prof. Wesley
! Holley. Mr.. r. A Stepteau. Mrs
q j. Williams and Rev. DR.. G
Harold Stepteau
Mrs. Mamie Marts of Dayton. O
! $ visiting her aunt. Mrs. Pocahontas
| Monroe, the prOprietress of Cosy Cafe
! Nrs. Mamie lSheffey entertained
for supper Sunday might, Mrs. Carrie
| Austin Of Chattan1og Tenn.
The Bethlehem Bapt st Sunday
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22
DRIVING NEGROES FROM NORTH

That is an astounding report, com
ing as il does from Republican Penn
sylvania with Republican Governor
Whether OF not Mayor Joseph Cauffiel
OF Johnstcwn is Democrat, deponent
sayetiJ not. Suttce il TO say that two
white policemen were Killed in \
brawl with some colored men and m.
stead OF employing other colored mel.
with white ones to run down the men
who killed these officers, he orderer
all OF the colOred people in Johnstown
TO leave at once. He excepted these,
why had been residing there for seven
years. AS a result two thousand color
ed people have been exi1ed.
This is tbs same mayor, who author
lied the sac OF hecr i'm Jolnstowi
some time ago, when the Federal laws
were against SucIr sales. This is not d
pleasant prospect TOR those colorsG
folks, who have migrated North. 1t il
now reported that The Bethlehem steel
Company is greatly handicapped By
this action and they have not sufil.
cient men 10 opet ate Their great plant.
Southern conditions are being trans
ferred North. In the treatment of the
colored pe0r'@ North is ba1omine
South. Southern white people arc
adopts at dealing with these situa.
tions. Had these pol cemen been killed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER %, 1928
THE CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT.

Barnum was right: the America
people like to be humbugged. This
applies with terrific force to the re
cent championship fight, staged in
New York between Jack Dempsey, tho
heavyweight champion of the world
and Luis Angel Firpo of South Ameri
ca. The latter stayed in the ring with
Dempsey just three minutes and fifty
seven seconds, although lie was Il
physical giant and was twenty-siH
pounds heavier. They had paid one
to witness the contest. 1t was an eX-
h.bition of Wild bull against train
ed matadOr. When M knocked Demp
sey out of the ring with blow TO the
head, he struck the Champion in :,
spot where ne could 90 little or no in
july and within little over minute
he was himself lying prone on the
floor struggling vainly to rise, but be-
ing unable to DO so. The knock OFT
wallop had been delivered in vital
place.
This was a vivid exhibition of skill
against ineXperience and the forme
won. In our opinion Jack Dempsey is
a genuine champion. Harry Wills, the
colored heavyweight is most assured
ly his most dangerous challenger ana
T. to- Il ,,,r faffn
contest with him. Firpo is matched to
fight Harry Walls and when he tnoug- Ii
him, he said that he would fight hin
in six months Wills manager int mat
ed that his protege would fight Firpo
and then Firpo decided that he would
not Ire ready to so into the ring again
for about year.
Tommy Gibbons is the only prize
fighter, vino has been able to gauge
Dempsey and he does it by his side
stepping and foot-work. When Demp
sey sought to land one of his mos,
dangerous blows. he would find tina
Gibbons was not where he thought h'
was The willy fighter would get out G
his way He could not knock Dempsey
cut and his greatest effort was in Ike
ing Dempsey from striking him in s
vital p!aice and thus end the contes'
while he took the count or the floor. Il
may be after all that the American
public will be treated to real pugili:
tic treat and tins will be when JACK
Dempsey is gotten into champ onshiI
contest with the able colored challeng
er from New York and New Orleans.
If Dempsey should win. colorst
sportsmen from Maine to Texas wi
be in the same predican:tnf OF tint
South Americans,-they will hav,
sgone broke" having lost Their hard
earned dollars. Should Wills WI
now is it proper TO express any sucl
thoughts fo- every one knows the pr
pensity Of the colored folks to cels
brate. They will spend much of ~
money in drowning their good feeling
with spring water or in liquid tina
looks very much like It.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22

School had their annual picnic last
thursday at Aust'nville. They had n
grand time.
Mr.. and, Mrs. James Crockett and
son. James, Jr.. who spent the Sum
mer in the city, left Sunday for their
home in Wasb ngton, ID. G..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22

Sutton OF San Antonio. Texas. comes
to our relief with $500 for our ae
Tense fund and expresses regret tina.
he cannot make It $4,000. We apprc
ciate what he has done and we shall
remember him In our prayers. Tn
sun will shine In our door agein
through the efforts Of our good white
friends and our devoted colored ones.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22
ORDER MAKING REMARKABLE
RECORD.

1t was brought out i'm the report
of Mrs. l.. l.. Stanard, the G. w.
Secretary and DR.. w. H. Smith. the
G. w. Treasurer. that the total re-
&c. pts for the Order beginning with
September 1, 1922 and ending Au-
gust 81, 1923, amounted to s23.-
$3.50. Total amount paid in death
claims by the Order from October
1910 through August 81, 1923, is
1922. 1895. Amount owed by the
Grand Fountain in death claims in
October 1910 was $163.000. Pres
ent Indebtedness on all death ella ms
now owned by the Grand Fountain is
now only $SS.6S6.SS.
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE.
a special membership drive is be-
ting waged by the Order beginning
with September l, 1928 and ending
December 81, 1923. During thi0
time. persons can join the Order
frm Is years up to 80 years of age
for $1.00. After December the 3Ist
the joining fee will be $500.
GRAND OFFICERS REELECTED.
All of the Grand Officers were re-
elected excepting three and their
places were filled as follows: G.. w.
Outside Guard, Mr.. w. H. Byrd, OF
Richmond, Va; Grand Worthy
Right Herald, Miss Mamie e. Nelson
of Norfolk, Va. Mr.. S. H. Jackson,
Of Raphine, Va. was elected a mem
Der of the Board of Directors. Prof.
j. III. Blackwell, of Richmond has
been selected associate editor of the
Reformer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22

LOST-My personal Bank Book, also
nook of Bands of Calanthe, and
Xmas Cards. Please return to or
notify Mrs. Anna Taylor, 100 West
Hill Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22

\ BOOK OF INSPIRATION for every
American. Nearly 900 pages, 80
photograph plates. Cloth binding.
Stamped IN gold. Price, Sits or
send for circular. JAMES MUIR
RAY. S437 Albertson Avenue.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22

Treat white folks in your neighbor-
hood with extra politeness. II you do
this you will treat the colored folks
in the same way.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22

Our condition is improving. despite
the many aggravotions, which con
frort us.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22

ou' great and good friend. Prof. s. J.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-09-22

The Richmond Planet can be found
Mt the National News Agency, 123s
Orleans Street. Baltimore, Maryland
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-25

THE large white building on the
left. the ono with the high board
fence around Il, Ia the studio OF tho
starlight Comedy CO." announced
Tho bluc.coated guide on tho Seeing
Los Angeles ruhherneck bus,
Nightly. We sec these bathing
beauties OF Chatficld nannen on the
screen. but as yet no stranger has
ever set foot upon this lot where
these pictures arc made, We are
now approaching the home Of
The bus rolled on. but tho words
Of the guide fingered in the ears OF
two men, who for more than an
hour had been standing IA the sun
shine outside the entrance 20 the
Starlight studio. The older a small
townish little person. whose clothes
wefe as old .fnshioncd MS were his
steeirlmmed spcotacles and his
square. gray beard, put a umid
hand on the sleeve OF his com
panion,
Even II l.ucy's in there. there's
no way OF getting 10 her until they
get thru work tonight" he whined
Dad. tonight may oe too late, /"
answered the younger eurtly, y
don't want anyt sister Of mino In
the same town with chatfieid Tan
men. let alone In the same studio. He's
the worst guy in the moving pic.
ture business I'm going 10 bust in
and tell him so"
"You prlze,fishters think sou can
do anything complained the father
OF Kid Moore. III you'd stayed In
Lake City instead Of gaiilvantlng all
over tho country fighting prize
fights maybe your sister wouldn't
have run away from home 20 so
into tho movies"
Kid Moore was not listening. His
eyes. which were blue and hard. like
agtcs. were scanning tho high
board fence From Il they turned
with look OF dissatisfaction that
deepcned into hostility when they
fell upon a handsome young man
in a green velour hat and green.
ish suit. which young man had just
emerged from the gateway over
which were the words. 'No Admit
tance ~ Visitors. Keep Out. This
Means YOU
'Hei,o.s Kid" cried the newcomer
effuslvely. II haven't seen you since
the day won couple OF hundred
on YOU In little old New York"
EDO you belong in there" snapped
tho pugilis,. jerking his thumb 10.
ward the fence. The actor laughed
mirthlessly,
Il did. but just walked OF the
lot" said he grundly. Tanners
shooting some stuff with a lot Of
r'lbc klds and l didn't like tho way
he was talking 70 them. He's"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-25
PROMINENT men
SAIL ON GRANT
Manufacturers and Eduoa-
tors Return to u. S.

Many prominent passengers are
registered on the passenger lists "
thr President L. 5. Grant which
sailed from tho orient TUESDAY.
Among these are the following
l.. W. Heyt. American Trade Com
mission. Shanghai. accompanied by
his wife. Il. Ronton Hind. manager
pampango sugar mills, Pampango.
r. l.. ana president OF Philippine
Sugar association. Bernard Rifkln.
button manufacturer OF Brooklyn,
\. u. Philip $ Friedcr and wife,
Helena Cigar factory, Manila; Or. J..
Il. Branch. medical instructor Yale
Mission. Changsha. China, +, j.
clark. wife and son, exporter from
seattle. n. Dexter OF the General
Electric company. Mrs, +. 4. Jordan;
j. A. Parrish, with standard OH Co,
Shanghai. Edward Workman Of Los
Angeles. representative OF Buena
Vista Plantation Co. Pasadena, Cal.
Eert Il. Miner with japanese govern.
ment railroad al Tokyo Capt. W. r..
Affieck, wife and daughter. L. 8.
marine corps. returning to Washing
ton. d. G.. u. l.. Shoppe. wife and
family. and l.. u. Graham. wife and
family. OF United states coast SEQ
detic survey. returning TO United
states from Philippines.