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LAFAYETTE PLAYERS
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difficult to feel as though this was a
piece of pefect acting. Olden stands
on the highest pedestal of lis chosen
profession.
What can be said about Mrs. Hilda
Thompson She furnishes either age or
girlthood and her trite humorous say
inos and biting" replies created
laughter and made her an instant fav-
orite. She knew just what to say 10
that jealous husband and she upheld
her friend, Aggie, through all OF her
troubles, while admitting contidential-
| ly that her actions did look bad" But
she was against the men all along the
line and as for husbands, she had this
to say, THE only way to keep hus-
band is to feed him up, tCeat him
rough, keep him broke and wear him
out"
This feeding business was to be on
the first Ut the month, when he was
/ wanted to sign checks to pay her bills
and he would fare rough in the feeding
line all during the days thereafter.
Rupert Marks as Morgan Carr is fiji
Ting rival to Andrew Bishop. HIS repro
duction OF this character was all to he
expected and his rar. dramatic powers
were always in evidence. What must
be said of William (Babe) Townsend.
He took role that surprised even his
friends and admirers. AS the book
agent, he assumed solemn role and
gave a lecture on psychology that
would have done credit to professor
Of the Old School.
From that serious role, he dropped
to another character as Bill Patch and
THE transformation was as sudden as
that of Dr. Jekyl ana Ifr. Hyde. HIS
reputation as a dramatist is secure in
the light vein Of that art, but it remain
ed for him last week to display his
rare powers in a more serious vein. He
was superb in both renditions. Arthur
Taylor as the station agent was perfect.
He didn't have much to do, but he did
it.
The audience had been so enthusi-
astic and insistent that the Ben Holmes
Inc, through the manager, B. H.
Droste responded to the requests and
engaged the players for a return en-
gagement the week of April 18th,
when the Unborn" and "The Mar
riage Question" will be presented dur
ing that week. Certainly, no aggrega.
tfon Of players have ever stirred Rich
nond as these dramatists have done.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
achievement.

achievement.
1t shines forth in all of it's pristine
splendor to a people, who yelled their
eyes. They looked at the cost, the
steadily increasing cost and taxes had
reached the breaking point" so &c
speak and they turned eagerly to the
young Virginian, who pledged that
there would be no increase in taxes
Mayor Ainslie became the victim of his
own bureaus.
Many were heard to express their lik-
ing for the Mayor, and on the next
breath would announce that they could
not secure change in the Depart
ments without bringing about the re-
moval of the Mayor. AS for the colored
folks, they had no part in the contest.
Some of them had friends on both
sides.
There is another factor in the con-
test, the election of nearly all of tho
members of the City Council, who had
served beforee and are committed to
Mayor Ainslie's policies. Whether or
not there was,any swapping of votes in
the Landslide" or pledges to constitu
ents in order to secure needed support
remains to be seen.
The newly nominated candidate
promises to pursue a conservative
policy, although it is self evi lent that
all of the heads of the various depart
ments Of the city government will Os
expected to secure employment else
where. The army" of Bright support
ers will demand recognition and it is
evident that they will get it, or the
day Of reckoning" will loom upon the
horizon, when the next primary voting
day comes around some ye,.ls hence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
MOTHER AND FIVE CHILDREN
DIE WHEN HOME BURNS DOWN
preston News service)

preston News Service)
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 27.-A
mother and five children were trapped
in their home and burned to death
here last Monday while the efforts OF
the father and husband to save them
proved futile.
The dead: Mrs. Susie Stovall, aged
Al years; Navada, aged IA; Darnell,
aged 10; Lydia, aged 8; Cornell aged 2
and Katherine, aged months.
The family was sleeping in an up-
airs room. When neighbors awaken
ed the family, Percy Stovall knocked
out a window and stepped onto the
porch-roof so his willie could hand the
smaller children out to him. Before
Mrs. Stovall could reach the window
with the youngest child the flames
swept into the room and blinded her
so sine could not find her way. AS Stow
all attempted to enter the room to aid
in the rescue of the children the porch
gave way throwing him to the ground.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
FRIENDS HELPING.

Friends have been helping US. In
the list are: Mr. William Roam,
Broken Bow, Nebraska; Mr.. Thro.
man Clark, Norfolk, Va; Miss M.
Carter, Jacksonville, Fla; Mr.. Thorn
as Tyler, Stubs, Va; American
Woodmen, Rev. j. w. Dudley, So.
Richmond, Mr.. s.. M. Quarles,
Smithers, w. Va; Rayo Theatre, Mr..
Tom Read, Danville, Va; Mr.. c..
A. Dawson, Burlington N. j.; Mr..
Phil Branch, Curdsville, Va; Mr..
R. T. Jones, Ashland Va: Mr..
Samuel L. Burton, Baltimore, Md. !;
Mrs. Matilda Taliaferro, Mr.. John
WI. Bland, Somerset, Va. Mr.. Chas.
Harris, Waynesboro, Va; Rev. w.
R. Howerton, Rev. w. H. Powell,
Mr.. e. B. Barco, Boston, Mass. !;
Mrs. Minnie Carpenter, Peoria, Ill. !;
Mr.. Nathaniel Roy, Mr.. G. A. Cole.
man, Monessen, Pa; Rev. q. D..
Lewis, D, D., F. A. Mckenzie, Esq. f,
Mr.. Jesse Brown, Louisville, KY.
and Mrs. Ida Charity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
A DEMOCRATIC UPHEAVAL.

The nomination of DR.. ]. Fulmer
Bright as the Democratic candidate
for Mayor of Richmond over the re-
doubtable and popular George Ainslie
registers one of the most remarkable
political upheavals that has ever taken
place in this city. An effort to bring
this about was made before, but with
deplorable results. Mayor Ainslie stood
squarely upon a record of remarkable
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
RELIGIOUS
CHR0NICLER
NEWS OF THE KINGDOM
ST. JOHNS IN GREAT REVIVAL.

In it's revival services just COM
pleted st. Johns Baptist Church, in
North Richmond was successful in
having SO souls to accept Christ un-
der the careful persuasion of Rev.
w. l.. Ransome and its pastor, Rev.
]. W. Kemp, who labored earnestly
for the promotion Of Gods King
dom. IA other members have
Joined the Church, making total
of SO who have decided to conse-
crate their lives to the work of the
Master.
We feel that the Hand of Provi-
dence has been with us as He was
with Moses and has led US to see
His smiling face from behind His
frowning Providence.
The Church will have its baptizing
service Thursday, May LIST, at $3.50
P. NJ The Pastors anniversary will
begin on the first Sunday in April.
All friends are invited to attend
these services.
Rev, ]. W. Kemp, Pastor; e. B.
Banks, Church Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05

It is now reported that the confirma
ton of Walter L. Cohen as Comptrol
Ter Of Customs at New Orleans, Louis
lana was due to the vote Of Senator
Walsh, a Democratic Senator from
Massachusetts. This is enlightening
information and will no doubt be used
rGg the Democratic State leaders in the
approaching campaign to aid them in
scorraling the colored votes in northern
and western States.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
SHARON BAPTIST SERVICES.
SUNDAY. APRIL 7th

SUNDAY, APRIL 7th.
Location: Corner of Leigh and First
Streets.
700 A. M. Sunrise Prayer and Praise
Service.
1000 A. M. Sunday School.
11:25 A. M. Sermon, Rev. Walter T.
Johnson.
$3.50 P. M. Communion.
600 P M. Young PEOPLES Meeting
S:15 P. M. Sacred Concert Excel
Chorus, benefit of Missionary Circle.
Revival Services begin Monday
April Sth,, preaching each night at 6:
Is o'clock. All are welcome to our ser.
vices. Rev. r. H. Johnson, M A, B
D., Pastor; w. L. Johnson, Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
FIRE DAMAGES LOvETT's HOME.
Preston News peryioe)

! WASHINGTON, D. c., March 81
Much property damage resulted from
9 fire in the home of William Lovett
shortly before noon on Wednesday.
Mrs. Lovett and their two children Al
bert, four; and Edward, two-andone-
half months were forced to Sc safety
in the house Of a neighbor.
Firemen succeeded in confirming the
blaze to the second and third floors.
water doing much damage to the first
floor. Origin of the fire was not fully
determined and the damage was estt-
mated at approximately $4,000.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
Miss Powell Called to Pittsburgh.
preston News Serviss)

PITTSBURGH, Pa, April 3.-Miss
Virginia Proctor Powell, assistant IL
brarian at the Harlem Branch, New
York City was called to the bedside Of
her grandmother, Mrs. Virginia Proc
tor, who has been suffering with in
firmities of age for some time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
preston News Service. }

BRADDoCK. Pa, April 3.-Caesar
Taylor, aged rs years, was fined $50 or
80 days in Jail when he lighted a cigar
cite during his hearing last Thursday
morning before Burgess Harvey Hunt
er Of North Braddock. Taylor had
been arrested and charged as being 9
suspicious person.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05

We again thank sympathizing sub
scribers, who have been encouraging
and aiding Us. One of these is Mr.. Sam
uel L. Burton of Baltimore, Md. We
helped him many years ago. He is aid
ing us now.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
YOUNG WHITE MEN ROB TWO
TENNESSEE RACE MEN.
preston News seryics.)

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March CIV.
Huddleson and Len. Davis Of Hunter
Avenue just outside the city limits, re-
ported to the police that they had been
held up and robbed by two young
white men in Evergreen Street
shortly after 9:45 o'clock last Wednes-
dav night.
Huddleson lost his watch and a
small amount of cash. Davis, suspect
ing the intentions of the men before
they reached him, succeeded in secret
ing his cash. The robbers were in an
old Ford car according to the report
made to the police who are making &
wide search for them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
SERVICES AT MT. OLIVE.
Location: Stop 5, Petersburg Turnpike
SUNDAY, APRIL 9Th.
1000 A M. Sunday School.

1000 A M. Sunday School.
1880 A M. Special sermon by the
pastor on the following text: why sit
we here until we die" End Kings 7:S.
$3.50 P. M. Communion. All members
and friends are cordially invited to at
tend these services. Rev. ]. Spurgeon
Johnson. A. B.. M. A., Pastor; Brother
James M. Brown, Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05

For years. we have been designating
the Department of Justice Of the Unit
ed States as the Department of Injus-
tee" No doubt ex-AttOrney General
Daugherty of Ohio feels the same way
about it now and agrees with US.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05

The greatest struggle person has III
this life is struggling against Inherited
handicaps, which come to us in certain
inherent traits and prejudices. The in
dividual, who can overcome these out
strips all competitors.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
DIR. DU BOTS AND LIBERIA.

DIR. W. E. B. Du Bots is feeling
mighty good over his appointment
by President Calvin Coolidge as Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenitpo'
Tertiary, the highest rank ever given
by any country to a diplomatic agent
in black Africa, at the inaugural cere
monies of President King. He super
ceded for the time being the regularly
accredited representative of this coun-
try to that Government. This may be
the eliminating point of a truly re
markable career That he used it for all
that it is worth seems to be self-evi-
dent, if we are to judge by a statement
in the New York Crisis for April.
Here it is: -, IA
Monrovia, Liberia, W. c. A,
February Sth, 1924
To the Associated Newspapers of the
World
President OF the Republic has denied
application from delegates Of the Uni
versal Negro Improvement Association
to Liberia for an interview. Interview
can only be granted if it partakes OF
an unofficial character and discussions
to take place must be of an informal
nature and as between private indivld-
uals
Any proposal suggesting location for
5000 immigrants TO Liberia must ulti-
mately be denied. President told me
that he is keeping his mind on the obi.
cation OF Liberia to the Great Powers,
and as such 10 the maintenance of the
independence OF the Republic.
BUFFERS LIMITED.
What does this mean? What fnflu'
ence did the distinguished political
economist and leader exert in bringing
about this slap" at Marcus Carney
and his organization? We frankly adj
nit that We are puzzled. Liberia was
established as haven OF rest and work
for the Negroes of this country and
now it is officially announced that tbs
doors of that country are now being
slammed in our faces.
To what extent did the Garvey Move
ment and DR. W. E. B. Du Bots pres
ence in Africa figure in this most re
markable statement? DR.. Du Bots, like
President Marcus Garvey is vindictive
and bitter towards his opposers and
critics This means that Liberia can
not be used in the exploitation propa
ganda of the noted leader. He has an
nounced that the Negroes Fatherlant
is the haven for that oppressed race o.
all lands. If he cannot direct his emf
grafton movement to the Liberian Re
public, which was established for thai
purpose, he must transfer his activities
to Abyssinia. Will he be received witt
friendly arms there? If not then Egyp
must be approached. Outside of these
two countries in that vast Continent
name any spot, which does not come
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
MURDERER OF FANNIE HARRIS
Is EIECTROCUTED.
(Prsston NeMa seryiee.l

preston News Serviee.)
BEILEFONTE, Pa, March 28.-
George Bland was electrocuted last
Monday morning in the Rockview peni
Tertiary for completely in the murder
Of Mrs. Fannie Harris in her home In
Harrisburg in January 1898.
Charles Ernest, who was also convict
ed with Bland and sentenced to death.
died Of tuberculosis before the sentence
could be carried out.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
DIR. KING PURCHASES HOME.

Rev. T. J. Kigg, D. D., has purchased
the residence at zoos North Fourth
Street. formerly occupied by DR.. AL.
bert A. Tenant and will move there
as soon as possible.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE
YOU NOW BY YOUR
FURNITURE

When you can get FURNITURE and
RUGS from an Old Established House
like JURGENS-tha known to sell
the best quality goods, just as reason
able as elsewhere-whyn not give your
friends a good impression. 1t will
give us the greatest pleasure to show
you our wonderful stock Of home
making, comfort giving FURNITURE
and RUGS and-don't fail to ask our
Statesmen about our BANKING PLAN
which gives you 5, 10 or Is months
In which to pay for any purchase.
CYAS. c. JURCENS SON
ESTABLISHED 1880.
ADAMS AND BROAD
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-05
COHEN'S TELEGRAM.

We have noticed that some Of our
exchanges have been charging Walter
l.. Cohen with having made the state
ment that Col. r. O. Simmons was the
enc, who deserved credit for his con-
firmation as Comptroller of Customs
at New Orleans, Louisiana, intimating
that he meant that this redoubtable
orator deserved all of the credit for
this satisfactory consummation. Even
our great and good friend, Ben Davis
of the Atlanta Independent makes the
statement. Here it is:
Evening star., 1924-09-23
Glad of United States Views.

The leagues military experts hope
80 to prepare the program that the
delegates to the disarmament con-
ference to be held next June will
have definite scheme before then,
when they arrive here for the disarm-
ament conference.
Newspaper dispatches indicating
that the United tSates is likely to at
tend the conference have created the
greatest satisfaction in Geneva.
The assembly today authorized the
foundation in Paris of an interna-
tional institute for intellectual CO.
operation to be conducted under the
auspices Of the League of Nations
The assembly adjourned until
Thursday morning, President Motta
announcing that it would be impossi-
BILE to complete the work of the as
sembly this week because of the gen.
eral desire to obtain definite action
on the draft protocol for arbitration
and security.
LAS the solution of the reparation
question achieved at the London con-
ference opened" the statement con-
tinues, "in the opinion of the nations
chiefly concerned, the way for Ger
many to the practical treatment OF
the question of Germany's entry into
the league, discussions in this re-
spect were begun after the conclu-
sion of the London conference. The
result Of these soundings has been
taken as the basis of today's deci-
sion Of the government.
I'm execution of this decision, the
government will, through the for
eign Office, seek definite enlight en-
ment from the nations who are men,
bers of the league as to whether the
guarantee required by Germany prior
to her application to enter the
league will be given relative both to
Germany's position in the league and
to the other questions Intimately
connected Herewith"
Evening star., 1924-09-23
WAR DELAYS ARGENTINE,
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, September "a The
flight of Maj. Pedro Zanni, the Ar
gentine round -the-world flyer, to
Shanghai from Hongkong, where he
arrived yesterday, has been postponed
as a result of a communication from
Gen. Lu Yung- -Hsiang. military gov
ernor of Chekiang province, it was
disclosed today by A. del Carril, the
Argentine consular representative
here.
The request from Gen. Lu urged
postponement of the flight to Shang-
hal because of the war.
Del Carril, in a protest presented
to the bureau of foreign affairs, rep
resented that Maj. Zanni intended to
alight on the Whangpoo River at a
point very remote from the fighting,
and insisted that permit had already
been granted for the Hongkong-
Shanghai flight by the central gov
ernment at Peking.
Del Carril has te1egraphed to Mai.
Zanni to delay his departure from
Hongkong, but said it was probable
zanni would proceed despite the pro-
test by Gen. Lu.
Evening star., 1924-09-23
u. S. Files 100000
Ta1 Lie1, Against
Means Property

CASTOR B. Means, one of the
witnesses against former Attor-
ney General Daugherty in the
Wheeler inquiry and who recently
Is said to have repudiated that
testimony, Is charged in a paper
filed today in the District Su-
preme Court with "repudiating'' or
failing to pay his income tax for
the past three years. Galen L.
TAFT, collector for the Baltimore
district of the internal revenue,
today filed a tax lien judgment
with the clerk of the court
against the property of Mr.. Means
at 903 10Th street northwest for
a total of $267,614.4O, said to have
been his income tax for the three
years with the added penalty for
nom payment. -
The amount of the tax assessed
against Means is $214, ,091.52 and
the penalty for failing to pay is
$53,522.SS. The law provides that
the collector may place lien on
the real estate of delinquent
taxpayer, which is entered on the
judgment book of the clerk of the
court and forms cloud on the
title to the property.
Evening star., 1924-09-23

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eagerly scanning the crowd. saw his
mother and father wildly waving tiny
American flags to attract his atten-
ton.
Jumping from the plane, Smith
rushed into his mothers arms.
Lieut.. Smith Weeps.
my boy, my wonderful boyw she
whispered, as she kissed the flight
commander repeatedly. Smiths fa-
ther, reaching the only spot on the
Army aviator's face that was not be-
ing smothered with kisses by his
wife, reached his arm around both
and planted . resoundinE smack on
his boys right ear. 1t was more than
Lieut.. Smith could stand and not give
vent to his feelings. The man noted
throughout the American air service
for his steel nerve, his stoical de-
meanor in the face of greatest dan
ger, wept. Another mother went.
too, for joy at the homecoming of a
globe airman. She was Mrs. Hard
ing, mother of Lieut.. John Harding.
relief pilot and mechanician with
Lieut.. Nelson.
God bless you" she said, as she
flung her arms around her boys
neck.
Despite the triple patrol of blue
Jackets, marines and cavalrymen,
Col. Frank I-ahm, air officer in charge
of the 9th Corps Area, who flew here
from San Francisco to greet the avi-
ators. and Maj. Fitzgerald had a diff
cult time fighting their way to the
flag -draped reviewing stand Lieuts.
Nelson, Ogden, Harding, Arnold.
Wade and Smith, the f1iers and their
mechanicians, with their relatives
and members of the reception COM
mittee, finally were grouped together
for the official welcome.
Evening star., 1924-09-23
NEW Marine BASE
BEGUN ON PACIFIC
Quantico to Be Pattern OF
Outfit at San Diego-DeniaI
of Early Use of Men.

Organization of Marine Corps
force at San Diego, Calf. similar in
composition and purpose to that
maintained at Quantico, Va. for
emergencies on the East coast. has
been ordered by corps headquarters.
Using the old 7th Regiment as a
nucleus, the new unit will absorb the
4th Regiment, withdrawn from Santo
Domingo last August, and probably
will take that designation.
During the past week men and Of
ficers have been moving to San Diego
from various posts to effect the new
concentration. Speculation as to the
purpose OF these activities was de-
clared today by officials of the corps
to be groundless, and it was asserted
that they were not due to any pro-
spective early use OF the West coast
force.
II is expected that the provisional
regiment at San Diego will be brought
to the peace-time strength of two
battalionS.
MI
Evening star., 1924-09-23

the same business men hope he is de-
feated in his forthcoming clash with
Peking government forces.
Mukden business men don't want
Gen. Chang to leave, because as long
as he stays here they enjoy lucrative
business. If he defeats the Peking
army of Gen. Wu-Pei-Fu they fear
he will decide to move to Peking-
and that would be bad for business
Consequently they are wishing that
he will lose and be forced to stay IN
Mukden.
Chang's victory. if he is to have
one must be quick. The arctic Sc
verify of North China winters and
his unpreparedness for hard winter
campaign would tell against him in
a drawn-out struggle. His unprepar-
edness for Winter fighting is proof
that he did not want to make war on
the Peking government this time.
His plans were apparently not to
open hostilities until Spring.
Chinese do not like fighting in cold
weather and become sullen and re-
bellious when the mercury drops.
Both sides know this, and as con-
sequence, both Gen. Chang and Gen.
Wu-Pei-Fu are making every effort
to score a quick victory.
Copyright. 1924, by Chicago Daily News Co..
Evening star., 1924-09-23
TRANSPORT MADE READY
Naval Officers Decline to Comment
on Orders.

SAN FRANCISCO. September 23.-
Four marine officers and four gun
merry sergeants stationed at the Mare
Island navy yard, near here, received
telegraphic orders yesterday to pro-
ceed to the marine base at San Diego
and hold themselves in readiness for
anything"
Naval officers here declined to COM
ment on the orders, which were
worded similarly to the order re-
ceived Saturday direct, that work of
Transforming the transport Argonne
into a submarine tender be halted and
that the transport be held in readi-
ness.
The Argonne was docked today for
fueling and voyage repairs" in ac-
cordance with orders received from
Washington.