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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26
THE BODY ARRIVES

Not to be outdone, Editor Mitch
EN- called UP President Hunter Nc
CURE and he authorized the de liver"
of the body to John Mitchell, Jr.
When the body arrived on the
grounds, Editor Mitchell had Fun
eral Director w. s. Selden present
and he carried the body to his estao-
lishment and. prepared it for burial.
The secretary then changed the or
der to the Richmond Medical Col
lege. They went down to W. >.
Selden's establishment and took the
body away and carried it up to the
Richmond Medical CoNege, threaten
ing Selden and Mitchell with arrest
Editor Mitchell informed Undertake
ar Selden that he would back MN
and Selden carried out orders
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26
ABLE TO PAY BILLS

Richmond, Virginia. or that Burg
as Lawson contemptuous'y refers to
it, gave its best to entertain cur
guest the recent Grand Lodge Of
Elks. She is willing and abe to pay
the bills. She Is asking no f'v"rs.
She is not disturbed over Solemn
Mandates " She knows her right;
in the premises and will sternly
resist anv Interference or nedd ing
in her affairs. Let the "Fraternal
CONTINUED on page 81
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

WE HAVE RECEIVED from the
Denarrment of Commerce at wash
ington the farm census for Hanover
County, Va. 1t shows that there are
1772 white farmers in Hanover
County and Sss colored. In l9so'
sbare were 1,7S7 white farmers anu
$50 eolored. The farm acreage mas
heen reduced, it being 222,O1s acres
this wear, while it was 24S,ss9 acre
in 1920 The vaae of the lano anu
buildings is $40 S71,O70.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

1T DOES SEEM strange that a
communication of sentence should be
issued to Gerald Chapman, admitted
" the most notorious crook IN the
country, who does not want 1t ana
who persistently refuses to accept 1t
and that a pardon or commutatlon
of sentence should not be granted 10
Marcus Garvey, who does want IL
and who would willingly accept IT,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

GOV. e. LEE. TRINKLE'S address
at the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist
Church last Sunday afternoon was
practical, wholesome and timely. 1t
tho eolored folks could put into ef-
fec. an that he was kind enough to
say, a veritable reformation and a
new day would dawn for them all
over this country.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

THE ELKS of this city have been
"scrapping'' among themselves. The
mandate of the Grand Exalted Ruler
indicates that the controversy will
later BE- transferred to the floor OF
the Grand Lodge at cleveland, Ohio
next year.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

II would be wea for some Of these
people hereabouts to realize that
wrong-doing, injustice and the like
will return to plague them even be-
fore they go the way of al the earth
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26
CHAIR N0RRELl

,een brought to nv attention that
on have and you are now col Getting
'unds from the genera pubic lor
he purpose of covering alleged eA-
aerses of our past Grand Lodge
session in the city of Richmond
Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

WHITE FOLKS are becoming more
friendly towards the co'ored ones
and the colored ones are realizing
that they have staunch friends and
supporters among white ones.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

COLORED FOLKS, teach your
children politeness. If they are po-
lite and obliging to white folks,
they will be the same way towards
colored ones.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

VIE HAVE HAD rather mliu'
winter. despite gloomy predlctlons
to the contrary and the prevalence
of an anthracite coa strike.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

READ RACE JOURNALS and pay
for them. Your children will draw
an inspiration that will repay you
ard them ten-fold.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

PROSPERITY Is here. II you
would know it, read the newspapers
Anv other way will convince you
that times are hard and that tney
are getting harder.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

AN AMERICAN DOLLAR is now
worth about 40 cents in this coun-
try Il you would prove it, try and
20 shopping with one,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

AFRICA Is ALL RIGHT. That is
why the Europeans are struggling
for possession of it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

mittee are in able hands and will
be taken care of. In regard to the
Solemn Mandate" | wish you and
the Brotherhood, to know that the
Committee has nothing to fear from
any source; it has the solid backing
of the best thinking people of this
community and that, at the proper
time, it will put to eternal shame
and condemnation aE sycophants
ike this "Fraternal Editor who
cares nothing for fact and truth
but, like a scavenger, feeds on the
things which decent people ahhor.
WORKED FAITHFULLY FOR
WILSON
If you are in doubt as to what really
happened, at the Richmond Conven-
ton, ask the Grand Exalted Ruler
and he will tell you that instead
Of campaigning for myself as you
al eye 1 worked faithfully for the
rejection of the present Grand
Exalted Ruler. He will tell you that
with tears in his eyes, he told me
he was "heart-broken" and request
ed that I do what I could to have
the vote of Virginia cast in his ia
vor. The record speaks for itself.
I cast the solid vote of viii Jams
Lodge No. II, twenty COO in num-
Der, for him, and led the way by
which he received the vast major ty
of the vote of the Virginia De ega-
ton. The wisdom of my course is
a matter of debate but the fact,
nevertheless, remains.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26
THAT TINES DISPATCH
HEADLINE.

The Times Dispatch had y he d.
inc that would have maze old B.
F Howard turn over in MS mauso-
leum. 1t read, Meeting to Wipe
Out Efks' Deficit, and then under
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

THIS IS AN AGE of hypocrisy
and deceit. just as it was during
ChristS time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26
SEEKS DELAY.

|, therefore, request the indul-
gence of the distinguished Grand
Exalted Ruler until after l can have
conference with my lawyers
which will probably occur on Mon
day. since Mr.. Scott will not arrive
in Richmond on Saturday early
enough to arrange conference with
Colone Cutchins. I presume, how
ever. that the distinguished Grand
Exalted Ruler wia not object y TO
furnishing the names of his inform
ants who have brought the matter
to his attention and who have in
spired hN unprecedented gin'terfer-
ence in the business matters of
local committee composed, as it IS.
of Citizens of Richmond Virginia.
some of whom are Elks and some
of whom are not.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

SEND THE PLANET to your
friend for one year. 1t will prove
to be a most acceptable present.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26
EMPLOYS COUNSEL

In view of the covert threat con
tanned, therein l have determined. in
order that my rights both as a
member of the Order and as a citi-
zen of Richmond, Virginia, will be
full y protected, that I should avail
myself of legag advice before sub
hitting to the distinguished Grand
Exalted Ruler a detailed answer.
AS a consequence thereof, l have
retained the services of Mr.. Almond
w. Scott, of Washington, D. c., who
will have associated with him. my
ioca attorney, Colonel John A.
CutchinS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

which the .wiping might be effect
lively done-"Roscoe Simmons, Lead
ing Negro Writer, to Speak Here
November 23".
&s2s
THAT RICHMOND COMMITTEE.
f., Here is more Of the truck parad-
ed around in the white newspaper:
Americas Co.ored Elks trekked to
Richmond last August. Forty thous-
and persons were added to- Rich
mond's population for several days.
The Richmond Committee in charge
of arrangements collected all the
money possible from their people
They gave entertainments and tried
by all means to get enough to pay
expenses.
THOSE WHITE RESERVATIONS.
NJ"
However, when all the bills were
in and the tumult and the shouting
died the Richmond Committee faced
an Indebtedness of 100000. At a
public meeting to be held in Rich.
mond auditorium on November 20,
where Colonel Simmons will speak,
specia, reservations are to be made
for white people.
DANGEROUS PRECEDENT.
All of this activity in Richmond
is regarded as very dangerous
precedent. 1t is opposed by Capital
City Lodge and is the subject of
caustic comment in all parts OF the
city of Richmond where M. A.
Norrell, who headed the unsuccessful
convention, is recipient of the prin-
cipal blame for it's failure.
CANDIDATE FOR GRAND
EXALTED RULER.
It is said that if Norrell had at
tended to business and not spent so
much convention and pre-convent1on
time endeavoring 10 be elected
Grand Exalted Ruler, it was ato-
gether possible for expenses to have
been made. But all through the
convention while Norrell was eau
cusing to defeat the men who had
made him, there was no one to tel
the crowd where to go to spend their
AN ACCURATE ACCOUNT.
A full and accurate account of al
monies received to defray the Grand
Lodge expense must be made forth
with to the office of the Grand Elk
allied Ruler by Chairman Norrell
together with statement as to
authority for procedure in collecting
funds without proper dispensation.
A REPLY TO BILL LAWSON.
I
December 18th, 1925.
Mr.. Bill Lawson,
Eagle,
D. G.
Dear Sir:-I have before me an ar
ticle published in the Washington
Eagle, under the caption, Grand
Exalted Ruler Issues Solemn Man
date.
A GROWING SHAME.
I wish to advise you that you and
the pub Usher of the Washington
Eagle wi l be held to strict account
ability for this article and for any
other reference you make of me in
this yellow sheet. 1t is crown1ng
shame, Lawson that young man
OF YOUR ability shou d, be wiling to
stu'tify himse1 for the poor pay you
rec Give, and all the more shameful
thnt You brazenlv sign your name
to these puerile diatribes which have
80 tlv anpeared in The Eagle You
have dishonored yourself and dis
graced the great profession, which
is poorer. becauea Of vo"r i'ent'fi-
cation with it. OF course, the mo-
i've behind this article Is too palra-
y to 'ere'v arv pers with COM
ION sense. This is an age Of thought
Ugh must admit that thera IS
litt e thought in evlde" ee
~ronrd @n7 You Street N w.
Washington, D c."
IN ABLE HANDS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26
WANTS INFORMATION.

am convinced thar the distin-
guished Grand iEXa'ted Ruler Will
gladly furnish this information,
since he can have no motive Tor MS
action except that exact justice be
done to ALI parties concerned in TINS
matter. This information is neces-
sarv for the record, which should be
complete when my answer is sub
mitted and thus avoid extended cor
respondence. l am sending copies
of this correspondence to all OF the
Grand Lodge Officers and to our
Grand Legal Adviser, Honorable
Perry Howard.
Awaiting your advice on this and
assuring you of my most distin-
guished consideration, 1 am
Respectfully yours,
M. A. NORRELL.
washington, D. c. cage
GRAND EXALTED RULER ISSUES
SOLEMN MANDATE.
Tells Richmond Committee That
Grand Lodge Is Over AS Far AS
That Burg Is Concerned.
Warns Against Public Begging.
By Bill Lawson. Frarernal Editor.
Big headlines in the Richmond
News-Leader, Negro e k GonVen-
ton Fund now Lacks $3,367", fol-
loweo by the significant underline
contributions for Payment of Err
tertainment Excuses Being Sought
by Local Committee, caused the
office of the Fratern2 Editor TO
look for the Richmond Times DIS
patch to see if If were general talk
in the Virginia Capita that the
Grand Lodge was soliciting funds to
pay the expenses Of its ate eonve :
ton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26

Grand Exalted Ruler,
I. B. p. o. e. OF W.. 80" i
907 You Street, N. W.. :
Washington, D. c.
Ny dear Sir:--I wish to acknowl.
edge the receipt Of your letter OF
December 9Th, 1925, over your sig
nature as Grand Exalted Ruler OF
the Improved Benevolent and Pro
tective Order Of Elks of the World.
in which you charge that some act
of mine is an injustice to the Grand
Exalted Ruler and others.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26
WITHOUT OFFICIAL AUTHORITY

WITHOUT OFFICIAL AUTHORITY
SCI want to further advise you
that this collecting Of funds IS un
authorized by you or any o'"ei
brother or person in the name oi
the Genera Committee and you Will
forthwith and immediate y ces'S
from collecting.
oJ hereby as Grand Exa ted Ruler
direct that you make to me at once
q ful. correct and accurate report
of all monies received by you, from
everv source and what disposition
Won have made of the funds CO.
lected.
AN OFFICIAL ORDER.
eJ further direct that you inform
me why you proceeded to co ect
tbis morey and from what author
itv if any under our laws, you are
operating.
rFai' not, in executing this MN
date under the bylaws and constltu
tion which is covered in Attic D.
section 1, Article 6 Section =
pages 6 and Z of the a925 Consti-
tuition of the avs of our Order as
made and provided.
"Given under my hand and seal
this 9th day of December. 1875
(signed) ~ FINLEY WILSON
'.Grand Exalted Ruler
(SeaD ",
"I. B. P. o. E of W.
NORREII, REPLIES TO WILSON
December IL, 192"
Hon. ]. Finley Wilson,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26
THE BODY IN A BARREL.

Editor Mitchell then made an ap-
peal TO President christopher -
Tompkins and ne directed that the
body be turned over to Mitchell. IL
was after u O'Clock at night thaC
Undertaken Selden and Editor Mltch
ell entered the embalmlng depart
ment of the college and the Web
known Chris Baker was apparently
in his glory as he rolled a Dafre,
ont. in which Solomon MaraDle hau
heen "pickled''. He got the nouy
out of the barrel and turned II over
n william S. Selden, who In turn
took it back to his face of business
prepared, it for burial IN zil'o'
lined container.
SHIPPED TO NORTH CAROLINA
He shipped it to North Carolina
| going with the remains and Editor
| mitchell paid the expense OF tn'
| funeral out of the funds he mac
raised. Many time after TINS
Editor Mitchell would. discuss TINS
| picturesque incident. His undertaN
! ng business Is now operated ny NE
,randsors, the Randolph Brothers
| II was more than thirty years ago
and on the morning OF Decempei
t3th, 1925 another OF the ma
Iable characters in this as5ouao,h !:
rama drew the drapery OF ms rs
couch about him and laid down u
peasant dreams
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26
A DANGEROUS PRECEDENT =.

I Now, Brother NJ. A. Nerrell, 'oe
advised and Informed that you arc
setting a dangerous precedent and
one that is a reflection upon the
snes, Conven'ien that we hat" e'.T
hrc. and do. g. an injustice to yocr
.L>dse. and ycur sister Lodge end
ey.~y Lodge in the State as W"t as
every Lodge in the jurisdiction In
Guiding the Grand Lodge, the Grand
Exalted Ruler and his cabinet ana
Grand Lodge Officers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26
DANGEROUS PRECEDENT.

All of this activity in Richmond
is regarded as very dangerous
precedent. 1t is opposed by Capital
City Lodge and is the subject Of
caustic comment in all parts OF the
city of Richmond where M. A.
Norrell, who headed the unsuccessful
convention, is recipient of the prin-
cipal blame for it's failure.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26
CANDIDATE FOR GRAND
EXALTED RULER.
AN ACCURATE ACCOUNT.

A full and accurate account of al
monies received to defray the Grand
Lodge expense must be made forth
with to the office of the Grand Elk
allied Ruler by Chairman Norrell
together with statement as to
authority for procedure in collecting
funds without proper dispensation.
r.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-12-26
IN ABLE HANDS

The affairs of the General Com
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-05
OAKLAND
3-PASSENGER COUPE

a beautiful Landau Coupe with the
latest lines aud features A pie
ture Of beauty with 10 rich.
blue duco finish. lee luxurious.
deep spanish leather upholstery
~ the best that money can buy
This ear. with ita efficient four
wheel brakes gives the beat In
turhncr against accidents These
features. with many others. are
the reason Oakluudh bring the
highest resale value OF any car
on the American market Here
So q car that was used only .
short time. having cost new 81
900. and We Will sell on long.
easy terms for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-05
SUPREME CORDS

SUPREME TIRE HOLDERS
2oit WEsTLAKE AVE. Open Ewes
Mail orders Shipped 9. o. y.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-05
1,ern AIfrn pAnTa

USED AUTO PARTS
vys have a complete line or second
hand parts for nearly all makes OF
ears and truckg Any year and
model from 1909 TO 1922. We have
wrecked over 1000 automobiles
and trucks, and can supply. the
pnrts Tor half Of the new listed
prices or less. All country orders
shipped the same day as received
SPECIAL PRICES TO DEALERS
Seattle Auto Wrecking Co, 1913 18TH
ave, Mt YcBler. BABt-8l00.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-05

DODGE touring. mechanically guar
nntoed. good tires: just like now
owner going away 1900. Rainier
0e7p
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-05
Mechanics Bargain

1918 HAYNES G ROADSTER, 4-pas-
scnKcr Good running condition,
$50 Hurry. 5l7 II. Pike. East
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-05

FOR sALE--haif Interest 7-passen-
ger WHY'S knight, 1924 model,
run only 1000 miles, $3.50 MAIN
1893.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-05

BUICK coupe. late model, T.
passenger type. Here Is n
ear that IL "A real car Just
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car that / must sell ht
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Terms can be arranged for
SIS or 800 down, balance
to suit yourself. and you
can mail your payments TO
me each month. This is n
car that iH firBt-clnsH shape,
something that you can be
proud Of Come and look
IL over. 7 know you win
take II home. Seeing's be-
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-05
SALARY LOANS
MONEY FOR
CHRISTMAS

DO your shopping now. Make the
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Got the additional money you need
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Men aud women working Btondy can
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my other purpose.
Employees Loan Society
sos EMPIRE BLDG.
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DODGE COUPE
500
VERY LATE MODEL

A dandy Dodge Coupe with fine
paint good tires and wonderful
condition. also lots OF extras.
VIII trade or give good easy
terms Only 400.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-05

EARN 60 repair your own car. ~
weeks night course. $50. Modern
Auto School. 900 u, Pike at
FORD touring. runs fine. tfi0.
terms. Phone GArfld-007I.
FORD touring; In very good
shape; looks fine good rub
Der, $50. GArfeld-007i.
Evening star., 1925-10-16

March, and had been in the hospital
for four months, during which he
underwent two operations. The first
operation was performed July II. while
the second was about three weeks ago.
Funeral services were conducted at
his home, 459 M street southwest, this
afternoon. Rev. John E. Briggs. pas
tor Of the Fifth Baptist Church. off,
ciated. Interment was in Congress
sional Cemetery.
Mr.. Dougherty was a lifelong resi-
dent of this city. He is survived by
two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Padgett and
Mrs. Mary Grinder. and brother,
William Edward Dougherty.
Evening star., 1925-10-16
Tea at Washington Club
To Help Travellers Aid MO.k.

Mrs. Grahame II. Powell and Mrs.
John H. kratz will give a tea at the
Washington Club this afternoon for
number of young girls of the north
west section. who will organize a team
for participation in the campaign for
funds to be launched by the Travellers
Aid next week. Among the girls TO be
present are Miss Betty Edwards, who
was elected team captain; Miss Joseph
ine Weller, Miss Ruth Colman. Miss
Virginia Mlerritte, Miss Virginia
Graham. Miss Dorothy Eynon, Miss
Dorothy Van Boyer and Miss Betty
Haines. The girls also agreed to or
ganiZe another team among their
friends to take part in next week S
campaign.
Mr.. and Mrs. James |. Alexander of
Somerville. Mass. are in Washington.
stopping at the Hamilton Hotel.
Mrs. Walter +. Tuckerman. who
will be hostess to a party of 20 at the
opening of the tea dances in the gar
den of the MayffoWer yesterday after
noon in honor of Prince Serge Rom
Evening star., 1925-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. keefe of
Detroit. Mich. have been in Wash
1ngton for. week, and Mr.. keefe, for
merly Of this city, is being welcomed
here by many old friends. They are
stopping at the Cairo.
Mrs. Frank Hume has visiting her
in her home, on Massa chusetts ave
nue., her daughter, Mrs. Lynn Hor-
ner of Strasburg. Va, and her
daughter-in-law. Mrs. Howard Hume,
who came from Hot Springs, Ark,
where Maj. Hume is stationed
Mrs. Davenport White entertained
at luncheon yesterday in compliment
to Mrs. Horner at the Chevy Chase
Club.
Miss katharine Pritcher has re-
turned to Washington after spending
the Summer in New Mexico.
Nine. Alfaro, wife of the Minister
from Panama. and Mrs. Frederick
Irving Cox will preside at the tea
tables and assist Mrs. William Laird
Dunlop, jr., in receiving tomorrow aft
ernoon at the first Autumn meeting
of the Political Study Club. to be held
at Franklin Square Hotel. 2:30 o'clock.
Representative Albert Johnson, from
the State of Washington, will give a
talk on Immigration. Miss Eliza
beth Eastman will address the club
along interesting lines
Evening star., 1925-10-16
DIES AFTER OPERATION.
Kellellium Dougherty, SO, Life
long District Resident.

kellellium Dougherty, 66 years old,
employed by the District Government
for the last rs years as a foreman in
charge of trimming trees, shrubbery
and planting flowers in parks Of the
National Capital, died in Providence
Hospital Wednesday after lingering
illness. He had been i'll since last