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THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. ASK FOR A NEW TRIAL IN BANK CASE A GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF GRILLING TRIAL OF MECHANICS BANK PRESIDENT FOR ALLEGED FALSE ENTRY. Details of Testimony----Brilliant Argument by Counsel for Defense----Motion for New Trial to Be Argued Before Judge D. C. Richardson May 15th. VOL. XL, NO. 25 ASK A GRAPH Details of for New A white jury in the Hustings Court of the city of Richmond, His Honor Judge D. C. Richardson presiding rendered a decision that John Mitchell Jr., falsified the books of the Mechanics Savings Bank for the purpose of defrauding the institution. The jury disagreed Saturday night April 28th and adjourned over until Monday, when after about three hours further deliberation they came in assessing his punishment at three years in the Virginia penitentiary. Counsel for John Mitchell, Jr., moved to set assis the verdict on the ground that it was contrary to law and evidence. MOTION UNDER ADVISEMENT Judge Richardson stated that he would take the motion under advisement and hear argument on the motion May 15th. He announced that while the jury was the judge of the fact, he was the one to pass upon the law. Mitchell, Jr. was represented by attorney R. Lanch Montague, brother of ex-Governor A. J. Montague, now congressman from this district; George E. Wise ex-Commonwealth Attorney of this city; S. S. P. Patteson; and J. Thomas Hewin (coored.) There were eighteen counties in the indictment. Thirteen of these were noble-prosequied by the commonwealth's attorney and after a lengthy legal argument three more were quashed. After further argument by Mr. Mitchell's attorneys two more were quashed by His Honor, leaving only one, that of falsifying the bank's records for the purpose to defraud. PROSECUTION'S TESTIMONY The jury was empanelled. The receivers, Attorney James W. Gordon and Attorney John Randolph Tucker certified. Mr. Gordon stated that the accountants found a shortage in John Mitchell's account of $1800.00. Mitchell stated that he had sent the money to the Bank, but Mr. Gordon denied it subsequently it was admitted by accountant Pullen that a colored man had come to the Mechanics Savings Bank as John Mitchell had said and he had declined to receive it, thinking that he came to make a deposit. Albert V. Norrell, Jr., the cashier was placed upon the stand and he stated that he notified President Mitchell of an over-draft of $29 000 in his account and that he had offered him a note which he declined to accept. Mr. Mitchell had given him a draft and had told him to charge it to the account of the Grand Lodge and the Grand Court. All he did was under the instructions of Mr. Mitchell. CROSS EXAMINATION Under cross examination mercilessly conducted, Attorney Wise demanded to know if he were not under indictment for stealing $48,000, for forgery; and he recited the other charges. He wanted to know where were the drafts that Mitchell had given him. He admitted that he took them to the office out from the Bank and put them in his safe. He stated that he would not answer any questions of the auditors without Lawyer J. R. Pollard was present. He was asked why he assumed this attitude. He replied that President Mitchell and the Board of Directors held their meetings without consulting him that Attorney Giles B. Jackson and told his father that Mr. Mitchell had told Dorsey P. Bragg and William Miller that he (Norrell) had stolen thirty thousand dollars from him. THAT BANK STATEMENT On advice of Attorney Pollard, he had gone to his office and gotten the two drafts. When asked how long he had been cashier, he said: "about two years." Upon further grilling he said, "two or three years." Later Attorney Wise produced a bank statement showing that he had been cashier over four years and this was about the time that the auditors reported that irregularities in the accounts of the Bank began. DR. JEFFERSON TESTIFIES: Dr. E. R. Jefferson, Grand Master of Exchequer stated that he was called to the Bank by the auditors and the discrepancy in his account was dis- covered. At that time he did not know of the draft. Later Mr. Mitchell brought him a note for $19,000. On the advice of his attorney (J. R. Pollard) he turned this note over to Mr. Perrin WOULD NOT SIGN A. V. Norrell, Sr., Grand Keeper of Records and Seal stated that the order for $19,000 was sent to him and he declined to seal it on advice of his Attorney J. R. Pollard, W. E. Brown testified about the Endowment Advisory Board. Dr. J. O. Dawson Assistant; G. K. of R. and S.; Dr. Albert A. Tennant and Col John R. Chiles testified; Rev. T. J King, D. D., Rev. W. H. Stoker, D. D., testified for the defense. Then came Mr. E. Craig Pelouze President of the American Type Founders Co. Mr. Fritz Sittering, Director of the First National Bank; Col Russell Kelly, Chairman Council for Defense; Mr. B. W. Wilson, President P. W. Wilson Paper Co.; Mr. R. G. Thornton President Virginia Paper Co.; Hon Wm. H. Adams, President Board of Aldermen; Major Chas. O. Saville, Clerk of the Chancery Court, Mr. H. L. Hulce, Treasurer, City of Richmond; Hon. John D. Lecky, Mr. Chadick of Chickd Motor Supply Co. Mr. Meyer Greentree, Mr. Jacob Gans of the Gans-Rady Co. Others had placed themselves at the disposal of the defense. ADMITTED ERRORS On the witness stand Mr. A. M. Pulen admitted that the alleged ledger sheets at the bank in the name of John Mitchell, Jr., had no starting point. Attorney Wise wanted to know then how could he prove that the balances were correct? He admitted that he could not prove them to be correct. He admitted that sheets in the ledger accounts of John Mitchell, Jr., had been abstracted and the bank book misplaced. ACCOUNT DESTROYED It was impossible to follow back the account of John Mitchell Jr. He said also that in the Cashier's department there appeared dummy accounts and one hundred checks were found that had not been credited to anybody. He was queried about the taxi company in which A. V. Norrell was interested, about the paint, company and other companies in which the cashier and his assistants alone were interested. He was asked about certain bogus checks and accounts. PRESIDENT TESTIFIES John Mitchell, Jr., was called to the stand. He testified as follows: "The Banking Division reported January 1922 that there were $83,500 worth of notes of the Bonded Realty Co., Inc., with no security behind them. This was a surprise to me and to the Board of Directors. I immediately demanded a complete audit of the bank. I had never heard of such a condition. The cashier, A. V. Norrell, Jr., had never reported it. In the meantime I told then that I wanted also an audit of my personal account. I found that I was often over-drawn and I directed the Cashier to notify me promptly when this occurred. It took several months to complete the audit. The report was that there was no crookedness. $100,000 BOND In the meantime the Banking Division insisted upon a bond of $100 000 prior to the examination by the Auditors. Then I gave mortgages on my personal property. The Bonded Realty Co. Inc. was a holding company for the Bank as the Banking Division had ruled that it could not hold real estate. (Mr. Wise held up the bank's charter with the remark that by its provision the Bank did have a right to hold real estate.) No officer of the company receives any compensation and that company and the bank were one and the same. BOARD INVESTIGATED Albert Norrell, Jr., had been called before the Board of Directors on account of his conduct. He was reported (Grant) (Continued on Page 4.) RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1923 MOB VIOLENCE NOW DIRECTED CHIEFY AGAINST WHITES Only Negroes Suffered in the Past, But Now 'Tis Mostly Whites, Says Report of Civil Liberties Union (Crusader Service) New York, May 2.—Mob violence is now directed chiefly against white persons, even women, as contrasted with the previous record chiefly against Negroes, according to a report just issued by the American Civil Liberties Union, which points out that in the 193 cases of lynching, tarring and feathering or flogging in the last six months of 1922, "over two thirds of the Americans were the men and women." The Amnesia 32 Negroes in the record, 20 were lynched. "When a mob goes after a Negro, in most cases," the report states, "it does not stop short of death." Violence or Increase Presenting the stirling facts of mob violence in the United States, the Civil Liberties report notes "a marked increase in the number of cases," and claims that "the violence is in most cases the result of an organized campaign of terrorism and lawless assumption of power by private organizations, notably the Ku Klux." Stating that "Texas leads all the other states in floggings, and tarrings and featherings," the Civil Liberties report claims that the increase in mob violence "is the product of the class feeling and prejudice aroused by war. The dominant group behind organized mob violence is that of 'white, Protestant, and Jew' southerners, centering in the Ku Klux Klan with the object of class supremacy, private vengeance, and fantastic notions of enforcing the 'moral code'." Class Feeling Responsible While most of the mob violence in the last two years took place in the south and southwest, "there were scattered throughout the west, and a few cases in the east," the report states. "The record totals nearly 800 victims at the lowest count, not including riot victims, thus averaging over one person a day." Of these 102 persons were lynched, 33 whites and 69 Negroes; 63 were tarred and feathered, 61 whites and only two Negroes; 167 persons were flogged, 126 Whites and 41 Negroes, and about 460 persons, chiefly aliens and W. S.'s were deported from local communities by mobs. Commenting on this total, the Civil Liberties report states that "the killings by mobs in fact total more than 102, if account is taken of the election riotes in Florida, where 30 to 60 Negroes lost their lives, and of race rioting in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where 30 were killed. PEON MOBBED, ROBBED AND SENTENCED TO DEATH IN SOUTH CAROLINA Peonage Atrocities Revealed in Letter From a Victim—White Employers Refuse to Pay Colored Labor (Crusader Service) NEW YORK, May 2.—A heart-rending letter has been received from one of the latest victims of the peonage system in South Carolina. The writer, Elliott Culbreath, tells how he was robbed, mobbed, and sentenced to death and his wife and baby beaten, his home shot up and the colored community generally terrorized to fulfill any aid or sympathy toward him. The trouble aroused because Culbreath, who was an employer of labor, paid his workers regularly and could always get hands, whereas the white farmers who would not pay for their work were unable to secure Negro labor to work their lands. The mob took all valuations from the house of their victims, including household and kitchen furniture, clothing, chickens, hogs, turkeys, geese, 150 gallons of syrup, 15 bushels of peanuts, sweet potatoes, about 60 bushels of peanuts, bushels of peanuts, a gold watch valued at $60 his wife's watch valued at $60, a child's watch valued at $35, and over $100 in cash and a car worth about $700; the whole being about $8,000. MAN HELD IN PARK SHOOTING Colored Prisoner Believed to Have Been One of Two Bandits Who Wounded Two (Crusader Service) NEW YORK, May 2.—Through another colored man, held for violation of the Sullivan law because he had a razor in his possession, the police believe they can trace the bandit who shot two men in Central Park shortly after last midnight. John Simmons, 34, is the man under arrest. He has not been identified, however, one of the victims of the showing sailed he was not one of the two assailants. The police story of the shooting is that a white couple were seated on a park bench near 110th Street when a negro appeared suddenly, covering them with a gun and demanded they turn over their valuables. Both did so, but when the highwayman attempted to wrench a ring off the girl's finger her escort cracked him and received a bullet in the neck. The highwayman then made his escape. He, however, repeated his exploits with another couple and relieved them of their valuables. As he walked off, the man attempted to follow, and the highwayman turned and fired, the bullet striking the white man in the jaw. Both of the wounded men are in the hospital in a critical condition. --- RABBIS URGE FEDERAL ANTI LYNCHING LAW (Crusader Service) NEW YORK, May 2. American Rabbit went on record here today as urging immediate enactment of a Federal anti-lynching law. The Rabbit passed the following resolution and included it in their Summary of Daclarations on Social Justice: "The Conference declares its abhorrence of lynching and denounces all participate in and abet this brutal practice. It advocates legislation which will make lynching a Federal offense." SCOTTISH RITE MASONS IN SES SION MAY 13. TO 15. (Crusader Service) PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 2.—The United Supreme Council, A. A. S. R. Rasons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction will hold its forty-first annual session in the city May 13, 14 and 15. The session will be held in Masonic Hall, 409 S. 11th Street. The Scottish Rite has made great progress in the last few years. There are now over five thousand members in the states comprising the Northern Jurisdiction and 123 chartered organizations. At this session steps will be taken to acquire a site for a cathedral at their Grand East in this city. As soon as the site is acquired it is intended to begin the formulating of plans for the building of the cathedral. The Southern Jurisdiction dedicated their new building in Washington last August. SHIPWITH'S TABERNACLE DRAWS LARGE CROWD Columbia, S. C.—Great crowds of both races are crowding in the large Tabernacle built by the Pastors of Columba to hear the Rev. Dr. W. H. Shipwith, the most noted evangelist of the race. The mayor and his entire staff were out last Saturday night and Sunday. The Billy Sunday chorus (white) rendered several selections. Benedict College faculty and entire student body are constant visitors. Thus far over 200 persons have accepted Christ. The meeting will continue for six weeks. 2500 people heard the evangelist last Sunday. --- —Mrs. Robinetta Cogbill of 1017 Hull street South Richmond is some what indisposed this week. —Miss Mazie Scott of Stop No. 12. Southside arrived in the city Tuesday April 24th, from New York City and is looking the best of health. She will leave May 15th for the north. PROTEST BAN ON COLORED STUDENT Member of Ethical Culture Society Sails to France in Behalf or Miss Services (Crusader Service) New York, May 2.—The question of discrimination against students of negro blood assumed international importance with the sailing Saturday of one of the leaders of the Ethical Culture Society of this city to make a formal protest to the French authorities at Fontainebleau. Augusta Savage, 23, of 228 West 133th St., has been refused admission to the Fontainebleau School of Arts because of her racial identity. The school she expected to attend is a summer school for American architects, painters and sculptors at the Bureau of Forms, and under the patronage of the French government. Miss Savage is the first colored person to apply for admission. The refusal was made by a committee of American men which has the power to select one hundred students as it sees fit. Miss Savage's application was in charge of Ernest Pexette, the painter. Other members of the committee are: Whitney Warren, architect, chairman of the committee; Edwin E. Blashfield, president of the National Academy of Design; Howard Greenley, president of the Architectural League; Thomas Hastings, architect of the New York Public Library; the New Beaux Arts Institute of Design et ete; Monroe Hewlett, president of the Mural Painter Hermin A. McNeil, president of the National Sculpture Society, and James Gamble Rogers, president of the Society of Beaux Arts Architects. The representative of the Ethical Culture, who will take up the matter with the French authorities, Alfred V. Martin, of 995 Madison Avenue, sat down within the French people would not approve of discrimination on racial grounds. Strange Democracy Miss Savage has studied sculpture at Cooper Union since she came up from Florida two years ago. Her friends raised the necessary $500 for the summer course at Fontinebleau. She has returned the money. "Democracy is a strange thing," Miss Savage said yesterday. "My brother was good enough to be accepted in one of the regiments that saw service in France during the war, but it seems his sister is not good enough to be a guest to the country for which he fought. "I don't care so much for myself, because I will get along all right here, but other and better colored students might wish to apply some time. This is the first year the school is open and I am the first girl to apply, I don't like to see them establish such a precedent." ADLY PASHA FOR FREE EGYPT Former Egyptian Moderate Joins Fight Against Brutal British Cairo, May 2.—Adly Pasha, hitherto in the class of moderates prepared to make an agreement with Britain on a compromised settlement as the price of Egypt's independence, stated last evening in a vigorous speech at a meeting of his party, that he would not accept British occupation of Egypt because it limited Egypt's internal sovereignty. The speech has caused a tremendous sensation in Egypt, as, if the Adlyist Party joins the other Egyptian parties in insisting that Britain must go from Egypt, it is difficult to see what other serviles can be used to fool the Egyptian people and help put over the British plan. —Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge of Danville, Va., was in the city this week. She accompanied Mr. John Fuller to S. Phillips Hospital where he has taken the second treatment by the specialist. Dr. Graham of Baltimore, Md. —Mrs. Alberta Jenkins Stevenson returned to the city last Wednesday from North Carolina, where she had a pleasant time among friends and acquaintances. —Mr. Thomas Page is at the Retreat For The Sick where he underwent an operation on his eye. SEES WHITS GOING CRAZY (Crusader Service) MONTREAL, May 2.—If nothing is done to stop the rapid increase in mental derangement, nearly the whole white world either will be insane or on the way to insanity in the next quarter of a century, in the opinion of Dr A. H. Desioges, Director of Asylums in the Department of Health. "Nobody works or plays or does anything normally," he said. "When we work we work like mad; when we play we play like mad; whatever we do, we do wit ith intensity of a crazy enthusiasm." Spring Water Puts Big Exodus In Full Swing. Press of Nation Discuss Phenoma of Huge Hegira from Dixie NEW YORK, May 2.—With the appearance of ideal spring weather the Negro exodus from the South has suddenly assumed huge proportions, such as to theraten to beat the records of all former summers since the big exodus begun. Such is the magnitude of the movement north, that editorials have begun to appear almost daily in the big northern white papers. On May 10, both The New York World and The New York Times carried editorials on the subject. Said The World's editorial: "Some indication of the magnitude of the Negro migration from South to North must be gained from the report of the Department of the Interior that 13 per cent, or 32,000, of the Negro fram hands of Georgia have come North during the last year. The movement is continuous and growing, and though Georgia is losing a much larger proportion of her laborers than any other state, the exodus is not a local or temporary affair. Every southern community is affected. "From the point of view of the Negro there is every reason for moving North. Farm wages are low everywhere; they are lowest of all in the South. Socially and politically the Negro enjoys much more freedom in the North. Added to these incentives to change are the discontent of recurring crop crops with traditional living conditions, the breakdown of the contract-labor system, recent crop failures and general financial bankruptcy. On the whole, the wonder is that the Negro did not walk out long ago. "But if the South allows the emigration to proceed it will wake up at some not far distant date to discover that there is nobody left to work the plantations. The whole economic structure of the South has rested upon a class of unskilled labor which is rapidly getting out from under. Not socially, economically or politically has the South made it worth while for the Negro to remain." The New York Times declares that the migration and the possible changes in population should have the serious, sober attention of the nation as "the continued northward migration may well have far-reaching consequences." TURKEY STRONGER IN NEW PARLEY (Crusader Service) LAUSANNE, May 2.—Trukey's position in the resumed conference in this city is considerably stronger than when the Angora delegates entered the first parley on November 30, 1922. The Turks have improved their domestic position in the recess and have achieved certain agreements outside from which they have greatly benefited. Would Recall Harvey As An Anglomaniac. (Crusader Service) BOSTON, May.—Demanding the recall of Col. George Harvey, Ambassador to Great Britain, Representative Coleman E. Kelly of Boston, this afternoon filed a resolution in the House memorializing President Harding to take action in in the matter of the American Ambassador who has been boasting of his English ancestry at the Court of St. James. PRICE, FIVE CENTS CASE CHANICS Y. e---Motion ay 15th. PRESIDENT KING CALLS TO THE FORCES OF VIRGINIA BAPT. STATE CONVENTION President's Office, 616 Lady Mile Rd. Richmond, Va., Mar. 26, '23. Dear Brethren: The Virginia Baptist State Convention will hold its fifty-sixth annual session with the First Baptist Church, Roanoke, Va., Rev. A. L. James, D. D., pastor, Wednesday, May 9th, through the 13th, 1923. Through fifty-six years of glorious struggle, we have been steadily climbing towards the goal of righteous achievement to which our Blessed Christ is calling us, and on our fraternity in Roanoke, when the brethren from the five hundred different points on the great good of conflict shall assemble with her burning with the spirit of gratitude and service, our God will be there, myriads of hevely hearts looking on, and a thousand immortal heroes watching and checking up our reports Who can afford to be absent? I tell you it will be little short of a calamity to miss it. Great messages will be delivered by such eminent pulpeteers as the Rev. C. T. Murray, A. B., Rev C. P. Madison, D. D., Rev C. L. Wells, and Dr. A. A. Gavin. Addresses will be delivered by such men of mark as Drs. W. W. Brown and G. H. Simms of New York, W. F. Graham, W. B Reed, J. E. East, W. H. R. Powell the matchless J. C. Austin of Pennsylvania, and from Virginia, such men of fairs as Mr. B. L. Jordan, the secretary treasurer of the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Mme. Maggie L. Walker, Secretary Treas. St. L. George E. Moore, D. R. Rev. M. L. Gordon of Staunton, M. Watkins Thompson of Danville and others whom we cannot here mention. Every church and district organization, every big hearted Baptist, should be there; not some time during the session; but at the opening hour, to join the first chorus of thanksgiving and receive the rich welcome which the great hearts of Roanoke hold in reserve for us. I take this method of thanking you for the kind and very hearty support you have given me during the five years I have had the honor to be your efforts, I have done my best under the circumstances and do something worth while to the hortage which we are to leave our children. We have sought to make the work of His kingdom go, spread His gospel and build a great Christian institution of learning which shall stand in the shadows of the eternal, and spread its light for and wide. The further we go the greater the work, and thus the greater the need of both moral and financial support. Brethren, don't go back but forward, don't give less but more each year until His work is done and His kingdom is come. We are asking you for $2000 as your contribution towards the support of our great school at Lynchburg and Christian Missions this year. And when you consider how little this is for each member of your church, I am sure you will say we cannot afford to give less than our president is asking of us, for the amount per member is too small and the needs of our Lord's work are too great. If you cannot possibly send a delegate, mail your contribution to our corresponding secretary, Rev. M. C. Allen, A. B., Almogra, Va. Pray for a great success and meet us at the First Baptist Church, Roanoke, Va., Wednesday, May 9th, at 9 a.m. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday night, the 8th, at 8 o'clock, to the memory of Doctors Nelson Jordan, B. S. Nowlin, Harvey Johnson, W. G. Parks, A. R. Robinson and E. C. Morris. Don't fail to be present to do homage to the worth of these immortals. Yours for a great Convention. T. J. KING, Pres. ROGERS---CHILES Mrs. Susie P. Madden announces the marriage of her daughter, Madeline to Dr. Clarence A. Rogers of Bluff field, West Virginia April 14, 1925. Dr and Mrs. Rogers will reside in Bluefield, West Va. CHARLEY WEST, FOOTBALL STAR, ECLIPSES ALL OTHER ATHLETES IN PENTATHLON MEET TWO ```markdown ``` THE FILM OF "THE LADY OF THE RING" BY JOHN BURTON, WITH A MUSIC BY JOHN BURTON, AND A DIRECTOR BY JOHN BURTON. THE LATEST IN COATS. (Copyright Otto Kahn) Street coat of black twill trimmed with bands of hand woven braid. Worn by Miss Kathleen Martyn of the Follies. CHARLEY WEST, FOOTBALL ALL OTHER ATHLETE (Preston News Service) Philadelphia, Pa., May 4.—Negro sport fans in all parts of the country are simply wild about the remarkable performances of Negro athletes who competed in the various athletic stunts and events at the Penn Relay Carnival here last week. Charley West the noted athlete from Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pa. stood out above all the others, while Dehart Hubbard of Detroit Michigan was a performer who won the applause and admiration of all. NEST WINS PENTATHLON Charley West won the Pentathlon championship. He scored 16 points. In the javelin and the 1,500 meter run he led the field; in the 200 meter run he shared honors with Newton, a Florida University man. West was fourth in the running broad jump and was ninth in the discus throw. DeHart Hubbard won the running hop step and jump championship. In every event, in which Negro athletes took part they made a credible showing. The general discussion among the fans and onlookers was that West was the outstanding figure of the entire event. His striking personality, easy and unassuming manner and general deportment on and off the field made him a favorite everywhere. It is said that when word reached his home town Washington, Pa., that the city officials declared a holiday and celebrated. Upon West's arrival with the representatives from Washington and Jefferson College to their home last Saturday night a monster reception was staged by the citizens of Washington in which leading men and women of both races took part. West was the center of attraction. This fitting tribute shown to a colored man by a whole white community for his remarkable prowess o nthe athletic field and the fact that he so ably represent ed their school and he is regarded as the ideal American spirit. MOREHOUSE WINS 6 OUT OF 7 GAMES IN ALABAMA & GEORGIA (Preston News Service) ATLANTA, GA, May 4—The More house Tigers successfully invaded Alabama and Georgia and won six games out of seven. On April 12th they crossed bats with the State N ormal aggregation at Montgomery, Ala. and won by a score of 14-5. The batteries were, for Morehouse, Starr and Franklin; State Normal, Anderson and Gilliam. They journeyed to Tuskegee Institute and trounced the Booker T. Jads by a score of 2-0. Batteries—Morehoe : Clark and Williams; Tuskegee: Smith and Jackson. The next day the Morehouse Tigers defeated the Tuskegee team by a score of 7-4. Btttenies—Morehoe; Bryant and Maxwell; Tuskegee; Ken drick, Clinton and Jackson. On April 16th the Morehouse Tigers met the Americus Institute nine in a more or less spectacular game which ended 9-2 in favor of Morehouse. Batteries—Morehouse: Hartley, Clark and Williams; Americus: Humbert and Hendrieks. The second game with Americus ended in another victory for the Ti- PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD U.S. NAVY (Wide World Photos) COONTZ COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. Changes in highest Naval posts were announced by Sec. Denby recently. Photo is of Admiral Robert E. Coontz, who is appointed Commander-in-Chief of the entire fleet. ATHLETICS ALL STAR, ECLIPSES S IN PENTATHLON MEET M. T. DOME EMPTY WHAT IF WE ALL THE POLITICAL WHY DO YOU THINK SHOULD BE MIL tioned Poindexter as the receiver The feature of the game was the "hiting of "Moe" Harris of the Grays who had two home runs, a triple and a double. Homeruns—Harris 2. Three base hits—Harris, Poindexter, Canady Two base hits—Walker, Harris Rushe (2). Base on balls—of Pforsch 4, off Owens 2. Struck out by Owens 10, by Pforsch 5. Hit by pitchers—by Pforsch 1, by Owens 5. Stolen bases—Walker. Umpire Mayou. VIRGINIA NORMAL DEFEATS LYNCHBURG Hill Toppers Easy Victors Over Semi nary Nine. Petersburg, Va., April 26—In a game characterized by a lack of peep and punctuated by costly errors on the part of the visitors, the Hill Toppers sent the Lynchburg pitching ace to the showers and pounded on a second to the tune of 14:3; in a loosely paled game today. The visitors were able to score in the third when they got three of their six hits together with a walk and two more in the sixth when Brown made a costly error in right field, along with a two-bagger by Wingo and a pass to Lanior. With the exception of these two innings, they were never within "scoring distance." The Hill Toppers, however, scored in every inning but the first and should have scored in this had not Moses and Coles tried to stretch too much. The score follows: SEMINARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R.H.E 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 3 6 7 V. N. and L. L 0 4 1 5 2 2 0 0 14 13 2 Batteries: Seminary: Abbot, Wingo and Pells: V. N. and I. L., Armstead and Moses, Umpire: Vaughan J. C. S. U. TEAM WINS J. C. S. U., closed its season in wake bad today by defeating Mary Potter School in scores of 19-8. J. C. has had one of the most successful terms in --- --- VII (Wide World Photos) N. L. OF WOMEN VOTERS HEAR LORD CECIL VIA RADIO. Lord Robert Cedil, noted English statesman, here in interest of League of Nations, delivers address at Des Moines, Iowa to National League of Women Voters. gers. Score, 14-2. Batteries—Morehouse; Markin and Franklin; Americus; Tinner and Phillips. On April 19th the worm turns and the winning streak of the Tigers was broken by the 24th Infantry team, who defeated the Morehouse Collegeans by a score of 9-4. Batteries—Morehouse; Clark and Maxwell; 24th Infantry; Green, Lamar and Wallace. The fact that these winning Tigers received a severe shock by being defeated by the boys from the army stirred up their fighting spirit and they went into the second game with a determination to win and they ish in a fashion almost unbelievable, played ball from the start to the fin. Their determination was rewarded by a smashing victory of 22-3 in favor of the Collegians. Batteries—Morehouse; Bryant and Williams: 24th Inf. Seats, Bentley, Trounne and Lamar. SELLARS K. HALL'S TEAM LOOKS GOOD. (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, PA., May 4.—Sellars McKee Hall, manager of the Cuban X Giants-Keystone Baseball Club has opened negotiations with some of the best semi-pro teams in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio for games this Summer. Manager Hall says the entire Sunday schedule for his club during the summer has been filled. He says that he has a few openings for twilight games and also Saturday afternoons. His team is made up of some of the best players of the Keystone Club as well as the best of the Cuban X Giants. Manager Hall has put into the field this season one of the best baseball attractions seen in Pittsburgh in many seasons. His players are stars in their positions and many of them are able to play stellar ball in other positions. HOMESTEAD GRAYS DRAW GREAT CROWD AT SEASON'S OPENER (Preston News Service) industrial and commercial Glassport GLASSPORT, PA, May 2.—Official turned out last Friday evening to pride the lid off the 1923 baseball season. A crowd estimated at fully 3,000 people packed the bleachers and all available standing space on all sides of the ball park here to watch the Glassport Patricians, a team put into the field by the newly organized Glassport Lyceum, go down to defeat at the hands of the famous Homestead Grays by the score of 11 to 4. As a fitting prelude to the game a huge street parade was held in which most of the rooters and scores of auto- motives took part. The parade was led by State Senator Mansfield and Burgess Lucot. The line of march was through the busiest section of the town and to the park. Senator Mansfield after donating a dozen baseballs to the Glassport team and making a short talk, pitched the first ball and Burgess Lucot, received it. Manager C. W. Posey of the Homestead Grays sent Oscar W. Owens to the mound for the Grays, and sta- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA M. T. DOME By J. M. Baer EMPTY WHAT IF WOMEN GET ALL THE POLITICAL JOBS? 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After much training at the Springs in Missouri Willard has reduced a great deal of superfluous flesh and prances as lightly as an aesthetic dancer its history in base ball; having won nine games out of the eleven scheduled. Among the Schools she defeated are Union University, Bennet College, Luther College, A. and T. College, Atbion Academy, Livingstone College and N. T. S., Durham. Coach Leach has done fine work in producing such team as this, having started out with only four of the oto varsity players, namely: McCrorey, McVler, Russell and Gordon, but Allen Douglass Goore, Williams, Johnson, Marshall and Dawson filled their place es with credit to J. C. S. U. McCrorey, the spit-ball artist, proved a pain to every team pitcher against. McVler, the one-arm wonder is by no means handicapped in pitching no-hit games and batting home runs. As well as anything else J. C., has a record unsurpassed in athletics and to every activity we challenge. Look out for J. C. S. U. WILLIE MADISON ELECTROCUTED IN RALEIGH. (Preston News Service) Raleigh, N. C. May 3—Willie Marilson was electrocuted at the State penitentiary last Thursday morning for the murder of Cyrus Jones on Onslow county mail carrier. Three other men Frank Dove, George Williams and Fred Dove convicted of the same murder are awaiting execution later. HIGHWAYMEN WAYLAY A MAN AND GET $40. (Preston News Service) Memphis, Tenn., May 4—Tigner green an employee of a large insurance company here, was held up late last Wednesday night, by three white men and robbed of $40, a watch and a diamond ring. Mr. Green was near his home when the holdup occurred. Green told the police that two of the men pressed pistols against his body while the third riffled his pockets. He gave a fairly accurate description of his as sallants to the police who are searching for the highwaymen. Read The Planet for information concerning the world's "doings" and watch our advertisements. 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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. 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. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. SURREY HIRDMAN, EDITOR SATURDAY.....MAY 5, 1923 The conference at Lausanne Switzerland has been resumed. Surprises occur and often we are not prepared for them. Using bad language does not get us anywhere. The outlook for peace among the colored people themselves is not bright. When we give up in a contest, we shall be dead. We are not dead yet. Do the best you can and trust in God. Despondency kills more peolpe than disease, for it is a disease. Little men with little minds predominate these days. Worrying over one's troubles is the quickest route to the grave-yard. Wrongs are often perpetrated by distorting the facts. People who are permeated with right principles never give up. Some people complain just to be complaining. Some "good-timers" **have** brought about their own undoing and ours. Colored people continue to move northward in droves and there is a reason for it. We thank our friends who are help ing us. We need new subscribers and much money. Troubles come to all of us and we must be prepared to meet them. God is over us all and He is over the devil. Public sentiment is all powerful. Its swings sometimes by a slow lever, how ever. Some people believe that a course for the average individual is marked out. We are of the same opinion Try and do the best you can and be hopeful. There are some things worse than death. Our friends everywhere, both white and colored are shocked. They know that our reputation for square dealing and honesty has been well established. We have been defending innocent people in the courts here and now we are faced with the necessity of having ourselves defended. We were informed more than five months ago that an attempt would be made to "rail-road" us to the penitentiary. It has been tried before and we are not there yet. Having given all that we are worth to protect people a few people would have many others believe that we did even this for the purpose to defraud. The idea is too absurd for a moment's consideration. The United States Supreme Court has handed down a decision which permits the serving of liquor on American ships outside of the three-mile limit. This is a common-sense decision as well as a legal one. It is useless to attempt to compete with foreign ship owners, who are permitted liberty of action at sea, unless American ships are granted a similar privilege. It is reported that the Shipping Board will not issue any order at this time in consonance with this decision. The Board has no need to do so. To know that the legal restrictions have been removed is all that is necessary. The American ships will automatically become wet. AN INTERNATIONAL QUESTION The decision of the United States Supreme Court that foreign vessels or vessels carrying a foreign flag cannot enter the ports of the United States with liquor aboard seems to be the most radical construction of the law that has yet been brought to the attention of the public. It seems to us that it involves the question as to the right of search. By what authority can the United States officials board a foreign vessel and see whether or not liquor is aboard? If it is found that whiskey is on board who has the right to take a cargo from a vessel which carries no consignment of liquor for this country? It seems to us that this decision is destined to soon become a dead letter AN ASTOUNDING VERDICT. For more than thirty years, we have championed the cause of the colored people in this country. During a period of some fifteen years we have devoted our time and energy towards bringing about a closer relationship between white and colored people realizing that a harmonious relation ship and an era of good feeling would redound to the benefit of the South land. We have discouraged migration to the North and West, by our speeches, believing that the final success of the colored people would be found with their southern neighbors. It was accordingly inconceivable to us that a jury of white men would at one fell swoop upon a technical claim of wrong doing render a verdict, which is left to stand would wreck the reputation of a life time. We are consolled however by the fact that no white citizen, upon whom we called failed to respond to our call to testify in our behalf. That we are honest, possessed of integrity and good character was vouched for by some of the leading white and colored citizens of this commonwealth. Will that verdict stand? To ask the question is to answer it. Certainly the legal machinery of this State cannot lend itself to the consummation of an outrage. We have never kept the books of the Mechanics Savings Bank and we have never been guilty of any dishonorable action in connection therewith. We denuded ourselves for the benefit of the Bank, its depositors and the Order of Knights of Pytblas. Others have gotten the benefit of our hard-earned labor. They have taken our money and property and would now rob us of our greatest asset—our reputation. Hon. Samuel P. Gompers, the great leader is bitterly opposed to letting down the bars to immigrants. The recent increase in wages at many of the industrial plants of the country would seem, from the working-man's stand-point to justify this restriction of immigration and in the barring of emigrants from our shores. But it has unexpectedly brought the Negroes of the country into the limelight and it has given them an opportunity which they never enjoyed before. As a result colored men are enjoying prosperity in the Southland with greater prosperity in the Northland. Those of them, who are thrifty are happy over the prospect of saving money for a hale and hearty old age. We believe that this country has not as yet attained its greatest prosperity. That is yet to come. In the great effort to safeguard the interests of the white workingman the interests of the black workingman have been safeguarded. A STATEMENT Arrangements have been tentatively made to raise one hundred thousand and dollars to pay on the Strand Theatre and save that institution. The situation at the Mechanics Savings Bank is also receiving attention, the THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA assets being ascertained. It was reported that the shortage was approximately two hundred thousand dollars, but this was brought about by throwing out one hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars of the Banks paper and securities. It has been practically assured that upon the supplying of assets to the amount of two hundred thousand dollars the Mechanics Savings Bank will be permitted to re open and arrangements are being made to do this. ASK A NEW TRIAL (Continued from Page 1.) to the Banking Division as we were losing depositors as a result of his conduct. The officers election was held up and an effort was made to secure a cashier. But we had to have a cashier to do business so only two were re-elected. The others have never been elected. WOULD NOT OBEY Albert would not obey orders. The effort was made to have certain reforms ordered by the Board of Directors carried out. Mr. Pullen spoke to me about additional check files, but they were not ordered for the reason that I had always contended that the only way to find out the true condition of the Bank was to have the pass books balanced. The Board had purchased $1500 worth of Burrough's Adding Machines to facilitate this work and yet people were complaining of errors in their accounts and the inability to get their pass-books balanced. They would keep my pass-book from four to six months at the time. NOT ENOUGH HELP I trusted them implicitly and would dump the money there with instructions to deposit to my account. My clerks at my office were some six months behind in their work. I could not tell how I stood as I'd not have sufficient clerical help to keep up and I could not make a report to Dr. E. R Jefferson until I got the detailed items. I receive the Endowment money deposited it to my account and then when the clerk writes the check sign it and send it to the treasurer. In the meantime all the money that I receive goes into the Mechanics Savings Bank AN INCOME SUFFICIENT As my income is all sufficient to meet my expenses, I could not go in to detail and did not know how much money had been taken from this account until a report was made by my clerks. Then I found out that the "boys" would have charged up the bank's taxes, the Unique Amusement Company Taxes, the notes where people had policies discounted without afterwards writing checks on these bodies to replace the money due me. HAD CHARGED UP NOTES Albert Norrell, Jr. told me that the boys had charged up $30,000 worth of the notes of the Bonded Realty Co. since this case has been pending, he told me that they had charged $21,000 worth of notes of that company to my account. One of the auditors. Mr. Lawrence called me up and asked me if I had paid the taxes of the Bank last year. I told him I had. He stated that I had not been given credit for them. This was approximately $2,000. By this and other methods, the money that I put in to the Bank was taken away. When the checks came, there was of course an over-draft although I had not got ten the benefit of a penny of the money. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS All endowment claims are paid out of my personal account and the money drawn for the payment of these claims come in a bulk check from the Grand Master of Exchequer and is deposited to my personal account and then paid out to the beneficiaries. Noting these things there was nothing for me to do but to assume responsibility for these shortages and I proceeded to do so by giving these overdraft notes which I had to pay and continue so to do until I could have my clerks catch up. Some times, I would pay death claims before the money had been drawn from Dr. Jefferson and I did not know how I stood. Norrell notified me Saturday evening that there was an over draft of $28,000 I told him that I would draw a note for it. I had just returned from Bristol, Va., where the Grand Lodge had decided to supply the necessary clerk cafe help. ACCEPTED SAME He agreed to accept a draft or duck bill to hold. It was written upon a check and signed John Mitchell Jr. G. C. and on another John Mitchell Jr. G. W. C. He was to hold these until I could get orders signed to take them up. There was no concealment. I expected a report from the clerk at any time. I figured I could get a statement the following Monday or Tuesday. DIRECTED ORDER I thought no more about the matter until my attention was called to it by the receivers. I explained to Mr. Gordon the situation. I then directed my clerk, who had not completed her report to write the orders, one for $19,000 and the other for $10,000 to straighten the matter out. I and drawn checks aggregating $53,000 to the Grand Lodge and Grand Court and if it over drew the account I wanted to turn the amount back to the Bank. J. R Pollard was at the office of the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, when the girl arrived and Pollard took the order and carried it to the receivers. The other order was duly signed and delivered to the Grand Worthy Receiver of Deposits. ATTORNEY WISE'S QUESTION "Did you tell any one that Albert Norrell had stolen $30,000 from you?" "No sir" was the reply. "I said that Norrell stated that the "boys" had charged up $30,000 worth of the notes of the Bonded Treaty Co., to my account. It was rumored that Norrell had so en $75,000 from the Bank." Mr. Mitchell was asked to read the law concerning the right of the Grand Chancellor to suspend the rules and regulations of the Order and it was read to the jury. A QUESTION OF TIME He was cross-examined by the Commonwealth's Attorney and his assistant. Norrell was recalled to the stand and Auditor Perrin. Mr. Wise then criticized him severely for stating that he had been in the bank as Casbier two years when the financial statement published in the Planet showed that he had held that office for more than four years which was about the time the auditors in their report claim that the irregularities began. AN INDISPUTABLE FACT It was brought out that John Mitchell, Jr., had absolutely nothing to do with the bank's records and could not have made a false entry. It was also brought out that President John Mitchell, Jr., had sent the American Audit Company to the Bank to audit his account and only two or three sheets could be found during a period of twenty-two years. The others had been for some sinister purpose lost or destroyed. Commonwealth Attorney asked President Mitchell if he had been candidate for Governor of Virginia. PROPERTY SURRENDERED John Mitchell testified too that he could not have wanted to defraud since he had yielded up property with equities valued at $100 000, the savings of forty-five years to protect the Bank. He told of every piece owned by him: $31 N. 4th St. , was purchased for $425 000 and was now worth $30, 000 00; 416 E. Leigh St. , was purchased at $6,000 and was now worth $12, 100; 100 W. Clay St. was purchased at $6 000 and was held at $18,000; 410 and 412 N. Second St. were purchased at $6 000 from the bank which paid $6,500 for it. It was now worth $20,000 for $25,000; 209 E. Clay St. was purchased at $3900 for the bank and taken over by him at $5250; 707 W. Broad St. was purchased for the bank at about $16000 and to help the bank he had taken it over at $35,000, paying $2,000 on the purchase price. He had not received a penny of commission on the deals for the Bank. He had purchased 4 W. Broad St. far the Bank at $11 500 and sold it for $25,000 cash He purchased 310 E. Broad St. for the bank for $17.750 and sold it for $60,000, the profit going to the Bank. He declared he had made $200,000 for the bank and the other organization. His salary at the Bank until recently had been $20.00 per week. DIVIDEND PAID Two years he had paid the dividends to the stock-holders and although the surplus fund had since justified it, his money amounting to approximately $1,800.00 had never been returned to him. Now it was proposed to blast the reputation of a life-time. His disagreement with the Banking Division was due to their wish to have it appear that he was purchasing immunity for wrong-doing and he would not agree to that. It may be well to state that the Endowment Advisory Board of the Grand Lodge and the Endowment Advisory Board of the Grand Court met September 5th, 1922. Labor Day and after appointing a committee to examine into the facts unanimously adopted a resolution commending Grand Chancellor John Mitchell Jr., and approving his action in the matter. These resolutions were signed by members from all over the State. THE ARGUMENT It was decided that three hours should be allowed for argument; an hour and a half for each side. Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney opened for the prosecution. He was followed by Attorney J. Thomas Hewin, whokened the case to that of a scrambled egg. He analyzed the evidence and dwelt upon the fact that there was no evidence to convict the accused. He cited the fact that there was not a single depositor, not a member of the Order of Knights of Pythias that appeared against John Mitchell, Jr. He dwelt upon the fact that a conviction could not be bead unless it was proven that not only an unlawful act had been committed but that the intent of this act was to defraud. There being no such intent there was nothing to do but to acquit the prisoner. Attorney George E. Wise proceeded to analyze the legal phase of the case and he proceeded to show that there was no evidence against the accused. He dwelt upon the fact that the accounts had stated that John Mitchell, Jr. had called for the auditing of the Bank. The report did not charge John Mitchell, Jr. with any crime, but it did show that Albert V. Norrell Jr. had been guilty of fraud. His trail of slime appears all through that report. Money had been stolen from Mitchell's account and this produced the overdraft. When Mitchell's auditors went to examine his account at the Bank, his ledger sheets had been taken away. The sheets produced here by the auditors admitted had no starting point. Accordingly the overdraft was a false overdraft. His Honor in his instructions had told you that if John Mitchell believed he had a right to do what he did do, you must acquit him. The law read here of the Order gave him the power and authority to do what he did do. Who had charge of these books? Norrell, not Mitchell. The report shows that Norrell had dummy accounts in the Bank and yet you are asked to convict John Mitchell Jr. who by the testimony of some of our best citizens showed the possession of a character and a reputation above reproach. He declared that under the law the jury could not do otherwise than acquit the prisoner. He was devoid of his usual fire in attack, but asked the jury to convict. The jury retired. It was nearly 12 o'clock and Judge Richardson sent word that they must report before 12 o'clock. Word was sent that they would be ready in five minutes but it was long pas that time, when they filed in and announced that they were not ready. They were not held together, but sent to their homes with the admonition that they must not talk to any one. It was whispered that the jury stood 10 to 2 for acquittal. It was the general opinion that the jury would either acquit or not agree. On Monday morning court convened at 10 o'clock. It was 1 o'clock when the jury brought in a verdict of guilty. Counsel for John Mitchell Jr. are confident of a reversal and May 15th is the day set for the argument before Judge D. C. Richardson. It was brought out in the argument that neither the Mechanics Savings Bark nor the Order of Knights of Pythics had suffered any loss as the result of the action of John Mitchell, Jr. MITCHELL'S CHARACTER Mr. R. L. Montague closed the case for Mitchell as follows: "John Mitchell, Jr., has proven an excellent character beyond all possible controversy by a host of the best citizens, white and colored in this community. In fact, they are the cream of the town of both races. I cannot recall in any criminal case in years where there has been such an array and wealth of witnesses attesting and vouching for one's good character as have come forward here to voluntarily give testimony of Mitchells. Whatever may be the result of this trial this manifestation of confidence in him by those who knew him best is a conolation that cannot be taken away from him. It is self-evident that those who knew him best do not consider him a criminal, but a man of high character. Whatever Jonh Mitchell, Jr., may have done. I submit, were errors of his head and not of his heart. He never intentionally did any wrong. The Mechanics Savings Bank was the child of his brain. He gave it breath and life. He loved this bank as much as he loved his own soul. With one stroke of his pen and without hesitation he turned over to the bank every penny he had in the world his life a savings, property exceeding in value $100,000,000, which left him a pauper. He would be a rich man today had he never organized this bank. He never made a dollar out of it. It has always been a loss to him. He organized it for the uplift of his race. If he is a bad man, is it not passing strange that not a depositor of the bank officer or member of the Knights of Pythias or any person with whom he has ever had business dealings has come here to utter a word against him. Could this be so if he were a criminal? John Mitchell, Jr., robbed the bank! It cannot be true. Queen Mary on ascending the scaffold just before howing her lovely neck to the headman's axe, was asked if she had anything to say reptiled: "I will in a moment lose my life because it is said I am false to France, when my head has been discovered I ask you to dissect my heart, and you will see the love of France written all over it." If John Mitchell's heart could be dissected you would see written thereon, no fraud, but in stead written and engraved upon every fiber of his heart in burning letters of gold love for this bank, which it is alleged he has defrauded. John Mitchell rob this bank! Perish the thought! He could not do such a thing. It is impossible. A father does not rob his child." Religious Notes SHARON BAPTIST SERVICES. SUNDAY, MAY 6, 1923. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School Lesson: "Samuel: Judge and Prophet" I Samuel 12:15, 20:25. 11:30 A. M. Sermon by Rev. Joseph Arrington. 3:30 P. M. Communion Services and Sermonette by the pastor, Rev. R. H. Johnson, Jr. B. D. 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. Special Address to the Mount Pelier Beneficial club by the pastor. Regular prayer services every Wed nesday at 8:00 P. M. You are cordially invited to attend our services. 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May.—A display of firearms greeted the members of the Joint Legislative Committee here today on their arrival with Arthur Johnson, former convict, to exhume the body of Martin Talbert of Munich, N.D., who died of injuries at the hands of a "whipping boss" in one of the infamous private convict camp of the barbarous State of Florida. The firearms were strapped to the hips of several shirt-sleeved men, against whom charges of intimidation will be made, it was announced by Representatives J. Clay Smith and J. S. Kennerley, members of the committee. Johnson, who testified at the Legislative Committee's hearing that Talbert's body was buried in a spot three miles away from where his grave now stans, appeared to have the control of interest, ing the crowd, said: "Gentlemen, this is an outrage. I shall report this to the Governor. I will let the newspapers know all about it too." NEW YORK SENATE PASSES AN ANTI-KLAN BILL. 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Taylor, chapain; and Mrs. Roberts, president of the refreshment committees, installation of officers will be held on May 16th and will be followed by an excellent program and refreshments being served to all present. Atty. Walter M. Farmer has accepted an invitation to deliver the principal address before the first re-union of graduates and former students of Lincoln University of Jefferson City, Mo, to be held May 31st. The invitation was extended to the Prof. I. E. Page. Atty. Farmer is a graduate of this institute and is a torie E. speaker. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Benson, Messrs. Edward M. Byrd and Edward Robertson were among the many visitors in Morgan Park last Sunday viewing the many choice sites for asle and many new homes being erected by our people. Andrew Jackson, the brother of David and Ike Jackson, passed away suddenly on April 20th and was buried from the residence on April 24th. The Join Building Association of U. B. F. & S. M. T. of which J. B. Street is president is preparing to hold a great rally on April 29th at Allen A. M. E. Chapel, Old Bethel Church, 30th and Dearborn Sts., for the purpose of swelling the fund to erect a building in this city. Mrs. Ella Thompson-Harris, 1427 W. 109th Place, is visiting with relatives and friends for some time at Moline, Davenport and Rockford, Ill. Mrs. Maggie Hughes, mother of Luther Hughes, 623 E. 38th St., is at Winchester, Tenn., having been called there several days ago on account of the death of her brother, Tony Holder. M. T. Bailey of the Bailey Realty Co., 3638 State St., is kept on the go looking after the increasing business of the sale of suburban property and has already added Mrs. Sarah R. Benton and David L. Jackson to his staff to assist in the sale of this property. Rev. J. W. McDaniel, Pres. The Enterprise Institute, 514 Aldine Square, is able to be out agin following illness of ten days which confined him to the hospital and his bed. WYTHEVILLE NEWS Sunday services in all churches of the town were well attended. The Ministers and Deacons Union held at Pulaski, last week was not only a success, but greater things were proposed for the summer. The pulpits of Pulaski were filled by the visiting ministers all day Sunday. Rev. T. W. Cotton a former pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church was made residing Elder. Miss Polly Redmond died April 28th and was buried April 30th. She died full triumph of faith. Rev. G. O. Oing officiated. She leaves a brother, in daughter and many friends to burn their loss. Messrs. Robt. Kelleybert Holliday Chas. Chapman, H. A. Johnson; M. A. Hill and Chas Allin were paid 0-8-ers. Those who attended the funeral of her relatives were: Mr. James Redmond and sister of Marion, Miss Susie Redmond her nephew and niece and her son Varney Redmond of Bluefield, W. Va.; her son and Mrs. Minnie Henson of Baltimore. Md. Mr. John O. Steptean is home from Gildam W. Wa, visiting his family. Gilham, W. Va, visiting his family. Mr. Mitchell Johnson of Elk Creek was the Sunday guest of Miss Gur- trude Johnson of Qualityville. Look out brother Sheffey. Mrs. Ella Miney of Damascus is visit- ing Mr. Forest Sheffey in W. Wythe- ville. Mrs. W. R. Gibson, Sr., and Mrs. R. V. Perry were called to Bristol, on account of the illness of their cousin and sister, Mrs. Alice Thomas. Mrs. G. O. Wing and children left Sunday night for Baltimore to attend the funeral of her niece Miss Mapine Johnson. Mrs. Kate Simon of Bristol who has been visiting her sister Mrs. W. R. Gibson left Saturday night for her home. Mr. Barney Redmond of Bluefield, W. Va., and Mrs. Minnie Henson of Baltimore, attended the funeral of their mother Mrs. Polly Redmond. e A. M. E. Conference recently held in Richmond returned Dr. G. O. Wing to his former congregation who was well pleased. Mrs. Sarah Caliver wishes to thank her many friends for their many acts of kindness during the illness and death of her husband, Mr. Chas. Caliver. Both white and Colored. FULTON NOTES We were blessed to have in our midst last Sunday Rev. A. R. Canty of the Good-Will Baptist church Sumter S. C., also brother David McCoy of the Ecithchem Baptist church, city who delivered an excellent speech, marks were also delivered by Rev. B. Jefferson the Department Supt which was very encouraging to us all the interest of the S. S. Union. The interpendent Mr. Frank Jeter urging the attendance of the same organization. During the morning services we listened to a soul stirring sermon coming from our beloved pastor Rev. C. A. Cobbs. We must state that it will pay you to come and hear this man of God and you will speak in the language of the Queen of Sheba. "the hail has not been told. The devotionals were in charge of Rev. C. B. Jefferson on the rostrum were Revs. Canty, Fuller. Clarke who took an active part in some way or the other. Good music by the choir under the leadership of Deacon Nathaniel Yates. Our pastor's mind will be greatly relieved if we bring up our pledges for the rally June, which will take place in the month of 6:30 P. M. the B. Y. P. U. services were very inspiring. The discussion or the topic was bad by Rev. C. B. Jefter son and Deacon Nathaniel Yates. The program was in the hands of Miss Theresa Clarke, it was fine; a soto by Miss Josephine Taylor; recitation by Miss Constance Logan. The meeting was presided over by the president: Master Leroy Jefferson. Miss E. A. Logan directress presided at the plano. 8:30 P. M. our hearts were benefited after listening to an excellent and powerful sermon coming from Rev. W. A. Randolph a member of the Second Baptist church Southside. It will paw any people to hear our brother. His theme: "Go Forward." Live music by the choir. Miss E. A. Logan presided at the piano. The devotionals were conducted by the pastor and Rev. Jefferson. We were glad to have in our midst Mrs. Martha Morris and Mrs. Relcca Lewell of Trenton, N. J. and Philadelphia, who were at one time residents of our community. Very on encouraging remarks were delivered by them. During the stay here of Mrs. Bertha Tucker she was highly entertained at the handsome residence of Mrs. Laura T. Rest of 1108 Denny street The May Day exercises will be held at the Second Baptist church tomorrow at 3:30 P. M. Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. d. pastor; Dr. M. B. Jones, Supt., of S. S. An excellent program has been prepared for the occasion. Pleasome and witness this great program and lend us your help for the cause of Missions. Under the auspices of the Richmond Baptist S. S. Union; W. S. Morgan president; R.v. C. B. Jefferson corresponding secretary. Y. W. C. A. NOTES The Gourdin Athletic club. To show "the place" of athletics in the "Y" program at the Vesper hour Sunday at 5 P. M. The program which is one of unusual charm and beauty is prepared by the program committee of that club of which Miss Lottie Fraysier is chair man. The program with Miss Blanche Coles presiding as is follows: Devotions and Introductory Remarks Miss Blanche Coles; vocal solo Miss Ruth Evans, paper, Athletics and its Relation to the "Y" Miss N Constance Hill; instrumental solo Miss Phila McGillery; paper, "Health and the Woman's Movement" Miss Rosa Mende; vocal solo, Miss Antionette Bowler; selections, Ukulele, Members of the Club; paper, "Negro Athletes and their Accomplishments," Miss Lillian Peters; original poem, Miss Edwina Clay. The Gourdin club was organized in October 1922 with twenty-five charter members. AIM AND OBJECT The purpose of the club in keeping with the purpose of the branch to promote Health Education among women and to associate them in a thinking group along the lines of positive health and to encourage an appreciation for outdoor activities including basket ball tennis, hockey, skating, horse-back riding etc. "Jesus increased in Staturer." Although the club was organized as a part of the girl reserves it has so developed and increased its activities that it has won for itself a permanent place in the association program and is now a part of the Health Physical Education of which Mrs. Alice Bows is chairman of the committee and Miss Viola L. F. Chaplain, Director. Plans are nearing completion for "The Mother and Daughter Week celebration, May 13th-20th. Some of the Mothers who have been asked to discuss them: Mrs. Lucy G. Lewis; Mrs. Carrington; Mrs. Mazie Johnson; Mrs. D. Webster Davis; Mrs. Carrie Daniel; Mrs. Sallie Gaines; Mrs. W. H. Hughes; Mrs. J. W. Barco Mrs. S. B. Wilkins and Mrs. J. P. Barrett. Misses Clarissa Kyles, Annette Hucles; Bertha Jackson Ora Harris; Mrs Lottie Longey; Mrs. M. M. Allen and others. Special feature: Mother and Daughter banquet., Friday May 18th. "Nothing is too good for Mother." Therefore the Girl Reserves are getting the best in everything for Mothers. Richmond's pride: Her Daughters. Each evening will contain a parcel of joy, entertainment and instruction. A contest in Scripture Recitation. May 29th by the members of the Reserves. The membership includes some of Richmond's best. Miss Juanita Saddler, National Student Secretary of the Y. W. C. A. in speaking of this group, says: "it's one of the finest and most enthusiastic groups she has found in any part of the country and thinks that Richmond and her "Y" should be justly proud. It is too early to make predictions, says Miss Chaplain, director of the Association Activities, but I see in the Gourdin the salvation of the women and girls of Richmond for surety of women and girls receive of that "abundant life" that must be developed physically and socially as well as religious. For the purpose of the Y. W. C. A. is to associate women in a personal loyalty to Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord and to promote growth in Christian character and service through physical, mental, social training; and to become a social force in the Kingdom of God. GOING NORTH! SAMUEL'S EMPLOYMENT AGENCY WANTED:—Houseworkers. Maids Cooks from all over the country. Position waiting. Write now, 35 Lexington Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Fifty Colored Bricklayers at once! $1.37 1:2 per hour for the Triangle Construction Co., 44 Armat Street, Germantown, Pa. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately three hundred individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders of Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally interested in retaining the confidence of the colored people of this community and the good opinion of the white and colored people of the United States, are waiting. They all want to know the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank. The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signed by the able Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court- But how much more is needed? The Receivers assert that they cannot determine this amount until all the pass-books of the depositors have been turned in and balanced. To meet this condition the depositors, in meeting assembled, by unanimous vote, decided to share in any liability in excess of the amount already ascertained. This relieves the situation and enables the Receivers to strike a balance and submit the same to the Court with such a recommendation as may, in their judgment be fair to the people whom they represent. This then will necessarily end the delay as the Receivers have been unofficially reported to be in favor of re-opening the Bank and willing to do all in their power to help the colored people of this community. The issue is plain. Personal feeling and animosities should not figure in this matter. Let us re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank in order that those depositors who are urgently in need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their savings may be permitted so to do. The depositors stand pledged not to make any run on the Bank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are presented The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain the approximate amount of liability, put up the assets necessary and with the aid and support of the good white people and the self-sacrificing colored ones, backed by an abiding faith in the Almighty God, let us re-open the Bank. --- ROANOKE ITEMS. ROANOKE, VA., May 2.---Brother C. H. Howard returned from Richmond, where he was delegate to the Annual Conference. On last Sabbath he made a very concise report of the doings of the Conference. Miss Rosa Franklin of Tinkers Creek has been indisposed 10 days. Mrs. Alice Brandon, 311 Seventh Avenue, N. E. spent Sunday in Raddford, Va. Miss Minnie Dehaven visited Rocky Mount Sunday. She is spending the time with her sister, Miss Maggie Dehaven of 308 Seventh Ave. N. W. Miss Minnie Dehaven, of St. Louis Mo. was called to the city last week on account of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Virginia Green Dehaven. Rev D. R. Powell, of Hill Street Baptist Church delivered the eulogy at the funeral. She leaves to mourn their loss, a loving husband, mother and sisters and a host of friends. She was a member of the I O. St. Luke. Rev. George P. Miller, local elder of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church filled the pulpit Sunday morning and night. Rev. Hatcher being out of the city. Both sermons were excellent. Roy Peters, the altar book the decalogue. Mrs. A. J. Hill, 1028 Salem Avenue S. W, was taken to Burrell Memorial Hospital for an operation. Mrs. Freelin, of Friends Row, near 12th Street. West end, returned from Burrell Memorial Hospital. April 30. She underwent a serious operation. Mrs. Cassandra Wright, of Seventh Avenue, has been quite indisposed for several weeks. Mrs. Savannah Mitchell, is reported indisposed at this writing. Mrs. Laura Durphy, of Sixth Avenue, who has been indisposed for five or six weeks is much improved at this writing. Presiding Elder Cotton will hold his first quarterly conference Monday n'ight. May 7th, al/ Mt. Zion A. M. E. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher has been somewhat indisposed this past week '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.' Big Exodus Hits North Carolina (rusader Service). RALEIGH, N. C. May. Migration of more than 5,000 unskilled Negro laborers to Richmond and Baltimore from North Carolina during the last week has necessitated the shutting down of more than fifty highway construction projects, according to a statement today by State Highway Commission officials. Better educational opportunities and higher wages are said to be the lure. Race Riot Threatened as Negrois (Crusader Service) PARMA, MO. May.—A small detachment of Missouri National Guardsmen is on duty here as a result of the killing of a colored man here last week, and subsequent reports that race trouble was feared as a result of the resentment aroused among the Negro population. Garvey Man Denies Virginity Speaker at U. N. I. A. Branch Meeting Scores Bible Story of Adam and Eve. (Crusader Service) YONKERS, N. Y., May.—Backing up Dean Pickens' articles in "The Messenger" on the Bible and "Things Nobody Believes", a speaker at a Garvey meeting here flat-footedly denied the virginity of Mary, the Mother of Jesus; and the reality of the creation of Adam and Eve. The speaker received a thunderous ova on the part of the assembled Garveyites, and promises were made that other U. N. I. A. leaders would be sent throughout the country to speak on this subject. Priest and Peasants Kill Recluse Poet Religious Murder in Russia to Come Under Searchlight of Revolutionary Courts (Crusader Service) MOSCOW, May.—A religious murder, which outrivalts the most turgid Russian fiction, with its setting of black magic and peasant fanaticism will go under the searchlight of revival justice this week. A priest is accused of fencing the peasants to the revolting murder of this inoffensive poet. Publishers Discuss High Newsprint Cost (Crusader Service) NEW YORK, May.—A report submitted by a committee to the American Newspaper-Publishers' Association convention at the Waldorf Astoria yesterday stressed the high cosa of paper used in newspapers, showing the present spot market, firm at 4 cents a pound is an increase of seventy points over prices a year ago. PROVIDENCE, R. I. Jeffrey Frank Shelton Dies of Injury Police Say William Powell Hit Him on the Head Jeffrey Frank Shelton, of 7 Pond Street, the colored man who was found unconscious at the foot of a flight of steps outside at his home Saturday night, April 21st, suffering from a fracture of the skull received during a quarrel, died at the Rhode Island Hospital April 25. Shelton was struck on the head with a three foot piece of stair railing and the alleged assailant, William Powell, 43 years old, of the same address, was arrested soon after the assault by officers J. W. Lucey and D. W. Barclay of the Fifth Station. Powell was held for the grand jury on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon, but the charged was changed to manslaughter. George James, who also lived at the house where the fight took place, during a drinking bout, is held in the sum of $300 as a material witness. It was said that Shelton had a razor in his hand when he was struck with the piece of stair rail. Jeffrey Frank Shelton's mother, Mrs. Pauline Sheldon, lives at $716½ West Clay St., Richmond, Va. OLIGARCHIES RULE U. S., SAYS PROFESSOR (Crusader Service) Northampton, Mass., May 2.—The American people, supposed to have the freest and most democratic government in the world, are in reality "governed by a complex system of ligarchies," Professor James Woodhouse of Smith College said in an address prepared for delivery today JOHN MITCHELL, JR. before the School of Politics and Government, being conducted by the Massachusetts League of Women Voters in co-operation with Smith College The groups in central control of both the major parties do not embody the ideals of real American democracy, Professor Woodhouse said. 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"We Deliver the Goods." FIVE ```markdown ``` DRUGGISTS DR. EMMETT J. SCOTT MAKES GREAT PLEA FOR THE RELEASE OF THE NEGRO RACE IN THE SOUTH FROM ECONOMIC SLAVERY SIX (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., May 4.—As a result of Dr. Emmett J. Scott's telegram to E. H. Gary, a heated communication was sent by him to J. M. Gibbs secretary of the North Carolina Pina Association, Norfolk, Va., objecting to Dr. Scott's position and statements that colored people in the South are in position to supply any labor shortage in the large industrial plants of the United States. Dr. Scott replies to Mr. Gibbs in part as follows: "I write to acknowledge receipt of your letter of April 19. I fear from the tenor of your communication that you must not have read my complete telegram, but only a portion thereof. I therefore, send you herewith a copy of said telegram that you may more fully inform yourself of just what I said to Judge Gary. REFUTES SUGGESTION HE IS NOT FAMILIAR WITH SOUHERN CONDITIONS. "Evidently you rest under the misapprehension that I am, as you state, unfamiliar with southern conditions. You are probably not informed of the fact that I am a southerner who spent most of his life in the South, having been born in Texas where for a number of years I conducted a newspaper and of my having served for 22 years in the heart of the Black Belt of the South as secretary to the late Dr. Booker T. Washington and of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. I also served for 21 years as secretary of the National Negro Business League. I am, therefore, venturing to suggest that I have fairly accurate knowledge of southern conditions. "The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace commissioned me to make a study of the whole program of Negro migration during the war. The conclusions of that study are set forth in a publication very widely distributed by that organization. I would venture to call the conclusions of that study to your attention. "I approached the study of Negro migration in no spirit of hostility. I did approach it, however with a very definite feeling that the South owes the Colored people a squarer deal than it has been given them. The horrible stories of peonage, the lynching crime, the lack of educational opportunities, the residential and labor segregation laws, the Jim Crow car system the destruction of political privileges and the curtailment of civil rights, are all matters which stimulate the migration of Colored people from the South. "I now come to that part of your letter in which you attempt to show that there is a shortage of labor in the South. I am assuming you are referring to Negro labor. If there is such a shortage in the South, the reasons therefore must be apparent to you. Even when a 50 per cent increase in wages has been made for Negro labor, I wonder if one circumstanced like yourself is not acquainted with the fact that even when this increase has been made it bears no adequate relation to the amount offered in other sections of the country. I must not fail to emphasize the fact that the Negro is no longer willing to accept the intolerable conditions to which I have referred and a severed wage at one and the same time. It is a matter of common knowledge that the vagrancy laws of the South are used to intimidate Negro laborers and to force them to work under intolerable conditions. It is equally a matter of common knowledge that as a result of his refusal to work under the oppressed economic conditions of the South he has even suffered him self to be placed in prison. If unwillingness to work under these restrictive and dehumanizing conditions is to be interpreted as a shortage of labor, then, if there is not a shortage of labor in the lumber plants and other industries of the South, there should be such a shortage. COLORED PEOPLE SHOULD LEAVE THOSE SECTIONS WHERE THEY ARE OPERATED "I very definitely feel that it is the duty of Colored people wherever opportunities offers to leave those sections where lynching and peonage are practiced upon them with impunity. I know quite definitely the difficulties that black men are likely to meet in some of the northern sections, but these difficulties are inconsequential when compared with the privileges of a free and untrammeled citizenship. "I am sorry that you are disposed to consider the ambition on the part of Colored people to seek their fullest development and the enjoyment of the fullest American citizenship, as being unworthy. I should very much dislike to feel that the South; the natural habitat of the Negro as you say is going to assume a permanent feeling of hostility toward the Negro in these fundamental directions. If it does migration northward will continue. COI ORED MEN SUPPORT STATEMENT THAT SITUATION HAS BEEN CORRECTLY INTERPRETED "Dozens of letters and telegrams have reached me from all parts of the South—from as far South as Lake Charles, La., for instance and from points in Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama and Virginia from Colored men advising that my telegram to Judge Gary correctly interprets the situation in their sections just as I have described them. "These communications very definitely indicate that these Colored Americans seeking a higher wage and re lease from the economic slavery which holds them in many parts of the South to a one-crop system are ready and willing to supply the labor shortage in American industrial plants where conditions are more satisfactory, it plans are undertaken on a large and important scale to transfer them to the centers where their services are needed." Nation wide discussion of Dr. Scott's telegram has ensued. Northern and southern newspapers, daily and weekly, colored and white, are giving wide publicity to the suggestions contained in his telegram to Judge Gary. A. T. WINS AND LOSES IN THE INTERCOLLEGIATE DEBATE. A. and T. College defeated South Carolina A. and M. College last Friday in a debate held in the A. and T. auditorium. The other two contests in the Triangular Debate among the A. and M. colleges of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina were held in Petersburg and Orangeburg. The Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute defeated A. and T. College at Petersburg. The South Carolina A. and M. College defeated Virginia at Orangeburg. This meant that the home teams were victorious in all cases, and that consequently, the affirmative won everywhere. The propositions were Resolved, that United States should grant Immediate Independence to the Philippine Islands. The debate at Greensboro was interesting and thrilling. The contest was very close; but it was clear that the home team had the advantage. Williams and Hicks, the A. and T., men kept up with their opponents in the main argument and plainly got the better of them in the rebuttal. The latter in particular closed the debate by neatly summarizing what he and his colleague had done, and at the same time pointed out the most obvious fallacies in the main arguments of the South Carolina men. Goodall and Katray, the Orangeburg men did well, but were not strong in rebuttal. Besides they did not answer their opponents main arguments. Altogether, the debate was very good and was credible to both teams. The Judges were Mr Benjamin Brawley (now at Shaw University); Dr. Shepherd President of the National Training School at Durham and Reverend B. R. Smith, a well known local minister. President James B. Dudley of A. and T. College was master of ceremonies. On the afternoon of the same day the A. and T. college played a very exciting and thrilling game with a score of 6-4 in favor of A. and T. college team. WILBERFORCE TO OBSERVE ITS SIXTEENTH ANNIVERSARY. (Preston News Service) Wilberforce Ohio May 4.—According to President J. A. Gregg the commencement exercises this year will be one of the greatest events in the history of Wilberforce University. It will close out the sixtieth year of this historic institution's existence. Among the principal events of the commencement program will be: Bac calaureate sermon by Bishop W. D. Johnson of the 10th Episcopal district Chaplain Oscar W. Scott of the U. S. A., will deliver address to the Religious Societies; Rev. S. D. Jones of Alton, Illinois address to the students of Payne Theological Seminary; Dr. R. R. Wright, Editor Christian Recorder address to the Literary Societies and the commencement address will be delivered by Congressman L. C. Dyer or St. Louis. The anniversary celebration under the direction of Bishop J. M. Connor as chairman will take place on Wednesday afternoon and evening with the following program: Bishop Connor will introduce Bishop W. H. Heard who will preside. The anniversary address was to have been delivered by Bishop C. S. Smith of Detroit Since the death of the eminent prelate this address will be delivered by some other eminent orator. "History of Wilberforce" by Bishop Joshua H. Jones. The evening session will be presided over by Bishop L. J. Coppin. A short address will be delivered by Attorney Sully Jaymes, President of the C. N. and I. Board; other addresses will be made by the presidents of the Alumni Association and the Connectional Council. Presentation by representatives of the Episcopal districts as follows: 1st. — J. A. Beckett and W. M. Thornton; 2nd. — G. D. Garnes and Charles E. Stewart; 3rd. — S. P. West and C. S. Spivey; 4th. — R. E. Wilson and S. L. Birt; 5th. — J. R. Ransom and Chas. A. Williams; 6th. — R. A. Singleton and M. A. Fountain; 7th. — Sandy Simmons and T. B. Nelson; 8th. — J. Morant and J. W. Haire; 9th. — W. H. Mixon and H. N. Newsom 10th. — R. S. Jenkins and G. B. Young; 11th. — H. E. Daniels and R. A. Grant; 12th. — J. H. Clayborn and A. S. Ashford; 13th. — T. M. Green and G. E. Binson; 14th. — Geo. F. David and F. G. Snelson; 15th. — J. G. Robinson and Joseph Gomez; 16th. — J. A. Charles. BISHOPS MID-SUMMER COUNCIL The mid-summer session of the Bishop's Council and the Connectional Council of the A. M. E. church will meet here this year and it is expected that in view of these two meetings during the same week as commencement will bring one of the largest crowds that ever assembled at this in situation. President Gregg said: "all who expect to be present during commencement week should notify Secretary J. D. M. Russell at once, that suitable provision may be made for the care of all." THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA HAMPTON INSTITUTE ANNIVERSARY LAST WEEK. WAS THE FINEST IN THE HISTORY OF SCHOOL. AND MOTON IS FIRST NEGRO TO DELIVER ADDRESS Frissell Memorial Organ is Dedicated-Tribute is Paid to Dr. Hollis B. Frissell-George Foster Peabody Delivers Graduation Address-Dr. Henry P Jones Delivers Address Hampton, Va.,—"The finest in the history of the school," was the verdict of many, who have been attending the anniversaries of Hampton Institute for years more friends from the North, the largest number of the alumni association—and more representative men and women of the race, and perhaps the first time in the history of the institution that a member of the race has delivered the anniversary address. It was a great event in the history of Hampton. The first feature was pulled off Wednesday night, it was the dedication of the Frissell Memorial Organ it is said to be a miracle of modern music. Far from being the proverbial "Box of whistles" of Sir Christopher Wrenn's time it has become a veritable symphonic orchestra under the immediate control of an organist-director. Sensitive to his slightest intent of equality obedient to his masterful demands the modern Skinner organ becomes a true tension of the musician's technique. Principal James E. Gregg, presided and addresses were delivered by George Foster Peabody senior member of the board of trustees, who presented the organ and Dr. James E. Gregg, principal who accepted it for the school Hon. Andrew J. Montague, Member of Congress and ex-Governor of Virginia. The principal address was delivered by Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute and a graduate from the Hampton Institute, who is today the foremost graduate of that institution. He paid a high tribute to the late Hollis B. Frissell whose life was dedicated to the work at Hampton Institute. Among other things he said: 'Dr. Frissell's faith was not blind. It was wise. In him was fulfilled the injunction of his Master: 'Be ye wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.' It was his gilleges of good that found the way of approach, that allied suspicion that barred no man's welfare for the temporary pride of achievement that saw with erring vision and felt with unfailling sympathy and thereby gathered up in to the embrace of his own heart the aspirations of all and discovered the open way for their harmonious realization. "He did not err in estimating the generosity of the south. He did not err in estimating the possibilities of the black man. He did not err in estimating the magnanimity of the North. Our 'New Youth' is the child of that wisdom!" "Doctor Frissell bore courage, not the heedless vaunting, bold effrontery that defies resistance and hurts its dauntless force against obstacles, but the quiet persistent, high-minded purse which is conscious both of its rectitude and its beneficence and so remains unafraid in spite of resistance remains unafraid in spite of misunderstanding or opposition or ill-will, or even of physical danger. His spirit knew no fear because he trusted every body. He dared to do what he believed. He was of that illustrious company, the men of faith, who 'endured as seeing Him who is invisible.' "And in all this was imbued with a modesty that made his presence benign. His voice was not to be heard above the murmur of the crowd. He passed in and out and no one saw his coming or his going. He wrought mightily, but his hand was not evident. He brought men together, but effaced himself in the lofty purpose of their assembling. Every cause to which he gave himself was magnified by his touch. Those who labored with him became great in the service to which he invited them. Like John of the Wilderness he bid himself behind the cause which he represented. Today we find the measure of the man in the magnitude of the forces he set in operation. Dr. Moton was given an ovation. Many rushed to the rostrum to shake his hand. He lives in the hearts of the people at Hampton and the large num ber of visitors from the North. There were many interesting features pulled off during the three days. The closing day was the day when brought more people than the Ogden Memorial auditorium could accommodate. It was the anniversary day, the day when over one hundred young peo ple were presented by George Foster Peabody, senior trustee for graduation. "Hampton Institute is a soul and gives to men and women a new conscience of the meaning of soul." declared Mr. Peabody in presenting the classes of 1923 for graduation. "The Hampton trustees have long realized their obligation for the meeting the needs of people who are to enjoy the democracy of the new world, whose bodies need to be nurtured and built up to their highest capacity whose minds need to be trained to think and whose rarely artistic natures need to be developed. "The Trustees of Hampton Institute have been trustees for the soul of black, folk, and they have always been among the most soul of black folk and they have always been among the most fortunate men of the land. They have been carried in mind far over seas and over mountains, as the spirit of General Armstrong and the Hampton idea have gone over seas and mountains to help people to be filled with courage and hope that have carried them through all kinds of difficulties." Mr. Peabody, paid a high tribute to Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, William Howard Taft, chairman of the Board of Trustees. whose health would not permit him to be present. He spoke of him as a unique factor in maintaining the majesty of law throughout the world. "Hampton Institute," he continued: "is a great real, unquestioned cooperative soul—a soul made up of the minds and hearts of individual souls. Your soul stands for character and the essence of character is moral courage. "We all need moral courage. Great though these United States and its citizens be, their greatest weakness is lack of moral courage and individually, which makes up basis for collective moral courage. We have learned at Hampton and the source of true moral courage is the source from which faith and hope spring. Prejudice always disappears before the intelligence which must be the basis of moral courage." At this point the principal speaker, Dr. Henry P. Jones, of Pittsburg, was introduced by Dr. James E. Gregg, Dr. Jones, is pastor of St. James A. M. E. church, Pittsburgh, and a graduate from Wilberforce University. He discussed "Hampton's Efficiency." He said that Hampton's Efficiency had to be defined in terms of possibilities of its raw material the character of its finished products and in the methods of adjustments which have become necessary to produce useful Christian men and women. He paid a tribute to the late Hollis B. Frissell. Palge I. Lancaster led 800 students in singing of the following Spirituals: "Roll Jordon Roll"; "Study War No Mee"; "My Way's Cloudy"; "Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray"; and "Go Down Moses." R. Nathaniel Dett, whose fame as a composer and musician has reached the nation, led the choir of sixty voices in singing several selections; 'On, On! O Thou Soul'; 'Don't Be Weary Traveler', 'Come Along Home to Jesus.' POLICEMAN ACCIDENTLY SHOT BY WIFE RECOVERING. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., May 3—Plainclothman William McCready who was wounded last Thursday night while at target practice on the Allegheny police station range in the basement of the station, was reported to be resting comfortably at the Presbyterian hospital. However, the bullet has not been located. Unless hospital authorities are able to prevent complications from setting in his chances for recovery are slim, but they express the opinion that they can prevent such. McCready and his wife were practicing on the revolver range and Mrs. McCready after firing five shots and believing the chambers empty, turned lokingly to her husband and pulled the trigger again. The weapon was a six chambered service gun and one bullet remained in it was discharged striking him in the body. Her screams attracted other officers in the station and Mr. McCready was rushed to the hospital. It is said no action will be taken against Mrs. McCready, since the shooting is held to have been accidental. McCready is said to be a crack shot, one of the best on the Pittsburgh police force. Mrs. McCready is also said to be an expert in marksmanship. She has always practiced with her husband and vied with him at the range. ALPHA PHI ALPHA SEEKS TO REACH THREE MILLION PAR- ENTS IN "GO TO HIGH SCHOOL GO TO COLLEGE CAMPAIGN. Washington, D. C., May 4—"Go to High School—Go to College" is the message being delivered this week to the Colored students of America b/2 the members and friends of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Starting with the observance of Educational Sunday April 29th and continuing through the week with conferences with parents teachers and students and with visits to homes and special communications to leaders asking cooperation this educational campaign will end in a great mass meeting in the various large cities of the country on Sunday May 6th, at which addresses will be made by outstanding educational leaders. This year marks the fourth annual campaign to spread the gospel of "Go to High School—Go to College" among the youth of our race. From all indications, this important message will be carried to every State in the Union as there are now some 45 chapters of the Alpha Phi Alpha with members in practically every city of importance in the United States. The goal of the Fraternity is to reach over Three Million parents and students with the fundamental message regarding the need of education. WOMAN LOSES MONEY IN FLIM- FLAM GAME. (Preston News Service) Norfolk, Va., May 3.—Mrs. Maggie Brown, of Wilmund Place, Money Point, has reported to the police that she lost $175 to two Negro men in the city last Thursday afternoon when she became the victim of a flim-flam game worked on her by them. The police are looking for these debonair gentlemen. BISHOP FLIpper PLEADS FOR MINISTERS WITH GRAY HAIR, (Preston News Service) Atlanta Ga. May 4. At a gathering in the Pleasant Valley A. M. E. Church last Friday night Bishop J. S. Flipper said in part: "Young ministers should not endeavor to displace old ones who have labored and made many sacrifices to build up the church to its present standard." Following the bishops pointed remarks in this connection several of the younger ministers contributed similar remarks during the services. The conference closed last Sunday afternoon with a mission mass meeting conducted by Rev Dr. J. A. Hadley. Dr. Hadley made a thoughtful address on "Extension or Missions." L BROOKS GETS FIFTY YEARS SENTENCE. (Preston News Service) "Washington, D. C. May 3.—Clarence Brooks, aged 29 years was sentenced to serve fifty years in the penitentiary. He was recently convicted of criminal assaults on Miss Thelma H Harris aged 17 years and Mrs. Grace S. Waters. The jury which heard the case failed to impose a death penalty, and the judge gave Brooks 25 years on each count. Mrs. Waters was attacked late at night, February 10th last, at Columbia and P streets N. W., and early in the morning of the next day Miss Huris was attacked at 61st and Dix streets N. E. Brooks was arrested later hiding in a parked automobile in the vicinity of the latter assault. He tried to establish an alibi, but was identified by both of the women. VIRGINIA SEMINARY SENIORS GIVE PLAY IN FARMVILLE. --- Produce Splendid Drama Before Large Crowd. April 27.—The Senior Class of Virginia Seminary and College produced "A Doll's House" in Farmville, Va. last night at the old opera house, before a crowd that packed the lower floor. The performance was for the benefit of the First Baptist Church. The drama is an exceedingly strong one, by the Norwegian dramatist, Herik Dsen. It treats in Dsen's characteristic way of some of the evils of modern day society. The leading role was played by Miss Loretta Henderson who, as Nora Heumer, the typical "doll" wife, captivated the entire audience. She performed the difficult feat of remaining on the stage during practically the entire two and one half hours of the play, and playing the entire time with a force and an emotion that for an amateur was truly wonderful. D. A. Jackson as Torvald Helmer her forceu, domineering husband; Sadie Jaccson as Christine Linder a scheming widow; William Duncan as Kisle Krogstad the money lender. Ernest Boardley as Dr. Rank a prosperous physical and Etbel Beyd and Lottie Bailey as nurse and maid respectively were also far above the average amateurs in their portrayals of their parts. The serious tone of the drama was lightened by the splendid acting of two little children, Roslyn Woods nine years of age and Bessie B. Drewry four years old, who won much favorable comment. This was the third performance on this drama, the first two performances having been given in Lynchburg. The drama will be produced in Roanoke Va. Saturday May 12th. MARATHON DANCERS PUT OUT (Preston News Service) Washington D. C. May 4.—"Where he leads, I will follow" seems to be slightly paraphrased to read: "What ever Judge Lyle's childhens try to do, Aunt Hannah's will do also." The dang endurance craze has swept the entire world during the past weeks, but Aunt Hannah's children are at it also. Four participants in the marathon endurance dance at Murray's hall in You street suffered from exhaustion last Thursday night and about 3:15 A.M. Friday had to quit. Miss Thelma Adams, 21 years old (old enough to have known better), was reported to be in a dangerous condition at the hospital. She was hurried to the Freedman hospital, where she was given first aid and detained for additional treatment. Her condition became so alarming that her mother Mrs. Ethel Askins was summoned to the hospital. Miss Evelyn Gaines, aged 17 years, Joseph Simms, 21 years; Robert Daniels aged 22 years, were the other dancers who had to quit. Miss Gaines and the two men were taken to the hospital, treated and taken home. But this did not stop the dances. Other participants are still going as this message is being written. Records are liable to be smashed. Aunt Hannah's kids are tough birds when they make up their minds to accomplish some silly stunt. ANOTHER ENDURANCE CONTEST DON'T WE EVER STOP? INCREASED COST OF LIVING FAMILY INCOME EARNER NEGRO RACE IN AMERICA IS HUNDRED YEARS AHEAD OF RACE IN OTHER PART OF THE WORLD Atlanta, Ga (Special)—That the Negro in America is in every way a hundred years ahead of the natives of South Africa is the statement of Dr. James Henderson, a noted educator from that country who is spending a few months in America in the study of race relations and Negro education. This is due, he said, to the fact that the American Negro came much earlier into contact with Christian civilization and has had far greater opportunities for education and self-development. He was particularly impressed with the economic progress which the race has made in this country, which he said was far beyond any thing he had expected. Dr. Henderson has given his life to the education of the natives of British South Africa having been for many years principal of Lovedale Institute the great African Tuskegee, a missionary institution with a faculty of 60 and a student body of 900. While in Atlanta he visited a number of Negro colleges and was greatly pleased with them commenting most favorably on fine equipment competent and devoted teachers and intelligent students. A number of well-trained American Negroes, he said, are rendering fine service in Africa as teachers and social workers. Wherever they have been tried they have made good, was his emphatic testimony. He believes that the number of such workers will greatly increase and that in this way the educated American Negro is destined to make a great contribution to Africa's development. The good will work of the Inter-racial Commission, of which he had heard in Africa where its methods are beginning to be adopted, interested Dr. Henderson greatly. The problems of race relations, he said are much more difficult there than here, and much further from solution. It was his opinion that the progress of the American Negro is setting a new standard for the world in the development of backward peoples. From Atlanta Dr. Henderson went to Tuskegee Institute. ELAINE RIOTERS' CASES ARE CONTINUED. (Preston News Service) Marlanna, Ark. May 3.—The cases of the six men held in jail here on charges in connection with the Elaine disturbances in October 1919, were continued until the fall term of Lee Circuit Court where they were brought on a charge of venue from Phillips county last Thursday. Hearing on a motion of the defense for dismissal of the case on the ground of failure to prosecute within two terms of the court was over-rated. The men have been tried twice before and convicted, once being sentenced to the electric chair but in each case the verdict was over-rated by the Arkansas Supreme Court, the first time on a technicality in the wording of the jury's decision and the second time on an appeal of the defense that there wee no Negroes on the jury awarding the conviction. It is said that the defense of these six men and six other men now held in the penitentiary at Little Rock in connection with the same offense has been handled under the supervision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. It is thought that within the course of time this organization will be able to affect the release of these men. FLORIDA MONEY HOUND SENDS UP WAIL AT EMANCIPATION. --- (Preston New Service) Tallabassee Fla. May 4—The florida legislature has advanced another step toward lifting the state out of the mire of heathenism and starting her on the road toward civilization by enacting measures looking toward the abolishment of the practice of leasing convicts to private individuals and firms. Five state senators voted against the bill and expressed the wail of their constituents. Those who voted against the bill were: Witt, Wetherington, Mayes and McCall and Harris. To them this measure is a terrible thing. They are at a loss to know what they can do to manage the Negroes of Florida if this measure becomes a law. Just how to strike terror to the hearts of the blacks in Florida is a great worry to these men as they see the second emancipation coming in Florida. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh Pa., May 4.—Alleged to have set fire to his home with the intention of creating his five months old son, Joseph Williams, aged 30 years, $35 Kirkpatrick street was held for court without bail last Friday morning by Magistrate T. DeWolf in morals court, charged with felonious arson with intent to commit murder. Williams was arrested on Tuesday by Detectives Hoey and Kennell charged with being a suspicious person. According to County Fire marshal T. L. Phart, Williams, while his son was asleep in a room in his home several months ago, sprinkled oil over clothes in a cupboard and ignited the clothes in an effort to burn his son to death. According to the police officials Williams believes that he is not the fatter of the child and while his wife was absent and the child asleep he set fire to the room. NEGROES LEAVING DURHAM FOR NORTH BY WHOLESALE. (Preston News Service) Durham, N. C., May 4—Thousands of Negroes are leaving Durham and vicinity for the North called there by the lure of jobs paying big money and better living conditions. Approximately 700 Negro men have left here during the past three weeks according to statements made by local businessmen and employers. It is said that many of them are going to the mining regions in West Virginia and Pennsylvania to work in the mines while others said to have gone to other points in the North to work in various manufacturing establishments. PHI BETA SIGMA FRAT BEGINS "CLEAN SPEECH WEEK." The week of April 30-May 6, has been set aside as "Clean Speech Week" by the Lambda Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity located at Virginia Union University. The great deal of profanity existing among students has made such a movement necessary. It is truly hoped that such a campaign will do much in helping to eradicate this evil. To this end, fifteen minute speeches are being made daily at chapel services. On Sunday afternoon Dr. W. T. John son, pastor of First Baptist church, will speak. In this connection a very unique program has been arranged. The public is cordially invited to be present. MASK BILL PASSES IN MICHIGAN (Preston News Service) Lansing, Mich., May 4—Wearing of masks in public by organizations is prohibited in a bill passed by the Michigan House of Representatives last Monday by a vote of 76 to 2. The measure was introduced by Representative James A. Burns of Detroit, and was said by its sponsors to be aimed at the ku klux klan and similar organizations. It now goes to the senate and according to reports stands an excellent chance of passage. If passed by the senate it is reported that it will receive the governor's signature. LOUISIANA MAN IS SCARED TO DEATH BYR LIGHTING BOLT (Preston News Service) Crowley, La., May 2.—A crash on thunder and a flash of lightning actually scared Caesar Cage, aged 18 years to death here last Monday night. 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G., chairman of program committee. NOTICE All male members of the various lodges of Odd Fellows please meet at Price's Hall Sunday, May 13th at 2 P.M. The ladies of the Household of Ruths assemble at City Auditorium at 3 P.M. All members with regalias. PUBLIC MEETING IN INTEREST OF URBAN LEAGUE AT SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1923 The public is asked to attend the meeting of the Richmond Urban League on the above date to hear a group of white and colored people of Richmond explain the objects of the League. An interesting and entertaining program will be rendered. All churches, organizations and citizens who have not sent a contribution for the first year's work of the League are urged to bring or send such a meeting. Checks should be made to Richmond Urban League or be placed with temporary committee, Messrs. G. N. Lew and W. A. Jordan. Yours for improved conditions for the colored people of the community Mesdames Maggie L. Walker, W. T. Johnson, E. F. Johnson, M. N. Davenport, Mary V Binga, Lucy E Coles, A. G. Thompson, Susie Williams, Misses Viola Chaplain, M. E. Burke, Drs. W, H. Hughes, W. T. Johnson, J. H. Agents Wanted Everywhere Blackwell, J. E. Jackson, Rev. A. M. Blackwell, J. E. Jackson, Charles T. Russell, Miles W. Connor, Messrs. J. T. Carter, B. L Jordan, J. T Taylor, J. T. Carter, B. Burke A. Hones, M. A. Norrell, A. A Jordan, Johnson, G. N. Lew, S. W. Robinson, Jr., E. F. Johnson, W. B. Davenport, G. T. Washington, C. B. Gilpin. To the Y. M. C. A.—Ye are the light of the world and the salt of the earth. What about it Where are we? 5 P. M. at the building last Saturday was a live hour and the attendance was good regardless of the storm. Last Sunday the boys and men of the Y. M. C. A. found much to be done for the good of the other boy and man. Right. Keep it up. 9:30 A. M. at the building the time for the workers to get ready for service. The meeting in the penitentiary 9:30 A. M. was a great hit; 12 men accepted Christ. Prof. Joseph Matthews led the songs supported by a chorus of men from the 5th St. Baptist church. 10:30 A. M. the women of the penitentiary were happy to hear the special songs sung by a chorus of young women and men. One woman was led back to Christ. Music directed by Prof Joseph Matthews. The work in the city jail and home was remembered by the committee 10 A. M. Many results. At the building 9:30 A. M. a meeting for workers. Women and men are invited to the great gospel services at the 5th Street Baptist church 3:30 P. M. Rev. S. L. Thomas who served in France will preach a special sermn. Subject. Things That Lead To Success. The choir of the church will sing special music directed by Prof. Matthews Free for all. Come. 4 P. M. at the building a special THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA At Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday, May 6th—3:30 P. M. Come and go with Miss Katherine H. Hawes to Palestine and Egypt on the above date and at the above mentioned place. Miss Hawes is a forceful and interesting speaker. Excellent music. See program next week. Auspices of a special group of youn gpeople of Ebenezer led by Misses Maria Burke, Kulah Cunningham, Grace Knox, Willie Ellett, Hannah Giles, Ethel Lemus, Inola Frye, Elizabeth Thornton, Martina Chiles Marietta Chiles, Eunice Daniels, Ka' Johnson Thelma Rogers and others. Mrs. Oro Brown Stokes, Chairman: Dr. W. H. Stokes Minister; W. P. Epps, Clerk. meeting for boys. On time. The Y. M. C. A. is still knocking at the door for prayer. BLACKWELL DEATH A MYSTERY Mr. Thos. J. Blackwell, of 1506 Decatur street painter, carpenter and an all-round jobber, died last Sunday morning under peculiar circumstance. It seems that during the severe wind, rain and electrical storm of Saturday night Mr. Blackwell went to his place of business about three blocks from his residence, to look after the large number of rabbits he was raising. He managed to return home, but was unconscious when he was seated and never spoke, simply groaned and rubbed his head. An investigation of his place where the rabbits were, revealed the fact that 16 young rabbits and 3 old rabbits were cold in death as well as the owner. It is the opinion of all that Mr. Blackwell and the rabbits received a severe shock from the electrical storm. His funeral took place Tuesday at 2:30 P. M. from First Baptist church. Rev. W. L. Tansome officiating. ```markdown ``` DO YOU KNOW THEM? 923 Quarrier Street', Charleston, W. Va., March 2, 1923 Chief of Richmond Police. Dear Sir—I am writing you to ask if you will kindly try and my brother, who when last heard from was in your city. I cannot give any exact description of him as he was only a small boy when he left home. His name is Burnett Ransom, brown skin, 23 years old; born in Sewell, W. Va. We were all living at Sherwood, W. 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