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Evening star., 1927-10-31
Special Dispatch to The Star.

DpccidA Ofspdtcn 10 Inc star.
COLMAR MANOR, Md, October 81
George G. Wiseman, registration Of
ficer for Bladensburg district, win sit
In Mayor Whites Office on the Wash.
ington-Baltimore boulevard here to-
night from 8 to 10 o'clock to take
declarations of citizenship of persons
who desire to register and vote in next
Falls elections. Mr.. Wiseman will si,
Tor similar purpose in the Fire Hall
on the Defense highway at Bladens.
burg Tuesday during the same hours
Evening star., 1927-10-31
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY,

The Lambda Chi Sorority will enter
tain at dance at the Grace Dodge
Hotel.
Halloween dance by Fellowcraft
Club Of Federal Lodge, No. l., F. A.
A. NJ, Willard Hotel, 8 to II o'clock.
Rev. A. Judson Reamy Of Warsaw,
Va, will begin evangelistic services at
7:45 pm. to continue for two weeks
at Bethany Baptist Church.
The University Club will open it's
season with a Halloween dinner dance.
Dinner at o'clock, dancing at 8.
The Lanier Heights Citizens Asso-
citation will meet, s o'clock, in Henry
D. Cooke School. Speakers: Edwin S.
Potter, William NICK. Clayton and w.
F. Dismer.
Washington Council, No. %, Of the
Masonic Universal Craftsmen, Council
of Engineers, will give it's annual Hal
loween dance at N. E. Masonic
Temple. Eighth and F streets, north
east. Mrs. Martha Stoops, chairman.
The Young Mems Jubilee Chorus of
its musical and literary program at
Vermont avenue Baptist Church,
under auspices of the Tribe of King
David, of that church.
The Red Triangle Outing Club, will
give a Halloween party, 8. o'clock. at
the Village Inn, 552Z Connecticut ave-
nue.. Florence Hendershott in charge.
The Filipino Club Of Washington,
Inc, will give a Halloween masque
rade dance at L'Aiglon Club.
FUTURE.
The George Baldwin Mccoy Unit,
American Women's Legion, will meet
November 4. at 1880 am, at the
Church Of the Covenant.
The Business Women's Council will
meet tomorrow evening in lecture
lecture room of the Church of the
Covenant. Rev. William A. Eisen-
Evening star., 1927-10-31
Admiral Helm Buried.

Last rites for Rear Admiral James
Meredith Helm, who died Friday, took
place today at II o'clock in Arlington
Cemetery.
Admiral Helm died Of a heart at
tack in the Washington Sanitarium
Evening star., 1927-10-31

on visit to his wife. who has been
i'll for three months. Funeral services
were held earlier In the day at Hy-
songs funeral parlor. 1900 N street.
Evening star., 1927-10-31

A floating mine recently found in
Twofold Bay, New South Wales, is
thought to be one sown by the Ger.
man raider Wolf during the World
War
Evening star., 1927-10-31

He attended the United States Naval
Academy. being appointed in 1868.
He was appointed a second lieuten-
ant in the 1st Infantry July IS. 1866;
was advanced to the grade of first
lieutenant about two years later.
and made a captain in 1880 He was
transferred to the 4th Cavalry in
December Of that year and was pro-
NOTED to major in the 1st Cavalry
Evening star., 1927-10-31

IN November. 1897 Four years later
he was made lieutenant colonel,
and became a colonel Of the 9Th
Cavalry in 1902 He was retired at
his own request March Is, 1905. He
made his home In Spokane, Wash.
\
Natives of British Malaga are
learning to wear stockings.
Evening star., 1927-10-31

The Philippine Islands, discussed as
rubber-growing country, bough,
more than $2.500.000 in rubber goods
from the United States in the past
year.
Evening star., 1927-10-31

Brig. Gen. Smith was born in st.
Augustine. Fla, April 81. 1919. the
son of the late Maj. Gen. Charles
Ferguson and Fanny Mactier Smith.
Evening star., 1927-10-31

the home Of his daughter. Mrs. James
G. Aston. from heart disease.
Two sons, Col. Allen Smith. jr.. and
c. r. Smith, live In New York City
and Milwaukee. respectively.
Evening star., 1927-10-31
GEN. ALLEN SMITH DIES.
Veteran of 40 Years Service Sue
cumbs in West.

SPOKANE, Wash, ,October 81 GP).
Brig. Gen. Allen Smith, IS, retired,
veteran of 40 years service in the
United States Army, died yesterday at
Evening star., 1927-10-31

The George Baldwin Mccoy Unit,
American Women's Legion, will meet
November 4. at 1890 am, at the
Church Of the Covenant.
Evening star., 1927-10-31

The Business Women's Council will
meet tomorrow evening in lecture
lecture room Of the Church of the
Covenant. Rev. William A. Eisen-
Evening star., 1927-10-31

The Filipino Club of Washington,
Inc, will give a Halloween masque-
rade dance at L'Aiglon Club.
Evening star., 1927-10-31

The Red Triangle Outing Club, will
give a Halloween party, 8. o'clock. at
the Village Inn, 552Z Connecticut ave.
nue.. Florence Hendershott in charge.
Evening star., 1927-10-31

The adult Bible class Of Foundry
Church, will meet tomorrow, pm, at
the home of Mrs. Alice Bruner, 3547
Thirteenth street.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26
PAY YOUR POLL TAXES NOW!

The Independent Beneficial Club,
at a special meeting held last Friday
night, adopted resolution for the
appointments of committee to in
vest gate how many of it's members
were qualified voters; also to notify
the Colorsd People tof the urgent
necessity of paying their poll taxes
before December 15th; and to invite
the cooperation of all local frater'
mites in the formation of non
partisan league for the purpose OF
stimulating more interest in the
POLITICAL welfare of the community,
and 70 prepare for three important
elections to be held in 1928, which
gre vital u the welfare OF the Col
0red Peopla.
Headquarters have been estab-
lisheG at Miller's Hotel, Second and
Leigh Streets, where information
and assistance will be given oil who
apply.
A Mass Meeting has been arranged
al True Eeformers Hall. North Sc
cond Street. on Tuesday night, No
vember 29Sh, (5th Tuesday night)
az s O'clock. Rev. Gordon B. Han
cock will be the principal speaker,
bringing message pertinent to this
occasion. The public is invited to
attend. =.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26
SHEPHERDS ADD HALF THOUS
AND JUVENILES TO ORDER.

Local Matrons of the Juvenile De-
partment nf the Improved Order
Shepherds and Daughters of Bethle-
hem met in the private dining room
a; Slaughters Cafe, last Monday
night in the closing meeting Of the
Juvenile Drive to raise Richmond's g
1928 quota of 1000 members in the
Shepherds nationwide drive for
10000 members. About 500 juve-
niles were added to the Richmond
Folds during this campaign.
The gold prize offered by Grand
Presiding Shepherd Mrs. Ora Brown
Stokes was won by Mrs. Lille Bas-
kerville, with Mrs. Olivia Daniels
Allen a close second. Much enthus-
iasm was manifested in the meeting.
Mrs. Stokes announced that plans
were under way to hold the first an
nual conference of the Shepherd
Juveniles at enc Of the colleges. At
this conference model program
will be put on to give the children
the best possible life training. This
announcement was received with
much rejoicing.
At the conclusion Of the business
the Matrons and officials of the or.
ganization were rendered banquet
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26

ATLANTA. Nov. 2S. The 5-year
sentence Of Marcus Garvey, for US
ing the mails to defraud in connec-
ton with his "back-to-Africa' Negro
colonizalor project, has been COM
muted so that he may be deported,
it was announced at the Federal
penitentiacy here today.
Local J2ited States immigration
Officials who hold warrant for his
deportation as an undesirable alien,
said Garvey would be sent to Jamal-
c.. "in the near future"
Warden John w. Shook SAID at
the penitentiary that the commuta-
ton was issued subject to deporta-
ton proceedings, and Garvey's re-
lease would await the action OF i'm
migration authorities to- whom ne
would be delivered by prison ofi'
cials.
Marcus Garvey, who was presi'
dent of the Black Star Line, steam
ship company, formed in connection
with his "tack-to-Afr'ca" movement,
was convicted in New York in June,
1928, and began serving his sen
tence on February s, 1925, after his
appeal from the verdict had been
denied. His term normally would
have expired on October Is, 1928.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26

Attractions of extra ordinary inter-
est have been billed next week for
the new Mosque, Laurel and Main
streets, including such features as
Arnold Johnson's Entertainers, just
completing a successful Broadway
engagement; Ruloff and ELTON, spec
tacular dancers; the Dane Sisters,
captivating harmonists Nm an init
mate song recital; "The Chinese
Parrot" rated one Of the seasons
best mystery plays; another COM
plete episode of the lively comedy,
'Tha Collegians;" William Boyd in
Dress Parade" an exciting romance
of West Point, and a variety of sup
Elemental features.
Arnold Johnson's Entertainers Id
more than first grade stage or
chestra. 1T is a company of genuine
artists, singers, danders and coined
ians, presenting the newest melodies
OF New YGlk musical comedies and
night clubs in style distinctly
original. Arnold Jbhnspn's Enter
tainers is recognized as one Of the
best acts IF it's type on the American
stage.
Ruloff and Elton, featured in a
numbar of musical comedy hits, will
ne seen in a sensational array of
dances, embracing the classic, aero
batic and ballroom styles, given in
a colorful setting. The Dane Sisters
have been compared with the we'll
known Duncans as harmonists.
They will tender generous batch
of new songs. 1t is the policy of the
Mosque to present only what are de-
scribed as headline attractions and
these acts are heralded as well
within that classification
"The Chinese Parrot" adapted
from the wierd mystery tale of the
same title by Earl Derr Bdggers and
featuring Marian Nixon and Hobart
Boswbrth, concerns the strange dis
appearance of priceless pearl
necklace. An ingenious thief, a
Chinese detective and a desert ha-
cienda are important items in this
unusual story Of thrilling adventure
and the clue to the mystery is held
BY a parrot. "The Chinese Parrot"
will be presented Monday, Tuesday
end Wednesday, together with "The
Collegians,' a brisk comedy of mod
ern college life
William Boyd, in "Dress Parade
with Bessie Love. will be the partic.
u!ar feature the last three days of
the week. It is stirring romance
of West Point life. This thrilling
picture, which builds through a
yely fight to- a powerful climax,
was taken al the United States Mil
itary Academy.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26
Editor Richardson
Comes Again.
Brilliant exam AssaiIs Supreme
Chancellor Green---Produces
Both Sides in Dallas Informer

chieftain is above and beyond crit
icism, theL they are ''all wet" what
ever that bit of slang implies and
denotes.
Having been informed that the
Supreme Chancellor was circulating
mimeogra pied letters, which he had
received from some Of the "breth.
ren," supporting and approving his
Chicago speech and TRADE against
Texas and the South, the editor OF
The Info ,ner wrote to Mr.. Green
for a copy of same, offering to pub
l:sh same m the columns of this
paper and permit the readers to
reach their own conclusions; but at
hour of going to press the Supreme
Chancellor has not forwarded the
requested literature.
However,, The Informer has been
able to secure copies of these let
ters and resolutions from another
source, and we are publishing them,
verbatim (even to punctuation,
grammatical errors, etc., elsewhere
in this issue.
Our readers will observe one let
ter written by Hon. E. B. Barcb,
Grand Chancellor of the Colored
Knights of Pythias of Massachusetts,
who was the guest of the Texas
Grand Lodge last June at Austin.
Mr.. Barco will be remembered as
the one-arm gentleman who, boasting
of the fact that he Is native South
erner (hail;ng from Florida), stated
at the Austin meeting that, while he
was not anxious to- see the SUI.
rreme Chancellor die, when the
end did come, he (Barco) would
vote for ". S. Willis as the next
Supreme Chancellor of the Order.
This Is the same Mr.. Barco who
fought side by side with Texans and
supreme representatives from other
States to bring the 1929 Supreme
Lodge 20 Texas, which attitude on
his part caused rift in his Bay
State delegation. .:
Our good Br'er Barco was so anx-
ious to run into print and regain the
good graces" of the Supreme Chan
cellor, that the poor fellow-de-
spite the fact that he had copy Of
our newspaper and had read Mr..
Green's open reply and attempted
rcioinder thereto-did not even
take time TO see the correct name
OF this paper, and refers to 1t in his
letter as 'the Texas. Reformer."
Thanks for the name and the task
It imposes, Br'er Barco; but for the
present We are satisfied with the
Journalistic role of Informing"
itelling) the people what's what
and who's whip, believing that when
the people are properly and thor
Uughly Informed they will take
care Of the reforming"
But after all, guess the Massachu-
sets fraternalist Is right, at least
in part; for, in it's final analysis,
The Houston Informer is reform
or. J." Selah!
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26

Richmond now has an opportunity
to show her appreciation to one OF
Der sons, the Rev. C.. A. Cobbs,
pastor oe Mt. Calvary Baptist
Church. Rev. Cobbs has paid on
the indebtedness of more. than
s12,0O0.9o. besides 100000 worth
Of imprG se,nents. He has added
about 4uh members to the church
during his eight years Of service.
Rev. Cobbs is graduate OF the
Virginia Union University and has
lost no time in giving service since
the beginning of his career. MI.
Calvary Baptist Church was found
ed in 1880 by the Rev. Archer Fer
guson, D. D., grandfather Of Rev.
C.. A.. Ccbbs. Rev. Ferguson was
for many years President OF the
Baptist Ministers Conference OF
Richmond and Vicinity. He was sue
ceeded by Rev. A. Hobbs, D. D.,
row pasto- of the Jerusalem Bap-
aist Church, of Norfolk, Va, who
built the Lew Mt. Calvary Baptist
Church in 1917. He was succeeded
by DR.. W, H. Harris, predecessor
Of the present pastor, Rev. c.. A.
Cobbs. Rev .Cobbs is also Secretary
of the Baptist Minfsers Conference
end Grand Chaplain Of The l. U. >.
and D. of Bethlehem.
Not only has Rev. Cobbs, under
God and with the cooperation of his
luyal trustees, A. D. Daniel, John
Barber and the late William Sewell,
been able to carry Mt. Calvary Bap.
tist Church to success but as pastor
of Seven Pines and Second Bethel
Baptist Churches, has built new
structure at Seven Pines estimated
at $4,000 and added $4,000 worth o.
improvements to Sednd Bethel.
Rev. Oobbs Is loud in his praise
OF the Trustee Board now co-operaf-
ing in remcdeling Mt. Calvary Bap-
list Church, under the supervision
Of A. D. Daniel, Chairman OF the
Trustee Board and also the coopera-
Uon of the Deacon Board.
The program for the weeks ser
vices follows: Sunday, November II,
11:3NA A. NJ. and P. M, Rev. G..
w. Brent, D. D., Of Washington
D. c. Monday night November %.
Rev. o. r Simms, B. TIL. Tuesday
nieh+ November 20, Rev. w. T.
Johnson, D. D. Wednesday night,
November 30. Rev. G.. B. Hancock,
D. D. Thursday nigh, December
/, Revs. Dumville and Coburn
(white) Friday night, December 2,
Rev. ;. Fl. Binford, D. D.. Sunday
December a. 1880 A. M, Rev. A..
Hobbs, D. D., Norfolk. Va. Monday
December s, 8 P. NJ, Ordination
o. Deacons, Burning of Mortgage and
Reception.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26
IDEAL NEWS.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

A program extraordinary will be
rendered Tuesday night, November
90. 1927, at eight O'Clock ut Sixth
nit. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. A.
w. Brown, D. D., pastor and on
Wednesday night, November 80, at
First Baptist Church, South Rich
mond, Rev w. L. Ransome, D. D.
pastor.
Mr.. A. W. Holmes, Supreme Mas
ter of the National Ideal Benefit
Society, Richmond, Va, will deliver
the principal address each night
Muse by the National Ideal Choir
end othec leading singers of Rich
mond.
Mrs. Leila W. Bankett, newly ap
Iointed National Lecturer of the
above named organization, will also
appear on the program each night.
and deliver an address. A rare treat
is in store for all who attend. Come
and enjoy an evening of pleasure.
The entire membership of every
lodge Of the National Ideal Benefit
Society is urged to be present,
wearing rcealia. The public in gen.
eral Is cordially invited.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26
NELSON DIES IN CHAIR AFTER
FUTILE EFFORTS TO SAVE
HIM BY LAWYERS.

William NJ. Justis and w. F.
Denny, representing William Nelson
Il colored man, condemned to the
electric chair for attempted assault
coming from Hopewell, appeared be-
fore Judge r. Carter Scott in City
Circuit Court Tuesday and sought
habeas corpus proceedings for the
release OF their client. on the
grounds that the clerk Of the Hope
we'll Coui- failed to make record
of the conviction and sentence in
the court document.
Judge Scctt refused to act in the
case, prefelring not to assume pre-
negatives that were those of Judge
Robinson, Of the Hopewell Court
smuch rs the date of execution
is fixed for Friday. counsel were ad,
vised to confer with Governor Byrd
as to stay, in order that the case
might be taken to the Supreme
Court. :.
Counsel for the condemned man
stated thai there was no record of
the convictitn n and therefore Nelson
was unlawfully held in the peniten'
tiary, where he is awaiting the end
1t was stated at the Governor s
office thai the case had already been
passed upon by the Supreme Court
and that there was nothing further
to be done.
William Nelson, charged with at
tempted criminal assault was placed
IN the electric chair at the Virginia
PenitentIiary Friday. yesterday
shortly before s A. M. On either
side was guard. He walked in
withoW. q tremor, took his scat in
the chair es coolly as though he was
at home, not word being spoken
by any one.
The ordeal was over in a few
minutes and his body was carried
out by attendants. So quickly was
the work done that there was nc
evidence Of suffering or the grue
some scenes attending an old time
hanging Attorney W. F.. Denny
the famous criminal law attorney
and the brilliant white attorney w
NJ. Justis exhausted all legal means
to save him.
TO save him. He declared he was
innocent
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26
RAINCOAT AND SLICKER STORE
GIVES GOOD SERVICE HERE.

We are quite sure that our read
ers will be glad to learn that Rich
mond now has an exclusive "Rain-
coat and Slicker Store" The Good
year Raincoat Company, located at
626 E. Broad Street, near Seventh,
carries the Goodyear" raincoa's for
men, women and children in all
the seasons latest colors and in all
sizes. 4
Every garment is fully sewed,
strapped and cemented and carries
the Good year guarantee Of being
absolutely rainproof or the purchas-
ev is given a new doat. During our
brief interview with Mr.. Fernheimer
The manager, he said, eve appreciate
the patronage of the colored people
of Richmond and we shall be glad
to extend 10 them the cpurtesies OF
eur organization"
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26
REV. DIR BROOKS FORTY-FIFTH
ANNIVERSARY

The 10th Street Baptist Church
held a celebration and a reception
Monday right 14th inst. in honor
of the 45th anniversary of the pas
;orate of Rev. w. H. Brooks, D.
d. An elaborate program was
carried out. A verttable feast was
spread in the lecture room OF the
church ana the members and friends
heartily enjoyed themselves.
A heavy, expensive gold chain was
presented to him by his enthusiastic
admirers. m
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26
DO YOU KNOW THEM

Baltimore, Nd, November 5, 1927.
l desire to find my sons, James
Randolph and Roosevelt Baylor. They
worked at the glass factory there. /
have not seen them for eight or nine
years. James is 25 years of age and
Roosevelt is %. Randolph is tall,
brown skin with heavy eyebrows.
Roosevelt is of light complexion with
reddish hair. Any information will
be thankfully received by their heart
broken mother.
MAMIE BAYLOR,
SOP N. Central Ave-,
Baltimore, Md.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26

Mr.. l.. l.. King arrived in the
city last week from Aurora, Ind.
Mrs. Essie Spivey, of Greenwood,
Z. C. is spending some time in our
CITY. the est o, Mrs. Mary Crump,
COS Bowe Street.
The Lawntown Shoe Companv's
Store at 101 E. Clay St., with Mr..
w. Henry Walton as manager,
opened in "blaze Of glory
Wednesday with the latest designs
in footwear The indications are
that IT will be literally patronized,
No where in this country can you
get more, il as much, for your 20
cents as ycu can get at the Mosque
Theatre. You see the latest movies
and the best vaudeville under con-
dtions which are superb. You are
welcome there. The organ alone is
worth more than the price Of ad-
mission.
The boy was, well nigh out Of
breath, but he made it in time to
get a good seat at the Mosque and
it cost him just 25 cents.
Take your best girl to the Mosque
regularly. 1t will save You money
for presents Christmas. She Will
prefer the Mosque.
The Corley Company keeps IN
front. If you doubt it, read the ad-
YER isement in this issue.
Charles G.. Jurgen's Son will serve
you for Christmas. Look at the late
designs in furniture. The terms are
satisfactory.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L. King visited
Durham Thanksgiving Dav and were
'he guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Atlas
Barbee.
You nav have pain in the back or
some other ailment. You should
know how to get rid of it. See DR..
IL. J. Hayden. He could not have
remained in this city, had he not
made good. He is now in the jew
elry business too. Get one of the
Ifavden wrist watches as Christ
mas present. It is made for him
in Switzerland. ..
DR.. E. R. Jefferson was called
to Atlantic City, N. ]. this week to
attend the funeral OF his sisters
daughter, husband. The Doctors
brother was taken seriously i'll In
Norfolk, too.
Williams Lodge Of Elks has
begun remodelling the home at 4th
and Clay Streets. A spacious dance
hall and auditorium is being In
stalled.
w. T. Gray is doing good bus-
mess az 412 N. Second st. and Is
Giving satisfaction to all patrons
Out Of towh visitors have found out
too tha' they can get prompt service
there.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26
NJ. GARVEY
RELEASED.
Famous Leader to be Sent to
Jamaica--The End Of Long
StruqqIe for Freedom.

by the Grand Presiding Shepherd.
The service rendered by Mr.. Slaugh-
ter was re, feet. Among those pres
ent and reporting were: Daughters
Susie H. Robinson, Amanda Ran
dolph, Leila Wynn, Eliza Berkley,
Olivia Allen, Addie Johnson, Lille
Baskerville. S. e. Hicks, Della Pope
Mary Colsins. Grand Recording
Secretary; Amos C. Clarke, Grand
Secretary!I1 easurer; R. G. Mitchell
U. R. Commissioner.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26
FOOTBALL RESULTS.

Unions Eleven bowed before the|
terrific onslaught of Hampton's grid
warriors in their big turkey day fray
CD Hovcy Field. The score 12-7 is
no Indication of the excellent game
played By both teams.
Howard humbled Lincoln 20 to 0
in the big football classic in Phil
adelphia Thanksgiving Day.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26

Rev. w H. Brooks preached two
powerful sermons Thanksgiving day
at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. The
church was packed and many were
turned away. The pastor, Or. W.
H. Stokes is being commended for
the tone and service of these annual
events. Dr.. Brooks is in excellent
health and possesses practically all
of the power and oratorical ability
of twenty-five years ago.
p
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26

The Identity of the colored woman
who WAS found dead recently at
SOC 1-2 n Fourth Street remains
mystery Virginia Duck is now re-
garded as an assumed name. The
body is in charge of Funeral Direct
Or H. l.. Minor and may be buried
by the city.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26
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The trouble at the Mosque is that
when you sit down in one of those
cushioned seats for rs cents, you do
not feel like ge ting up again for
comfortable.
Richmond planet., 1927-11-26
FRIENDS ACTIVE.

Rev. Longs friends are now ac'
tive and claim that they will secure
his services despte the parliament
ary tongla now presenting itself. 1t
may be that the church will recon
sider all that 1t has done in acting
upon the letter of Rev. C.. M. Long
declining the pastorate and proceed
to regard the matter as closed and
hold that he is now pastor OF the
Second Baptist Church. y Others
contend that the committee of fifty
must extend a call TO Rev. Long,
and he can accept it, thereby ending
the matter.
Later Repo1t-The committee has
voted in favor of Rev. Longs ac-
ceptance.