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VIRGINIA MAY 12 1923 STATE LIBRARY THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. VOL. XL. NO. 26 THE NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS IN BIG SESSION AT CAPITAL Washington, D. C., May 7.—Mrs. G. Pelham, was elected executive secretary of the National Race Congress and will establish headquarters on You Street, N. W., in Washington where information regarding the Race will be sent out and every interest of the Negro from Washington as well as other parts of the country will be watched with the eye of an eagle. One of the most interesting sessions in the history of the Race Congress was held here last week, and the legislation put thru will be far reaching and helpful to the entire race. The sessions were held in the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Dr. W. H. Jernagin was reelected president and during the next few months he will spend sometime on the road, and will hold conferences on racial matters. He will visit, Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas. An invitation was extended to President Warren G. Harding to address the Congress. He wrote the following letter to President Jernagin: My dear Mr. Jernagin:—Thank you most heartily for your invitation and for the opportunity which it presents to me, to address the annual Race Congress at the beginning of May. I am sorry it is not possible to accept. I hope the congress will be fruitful of useful contributions toward dealing with the many problems which confront the colored race in this country. In those problems as you know, I have long taken a keen interest and I am especially convinced that the great service to the colored people will be rendered in the future, as indeed it has been in the past, through the effective organization and efforts of the colored people themselves. Their progress in the last two generations has been one of the wonders of civilization's advance, and there is every reason to believe that its projection into the future will largely remove the most difficult of our race problems in the next few decades." "The man or woman who says that the Negro is a baby in civilization should be examined by a specialists for there is something wrong with his head." declared the Rev. W. H. Jernagin. "We are over fifty years from slavery and are still babies. Not a bit of it. "We are not seeking favors because of our race or color. We are not asking for any special legislation. We do want justice, fair play protection under the law and the free use of the weapon placed in hands of Americans with which to protect their rights and that is the ballot. This is what the National Race Congress stands for and this is what we are contending for. You are called together each year to take under consideration the future of our people in America. We are getting together for the purpose of being in better position to protect ourselves. We want to be represented in Congress by members of our own race, and by the help of God we are going to be." "We believe that we have long since paid the Republican party, for the part it took in our emancipation, both principal and interest, and then we took some part too and in doing so we helped to save the Union. You can no longer look in my face and tell how I am going to vote. I am independent in politics voting the republican ticket when the republicans are right and have the right kind of men. "We have no Bolshevists, or oranists or traitors in our rank. Every black face you see is one hunched per cent American, ready to strike down any enemy who offers an insult to our flag. We are no longer blind to the discriminations which cone to us in our country where those of our men have died to hold to gether and protect against ever foot we have had. We have been true and bore all without murmur, but with the continuation of lynching; burnings; shooting down our fellow beings in cold blood, we cannot guard tee what will be the attitude of our young people in the future who believe in protecting themselves. The spirit of cringing cowardice which was bred in us in slavery days is fast disappearing; and those of us who have imbibed the free air and ideas of America who love the flag and have sacrificed for its preservation cannot stand idly by and see these ideals destroyed by the despicable an dwickedness of lawless men." The following officers were elected: Dr. W. H. Jernagin president; Dr. J. U. King vice-president; Dr. C. C. Somerville, recording secretary; Miss D. E. Harris, assistant secretary; Mr. G. Pelham, executive secretary; Dr. C. T. Welcher, treasurer; Dr. M. A. Hun National lecturer; J. C. Calvert, Chaplain; Chas Stewart, organizer JUDGE DECLARES V. M. I. BOARD HAD RIGHT TO DISCHARGE PROF. ROBERT KERLIN FOR RACE PLEA Lexington, Va., May 7.—(Special). Prof Robert T. Kerlin's battle for academic freedom came to an untimely end today when Judge McLemore sustained the demurrer of the Virginia Military Institute. Professor Kerlin was suing for $50,000 damages to his reputation because of his expulsion from the school on account of his activity on behalf of six Negroes convicted by the courts of Arkansas following the Elaine insurrection in 1920. The Virginia Military Institute is a State institution of learning, and the controlling body, the board of visitors is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Judge McLemore in sustaining the demurrer held that the board could not be sued for damages on account of its writs and that it was a part of the executive machinery of the State responsible to the Governor. WILL NOT APPEAL CASE Professor Kerlin will not appear the case. "The law is against me and I shall not try to contest it," he said after the case was adjourned. "I still think that I am entitled to damages for the half-year salary that was not paid me but as the law and the precens stand I do not see how I can recover damages for the humiliation I have suffered. I am sorry that it has come out this way because I believe that the trial would have been a contribution to the cause of freedom or speech and opinion among teachers." Prof. Kerlin was severely criticized in this community for employing Negro attorneys to prosecute his case against the institute. He declared to dav that he chose the best firm of colored attorneys he could find because he could not get white lawyers to handle his case. COULD GET NO WHITE LAWYER "I did everything I could to find a white lawyer of standing in Virginia, who would take my case, but although several of those whom I approached said that I had a good case, none would take it." This is said to be the first time in Virginia's history that Negroes have represented a white man. S. D. Time berlake, Jr. attorney for the Institute declared that the action of the board had no connection with any wish to humiliate Professor Kerlin for what he had done, or to curb his expression of opinion. SERIES OF MOVES CALLED CAUSE He has written a book called "The Voice of the Negro" and beneath his name on the title page appears the descriptive phrase: "Prof. of English at Virginia Military Institute." Moreover after he had written that letter he went to Detroit and delivered a speech before a most radical Negro organization, which caused so much comment that the Michigan chapter of the alumni wrote a letter to Gen. E. W. Nichols, the superintendent protesting against him." Prof. Kerlin called attention to the fact that the book mentioned by counsel for the institute had been published a year before the letter was written and that his speech before the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was simply a report of the work of the interracial committee of Virginia of which he is a member. The association has been addressed by Governors and other public officials of several Southern States. (Baltimore Sun, Tuesday, May 8, 1923.) The colored attorneys employed in this case were: Attorneys Wm. F. Denny of Richmond and B. F. Harris of Petersburg. and press agent; John R. Hawkins, treasurer of defense fund. President Fernagin will visit Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri in interest of the Congress. Mrs. Robinetta Cogbill of 1017 Hull street continues to improve. —Mrs. Annie E. Blackwell of East 13th street Southside is slowly convulsing. —Mr. Thomas J. Williams of Boston Mass. is visiting the city the guess of his sister Mrs. F. B. Miller of 814 N. 4th street. —Master Floyd Hickman celebrates his birthday on last Monday evening at his home. 1700 Decatur street South side and the little ones had a jolly time. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1923 HOWARD UNIV. WINS TRIANGULAR DEBATE (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C. May 11.—For the second consecutive year the Howard University debaters, by defeating both of their opponents, Lincoln and Union Universities won the Inter-Collegiate Debating championship. A remarkable feature of the double victory was that Union University was defeated for the first time in her history in a debate in Richmond. The Howard team was composed of: C. Glenn Carrington F. H. Robb and L. E. King. They upheld the negative of "Resolved, That France justified in her occupation of Germany in order to collect the reparation guaranteed by the Versailles Treaty." The team that defeated Lincoln was composed of: Arthur M. Brady, A. C. Gilbert and J. A. Curry. This team has the affirmative side of the above question. MORRIS MEMORIAL DAY Rev. Elias Champ Morris, D. D., L. L. D. was born May 7, 1855 and died September 5, 1922. Baptists are to build a monument to his memory in Helena. Arkansas. The National Baptist Convention voted to hold Memorial Services on the Sunday nearest his birthday, which is the first Sunday in May. Rev. Z. M. Winder, of Mississippi has collected from his church in the country eighty dollars. We urge our pastors everywhere to look after this day. Let nothing make you forget it. Should weather or any other condition interfere, take another Sunday, but see that your people observe a Morris Day. Whatever is collected, send by money order or check to A. J. Stokes Treas. 409 Gay street, Nashville, Tenn. or Rev. O. C. Moxwell 4375 Bell Street St. Louis's. Mo. No man ever lived among us, wiser in leadership safer in judgment, bigger in soul and more beloved by us than E. C. Morris, and we promised and voted to raise the money in this way, and on May 6th, to pay for the monument. We can and by His help we must do it. Programs are being published by our Sunday School Board—412 4th Avenue, North, Nashville, Tenn. But should you not get them select your text, get all you can out of that great life for the encouragement and stimulation of your people, and they will give the money needed. Hoping we will keep our word and do our best, I am KLAN TO UNMASK IN KANSAS (Preston News Service) Topeka, Kans., May 10.—The ku klan klan of Kansas, charter application for which is now pending before the state charter board, is said to represent an insurgent movement to the one in Atlanta, Ga., according to the sponsors. The new klan is to maintain head quarters in Kansas and intends to issue charters for klans in other states. It is said that the new klan intends to eliminate some of the objectionable features of the old organization. According to the leading of the new organization, it will recognize no boycott, no class hatred and will not wear masked or hooded uniforms. No mention is made with regards to the elimination of race hatred, religious antagonism and other nefarious features so prominent in the old klan. PRIZE WINNERS MONEY. Winners of Prizes in the Word contests will receive checks for the same by May 25th 1923. The judges will complete the last two contests by June 1st. PERRY W. HOWARD WINS A PROMOTION PERRY W. HOWARD WINS A PROMOTION Washington. D. C., May 7—Perry W. Howard, special assistant to the Attorney General, is now the highest salaried Government official of color in the United States. This distinction comes as the result of a promotion in the tangible form of an increase of $1,000 in his yearly salary. He now receives $6,000 a year. RESULT OF LEGAL EFFORTS This promotion is a recognition of the very valuable legal services Mr. Howard has rendered the Government. He received his appointment two years ago and was assigned a large number of suits brought by various railroad companies against the United States Many millions of dollars in claims against the Government were involved. The railroad companies had the best lawyers they could retain. But Mr. Howard went to his work enthusiastically and as a result of the success with which he defended these claims against the Government, the Attorney General shortly after his return to the Department of Justice last week and proved this promotion for him. ENGAGED IN IMPORTANT WORK A conception of the importance of the work in which Mr. Howard is engaged at the Department of Justice may be had from the fact that during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1922, 91 railroad cases handled by him in which the amount claimed was $4,999,415.70, were disposed of. The claims, however, secured judgments for only $113,850.19 for a large part or which there was no defense; the only question involved being the ascertainment of the correct amount due. He now has 102 cases pending in which the amounts claimed aggregate $3,901,204.45. He has also represented the Government in two coal cases involving the question of the liability of the United States for losses incurred by producers in selling their coal at prices fixed by the Fuel Administration under the war time powers given the President. In both of these cases he filed demurrers to the petitions which were sustained in the Court of Claims. The coal companies immediately appealed to the Supreme Court and if these test cases should be decided adversely to the Government the United States will probably be called upon to satisfy judgments amounting to millions. A FINE EXAMPLE Born and reared in Miss'sissippi his is a splendid example to the Negro youth of this country of the height which may be attained in the legal profession by application and determination. TELLS SOUTHERN WHITES WHY NEGROES MIGRATE. --- (Preston News Service) Jackson, Miss, May 10—At a meeting composed of 10 white men and five colored men to study the critical situation existing here in labor conditions in connection with agricultural and industrial enterprises throughout Mississippi and what has brought about this apparent labor shortage and causes for Negro migration from this state to northern manufacturing centers Prof. J. M. Williamson, on Grenada, told the members assembled why in his opinion the Negro is leaving the South. "Nobody loves the South more than I do," declared Prof. Williamson. "I have been teaching school for 48 years in this section and I am going to talk to you white gentlemen frankly and plainly, because that is why we are here on this occasion. The Negro is not leaving the South on account of economic conditions. He is a laborer by nature. "The Negro has gone North for two reasons—one is they have lost confidence in the southern white man and the other is the gross violation of their simple civil rights. The masses of the Negro race want to stay here but they are not going to do it under present conditions." W. W. Stonea former state treasurer and large plantation owner said in part: "I am a southern white man and have lived here for more than sixty years. I have lived among and handled Negroes and I am firmly convinced that the reason why the Negro is leaving Mfssistsslppi is because some white men take advantage of their general ignorance of business practices and are swindling them. I know lots of white planters who have become immensely rich in this way. They think they are fooling the Negro, but they are not. I am firmly convinced that TWO MEN CONVICTED IN SOUTH RICHMOND FOR MURDER OF CAR CONDUCTOR ASK FOR NEW TRIAL The trial of Henry Brooks and Robert Crosby charged with murder of the conductor: Bur垦ston took place April 25th in Hustings Court, Part 2 of this city, Judge Ernest Wells presiding. Some trouble was experienced in getting the jury, due to the fact that so many wh耳 citizens did not believe in capital punishment. The defendants were represented by Atty. J. M. Turner. There was no evidence to prove directly that either of the accused cut the conductor. The only evidenced adduced was that they were nearest to him. No knife was found on any of the accused. The jury was out one hour and fixed Henry Brooks punishment at ten years in the penitentiary and Robert Crosby's punishment at eighteen years. Both of the men have good characters and white men came forward and testified to the same. It is realized that the conductor was largely responsible for his own death. Counsel moved to set aside the verdict as being contrary to law and evidence and the case will come up on motion before Judge Wells to set aside the verdict. Attorney H. M. Smith Jr. has been retained to assist in moving to set aside the verdict. the only way to adequately adjust this jugg, situation is the strict observances of the Golden Rule by both races." It was brought out during the meeting that according to a recent report issued by the state statistician more than 7,000 Negro farm laborers have left Mississippi during the past six months. URBAN LEAGUE FUND REACHES TOTAL OF $286.78 IN RICHMOND Showers and threatening clouds did not keep a number of progressive race loving citizens from the public meeting of the Urban League held at Sharon Baptist church, Tuesday night May 8th. This was the first of a series of public meetings to be held in interest of establishing the Urban League work in Richmond and was a decided success. Explanatory statements covering the aims and purposes of the League were given by Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Miss Viola Chaplain, Girl's Reserve Secretary of the Y. W. C. A. Dr. W. H. Hueh, Mr. G. N. Lew and Mr. W. A. Jordan. Appropriate musical numbers were rendered by the Junior choir of the church and sextete from the Y. W. C. A. The eloquent pastor, Rev. R. H. Johnson, B. D., extended a hearty wel come to the audience and endorsed the movement to have a branch of the Urban League in the city. Cash contributions have been received from the following: Southern Aid Society of Va. Inc. $50.00; R. W. G. Council, I. O. St. Luke $50.00; Richmond Beneficial Ins. Co. $50.00; National Ideal Benefit Society $25.00; Mrs. A. D. Price and Son, $50.00; Mr. B. A. Cephas $2.00; Capital City Lodge No. 107 A. F. and M. $5.00; Mrs. Margle L. Walker $10.00; Mr. J. T. Taylor $10.00; Mr. W. A. Jordan $5.00; Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Johnson $5.00; Dr. J. E. Jackson $5.00; Mrs. and Mrs. W. P. Allen $2.00; Mrs. Martha Mergison $1.00; Collection and donation Sharon Baptist Church $8.28; Mr. G. N. Lewis $5.00; Mr. A. W. Holmes $5.00; Mr. C. B. Glipin $5.00; Mr. G. C. Martin $1.00; Dr. W. H. Hughes $5.00; Mrs. Mary Vinga $5.00; Mrs. Rosa K. Jones $5.00; Mrs. E. F. Johnson $5.00; Dr. A. B. Brown $5.00; Mr. A. Washington $1.00; Mr. C. N. Jackson $2.00; Mr. J. T. Carter $2.50; Mr. B. L. Jordan $5.00; Mrs. Carrie Hawkins $1.00. As only one church so far has given a donation to the work, the Committee feels that with pledges in hand and donations from other public spirit citizens, organizations and the large number of churches that the burden needed to meet the colored people's quota of $850 will soon be in hand. All who desire to help in establishing the Urban League are requested to send checks or cash to Richmond Urban League in care of Temporary Finance Committee; Messrs. G. N. Lew and W. A. Jordan 527 and 529 N. Second Street. --- Get The Planet at your door every week for a year. Send $30 and the paper comes next week. STRAND THEATRE SALE NOT YET APPROVED Judge William A. Moncure has not approved the sale of the Strand Theatre, which, was purchased four years ago for the Mechanics Savings Bank and was subsequently deceived to the Unique Amusement Corporation, of which John Mitchell, Jr., is President, Efforts are now being made to pay the pressing obligations on this playhouse, Mr. Henry W. Rountree, the popular Broad Street Merchant, after a conversation with John Mitchell, Jr. stated that he had no desire to entrust or hinder the interests of the coloured people and asked to be released from the offer he made. SOUTHERNER DEFRAUDS AGED COLORED MAN. (Preston News Service) Montgomery, Ala., May 11.—It was a sad scene in court here last Tuesday morning when Roland Gordon a former slave aged 94 years, told how he had been cheated out of his life's savings which amounted to less than $900. He told of how this white man, Rufus I. Holland took $240 dollars of his money and later threatened the aged man if he did not give him another $500 Gordon told the court that Holliam approached him three times and told him that he was an attorney and had made it his special business to assist colored men who had served in the Confederate army during the civil war secure a pension. "He told me that I had several thousand dollars coming to me from the government at Washington, but that it would cost me a little money. He told me to not say anything to anybody about trying to secure this money from the government, for jealous Negroes would tell white people about it and as white people don't want Negroes to have money, would probably put up a fight and this would make it cost too much to secure the pension. I listened to the man and after he had explained every thing I drew my savings and paid him the $240 to start the case. Lafer he told me he needed more money and told me to not even breathe this to anybody. Then he wrote me a letter in which he said I had been running my mouth. Bring him $500 more at once at the peril of my life. I just couldn't make out what the letter said so I took it to Mr. Capps, my good friend at the bank and asked him to explain to me. Mr. Capps, you know it president of the bank. He just read the letter and then told me that I had lost all my money, but that he would see what could be done about it. He told me not to say anything about it either. About two months after that Mr. Capps told me that the government had caught the man that took my money." Camps turned the letters over to the posal authorities who soon arrested Holland. He was sentenced to two years in the federal prison. Old man Gordon left the court-house minus his savings, a sadder, but wiser man. He told some of his friends that he would never trust another white man. MAN SINGS AS HE WALKS TO GALLOWS --- (Preston News Service) Washington D. C., May 10.—Charles Price, convicted of killing Robert Smith, on May 30, 1915, walked to his doom in payment of the penalty 12½ his crime on the gallows at the District jail Thursday morning with a hymn on his lips. Price it is said by jail attendants displayed remarkable coolness on his walk to the scaffold, bidding goodbye in audible tones to the prison at endants whose charge he has been for nearly five years. He was accompanied in his last hours of life by the Rev. Dr. J. W. Howard., pastor of Zion Baptist church here. The crime for which Price was hanged last Thursday. it is said was committed after he. Smith and others had PRICE. FIVE CENTS COLORED WOMEN ARE HELD IN PEONAGE IN LOUISIANA. IS CLAIM New Orleans, La., May 11.—According to reports coming from the United States District Attorney's office straw berry picking in various sections of the state of Louisiana is being done by involuntary labor. This is especially true in the Tangajahoa parish. The U. S. Commissioner of this district issued a warrant for the arrest of Benjamin Kitchen of Independence, said to be one of the richest men in this state and recognized as the "Straw berry King, on a charge of peonage. It is charged that Kitchen is holding Mrs. Emma Johnson and two of her daughters of Piecyune. Miss., in a state of involuntary servitude. This is in violation of the federal law. It is claimed that the district attorney has ordered a sweeping investigation of conditions through the state as reports have been coming into its office that such is the general practice in various sections. It is pointed out that all kinds of schemes are worked on Negroes to get them into some sort of debt to these planters and at times when the Negroes are least able to pay they have them arrested and the local court officers send them to jail or sentence them to work out the debt and "costs." "This unlawful practice must cease" declared U. S. Attorney Burns. quarrelled over the payment for a bounty of whiskey in a house in Cullinane's Court southwest. Owing to many appeals granted coun- sel fr the envicted man. Price's execu- on was repeatedly postponed, until it lacked only a few days of being five years since the deed was committed LABOR SHORTAGE IS APPARENT IN N. Y. (Preston News Service) Abbany, N. Y., May 11.—A general shortage of labor throughout this state is just now becoming apparent according to a statement by B. L. Shein tag. He points out now that the increasing demand for common labor in the industrial centers in the state and the general activity in building has made a growing demand and also road work, farm work and personal services have increased the demand until the shortage is very apparent in all parts of the state. MEMBER OF MOB GANG ARRESTED IN MISSOURI (Preston News Service) Columbia, Mo., May 10—George Barkwell a wealthy contractor here was arrested last Wednesday as a member of the mob that took James T. Scott, from jail and lynched him here last Sunday morning. It is said that other arrests are expected in a few days. Barkwell's arrest was made just a short time before the special grand jury convened to investigate the lynching. COLUMBUS KLAN IS DENIED USE OF PARK. (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio May 10.—The authorities of the local police department revoked permission to the officials of the local ku klux klan to hold their big demonstration and ceremonies on Friday night in one of the city's parks. The police department issued a statement claiming that the klan officials had obtained permission to hold their affair by misrepresentation. In Memoriam, In sad but loving remembrance of our mother, Kittle Crump who departed this life May 5th, 1903 twenty years ago today. Recalls sad memories of a loved one gone to rest; One who thinks of her today, is the one who loved her best. Her loving Daughter and Son. ELLA MEADS WILLIE CRUMP. . eae, eee Be ee rete rer nae ee ATH LETICS eau >I le Seososses SPO RT DOM) e<+0+e-3 | SL cscsnsenesssereeossbessibeeuasnHihsessb lls sesnedtvonesveeseseresstbestassesoosvooousensedl HAMPTON INSTITUTE INTER-CLASS TRACK | oo a a a Two gaoooecooe Hooogooo PROV SSSOSS Bes | aa Be SS a gee i > eae 4% Boer Fe Feet oe Bos 3 oN Bae cs \ oa} wo ge ” ie rw: ARS Soe Ark Re h ae Web AR ee Ra? a aga ST “i a See UX : i ee NOTED EXPLORER TO FLY “OVER NORTH POLE TO NORWAY. Capt. Roald Amunsden, who left| Nome, Alaska April 12 by dog team for Wainwright, on the Arctic Ocean, 500 miles away. From there he will attempp to fly over the North Pole. ——— Seer ere ortostestestesteee + s aad “ Perey & 3 Sostectoatoat es & Prsersonteetotedte-etoaiecioateteaies Cc. V. Brown '23 Is Point Winner—' 1922 Wins Class Relay. Hampton, Va, May 10.—The Hamp- ton Institute annual inter-class track and field meet held on Armstrong Field, brought out over 100 entrants in the fifteen events. The meet was won by the class of 1923, The classes in order of points follow: 1923, 66 points; 1924 30; 1926, 19; 1925, 15; work year, 5. Charles V, Brown Hedges vie, W. Va., class of 1923 was the Highest Individual point-winner with 12 points to his credit. Ralph Graham 1923 of Phoebus Va., and E. P. Wood: son 1923 of Nortlr Long Branch, N. J. tied for second place with 10 points. ‘The summary of the meet follows: 100 Yard Dash—Won by C. V, Brown; R. F. Jones, second; W. C. Et vin. third; ‘Time 10 2-5 seconds. 220 Yard Dash—Won by W. C. Er vin; J. 'T. Langston second: . V. Brown, third; Time 23 seconds. 440 Yard Dash—Won by J. 'T. Langs ton; Ry F. Jones second; W. W. Cardo zo, third; Time 54 1-5 seconds. 880 Yard Run—Won by K. T. Ander. son’ C. L, Marshall, second; W. H Townsend third; Time 2 minutes ana 9 seconds. - 120 Yard High Hurdles—Won by E. P. Woodson; W. W. Cardozo second; ©. ¢. Smith third; Time 18 seconds, 220 Yard Low Hurdles—Won by W. M, King; ©. V. Brown second; J. B. Jones third; Time 29 25 seconds. 1 Mile Run—Won by R. Graham; R. A. Coles second; J.J. Gabe third: ‘Time 11 minutes and 22 3.5 seconds. Shot-Put—-Won by E. L. Dabney; H. A. Cornish second; E. Hargrove, third; Distance 34 feet and 3 inches Discuss Throw—Won by D, L. Gunn E. L. Dabney second; H. A. Cornish, third; Distance: 97 feet and 6 inches. Javelin ‘Throw—Won by E. Har. grove; D. L. Gunn second; C. 0. Smith third; Distance: 136 feet and 8 inches. Running Broad Jump—Won by J. A. Booker; . V, Brown second; W. C. Ervin third; Distance: 19 feet and & 1-2 inches. Running High Jump—Won by BE. F Weodson; E. Hargrove second; J. ¥. Blow, third; Height: 5 feet and 7 inch es, Pole Vault—Won by BE. A, Baker: D. B. Burrell second; G. B. 1 Steph ens third; Ho'ght: 8 feet and 10 ineh es. I Mile Relay—Won by Class of 1925 1924 second; 1925 third; ‘Time % min utes and 39 seconds. ARMSTRONG H, 8, NINE DEFEATS PEABODY, (Milton L. Randolph) Armstrong High School defeated the invincible Peabody High School baseball team, of Petersburg, at Hov- ey Park, on Wednesday, May 2. The Richmond high school iads after hav- ing a a fine batting practice against Fredericksburg N. and 1. 1. at Fred- ericksburg Jast Saturday, where speed king Epps pitched a 1 hit, 1 run game, winning with final siore of 8-1, returned home in fine trim ready for their latest victims, Peabody, who boasts of having a walk-away with the old Orange and Blue, was greatly disappointed — by the skill of Speed King Epps. with his “tear drops” and “fade-aways,” and the heavy hitting of G. Gardner, Red Pilis, Bugene White and M Johnson. ‘The 2 run lead they tool in the first fooled them until Arm- ssessees PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OFTHE WORLD S3szez33) SE EE erate 13 Gamal tee: Bo = . Say : Were. : we SO: N: was 8,2, ts i ee Mae &. Tae ae ‘ * pone ieaaih oe EE PENN CHAMP CLEARING VAULT, B. F. Owens, of Penn University, (n the vault contest recently at Frank lin Field, cleared the vauit at 12'S" and thus’ tied with J. K. Booker, of the University of Michigan for hon- ors, Photo shows Owens in action, — ese tioioeie eso eie ese eetoie eee soshotieeiotoesoeteeotodteaiedtoateeys TER-GLASS TRACK psa ES ES ee strong batters went wild in the se- cond, scoring 5 runs, followed by 2 in the third and 8 in the fourth, The team has been well trained by its coach, Mr. E. Delouriss Preston, Jr., who has exerted every effrt to- ward winn’ng the State Champion- ship, having won 3 games out of 4, Armstrong has won 2 from Freder- icksburg, 1 from Peabody and lost to Armstrong High School, of Wash- ington, D. C. There are several im- portant gams on the schedule yet to be played. Armstrong High School: ABRHOAE G. Gardener, c.f... 6 3 5 200 M, Johnson,’ 1 b./.. 6 1 3 000 Red Ellis, 3b.......6 1 4 110 B, White, 98. ......5 1 218 2 A. Gardener, }.f..... 2 11 600 Yarbrough, r. f. ... 4 12 100 Clarke, 2b, ........5 0 2 300 Lewis, Css essseees 6 22080 BpPG,(D, crosses. 6 2 2 TAT Totals ..........44122327 8 : Peabody High, Petersburg: ABRHOAE Royal, Lf. ....... 4 130 02 Williams, ss. ...... 5 0 02 20) Jones, r,t. 6.0.6... 5 14000 Shields, 3b. ..0....5 121 30 Smith, 2b. ........2 11010 Powell, c.f. 16... 4 01100 Avant, Ib. ....... 4 0 11001 Cagelie, c. ........4 113 03 Plummer, p. ......4 017 40 Totals ........37 6132410 6 Score by innings: Armstrong 16 220010x 12 Peabody 212000000 & Summary: Two base hits—Lewis, (Peabody), Shields; three base hits-- G. Gardener, B. White, A. Gardener: Jones and Castelle (Peabody); lett on bases—Armstrong. 12; Peabody, 7; bases on balls—off Epps, 3; off P.ummer, 4; Hits—off Epps, 13; off Plummer, 23. Struck out—by Epps, 3; by Plummer, 7. Time of game, 2 hours, 30 minutes. Umpires— Booker, sone +--+ VA. UNION U. DEFEATS HAMPTON 8-3, (By H. A. Cornish.) Hampton, Va. May 10.—Union gave Hampton a decisive trimming in the second and last game of the Hamp. ton Institute season. The Richmond team won easily by @ score of 8 {0 3 Merritt of Union pitched great ball and with good support did not allow the Hampton team to score until the last of the eighth inning. St. Clair Robinson, piteher for Hamp ton was h't for an assortment of sin. gles doubles and triples that amounc ed to nine hits. Poor fielding and num erous errors by the Hampton team con tributed to its defeat. In the fifth inn ing Hargrove substituted for Robin- son and allowed only one hit to be mare in the two and one-half innings that he pitched Both teams played under adverse conditions. Rain fell continuously al! day and delayed the game an hour. The rain subsided long enough to let the teams get into action. Darkness son came and halted the game at the end of the eighth Inning, after Hamp ton had scored three runs off three | hits. Batteries: Union—Merritt and Jack THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA jJBUT YOU CANT GO 7O MILES Lil 4 Ir 1S SURE HITTING SEVENTY! LAN HOUR IN THIS OLD-FLIVYER!!! LWHAT DID YoU Do To IT? 4 RYT; (LaUME IN AND TLE SheecvH CNOTHING MUCH! ¢ ae 3 a5 | OTL tT Wi ee RSS pene UT see oy é Ys Se et = be | BK Sea be OC eS Se e 1 ee \ == Se MN a YOU'VE HEARD ABOUT ent WELL, L PUT SOME! PIERCE-ARROW| TRANSPLANTATION OF SOE = GLANDS oT | — eagie k OD pee IS SET TS | ae ea STA ie Selle Re ‘ . LLfE OO Ks) = ee SA Le NC go NU) 6 EY aN Va Ci Oar Cast E ISSA eae: cee Vases \ Yj f Sy NRE <aSS f Spf (hah INSSSSS a PO ee adel Sera Nich ; tN ; et : a Be = 2 BY b, epee ae i eas ae 3 a ies eons, Sag ee hte 2 ee Tae = S iy we PERROKBET BATHING COSTUME. _ (Copyright Bonwit Teller & Co.) A beach costume of printed cotton in parrot design has, feathered par- rots on the bandanna, paracol and shoes to match, rerateeinite siete ate eteeteetoatoatoates | ORF RAME COO son; Hampton—Robinson, Hargrove and’ Jackson. Score by innings: UNION— 20202200x 3 HAMPTON 000000038x 3 SAM LANGFORD ADDS ANOTHER TITLE, Colored Fighter Downs Champion of Spain in Six Rounds. (Pacific News Bureau. Mexico City, Mexico May 10.—Sam Langford the veteran American Negro fighter of 20 years ring activity, has within the last thirty days acquired thy titles of heavy-weight champion of Mexico and Spain, A few weeks ago Kid Savage the champion of Mexico met defeat at the hands of the veteran Negro. Last week the idol of Spain was disposed of in the sixth round. Before an immense audience in the El Toreo bull ring. Sam Langtord de- feated Andream Balsa the heavy- we'gtt champion of Spain in the sixth round of what was scheduled to be 9 finished fight Langford receiver & ronsing reception. Kid Savage was at the ringside and issued a challenge to the winner; however, from the feat manner in which Langford dis- posed of the two champ‘ons there is but HMttle hope of a return match or a 1ikely candidate for champion Lang- ford. —e Charles West, the Noted | Athlete, is Banqueted. ‘(ebtten Mies Cites Washington, Pa. May 11—Charies Wost, the famous athlete of Washing- ton and Jefferson College, was given 1 monster welcome and one of the finest ovations ever given a Washington citi zon here last Tuesday by the people of this city as an expression of gratitude and esteem for his wonderful feats in winning the national —pentathlon |championship at the Penn games last Friday week. West did not go hack to Washington with the rest of the team. and was not present when the rest of the W, and J. ‘Emam : ee 7 aH | Fs | 4 & | Fee ‘ Pa ; panera reoreeael || eee rose Be 3 ee $ Reece é cae ape ; woe 8 f z meeol| ey aay. ee i iain Bs | 4 eS ae Soe Sin ra eS ae sa ; 3 ¥ Pee eee Set os By (Wide World Photos) BOY MAYOR OF NEW YORK CITY JUST FOR ONE DAY. Eddie Mehan, a fourteen-year-old freckled faced boy and son of water department employee was chosen ott of 400,000 boys to run the cit for Mayor Hylan during Boys Week (April 29 to May 5) on Thursday May 3rd. Yes, he is a Democrat and he too will represent the Democrat! Party when in office. men who participated in winning tir relay race were greeted by the stu denis and citizens of this clty. West had won so many honors at the big events in Philadelphia that the people of the city felt it incumbent up on themselves to make a special sev- ond demonstration when West arrives —_+-~2- PORTO RICAN RUNNERS MAY COMPETE IN PARIS (Preston News Bervice) a tashington, D.C. May 11.— Athletes from the Panama Canal zone may be America’s hope in the mara- thon race to be held at the Paris Orm- piad in 1924. During the recent maneuy ers of the 42nd Infantry in the jun gles. several of the regiment's ions distance men were detailed as run- ners to deliver messages from the jungle camp to the divisional head ‘quarters in Balboa, ‘The 42nd Infantry is composed ot natives of Porto Rico, nil naturalized Americans. Sargeant’ Cabellero is the Jong distance champion and Antonic Cruz and Carlos Moreno have finishe | a close second and third in recent raccs, Arrangements have been made by Homer Baker, former internation al champion middle distance runner. to conduct a marathon rin on the Bal hoa Stadium track to determine the Doseibilities of the soldier athletes. Sell Hall’s Team to Play a Series in Parkersburg. Pittaburgh, Pa., May 10—Arrange ments lave been perfected for a series of games between the famous Cuban X Giants and Keystone combination un. der the management of Sellars McKe. Hail in Parkersburg, W. Va. on Aug ust 11, 12, and 18th. The colored team wil’ play the fast independent white team of West Virginia city. It is claira ed that the Parkersburg aggregation is regarded as an unbeatable combina tion. Menager Hall says that his Giant Keystone combination will show them the run of their lives. et TOTO BE BIG APE ATR epreton New Services Washington, D.C. May 10.—Accord By JM. Baer | | E HITTING SEVENTY! | = Sone Piece Arto) ae mul ae da ea 5 of ie Lc = | S = ing to the statements coming from the management of the annual track meet at Howard University the coming one will excell by far any of its predeces: sors both in quality and number of en tries. The affair will be the fourth ann ual track and field meet under the aus pices of the department of Physica Education of Howard University on the campus on Saturday, May 12tu. 1 bids fair to become the classic of the year. “A” IS Percent TO 10 Hampton, Va., May 10.—The follow~ ing Hampton Institute men have been awarded the varsity “H" in baseball: George A. Aloxander, Captain, Cynthi ana, Ky.; David I. Gunn Stockbridge Mars.; Hiawatha Harris, Richmond Va.; David B. Burrell, Roanoke Va; Joseph H. Jackson, Lynch Mines, Ky.; Bertrand ©. Jacobs, Pittsfield Mass.; John D. Jacobs, Elkton, Va; Edward Hargrove, New York City; Arthur It Ruffin Cauthornsville, Va; St. Clair Ry binson, Lee, Mass. | Seseph H. 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VIRGINIA THREE ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: We stake forty-five years' reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against ten months' aspersions of our enemies and those who desire to profit by the failure of the greatest financial institution of the colored people. Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterprise fostered by us We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years' accumulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be missing cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all the people involved we are the greatest sufferer, even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging to us and to the organizations with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was accredited to other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the account there was no money to meet them. There was no other course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility. Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed in order to cover up these peculations and to make us the victim. We had not transferred our property. It was all in our own name and while the liability chargeable to us from this source was approximately ($64,000) Sixty-four Thousand Dollars, we surrendered assets (real estate) which conservatively handled, will bring over ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand Dollars, which is ($36,000) Thirty six Thousand Dollars more than the alleged liability. We have never had charge of a record in the Mechanics Savings Bank in twenty years' service. We could not have made a false entry upon the books of that concern. We had no reason so to do when we had surrendered property with a gross rental of ($11,000) Eleven Thousand Dollars. We have defended colored people, secured their release from jails, penitentiaries and stopped executions upon the gallows. We are now called upon to defend ourselves. Certain it is, that the people whom we have defended will stand by us. As for the better class of Southerners, their testimony in our behalf is an outstanding feature of this crucial period of our existence. We are trusting in God. In the language of Shakespeare, we are saying to our traducers and slanderers— There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats For I am armed so strong in honesty that they pass me by Like the idle wind, that I respect not. A full, free and square vindication is demanded by us and we believe we shall obtain it. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Richmond, Va., May 9, 1923. --- 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 account client must submit a copy of the SUBSCRIPTION RATES SATURDAY.....MAY 12, 1923 It will pay you to read the Planet It is only $2.00 per year. We thank those friends who have sent us letters of encouragement. Send in your subscriptions. It will pay you to read the PLANET now. We can win by doing right, although some other people seem to be prospering by doing wrong. We have no need to inform those who know us that we have not been guilty of any dishonorable act. The discussion of the salary of the Governor should be continued to the legislative body which has the power and authority to increase it. The lower strata of white people are continuing the work of driving away its best labor. There is none other to take its place. "It's God's way. His will be done! not ours," the last words of President McKinley can be recalled with profits during all the phases of this life. The Lausanne Conference seems to be in as bad a state as it was before its previous adjournment. The Turks are contending for recognition upon an independent basis. Grand Chancellor A. W. Lloyd or Missour' and his friends have added to our pleasures by their ringing ex-pressions of confidence in our integrit y. You cannot wipe up the achievements of nearly half a century in one "fell swoop." I is announced that the British Government is not altogether satisfied that France and Belgium were authorized, under the Treaty of Versailles to occupy the Ruhr Valley to compel Germany to pay reparations to them, selves and the Allies. This is causing a rather serious condition of affairs which may lead to dangerous complications. It may be that the final chapter in the great World War has not yet been written. We are ready and willing to open The Mechanics Savings Bank of Richmond, Va. if our persecutors will permit us so to do by ceasing their nagging and the State Corporation Commission approves of the plan. By this arrangement the bank depositors will not lose a penny and the good name or the colored people of Richmond will be preserved. The solid front presented by the colored people has made this possible. We can get the money to finance the project. The good white people are not all dead and in due season will make their influence felt AN UNJUST VERDICT. We investigated the killing of Conductor Burleston in South Richmond at the time it took place and there seemed to be a universal feeling among both the white and colored people that he was largely responsible for his own death. He beat unmercifully a dissolute colored man whose greatest enemy was himself. In the melee which followed Conductor Burleston was stabbed. An artery was severed and he bled to death. Evidently it was deemed essential that some colored man should be convicted. As a result, Henry Brooks and Robert Crosby were made the victims. White citizens were foremost in testifying in their behalf. The case has attracted much atten ```markdown ``` tion and determined efforts are bein' made to secure their release. THE PRESENT SITUATION. The present situation as it exists at the Mechanics' Savings Bank of Richmond, Va. is simple, if the forces which are being utilized to prevent its functioning are removed and if the colored people and those who essay to represent them will stand firm and discard personal jealousies and bickerings. The question is not so much as to what has been in the past, but what can be in the future. There is absolutely no necessity for an expensive bank building, its vault and its "up-to-date" fixtures established for the sole purpose of encouraging thrift among colored people remaining in operative because perchance a few people have gone wrong. The reported shortage is approximately two hundred thousand dollars, but this result was brought about by throwing out one hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars worth of the bank's paper, its assets, without a careful examination as to its value. This could only have been done by experienced financiers and not by receivers, whose rule always has been to depreciate the assets and to assume a merciless attitude, rather than a charitable one in dealing with an institution which was expected to function again. There is a bond of one hundred thousand dollars and as the approximate deficiency is only sixty-five thousand dollars provided the paper, the assets referred to remain, it will readily be seen that the bank can function again. Moreover white financiers in this city have stated their willingness to tender their advice in this matter and to give such aid as may be desired to aid the colored people of this city to help themselves. This can be done without the loss of a dollar to either the stock-holders or the depositors. Instead of permitting this to be done a systematic plan of prosecution, which may well be denominated persecution has been done with the evident intention of injuring and destroying the head of the institution, who has done as much for the material and financial advancement of the community as any man who has ever resided here. The depositors are not a party to these movements and they have remained firm during all of these dark moments. If the receivers are to continue in charge of the Mechanics Savings Bank the assets will be sacrificed. The Strand Theatre is the "storm centre" of the whole affair. If it is held, its appreciation in value alone will pay any deficiency in the accounts of the Bank and more. We shall await the result of the struggle. We are not concerned about our personal safety. We desire to see THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK function again. We are ready and willing to sacrifice not only our property and our liberty, but our life to see this situation of affairs brought about. We have suffered and we are suffering, but we shall trust in God believing that He will in His own time bring all things right and with His own hand wipe all of the tears from our eyes. THE LABOR MOVEMENT. In discussing the movement of colored labor north, the Richmond Times Dispatch dwells upon the disadvantages encountered in the section to which they are journeying. What it says is true but it seems to us that more space should be taken in the discussion of the improvement of conditions here. It should not be overlooked that many of our greatest and best colored leaders have followed in the wake of the masses of colored people, who have gone on before. As a result, many of them are occupying positions of honor and trust in the North. The captious rejection of the nomination of Walter Cohen a colored leader of repute and standing, by the United States Senate simply because, two Democratic senators from Louisiana stated that he was objectionable to them tends to increase the unrest. Then Charles W. Anderson of New York has been nominated for the position of Collector of Revenue in New York City. He is not objectionable to the New York senators and in all probability will be confirmed. The treatment of the depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank constitutes another peculiar situation, its President and Board of Directors are being persecuted over the protest of the stockholders and depositors and the tragedy is being observed by the white business interests, with no open effort to remedy the situation. The way to cure an economic alliment is to go to the seat of the disease. Certain it is the outlook for southern labor is dark and gloomy. A little common-sense and mature judgment would remedy this embarrassing situation. PROF. KERLIN'S SUIT. The suit of Prof. Robert T. Kerlin, former instructor, against the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington, Va. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA is attracting attention throughout the country, due to the fact that this distinguished ex-Confederate is a son of Virginia, of distinguished lienage and has taken up the cause of helpless colored people in another State. Prof. Kerlin has been devoting his time for years in gathering statistics concerning colored people. He has written many treatises upon this subject. The colored farmers of Elaine county, Arkansas, who organized for their own protection in the matter of wages were attacked by a mob of white men and in the fight which followed, some of the mob and many of the colored farmers were killed. The colored men were tried and sentenced to be executed. An appeal was taken to the Supreme Court of Appeals of Arkansas, and in some of the cases the findings in the lower court were reversed in the case of five of them however, the verdict of death was confirmed and the Governor of Arkansas refused to interfere. An appeal was taken to the Supreme Court of the United States. It was just preceding this appeal that Prof. Robert T. Kerlin wrote a drastic letter to the Governor of Arkansas in behalf of these colored people. He in turn sent it to the Board of Governors of the Virginia Military Institute and the Board proceeded to try Prof. Kerlin with the result that he was unceremoniously ousted from the faculty of the institution. Prof. Kerlin then proceeded to retain colored attorneys to bring the suit and in this action was vigorously supported by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and other similar organizations. Attorney W. F. Denny, a well-known attorney of Richmond associated with himself Attorney B. Frank Harris of Petersburg. Judge McLemore of Suffolk is sitting for Judge Holt of the circuit court of Rockbridge county. Win or lose Prof. Robert T. Kerfin will have attracted attention to this very peculiar situation, which involves the liberty of action upon the part of an instructor in a Virginia institution. HERE IS A SOLUTION OF NEGRO EXODUS (By Frederick Sullens) To raise an endowment of one million dollars for the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, an institution for the vocational training of Negroes, located in the southern part of Hinds county, is the plan adopted by the board of trustees at its annual meeting yesterday. Prof. W. H. Holtzclaw principal of the institution which is today a miniature of the great Tuskegee Institute founded by Booker T. Washington, was instructed to make plans to raise at least $100,000 of the new endowment within the next year. This was the high light of the annual commencement day exercises held at the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute yesterday, at the close of which diplomas and certificates were presented to several score grades from the academic and various vocational training departments. Members of the board of trustees realize that they face a big undertaking, but at the same time they feel confident that citizens of Mississippi are waking up to a realization of the fact that the proper training of Negro boys and girls for industrial and vocational pursuits is an important duty and that it will be the most certain and permanent method of checking the exodus of Negro labor from the South. USEFUL TRADES TAUGHT In this connection, it is significant that of the 1,200 Negro boys and girls who have received training at the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute during the past twenty years, an overwhelming majority of the number have remained within the state and are now tilling the soil, or working at useful trades. It was the privilege of the writer to visit the big school near Utica, yesterday in company with Hon. W. M. Bule, member of the board of trustees and to deliver the commencement address to an audience of fully 2,000 Negroes assembled for the occasion. It was a "pinch-hitting" address, the commencement orator. Dr. E. C. Morris of Norfolk. Va. having been unavoidably detained and the writer was pressed into service for the emergency. A person who visits the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute for the first time gets the surprise of his life. There are mighty few Jackson citizens who realize the size of the institution, or the scope of its work. It is a bit of a jett to learn that its enrollment is larger than that of any college in Jackson and compares favorably with that of some of the largest institutions in the state. During the term just closed there were 526 students enrolled, the academic classes covering instructions from the fifth to twelfth grades inclusive, and all of the pupils are enrolled in some vocational course—blacksmithing, carpentry, farming, laundry work, broom-making, brick manufacturing, domestic science, nursing and many other useful occupations. More than 300 of the pupils are boarders at the institution and they come from all sections of the state for instruction under a faculty of surprising efficiency. CONCRETE DORMITORY Lustre of the character of the work being done in this school, the new dormitory for boys now nearing completion was built of concrete blocks made by the students. A concrete plant, making bricks with cement and sand, is now turning our bricks at the rate of 10,000 per day, to be used in the construction of another building. The new community house. Religious Notes SHARON BAPTIST SERVICES. Installation Calendar, May 13-21, 1923 Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. Sermons by the following ministers: Sunday May 13th. 11:30 A. M. Rev. Wm. J. Clarke, B. 1. President of Va. Union University 3:30 P. M. Rev. Wm. H. Stokes, Ph. D. 8:00 P. M. Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D. THE MUSEUM OF ART AND COLLECTIONS REV R. H. JOHNSON R. D. Will be installed next week as Pasor of the Sharon Baptist Church. Will be installed next week as Pass The Beautiful Parsonage of the First Sts., So. Richmond, recently erected THE HOUSE The Beautiful Parsonage of the First Baptist Church, 15th and Decatur Sts., So Richmond, recently erected and now occupied by its pastor. DR. RANSOME'S ANNIVERSARY. The third anniversary of Rev. Dr. W. L. Ramsone as pastor of the dedicated on yesterday and made possible by a donation of $1,400 from the Julius Rosenwald Fund was erected with student labor and practically all of the lumber was manufactured at the saw mill tint on the school grounds. During the session just closed the cost of maintaining the institution was approximately $80,000, but more than $30,000 of this was derived from the fruits of student labor, thus reducing the net cash cost to about $50,000 per session. The school owns a tract of 1,600 acres of good land and a splen did-looking truck crop soon to be matured will be marketed at a profit or probably $5,000. ment program was the exhibit of industries in operation. On a big play form set at the base of a natural amphitheatre, shaded by beautiful oaks, the graduating exercises were held and at a given signal all the industries were simultaneously launched. A group of girls at a gas stove cooked a model dinner. A blacksmith manufactured a horseshoe. Two boys were busily engaged in the manufacture of cement bricks. A loom was turning out a very attractive rug. At one end of the stage several girls were demonstrating their skill at embroidery on dressmaking, while directly in front of them two launderresses were turning out a family wash. Nearby a tailor was cutting out A new training school has been completed, for which $1,000 was secured from the Eisenwald Fund, and voluntary contributions totalled $7,000 many citizens of Jackson giving liberally to the cause. HOSPITAL WELL EQUIPPED A well-equipped hospital has recent tent Negro physician. The operating room is as well appointed as you could find in any small city in the state. Plans for beautifying the grounds have been adopted, and the land-scaping work is well under way. When it is completed the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute will be one of the most attractive show places in the commonwealth. And behind all this is the genius of one man—W. H. Holtzclaw, an Alabama Negro who came to Mississippi nearly a quarter of a century ago to teach school at $4.50 per month. Beginning with practically nothing, he has slowly but steadily built up an institution of which all Mississippiians, whether or white or black have just cause to be proud. Nowhere in the commonwealth will you find a more happy, contented or prosperous Negro citizenship than in the vicinity of Utica. While enroute to Holtzclaw's institution yesterday in company with Mr. D. C. Simmons, prominent Utica merchant and member of the board of trustees I asked: "Has there been any labor exodus from this section of the county?" "None at all," was the prompt reply. "We have all the labor we need. Our colored people are prosperous and satified and it is largely due to the work of the Utica Normal and Industrial in statute that we have no labor troubles." Incidentally, the white people of the Utica community are intensely proud of the institution, and give it their cordial support, both in a moral and financial way. The annual meeting of the board of trustees on yesterday was presided over by one of the foremost citizens of Utica Hon. Z. Wardlaw, serving in the absence of Rev Henry E. Cobb, of New York, chairman of the board, who could not be present. Bishop Theodore DuBose Bratton and Hon. W. B. Buie of this city are members of the committee on investment of endowment fund, and the board membership of twenty members is about equally divided between the white and colored races. MEALS WHILE YOU WAIT An unique feature of the commence --- Monday May 14th, Rev. W. L. Ransome, B. D.; Tuesday Rev. J. W. Woodson; Wednesday, Rev. K. D. Turner; Thursday, Rev. Evans Payne, D. D.; Alternate Rev. S. C. Burrell, D. D.; Friday, Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D.; Alterate, Rev. S. C. Burrell, D. D. Sunday May 20th 11:30 A. M. Rev. J. W. Barco, D. D. Va. Union University; 3:30 P. M. Rev. T. J. King, D. 8:15 P. M. Rev. A. D. Daly; Monday 21st. Brief Expressions: Members of the Richmond Baptist Ministers' Conference and Vicinity. The above program is made possible because of the co-operation of our sister churches their pastors, officers, and cholrs. Our friends and visitors are welcome at any of our services. Hear the leaders of religious thought in this series of installation sermons. Rev. R. H. Johnson, B. D., pastor W. L. Johnson, Church Clerk tor of the Sharon Baptist Church, Baptist Baptist Church, 15th and Decatur and now occupied by its pastor, First Baptist Church, South Richmond, was befittingly observed on last Sunday. The edifice was crowd- (Continued, on Page 8 ) ment program was the exhibit of industry in operation. On a pig platform set at the base of a natural ampire theatre, shaded by beautiful oaks, the graduating exercises were held and an a given signal all the industries were simultaneously launched. A group of girl, at a gas stove cooked a model dinner. A blacksmith manufactured a horseshoe. Two boys were busily engaged in the manufacture of cement bricks. A loom was turning out a very attractive rug. At one end of the stage several girls were demonstrating their skill at embroidery and dressmaking, while directly in front of them two laundresses were turning out a family wash. Nearby a tailor was cutting out a suit of clothes. A broommaker turned out a broom within less than ten minutes. Carpenters were busy with their saws and planes manufacturing a table. There was no lost motion no wasted energy. Each boy and girl were concentrated on his or her task, and they all acquired themselves with exceptional credit. From this brief picture one may obtain a fairly accurate idea as to the nature of the training Prof. Holtzclaw is giving the Negro boys and girls of Mississippi, but one has to pay a visit to the school and learn something of its early history, the obstacles that have been encountered and overcome, and the material with which he has had to work in order to fully appreciate the genius behind it all. Three times the institution has been visited by fire and the losses incurred would have discouraged a person less indomitable than Holtzclaw. In each instance the building destroyed has risen Phoenix-like from its ashes. If Holtzclaw couldn't get the money needed in Mississippi he simply boarded a train and traveled about through the North and East until he raised enough to accomplish the desired purpose. During the past year he made three trips North in quest of funds—money that ought to have been given by the people of Mississippi; if the frank and brutal truth is to be told. The writer was impressed by many things during the yesterday's visit to the Utica School but one of the most interesting was the cordial relations that exist between the white and colored people of that community. The school is not only a real factor in making better citizenship in Missisippi in the development of its rural life; but it is sending out its graduates with inspirations and ideas they could not otherwise attain. In his annual report to the board of trustees Prof. Holtzclaw used this language which should be of especial interest and significance to both races in Mississippi at this time: "The relations between the races in this section of the country are improving from year to year. I feel that it will continue to improve as education and Christianity get a chance in the lives of the people of both races. 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EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, will also restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If your Hair is Dry and Wry try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. If you are bothered with Falling Hair Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft Miss Mary E. Branch teacher in the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute of Petersburg, Va., who received the degree of Ph. B., in June 1922 from the University of Chicago, is expected to return to the University in June of this year to take work leading to a higher degree. The Mt. Calvary Baptist church broke ground on last Sunday afternoon for the erection of their new church at 111th and Throop streets, Morgan Park. A splendid exercise was held and among the speakers were: Rev. E. C. Rayborn, pastor; Rev. Emanuel White and Rev. Thomas Davis. When completed this is expected to be a beautiful structure in this part of the city. J. B. Street president the Joint Building Association of U. B. F. and S. M. T. was made to feel proud over the successful meeting held on last Sunday afternoon for the benefit of the building fund of the association. Mrs. Lena Fisher, sister of Mr. and Mrs. John Lucas, 1630 Wausea Place Morgan Park, arrived in the city on last Sunday from New Orleans, La. and will take up her future home here. Mrs. Bedford Roberts, 1254 W. 109th Place, Morgan Park entertained at luncheon on Thursday afternoon several Chicagoans who were looking over Morgan Park. Among them were Mrs. M. B. Newland, Mrs. Dora Collen and M. T. Bailey. Rev. G. W. Register, presiding elder of the Missouri District of the A. M. E. Zion Conference passed through the city during the week en route from Iowa to his home in Indianapolis, Ind. after an absence of 53 days. Among those who visited Morgan Park last Sunday looking over the beautiful sites and many making purchases were: Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Payne Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. Howard and Mr. and Mrs. Warris Ferris. ROANOKE ITEMS. ROANOKE, VA., May 8. —The newly appointed Presiding Elder of the Roanoke District, held his quarterly meeting Sunday, May 6, at 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Presiding Elder, Rey T. W. Cotton preached to a large audience Sunday morning at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. His text was II Kings 2:9-10. At night he delivered another wonderful discourse wherein all who heard him were thoroughly convinced that he is a God-sent messenger to the people of Southwest Virginia. There were three accessions. Money collected, $154.39. Communed 23b. Mr. G. E. Harris, 16 10-1 2 Street had five rfbrs broken when he fell from a box car in the N. and W. yards on April 18. He has been discharged from Burrell Memorial Hospital and is convalescing. Mrs. Lucy Coles, of Norfolk Avenue is indisposed. Mrs. Broadenax, of Norfolk Avenue is also indisposed. Miss Callie Horton, of Norfolk Ave nue, who has been quite ill, is some- what improved. bill Howard, Howard, 302 Seventh Avenue, has rheumatism. Mrs. Laura Durphy is much improved after six weeks of illness. She resides on Harrison Avenue, West Roanoke. The First Quarterly Conference of the Roanoke District convened Monday night with P. E., T. W. Cotton presiding. Brother C. H. Howard offered prayer. The conference was called to order and C. H. Howard elected Marshal, Whiting Peters, Secretary, Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher, Assistant Secretary. Reports from the various auxiliaries were very encouraging, as expressed by the Presiding Elder. The first quarter's reports were as follows: Conversions, 7; accessions, 15; baptisms, 6; marriages, 2; deaths, 3. Money raised, over $2,000 Balance in treasury, $1,554.98. The Presiding Elder expressed his gratitude in finding the work at the head of his district so well managed under the leadership of Rev. James S. Hatcher. Mrs. Cassandra Wright, of Seventh Avenue, N. W. died here Monday afternoon at 5:45, after a long lingering illness. She was a faithful member of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church for many years. She was the daughter of Mr. M. Traynham and the wife of James H. Wright. She leaves to mourn, a loving husband, sister, two sons, daughter, father, two aunts and a host of relatives and friends. The Virginia Baptist State Convention convened here this week and many visitors throng the city, from far and near to witness this grand Christian gathering and to hear the strong deliberations of this august assembly. Mrs. Carrie Stafford passed through the city enroute for Ohio last Sunday. She worshipped at Mt. Zion A. M. E. where she had often communed in other years. She was much loved and respected by the membership. Miss Minnie Dehavan of Poro College left for Baltimore Sunday night in the interest of Poro. She had been called to the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. William S. Dehaven, of High Street. WYTHEVILLE NEWS The churches of the city were well observed Sunday. Memorial services were held Sunday afternoon at Baptist church in mem ory of the late Dr. R. H. Boyd. The speakers were Revs. W. W. Waid; G. O. Wing; S. B. Alston and T. W. Hebron. Mrs. Amanda Poole died Thursday, May 3rd at her home in West Wytheville. She was about 80 years old. She leaves two sons, husband and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Rev. D. F. Tucker (white) preached Sunday night at Bethel A. M. E. to a large and appreciative audience Mrs. M. A. Thomas an old resident of Wytheville who died in Bristol. Tennessee will be brought to her old home Tuesday for burial. Mr. Hughie Milles and family of Bristol. Tenn. are the guest of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Emma Wrencher. Mr. Samuel Bailey is quite ill at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jennie Young er. Mrs. Lorraine Ellison is preparing to give a high class drama at Franklin St. M. E. church May 18th. Come one. Come all. Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Hebron entertained the Eureka Choral Club Monday night May 7th, the latters birthday. May the Lord bless them. Messrs. Robt. Green, Albert Holli day, Misses Leon Johnson, Annie How ard and Gussie Holliday mortored to Rural Retreat Sunday to visit their friends. Mr. Varney Redmond left Tuesday morning for Bluefield West Va. Mrs. Minnie Henson left Monday night for her home in Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Josie Williams and daughter Mrs. Nannie Lee Songer, who have been spending a few weeks in Bluefield, W. Va., with her husband, return ed last Wednesday with a load of praises for that city and a longing in their hearts to go again. Rev. Edward Gibson of Tiptop, Va. is home on account of the death of his sister Mrs. M. A. Thomas. Madames Ella Hale, Carrie Crockett and Bell Crockett of Max Meadows attended the funeral of Mrs. Amanda Poole. Miss Leon Johnson who has been a tending the public school of Wytheville left Monday for her home in Ivanhoe, Va. Mothers day will be observed in all churches Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Howard of Pu-laski are visiting Mrs. Gurtrude Allen their mother, who has been very ill. The Public School will have its commencement Monday night, May 14th. Let everybody come out. Master Robt. Lee Gibson had a nar row escape from serious injury while driving with his uncle, Mr. W. R. Gibson, Jr. FULTON NOTES We enjoyed the presence of Revs. E. D. Eaddy of the New Vine Baptist church Timmonsville, S. C. and W. A. Randolph of the Second Baptist church Southside last Sunday. He delivered a few remarks to the school. The Barracca Bible class was taught by Rev. Randolph. A unique program as usual was had by the various classes. A solo by Deacon Nathaniel Yates; selection by the Foster's quartette; Mrs. Mary Steward delivered a few remarks in the interest of the Neighborhood Club of Fulton. 11:30 A. M. we went forth on the rostrum after the devotionals and financial services were gotten rid of; our hearts were made to feel glad that we came to the house of Lord; after listening to a well prepared and powerful sermon coming from the Rev. W. A. Randolph. He used the words selected from Roman 12: 13. Our pastor was away at the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist church where he preached an excellent sermon to the delight of all present. We will state that for a young man it is hard to pick up a preacher of the gospel, well prepared from the literary and spiritual standpoint as Rev. Cobbs. The pulpit was left in the hands of the officers, assisted by Rev. C. B. Jefferson who is always willing to do all he can to help his pastor. 3:30 P. M. being our regular Communion services a special sermon was preached by our pastor. We thank many friends for their presence. Foster was offered over the bread by Deacon Ivory of Moore St. Baptist canceled and over the wine by Deacon Johnson of the same church. During the passage of the bread Rev. Branch of Mt. Hermon Baptist church spoke; during the passage of the wine, Rev. Alexander Hardgrove of the Union Level spoke, both brethren made our hearts rejoice. Remember the time of services tomorrow. Sunday School 9:30 A. M. Mr Frank Jeter superintendent. 11:30 A. M. Special sermon: "Mothers Day" by our pastor. Come early please. 6:30 P. M. B. Y. P. U. A live program Master Leroy Jefferson president. S:00 P. M. Preaching. A strong gospel message by our pastor. Tomorrow Rev. W. L. Tuck will preach to the Odd-Fellows at the Gravel Hill Baptist church Henrico County. Don't forget the rally the first Sunday in June at the New Vine Baptist church. Last Sunday Rev. G. W. Coleman of Mt. Calvary Baptist church preached at Mt. Nebo Baptist church. Born Alt Va. Our brother is a powerful preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ. One thing we must confess, that our pastor Rev. Cobbs is willing to do all he can 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. to help the licentiate ministers of his church. Grand Talking Garden and Fun festival at the Mt. Calvary Baptist church Monday, May 14th, 8 P.M. Admission 15 cents. Rev. C. A. Cobbs pastor. Deacon Nathaniel Yates, Church clerk. THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A. Last Saturday 5 P. M. many workers gathered to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson by Dr. W. H. Stokes and were helped. The boys and men of the Y. M. C. A. found themselves busy as usual on the Lord's Day. 9:30 A. M. an hour for the workers and the time was profitable. In the penitentiary a great meeting was held for the women. Subject: "What shall separate us from the love of Christ?" A chorus of young women from the converts' band of 6th Mt. Z'on Baptist church sang, directed by Mrs Louise Deane. The All Stars Junior Quartette made a great impression for the Master. The paper by one of the ladies went right to the heart. Re marks by Mr. and Mrs Benjamin Deane were very helpful. A good beginning for the day 9:45 A. M. 10 A. M. Chairman James Dunn conducted the meetings in the City Home for the inmates and he was more than paid for serving his fellowmen. Chairman Wm. Thomas 10 A. M. in the city jail was very much encouraged by results that were accomplished by the work that was done for the prisoners. 3:30P. M. at the 5th Street Baptist church the services ran high for the good of women and men. Rev. S. L. Thomas preached a sermon which is still burning upon the hearts of all who heard him. Subject: Things that lead to Success." The choir of the PATIENTLY WAITING. '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.' church under the directions of Prof. Joseph Matthews sang from the soul. The officers of the church kindly invited the Y. M. C. A. to come again. We thank everybody. Remember today 5 P. M. that you are invited to the building., 3rd and Leigh streets to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson. Come. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. At the building 9:30 A. M. a get to gether meeting for the workers. 4 P. M. a meeting for boys with a thought for mother. At the building 5:30 P. M. a meet- ing in honor to mothers. Chairman Thomas will speak. Come and join in the songs in memory of mother. Com- mittee, George W. Howell. Wm. Thomas and Scott C. Burrell. Bring another man. Watch for the Gospel meeting at the Y. M. C. A. by the Sabbath Gles Club. The Y. M. C. A. is sadly in need of prayer. Please hear our cry. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Pryllis Wheatley reserves complete program for Mother and Daughter. "Big Week" May 13-19th. A program unusual charm and beauty each evening. May 13th., Sunday Mother's Day by R. I. C. (Refinement, Industry, Culture) club of the Girl Reserves. Miss Idee Hilton presiding; others on program; Club sextette, Miss Rebekah Burrell, Mrs. P. M. Wilkins, Miss Marion Cooper; Miss Rebecca Conway, Miss Thelma Jenkins; Miss Blanche Taylor, Miss Annie Jenkins, Miss Milfred Wilkins; Miss Fannie Martin. Miss Celeste Lee, Miss Gladys Jones. May 15th Tuesday evening 7:30 P.M. a rare treat for mothers. Mother's musicale by Triple "I" (Intelligence, Industry, Inspiration) club of Girl Reserves. Those on program are: Mrs. M. M. Winston, Miss Mary Wood, Mrs. Cora Hill Miss Mabel C. Scott; Miss Ruth Taylor, Miss Alice Booker; Miss Pibla McGillery; Mrs. Carrie Dean, Miss Sara Fields; Miss Florence Fields Miss Marion Hayes; Miss Lewis and Mrs. Alma Chapman. Monday May 14th 7:30 P.M. M. Daughters Day. Principal address by Mrs. Lucy G. Lewis; others on program. Mrs. Bessie Jordan; Mrs. Fannie Carrington, Mrs. Mazie Johnson, Mrs. D. Webster Davis Mrs. Susie B. Williams and Misses Almeria Edmunds and Bertha Jackson. Special music. Wednesday, May 16th Mothers gitt day. Conference Thursday, May 17th, 7:44 P. M. All pullingtogether now for this girl mother, teacher, adviser, secretory. Mrs. Rosa Bowser, Mrs. J. W. Barco Mrs. W. H. Hughes, Mrs. M. M. Allen Misses B. C. Edmunds, Clarissa Kyles and Viola L. F. Chaplain. Mrs. J. W. Barco, (Va. U. U.) presi- ding; others on program; Mrs. W. H. Hughes, Miss Clarissa Kyles, Chara- Club, Miss Antionette Bowler, Miss Bratrice C. Edmunds, Mrs. M. M. Atien; Mrs. Rosa Bowser, Viola L. F. Chaplain, Dr. B. Tharps. Mothers and daughters banquet Fri- day, May 18th, 8:30 P. M., Toust Mist- ress Miss Lillian Fragster; AMERICAN RABBIS URGE FED ERAL ANTI-LYNCHING LAW. American rabbits have gone on record as urging the enactment of a Federal law to end lynching, accord JOHN MITCHELL, JR. --- Announcement to My Friends and the Public- I am ready to serve you again. 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Prices. y yours, "We Deliver the Goods." appears the following paragraph: The Conference declares its abhorrence of lynching and denounces all who participate in and abet this brutal practice. It advocates legislation which shall make lynching a Federal offense. FIVE ```markdown ``` DRUGGISTS COLORED CITIZENS OF JACKSON, MISS. HOLD GREAT MASS MEETING AND VOTE THEIR AID FOR MUTUAL CO-OPERATION 81X Jackson, Miss., May 2.—The Negroes held a mass meeting in Jackson on yesterday and after pledging themselves for mutual cooperation issued the following address: To the Citizens Mass Convention of the State of Mississippi;—Greetings. Gentlemen:—Having been informed that the object of your meeting is to take steps to try to stay the present exodus of Negroes from the State of Mississippi and being ourselves properly-holders, citizens of the State and most deeply interested in the future welfare of the common wealth, realizing that anything that is detrimental to the common good of the State is equally detrimental to us, and being Negro citizens ourselves, we beg to suit mit the following as a few of the many reasons which cause the Negro to be so easily induced to leave the State: 1. The Negro feels that life is not safe in Mississippi and his life may be taken with impunity at any time upon the slightest pretext or provocation, by a white man. 2. The record filibuster, vote and deaf by the Southern representation in Congress against the Dyer Anti-Lynch Bill, in the last Congress, has caused the Negro to believe that the South is irrevocably determined to perpetuate therein lynch-law and mob violence in the South. 3. The Negro has generally despaired of obtaining his rights as a citizen in this section and a few of the following facts all tend to force him to this conclusion:. (a) While he realizes that the law on its face is fair, yet he feels that when it comes to an application of that law to him only too often it is but a dead letter. (b) He realizes the fact that though he is equally taxed with the white man that he gets only too often, but few of its benefits and that while all school money, under the law, should be divided equally, that he gets only about one twentieth of his share, or in other words: for every dollar spent for the education of the Negro child in the State of Mississippi, there are about $20,000 spent for the education of the white child. (c) That there are more than one thousand high schools in the State for whites, while there is but one such public school in the State maintained for Negroes. (d) That though there are about eight hundred consolidated rural schools in the State for whites, there is not one for Negroes. (e) That though more than $100,000 00 is spent monthly for the transportation of white children to and from school, not one dollar is spent for Negro children. (f) That the wage paid Negro teachers is wholly insufficient to induce competent teachers, as a rule, to teach Negro schools. (g) That though all schools for whites are built out of the common fund, raised by the taxation of both white and black, the Negro is called upon by the State through its representatives to solicit charity to build his own little, meagre school house out of his own personal funds, supple mented by philanthropy, wherever he may, perchance find it. (h) Though there are 50 odd agricultural high schools supported by the State for whites, there is not one such school in the State for Negroes. (i) That though the State has established a reformatory for the derelict white youth, at a cost of more than $1,000,000.00 and spends $30.00 per month, per capita upon each white derelict youth, to bring it back to good citizenship, not one dollar is spent in this way for the reformation of the Negro derelict, but he is thrown into prison among the most hardened criminals only to be made worse. (j) That though the State has spent several millions in the establishment and maintenance of a tuberculosis hospital for the whites of the State, yet there is no place whatever in the State where the Negro may go and receive treatment for this dread malady, not withstanding the fact that the Negro is said to be more subject to this disease than the whites (k) That though the State has spent several million dollars for white feeble-minded children and though the Negroes are in the majority in the State, not one dollar has been spent to aid the feeble-minded Negro youth. (1) The capacity and support of Alcorn College is not one-tenth what it should be—the State itself contributing less than five cents per capita. Negro population for the higher education of Negroes. Though there are several colleges and a State Normal College maintained by the State alone for whites, no such institutions are maintained for Negroes as such—Alcorn being a Moorill Land Grant School, intended to be the equal of Starkville A. and M. College but has not had one-tenth of the support heretofore given that great institution. (m) The State maintains and supports an institution for the white blind and has for the past forty odd years, but none for Negroes. (n) It appears that almost innumerable Negro tenant farmers charge their landlords with either no settlement or an unfit settlement and many of these Negroes after appealing to both State and Federal authorities in vain have given us in repair and sought other climes, some of them charging that a State of peonage exists in certain sections of the state. (o) The Negro charges that one white man's word may outweigh that of a hundred Negroes. That no public improvement as a rule, is made in those sections of town- and cities occupied by Negroes. (n) No landlords should be permitted to sell his tenant's crop, but should be forced by law to deliver to him in kind. (q) The State of Mississippi sent more Negro soldiers to the World War than whites but the Negro boys on their return home found themselves with no more voice in the State and Government which they fought to defend, then the German enemy whom they, helped to stay from American soil. (r) The Negro generally, finds him self wholly excluded from all jury service whatsoever, and from all partiel pations whatsoever, in the State and National Government under which he lives. This he holds responsible for all of his many inequalities and injustices under the law and feels that notwithstanding the kindly feelings of many to the contrary, that such a state and condition must ever remain just so long as he is denied the ballot, since history affords no example of mutual cooperation, contentment and mutual welfare, where one group assumes guardianship of another and attempts to govern them without the consent of the governed. (s) In our humble judgement there is no hope whatever of bringing back the Negroes who have already left the State but the only hope now lies in taking the proper steps to retain as many as possible of these who are Committee on Address: J. W. Hair G. W. Cox; E. L. Trivine; W. E. Richardson; W. L. Mhoon; R. L. Johnson; A. J. Thomas; E. L. Patton; W. A. Scott; J. W. Isable; O. W. Jones; R. J Garrett; A. M. Redmond. N. Y. WORLD SAYS, NO WONDER NEGRO IS LEAVING SOUTH The New York World, in an editorial published April 24th, and forwarded by the press service of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, comments on the migration northward of Negroes from the South and puts the blame not only on economic conditions but on the treatment of Negroes by southern states. The editorial in full is as follows: THE NEGRO EXODUS Some indication of the magnitude of the Negro migration from South to North may be gained from the report of the Department of Agriculture that 13 per cent., or 32,000 of the Negro farm-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 every where; they are lowest of all in the South. Socially and politically the Negro there is every reason for moving North. Added to these incentives to change are the discontent of returned colored troops with traditional living conditions, the breakdown of the contract-labor system, recent crop failures and general agricultural bank rupture. 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 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 fro under. Not socially economically or politically has the South made it worth while for the Negro to remain. MILLION AFRICANS GET GOSPEL FIRST TIME English Bible Society Prints Scripts in 164 African Languages. (Pacific News Bureau) London, Eng., May 10.—The English Bible Society of London has just completed the publication of the Scriptures in six new African languages, making a total of 164 languages of Africa in which the Bible has been printed and distributed to over one million native Africans. During the past year the following six new languages were added to the list:—Jaba for a tribe in Northern Nigeria; Kros-for a tribe along the West Coast; Meru-for 150,000 souls near Mount Kenya; Lugbara-for 250,000 folk on the southwest border of Uganda; Luba-Katanga-a dialect of the Balirica tribe in Belgian Congo near the largest copper mines in the world; Kololo-spoken in Barotseland by 300,000 Makololo described by Lv Ingston. Read The Planet for information concerning the world's "doings" and watch our advertisements. May hape you will see the very thing you have been looking for THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA HORRIBLE STORY OF PEONAGE ATROCITY COMES TO LIGHT WHEN THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT REVIEWS CASE OF MAN SENTENCED TO DIE Orders New Trial in Case of colored Man, Who Was Mobbed and Robbed, Then Sentenced to Death-Baby and Wife Were Also Beaten-White People Refused to Pay Laborers A story of mob outrage committed by white men of Saluda County, South Carolina, upon a peaceable and well-to-do Negro, who was robbed and then sentenced to death and for whom a new trial has been ordered by the State Supreme Court was made public today by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 70 Fifth Avenue New York City. The story is given in a letter written by the Negro, Elliott Culbreath as follows: "My trouble arrived on the 4th Saturday night in November 1920. I was in my bed asleep and a mob of white men came to my house and started shooting and why they did that I don't know. They never said'd hello on an thing and they broke the back door open. My wife and children were taken, both—and my wife and children began screaming and yelling and my wife was holding the front door and one of the children. One woke me up. They were shooting in the house and I asked them, what the matter was and they said 'to me, there is a crowd out there after you. Iran to the back door and they shot at me and I ran behind the bed and got my pistol and I shot 2 (shots) out of the door. But I did not hit anybody. When they stopped shooting they ran to the woods and stayed there a quarter of an hour and I heard them coming back. "They called my wife and asked her hadn't they killed me and she told them, no; he has just left here and they went behind the house and looked in the alley. And they found one of their men dead and they said, I thought that I had killed the "nigger"; I shot the wrong man. My wife told the next morning (what had been said) and they beat her and put her 'n jail and kept her there three months. They told her if she told what they said, they would kill her. "That morning I:vv ran them all away from home and beat them all and the little baby was crying for bread and they knocked a hole in my baby's head with a pistol. They stared there and ate my food for two weeks. They left their automobile and slent there. They got there at 11 o'clock at night. If they had called me I would have gone anywhere they wanted me to. Because I have never done anything to anybody. My pistol was a .32 (calibre) and the man was killed with a .38. You see that there was no way for me to kill that man and the paper stated that he was killed with a .38 calibre. They came over here to the state penitentiary three times trying to make me tell them who done the killing. They are now punishing me for it and know they punished me for what one of their own men did. They said I shot him through the crack and there is no crack in my house. I asked the lawyer to go to my house and look be cause there is no crack in my house. "They whipped all the colored people so that they all are scared to do anything to help me. I had about 300 acres of land and I only tended to a 3 horse farm for myself and I worked a 5 horse farm for the white folks and let the best of my land lay out. I had not got anything out of the 5 horse farm that I worked for and I ran a 5 horse farm in all. I was not half done picking cotton and had not gathered none of my corn. I always make one hundred bales of cotton and 1500 bushels of corn. I had the best crop that I had in some time. I owed some on my land but it was not much. But I had made arrangement with the Federal Bank of Columbia. S. C., and was looking for the check the same week that this trouble happened to me. "They had loaned me $1800.50 to pay up what is owed and the same time the trouble happened. They took all that I had even to my household and kitchen furniture and they took my clothes and wife's clothes and all the chickens and my gun out of my house. They took 150 chickens; 14 hogs; 5 turkeys; 6 geese; 150 gallons of syrup; 15 bushels of peanuts; all of my sweet potatoes, about 25 or 20 bushels and about 20 bushels of peas. They took my gold watch valued at $90 and my wife's watch valued at $60 and the girl's watch worth $25 and $65 in cash and a car worth $700. The whole value is about $8,000. My tax bill was from $60 to $55 every year and I always have arranged to pay them. "My wife has not been back there since this trouble happened and now of the children neither. I will tell you all to boot that they even burned up my father's fine big house. Write to Epworth, S. C., to C.N. Dane, he will tell you all about it. Mr. E.—— is my lawyer but he don't seem to do anything for me. Dear sir if you can please help for I have not had a fair trial and they will not give me no fair trial in South Carolina. "When they tried me the last time the jury brought out a verdict of not guilty and the judge made them go back in the room and change their decision. My lawyer left before the jury came out and the judge told me that one juror gave me life and eleven wanted to turn me loose. The sheriff told my wife that if she would swear for me, that they were going to kill her or any of the rest of my people and they were scared to come to the court house and tell the truth about it." "You know they didn't have a right to come to my house at 11 o'clock at night and break in. They claim that they had a warrant for me for a bale of cotton but it was untrue. They must have come there to kill me. They had PROTEST EXCLUSION OF GIRL FROM ART INSTITUTE IN PARIS By the decision of a committee of American architects, sculptors and painters, a colored girl, Miss Augusta Savage has been denied opportunity to attend the Fontainebleau School of Fine Arts in France, the committee basing its decision upon Miss Savage's color. The committee consists of the following individuals: Edwin D. Blashfield. President of the National Academy of Design; Howard Greenley, President of he Architectural League; Thomas Hastings, architect; J. Monroe Hewlett. President of the Mural Painters; Hermon A. MacNeil, sculptor and James Gamble Rogers.architect. The N. A. A. C. P., in a statement condemning this act of bigotry, asserted that the institutions represented by the committee were in the shadow of the disgrace incurred by their leaders. The N. A. A. C. P. statement said in part: "The situation created by the exclusion of Miss Savage from the Fon-tableleau School of Fine Arts, an in-station conducted by a government for which Miss Savage's brother fought in the war, is a serious reflection upon the men who have capitulated to the despicable Southern race prejudice. "The decision made by these men whose standing in the community ought to have fortified their defense of the domain of the fine arts which knows no race and no nation, is unworthy of true artists. The power which their reputation would have given to a defense of tolerance and an existence upon opportunity for this colored girl, they have cravenly surrendered to the bigotry against which true artists in every nation and in every age have unceasingly contended." THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOT TO BLAME IN SUGAR RISE The Editor Dear Sir:—My attention has been called to an item in your issue of April 7th, in which the Department of Commerce is blamed for the present price of sugar. The old saying that "error travels faster and further than truth" has been most forecibly exemplified in the whole history of the facts surrounding the publication of this Department's regular semi-annual world sugar survey. This survey was issued by the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce on February 9th, and it estimated the available supplies of sugar for the year, including carry-over and current production, at 19,511,000 tons the consumption for the year at 19,035,000 tons and indicated a surplus at the end of the year of 476,000 tons. One of the press associations, in sending out a wire dispatch covering the survey, apparently read no further than the technical statement of stocks in different countries and gave the headline of sugar shortage. The mistake was frankly and publicly acknowledged by the press association. As soon as the matter came to the attention of the Department, Dr. Klein, Director of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, issued a further statement on February 12th, to give prompt and public correction to the misimpression. On February 26th Secretary Hoover wrote a letter to Senator Brookhart, which was published in the Congressional Record and in which he again pointed out that the Department's survey indicated a world surplus of sugar of 476 000 tons. Again on March 22nd Mr. Hoover made a public statement in which he quoted his letter to Senator Brookhart, and in which he made the further statement that "there is no economic justification for the high price of sugar, as there is an estimated world surplus." On March 24th Dr. Klein again made a public statement, in which he explained all the circumstances surrounding the issuing of the sugar survey and retitled the fact that it indicated a surplus and not a shortage. And yet, in spite of these repeated public corrections, the public is told five times that the Department of Commerce predicted a shortage for every one time that the public is told it predicted a surplus. I enclose herewith copies of all the statements I have referred to above. called me I would have gone anywhere they wanted me to go with them and got them all the cotton they wanted It seems to me like they would come in the day. I don't see why they came at that time at night. "I stayed around there one week and I saw they were going to kill me. I went into Georgia. They whipped Gus Glover so bad until the people are looking for him to die and Ida Culbreath, Sump Jones, Joe Culbreath, David Glover and Butler and all my family. They whipped all of them. I have got the names.—Write these pee ple that I gave their names and they will tell you all about it. "What they took from me was not less than $1500 outside of 8 good mules that I had and they took them and caught all I had and I want it to be in the papers the way that they done me. We can get the money by suing the County for $10.000. — "They only did that because I had lots of hands and they could not get none because I paid for work and the white people would not pay them for her work.—I will move to New York if I can get out of here.—The white people have heat them in that County until the Negroes are afraid to help me. The white people told them if they would help me they would kill them and they don't want to be run off and have their land taken. "Why, they won't let any of my child dren write to me and I cannot head from them. This was done in Saluda County." The Sate Supreme Court in reviewing the man's trial that no one had been deputized to make the arrest of Culbreath. A band of men gathered at his house and someone called that the sheriff was there with a warrant, which was untrue, according to the Supreme Court's review. The sentence of death was held unjustified because the man was fleeing out of fear and not to escape arrest. HARDING DIRECTS A COLORED PERSONNEL FOR TUSKEGEE UNIT Decision Communicated To N. A. A. C. P. By President's Secretary Mr. Christian. New York, May 1.—President Harding has broken silence on the Tuskegee Hospital situation to inform the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, that the institution on Tuskegee grounds, for the care of colored veterans of the World War, is to be manned entirely by colored personnel, including colored doctors and nurses. This decision ends the fear that had prevailed for some time; that an attempt would be made through the Veterans' Bureau to man the colored hospital with white doctors and nurses leaving only mental labor for colored people. The letter of Mr. Christian, directed to the Association, containing the good news, is as follows: "The White House Washington." April 28, 1923 My dear Mr. Seligroann: "your communication of April 18th, has been submitted to the President and he directs me to make reply and say that the task of selecting and completing the colored staff for the management and administration of Tuskegee Hospital is well under way. It is the plan of the Director of the Veterans' Bureau with the approval of the President, to man this institution completely with a colored personnel. It is not an easy matter to perfect such an organization under the limitations of the Civil Service but the program is being worked out in a most encouraging and gratifying way. The Tuskegee experiment is going to afford the trained representatives of the colored race to give proof of their capacity and efficiency in a highly important public service. The letter from Mr. Christian follows two appeals to President Harding sent by the N. A. A. C. P. both pointing out that the effect of depriving colored doctors and nurses of the opportunity to treat colored war veterans. in a hospital designed for them exclusively and built upon ground give en to the government by Tuskegee Institute would be most unfortunate. PROMINENT MAN DIES IN VIRGINIA. (Preston News Service) Suffolk, Va., May 3.—Funeral services for R. J. Broadnax, a prominent and well-known man of this city, who died last Monday, was held at the First Baptist church last Wednesday afternoon. He was prominent in fraternal and business circles in the city and State. April 30, 1923. Sincerely yours. RICHARD S. EMMET. Secretary to Mr. Hoover SPRING HAS CAME HARDING WORLD COURT JERSEY President urges entrance Into Hague Court as Party Policy: Bars League KU KLUX KLANWOULD ESTABLISH MANDATE OVER MEXICO. IS LATEST DREAM OF WIZARD Klenz Program Includes Alliance With Canada; Elimination of European Emigration and Mandate Over Mexico. Altho one of the prerequisites to citizenship in the invisible Empire, Knights of the ku klux klan as published in their official literature is that "No man is wanted in this Order who will not and cannot swear an unqualified allegiance to the Government of the United States of America its flag and its Constitution...who does not esteem the Government of the United States above any other government, civil political or ecclesiastical, in the whole world" the activities of the klan in Canada have grown to such proportions as to attract the attention of the Canadian Press. The Spectator quoting an official of the klan states that "the klan is already established in the western provinces of Canada and will soon be operating over the entire Dominion and has for its goal 'the idea of a sort of a confederacy. That does not necessarily mean your separation from the British Empire, but a more definite alliance between the two great English speaking countries on this continent. We have a definite program in view that will be of the greatest benefit to all. Confederacy would prohibit the dumping of European emigrants on this Continent, would absolutely forbid a further influx of Orientalists and would establish a mandate over Mexico. CANADIANS OPPOSE KLAN ACTIVITIES According to the Mayor of London (Ontrio) 'Canadians will not tolerate men with bloody hands walking in their midst. Justice in the Dominion is sure and swift. As Mayor of London I will use all the power of my office to rid the city of the verinous missionaries of an order that seeks to terrify citizens who may differ from these so-called Knights of the ku klux klan in race, color, religion or ability to succeed. NEGRO CHURCH SHOULD WIELD GREATER INFLUENCE IN AFFAIRS OF THE WORLD Mr. Roger W. Babson, the worlds greatest business statistician writing in the Presbyterian Continent, says that the great power of the Church over the masses is waning rapidly before the encroachment of corporations business enterprises and wordy affair, and the church is wondering why it is losing its grip on the masses. He states that the Church should not be content to merely build beautiful and costly edifices of worship but should be interested to the extent that they secure, own and operate various business enterprises. Instead of preaching and sowing about obnoxious conditions, the most effective way to handle the problems would be for the Church to be a factor in the deter mining fashions, in clothes, housing conditions, amusement facilities and investment opportunities. Applied to the Negro wonderful de-velopment along business lines might be accomplished if a few of the thou-sands of dollars wasted annually in building of over costly churches were devoted to the building of Negro hotels, apartment houses, theaters, office buildings, amusement parks, etc.; and modern methods used in directing the thoughts motives and associative activities of the masses. Mr. Babson goes on to say: "Church is wondering why it is losing its grip on the masses. It wonders why lodges, mutual benefit associations, insurance companies, theaters and other organizations are growing so rapidly while the Church is lagging behind. One real reason is that the Church is using out grown methods to reach the people, while lodges and mutual benefit associations are using modern insurance methods. Therefore if the Church is truly as serious in its desire to acquire control of the accomplished results, its members will endeavor to acquire control of the news papers, movies and bill boards of their communities." By that Mr. Babson means that while it is a worthy thing for a church to build a costly place of worship, wherein entertainments and socials might be given once a week, far more might be accomplished if the Church would build a leading movie theater in the community and use modern methods. THE MOVEMENT OF COLORED LABOR Norfolk is up in arms because of the activity of agents of large transportation and manufacturing corporations of the North, who are hiring laborers and sending them northbound by scores daily. All the cities of the South it seems, are more or less scenes for operations of this sort. The strengthening of the steel market, now deprived of its usual supply from immigration, is supposed to be the basis of the strong demand for manual workers in the industrial centers of the North. The drift from the farms proceeds more slowly than from urban centers, but has been steady enough in the past two or three years to become reflected in statistics. Georgia farmers are said to have lost 32,000 men net in one year. South Carolina has 23,000 fewer farm laborers than in 1921; Arkansas 15,000. The loss in Alabama is given at 2 per cent, in Florida 2 per cent and Louisiana 1 per cent, while Tennessee, Oklahoma and Kentucky are also affected. A Petersburg colored man writes very sensibly concerning this situation. He feels the absence of statistics showing how many of the men who go North return. Wages in some sections may prove higher, but living expenses are found to be graded accordingly. The climate does not suit Negroes so well as in the South and their lives are usually shortened or they suffer much from illness. The supposed im provement in racial recognition does not seem to show practical results. In any event, many of the workers send their money to families in the South and sooner or later, in his opinion, 50 per cent of them return, poorer. He thinks, with truth that Negroes should reflect that the labor agent has the motive of personal gain behind his promises. (Richmond, Va., Times-Dispatch May 6, 1923.) COLORED WOMAN PRODUCES BIG RACE PRODUCTION. Kansas City Woman Heads Latest Negro Film Producing Company. Kansas City, Mo., May 10—Kansas City is claiming the honor of having the firstcolored woman film producer in the United States in the person of Mrs. Maria P. Williams. 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ITS PAGES CONTAINING LIVE NEWS GATHERED BY THE PRESTON AND CRUSADER SERVICES, WEEKLY PICTORIAL, SANE EDITORIALS AND OTHER FEATURES, WILL KEEP YOU POSTED. THE PLANET, 311 N. Fourth Street Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213. Richmond, Va. NEWS AROUND RICHMOND --- EIGHT 1843 1923 The 80th anniversary exercises of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows at the City Auditorium Sunday, May 13th, 3:39 P.M. Program:—Master of Ceremonies, Roscoe C. Johnson, P. G. M.; Opening Ode, Order; Devotionals, Rev. Jno. O. Coke, P. N. F.; Music Majestic Concert Orchestra; Reading, Mrs. Lelia J. Coleman; Selection (Capital City Band Sermon, Rev. R. Beccel, Taylor, M. V.; Music, Majestic Concert Orchestra, Thanksgiving Offertory; C. W. H. Jordan, P. N. F.; Oscar N. Brown, P. N. F.; Mrs. Ida E. Charity P. M. N. G. Mrs Mary J. Peters P. M. N. G.; Remarks: Mrs. Hannah Johnson, D. S. T. Mrs. Mattie Tyrler, D. S. W. R.; Closing Ode, Roscoe C. Johnson, P. G. chairman; D. B. Winston, M. V. P., secretary; Mrs. I. E. Charity, P. M. N. 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 regalans. ELKS' MINSTRELS AT STRAND. Elks' Minstrel For the First Time Will Put on a Show at the Strand Theatre Jefferson and Broad Sts. TUESDAY, MAY 22nd. PERFORMANCE COMMENCES AT 8:30 P. M. The greatest Colored Minstrel ever played on the stage in the City of Richmond, will produce one night's performance at the Strand Theatre at popular prices of $1.00; 75 Cents, 50 Cents and 35 Cents. The Colored Elks' Minstrel, aided with additional talents with many new and attractive features, will be the greatest production of the season. Box office will be opened at 10 o'clock on the morning of Tuesday May 22nd, 1923. The parade will start at 4 o'clock P. M. headed by the Elks Band. --- Agents Wanted Everywhere JOTTINGS FROM IDEAL SOCIETY Mr. A. W. Holmes, Supreme Master has just returned from Louisa County where he organized a splendid lodge. This Lodge is the work of the Supreme Chaplain, Rev. W. T. Johnson and Mrs. M. R. Johnson deserving great credit. The Ideal Hall was the scene of a brilliant gathering Monday night. April the 29th. The occasion was a special given by Prospect Lodge No. 2 to its members and friends in honor of a great number of new members joining the Lodge. After interesting remarks by the Supreme Master and others the committee took charge and served a supper to the delight of all present. The event will be long remembered. The funeral of sister Josephine K. Eaton who was a member of Sunflower Lodge No. 31, National Ideal Benefit Society took pace at Zion Baptist Church Sunday May 6th. Rev. J. W. Dudley officiating. She was buried with the honors of the Lodge which made a splendid showing. The Ideal children of the East End held their Anniversary exercises at the 4th Baptist church Sunday May 6th at 4 o'clock P. M. The participants displayed rare ability in their renditions. The Guardians deserve great credit for their zealous work in training the children. On the 20th of May the children of Fulton will hold their anniversary exercises at the Calvary Baptist church Mesdames Robinson, Mayo, Atkins and Johnson are working hard to make these exercises a success. The children of the West End will meet at the Ideal Hall Sunday May 27th at 2 o'clock P. M. and march to St. Phillip's church, corner St. James and Leigh streets where their exercises will be held. The public is invited to attend each of these exercises. BIG SCHOOLBOY ATHLETIC MEET All Public Schools. High Schools. Lodges and Clubs are invited to enter in the big City Field and Track meet to be staged on Hovey Field Park May 30th, under the asupices of the Virginia University A. A. --- THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA All school-boy athletes in Richmond and vicinity are invited to send in their entries. Big open marathon will feature the meet. DR. RANSOME'S ANNIVERSARY. (Continued from Page 4) ed at each service and all enjoyed a feast of eloquence from the different departments of the Church. Much money was raised and more than $500.00 was realized for the Parsonage Fund. The following program was rendered: Sunday morning Deacon Norman Olphin presided. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson. Revs. E. W. Langhorn, and R. R. Graham, Brethren Joseph J. Graham, W. H. Hatcher, C. P. Randolph, John Baker, Sr. and Mrs. Lillian Smithea participated in the program. Dea. W. L. Deane had charge of the 3:30 meeting. Devotionals were by Revs. J. W. Harris and W. F. Woodson. Rev. S. P. Robinson delivered the sermon and music was furnished by the Junior Choir. Others Julia F. Paton, Mozell Quash, M. J. on the program were: Mesdames. Washington, Misses Lillian M. 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