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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-06-07
1-ETHIOPI.AN FANCIES.
3-BARRON D. Will INS-EXIT.

SINCE DR., H. V. HARLAN, an expert in the Depart
ment of Agriculture returned from Abysna with the
nomcement that Abyssnians are not Negroes and have
nothing in with Negroes except COLOR the SOCIOLOGICAL
pros and cons have been scratching their heads bald
irving to advance new truths concerning the trend OF descent
of dark Ethiopias stock And that Prince Ras AFFAIR."
Regent of Abyssna and descendant of King Solomon with
his escort of Ethiopian aristocra doing friendly marathon
over France, Americans both white and black who In
ndugng in health tours that gallant country. have been
ouandary as to whether or the Prince and his human
should be welcomed scomed the
might be.
The problem was so peplexng that German scientists
were consulted and they unanimously described the Abyssnans
as mixed Hamto-Semiic people, who contained no Negro
blood whatever and none of the Negro qualities either pysl
cal or mental Furthermore, it said, over there that
upon the ground that they Ethopans, pure-booded
Abyssinians holly resent being considered Negroes cap
the climax, is said that when an Abyssnian Emperor
asked to head socaed PanAcan movement for the BEN
eft Of the Negro race he quickly said: not Negro;
| am Caucasian
Thus the elimination process has reached Abyssmia, and
who can say what may eventually happen to all Philippians
when they are permanently separated from their atherlandl
Either they'll all become Negroes mulattoes else they'll
form new species of humankind void Of genealogical past
so far as the root concerned It's wonder that Samuel
W. Mccall former Governor Of Massachusetts, and exmem-
Der of Congress- once said: IF Jew goes wrong, it is be-
cause he is Jew but if Christian does the thing.
is because he dishonest Transposng this conclusion we
have the unhappy theory that if Negro wrong it
because he Negro; but an Ethiopian does the same thing
it is because he dishonest Going step further we have
the Illuminating knowledge that Negro Ethiopian and
an Abyssinan an Ehopan but not for the love OF
Mike is an Abyssinian Negro Stand up, before the bench
breaks
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-06-07

IA DOCUMENTARY TEAM was made of Congress
man Fosters Bill H. R. $685. to create Negro Industrial
Commission and Congressman Celer's Bill, H. R. 1854, to
create Commission on the Racial Question, and after Chair
man Graham of the House Committee the Judiciary, had
called the august Committee together and the two Congress
men, Republican and Democrat, respectively. had paid
each other appropriate legislative courteses OF WIT
nesses both for and against Negro commission awaited
the Chairmans call eager be placed upon the record
President j. Stanley Durkee of Howard University put
his OK on the commission saying that 1t should tell the
Nation the results of its work. and influence the thought of the
Nation" sfH
Mr. Perry w. Howard Special Assistant to the Attorney
General said Il give my unqualified Endorsement to
House Bill $685.
Mr. Isaac H. Nuter Attorney, of Atlantic City, N. J.,
approved the commission saying: u think the vital thing for
that commission the appointment of OF both who
are not only learned, but who have equilibrium some
pose that will give and take and get at the root OF this thing
Prof Jesse Lawson. President of Frenghuysen University
and creator of the Spencer Commission Bill Of which the
Cee Bill an exact counterpart after admitting that he
had been studying the racial problem for p years. presented
very elaborate argument as why the Celer Bill should be
passed Prof Lawson seemed be enthusiastic supporter
of the Ceer Bill but only luke warm upon Mr. Fosters
After decryng any nge of politics which might have silent
y soaked into the commission project and further, after
resenting an innuaon that he Democrat COL Giles
B Jackson Attorney of Richmond Va had put into the
record his testimony of 1923 when he appeared before the
same Committee upon similar drive.
Mr. William A. Byrd Of Jersey City, N J.; ex-congress-
man Thomas E. Miller, Rev. John L. Holoman Dr.. R. E.
JONES' of Philadelphia; Mr. Don Goodloe. Mr. Samuel H.
Thompson. of Bristol, Tenn; Mr.. William E. Johnson. Of
New York City, and Col. M. Tngg, of Tennessee warmly
Endorsed the commission bill and argued brilliantly why
it should become real, live part Of the Government.
But the con" had not been heard FROM And when
Mrs NJ Mossel Griffin. Of Philadelphia Pa. took the stand
and said MIR. Chairman. appear here National Leg
atve Chairman of the Federation Of Coloed Womens Clubs
representing ol 900 women organized in 40 States and
are opposed to the Bill. everyone sat up and took notice
Mrs. Griffin stood up admirably under severe
nation and closed with quite burst Of oraoy, which she
said Il would like say to the gentlemen again, that Mr.
Foster has just brought the very point that wanted to
present to youhat there who stand out prominently
as leaders of our race who lead groups but the groups that
they lead are altogether satisfied with the positions that they
take We recognize the because Of the fact that he has
ability educate and and to do certain things but his
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-06-07
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES
TALK UNITY OF BRANCHES

(freetOu NeWb CcItiooJ
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, June A.
Judging from the attitude of the spec
ial ENJOYS that have been sent respec
lively to talk or rather convey DISPOSE
tion on the part of the two branches
Of the Presbyterian church to consider
unification a casual observer is led to
believe that ere long some plan will be
devised to overcome the bone of con-
tention which has stood in the way or
getting together for more than half
century
It is said that some Negro communi-
cants of the church are dubious Of this
measure as it may work to the detri-
ment of the race. One minister com
mented in an off-hand manner Il get
uneasy whenever see the white folks
of the North and the South shake
hands" One would gather from this
that there is a feeling among certain
feint hearted Negro Presbyterians
that the contest will change from North
against South over the Negro question
to, the North and South whites
against the Negro.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-06-07
,y THE CAMERAMAN."
2-I SAY, MIR. CHAIRMAN"
4-COLORETTES.

policy is not always satisfactory and would like to say to
you that many get wound up and when they get
wound up they do not know the way out, and they take
the line Of least resistance and say, YES sir to everything
We believe in saying when thing wrong that it wrong
have taken this matter up with Of prominent educa-
tors For instance talked who here the other
day, and when told him my viewpoint he was nonplused
He said: had never thought of that And yet he is
man who has been advocating the bill and dare say you
have his name He was at loss see just what the possible
dangers wrere 1t was Prof. Kelly Miller. | do not mind
calling the name say you that although these prominent
educators who stand out are willing submit to this kind of
thing we are opposed to it. and simply here present
ing to you disapprovaL.
Ard when Mrs. Grifn's co-roboraor, Attorney James L.
,Nel Of Washington had added his testimony to the deluge
of logic, it seend to be about hyhfty bet as to the
prospects Of the commission despite the numerical strength
of the pros.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-06-07
Mrs. Maggie Morton Of Lynchburg
Avenue is indisposed this week.

Mrs. Maggie Morton of Lynchburg
Avenue is indisposed this week.
MIR. G.. R. Burks of Wytheville,
left for home Saturday afternoon,
after having spent ten days here
with his sister, Mrs. Mary j. GOWN,
of AIS Tenth Avenue, N. E.
Miss Louise Cooke of York, Va.
is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. j. H.
Robinson.
Mrs. Leila Brigmon departed this
life May 25th after brief illness OF
few hours Funeral services were
conducted on Wednesday afternoon
at the home, the Rev. j. r. Lauder
back officiating The Pittman sisters
rendered music and Mr.. w. E. Davis
spoke of her as a good neighhor.
She leaves to mourn their loss
husband, two brothers, one sister,
sister-in-law and host Of relatives
and friends.
The A. M. e. Ants Dramatic Club
met at the home of Miss Eva Taylor
TOT Eighth Avenue, N. W., where
the hostess served very elaborate
supper. All present enjoyed them
selves in the highest. There were
about 40 members present.
Planets and pills. Salvasena, plas
tiers, and the finest Of colognes made
may be secured here at 1873 Wells
Alley, N. W., where the Agent lives.
Mrs. ]. F. Hudson, of Stamford,
Conn. Is spending some time with
her motherin-law and husband, Mr.
and Mrs. j. H. Hudson, of Prince
Edward County.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Big
ger, a fine baby girl. Mother and
baby are getting along fine.
The second oldest son, Lester
Bigger will graduate at Hampton
June Attn. Mr.. Bigger attended the
! closing.
Mrs. CT. Dickerson plans to visit
the Buckeye state in a few days.
In few days the Grand Lodge,
K. of P. will assemble at Lynchburg
where men and women will meet
again after an absence of IL months
and many who met last year have
crossed the Great Divide never to
meet again in the lodge room. 1t
| should be solemn note of warning
! to you and me and all of the broth
! erhood. s1Gs8I
IN MEMORY.
| In sad but loving remembrance
of our devoted daughter, Jennie e.
Miles, who departed this life June
5 1922, at Farmville, Va.
my dearest daughter, we miss
thy voice, no more we see thy face.
For she has found home above,
before the throne Of God. We II meet
in Heaven some sweet day forever
to remain, where we join in joy and
love and never part again. She was
one with soul divine, whose heart
was constant and true; one who was
| the same at all times, Dear Jennie,
that was you.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-06-07

AN EXCITED REQUEST FOR AID. a curt rebuff
series Of shots, and Harems finest man, feet tall;
broad of shoulder fell the sidewalk, unconscious but smiling
the same smile of the old golden days and dreamy nghte
smile which had transmitted its gadness to thousand hui
man hearts, and which had augmented the courtesy yea the
charity of thousand acts Of kindness Barron D. Wilkins
had been hurriedy the long ua leaving Harlem sad
over the departure of its idol
Barron D Wilkins had original initiative. Years ago when
the "Haymarke made hay while the shned, at 3Oth
Street and Sixth Avenue New York Barron conceived
adona innovations which he established in 18th Street,
Eighth Avenue. Here" he said. i vii! provide unique
pleasure Moving Harlem in 1903, Wilkins established
cabaret at 134h Street and Seventh Avenue which has
never been permanently closed Here the with the
big bank roll lived and let live He financed the Negro base
ball teams He assisted his friend Jack johnson, when the
latter was trying break n He aided the needy He
smiled INCREASINGLY Even Death its distant way
to meet him. he had ordered Of clothes for Sam Lang
ford the expire fighter whom he had sent check for
$25 He was always strong for the guy who down
and many weary wife and child have been the bene6-
Charles Of Barrons bouniful spirit.
Harems thousands mourn the loss of this human gladiator
whose gracious hospitality will no longer dispense bills and
blessings He has gone test the equation of mystery
whose VEIL day. each of must thrust aside that
we may gaze upon the features Of the inevitable conquero of
this life May his soul rest in peace
Harlem, N Y, without Barron D. Wilkins, will be like a
motoress motor.
Paul Robesons picture looked good on the front page Of
the Drama section Of the New York Times May 25-"An
Gods Chilm Cot Wings" you know
;euo i"-By an injunction, the Supreme Court Of the
District Of Columbia has restrained Grand Exalted Ruler J.
Finley Wilson from suspending Columbia Lodge, No. IS, l.
B. P. O. E. w.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-06-07

Mr.. Thomas Ward, of Northwest
Eighth Avenue has been quite indis-
posed for the past two or three
weeks. Friends will kindly remem.
Der this good man in his hours of
sickness
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-06-07

Howerton, D. D. spared no pains
in delivering gospel message to
the members and friends Of the
parish The Reverend delivered two
wonderful and very helpful sermons
during the day. 1t was Communion
Day and 191 persons communed. Inc
offering was $110.62.
Mr.. Lester MINIS, of 525 Tentn
Avenue, N. E died Saturday, May
81, after an Illness of nearly i've
months. He died at 1880 +. M
Funeral services were conducted
from the residence by Rev. A. l..
Games, pastor Of the First Baptist
Church He leaves to mourn their
loss a loving mother and father, TWO
brothers. and a host of relatives and
friends. He was "a years of age.
internent il. Midway Cemetery. ne
polite funeral director and embalmer
of Gainsboro Avenue had charge.
Rev. S. M. Beane, of Los Angeles,
California, ex-pastor Of st. Pauls
Memorial M. e. Church has been in
the city since Saturday. He preached
to a large audience Sunday at st.
Paups and greeted many old friends
of days gone by. He reports that
he is getting along fine; he looks it,
too.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-06-07

The services at Mt Zion A. M. e.
Church were very fine and we'll at
tended morning and night. Rev. w.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-06-07
ROANOKE NEWS

ROANOKE, VA, June 4.-Rev.
W R. Howerton, D. D. of 115 Sew
enth Avenue N. w. left the city
Tuesday at 1880 A. M. to be present
at the commencement exercises Of
Kittrell College, Kittrell, N. G. He
is one of the trustees of that insti-
tuition.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-06-07

The Ants Dramatic Club of Mt.
Zion A. M. E. Church had their
monthly meeting Tuesday evening at
the home of Mrs Bette Wright, of
Seventh Avenue, concluding the So
cial function of this meeting at the
parsonage, the residence of Rev. and
Mrs. W. r. Howerton, where all en-
joyed the festivities of the occasion
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-06-07

Paul Robeson's picture looked good on the front +
the Drama section Of the New York Times, May 25
Gods Chllu Cot Wings" you know
Arizona state miner., 1924-10-18

He stands for the rigid enforcement
of the laws of his state and nation
Arizona's Constitution prohibits
candidates for Judge of the Supreme
Bench being placed on the ballots at
general election as Party Candidates
The sole test of their qualification
is their character and legal expert
ence.
Maricopa County, with one third
the population and two thirds the
irrigated farm lands of the state, is
entitled to representation on the SUI
preme Bench. Judge Lyman's retire
ment leaves Maricopa County without
such representation unless Charles F i.
Ainsworth is elected.
Arizona state miner., 1924-10-18
SHOULD BE OUTSIDE OF POLITICS

Loyal supporters OF Arizona's Con.
stitution, when that document pro.
hibits candidates for Judge of the
Supreme Court running for office as
party candidates, expressly requiring
that candidates for that Office shall
be voted for without partisan desig-
nation must take a stand for the best
interests of their State, County and
City. The Gazette, for Arizona, Mar
1copa County and the City of Phoe-
nix recognizes the value to the cen
trail section, the agricultural section
of Arizona, in the candidacy of Chas.
F. Ainsworth for Judge of the SUI
preme Court.
The Northern section of the state,
with its lumber, cattle and mining in
dustries is represented on the SUI
preme bench by Judge Ross; the
Southern section with similar indus
tries and resources is represented by
Judge McAllister. When Judge Ly-
man retires January 1st the agricul-
tural section of the State, which in
cludes in it's area Maricopa county,
with more than one third the popula-
tion of the State, with it's litigation
Arizona state miner., 1924-10-18
CHARLES r. AlNSWORTH FOR
JUDGE OF SUPREME COURT

Is college and law school gradu-
ate. Practiced law over 45 years, SO
years in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Was Prosecuting Attorney of Jackson
County, Wisconsin. for 10 years; At
torney General of Arizona for years
practiced Supreme Court of United
States "a years.
Ainsworth is of English descent.
His ancestors settled in Connecticut
in 1887. His grandmother was a
grand niece of Benjamin Franklin.
He has always been strictly temper
ate, using neither liquor nor tobacco.
Arizona state miner., 1924-10-18

"Heard's own horn" says that the
solution of all political faiths in Ari-
zona has been found and that it's
Heard for Governor, with the only
plan for practical development of the
Colorado river" The people of Ari-
zona know Heard. His declaration
of principles for the best interests of
Arizona are in comparison with those
of Governor Hunt. Heards proverb-
ial instincts are apparently the ac-
quirement of money and vast estates.
The carrying out of these instincts
are much like the old street car con-
ductor who divided his receipts with
the company in the stall of his horses
on the basis of ga dime for me and
dime for the company. Nobody be-
lieves that Heard is using only his
own money-there's too much in the
kitty.
Arizona state miner., 1924-10-18
NORVlEL WAS AFRAID OF THE
OTHER FELLOW

The attitude of Senator C.. H. Ru-
therford in regard to the Colorado
river compact was known before he
made his speech at the Democratic
rally here last Monday night. He is
against ratification until the interests
of Arizona are taken care of, and that
was the stand he and Senator Howard
Cornick took at the last session of the
legislature.
When w. S. Norviel, water COM
missioner under Governor Campbell
and who represented this state at the
Santa Fe conference, where the COM
pact was drafted and signed, returned
to Arizona Judge Baughn asked him:
why don't you insist that the wa
ters of the Gila river, which are Who'll
ly within Arizona, be excluded from
the water to be distributed to the
three lower basin states of Arizona,
California and Nevada?"
81 did try to do that" Norviel re-
piled, "but the other fellows would
not stand for it."
This was an amazing admission
and clear proof that the other three
states may say to Arizona when the
time for allocating the waters comes
you've already got your share in the
Gila and Salt rivers, and are not en-.
titled to any more Prescott Cour-
~ier.
Arizona state miner., 1924-10-18
STUDY COLORADO PROBLEM

Faculty members and students of
the University of Arizona have form
ed study club" for the purpose Of
discussing and studying the problems
in the development of the Colorado
River. Judge George R. Darnell of
the Pima County Superior Court is
Chairman of the meetings and the
different problems connected with
the river are being presented by the
leading faculty members of the Uni
versity.
Arizona state miner., 1924-10-18

Monster interests Fighting Arizona
Our readers are directed to the
map on our fourth page and an article
in connection Herewith credited to
the Manufacturer entitled Private In
dustry Carries the Load. With due
Difference to the Manufacturer, which
is the organ of the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association of the
Coast, the printing of this map in
connection with it's story, gives our
readers faint conception of the
powerful influences antagonistic to
public ownership and sale of public
utilities that are against Arizona in
her ambition to maintain her own
destiny and heritage in the power
potentialities of the Colorado River.
Editor.
Arizona state miner., 1924-10-18

water interests, will be without rep
resentation unless Ainsworth is cleo
ted. There has always been elected
one Judge of the Supreme Court from
this county. 1t behooves us to guard
our interests this year by seeing that
Judge from this locality is again
elected-one who is thoroughly con-
versant with the facts and the law
regarding these important questions
which directly concern U.S.
Arizona state miner., 1924-10-18
WHAT WAS HE DOING WITH THE
POWER TRUST?

d. B. Heard, in a recent interview,
acknowledged that he was at Pasa-
dena when the stockholders of the
California Power Trust met. What
ever his business there might have
been has not been told But what
did he do? He and Tom Campbell
are too long associated with pro-pact-
ers to be considered as conscientious
representatives of anybody else-and
pro-pacters are generally considered
aids and abettors of the California
Power Trust and it's designs on Ari-
zona's interests in the waters of the
Colorado and it's tributaries. Voters
should know of this transaction.
Arizona state miner., 1924-10-18
Arizonas agricultural and horticul-
tural products


The giant dirigible r crossed
the Atlantic from Germany by way OF
Spain to the Azores and then up the
eastern coast of the U. S. to Lake
hurst, N. Y. in 81 hours this week.
The air ships delivery to the U. S.
will cancel $2200,000 of Germany's
reparations debt to this country The
German plant of the Zeppelin factory
will now be destroyed.
That popular loan of $40, ITO 900 to
Germany was over-subscribed four
and one half times in IL hours last
Monday by sympathetic German
Americans in the East.
Registration closed on Wednesday
and increased the number of Maricopa
voters about $500. The proportion
of democrats was also increased in
about the same ratio as before the
primaries.
While in quest of trade and popu-
larity the wise business man will oc-
casionally heed the warnings of con-
science as to his methods. Abject
humility and personal consequences
I are too often the terrible price paid
for exploiting our neighbors under
the guise of business.
Geo. H. Lockwood, former secre-
tary of the republican committee, now
appears in plot with deposed Daugh-
erty to make a victim of Senator
Wheeler. This plot is being exposed
by John w. Davis, democratic presi-
Dental nominee.
France has decided to recognize the
soviet republic of Russia. Soviet in
Russian parlance means slumbering
and peaceful. Guess they must have
woke up.
When you are choosing a bank you
are taking life partner-better pick
one that will help you whether you
are in business or not.
Jerry Sullivan will ride into sec
ond term like the Prince of Wales
rode into Cheselhurst.
Wyoming democrats have picked
woman for governor. She was the
former governors widow. Hope she
will have better luck than Ma Fergu-
son of Texas.
The U. S. government is now in
it's 26th year of investigating the re-
sources of Alaska. Why should not
Arizona expend 100000 to investigate
her Colorado river resources.
Secretary Wilbur has given out in
formation that the Zeppelin q R 3 is
to be named Los Angeles.
Two naval airplanes had a mid-air
collision at San Diego on Thursday,
and two aviators named Kerr and
Merritt were killed. A third named
Cole plunged head first from the wing
of his plane and his parachute open
ing near the ground saved his life.
May 9th Sheriff Homes of Fort
Worth shot John Estes, a Los An
geles lawyer in the lobby of his hotel
and Thursday he was sentenced to
seven years in the Texas state prison.
The Southern Pacific will spend
.$15,0O0,00O in Arizona beginning Jan.
1st on it's new main line to Phoenix.
The Naional Railroad and Utilities
Commissioners are to meet in Phoe-
nix November 18th.
Arizona state miner., 1924-10-18
FARM BUREAU CONCLUSIONS

Farmers organizations have been
Investigating the tariff and find that
instead of being a boon to farmers
for every dollar the agricultural pro.
ducer gets from so-called protection
on his products he pays $5 in higher
prices for what he has to buy.