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WE SERVE - INFORM - ADVERTISE THE RICHMOND PLANET RAGE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS VOLUME XXXVIII, NO. 40 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1921 J. C. CARTER TAKES A WHACK AT WHITE LEADERSHIP Danville, Va., August, 1921. It is reported that President Warren G. Harding has said that, This tittle called race prejudice you cannot down by baiting it and the only salvation, as I see it for the colored man in the South is to fall into the ranks being white leadership until he can, actress through southern legislatures work his destiny. This is my policy and I am going to follow it live or die, sink or swain. The president fails to tell us what is "battling race prejudice" and why is the "Salvation" for the colored man in the South different from the "salvation" of the colored man of the Norin, and does the "salvation" of the colored man in the South or is the North depend upon his accendering any of his rights as a treason" and as to falling "into the ranks being white leadership" "I should like to ask, is not that the very thing that the colored man in both North and South has been doing since there was any "white leadership" to fall in be hind. THRU POISONOUS CEED. And it may not be out of place to remark in this connection, that if misunderstanding does extra among the whie people of the South and the Negro it is the result of the poisonous seeds planted fifty years ago by the Carpet baggers sent down from the North to the South for the purpose of picking: the bones of an exhausted people, and, who to carry out their purposes alluded themselves with the poor, ignorant and deluded Negro and made him believe that he soon would be handed title deeds to forty acres land and a mule, both of which was to be worked by his former owner. But as soon as the supposed corpse gave the wavers tled; left the Negro holding the empty sack. It is true that a taw of the buzzards remained, but they were of the native variety and had no where else to go. Mr. Harding seems to have fallen into the error of believing that when a Negro demands that his constitutio on al rights be conceded that he is battling against "race prejudice." When the people of the Philippines Islands e- Hawai for that which they gi- gare" as their just dues are they "but against race prejudice"²³. AN ASTOUNDING QUESTION And what "white leadership" "won" Mr. Harding talking about? and who of the Negroes have ever objected to "white leadership" and when, and may I not inquire, how can the Negro be expected to "fall into the ranks" behind white leadership "when the "white leaders" repudiate him and sobemily declare that the colored gentleman is no part nor lot in this matter. How may I ask, can a man fall pits, the ranks behind a leader who has said "I" he wants nothing from his followers except science and a confounded little of that. Does not Mr. Harding believe that before the Negro to be "into the ranks" of white leadership" he would have a say so as to who that "white leadership" shall be" and how is it expected that he shall have a voice in the selection of that "white leadership" when he is not permitted to get within smalling distance of the place where the choice is to be made. THE PIE COUNTER The Negro has been falling behind white leadership since 1865 and where has it led him? If any white leadership behind which the Negro has fallen in the South has gone done him a farthin's worth of good then I have read all my books in vane. The fact is that, "the "white leadership" has been so busy, every time there was a change from a Democrat'i to a Republican administration; fighting over Post Office; and District Attorneyships and Marshalships; and any politiced crumbs that happen to be lying around loose, that white leaders was only exhibited in the celerity of the marches to the pie counter. WILL BE A RUDE AWAKENING Does the president's idea of "white leadership" contemplate the converging the Republican party in Virginia, and the South into a social clup? does it mean the co-education of a handful of white-washed democrats in the name of a "Convention and placing police officers at the doors with strict orders to admit none but white men and wo men? and does he particular head of the Republican party think for ope-moment that the Negro men and women of Virginia are going to stand for such treatment as this? if so he is for one rude awakening. The Negro-ot this State would not stand for the amendment from the Democra-tic party without a fight which they did not rebuish till the Supreme Court of the United States had decide against them and if they did that then certainly a gang of political pirate calling themselves Republicans can not expect to fare any better. It may be that gentlemen are think-ing that because political fights cost money that the Negro will not fight; well, he spent more than $10,000 to the fight above mentioned and he can stand just as much more to demon-strate to all the world that no man can enter his house and bind him without a struggle; that no mar shall eject him from his own premises without giving voice to his resentment. NOT POWER ENOUGH The President of the United States as was once said by Lincoln, has great power, but he has not power sufficient to compel the Negroes of this State to support a ticket which they have had no part in selecting. It may be true that the white people of Virginia own ninety five per cent of the property and possess ninety five per cent of the intelligence but that is no reason why about ten per cent of the white people should politically control one hundred per cent of the black people, unless the one hundred per cent are either idiosyncras or fools. The Negro has no objection to falling "into the ranks behind white leadership" but he thinks he commits no objection by asking, who made the present so-called "white leadership" in Virginia and where they are leading and whom. It is no good to be a "Cincinnati without a裝iment EXTENDED MOTOR TRIP Dr. and Mrs. Wan, H. Dixon of 900 State street will motor to Louisville, Kentucky August 15, in company with Dr. Miles B. Jones and Dr. M. M. Lewis to attend the National Middle 1 Ascension which convenes August 23rd. On their way to the convention they will visit the following cities: Forsythburg, Washington, L. C.; Hancock town; Harpers Ferry; Gettysburg; Pittsburgh, Wheeling, W. Va.; Cincinnati; Ohio into Louisville Ky. They will return about August 29th. FOLLOW NEGROES Our enemies have captured the organization of the Grand Old Party in Virginia and have excluded us from her counsel's vet arbats. This bipartite outlawry is not republicanism and the time is ripe for revolt. The principle, of the Republican Party, is just and therefore eternal. It now devolves upon us to preach them and to make an unequivocal call for political and latent rights irrespective of color. From now on until Labor Day our Slogan should be "On to Richmond," From Labor Day until the election in November, we should lift up the bolttec, "On to Victory." W. M. NEWSOME SHELTON-WILLIAMS Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Williams request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Lilian Eoble, to Mr. James H. Shilton on the morning of August the 29th, 1921, at 11:50 o'clock, 102 West Duval Street, Richmond, Va. Reception follows immediately. Friends invited. No cards. HISTORIC PAGEANT, SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN--NO ADMISSION FEE The R. W. B. Cornell, L. O. St Luke cordially invites you and your friends to witness, at the City Audi trium, Wednesday evening August 17, 1921 the Historic Spectacular Pacount, exemplifying the organiza- tion from its birth to the present day, hundreds of characters, appro- priately gowned, correctly and decor- ly evolutionizing the life of the Order in music, and motion. Soloists, Miss Fannie Burwell, Medames Maudlena Johnson, Mil- dred A. Cross, Mys, Louise T. Deane Pianist. Musical numbers also con- tributed by Municipal Brass and Reed Band and the Sabbath Glee Club through courtesy of these managements. Dr. Q. W. Moone, reader for the occasion. This powerful, melodious voice guarantees that all may hear and follow the presentation. You are invited. Maggie L. Walker, Secretary Treasurer; Lillian H. Payne, Direct treas. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1921 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE FIRST DISTRICT REPUBLIC CANS IN CONGRESS. Whereas, at the recent Republican State Convention held in Norfolk the party organization as recognized by National Administration wear upon record prohibiting the participation of certain regularly elected Colored delegates in the deliberations of the Convention, and moreover, adopted a plank in the platform of the Republican Party, in the State of Virginia, which declares for the elimination of Negro Republicans from participating in any respect in the party councils or caucuses; repudiating long-standing principles of the Republican Party as originally organized, and disavowing doctrines of Democracy and human rights. Be it resolved, (1.) That the conference of Republicans of the First Congressional District of Virginia this day assembled do place themselves on record as deploring and denouncing as unfair and unwarranted the actions of said Convention and register our most solemn and indignant protest: Resolved, (2.) That we believe the events as they transpired at the Republican State Convention evolves a situation which threatens the security of our civil, political and human rights, and call for the serious evocation of the best leadership at the race in the State, representatives of ministry, labor element, the farmers the business; and professional interest and leaders in our political activities and to the end that all phases of this great human question may be fully discussed and deliberated upon and a constructive program for the solution of it may be promulgated. Do it resolved third, (3.) That it is the sentiment of the conference that a conference of afere mentioned representatives of the race be called to meet in Richmond or such place as may be later determined. ese resolutions were drafted by F. D. BANKS, A. D. MANNING, DR. S. A. THOMAS --- MARIAN ANDERSON WINS GREAT SUCCESS IN RECTAL. Hampton, Va. Miss Marion Anderson, the well-known and accomplished colored contritader of Philadelphia, recently won new awards in her second appearance at Hampton Institute. Her Odden Hall program, which was given under the auspices of the Men's Club of St. Cyran's Church of Hampton whose rector is the Rev. E. H. Hamilton, was thoroughly appreciated by the large summer-school audiences and by many citizens of Hampton and vicinity. Miss Anderson was assisted by Helen Elise Dett (Mrs. R. Nathaniel Dett) and Paige L. Lanier, barriste, former hostante of the famous 367th Regiment ("Buffalo bee"), The accompaniment were: William L. King and R. Na. Janiell Dett. Miss Anderson's concert program follows: Adilion Forests (Tschindlowski.) Her Rose (Gondes.) The Little Damoe (Weatherley.) Dr. Christ Aye Ardens (Benberg.) Fellow Me (Dett.) Rye aye (Burpee) and Summer (Charmade) all by Miss Anderson; The Troust (Schindlowski.) Valerie proum (Liebert) by Mrs. Dett; and Vision Puristic (Massone.) Love Song (Brahms) and Thank God for a Garden (Del Riego) by Mr. Leanne HIS 74TH BIRTHDAY. We failed to announce in one teac of August 6, 1921, Mr. Tom Brow (Blind Tom) birthday. Born 14 years ago, August 5, 1847, he annual return, of the day is one of general delight with him, receiving congratulations and tokens from his numerous friends. The weeki of many years he has some what bent his form and shortened his step and it is his earnest desire that his friends white and colored, will please remember him. He is a veteran news paper carrier and can be found each day at the corner of Fourth and Broad streets. --- MRS. JOHNSON PASSES AWAY The funeral of Mrs. Martha John son of 29 Petersburg Turnpike took place last Sunday from the First Baptist Church of South Richmond. Rev. Thomas Smith officiated in the absence of the pastor. Mrs. Johns- sion died very unexpectedly Thursday morning and deep sympathy is ex- pressed for the family throughout the city. Mrs. R. N. Patterson of New York arrived in the city to attend the funeral. Mrs. Maria Howard Jackson, of Frodericksburg, Na is visiting he city this week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Robinson, of 215 East Seventeenth Street (Photo by 'The Brown' CARRIE JANE SUTTON, M. D. Miss Carrie Jane Sutton on the account plished daughter of, Proof Sutton, J. Sutton of San Antonio, Texas. She truly completed her medical course on the Medical Department' of Howard University and served one year as an intern at Freeman's Hospital and atticed a short visit here left for San Antonio, Texas. Her parents desire her to practice medicine there. Her career has been a most successful one. She graduated from Douglas High School May 1914 at the age of 16 years. She entered the College Department of Howard University, September, 1914 and after completing the course entered the Medical Department of Howard University in October, 1916. She attended the University of Pittsburgh during the Summer of 1918 and graduated from Howard Medical Department in June, 1920. She prefers practicing in Ohio, but the indications are that she will serve her own people for a time, before going elsewhere. She is a brilliant scholar winning a scholarship, which carried with it high honor. Proof. Sutton was born here and taught in the Public Schools of Richmond several years. He is a graduate of the Richmond High and Nottingham School, but has been principal of the school in San Antonio for more than thirty years. His sister, Miss Mary Sutton has gone to San Antonio Texas to serve the remainder of her days with him. --- IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of the late Major Joseph Brown Johnson and his son, the late Sergeant Major Robert A. Johnson of the Sixth Virginia Volunteer, L.L.... who died August 7th, 1917 and May 10, 1919 respectively. Jesus, dear lord, while our hearts yet are bleeding, Over the sorrows that death has wore; Oh, help us as the silent moment, To calmly say, Thy will be done. By it! wife; and daughter, MRS. EMILY JOHNSON MRS. ELIZABETH WHITE DEPARTED THIS LIFE THOMPRIKS Deported this life, at tour of ocklet Wednesday morning, August 10th, at the residence of her mother, 912 Albain street, Mr. Ace- nema Kemp Thompson, wife of Arthu- S. Thompson and daughter of Mrs. Catherine R. Kemp. Funeral from the First Bapti- church, Saturday afternoon, August 15th at 8:30 c. IN MEMORIAM In sad but loving memory of our dear wife and daughter, Mrs. Alice Edwards Moore, who fell asleep in Jesus, one year ago, August 14th, 1929. One year ago today. Our darling daughter passed away. In Jesus' arms she fell asleep And left her loved ones here to weep Called in the bloom of womanhood Just in the midst of life. Away from this world of sorrow. To a land where all is bright. Jesus, dear Jesus, while our hearts vet are bleeding Over the sorrow that death has wont; Ol' help us at the sled moment! Calmly say Thy will be done. REV. TUCHCH EDWARD& MR&. ALICIY EDWARD& EDITOR MITCHELL'S TRAVELS I failed to state that Dr. E. R. Jefferson was absolutely at home with Attorney D. E. Crawford and others of the "goodtime crowd. On this trip, he needed medical attention several times at the hands of his associates, although "to all appearance, he was in the best of health. We had visited the Boston Common, the Attacks Monument and had paused the Steve Capital. But I saw an announcement of a prize fight and I mildly called the attention of my associates to this unusual fisticuff encounter. On the front the information was readily obtainable. Johng. Wilson white, the middle-weight champion of the world was to defend that title that night in a bout with George Robinson colored. I had read an account of the affair in the morning papers and the sign brought the affair to mind. Middle-weight history was described as follows: 1867—Tittle claimed by Tommy Chandler, who detected Dooney Harris, 23 rounds $5,000 a side, base knuckles. 1868—Title claimed by George Rocke, who lost to Mike Donovan. 1874—Mike Donovan champion until 1882, when title lapsed. 1884—Claimed by Jack Dempsey and defended by him until 1889, when he was knocked out by George LaBlanche, known as the "Marine." 1889—George LaBlanche claimed title till 1891; when he was knocked out by Young Mitchell. 1891—Title again claimed by Jack Dempsey, who was knocked out by Bob Pitzsimons, Jan. 14, 1891. 1891—Bob Pitzsimons recognized as the titleholder. He defeated all comers in championship bouts, but in 1896 entered light heavy and heavy class. 1897—Kid McCoy and Tommy Ryau claimed title Latter was generally recognized. Ryan retired in 1907 and there were several claimants. 1908—Sandy Ketchel and Jack "Twin" Sullivan, title claimants, met in San Francisco, Feb. 22, 1908, Keenan Sept. 7 winning and was recognized as real holder of the honor. 1908 Bill Papke knocked out Ketchel 24 test it on a Ketchel on a knockout. 1910 Stanley Ketchel was shot and killed, Oct. 15. Ketchel claimed 11th and was recognized. 1911 "CYONE" Johnny Tappon deleted Papke and claimed title. Berry grew the weight limit in 1942 and title was claimed by Frank Kluec, wrong who was generally recognized as champion. 1913 George Chip knocked out Frank Klans and became the holder of the championship. 1914 Al McCoy knocked out George Chip and became the owner of the title. 1917 Mike O'Dowel knocked out Mc Coy Nov. 14, and was hailed as the new champion of the middle weights. 1920 The sight of May 6 in Boston Johnny Wilson defeated Mike O'Dowel and was awarded the decision at the end of 12 pounds. The mere mention of a prize-fight brought Robinson to the fore. Enquiry showed the price of the tickets to be $1.60 each and upwards, $3.3) were good sea and $4.90 tickets were right at the ring side in that Boston Arena. The announcement was made that George Robinson of Cambridge, Mass., had challenged Johnny Wilson, the world's middle-weight champion, Robinson said he was ready to pay his $5.00 for a seat. As he is slow to put up 50 cents for an evening's enjoyment for himself, it showed that he had a mighty high appreciation of this special kind of entertainment. As for Dr. Jefferson, he was ready to do double this amount and I felt myself as though I was willing to "dig deeper" than any of them had suggested in order to see the "show." The bout was scheduled to take place at about 9:20 Friday night, July 15th, 1921 under the management of the Arena A. C. But the description of the affair as I noted it that morning was as follows: TITLE CALIMRE BOUT Neither Johnny nor his challenger, George Robinson will need any introduction. Both are known to the fans from numerous performances here and about the circuit, while the press has given the fight and its details generous space. The men wound up their training yesterday and reports from both camps are that the warriors are right and will be able to make the weight. 158 pounds, at 3 o'clock to day. With more than six hours between weighing in and ring time both should come inside the ropes tonight in trim to go the entire route with. (Continued on the next page.) (Continued on Fourth Page) REV. J. H. BINFORD'S TWENT EIGHT ANNIVERSARY. Great and Grand Times at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The Mt. Olive Bapal I Church, close to Tavern, Henrius Co. Co. Na, had a grand meeting on the occasion of the Friay fourth anniversary of the church, and the twenty fifth anniversary of the pastor, Rev. J. H. Bintford, D. 10 July 24, 1921, Rev. J. H. Bintford, D. 10 July 24, 1921, Rev. J. H. Bintford, has a great and grand work with and for the church and the community. On July 24, he preached one of the grandest sermons of his life. The many friends from the city and other com­ panies declared that they thought they had heard Dr. Bintford preach, but on this occasion he seemed to be carried off in the spirit as was the Apothe­ de John, when on the Isle of Patmos. At 4 P. M. our own Dr. Z. D. Lewis preached the Annual Sermon, and no one could discern any affection for he was as powerful and strong in voice as he was ten years ago. It seemed that Heaven and earth had met with glory sharing all pre­ and We were mira' 'would do lay, himself, and one of our brethren touched him and said "Dr. let down a little," but he said, "Just a minute more" and off to Glory he was gone again. He stated that the reason Dr. Briford had staid with the Mt. Olive Church was because the people had been touched with grace. His test was first Samuel, 10:26: A hand whose hearts God had touched. And O how Dr. Lewis did preach. It seemed that it was unnatural, knowing his affliction. God grant that he may live long to be lead that great. Second Baptist of, of which Dr. Binford is a member and so well loved by it. Dr. R. C. Williams of Good Shepherd Baptist. Church, preached a grand sermon at 8:30 o'clock. His young choir rendered beautiful music. Monday night the Excell chorus gave an excellent concert. Tuesday night, Col. G. R. Jackson delivered a most pleasing address entitled with whole one instruction. Wednesday night Rev. Perley came instead of Rev. L. H. Hines, and preached an acceptable sermon. Thursday night, our "Mountain Columbia" Titus Rev. A Laine preached a grand sermon. Friday night, that most beautiful spirited gospel trumpeter, Dr. W. T. Johnson of First Baptist Church, he delivered a fine sermon, followed by Mrs. W. T. Johnson with loving words of cheer and praise of church and pastor. Short addresses were made by the deacons, on Wednesday night. All had words of praise for pastor and church and thanks to God for the many wonderful works, during the twenty five years. The young people of the church formed a club of 25 and presented the pastor with a pauce, containing one dollar for each year he had been with them. The list was read by Miss Sadie M. Fleming. The members and friends presented the pastor a purse of fifty dollars. Space will not permit us to tell all. The Master of Ceremonies, Devon A. C. Hines of the First Baptist Church handed the meetings from Sunday to Friday night with a master by hand. We could not expect any more. We already thank our many friends and incarnates on the church for their next one in this our year est celebration. He held, we pray that God's continued grace and benediction will rest upon one and all in the yeas to come. REV. J. H. BINFORD, Pastor. REV. J. H. R. JACKSON Church Clerk. STOPS BULLET; THEN WALK HOME ENABLED Walter Wins on Gets Missive in Breast Just Above Heart. Two Are Arrested Though he was a target for a thirty two caliber bullet, that inflicted a wound the length of his breast just above the heart, fired at a house that left powder marks on his clothing. Walter Winston, colored, 601 North St. James street after being treated by physicians of the Virgina in Hospital at Second Police Station yesterday was able to walk unabided to his home and appeared none the worse for his intreception of the misive. The shooting occurred at Second and Leigh streets shortly after 6 o'clock. Police found the man a few minutes later lying in the street near the scene and arrested Albert Harris 910 St. Peter street but a short distance away. He was charged with the shooting. He was released on $500 bail for appearance in Police Court this morning. Winston was held after being treated for his wounds on charges of threat ening the life of Harris, and carry concealed weapons. (Richmond, Va. Times-Dispatch) PRICE, FIVE CENTS WHAT'S THE USE? BRUCE GRIT PROPOUNDS INTER ESTING QUESTION 260 W. 136th St. New York City, Aug. 8, 1929. Hen, John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Va. I notice in the current Planet that you are quoting the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and President Harding's decision not appoint Negroes a public office in the South. You seem to have an idea that the principal on of these documents will have some effect on the conscience of party leaders in the nation and cause a reversal of the decision on our institutions, present and the honest enforcement of the law as it respects the right of the Negro citizen to hold office elective or appointee in any part of this nation but in this, my dear Sir, you are wotfully mistaken. FAMILIAR TO THE PRESIDENT The citations you so generously publish are as familiar to the President and his advisers, and to all party leaders as they are to us of the black and colored race, who once believed in their potency and efficacy as law and that all that was necessary to make them active and effective in their application as law in securing us she benefits; they guarantee we to quote them in staggering tone from the rostrum or the p. 4 it to be such men know that we knew our rights and dared to demand them. How you and I, are know Spring Chickens and we both have memories extending backtor at least 40 years. Can you recall, I cannot, a single instance, where the principles enumerated in the Declaration of Independence have been honestly interpreted and applied to all citizens alike, regardless of color, condition? Now, honest t injun, John less up. If you know tell it. NOT MEANT FOR NEGROES The Declaration was not meant to include Negroes, though Negroes in five of the Colonies voted for delegates to the Convention at which it was notified and adopted in 1787. The Constitution at that period referred to these blacks as "perือ held in service," which was a police substitute for the harsher term they used and would not swear at the Declaration of Independence, which in some one and grandiloquent phrase alluded that "all men are created equal, A person is a man or woman. Persons here to service were men and women here in bondage to some of them by some of the men, who signed the document upon which they is finally invoked the blessings of Almighty God at the time it was ratified, adopted and re-elected as America's Main Charter. THE SHARE OF AMERICA This document and the War Announcements of a later period are the ranked, foilest, blackest lies in American history. They are a blot on the Nation's escheatome, the shame of America, which has never had and I fear it may will have the moral courage, inflict any President, Democrat or Republican to enforce them in better ear spirit. And the Negro now more powerless politically than ever can bring no influence to hear it in either party, to compel their entitlement or to spoil for any right, privilege, or amenity, which they guarantee. So what's the use, friend John, as your space printing, this stuff, while means ablaze nothing to the Negro since he has no possible chance on benefiting by it? Mr. J. D. Archer, of Norfolk, V.C. called on us this week. AGENTS—BIG MONEY SELLING Lung the Toilet Goods, E.P. Sales and satisfactory guaranteed. Doho and Nichols, Memphis, Tenn. WANTS TO ADOPT LITTLE GIRL Would like to adopt a little girl or three or four years of age. Able to give her a nice comfortable home and a good education. Will treat her as my own child. Any one interested, can write Mrs. Etta Houston, Shellbury, Pa. BLACK BILLY SUNDAY HERE Evangelist C. P. Fixon, Better Evangelist C. P. Dixon, better known a) Black Billy Sunday will preach at Hood Temple Church, Adams and Clay streets, Sunday, August 14, 1921, afternoon and night. The public is invited. WE SERVE - INFORM - ADVERTISE Virginia State Library THE RICHMOND PLANET RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS VOLUME XXXVIII, NO. 40 J. C. CARTER TAKES A WHACK AT WHITE LEADERSHIP Danville, Va., August, 1921.—It is reported that President Warren G. Harding has said that, This thing called race prejudice you cannot down by baiting it and the only salvation as I see it for the colored man in the South is to fall into the ranks behind white leadership until he can, acting through southern legislatures work out his destiny. This is my policy and I am going to follow it live or die, slak or swite. The president fails to tell us who is "battling new prejudice" and why is the "Salvation—for the colored man in the South' different from the "salvation" of the colored man of the North, and does the "salvation" of the colored man in the South or in the North depend upon his gurreendering any of his rights as a freeman? and as to falling "into the ranks behind white leadership "I should like to ask, is not the very thing which the colored man, in both North and South has been doing since there was any "white leadership" to fall in be hind. THRU POISONOUS CEED And it may not be out of place to remark in this connection, that if misunderstanding does exist among the white people of the South and the Negro it is the result of the poisonous seeds planted fifty years ago by the Carpet baggers sent down from the North to the South for the purpose of picking the bones of an exhausted people, and, who to carry out their purposes aligned themselves with the poor, ignorant and deluded Negro and made him believe that he soon would be handed title deeds to forty acres (land and a mule, both of which was to be worked by his former owners). But as soon as the supposed corpse revived the scavengers fled; left the Negro holding the empty sack. It is true that a few of the buzzards remained, but they were of the native variety and had no where to go. Mr. Harding seems to have fallen into the error of believing that when a Negro demands that his constitution at rights he conceded that he is baiting against "race prejudice." When the people of the Philippines Islands or Hawai'i ask for that which they regard as their just dues are they "baiting against race prejudice?" AN ASTOUNDING QUESTION And what "white leadership" "was Mr. Harding talking about? and who of the Negroes have ever objected to "white leadership" and when, and may I not inquire, how can the Negro be expected to "fall into the ranks behind white leadership" "when the 'white leaders' repudiate him and solemnly declare that the colored gentleman hath no part nor lot in this matter. How, may I ask, can a man fall into the ranks behind a leader who has said that he wants nothing from his followers except silence and a confounded little of that. Does not Mr. Harding believe that before the Negro fails "into the ranks of white leadership" he should have a say so as to who that "white leadership" shall be? and how is it expected that he shall have a voice in the selection of that "white leadership" when he is not permitted to get within smelling distance of the place where the choice is to be made. THE PIE COUNTER The Negro has been falling behind white leadership since 1865 and where has it lead him? If any white leadership behind which the Negro has fallen in the South has done him a farthing's worth of good, then I have read all my books in vain. The fact is that, the "white leadership" has been so busy, every time there was a change from a Democratic to a Republican administration, fighting over Post Offices and District Attorneyships and Marshalships and any other political crumbs that happen to be lying around loose, that white leaders was only exhibited in the celerity of the marches to the pie counter. WILL BE A RUDE AWAKENING Does the pro client's idea of "white leadership" contemplate the converting the Republican party in Virginia, and the South into a social clap? does it mean the gathering of a handful of white-washed democrats in the name of a "Convention and placing police officers at the doors with strict orders to admit none but white men and we- men? and does the particular head of the Republican party think for one moment that the Negro men and women of Virginia are going to stand for such treatment as this? if so he is fit for one rude awakening. The Negroes of this State would not stand for the franchisement from the Democratic party without a fight which they did not relinquish till the Supreme Court of the Unified States had decided against them and if they did that then certainly a gang of political pirates calling themselves Republicans can not expect to fare any bet'. It may be that gentlemen are thinking that because political fights cost money that the Negro will not fight; well, he spent more than $10,000 in the fight above mentioned and he can spend just as much more to demonstrate to all the world that no man can enter his house and bind him without a struggle; that no man shall eject him from his own premises without giving voice to his resentment. NOT POWER ENOUGH The President of the United States as was once said by Lincoln, has great power, but he has not power sufficient to compel the Negroes of this State to support a ticket which they have had no part in selecting. It may be true that the white people of Virginia own ninety five per cent of the property and possess ninety-five per cent of the intelligence but that is no reason why about ten per cent of the white people should politically control one hundred per cent of the black people, unless the one hundred per cent are either tioo's or fools. The Negro has no objection to failing "into the ranks behind white leadership" but he thinks he commits no crime by asking, who made the present so-called "white leadership" in Virginia and where are they leading and whom. It is no good to be a "Colonel without a regiment. EXTENDED MOTOR TRIP Dr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Dixon of 900 State street will motor to Louisville, Kentucky August 15, in company with Dr. Miles B. Jones and Dr. M. M. Lewis to attend the National Medical Association which convenes August 23rd. On their way to the convention they will visit the following cities, Fredericksburg, Washington, D. C.; Haserstown; to harpers Ferry; Gettysburg; Pittsburg, Wheeling, W. Va., Cincinnati; Ohio into Louisville, Ky. They will return about August 30th. FOLLOW NEGROES Our enemies have captured the organization of the Grand Old Party in Virginia and have excluded us from her councils vi et armis. This bare-faced outlawry is not republicanism and the time is ripe for revolt. The principles of the Republican Party are just and therefore eternal. It now devolves upon us to proclaim them and to make an unequivocal demand for political and hum in rights irrespective of color. From now on until Labor Day our Slogan should be "On to Richmond." From Labor Day until the election in November, we should lift up the battle cry, "On to Victory." W. M. NEWSOME SHELTON—WILLIAMS Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Williams request the honor of your presence at the marriage of the child, daughter, Lilian Boise, to Mr. James H. Shelton, on the morning of August the 20th, 1921, at 11 o'clock, 102 West Duval Street, Richmond, Va. Reception follows immediately. Friends invited. No cards. --- HISTORIC PAGEANT.-SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN—NO ADMISSION FEE The R. W. G. Council, I. O. St. Luke cordially invites you and your friends to witness at the City Auditorium, Wednesday evening August 17, 1921 the Historic Spectacular Pageant, exemplifying the organization from its birth to the present day. Hundreds of characters, appropriately gowned, correctly and decorously evolutionizing the life of the Order in music, song and motion. Soloists, Miss Fannie Burwell, Mesdames Maudlena Johnson, Mildred A. Cross, Mys. Louise T. Deane Pianist, Musical numbers also con tributed by Municipal Brass and Reed Band and the Sabbath Glee Club through courtesy of these managements. Dr. Q. W. Moone, reader for the occasion. This powerful, melodious voice guarantees that all may hear and follow the presentation. You are invited. Maggie L. Walker, Secretary- Treasurer; Lillian H. Payne, Direc- tress. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE FIRST DISTRICT REPUBLI-CANS IN CONGRESS. Whereas, at the recent Republican State Convention held in Norfolk the party organization as recognized by National Administration went upon record prohibiting the participation of certain regularly elected Colored delegates in the deliberations of the Convention, and moreover, adopted a plank in the platform of the Republican Party, in the State of Virginia, which declares for the elimination of Negro Republicans from participating in any respect in the party councils or caucusus; repudiating long-standing principles of the Republican Party as originally organized, and disavowing doctrines of Democracy and human rights. EDITOR A TRAV I failed to state Jefferson was also Attorney D. E. C. of the "good-time trip, he needed more real times at the states, although he was in the best visited the Boston tucks Monument at State Capital. Bu Be it resolved, (1.) That the conference of Republicans of the First Congressional District of Virginia this day assembled do place themselves on on record as deploring and denouncing as unfair and unwarranted the actions of said Convention and register our most solemn and indignant protest: Resolved, (2.) That we believe the events as they transpired at the Republican State Convention evolves a situation which threatens the security of our civil, political and human rights, and call for the serious consideration of the best leadership of the race in the State, representatives of ministry, labor element, the farmers the business; and professional interest and leaders in our political activities and to the end that all phases of this great human question may be fully discussed and deliberated upon and a constructive program for the solution of it may be promulgated. Be it resolved third, (3). That it is the sentiment of the conference that a conference of afore mentioned representatives of the race he called to meet in Richmond or such place as may be later determined. so resolutions were drafted by F. D. BANKS. A. D. MANNING. DR. S. A. THOMAS. MARIAN ANDERSON WINS GREAT SUCCESS IN RECITAL. Hampton, Va.—Miss Marlan Anderson, the well-known and accomplished colored contrato of Philadelphia, recently won new harbors in her second appearance at Hampton Institute, Her Ogden Hall program, which was given under the auspices of the Men's Club of St. Cyrinian's Church of Hampton whose rector is the Rev. E. H. Hamilton, was thoroughly appreciated by the large summer-school audiences and by many citizens of Hampton and vicinity. Miss Anderson was assisted by Helen Elise Dett (Mrs. R. Nathaniel Dett.) pianiste, and Paige L. Lancaster, baritone, former lieutenant in the famous 367th Regiment ("Buffaloes.") The accompanist; were: William L. King and R. Nathaniel Dett. Miss Anderson's concert program follows: Adieu Forces (Tschaikowski.) Her Rose (Combs.) The Little Damozur (Weatherily.) Du Christ Avec Ardeur (Bemberg.) Follow Me (Dett.) Bye an bye (Burteigh) and Summer (Charminade) all by Mise Anderson; The Trout (Schubert-Heller) and Valse impromptu (Liszt) by Mrs. Deit; and Vision Fugitive (Massene.) Love Song (Brahms) and Thank God for a Garden (Del Riego) by Mr. Lanester. HIS 74TH BIRTHDAY. We failed to announce in our issue of August, 6, 1921, Mr. Tom Birch (Blind Tom) birthday—Born 74 years ago, August 5, 1847, the annual return of the day is one of general delight with him, receiving congratulations and tokens from his numerous friends. The weight of many years has some what bent his form and shortened his step and it is his carnest desire that his friends white and colored, will please remember him. He is a veteran news paper carrier and can be found each day at the corner of Fourth and Broad streets. MRS. JOHNSON PASSES AWAY. The funeral of Mrs. Martha John son of 29 Petersburg Turnpike took place last Sunday from the First Baptist Church of South Richmond. Rev. Thomas Smith officiated in the absence of the pastor. Mrs. Johnson died very unexpectedly Thursday morning and deep sympathy is expressed for the family throughout the city. Mrs. R. N. Patterson of New York arrived in the city to attend the funeral. Mrs. Maria Howard Jackson, of Fredericksburg, Va. is visiting the city this week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Robinson, of 215 East Seventeenth Street A. Miss Carrie Jane Sutton, on the accomplished daughter of Prof Samuel J. Sutton of San Antonio Texas by, finally completed her medical course, at the Medical Department of Howard University and served one year as an internate of Freeman's Hospital and after a short visit here left for San Antonio, Texas. Her parents desire her to practice medicine there. Her career has been a most successful one. She graduated from Douglas High School May 1914 at the age of 15 years. She entered the College Department of Howard University, September, 1914 and after completing the course entered the Medical Department of Howard University in October, 1916. She attended the University of Pittsburgh during the Summer of 1918 and graduated from Howard Medical Department in June, 1920. She prefers practicing in Ohio, but the indications are that she will serve her own people for a time, before going elsewhere. She is a brilliant scholar winning a scholarship, which carried with it high honor. Prof. Sutton was born here and taught in the Public Schools of Richmond several years. He is a graduate of the Richmond High and Normal School, but has been principal of the school in San Antonio for more than thirty years. His sister, Miss Mary Sutton has gone to San Antonio Texas to spend the remainder of her days with him. --- IN MEMORIAM. In loving remembrance of the late Major Joseph Brown Johnson and his son, the late Sergeant-Major Robert A. Johnson of the Sixth Virginia Volunteers Infantry, who died August 7th, 1917 and May 10, 1919 respectively. Jesus, dear lord, while our hearts yet are bleeding. Over the sorrows that death has won; Oh, help us at the silent moment. To calmly say, 'Thy will be done. By his wife and daughter, MRS. EMILY JOHNSON MRS. ELIZABETH WHITE. DEPARTED THIS LIFE. THOMPKINS—Departed this life, at four o'clock Wednesday morning, August 10th, at the reidence of her mother, 912 Abigail street, Mrs. Ascena Kemp Thompkins, wife of Arthur S. Thompkins and daughter of Mrs. Catherine R. Kemp. Funeral from the First Baptist church, Saturday afternoon, August 13th at 3:30 G'leak. In sad but loving memory of our dear wife and daughter, Mrs. Alice Edwards Moore, who fell asleep in Jesus, one year ago, August 14th, 1920. One year ago today, Our darling daughter passed away, In Jesus' arms she fell asleep And left her loved ones here to weep. Called in the bloom of woman-hood Just in the midst of life, Away from this world of sorrow, To a land where all is bright. Jesus, dear Jesus, while our hearts yet are bleeding Over the sorrow that death has won; Oh! help us at the silent moment; Calmly say. Thy will be done. REV. UGCHARD EDWARDS MR. AJICE Y. EDWARDS. EDITOR MITCHELL'S TRAVELS I failed to state that. Dr. E. R. Jefferson was absolutely at home with Attorney D. E. Crawford and others of the "good-time crowd. On this trip, he needed medical attention several times at the hands of his associates, although 'o all appearances, he was in the best of health. We had visited the Boston Common, the Attacks Monument and had passed the State Capital. But I saw an announcement of a prize fight and I mildly called the attention of my associates to this unusual fistle encounter. Out on the front, the information was readily obtainable. Johnny, Wilson, white, the middle-weight champion of the world was to defend that title that night in a bout with George Robinson colored. I had read an account of the affair in the morning papers and the sign brought the affair to mind. Middle-weight history was described as follows; 1867—Tittle claimed by Tommy Chandler, who defeated Dooney Harris, 23 rounds $5,000 a side, bare knuckles. 1868—Tittle claimed by George Rocke, who lost to Mike Donovan. 1874—Mike Donovan champion until 1882, when title lapsed. 1884—Claimed by Jack Dempsey and defended by him until 1889, when he was knocked out by George LaBlanche, known as the "Marine". 1889—George LaBlanche claimed title till 1891; when he was knocked out by Young Mitchell. 1891—Tittle again claimed by Jack Dempsey, who was knocked out by Bob Fitzsimmons, Jan. 14, 1891. 1891—Bob Fitzsimmons recognized as the title-holder. He defeated all comers in championship bouts, but in 1896 entered light heavy and heavy class. 1897—Kid McCoy and Tommy Ryan claimed title Latter was generally recognized. Ryan retired in 1907 and there were several claimants. 1908—Sandy Ketchel and Jack "Twin" Sullivan, title claimants, met in San Francisco, Feb. 22, 1908, Ketchel Sept. 7 winning and was recognized as real holder of the honor. 1908—Bill Papke knocked out Ketchel 7, test it to Ketchel on a knockout. 1910—Stanley Ketchel was shot and killed, Oct. 15, Papke claimed title and was recognized. 1914—"Cymone" Johnny Tompkins defected Papke and claimed title. Both outgrew the weight limit in 1912 and title was claimed by Frank Klans, champion. who was generally recognized as champion. 1913—George Chip knocked out Frank Klans and became the holder of the championship. 1914—Al McCoy knocked out George Chip and became the owner of the title. 1917—Mike O'Dowd knocked out Mc Coy Nov. 14, and was hailed as the new champion of the middle-weights. 1920—The night of May 6 in Boston Johnny Wilson defeated Mike O'Dowd and was awarded the decision at the end of 12 rounds. The mere mention of a prize-fight brought Robinson to the fore. Enquiry showed the price of the tickets to be $1.60 each and upwards. $3.30 were good seats and $5.00 tickets were right at the ring side in that Boston Arena. The announcement was made that George Robinson of Cambridge, Mass., had challenged Johnny Wilson, the world's middle-weight champion. Robinson said he was ready to pay his $5.00 for a seat. As he is slow to put up 50 cens for an evening's enjoyment for himself, it showed that he had a mighty high appreciation of this special kind of entertainment. As for Dr. Jefferson, he was ready to go double this amount and I felt myself as though I was willing to "dig deeper" than any of them had suggested in order to see the "show." The bout was scheduled to take place at about 9:30 Friday night, July 15th, 1921 under the management of the Arena A. C. But the description of the affair as I noted it that morning was as follows: TITLE CALIMRE BOUT Neither Johnny nor his challenger, George Robinson will need any introduction. Both are known to the fans from numerous performances here and about the circuit, while the press has given the fight and its details generous space. The men wound up their training yesterday and reports from both camps are that the warriors are right and will be able to make the weight. 158 pounds, at 3 o'clock today. With more than six hours between weighing in and ring time both should come inside the ropes tonight in trim to go the entire route with (Continued) (Continued on Fourth Page) REY, J. H. BINFORD'S TWENTY FOURTH ANNIVERSARY. Great and Grand Times at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The Mt. Olive Baptist Church, very low Tavern, Henrico Co., Va. had a grand meeting on the occasion of the Fiay-fourth anniversary of the church and the twenty-fifth anniversary on the pastor, Rev. J. H. Binford, D. D. July 24, 1921. Rev. Binford has done a great, and grand work with and for the church and the community. On July 24, he preached one of the grandest sermons of his life. The many friends from the city and other comies declared that they thought they had heard Dr. Binford preach, but on this occasion he seemed to be carried off in the spirit as was the Apostle John, when on the Isle of Patmos. At 4 P. M. our own Dr. Z. D. Lewis preached the Annual Sermon, and no one could discern any affliction, for he was as powerful and strong in voice as he was ten years ago. It seemed that Heaven and earth had met with glory shining all around. We were afraid" it would do learn to himself, and one of our brethren touched him and said "Dr. let down a little," but he said, "Just a minute more," and off to Glory he was gone again. He stated that the rea on Dr. Blaiford had staid with the Mt. Olive Church was because the people had been touched with grace. His text was 1st Samuel, 10:26: A band whose hearts God had touched. And O how Dr. Lewis did preach. It seemed that it was unnatural, knowing his affliction God grant that he may live long to lead that great Second Baptist of which Dr. Blaiford is a Dr R. C. Williams of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, preached a grand sermon at 8:30 o'clock. His young choir rendered beautiful music Monday night the Excellor songs gave an excellent concert. Tuesday night, Col. G. B. Jackson delivered a most pleasing address tilled with wholesome instruction. Wednesday night Rev. Perley came instead of Rev. I. H. Hines, and preached an acceptable sermon. Thursday night, our "Mountain Climbing gTiger, Rev. A. Lane preach t a grand sermon. Friday night, that most beautiful spirited gospel trumpeter, Dr. W. T. Johnson of First Baptist Church de livered a fine sermon, followed by Mrs. W. T. Johnson with loving words of cheer and praise of church and pastor. Short addresses were made by the deacons, on Wednesday night. All had words of praise for pastor and church and thanks to God for his many wonderful works, during the twenty-five years. The young people of the church formed a club of 25 and presented the pastor with a purse, containing one dollar for each year he had been with them. The list was read by Miss Sadie M. Fleming. The members and friends presented the pastor a purse of fifty dollars. Space will not permit us to tell all. The Master of Ceremonies, Deacon A. C. Hines of the First Baptist Church handled the meetings from Sunday to Friday night with a master hand. We could not expect any more. We already thank our many friends and members of the church for their assistance in this our grand est celebration we held, and pray that God's continued grace and benedic tion will rest upon one and all in the years to come. REV. J. H BINFORD, Pastor. REV. J. H. R. JACKSON Church Clerk. STOPS BULLET; THEN WALKS HOME UNAIDED. Walter Winston Gets Missive in Breast Just Above Heart, Two Are Arrested. Though he was a target for a thirty-two caller bullet, that inflicted a wound the length of his breast just above the heart, fired at a range that left powder marks on his clothing. Walter Winston, colored, 601 North St. James street after being treated by physicians of the Virgina hospital at Second Police Station yesterday was able to walk unaided to his home and appeared none the worse for his interception of the misive The shooting occurred at Second and Leigh streets shortly after 6 o'clock. Police found the man a few minutes later lying in the street near the scene and arrested Albert Harris 910 St. Peter street but a short distance away. He was charged with the shooting. He was released on $560 bail for appearance in Police Court this morning. Winston was held after being treated for his wounds on charges of threat on the life of Harris, and carry concealed weapons. (Richmond, Va., Times-Dispatch) PRICE, FIVE CENTS WHAT'S THE USE? BRUCE-GRIT PROPOUNDS INTERESTING QUESTION. 260 W. 136th St. New York City, Aug. 8, 1921. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Va. I notice in the current Planet that you are quoting the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and President Harding's decision not appoint Negroes to public office in the South. You seem to have an idea that the proposition of these documents will have some effect on the conscience of party leaders in the nation and cause a reversal of the decision or our mistrusts president and the honest entrenchment of the law as it respects the right of the Negro citizen to hold office elective or appointive in any part of this nation but in this, my dear Sir, you are woefully mistaken. FAMILIAR TO THE PRESIDENT The citations you so gleefully putl are as familiar to the President and his advisers, and to all party leaders as they are to us of the black and colored race, who once believed in their potency and efficacy as law and that all that was necessary to make them active and effective in their application as law in securing to us the benefits they guarantee was to quote them in stentorian tones from the rostrum or the lap it to be whiten men know that we knew our rights and dared to demand them. How you and I, are know Spring Chickens and we both have memories extending back for at least 40 years. Can you recall, I cannot, a single instance, where the principles enumerated in the Declaration of Independence have been honestly interpreted and applied to all citizens alike, regardless of color or condition? Now, honest injun, John, fess up. If you know, tell it. NOT MEANT FOR NEGROES The Declaration of Independence was not meant to include Negroes, though Negroes in five of the Colonies voted for delegates' to the Convention, at which it was ratified and adopted in 1787. The Constitution at that period referred to these blacks as "perous held in service." which was a police substitute for the harsher term slaves and would not swear at the Declaration of Independence, which in sonorous and grandiloquent phrase affirms that "all men are created equal. A "person" is a man or woman. Persons held to service were men and women held in bondage (some of them) by some of the men, who signed the document upon which they functionally invoked the blessings of Almighty God at the time it was ratified, adopted and accepted as America's Magna Charter. THE SHAME OF AMERICA This document and the War Amendments of a later period are the rankest, foutest, blackest lies in American history. They are a blot on the Nation's esculpeon, the shame of Amerteer, which has never had and I fear it never will have the moral courage, undo any President, Democratic or Republican to enforce them in letter and spirit. And the Negro, now more poweryless politically than ever can bring no influence to hear upon either party, to compel their enforcement or respect for any right, privilege, or immunity, which they guarantee. So what's the use, friend John wasting your space printing this stuff, which means absolutely nothing to the Negro, since he has no possible chance of benefiting by it? —Mr. J. D. Archer, of Norfolk, Va., called on us this week. AGENTS—BIG MONEY SELLING Lung-life Toilet Goods, Ete, Sales and satisfaction guaranteed. Dobbs and Nichols, Memphis, Teu. WANTS TO ADOPT LITTLE GIRL Would like to adopt a little girl of three or four years of age. Able to give her a nice comfortable home and a good education. Will treat her as my own child. Any one interested, can write Mrs. Etta Houston, Schellburg, Pa. BLACK BILLY SUNDAY HERE. Evangelist C. P. Lixon, Letter Evangelist C. P. Dixon, better known as Black Billy Sunday will preach at Hood Temple Church, Adams and Clay streets, Sunday, August 14, 1921, afternoon and night. The public is invited. --- HE PLANET EDITOR JOHN MITCHELL, JR. I communications intended for publication would be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Stered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Use Year. $ 2.00 12 Months. 1.10 three Months. .60 foreign Subscriptions. 2.50 SATURDAY...AUGUST 13, 1921 Doing right is more important than talking right. If you live right, you will die the same way. People, who submit to wrong and injustice are seldom ever free. Some people like retirement and some others like running for office. Living on other people is a habit, of which some people can not rid them selves. The outlook for the colored people is not bright now, but it will brighten up after a white. When you climb a mountain, remember you must come down on the other side. If you can get into Heaven, you will have no trouble to stay inside of there. Orying children get what they want, but crying people are unnable as a rule to get what they want. The political situation in Virginia is not too much mixed for the average colored voter to understand it. There is no use praying, if you intend to keep on shining just as you have been doing all the time. People who travel fast and stop often take a mighty long time to reach their destination. Some people try to dodge hell and get into heaven, but as a rule, they land where God decides they must go. War is going on in Europe now, even though some people seem to think that peace prevails there. Children are great observers. It is essentially necessary to be careful of your actions in the presence of children. Some people love themselves first and after they get through loving themselves, there is no love left for any one else. There are many short cuts up Salt Creek and many of our leadons are for ward and foremost in going up one of these avenues. Accept colored leadership, colored folks and you will not have to accept white leadership against your own will. Some people spend all they make and some other people make all that they spend. The latter have a chance to save. ```markdown ``` Envying the other person will not get you any where. The best way to do is to hoe your own row and profit by the results obtained. You cannot please everybody no matter how hard you try so to do. Do right and you will please God and your own conscience. Do right. Some of our blustering, insulting colored leaders should be silenced and then we may be in a position to se cure many rights now denied. Some of these preachers serve their congregation like a lawyer serves his clients. He argues in the direction that he is paid. Hon. Henry W. Anderson travelled all over Europe, viewing all conditions of people and then came home to discriminate among his own people. A woman's work is never done, and some of these women never try to do it. As for some of these men, they were born tired and they expect to die the same way. People, who decided to get out of politics at the same time decided to surrender fundamental rights, which are the basis of their liberty and freedom. So far as Negroes are concerned, President Harding should remember that the Southern Negro is now in the North although the Northern Negro is not in the South It is a long road around, and a short path through, but sometimes it pays to take the long road around, especially if you have valuables or your person. Colored folks should continue to cultivate individual friendship among the white people and this will lead to collective friendships amongst the same class of people. Trying to raise money out of people who are penniless is like trying to get whiskey out of a jug that is empty. There is no longer success nor satisfaction in either of the cases. We have heard of people picking up the hot end of a poker, instead of the cool end and this is just what President Warren G. Harding seems to have done in dealing with the race issue in the Southland. --- Dr. W. E. B. Du Bols and his friends have left to attend the sessions of the Pan-African Congress in Europe He hopes for the success of the movement, while Hon. Mareus Garvey is prophesying its failure. Colored people should read and pay for colored newspapers. The cost of newsprint is high and the service rendered is sufficiently satisfactory to cause every race loving individual to make a sacrifice and pay the prices. When President-Warren G. Harding went into the White House, we wonder if he carried his Holy Bible with him and if he did, how in the world could he draw the color line inside of the confines of that celebrated mansion? When colored men went to France to fight for the democracy of which President Wilson spoke and wrote, they thought they too were included in this world democracy. The Republican Party of Virginia, through its standard bearer, Col. Henry W. Anderson informs them otherwise. --- Ex Champion Jack Johnson has served his time in prison and now he is "serving his time" making money. They have put so many honest, straightforward people in prison that such treatment is ceasing to be a badge of dishonor. --- Col. Henry W. Anderson was blind indeed, if he did not see the handwriting on the wall for him and his prospects as the Republican candidate for Governor, when Senator W. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Lee Trinidad was nominated in the reent Democratic primary. ```markdown ``` We have never been able to understand why the popular James B. Peace Jr, did not see and understand that his hopes of re-election wont a glimmering when he decided to enter the Democratic primary for re-election and yet he could hardly have had his Democratic white support if he had not entered this same primary. It was a case of "lose" if you do and lose if you don't. Our good friend, the Hon. Marcus Garvey is reported to have prophesied that there will come a war of races. We are not of that opinion. The white man is too diplomatic and crafty to permit such an issue to be raised to the point of success. He will yield gradually and diplomatically when he sees such a crisis approaching, just as Great Britain yielded in Ireland and in its other dependencies. TROURLE IN THE NORTH The National Equal Rights League with Editor William Monroe Trotter as the central figure seems to be having the time of its life with its own Secretary of War, Hon. John W. Weeks, who is now living in seclusion for a short time with President Warren G. Harding a4 Lancaster, New Hampshire, the summer home of the former. While residing in Texas and Florida, it was thought that the distinguished Ohioan inhaled too much of the anti-Negro atmosphere and that this resulted in a severe attack of Negrophobia. Secretary Weeks nails from Massachusetts. It was hoped that a short stay in the New Hampshire atmosphere, which heretofore has been a sure cure for this disease would tend to bring him around to his former self again. But information coming from Boston would seem to indicate that the Boston climate is not altogether right and that Massachusetts is now no sanitarian for this disease. Editor Trotter who is Secretary of the National Equal Rights League is reported to have found out that L. Wims, of Oxford has been denied admission to the Citizens Military Training Camp, at Camp Devens by Col. Aloe and that this denial of admission is based wholly and solely on race and color. A President of the United States, who has openly sanctioned and advocated discriminations in the Republican Party in Georgia and Virginia upon the basis of race and color will evidently inform his Secretary of War to continue to back up this unlawful practice and depend upon prejudiced electorate and represented by a prejudiced Congress to support him GREAT BRITAIN AS A WORLD POWER. It was said by the historian, " "Twas Greece, but Living Greece no more." This seems to be a condition which apply describes the British Empire, which has been slowly, but surely dismembered by the independence of its provinces and the steady demand from within for self-government. The mother government has given anything to retain the name of British Empire, while being powerless to enforce any arbitrary mandate from the throne or by the authority of its Prime Minister. The first sign of this condition of affairs was shone when Great Britain insisted that each one of its dependencies or alleged dependencies he accorded a whole vote in the League of Nations. This tended to show that these dependencies, so-called were in reality independent provinces held together by a sentimental bond and for mutual protection under the name of British Empire. The South African Republic known as the Transvaal has been first and foremost in asserting its independence and in all matters has been consulted as to what is best to be done in the premises. The Irish question threatened to disrupt the British Empire in name as well as in fact. To a student of history, present day conditions are interesting. They are following the trend of affairs in the past and the end will be the same. Great principles will eventually triumph. Indeed, we do not regard any other principles great, which are not right. Little men occupy high places for a brief space of time, but eventually, they go down to rise no more. ```markdown ``` BRUCE-GRIT'S COMMENT Our great and good friend from New York, who sails under the nom de plume of "Bruce-Grit" sends us a communication which teems with irony and overflows with sarcasm. He brought to mind the famous answer given to Frederick Douglas, when the outlook was dark and gloomy for the Negro and when friends were falling and deserting on every side. She went to him and with irresistible energy and pathos exclaimed, "Frederick, God is not dead." We feel like saying in the same language and under similar conditions, "Bruce-Grii, God is not dead." Right is eternal and wrong flourishes only for a little while. We did not quote the constitutional law, the fundamental principles of the Republic with any hope or expectation that it would change either President Warren G. Harding on the Republican leaders in Virginia with reference to their attitude towards the colored people of this fall land. Only defeat and discomfiture followed by a guilty conscience can do that. These people cannot live always and there will be found some white people and many colored ones, who have not "bowed the knee to Baal." Biblical and profaune History will snow where similar conditions have existed in all ages of the world. Right. I has trumphed at times through seals of blood. The late World War is one of the penalties paid for just such species of wrong-doing. The ministers of the gospel and the Churches and their creeds are at work in tens of thousands of edifices in this and other countries ex-pounding the principles of the God of Heaven and the humble practices and traits of the lowly Nazarene. Still error flourishes at times under the temples, but this does not deter the workers within. In fact it was prophesied that just such conditions would obtain before the end of time. Every great reform has been accomplished in the face of persistent opposition and ridicule. But why argue or even state these things to a man of the calibre and culture of the trained New Yorker, a man, who knows more history in one week than the writer could quote in one year? If President Harding is correctly quoted upon this office-holding proposition, so far as the colored people are concerned, he is dead, politically speaking with them already. We feel about the matter like the person dhl who was party to the affair, which has passed the rounds often in this southern country. It was said that a man killed a snake and seeing his tall still wiggling, he continued to hammer at the reptile. A man passing along said to him, "Mister, why are you still beating on that snake? He is dead already." "I know it," was the reply," I want him to know that there is such a thing as punishment after death." In this instance, our quotations from the law may have no effect upon these Pharaohs of today, but before we get through with them, they shall know that there is such a thing as punishment after death. Joking aside, we have been unwilling to believe that the distinguished occupant in the White House, the man, who professed friendship for our people and openly declared in favor of according to them all of their political rights and privileges should have so soon after his inauguration declared a policy which we believe to be diametrically in conflict with his oath of office. We have been in favor of Senator Warren G. Harding for nearly a decade and then to have this rude awakening is awful. But, "The Lord giveeth and Warren G. Harding takeeth away, blessed be the name of the Lord and the Lord only. THAT SECRET ORGANIZATION. It is an open question in this city just now as to whether the American Civic Association in this city and the Ku Klux Klan are not one and the same. In reporting a meeting held Friday night, August 5th at the City Auditorium, the Richmond News-Leader says: / An audience of probably 4,000 heard the Rev. Joseph N. Harker, pastor of East End Baptist church, outline the aims and objects of the American Civic Association last night at the city auditorium Major M. M. Milton also made an address. The meeting opened by all rising and singing "America" A minister in the audience responded to a call from the chair to deliver an invocation. A vocal number by the Southside Maize Quartette followed. The audience then sang the Star-Spangled Banner. A monster American-flag adorned the stage. The platform was filled and air seats on the lower floor were occupied and there were several hundred people in the gallery. The first speaker was Major Milton who served overseas in the world war and also in the Spanish American war. He said he read a notice that an Americanism meeting would be held on July 29 in John Marshall High school. When he arrived at the place of meeting with his wife, he found 2,000 men in darkness, the permit for use of the building having been revoked. He resented such an attempt to restrict freedom of assembly and of speech he declared. He flayed disloyal elements in this country. The report continues: When the Rev. Mr. Harker was in produced he was greeted by tumultuous, general applause. The presiding officer, W. C. Maddox, alluded to the John Marshall meeting, and gave reasons for it being prevented, as follows: "Dr. Freeman, editor of The Newa Leader, was approached by two Catholics who stated that our meeting would be a political meeting. Thus charge was absolutely false. The objection of school authorities, on the grounds of admission by ticket, was overcome by our committee's offer to throw open the doors to the public? And again: Outlining the purposes of the American Civic Association, Mr. Harker said the association swears allegiance to the federal and state constitutions, stands for law and order, freedom of speech, freedom of press and free schools. "We are opposed to lynching and to turring and feathering," he said. "In case of a riot or uprising, the American Civic Association stands ready to back the government." In this connection, he said. "A girl was assaulted in Chesterfield county recently and a mob formed to wreak summary vengeance of a Negro suspect." Members of the American Civic Association went over there and aided the police in saving the Negro's life. We believe he was entitled to trial, and that justice should prevail." This talk sounds mighty good. And again: "We are not anti-Catholic, anti-Jew, anti-Negro or anti-anything, except as Catholics, Jews and Negroes may be anti-American. "No Protestant can join the Knights of Columbus. They stand against our principles and tenets yet they are not called anti-Protestants. Nobody has opposed the right of the Negro to organize for racial betterment. But when we exercise our right to organize and subseribe to '100 per cent. Americanism, the charge is made that we are stirring up strife. No Catholic is eligible to membership in the American Civic Association. I don't care who knows I am a Ku Klux Klanman. Up to this point, all of the talk was sound to the core. But he "threw the fat in the fire," when he declared that he was a Ku Klux Klansman. The Rev. Mr. Harker announced that he was from Iowa. He had come from that State wearing the secret robe of the organization, which had a record for murder and even graver crimes. The report continues: Mr. Harker who in the course of his address said he was from Iowa discussed the Negro. He said: "God not man has drawn the color line. There can never be equality, but there must be justice. It is a crime against the black man to herd him into uncomfortable railroad cars when he pays the same fare as the white man. It is a shame when white men use profane language before Negro women. I am pleading that the superior race prove itself big enough, strong enough. It ogive he Negroes what is due them. The American Civic Association wants to lift the Negro up, ever remembering that the Caucasian race only can reign supreme. There are only two solutions to the race problem, as I see it, and we might as well get ready for it. One is to give the ballot to the white man only. The other is to allow the Negro to vote but prohibit him from holding any public office. The gentleman proceeded in dealing with the Negro to "feed him with soft corn and choke him with the husks." He would repeal the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which Amendment gives the Negroes the right to vote or he would take away the citizenship and the elective franchise from this same class of people and thus sow the seeds of discord between the races which would sprout and grow for generations to come. The right to vote carries with it the right to hold office. And again. The speaker read from the "Independent"; a Negro newspaper, to show he said the propaganda that leads to race riots: "The new Negro, when he is hit; hits back. The black worm has turned. Thousands of us must die, but we must win our rights." And still again: The speaker continued: "There can never be equality and amalgamation is impossible, for it would produce a mongrel race, rather than a new race. Leaders who are agitating the Negroes are the greatest traitors to their own race. It is very unfortunate that the Rev. Mr. Harker did not stay in Iowa. He is preaching one hundred per cent Americanism and declaring that he has worn allegiance to the federal and state constitutions and then in another breath declares his opposition to the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States and to the Fifteenth Amendment of that same instrument. Article IV of the Constitution on the United States reads: The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all the privileges and immunities of citizens in the several States. This applies to the white men as much so as it does to the colored man and vice versa. The Constitution of Virginia, Article 1, Section 1 roads: That all men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society they cannot by any compact, deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety. These guarantees enough rights for us and yet Mr. Harker is not willing to accord to us those rights which are guaranteed in the Constitution of Virginia. The Constitution of Virginia effectually deals with Mr. Harker's proposition to grant the right to vote and to deny to a certain class of people the right to hold office. Article I, Section 4 reads: That no man, or set of men, is entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community, but in consideration of public services. That all elections ought to be free; and that all men, having sufficient evidence of permanent common interests with and attachment to, the community, have the right of suffrages, and shall not be taxed or deprived or damaged in their property for puri-lic uses, without their own consent, or that of their representatives duty elected or bound by any law to which they have not in like manner; ascerted for the public good. Rev. Mr. Harker evidently is not familiar with the provisions of either the Constitution of the United States or with the Constitution of Virginia. Rev. Mr. Harker is quoted further: We believe the English language should be spoken by everyone in America, and that immigration should be restricted. Bolshevists, I. W. W.'s and their like should be forever abolished from our shores. Reverting to the "Ku Klux Klan," the speaker said he was not implicating anyone else when he said he was a member of the klan. He spoke of the tarring and feathering of a man in Texas recently. He asserted that a member of the Knights of Columbus, to discredit the Ku Klux Klan, got admitted into the klan, so the official stamp, duplicated the garb, and spread the news that the Ku Klux Klan was responsible. The man, he said, left Texas, and has not been seen since. Mr. Harker said the organization will not tight fire with fire, but will right "error with truth, reason with patriotism, and subterfuge with facts". He said the association was a secret organization and would continue to meet in secret, despite opposition, when it was considered desirable. In concluding his address, Mr. Harker said: "We deny to no one the right to worship as he or she pleases. We are not in politics, but politics is in as. We do not seek to dominate the state, but we will support only those who are loyal to the American government. There is only one autocracy left in the world, and its head is not in the United States. His will is absolute. Personally, I feel it is about time to kill that autocracy. This then is a war upon the Roman Catholic Church, upon the Church of Israel and upon the football of the Nation, so to speak, the American Negro, with the other "isms" mixed in. We shall watch with interest the result of the contest. What shall the end be? The Negroes are about the best one hundred per cent American material in this [country. Certain there is none better and yet they have been included in this work of hate. So be it. God reigns and the Government at Washington still lives." THE RACE QUESTION. There is a ray of hope in the report, which comes from Washington relative to the opposition to the confirmation of Frank A. Linnner the Republican chairman of North Carolina and the acknowledged leader of the "Lily White" element in that State. He had been nominated by President Warren G. Harding as Federal attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. He was charged with having prevented colored citizens from voting in his State and to have openly favored the application of the literacy test to white and colored persons. He was finally confirmed by a vote of 31 to 17. This shows that President Haring's attitude in dealing with the colored Republicans of the South will not go unquestioned in the next National Republican Convention and that this issue may lead to a split in the Convention itself. The sacrifices of fundamental principles for temporary party advantage has always resulted disastrously for any party attempting it. With an over-whelming majority in both houses of Congress in addition to the presidency, there can be no excuse for any such action. Another gratifying piece of information is that Senators Borah, of Idaho, Republican and Senator Simmons of North Carolina, Democrat led the fight against the confirmation. The race question is said to have been the burning issue. All of our white friends are not dead and to the surprise of many people in this country, it will be yet found that the title against us will have set in the other way. The men, who gleefully announced that by disfranchising the Negro inside of the Republican party, they had eliminated the race issue will find themselves woefully disappointed. They have revived the race issue and made it the burning question for some time to come. SHAW AND HAMPTON TIE IN SONG CONTEST. Hampton, Va.,—The Hampton Institute delegation recently brought from the Y. W. C. A. conference at Rutleigh a silver cup, offered by Mrs. Helen Peters Wallace first chairman of cotored work under the National Board of the Y. W. C. A. to the delegation which presented the best original coference song. The song contest was arranged by Miss Wilhelmina B. Patterson of Hampton who served as the director of music for the conference, Hampton won the prize in a tie with Shaw and has the cup in its possession for the first half of the year. Some of the institutions taking part in the contest were: Kittrell College; National Training School at Durham; Tuskegee Institute; Florida A. and M. College; Petersburg Normal School. The judges were—Dr. C. H. Proctor Mrs. Abbey Williams Logan, Mrs. Eddy, and Dr. S. W. Brown. --- FULTON NOTES Rev. W. H. Skipwell preached at Calvary Baptist Church, Wednesday evening, August 3. Hum. W. P. Denny addressed the N. A. A. C. P. meeting Thursday at Calvary. See Mr. Elijah Berkley or Mr. R. W. Whiting and John. Dr. J. E. Jones preached in the anniversary services Sunday. Dr. Z. D. Lewis administered the Lord's Sunner Sunday afternoon. Rev. A. M. Keut the great War Horse, preached Monday night. Miss Lorene Johnson left for a months visit to Welshville, Ohio the home of her sister, Mrs. Effle J. Jackson formerly of this city. Rev. W. L. Tuck is conducting a revival at Zion Grove Baptist Church, Halifax County. Rev. O. B. Sims preached at Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday morning. The Reverend will be at Zion all day Sunday, with communion at 3:30 There will be a sacred concert at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, benefit the Sunday School. Rev. Mrs. Alice Tuck and Mrs. Estelle Fleming, managers. Mrs. Ellen Brown, of 719 Orleans St. left for South Boston, Va. on the 9th inst., to spend her vacation with Mrs. Idia Fitzgerald. She was as accompanied by her daughter, Miss Eloise Brown and Mfss Ellian White, her niece. STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF MECHANICS Savings Bank OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA LOCATED AT RICHMOND IN THE COUNTY OF HENRICO, STATE OF VIRGINIA, at the close of business, 30th day of June, 1921 made to the State Corporation Commission. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts. ..$ Overdrafts, unsecured. ..Bonds, securities, etc. owned including premium on same ... Banking house and lot. Other real estate owned Furniture and fixtures. Cash and due from banks Bonds guaranteed ... All other items of resource viz: Int. notes not yet matured ... Bills discounted .. 67,60.786 34,76.909 63,617.60 4,000.00 42,064.57 7,500.00 LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in . . . $34,760.00 Surplus fund . . . $25,000.00 Undivided profits, less amount paid for interest ekpnesses and taxes . . . 3669.21 Dividends unpaid . . . 269.15 Individual deposits subject to check . . . 227,049.41 Savings deposits . . . 312,270.10 Demand certificates of deposit . . . 100.00 Certified checks . . . 443.14 Cashier's checks outstanding . . . 2,036·01 Total of all deposits . . . 541,898.66 Due to Banks (representing deposits) . . . 11,730.99 Notes & billa re discounted 12,000.00 Bills payable, including certificates of deposit re presenting money borrowed 85,000.00 Bonds guaranteed . . . 7,500.00 All other items of liability viz. Int. notes not yet matured . . . 14,027.20 I. Albert V. Norrell, Jr. do so elemly swear that the above is a true statement of the financial condition of Mechanics Savings Bank located at Richmond in the County of Hen- rico, State of Virginia, at the close of business on the 30th day of June, 1921, to the best of my knowledge and belief. Correct—Atest: ALBERT V. NORRELL, JR., Cashier. ALBERT A. TENNANT, R. W. WHITING, J. M. G. RAMSEY Directors State of Virginia, City of Richmond. Sworn to and subscribed before me my Albert V. Norrell, Jr., Cashier this 14th day of July, 1921. MARTILA L. GEE, Notary Public My commission expires May 28, 1924 --- AMERICAN DELEGATES SAIL FOR PAN-AFRICAN CONGRESS. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 70 Fifth avenue New York City today announced that its two representatives to the Pan-African Congress; Dr. W. E. B. DuBois; editor of the Crisis' and Walter F. White, assistant secretary of the Association, were sailing Saturday, August 6, on the Holland-America Lite steamship Rydam to take part in the Pan-African Congress to be held in London, Paris and Brussels. Dr. Du Bois is secretary of the Congress which is the see of its kind, the first having been held in Paris in 1919 with 56 delegates representing 16 counties. Before sailing, Dr. Du Bois gave out the following statement concerning the Pan-African Congress. "The Pan-African Congress is not a scheme of migration either to Africa or elsewhere. It is not a project of veiled or open war or conquest. It is not based on revolution or race hatred. It seeks knowledge and action through reason and law. It believes in the equality of men and races but it seeks to realize this through education and opportunity and periodic conference. "The world is uniting, whether by League of Nations of Disarmament Conference or Peace Congress. Sooner or later the Race and Color Problems must be faced. The Pan-African Congress can prepare the way for this by unifying effort, clarifying ideas collecting facts, and presenting to the modern world clear, intelligent and carefully considered demands. The sessions of the Second Pan-African Congress will be as follows: Another appeal was given made to Governor Groesbeck, who, upon examination of the facts, ordered that the warrant of extradition be held in inebance until proper investigation could be made into the charge that plans had been made to lynch Ray on his return to the Southern State. This charge was amply proven by attorneys for Ray. On August 2, the National Office received the following telegram from Mr. McKinney: "Michigan's greatest governor revokes warrant in Ray case. Revocation of warrant ends case. Ray is free and released. If desired, will send Governor's opinion. Most wonderful I ever heard." The National Office immediately wired Governor Groesbeck, expressing the appreciation of all of its members for the brave action taken by hlm. It is felt that the action of Governor Groesbeck is one of the greatest achievements of its kind in the history of such cases, for it is an indication of the krowing feeling in northern states that the life of a colored man accused of a crime against a white man is unsafe in the South. Successful protection of these cases, it is felt will do much towards convincing officers of the law and courts in Southern states that prisoners accused of crimes must be protected. In London, two sessions on August 8 and 29 are to be devoted to conferences with the Aborigines Protection society and other organizations, and to discussion of the condition of Persons of African descent in the British Empire. In Brussels, August 31, September 2, and discussion of the history and civilization of Africa, conditions of persons of African descent through out the world, and remedies for present conditions as well as methods of settling the "Negro Problems" of the world. The Brussels sessions are to be in the world Peace Palace. In Paris, September 4 and 5, two sessions are to be devoted to future action in behalf of the colored races of the world and to discussion of the league of Nations and other international movements. Among the prominent Europeans who will take part in the Second Pan African Congress are Henri Barbusse, France author of "Under Fire" and Inferno;" Senator Henri La Fontaine and Paul Otlet, Belgium; General Mais Sorclas, Spain; J. R. Archer, ex mayor of Battersea, and John H. Haris, Secretary of the Aborigines Protective Society England. To The Y. M. C. A.-St. Luke 5-10 and Jesus Said Unto Simon. Fear not: from henceforth thou shall catch men. Last Sunday was a full day for ser- ice by the boys and men of the Y. M. A. A. 9:30 A. M. at the building workers act and lined up for a day's work. The penitentiary was visited 10 A., and a great meeting was held for the women. 10 A. M. the committee in the city all did excellent work. Three pros- sors were led to accept Christ: The address to the boys P. M. at the building. Master Jessee Herndon has a good one and the boys were in created. 5:50 P. M. Rev. Samuel W Turner gave the men a very straight a-cess at the building. Subject: This World is Failure. The men were put to thinking. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Come to the workers meeting at the building 9:30 A.M. A special address will be delivered to the boys 4 P. M. at the building. All boys are invited. 5:30 P. M. an open meeting for men at the building Subject: Leave the World. Live singing. Bring the other man. Every home is asked to have spec al prayer for the building. The A. and T. summer school closed its twenty-second annual session July 30th with an attendance of 461 teachers a faculty of twenty-seven expert instructors who have been assisted by twenty of the strongest Negro lecturers and artists of the country. It was the largest gathering of Negro teachers ever assembled at the A. and T. College and the strongest Negro endorsement President Dudley's administration by the Negroes of North Carolina. The lecture course and en entertainment programs were unusually strong. It was unfortunate that the A. and T. had no auditorium large enough to accommodate those who wished to attend: Dr. George E. Haynes gave two interesting lectures upon Negro progress and Negro contribution to American life. Miss L. E. Wilkes of Washington D. C. gave two lectures upon Negro History. Mr. H. F. Hubert lectured upon farm life. Dr. George E. Davis State Supervisor lectured upon literature, while Mrs. Anita Pattf Brown of Chicago, Mrs. Florence Cote-Talbert of Detroit, Mr. Clarence Cameron White, of Boston, and Mr. Harry Delmore of Boston and others gave interesting musical programs, which charmed and delighted as few Greenboro audiences have been treated. Under the leadership of Prof. C. M. Eppes of Greenville, the A. and T. College Improvement Association was organized with an enrollment of about 200 members and with the following officers: Prof. E. E. Curtright of High Point President. Miss E. Rundelph, County Supervisor, Northhampton, Secretary; Miss H. F. Padma, Secretary; Miss Minnie O. Martin, Weldon, Assistant Secretary; Miss Sarah J. Howard, Treasurer; Mrs. Vina Cherry and Prot. C. M. Eppes, Corresponding Secretaries. The following members were appointed on the Executive Committee: Rev. S. Gattlin, North Hampton; P. A. Bishop, Mertie Rosa Ready; Wilmington; Mrs. A. L. Woo'en, Washington; Mrs. Iva M. Donnell, Greenville Graded School. S. G. Newsome; Robert Caesar, Surry; Thomas H. Cowan, Iredell, Frank Mehane, Beaufort; G. H. Washington; Tamar Crump, Chatham; E. H. Golden Moore; Carrie Jackson, Kinsten; Emma Dawson, Haywood. The purpose of this organization is to stimulate educational interests at the A. and T. College and throughout the state where branches are proposed to be formed. The teachers left singing the praises of Dr. J. B. Dudley and the last legislature for the aid given the college. The need of another dormitory and a laundry are some of the things that are close to the heart of the Negro teachers; especially the final step of raising the standard, so that this college may be a standard A grade. The Summer School has been broad guaged, as was evidence on Shaw University night, when the Shaw program was greeted with the largest audience of the Summer School. So great was the attendance and the pleasure of the teachers that on leaving the teachers expressed their desire to return next Summer and many have paid for their reservations for the Summer School 1922. SHERIFF CALLS ON SMAIL BUT DOESN'T SERVE WARRANT. Sangamon County Officer "Talks Over Situation" With Illinois' Chief Executive. Springfield, Ill., Aug. 8.—Declaring that he would use force, if necessary in arresting Governor Small, Sheriff Mester said he believed the Governor would finally submit with out carrying his protest to the point of actual resistance. He said he planed to make the arrest tomorrow. Springfield, Ill., Aug. 8.—Sheriff Henry Mester, of Sangamon County and Governor Len Small met face to face in the executive's office here today. The sheriff has a warrant for the arrest of the Governor following an indictment voted on a charge that Governor Small was in conspiracy to misuse public funds while State treasurer. Governor Small arrived in Springfield early in the day, for the first time since he was indicted. He has hurled a score of defies at Sheriff Mester to "come and get me." Mester went to the executive offices without the warrant. He said he wanted to talk it over with the Governor. Governor Small told Mester, according to the latter, that if he persisted in his attempts to serve the warrants he would be liable for any untoward act which would result. Governor Small maintains that he cannot be arrested due to his position. Mester declared that he had been ordered to serve the warrant by the court, and that he would do so "in good time." $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID Newport News, Va., June 8, 1921. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Va. Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A.; E; A; A. and A. 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Hatcher spoke to his audience from the subject, "An Apology for the Uncrassanbleness of the Demands of Christian Discipleship". It was wonderful and instructive. Mrs. Thaxton has been quite indisposed for the past three weeks, but is somewhat improved at this writing at her residence on Ninth Avenue. Mrs. Kittie Dudley is quite indisposed this week on Ninth Avenue. Rev. and Mrs. Cannaday of St. Louis. Mo. was present at the night service at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church His madame is a relative of Miss Maggie Dehaven of Seventh Avenue. Mr. David English, of Lynchburg spend Sabbath in the city and Monday meet old friends of eight years past. He is getting on nicely and his appearance showed fine fare. Mrs. L. L. Boston of 410 Eighth Avenue, N. W. left for New Jersey to visit her sister. She will spend two weeks or a month at Leonia. The delegates returned from the District Conference and Sunday School Institute brought back grand reports. Dr. James S. Hatcher lectured on better financing in the church. Mr. Odde Davids of 234 Sixth Avenue, N. W. left for an extended trip to Portland, Oregon, a distance of 3030 miles one way. He highly enjoyed the trip and returned feeling much refreshed by the Oregon and surrounding scenery. Mr. J. W. Dent, of Philadelphia arrived here Saturday on a visit to his sister and brother, Mr. John Dent of Sixth Avenue. He also visited the old homestead in Bedford after an absence of three years. He left Monday night for Philadelphia Miss Mable Barlow entertained her cousins, Misses Annie and Josephine Seruggs at 719 Sixth Avenue Tuesday evening. They were here attending the Summer Normal. Those presen were; Mr. Brady of Indianapolis; Ind.; Miss Booker of Arkwickas; Miss Laura Bruce, of Bedford; Miss Fannie Payne, Woodview; Miss Lula Penn, Miss Sadie Craighead, Miss Marie Calloway, Miss Sarah Becker, Messrs. Willie Holliday, Less Donover, Thomas Rucker, C. F, Hutchens R. D. Thompson, Mr. Spain, Dock Brock, J. H. Hubbard M. D. Barlow Jr., Edgar Daniels, Mr. Brown and James Moseley. All spent a delightful time at residence of Miss Nora Woody. The funeral of Mrs. Prudence Robinson took place at the First Baptist Church, Tuesday, August 9 at 2 c'clock. The services were well attended, this being an aged servant of the Master and faithful to the end and peacefully passed to her reward. All who have heard of the latest candidate for Governor of the State of Virginia, in the person of John Mitchell, Jr. say they expect to cast their vote for him, win or lose; with no expectation of winning. How is that? The collection at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church last Sabbath was $127.50 Mrs. McKinley Wagner is visiting Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Wagner and family of Winston Salem, N. C. She will visit Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wagner at Thomasville, N. C. before returning home. Mrs. Martha E. Buster of New Haven, Conn. who has been visiting her brother, Mr. William F. Johnson, 806 Seventh Street N. W., left last Wednesday for Nathalie, Va., where she expects to spend the month visiting her father, Mr. George W. Johnson and other friends. Mrs. William F. Johnson and little son, Arthur of 806 Seventh Street, N. W. left Saturday for Brookneal, Va. where she expects to spend a week or ten days visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark. Mrs. Martha E. Butler of New Haven, Conn. is the widow of Prof. Joseph E. Butler, who was a noble young Christian gentleman much loved by all who knew him. We share deeply with Mrs. Butler in her bereavement. --- A DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATION GAVE 14 COLORED COPS IN NEW YORK CITY. Attention to New York Amsterdam News Called to Tammany's Recognition of Colored Voters From the Days of Richard Croker to Chas. F. Murphy—Republican Party in Massachusetts Shown to Have Been Utterly Indifferent and We have Never Gone Anything Out of Fusion. The article in the New York Amsterdam News last week in which the question was asked "Can the Republicans win New York City for mayor with any candidate without the color vote?" must have caused a lot of colored Republican organization men to take full notice of the little or no recognition they have all along had at the hands of their own party, for of the many letters this newspaper has received commending its stand against Pusion, the following is very close to the point. Do you realize that the Tammyany organization of New York City is responsible for the colored people having eleven representatives in the Police Department, and that Tammyany has fully recognized the Negro in accordance with his vote from the days of the leadership of Richard Croker to its present leader Chas. F. Murphy? "The Republican organization of Manhattan has never recognized the colored votes according to their voting strength and we have never gotten anything out of Fusion." Mayor Hylan's fight to prevent the traction interest from raising the fare on the Subway, Elevated, and Surface lines from five to eight cents is fully known to colored men and women and all of the pleading the Fusionists can do can't make them see it differently. Citation is made of the great vote polled by former Governor Alfred Smith in the election test fall even when it was a Presidential year. Republican campaign orators tried hard to show that it was a Republican legislature that passed the House Rent Laws as it was, but the great vote tainted Mr. Smith got in New York City, especially in the densely populated colored district shows that the people were aware that it was Governor Smith who cailed the legislature in session and had the rent laws passed. Attention is also called to the truth that the great Republican victory in the nation was not so much of an endorsement of the Republican party as it was the desire of the people to get rid of Wilson." THE BRUNSWICK LYNCING For the second time in less than nine months, Virginia has been disgraced by a lynching. The circumstances were as outrageous in Brunswick as in the affairs of November 15, 1920, in Wise County. Not the slightest palliation of any so; can be offered for a murder as cruel as that for which the Negro was strung up. If Governor Davis had received any intimation of impending trouble, he would have sent troops to Lawrenceville at once. As it is, all he can do is what he already has done—order an investigation and a vigorous prosecution of any persons who may be found implicated. It is to be hoped that these steps will not be futile, for this is the second lynching in Brunswick county since 1900. But who expects much from the utmost labors of the commonwealth's attorney in attempting to identify the members of a masked mob? Knowing nothing of the sheriff of Brunswick, or of the efforts he may have made to protect his prisoner, The News Leader can make this general statement without application to this particular case; There rests on the law officers of every county a solemn responsibility to prevent a lynching, even at the risk of their lives. No sheriff worthy of the name "Virginia" would hesitate for a moment to go after a "bad man," though that man might be hidden in a thick et or within a house, armed to the teeth. The sheriff would reason that he had to apprehend the law-breaker and he would die in the attempt by exactly the same reasoning, every law officer who meets a mob should hesture at nothing to protect his prisoner. Usually the risk is not as great as it seems, for there are cases almost without number in which a single courageous officer has held off a mob and retained the person under arrest. It follows that the lynching of a man who is in the charge of a law officer involves a dereliction of duty on the part of that officer, for which he ought to be removed and disbarred permanently from public employment. The enactment of a law to this effect might heep; it certainly would show where responsibility lies. The real preventive, of course, is respect for law and a sense of justice that will not deny the hum blest or the most wretched a fair hearing in a court of justice. Toward that preventive, despite all the discouragements, Virginians must work. (Richmond, Va., News Leader.) RAY EXTRADITION CASE WON The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People with headquarters at 70 Fifth Avenue, New York announced through its secretary James Weldon Johnson, today the successful conclusion of the long and difficult fight to prevent the return of Thomas Ray a colored man, from Michigan to Wilkinson County, Ga. where he was wanted on a charge of murder. Early in September of 1920, Ray was arrested in Detroit. Prior to that time he had been working on a tarpaulin in Wilkinson County Ga. when he was attacked by Dewitt Faulkner; a white man of poor reputation. Faulkner intoxicated had made an unwarranted assault on Ray; who in turn fired in defense of his own life killing Faulkner. Ray escaped to Canada and later went to Detroit where he was arrested. Messrs. Willis and Hinton of Detroit were retained by Ray's father to prevent the extradition and the Detroit Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. associated with them its attorney and president W. Hayes McKinney. Governor Albert Sleeper of Michigan graned the writ of extradition on being appealed to by the Georgia authorities in spite of the fact that it was clearly indicated that Ray would be lynched if returned for trial. Ray's attorney immediately applied for a writ of habeas corpus which was granted. As he was leaving the court room he was rearrested on the grand jury indictment which had been forwarded to Detroit from Georgia The original arrest had been made on a warrant. The second writ of habeas corpus was applied for but was denied. The attorneys then appealed from the decision of the Way County Circuit Court to the State Supreme Court of Michigan which court in turn adjudicated the verdict of the lower court. --- Newport News, Va., July 24, 1921 This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Va. Knights of Pythias, N. A.; S. A.; E. A.; A. and A. ($150.00) One hundred and Fifty dollars in payment of the death claim of Brother A. W. Watson who was a member of Star of the East Lodge No. 58 of Newport News, Va. Beneficiary. JOHN F. RUSSELL, K.of R. and S. WALTER Cox. CLINTON DORSEY. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATION PROFFERS AID IN HAITI PROBE. Upon the announcement that the Senate had adopted the McCormick Revolutio, to inquire into the occupation and administration of the territories of the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Haiti, the National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People with headquarters at 70 Fifth avenue New York City, through its secretary, James Welley Johnson, placed at the disposal of the Senate Committee all of the data and material regarding the American occupation of Haiti. In making this offer, Mr. Johnson made the following statement today: "It will be remembered that the first general knowledge of the action of the United State Government in setting, without cause the Republic of Haiti, usurping all governmental functions and through Marines murdering during the course of five years of American occupation more than 3,000 Haitians was the publication in 192d of the investigation made by this Association. Since these facts were first brought in to the light, the Association has worked unceasingly for a Congressional investigation, as it was felt strongly that only in this manner could the real facts be secured. The official white-wash of the action of the Marines which investigation was made by the Officers of the Navy at the direction of Josephus Daniels, at that time Secretary of the Navy, served only to increase the feeling among the Haitians and others of our neighbors to the South of us, that the American Government and the American people endorsed the vicious exploitations of a weaker Republic. "Every American who wishes to see America's name cleared of this state will be glad to know of the Congressional investigation. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is placing all of its records and all information it possesses at the disposal of the Committee and will render all possible assistance in securing the facts." Mr. Johnson returned to New York from Washington today, where he has been in conference with members of Congress. He will return to Washington to testify when the hearings are held. --- GARVEYITES IN GRAND PARADE U. N. I. A., Consisting Mostly of Foreign Born, Make Spectacular Display Though Harlem Streets. The Universal Negro Improvement Association consisting of followers of Marcus Garvey and mostly of foreign born men and women were the attraction in a grand parade through the principal streets of Harlem Monday afternoon. Garvey who recently returned to the states it is alleged wished to prove false the rumor that he would not return, so the parade and demonstration of Monday served to prove that his followers are still with him. At the end of the procession were the officers of the association, Marcus Garvey, led, followed by Gabriel Johnson, Mayor of Monrovia, Liberia and the High Pontentate of the association. In the great mass meeting in the 12th Regiment Armory, Monday evening Garvey in his address asked: "Car, the white man face the combined forces of the Japanese, the Chinese, the Indians and the Africans?" "We will beg no more for rights, but demand what belongs to us," he said. Gen. Smuts he characterized as a dangerous representative of the Anglo-Saxon race with the Negro. The Negro has never hated, he declared, but he said if they ever do hate, water out. Josephus Daniels had predicted more truly than he thought when he said that the next world war would be racial. Why do the white people persist in trying to alienate the Negr. Garvey asked when they must have him as an ally in that war or they will be burned up." "War is the only method by which man can obtain salvation, philosopherswithstanding," he said, adding, "that 300,000,000 Negroes in the world are demanding "Africa for the Africans." A revolution repudiating the Pan-African Congress now being held in European capital's was passed by the meeting with loud cheers. Telegrams were sent to President Harding and to Secretary Hughes offering the aid and backing of 400,000 Nggroe. Telegrams were also sent to King George asking for the freeing of Ireland and to De Valera and Mohandas K. Gandid, praising them for their fight for liberty. ```markdown ``` PROTEST TO WEEKS AGAINST COLORED BAR. The National Equal Rights League finding that a Colored man was Isidred admission to the Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Devans sent a remonstrance to Secretary of War, John W. Weeks who hails from Massachusetts. The League also sent a telegram in support of the Remonstrance which read: "L. Wins, denied admission to Citizens Military Training Camp for col or by Col. Aloe. Equal Rights League asks you to countermand the denial." FIRST COLORED MAN TO FLY OVER CITY Walter Gooden formerly of Baltimore has been interested in aviation for several years, but had not the opportunity to learn of it until this year. Mr. Gooden has made several flights over Brooklyn and Coney Island and is the first colored aviator to fly over New York City. He will buy an Aeroplane next year. The New York Amsterdam Nows wishes him success in his achievement and expectation. (Continued from First Page) out difficulty excepting, of course, the chance that one or the other will score a clean kavo. WILL FIGHT FOR K. O. There is just this chance, but it is only a chance, for while each man has promised the other a quick exit to the violet lights region, both are exceedingly eugrey. Robinson is the older man and has experience by the mile mile on Wilson. It is going to take a lot of maneuvering to dig him out long enough to plant a lett hook on his jaw or ham him in the midriff section. On the other hand Wilson, because of his southpaw style of boxing is not easy to hit. There is this possibility, though, that because of the dislike the pair have for each other, due largely to Robinson's "calls" of the champion through the newspapers and the forcing of the present bout, they may wade in. Should they go to swapping a knockout is certain. Robinson has sent Wilson to the canvas on two occasions, though not for the count out while Johnny is punching harder and tougher than ever. CHAMPION THE FAVORITE. Wilson will rule favorite, not only because he is the title holder and a white man boxing a colored ringster, but because of his youth and unquiesced ability to fight and also stand punishment. The writer saw Wilson fight Mike O'Dowd in the hostile New York ring 15 rounds to a decision and in that battle he showed himself to be worthy of the honor which he first won in this city. May 6, 1920. All champions have their day and some day Johnny will lose his title just as others have done before him, but, narring a ring or accident he will take a sharpshooter of the Jack Metone order to "eop" away the middleweight title TAKING A CHANCE The champion however, is taking a chance and a fairly wide one, barging the argument on the record of his previous three encounters with the Cambridge colored warrior. The writer saw Robison defeat Wilson at the Commercial A. C. in 12 rounds in 1917 the colored man winning the decision of the referee by a goodly margin. Wilson at that time was lighter and much less experienced than at present. In 1919 Robinson encountered Wilson in a 12 rounder, no decision, in Bangor, Me., the contest going the full distance. Robinson was liked by many as the victor. On December 9, 1920, Wilson took a chance with his title in fighting Robinson in Montreal Canada and was twice sent to the canvas by the colored man. The Most treat sport writers declared Robinson the winner, which must have been correct, for a colored ringer must have a big edge over a white opponent to gain recognition in a no-decision fray, whether the ring is in Canada or GGEorgia. CONFIDENT OF WINNING Robinson, because of these three bouts is confident that he can put over another win tonight. Should he succeed in doing so, he will be the first colored holder of the world's middle weight title. A LARGE PLACE. The Boston Arena is a large place. We had driven the Stanley Steam car in front of the building, but near the opposite side walk. A crowd was gathered despite the fact that it was just a little after 4 o'clock. Robinson undertook the task of shoving up to the ticke et window and securing the ticke. He had chosen those coating $3.30 each. There was no grumbling about paying for them. We then went to find a garage where we could park the Stanley um il we came out of the Arena that night. Our pilot friend had recommended a garage and we had secured the garage ticket, when the bossman spied the name-plate and objected to having a steamer in with the gas-cars. It was against the rules he paid and the insurance companies would object. GARAGE KEEPER OBJECTS He compromised by having all of the fires put out. Then we walked a block or two to the arena. Have you ever been in a prize-fight arena? It is a unique affair. In the center was round platform while all around amphibian theater fashion were seats for the fans. We were near the ring and could see all that took place. Few people had arrived and we sat there eating peanuts and wondering if they would have a full house. Robinson Dr. Jefferson, myself Prof R. D Jones and Ernest awaited the outcome of the contest. There were clotrie lights for the movie picture man. The trouble about this was that they were so arranged as to blind the sight-seers and when one set was sat isfied another set would yell. "Take them away." 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HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D.C. Founded by GENERAL O. O. HOWARD J. STANLEY DURKEE, A. M, Ph.D., D. D., President EMMETT J. SCOTT, A. M, LL, D., Secretary-Treasurer COLLEGIATE Junior College, covering the Senior School Senior Schools, consist- ism, and Con- A. B. or B. S. B. S. in Com- School of Applied Sci- in Civil Engl Mechanical B and B. S. in E Evening Classes. This may be taken School of Music, four School of Religion, th Th. B. Coun- School of Law, three School of Medicine, Four your course for Pharmac Following dept Students may enter REGISTRATION Autumn Qu Winter Qu Spring Qu FOR CATALOG AND INFO HOWARD UNIVERSITY Junior College, covering the Freshman and Sophomore years and leading to the Senior Schools. Senior Schools, consisting of the Schools of Liberal Arts, Education, Journalism, and Commerce and Finance, granting respectively the degrees, A.B. or B.S., A.B. or B.S in Education; B.S. in Journalism; B.S. in Commerce and Finance. 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A.B. or B.S. in Education; B. S. in Journalism; Journalism and Finance. science, four year course, granting the degree, B. S. engineering, B. S. in Electrical Engineering, B. S. in Engineering, B. S. in Architecture, B. S. in Agriculture, Household Economics. the work of the Junior College and the Senior Schools in in evening classes with full credit. or year course, granting the degree of Mus. B. three year course, granting the degrees of B.D. and courses are offered also by correspondence. or year course, granting the degree of LL.B. including Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical Colleges. courses for Medical and Dental students; three year course cultural students. degrees granted: M. D., D. D.S., Phar. C. for collegial work at the beginning of any quarter. FORMATION WRITE D. 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