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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22
MRS, ORA B, STOKES
SCORES HEAVILY
a GREAT SESSION OF GRAND FOLD
SheDherds Stage Scenic Parade-=7hree Ban0s ana a
Drum C0rp--NeW Building Dedicated

happy and pleased at the showing
made by her well-trained followers.
A noticeable feature too was a
broadcaster in one of the cars, who
told the people along the route
what would take place and the
mature of further attractions. Rev.
DR.. w. L. Ransom, delivered the
annual sermon Tuesday night at the
Ebenezer Baptist Church. Mrs. Ora
Brown Stokes presided with becom-
ing grace and dignity. Music was
furnished by a quartet from Nor
folk. Prof. j. H. Blackwell de-
livered the welcome address, which
was responded to by Miss F. E.
Kemp, of Philadelphia.
A Great Sermon
Rev. DR.. Ransom's sermon was
one of the ablest he has ever de-
livered in this city and It made a
profound impression.
Wednesday morning the Grand
Fold reconvened in the Leigh Street
Memorial Methodist Church, with
Grand Shepherd, Mrs. Cta Brown
Stokes; presiding, A. {. Clark,
secretary. The Deputies Confer
ence was held and Memorial Exer-
cises took place.
Grand Secretary, A. c. Clark,
made detailed report. The body
recessed for dinner. In the after
noon, at P. M, Grand Officers
and Board Members were elected,
or rather reelected, as no changes
were made in the personnel. An
excellent report was made by Grand
Legal Advisor, G. A. Mckenzie.
The Biennial Session.
A resolution was adopted provid-
ing for biennial sessions, that is the
Grand Fold will meet once every
two years instead of every year.
The next session will be held in
Baltimore, Md, in 1880.
CONTINUED on page 81
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22
Mrs. Stokes Fine Address.

An able address was delivered by
Mr.. B. A. Ruffin, president OF the
International Body of Lions. The
Committee on Credentials made its
report, which was approved. A re-
cess for dinner followed, The body
reconvened at 2:3O P. NJ. The fea-
ture of this session was the very
able and exhaustive address OF
Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, the Grand
Shepherd. She reviewed the work
of the Order and made important
recommendations, all of which were
approved. She aroused unbounded
enthusiasm as she told of the many
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22

bers of the Uniform Rank, wearing
their snowy costumes and adorn-
ments added a wealth of color to
the scene. Couple with this the
mellifuent notes of sweet music
floating out upon the air from the
band, which was impatiently waiting
to head the parade, in which three
bands and a drum corp subsequently
participated, and you have faint
idea of the beginning of one of
the most colorful and impressive
parades ever staged by fraternal
order here.
Rev. Dias Concludes Exercises.
Rev. R. A. Dias, the popular d.
vine from Norge, Va, delivered the
impressive benediction, which deeply
all, after which the order
to move was given by Commissioner
r. C. Mitchell. 1t was indeed a
strange sight. The line of march
had been previously announced and
published. Crowds had lined this
route for nearly and hour, but the
start was delayed. 1t served though
to add to the beauty of the parade,
as night came on and this marching
phalanx of male and female wear
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22

Mrs. Minnie L. Scott has returned
to her home in Washington, D. c.,
after pleasant stav with relatives
and friends. She also spent some
time at Granite, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22

Mrs. Florence Cogbill arrived
home last Sunday after spending a
week visiting in New York.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22

Mrs. Harriet Blunt. who has been
quite i'll at her residence, 716 n.
Fourth Street, is somewhat i'm
proved.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22

Miss Amy Wright, Of Marion, S.
c., is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. L.
Goeback, 217 E. Clay Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22
VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY
CAMPAIGN

The Virginia Union University
Campaign will start September "a,
1928.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22

ing their gorgeous but beautiful
uniforms were outlined to the thou
sands of observers by colored lights,
which were burned until the march
ing crowd returned to the point of
beginning.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22
SURPRISING LONELINESS.

AS for me, they had me there to
write and / performed the task. Let
us see. The rostrum was decorated
with flowers and palms and ever
greens artistically arranged. Back
of the pulpit in the choir gallery, a
stream of melody poured forth, to.
the satisfaction of the audience.
Looking over the church from this
point was a scene of SURPRISING
loveliness. It was a sympathetic
congregation, which sympathy served
to give inspiration to the speaker.
l had known this church during
its palmy days and 1t reminded one
OF that time, when those Christian
melodies drowned even the noise Of
the R. F. and P. trains as they
passed through the Byrd Street tun-
mel on the tracks Just in front Of
this famous structure.
y
HAD COME AS PASTOR.
Deacon John T. Taylor announced
the collection for the Sunday pre-
ceding as being s127.72. Moderator
E. F. Johnson presented the pastor,
Hymn 531, "In All My Lords Ap.
pointed Ways, My Journey I'll Pur-
sue" was sung. Rev. Joseph T.
Hill, D. D. said:
II come now as your called and
chosen shepherd. I shall proceed not
your way, bur Gods way according
CONTINUED ON page ~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22
The Fine Parade.

The women were the objects of
many compliments. They marched
with the regularity of veterans.
They wore green capes, lined with
resplendent gold, green caps
trimmed with gold, and snow white
dresses. They were officered, too,
by women, and their military car
riage and bearing caused astonlsh..
ment by all beholders. Many of
our white citizens were outspoken
in complimenting them and the
Order. Throughout all of this, Mrs.
Ora Brown Stokes, who had ap-
parently with mystifying wand of
organizing ability brought all of
this about rode in her new auto
mobile, the gift of her husband,
surrounded by her cabinet.
Mrs. Stokes Happy.
Cbo u,oc avidont1y suhlimp1V
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22
A Double Purchase.

After the purchase of the original
structure. owing to the foresight OF
Mrs. Stokes, the adjoining building.
was purchased so that now the
brick buildings, all under one ROOF,
contain thirty rooms. The onlces
of the Order are now housed there
and the decorations attracted the
public as the Uniform Rank IN all
of its glory paraded from this point
to other parts of the city Inc
Grand Fold convened Tuesday, Sep
tember IL, 1928, in the Leigh
Street Memorial Methodist Church
Fifth and Leigh Streets, Rev. H.
NJ. Williams, pastor, at 10 A. NJ
Routine business was TRANSACTED,
after which the roster of the folds
was called.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22

Nd Wyndham M. Carter Of New
York City with his daughter, Made
Ion. is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. e. r. Carter, 700 N. 5th st.
4yss0SEssvsps '+sAs 'siAA'' - rN'e''' "-s''S0 4
Mr.. Daniel Adams, one of Montclair' S
leading young men, left for Boston, to
be gone two years. He is member of
Union Baptist Church choir, and will be
missed by his New Jersey friends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22

DR.. and Mrs. Charles s. Morris,
Miss Esther Morris, accompanied by
Miss Lillian M. Nichols have re-
turned from New York City, on a
motor tour They spent an enjoyable
vacation with many friends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22
(Snecial by John Mitchell, JrD

Especial by John Mitchell, Jr;)
Mrs. Ora B. Stokes, Grand Shep-
herd Of the Improved Order of
Shepherds and Daughters of Bethle-
hem, who has brought about a new
era in the history of this inhu-
ential Order since she was elevated
to be its chief official, staged one
of the most remarkable demonstra-
tions here last week that has ever
been seen in this city. She was
powerfully assisted by the Grand
Secretary-Treasurer. A. c. Clark,
who has occupied his present posi-
ton for about fourteen years and
is acquainted with every detail OF
the work. The peculiar significance
of the meeting here was the, pur-
chase of the present improved site
for the Order at the northwest COR
ner of Sixth and Leigh Streets.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-09-22

Mrs. Stokes Happy.
She was evidently sublimely
Evening star., 1928-02-10
SOLUTION OF "ROMAN QUESTION
MAY BE REACHED BY EASTER
Present Year May Bring Agreement Be-
tween Pope and Mussolini on Problem
of Temporal Power

OF ecclesiastical refusal by which Pope
Plus TX declined to accept the law of
guarantees adopted by the Italian Sen
ate in 1871 concerning the prerogatives
of the Holy See and the relations be-
tween state and church in Italy)
At the beginning Of 1927. Premier
Mussolini. speaking on the Roman
question" said:
"It must be concluded and settled by
next Easter"
Unforeseen circumstances have pre-
vented this, notwithstanding willingness
on both sides and the efforts and ability
of the chief negotiator, who remains in
the dark and is almost unknown. Rev.
Tacchi-Venturi. He is Jesuit. scholar
In history and literature. for many years
secretary of the Society Of Jesus, and
has dedicated the greater part of his
activity to a monumental work which
will contain the history of the JesuitS.
Rev Tacchi-Venturi knew MuSSolini
before the latter assumed office as pre-
mier. but their acquaintance grew very
close when Plus XI. few months after
the advent of the FasciSta regime, chose
him to negotiate the purchase of the
ancient library contained in the Chigi
Palace which was about to be bought
by the italian government. The present
Pope thus resumed project which he
Continued on Page S, Column ~
Evening star., 1928-02-10
BY SALVATORE CORTEsI,
Associated Press Correspondent

ROME. February l0.-The year 1928
perhaps may become as noteworthy in
the religious history of the world for
the solution of the Roman question"
as is the year 1870 for the fall Of the
Vatican's temporal power.
It is possible that the figure Of King
Victor Emmanuel II, Of that day, who
transformed the apostolic palace of the
Quirinal into the royal residence Of the
new King of united Italy. may be re-
membered throughout the centuries as
contrasted to that Of Premier MuSsClini
as one who brought about conciliation
between church and state. Above them
will tower two popes Plus TX. who by
his celebrated mon posSumuS" I've are
not ablel rendered impossible for nearly
60 years not only an understanding. but
even a modus vivendi between Quirinal
and Vatican. and the present Pontiff.
who, after about six years of negotia-
tion. study and deep reflection has de-
cided to give religious peace to Italy,
the seat Of the papacy. and assuage the
anxiety of the Catholic world concern
ing the status of the head of the church
in the Eternal City.
(The mon poSSumuS" was the form
Evening star., 1928-02-10
PRESIDENT IS HOST
TO FRENCH FLYERS
Lebrix and Costes Are Guests
at White House; Leave
Here Tomorrow.

Lieut.. Comdr. Joseph Lebrix and
Lieut.. D!eudonne Costes. Frances ia
nous long distance airmen. this after
noon were guests of President and Mrs.
Coolidge at luncheon at the White
House. the last official tribute paid
them during their stay here. as they
will depart for New York early tomor-
row morning in their Breguet plane,
NungesSer- Coli.
Besides the two airmen the President
had Mt luncheon Ambassador Claudel.
Gen Pcrshing. William j. Carr. Acting
Secretary OF State; Capt. Wilson Brown
and Mai. A. c. Sandeford. the last two
being White House aides.
The alrmen, en- route 20 the White
House for the luncheon. stopped at the
National Press Club and paid brief
informal visit They were escorted 10
the main dining room by j. Fred Es-
sary. president OF the club: Henry
Sweinhart and Robert Remy. and were
introduced py Theodore Huntlcy.
chairman Of the entertainment COM
mittee.
Inspect Press Club.
They were introduced by Mr.. Huntley,
who explained they had but moment
tU Spcilu at t'c CIub Htiu wiz w"
graduated the airmen on their cpochal
flight: The diners arose In body and
enthusiastically applauded the two
Flyers Lieut. Costes replied In orief
address III his native tongue. which
Mr. Remy interpreted for the gathering.
He thanked the club members for their
welcome and expressed the "egret that
he and his c0mrade could not remain
longer Before they left the BUILDING.
they we're escorted about the elaborate
quarters of the club and manifested
much interest In the SURROUNDINGS,
Following their luncheon engagement
with the President and Mrs, Coolidge.
the fiyers were to visit the naval air
station at Anacostia A number of the
newest type military planes are at the
station undergoing tests and the alfnirn
had expressed a desire To see the planes.
Leave Tomorrow.
After their visit 10 the station they
viii return To the Carlton Hotel and
spend n quiet evening with Mai, Georges
Penault, French air attache. and make
t,nal plans Tor their departure tomor~
row Unless there Is had weather be-
tween here and New York the airmen
plnn To leave around u o'clnck. III order
10 arrive early IN the metropolis, to
begin another strenuous program,
The two pilots are deeply impressed
with Washington. they said today,
They have enjoyed their visit here aud
regret they cannot remain longer ana
are every point ~ interest.
Evening star., 1928-02-10
MAY NOT SEEK SEAT
Friends Believe Smith WIN Wait until
After Election.

Nv the Associated Press.
Frank l.. Smith Of Illinois. barred
from the Senate. who presented his
resignation To Gov, Len Small yester-
day and Immediately afterward was re-
appointed Senator viii not present his
new credentials. his Iriends here believe,
They think he will prefer to retain his
present status and leave to settlement
by the voters In the April and Novem~
ber elections tho iasue Of his rejection
by the Senate.
Opponents of Smith. those who led
the iight that barred him from member"
ship and declared his seat vacant. were
likewise certain that he would be again
denied entrance II he htould try to gain
his seat
fimtths reelection would present the
ish,ie In u new light. II then would bc u
contest betWecn the Senate and the
voters OF Illinois. such contests have
arisen before and The record shows that
IN tho long run tho voters are victorious,
That was tho decision In the most recent
eaae, Involving Victor l.. berger. Wis.,
ronsln foeialiat Representative. who was
twice denied u House scat after the
World War but was 1nally accepted
after his district had reelected him by
u iarge majority,
The taenate already had denied Smith
the oath of oftiee IA Senator designate,
voting Ah 10 ~ against him when he All
peared with credentials given him by
dov. small after his election IN lpau IA
appoiutee tn MI o.,i the term nf the late
lenator Mckinley When the pfesent
aesaion began smith again sought hla
aeat. but was denied the oath. 30 to ~,
and when he deulillad ta s,,bmit himself
Ia tho jurisdiction oi tho Reed alusli
fund committee for hearing, the Senate
declared hia seat vacant by a 6ista~aa
vote,
Evening star., 1928-02-10
D. c, WRITER NAMED
|NFRAUD CHARGE
Preston Gibson Accused of
Fleeing Chinese Mer-
chants of $1,000.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI. February 10.--Preston
Gibson, playwright OF Washington
D. c., was charged Off oially In the
American Court here today with de-
frauding Shanghai merchants Of about
$1,000 gold.
The Department of State at Wash
ington has been notified and asked to
cause his arrest upon his arrival with
his wife aboard the liner Empress OF
Asia, at Vancouver. British Columbia,
February IL
Gibson arrived in Shanghai a few
book. He left Shanghai a few days ago
after. it is charged. he had led Col.
Henry Davis, commanding the United
States Marines here. TO indorse draft
drawn on Mrs. X. NJ. White OF wash
ington, care OF the Riggs Nationa.
Bank Of that city. Col. Davis says he
was under the impression the draft
was for $500 In gold, but when 1t was
presented at the American Oriental
Bank of Shanghai 1t was for an
amount Of $4,000. which the bank paid.
only to have the draft protested.
Col. Davis Is now in hospital at
Manila. Mrs White was presumed here
to be the widow OF United States
Supreme Court Chief Justice Edward
Douglass White. Gibson's uncle. Gibson
Is the son OF the late Senator Randall
Gibson of Louisiana His present wife
represents a fourth marriage. former
wives having been members OF wealthy
families
Gibson Is also said to be a iineal
descendant of Patrick Henry. He served
during the war first In q British ambu-
lance corps. and later with the Ma
rines. being decorated with the French
Croix de Guerre. He Is well known az
a former Sunday writer for the Wash.
ington Post and the Chicago Tribune.
The charges against him include q
number OF worthless checks rendered
Shanghai business firms and hotels.
Evening star., 1928-02-10
Col. Osmun Latrobe, President New Aide.
Shuns Uniform for Easy Civilian Dress

which calls for the frequent wearing OF
iress uniforms and alnoSt endless soeial
aoti.i ities
Along with hts White house duties
Col, tatruhe will serve a. assistant ta
the chief vt Cavalry and will divide his
time between his desk ~ the White
tiouse and the one he viii use nj the
Cavalry headquarters IN the Munitions
building,
In tho absence NJ the President, who
siid not arrive at his desk untii after q
O'Clock. Cul " W staliins uf tho secret
srrtiee Welcomed the new Aide "a the
Presidents of,ieial family. and after
Mtyudurine him IA the variaus attaches
and atileera uf the White hu,se, shaWe,,
him about the hauae. atttee and sguungs,
Col iatiuhe conferred ut M,nae lensth
with ssetat e. Clarence nalryMple, tn
charge at the White House paltee,
supervision at Witch Is Included iA the
,alieus duties al the military aide.
Evening star., 1928-02-10
SMITH APPOINTED
TO SENATE SEAT
Illinois Man Named as Soon
as He Resigns-SpeciaI
Elections Called.

By the Associated Press.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. February TO-
Frank L. Smith OF Dwight. ILL.,, was
United States Senator designate today.
title under which he expects TO be
admitted to the Senate chamber from
which he was recently barred.
The former chairman Of the Illinois
Commerce Commission handed his res
ignation as United States Senator
elect to Gov. Len Small last night. and
Immediately was appointed by the gov
ernor to fill the vacancy. At the
same time Gov. Small called special
primary and q special general election
10 allow voters OF Illinois TO elect Smith
again, II they 80 choose 70 do. @
Issues Lengthy Statement.
Both special elections will be held
on the same days as the regular pri-
ton In November.
The Senate refused TO seat the for
mer Illinois Official because OF his ac-
ceptance OF campaign funds from SAM
uel insult. public utility magnate. and
others.
Mr.. Smith issued lengthy state
ment when he resigned. In part. 1t
said:
when a majority OF the Senate pre-
tended to veto the choice OF the peo-
pie In electing a Senator. that ma
jority also pretended to declare a
vacancy in the representation OF I'LL
nois in the Senate. 1t Is the conf
sidered opinio.i OF the chief law oflicer
OF Illinois. the attorney general. that
the attempt to declare such vacancy
was an usurpation OF power which the
Senate does not possess. and was there
fore void.
Action Clears Legal Point.
TT Is also the opinion of the chief
executive. the Governor OF Illinois. that
n. vacancy exists In the representa-
ton of Illinois which he can MI in any
legal way
I'm fairness therefore. to the people
who have honored me. have de-
termined to create such vacancy by
what am advised Is the only legal
way It can be done for six years. with
out the Intervention OF Providence.
which Is To resign my commission as
Senator.
by doing this. however. ] have no
intention OF abandoning the cause OF
the people OF this State--and Of every
State--~in their effort to uphold the
rights they reserved to themselves
when they consented to the creation
OF the Senate and the delegation to It
OF certain prescribed powers. The only
practical and possible way In which
this can be- done Is for me Ia become
candidate for denomination and re-
election TO the Senate. and to accept
appointment by the governor until the
next general election. This viii make
the Issue clean cut and will give the
people Of Illinois the opportunity TO
say whether they do or do not concur
i'm the usurpation OF their ancient
rights and privileges by IL majority of
the Senate"
Evening star., 1928-02-10
Olds and Chancellor of Germany Open
Phone Line Between u S. and Berlin

1T IL my sincere desire that this new
means Of communication viii also con
tribute toward intenaitying the amlcabie
relations between Germany and the
United States, and toward furtherina
the reciprocal exchange Ut spiritual aud
material values"
IN reply. Secretary Oids said hs felt
sure Lhs new means III communication
would PROMPTS friendly understanding
batwesn ths two pe0ples.
Il knnw that the Secretary Gf Htatn
fegreta That his ai,sence from Wash
lbgton has made II impossible ior MIN
ta exchange perAopai greetings with
your ssnellency, buL on his behalf
desire w lhkn this occasion not only
L1 express my araitflGatton al the ehlab~
liahmant III radio telephone service, bit
also ~ avail myheif Ut this opportunity
~ making knawn t0 you personally The
pleasure WHICH ye have had IN re-
eeiyinG Df. "M r,ittwila as Ambassador
] VI Germany"
Evening star., 1928-02-10

~ tie AskDGtAtbd Ffsbs,
Germany ana ths United States
were ofiicialiy linked together by teie~
plipne today when The German chan
cei!or snd the Acting Secretary Ut
State, ItJkert H.. Oids. exchanged greet
lugg over the LianSDc6anic radio tsle-
piioiis,
The chancellor opened the c0nysrsa-
tton win sii expression of pleasure al
being able " welcome you orally IN
such all anlikiiai way"
"A telephone conversation carried on
between Berlin and Washington ss
tilgugh IL WBA between netgtiLofins
fiiiHe 0n the same continent, marks ali
historical event" he continued You,
Mr.. Secretary. viii feel ~ ! da that
the Atlantic Ocean ~ becoming ieas and
lees ali 0t,staaie IN communication ".
thanks ta The progress IN radio tech
t!iaue, IL iss tec3De poasibls t0 tfank"
nil lie spoken word yer HE ether
iiota ons country 10 ~ other.
Evening star., 1928-02-10

Col. Oamun i,attohe. picturesque
piainaman. appointed military attaehe
to the President yesterday. dues not
intend 10 let tho social duties " his
new post weigh on him any heavier
than necessary, his appearance at the
white HOUSE today Indicated,
when Col tatruhe reported for
work" considerably in advance ot D
o'clock this morning Il VAS not Ia the
snaplN boots and apAlta nt the Cavalry
branch oi the Army to which he hee
ialaa. but III u luose~ hitting husinesa
suit u sott hat aud pnttina Jimmy
pipe.
Aside from Cul t.attobe's tnndneaa
for President Cooiitge, the,a is soine
doubt III the minds VI those VIM have
talked with him IN In his enth,laiaam
over this new assignment, which n at
dttierentp nature tfoin the duties and
lite vi asSavalry oilieer IN the asld and
Evening star., 1928-02-10
Meeting of Union
And Confederate
Veterans Sought

By the Associated PRESS.
A Joint reunion Of the Union and
Confederate veterans would illustrate
that the bitterness of the Civil War
had been ended. Representative How
ard. Democrat. Nebraska. told a
House judiciary committee today in
advocating his bill proposing such a
gathering this year in Washington.
Chairman Hersey Of Maine asked
Mr. Howard to secure the indorse-
ment of the commanders OF both the
Grand Army Of the Republic and the
Confederate Veterans for the pro-
posed meeting before the committee
considered the plan.
Under the bill the Government
would pay all expenses Of the re-
union.