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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
BUILDER
AND CONTRACTOR IS
LAID TO REST HERE

General Contractor, Daniel j.
Farrar passed away. Saturday, March
10th. at about twenty-five minutes to
three o'clock in the afternoon, at his
residence, Clio N. First Street after a
long illness. His physician, DR.. Will
liam II. Hughes had succeeded in get
ting him on his feet again after he
had been confined to his room for
many months. He became so hopeful
that he began his business activities
with the assistance of his daughter
Alma. Then he suffered "a relapse and
his beloved wife, Leah with tears in
her eyes made the statement that Dan
was slipping away from her She
drew this conclusion from his loss OK
flesh and his weakness. In the death
chamber when the end came were Mrs.
Farrar. his sons. Joseph and Daniel
Jr., hfs daughters, Leah B. and Mrs.
Alma R. III. Lucas
When the end came, it was expected
for medical skill had been exhausted
in an effort to save his life His funer-
al took place Tuesday, March 18th
from the EbeneZer Baptist church. OF
which he was a devoted and faithful
member. The day was rainy and dis
agreeable. but members of the Mason
ic fraternity and the Elks were out,
even Grand Exalted Ruler, ]. Finley
Wilson of Washington coming down
to attend the ceremonies. AS the fun
eral cortege entered the church, Lead
Kindly Light" was sung by the choir
with an impressive effect.
On the rostrum were: Rev. II. J.
King ID. d.. Rev. Scott c. Buirell, d
D., Rev. w. T. Johnson, D. D., Rev.
r. ]. Bass and Rev. Samuel Turner.
Attorney Ordway Paller and Mr.. H. A
McCurdy were also present.
Hymn 496 Rock Of Ages" was
sung. The Scriptures were read by
Rev. DR.. S. c. Burrell Prayer was off
cred by Rev Samuel Turner Then in
low tone Of voice, but thrilling AMI
impressive in it's effect, Mr.. Walter
White sang, I'm that City" Rev. DR..
w. T. Johnson paid tribute to the
deceased. He was followed by DR.. T. j.
King and then by Rev Dr. S. G. Bur-
rell. One verse of No. 1856. Thine For
ever" was sung. Rev. w. H. Stokes, d.
d., then delivered a short but impres-
sive sermon from Revelation 21:7,
HE, who conquers shall inherit these
things and I will be to him God and
he will be to me a SON."
He declared that when we live in 4
community an unselfish life friends
are glad to give their testimony to
the worth of the deceased. He COM
mented upon the fact that the deceas-
ed had been faithful member of the
church and his lodge members knew
best the character of man. He deliy-
cred words of sympathy to the family
of the deceased and dwelt upon the
fact that he might nc+ we'll refer to
CONTINUED on the Eighth Page.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
40 KLANSMEN INVADE CHURCH
IN NEWARK.

New York, March 13-Astonist-
ment was expressed in official circles
here yesterday over the boldness of
the ku klux khan in sending forty hood
ed and gowned klansmen to a public
service in the Grace Methodist Episco
pal church Newark N. j.. Sunday eve
ming. Belief was expressed that, al
though the khan has large member
ship in New York City, nothing of
that kind could happen here without
police interference.
The forty klansmen entered the.
Newark church. which is at New York
Avenue and Ann streets while the
choir was singing Onward Christians
Soldiers" They marched up the main
aisle and one OF them, later introduce
ed as "the Exalted Cyclops," mounted
the pulpit and shook hands with the
pastor. the Rev. Paris G.. GreenIey.
The latter read text and introduced
the Exalted Cyclops." who without
removing his mask said:
This Is white mans organization
for exalting the Caucasian race and
teaching the doctrine of white SUI
premacy. This does not mean, as some
would have you believe, that we are
enemies Of the colored and mongreI
races, but does mean that we are or
ganiZed to maintain the solidarity OF
the white race.
This is Gentle organization and
as such has as it's mission, the inter-
probation of the highest ideals of the
write Gentle people. However, we
sing no hymns of hate against the
Jew.
III is Protestant organization AMI
It's membership is restricted to those
who accept the tenets of true Chris
tidnity, which Is essentially Protest
ant. We can say to the world that our
fathers founded this as Protestant
country and our purpose is to establish
and maintain it as such. While we
VIII support energetically the princi-
pies OF Professionalism, we will also,
maintain the principle OF religious lib
erty as essential for the future growth
nd development Of this country"
The speaker denied that any klans-
men he'd been concerned in the Mer
iaouge murders In Louisiana and as
serted that nowhere did klansmen yiO-
late the law or take IL into their own
hands.
The pastor followed the address with.
sermon on "Americanism" without
mentioning the khan by name He al
mitted after the service that the visit
OF the klansmen had been expected
and that arrangements for K had been
made with him in advance.
The New York City police were re
ported yesterday to have accurate in
formation concerning the kIan mem
bership in the city and to estimate IL
ut about 10000. There were said 10 be
thirty policemen who are k1ansmeu.
including Lieutenant and two detec
tives. Denial was made Of the repo.t
that five police CAPTAINS were kIaus-
men or that any high public officials in
New York City were known as kIans-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
SHAW UNIVERSITY Is
ADVANCING $65,DOO GIFT
FOR A SCIENCE HALL.

Further evidence of progress at
Shaw University and of the ambition
of this Institution to be an A college
by the opening of the next school year
was afforded by the announcement of
President j. L. Peacock in the chapel
at Raleigh on the morning of Monday.
February &c, to the effect that the Gen
eral Education Board had appropriat
ed $65 900 fen the Science building.
Complete renovation of the structure
formerly used for the Leonard Medical
School viii begin 1T once and when
the building is finally equipped in the
fall it is intended that it shall not be
second to any science hal. in the
South The arrangement of the various
laboratories will be in keeping with
the most modern architecture. The
Physics laboratory will be on the
ground floor so that errors due to vi
irrational effects may be lessened: and
tire Chemical and Biolodical laboraror-
les will be on the upper floors in or.
der to increase the efficiency of the
illumination. Architect II. P. S. Keller
of Raleigh drew the plans.
The classroom work at the institu-
tion also keeps pace with outward
MANIFESTATIONS OF progress. with the
the New Year in January came Profes
sor Benjamin Brawley. formerly a
teacher at Howard and Morehouse, per
haps best known to the public as the
author of such books as "A Short His
tory of the English Drama" and "a
Social History of the American Ne
gro" Professor Brawley is a minister
as well as teacher and has already
not only rejuvenated the department
of English but also entered actively
into the religious life Of the state.
The Professor of Physics. upon
whom so largely rests the actual re-
sponsibility of the changes in the gen
eral field OF Science that are now be-
ing made. is Mr.. A. A. Thornton, Il
graduate of Howard University, who
is most progressive student as well
as an able teacher and "A man who
has already left his impress upon the
institution. 1t is the purpose of the
Administration to fill the various
chairs of instruction with men of recog
nized ability in their various fields of
teaching and research. With such be-
ginnings the feeling at Shaw that a
new day has dawned seems we'll justi-
fled.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

These thrilling calls come to me fre
uuently. My motto. is "the world for
Christ and as much Of it as possible
for the Baptist denomination"
These young native preachers are
willing to be employed by me for $500
or one pound English money monta
What shall do? Shall we ignore their
applications and decrease the Baptist
forces here in South Africa. or will
every one who reads this letter sup
port native evangelist here? I am do
ing what can Help must come from
America or our hopes will be blighted
DAVID s. TYESI.
Middle Drift, South Africa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
COMPLINLENTED.
Buckner, Va,
March IL 1923.

Buckner, Va,
March IL 1923.
Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Editor of The Richmond Planet,
Sir:-I wish to extend to you my
congratulations on your very able edi-
torial OF last week under the heading
"A Remarkable Explanation" 1t strik-
es me as one OF the most able editor
ials l have read in long time. / too
have been a great admirer of Mr.. Gar
Vey first for his indomitable courage
and his seeming In vincible determine
tfon but feel that 1t is not necessary
for the other leaders Of our race to de.
stroy one cause to build another, bu.
ne who would build new enterprises,
should build out Of new material and
we think the distinguished gentlemen
should not assume to block the prog
ress OF those Negroes wfro are con-
tending for place under the sun on
the American continent.
Respectfully yours.
r. S. JOHNSON.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
MEN WHO SHOT UP JAIL
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.

Palatka, Fla. March 9.-Nine of tha
thirteen men held in Jail here in con.
nection with the attack on the Put.
nam County Jail early March Q, in an
attempt to get Arthur Johnson color
ed, alleged slayer of III. c. Cross of Al.
bany, Ca, late today, were held over
to the grand jury at the spring term
of Circuit Court at their preliminary
hearing before Judge ]. c. Calhoun
in the County Court.
Judge Calhoun said there was no
evidence to connect the other four
men with the mob and they were die.
missed.
Bond for the nine men bound over
was fixed at $4,000 each-$1. 500 on q
charge Of assault with intent to com
mnt murder and similar amount on
charge of shooting into an occupied
dwelling. All made bond and were re.
leased The thirteen men had been con
fined in the county Jail under $4,000
bonds each since their arrest in Gaines
vile, Immediately after a mob had
stoimed the Jail. shooting Sheriff p.
M. Hagan through the hand and rid
ding the door with bullets.
Those bound over were: Chesley
Fowler, V. A. Corvan, l.. ]. Bryan, w.
#. Gore, G. V. O'Neal; G. e. Smith
Russell White, John Baumgartner and
G. T. Accosta. Robert Turner. w. F..
Prince. A. II. Davis. and M. A. Reayes
were released All of those bound over
either were identified as having been
in the mob or having been in the car
with those who were identified as
mob members.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
AMERICAN INDIAN MAKES GIFTS
TO NATIONAL LIFE.
Henry Roe Cloud, President of Ameri
can Indian Institute, at Wichita
Speaks for Indians at Hamp-
ton Institute.
MISS DAWES SENDS GREETINGS
(By VIM. Anthony Aery.)


Hampton, Va.-Temperament, art,
and history are the American Indians
gifts to our National life, according
| to the Rev. Henry Roe Cloud, presi
dent of the American Indian Institute
at Wichita, Kansas, who delivered the
principal address at the public exerci5
es. which were recently held in Ogden
Hal Hampton Institute to celebrate
the passage of the Dawes Act.
Mr.. Roe Cloud, after referring to
the present widespread discussion of
race problems, stated the method Oi
Jesus. Then he itlined in detail the
original possessions of the American
Indians and the possibility of using
them for the benefit of all Americans
solutions of the race question" ne
said, "are easy to give but hard to fol
| low. Many today advocate migration
as solution. They say: Let the Ne
groes return to Africa the Jews to
Palestine. and the Indians to old
Mexico Jesus worked where He was
and bore the burdens of His race. He
thereby solved the problems of His
race: He solved all race problems
Jesus was energized by love.
The Indians peculiar nature
his poise. his calmness, his self-posses
sion, and his equilibrium of tempera-
ment-is in itself gift, when he finds
himself self-controlled among thos :
who indulge in heated argument. The
indian living under open skies and
on broad prairies, betook himself to
meditation and protracted prayer in
which he came to realize the power Of
the Great Spirit. His mind roamed in
vast expanses and got conception of
the majesty of God.
The Indian has one Of the distin..
tive arts of the world. This art could
easily enrich the treasure-house Of the
Nation and might we'll become the
marvel Of the civilized world. The In
dian can also lend that antiquity
which America needs, because, as com
pared with the European nations the
people Of the United States constitute
an infant nation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
A Great Call From the
Foreign Missionary Field
a letter from Rosut GLAND 4"

"A letter from Basutoland"
My dear Rev. David S. Tyesi: Il am a
native minister here at Basutoland
under the Christian Church. have
heard much of your great work at Mid
die Drift. / have been pastoring here
for ten years under this denomination
but we have made little or no progress
I am anxious with my congregation
OF 100 members to join your denomina
tton thru baptism. would be glad to
hear from you at once to see IL you
would accept us and employ me.
I am your faithful servant.
STEPHEN LEPELE,
Swineburne Station.
Basutoland S. Africa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
ENGLISH PUDLIC|ST SCORES PHAR|SA|CAL :.
U. s. As NATION WHICH BURNS HUMANS
CRUSADER News Service. }

London, March 13.-G. K Chester
ton debating Prohibition, Sunday
night. before the Institute Francois.
described it as that curious colonial
experiment on the other side" He
added:
1--WE are asked reverently to follow
Americas example. But they burn Ne
groes alive in that country. and al
though l do not want to be pharasaical
about that / do refuse to admit u
society in which a vast crowd can
meet together while a man in evening
dress sets fire to Negro and roasts
him alive has any right to set itself
up as an exemplar of morality to the
world. Prohibition means sacrificing
the mass of normal people to lot of
abnormal people"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
CARD OF THANKS.

Mr.. A. w. Holmes, Supreme Master
of the National Ideal Benefit Society.
Worthy Brother:-Our hearts are fill.
ed with gratitude for the prompt pay
ment of $4,000 the death claim of my
husband who was member of Twi-
light Ir 1ge No. 1. We pray that Gods
richest blessings may ever rest upon
you and your noble order.
Signed: Mrs. MAMIE N. BRIGGS
135 Cedar St., Chelsea Hill.
witness: T. l.. Beverly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

Living down town is just as good
as living uptown when 1t comes to Mr..
Robert c. Scott, the well-known funer-
al director. He has the latest style cas-
kets and will serve you and your
friends promptly. You will have no
difficulty in securing a location in any
one of the colored folks cemeteries
and your friends and relatives will be
happy despite their tears. You can be
served too for pleasure occasions as
we'll as for sad cnes. See his announce
ment.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

Times are hard. we know but
funeral directors service is still sat
isfactory and Funeral Director C. r.
Hayes is ready to serve you at his re-
Gently improved place of business.
Night or day calls answered promptly.
You will have no trouble getting under
ground in the most improved manner,
If you see him. He looks after live
people too and will attend to your
weddings and parties or train calls.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
WEDDING RECEPTION.

The wedding reception of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. d. Price, Jr., will be held Fri.
day, March goth, 1923 from eight-thir-
ty to eleven-thirty at their residence.
210 East Leigh Street.
Friends are invited. No cards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
CHILD INJURED BY AUTO.
(Pre-ton News Servicc)

st. Louis. Mo- March 15.-Little
Leo Brown, aged years. suffered a
fractured skull and internal injuries
when hit by an automobile driven By
Albert Wilson last Thursday after.
noon. while crossing Second street az
Soulard. Wilson. when arrested and
harged with feloniously wounding
stated that the child ran directly into
the path OF the car. The child is in a
serious condition.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

Mr.. Henry Robinson better known
as Big Chief left the city last Mon
day for New York City after spending
two weeks here visiting relatives ana
friends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

Mr.. A. Douglass Price and his ac-
complisfred New York bride are now
in the city. She is the daughter of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Thomas of New
York. They are residing in the Price
homestead and every body is happy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

Mrs. r. N. Patterson and her son,
arrived in the city last Su lday morn
ing from New York to attend the bed
side OF her sick mother, Mrs. John
son, 18th and Decatur street
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
POSITION WANTED.

Law graduate with knowledge of
stenography, desires a clerical post.
tion. Call Madison 2476-J.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
WHITE EXECUTOR NAMED.

H. p. Brightwell. city Treasurer
and vice president of local trust com
pany, of which Pickens was director
was named executor by the will and
other prominent officials of the same
institution were appointed appraisers
by the court.
Miss Pickens has had little or no
association with other members of
her race than her mother, with whom
she lived in the home of her father on
a farm at Tornado, about 1S miles up
Coal River in white farming settle
ment. There being no colored school
and her father being averse Or too
Chose" to send her away she, those
who know her intimately say, has had
the advantage only of what 1ita1e etiu-
cation her parents and an occasional
tutor could give her.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

white folk are about the 'nIeanest and
lowest on earth"
And DR.. Du B0is regions:
"They are human. even as you and
l."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
ENTIRE ESTATE GIVEN

The will gave the entire estate, ap-
praised at 5000 900 to Miss Garnet,
with directions that she treat with
love and affection" the lawful widow.
Mary E. Pickens (white, who holds
legal rights during her life time 1t
also directed that she ''well and com.
fortably provide for Cora the SER
want" during her life
Much common-sense advice was con
veyed to the heiress. a beautiful young
woman who has since reached her
majority. by the document 1t directs
her to consult with experienced busi.
ness men in all business affairs. caut.
ions her never to sign or endorse any
notes, and warns her that she will be
the object of the schemes of designing
persons. The beneficiary is also COM
manded not to sell any of the real es-
take until she reaches the age of 80
years, as the real property. located in
this city and in the farming sections
tof this and neighb0ring counties, rapid
ly is increasing in value
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
100000 t7Fv g7 Wai4& f%d9fER Fa2GEK G!7{
A PECULIAR CASE NOTED
in WEST VIRGINIA.
((By j. G.. Gilmer)

Charleston, W. Va, March H.
legal proceedings to set aside the Will
of Roman Pickens anticipated since It
was probated. have been institufaH by
John f., his brother, and bitter
tight is in prospect for the large es
tate left by the decedent to his ,duugh-
ter. outside the law"
Pickens. once Sheriff Of this-Kana.
Wha--county and a picturesque figure
died in December last bequeafhing his
estate to Garnet Pickens. locally
known and generally accepted as his
daughter by colored woman, long "a,
domestic in his household
Evening star., 1923-06-02

ticularly should assume this attitude in
lending every help to tide over the
delicate situation. It Is a matter Of
simple reasoning and logic that we can
not go on indefinitely pyramiding build
ing costs, thus making it impossible
for the builder to estimate with ac-
curacy the cost of his operation at
completion.
81 realize that the means of effect
Ing such program lies to quite an ex-
tent in the hands Of the banks and
have 1t in their power to make only
such loans on new construction as shall
prove helpful to the situation.
I'm behalf of S. w. Straus & Co.
can say that it will be our policy to
adhere unswervingly to such a course
as shall make possible the practical ap-
plication Of the plans of stabilization
and relief here outlined. Not only
must each individual loan comply with
all our usual requirements for safety,
but the borrower must be able to show
that his project is a vital and immedi-
atae necessity in his community and
that 1t will not interfere with any other
project of perhaps still greater public
need. Such course has in fact been
one of the fundamental policies of S. w
Straus & Co. in making loans on new
buildings throughout the country, and
our course in the present situation rep
resents no change Of attitude on our
part excepting an absolute refusal to
finance any project which might,
through the process of competition, in
the slightest degree tend to create un-
due advances in building costs in the
community affected and thus delay the
advent OF stabilized conditions
Evening star., 1923-06-02

change. Already the people of the
country are awakened to know their
rights in the matter of rent adjust
ment and we get queries from people
all over the country who seek infor-
nation on rent legislation. A num-
Der of agencies are working along
similar lines with excellent results.
But to meet the need for better new
homes as well as to better the homes
already built. the women Of the coun-
try must do their part in developing
the home spirit
There are many women who. al
though they have in their hearts
strong desire to have a home, are
yet not willing to make sacrifices TO
attain 1t. Until the American girl Of
today realizes that the character OF
the men and women of the future is
largely shaped by the methods EN-
ployed In homemaking We are not
going to crystallize into the race that
our forefathers envisaged.
Duty of Girls.
"Unless the American girl realizes
this and sets out to establish a home.
create proper home conditions, give
birth to children and surround them
by a good, healthy environment. then
the race of which We are SO proud
will be polyglot.
I'VE have come to the time when
we must decide who the people are
who are to make the country. The
American race is being born again.
1t was conceived in rs. 1t Ia only
now coming to be, but it must be born
of the right substance. We are right
now at the period of adjustment into
a civilized order of things. We are in
reality just developing our person
ality. Nothing will build UP a cen
sciousness of race pride like good
homes. And the only way to increase
the birth rate is to create the desire
for better homes and then meet the
need"
Evening star., 1923-06-02

tionnaire. recently sent out. This ques-
tionnaire covers the condition OF the
real estate market in respect to all
classes Of real estate and the building
construction now going on throughout
the country. This, together with a study
OF real estate financing, available
sources Of mortgage money and interest
rates, comprises the main factors that
are being investigated by the means Of
this survey.
The results Of this tabuiation OF in
formation and statistics will be analyzed
by Melvin l.. Morse Of Babsons statisti-
cal organization and shown to the dele
gates in convention by graphic charts.
After the convention the survey in
printed form will be distributed among
the member boards throughout the
country.
In the fall Of 1922 a similar survey
was made and reports from 129 cities
were tabulated and presented to the
board Of directors Of the national asso-
citation at its meeting in New York
city. This survey. which was printed
and widely distributed, was taken up by