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Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
HON. HAMLIN NELSON, OF
HAMPTON, WAS REELECTED
GRAND MASTER OF VIR-
CINIA MASONS

The Most Eorshipful Grand
Lodge. A. F. & A. NJ. of Virginia,
held its 53rd annual communication
in the Jackson Street NJ. E. Church,
of Lynchburg, from September 18th,
through the goth, 1928. The city OF
Lynchburg did in its power to make
the stay of the visitors pleasant. Mr.:
J. B. Evans, chairman of the local
committee, deserves much praise for
the splendid arrangements.
Hon. T. Tanner Kennier, mayor
of the city, delivered one of the most
brotherly addresses ever heard in the
citv.
Bishop A. L. Gaines served as
Grand Chaplain throughout the ses-
sions.
The officers who were elected for
the ensuing term are: Hamln Mel
son. of Hampton, Grand Master;
Irwin w. Taylor, of Danville, Deputy
Grand Master; DR.. C. S. Bassett, Of
Hampton, Grand Senior Warden;
Rev. [. L. Berry, of Norfolk, Grand
Junior Warden; Warren w. Lee, of
Fredericksburg, Grand Senior Dea-
con; ". B. f. Crowell, OF Roanoke,
Grand Junior Deacon; c. V. Wilson.
of Lynchburg, Grand Secretary, and
NJ. Conrad Martin, of Danvilie,
Grand Treasurer.
Madames Katie 3. Sewart, Rose
bud Whitlock and A. n. Lushington,
of Lynchburg, brought greetings
from the Grand Chapter of o. E. S.
Dr.. H. L. Harris, Jr., of Richmond,
spoke of the Works of Masonry
Among Solored People of America
by his illustrious father, DR.. H. L..
Harris.
Mr.. j. Writ Robinson and Mr.. j.
S. Bright, of Hampton, received spe-
cial concentrations for their splen-
did work on charity.
Hon. Anthony l.. Robinson, 32nd
degree, of Philadelphia, brought
greeting from the Keystone State
and told of driving out Clandestine
Masonry through Colored proceed
ings. DR.. R. E. Jones, formerly of
Richmond, now of Philadelphia, and
Lawyer J. C. Carter, of Danville,
spoke of the history of Masonry in
the State.
Other Past Grand Masters who
took part in the proceedings were:
Rev. S. S. Morris, of Norfolk, Va,
and Nashville, Tenn; c. Bernard Gill
pin, of Richmond; w. F. Foreman,
of Norfolk; and Lawyer j. c. Robert
son, of Richmond.
Chaplain w. M. Coston, of the
Spanish War, who is dealer in
Masonic supplies, was present.
The next annual communication
will be held in Warrenton, Va.
By Page NJ. Beverley.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
VIRGINIA TUCKER FATALLY
STABS MARTHA NICHOLAS
Knife Enters the Heart
II Midnight Fight i'm Close Quarters

Virginia Tucker, age 20 years,
was in the Police Court Monday,
September "a, charged with the
murder of Martha Nicholas. The
weapon used was a pocket knife.
Coroner James M. Whitfield stated
that one wound was in the left side.
It did not enter the chest. The
other wound was in front between
the fourth and fifth ribs In front
and the blade went to the heart.
No definite information has been
given as to the cause OF the row,
but it is intimated that there is "a
man in the case" Attorney Leith
s. Bremner represents Virginia
Tucker.
Coroner Whitfield held an inquest
Thursday morning at $50 o'clock.
Tho following are the statements:
Herman Fitzgerald. 900 s. Lom-
hardy st. : Martha Nicholas Is my
sister. She was cut the last gone
Saturday, night by Virginia Tucker.
Martha was upstairs at 602 s. Allen
Avenue when she was cut. Virginia
cut Martha with a pocket knife. I
do not know where she got the
knife. She had it in her hand when
7 saw it. I do not know the reason
she cut her. They were quarreling.
Martha had no weapon Of any kind.
was asleep and their fusdng woke
me up. It took place late Saturday
night about 1890. When Virginia
stabbed Martha. they were both
standing up facing each other. ! saw
Virginia cnt her or hit at her three
times. After she cut Martha. Vir-
gina walked out. I do not know
what she did with the knife. Nancv
lewis. Louis Nicholas and Bette
E+zgerald were there Martha was
laid across the bed after the cutting.
Called nm ambulance and tried TO get
nn.. Jackson Martha was taken IN
Hosnital."
Rettin F'tveeraId. s00!B s. Lom-
hardy ST. said: "T was IN the room
when Virginia Tucker cut Martha
N'rholac and saw her do III. She
nn+ her with knife do not know
what thew were uuarreling about.
Thev woke me up by their fighting
stood ND in the bed did not see
her cn+ her brt once and thai was
>" oI,t hero fshe no'nted IN her
hraos+> and Martha fell across the
he'd Martha was cnt when she was
standing nv the window. She did
not have anv weapon
At+ornnv R~an,ner statnd N rs
4ho- Nartha N'cho1ns cnt Virginia
T,,"l,or and tho wounde on her hodv
WI chow = Th'r ,,eore of rour-a
n nlea Of selfdefense.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29

Publisher of the Pittsburgh Courier,
and Chairman of the Publicity Com
mittee, Colored Voters Division, Re-
publican National Committee, IN
formed mutual friends of Mr.. Churcn
before his article appeared that ne
(Mr. Vann), not only wrote but took
full responsibility for the article
which appeared in The Courier, de-
scribing Mr.. Church's acrobatlc
activities during the campaign years
1920, 1924 and 1928.
Mr.. Church's Courage.
"If it pleases Mr.. Church to throw
his shining lance in my direction IN
stead of in the direction of the man
who knew OF, and described his aero
batic activities during the campaign
years referred to, and who has eX,
posed them to the mirthful gaze OF
the public, am we'll content with
the exhibition he makes Of his 'cour-
age and his self-sufficiency.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
KING DAVID'S PARADE--ANNl-
VERSARY SERMON

The twentieth anniversary of the
Imperial Order of King David took
place Sunday, $3.50 P. NJ, at the
Sixth Street Baptist Church. Grand
Worthy Ruler A. G. Thompson Tay-
lor was in charge and fine show
ing was made. The parade down
Leigh Street was highly creditable to
the organization. The Uniform De
partment was out in full force. The
exercises were highly interesting and
entertaining, and Mrs. Taylor pre-
sided with becoming grace and dig
nifty. Recitations and speech-making
were in order, and those present
were delighted
Rev. Joseph Arlington delivered
the sermon from Psalm 10th. 1t was
eloquent, short and to the point, and
although in church, the applause
could not be restrained, when he con-
cluded his remarks. To the surprise
of Grand Worthy Ruler Taylor, a
beautiful and expensisE cluster OF
cut flowers was presented to her.
She expressed her heartfelt appre-
ciation
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
DEATH OF Mr.. ROBERT 7.
CdiLES

Mr.. Robert T. Cliles, Of King Will
liam County, Va, died at his resi-
dence, August "a, 1928, at 6 o'clock
A. NJ. He had been sick since
March, having undergone an opera
ton at that time, from which ne
never recovered.
The funeral services were held at
Mangohick Baptist Church, Monday,
August 81, 1928, at 2 o'clock P. M.
Rev. w. H. Ford, the pastor, de-
livered the funeral euiogy in a most
pathetic manner.
Mr.. Chiles had been a member OF
the church for twenty-seven years,
and the resolution from the church
attested to his worth as citizen and
Christian gentleman.
He was widely known, and the fu-
neral was the largest ever attended
in this section. He is survived by his
widow, four daughters, one son,
seven sisters and three brothers. The
funeral arrangements were in charge
of Undertakers ]. E. Johnson & Co.,
of Ashland, Va. They rendered adj
mirable and efficient services to the
satisfaction of the vast assemblage.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
Editor Robert l.. Vdnn
Admits authorship
Emmett H. Scott Denies n. x. Shurch's
Accusation.

"Mr. Church says he is trying to
help Mr.. Hoover's cause and that OF
the Republican Party. His actions,
however, suggest that he is laboring
under hallucinations Of super per-
sonal grandeur and self-exaltation in
his all-too-apparent attempt to de-
stroy party harmony. He cannot
demonstrate his loyalty to the Re-
publican Party or to Mr. Hoover,
however, By seeking to destroy the
influence Of John R. Hawkins and
those who have been designated by
Dr.. Work, Chairman of the Repub-
lican National Committee, to repre-
sent him in the management of the
Colored Voters Division.
"For myself, can only say: l
did not contribute in any way what
soever single line, a single sentence,
single paragraph, or single sug-
gestion to the article Mr.. Robert K.
Church, of Memphis, tennessee, says
he is Informed | wrote, and which
he knows l did not write"
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
LOCAL CHURCHES WILL LIFT K
COLLECTION ON SUNDAY

The Citizens Committee held it's
weekly meeiing on Tuesday, S:oO r
M. in the Williams Lodge of Elks
Home, at which time encouraging
reports were made, showing a STEADY
increase in funds toward the pros
ecution of Police Officer Walter b.
Burroughs, slayer of John Sharpe,
on the night of August 3, 1925 Ia
Gilbert Avenue this city.
Committeeman reported the follo"
ing additional donations: Astoria
Beneficial Club, S25; Thebans, $40;
Porters, SIS; Garfield, $40; Eastern
Star (Church HilD $40; Northslde
Letter Carriers, 50. so; Cash from
Friends, $12. so; making total to
date of $612 90.
On Sunday, September 2s, the
Churches in this city, of all denom'
nations. through action taken by
the Baptist Ministers Conference and
the Ministerial Alliance will lift an
after collection for the benefit OF
this fund j1H
The grand jury will meet Monday
October /, 1928, at which time we
are expecting true bill to be re-
turned against the said police OFFICER
after which, on October 2, the Hust.
ings Court will convene and set all
cases for trial.
Another meeting of the Citizens
Committee will be held Monday,
October /, at the Williams Lodge OF
Elks Home, 8 P. NJ.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
ROANOKE LETTER

Mrs. H. L. Turner is much i'm
proved.
Mrs. Mayer is indisposed.
Mrs. Emma Burks is sick.
Mrs. Mamie Farmer is recovering
from an operation at Burrelps Hos
pital.
Mrs. Kittie Johnson, of Detroit,
spent several hours here with her
aunt.
Mrs. Maria Nelson is i'll.
Mr.. ]. H. Hall is improving.
Mr.. William Robertson continues
inlisposed.
Mrs. Catherine Stanfield is being
congratulated by her customers upon
her service and apparel she is sell
ing.
Stanfeld's medicines are being
sought by those in need of reliable
remedies. You had better call and
see him.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
AT THE MOSQUE THEATRE
GLENN TRYON COMING SOON IN
FILM FARCE

"How to Handle Women" Due at the
Mosque.
"How to Handle Women, Uni
versal-Jewel comedy, starring Glenn
Tryon, has been scheduled by the
Mosque Theatre and will open Octo-
ber 1st.
Tryon, who is remembered as the
star of the great hit, Painting the
Town and o.her screen comedies,
is cleverer and funnier than ever be-
fore. One of the newest stars in
filmdom, his original form Of COM
edy is rapidly leading him to place
at the very top of the ladder of pub
lie popularity.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29

You have your subscription bill
and we have a receptacle for your
subscription money. Now is the
time to send it to US.
Your groceries are ready for you
for the asking. See Mr.. Edward
Stewart for rich enervating food and
other supplies at market prices. You
VIII live long and be happy. 203 S.
Second st.
When A. D. Price died, he set a
standard. 1t has been faithfully OBJ
served. You can get prompt service
north or south, east or west. The
help is well trained and understands
business.
There was a record crowd all day
at the Second Baptist Church last
Sunday.
Rev. A. w. Brown is back at
the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church
much recuperated.
Make your engagements for the
Mosque Theatre. Invite visitors to
our city to go there, that they may
know what kind Of service is sup
piled at this palatial playhouse.
Pr.ce, 25 cents.
You know the Johnsons and so do
the people whom they served. Liv'
ing Or dying call up Madison 6S6.
Paul L. Dopaldson and a few
friends drove fifty miles one day
this week with three double-barreled
shotguns looking for squirrels. The
bird they brought back could be
SQUEEZED inside of gil cup.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29

Washington, D. c., Sept. 20
When requested today to comment
on Mr.. Robert R. Church's article re-
leased to colored newspapers, Doctor
Emmett J. Scott, a member of the
Executive Committee of Nine, Col
ored Voters Division, Republican
National Committee, consented only
TO say:
what a beautiful thing is man
of straw. He can be set up and he
can be knocked down with impunity,
and with blatant fury. Courage is
indeed a wonderful thing, but it is
not courage but cowardice when one
seeks to launch an attack against a
man of straw instead of against the
foeman with whom one would rather
not have controversy, and from
whom one prefers to flee in fear and
trembling.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
FORMER EDITOR CITES
ODD NEWS REACTIONS

Star in Picture Coming to Mosque
Theatre Tells Experiences.
Many newspaper stories have
strange reactions upon the public
who read them, according to Lewis
Stone, famed screen actor and for
mer editor who is now playing IN
the Universal picture Freedom Of
the Press" sensational drama of
the press and the underworld, which
will open here at the Mosque Theatre
on October 4th.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
SCENTED DANGER.

Some of them scented danger and
purchased return tickets,
A visit to the Assistant United
States District Attorneys office and
an interview with that able official,
Gallon B Jones, who occupies that
position, disclosed the fact that they
have on file all of the ticke's or
passes which were used in this
trf Yeacoicn. together with the names
Of the persons who signed them
Many Of them signed the passes as
Reverend. that is as preachers.
although they were not preachers.
These people will be summoned to
court and a grand jury will be asked
to indict them under certain statutes
when it is convened October 1
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
FULTON NOTES

Rev. L. L. Taylor, of Pittsburgh,
Pa, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist
Church, in that city, preached Sun
day morning.
If you want to see c. B. Jeffer-
son, call at the Old Dominion Clean
ing and Pressing Works, bringing
your clothes. Prices very reason
able.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
sToRRs-WAsHINGToN

Mrs. Emma L. Washington an
nounees the marriage Of her daugh'
ter, Gladys Lillian, to Mr.. E. r.
Storrs, Thursday, September 20
1928.
At home Thursday, October 4, 1928
100 IL W. Duval Street.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
Mrs. Rosa Talley Branch at Sixth
st. Baptist Church

Mrs. Rosa Tallev Branch, the noted
singer of Church hill will give one OF
her famous concerts at Sixth Street Bap-
tist Church. 9th ard Clay SITS Thursday
night. October Arb, 1928 at $50 O'Clock.
Come out and enjoy and evening OF mu'
sic and song
Rev JOS ARLINGTON, Pastor
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29

You know where to find him, or
you just call his phone number and
he will find you. Funeral Director
r. C. Scott is polite and obliging.
Day or night service.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
WOMAN'S MISSIONARY DAY AT
MOORE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH

Woman's Missionary Day will be
observed at the Moore Street Baptist
Church, Sunday, September 81,
1928. Special sermons by the pas
tor. Rev. Gordon B. Hancock, morn
ing and night.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
THE LAW VIOLATED.

They are Section 81 and Section
215 of the Penal Code. The former
deals with conspiracy to defraud and
the latter refers to the use OF the
mail to defraud. In the matter Of
conspiracy the punishment is q hne
Of not more than $4,000 and i'm
prisonment for not more than two
years. In using the mails to defraud
the punishment Is fine of not more
than 100000 and Imprisonment for
not more than five years. Under the
TRANSPORTATION act, 49th Section. the
punishment is not less than 800. 90
Or more than 100000. Only min
fsters of the gospel or charity pur-
poses, employees and direct members
OF their families. and eleemosynary
institutions are permitted to have
use OF them.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29

Charles Satchell Morris, Jr. has
accepted a chair in English at the
Virginia State College. He visited
his parents here recently.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
GRAVEL HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

Ss-ss.ss25
Henrico County, Va.
Rev. W. L. Tuck, the pastor,
baptized 27 at 20 A. M. last Sun
day. He delivered a powerful SER
mon at 1880 A. M. A large crowd
was present. At 8 P. M. Rev.
Edward Charity preached. The
people were delighted.
J. M. Anderson, Reporter.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
Norfolk journal and Guide)

INorFoIk Journal and GuldeJ
NORFOLK, VA. Sept. 22-Rev.
T. D. Lee, who was arrested Satur-
dav and released under bond for his
appearance before the grand jury in
the United States District Court in
P'"hmopd n October, in connection
with the probe Of Federal agents OF
alleged wholesale issuance Of rail-
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
THAT PASS SCANDAL.
, JURY MEETS MONDAY, Oct.
Many CoIored People lnvoIved-- Three + ed
eral Statutes Alleged totiave Been Violated

Especial by John Mitchell, JrD
The pass scandal involving as II
does numbers of colored people IN
this city in particular and the State
in general, has been the topic OF
conversation practically everywhere
here. The failure TO give the names
of persons who are 10 be arrested,
or who either had in their possession
at some time one of these passes
has led 10 a general whispering cam
paign, in which the names OF many
persons hereabouts have been con-
nectea.
Alfred Chapman, chief of The pass
bureau of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway is still in jail, being unable
or unwilling to furnish the S5,OOVOO
bond under which he S being held.
CONSPIRACY CHARGED.
It is alleged that through one or
more preachers he distributed these
passes and received money Ior them
at much less than the railroad rate
of travel. The opportunity came
when the Grand Lodge, 1. B. P. ..
E. OF W. and the B. NJ. G. OF
Odd Fellows met at Chicago recent
". The round trip fare was abouc
$45,72 and these tickets are alleged
To have been sold for $500 and
$4,000, while annual passes were
furnished at So 200 each. The col
lusion between the agent for the e.
ond o. R. r. and certain OUTSIDE
persons enabled the scheme to be
put over, until the large number OF
passengers arrived at GordonsyiHe.
EXTRA COACH NEEDED.
The regular train on its way west
from Washington was unable to ac-
commodate this heavy influx OF pas
sengers and the conductor arranged
for an extra coach to go westward.
The same conductor was astounded
when he found only five regular
tickets among the passengers. the
remainder being passes issued by
Alfred Chapman and his associates
at SIS 90 and $40 90 each and for
which no money had been paid over
TO the railroad company. An inves'
tigation followed. 1t Is alleged that
an air-mail letter was sent to Chi
cago warning the persons. who held
these passes.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29

Funeral Director G. P. Hayes is
here now and his service is exactly
what you desire. Call him.
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29

Says Church Fears Vann
"Mr. Robert L. Vann, Editor and
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29
Signed, Rev. T. D. LEE

Witnesses:
n. E. Bridges
W. H. McKeen
Richmond planet., 1928-09-29

You know the Johnsons and so do
the people whom they served. LiV'
ing Or dying call up Madison 6S6.
Evening star., 1928-06-17

u1ent furnishes the highly technical en-
listed personnel for the administrative
and tactical functions Of the division
stan and Is composed OF 10 separate and
distinct sections. as follows: The gen.
eral staff section. In charge of Master
Sergt. Paul A. Chalupsky: the signal
section, under Staff Sergt. John J.
Cournyn adiutant's section. In charge
of Master Sergt. Charles w. Alderman;
quartermasters section, in charge Of
Master Sergt. James M. Lynch; finance
section. In charge Of Master Sergt. Lee
r. Wilson: judge advocates section.
under Master Sergt. Norman c. Copp;
postal section, In charge of Sergt. Sllir-
ley r. Lowfnan, and the chaplairf's Sec
ton. under Sergt. Charles 8. East.
These non commissioned officers have
been furnished with a general plan OF
work laid down In the training OBJ
jective and each has been directed to
formulate a special plan for his par
ticular section. The plan Of instruction
has been devised TO keep the interest
Of the men throughout the armory
training period, and Is arranged 80 that
the older men wiz not have to go over
the same lesson assignments on account
OF new enlistrucr1ts. 1t rs required that
there be something new for each group
every drill night. The system will be
used as basis for promotion and also
to determine the fitness Of non-cormts-
stoned ofifcers to hold their grades. The
men who attend the classes regularly
and those who show the greatest ad-
vancement will be selected for promo
! tiofTs
| The further responsibility has been
| placed on each norl-conIrnissioncd offi-
Ger In charge of a section of keeping IL
recruited TO full strength with only the
highest type Of men available. The Of
| fiCers who have been working on the
plan express the belief that 1t will result
| in developing more efficient division
: headquarters personnel for prompt serv-
| Ice In the event the division should be
called on for field service.
i Off1cers of the Guard have been called
! to account for some Of the methods In
tf !, preparation Of di Ill pay rolls. sur
vey having shown that an but two OF
the suspensions of payments were due
to failure Of company commanders to
show that certain officers and enlisted
men were paid Federal pay for one day
or more by the United States property
and disbursing officer for the District OF
Columbia during the period covered by
the last quarterly roll.
Before muster Of the entire brigade
last Tuesday night, Maj. Gen. Anton
Stephan. commanding the local Guard,
presented medals trophies and prizes to
the officers and men who won them
during the recent annual rife cofapeti-
ton. In brief address preceding the
formal presentations Cen Stephan
praised the men for the showing made.
and expressed the hope that their work
would inspire others. and particularly
the new nrcn In the Guard, to meet
their record or better 1t. He said h.
wanted the new men particularly to
take an interest in rife shooting to
become active I'm the work at the rangr,
Evening star., 1928-06-17
MARINE CORPS NEWS

Maj Maurice z. Siaearer. vino was
aide 70 former Secretary Of the Navy
Derby. now stationed at QuanEico. Va,
left Quantico yesterday for Paris
Island, 8. c., where he is to assume
station.
Mai. w. @. Harrison is "a assume
charge Of the recruiting district of
Pittsburgh, relieving Capt. Harold D.
Shannon. about this coming Tuesday
or Wednesday. Capt. Shannon will go
TO Quantico. perhaps just In time 10
get 10 Nicaragua via naval transport
Capt. A. 4. Creesy. who has been on
the staff Of Brig Gen. John Fl. Rus
sell, American high commissioners 20
Haiti has been relieved and will re-
port TO Col Frank Il Evans com
or about June %. II LIS expected that
In the Gendarnerie.
The staff Of the National Capital
detachment of the Marine Corps
League mat IN the hoardroom a. Marine
Corps headquarters yesterday and
passed favorabiy the form Of ritual
which was written by Capt. Stott.
commanding Sd police precinct, this
city An initiation meeting will be held
In the baf1droom OF the United States
Marine Barracks, Eighth and streets
southeast, tomorrow at o pm, TO which
all members have been ordered TO at
tend and To which all ex-MartneR, re-
servistS. retired, commissioned or en-
listeA are cordially invited to attend
A movement Is on foot 10 erect a
memorial tablet, or something more
substantial. 10 the memory Of the late
Lieut.. Col Benjamin r.. Russell. who
entered the corps In the COS and who
died last Fall Tnasmucf as the sub
urb Of Kensington was long his place
Of residence after his retirement from
active duty IN the corps. the memorial
may be erected there.
The line selection board completed
It's sessions last Monday and all re-
ports have been submitted 10 Maj. Gen.
John A. Ls5eune, colssslandant. who 10
is undergtOOd, after submitting same IN
the department for approval, will then
announce the changes.
After the ReseTvists Of the East Coast
have been trained this Summer 81
E1uantico, II II just possible that quite
a few boys from the various organ
izaiionH AKIN 10 the Scouts may be
given COURSES of training At the East
Coast egpeditionary base, which will
iaaejude physlcal exercises without arms,
physical exercises with arms, bayonet
exercises, target practice for those
showing aptitude. Infantry ciosc-order
dKlIl, signaling. including the sems~
pn0re system. the very light system,
etc; first aid 10 the wounded and, In
feet practical instructions similar to
those given 10 the ordinary recruit
when he first eniiSts In tte corps,