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the title because he is the outstand-
ing challenger and has fought his
way to that position. | have advo-
Gated the cause of Wills during my
association with the administration
OF the sport here because am firm
~ convinced Wills is deserving of a
bout for the title, and l do not in
tend now to change my mind or turn
back. AS matter of fact, cannot
very well turn back now. even if
desired, and don't think for a min
ute that desire to.
II don't believe Dempsey ever in
tends to fight Wills. If he doesn't
want to fight Wills, why doesn't
Dempsey come out frankly and in
form the public or retire from the
ring ard let Others fight for the
title? That seems the logical thing
to do. You can rest assured that /
will mover, as long as am a mem
Der of this Commission vote to per
mt bout between Dempsey and
Iunney until Dempsey first has
boxed Wills. can't talk for the
other members of the Commission.
but there's nothing to prevent me
from making known my stand.
Threatens TO Punish Ricka-d
Il t1'k Richard is Oft on the
wrong tack t he hopes to c;ade the
demand Of the Commission for
Dempsey-Wilis fig,t. re is counting
revocation of hs Garden boxing
license in proceeding as he is doing
Tor II he attempts to hold a Dempsey
unney bout in Jersey City | will
recommend TO the Licen-e Commit
tee that Richards license be revoked
and that he be barred from partici
patton In the promot on CT box ne in
inns State as long asSI am member,
OF the Commission. think, too, that
can safely say that Colonel Phelan
and ID. Walker Wear, Of the License
committee. will support ne in this
recommendation.
Promoter Rickard would not DIS
cuss the statement of Chairman Far
ley. The situation probably will be
cleared next Thursday at the mees-
ing OF the Commission. Richard in
tends to go before the board and
make known his plans. The pro
moter originally intended to visit
the Commission Tuesday but changed
ms plans yesterday on receipt of
letter from Chairman Farley advis-
ing him that the full Commission
would not be in attendance until
next Thursday.
That Tunney and Billy Gibson
have reached the parting of the WAYS
was rumored yesterday. 1t was said
that Tim Mara, hacker of pro
fessional football here and close
friend of Tunney's was to direct
Gene'G pugilistic affairs. That the
contract which bound Gibson and
Tunney has expired was established
at the offices of the State Athletic
commission, from Secretary Bert
Stand, together with the informa-
lion that there has been no renewal
contract filed with the board as is
required by law.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-06-12
REV. MADISON's DENUNCIATION

Rev C.. P. Madison, pastor of the
Second Calvary Baptist Church, of
Norfolk, Virginia. is creating sem
sation in that section by the delivery
Of a series of sermons upon the
moral degradation Of the people of
this day and time. Rev. Madison
intimated that some of the teachers
in the public schools of that city
drank intoxicating liquors and kept
company with young men students
taught by them
1t was also stated that female
teacher keeps upNa young man in
forms him that he is not required to
work. and in the presence of his
sister divides her salary with him
He minated that some men teach
ers escort young girls to night par
ties, to questionab e houses and con
tribute to the girls final disgrace
and shame. He>insisted that teach
ers and principals come off the ball
lOOh oplhS L0dtD6TS euBdRe
in fights over men and go to their
classes the next day with bruiseii
faces and with black eyes
1t is needless to say that this
section is aroused. He is being
strongly upheld by one class and
roundly condemned by another. From
this angle, there is no sign OF weak.
+ning and he is disposed and deter
mined to "wield the rod, and spare
not " The other divines in that
community appear to be silent upon
the question. 1t is plainly evident
though. that a wave of debauchery,
corruption and immortality is sweep
ing ali over the country and khat
both w.dte and co1ored, male: and
female are practicing these evils Of
which the very able divine com
plains
This country has become yer
table "Sodom and Gomorrahl'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-06-12

DR. Carter G. Woodson has taken
the initiative in leading a movement
for the rebuilding Of the main dor
mitory of the National Training
School for Girls at Washington. d
{. Contributions SHOULD he sent TO
the School, Lincoln Heights, d. G..
M'ss Mamie III. Burroughs The
fcundIer of the school is a national
character and this institution is her
life's work 1t shou,d be literally
supported. The damage is the re-
suit OF a fire which practically de-
stroyed this institution and it's
furnishings lt is estimated that
100000 will provide the necessary
funds to restore the building to a
condition that will be of a kind TO
frlly benefit the institution. Let
everyone help.
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Mr.. CARTER NOT A
CONTINUED from Page -
A CRITICISM OF THE GRAND
LODGE

In regard to his criticism as to
how the funds are distributed in
banks. | wish to quote from mn re-
ply of May oath, 1926, to his first
attack on me, the following:
Ever since / have been Grand
Treasurer, l have never selected q
permanent depository of the funds
without submitting the name of the
hank or trust company and any in
formation l had as to its condition
first to the Grand Exalted Ru' err and
the Grand Secretary for their ap-
prevail. This is also a matter of re-
cord both in the Minutes of the
Grand Lodge and in the correspond
ence between these officers and my
self: *#*** aud such selections as
were made were the result Of the
unanimous decision of these officers.
namely the ten Grand Exalted
Ruler. Grand Secretary and myself
afterwards ratified by each Grand
Lodge Session to which such decis-
sons were reported"
It therefore, follows that Pace
criticism OF the banks in which the
Orders funds are distributed is .
criticism, not only of the three off
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EBENEZER ACTIVITIES

'Hittourgh, Pa. Courier, June 12)
J., NOW therefore, our God. we
thank thee; for victory is oprs
through thy grace" Great was tbe
enthusiasm among our congregation
sunday, because of Rally Days This
was really test of the true and
tried, for indeed we have had many
tnings to go contrary to our hest
wisnes Tor our program work: but
reaiizing that all is in Gods ner-
HlsslVe power; so we leave it to Him
as we press onward and upward The
sunday School was largely attended
and nearly every teacher was at b;s
post OF duty. We were pleased tn
nave a visitor to address the school
VINO presldes over one of the dc.
garments of the Pilgrim Baptist
sunday School in Chicago of which
Dr. j: Z. Austin is pastor. Al I1.on
CLOCK, Rev. w. j. Bryant. tba
t esteemed pastor of Jerusalem Ban.
U.s. ohufch at Duquesne, Pa, preach
ca TO large and appreciative audi
1 : from a subject taken from the
! IRON. 1910; "Handicaps and How
70 overcome Them" The sermon was
inueed htted for the occasion and
~ truly all hearts We're recipients Of
.ne n many encouraging words, which
W.ai heip US rumount many of the
dlHlculties that hinder, and nrave,,t
our growth. DR.. Bryant has a wei.
come to Ebenezer. Our own DR.
lanes East, preached for the Junior
ohurch. 1t was such a pleasant sur-
prise to have him with us. He re-
NAMED over for the evening service
ana to witness our Calendar Rally,
AS usual we always have the highest
praise for the wonderful worL 49,
Is being accomplished by the voun~
people in the b. Y. P. u. AT 7.39
our own Rev. Cobbs preached for ms
a lovely sermon, which cannot soon
be forgotten. Ebenezer doesn't for
get those of her own ministers Far
'neS' TOO MI very unique part on
our church program. We listened
70 very interesting letter read by
Deacon THOMAS l.. West, from our
pastor, DIR. King, whose words of en-
enlargement seem to grip our spirits,
TO get stronger hold on the things
,nat tend 10 make up great beacon
lght. We wish to thank all who
served TO make the day financial
success, tor the officers are much en-
couraged and the work of beautify-
ing the church will start at once.
Alter the evening service, Rev. East
Deacon West and Mrs. Rosean l..
Rlce, left on the late train for Chi
cago, to be guests at the installation
reception of Rev. and Mrs. Austin.
The day closed with one new mem
Der and $3,586.8O for the DAYS .ol-
lection.
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DEATHS REPORTED
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, The following is list Of deaths
as reported to~the Richmond Bureau
of Health from June End to June
9Th and the date of death:
June Reginald Hill, boswell,
Va, 46 years.
May 3C-John F. Carter, 3945
New North Road, "A years.
June Robert Lee, 304 Bowling
Green Road, 80 years.
May 30-Mary Elizabeth Lee. 832
Williams ST., 10 years
June 2-Junius Riddick, 1423-A
w. Leigh St., As years.
June Tom Perkins, Dewitt,
Va, 6S years.
June George Glenn, Drewry's
Bluff, Va, % years.
June 3-Joseph Eabank, 625 NJ
Eighth St., 43 years.
June 3-Viola Jefffies, TAG N.
Ninth ST., go years.
June 4-Marie' Moore, 5 E. Duyal
ST., Is years.
June Gertrude B. Fowler, 6I1
Eighth St., Is years.
June 2-Sam Holiday. T46 Pull
liam st, 81 years.
June 3-Edna M. Stovall, 10 Bur
ford St., 20 years.
June Preston Jones, I1O5-A
Catherine St., 46, years.
June Alice Brown, 1915 N.
31st St., 48 years.
June 5--William A. Cook, I737
Thomas ST., So years.
June Edward l.. Jones, az e.
Baker St., IL years.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-06-12

Dear Sir:
Your application for membership
in the League of American Invent
ors has been received for which ac-
eept our thanks The application
has been approved and your name
enrolled
/, l.. r. Dickerson, of Nesting, Va.
waG born in the county of MIDI e
sex in the year Of 1895 and at the
age of II 1 began to think first of
my race. The IA Negroes in number
hTst landed in America at James
town, Virginia in 1919. And then
thought on our progress, being won
derfully led by the hand of God un-
til some of my people have reached
the stage of fame and honor
We have statesmen, teachers. art
lists. doctors, lawyers, but inventors
were few so / said with Gods help
L would try to produce an idea of
an invention of some kind. So be-
gan. but in my first attempt l did
not succeed, but being an oyster
planter along the banks of the Rap.
pahannock River, l had a chance to
experience the suffering life Of tn 2.
human race / began to think what
service l could render to those home.
sufferers
Having succeeded in the year. of
1924 with the seal of tie Patent
Office to make use and vend TIE, said
invention throughout the United
States and tie territories thereof
therefore I am asking every Amer.
itan citizen who is interested in the
welfare of the human race tn help
M use my brains for the good OF
those who live and are to live there
l offer reward of $500 to $500 90
fol Improvement such as will appeal
TO the welfare of my business.
, Friendly yours,
l. r. DICKERSON.
j. r. TAYLOR, Saluda. Va.
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Compliments to Mr.. l.. Dickerson
by Mr.. Washington Thornton.
In 1896 IL Dickerson was born,
back in country where civilization
was hardly known.
Now he has come to the front with
hiG little oyster punch which has
caused young and old to stand on
their toes and push oysters into the
|crude little holea
This man with his hands has
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-06-12

we have received invitations from
the Graduating Glass Of Armstrong
High School and Armstrong Normal
School to attend the Commencement
Exercises, Friday, June IL, $50 p.
M at the City Auditorium the COM
.piiments Of Miss Fannie M. Cht,es
Ed MIR, Archer S. Mitchell.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-06-12

Most young people in this day and
time. 10th male and female seem to
have but one purpose in life and that
is to have a good time Responsible
ity is an unknown quantity and fri
volity is vt a premium with all of
them.
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r&iv 8-~-- > :
worked on sea and land and figured
out plan to cut down the hammer
rand.
So let us all work on Dickerson's
pan and see III we can't make him
a stronger man.
Now i will come to close in
which the whole world knows that
IT was only through him that this
invention is known.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-06-12

The Police Department has worked
,nders in the matter Of providing
better treatment for co!ored people,
Brutal clubbing of colored persons
put under arrest is practically un-
known
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-06-12

some OF our most impressive sup
ants to a throne OF grace" are
our most inveterate sinners.
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itself
PLAIN REASONS GIVEN

PLAIN REASONS GIVEN.
In this connection, too, invite Mr..
PAGES attention to .he Glowing
excerpts from my report made to
the Grand Lodge of Elks at Newark.
N j.. August 23rd, 1922:
Being. In small way. q promot-
er OF Negro enterprises. my first and
strongest incliDation. of course was
TO patronize banks conducted by Ne
groes; but realizing that, in a great
organization like this. there were,
naturally, two elements-flrst, those
who feared for the safety of our
FUNDS III entrusted solely with Ne
groes, and, secondly. those who did
not favor white institutions II have
tried to cater to both elements by
putting our funds with both races,
looking first to the strength and
STABILITY of the institutions in deter
mining the quantity of our funds to
he deposited in each: and this ex-
plains why the greater portio~. OF
our funds have been deposited in
white institutions
PERSONAL VACCINATIONS.
In View of the speeches we all an
plaud from time to time ur~ing us
to SUPPORT Negro enterprises. l would
be ashamed to look you in the face
had l not patronized Negro banks
personally. 1 take the position that
we should be willing to win or 'ose
a'i the title we have.in such insti-
buttons. If we ever expect tie race
to acquire n commercial foothold:
hui realized that in a matter of
this sort, 1t was not my personal,
wishes. but the wishes and best in
terests of those I was serving that
had to control my course
The Grand Lodge itself ratified
these views by adopting this report
without the least modification.
INVESTMENT OF THE FUNDS
The investment of it's funds is q
prerogative which the Grand Lodge
denies to any one officer or set OF
officers, but reserves unto Itself. On
this subject however, I'm this same
Il
the following recommendations
(page SG:
Il believe the experiences above
detailed Justify me in recommend
ing that the Grand Lodge sha i'm
mediately direct the investment of
the great bulk of it's funds in some
SAFE securities, such as Government
bonds or real estate whose future
is beyond question be-
cause, with the unsettled financial
condition of this country, no one can
oretell when even some of our
strongest banks, regardless of color,
may fail If my course as to selec-
lion of banks is not acceptable, then
would respectfully suggest that the
Grand Lodge shall hereafter desig-
nate its own repositories if it plans
% continue large cash balances on
land as fOrmerly'
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Baby In Your Home

WIZ Ddsrr an esins distItoutsd 70 women
without cost es~y woman who wsnss children
should read thia hook and ieam all about
sTERILTONr and its wondsrfuI eject In con.
stitutiona weakness Many things are un'oded
befora For Fres Book send NO Money. NO !
SbiissmSn;: simply na~s , and address to Ut.
-. Ne (
S6o Ba!l'nger Bldg, St. Joseph. Mo
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No Change Ordered

The Grand Lodge ordered no
change, thus further approving the
course of the three officers above
named. Further comment is unneces-
sary.
Pace insinuates that there took
place In my office during the conven-
ton last year certain s'ptidnipbt
dear which caused the Virginia dele
cation to switch its support over
night from Steele to Wilson, and that
he knows the reason for that change
and the amount of money involved.
A Yelled Untruthful Insinuation
do not like to violate the pro-
prletles of public discussion by the
use OF offensive or abusive language;
but | will say that if Pace means to
link me up with any such deal, or to
say that l had any knowledge what
ever that any such deal was under
consideration, had been, or would be
proposed to either of these gentle
men, or their representatives, then
he is guilty of uttering another I'M
truth. The conference referred to
by Pace as midnight deal" (Which
really took place in room provided
for the Committee on Credentials
and not in my offfce) was called by
Pace himself and had nothing what
ever to do with the Virginia delega-
tons support of any candidate nor
with my candidacy for the Grand
Treasurership. His statement that
back of it all was the object 'tto
save Carter and keep the money in
Richmond" is, therefore, a pure in
vention. 1t was participated in by
most of the Past Grand Exalted
Rulers and some of the most dis
tinguished and highly respected men,
bers of the Order. The conference
was purely informal and, as / under
stood its object when approached by
Pace to furnish meeting place, was
to discuss matters that would restore
peace and harmony to the Grand
Lodge of Elks. 1 can't believe that
Harry Pace, as reckless as he has
been in handling the truth, would
charge that any of these men were
willing to accept a bride, sell their
honor or could be influenced by the
alleged "sum of money involved, )"
abou. which lie alone knows any
thing.
Men of high intelligence and Honor.
The Virginia delegation to the
Richmond Convention was composed
OF, men of high intelligence and
honor. These gentlemen took orders
from no person and arrived at de-
cisions only after mature considera-
ton of the issues involved in the
caucusses of the delegation which, |
am informed, were held daily during
the convention at the Reformers'
Han. PAGES reference to the Vir-
ginia Delegation is an insult to every
true Virginian, and one which every
loyal and self-respecting Virginian
VII resent.
Losses in Banks Were, In Good Faith,
Made Good.
] come now to the most absurd
statement made by Pace, and that is
that l did make "nice gesture" OF
making good the loss sustained by
the failure of two of the Grand
Lodge repositories; that may be
"fooled some. of the folks then" anc
may be l am "fooling some of then
now" He says further that my checl
sent to the Grand Secretary was
NEVER DEPOSITED, and tina
Bates told me, Gin so many words,
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TlE RICHMOND PLANET, RllHMoND' VIRGINIA.

to forget it." and that the "check
never found its way into the Grand
Lodge funds" etc.
: l remark right here that il Pace
knew that such a disgraceful and
even dishonest thing as this took
place, then he has been unfaithful to
his obligation as an Elk in concealing
IT Tor nearly four years and not hav-
ing Bates and myself put out of the
Order. The reason for his failure to
DO this is too plain for comment. He
knows the statement is absolutely
untrue.
Indisputable Evidence
l reiterate, most emphatically, that
did make good the loss referred to.
The records of the Grand Lodge, the
PAID CHECKS THEMSELVES, and
the PASS BOOKS showing the de-
posits TO THE CREDIT OF THE
GRAND LODGE, now in my Office
and open to the inspection of any
Eik, sustain my contention and
further convict Pace, for all time. as
the most unreliable and irresponsible
man who has ever aspired to hold
hlgh office. | reserve these ere
tutable records also for the inspec
ton of Pace and all other Elks at
CLEVELAND.
Unwilling to Continue Controversy.
am unwilling to continue this
controversy which must inevitably
bring reproach upon our order"
and regret Tat Pace uowarranted
attack upon me has forced me,
against my will, to resort to this
method of defense of myself and of
the Grand Lodge, for, in its finai
analysis (the Grand Lodge haYing
each year approved the manner in
which it's funds were deposited and
my accounts and pass books showing
the deposit of the check he attacks),
his criticisms, though hurled at me
personally, and his parading of the
internal affairs of the Grand Lodge
In the public press, are, after all. "a
much of reflection upon the Grand
Lodge as he tries to put upon me.
he refuses to deal in the truths of
the record; and, though "being lied
about, l don't deal i'm lies.'
lis such pity Pace is out of the
Ialking Machine Business"-he is
so adept in manufacturing records.
II he cares to continue peddling Cos
sip and playing the role of scandal
monger, then he shall have the right
Of way unmolested. l shall submit
my case to the Grand Lodge as
'embled at Cleveland, and | am un-
afraid.
Respectfully submitted,
JAS. T. CARTER,
Grand Treasurer, /. b. p. O. E. w.
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SATURDAY,. JUNE IL, 1926
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Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell. j
II sn North Fourth Street. Richmond. Va.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-25
TOMORROW RED CROSS LIFE
SAVING TESTS AT NAVY YARD

Tomorrow Red Cross Life Saw
ing tests will be held at the navy
yard and it is requested that all
persons interested in taking same
be present at p. m.
The army truck will be at the
High School at 1 80 p. m. and pass
the corner Of Duval and Fleming
streets at 1 AS p. m. to carry APP
plicants to navy yard.
After the tests are completed
the truck will take the applicants
to Fort Taylor for the swimming
races.
A boat has been donated to the
Red Cross to be used locally in
life saving work, and it will be
christened at Fort Taylor tomor-
row. The boat will be named
dorothy" in honor of Dorothy
Archer of this city the first girl
to qualify as a Red Cross Life
Saver in this city.
Applicants are requested to
bring an old suit with them to
wear during the tests.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-25
NOTICE TO PERSONAL TAX
DELlNQUENTS FOR THE
YEAR 1925

Each and every person assessed
a Personal Tax on either Business
or Automobile have been notified
several months ago what their in
dehtednesS was, if the mail carrier
could find them, therefore you
have had plenty of time to come
up and pay this amount to the
State and Co, nty, but many have
tried to cvade this, and while this
is an unpleasant duty, and | am
compelled TO collect these amounts
If it is possible to locate the own
crS. therefore | would like TO give
notice that in u few days | will be
compelled to appoint deputies who
viii SO out with Distress Warrants
10 collect these assessments plus
their fees, or levy on such bust
ness or automobile rs the case
might be.
] would suggest to those owing
these Personal Taxes to come up
and pay them, and save the extra
expense Of the deputies and also
the embarrassment.
VA. =. MAL0NEY.
may25-St Tax Collector.