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New Britain herald., 1925-04-18
Dratha
Mrs. Agnes P. Spear

Mrs. Agnes r. Spear, wife of Frank J. Spear, died 5;S0 o'clock this morning Ut the home Of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. George M. Parsons of 46 Camp street. Mrs. Spear was born in this city and was prominent as teacher in the local public schools She was a member of St. Marks church,
 Funeral services will be held Mon day afternoon at 2 o'clock from tho late home. 46 Camp street, with Rev Samuel sutcliffe. pastor of St. Marks church, officiating. Inter- ment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-18
WaN Street Briefs

Following the recent action of the Delaware & Hudson Company in proposing tho segregation of it's coal companies the Norfolk & Western Is understood to be considering q simi- lar move in order to improve its po- sition in possible merger negotiations The roads coal holdings include the Virginia Anthracite Coal & Railway Company, the Pond Creek By-Prod- ucts Coal Company and the Pocohan- tas Coal and Coke Company.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-18
Michael Brady

Michael Brady. age 54 years, died suddenly at his home. 70 Grove street, late last night. Dr. Edward Curran was called and he summoned Medical Examiner John Purney who pronounced death due to heart disease. He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Patrick Driscoll
 The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 3 o'clock from St. Mary's church. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-18
MAY REAPPOINT JOHNSON
Republican Control of Board of Se-
 icCtmcn Expected to Result in Re placement uf Democrat Mechanic.

With the republicans again in con- irol of the board of solectmcn. AL derman j. Gustav Johnson will he reappointed voting machine me chanir, it was reported in political circles today, Johnson was for many years assistant mechanic and upon the death of Samuel Nagson became mechanic. He held this po- sitton for two years and when The democrats took control of the board last spring he was replaced hy Will liam J, Leuehan, a democrat
New Britain herald., 1925-04-18
FURNITURE MAN RANKRI-pT

Barnet Berson, proprietor of a
 furniture store at 505 Main street
 has filed a petition in bankruptcy through Attorney Michael A. Sex ton. Bcrson places his assets at $3, 900 and his liabilities at S17000
New Britain herald., 1925-04-18
WIFE ALIlEGEs CRUETTY

Mary Martino of 4Ts Myrtle street. through Nj. A. Sexton. has sued Law renee Martlno for divorce on grounds Of intolerablo cruelty. The writ is returnable in the superior court the first Tuesday of May.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-18
Philip Brady

The funeral of Philip Brady was held this morning at 10 o'clock from St. Patrick's church, Pennington, with a mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. Henry Cassidy. Burial was in the family plot in the Plainville cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-18
:Nltttprals
Mrs. Walter Kingsbury

The funeral of Mrs. Walter Kings bury will be held at St. Marks church this afternoon at o'clock, with services conducted by Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe, rector. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-18

Consistently good earnings since the first of tho year are being shown by tho St. Louis-San Francisco rail- way gross having gained more than per cent over the corresponding period of 1924. Net operating in- come for the first two months in- creased about 10 per cent. Allowing for seasonal variations, this was at an annual rate equivalent to S22 a share on the common stock,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-18
CLEARING HOUSE STATEMENT

Now York Exchanges, 1,o34- 000. 1000; balances, 75,000.000.
 Boston - Exchanges, 73,Q00 o0Q, balances 27.O00.O00.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-18

Reports that Italy will be the next European country to receive a large American loan, which have been linked with the visit of Thomas w. Lamont of J. P. Morgan 6; Co.,, to Rome, persist in Wall street, all though confirmation is lacking. While the Morgan firm is expected to handle the financing, if Italy de- cides to borrow here, an independent banking group is reported to have analysed the situation and consider cd the possibility of a $5O,O00,0oO
 loan.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-18

More men than women arc color blind. 5A,.,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-18

|. s. TREASURY STATEMENT
 (April ID L, S treasury balance, S44S,S47,a5S
 (April 1S) L. s, treasury balance, $411.97l,1S4
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04
THE ACADEMY.

Mr.. James H.. Dbyle, manager of
the successful stock company, which
is now scoring heavily at the Acad-
emy of Music in the rendition of
New York theatrical successes,-The
Cat and the Canary, The Three Live
Ghosts and A Mad Honeymoon-has
pleased the large audiences. which
have rallied in support of these pro!
ductions. Manager Leo Wise has
succeeded in meeting the occasion
and the prices charged have been
very satisfactory, ranging as they do
as low as 25, cents plus tax during
the matinees.
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04
A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.

"A heavy dqwnpodr Of rain Friday
afternoon, March 27th, flooded the
streets Of this city It weakened the
street and CAUSED it to fail on a
shanty at 10:g0 Friday night of last
shanty. In Ia double bed, Henry
Moore was peacefully sleeping. Only
a plank, which fell across the struc-
ture saved his life. AS it was, he
was covered with red clay up to his
waist. His cries brought to him aid
1t was past midnight before he was
released from his perilous position.
Outside of few, bruises, he was
found to be uninjured. He was car
ried to- st. Philips Hospital, where
restoratives were applied.
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04
s's'Er
Personals and Briefs

Rev. ]. l.. Brown, the popular
divine. who resides near Ellerson,
Va remembered us III our struggles
TO the extent of sending $1,000 for
subscription. May he live long and
prosper.
The Hartshcrn-Unlon drive"
has been heartily endorsed ali along
he line. The alumni and the public
nave been laboring to aid these great
Institutions.
d. William n. Hughes, the pop
ular physician and surgeon has a
steadily increasing practice, but
physically speaking seems to be i'm
proving. His residence and offices
are among the most palatial in the
city.
Mr.. Lemuel Eggleston is erecting
a fine home in the neighborhood Of
Chamberlavne Avenue.
Mrs. Ann Morris, who was stricken
with Paralysis some weeks ago. IS
critically i'll at her residence, 206 S.
First street. Mrs. Norris is the
mother of Mrs. Sanada Ammons.
Mrs. FLORENCE Cogbill, OF ia e.
18th street, South Richmond, is con-
fined to her home this week by
sickness.
Mrs. Willie Sharp, who repre-
sented the Leigh Street M. E. Church
at the Spring Conference at Freder
icl1. Md. last week has returned. We
learn with regret that Rev. A. L.
Jenkins wsll not return here.
Mrs. Danieletta Moore, widow of
the ia,e Contractor H. J. Moore died
after = prolonged illness Thursday
morning, at her residence, 312 "
Leigh street
Mrs. Kate S. Thomas, wife of
Rev. DR.. A. S. Thomas, left last Sun
day morning for st. Louis, Mo. TO
spend a month with her daughter.
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04
FIFTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
PLANS TO PULL DOWN BUILDING.

Rev. DR.. ". J. King is rallying his
forces in a money-raising campaign
Rev. DR.. ]. a. Brown, pastor Queen
Street Baptist Church, Hampton, Va.
arrived in the city Monday afternoon
and services have been held during
this week. Arrangements are being
made for the housing of the congre-
CATION during the time the building
is being erected.
The frontage of the building will
be rs feet1and it is proposed to have
a seating capacity in the new church
of over 1900. 1t is expected that
the new structure will cost approx
mately one hundred thousand dollars.
The building proposition has been
placed in the hands of committee.
The plans are now being drawn and
will be ready for bids this month.
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04
JAMES CARTER DIES
RESULT OF H0LD-UP
COLORED MAN SHOT IN SECOND
STREET-A SATURDAY NIGHT
TRAGEDY

James Carter. who resides at 7zJ
North Second street was shot and
Totally injured Saturday night at a
late hour and died at St. Philips
Hospital Monday, March 3Oth at
7:3O A. NJ He stated that he was
approached by colored man named
Henry and suspecting that he in
tended to hold him up, he ran. The
man fired Il revolver at him and the
bul.et entered his back. The man
had requested him to change $40
bill. &%
The bullet entered his lung and
caused his death. 1t is reported that
the police authorities are certain
that they can locate the murderer.
Funeral Director 9. P. Hayes had
charge of the remains.
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04
In Me1noriam.

In loving remembrance Of my dear
father, Asa Sample, who departed
this life on April 2, 1922:
Three years in memory have passed
Since father left us all;
BUT yet We still think of him,
The one we loved SO dear.
Day by day we miss you
AS the time swiftly passes on,
Your cheerful voice and loving smiles
Can never be forgotten.
Oh, the memory of the morning
When we knew our father was dead.
Our hearts were crushed with sorrow
And many tears to shed.
So dear is the grave where father Ees
Sweet is the memory that never dies,
Heart of our hearts is buried deep
Under the sod where father sleeps.
So beautiful he lay in death,
Tearfully and tenderly we gazed on
his face,
Of all earthly sorrows there was not
trace
Twas hard to give him up, the one
we loved so dear.
But again, sometime, dear father,
When days of life are fled.
IN Heaven again, We hove to meet
you,
Where II 'orewel tears are shed.
By his daughter,
SOLA MAE HARMON.
OLD PAPERS FOR SALE AT 25C
PER HUNDRED.-Pla Ofice.
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04
THANKSGIVING EXERCISES AT
QUIOCCASIN BAPTIST CHURCH.

Ziontown Lodge, No. 1874 and Zion
town Court, No. 17S assembled in
front of the Church and listened to
the sweet tones of music rendered by
the Ziontown Brass Band. The
Knights opened order and the Courts
of Calanthe marched in order into
the church, followed by the Knights.
At the sound of the gavel. all were
seated.
Pact Chancellor Brother Major
cambridge read the Scripture lesson
ard asked the blessing upon the
Knights. Courts of Calanthe and
visiting friends. Draw Me Nearer,
Blessed Lord" was sung by the con
gregation. Introductory remarks by
the Chancellor Commander, Brother
James A. Scott, followed by Special
Deputy Sister Anna B. Harris.
Selection by Ziontown Band. Sister
Estell F. Carter read the history of
the Counts of Calanthe. Brother M.
l.. Carter made brief statement in
regards to the success of the Knights.
Selection by Ziontown Sextette, You
Had Better Mind What You're Talk
ing About. led by Mr.. Allen Dabnsy
Paper by Mrs. Mary Carter, "a True
Ca 'anthe"; selection by the Ziontown
Band; solo by Brother Moses Bur
leigh; remarks, Brother P. E. Nor
rell. "Saved by True Life Sublime
was sung by Brother John Lewis;
remarks, Brother Eli Burrell. The
collection was raised by Brother viii
liam Houston and Sister Oteriah
Pryor to the amount Of 1882. Brief
remarks by Rev. J. E. Fountain,
Rev. Jesse Jackson and Mr.. Lee
Vandervall.
Snecial Deputy M. L. Carter was
master o. ceremonies. God Bless
Our Knfghtly Band" by Ziontown
Band. Berediction, Rev. ". f. Foun
tain.
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04

The National Association for the
Adj rcement Of CoIored People an
nounced The receipt of a letter from
Secretary of Labor Davis saying that
steps had been taken to cancel the
nominal appointment Of Dr. w. A.
P'eoEer as special agent in the Chill
dren'Y Bureau for distributing bul-
letins which the Association charged.
cas- reflections on the Negro race.
DR.. Plecker is Registrar of Vital
Statistics in Virginia, in addition to
his correction with the Children's
Bureau.
The Association quoted the bullet
ins as containing references to the
Negroes 'inferiority' and other de-
rogatory statements. Secretary Da-
Wis in his letter said that issuance
of the bulletins by DR.. Plecker was
entirely without the scope of his au'
thority. 'T@'
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04
CHURCH OFFICERS WANTED
TO KNOW NEWS SOURCE

Officers of the Mt Moriah Baptist
Church called at The Planet office
TO secure information relative to the
names Of parties furnishing informa
ton concerning the Rev. DR.. R. V.
Peyton and the prospect of his return
to this city as pastor of that church
Of course, if the church does not
desire the publication Of any matter
concerning that body no information
will be given out. No statements in
furious to the church have been
gwen out.
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04
COMMUNITY SING PALM SUNDAY
AT CITY AUDITORIUM.

: a Community Sing will be held at
the Citv Auditorium on Palm Sunday
| April 10 at 5 p NJ. under the direc-
+ion Of Prof Joseph Matthews, di-
rector of the Sabbath and Alpha Glee
c Cubs approximately 500 voices
VIII sing Easter Carols. All Church
I! Ch6'rs and Musical Clubs have
rIanned TO take part. The Commun
litv Sing is being sponsored by the
p avground and Recreation Associa-
! ton.
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04
Yours for the cause,
W. F. GRAHAM

Mr.. L. Dickerson, of Nesting,
Va. was in the city this week. He
was complimented very highly bF
leading business people in this city
and he has taken on renewed courage
I'm pushing the sale of his patent
oyster shucker. The North Carolina
Mutual branch office manager, Mr..
D. C.. Deans paid, with others, !, the
s1.OO for the photograph OF this re-
markabIe invention. Mr.. B. w.
Branch and Mrs. Jerry A. Hines also
purchased one.
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04

WASHINGTON, d. c., Apr Miss
Grace Abbott, chief of the Children's
Bureau of the United States Depart
ment of Labor. today notified DR.. w.
A. Plecker. register of vital statistics
in Virginia, that his appointment as
Federal agent in Virginia had been
revoked.
Complaint was recently made to
Secretary of Labor Davis that DR..
Picker had misused his authority in
sending out under the federal frank
ing privilege literature Objectionable
to the cOlored people.
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04
WOODBRIDGE SECURES
ABSOLUTE DIVORCE.

This is to certify that Mr.. Cornell
ius Woodbridge, through his attorney,
Mr.. VIM. F. Denny, was granted an
absout divorce from Mrs. Ethel
Woodbridge by the Law and Equity
Court. Part II of the City of Rich
mond March rs, 1925.
CORNELIUS WOOLRIDGE.
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04
WORK ON SIXTH MOUNT ZION
BUILDING PROCEEDS RAPIDLY

Work on the Sixth Mt. Zion Bap-
tjst Church, Rev. A. w. Brown, D.
/ D.. pastor. is progressing rapidly.
The church has been extended north
IS feet. The front has been brought
to the street line. An annex, modern
in every particular has been erected
on the lot on the east side Of the
church. Rev. DR.. Brown spends most
of his time there and the regular ser
vices are held in the main auditorium
despite the improvements. The cost
will be approximately $60.000.00.
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04

NEW YORK. March 27.-The
National Association for the Advance
ment OF Colored People, SO Fifth
Averue, made public a letter to Sec
retary of Labor James j. Davis, de
mand:ng the dismissal of DR.. w. A.
Plecker of Richmond, Virginia from,
the Labor Department. staff on
the ground that he had used the
Labor Departments privilege of free
mailing, to distribute "a pamphlet
which contains the most insulting
and virulent attack uron the cOlored
people OF the United States that
could be imagined
This ant-Negro propaganda is
contained in a pamphlet entitled,
'Eugenics in Relation to the New
Family and the Law on Racial In
tegrity' 1t is issued by the Bureau
of Vital statistics of the state Board
of Health o. Richmond, Virginia and
is published in Richmond. In it is
included an address on Virginia S
Attempt TO Adjust the Color Problem
by DR.. w. A Picker. On the Off
Oldl SONeTuultlN III "hANh
the pamphlet is being circulated DR..
Plecker's name is printed as Special
Agent of the United States Depart
merit of Labor. Children's Bureau.
LETTER QUOTES PAMPHLET.
The letter, signed by James Vel
don Johnson, Secretry of the Ad'
vancement Association cites the fol
lowing quotations from DR.. Plecker's
32page pamphlet in support Of the
demand for his dismissal:
THE mental and moral character
istics of black man cannot even
under the best environments and ed
ucational advantages become the
same as those Os white man..
Let us turn deaf ear to those
who would interpret Christian broth
erhood to mean racial equality.
mot only do the most enlightened
, modern authorities recognize Negro
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04
HE DENIES AROUSlNG RACE
PREJUDICE AND SAYS HE
is NOT UNFAIR TO THE
NEGRO RACE.
of Labor Davis to Discipline OHncIdL
DR.. PIecker Removed April Isl.

inferiority and the danger of anal
gamation, but leading Americans in
the past also until the issue was con-
fused by being thrown into politics,
Continued on page 81
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04

In loving remembrance Of my dear
father, Asa Sample, who departed
this life on April 2, 1922:
Richmond planet., 1925-04-04

OLD PAPERS FOR SALE AT 25t
PER HUNDRED.-Planet Office.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-02
Cross : stitches Follow
Cross Words in
Fashions.

First the crossword puzzle, then
the cross-stitched purse
Just like samplers were once cross
stitched, when Martha Washington
was little girl.
Borrowing another fashion from the
queer modes of the past, styleists have
established the cross-stitched purse as
the smartest of all fall fads.
Little girls in ruffled frocks once
bent their powdered heads over the
eternal stitching of cross-stitch pat
tern. To the whirr of spinning wheels
and the whoop of Indians. cross
stitches made their debut in this coun.
try.
Purses for nicer wear, for evening
and for formal occasions, feature tn,
cross-stitched emblems that once dec
Grated samplers" worked by pioneer
maids.
Flowers, basket designs and dainty
patterns copying the art of tapestry
are used on shapely small purses fol
parties. The handles are often jew
eled with antique patterns, and are
made of massive designs in FURNISHED
gold.
The wampum Of the world has
changed since samplers were laid
aside, but the same cross. stitches are
so old that now they are new.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-02
HEY GIRLS, FATS BACK,
NO MORE STARVING NOW

measles at twelve and romance at
fifteen.
Ever since Irene Castle and the
movies introduced the slim figure
many women have struggled against
the putting on of weight, even TO
attending school under a hard hearted
instructor who barred sweets, pastry,
everything good to cat. and prescribed
lots of exercise with an occasional
nibblc at a carrot.
Whoever started the Back to Fat
movement can have n monument
erected to his memory if he will but
tell his name. Any man who can
bring the return of the popularity Of
the Lillian Russell or Anna Held
form will have the lasting tribute Of
women in the world over.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-02

tory service at the postoffice an
nually, requiring 1900 hours of time
by the clerks and costing the depart
ment $500.
During 1924 about 6237 parcels
were unbelievable, of which 1901
were forwarded to the Dead Letter
Office.
As a result of carelessness on the
part of senders in the preparation OF
packages for mailing, $40 articles
were found loose in the mails last
year. Many were valuable articles
and those unclaimed were sold by the
Postoffice Department.
From all the dead letters in the
United States, there is S55, 200 in cash
removed annually. This amount. is
turned in to the Treasurer of the
United States, if unclaimed by the
owners.
Checks, drafts and money orders
amounting to So, 700 never reach in
tended owners.
Approximately 21,500 changes of
address were filed 81 the San An
tonic office during 1924. 1t is neces-
sary to record these changes in the
directories, because people fail to
notify correspondents of their new
addresses
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-02

East North Street" And the fire
man won't ask you to page n COM
pass. Rather, he will give you so
many directions and such a quantity
of left turns, right turns and twists
and short cuts that you'll think he is
trying to teach you the Charleston.
For the fireman knows his town, all
its side streets and obscure addresses.
1t is the fireman's business to know
exactly where he's going before he
gets started on his way. If a man
lights match to see how much gaso-
line he has, at Number IL Clothesline
Alley, the fireman must be prepared
to put the victim and his neighborhood
out as quickly as possible. Therefore
no home, be it ever so humble, is ever
situated on a street unknown to the
man who fights fire.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-02
VICAR
26,3 Mefers-8:00 p. VI.

Monday nights program over
THE Friendly Station" will be
given by Lorraine Hoover's "Sole
Killers" orchestra, and will
consist of popular song and
dance numbers, as follows:
"Sweet Man."
"When Blue Eyes Are Fool
ing"
kansas City Stomp"
SWAY Down in Cotton Town"
want a Little Lovin'."
Memories"
River Boat Shuttle"
"Angry."
"Charleston."
Everybody Stomp"
"Yes Sir! That's My Baby"
"MiIlenburg joys"
"Tiger Rose"
moonlight and Roses
"Oh Boy! What n Girl
"XVhen Brown Eyes Arc
Blue"
pal Of My Cradle Days"
Sensation"
"Sugar Foot Stomp"
LET Me Call You Sweet
heart"
END OF q Perfect Day."
As many request numbers as
possible will be played by the
orchestra. The station may be
reached by telephOning Or.
4O41-X or. Tr. 1898.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-02
S. A. POLICE TO HELP
UVALDE OFFICERS
NAB TIRE SLASHER

Fingerprints made Sunday by Owen
Kilday, head of the San Antonio po-
lice department Identification bureau,
may solve the identity Of Uvalde's
mysterious slasher, whose nightly
work has been that of slashing auto
mobile tires, upholstering and tops.
Officers of that city, at loss TO
apprehend the man, called for aid
from the local Identification expert.
Already the slasher's work has caus-
cd several thousand dollars worth of
damage in Uvalde.
No attempts have been made TO
steal any Of the automobiles.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-02
LETTERS
CAUSE: WORRY
BY j. s.
Poorly Addressed, Many
Take Time and Bring
Expense to Postoffice.

Fellows, that letter that your girl
never got Cor visa versa), may have
been one Of the 161 pieces of first
class mail unbelievable each day in
San Antonio. In other words, 5S.512
letters were forwarded to the dead
letter office from here in 1924.
Or you might be one of the thou
sand persons who annually mail let
tiers in blank envelopes.
And by the way, meet "Nixie," n
piece of mail bearing an incomplete
address and no return card, which
can neither be returned to the sender
nor dispatched from the office of
mailing, due to the sender's careless
ness in addressing.
Approximately $4,000 letters i'm
properly addressed, are given direc-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-02
FOOTBALL SPECIAL
FOR TEXAS AGGIES

For the football game to be held at
College Station on Thanksgiving Day
between A. and NJ. College and Uni
vcrsity of Texas, the Southern Pa
cific Lines have put n special car
between College Station and San An.
tonic, according to Tom Hood, as
sistant general freight and passenger
agent.
The round trip is $0.2S.
The car will leave San Antonio at
10 p. m, November %, and will re-
turn from College Station the night Of,
November 20.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-02
MUST
KNOW WAY
ABOUT
Acquaintance With Streets
and Alleys Absolute
Requirement.
By BESS CARROLL.

Did you ever hear of man having
a map printed on his brain?
It's not exactly new fad, for It
was being done long before the young
women of the country started having
pictures of their best beaux tattoocd
on their-elbows.
True. men with such complicated
decorations on their brains are rare
specimens-it's hard to find much
more than a hat or a toupee or dan
druff on some mems minds; but right
here in San Antonio there are many
men who have carbon copies of the
city directory neatly engraved on
their various cercbrums.
Stop fireman anywhere and ask
"Please sir. tell me how to get TO