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I 4 VOLUME XXXIX, NO. 43 THF NATIfM! NF una I iUIUUI. I IU. LEAGUE HGLOS . 10 ADOPTS G0_ (By (he Associated Negro Press.) Norfolk, Va., Aug.?Dr. Molon r.s clccted President. $5,000 raised for tin* sorting out of a eonstruetivc program a decision to hold a Silver Jubilee in tlu; city of Clr.leago in 1921 and the so lection of an Executive Secretary to travel and make surveys of business conditions) among eolored people, throughout the country are anions the more pronounced accomplishments | of the Musiness League which has just closed its annual convention in this city. Tho one sensation of the convention was tho losilig fight i.uu Fred <1$. Moore, Ediitor of the New York Age made to get control of tho preliminary organization. Editor IVlooro wanted Chief Hanger Webb of the Woodmen for temporary Chan-, mini but the younger group elected C. C. Spaulding of Durham, N. C.. to. that position. Rumors of the NewI York editor having his eyes on tho Presidency of the organisation w ore in tho air but they couUl not be verb r r Tied. Olttcers elccted were: K. it. Mot on, president; honorary | president, J. C. Napier, Nashville; J Mound Rayou, Mi>?s.; C. II. Hrooks of vice-presidents Charles Hanks cf Philadelphia, R. It. Church of Memphis, W. Ij. Cohen of New Orleans, L?. E. Willett of Savannah, D. M. Itoddv of Memphis, Mrs. A. E. Mnlone of St. Ijouis; Honorary vice-president Mrs. ' Hooker T. Washington, Tuskcgee, Ala. secretary A. L. Holsey, Tuskcgee; treasurer John L. Webb, Hot Springs; k registrar F. II. Gilbert; Brooklyn; asw > r.istant resistrur Hi E. Clay, Bristol, Tonn.; transportation agent, C. A. Harnett, Chicago; chairman of oxeeu tivo committee, C. C. Spauldltng, Duv i ham, N. C. The convention is acclaimed the most successful in the history of the IXNiguo It was addressed by the Lieut. Governor of the State ol' Virginia; Isalli T. Montgomery delivered what is dectar ed to bo one of tihe most eloquent orat ions delivered in the ''Old Dominion", sinco the late Unpleasantness Hetwcen Tho States; and president Moton's ad dress was brMm full of sound sense and eloquent periods. "Special equality" was denounced by Dr. Robert R. Moton as a "?mui;b scrocn used by oftlce seekers or politicians to rido into office. Tho progress made by tfho Amor lean Negro has been duo to the sympathetic co-operation of the white peoplo. lie added thac thoro nover was a timo that the whrt? poople of the SoutO> wore so ready aad ' willing to co-operate wfith the Negroes as they are today. I Dr. Moton strongly advocated the passing of tho Dyer anti-lynehing bill by Congress. In this he was snppon I 0<1 ill nil ni1<lrf?ss liv ITonrv T .ln^nlii I Johnson, Republican National CommiHtcomnn from Georgia. Johnson said Congress should net. and then let the Supreme Court decide whether or not. the act is constitutional. Timely and eloquent addresses weie (Continued on Sccond Page.) .# ?<1 -*-? , ! GRAND I.ODGR IMPKRIAL OllURH Ol^ KING DAVID. The Grand Lodge of Imperial Order of King David will hold .ts 1-lth Annual session at Milford, Va., in the Si. v John Ilaptist Church, Caroline Conn ty. The delegation will leave Rroan Street station in special coaches at S: HO o'clock September 5th. A. G. THOMPSON, C?. W. R.' MARY M. SCOTT, G. AV. S I ^ m I HI III; COUNTY .IIRY AIDS MONRO*} COUNTY .UTIIY. I (Preston News Service.) % Macon, Ga., Aug. 31.?The Bibb county grand jury which has boon In session three weeks investigating tl?o recent lynching of John Glover and f other lawlessness in connection with the outbreak will take a recess during the time the Monroe County grand jury is in session. This it is said w.ll i he (lone ho that various witnesses sum < nioncd before the liihb county body , will he Riven an opportunity to go ti> Grifiln where they have Been summon od as witnesses. No recent -indlcc'-'" ments have hcen returne<l. With this 3 announcement, it now appears that . the probe will last (more than a month < and it Is expected that when t/he Bibb county jury adjourns a large number i of indictments will bo returned. ?a?TrrmTin i niT"r"i?a??B? ga?3B?5BgggBS3ggagSS u Gflfl BUSINESS GREAT SESSION NSTBUCM PLAN liy:.\|j SOCII'lTV XOTKS. Ideal Society to Hold Tenth Anuuai Session at Hood Temple A. M. 10. Church. Many visitors will l?e in our city next week to attend the meeting "t Supreme Lodge of the Nat'onal Ideal Benefit Society. The convention will open Tuesday morning September f>. at TO o'clock Supreme Master A. W. llolmes will preside. The aanuaJ meeting of the Board of Directors will he held Monday, Sep temher the 4th, 2 o'clock at the Ideal Hall. The public is invited to attend the public meeting Tuesday night at S:MO o'clock and to witness the Ideal Ladies Drill Corp in full uniform. Tern pie. The Richmond District Council had a great meeting Friday night August 25t'h. A iarge number of member?, were present and much business was transacted. Deputy T. L. Beverly pi*; sided. rni?A A * ? A A - ? "* 1 I iu: k) u I'l IXitKllT ^railllHI ('IliU'l* ors this week to tilie following Depu ties for new lodges and nurseries. Mrs. Ellon B. Taylor, Philadelphia, Mr. M. T. Robinson, W. Philadelphia Mr. ,J. H. Tfieks and Mrs. Fannie V. Robinson, Richmond, Va. The Ideal Dramatic Club presenth the play: "Farm Folks" in four acrs, at the True Reformers' Hall Wednesday night, September 6th, at S o'clock. A large crowd is expected. Admission 25 cents. Reserved Seats S5 cents. Y. \V. C. A. NOTKS By the comments heard on all Bides, it is well proven that Richmond ' it> proud o? the record mud? by Us gin., at the Kittrcll Conforence. That the parents and friends may have an opportunity of sharing with the g1r:t> the many splendid ideas and idoajn acquired by them at KM troll, the dele gat.ion will present a Conference Pro gram at the opening of our Vesper services on Sunday, September 10th. at 6 P. M. Sketclios of the various activities, conference sonss and anthems, the prize poem and the prize song will be the special features of this program. "We liopo for a large at tendance at. this service. Watch foi program in next week's issuo Do you want to reduce the cost of your clothes and yet be stylish ant. woll-dresscd? If so, enroll in our class in Ladies Tailoring which will ho taught hy Mr. J. L. Loving. An enroll ment of ten members is required for the opening of this class on or about October 2nd. The course will include twelve lessons; three lessons per week being given. For further infor mat ion call at the 'Y' or phone .Mad. 2f>-17. Tennis continues to be the most popular activity 01' our summer pro gram. The Pastime Club. Mrs. Lucy Crawley president lends in attendance Keep in mind November 1-15. I!t22. Why? Item use xvilbin those dates tire Finance Campaign of the V. \V. C. A. will be conducted. Since the "V" has made no appeal lo the public for funds since March 1021 we feel eoitfi dent that the community stands rea'iy to do i<s part in assisting to finance our work. Due to the economic condi tions we deem it wise to announce at this early date our plan so that, every one will ho prepared to give and that we will have the co-operation of all. The following guests were rcglstci cd at the "Y" durng the week: Mesdames IT. K. Cherry, J. H. Dudley, T. D. Uluford and Miss Willio Moorehead of Greensboro, N. C. ;Miss Inei Nicholas of Washington, D. C., Miss Bessie M. Butler, Clirls Work Secretary, Norfolk, Va.; JMrs. E. II. Robin son, Charleston, S. O.; and Mrs. Julia C5. Harris, Athens, Ga. ?Mr. Algernon Alexander of 20-. W. 131st street New York City and Mr. Burrls Alexander of 1410 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., have returned to their homes after attending the funeral of thoir broiSier-in-law, Wrn. Gardner of 1C09 Rose avenue, Barton Heights. I jpj gg-WTOinRi TW? %urmi?jvvimmixmmt , RICHMOND, VIRG! tiii: ki:v. i?;. k. smith i,kavks nilwl'OliT MOWS. Anyone attending Trinity Rapt st Church last Sunday and a number did attend despite the inclement weather ?could not fail to have been sensible (it the atmosphere of depression and sorrow that settled over the church.; It was the last Sunday that the Ke\. K. K. Sniit.il would preach as pastoi, he having accepted a call to the Second Baptist Church of South Richmond. Many of liis schOol-males ana one of the his class-mates, Mr. Mannings was present. ltev. Smith had been pastor of this progressive ehurcii for seven years, and bad endeareu himself to its entire memhership anu the friends who visited, there a to. there was real sorrow that be was g>. ing to preach his farewell sermon. Without making reference to tin fact, of his going, the young Divine took as a subject "The Voyage of Ufe and for twenty-five minutes he entertained his hearers with an eloquent discourse, replete with spiritual force! which held his audience enthralled It was a masterpiece of eloquence and left everyone who heard it visibly touched. At the request of Deacon "Wiggins. Lawyer J. Thomas Newsomo made a few remarks on behalf of the ehuivh. i In a voice saddened and trembl'ngi with emotion the T.awyer pointed out some of the things that had been accomplished under the leadership o{ Rev. Smith. He said that under his administration, 'he church debt, which was over three thousand dol? lars had been paid; that he had been such ii constructive loader tlint the adult members oi the churoli doniUe< -more money per capita than any church he knew of in the State; that lie said, by his quiet, life and geniui disposition, created a bettor neighbor hood feeling than had over existed m the East End, and that although ha came to the church a single man, having married three or four years after ho was elected pastor, that, his ilu had been transparent and pure and his influence for the highest morality had .given a certain tone to the church which would bo with it for , years and years to come; that he luu been a strong advocate for higher cdu cation, his advice resulting in a nur. her of the young men and women matriculating in some of our very host schools and colleges, and that although he was a man of education he ing an Honor graduate from both -lie college and theological departments of Union University, yet,, ho had al- j ways maintained an attitude of simplicity, his sermons being easily understood by the most unlet tered com i municant that worshipped in the church. At tho conclusion of lawyer1 Xewsome'8 remarks a splendid collection was lifted and Deiicon Wiggins! appointed u commlUoo to draft, resold tion? to bo read at tl?e ovonlng serv-! ices. Quito a crowd greeted Rev. Smith | when he asccnded the rostrum for tills service when he really preacne-. liis farewell sermon, taking as his snh jeot: "Growing in Grace." llo preached to the audience very much as a father would to his children from whom lie expected to ho separated to. some timeIt is impossible to use words to eon vey any idea of the effect the sermon had upon his hearers. At its conclusion touching remarks were made by He aeons "Wiggins, W. II. Schofield and John II. Jordan after which the following resolutions were read and adopted: "Whereas, after seven years of highly satisfactory service as pastor of Trinity Haplist Church, Rev. 10. i>. Smiili lias tendered voluntarily 'lis nwi t inn o n/I Whereas, tlio church has acceptec with unfeigned soft*row th?> resignation so tendered and desires to go on record as testifying to the high < h ir acter, eminent fitness, and unselfish labors exemplified hy Rev. Smith da. ing liis stay in our city and church, now, therefore, Re it resolved that, while we reluci. antly rclingtiish our claim upon him ns pastor, we nevertheless cheerfully commend h'ni to the members of In* new field of endeavor as a man of high ideals, unblemished, Christian character, a bold preacher of the uoh pel and a fearless, uncompromising advocate of righteous living as tnugtu in the words and acts of Jesus Christ; Resolved second, That he shall not only carry villi him the high esteem and sincere good wishes of the entirechurch, but that we shall invoke for him from the Giver of good and perfect gifts a full lifo of sorvie in the front ranks of the Soldiers of th?. cross. Done by order of Trinity Ilaptlst Church, Sunday August 27, 1922. COMMITTER: W. 0. GREENE. AARON BOONE. J. THOMAS NEWSOME JAMES T'IBYEAR. MISS ALMETA DAVIS INI A, SATURDAY, SEPTEM PLAN UNDEH WAY IB REOPEN THE MECHANICS BANK \ plan in under "way to reopen tlio Meehan'os S;\villus Hank in conjointlion with a had'ng financial inr.tuu Hon in this city ;is soon as tlit* approximate amount of the liability lia? been obtained as a result of tlio r??ceivi rsli, p. A meeting of the depositors will lie held ai:d plans submitted. Hv the arrangement; 110 run on tlr^ Hank will precipitate and each depositor will receive the full amount of his depos t with interest. Tit s plan is hcing promoted in a way that will he mu-nally satisfactory to all parties concernud and the Receivers it is un derstood will co-operate in any move nicnt which they can properly approve. RAKE TREAT I'KHH TO AM,! Robert W. Hngnall, Director of Branches of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Hear Him. END OF MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Mr. Robert W. Ragnnll, Director 01 IJranehes of the National Association for tlie Advancement of Colored IVo|)lo, with hendquarter.s in New York, is to speak hero at the lObenezer Hap. 1st Church, on the evening of September 12th at S:1.r> oV.bn!.. Rev. W. 11. Stokes 1). T>., pasiwi.V'm <in: ovetiin;, of September 13th, at S:15 o'clock. Mr. Hagnall will speak at Mt. Olivet Rapt 1st Church, Rev. J. Andrew llowler. pastor. Mr. Ragnall comes to uss fresh from tho field on endeavor fired with enthusiasm and ready to impart to u* ideas which will be of benefit to all who hear him. Mr. Bagnall is a rotu orator. Don't miss this rare treat, bin come early and obtain a gotAi scat. This meeting will bo the conclud ing one for our membership drtvo foi 2,000 now members in tho Richmond Rranch. and we hopo at that timo to bring the new roll up to that mark. Como out and hear tho facts and fig ures in regard to this organization. Remember at Ebonezer, Tuesday, September 12th. ?f s^in p m ai m? Olivoi; Wednesday September 13tli at 8:tr?. P. Ml Admission Free. Richmond Branch N. A. A. C. P. AlTOllXKY J1KXKY M. (JltlOKN liOCATKS IN RICHMOND. Mr. Green a recent graduato of How ard University passed the Bar examination June 2Sth. lie is now locate i in the ollice building with Attorney Win. 1<\ Denny, 11U East Leigh streov. < i mt> i ? Ctu'd of Thanks. Mrs. Julia Gardner of 1009 Hose Avenue, Burton Heights wishes to exit ml her heart felt thanks to her many friends for (he great kindness shown her in the deatli of her husband, Win. Gardner on the 21st of August. AATIOXAIj RAP" 1ST COXI'RVJ'IOX CALIFORNIA SI0SS1ON lNDUF- , 1NITIvIjV POSTPONED. The National Baptist conventio.i representing a constituency of more i.han 000.000 Negroes, scheduled to meet in I.os Angeles, California, Sej?tembor t?-11 lias been indefinitely postponed. At a committee meeting of the Executive Hoard held in i\leiti phis Tennessee, August 2f>th, it was unanimously dccided to poslpout said meeting because of strike and other hazardous conditions. Baptists and friends throughout the country are asked to note this and boggoverned accordingly. By order of the Executive Board, E. C. MORllftfS, Pres. It. B. HUDSON, Sec. WANTED?Men and women, (whito and colored. $lf>.00 and $25.00 week and big commission. District Sales Wgrs., Salesmen, Agents, Wanted, great opportunity for advancement. HAIRDRESSERS: potrolatums, 9 1-2 cents pound; Med. hair oils, shampoo base. Full supply of chemicals, Jarh, labols, and containers. ?For full imformation, address: CAPITAL COMMERCE LABORATORY, 24 Calvert, Firnv 13, Annapolis, M<1. IB1LR 2, 1922 ITI/ion XOTI:S. \C,> .. .lnl-'.rt.fful ll.iw. . thr Ml. Calvary liaptist Sunday school lasl Sahhiith. Wo listened to some very encouragnig remarks from our pastor and Rev. Andrew Jackson ex superintendent ol" our school inan.> years ago There wili l>c a Bible discussion at the church tomorrow evening at S:o0 ! 1'. M. A unique program has been arranged for the occasion. 11:HO A. M. Prof. J. H. Hancock of the Virginia Union University wiil preach lor us. lave singing will he had by the choir. i 15::?0 P. M. will he our communion services. Let us come out and have have a great, shout. Prayer services every Wednesday evening S:o0 P. M. All are wolcouic. The people of the New Vine Baptist church, Charles City Co., Va., had ;t great time last week; (hiring their Hvival services. They had 150 converts and many decided to get hack 011 the good old way. Rev. \V. L. Tuck pastor. The services were conductor by tho Rev. C A. (\jbbs pastor ol" the Ml. Calvary Baptist church, Richmond, Va. The people of Charles City are very good people anil especially of the New Vine Clmrch. Revival services will hegin tomorrow at the Rising Mt. /ion Duptfst church, Henrico County, Va. There will he services three times a day. IMenty good food on tho grounds. Services will he conducted h.v the Rev, C. A. Cohhs. "Come sinners and a 1 > ye "back-slidders," hear ye the word of Cod. Rev. \V. L. Tuck, pastor. T3egllining the second Sunday In September tho Revival services witi hegin at the First Oiu.lisl eliti''^!.. Bermuda. Hundreds, Ya. Conic one, I come all and join hands With us. J When you conic don't worry, there will he plenty of good food on tho grdunds. Rev. W. L. Tuck, pastor. Tho services will he in charge of Rev. Cohha. "If I ho liftcd up, I will draw all men unto Me," thus saith the Lord Services all day. A good many <?f the people of Bermuda was over Charles City during the revival services at tho Now Vino Baptist church. Ixist Sunday nt 11:30 A. M. our pastor tho ltev. Cohbs preached a powerful sermon from the subject: "The Pale Horse." On the rostrum were seated Calvary's own sous, vizi Rev. A. Jackson; M. Fuller; A. I). Clarke: O. W. Coleman and C. B. Jefferson, It is great joy to see all of Calvary's sons nt the church together or nt Jcast n largo number of them. 3:30 P. >1. tho nuniversnry services of the Son's and Daughter's of America Beneficial club was held at the church. Sermon by the pastor. A unique program was carried out to tho letter. Tho Richmond Baptist Sundaj School Union at the First Baptist Church, South Richmond, tomorrow nt 3:30 P. M. J. L. Ballard, president C. B. Jefferson Cor. Sec. RISING MT. ZION NO'llKS i The rapid progress of the Men's Bible class is especially noticeable owing to the fact that the men are mam festing keener interest in Bible stud- J ics tlian heretofore. Aside from Ur<~ rapid increase in scholarship they nr.! introducing new ideas that will devei 1 op tho aim as well as the scholarship of the class. Tuesday night in the lecture room of the church was the scene of one of ih?. most beautiful banquets ever witnessed in this church. The entire affair ! being managed solely by these valiant men. Affairs were handled with such ease and alaciity that the feminiiK. < visitors wondered how it was done. It < is 'iheir aim to arouse in the men of < this vicinity a keener interest in Sun i day School work. ? Sunday morning they were privileg ed to have Mr. II. N. Johnson of Nor- f folk, Va., as teachor. Mr. Johnson also was a member of a splendid pw>- i gram (which preceded the banquet on I Tuesday night) as essayist. < Mr. aii(l Mrs. B. A. Reid left, for Do- 1 troit. Michigan last Tuesday after a t 1 leanant stay with parents and < friends. c i Miss Nannie I). Thaxton of Ilender- p son. N. C., is visiting Miss Christine Johnson of 728 Denny street. r Mr. IT. N. Johnson of Norfolk, Va., formerly of this city is spending a short vacation with relatives. Mr. Johnson is a progressive Architect of Norfolk. Va., having resided there for c four years. a t ' * " . - j j % ' , I . . I ihbijssisTe "i"11 r n s*f"u of n i? i| \'v::t Meeting to lie in Chicago. Thouss- j amis Attend Convention. Big Parade litis Many Unique { Features. | /*" Newark. N. J.. Aug. I'.O?The 2!lrd [\nnual convention of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order ! Elks closed on Friday night wi13i tl?o selection of Chicago as the convention city for next year. J. Finley Wilson, president of the Negro Press Associiit i?>n. editor of the Washington Eag'.e. of Washington. 1). C.. was elecce.. . Crand Exalted Ruler; James T. Carter ! of Richmond, Va.. treasurer; George F. Hates. Newark. N. J., secretary; W. 11. Hands, Philadelphia, trustee; and F. 11. Greene, Harrisburg, Pit., grand tiler. PARADE DEPICTS HISTORIC EVENTS The history of the United States J from the days of the Indians to mod- I ern day advancement was epitomized! on Tuesday night when over lO.OOv. | Klks paraded the principal street* here as a feature and public demonstration. The Indian delegation camo (Continued on the Sixth l'aKe.) NA'CIOXAIj IIHOAIi UI0NI1KIT socnrrY nou>s lorn annual i HUSSION. ( i I The Supreme Ix^dge of the Nation-( til Ideal Hencfit Society will meet in its Tenth Annual Session in this city Tuesday, September 5th, 1922 at Hood's Temple, A. M. 13. Church, corner Adams and Clay streets. The con ventton will he in session three days. The Order is doing a great work, and there will ln> a large delegation in a?. tendance. I friends are cordially invited to at-j tend the public meeting Tuesday night' at S: :10 o'clock. | Wednesday night, September Ctrr., at s p. m. the Ideal Dramatic Clubi nrOnOlltM flio nlnv "li'm-m In I four arts nt (ho True Reformers' IlaM.' Admission 25 cents. Reserved seats 35 cents. <;ram> tkmimjK convention DAUGH 7*EIl?S OF IOIjKS. The. Grand Temple convention of the Daughters of Elks of the I. B. P. O. 10. \V? hold recently at Newark, N. J., closed after a very pleasant and busy si|;sion Friday, August 25th, 1922. Nearly every state in the Union was represented by delegates. Also a representative from the Bahama Islands who reports a Temple of about 70 members. The organization has grown strong i numerically, now having 1ST Temples with memberships ranging from 20 to S00 iii same, anil for the very valuable work done in the past year the tmijor- : ity of tin? Grand Temple olTiccrs were reelected for the onsucting term. FIRST NO?ICF OF Till: \\.\l\ I, CO!'NTY I AIR. | To (ho Colored citizens and farmers )f Williamsburg, Va., and adjacent. 1 'ounties. Dear Sirs:?The Undersign- j mI president of the Fanners and Musi- ' less Men and Association semletl* ' greeting* to all ladies and gentleman. \iKtther mile stone has been reached, ' mother year with its steam realities, ' 'allures and successes have flown. 1 Nature prolific with eventualities, ' n ohedance to (he stroke of divine,' winds will usher in with autumnal f iress. t 1 The date of your Annual County(I 'air, whoso coming will he the cyno- I aire of all awakening. Patriotic en- ' leavors in the hraln and hrawn o- ' < very Negro citizen especially and . t nimhers of white friends who ha\tj fi-ven tlKiir moral and financial sup- ( >ort to every zeal and industry. Get t eady for the Fair. ji Jj. W. WALES. v r ??.<??.? ' P l Suhserihe to Tho Richmond Planet y >nly $2.00 per year in advance. Sent t my where in tlie world. \ J mwbwbbbhbbbhhbwbbiwmbbbbI^^ PRICE, FIVE CENTS "--. - - '-: r-" ; . . Man* IKS THRONG IEWARK FOR II GRAND SESSION v'0*4 - < ON Till-: SOITHSIDU. Mrs. Chariot to Scott, of 300 West L'L'nd St root. who luis boon indisposed, is slowly convalescing. .Mr.4. CSooriro I/- iWinliinsnn nti/i unii have returned lo their homo in Philadelphia. after a delightful stay of Ijwo weeks ii 11 South Richmond. Hie guest of Mr. and Mrs. II E. Harris.: I I West I li tli Street. Mrs. llertliel K. Marlieo, ol' Dui;hani, paid, a living visit to the city, bringing her little son. Atlas., Jr. Mrs. II. 10 Harris has rctlurned to (lie city after a pleasant stay in Washington, 1). O., the guest of Mr. an,| Mrs. U, A Tucker, of Vermont Avenue, N. W. Mrs. .lames Allen, of Philadelphia lis spending her vacation with her mother, Mrs. Mary Harris, of South Richmond. Rev. Dr. W. Ij. Itansome, pastor' of the Firfel Baptist Church, of South Richmond, returned to his Hock lnsi Sunday alter having spent three weeks visiting many interesting places in Virginia. The congregation was over-joyed' to greet their pastor Sunday morning: and radiant smiles could be seen upnu/ every countenance. He administered the Lord's Supper in the afternoon tn a large gathering. Mr. Charles Jackson of New Yorkis visiting friends and relatives in the city this week. Mr. Edgar 13. Coghill is out again after three weeks sickness Mrs. Frances Greene and hoi* daughter, Miss Marion, of Fredericksburg, Va. arrived, in the city luHt. week, Mrs. Lnvinia Timberlako Miller, of Philadelphia, is stopping with Mr. an(i Mrs. Simuel Scott, of 200 West. 22nd Street this week. - ? ---UfTV .J ?Misses Jtobenn Munford and E>.ihel Finney are visiting friends in Chester, Va. ?uuv. nr. jj, vj. uarionu and congregation of earnest workers for Union Baptist church are some liustJcrK. They have raised a large sum of money at their Lawn Fete, 1 Stli and Stockton streets. ?An early morning fire at thsi home of Mr. and Mrs. ?Johnson, 1807 Everetti street caused great excitement in that neighborhood last Tuesday. The rear of the house was very hadl.v damaged hy the flames. The heroic effort of Mr. Walter Robinson in saving the little baby from suffoent ion is very commendable. The homo of Mr. and Mrs. Allio Byrd (next door) was slightly damaged. Hud it not been for the timely arrival of tho fire department groat havoc would have been played in that vicinity. < Kl* KMX MKKTlXfj IS T1HOKEX l i* l\\ IXDTfiXAXT CITIZENS. t (Preston Nows Service.) Pittsburgh, Pa.. Aug. 31.?Armoft ivith shotguns, elubs and brooms, mon md women late Friday night routed ?. score of members of the Ku KUix Klan who were going through tho iniation ceremonies of the klan in Dlympia park, Dmiuesne Heights. Four automobile**, containing mem iors of the klan drove to the park diortly after 11 P. M. and after donlir.g their robes, erected a cross and suited i! . As (ho cross burned (ho dan formed a circle around it, and darted their ceremonies of filiation. te:-idents seeing the reflection of tho iiirnihg cross in the sky rushed to tho >ark, armed with guns, clubs nntl irooms and within five minutes bun I reds of men and women swarmed in o the park. The klansmen discovering that rouble was iminating, removed their olios and junvped into the wafting intomohiles and sped away. The enagod men nnd -worn on torn down tho :ross and destroyed it. When depart, ng tihe klansmen left a packet of 10<V jewspapers printed in Georgia purlorting to tdiow tho strength nnd work ho klan is performing. Tho paperc vcre burned by the angry citizens.