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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-19
Personally Fearless

Are you afraid to drive in trafic?"
mot a Bit" answered Miss Cayenne
But I seem TO have terrible faculty
for soaring whole lot of other people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-19

1T is WELL" said Hi Ho. the sage OF
Chinatown, ito forget the past; but not
so much of 1t as to be unprepared fcl
the future"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-19
Endless Conversational Power.

We still crate in manner bold
Without the slightest sense of dread.
No matter how much has been told,
There's always more that can be said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-19

"A friend of mine done gimme tip
on de races" said Uncle Eben, "but he
didn' turn out to have de friendship
an confidence Of de boss"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-19

Jud Tunkins says he can't always
feel cheerful but he can at least put
a flower in his buttonhole and let IL
stand for a smile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-19
Photographs

saw an old-time photograph.
AS I contrast it with the new
I pause to sigh and then to laugh.
1t looks so young-and foolish, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-19
Optical Illusion.

You are recognized as a leader of
the people" remarked the friend.
What you are talking about" said
Senator Sorghum, lis a sort of optical
illusion. I manage to get out little
in front of the crowd and then run
with all my might to keep ahead of it. u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-19
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-19
Soviet Omcials
Al. a. Cnwh II

Soviet Oficials
Aim to Curb Illiteracy.
Soviet Economic Review, Leningrad.-
The problem of eradicating illiteracy
and educating both children and adults
has occupied the close attention IF tho
authorities ever since the inception Of
the Soviet government. Since the revo-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
GOLD STAR MOTHERS RECEIVE
BADGES FOR PILGRIMAGE

Washington, D. c. (CNS)-Each
Gold Star mother and widow who
is to make the pilgrimage to Eng,
land and France has been mailed
an attractive, symbolic badge, the
design of which has been approved
by the Secretary of War and Whlch
will serve as means of identlflca-
ton and of recognition for the be-
stewal of every courtesy upon the
guests of the United States gov
eminent.
1t is expected that these badges
will be OF particular value to the
women when they must travel alone
on their journeys from their homes
TO New York and from New YORK
to their homes upon their return
from Europe, and will result IN
their receiving every consideration
from those with whom they come
In contact.
The badge is a gold medallion
featuring a gold star within cir
Gle upon the circumference OF Whlch
is inscribed pilgrimage of Mothers
and Widows" Beneath the circle
and on each side is spray OIL
oak and laurel leaves, while above
the circle are crossed flags uuon
which, rests the shield of the United
States.
The medallion is suspended by a
red white and blue ribbon from a
name plate bar upon which is etch-
ed the name OF the mother or
widow and the State from winch
she is making the pilgrimage.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
"A GkEAr ANNIVERSARY
Al lite rIEtOI DkAf IIoi
LnUHCn, SUUIhOIDE.

rlrst Baptist Church Of South Rich
mona.
Inc one Hundredth Ninth of the
Lnurch and the TENN Of the Pastor, Dr.
W. l.. hansome.
Inc past week has been the greatest
in he history OF the pastorate OF Dr.
l.ansome, IL not the greatest In the MS
TORY OF the church. Tweives services
VIII nave been neld before the services
snail havebeen completed. The first was
III nonor OF the administrator OF the
late Dr. A. Blnga, Jr. VINO was forty SIX
years the successor OF Dr. hansome, ana
VINO pulIded we'll. len other services are
lnnonor OF the administration OF Dr.
twelfth service Will be under the dlrec-
nansome-one for each year. Inc
uon OF the Baptist Ministers Confer
ence OF the city, OF which Conference
ur. hansome is President.
While all the services have been in
spirlng and we'll attended, the Frede-
rlcksDurg service deserves special COM
ment since more than one hundred peo-
pie accompanied by their pastors, Rev.
NJ. l.. Hutchinson and b. s. Hester fur
nished the program on last Thursday
and at the close presented DR.. Ransome
with a handsome purse. 1t will be re-
membered that DR.. kansome spent four
teen years in the ministry and in ed
cational activities in the city of Fred
ericksburg.
The services continue through next
Sunday with DR.. j. A. Brinkley preach
in the morning and in the afternoon the
services is styled "The University Ser
vice." The University GLORIOUS uider the
direction of Mrs. Ruth r. Logan will
sing. Prof. P. j. Henry of the regular
and Law faculty will represent the IA
Guilty and Mr.. W. H. Robinson brill
liant orator will represent the student
body. DR.. Clark is expected to be pre-
sent. DR.. r. V. Peyton will preach Sum
day night. At the reception which fol-
lows on Monday night, DR.. G.. B. Han
cock will be the principal speaker.
Few men have been as active in the
ministry and education as has DR.. Ran
some. He served as orincioal of the
Fredericksburg Normal School, direc-
tor for ten years of State Summer
Schools, and is at present occupying
the chair of Philosophy in the Virginia
Union Univeriety. He is q hard and
earnest student and holds many degrees.
The last earned was that of LIB. He is
President of the Baptist Ministers Con-
ference, and of the Baptist General
Association of Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
N. C. COLLEGE FOR NEGROES
TO BEGIN S. S. JUNE 10TH

Durham, N. c., May 5-Summer
school at the North Carolina Col
lege for Negroes will commence on
Tuesday, June 10th, according to
announcement by Dr.. j. f. Shepard,
president. The sessions will con-
tinue for six weeks, for the i'm
provement and advancement of men
and women.
There are no formal eXamina-
tions tor admission to the summer
sessions. Students, both men and
women, will be admitted to such
courses as their teachers certiti-
Gates will permit. North Carolina
College for Negroes will serve the
following groups during the sum-
mer: Holders OF county certificates,
holders of elementary certificates,
and holders of high school certiti-
Gates. Most of the academic fac
ulty will be retained during the
summer sessions. Students wishing
to advance their credits will also
be admitted during these sessions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
TWO WOMEN SEEK SEATS IN
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE

Philadelphia (CNS) = The tenth
anniversary of woman suffrage IN
the United States finds two colored
women among the candidates who
have announced their intention to
seek seats in the State Legislature,
replacing white incumbents from
the 11th legislative district which Is
largely colored.
MRS. Addle w. Dickerson, Who
is campaigning strenuously for the
Republican nomination IN the 3Oth
Ward won the first round III her
batUle when a protest against her
registration was denied. She OPP
poses William II. Fuller, white, who
mas served from the district Tor
three consecutive terms and has
always been strongly supported.
Mrs. Satterwhite seeking the nom
nation Tor the seat OF the white
incumbent in her ward must also
overcome opposition by Attorney
Robert Nix, VINO has been hard at
work rounding up supporters for
some time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
Chicago To Be Host
To S. S. Congress
MAMMOTH AUDITORIUM
SECURED
Spectacular Parade Forming at 4sth
and Vincennes to Terminate at
seth and Prairie Avenue-Addi.
tional. Speakers. Announced

Chicago, ILL.,, May (Special)-
Wendell Phillips High School audi
forum has been secured for the
Mass Meeting of the Sundya School
Congress for P. M, Sunday, June
15, according to announcement
made in this city Monday morning
by Henry Allen Boyd, after an
executive committee meeting with
Drs. C. H. Clark, E. H. Branch, I.
M. Hendon, P. A. Prince and S. S.
Jones. This announcement was
made after DR.. A. Wayman Ward,
the pastor of the Greater Bethel
A. M. E. Church, who worships in
the Wendell Phillips Auditorium,
had pledged the Congress this man.
moth building for their Sunday
meeting.
The Hon. Oscar DePriest, who
has been recently renominated on
the Republican ticket, has been an
nounced as an additional speaker
and attraction for Sunday. The
other speakers who were named for
the Congress week are Drs. Homer
Nutter of Lexington, KY, Vernon
Johns of Lynchburg, Va, and J.
Newton Jenkins of Waco, Texas.
The Secretary of the Sunday
School Congress expressed himself
as highly pleased with this last
development. Wendell Phillips is
located at seth street and Prairie
Avenue. Thousands of children will
march from Ebenezer Church at
45th and Vincennes, under mount
ed police escort, strengthened by
national and local religious workers
to the place where the ,enthusoam
will be at its highestpick.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
u S. Senate Rejects Judge Parker
ABYSSINIA SEEKS AMERICAN
CAPITAL

Washington (CNS)-At the con-
clusion of the call of Addison E.
Southland, American minister at Ad-
dis Abeba, Abyssinian capital at
the White House, President Hoover
sent cablegram to Ras Tatarl, re.
cent successor to the throne OF
Abyssinia which, it is believed, will
cement the cordial relations be-
tween the two governments.
II have received your Majesty S
message informing NE of your &C
cession to the throne of Ethiopia,
and | assure you of the satistac-
ton with which l received this in
formation" the message read.
Following his White House call,
Mr.. Southland discussed at length
the political and economic condl-
tons of the African nation, stress
ing Abyssinia's need OF American
capital IN general and Of S25,OOO,-
600 for the construction OF the pro-
iected Tatari Dam specifically.
The awakening OF the African
nation, rich in natural resources, to
the advantages of modern develop
ment was evidenced by the con-
struction projected on the Blue Nile
near Lake Tsana, Mr.. Southard
said. The dam would be above the
great British dam at the first cata-
ract of the Nile proper at Assuan
and would provide control for Hood
waters over twelve instead OF SIX
months of the year.
Construction of the dam, as now
planned by Ras (Governor) Tatarl,
who is continuing with plans to be
crowned emperor soon despite the
desperate tribal opposition and re-
volt which followed the death OF the
late Empress Zethra is scheduled to
start in the spring of next year,
and would require seven years ior
completion. The contract probably
would go to the j. G. White Engl-
neering Corporation of New York,
Mir. Southland indicated, that COM
pany having interested itself al
ready in the development OF Eth
opia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
Hot Fight Wagtd By N.AAG,P.
Instrumental In Causing His Defeat
ROOSEVELT SIGNS NEGRO
ASSEMBLYMAN'S BILL TO
AID HARLEM RENTERS

New York (CNS)-Among the
legislative bills approved by Gov
ernor Franklin Roosevelt last week,
was the rent bill introduced by
Assemblyman Lamar Perkins, and
designed to protect Harlem from
merciless landlords.
The bill provides for the granting
of discretionary stays in summary
proceedings against tenants, under
which tenant would be allowed
to occupy his apartment for SIX
months after eviction proceedings
had been started, at the discretion
Of municipal court justice.
The measure was bitterly op-
posed by landlords at hearing be-
lore the Governor, while proponents
argued that it was necessary to
protect them, particularly in the
harlem district, against 'merciless'
landlords. Opponents also contend
ed that the measure was political
in origin, intended to advance its
sponsor politically.
Perkins is serving his first term
in the State Legislature to which
he was elected last November.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
Ask COlOred Gold Star Mothers
to Decline Jim Crow.

New York, May g. The National Assocla-
ton for the Advancement of Colared Pe-
ople, 90 Filth Avenue, is today sending to
all colored gold star mothers listed, let
ter accompanied by protest addressed
to President Hoover against the color Sc
gregation imposed by the war Depart
ment on the pilgrimage to their sons
graves in France, the protest to Presl-
dent Hoover, concluding with a refusal
to make the journey if the color bar is
adhered to. --------
The n. A. A. C. P. in itsletter to the
gold star mothers cites the War Depart
ment's statement that "colored mothers
and widows will receive equal accoma-
dation as furnished the white women
making the journey, although groups of
colored mothers and widows will be
formed" ------ -
The form protest sent the colored gold
str mothers for them to send to Presi-
dent Hoover says in part:
"In the years which have passed since
death took our loved ones our anguish
and sorrow have been assuaged by the
realization that our loved ones who rest
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
OBLIGATORY EXERCISES AT
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE

Durham, N. c., May 5-On
Thursday, June 9Th, the three new
buildings recently erected at the
North Carolina College for Negroes
will be formally dedicated to the
cause OF Negro education, accord
ing to announcement by DR.. j. E.
Shepard, president. The buildings
constitute the major portions of
the present building building and
program at the COL
lege, and some speaker of note will
be secured to deliver the dedicatory
exercises.
The three buildings to be dedi-
Gated are the new administration
building, completed and equipped at
a cost of about $4,000, a new
dormitory for girls, costing about
100000, and new dining room
and kitchen, costing about $4,000.
The college now comprises one of
the most modern educationl plants
in the south, and has elected much
favorable comment from educational
leaders.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
Old Dominion Choir Score
sTAID BRIToN SHOUT ACCLAIM
AS HAMPTON NEGROES SING

London, May ga staid British
audience in Queens Hall today for
got it's somber traditions and with
stamping of feet and loudly shout
ed cheers, voiced its enthusiastic
approval of the first formal Euro
pean concert of the Hampton In
stitute choir of forty Negro boys
and girls.
So great was the emotion Of the
audience that the youthful singers,
under the leadership of DR.. Nathan
iel Dett, were held upon the stage
more than forty-fve minutes after
the conclusion of their regular pro-
gram.
Plaintive melodies of the cotton
fields; mystic baptismal chants and
ecstatic religious hymns held the
BritisAers in a spell from which
they could scarcely emerge.
From the moment of their dis
embarkation in England, the Negro
singers have been in constant de-
mand. On board the De Grasse
they sang every time they were
asked. Since coming ashore they
have followed the same policy.
They thrilled group of London
journalists at an informal reception.
Yesterday they sang for Premier
Ramsay Macdonald and, in the at
ternoon, while sightseeing in the
Tower of London, they gave an
impromptu concert for a group OF
tourists who met them at the en-
trance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
Parker Loses Place on Su-
preme Bench By Close
Margin of One Vote
A. F OF l.. IN FIGHT
By C. Y. Kelley
Pres. Richmond Branch, N.A.C.P.

The 5bitter fight against the con-
lrIlsaClon o. Judge joan j. Parker,
ctrcult Judge or North Carolina,
as associate JusClce OF the y. D.
supreme Court came to an emo
" eunesaay IN the Senate, wnen
mat Doay VUGeo Al to 81 agalnsl
his continuation.
immediately following his ap-
poInCmenU by freSloent Hoover,
the National Association Tor the
advancement or Colored People
ana the American Federation OF
LABOR began Well organized at
Cacks on tne ItheSS OF the Judge
W slU on the Supreme Bench. lie
IN. "A. a. Y. +. unearCned sonic
uLcerances made by Judge Parker
IN the 1921 gubernatorlal CAM
pain In North Caronna, when
Parker was candidate Tor thai
post. 1t is declared that he said
Chat Negroes were not yet ready
and mt Tor the responsibilities Oh
political participation and iur-
Cner alleged that ne stated IF my
erection can be attributed to one
single Negro vote, l shall lmme-
uIaLeIy resign.
The American Federation or
LABOR attacked the judges ruling
III the ked Jacket Mining Go. case,
Wnen ne upheld an injunction sG-
sUraInlng the united WINE Work
as IRON sollcltlng membership
LII the unions. The most bitter
llght that has ever been waged Oh
a presidential app0intee took place
All over the country and consumed
ten days of debate in the U. 5.
senate. Party lines were split.
Inc close margin by which the ap-
polntee was defeated indicates the
Intensity OF the hight; only one
more vote for Parker being sutl-
clent to confirm him, as yce-pres-
ldent curtis had declared himself
as a supporter of the admlmstra-
tons appointment and would have
cast his vote for Parker in case
OF tie. The defeat of Parker
can be safely attributed to the or
ganized attack OF the n. A. A. G
T., with Walter White, assistant
secretary, leading the tight.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10

in the soil of France gave their lives 70
the end that the world might be a better
place in which to live for all men, OF ali
races and of all colors.
Ten years after the Amistic, the nlgh
principles of 1918 seem to have been 1or
gotten, We who gave, and who are color
ed, are insulted by the implication that
we are not fit persons to travel with OF
her bereaved ones. We appeal to you as
Chief Executive of our nation and as
COMMUNICATIVE Chief of the Army and
Navy, to issue an order abolishing this
unjust ruling.
IF you as President Of the Uuited Sta
ties refuse to abolish this ruling, we re-
pectfully decline to make the trip to FIR
ance, preferring instead to remain at
home and retain our honor and seifse-
spect."
Friends of colored gold star mothers
are asked to add their word to the advice
of the N. A. A. c. P.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
Political Unrest In
Republican Party
NEGRO BOLT OF C. o. P.
BELIEVED IMPENDING

Washington, ID. q. (CNS)-Dls-
satisfied with the treatment of loyal
Republicans by the Hoover admin
istration, Negro voters in all sec
lions of the country where they
WELD political power are organizing
themselves to defeat Republican
candidates for Congress in the
November election.
The straw that broke the camePs
back was the nomination by Presl-
dent Hoover of Judge John j.
Parker, of North Carolina, who ex-
pressed publicly that he was OPP
posed to the participation of Ne
froes in politics, for the Supreme
Court of the United States. Ne
groes who remained loyal even after
it became apparent that President
Hoover and the Republicans were
anxious to discard colored party
leaders, and continued to hope for
political award when a year had
expired without single Negro be-
ing appointed to office, who con-
doned the diplomatic expediency of
the failure to appoint a Negro Min
lister to Liberia, post made vacant
by the death of the late w. T.
Francis of Minneapolis, can find no
justification for this latest move by
the administration to hold the
South.
In Boston, Republicans have be-
come alarmed at the turn of events.
Denouncing the Republicans as a
party of broken promises, the Col
ored Democratic party has succeed
ed in making serious inroads into
Republican, ranks. They predict
that rs per cent of the potential
colored voters in the State will
vote the straight Democratic ticket
in November. 1t is believed that
the damage done in this State is
irreparable.
During the past month two DEM
ocratic organizations have sprung
into being in Cleveland, one, an or
ganization of young business and
professional men who have pledged
themselves to make direct appeal
to every young man and woman
in Cleveland, has trebled its men,
bership in a fortnight.
The unrest in Indiana is marked,
particularly in the larger cities. In
dianapolis voters are reported ready
to swing to the support of the
Democratic ticket which has two
colored candidates for State legis-
lature listed for the May primaries.
Ohio Republicans having served
notice upon their Senator'S that
they win or lose the colored vote
by their stand on the Parker nomi-
nation, following the championship
of Judge Parker by Senator Simeon
d. Fess and Senator Mccullough,
are prepared to quit the party.
Similarly in Rhode Island, Sena-
tor Felix Hebert, who was elected
by a majority of $500 votes may
be made to feel the need of the
5000 votes which made possible
his election when next his name
appears on the ballot. For Senator
Hebert is one of the four northern
Republican Senators who voted
wrong" on the Parker nomination
in the Judiciary Committee. He is
not up for reelection this fall,
however.
The Negro voter has become race
conscious.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
DIR. S. PARKS CADMAN
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

Durham, N. c., May with
the securing of DR.. S. Parks Cad
man, noted New York divine, to
deliver the commencement address
at the North Carolina College for
Negroes, preparations are now be-
ing made for the commencement ex-
ercises at the institution, marking
the first annual exercises to be
held at the college since the COM
pletion of the present building pro-
gram. A speaker to deliver the
annual commencement sermon Is
now being secured, and will be an
nounced within the next week, &C
cording to announcement by DR..
J. E. Shepard, president.
Since all of the buildings of the
present building program have been
completed, plans are under way to
make this the greatest commence
ment ever held at the institution,
Old graduates are expected to re-
turn in greater numbers than ever
before, and busy program is being
arranged to occupy the time and
attention of those who come back
for the annual exercises of their
alma mater.
In connection with the annual
exercises, announcement has al
ready been made that William H.
Harrison, a member of the parole
board of the State of Illinois, has
been secured to deliver the annual
address before the literary societies
on Tuesday evening, June Srd.
DR.. Cadman will address the
graduating class and visitors on
Thursday evening, June 5th. AL
though one of the outstanding reli-
gious leaders of the world today,
through his intimate acquaintance
ship with him, DR.. Shepard was
able to secure his presence and
service at the local institution. DR..
Cadman will make a hurried trip
to Durham between other pressing
engagements, and his presence will
attract both the white and colored
citizens of this and nearby cities
to the college on the night of his
address.