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Richmond planet., 1928-12-29
DR.. DAVIS GETS HIS MAN.

Sergeant Fox returned to the city
last week from New York bringing
with him Robert Johnson, alias
Richard Johnson, who had Jumped
his bail bond" and who left DR.. D.
Webster Davis in most ambarrass
ing position with the judge of the
Hastings Court. 1t is understood
that when Johnson found out condi
tons here, he waived eXtradition
and came to Richmond again. The
amount of lab lity was one thousand
dollars and Dr.. Davis and his
friends are in a normal condition
again.
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29

safety conditions of colored people
and I think it would be well for you
to advocate committee of your most
influential people to take these mat
ters up with the City and Zee if you
cannot through the 1929 budget get
scme appropriation that might be
helpful to you. -,
You know we are interested In
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29
CHEAP PREACHING

1t enabled churchgoers TO hear
scme of the ablest and best preach
ers, instead of listening to cheap
preaching all the time. Then one OF
the preachers wanted to know what
he meant by cheap preaching. Rev.
Dr.. Hill answered indirectly by
saying that if he went into a store
10 purchase a suit of clothes, for
which he did not pay much, he
called it cheap suit. If ne bought
a pair of shoes for which he paid
but little. he called them cheap
shoes. If church had pastor and
was not able to pay him much. the
church got cheap preaching.
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29
WILL DISCUSS FURTHER

This caused some amusement. 1t
aroused others and it was suggested
To set aside o time to discuss radio
preaching with view to having the
Conference express itself upon this
subject. Rev. F. w. Williams, D..
Il. stated that he would go on re
cord as being unalterably opposed to
radio preach 'ng. The pastors of
churches in the rural districts ap
peared to line up behind him and
Rev DR.. Fountain on this subject.
Editor john Mitchell Jr. by unan
imous vote was asked to fill in the
order Of the day made vac9nt by
the failure of Rev F.. D Lewis to
Put in appearance as scheduled
Editor Mitchell spoke briefly after
which Rev. DR.. Hill moved 4 vote
Of approval and thanks by the Con
ference. This was unanimously
carried Rev. A. w. Brown Rev.
O. B. Simms and Rev. w. T. John
son, d. D. joining in seconding the
mot on. Unfinished business kept
the Conference in session long after
the two o'clock hour of adjournment
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29
ATTORNEY BYRD's WIFE GONE.

Helen V. Byrd, wife of Attorney
j. E. Byrd died, December 21st
1928 at one o'clock P. NJ. after a
long and painful illness. Her fun
eral took place Sunday, December
23rd at the Union Baptist Church,
Rev. l.. C. Garland, pastor. She
leaves husband, son, mother and
relatives and friends to NOUN their
loss. -.
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29

Yes. there are plenty of ]. B..
Willis suits walking around here
and thev are being admired by the
ladies. They think their male frineds
have shown admirable taste and
good judgment in selecting the
Wills standard of tailoring.
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29
Mr. FUNSTEN CALLS
FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Makes Request Of City Officials

doing what we can, but an appeal
should also bo made by committee
CT your people.
Assuring you that l will do what
] can for you in the matter, beg
TO remain
Yours very truly :. -.
o. H. FUNSTEN.
Continued on page 81
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29
Richmond, Va.
December 26. 1928

Richmond Planet, -.
Richmond, Va.
Gentlemen: :. :.
Enclosed herewith find copies OF
letters which I have written to diff
ferent departments at the city Hall
in regard to improving living and
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29

Tonsorial Artist Charles (Bouncer)
Chappell is now at Prof VIM. b.
Smiths tonso-;al parlor, Is E.
Clay street where he will be pleased
to welcome and serve his many
friends.
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29
ISAAC GREEN DIES FROM BURN

Isaac Green, the we'll known
teamster, who has been confined to
his home, 1109 Tyler street by
illness. fell on a red hot stove
Christmas Day and his clo'hlng
caught fire, burning the upper part
Of his body. He died at St. Philips
Hospital, to which place he lad been
removed for treatment.
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29

"A. D. Price, Jr. is in the lime
light Read the full page Christmas
announcement to the thousands of
satisfied and prospective patrons.
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29
he Radio
Preaching
President Fountain Asks
Questions.
Rev. DR.. Hill Speaks Plainly.

Rev. J. Z. Fountain, Pres dent
Baptist Ministers Conference Of R:ch
mond and Vicinity has grown stead
lily in popularity. His exercise OF
common sense has caused aim to
handle peculiar situations in man
ner which is both amusing and
praiseworthy Rev. C. A. Cobbs is
secretary. e.
..I In listening to reports from pas
tors, Rev A. D. DAILY had conclud
ed his report on the programme the
Sunday preceding and had resumed
his seat, when President Fountain
enQuired relative to report that 4
radio service had been held Sunday
night at the Fifth Baptist Church.
=. REV. DAILY AND RADIO.
For moment Rev. DAILY hesitated
Then he sad that a church club had
arranged such a service, but not
with his entire approval. They
brought in a radio set for the night
service and had heard the services
from Grace Covenant Presbyterian
Church. The purpose was to raise
money for his church. Rev Foun
tain intimated his d.sapproval of
such a procedure. -.
REV, DIR. HILL SPEAKS PLAINLY
Other divines supported the posi-
ton of the President. Then Rev.
Joseph 7. Hill, pastor of the Second
Baptist. Church expressed his Gp
proval of the method of procedure.
He explained that when ne was In
Arkansas, he talked over 4 radio
circuit for the benefit of several
small churches that were not able to
support a pastor. He told Of com
pany that had arranged for this
kind of service for their workmen
at their camps. -.
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29

Subscribe to The Richmond Planet
for 50 the whole of 1929.
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29

Mr.. E. A. Pollard is in business
to give satisfaction. Call and see
him. :.
Richmond planet., 1928-12-29

Patronize our advertisers and get
service at least cost.
The Washington times., 1928-08-04
Automobiles is

BUICK Master g. has had wonderful care :
ures, paint and upholstery like new.
east Branch Dick MURPHY Inc. Buick
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The Washington times., 1928-08-04

2OOt 10TH ST. N. w.
Exceptionally attractive apts.. com
ception hall and large kitchen, rental.
500 per month.
Desirable one room. kitchen. recep-
tion hall and bath; rental, $40 per
month.
The Washington times., 1928-08-04
rLE xxyrT SON

412 1ST ST. s. e.
Desirable 3-ruom, kitchen, receptlooinl
hall. bath and porch apartment WIN
all outside rooms {: heat and Janllo3TT
necessary repairs viii be made.
The Washington times., 1928-08-04

THE HOLMES
5000 DENT PI. N. W.
Very attractive apt. consisting o.
rooms. kitchen and bath; price. $ou.
The Washington times., 1928-08-04
THE MONTANA

1875 M ST. N. W.
Furnished apartment of room. re.
ception hall sand bath = MAD serVl -
modern building. within Walklng at l
lin 1860.
The Washington times., 1928-08-04
REPAIRING SERVICE
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If your car Is not all paid
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The Washington times., 1928-08-04
Used Car Dealers Tell About Their Most Adc Offers
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The Washington times., 1928-08-04

Old money bought, y. s.. coins: descrIbe
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The Washington times., 1928-08-04
50 ACRES
WOODBRIDGE, .. O..

Beautiful Dutch Colonial corner home,
SIX roona, tile bath. h.-w.h... oak floors.
garage TO match house: owner has left city.
Keys at zO02 B. / Ave. N. f.. Call North
80.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
Other Papers


Japan's first general election under the manhood
suffrage law, enacted in 1895, which enfraRchised
100000 persons, resulted in unexpected rcverses for
the government party. The opposition managed to elect
as many members Of the house Of Representatives as
has the party ~ power. despite the advantage enjoyed
BY the latter ard despite It's control OF the police and
the machinery OF elections. The minor or radical
groups together have only twenty-seven seats. and APP
parentIy a cabinet crisis Is unavoidable. If not another
general election.
The number or newly enfranchised seters who went
60 the polls is said TO have been surprisingly large. II
may be assumed that the japanese masses appreciate
the gift Of suffrage and intend effectively to use the
ballot. Democracies elsewhere nave become rather in
different to that instrument and are even willing to
abdicate in favor Of dictators and olignrchies. Sooner
or later. however. they will make the painful discovery
that the blessings Of free institutions have 70 be vigil
Iantiy guarded, md that political apathy leads to po-
litieal enslavement.
There were no very definite issues in Jaran's gen
eral election. The government party was attacked for
its policies in China, hut the criticisms were not ac-
romranied BY constructive proposals. The demand for
a responsible cabinet might have developed into an
important issue, but the government virtually pre-
vented discussion Of this subject in the press by as
sorting that the divine authority OF the emperor might
noe be challenged even indirectly by talk Of making
his ministers subject to parliamentary control.
The government party promised support for sgri-
culture and measures against unemployment. Its plat
form was distinctly liberal I'm tendency and tone. The
fact that IL failed 10 elect a decisive majority OF the
deputies indicates that the newly enfranchised mil
lions are thinking for themselves and exercising indie
penden judgment
Having met democracy halfway, the classes and in
terests in power in Japan will have to make further
concessions and gradually establish a genuinely repre-
sentative government, with a monarchy that reigns but
does not govern.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
The World and All
USEFUL FOLK

bcErQL FULh
DR.. Bailey K. Ashford, who has saved more lives
than any other one person / can call to mind just now,
has retired from the United States army, in which he
has long held a commission az colonel.
I met DR.. Ashford In San Juan. Porto Rico. several
years afo. We had one of those pleasant conversations
that Is especially pleasing because Of the things that
liz Is necessary to leave unsaid. We had only about a
half hour for talk, and each or US tried to say q good
deal during that short time. II seemed that we found
innumerable matters of mutual interest to talk about.
Ashford was interested in writing and writers, and I
was vastly interested in the great work that this life
saver was doing.
DR.. Ashford almost invented the hookworm. Well.
he didn't exactly invent Il, but he made il famous. He
dragged the hookworm out into the light Of science, and
then the hookworm turned pale and passed away.
Working for nearly thirty years on tropical diseases,
DR.. Ashford discovered that the hookworm was the
cause Of much Of the laziness Of natives in tropical
lands. He told me that the hookworm could be elm
mated a. a cause Of illness II the natives could Be
induced to wear shoes. Since the parasite was in the
soil. it easily penetrated the bare feet of the inhabi-
|tants, he said.
DR.. Ashford has been very successful IN fighting
tropical diseases. Hundreds Of thousands Of persons
now living in the tropics are alive because of this
mans work. / am sorry to hear that his retirement
j. due 70 q physical disability. hope he will live
many years, and will be duly honored BY the whole
world while he Is still living.
We haven't too many useful folk in the world. So
widespread is the notion that the possession OF much
money is a measure Of ability, that our young people
are quite generally deferred from entering careers IL
usefulness unless there is a prospect Of big mony for
thin.
Or. Ashford has never had time "a think about
money He has lived on an army mans salary, and Ne
had done work that has been worth countless millions
of dollars. from an economic standpoint. ! presume he
will live on q very modest income for the rest of his
life You can't always measure the usefulness Of a
citizen by the size Of that citizens bank account.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
Peters Adventures

to feed you all the choice crumbs
last spring and summer. when you
and Mrs. Biuebird were SO busy tax
ing care Of your babies. Don't you
remember me. / wish you would be-
lieve me when I say that ! would
not hurt a feather on your body!"
Peter was very anxious 10 make
friends with the handsome fellow.
"You can take my word for IL this
Two-Leg Is alright" declared Snow
bird, suddenly. Peter looked az him
gratefully. At last Biuebird was
convinced.
Il have nothing more to say" re-
marked he. "Your word Is good with
me. Srowbird. and VI Two-Legs will
allow u, wife and 7 will De glad
to be his friends. But promise me,
Boy nc spoke dircctely to Peter,
that you will not tell our where
abouts to any Of your acquaintances
who have bean sh0otcrsir
III certainly will not tell" answer
ed Peter. -And 1 promise you an
other thing-that I will not play with
a boy who has one. / never liked
the thing and now ! hate il. But do
answer my question, where are the
boys 2"
"All flown off about their own
business SAID MIR. Biuebird. quickly.
before his wife could say a word.
"Iou see, they grew tired Of staying
with the old solks, and 20 each one
has gone out into the world 10 seek
his fortune. Wife and 7 only hope
that they will find good waves-it
would be too Sad IL ore of them
chose a mate who would not make
him "A good home.
~"Blnrbirds are such home lovers.
you know. Wife and ! did our best
40 make GOOD birds out or orr chill
dren and ii is not fault if they
do not make good parents"
''Of course they will-they we're
the hest sons il birdland. and why
shouldn't they be the best fathers.
I'D like 10 know" MIRA. Bluebird,
usually 80 timid and gentle, really
looked quite cross.
Dear. dear, think Of ii. think Of
itin sang Mr.. Bluebird. sadly. az he
sat On the bare branch. and Peter
noticed how we'll the blue OF the
birds coat matched the blue sky
above him.
Ncxt--Why Blucbird Was Sad
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02

Who am IL What was the name
OF the diririble IN which I flew
over the North rolc7 Who accom-
panied me on the flight?
On this date, a year ago, Babe
Ruth signed a contract to play
baseball for three years with the
New York Yankees. AT what annual
figure?
What is she capital city Of Aus
tralia?
The Battle ON View Orleans, In che
War or 1912. WIS fought after the
signing Of the peace treaty officially
closing the contract. Who command
ed the American forces in the
hattleg
Who was the first vice president
OF the United States?
THE meek will be guide in iudg-
ment; and the n:eek will he teach
his way" Where does this passage
appear III the Bible?
JIMMY JAMS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
Timely Views
OBSERVATIONS ON SOVIET AINs ExpREssEnu
By THEODORE DRESSER
American Journalist and Author.

American Journalist and Aathor.
Theodore Dresser was born In Terre Haute.
Ind, August ~. 1871. He was educated in public
schools at Wersaw, Ind. and Indiana university.
Dresser began newspaper work on the Chicago
Globe, in 1892, and later was connected with ST.
Louis papers r. dramatic editor and travelling
correspondent. where he remained until 1894.
During the following years Dresser did special
work for several magazines. becoming e~ditor-in-
chief Of the Butterick publications in 1907. Since
1910 he has devoted all his time to writing. He IL
a novelist or international repute. Dresser has re-
turned from . tour through Russia).
The soviet central committee. the ruling mower IN
Russia, will not stand for opposition Of any character
within it, ranks. Trotsky and some Of his associates.
IN the minority group, were in a temper OF revolt.
Stain and his group were in the majority. There was
nothing left but that Trotsky ard his associates be
elected, and though he is a man or tremendous follow
ing he was elected and exiled. Every soviet realizes
that their strength alone lies in unity. and IL there
are divisions the scheme must fail.
Stain has gradually worked himself into mower
through the fact that he was secretary Of TIE commit.
tee. Ike Is slow, methodical, . close observer Of the
works Of his followers, and Of what is in the mind Of
the public. And so long as he keeps ian ear to the
ground" he will remain In power.
lie Is q biz man, dark, as are most Georgians. ana
handsome. He Is astute and not given to talk.
cannot understand why there shculd be bread lines
and unemployment In a nation as rich as America
which In recent years has given $4,000. 100000 10
Europe outright, and where there Is sufficient 10 pro
vide every human being there with food, shelter and
clothing.
In Europe there are reports Of actual poverty all
ever the United States rs the result or staEnant bust
ness conditions. Yet nowhere in Russia, regardless OF
whether the nation IL prosperous or not, will you
find men without coats standing in bread lines waiting
for a handout. That IL one thing the soviet has ac-
eomplished, and which ~ not y theory, but q fact.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
Washington Letter
BY CHARLES r. STEWART

state insists on it--but I think it's
a blinkcty-blank fool law"
Senator Blease is the one lone
mcmhcr Of congress who publicly
not % Eay v0ciferously-aimiss that
he regularly votes M he doesn't want
To, because he must, In held his seat.
Plenty Of others vote their ron
Stituents' convictions, rather than
their own. but they make believe the
convictions r theirs. too.
Collie ostentatiously gags ard
chokes every time he's required 10
shout mo" on a wet proposition or
AYE" on a dry one, but he gets ii
cut somehow
There's a certain magnificencc
about this.
Il reveals Coles nerve. He takes
his medicine but he won't pretend he
likes it.
All IN all, then. fer Collie RIeasc
10 roast All Smith a. q "nuliifica-
ZIONIST" is going some-so his Smith
lite colleages argue. For that mat
ter, they add, it's playing horse with
history for n South Carolina senator
70 find fault with anybody as a
"nullificati0nist."
Collie never heeds 'cna.
II he's inconsistent. he's incon-
sistent on a grand scale, too.
Criticism of him for ii, from
"damyankce" sources, bounccs off
him like BIB bullets off n man-o'-
war
$50 long" he announced on the
senate floor recently, Aas Seatn
Carolina approves my record. what
~ 4 care what anybody else fmenn-
inE any 'damyankecD thinks7r
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
Today's Radio Programs


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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02

Blrcbird- lie alighted In the ton OF
n small plum tree not far away. Mrs.
Bluebird looked up al him lovingly,
and twitted in her sweet low voice.
Nov don't you worry. dear, I am
all right. This Two-Legs is a friend
and what do you think he has
promised q provide us with \ break
fast of Suet every day. We shall
. mind the cold az all, for the fat
will keep US nice and warm. Be-
sides. don't YOU see Snowbird. here
He and the boy have been talking
together for a long time
"Well what does Snowbird know
about him" cried BIuebird. still IN
certain. you never can telll Re-
member how much you and I have
always thought Of the Two-Legsl We
have sung our best songs for them
and visited them time and time
again, and what did you get for it,
A broken wing. II doesn't pay to
trust them. I say. Come away be-
fore this one does you harm"
But | am the Two-Legs zho used
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02

Today's Horoscope
Persons born under this sign are
close In money matters, although
sometimes reckless. They are sell
dom dishonest.
A Daily Thought
what loneliness Is more lonely
than distrustf"--George Eliot.
m~
Answers 10 Foregoing Questions
I. Road Amundsen; the Norge;
Ellsworth and Mobile.
2. $4,000.
q. Canberra.
A. Andrew Jackson.
3. John Adams.
8. Psalm. XIV, Q.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
Dinner Stories

The Sunday school teacher had
been telling her class oil about the
cannibals. and the missionaries who
went to foreign places. "Now chill
dren.r she asked. what do you think
would ba the first thing the mis-
sionariek should teach the fanni-
balsT" Please" suggested Billy.
they should teach them TO Be we're
tarians."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02

Sugar, Sugar, don't you tell him.
wife. Don't you tell him. He is a
wicked Two-Legs. and he only wants
to knew where the boys are so he
can shoot nc them with his bean
shooter. Come away quickly or he
may break your other wing. Sugar,
Sugar, come away-come away"
Flying toward them. calling dis
~tractedly all the while. came Mr..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02

by GA4Fttt t. 0tEW aft
WASHINGTON, March 2.-Senator
Collie Blcasc Coleman H., but they
all call him "Colic' for short9 IL n
Of thnse southcrners who grew up
under the impression that "damyan-
kee" tsas n word.
Collie was down in his home state
Of South Carolina recently, den0unc-
ing All Smith NJ a "nuliificationist."
This struck some Of his fellow
senator's as overwhelmingly funny.
Coli was referring to AL in con-
n~ection with the Eighteenth amend
ment. Of course. "But how" asked
these senatorial brethren. on his re-
turn, about South Carolina. In TON
n~ection with the Fifteenth 2"
Such cracks don't disturb Collie a
bit.
What does n "damyankee" know
about the south'E prcble.ns!-is his
view.
Possibly some folks won't consider
this answer of Coles fully explana-
tory. However, it's the only one
they'll get out or Senator BIaase.
Wher he's said his say he's
through. Take it or leave. He'll
AAAE4A4| AVI MU H3I1FIHAtG
The peculiar thing is that Collie
has vituperated the Eighteenth
amendment and the Volstcad act iii
far stronger terms than AL Smith
ever used.
When you stop 10 consider, though
Smith is known as Il wet. his Ian
guage toward prohibition always has
been parliamentary. Cgiie has ran
HMMNmA %hM AMm&~mMMMM m+mMM--M
20 express his poor opinion Of iii.
and he had an extraordinary vocabu-
larry to begin with.
Then why In heck demanded
the puzzled vets. furious mt the spec
tHcle az - legislator with such ideas.
comes up, do you invari1
dry"
over st being
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02

WAUkENhN, Ml--MisE Florence
Young slipped md fell into u pool
Of water as she was entering church
for her wedding. Though thorough
Nv wet. she went through the cere-
mrny~