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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
SCOTT WILL BE SPEAKER AT
ANNUAL URBAN LEAGUE MEET
preston News Service)

New York. Feb DIR. Emmett ]
Scott Secretary,Tl easurer of Howard
University and Mrs. Mary Van KleeoK
will lead the. discussion or Negro ir.
Industry" at tho annual meeting of
The National Urban League here on
the afternoon ard evening of Febru
ary 9Th. at the Russell Sage Founda-
ton building 130 East 22nd Street.
The afternoon meeting at $3.50 will
be formal at which time election or
board members, officers and commit
tees for ensuing year will be electei;
annual report read and such other bu j
ness as properlv comes before the meet
ing. At SIS O'Clock P. M. DR.. Scott
and Mrs. Van K'eeck will lead in the
discussion of the topic as principal
speakers. Commenting on the selectica
of the subject of Negro in Industry
Eugene Kinckle Jones. Executive Secre
tary of the Urban League said:
"The great problem among the col
ored people during 1924 is that of the
wise distribution of the Negro m.
grants On the basis of opportunity fo'
work. It is well for orsanizations
VIII ch have an influence in the move
ment of the Negro population to use
that influence wisely to the end that
the migrants may locate where they
can get the work best suited to their
several abilities and at the same time
secure the largest possible income fol
themselves an d families. All Of thi.
will tend to improve their economic
status; make for better health condit-
ions in their homes and raise the gen
aral standard OF their family life.
"Such conferences as the League
holds from time to time are planned
with this end IN view as we'll as to in
sure helpful leadership to the colored
people"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
nine -V|NE REQUEST
LETTERS FROM 9TH
MT. ZION CHURCH


At a recent meeting of the Sixtll
Mount Zion Baptist Church, ninety,
nine dissatisfied members applied for
etters of dism ssions. AS they were
all in one application. the churcn de
clined to grant the same at that time.
The purpose OF these dissenters Is tc
organize another church of the same
laith and order. The indications arc
that when the applications are proper
Iy made the same will be granted. The
church recently called a pas tor after
Rev. r. V. Peyton, the form r
pastor had emphatically stated
that he would not consider a call to
this church.
He has many ardent supporters here
and the impression prevail; that with
the proper organization and financial
res possibility may be induced tT
change his mind and return 10 Rich
mond.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
JUDGES COME FORWARD.

Then came Prof. Lloyd Patterson 3
Orchestra with it's four selections ann
much harmony The audience again ap
plauded. When the curtain went down
for the lart time Mr.. Droste said hat
the judges would come to the stag
and render their decision and then We
will know who won. "We already
kncw!" exclaimed somebody in the
audience, while the crowd laughed.
Prof. ]. l.. Peters, Prof Miles W. Goa
nor OF Virginia Union University and
Prof. Matthews we're the judges.
The work was quickly done. Prof.
j. L. Peters with the loving cup in his
xtended hand advanced to the other
part of the stage, accompanied by his
associates and Immediately followe
by "Gippie" Smith who wore a smile
that wont come oc" and he in turn fol-
owed by the members of his orchestra
rnade bow as Prof. Feters, without
ceremony presented the trophy. The
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02

Mrs. N. G.. Booker. who has been
indisposed for several weeks, is murh
improved.
Mrs. Mary F. Keene and daugh-
ter-.n-law, Mrs H. G. Keene, of Dan
VILE, Va. have returned to their
home after pleasant visit with
Their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Pelham sos Tazwell Street.
Mr.. and Ms. ]. H. Poole wish to
announce the opening of their ne.>
home to their friends February 7cf
from s to II P NJ 1917 Nicholson ST.,
fulton.
Mrs. Lucy Cross left for Was hing
ton D. c.. last Wednesday on account
# the indisposition Of Mrs. Fannie
Smith.
Mail carrier Robert Walker, frac.
tured his wrist recently cranking
Ford car. He is able to be out.
head-that long sleep J
In the report of the election of Off
GERS of the Baptist Ministers Confer
ence. which appeared in these columns
last week, Rev. D.. j. Bradford. Re-
cording Secretary. was named as Mod
orator of the Bethany Baptist Associa-
tion when it should have been Moderu-
tor of the Amelia Nottoway Baptist Az.
ISOLATION.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
KILLS RELATIVE IN QUARREL
OVER BUCKET OF WATER.
preston News seryice)

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 1.-The plumb
ing in the house occupied by Martin
Watson had gotten out of order arc
for eieveral days Watson had been SUP
plying his family with water from the
ZONE Of his brother-in-law William
Lee. 1t is alleged that Lee compla'nA9
10 Watson about using his water as l.
would cost him a lot. and sugges LEA
that Watson repair the plumbing IN
his own home ard stop running up MS
(Lee's) water Eill
On Wednesday afternoon Lee was at
uome when Watson came for NOR
water and the men began 20 quarrel
Watson Is said to have shot Lee, XIII
ing him instantly. Watson is being
so%ght by the police.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
MAN IN 100 FOOT DROP IN TRUCK
is UNHURT.
lPrestnn News Seryice. J

Pittfburgh. Pa. Feb. IA huge coal
truck, the driver of which leaped just
before it started it's descent late Tues
lay plunged oyer a 150-foot emban&'
ment at East and Steuben streets.
Northsde. An unidentified Negro he:y
er who refused to jump fell with The
truck but was uninjured. After extr:
eating himself from the tangled wreck
age the helper walked away without di
vulging his name.
E. Bair, driver told police he turned
the truck to avoi.,. striking two automo
biles in Neidel street. He said the
brake rod of the truck snapped IN
twain and he was unable 10 stop. See-
ing the dangerous predicament he yell
cd to his helper IT, jump. But the man
refused to bulge. Bair suffered lacer-
atoms of the right leg WREN he jump
ed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
Jazz OrCheStraS
Delight Big Crowd
'Gippie Smith Wins Loving Cup.
Four Musical Combinations Entertain.
Good Feeling ExiSfS..-Jud9es De.
cisi0n Great Satisfaction.

Manager B. H. Dro-te scored heavily
Friday night January 25th, when &c
ucceedsd in packing the Rayo Tneatr-
after weeks of lard labor. Few peCple
in this city haze ever Witnessed sue"
An achievement. Tne SNOW Was eXCcp
t4UnalIy good anu The moving p4tui :
VA. also a drawing card. but tne ciIirs
That walked up" Second s.reet anu tll''
adjoining ne.gnDolhood wds a Jazz oi
chestra contest Credit Was gwen -
MI. John Vaug ban, a gloiln piaye-
with Dr.. J. l.. Peters, the veteran mus.
eian III tlre backgrounds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
WILLIAM FRAZIER ON TRIAL
FOR MURDER IN FLORIDA
Preston News Servicsl

youngstown Ohio. Jan. 3l.-Willlam
Frazier. who was arrested here several
weeks ago. and taken to Jacksonville
Flcr.da to stand trial on charges OF
numbering Arthur Williams in Novem
ber 1919 was tried in the Fourth Judi
cial Circuit Court last Friday.
Counsel for FraZief contend that he
IS not the VIII Frazier wanted for the
crime in Jacksonville. and states that
it is a case of mistaken identity. Indi-
cations are that the defense will be
able to establish an alibi for the defend
ant.
A nationwide search for Will Fraz-
ier who is alleged to have killed VIII
liams in fight in Jacksonville in Nov
ember 1919 has been in progress for
several years.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
MRS. HARRELL LEAVES.

Mrs. P. Harrrell and her associates
will conclude their labors here next
Sunday night. The manager. Rev. d..
M N, Madden!is now in Ternessee.
Mrs. Harrell will return in the
Spring when the mamoth tent, which
is now being built here has been com
pleted. The m,etjngs here Lave been a
success. Rev. Hardin of Chicago. whc
Will conduct meetings at the City
auditorium all next week and ppt s., bly,
G week longer than that has created a
profound impression and has made
many converts.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
AGENTS HOLD BIG MEETING.

The Richmond Distict Southern Aid
Agents Association held an enthus-
iastic meeting last Friday evening at
the Southern Aid Building on North
Second Street. The principal address
was delivered by Prof. Nelson Will
l'ams, A. M. His subject was Build
ing for the Future" which was phil
csophical and Inspiring. Refresh
ments were served.
The following officers were Installed
for the year: President, S. H. Walk
er; vice-president! A. l.. Voolfolk;
recording secretary, G. L. Branch;
financial secretary, ]. H. Hopkins;
treasurer, NJ G. Ruff1n; sergeant-at-
arms H. B. Burrell; chaplain, H. ].
Walker; sunshine committee, G.. E.
Booker. H B. Beverly, R. j. Wilder.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
FOUR o2CAESrRAS

A silver loving cup magnificent IL
appearance had been offered 70 tn
winning musical combination anu Ioul
,rganizatlons wsre after IT III is
TIME. Those competing were adplit',d
to the dressing rooms alter the PEI
formance of the regular actors. Man
ager, Droste VINO is mot beW4tcnln:'
ralker delivered khort address as "
LIS intentions md purpose. Then ne
announced Prof. Harris H4lton's orches
IRA as the curtain went up and tic
music. .are proceeded to play without
note.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02

of the best blood that has ever -ro /,
th.s American soil. Let us roll up our
sleeves and work for the return OIL
those good cid Republican days. when
the higher ups were too broad and to-"
big to hang out the lily white rag. on
to Roanoke with Mr.. Toliver. be gentle
man like and be heard; then big gse
together meeting for the colore1
voters.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
THAT BABE SPECIAL,

He turned his head with a mile on
MS face and stole a march on hl7
competitors D.. drafting in dogger9.
melody. Baby Wont You Please
Come Home" In the meantime, the
music was toned low SO that the words
gently spoken col Id be heard all over
The house. This side-play captivated
everybody, even the judges being
swept off their feet, so to speak.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
FOUR SELECTIONS.

They were ercored gain and again
They rendered four selections. 'They
were followed by Prof. Leroy Wyche' -
orchestra. They appeared as though
hey were ready to render seiectso'
in a millionaires home They rad an
nounced juyt what they would play
They impressed all as they read III
music from the stands, placed before
each one OF them that they intended TO
soar to the clouds, so to speak. Iney
u ere generously applauded
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
Seven Hurt in Railway
Crossing Collision.
Preston News seryicel

Louisville, KY, Jan. 24.-Of the six
teen persons injured last Wednesday
when an interurban car crashed into
an Illinois Central freight train at a
crossing two miles from here seven OF
those injured were race members.
It rs said that none of them were
seriously hurt. According to officials
Of the Illinois Central Railroad the in
terurban car. was running five min
utes ahead of lis schedule.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
KNEW THE AUDIENCE.

Then came Prof. "G-ppie" Smith :
Orchestra OF JUS "Gippie's' orchestra
as this leader is affect .onat1
called by the lovers OF The 90
the ground lingering with the keys
and strings that pleases ali classes. He
knew what the audience loved ana
liked and he gave it to them with a
l;-vRsh hand. Just where he got all OF
those extra floIrishes and touches, n
one will ever know. Enough to say, n
swept the audience. just as though a.
electric current had been touched. :
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
MAY. STAGE ACT.

1t is reported that Manager Droste
may engage the Gippy Smith orches-
ira for full week big time act some
time this month. The orchestra Will
be supported by Eddie Cushenbnrg
local female impersonatOr. Advance
information is that the act will be a
scream.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
SOMETHING DIFFERENT"

MAUDE CUNEY HARE, ,LECTURER
AND PIANIST. AND WILLIAM III.
RICHARDSON, BARITONE TO AP-
PEAR IN A COSTUME RECITAL
MONDAY. FEBRUARY 18TH.
AT ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
DEATH OF prophet" JETER.

Died at St. Phillips Hospital, Satur-
day, January 19 1924. Rev Robert
)eter, better known as prophet" Jeter.
Carrying his big stick and red flag he
was a noted figure on the streets or
the city; and especially to the citizens
of Highland Park
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
Gets a Tail Term for
Careless Auto Driving
preston News Service)

Jacksonville Fla, Jan. 25. Charles
Franklin wGs sentenced to 80 days IN
jail last Wednesday morning in Muni-
c;Fal Court when found guilty Of care
'ess driving. The police claimed the
truck he was driving knocked down
and painfully injured a white boy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02

Rev. ]. R. Askew has merited the
title of Doctor of Divinity and this
as been conferred upon him. The in
tluential divine has pastored many
churches and is on ex-stuGent Of Lee
and Hays University. His many
friends will be glad to know him as
Rev. J. R. Askew, D. D.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
Man Is AcUuitted of
Numbering His Wife
Preston News service)

Pittsburgh Pa, Jan. 24.-Jaccb
Fair was acquitte5 by jury in Crim1-
nal Court last Tuesday of charges OF
h9ving murdered his wife, Mrs. Char
lotte Fair. who was fatally shot in
sheir home in wooster street On Aug
u.s. 18th last.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
ONE Bic CONF En-
ENCE OF GOLORED
VOTERS OF IA.

The Time is at Hand for Colored Vo'-
ers to Know TIE Importance OF Tne'r
Votes; Defeat the Activities OF
the Cheap-Rate Politician; Pay
Taxes and Learn How to Regis
ter and How to Vote.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02

Madam Marie, the Gifted Spirit
ualist and Business Medium of Bos-
ton Mass. after a stay here Of severa'
weeks will leav. the city on February
6, 1924.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02

The boy went up in flying ma
chine. He wanted the man to put him
down at the Rayc Theatre.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
SOMETHING DIFFERENT"

MAUDE CUNEY HARE. LECTURER
AND PIANIST, AND WILLIAM H.
RICHARDSON, BARITONE TO AP-
PEAR IN A COSTUME RECITAL
MONDAY. FEBRUARY 25TH.
AT ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02
THE WINNING
ORCHESTRA

.ouse responded too with wave of
interei ting. exciting and satisfactory
applause and so ended one Of the mos
contests ever staged in this city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-02

Mrs. N. G.. Booker who has been
indisposed for several weeks, is murh
improved
New Britain herald., 1924-11-21
EGYPTIANS WERE
 NO7 VOLS7EADEAN
Discoveries Show They Liked
 Their Strong Drink

London, Nov. q. - Prohibition may or may not have been in effect S,299 years ago, but recent gifts to the British Museum indicate that the ancient Egyptians were at least af- fected by a thirst for something stronger than 2.75 per cent beer.
 One of they gifts is a potter pocket flask, similar to those exhibit ed in the windows of many jewellers today and of sufficiently large ca- pacity to gratify the most thirsty The other consists of fragments of a great vessel upon which is boldly painted the inscription:
 Beer Which Ignores Dreams"
 The inscription, in the form of early hierogIyphics, depicts a jar. with three strokes to indicate for ignores" - an owl representing knowledge, and a pair of hands turned down to denote nothing do- ing'-a chicken, denoting sound, and an eye, denoting wakefulness. Offt- cials of the museum vouch for the translation of the devices.
 Other archaeological finds have indicated, according to museum otfl- cials that beer was the great bever- age Of the Egyptians 5000 years ago.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-21
BOSTON STRIKE IS
 OVER IN 5 HOURS
Milk Wagon Drivers Agree to
 Return to Work

Boston, Nov. 2l.--A three hour strike of milk wagon drivers was settled early today through the ef- forts of the state board of concilia- ton and arbitration. Milk deliver les were delayed fin Boston and su- burban districts. but officials of the Drivers Union said that all custom CTS would be served ultimately.
 A strike vote was taken yesterday to enforce demands of the union, representing about 800 drivers em- ployed by three groups Of compan- les. for restoration of weekly guarantee Of $3S. which had been replaced by a commission system. A conference of representative of union and employers was called last night by Fred M. Knight, special in- vestigator for the state board of con- ciliation and arbitration. and after . fiye-hour session ending at 3 o'clock this morning fl was announc- cd that . settlement had been reached.
 The strike was actually called at midnight when the drivefs were to report for duty, and 1t ended when the agreement was announced three hours later. The settlement, it was said, was a compromise based on the commission plan of wage payments but with a bonus to bring the wage of experienced men to $3S a week.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-21
WIFE PROTESTS SHE
 DID NOT KILL HUBBY
Camden, N. l., Bride Of Three Months is Held As Material
 Witness fin Killing

Camden, N. J.. Nov 2i.-Protest- ing innocence of any part in her husbands death, Mrs. Maud Huysi, 30, a bride of three months pleaded today with police to release her.
 She is held at police headquarters detention room as q material wit ness In the death of her husband, Anthony Huysi. 20, a "rookie" mem ber of the Camden police force. He was shot last night In their third floor apartment,
 Mrs, Huysi was in the' apartment when her husband met his death. Sobbing hysterically immediately after the shooting, she told police her husband shot himself accidental ly while threatening her with a re- volver, during quarrel.
 Calmer today, Mrs. Huysi still in- sisted this was the manner of her husbands death. Police, however, are making a further invetigatlon. They said Huysi was killed with a .22 calibre revolver, while his serv- Ice revolver. of a heavier calibre, was in his holster.
 They were married at Elkton, Md. Huysi, an overseas veteran, was ap- pointed to the police forve on No- vember 1.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-21
KEEP WATCH ON GIRL
 TO PREVENT SUICIDE
Etta Bauer, 21, Held at Police Sta ton to Testify Against Alleged
 Lover.

Fearing that Etta Bauer, 21, who is being held at the police station awaiting transfer to the state farm for women to which institution she was ordered committed by Judge Benjamin w. Alling in police court yesterday morning, will do harm to herself If she is.not guarded, the po- lice have been mainting a close watch over \her. The discovery on her wrists last night of deep scratch es caused the police to believe that she made an attempt to commit sui eide.
 The girl was arraigned before the court yesterday on a charge of mis- conduct and the court decided that it was for the girls own good that she be sent to an institution.
 She is being held at the local po- lice station to testify against Harry Koujales, former proprietor of q Commercial street restaurant, who was arrested last night by sergt. Patrick A. McAvay after the girl ad- mitted that she had been guilty of misconduct with him regularly for the past IS months. Koujaes is re- ported to be married and has two children.
 The Bauer girl came to this coun- try from Austria about two years L. l. incarceration at the state farm, ef- forts will be made to have her de- ported.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-21
ADMITS ALLEGATIONS

Mrs. Elsie Christie Benn-Muntz Collins Does Not Contest Suit for
 Divorce.
 New Orleans, Nov. 21.--Mrs. Elsie Christie Benn-Muntz Collins now said to be living in Nice, France, yesterday filed thruogh a represen- tative here an answer to the divorce band, Colonel Charles c. Collins, for mer officer of the British army who made an unsuccessful fight against eXtradition to India several years ago.
 Colonel Collins, and Mrs. Muntz, a divOrcee, were married here March 12. 1918. the bridegroom being taken from the house Of correction, where he was in custody during the legal battle, for the ceremony.
 In his petition, Colonel Collins al legged that his wife had been untrue. declaring she had lived with a cap tain in the Royal Rifle brigade as his wife n London in 1919. Mrs. Collins answer admitted that her husbands allegations were true.
 When Collins was extradited he was charged with having purchased valuable jewels in India with non- collectable notes. He was acquitted.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-21
OVERRULES DECISION
Judge PeasIey Decides Compensa- ton Commission Cannot Commit PlaintifY To Comfort Home

Waterbury, Nov. 21.-Judge Fred erick NJ. Peasley of the superior court in everything Compensation Commissioner r. NJ. Williams find ing in the case Of Burton H. Nun son, an employe of the Waterbury Ice Co.,, rules that under the work mems compensation act, a commits sioner has no authority to commit an injured person 10 a boarding house or comfort home.
 Munson has shaking palsy as the result Of an injury sustained in the course of his employment. He can not dress, eat or walk without assist ance and the doctors can do noth- ing for him except prescribe an oc- casional tonic. Commissioner Will Hams holds thls condition constitutes sickness under the act and that he can direct the employer to provide proper disqualification at a comfort home in New Jersey. Judge Peas lev sustains the view of the fee company counsel in that this does not constitute sickness under the act and that the commissioner cannot commit a partially disabled person % a boarding house or comtor, home. Munsons sister, New Jer- sey lawyer, Is pleading his case.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-21
Wife Gets Divorce From
 Musical Comedy Husband

White Plains, \. Y. Nov. q. - Supreme Court Justice George II Taylor, Jr. said today that he would grant an interocutory decree Of di- vorce to Mrs Sidonie Espero Steel of Larchmont, whose husband John w. Steel is a lyric tenor and musical comedy star.
 Testimony in the case was heard yesterday when Mrs Steel charged her husband with misconduct with a woman whose name was not re- Nealed Steel was not represented at the hearing
 Mrs, Steel IS 70 receive a weekly income Of Si5o and the custody of their three year old son.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-21
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
American Civil Liberals Union Man Is Held in $500 on Charge of Un- lawful Assembling.

Paterson. N. J., Nov. 2l.-Roger N. Baldwin. director of the Ameri- can Civu Liberties union of New York city, was released in $500 bail for trial on December 15 on an in- dictment charging unlawful assem- blaze. He pleaded not guilty before Judge Delaney,
 BaIdwin's indictment followed his arrest with nine others during a riot of striking silk workers in front of the city hall on the night of Octo- Der $. The demonstration Is alleged to have been held without police permits and resulted in fights with them in which several were injured. The silk strike, started in August, has been ended in part, many work CTS having returned to their shops after coming to agreements with the manufacturers. Others are still out.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-21
RIFLE CLUB BEATEN

In the first match of the season, the Corbip- Russwin Rifle club lost to Cromwell by score of 1763 to 1881. The scores follow
 Corbin Russwin-R. Vantini 155; o. Richter, 14S; H. Morse, IA; c. Carlson, 175; A. Jacobson, IT; II. Slack, 166; F. Engel. 17S; A. Bassett, 160; c. Bruce. 161: r. Fay, 172. Total 1881.
 Cromwell-H. A. Townsend, 174; $. Pratt. 165; Dr. Stow. 179: T. Sel- lew, 175; c. DavisA 16s; A. Bailey, 175: r. Congdon, 1S2; II. Moore, 1S5: c. Pickering, IFS; Morgan. 1S1. Total 1763.