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THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK WILL MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS. Will Put Up the Collateral and Mortgage. Banking Division Friendly-Accountants Working to Make Prompt Report-Depositors to Rally and Help Increase Deposits-Southern White Folks Forward in Helping Their Colored Neighbors-An Object Lesson for Everybody.One Hundred Thousand Dollars Available. --- VOLUME XXXIX, NO. 37 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 22, 1922 THE M W Banking Division Folks Forwar The Mechanics Savings Bank was closed, while it was meeting all of its obligations, paying its depositors not accepting deposits. It will be opened to do the same thing. President John Mitchell, Jr., is ready to put up the same collateral offered and accepted by the Banking Division, Hon. F. Richardson, Chief Examiner and the Mechanics Savings Bank has ample securities to put up as required to secure the One Hundred Thousand dollars to be advanced, by the Clearing House Association of Richmond, Col. W. Mende Addison, President. The arrangement is being made to operate the bank in close co-operation with the Banking Division. HA!HA! INVESTIGATE. WE CAN STAND IT. DEPOSITS SAVINGS MECHANICS-BANK ASSETS SECURITIES BONDS CAPITAL RESERVE FUND SURPLUS GEO. H. BEN JOHNSON NO UNEASINESS. The most remarkable part of the whole affair is the apparent lack of unnessiness on the part of the depositors of the Bank and the colored people of the city. Without realizing too full import of their action colored people all over the city are speaking kindly of the Mechanies Savings Bank and its President. This has had a reflex action in the solid support coming from white sources. White merchants have assured the colored people that all would be well and tame they would do all in their power to aid the institution. The fact that the previous report of the Auditors and accountants of the A. M. Pullen Co., that no evidence of fraud had developed in their previous examination has had a most quieting effect. WANTED TO DEPOSIT Mr. J. A. Hines wanted to know in the Bank was opened last Monday or would be as he had one thousand dollars to deposit in the institution. A movement is already under way to start a rally day when the bank is opened and invite all citizens to lend their aid and success to the movement. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker has offered to lead the movement with a personal subscription and Chairman W. T. Johnson has openly advocated the suggestion. Mr. James H. Frayers, the caterer has proceeded to canvass for the institution and was to be seen in the business district this week supporting the institution. PREACHERS ACTIVE Others, too numerous to mention have pursued a similar course. The Richmond Ministerial Conference, Rev Evans Payne pastor has been forward in the support of the institution as one man. Rev Dr. T. J. King, with his Fifth Street Baptist Church depositus of Fifteen Thousand Dollars announced that he was ready to rally with more as he had no doubt as to the solvency of the Bank. From present indications, there will be no run on the Bank when it opens. Police had been provided at the bank, but they found absolutely nothing to do. A colored person would pass casually and look in and pass on. ELECTRICAL EFFECT They were finally withdrawn altogether. The banking force are assisting the accountants, who are preparing a statement from the time of the last audit. President Mitchell was urged to remain at the Bank and to make himself comfortable in this banking house, which he founded. The support of Col. Thomas B. Mc Adams, President of the American Bankers' Association, Col. W. Mence Addison, President of the Clearing House Association of Richmond has had an electrical effect upon the colored people. The State Corporation Commission, under the able leadership of Judge William F. Rhea has assured a most friendly attitude. A prominent white citizen informed John Mitchell, Jr., that in conversation with a leading financier of the city, he was told that the white banks of Richmond were ready to come to the aid of this colored institution. WILL DO MORE. They are ready to do much more than is indicated to help the spirit of. PRICE, FIVE CENTS ENTS. ge. ts—Southern White Available. A "ROCK OF GIBRALTAR" YET! thrift amongst the colored people. There has been no run on the other colored banks as a result of this remarkable occurrence. In the Judge's Office at the Chancery Court last Monday afternoon, John Mitchell, Jr., met Chief Examiner F. B. Richardson. His remark to former was: "Let us forget the past." To this John Mitchell, Jr., replied in the affirmative and remarked to him, "When you know me as well as these gentlemen here know me, you will have a different opinion of me. I will cooperate with you and do all in my power to work with you in making the Bask a success." Those present were His Honor, William A. Monceure, Hon. H. M. Smith, Jr., Chief Examiner Richardson and Attorney James W. Gordon. DEFINITE INFORMATION: When John Mitchell, Jr., President of the Mechanics Savings Bank approached His Honor, Judge William P. Rhea, the presiding genius of the State Corporation Commission and His Honor, Judge Berkley Adams, last Monday morning in the former's office, after prolonged waiting, he was told that it was needless to wait longer, as Chief Examiner Richardson was engaged with the bankers in the Planters National Bank working on a plan to open the Mechanics Savings Bank. When Chief Examiner Richardson called up Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson over the telephone later, he told him that the receivership was temporary, that the Mechanics Savings Bank would open again. He was to leave the city at 4 P. M. that afternoon and would be gone during the week. STRONG BACKING Hon. Thomas B. McAdams, is a southerner, who was elected at the session at Los Angeles, California last October, President of the American Pinkers' Association, an organization that is the wealthiest financial body on earth and represents more than fifty billion dollars worth of assets. To show the attitude of the white people of the South towards the colored people, who respect themselves, John Mitchell, Jr., was made an active member of this Association by Col. James R. Branch of the Merchants National Bank, who was then the Secretary of this Association. It looks like fate that the institution has been honored with the secretaryship and now with the presidency of this great organization. When an appeal was made, one word from Col. McAdams brought the allied financial interests of Richmond to the aid of the ten thousand depositors on the Mechanics Savings Bank and insured the safety of their funds. In addition to this John Mitchell, Jr., is the only colored member of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. This organization controls the commercial interests of this country as they relate to home and affect our interests abroad. Col. McAdams simply directed that the amount necessary to relieve the situation be furnished to the bank, provided the Bank was solvent, the necessary collateral being available. With this backing, how can the Mechanics Savings Bank fail? John Mitchell, Jr. has always stood ready and willing to do anything to help and aid the Mechanics Savings Bunn and any one who says or intimates anything to the secretary can be regarded as an enemy to the institution as well as to the President. (Others details of the Mechanics Bank case can be found on page 2.) GRAND CHANCELLOR HUTTO, OF OF GEORGIA, IS DEAD. Atlanta, Ga. July 15, 1922: Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., 311 N. Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. Grand Chancellor G. R. Hutto, is dead. Funeral will be Tuesday, July 18th, at Bainbridge, Ga. H. L. FERRILL, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. --- MECHANICS BANK WILL REOPEN. WILL STRAIGHTEN OUT ACCOUNTS AND ADJUST BUSINESS. THE DEPOSITORS INTERESTS ARE TO BE PROTECTED. JUDGE MONCURE'S DECREE. "And it being represented to the Court that the closing of said bank by the plaintiff was because of the presence in its assets of obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., amounting to the sum of $83,500.00, which are not secured to the satisfaction of the plaintiff and it being further represented to the Court that there is a reasonable prospect of the defendant being able, within a short time, of satisfying the plaintiff as to said obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., and as to the entire solvency of said bank, it is further ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, together with a statement of the assets and liabilities of said bank, such offers and plans as may be submitted to them by the defendants, or others on its behalf, with a view of satisfying the requirements of the plaintiff and effecting a prompt discharge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics' Savings Bank of Richmond, Va., to its proper authorities." A WORD TO THE PUBLIC. Richmond, Van., July 18, 1922. So far as I am able to observe, we are about "out of the woods." The hearty support and encouragement of such citizens as Col. Thomas B. McAdams, President of the American Bankers' Association, an organization representing more than fifty billion dollars worth of assets, Col. W. Meade Addison, President of 530 Clearing House Association of Richmond, Hon. Oliver J. Sands, President of the American National Bank, Col. James J. Pollard, LeRoy E. Brown, Sr. Esq., Mr. John D. Locky, Jr., Mr. William C. Camp, Vise-President of the American National Bank, Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, President of the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank; Attorney J. T. Carter, President of the Commercial Bank and Trust Company Rev. T. J. King D. D., pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Mr. Booker L. Jordan, Secretary Manager o. the Southern Aid Society, The Rich NEWS-LEADER The statement in the Richmond inst. (yesterday) that $30,000 wort were taken out and those of the Boatuted was incorrect and the official misquoted. NEWS-LEADER INCORRECT. NEWS-LEADER INCORRECT. The statement in the Richmond, Va. News-Leader of the 17th inst. (yesterday) that $30,000 worth of the notes of John Mitchell, Jr. were taken out and those of the Bonded Realty Co., Inc. were substituted was incorrect and the official quoted as saying this was evidently misquoted. THE ORIGINAL TROUBLE About three months ago, after Savings Bank, the Banking Division Examiner and Assistant Shelton institution and to the President that had been found, behind which there notes had been given by the Bonde corporation for the Bank. The Bion that the position that the Meet real estate and in order not to for sacrifice, the property of the Bank and mortgage notes taken for the s About three months ago, after the examination of the Mechanics Savings Bank, the Banking Division, F. B. Richardson, Esq. Chief Examiner and Assistant Shelton reported to the President of that institution and to the President that notes aggregating some $83,000.00 had been found, behind which there were no real estate assets. These notes had been given by the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., a holding corporation for the Bank. The Banking Division had taken the position that the position that the Mechanics Bank could not deal or hold real estate and in order not to force the property on the market at a sacrifice, the property of the Bank was conveyed to this corporation and mortgage notes taken for the same. The Clearing House Association of Richmond composing the leading banks of this city men this morning pursuant to the orders of President Thomas B. McAdams. The Chief Bank Examiner was requested to attend the meeting. This he proceeded to do and after a protracted discussion, it was decided to furnish the necessary amount of money to finance the Mechanics Savings Bank. Millions of dollars of capital was represented in this aggregation of white capitalists and it was the united opinion that it would not do to disturb the confidence of the colored people by permitting such a calamity to take place. An agreement was reached by which a temporary receiver for the period of ten days would be appointed by Judge Moureau. WILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS It was understood and agreed that the bank would open for business at the expiration of that period of time. The assets of the bank guarantee solvency. The Committee from the colored allied and banking interests was early at work and called on Chief Bank Examiner F. B. Richardson. This Committee was composed of Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, President of the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank; Mr B. L. J. Lord, Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern Aid Society, Attorney J. T. Carter of the Commercial Bank and Trust Company and President of the Southern Aid Society; Col. John R. Chiles, Second Street Bank and Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson representing the Citizens. Mr. Richardson listened carefully to all that was said. MANY CALLING He later met the bankers. In the meantime, he was being called by the State Corporation Commission, the very able Judge W. F. Rhea, chairman in consultation with His Honor, Judge Berkley Adams. President John Mitchell, Jr. was with the Commission and he was informed after some delay that Chief Examiner Richardson was with the Clearing House banks working out a plan for the re- TWO mond Beneficial Insurance Company Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and a host of others, afforded us the support needed in just such an emergency. We counsel the depositors to maintain the same attitude that they did during the run made on us many years ago. All of the white banks on Richmond have pledged financial support, that is those in the Clearing House Association. Each one can help by speaking a word in our favor. A word will help through here now. I can "pilot the ship and wifi" personally take charge of this banking institution in the future. Let our friends continue to help and attend the meeting at the City Auditorium. Friar night at 8:30 P. M. Thanking the entire community in particular and our friends in general, I am Gratefully, yours, JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President Mechanics Savings Bank. R INCORRECT. Bond, Va. News-Leader of the 17th nth of the notes of John Mitchell, Jr. ended Realty Co., Inc. were substi- quoted as saying this was evidently at the examination of the Mechanies on, F. B. Richardson, Esq. Chief reported to the President of that notes aggregating some $83,000.00 we were no real estate assets. These and Realty Company, Inc., a holding banking Division had taken the posi- hanies Bank could not deal or hold see the property on the market at a k was conveyed to this corporation name. opening of the Mechanies Savings Bank. The result of this was the agreement to name John Mitchell, Jr.'s counsel or rather one of them., Mr. James W. Gordon as temporary receiver for the period of ten days, to give the bank time to straighten its affairs. A RINGING COMPLIMENT John Mitchell, Jr., and his associates are outspoken in the support given them and the institution in this time of sore trial. One of Mr. Mitchell's white friends spoke to a prominent jurist. He said: "I have had real estate transactions with John Mitchell, Jr., amounting to more than one hundred thousand dollars and you can rely on anything he tells you." As for the leading colored citizens, for once, they all were as one in backing the colored banker and his enterprises, Mrs. Maggie L. Walker was in the forefront and early offered all of the assistance in her power. Mrs. Lillian H. Payne came forward in pledging support. One colored man came to Editor John Mitchell, Jr., on the porch of Rev. Thomas H. Briggs, Second and Leigh streets, Rev. R. V. Peyton, D. D., and Rev. Dr. Evans Payne were present. He gazed into the eyes of the colored leader and asked him about the bank. John Mitchell, Jr., said: "Everything is all right." "You say that everything is all right?" An affirmative answer was given. "That's enough for me. I am satisfied." He bowed his head with a look of satisfaction and walked away. This confidence of the humbler class of colored people had induced President Mitchell to offer the accumulations of a lifetime in order that this confidence should not be sacrificed. TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING An arrangement has been made for the holding of a meeting Friday night at the City Auditorium at 8:30 P. M. All the depositors are invited to be present. A PROTRACTED MEETING On Monday morning at 9 o'clock, THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA the Clearing House Association of Richmond met at the Planters' National Bank in accordance with a call for a special meeting by President W Meade Addison to take under consideration the extending to the Mechanics Savings Bank financial aid in its present emergency, Chief Bank Examiner F. B. Richardson was sent for and made a statement to the assembled representatives of the leading banking institutions of this city. The meeting lasted from 9 o'clock until 11 o'clock, during which time all phases of the situation were discussed. The statement of John Mitchell, Jr., made to the President of the Clearing Hous Association was discussed and his claim that the bank was solvent with the assets available and which would not appear in the rigid analysis made by the Banking Division was also a feature. TO ADVANCE THE MONEY It was agreed finally that a committee from the Clearing House Association be appointed and authorized to advance ($100,000.00) One Hundred Thousand Dollars upon the submission to the committee of proper security. This the Mechanics Savings Bank agreed to do in a special meeting of the committee held in the Directors Room of the Planters National Bank, John Mitchell, Jr., Attorney H. M. Smith, Jr., and Attorney J. R. Pollard appeared before the committee. Accounts are being audited at the Bank and as soon as possible, estimated to be about four, or five days, the bank will revert again to the absolute control of President Mitchell and his associated directors. PRESIDENT MITCHELL TO TAKE CHARGE John Mitchell, Jr., will now take active control of the bank relisting his other duties to conduct affairs there. Chief Examiner F. B. Richardson in the Chancey Court yesterday morning suggested that the past be forgotten and that all deal with the future. He was ready to consent to the reopening of the bank to help it to do business. It is being arranged to have each colored person come forward with a deposit when the bank reopens and show the white community that the colored people are united in the support of their own institutions. OFFICERS THE SAME The officers of the Bank at the time were officers of this company. It incurred no expense and paid no salaries and gave no profits to any officer of the Bank. John Mitchell, Jr. stated that he had never been apprised of any such condition by either the Cashier or any previous Cashier or by the Bank Examiners, who had gone over the affairs of the Bank. Chief Examiner Richardson insisted that the amount he made good and that a bond he signed, which he had executed, pledging the property of the Directors for this amount. This bond was signed. John Mitchell, Jr., upon being asked how much he would assume, informed. Chief Examiner Richardson that he could take all he possessed in the world. Before he would see a depositor lose a dollar in the institution, he would surrender the shirt on his back. ... DOUBTED THE ACCURACY He doubted the accuracy of the report that he was of the opinion that there was a mistake somewhere. He called for an audit of the whole Bank, in order to locate the trouble. In the meantime, he retained as counsel for the Bank, Hon. H. M. Smith, Jr. and his associate, James W. Gordon, Esq. An agreement was reached by which the A. M. Pullon Company undertook the job and in the meantime, Chief Examiner Richardson stated that with the Bank's present deposits and conservative management, he could see no reason why business should not be profitably done and he would render all the help in his'power to have the Bank make money. REPORT CONFIRMED The report of the auditors confirmed the report of the banking division. There was no evidence of any crookedness. In the meantime, President Mitchell, in commenting on the situation said, that as the Bonded Company and the Bank, as a matter of fact, wereone and the same, the only thing to be done would be to put assets behind the notes about which complaint was made. He was unmarried and everything he owned would be liable for any note he gave, he would give his personal collateral note for the amount. Chief Examiner Richardson wanted, to know if he would give a mortgage. He said he would. He wanted the directors released from any personal liability as he could not run a Bank with a scared directorate. PRESIDENT ASSUMES LIABILITY It would dissipate confidence. On Friday, July 7, 1922, Assistant Shelton delivered to him the mortgage and the notes with the request that he go over them and sign them at once and return them to him. He told him, he wanted time to examine them and to convene the Board of Directors. Chief Examiner Richardson assented to this and the meeting was held Wednesday, July 12 and the next day they were delivered to the Banking Division. In reading them, John Mitchell found that the mortgage was for ($83,000.00) eighty three thousand dollars and to his surprise the notes had been interlined on a type-writer to read "at 6 percent, payable semi-annually." NO PAYMENT OF INTEREST As this was a continuation of the bond, which the Directors of the Mechanics Savings Bank had signed and John Mitchell, Jr. was simply a guarantor of the notes, to 'protect the depositors, which the Banking Division represented against loss, he could not pay interest on an $33,000,000 obligation of the Bank or its holding company. He marked out the interest provision 'and executed the Deed of Trust on the following plecos of property: 705 West Broad Street. 707 West Broad Street. 123 West Clay Street. 100 West Clay Street. 410 North Second Street. 412 North Second Street. 209 East Clay Street. 405 1-2 East Clay Street. 416 East Leigh Street. 732 North Fourth Street. 302 East Preston Street. 301 East Bates Street. 311 North Fourth Street. 515 North Third Street. 517 North Third Street. PROPTERY SUMBMITTED. Chief Examiner Richardson had told him to submit a list of the property, he would offer. He had three records at the City Hall searched to satisfy himself that the property was in the name of John Mitchell, Jr. He announced that he would take only so much as was necessary. John Mitchell, Jr. told him he could take all so far as he was concerned. On Friday, July 14, he sent for John Mitchell, Jr., and when he came there stated that the papers were not satisfactory, he had marked them out and made them legal. President Mitchell told him he could have them redrawn, so that they would be legal. He submitted a new set of notes and a mortgage drawn as before. He asked him to sign and excute these papers. "END OF CABLE TOW." The reply was that he (Mitchell) had reached "the end of his cable tow." He couldn't pay the interest if he signed the notes and the matter might go well be settled now. He returned to the bank, Mr. Richardson called him up Saturday morning and he gave him the same answer. He asked him to go out with him in his car and he would convince the Chief Examiner that the Bank had ample assets to protect the depositors. For example, the banking house was carried by the Banking Division below its cost price and an asset was not allowed in this case. He explained that the Strand Theatre could be conveyed "to the Mechanics Savings Bank. NO DISCOURTESY. Chief Examiner Richardson stated that Saturday was a short day and he would have to leave the city Monday. He would be away a week. This ended the conversation. He was under the impression that John Mitchell, Jr., hung up the receiver on him, but this was an error. He was under the impression that the conversation ended after he told him. he would go over the matter with him, when he returned. Then "all the cards would be on the table" and he could see just what to do. While John Mitchell, Jr., was next door to the Planet Office in the show of the Smith-Moore Vehicle Co. a hurry telephone call came that there was trouble at the Bank and he was wanted at once. THE CLANGING GONG. He went around there and saw at a glance, a crowd gathered with the police patrol wagon in sight with the gong changing. He was under the impression that some burglar had attempted to get into the bank and the burglar alarm had been set off unless much as there appeared to be some six or eight police officers there. He made his way through the crowd and into the bank. Assistant Examiner Shelton had tacked a notice on the door of the bank and when asked what the action meant said he had an order from the State Corporation Commission closing the bank. He asked if he wanted to read it. He replied in the negative. POLICE IN EVIDENCE He asked what could be done about it. He replied that nothing could be done. President Mitchell, in company with the Cashier hastened to the Travellers Building, where he found Chief Examiner Richardson. He told him that he did not think he had treated him right. He had given him to understand that he would permit him to keep the bank open. The mortgage notes were still in the possession of the Banking Division. It was Satur day after 3 P. M. All the courts were closed and nothing could be done before Monday. This ended the interview. Returning Hon. H. M. Smith was found at his home and notified of the conditions. The bank had been closed without notice to the Directors. All checks were being paid and deposits received. All clearing house obligations were being met. A FALSE REPORT. Reports had been circulated that a check for one thousand dollars had been turned down by the bank, but all of this was untrue. Every check presented had been paid. Astonishment was expressed on all sides and after communicating with the financial interests, John Mitchell Jr., called the colored financial interests together in a meeting at the Pythian Castle, 797 N Third street. Offers of assistance came from all sides. The colored folks were indignant. All of the churches in the city, through their pastors had something to say, Even Rev. Dr. Evans Payne, pastor of the Fourth Baptist Church urged the people to be quiet and to rest assured that every dollar deposited in the Mechanics Savings Bank was safe. MINISTERS ACTIVE Rev. Dr. T. J. King came forward and expressed his confidence in the institution and spoke boldly in favor of the institution, while Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson did like wise. In the mean time, white friends came forward and pledged support and as a climax, President Thomas B. McAdams of the American Bankers' Association declared that the allied banking interests of Richmond must come to the aid of the Mechanics Savings Bank and its ten thousand depositors, to the end that all the money needed should be loaned the institution to tide it over its difficulties. The refusal to pay interest on a mortgage guarantee and the indiposition of the Chief Examiner to longer agree. "111" cigarettes 10¢ They are GOOD! sponsibility were the only reasons given. COLORED BUSINESS INTERESTS President Oliver J. Sands of the American National Bank was also seen and he expressed sympathy. In the meeting of the colored citizens a motion was passed expressing confidence in the Mechanics Savings Bank and pledging support. A committee was appointed to meet Chief Examiner, F. B. Richardson this morning Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson presided and Cashier Emmet C. Burke was secretary. A large and harmonious meeting was held. The institutions represented were the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, the Second Street Bank, The Commercial Bank and Trust Company; The Southern Aid Society, The Richmond Beneficia! Insurance Company, The Mechanics Savings Bank and many others. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Attorney J. Thomas Hewin, Dr. W. T. Johnson and Mr. Wm. A. Jordan constituted a committee to call on Chief Bank Examiner F. B. Richardson. Attorney J. R. Pollard offered his services and will assist in representing the Bank. DEPOSITORS TO MEET. A meeting of the depositors will be held as soon as arrangements can be made and when the accounts have been audited, the Mechanies Savings Bank of Richmond Va. will once more swing open its doors to do business. At the time of the examination, the surplus fund was ($24,000.00) twenty-four thousand dollars. It was only been about three weeks, when President John Mitchell, Jr., sold the mortgage notes on 310 E. Brond St. for ($45,000.00) forty-five thousand dollars cash, the mortgage house on the Pollard and Bagby firm handling the transaction. This property was originally purchased by John Mitchell, Jr., for the Bank at $17,750 and sold to the W. A. Sorg, Esq. for $60,000 00 an increase of $42,250 over what was originally paid for it. MUCH MONEY REALIZED The Strand Theatre, at the time one of the best white theatres in this city was purchased by John Mitchell, Jr. for $112,500 and the Banking Division concedes it to be worth $160,000.00. This is $17,450.00 more than it cost and as a matter of fact, in view of the present appreciation of Broad Street property, which doubles itself in value every ten years, it is worth $200,000.00 and is being held at that figure. It is under lease to the Jake Wells Syndicate at $8,000.00 per year and can be rented at the expiration of the present lease for $15,000.00. THE FOLLOWING TELEGRAMS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Newport News, Va., July 16, 1922 Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. Editor Richmond Planet, Richmond Virginia. Every colored man and woman in Eastern Va., ready to come to your aid; if needed with a five dollar bill to save your bank. Wire me. Editor Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. Eastern Virginia solidly behind you; wire me what can be done and write full details. DR. D. W. PALMER RALLY TO AID OF MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK. (Richmond Times Dispatch Tuesday) With the banks of Richmond ready to advance any amount up to $100-000.00 with which to meet the temporary needs, on condition that adequate collateral be given—and the officials of the institution are ready, they say, to give the required security promptly—indications are that the Mechanies Savings Bank, colored institution at 214 East Clay Street, that was closed last Saturday afternoon by order of the $St.ato Corporation Commission, will shortly reopen for business. The Richmond Clearing House Association, in meeting yesterday with oracles of the banking division of the State Corporation Commission discussed plans for reopening the bank and, as evidence of confidence in the colored banking institution, it was agreed to advance the necessary amount for the operation of the bank if proper security is deposited for the loan. Harry M. Smith, Jr, attorney for the Mochanies' Savings Bank, stated last night that his clients are ready to put up the necessary collateral, and that all conditions will be met without del. $y$. He said affairs will be put in such shape that the bank may be reopened as soon as the receivers appointed yesterday by Judge Monure, in Chancery Court, mkake their report. The receivers named by Judge Monure were J. R. Tucker and James W. Gordon. They gave bond in the sum of $50,000. the required security and will do so promptly. 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For following a recent report that Manager Dismukes had been released from the Pittsburgh Keystones and then taken back, comes a still longer rumor that the former A. B. C. harling ace, who piloted the team since its infancy last year, has come to a final parting of the ways with Owner Williams and that he will be replaced by "Dietie" Johnson, another one of the late C. I. Taylor's pupils. Just how true this is, is not known at the present time. The Keystones are in the midst of a hard series with the famous Bacharach Giants of New York City and neither Williams or Dismukes will verify or deny the rumor. DETROIT STARS WIN. (Preston News Service) SERVICE Kansas City, Mo., July 9. The Monarch's last Sunday's game at the Association park here to the Detroit stars by a score of 4 to 3. The contest was hard fought from start to finish. The brilliant pitching of Wilson and all tight fielding were the direct cause of the defeat. The Kayseo's out hit the Woolverines but were unable to put across enough runs. Rogan pitched a good game for the local team, but his mates were unable to bit at opportunity times. The local aggregation is just one and a half games ahead of the stars who are pressing them hard for second place. Read The Planet and keep informed as to what our Race is doing in world and domestic affairs Says her hair was short, coarse and nappy before using this wonderful hair grower. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA BEAUTIFUL WOODLAND CEMETERY WOODLAND CEMETERY ```markdown ``` This is Not the Entrance to Heaven BUT IT IS THE ENTRANCE TO ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND WELL-KEPT CEMETERIES IN THE COUNTRY. YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT THE GROUNDS AND SPEND A WHILE IN THIS CITY OF THE DEAD. IT LOOKS MORE LIKE A PARK WITH ITS WIDE DRIVE-WAYS, ITS FLOWER BEDS AND ITS PLACID SURROUNDINGS THAN IT DOES LIKE THE LAST RESTING PLACE OF FRIENDS AND RELATIVES. THE WAY TO GET THERE. IF YOU WISH TO RIDE, TAKE THE HIGHLAND PARK CAR AT SEVENTH AND BROAD STREETS, OR AT FIFTH AND BAKER STREETS, GOING NORTH AND TELL THE CONDUCTOR TO PUT YOU OFF AT FOURTH AVENUE AND MAGNOLIA STREETS IN HIGHLAND PARK. WALK TWO BLOCKS EAST AND CROSS THE C. & O. R. R. AND YOU ARE RIGHT AT THE PLACE. IF YOU WISH TO TAKE A PLEASANT STROLL, CROSS THE FIFTH STREET VIADUCT, GOING NORTH, FOLLOW THE STREET RAILWAY TRACK UNTIL YOU ARE AT MAGNOLIA STREET, WHICH IS ELEVEN BLOCKS FROM THE FIFTH STREET VIADUCT. THE STREET CAR LINE IS ON FOURTH AVENUE. IF YOU WISH TO TAKE THE SHORTER ROUTE, WALK ACROSS THE FIFTH STREET VIADUCT (THE TOLL, IS ONE CENT.) GO TO THE RIGHT DOWN THE STREET NEAREST THE C. & O. R. R. RAVINE. WALK DUE NORTH UNTIL YOU CAN GO NO FURTHER, AS THE STREET GOES NO FURTHER AFTER IT REACHES MAGNOLIA STREET. TURN TO THE RIGHT, WALK ONE BLOCK, CROSS THE C. & O. R. R. AND THE CEMETERY IS ON YOUR LEFT.. WALK UP THE RISE IN MAGNOLIA STREET AND YOU WILL SEE THE SIGN, "WOODLAND CEMETERY." FOR TERMS AND OTHER ARRAANGEMENTS. ADDRESS. The Woodland Cemetery Corporation Mechanics Savings Bank Building, M. W. Cor. 3d & Clay Sts. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President Mechanics Savings Bank Building, N. W. Corner Third and Clay Streets, Richmond Virginia D. P. BRAGG, Secretary J. M. G. RAMSEY, Treasurer FOUR Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. EDITOR, - JOHN MITCHELL, JR. All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Noted at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES June Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... .09 Foreign Subscriptions..... 2.50 SATURDAY.....JULY 22, 1922 Overlooking little things will often cause failure in big enterprises. Making other people happy is the best way to be happy yourself. Some people know too much and some others know too little. Spending money before you make it will not get you far in this world. Some people believe in luck and some others believe in hard work. Worry cripples and it sometimes saps the vitality of the human system When you do the best you can, you have a satisfaction that is gratifying. Sensationalism is all right with some people, but it does not pay with colored folks. Sins done in the body must be an swerved for by the spirit or soul after it has left the body. People, who mean right usually win God's favor and the approval of all right-thinking people. Short cuts to prosperity are usually found to be blocked when the traveler has gone just about half way. . People, who constantly practice de ceiving other people will finally de ceive themselves. The earning capacity of some people never equals the spending capacity of this same kind of people. 'Soma' people, who are truthful are now regarded with curiosity by those who are untruthful. A grave-yard is a mighty solemn place, but all of us who live in this neighborhood have certainly got to go there. Having friends, who come to your aid when you are in deep distress and much trouble are friends worth having. Going up a hill is slow business; coming down a hill is fast travelling and usually disaster is found at bottom. Good women are numerous, but they have the time of their lives finding good men with whom to associate. Some people work as little as they can and rest as much as possible. They sometimes live long at it, but they fail to either make or save much money. There is more in life than the mere making of money and there is more in life than the mere spending of the money that is made. People, who grumble when they have cause so to do are all right, but those who grumble, just to hear them selves grumbling are all wrong. A WORD ABOUT THE TROUBLE. A WORD ABOUT THE TROUBLE. the troubles of the past week, to which we have been subjected has cemented to us friends, both white and colored, of whom we knew not until this trying time was upon us. We are now assured of success in circumventing this calamity and we are grateful to God and our friends for the help afforded. What we need is aid in quoting all classes elsewhere and allying the feeling of unrest that this "bank-closing" business has stirred up. This done permanent success is assured. We have the money available to lide us over our troubles. You may say what you will about southern white folks, but their disposition to rally to the aid of the deserving elements of our race has been proverbial. We do not regard it as a personal triumph, save for the fact Learning benefits some people and it operates against some others. The latter have the information, but they do not know just how to apply it. Politeness is a great asset. If you practice it in dealing with your own people, you will naturally do the same thing in dealing with white people. Some men never marry for the reason that they are expecting to meet certain females, who have never had a residence on this earth. They are too perfect and holy to live on this mundane sphere. Being able to accomplish and do what the average individual cannot do constitutes two thirds of success and just a little energy and common-sense will make up the other third and ensure the success, for which one is seeking.. Doing right and failing in this world and seeing other folks doing wrong and succeeding are some of the embarrassing handicaps in this world. But the situation will be reversed after a little while. DISCUSSING LEADERS. It is to be hoped that some way who he found to over come and nullify the disposition on the part of the leaders of the colored people to antagonize and abuse each other. When one offers a plan for the solution of some great racial question and gathers together under his leadership a group of followers to put into effect his ideas, some other colored leader proceeds at once to attack him either from the rostrum or in the public print. The leader so attacked, considering that a rank injustice has been done him immediately or as soon as possible proceeds to strike back and as a result the colored folks for the time being are in a turmoil. It seems to us that our leaders should learn a lesson from the denominational church leaders. In most instances, a Methodist church may be on one corner and a Baptist church on the other and the congregations pass each other in a most respectful fashion and the respective pastors treat each other with the utmost deference. But when it comes to politics or to economic questions and even in business, immediately the war is... This condition of affairs is especially noticeable in the contentions now raging between Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, admittedly one of the brainiest citizens of color in this country today and the Hon. Miracus Garvey, who glories in being a Negro and in having the masses of that race with him. Dr. Robert Russia Moton is now being the centre of an attack, although like Christ, he is reviled, but he reviles not again. It may be that Dr. Moton has a "cussing closet," where he can enter and have the satisfaction of saying just what he wishes to see concerning his alleged traducers. Then we have the Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, who has the time of his life fighting the white folks in front and the colored folks behind. The moment any colored leaders becomes prominent to the extent that he is regarded with favor by the public from a national stand-point, he becomes the target for outrageous attacks. The people, who do this do not seem to understand that they are injuring the race as a whole, although they may be gratifying individual spleen in this special case. The proper solution of this condition is to realize that those leaders represent different view-points. Dr. Du Bols is an American, a believer in socialism, in contravention to American ideals and principles. Marcus Garvey is a citizen of the world so to speak and an African in thought and principle. He champions the cause of the Negroes, without regard to governmental groups. He believes in the restoration of the Ethiopian to his pristine splendor and prominence, with an empire or a Republic in Africa. Colored people. Afro-Americans. that our life in this community has been an "open book" and our conduct has inspired confidence and respect on the part of all classes. This was impelled by the fact that a calamity to us and ours would affect some ten thousand colored people, who had exer cised faith in each other. In the matter of finance, it may be well to understand that there are certain rules that automatically operate and where honesty in dealing is in evidence, the money is always available to the distressed members of the banking fraternity. We shall have more to say upon this all important question and we shall do all in our power to merit the confidence, which has been extended to us by the united support of both the white and colored people of this community. citizens of color, who subscribe to the Declaration of Independence and who believe that the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States recognize them as entitled to all of the privileges of the original instrument cannot follow, either Dr. Du Bols into the Socialist camp or Mr. Garvey into the purely African camp. A large contingent of colored people living in this country are just Americans and will pay taxes and offer up their lives for this Government. Owing to this fact, they are in line with Henry Lincoln Johnson, insisting upon the right to aspire to office and to hold the same when so elected. They claim the right to accommodations on a non-discriminating basis with any other citizen in this country, regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude. They believe that people, holding license from the public should serve the public, all the public, colored folks included. If the issue should come between Africa and the United States of America, this class of colored people, Americans would owe allegiance to the country in which they were actually born. This is the line of cleavage between these two elements. The trouble has been that the Negroes, who belong in the Du Bois camp have been trying to do business in the Garvey, camp and the people of the other types have found themselves in the Henry Lincoln Johnson camp. Some times, the Garvey type of Negro has found himself in the Du Bois camp. Whenever this has taken place, a howl has been the result, which has emphasized a dissatisfaction, which is in a measure was limited. Then comes another type of Negro, who belong to the Robert Russa Moton camp. They represent the class of colored people, who are in a great measure servile in their attributes and habits. They believe in being helped by white folks and they tell about the helpless condition of colored people and the need for money to help them. They champion industrial education and the interest the southerners in general and the northerners in particular with the idea that better servants can be obtained by the use of the industrial system and that the southern section will be benefited by more skilled class of colored people, who have learned how to serve. They delight in preparing statistics as to the progress of colored folks along these particular lines and as a result secure private donations and public donations to aid the cause. They secured a virtual army of workers on salaries to do this work and they keep philanthropic white people informed as to the improvement in home life and industrial energies in all parts of this great land of ours. Millions of dollars are availabie for this purpose and ever since Gen. S. C. Armstrong outlined the plan and left a black disciple in the person of Dr. Booker T. Washington, this work has prospered. Those, who do not subscribe to the Robert Russa Moton type of leadership have no cause for complaint. There are hundreds of thousands of colored people, who can advance intellectually no further than the standard, this distinguished leader has set. Let him alone. The work is needed. The small proportion of the other class can seek their own leaders and accomplish wonders along their particular lines. "THE NEGRO IN OUR HISTORY." We have received a copy of "The Negro in Our History," by Carter Godwin Woodson. It is a text-book adapted to the capacity of eighth grade and high school students desirous of knowing the leading facts of Negro life and history. Beginning with the situation in Africa, the author discusses the enslavement of the race at home and abroad, the reaction against the Negro, the economic aspect of slavery, abolition, colonization, the question in Congress, the Civil War and the achievements of the race in freedom. He devotes space too to the Negro in the World War. It contains a frontispiece of Frederick Douglass, who despite his matrimonial relation ship in later years has not been die THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA placed in the niche of fame, to which EXECUTIVE URGED he is justly entitled. PROTECTION TO The work is issued under date of April, 1922, but was written five years previously, having been delayed, due to the high cost of labor and printing material. It will serve as a beacon light to those of us, who have got the time for actual research for the author has evidently spent much time in marshalling the facts which he presents to the public with marvelous accuracy. The work is richly worth the price asked for it, $2.15 by mail and may be obtained from The Associated Publishers, Inc., 1216 You Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. We are of the opinion that such a book should occupy a prominent place in the home of every progressive colored citizen and that white people can peruse its pages with profit to themselves and with an lightening information concerning a class of American citizenship, which has been grossly misrepresented. FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE. We have called attention more than once to the fact that the proper antidote for the Ku Klux Klan was to organize a Negro Ku Klux Klan, which when masked could not be distinguished from the genuine articles. This would so alarm the white folks that they would take drastic steps to abolish both of these evils. The following report seems to emphasize this view of the situation: Frederick, Md., July 14. —Negroes employed in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yards at Brunswick, Md., last night turned a demonstration of masked, white-robod men into a burlesque by donning sheets from their hunks and mingling with the crowd during minor stile disorders. It was reported here today. The trouble was said to have started when a Negro employed in the yards, where between 800 and 1,000 members of the shop crafts are on strike, was alleged to have made boasts about what he would do should he be molested. A number of men started for the Negro non-union workers' camp, it was related, but were intercepted by the sheriff and persuaded to obey the law. Meanwhile, a number of men dressed in regalia similar to that worn by members of the Ku Klux Klan appeared, whereupon the Negroes were said to have gone to their bunka, wrapped themselves in sheets ghost-fashion, and then joined the hooded demonstrators. Many of these embarrassing questions are affording their own solution and this is one of them. The Babel of voices now being heard in this Country and the apparent supremacy of wrong in high places will soon be followed by harmonious utterances, in the trail of which will follow the fundamental principles and teachings of the good and lowly Jesus. MRS. R. R. CHURCH DIES Washington, D. C., July 17.—Mrs Sara P. Church, wife of Honorable Robert R. Church, of Memphis, Tenn died here on Monday, July 3, at their Washington home in Que Street, N. W. --- SUPPORT FROM THE EAST. Newport News, Va., Juy 17, 1922. John Mitchell, Jr., 515 North Third Street, Editor Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. Telegram received; Tdewater back of you to a man and woman; if any thing needed let us know. J. THOS, NEWSOME. DR. P. A. SCOTT. A. E. DRAKE. W. R. WALKER. "GOVERNOR" BROWN IN TOWN. Mr. Ernest Brown, better known as "The Governor" by his many friends, arrived in the city last Sunday from New York City to attend the funeral of his brother, Mr. William Brown. "The Governor" was looking the picture of health and his many friends regretted when he left Tuesday for the big city in the north. FIRST MT. OLIVE NOTES. Newtown, Va., July 18.—Several from this section attended the Women's convention of the Mattaponi district which held its sessions last week with the Bethlehem Baptist church of Carolina County. Mr. E. C. Gibson of Fredericksburg Va., is spending a few days in this section, representing the Standard Life Insurance Company. Mrs. Annie Ronne is still quite sick. Mr. William Broaddus had his foot painfully mashed a few days ago. Mr. George Washington keeps quite sick. Mr. Luther Pollard keeps very sick. The Sunday school at Mt. Olive was very largely attended last Sunday. Mrs. Janna Berry left for Washington last Sunday. Don't forget the services at Mt. Olive Sunday. You are cordially invited to come out. --- EXECUTIVE URGED TO FURNISH PROTECTION TO WORKERS. Washington, July 18.—In the name of the common welfare, and the paramount need of the American people for the production and transportation of a fuel supply, President Harding tonight through telegrams called upon the Governors of twenty-eight coal States to furnish protection and safeguards to men and employers willing to resume work in the industry now, standing the mine workers strike. To the efforts of the States in this direction, he said, "The Federal government pledges to give every assistance at its command." Behind the telegrams there loomed the definite indication of a government decision to obtain the resumption of transportation and mining, both hampered today by labor wakes out which high government officials consider interconnected and associated. WILL CONTINUE STRIKE. Replying to a question late today, Attorney-General Daagherly said, "Naturally there's a relationship between the railroad and coal situations, whether inspired or conspired I am not saying." John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America declared the President's message to the Governors, "merely a gesture which will not produce coal," and asserted that the mine workers' strike would be continued. Earlier in the day, before the telegrams had been dispatched, Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, predicted in a statement that President Harling's invitation to the operators to resume operations would result in no appreciable increase in production. He added that "when a half million men are aggrieved is a poor time indeed for the roll of drums, the rattling of sabers and the pounding of the mailed fist." President Harding in his telegrams explained in detail the negotiations and conferences with union officers and mine operators, and the offer of wages scales to the striking miners all of which had ended, he said in failure to reach a voluntary adjustment and left no recourse but to invite the mine operators to return to their mines and resume operations. For this last endeavor, he asked the assistance of the States. WAR DEPARTMENT ACTIVE While there was no evidence at the War Department that the President move had resulted in any immediate change in the status or station of troop units, it was evident that the military authorities had been advised of the decision and had made plans accordingly. Secretary Weeks indicated that the State authorities would be given opportunity in any case of disorder to control the situation with the means at their command before the Federal power would be invoked. It was made plain, however, that a request from a State was not deemed absolutely essential for Federal troops to be sent where their presence was deemed necessary, or for the Federal government to summon the National Guard of a State if supplementary troops were needed. The government held the opinion, it was said, that at its disposal under present laws was not only the regular army, but the but the full strength of the National Guard. Legal authority for employment of the regular army or the National guard in the way contemplated to protect coal mine operation was expected to be found in the "insurrection" sections of the Revised Statutes which are known to have been under study recently at the War Department. There are three of these sections. Section 5297 provides that in case of an insurrection in any State against the government thereof, it shall be lawful for the President on application of the Legislature of such State or of the executive, when the Legislature cannot be convened to call forth such number of the militia of any other State or States which may be applied for, as he deems sufficient to suppress such insurrection, or on like application to employ for the same purpose such part of the land or naval forces of the U. S. as he deems necessary. LAWFUL TO CALL MILITIA Section 5298 provides: Section 5300 provides that the President shall issue a proclamation calling upon those resisting the law to disperse and g to their homes, the proclamation serving as the method of bringing into force the two sections of the statutes just quoted. These provisions of the statutes are held by military-legal authorities to be ample to cover any contemplated use of Federal or State troops, although the enactments have never been as yet interpreted by the courts. --- —Mr. G. M. Patterson of the firm of Minor and Patterson, Distributors of Bataoua was in the city this week --- Contractor D. J. Farrar, who has been seriously ill is improving, but has not been permitted to go out of the house yet. His son, D. J. Farrar, Jr., who is doing well in Philadelphia, was in the city this week visiting his parents. INDEPENDENT BENEFICIAL CLUB PASSES VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN THE MECHANICS BANK. President D. S. Lee of the I. B. C. made a brief statement about the Mechanics Savings Bank in Club as assembled at Prices' Hall and then called on Attorney Wm. F. Denny, President of the Richmond Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and after Attorney Denny gave an outline of conditions of the bank a unanimous vote was cast, giving its confidence in the Bank and President Mitchell. The Independent Beneficial Club is the leading club of the city of Richmond. Done by Order of the I. B. C., D. S. LEE PRES. J. M. DARNEY, SEC. PRESIDENT PREPARES TO SEND U. S. TROOPS TO TEXAS. Dallas, Texas, July 13.—State troops will not be ordered out to protect property of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad, in Texas, "at this time," Governor Pat M. Neff said here tonight, after reading the telegram of Secretary of War Weeks relative to the railroad strike situation at Denson. --- PRESIDENT WILL ORDER FEDERAL TROOPS TO DENISON Washington, July 13.—President Harding took the first step today to ward backing up with the military arms of the government his proclamation warning striking railway shopmen against interference with the transportation of interstate commerce and the malls. Instructions were sent at the direction of the President to Major-General John L. Hines, commanding the Eighth Army Corps area at San Antonio, Texas to prepare a sufficient force of troops to give adequate protection to the lines of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad which have been attacked by by striking shopmen, particularly at Denison, Texas. TO CALL ON GOVERNOR AGAIN Coincident with these instructions, there went forth from the War Department to C. E. Schaff, of St. Louis, the receiver appointed by a United States Court for the Missouri, Kansas and Texas, the advice that he again call on the Governor of Texas for protection for the railroad properties, he having reported that previous appeals to the State executives had been unheeded. The receiver further was prompted that should his appeal bring no protection from the State authorities the Federal government is ready to afford protection and will take action if necessary as soon as you have reply from the Governor." Officials in announcing the government's action emphasized it was taken because the Missouri, Kansas and Texas was in the hands of a receiver appointed by a Federal Court and consequently was under the supervision of the Federal Government. No official statement was available to indicate that the action was to be taken as a precedent determining the policy to be followed by the government in other cases where violence and lawlessness arising from the strike interface with the two essentials as enumerated by President Harding in his proclamation—movement of the mails and maintenance of interstate commerce. It is understood however, that the President personally will pass up on other emergencies that may arise calling for the use of troops. RECEIVES REPLY TO PROCLAMATION. Other developments in the capital in connection with the strike during the day included receipt by President Harding of a telegram from B. M. Jewell, head of the railway employees' department of the American Federation of Labor, and heads of the six striking shop crafts replying to his proclamation and setting forth the viewpoint of the striking workers. So far as could be learned at the White House tonight the President had not determined whether the telegram called for a reply. The proclamation of the President, to which the employees' telegram took except as based on "incomplete formation," was commended by the boards of directors of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States in a resolution which called upon business organizations of the country to assume leadership in crystallizing public sentiment in upholding the President. "The attempt of the striking railroad employees to enforce their own views through methods of industry, war," the resolution added, "should meet the condemnation of all who believe in orderly process of settlement." CAN GET 50,000 MOTOR VEHICLES The President also received during the day a letter from Postmaster-general Work, stating that a survey just completed showed that 50,000 motor vehicles could be made ready on twenty-four hours' notice to carry the mails in event the railroads found it impossible to do so. Supplementing this the Aeronautic Chamber of Commerce of America, with headquarters in New York, notified Dr. Work that it was prepared to mobilize into an aerial mail fleet all commercial airplanes in use in the United States and that such planes would be capable of transporting 8,000,000 first-class letters daily. The bureau of aeronautics of the navy likewise came forward, stating it had at its disposal hundreds of land and seaplanes scattered in squadron units from Newport News to San Diego which at a word from the proper authority could be put into the air carrying mail or other commodities. Pledge Support to Mechanics Bank. The officers of the lodges, Knights of Pythias, N. A.; S. A.; E.; A. and A. and the Courts of the Order of Calamthe were installed, Tuesday night, July 18th at the Fifth Street Baptist Church by John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor and Grand Worthy Counselor. Five hundred officers were present and the exercises were interesting and instructive from start to finish. Mrs. M. E. Satterfield rendered an opening instrumental selection, "God Bless our Knightly Band" was sung. Rev. W. E. Brown read the Scriptures and prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. J. H. Binford. A duet was rendered by Mr. Joseph Matthews and Mrs. M. E. Satterfield. ECHOES FROM BRISTOL Echoes from the Grand Lodge brought out the fact that the Grand Court had reported a balance of $20,000. Mrs. L. E. C. Scott made this report and her remarks were well received. Col. John R. Chiles spoke and he was followed by Dr. A. A. Tennant Grand Medical Register. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., spoke on the work of the Order and the remarkable treatment accorded him in Bristol and he emphasized his surprise over receiving a silver basket of flowers. The twenty-five white roses had three brand new one dollar bills wrapped around each stem. MUCH PLEASED He was outspoken in his commendation of the honors. The meeting was then turned over to District Deputy Grand Chancellor, J. H. Binford for the lodges and District Deputy Grand Worthy Counsellor, Lucy Cross on the courts. The Grand Chancellor retired and re-entered the church with the Grand Master at Arms, preceding him. Choir leader, Joseph Matthews then sang a most touching selection, after which a collection was bitted. A vote of thanks was tendered the committee, the church, and its officers are all others. Mrs. Susie King prepared the programme. OTHER SPEAKERS Rev. J. W. Pryor announced the onious throughout and every one encloement. The meeting was harpresent was in sympathy with the Mechanics Savings Bank. Addresses along this line was delivered by Rev. J. H. Binford, Mrs. Clara Pervall and Rev. J. W. Pryor. --- WRIT OF ERROR GRANTED JAMES PATTERSON CASE. --- Another Big Victory for Lawyer Deny Assisted by Lawyers C. A. Mc Kenzie and B. F. Harris of Petersburg. --- James (Hossy) Patterson, colored, was on the 18th day of February, 1922 convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to be electrocuted for killing Irvin, a Jew, on the streets of Petersburg, Va., on the night of January 28th. Patterson was ably defended by Attorney Wm. F. Denny, and C. A. McKenzie of Richmond and B. F. Harris of Petersburg. They met with stiff opposition by Commonwealth's Attorney Charles E. Pollard assisted by Attorney Mann, but to prove that justice was not met out, nor a fair decision rendered, a Writ of Error has been granted by the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia. Patterson was to have been electrocuted on July 7th, but the Governor granted a respite of 90 days until the record of the case could be gone over. Further developments in the case will be published later. FOREIGN PRESS COMMENTS ON LYNCHINGS IN AMERICA. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People announced today at its National office, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, receipt of clippings from a large number of Belgian, French and Czechslovakian newspapers, in which are printed accounts of lynchings in America. The number in such clubs widely known papers as L'Independence Belge of Brussels, L'Echo du Seur, Le Neptune of Antwerp Norodin Lisky and Tribuna of Czecho slovakia and many others. The accounts read: "The movement against lynching is spreading and the recent murder of three Negroes by an excited mob (in Texas) has called public attention to this matter in a very decided manner. A memorial bearing the signatures of three hundred American citizens demanding a vote on the proposed law against lynching has just been addressed to the Senate. Among the signatories are governors of states, archbishops and clergymen, former diplomats, professors, and the mayors of New York, Boston, Chicago, Baltimore and Pittsburgh." "Since 1889, 3443 lynchings have taken en place in the United States; women to the number of 64 have been lynching victims. Last year 64 persons were lynched, four of the victims being burned at the stake." The memorial referred to is the one which was prepared by the N. A. A. C. P., and to which were secured the signatures of 24 governors, 38 mayors, of large cities, two ex-attorneys general of the United States, three archi-sops, leading churchmen, state supreme court justices, college presidents, well-known newspaper and magazine editors and many other prominent citizens in all walks of life. The memorial asked prompt enactment of the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill and was presented to the Senate at the request of the Association by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts, Republican leader of the Senate, on May 6th. FROM BAHIA, BRAZIL. The Richmond Planet, Richmond, Virginia. U. S. A. Mr. Editor, Sir:—Why don't your city take a move to the front ranks?—I mean, the colored people there. Is it a fact, that after all that so many of the colored Richmonders have said about your "good classes of people and the harmonious relations existing between the races there., that you do not have any frictions (or no greater outbursts of friction") simply because the colored people meekly surrender all of their rights to an un-sympathetic and non-progressive group of white citizens? Does it not shame you some citizens? Does it not shame you some what to meet colored people and many many times they are Virginians and even among them are Richmonders, in a flourishing condition in the Northern, Western and Central States; while Virginia, being the northern state for the American colored people and your home city, the capital. I often look at some of the colored papers from other cities and compare their progress to that of The Richmond Planet, knowing too, that the Editor and owner is an honest upright and progressive man in the flower of age, and is actually one of the most influential men of his race anywhere in his country, among the living. I ask myself; why can the colored people of old Richmond not produce a paper like The Chicago Defender and several of the colored periodicals in New York and other cities? Then my mind goes back to the time when the Editor or The Richmond Planet was himself arrested and held up to public ridicule in the streets of his home city, for being to the scene of an accident to get the news for his paper. The most ridiculous part of it all was, he was not only an Editor and owner of a legalized publishing concern, but also the president and founder of a well-known bank, a member of a very select society of some of the most distinguished gentlemen of the who-world, aside from being a member of the Nationa 1 Association of Bankers in his own country and not mentioning that he was at that time and is yet the State Grand Chancellor of one of the most exquisite secret organizations in the country. All of this created by his own personal energies and the influence which he had gained among his own people. If this man was permitted to be railroaded around the streets for such a thing; what would have happened to a common reporter on his staff? After some reflections, I wonder how the intelligent white people of Virginia can long expect the poor colored people of their home state to even be loyal to their country in the time of danger. Do they think that they are insured from possible disturbance during this millennium which we are now entering? If so; I have only to bid them all to wait and watch! Do they think that the great heaps of gold and the apparent success at the international conference and the international agreements upon a unequal proposition of disarmament has secured their immunity? I have but to say watch! And about the paper; there is not only, no wonder that you cannot thrive; but it a less wonder why so many of the colored people left their birth places in the South, to risk their fortunes in the much more liberal north. It certainly must be vexing to be able to travel to the various cities in one's own country and see people living in luxury and esteemed by their neighbors with little notice, if any, taken of their race and color; while all of this was gained by much less effort and sacrifice than what he himself has made. When returning home has actually to conceed all his civil and social rights to men much his n inferior, certainly such a man must have asked himself if their is really a just and all-wise God, governing this great machine? In this case I would like to say to you sir: there is. And that he is only waiting until your own people reframe from their own evil meditations and dare to trust him. Stand up for him, righteousness and keep your own camp clean. You will see the lightening digt through a clear sky and great showers of stone fall from the skies upon the heads of those who are driven from their shelter by the fire started by the lightening. Although we have told you about the last great war long before it came; who could have believed us. When God wants to rid the world of a people, he blinds their eyes and stop up their cars, less they may see and hear and repent and turn from their evil ways. Yes sir, the earth will quake from under their feet, while water-spouts and tempests will brake their ships at sea; they will leave their courses and run suddenly upon the rocks. Their officers and commanders will suddenly loose control of their own nerves and madness fill their ranks. The clouds will come down and stand before them as solid earth, with mountains and trees upon it. Then the small clouds will play the part of animals, men and machinery and will appear to the eye like soldiers in great numbers; while the atmosphere take the place of fearce cannonading. The nature itself will form her potassium gasses and fierce bolts until no ship can keep its place upon the waters, nor the forces by land find places to stand. Then what is the number of ships and strength of armies against God? The great trouble is, that your own people fall to stand for the right them selves. They practice evil and depend upon the powers of man and not upon God! Now just get your old hearts to working right in your chest; and see if their is any great need of your running out of your country. You will not be able to beat the lynchers or any other group when you stand solidly and soundly for the right. Do the Ploblans not rule in Russia, this very moment? Is China not a republic? Did not the Irish do with England, what greater nations could not? If God, wishes to, he can put the whole Ameri can government into the hands of the few Negroes, there, within 24 hours. The trouble with the Negroes, is among the Negroes. They will not try to put it out. About 12 years ago when the New York World said "strike terror to the hearts of the Negroes!" I said to them that God would strike terror to their hearts first. We find that Austria was the beginning and ending of the war. It was the land of the founder of the New York World, which found itself penetrated with terror in every heart. No, sir; God is not dead. He has no equal or equals, therefore do what is right at all times, and under all conditions as near as you can. Do not fear the devil nor his anguess, but ever fear an almighty and all was God! Get wisdom. Get wisdom, and need of the right and equity among men. I am as one risen from the dead because I trusted him against my own desires. Yes, I trusted him against my own life and in the face of death. I was restored to life and activities. Hence I shall ever proclaim against evil, and know that when men fail to hear, nature will obey my words. So friends get the ship right and keep it so. I am for absolute social equality to all; under similar conditions and in this may the Richmonders take hope. No other ground is safe. Then Mr. Editor, stand-up for the right and your objective may be reached even in Virginia. Where are your preachers on this score? I. S. MOORE. BODDIE MUST GO TO THE CHAIR FOR MURDER OF POLICE. Albany, July 12.—The Court of Appeals banded down an opinion today affirming the conviction of Luther Dayy, colored, for the murder of Detective Francis J. Buckley, and William A. Miller of the New York Police Department. At the same time the court affirmed the conviction of Benjamin Gitlow, former Socialist member of the Assembly; James Larkin, Irish agitator; John F. Hettrick, New York lawyer and John L. Knight. Gitlow and Larkin were convicted of criminal anarchy and sent to prison for from five to ten years each, while Hettrick and Knight were found guilty of violating the Donnelly ant trust law, after disclosures by the Lockwood committee. Hettrick was sent to jail for ninety days and fined $1,000. In the cases of Isaac E. Ferguson, and Charles E. Ruthenberg, radical agitators convicted of criminal arrogacy, the court granted new trials, largely because of errors committed in the trial court. Frank H. Hiscock Chief Justice writing the prevailing opinion in the case of the four radical agitators declared that the "left wing manifesto" publication of which was responsible in large measure for the conviction of the four men in the lower courts indicated that it was the aim to accomplish the overthrow of organized government; not by the 'gentle persuasion' and the soft voice of diplomacy but that conceived in an unlawful conspiracy that would inevitably function with force and violence." LAW DEFINING ANARCHY UPHELD Counsel for the radical agitators contended that the provisions in the pena law defining criminal anarchy were unconstitutional. Upon this point Chief Justice Hiscock said: "The difference between free and fearless discussion of public questions and the advocacy of destruction of government itself by means which are abhorent to the entire spirit of our institutions are so great that we deem it entirely unnecessary to discuss at length the question whether the Legis lature of this State may not prohibit the latter infringing upon the former." He added: "It doubtless would be somewhat of a shock to citizens of this State to be told that persons born in other countries and saturated with anarchistic and revolutionary notions might come into this State and advocate the overthrow by force of our present Government without being liable under this statute provided only, they suggested some dictatorship or other form of class and unrepresentative government which possessed some semblance of organization." The opinion pointed out that were the aims of the radicals to be accounted "self regulation and chaos would take the place of real government and order." Justices Pound and Cardozo dissented. BODDY MADE LONG FLIGHT Boddy, who gained international notice by his pectacular flight after he killed the two detectives had a criminal record. On the day of the murder he was taken into custody by the two detectives to be questioned concerning an assault upon a colored policeman. He started for the police station with out resistance. While on the way he be suddenly wheeled and whipped out a revolver and shot both officers in quick succession. He ran to a taxicab and at the point of a gun compelled the chauffeur to drive him into New Jersey. The flight continued across New Jersey. He was finally captured in Philadelphia a colored clergyman notifying the Philadelphia police that Boddy was rooming in a certain house. Hettrick and Knight were jointly convict in connection with a scheme to maintain excessive prices for plumbing and with attempting to fix bids and specifications relating to this character of work. --- On June 16th Zion Baptist Church South Richmond granted about 125 members, including all of its discharged Deacons, their letters of dismission. It is also said that there are more to get letters. The Rev. J. W. Dudley is the pastor of this Church. We pray that the Church may sail on a calm sea, since it is said that the clouds of strife have passed over and peace now prevails. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE PLANET, 311 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. Please find enclosed ($2.00) Two Dollars for one year's subscription to The Planet, to be sent to M MR. CARTER SPEAKS. Dear Sir:—There is much in Mr. Garvey's speech of June 30th, last in the True Reformer's Hall at Richmond, Va. that merit reason and consideration. The writer, in his opinion, never agreed with Mr. Garvey's idea of redeeming Africa. In other meetings of the kind his advocated theme was the "Black Star Line" to be owned and controlled by the Negro. The thought on the part of the Colored people of owning so great an enterprise filled them with hopes of a prosperity they never before enjoyed. But, thus far this much talked of enterprise has not materialized. So no wit seems according to his speech at Richmond he is advocating an army and a navy for Africa, as a necessary possession to establish "our own civilization" in that far away land. When will he get it and by what means will he maintain such an expensive organization. Germany with wealth, culture and intelligence was for many years building a navy to match that of England, yet when the test came she found herself wanting. Now what time will Mr. Garvey and his Negro Improvement Association get an army and a navy strong enough to get England out of Africa? When will the French leave there? Has Belgium indicated her willingness to get out? Will the Dutch Boers go without a fight? All of this is necessary before Mr. Garvey can establish a Negro Civilization, in that far away land and before he can own a railroad there or control a pullman car. He may be in line with President Harding's Birmingham speech when he so much urged the Negro to "start his own civilization," or in voice of Mr. Harding to be "more like himself." He informs intelligent Colored Richmond, that they "do not own anything" and have "not done anything," ignoring the great accomplishment of the Mechanics Savings Bank and of the real estate owned by the colored people of Richmond. But for the sound reasoning of Mr. Garvey's argument and his plans to redeem Africa it is highly advisable for the people of Richmond and elsewhere to read the Editor's Comment, "Mr. cus Garvey Speaks Here" in the Planet of the 8th of July. 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The expected efforts to lead discussion on the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill in the United States Senate by Senators from Southern States into the realm of sectional and racial prejudice have already begun, according to a statement released by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at its National Office, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York. On July 1, two colored boys, Joe Jordan and James Harvey, were lynched at Lane's Bridge, Georgia, after Governor Hardwick of Georgia had granted them a respite of thirty days. This action followed the gathering of evidence by the N. A. A. C. P. and presentation of that evidence to the Governor by attorneys employed by the N. A. A. C. P. On July 10, the New York Times carried an account of a sermon by Rev. P. T. Holloway, of Jesup, Ga. in which this white minister arraigned officers of the law for neglect of their duty and accused them directly of aiding the lynching party $ \mathrm {T h}_{0} $ N. A. A. C. P. immediately sent to each member of the Senate a copy of the Times clipping. Senator William M. Calder, of New York inserted the clipping without comment in the Congressional Record of July 12. On the following day Senator Calder was viciously assailed by Senators Harris of Georgia, Shields of Tennessee, and Diaf of South Carolina. These Senators followed the usual custom in arguing that "the South should be left alone to settle the Negro question ****** outside interference cannot help" and pointed to newspaper accounts of crime in New York City as evidence that the South should not be attacked for lynching. Nothing was said by any of the three southern Senators regarding the newspaper clipping in which Rev. Holloway, a southern white minister charged connivence between officers of the law and the mob that lynched the two boys. Rev. Holloway, in the sermon, which aroused the ire of Senators Harris, Dial and Shields, charged that officers of the law practically invited the lynchings. In the course of his remarks he said: "The morning after the unlawful execution I heard two men talking about a lynching, and one of them was an officer who took charge of the victims purposely to take them to Savannah. The general public wants to know why they should have been taken away from Jesup, and especially why they should have been taken away in a Ford car, when there were fast passenger trains going straight through to Savannah making no stop. We demand how know Read The Richmond Planet --- a mob of men seventy miles away could find out when these prisoners were taken from the county jail and where they got their information of the route taken. "The general public would, like to know why, the officers who had these prisoners in charge stopped at Lane's Bridge thirty minutes and told the guard that if anybody came along to tell them they were going to Savannah and would probably have car trouble. The public wants to know why two men, whose names I could call, went to a citizen's house on Thursday and said, 'Let's get these two Nogroes and lynch them. The Sheriff said it would be all right; that he would offer no resistance." "It will be remembered that when Sheriff L. W. Rogers of Wayne County received Governor Hardwick's telegram granting a respite of thirty days to Jordan and Harvey, the Sheriff replied: "Your order received with much sorrow." CUBAN X GIANTS WIN. Pittsburgh, Pa., July 14.——Playing the first of its kind, ever attempted in this city, Sell Hallie's famous Cuban X Giants defeated the J. P. Halon as a strong independent white team here two games in a triple header played here on July 4th. The Cubans, playing at Central park won the morning game, 14 to 7. The battle was a free hitting contest, the Cubans registering eighteen hits. In the matinee encounter, Sell Hall himself decorated the mound, and for seven innings, neither side scored. In the eight inning a brase of doubles, a single and a sacrifice accounted for three runs and the game. The Cubans won 2 to 0. The Malones won the final game of the series 4 to 0 at Malone park. $100.00 ENDOWMENT PAID. Richmond, Va., July 12, 1922 This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Grand Court of Va., Order of Calmthe ($100.00) One Hundred dollars in payment of the death claim of Sister Alese Jackson who was a member of Verbena Court No. 61 of Richmond, Va. Signed: JESSE JACKSON. Beneficiary. Witnesses: MILDRD JOHNSON. LUCY CROSS. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA CHICAGO NOTES, Charles Satchlec Morris, Jr., a senior student at the University of Chicago, will speak on "The Spirit of Virginia" well known on the oratorial platform at the meeting of the Virginia Society July 19th, at 3638 S. State street. Young Morris is a member of the Society but has been unable to attend its meetings for some time now. More than a thousand people crowded into Morgan Park Fourth of July in attendance of the seventeen churches and private picnics held on this day. People came all day in automobiles from the city proper, Harvey and Blue Island, Illinois. Among the churches holding their picnics were: Bethel A. M. E.; The Metropolitan Community Center; Bethesda, M. T. Hope; and M. Zlon Baptist Church, Rev. W. D. Cook of the Metropolitan Community Center and Mr. R. E. Moore for many years superintendent of Bethel Sunday School, were particularly noticed as was M. T. Bailey president of the Bailey Realty Co., who spent a busy day showing the interested picnickers the many choice and valuable lots for sale and making several important sales. Mrs. Pauline Jones of Nashville, Tenn., accompanied by her small daughter is in the city to remain definitely. Mrs. Jones is at present stopping at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John McGavock, 4423 S. Dearborn street. Miss Jeanette Reeves, a teacher in the Olive High School of Winchester, Ky., is taking up science at the University of Chicago during the summer, Miss Reeves is the guest of Miss Ruth C. Bakin, 3234 Vernon avenue. The car of Dr. P. Charles Downs, 3748 Grand Boulevard was completely demolished last Saturday afternoon at 45th street and Grand Boulevard when another automobile ran into bis car, turning it upside down. In the car at the time of the accident were Miss Geraldine Jones of Leavenworth, Kans., Prof. Webster Baker of North Carolina and Dr. Downs, all escaped injuries. The Virginia Society will hold its regular meeting on July 19th, at 3633 S. State street at which time all members and friends are cordially invited to be present to hear Charles Satchell Morris, Jr., well known orator and scholar speak on "The Spirit of Virginia." Mrs. Serilda Jackson, most excellent queen of Star of Bethlehem Council No. 147 A. U. K. and D. of A., was much pleased with the anniversary excercises of the Council conducted a few evenings ago at 5115 Washn avenue. An excellent program was rendered and a beautiful banner unveiled for the council by little Geraldine Signor and Pauline Moore. Miss Geraldine Jones, teacher in the public school of Leavenworth, Kans., is in the city on a short vacation as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Alverson, 3748 Grand Boulevard. Miss C. V. Turner, teacher at Morris Brown College, is persisting the study of music in the city during the summer. While here, she will stop with Miss Ruth C. Baskin, 3234 Vern on avenue. Miss Edna Morris of Charlotte, N. C. is in the city to spend the summer as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. P. Charles Downs, 3748 Grand Boulevard. LEAVES URBAN LEAGUE $5,000. Mrs. Ella Sachs *Jlotz Remembers* Welfare Movement in Her Will. The National Urban League for Social Service among Negroes is in receipt of a check for $5,000 being a bequest to this organization by Mrs. Ella Sachs Plotz, a member of the League's Executive Board, who recently died in France. Mrs. Plotz shortly before her death wrote to Eugene Kinckle Jones, Executive Secretary of the League as follows: "My interest in the colored race was early aroused by my mother's father, Mr. Marcus Goldman who was always a great admirer of Booker T. Washington and often told me, as a child, of incidents in his life. Later Mr. Rosenwald invited me to go to Tuskegee and on that trip I met Mrs William H. Baldwin. Ever since then, I have worked heart and soul for the colored people to help create a better understanding between the white and black races and I feel that the very best friendships I have were started through contracts made in this work. The budget for 1922 is $57,000. Close to $40,000 of this sum is 0. sight. The League now has organizations in forty-two cities—its most recent additions being Columbia and Joplin Mo., organized by George W. Buckner of the St. Louis, Urban League and Tampa, Fla. The Tampa League was organized by Jesse O. Thomas, the Southern Field Secretary. The Department of Research and Investigations, Charles S. Johnson, Director, has just completed a survey of the industrial conditions of the Negroes of Baltimore and the report is now in process of preparation. Abram L. Harris, a graduate of Virginia Union University, class 1922 has been appointed Assistant in this Department; and will act as Business Manager of the Urban League Bulletin—a monthly publication—which is rapidly gaining a prominent position in the discussion of social problems and the Negro's relation to them. The July number of the Bulletin is available and contains interesting articles by an employment manager on his experiences with Negro workers in northern industries, an interview with Prof. Alexander A. Goldenwels er of the New School of Social research on "Racial Theory and the Negro," a review of recent books on the Negro and other interesting discussions of social topics. The Annual Conference of the Lea- gue is to be held in Pittsburgh from October 17th to 21st. Problems of Health, industry, recreation, migration and housing will be discussed by League secretaries and other active social workers.,—white and colored. A record attendance is expected. DYER BILL ENDORSED BY NEW YORK HARDING REPUBLICAN CLUB. Strong resolutions calling on the Senate to pass without delay the Dyer Anti-lynching bill were passed recently by the Harding Republican Club in New York City, according to announcement made today by the National Association for the Advancement of Coorde People. Reciting the pledge of the Republican Party to take some step to end lynching, the resolutions declare that "the machinery for the enforcement of law and order has broken down in the States, and the Negro has become a prey to irresponsible mobs while petty state officials look on and condone the inhuman proceedings," and ends with the storm declaration that "the Harding republic can Club demands instantaneous attention and passage of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill that the shame that has descended upon America may be erased by the strong arm of our Federal government." In the letter to the N. A. A. C. P. which accompanied the resolution it was stated that "The N. A. A. C. P. has led the fight, and I know you will be happy to learn that there are many right reasoning men who deplore the lamentable state of affairs in the South and who sympathize with you in the great and courageous struggle you are leading against the minions of anarchy; disorder and ignorance." --- THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The building of the Y. M. C. A. 3rd and Leigh streets stands for the general uplift of Richmond with God the Teacher. The boys and men of the Y. M. C. A. crowded much work in last Sunday and many were helped. The meeting for the workers 9:30 A. M. was a good one and all were interested. The work in the penitentiary for the women 10 A. M. accomplished much. Mr. John L. Ballard Superintendent 6th Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday School gave them a very encouraging address. The songs were filled with fire. 10 A. M. Committeeman Wm. 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Tennant, Vice-Pres. --- Our Bank--Erected 1910 SEVEN --- --- ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., July 18.—Rev. James S. Hatcher, of Mt. Zion A.M. E. Church preached last Sunday morning on "What the Bible Teaches Concerning Satan." It was instructive. The whole day's services were good. The night's message was a solemn warning to those who seek companionship without first knowing the Lord. The collections for the day were $160.03. Mr. M. D Barlow is at Burrell Memorial Hospital is reported as getting on nicely. His madam deserves much sympathy, having been continually at his bedside until a few days ago. Rev. James S. Hatcher, D. D. left this afternoon for Rocky Mount to deliver one of his famous lectures. Mrs. L. Stafford, who had spent some time with a sick sister, is at home again on Norfolk Avenue. The membership of Mt. Zion was delighted to have her home again. Mrs. Maggie Meade, of 414 Ninth Avenue, N. E., who was injured in an automobile crash several weeks ago, is recovering nicely under the care of Dr. George E. Moore. She sustained some broken fingers. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hairston of 330 Tenth Avenue and Fourth Street lost their little daughter on Monday, at 9:00 A. M. Kathleen departed this life after an illness of two or three weeks. The funeral will take place from the residence Wednesday evening at 3 o'clock. The friends sympathize with the parents and family. The funeral service of Mr. George M. Steptoe took place from the St. Paul's Memorial M. E. Church last Sabbath afternoon at 2 o'clock. He departed this life July 12th, at 9 A. M., in Columbus, Ohio. Rev. Clare delivered the eulogy in a very befitting manner of this noble young Christian man, who was a credit to the community in which he lived. REV. PEYTON LEAVES FOR NEW JERSEY SIXTH MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH STILL ACTIVE. Rev. Dr. Randolph V. Peyton has returned to Montclair, New Jersey to resume temporary charge of the St. Paul Baptist Church, which he is now temporarily serving. The called meeting of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church was without incident. Rev. Dr. Peyton had served the church during the Sunday previous. Moderator Charles Brunch presided. A committee was appointed to communicate with Rev. Dr. Peyton relative to his wishes and the purpose is to find out just what is necessary to have him reconsider his resignation, which resignation the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church has not accepted. An interesting part of the situation is the attitude of Rev. Dr. Peyton's wife. This is a case of disagreeing companions, for she is using all of her influence to have her husband remain "Wey down Souf." HOLDS THE MAJORITY The large majority of the members seem to be unwilling to give the able minister up and release him to the Montclair congregation. In the meantime, Rev. Peyton is consulting the Lord and doing all he can to ascertain His will in the matter. He has said that he has resigned and he does not see anything for the Church to do, but to accept the resignation. The Church does not take this view of the situation and it has turned the problem over to a committee, which will report to the Church on the first Monday in August. All the teachers of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Sunday School are requested to make their financial report on missions tomorrow. We had a grand time last Sabbath morning. After hearing from our pastor, we listened to some encouraging remarks from Rev. Brother Langhorne. Excellent music was led by the chorister and his assistant, Mr. Frank Jeter and Mr. Beverly Valentine, respectively, with Mr. Meredith Foster presiding at the piano. 11:30 A. M. The devotionals were in charge of Rev. C. B. Jefferson, assisted by Revs. Langhorne and Fuller. Our pastor preached from John 1:13. One member was added to the church. In the evening Rev. Cobbs administered the Lord's Supper at the St. James Baptist Church, Henrico Co., Va. At night he preached at the First Baptist Church, of which Dr. W. T. Johnson is pastor. 8:30 P. M. We had a grand time. Rev. A. D. Clarke, one of our own boys, preached for us. After hearing of the closing of the doors of one of our banks last Saturday evening, it caused many hearts to be sorrowful. Not only those who had some finance there, but many others who realized the good the man has done for his people. We know that every one born in the world will have trouble of some kind, some heaped upon us by those who are in authority. If there ever was a time for us to remember that Greckian scene it is now. Let us stand as a unit behind the man (who has led us so successfully these many years. (By Rev. C. B. Jefferson, Past Vice Chancellor, Fulton Lodge, No. 42, K. of P.) The Richmond Baptist Sunday EIGHT Rev. A. J. Oliver spoke of the noble qualities found in this young man during his boyhood days. He was a faithful Christian never forgetting his duty to his parents and stood by them to the last. His father, Mr. George M. Steptoe passed to the great beyond little more than a month ago. This son got up from his sick bed and came to Roanoke to the funeral. Upon his return he continued to grow weaker. Rev. J. W. Clare's text was, "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." He leaves to mourn their loss, a loving and devoted wife, four children; three brothers and one sister, Henry, Oliver and Hershey Steptoe and Mrs. Edmonia Marshall; one aunt and a host of friends. He was loved by all who knew him. The casket was of light grey and very beautiful. The floral designs were numerous and costly. The polite funeral director and embalmer of Gainsboro Avenue had the funeral in charge. The remains were laid to rest in Midway Cemetery, West Roanoke. Mr. and Mrs. Rose, of 902 Peach Street wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Alberta to Mr. Lynn Pierce, which took place February 12, 1922. Ther₀ will be a reception given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce. Cards issued at a later date. In sad but loving memory of our dear brother, Elton Brown, who left us just four years ago, July 21. We loved our brother dearly, but Jesus loved him best. He know of his pain and suffering and took him to Himself. Four sisters and two brothers and a loving mother are on this side waiting for our summons to come. —His Sister, Mrs. Patsy Crews, 421 Ninth Avenue, N. E. and the Family. School Union will convene at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church on the 30th inst. A unique program has been arranged. J. L. Ballard, President; C. B. Jefferson, Corresponding Secretary. Tomorrow is Men's Day at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. The fifth Sunday morning and night is set aside for Women's Day. An extraordinary program has been prepared for these days. RISING MT. ZION NOTES. Last Sunday at 8:00 P. M. we were honored with the presence of Rev. W. H. Lynch of the British West Indies. Rev. Lynch is an able speaker and all present enjoyed his discourse. There are quite a few sick among us. The members are asked to make it their indispensable duty to visit the sick. Mrs. Anni₀ Jeffries and Miss Viola Johnson left last Monday to visit Mrs. Hattie Brooks, formerly of this city, but now residing in Manheim, W. Va. CHURCH SERVICES St. John Baptist Church, Ginter Park 9:30 A. M.—Sunday School 11:30 A. M.—Sermon by the pastor. Subject. "Effets of the Divine Presence." §:30 P. M.—Sermon by pastor. Subject. "Distant Following." Thursday, 8:30 P. M.—Weekly Prayer Service. You are cordially invited to attend the $_{10}$ services. Strangers welcome. Come and worship with us. R. H. Johnson, Jr. A. R. P. pastor Second Baptist, South Richmond. Our pastor, Rev. Eugene E. Smith was in charge. The services were exceptionally good. The $th$ pastor was at his best and preached a wonderful sermon in the again at the evening service. He served the $th$ Communion at 2:30 P. M., at which time 85 new members were given the right hand of fellowship and were added to the Church. There was great rejoicing and well may be said, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked with us by the way." It was the greatest day ever held in this Church. Rev. Eugene E. Smith will probably take $th$ full charge the second Sunday in August. Rev. W. A. Randolph will preach all day Sunday, July 23. All are welcome. Prince Albert Coat and Vest. Tailor made. Fine for dress or parade. Cost $35, Price $12. Madison 2870-W. COLORED WOMEN WILL MEET IN RICHMOND. Richmond, Va., July.--The fifteenth annual convention of the Virginia State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will be held August 4th and 5th, in the Chapel of Hartshorn Memorial College in Richmond, according to President Janie Porter Barrett and Secretary Ellen F. Gray. The executive board of the Federation will meet on Thursday evening, August 3, at 8 P. M. The National Association of Coloree- Women's Clubs will open on Sunday, August 6th, and close on August 11th, Hallie Q. Brown of Wilberforce, Ohio, National President and other prominent women of the National Federation have been invited to speak at the Richmond meeting. IN MEMORY. nson, Jr, A. B. B. D. pastor Edward Banks, Clerk. FOR SALE THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Thomas M. Crump's Mother Dead: Mrs. Mina Crump, mother of the late Cole, Thomas M. Crump was buried in Woodland Cemetery last Wednesday afternoon. The funeral took place from the house. She had been lingering for some time. She leaves one son, William I. Crump, of Philadelphia and one daughter, Mrs. Nannie C. Dickerson. Her son was injured many years ago, by an explosion in a Philadelphia banking house, in which he had been working for years and is now practically totally blind. He attended the funeral. In Memory. In loving memory of my dear and devoted husband, P. W. Moore, who departed this life July 22, 1921. Altho death came and took him at his daily work, it found him ready and watching with his lamps all triummed and bright. God has taken his own and we recognize His divine hand, but it leaves a vacant chair in our home that never can be filled. We loved him well, but Jesus loves him best. His loving wife, HATTIE MOORE. $100 Death Claim Paid Richmond, Va., July 19, 1922. Mr. A. W. Holmes Supreme Master of the National Ideal Benefit Society. Dear Sir;—I wish to thank you and Sarahs Lodge No. 40 of National Ideal Society and the Supreme Lodge for the amount of $100.00 for the death claim of Sarah Pitts, through the kindness of your committee: GEORGIA E. JOHNSON. Witness: T. L. BEVERLY. ODD FELLOWS NOTICE. A Mass meeting of all members and Ruths will ce hold at Hood Temple Church. Friday night July 28th, at 10 P. M. to talk over building an Odd Fellows Temple. Odd Fellows Edifice Corporation Incorporated. W. H. TYLER. Pres. R. W. ANDERSON. Sec. WANTED—A fast, all-reound PRIN- TER. Write THE NEW CENTURY PUBLISHING CO., stating terms, 500 Queen Street, Norfolk, Virginia. 4t VIRGINIA. In the Circuit Court of The County of Henrico, July 11th., 1922. Plaintiff In Chancery Defendants IRENE JOHNSON, Plaintiff vs. In Chancery BEN JOHNSON, Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant, on the grounds of desertion and abandonment for more than three years without cause, reason or excuse. And affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant Ben Johnson, not a resident of the State of Virginia it is ordered that he do appear here within ten days after due publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. And that this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Planet a newspaper published in the City of Richmond, Va. E. M. ROSCHER, Attorney. A Copy. Teste: SAMUEL P. WADDILL. Clerk. VIRGINIA:—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 24th day of June 1822. ARTHUR ROBERTSON,... Plaintiff against In Chancery IRELIA ROBERTSON,... Defendant. 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