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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
YOUTH MEETS DEATH BY
ACCIDENT.
Incessant Firing Heard and Smoke of
Burning Villages Seen From
Tangier.
WAR WITH NO QUARTER
Spaniards' Suffering Terrible In Fight
ing with the esAntonuuerablee
Tribes Or the Riff.

TANGIER, July 5.-That very act
i've fighting has been taking place in
the mountains south of Tetuan is evil
dent. as for the last three days inces-
SAINT sound of gunfire has been audible
here and thick clouds of dark smoke
rising from the valleys of that district
are clearly visible from the hills above
Tangier.
When in the peaceful atmosphere Of
Tangier's delightful gardens one can
sit and listen to the almost unceasing
sound of guns and watch the black
smoke of burning villages rising into
the clearness of the southern skies it
is not difficult to realize the hell Of
warfare which the so-called tribal re-
volts and their repression entail
No mercy is asked for or given. This
is inevitable 1t is a war of revenge on
the part of the Moors, who are seeking
redress for wrongs. real OF imaginary
with, curiously enough, but very little
religious fanaticism, but with intense
race hatred. The horrors that this war
entails on both sides can be imagined,
but in the case of the tribesmen these
sorrows extend to their wives and chill
dren and their homes. whereas the
Spaniards have only soldiers, men and
boys of Spain. But what these men and
hoys have suffered in Africa and what
they are suffering today should have
he whole worlds pity.
The mutilated and distorted corpses
of the majority of the $4,000 Spanish
soldiers massacred in July. 1922, told
a tale of suffering unparalleled in re.
cent history.
There is no sacrifice that Spain has
not consented to make in an attempt
to pacify her zone of Morocco. Today
every advantage is here in the num-
bers of men arms, wealth, and all the
appliances and inventions of modern
warfare. The Riffs are in extreme pov
erty, yet expend every penny of their
money in the purchase of arms and
ammunition and risk their lives daily
and nightly in attempts to steal rifles
from conveys and unsuspecting SEN
tries
The only decentralization in Mo
rocco that has been successful is in
ternational trade in contraband arms
into the Spanish zone. The subjects of
every great power, have been engaged
in it regardless of race or religion.
Spain, Gibraltar, the French Protector
ate. the Tangier zone and formerly
Germany have all done their part in
successfully running guns and even to
day the supply of arms and ammuni
tion shows little signs of diminution.
In fact it is said that cartridges have
never been so cheap in the Riff
In addition to their contraband the
Riffs obtained vast quantities of arms
whe nthey destroyed the Spanish army
in July, 1921. Every time they are beat
en- the tribes return to the fray and ell
that is changed is that the rifles o.
the dead are borne by others, some
times by their women who come to die
in turn.
Until their last drop of blood has
been spilled these mountain tribesmen
will struggle to expel the Spaniard
from Morocco
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
SHOT THREE TIMES.

One of the bullets entered his lungs
and the other two penetrated the stom.
ache She remarked that he should
not be of any Service to any one else.
When the officers arrested her, she ad
mitted having shot him and gave UP
the revolver with which the shooting
was done. 1t is reported that young
Tinsley, who works for Miller and
Rhoads had trouble with her brother
and brother-in-law They were said 10
be under bond to keep the peace. Tins
ley is about 81 years Of age and his
father is employed by Mr.. Hickok.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
RECEIVERS STOLEN OAR AT
FREDERICKSBURG
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After being in the hands of two un-
identified men for several hours, an
automobile belonging to Waverly
Hatchett, colored, of 400 Munford
Street, has been returned to its owners
The car was captured in Fredericks-
burg and brought to Richmond.
Details of the disappearance of the
automobile are unusual and reveal the
boldness of car thieves here. Hatch
ett told the police he left the automo
bile parked in front of his house with
the keys in it and entered his home
for minute" He glanced out of the
window and saw two strangers cycling
the car. Finally they entered and start
ed the engine The car pulled away and
Hatchett pursued the thieves ana
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
DETAILS OF PLAN.

The details of the plan will shortly
be given to the public. The receivers
are cooperating in helping the deposi
tors. The final consummation OF TINS
plan was made possible by reports
made to John Mitchell, Jr., and at ms
expense by the A. M. Pullen Co, aualt-
ors for the receivers Col. c. R. Kelley,
.yho has taken such an active interest
in the colored people of this community
and is one of the most influential
white southerners amongst them IN
this State. in company with John Mitch
ell, Jr., visited the State Corporation
Secretary, R. T. Wilson, Esq Thurs
day morning and ascertained just what
should be done.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW
YORK, July 10.-The Democratic Nat
ional Convention brought its tempas-
tuous sessions to close early this
morning. placing before the country
ticket headed by John W Davis. Of
West Virginia. with Governor Charles
". Bryan Of Nebraska in second place.
Nominated on the one hundred and
third ballot in the final dissolution o.
the deadlock which had grlpped the
convention for ten days, Mr.. Davis be
gan his services as the leader of his
party by upsetting precedent
and addressing the convention at it's
evening session and then going into
conference with convention managers
over choice of a nominee for the vice
presidency.
Governor Bryan was chosen for sec
ond place on the ticket after his
friends had placed before Mr.. Davis
and his conferees an argument for Sc
lection of Western man of proven
executive capacity, familiar with agri-
culture and in sympathy with the lib
eral sentiment of the country.
The nomination Of the Nebraska
Governor took only one ballot.
The result of the single ballot fol-
lows: Bryan, 739: Owsley, 16; Berry
209 1-2: Silzer 10; Mrs. Spring IS;
Davis Of Kansas A.
The word that the leaders wanted
him nominated was passed quickly
about the convention hall and although
active campaigns had been made for
several other candidates the result
was not long in doubt. Mr. Bryan was
declared nominated Mt 2:22 A. Mr.. East
ern daylight saving time. Then after q
few minutes formalities the 0onven-
tion adiourned sine die at 2:24 A. NJ.
and the delegates for the last time
filed wearily out Of the old garden
where their nerves had been frazzled
and their patience worn out by more
than two weeks of the most stirring
scenes in all political history
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
IDEAL SOCIETY TO HOLD IT'S
TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY.

National Ideal Beneahs Society Of
Richmond District will hold its 18th
Anniversary Exercises Sunday July
the 20th, at $3.50 o'clock P. NJ at the
Second Baptist Church, Byrd Street be
tween First and Second Streets. Rev.
2. D. Lewis, pastor.
Male members will meet at the Ideal
Hall, 210 E. Clay Street at 2 P. M.
with regalia and march to the church
Female members will meet in the
basement of the church at 2:30 P. M.
A good program has been arranged.
Rev. Lewis will preach the Anniver-
sary sermon. Supreme Master A. w.
Holmes will briefly review the -
years work of the Order.
The National Ideal Choir will render
special music. The public is cordially
invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
PROMINENT DENTIST LEAVES
FOR EUROPE.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA.,-(Special
Dispatch.) Dr. Norman Lassiter, prom
inent dentist and business man Of this
city, with his wife and son, will sail
from New York City. Saturday. July
18th on the Cunard Steamship "Beren-
garia" for two months tour of
Europe. DR.. Lassiter will divide his
time between Belgium. France, Hol-
land. Switzerland, England Germany
and Italy.
While in Europe. DR.. Lassiter will
attend the Dental Conference which
meets in Amsterdam, Holland. August
Sth. 9th: and 10th.
Dr. Norman Lassiter was one of the
group of business men who purchased
the town of Truxtun, Var, from the
United States Government last white.
for $141, 900 cash. He is prominently
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
IDEAL ANNIVERSARY DAY.

The Twelfth Anniversary of the
National Ideal Benefit Society Of
South Richmond District will be cele-
brated Sunday July 20th, 1924 at
Union Baptist Church 1880 o'clock.
Rev. L. Campbell Garland the pas
tor will preach Mr.. A. W. Holmes, SUI
preme Master will deliver an address.
Male members will meet at Southside
independent Hall at 10:00 and march
to church. ~
Female members will met at church
All members will wear regalia. The
public is cordially invited. South Rich
mond District National Ideal Benefit
Society.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12

The State Corporation Commission
ON Wednesday, July 9th granted a
charter 10 the Virginia Mechanics Bank
with a minimum capital of $25,OOO.Oo
and maximum capital OF s1OO'Ooo'oe'
The incorporators named weres'R. T.
Mitchell, Henry Mallory, Sr, Albert "A
Tennant, M. D., ]. o. Dawson, M D.'
C. A Cobb, A. G. Thompson and w. r.
Brown. Arrangements are being mace
Tor the opening of the institution a.
the northwest corner OF Third anu
Clay Streets and money for TINS pur'
pose is beng secured.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
INFORMATION GIVEN.

Further information may be secured
by the depositors by applying at the
Planet Office, 81 North Fourth Street
Later information may be secured by
applying at the Mechanics Bank Builh
ing, Third and Clay Streets. 1t is graft
flying to state that both white and col
ored leaders are aiding the movement
and the depositors are also rallying IL
the work of helping themselves.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
JUDGE MONCURE SIGNS,

On Wednesday, 9th inst. DR.. Albert
A. Tenant. Henry Mallory, Sr-, X. Z
Mitchell and John Mitchell, Jr., went
TO the Chancery Court, where His Hon
or, William A. Moncure was presiding
He examined the charter. certlfled
with his signature that it was correct
and it was at once taken to the CLERK
of the State Corporation, later being
granted by that body. Arrangements
have been made for the re-opening oI
the institution under the best super
vision and the work of securing compe
tent colored accountants is now under
way. e..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
TAKE OVER MECHANICS BANk.
(Richmond Va. News Leader July 81

(RichmOnd, Va. News Leader July ~
The granting today by the state cor
poration commission of a charter TO
the Virginia Mechanics Bank is bellev
ed to mark the end of the repeated eff
forts to reopen the defunct Mechanics
Savings Bank of this city.
The Virginia Mechanics Bank will
have a minimum capital Of $4,000 and
a maximum of 100000, according to
the charter, which names the follow
ing as incorporators: r. c. Mitchell,
Henry Mallory, Sr., Albert A. Ten
nant. W. E. Brown, j. o. Dawson, A.
G. Thompson. and c. A. Cobb.
The new institution will take over
all of the assets of the Mechanics Saw
ings Bank and it is planned to have it
operating in the building formerly oc-
eupied by the latter institution at
Third and Clay Streets within sher,
time. An audit Of the assets Of the Me
chanics Savings Bank is now being
made preliminary to it's being taken
over by Virginia Mechanics Bank
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12

mounted the running board. One of the
occupants kicked him off and he re-
ported the affairito the police.
The theft was reported to autlori-
ties in other cities and the car was
found in Fredericksburg travelling un-
der fake license. -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12

connected with the development Of Ne
gro business in this section and IS dent
al inspector at Hampson Institute
His son. Horace is a student ct VIII
lister Seminary. Easthamptou. M"ssa-
chusetts where he has made record
as scholar.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
WILSON-FARRAR.

Mrs. Daniel j. Farrar announces the
approaching marriage of her daughter
Leah Belle to Mr.. j. Finley Wilson,
Grand Exalted Ruler I. B. P. o. E. OF
W. Wednesday morning July %, 1924
at 1000 o'clock at her residence SID
n. First Street. Friends are invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12

Phis condition is critical. Tinsley's wife
left him and he went and brought her
back. When she left the second time,
he declined to take her back and for
this she is alleged to have shot him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
REV. GREGORY GIVEN ANOTHER
CHARGE

Rev. M. F, Grsgory, pastey of Hood
Temple A.. M. e. Zion church has been
given another charge and DR.. G. W..
Gaines has succeeded him.
DR. Gaines will preach at Hooa
Temple A. M. e. Zion church corner Of
Adams and Clay Streets Sunday, July
18th at 1880 A. M. also at 8 P. M.
Come out and hear him. Everybody
welcome. Rev. G. W. Gaines. d. D.,
pastor. e.a#iH
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
CONDITION CRITICAL.

The wounded man was carried to St.
Philips Hospital and operated upon
that night. He is reported to have
shown signs of Improvement, although
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS:

Mrs. Kate English continues very
sick at her home in East 18th Street.
Mr.. e. D. Nelson is very sick at
his residence. 1913 E. 18th Street South
side.
We received a most inspiring let
ter from Rev. David L, Cosby of South
Orange, N. J. He was for many years
a resident of this city. He sent US $4.00
Miss Pearl Crutchfield af this city
is spending vacation in Washington
Baltimore, expecting to visit Phiia'
delphia before returning home.
Mr.. Robert Alexander, of Wash
ington, D. C. paid flying visit to
the city on the Fourth.
Mr. and Mrs. Kirkland Cogbi,l,
formerly of this city, but now residing
in Washington, D. c. We're the week
end guests of their parents end rela-
tives. Mrs. Cogbill was before her
Miss Viola A. Epps.
Mr.. c. B. Callahan of Hot Springs
Va. is undergoing treatment at the
Pythian Bath House, Hot Springs,
Ark. and reports that his condition
has so greatly improved that he is
able to get around on crutches. When
he went there, he was helpless.
Mrs. jamie B. Watts of Natural
Bridge, Va, is in the city visiting her
mother Mrs Sarah Kenney and sister
Mrs. R. E. Davis 2405 Darlington
Street. They will leave Friday for De.
troit, Canada. Toledo and Cleveland, to
visit Mrs Myrtle Hall, Mrs Chas. Mil
Ter and Mrs. Lena Warren. tle latter
two daughters of Mrs Watts.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12

Subscribe to THE RICHMOND
PIlANET $500 Per Year in Advance.
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HON. JOHN w. DAVIS OF w.
VIRGINIA FOR PRESIDENT
G0v. Charles w. Bryan of Nebraska for
VicezPresidenf..HL Large Number OF
DELEGATES Had Left Meeting

, - =
CONVENTION HALL NEW YORK,
July 9.-John Williams Davis, of West
Virginia, was nominated for President
by the Democratic National Convsn.
ton at 1925 o'clock this afternoon dur
Ing the progress Of the 103rd ballot.
Thomas Taggart titular head Of the
Indiana Democracy, had the honor Of
offering to the convention the name
Mr.. Davis by acclamation which was
carried with q roar that rocked the ais
toric Garden.
It was the change Of virginia's vote
during wild stampede to Davis, that
gave him the necessary twothirds vote:
PUSHES DAVIS OVER TOP
When the Old Dominion swung into
dine Davis total had reached 738 1.2.
George e. Brennan the Illinois lead
er who has been in supreme command
of the anti-McAdpo forces gave the sig
nal for the big flop when at the conclu
sion of the roll call and before the vote
could be tabulated, he arose and in a
loud voice attempted to swing tho
whole fifty-eight votes to Davis. The
Illinois vote had been announced as -
for Davis, 10 for Underwood and 90
for Glass.
The unofficial total of the roll call
had given Davis $50 IL.
The motion to make the nomination
by acclamation was carried with roar
and Chairman Walsh then declared
Davis the nominee of the convention
for the Office of President of the United
States.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12

Mr.. Robert Alexander, of Wash
ington, D. c. paid flying visit to
the city on the Fourth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12

Miss Pearl Crutchfield If this city
is spending vacation in Washington
Baltimore, expecting to visit Phiia
delphia before returning home.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-07-12

We received a most inspiring let
ter from Rev. David L. Cosby of South
Orange, N. j. He was for many years
a resident of this city. He sent us $4.00
Evening star., 1924-03-09

The sapphire is cut very carefully.
1t is 1rst delicately fashioned into
much the same shape it will later
assume. The stone is then polished
by pressing the facets of the jewel
lightly, one at a time, against a re.
volving wheel covered with polish.
Tho majority Of sapphires are parti-
colored. It is quite common, to find
in a blue stone a patch of yellow,
which, when viewed under artificial
light, casts a weird greenish hue
through the entire stone. Artificial
light lessons the beauty Of most sap
phires. The dark blue sapphire would
be extremely valuable were 1t not for
the fact that under artificial light it
becomes inky in appearance. The
sapphire is next to the ruby in hard
ness and Is rarely carved or engraved.
It's size is generally not large, al
though. of course, immense specimens
have been found.
1t was an old belief that the sap
phire had the power to cure fe. ar
and put out fire. In the middle ages
it was considered an important factor
in helping the wearer lead a good
life. Priests and bishops often had
them set in rings.
Evening star., 1924-03-09
Precious Stones.
Royal Blue Sapphire.

Once in the days OF tho French re-
public, when shoe buckles such as the
sapphire ones you,see In the picture
were tho style. a certain village sent
in all it's buckles to the government
SO that the silver might be melted up
to be made into money. The members
Of the national assembly followed
suit, and soon shoe buckles had gone
completely out of style, though they
had been extremely popular and ware
made Of the most costly metals and
Jewels.
AIehoueh ~APrnires are commonly
e. d plue color, they are found in
purple, green, yellow and white. The
most desirable sapphires of "corn-
flower" or royal blue are mined in
Slam, while in Burma are found sap
phires Of such darkness that they are
inky in color. Sapphires are found
ain unimportant quantities in Banksor,
ceyion. Queensland and New South
Wales.
In Montana short time ago
sapphire vein containing stones of the
valuable "cofnhower" blue was dis
Evening star., 1924-03-09

MY man." says he, II have touched
at every principal port and sailed
every high sea between kamchatka
and the archipelago 1 have explored.
lived, fought and-(he started to say
died, but suddenly remembered. and
corrected himselD in every bay. in
let, sound or peninsula from Kala-
mazoo to Cheat river. But in all of
my varied and profiigate experience"
said he. fixing a green eye on his
first mate, this is the first time that
ever I had a subordinate member of
my crew to axe me-to take the
Wheel
What else the enraged master
might have said-in his Indignation
and seasickness-the log does not
state. For just at this moment the
ship gave a sudden lurch and over
daddy on his mothers side-fwho says
nando," heels over head into the
water. All he had time to say be-
for going under was: 'Uh-O"'
Brother Raccoon was the only
member of the crew who: displayed
any interest in the incident, and he
rather felt that he was too sick a
man to toss out a lifeline But, sud-
denly recollecting that Master Turtle
. owed him for two quarts of slo
berries, he arose somewhat .leisurely
and heaved over length Of (clothes}
line for Master Turtle to cling to
or pull himself aboard.
The moment he struck water, how
ever, Master Turtle began feeling bet
ter and-haying inherited a talent
for swimming from his great-grand-
dady on his mothers sside-(whos SAY S
there is nothing in heredity?)-he
disregarded the proffered line and
struck out boldly for the shore. After
swimming for what seemed. an ter
nifty, Master Turtles foot struck
something hard. 1t was the state Of
Virginia. And the balance of the
narrative will be continued In our
next story. ss i,
Evening star., 1924-03-09

have yet set eyes on our American
women, decide on this retort to the
reporters query: What is your i'm
preston Of American women? 1t has
been said so often that no one will
dispute It. However, there is a quail
ity Of precision and compactness in
the way a French woman puts on her
clothes that you do not often find in
an American woman. And 1t may be
that this quality is due to the fact
that the French woman puts her
frocks on over underthings that have
been fitted with something like pains.
Now more than for many seasons
frocks really demand that ones UNDER
clothes should fit with something
approaching perfection. They de-
mand that everything worn beneath
should be perfectly fiat, fuliness nee
essary to walking being furnished by
plaits or folds at the front, Trim
Evening star., 1924-03-09

Of their underthings very, very sell
dom.
American women abroad have the
reputation OF demanding most luxu-
rious lingerie, but of being anus
ingly Indifferent as to the way 1t fits.
Most French women. however, would
go to some pains over the fit of even
the plainest muslin undergarment.
one speaks rather glibly about the
garments of georgette. voile and
handkerchief linen richly trimmed
with lace that they are wearing" in
Paris. But tn they" that does this
is in the minority A surprisingly
large number of French women never
indulge in such luXuries. They wear
undertakings of good. substantial mus
lin. But they insist on having them
fit.
In this country when you say that
Evening star., 1924-03-09
thine Frocks Now Call for Similar Lines in Lingerie

ming must be used with discretion.
Lace Is applied in fiat edgings or in
scant, circular fiounces without gath
ers.
The use of fine plaitingS directly in
the front Of the undergarment char
acterizes much of the recently i'm
ported French lingerie. Even linen
sets follow this rule. Slips and petit
coats are made perfectly plain and
ungathered at the back, with fullness
introduced in the front with panels
Of fine plating. Nightgowns follow
this same tendency, with perfectly
fiat and scant back and fullness only
at the front.
On the newest French lingerie, lace
seems to be used as trimming both
fer georgette, triple voile and fine
linen. Embroidery is less in evidence.
Among the laces favored are valen-
Evening star., 1924-03-09

There's always room for one more
in this crankless. gasless old joy
wagon, put out by the Antique Motor
Company in the year It-Doesn'i- Mat
ter-Which! It's lines aren't anything
to brag to your friends about, but the
engine is equal to any situation, up
hill or down!
:, With the guarantee that you will
never have to pay a speeder's fine in
court comes this set of directions,
given free of charge with the car:
Cut out the picture around the base,
across the dotted line and around the
top OF the passengers, as is shown in
Evening star., 1924-03-09

Jack Rabbit, with. a deep groan. 'Tf
l could, only meet Davy Jones about
now-I declare I could almos' hug
,him!'
Repulsed from that quarter, Brother
Raccoon turned in desperation toward
Master Thomas Turtle, who was still
holding his tcatsup bottle) spyglass,
but who was now gazing down into
the depths of the deep blue sea.
Master Turtle, Your washupw
said Brother Raccoon, II Graves to
have somebody take dish here wheel.
I got q premonition / amt goin' to