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enlisted men per officer, the enlisted
strength on that date should have been
1878, whereas 1t was 1920.
The Army Is experiencing difficulties
In getting Its full quota Of air officers
and 1t might be that the number OF
enlisted men should be held down until
that situation improves. It Is intended
that the 1929 funds will maintain an
average enlisted strength OF ll8750 men
during that fiscal year. and that that
strength will not be reduced by reason
OF funds proving inadequate as the result
OF an underestimate or laws enacted
after this bill shall have become Law.
In commenting upon the flve-year Air
Corps program. the Secretary OF War
said that 1.-The final result OF the fiye-
year program. II the Air Corps men are
taken from the 1880, would be a re-
auction OF eight battalions Of Infantry,
four sq,lAdrons of Cavalry, eight bat
teries OF Field Artillery, four batteries Of
Coast Artillery. two companies OF En-
ginecrs, over 500 men from the Quarter
master Corps. four Ordnance companies
and one detachment Of a Chemical
Warfare regiment"
Progressive members of the Army and
Navy Club prepared a nominating slate
for officers and directors which will be
presented to the club membership for a
vote at the annual election of officers
which will be held at the club tomorrow
afternoon from to O'Clock. The pro-
gressive nominating slate Is as follows:
For president. Mai. Gen. Mark L. Her.
sey. U. S. A., retired; vice president,
Maj. Gen John A. Lejeune, COM
mandant. U. S. Marine Corps: secretary.
Maj. William NJ Porter c. w. g.,
u. S. A.: treasurer Lieut. Comdr. Frank
p. Williams rs. c., u. s. NJ: to serve
until 1891 as directors-Maj Gen
KenZie w. Walker chief OF finance Of
the Army: Lieut. Comdr. Palus p
Powell. u. S. NJ. and Lieut.. Comdr
A. v. S. Pickhardt. u s. N, and %
serve as director until 1929, Mai. Clay
ton B. Vogel. U. S. NJ. C.
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ARTISTIC DESIGN USED
IN PLEATING TROUSERS
London Tai1ors Please Young
Bloods by Showing the Waist
line to Higher Point.

Correspondence OF the Associated pr..s.
LONDON.-Mans waistline has gone
up a notch. The idea Ia To give the
tailors more opportunity to display their
art at pleating
All the London tsilors are now pleat-
Ing trousers, especially for the younger
bloods.
Every perfectly good pair Of trousers
should have pleats round the waist
band, aver the tailors. as the pleats
tend TO give good hang" TO the
trousers and an appearance OF fullness
which Is 50 much desired.
AS TO the question OF the nigh waist
line, the Savile Row tailors point out
mat II the Jacket has three buttons the
use Of the center button only will en-
nance this effect, 50 az consequences
the center button alone Of the Younger
generation Is buttoned while the others
are free.
trousers remain about the same
,ength at the bottom. being generally
turned up. with width Of Is 70 10
inches.
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Craze for Slimness Hits Sweets

Correspondence OF the Associated Press
MANCHESTER Woman's
"craze for slimness" has greatly re-
duced figures In the chocolate and con-
fectioncry branches Of the sugar in
dustry, says the annual report of the
Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
Imports of refined sugar and sugar
candy at Manchester dropped nearly
100000 tons in 1927 as compared with
1926. the report declares
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-12

RaSad IN the prep"
HratiOn 0f n slate
of changes In sta
ton and duties Of
officers OF the Sup
ply Corrs during
the Spring. Sum-
MGR and Autumn
Of this year. Fol-
lowing Il, give II
some of the high
ranking officers of
that corps now on
duty afloat or on
a foreign station,
who are due for
shore duty: Capts.
Victor S. Jackson
fleet paylnaster on
the staff of the
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Executive Offices and Service. ltl2.22 You Street NV.
NV, II
md NouS 81
Skinker Motor 1910 St. NV ST. Col Rd
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Navy.

Navy.
Rear Admiral Charles Morris, pay
master general Of the Navy. and those
In his office having to do with personnel
problems arc at tn, present time en-
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"A cats senses Of smell and taste are
nov 80 Keen as It's sight, hearing and
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SONS or JONADAH.

Hope Council admitted four new
n.smtefs Percy Ciemsptsu Wsk eteeifd
VIE ehisf " MI vacancy. Addresses
were nssfa ~ Charles Hc0ill, Charles
Small Jams Macdonald ard others
GsfIse keumsnn, worthy chief. pre-
A.osd
Flonsef Co1gejl met, with Worthy
Chief ChaJisg Williams presiding. Three
new members were added
J0in f., I1siey Council INST with
Worthy Chief Charles Mitchsil In tfh
chair AddJessxs were made by Yne
Sovereign Chief 0gcsf Roth, J. T.
TDaornburg, William " FenniHg, Thomas
w Scott and oihsIs
a temperance Iret,ing wss held IN
ElIsses' Hall. Del Ray vs.. by the
Sovereign Council last Monday night
for the purpose ~ organizing q eolneil
81 Jonsdsi,s Addresses were made by
Fast Sovereign Chief J spilimsI.
saey. Antonio GsmniEstti. William "
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01

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( A H

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NOTES
Continued from page y

at one of the series of preparatory
meetings arranged by Generaiissimo
Amos C. Clark. The workers held
Special divisional meetings in sep
arate rooms of the spacious Shep'
herd Headquarters building, Sixth
and Leigh Streets and pefected their
plans for the campaign and compiled
reports for the general meeting
which was held later on during the
night.
The Blues are marshalled under
Captain Rosa Price while the Reds
are captained by Deputy Susie j.
Williams. These leaders marched
their forces into the general cam
paign meeting and after little pre-
liminary feeling out skfrmish, laid
down LOG members. Amid boundless
enthusiasm the blue flag was hautad
in from it's place of eminence ia
front of Headquarters and the red
feg unfurled to the breeze. signify
ing that the Reds are leading in the
race.
Grand Shepherd Ora Brown Stokes
~ S@NOl lAnS SNCAy OlOll 20 = utIdhI
the success of this drive and adds
much energy to- the movement.
Daughted Eliza Berkeley tops the list
with fifty new members to her credit
and says the battle has just begun.
Friday night. 10Th the final meet
ing of the workers for instructions
was held. Territory was assigned
nnJ +bo u-0rlya-c y,,a,o opo65ant +bov
would clean up the town in the big
drive scheduled for next week. Re
froshments were served.
The Campaign closes next Friday
night and the big torchlight display
and initiation is scheduled for Mon
day night, the goth. On Halloween
night the losing color will serve a
banquet to the winners, adding the
final touch to this spirited race.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20
ROANOKE LETTER

Rev. James S. Hatcher preached
last Sunday morning and night.
Mr.. willard Miller died October
14th. Mrs. Pryor, a very aged lady
died last week. Mr.. Charlie Deane
is quite i'll Mrs. Ida Perkins is in
disposed. Mr.. John Morgan is still
confined to his bed.
Mrs. Mary Payne of Moneta, Va.
underwent an operation at Burrells
Memorial Hospital. She has returned
to her home. Miss Rosa Hancock,
who has been quite sick, left for her
home last week. Mrs. Mamie Jones
of Sewickley, Pa. is visiting her
parents.
Mrs. Lucy Joplin is quite feeble.
Mrs. Jennie Adams died in Durham
n. C.
Call at Stanfield's, 153 Wells
Avenue n. W. for Indian Herbs,
Salvasena, Payneze and other reme-
dies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20
Tells Skinny
Men How to
Gain WEIGHT

If the fiat chested man whose ribs
are almost bursting through his skin
doesn't try to make himself look like
a real man, no one else will.
When any man or woman needs
more weight they ought to be told
that the greatest of all flesh builders
is McCoy's Tablets.
Mccoy takes all the risk-Read
this ironclad guarantee. If after
taking 4 sixty-cent boxes of Mccoy 5
Tablets or 2 One Dollar boxes any
thin, underweight man or woman
doesn't gain at least 5 pounds and
feel completely satisfied with the
marked improvement in health-your
money Will be refunded.
Just ask for McCoy's Tablets at
any drug store. Distributed by Nc"
Coy's Laboratories, Inc, also dis
tributors Of McCoy's Cod Liver OIL
there is none better.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20
DEATHS REPORTED
Il 80 @t;st;;8. = :: j. - Il @zs

The following is a list Of deaths
of colored persons reported TO the
Richmond Bureau Of Health from
October Q 10 October 10, 1928, WIN
age and date of death:
Florence NJ. Haskins, age 81 years;
Winterpock, Va; October ..
Helen Lucking, 81 years; 1902 Short
p St. October Z.
Edward Cooper. 43 years; 21l W.
Clay st. !; October s.
Manervia Nelson so years; I'LL
State St. +; October s.
Helen Smith, &c years; I'll IL
Clarke ST.; October s.
Leola Stanley. 35 years; 1882 Buch
anan St.. October g..
Henry Hines, 16 years ;22l9 Steven
son St. October 8.
Ida V. Wood, 81; Ills N. S1st st:
October 8.
Robert Woodson, 5S years; Ala W.
Marshall ST.; October 8.
Annie Lewis, so years; 116 Orlean
St; October 10.
James ELAN. 40 years; 7O1 N, 9th
ST.; October 10.
Robert Gaines, 6S years; 514 w,
Baker St.. October 9.
Margie Boiling, Is years; 619 Cal
houn st. October z.
Rosa Jackson. SIS years; Yellow
Tavern; October II.
Jessie Chambers, 4 years; 1888
Lakeview Ave-. October 10.
James Burton; 4 days; 1949 w.
Moore ST.. October 10.
John Keenan,, IS years; 9 Ballard
ST.. October Z.
Baby Layne, 13 days; TIT N. Srd
ST.; October 10.
Sydney L. Tyrae. ga years; 1926 W
Leigh ST.: October IL.
James Prize, 80 years; $500 Second
St. Road: October IL.
James Taylor. 81 years; 9 South
Richmond: October ~.
Moses C. Method ia years; 915 n
2Sth ST.: October 10.
Dudley Lee. SIS years; 62e N. 2Stt
St.: October II.
LIZZIE Martin. As years; S2S B ST
Paul St.: October IL.
Laura Crump Dowden, 40 years;
SO Petersburg Pike; Oct. ~.
Moses Thomas Lewis, "a years;
1922 Grayland Ave-; Oct. IA.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20
DO YOU KNOW HIM:

Robert S. Conn, who came to
Richmond has secured scholarship
from New York u, and is wanted
TO come home at once and secure it.
Address Rev. Lawrence Smith, 13S
w. 1S2nd St., New York, N. Y. at
once. Young Conn does not wear a
hat, his hair being combed back and
he is of yellow complexion. He
wears nose glasses, is very plain and
roughly dressed. Any one knowing
him will give him the information
so that he may return home at once.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20

Jefferson and Coleman. Visitors:
Mrs. Hattie Godfrey Jones and her
children, also Mrs. Winnie Jones.
Rev. John Wilson of the Shiloh
Baptist Church preached last Sunday
morning. :,
In the afternoon the Memcr al
Services of the Hiawatha Beneficial
Club and its Auxiliary We're held at
the Shiloh Baptist Church. The ser
mon was delivered by DR.. G. 5.
Morris.
Mrs. Rebccca Terrell of 1905 Full
ton St. was presented with token
Of honor for her work in behalf
of the Darby Hicks Social Clubs
outing to Petersburg September 20;
Rev. c. B, jefferson preached at
the Mosby Memorial Baptist Church
on the 18th inst. and at Unioh Bap
fist ON the 18th at P, M.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20
JAMES JERONI WILL ARRANGE
MUSICAL SCORES FOR COMING
SCREEN PRESENTATIONS.

James Jeroni, formerly Of Loew's
Inc. has been appointed musical
director of the Mosque Theatre. and
will conduct the orchestra and COM
pile the musical settings to the
feature screen presentations. 1t was
announced this week.
He was born at Liverpool England
and received his musical education
at Trinity College of Music. London.
His career began with teaching har'
mony and Instrumentation. Mr.. Je-
roni then became associated with
Hull Symphony Orchestra one of the
finest organizations in England,
where he established prestige in
musical circles through the perform
ance of his compositions
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20
GRAVEL HILL NEWS.

Wednesday n ght we had glorious
prayer service at Gravel Hill BaDtis.
Church. Rev. W. l. Tuck pastor.
Sunday ut 1880 the pastor
preached "The Christian Inviolaoil-
ity." At s P. NJ. Rev. H Ran
dolph preached to "Sleepers Club. ="
Sisters Tw,na Harris and Dilsio
White are improving.
Sister Henrietta Tyler and sister
Mary Premise have been added to
the sick.
Mrs. Tuck is quite i'll.
J. M. Anderson, Reporter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20
DO YOU KNOW HIM?

Information is desired concerning
an old colored man, named Joe Hunt
Some well-to-do white people, who
know him and wish him well, desire
to get in communication with him
at once. 1t is desired that enquiry
be made in the churches and societies
for him. Any information concern
ing him will be gladly received at
this Office. Persons desiring to know
more about the matter can call up
the Planet Office, Randolph 2213.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20
Senator William E. Borah'a ad-

Senator William E. Borah'a adj
dress at the City Auditorium this
week was a remarkable showing in
more ways than one. 1t indicates
that the rift in the Democratic ranks
is both deep and wide. William G..
McAdoo and his friends are making
themselves felt in the effort 10 de-
feat Governor Alfred E. Smith OF
New York. The distinguished states
man might make the run himself,
but the weight of Tammany Hall on
his shoulders is too much for him to
carry. =.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20

They may say what they please
about Herbert Hoover, but that
brother is not making any mistakes
in his race for the presidency. AS
for AL Smith, he is talking much in
his own favor and nothing that he
is saying, so far as we con see Is
Hurting him. Certainly not With the
colored voters.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20

LARGE GENUINE HANDICOLORED
Framed Photograph of Natural
Bridge, Va; Niagara Falls n. Y. ::
or Great Falls, Va. $3.50 postpaid
Suitable for Gift Purposes. Photo
Suitable for Gift Purposes. PHOTO
SALES CO., P. o. Box 1852 Penna
Ave. Station, Washington D. c.
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MORE WANTED .

Daubersville, Pa. March 25, 1925
Mr.. L. ]. Hayden,
224 West Broad Street
Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir: Please send me your
Blood Purifier and Stomach Remedy.
I got some few years ago which I
found to be so very good for fndi-
gestion. So find enclosed money
order for $3.50. Please try to send
tire medicine as soon as possible, as
I am in need Of It.
Yours truly.
MRS. CHARLES EBLTNG.
Daubersville, Pa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20

The records in the Richmond Blu
reau of Health show that Moses c.
Method died at the age of ia years.
He resided at 915 N. 2Sth Street
and was brick cleaner when old
houses are demolished. His young
est son is said to be 70 years Of age.
Funeral Director Scott had charge Of
his remains.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20

L. Manufacturer Pure Medn
medicines will relieve
aEcton
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MEDICINES FOLLOWING DISEASES Heart Disease
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20

Col. Jennings C. Wise's state
ment that the Republican Party Is
ire white mans party and the Dem
ccratic Party is the Negro party re-
minds us of the farmer who placed
green goggles on his COW to cause
her to eat shavings and sawdust for
grass. The cow died.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20

We are asked where the eclored
voter is in this fight. He IS laying
low and saying nothing, but he VIII
be at the polls on both sides OIL the
contention ON Election Day. And
don't you forget It.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20
MOORE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH.
GAGS West Leigh Street)

Rev. Gordon B. Hancock, A. N.
Pastor, Residence. Virginia Union
University. Services: Sunday. ll:So
A. M ana P. M. Sunday SCHOOL,
$50 A. M. All are welcome.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20

We thank our friends, VINO nave
been aiding us with their suDscElp'
ton money. Well say nothing
about the others. g.
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MT. OLIVE PAPT. CHURCH

MT. OLIVE BAPT. CHURCH
Services: 10 A. NJ, Sunday School;
1880 A. NJ. Preaching each Sunday
$3.50 P. M, Lords Supper each trst
Sunday.
Rev. J. S. Johnson, A. M, DID,,
Pastor.
James M. Brown, Clerk
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FULTON NOTES

Our pastor Rev. Cobbs filled his
pulpit last Scnday. On the rostrum
were seated Revs. Brown, Capehart
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-10-20
MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
CIV Orleans Street, Fulton)

Ray. g. A. Cobbs, Pastor, Parsoa-
age, sos Louisiana Street. Services
1880 A.. n. and p. M. SUNDAY
School. $3.50 A. ID. The Pubic IS
Invited.
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Richmond. Va, July 8, 1915.
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every morning

every morning.
Yours truly.
EDWARD BRYANT,
Douglas, Arizona.
Camp Harry J. Jones,
Co. d. 25th Infantry.
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FOUND GPEAT RELIEF.

FOUND GPEAT RELIEF.
Power. w. Va, Feb. 9, 1925.
Mr.. L. j. Hayden,
224 West Broad Street
Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir: I received your medi-
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Prominent Churchwomen
Plan Gross Triumphant

The names of two prominent Wash
ington women, Mrs. Marietta Mimi
gerode Andrews and Mrs. James Car
roll Frazer are indelibly identified with
THE Cross Triumphant and its coma
ing presentation here in early October,
In honor of delegates and churchmen
attending the sessions Of the Episcopal
convention to be held in this city.
Mrs Andrews, we'll known equally as
artist and writer, who now makes her
home on her Virginia estate at Vaux-
cluse. spent a number Of years gather
ing material for this pageant, which
tells so graphically the story of Chris
tianity. from the early days of Joseph
Of Arimathea in the Holy Land TO the
present time. in the fullness Of its es-
Enlistment in America Since the in
itial presentation at the Cathedral
Close here in 1922. THE Cross Trium-
plant has been given all over the land
either wholly or in part, and its latest
presentation this Fall is attracting inter-
est Of churchmen generally. At the
time of its first presentation, one of the
delightful features was q series of pre-
production talks. made by the brilliant
author, at numbers of local churches
talks which had so great a value.
spiritually and educationally. that it
Is the plan of the present committee to
arrange for number to be given this
time also In October.
Mrs Frazer has been associated with
Mrs. Andrews from the very beginning