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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-06
REV. DIR. KING RETURNS.

Rev. IT. J. King has returned from
Los Angeles, California where he at
tended the session of the National
Baptist Convention. He reports the
convention as being in splendid condi-
ton. He went by way of Ell Paso
Texas and returned by way of San
Francisco. Salt Lake City. Denver,
Colorado Springs and other points "
interest He was much improved by
the trip.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-06
MRS. =. NJ B. HODGE HONORED.

Mrs. p. NJ. B. Hodge of Danville
Va. one of the faithful and untiring
workers in a great many organizations
has been highly honored by the Va.
Baptist State Sunday School Conven-
tion at it's Fifty-fourth Annual Ses-
sion at Christiansburg, Va, August
1923. She was presented handsome
Gold Medal which reads thus:
"PresC nted to Mrs p. NJ. y. Hodge
by the Va. Baptist S. S. Convention
for Faithful Service, August 1925"
Mrs. Hodge enjoys the distinction
of being the oldest female member in
point of attendance in this body
which IS now fifty-four years.
Our prayers and best wishes for her.
PROF. w. p. EPPS. Pres.
PROF. w. F. GRASTY. Rec. Sec
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-06
WHEN MONEY WILL BE PAID.

AS soon as 4 sufficient number have
signed the waiver and. the others are in
line, steps will be taken to bring about
a realization Of the hopes OF every
patriotic citizen in this community
regardless of color. Col. C. r. Kelley
and his Advisory Committee declined
to recommend the plan until they had
satisfied themselves that the same
was feasible and If the depOsitors sign
ed their hopes would be realized. Hav-
ing convinced themselves on this
score they proceeded to make the eff
fort of Tuesday, September 25th at
the Fifth st. Baptist Church. Mr.. Leon
ard ID. Cephas, S07 N. Second street is
still visiting depositors for signatures.
telephone call at the Planet Office
will bring Linn to your door.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-06

Tho Junior Choir of the Fifth ST.
Baptist Church will furnish the en-
tire program at the October session
&C the Richmond District Sunday
School Union tomorrow n the Zion
Baptist Church. South Richmond. at
3;@0 p. NJ Mr.. F.. J. Cunningham
Is president of the Union.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-06
REV. LUCAS LEAVES NEWPORT.

Gives Up Mt. Olivet Pastorate Next
Week.
WILL GO TO HIS OLD HOME
Arrangements For Separation Quietly
Made with Church officers.
(Newport r. I. Herald. Sept 25)
In accordance with ARRANGEMENTS
made between Rev. William J. Luc as
and the officers of Mt. Olivet Baptist
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-06
GRAND ORGAN RECITAL.

Watch for the Grand Organ Reci+a;
given by Mr.. George w. Howell, assist
ed by other local talent at the Sharon
Baptist church, Sunday, October 2S.
at Sis = NJ
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-06
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR.

Richmond. Virginia. September 25 1923.
Advisory Committee Col c. r. Kelley Chairman,
Ministers Conference Rev. t. Mosy. D. d. Chm
"Gentmen-I writing the hope chat plan be
worked by which the deposos Of the Mechanics Savings Bank be
saved considerable loss wish commend for efforts
endeavong and the good and financial standing
hope that will be possible the doors
of this and that the confidence and
formerly bestowed upon
"Vey truly yours
GEORGE ANSLIE, Mayas." -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-06
SIGNING STATIONS.

DR.. Albert A. Tenant has made all
rangements for signatures at his res
dence, N. w. corner of 4th and Clay
streets. The sooner all of the sigma.
lures are secured the better. Lists are
being prepared of those, who have not
signed. so that the people everywhere
may know just who signed and WHO
did not in aiding one of the most re-
markable resuscitations and re-estaD-
lishment Of banking institution ever
known in this country. People. WHO
have not signed are delaying not oniy
themselves in getting their
money, but delaying those, who have
already signed. They all mean well;
let them get busy. Sign now.
A SIGNIFICANT DECLARATION.
1t is significant fact that State
Corporation Counsel. Hon. Oscar
Schumach stated that 1t was only on
account of the well-known loyalty
and patriotism of the Virginia coll
ored people, that he believed the
Mechanics Savings Bank could be re-
opened and this was re-echoed by
Crl. G. r. Kelley. who is about the
best posted Southerner on racial con-
ditions of the Southland anywhei Q
to be found in this country. Ger
tainly he is an expert so far as the g
conditions apply to Virginia colored
folks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-06

Mrs. Maria Jackson, who has been
ndisposed is improving under the
skillful treatment of d.. VIM. II.
Hughes and DIR o. b. II. BOwser.
Evening star., 1923-10-07
EDUCATIONAL.
ENR0IIMENT WEEK

spseiai ssholsr:t,iP is 5sss. th.outsout the yea.
women. days and nights each week
throughout the year. Instrucfioa In all high
schooI and college entrance sub5ects
THE UNIVERSITY Y.PREPARAT0RY SCHOOL.
L. Adelph Richards. n. A.. y. B.. Pr
BEFORE Noon or After g PM
Evening star., 1923-10-07
HOWARD STUDENTS
BEGIN ACTIVITIES
-
Requisition in All Depart
ments to Be Complete
| by October 10.

With registration practically COM
pleted, the regular schedule OF school
activities has begun at Howard Uni
yersity. The total number Of registrants
in the college department up to Thurs
day. was 1,o43. The. registration OF
students In all departments Is scheduled
for completion by October 10. -
Additions to the faculty Of the uni
versity for the school year 1s23-24' are
as follows: So
Jason C. Grant. instructor in English.
p.A Virginia Union University, 1915,
MA. University Of Chicagos 1920, four
wears professor Of English In Wiley Uni
Roscoe I. Mckinney. Instructor in
zoology. ABB, Bates College, 1921. two
Years instructor Of biology at More
Miss r.. Arlinger Young. instructor In
zooiory. Alb, Howard University, 1928.
Miss Helen NJ Wheatland, instructor
in romance languages, ALB, wellesley
College, 1923.
In physical education and coach in base
bali and basket ball. B.P.E., Springfield
Frank Coleman, associate professor in
physics. BIS. Howard University. 1913
IS. M, CnlVcIbily Va SAiSd9os AosSt sSo~AA-
er In public schools Of Washington.
: Miss Madeline r. Wand, instructor In
domestic arts, graduate, Pratt Institute
1920: teacher at Wilberforce University
1921: teacher at Mccall Industrial
School, Cincinnati, 1929.
Miss Goldie Guy, instructor In piano
for one year to take tho place OF Miss
g. Beatrice Lewis, who Is on leave OF
absence without pay that she may con-
tinue her studies begun In her sabbath
cal year; Mus. B., Chicago Piano Col
chaplain o. J. w. Scott. instructor In
the school Of religion, formerly chaplain
Of the oath Infantry. y. s. Army. serv-
ing withs this organization during III
stay in the philippines.
- ". w. c. A. Branch Meeting.
The Howard University branch Of the
Young Womens Christian Association
held It's first meeting Of the year In thl
assembly room OF Miner Hail, Septem.
Der go The organization was Addressed
by the president OF the university, DR.
~ Stanley Durkee. The members Of
the executive board were present ant
also many visitors, among whom wal
Miss Elisrix Mason. girls secretary, tht
PHYLLIS Wheatley Y. w. c. A.
A reception was rendered to the mem,
bers OF the freshmen class OF the uni
versity by. the president and faculty o
the university on Friday eS ening In tht
university dining han.
Evening star., 1923-10-07
Famous Educators of Nation
To Attend G, ". y. Inauguration
Delegates From, Big Colleges Expected
Here in November for Ceremony
IN Honor of Dr.. Le,Uis. s~sz

President Coolidge will receive at
the White House November Z a dis
tinguished gathering Of educators,
college. presidents, deans. professors
and university representatives who
will come here to attend the inaugu-
ration Of William Mather Lewis, re.
Gently elected president OF George
Washington University.
! More than 100 representatives OF
practically all of the big universities
and colleges in the United States, as
well as representatives designated by
universities in other countries. will
come here for the ceremony.
After the reception by President
Coolidge the university representa-
tves Will attend a luncheon In their
honor. The Inauguration will take
place in Memorial Continental Hail
at 4:30 o'clock the afternoon of No
vember Z. The speakers for the occa-
sion will be announced later.
Following the inauguration cere-
mony, a reception win be held by the
new president for the friends Of the
university and for the members Of
the faculty. board of trustees and
university council.
Announcement Is made today of the
stated meeting of the board of trus-
ttees of the university, which VIII be
held October 10. The annual fall con-
vocation will be held Oct0ber 20.
students who are candidates for de-
grees in the various departments who
are completing their work in the
present semester and who concluded
their studies in the summer school
will be granted degrees.
The educators who are to arrive
here for the inauguration of Presi-
rrnnaad Char
lottesville, Va. November 8. at which
time they will attend the annual
meeting of the American Association
of Universities.
Series sf, Free Lectures.
'Newspaper night" will open the
series of free public lectures to be
give under the auspices of the Co
ton University on seven successive
Tuesday evenings. beginning Oc-
I! tober 3. The lectures have been
arranged under the auspices Of the
university relations committe Of the
Columbian Women and will be held
at 2O17 G street northwest. starting
/ ii. each case at S:15 pm.
The speakers and titles for News
paper night" will be AS follows:
, News, on "The Tabloid Newspaper"
G. H. Hites. Sunday editor of the
Washington Post. on The Sunday
Edition. and ]. Lynn Yeagle. Of the
| Washington bureau of the Philadel-
+, phia Public Ledger, on "The Mechan-
! ical Side Of the>Newspaper." Rail
road night" on October 16., will have
| as the speaker c. NJ. Smith, general
! superintendent. Baltimore division,
| Pennsylvania railroad. who will dis
cuss Interesting Phases of Rail-
way Operation" Joshua Evans. jr.,
vice president Of Riggs National
| Bank. will be the speaker on october
23. which Will be given over to a dis
| cussion Of banking" Merchants
night" will be held. on October 80
when A. G. Case. business manager
| I'alais Royal. and Stephen H. Talks
! secretary Washington Credit Asso-
! citation. Will speak.
Student organizations in the uni
Evening star., 1923-10-07
FUTURE. TEACHERS
VISIT D. C. SCHOOLS

The Junior sections in observation
and participation of the Miner Nor
NAL School made. their first obserya
tions In the primary grades of the
neie >horhood schools last week. This
course aims to bring the student in
touch with teaching and its begin
ming problems. so that experience
will furnish basis for clear un-
derstanding Of the underlying prin-
ciples of technique and management.
The seniors welcomed the juniors
to their new home at an informal
reception September %.
OAeers Elected. So -
Section K has organized into a per-
manent Slass club, with Mise Thelma
Blackwell. president; Miss Lorena
ia kson, vice president: Miss Dora
tnea Wright, secretary, and Miss
Lyneir Price. treasurer. It Is hoped
that by formally organising the Sec
tion II will develop q wholesome
spirit. maintain. q high attendance
record and be able TO function more
e6ectiyel. In school activities.
The senior class has elected the
following officers: Charles ]. Quander.
president: Harriet Robinson. vice
president; Edith Davis, secretary:
Hughes. treasurer; George
Quander and Joseph Cook. sergeants-
The COMMITTEES on social service or
eanized for the year and began Its
activities by visiting. George Wash
ington asylum and Freedmen's Hos
pital.
Evening star., 1923-10-07
HIGH. SCHOOL SIGNS
3CHEER. LEADERS
Eastern Students Chosen at
'Try.0ut-Dances Shifted
:. to Armory.

Try,outs for cheer leaders were one
OF the features of a special assembly
of boys at Eastern High School Tues
day. Those chosen to lead the cheer
ing at the forthcoming interschoiastic
events are II. Mckinley, v. Hooker
and A. Zervouiei The judges were
Miss Ella Monk, Mr.. Collins and John
Adams.
Principal Charles Hart outlined the
rules Of the school to the boys and
Mr.. Collins emphasized the I'M
portance OF cheering at the scholastic
The dances held during the fourth
and fifth periods every day have been
shifted from the boys gymnasium to
the armory on account OF the easy
Of the lunchroom directly under the
stage has been partitioned of, wait
ing the installation of machinery
employed in raising the curtains.
DR.. W. A. Hedrick addressed the
general science classes last week on
shall We Fly to School In, In the, the
Seven Tests From Eastern.
Seven boys were sent to the Frank
lin School from Eastern to take the
examination for regimental and
brigade positions. The test was given
by Col. Wallace NJ. Craigie. p.
The senior class elections will not
take place until the end OF the first
advisory and any student having
deficient marks will not be eligible
for nomination.
There Is to be musical assembly
this week, under the direction OF
Robert Lawrence.
The executive committee of the
Alumni Association will hold a meet
ing October 12. at Hine Junior High
School. r .-.
The annual election Of the Path
finders, Easterns hiking club for
girls, was held Monday. The follow.
ing officers were elected: President,
Ruth Gochenour; secretary, Margaret
Butler. and executive committee,
Elizabeth Johnson, Anna Horenstein
and Mary Clarke.
Evening star., 1923-10-07
UNION SESSIONS CLOSE.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. October 6-The
executive board of the International
Mclders' Union. of North America was
in session today cleaning up the busi-
ness of the nineteen-day triennial
convention which closed here yester-
day with the election of officers and
the expelling OF James c. Cronin, an
cfficiaa of the Phiiadelphta local. on
charges Of disloyalty.
"a committee appointed to hear
charges that Cronin was associated
with an employers Information .bu-
reau reported unanimous verdict OF
guilty and recommended expulsion. a
union off1cial said. after Crontn had
declined an opportunity TO appear be-
fore the executive, board before the
charges were preferred and declined
TO make defense before the COM
Evening star., 1923-10-07

busy year. The University Hatchet.
the student weekly publication. which
has Robert H. Mcneil as editor. and
r. D. Beattie. as business manager. Is
we'll under way. More than thirty
members of the staff are at work.
Two issues of the publication has
been put out thus far.
chief Of The Cherry Tree, the an
nual. and William Thomas. business
manager, have the publication we'll
under way. Contracts have been let
for printing and engraving.
The various classes are gathering
yersity has twenty-nine active or
Ganizations. exclusive OF national fra
.ternities and sorori.ies which are In
the process Of. formation. =
r. Interest In Chapel.
Unusual interest has been displayed
in. the university In the department
of arts and sciences at the chapel ex-
Lewis is taking charge OF the chapel
ION Mondays and Fridays. Robert
Lawrence, well known community
singing director. Is in charge OF the
music ---@ @~' -. --
President Lewis has been greatly in
demand during the past week as q
speaker at various gatherings. On
Tuesday he addressed the nurses Of
all hospitals in Washington at a
meeting at the university hospital.
Wapia Club at the University Club.
He made an address before the en-
ployes Of Lansburgh and Brothers
and spoke at the opening Of the CO.
lonial School for Girls on Thursday
morning. Today President Lewis will
speak at Cathedral close at the aft
ernoon lay service, conducted by
Bishop James Edward Freeman.
The Columbian women held re-
ception to President and Mrs. Lewis
northwest Miss Elizabeth Wilson,
president OF the organization. was in
the receiving line. Members Of the
faculties OF the various departments
and all women Of the university were
/, invited.
Law SCHOOL "Mixer."
Members of the law school held q
; night The largest attendance in the
history Of the law school made a
, unique record.
Members OF Pyramid Honor Society
are meeting today in the law school
to elect officers for the year. c. Mel
Vile Walker is the president.
For the first tinre in the history
of the institutionN the university
through the cooperation OF the home
economies department will conduct a
|
merly run by students. will be taken
over by Miss Margaret Evans, head
Of the department Of economies. At
, ter extensive improvements the en-
| larged Rabbit Hole" will be opened
| for the season.
Gratifying results are being OBJ
| tanned for the student activity pledge
campaign. More than seven hundred
| signers OF the activity blanks have
| been counted. All money derived
from voluntary student pledges is
used to maintain the various student
activities. During the coming week a
drive will be made on all organ!za-
! tions and classes to increase the NUM-
! Der of Signers. The cooperation OF
| the members Of the faculty Is aiding
materially in this project.
Evening star., 1923-10-07
EDUCATIoNAI.

6OLUMBIA UNIV RsTTI-sCEO0L--W.
TAomas Shepard, Phi. D.. pres: 0O6h Eye nv.
Indiv. iustFuction: col1eee prspasatory; Ian
6uage. mathematics. physics. chemistry. con-
sal patent exs.. day. nslht: eee6s: meeefsss.
Evening star., 1923-10-07

Experienced French Teacher,
European. wants q few more pupils: good
pronunciation q specially. Address Box 9S-P,
Star Office. u
Evening star., 1923-10-07
WILL OBSERVE N0vENA.
Carmelites, at Monastery, to Honor
ST. Theresa Of Avila.

"A nbvena in lhofor Of st. Theresa of
Avila, foundress OF the reformation OF
the barefooted CarmeIitee, will begin
melite Monastery, $50 Rhode Island
avenue nofthsast. Services will be
conducted At tho same hour each
evening until the saints feast day.
october s16, At each service those In
fs1ics OF the bodies of st. Theresa and.
ST. John Of the Cross.
Evening star., 1923-10-07
EDUCATIONAL.

FRENCH-E@ung lady. speaking English do
emily, ciildreh to tutor An both langua ges;s
mornins-or afternoon: also adults; experienced.
4 Address Box 4-P, Star Office. 70
Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-21
HOTEL ARRIVALS

Hotel Overland-P. J. Heeley. w. B. Dean, E. G. Harding, E. Molin, A. Cole.
 Hotel Belmont-B. J. Atwater, Joe 1owey, Gust Erickson, J. Anderson.
 Hotel Seward-Wm. Cook, J. An derson, Bert Ellison, Joe Ensley, Thos Groves, A. L. Hanot, Mrs. E. E. Hart man. Mrs. A. Paxton, Mrs. J. B. Fleck- enstein, G. L. Rogers, Messrs: Eaton McCurdy, Bullick, o. Thorsen, Bill Kasoff, w. T. Scott, John Palm, PhiliI D. Sekinoff, M. L. Peters.
 Hotel Sexton-J. A. Ince, c. w Mossman.
 Hotel Van Gilder-Mrs. Frank Kern J. A. Marion, M. Woldson, R. s. Nc Beth. W. G. Spencer, Thos. Rendale Dr. R. N. Mellor. Dr. A. c. Martin. J Lindley Green, E.. V. Boyle, Mrs. J. B Beeson and son, Mrs Peter Malone Edward F. Medley.
 Edward F. Medley, R. A. Mau-er, B. B Green, R. c. Delzell.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-21
THE ARRIVALS

Incoming passengers on the North western from the south were: J. P. Hannon, formerly connected with the cadio station near Seward. Been to the stases for discharge from sclvlce, returning to the north to in stall a broadcasting station at Sew ard
 Jules A. Marion: u-cllknown river pilot of the interior, coming north to engage in his years work.
 Dr. R. H. Mellor; dentist of Seattle, making the north on his annual trip.
 Dr. G. C. Martin, accompanying Dr. Mellor through Alaska.
 E. G. Felluga; coming to Seward to locate for the summer.
 Mrs. J. B. Beeson; wife of Doctor Beeson, who is in charge of the An chorage hospital Returning from visit to the states. Her son Paul ac- companies her.
 A. l.. Hanot; well known mining man of the interior, coming north to supervise the years operations.
 Mrs. J. B. Fleckenstein: resident of Wasilla who has been on a visit to the states.
 Edward " Boyle, well-known busi- ness man of Cordova, is at present visiting in Seward on business. con nected with his brothers estate.
 E. F. Medley, attorney of Cordova, is in Seward for few days visit
 E. G. Harding is returning passen- ger from the south.
 Dr. J. H. Romig returned to Seward on the Northwestern after attending court at Valdez.
 c. W. Mossman, deputy marshal sta toned at Anchorage, arrived from Val deg this morning on his way to his headquarters. William Cook; oldtimer of the Cir cle district, returning from visit to the states.
 Walter F. Scott, former employee of the White Pass & Yukon line and sta toned at Nenana. Returning to the in- terior.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-21
DANCE |S POSTPONED

Those in charge of the dance which
 was to be given this evening under the auspices of the Moose, in A. B.. Hall, announce that the event has been postponed until the evening of Saturday, February 24. The chief req son for the postponment is that spec ial music with whom to argument the regular orchestra could not arrive from Latouche on the Northwestern. Reports have it that the musicians will arrive on the Watson. The price of admission will be one dollar; with the luncheon feature still adherrel to.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-21
MARRIED LIFE NOT
 HAPPY IN AMERICA

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21-According to statistics furnished by the census bureau two million divorces We're granted in the United States in per iod covering the past twenty years. As a comparison it is stated that dur ing the past forty years ill-mated couples in Cananda who separated through process of the courts amount ed to only one hundred and thirty seven.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-21
SMOKED. CIGARETTES;
 VIOLATED TIE LAWS

SALT LAKE, Feb. 21-The first ar rests to be made under the recently passed state act, which places the smoking of cigarettes in public as a law violation, took place last evening when Ernest Bumberger. republican national committeeman, for Utah, and Edgar Newhouse, an official of the American Smelling and Refining con- pany, were taken into custody charged with the offense of breaking the anti cigarette law.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-21
Gerhard Johnson returned from Val dez on the Northwestern, at which place he has been doing jury duty.
WILL OBSERVE HOLIDAY

Tomorrow will be Washington's Birthday, and as holiday will be gen erally observed in Seward. The school children will enjoy themselves in days vacation, the Bank of Seward will close it's doors, the commission, staff, so far as possible, will observe the day, and other business houses may close for half day.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-21
WEATHER REPORT

Seward 3S, cloudy, north. Anchorage IS, cloucy, north. Matanuska IS, cloudy, east. Wasilla Is, clear. east. Talkeetna IS, cloudy, calm. Curry 12, part cloudy, north. Broad Pass -14, clear, ne. Mckinley Park -34, part cloudy Healy -25. part cloudy. south. Nerana 20, clear, calm. Fairbanks-20, clear, calm
Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-21
MADE HIS LAST SWITCH

CHICAGO, Feb. 19-W B. Riddle, former president of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad, died in a pri- vate sanitarium late last night. The deceased had been an inmate of the institution for some time, his condi- tion being caused by overwork
Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-21
T . a F t o 2 . |. t q T tt ! . 2 . SOCIAL CALENDAR Y
 ii if tt ii ii ii ii ii :t Ii Il $1 $$ q <$ =

March 17-.St. Patrick's Ball, at 4. B. Hall, under the auspices of lgloo No. g, Pioneers of Alaska.
 February 22-Social dance and q luncheon at A. B. Hall, under the aus pices of Seward Lodge No. 1425, L. 0. 0. M
Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-21

A large nunaSes os the latest vol umes of fiction have been added to urbach's circulating ubrasy. Only 15 cents to read ono Of them. 2N
Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-21

If you are piann1zs new tailor made suit 1t viii pay you to inspect our allwuol samples, as prices and qualities ere right 50S JORUxNB VALET SERVICE
Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-21
MASONIC MEETING

Stated Communication of Seward Lodge No. 219, F. & A. M, will be held on Wednesday evening, February 2l. Work in the Second Degree.
 CHARLES E. SMITH, Sec.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-21

J. Lindley Green, prohibition onlcer for this district, was among those re- turning on the Northwestern.