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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, JR THE RICHMOND PLANET VOL. XL. NO. 27 RICHMOND VIRGINIA SATURDAY MAY 19, 1923 TWO WHITES AND ONE COLORED MAN DEAD IN RACE CLASH Birmingham, Ala., May 10—Helena a small town near here is about quiet now, following one of the most exciting scenes ever witnessed in the village last Tuesday night in which three men were killed. Two of them white and one Negro, John King a miner. CHARLES STEWART TO LECTURE Charles Stewart, A. M., D. D., of Chicago Illinois will spend several days in the city and will deliver some sermons and lectures. He will reach the city Friday night and Saturday morning will meet the force of the Southern Aid Society in the Southern Aia Building at 11 o'clock. Sunday morning Dr. Stewart will preach at Fifth Street Baptist church and at 3:30 in the afternoon will deliver a lecture to men only, using as his theme "Wherein the You Goin' Dum? Ino." This will be a heart to heart talk to men and Dr. King, and the officers of the church are inviting one thousand and men to hear the lecture. Monday afternoon the question will be answer ed at 3:30 o'clock in a talk to women only at Fifth Street Baptist church. He will tell the women and girls where he went and the result of his going. Dr. Stewart's closing lecture will be delivered Monday night when he will deliver his famous lecture "Civilization Wants A Man." He is one of the best known men in this country, having traveled all over the country and extensively through Europe. He has been termed the second D. Webster Davis. For a number of years he has been the general missionary of the National Baptist convention and his addresses are worth hearing. ELKS' MINSTREL AT THE STRAND THEATRE. Jefferson and Broad Streets, Tuesday Night May 22nd. The Colored people of Richmond and vicinity are making great preparations to attend this, their popular show. They will have some rare and interesting features that are seldom seen in the Minstrel. It is a local organization, consisting of some of the most prominent Colored people in this city. Among them are: Harrison Dean, Lemuel V. Eggleston, John Burnett, the "Silver-Tongued" tenor singer, Tatum, the "the great Magician" whose acts have attracted attention throughout the South; "The Jazz-Four Quartette" who have sung throughout the different states, North and South Carolina to mixed audiences; Edward Wanzer, the "three-foot" stage performer and a large number of new acts to be performed by a number of others, making the entertainment of the best that could be gotten together for an evening of joy and pleasure to their patrons. The proceeds from this entertainment will be turned over to the Negro Educational Association to collect the data to be used for the publication of the history of "the Ante-Bellum Negro" which has a strong support of the best element of both races through out the South. Arrangements are being made to put this play on in all of the large cities of this State in houses where both races can be accommodated. The Colored people are looking forward with great interest to the successful production of this play and they are looking forward to see their white friends there in large numbers. Charles Gipky Smith, manager assisted by Stewart L. Minor. ADMINISTRATION NOTICE Richmond, Va. May 16.—You are hereby notified that I have quilted as administrator for the late Mrs. Ethel Christian Stephens. Any person in debt to her will pay the same to me, or any persons holding claims against her estate will file the same with vouchers attached. CHARLES H. ROBINSON. Administrator. 215 E. 17th Street. South Richmond, Va. ATTORNEYS STAGE GREAT LEGAL ARGUMENT AS THE BANK CASE GOES TO THE SUPREME COURT NO CONCEALMENT; NO FRAUD NO LOSS TO MECHANICS BANK. JOHN MITCHELL, JR, MAKES PLAIN STATEMENT. Judge D. C. Richardson of the Hustings Court heard argument last Tuesday afternoon in connection with the charge against President John Mitch el, Jr., of the Mechanics Savings Bank of making false entries on the leger sheets of the Bank. After able argument by the attorneys for President Mitchell, he over-ruled the motion and counsel noted an appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia. A MASS OF AUTHORITIES A singular feature about the case was the mass of authorities cited by counsel for the defense. Some twenty-odd law books practically all telling the same story of the illegality of the conviction were upon the desk, in easy reach of counsel for the defense and authority after authority was cited and emphasized to prove that both the indictment, the instructions to the jury and the verdict were contrary to law and evidence, but His Honor, Judge Richardson was determined not to reverse himself in his rulings. THE OTHER SIDE As for the commonwealth, no legal authority was in evidence and no serious attempt was made to contradict or deny the facts cited. Later, two or three law books were sent for by the commonwealth's attorney, but they furnished no direct rulings to upset the authorities quoted. ATTORNEY WISE'S MASTERLY ARGUMENT The argument for the defense was opened by ex-Commonwealth Attorney George E. Wise. He charged that three charges were included in one indictment when the law provides, that there shall be but one. He cited authority after authority sustaining his view of the contention. He emphasized the fact that there was no intent to defraud the Mechanics Bank for the reason that the Bank had not suffered any loss as a result of the transaction. He attacked the instructions to the jury showing wherein they were faulty. ALL AGREE He declared that all authorities agreed with his contention and that the verdict should be set aside. Something in the nature of a sensation took place when he read an affidavit from George H. Carrington, at one time messenger for the Bank under Albert V. Norrell, Jr. Carrington had stated that he could not see an honest man like Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., convicted and "jammed" for an offense that he did not commit. SHEETS BURNED He declared that Albert V. Norrell, Jr., had ordered ledger sheets of the bank burned and they were burned. He stated that Albert V. Norrell's father was frequently short for $100.00 or more when he was acting telling at the bank. Attorney S. S. P. Patterson followed in an analytical argument which occupied the attention of the court. He proved that there had been no concealment and no false entry. He insisted that no crime had been committed. He cited authority after authority in support of his contention. Mr. Patterson's argument bristled with facts. He made no display of oratory but proved conclusively every assertion made by him. Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Hopkins spoke. He was corrected with reference to some legal authority which he was about to produce. He was followed by Commonwealth's Attorney D. E. Satterfield. He made no attempt to dispute the mass of legal authorities cited by the defense. OTHER ARGUMENT Then followed Attorney R. Lynch Montague. He dealt exclusively with the charge in the indictment, showing conclusively that the entry made upon the books of the bank was not a false entry and that there had not RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1923 been any loss to the bank. He proved that the entry was neither made to conceal or to defraud. John Mitchell had dealt openly with the bank. His argument was conclusive and his oratorical ability impressive. He swayed his hearers at will. EDITOR MITCHELL SPEAKS John Mitchell, Jr. arose and announced to the court that he had not been guilty of any misconduct. The truth of the matter was that between sixty and seventy thousand dollars had been taken from his account, through error or misappropriation. As a result when he drew checks against his account the money was not there to meet them. He reiterated his innocence. At the conclusion, Rev. T. J. King pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church; Mrs. Lucy B. C. Scott and Mr. Edward Stoward went on his bond for ten thousand dollars and the case was certified to the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia, which court has the power to consider the law and the evidence in the case and to hand down a reversal JOHN MITCHELL John Mitchell, so the dispatches tell us, has been sentenced to the penitentiary for mismanagement of the Mechanics Savings Bank. Those of us who know John Mitchell hardly believe the report. I have known the undaunted hero of Riichmoud for many years. I know the workings of his mind and the movements of his imagination. I do not believe that there is a dishonest member in his make up. There must be some error or mistake or misunderstanding, which let us hope the higher courts will disclose, and relieve Mr. Mitchell of this awful stigma. For a long generation John. Mitchell has stood unfinchingly before the people of Virginia and of the nation as an unright, courageous citizen who loved God and feared no man. The anxiety of the race bangs breathless upon the final verdict with our hopes triumphant over our fears. (By Kelly Miller, Baltimore Afro American.) BIRTHDAY PARTY. A birthday party that was surpassingly fine and, bore the stamp of excellence was given in honor of Miss Adele Dabney, teacher of gymnastics at the Chesterfield County Training School by Mrs. Thornton Rollins at her residence, Granite, Va., on Friday evening May 11th. The guests which numbered about twenty were met at the door and each presented a rose bud by Miss Lucy Whitlock of Washington, D. C. M. Emerald Scott of Richmond made a charmingly fine toast mistress. The repast served was exquisitely dainty. All expressed themselves as having spent a delightful evening. SEARCY (ARKANSAS) PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSE (Preston News Service) Searcy, Ark. May 17—Last Monday night marked the closing of one of the most successful school years in this city, according to a statement made by Prof. R. Y. Hanson, who has been principal of the Negro schools here for several years. One of the features of the closing exercises was the large dis play of industrial exhibits by the students. The baccalaurate sermon was delivered by Rev. J. F. Jones and the principal address to the graduating class by Rev. Dr. J. H. Brown. ARCHBISHOP HIGGS SPEAKS IN NORTH CAROLINA (Preaton News Service) Hertford, N. C., May 18—Archbishop Joseph J. Higgs of Washington D. C. a distinguished Negro educator was the principal speaker. Are last Wednesday night under the auspices of the Modern Educational and Religious Bureau. His subject was : "The Spirit of a Sound Mind." WISHING US WELL South Boston, Va., May 7, 1923. Sir John Mitchell, Jr. Dear Sir. — I truly hope you are resting as well as usual nadeer the present circumstances. I hope for you well. I am your friend and told the Sirs that I had the statement in my pocket. I like the testimonials, not because you are a Sir but because I want fair play. Yours in F. C. and B., A. D. RAGLAND. Vest Point, Va., May 1, 1923. Mr John Mitchell Jr., Richmond, Va. Dear Sir and Brother:—We are awfully sorry about the verdict. We trust the papers are wrong and pray that something can be and will be done in your behalf. Yesterday evening's paper brought gloom to our hearts. I shall do all I can down here to keep the Orders together, praying and trusting that there is some way that something can be done to help you I pray God will show and guide you some way out of this terrible verdict. I remain Yours in F. C. B., CHARLES H. CLARKE, Jr. 311 N. Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. Dear Mitchell:—I am joined by two friends who are also rand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, in sending you this note. We want you to know that in this hour of your trouble you have our sympathy and wish for you entire vindication. We still believe in your integrity and hold that you were and are right in your contention with the Supreme Lodge and homes in your dealing with your financial matters. We beg to remain yours sincerely, A. W. LORD, C. G. 2172 E. 10th Street Cleveland Ohio. May 7, 1923 My dear Sir and Brother;--I was neper more surprised than I was when I received the Planet paper today. Noticing the head-lines then tracing down the columns of same, it made my heart sad within me. Thinking of the great good work you have done putting your life at stake for others, doing all a man could do for his race and people then to have such a charge brought against you as now is published ed in papers is a pitiful shame. No well-thinking man can believe such to be true of a man of your standing and excellent character and I pray to God that you may overcome the enemies that are now after you, for friends would not dare to do such. With best wishes for your success. Yours in F. C. and B. D. W. WHITFIELD. Route 1. Box 230. Hampton, Va. May 7. 1923. Sir John Mitchell Jr., 311 N. Fourth Street Richmond, Va. Dear Sir: I have been reading dif- ferent papers on the difficulties of the Mechanics Savings Bank and the K. of P., in this state for some time. I have attempted several times to write you but I have nothing to help with but my sympathy. God knows it hurts my heart. I know that you as a man realy loves honesty, race pride and thrift and I hope that you may win over and come out without a spot on your honor. I am praying for your victory. Let us meet in Petersburg, Yours in F. C. and B. JAMES R. ALLEN. Eureka No. 30. Waterbury, Conn. My Dear Sir:—I have been reading in the Planet of the trouble you seem to be having with your bank. I have read the statement you published last week to the general public and I want to congratulate you on your noble stand. I talked with you twenty-one years ago in the directors room of your bank as well as in your office in the Planet building. I have been a constant reader of your paper ever since and have never missed receiving (Continued on Page 4.) VIRGINIA BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION HOLDS GREAT SESSIONS IN ROANOKE AND RAISES MUCH MONEY Roonake Va.—The Virginia Baptist State Convention has just closed a prosperous and harmonious session held in the First Baptist Church of Roonoke, the Rev. Dr. A. L. James, pastor and the next session will be held in Lynchburg, perhaps a little later than the usual time and it has been declared that on this occasion $50,000 will be placed on the table for endowment. The fifty-sixth annual session opened with impressive devotionals conducted by Revs. S. N. Daughtry G. W. King and Ell Tartte. The Rev. Dr. King at the opening made a short talk speaking of the work to be accomplished and touchingly referred to those who had gone into the Great Beyond. Memorial services having been held the previous night. Not only had death in vaded the ranks of the convention but had taken some of the strongest men of the whole denomination: Drs. R. H. Boyd; E. C. Morris; W. G. Parks, Harvey Johnson; J. R. L. Diggs and several others. With bowed heads the convention sang; "Shall we Meet Beyond the River?" Following the opening remarks by President King were the addresses of welcome Representing the Baptist Church, where the convention was being held. He said that the First Baptist church stood for all that the convention stood for and from pastor to sexton they were ready to serve the convention during the session. The Baptist Ministers Conference of Roanoke and vicinity was represented by the Rev. R. W. Ashburn of Salem; other denominations by the Rev. Dr. (Continued on Page 6). SPECIAL SERVICE AT EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, May 20th, at 8 P. M. Benefi of Missions, Under the Auspices of Over-Seas and Layman's Missionary Societies. Program;—Mr. B. L. Jordan, Master of Ceremonies; music, Over-Seas Chorus; devotionals, Rev. Wm. H. Stokes, Ph.D. pastor; music, Over-Seas Chorus; solo, Mrs. Mammie H Allen; solo, Mrs. Lucy W. Davis; music Silver Chorus; Offertory; Anouncements; music, Silver Chorus; Messrs. Wm. Booker and Robert Smith managers; sermon, Rev. Miles M. Fisher d. D. D. Va. U. U.; music Over-Seas Chorus; benediction, Rev. Wm. H. Stokes, Ph.D. pastor. Mrs. Bettie G. Cousins, president Over-Seas Missionary Society; Mr. C. M. Kemp, president Layman's Missionary Movement; Mrs. Ida Hosely, chairman Program Committee, Over-Seas Society; Mr. E. T. Pollard, Director of Over-Seas Chorus, Rev. Wm. H. Stokes, Ph.D. pastor; Mr. Wallace Epps, Church clerk. REMOVED. Washington High Art Cleaning and Dyeing establishment. Mr. Richard Washington Manager has moved from 2242 Drudu Hill Avenue. Baltimore Md., to 2200 McCulloh Street, Baltimore. Md. He will be glad to meet any of his friends and brothers at any time when they are passing through the city Phone Mad. 7313. Sunday, June 3rd, 3:30 P. M. Ebenezer Baptist Church. Hear Dr. Carter Ashton Jenkins Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church preach on the above subject at the Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday June 3rd at 3:30 P. M. Dr. Jenkins will be accompanied by a quartette from the Calvary Baptist Church. Be on time, excellent music. Auspices of the Dyer-Tefft Junior Missionary Society of the Ebenezer Baptist church. Mrs. Ora B. Stokes, Supt.; Miss Maria E. Burke, Pres.; Miss Kulah N. Cunningham, Sec.; Miss Inola Frye Trens.; Dr. W. H. Stokes, Minister. SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY, MAY 20. Location Corner of Legh and First Streets. Sunday School Lesson: "Elijah Hero of Carmel." I Kings 18:30-39. 11:30 A. M. Installation Exercises (continued.) Sermon by Rev. J. W. Barco D. D. College and Theological Departments of Va. Union University. 3:30 P. M. Sermon by Rev. T. J. King, D. D. Pastor of Fifth Street Baptist church. Greetings from the Community by Mr. Lemuel V. Eggleston. 8:15 P. M. Sermon by Rev. A. D. Daily. Pastor of Fifth Baptist Church. Sydney. Monday, May 21, 8:15 P. M. Brier Expressions by Members of Richmond Baptist Ministers' Conference. Music by the Armstrong High School Glee Club a group of our own boys and girls, under the leadership of Prof John L. Nixon, A. P. The above services complete our Installation Exercises. They have been successful in every respect. We were deeply touched by the display of sympathy, friendship and whole-hearted support exhibited by our sister churches of Richmond. We desire to thank the pastors, officers, choirs and members of the various churches. Our friends are cordially invited at any time. A broad welcome extends to all. We shall go forward with the work in the name of Christ, ever bearing in mind your messages of instruction and admonition. REV. R. H. JOHNSON JR. B. D. Pastor. W. L. JOHNSON Church Clerk. HOLD A. M. E. CONFERENCE AT BIGGERS. ARKANSAS. (Preston News Service) Biggers Ark., May 17.—The Rev. J. N. Campbell of Little Rock presiding elder of the Newport district of the African Methodist Episcopal church held the second quarterly conference Sunday at the church here of which the Rev. P. A. Nunn is pastor. Dr. Campbell said that it was decided at the conference to cultivate six acres of cotton on C. C. Scott's farm to liquor date an old mortgage on the church building; the balance if any to be applied on the pastor's salary. PLAN HOUSING PROGRAM FOR COLORED PEOPLE. (Preston News Service) Birmingham, Ala., May 18.—Contracts are being let by John Marks and Nat Barker for the erection of a score of six room houses at Forty-second and Third avenue north, which will be rented to Negro families, two families to a house at a low rental. Plans are being outlined for the construction of approximately 30 more houses near industrial plants in the vicinity of North Birmingham, which will be rented to laboring people. DR. A. L. SAUDEKS HAD DOPE IN TOILS OF LAW. Memphis, Tenn. May 17.—Dr. A. L. Saunders, a leading physician, living at 382 South Second street was ordered to be turned over to the grand jury last Tuesday afternoon under bond of $500 on a charge of violating the anti-narcotic laws. Dr. Saunders was arrested last Monday morning at his office by detectives who said they had received information that he had been selling narcotics. A small quantity of cocaine, morphine and strychnine were found on Saunders when arrested. He could not produce a government receipt showing he procured the drugs legally and was taken to police headquarters. He testified that he bought a medicine case from another Negro doctor several months ago and found the drugs in the case. PRICE, FIVE CENTS BOUTLEGGERS USE THE HOUSE MADE FAMOUS BY JOHN BROWN Detroit, Mich., May 18—Schemes to violate the law still go on even though John Brown's body lies mouldering in the grave. According to the police, a house from which the famous abolitionist directed the escape across the border of Negro slaves in 1859, has come under close police scrutiny. It is said that five hundred pints of beer and a small quantity of whiskey were found last Tuesday in the house where according to local history, John Brown on March 12 1859, unfolded to Michigan abolitionists his plan to free the slaves by seizure of the Harpers Ferry arsenal. The property is now owned by a laundry. ERNEST RICE MCKINNEY QUITS AS EDITOR OF PITTSBURGH AMERICAN. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa. May 17—Ernest Rice McKinney, who for several months was editorial writer of the Pittsburgh American, has severed his connection with the publication. The action of Mr. McKinney is said to be due to friction within the ranks of the organization. It is claimed that Mr. McKinney held different views with owners of the paper on many vital problems and is said to have told his employers that he would never compromise his conscience or violate his convictions by writing editorials contrary to his belief. COP SHOOTS FLEEING MAN; TO FACE CORONER'S JURY. (Preston News Service) Philadelphia, Pa. May 17—Police man E. C. Blair, who shot and killed Frank Johnson, as the climax of a thrilling pursuit last Wednesday night, was held without ball by Magistrate Dougherty on Thursday to face and await the action of the coroner. Johnson is said to have been shot by the officer as he leaped from a freight train and died shortly afterwards in the Episcopal hospital. It is claimed that the trouble started when Johnson reused to pay for a meal in a restaurant following an argument with the proprietor. $100 DEATH CLAIM PAID BY NATIONAL IDEAL SOCIETY Mr. A. W. Holmes, Supreme Master of the National Ideal Benefit Society. Worthy Brother:—My heart is filled with gratitude for the prompt payment of $100.00; the death claim of Mary Williams who was a member of Sarah Lodge No. 40. I pray that God’s richest blessings may ever rest upon you and your noble Order. (Signed:) SARAH B. WOODSON. Witness: J. R. HICKS. DANIEL SMITH FOUND DEAD. (Preston News Service) Shelby, N. C., May 17.—Daniel Smith aged 50 years was found dead on the Southern railroad tracks between Grover and Kings mountain last Monday morning. The coroner thinks that Smith was struck by a train sometime Sunday night. A travelling salesman who passed the place of the accident early Monday morning was the first man to report the accident to the authorities. Some are in elicited to think that Smith was the victim of foul play and his body was placed on the railroad tracks to cover the crime. —Mr. H. W. Burrell of Cleveland Ohio, is spending some time in the city visiting relatives and friends. —Mrs. N. G. Booker, who has been ill three weeks is so far improved as to be out again. —Mr. Henry Robinson, formerly of South Richmond, but now of New York City is in the city this week on business. He will leave in a few days for the north. --- JESS WILLARD, THOUGH VICTOR OVER FLOYD JOHNSON, IS NOT WORTHY FOE OF DEMPSEY TWO ```markdown ``` THE BARBERS VERNER ALEXANDERSON, IS RETURNED TO PARENTS. Photo shows kidnapped boy, of Schenectady N. Y. with Mrs. Grinnell in whose home he was found. They are waiting in the office of the sheriff at Watertown for the arrival of his mother, Mrs E. F. W. Alexanderson JESS WILLARD, THOUGH JOHNSON, IS NOT WO Jess Willard was triumphant, but he failed. His victory, while great and gratifying to himself and his serious admirers, nevertheless lacked conviction—it failed to impress the great crowd with the qualifications of the former champion as a rival for Jack Dempsey, the man who took the title from Willard four years ago in Toledo Since Willard's bout with Floyd John son was arranged fundamentally for the purpose of showing that the former champion had regained formidable fighting strength, the battle, despite Willard's decisive triumph, must be acpted as having fallen short of its purpose. Few, if any, in the great crowd would admit any justification for another match between Willard and Dempsey. Such a bout is not justified on the ring happenings of yesterday Willard in victory, did not show any qualities which would warrant matching him with the present title-holder. The result must inevitably be a duplication of what now is ring history, with this difference—Willard, at the age of 40 and more, would invite possible serious injury. Willard won, and he upset the agile axiom that youth must be served simply because he enjoyed insurmountable advantages over a smaller rival who lacked decisive punching ability. The Johnson who fought Willard is of about the same height and weight of Jack Dempsey but there is a great difference in the respective hitting strength of Johnson and Dempsey. This difference must be considered in rating the "come-back" of Willard after four years of ring idleness and despite advancing age. JOHNSON GIVES BATTLE Despite the handicaps of height, weight—and reach tremendous disadvantages all—Johnson gave Willard a hard struggle. Had he possessed anything approaching the punching strength of Dempsey, Johnson would have battered Willard into a helpless bloody hulk similar to the broken, defeated heavy-weight who squatted shorn of his title and pitiful to look upon, on his steel in the ring at Toledo after three rounds of terrific action. Willard is not impervious to attack. He has no defense worthy of mention and his offense has not the volume necessary to constitute an affirmative defense. Willard is lacking too, in condition. He is slow of hand and foot and his flesh dances leosely whenever he moves. Another defect in Willard which Johnson brought out is inferior brain power in the ring. In addition to being slow with his hands and feet Willard is a slow thinker. He has not the perfect co-ordination of mind and muscle which is noticeable in the averag e boxer. This defect shows in the deterioration of Willard's boxing ability. His jab is inaccurate and ill-timed and lacks the sting it once held. With his great advantages in reach and height it would seem an easy matter for Willard to have held Johnson off at arm's length and discount the tire aggressiveness of Johnson. But, though he tried continually through the bout to keep Johnson away, Willard failed because of this inaccuracy and lack of power back of his tabs. Willard's right uppercut was the only redeeming feature in the triumph of the formgr champion. Willard used this blow to good effect against the rushing, tearing, wide-open Johnson. Repeatedly Willard caught Johnson on the jaw or on the side of the head with a right uppercut as the smaller PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD M. ATTEMPT NEW TRANS FLIGHT. Lieut. L. R. Maughan, who has established a world's record of 236 ml. an hour has been selected to make a new flight across the continent to try to beat the time set by MacReady and Kelly who landed in California from New York in 26 hrs. 50 min. 48 2-5 s. ATHLETIC VICTOR OVER FLOYD ORTHY FOE OF DEMPSEY man advanced on the attack and the power back of the blow rendered John son greggy with each application. But Johnson survived even Willard's best blow for eleven rounds of hard fighting and fell qnly when exhausted from the energy spent in a plucky but fultile up-hill struggle. WILLARD LOOKS WELL. Willard enjoyed an advantage of fifty-three pounds in weight five inches in height and a proportionate advantage in reach over Johnson. The intensive training of the past two months had transformed Willard into a better locking fighting man than the Willard of four years ago. But for five rounds Johnson gave Willard a rough time of it, simply by swarming all over the giant from Kansas and directing his attack to the body at close quarters. Before his rival's assault Willard was nonplussed. He was nervous entering the ring and seemed helpless and at a loss as to what to do in the face of Johnson's whirlwind attack. In the second round Willard rallied for a short period, but went back on the defensive quickly and without stemming Johnson's rushes. Not until the fifth did Willard attempt an offensive and when he did the former champion several times drove his right uppercut home, staggering Johnson. Then it developed into a question of whether Willard could maintain the pace or crush Johnson under the weight of his right uppercut. In the sixth round it became more evident that Johnson was losing strength. The fact that Johnson was overmatched became more painfully clear. Through the seventh round Johnson fought pluckily to hold off defeat, but in the eighth round and thereafter Willard's greater strength manifested itself as Johnson wilted. In the eighth round both boxers were weary, but Johnson was the weaker. In the ninth Willard, sensing victory within his grasp, battered Johnson about the ring until the bell. A right to the jaw came almost simultaneously with the clang of the gong and Johnson crumpled inert on the ring floor. Before Willard could renew his attack the round ended. JOHNSON'S STRENGTH EBBS Johnson plodded steadily through the tenth round but his strength was fast ebbing and powers of resistance disappearing. He stuck to his gums ganeely and fought back hard until, coming out of a clinch in the eleventh Willard whipped over a right uppercut to the jaw. Johnson went down but regained his feet at a count of nine. The Iowan was helpless, however, and the completion of his task was easy for Willard. The former champion kept Johnson at bay until the op portunity presented for another right uppercut. The blow came simultaneously with the bell ending the round. Johnson stretched full length his face on the resined ring floor, until Referee Jack Appel, and Johnson's manager, Charlie Cook rushed to the stricken boxer's side and carried him to his corner. A harsh glance convinced Johnson's hand lers of the futility of further battle and Willie Lewis, Johnson's chief see and signalled the referee that the bout was over. FIRPO IN FRENZY The Firpo-McAuliffe encounter was a triumph of brute strength over boxing skill. Firpo. less polished in his THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA M. T. DOME By J. M. Baer THERE'S EMPTY, LETS GET HIM TO SIT IN THE GAME! WE WILL HAVE HIS WEEK'S PAY IN ABOUT ONE HOUR! SAY EMPTY, COME ON DOWN AND JOIN IN THE GAME TONIGHT! NOPE, I CAN'T GO. SATURDAY NIGHT IS LIZZIE'S BATHNIGHT! 1930 ADMIRAL CHESTER GOT OIL. Rear Admiral Colby M. Chester retired naval officer caused a world sensation by oil and mineral concessions he received from Turkey. The Admiral declared that rival British and French concerns paid out much his associates had not paid a penny M. T. DOME THERE'S EMPTY, HIM TO SIT IN T SAY EMPTY, COM AND JOIN IN THE GA boxing ability and lacking the speca. skill, agility and cleverness of McAuliffe, overcame these advantages of his rival with his strength alone. McAuliffe outboxed Firpo for the first round and part of the second. But the attack of McAuliffe only worked the South American into a frenzy which manifested itself just before the bell. Firpo caught his rival with a powerful left to the jaw and followed with a crush in right which sent McAuliffe down. The bell ended the round before a count could be started. It was the beginning of the end for McAuliffe. With the start of the third round Firpo rush furiously and with a right to the jaw, crashed McAuliffe down again. The Detroit boxer regained his feet without waiting for a count, only to be stretched unconscious on the canvas with a right to the jaw, which carried all the strength of Firpo's body back of it. The blow was well timed and acutely delivered. McAuliffe crumpled forward like a stricken ox. In his victory Firpo showed an im- improvement which was remarkable. The Argentine boxer has advanced in boxing skill and knowledge of ring work under the tutelage of Jimmy De Forest veteran handler of boxers, who trained Dempsey for the Willett bout. Firpo stood out in the collection of heavyweights as only likely prospect for development leading to a match with Dempsey. It would be dangerous however, to send Firpo against the champion without further experience. The South American needs seasoning and plenty of it before he can under take to lift Dempsey's crown. He has the terrific hitting strength and the courageous fighting heart of a danger on ringman, but he lacks skill, speed cleverness and to a great extent the fundamentals of a defense against an opponent's blows. He is wide open to attack, a fault which must be corrected through careful drilling and additional ring bouts, before he quilifies as a dangerous opponent for Dempsey. (The New York Times) ARMSTRONG WINS AGAIN ARMSTRONG WINS AGAIN. Armstrong High School team defeated the high school boys from Huntington, Newport News, at Hovey Park here last Saturday. It was an exciting contest and was won in the ninth inning by the Richmond boys. The high school boys here have lost only one game this season, which was dropped to Dunbar High School at Washington. The local boys are working for the State High School Championship. THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD (Wide World Photos) MAYOR HYLAN WATCHING LITTLE BETTY GULICK PUT FIRST COIN The first automatic thrift bank to be installed in any school was 'opened for business' by Mayor Hylan, Pres. Ryan of N. Y. Board of Education and Supt. Ettinger. The bank was given by Pres. Ryan who graduated from it over 30 years ago. The bank gives out stamps with appropriate symbols when nickels, dimes, quarters and halves are dropped in the slots. The stamps are then divided along a perforated line, half beeing pasted in the passbook and half on a deposit slip bearing number of depositor's book. MAYOR HYLAN WATCHING LITTLE The first automatic thrift bank to be for business' by Mayor Hylan, Pres. R. Supt. Ettinger. The bank was given over 30 years ago. 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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 MOTORSLUT Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell Jr. at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmont, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... .60 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 SATURDAY.....MAY 19, 1923 Natural law will ultimately assert itself and overcome artificial provisions. It is a gratifying feeling to believe in God and trust in the final triumph of right. We shall speak at the Fifth Street Baptist Church Friday night, March 25th. 1923. We have no fear. We are trusting God and the colored folks whom we have served during a life-time. We have won out before when life was at stake. We should win out now when liberty is threatened. Consciousness of having done right and having committed no wrong is an honest man's asset. He can stand criticism and endure persecution. We thank our friends for sending in the money due us. They know we need it, and they are making sacrifices to pay it. It is all right to complain at times but when these compliments become chronic, they injure the persons complaining. Continue your friendly efforts, colored folks to the better class of white people. It will enable you in being more friendly to each other. "The Good Book says: 'Pray for your enemies and those who despite fully use you.' We are following the teachings of the Good Book. People who are constantly doing wrong themselves find it difficult to be like v. that some other people are doing right. As they are, they presume every body else to be. We have received the A. M. E. Church Review for April. It contains a portrait of the late lamented Bishop Charles Spencer Smith, D. D., as a frontispiece. It is an unusual interesting number and will richly repay a perusal. We again thank our friends, who realize that during this struggle for our existence and our liberty, we need money. We gave our money for the benefit of the depositors of the Mechanies Savings Bank, but they are not getting it. The people responsible are too busy persecuting us to stop and take time to pay them. There is no longer any premium upon honesty and square-dealing. The aim is to bring the better class of people down to the level of the worst. So far as we are concerned, we are no worrying, for God still rules in the affairs of men. It is our enemies' inning today. It shall be ours tomorrow on the next day. Errors cannot finally triumph over truth; wrong cannot win in the long run over right. The action of the French military authorities in convicting the head of the great Krupp works at Essen to fifteen years imprisonment and the others to terms from ten to fifteen years imprisonment for being responsible for the riot when the French authorities some time ago attempted to take the automobiles at the plant will only tend to complicate the situation and tend to unite the Germans under the leadership of the monarchists to ; bloody revolt. Our friends are worrying more about us than we are worrying about ourselves. We have friends still. As to our enemies, we know them. In the language of Shakespeare: "At last thou standst before me undisguised. Of all earth's grovelling crew the most accurst." We have received a pamphlet, en titled "The Muscle Shoals Situation." It is a statement of the Alabama Power Company which has made an offer in connection with this much discussed proposition. Mr. Henry Ford's offer for Muscle Shoals is also considered in this statement. The Alabama Power Company makes a strong argument in connection with its offer. President Warren G. Harding has recombinated Walter L. Cohen colored to be Collector of Customs at New Orleans. He was rejected by the United States Senate wholly and solely upon the ground of his color. This was reflected by the statement that he was personally objectionable to the democratic senators of Louisiana. This is notice that a Republican President has decided to stand firmly by Republican princip es. Mr. Cohen has held the office before and his record ranks with the best in this country. We congratulate him up on this evidence of official approval and we indulge in the hope that in his case, the United States Senate will reverse itself. The death of Capt. A. B. Guigon removed from public life one of the ablest and best attorneys that this State has ever produced. He was a man of transcendent ability and excellent character. He had ideals which were the noblest that ever existed in the human breast. We knew him intimately for many years. He is the last of the celebrated attorneys employed in the remarkable Lunenburg Case, when Solomon Marable, Pokey Barnes, Mary Abernathy and Mary Barnes were charged with capital offenses. He made a record in that case that has survived the ravages of time. He was associated with Hon. George D. Wise and Judge Henry W. Flournoy. We read of his death with genuine sorrow. As counsel for the Virginia Railway and Power Company, he was considerate and just to all parties, rich or poor, white or black. We fear that we shall never gaze upon his like again. Certain it is, that his colored friends will feel his loss as keenly as his immediate family. Peace to his ashes; rest to his soul. PRESENT CONDITIONS We are not surprised that the people of this city and those of the country at large are astounded at the recent happenings in this city. Those who know us learned of the astounding verdict with incredulity. To charge that we concealed our account and made an entry upon the books of the Mechanics Savings Bank for the purpose to defraud, when we had sacrificed the savings of a life-time for the institution and at the time was on a note for the Bank at the American National Bank for $21,000.00, which money had been secured for the benefit of the Mechanics Savings Bank carried its own answer. Our traducers, the men, who are behind this movement to destroy us had the cashier forced to the stand to say that while he did it; he did it because we told him so to do. As a matter of fact there was no loss to the bank, the whole affair was a mere matter of book-keeping and there was no intention to conceal or to defraud. How could a draft deposited with a public incorporated institution be an effort to defraud? As a matter of fact, we had been defrauded. We have always believed in the final triumph of right. We shall not be disappointed in this case. Certain it is with our advocacy of the Southland and its interests, this affair has been an object lesson. With some of the ablest and best white citizens in this community in our favor they and ourselves have been practically helpless in the face of this wave of race prejudice against the better class of colored people. The commonwealth's attorney flaunted the fact that we ha de been a candidate for Governor of Virginia, that we wore a high hat and a long tainted coat and "the die was cast." Our counsel piled up legal authority after legal authority and their answer was practically unanswerable, but it all went down before this appeal to prejudice. We are not discouraged however. Conscious of the fact that we have done no wrong, that we have been consistent and honest during the lifetime of our existence we are facing this new situation with courage. We want the Mechanics Savings Bank re-opened. We want the depositors to receive dollar for dollar of the money invested. We want to stop the expensive receivership, which is eating up the money, the hard-earned savings of one THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA people and if we succeed in this, what is done with us matters little. God rules in the affairs of men and we believes tha, our trust in him will bring all things right. INCREASE IN CRIME Despite the opposition to lynching and the arousing of public sentiment against it, this, one of the greatest evils of the century seems to be steadily on the increase. The prohibition movement which was hailed as the greatest means for the lessening of crime by the lessening of the whiskey traffic has proven to be abortive. "Moon-shine" whiskey and cocaine have supplanted the properly made whiskey of other days and men and women, veritable maniacs may be found in all parts of the country. The laws are being made so drastic and numerous that it will only be a question of time when our best citizen will be incarcerated in the jails and the penitentiaries. This means a trend to a revolution akin to that which has taken place in Russia and other countries. The direct cause of this is that nations as well as men have forgotten God and disregarde his precepts, teachings and divine laws. WISHING US WELL WISHING US WELL a single copy in that time. I thought then and I think now that you were one of the best all-round business men in our race. I hope and trust that the good people of Richmond, with whom you have labored so faithfully these many years, will not forsake you in this hour of trial. There are always those who rejoice at the fall of the faithful, but one who has done no wrong need not fear the final outcome of the tempest. If you are right, when the noise of the big guns have died in the distance when the smoke of battle has settled so that we can see beyond the distant hills and the Sun of heaven is setting upon the field of battle, you will emerge from the debris of trouble's war unscratched and victorious. I pray God that such will be the case both for your sake and for the sake of the race in general. With prayers and best wishes that all will end well I beg to remain, Washington D. C. May 12. 1922. Hon. John Mitchell. Jr. Richmond Virginia. My dear Mr. Mitchell—May I assure you of my deepest sympathy in this hour of your struggles and misfortunes? I want to assure you that we feel that you are absolutely innocent of any intention of wrong doing and that you are a victim of circumstances. I have admired you throughout your long career and want you to know that my admiration of and faith in you are still unshaken. May the good Lord bless you in coming out all right in this terrible ordeal. Your friend. PERIQY W. HOWARD My dear Mr. Mitchell:—May I express to you my deep sorrow for the present trouble which has overwhelmed you. I hope that all will yet be well. Very sincerely yours. W. E. B. DU BOIS. Lincoln Heights Washington, D. C. May 12 1923. Just a line from a friend who has always admired and believed in you and always will—admired your courage and zeal and believed in your sincerity. I am praying for you and hoping that you will win out. Keep a brave heart. No man is whipped until he brakes down inside. God bless you. NANNIE H. BURROUGHS. Columbia, S. C. Dear Lord of the Ritmund Planet. Dear Editor: It gives me very great pleasure to write you just a few lines to let you know I am still your friend of long ago. And I am praying to God that He'll bring you out more than conqueror. For you have been such a help to the Negro race and such a fearless writer; until way down in my heart I feel that there is some prejudice to the persecution of which you are under going. I have been reading it in the paper. Not long since I decided to write you perhaps it might cheer you some. When my mind wanders back, when we remember what a true friend you have been to my late husband, we can not forget you. Although you may not remember me. It is true, I don't know the facts, but I know fully well how ungrateful and envious my race is. They never think of the good you have done; but they want all the evil they call it to live after you. But remember that truth crushed to earth shall rise again in the eternal years of hers. Trust God and do the right. It might seem dark to your friends but God is able to bring light out of darkness. You have a saviour. He is pleading in glory. 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R. with the assistance of other officers and members of Eden Household of Ruth of Illinois and jurisdiction are laboring hard for the coming session of the organization to be held in Aug. at St. Louis, Mo. Among the visitors in Morgan Park during the week were Messrs. Walter Ferris and Alex Woolridge; Mrs. Lucille Burnes and Mrs. Ella M. Glanton. Mrs. I. V. Sheppard, 4436 S. Wabash avenue has returned to the city from Detroit, Michigan where she attended the funeral of her nephew, Thomas E. Talbert who was buried on April 26th from the C. M. E. church of Detroit. M. T. Bailey president the Bailey Realty Co., 3638 State street is offering a score of lots in Morgan Park to the people for cultivation as gardens. These lots are tree for this purpose and children may earn money during vacation. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. Rev. G. O. Wing filled his pulpit at A. M. E. church in an able manner. All who heard him were pleased and praised God for this gospel messenger. Rev. W. G. Johnson preached at Franklin Street M. E. Church Sunday morning and stirred his hearers in his usual way. Come again Brother Johnson. Rev. T. W. Hebron preached at night and the message was well received. The annual sermon of the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows was delivered by Dr. G. O. Wing at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday evening at 3 o'clock and proved to be an epoch making occasion. Attendance good. Collection grand. Rev. L. B. Alston was at his post of duty Sunday at the Baptist church and all who heard him rejoiced because their hearts were made glad. Rev. T. W. Hebron was at his charge in Rural Retreat Sunday at 11 o'clock and 3 o'clock. The work is progressing nicely and God's hand is seen thru every effort. Mr. Samuel Bailey is slightly improved. The public school exercises were held Monday night at Bethel A. M. E. church. A splendid program was rendered. The teachers should be given much credit for the work done during the past year. The entire school board was present, all of whom made speeches filled with fundamental suggestions for the advancement of the race. Hon. W. B. Kegley delivered the principal address. He made it exceedingly plain to our people that the home is the place to begin an education and that the success of any people depended upon their relation to the church of our Saviour. Let us get together for community uplift and national unity. Mr. David Trueheart of Roanoke is visiting friends and relatives in the city. The Eureka Choral Club did its itself honor at Saltville, Va. Thursday May 10th. The club was highly complimented and entertained. Keep the Negro Spirituals ringing through Southwest Va. Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Klser Sunday morning a fine baby-girl. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holliday and Mr. Dock Robinson of Max Meadows Va. were Sunday guest in the city. Mrs. G. O. Wing who was called to Baltimore M., on account of the death of her niece Miss Johnson returned Wednesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gibson, Misses Hattie Lee Clark and Rachel Hate motored to Max Meadows Sunday. Mrs. Robt. L. Williams left for Bluefield, W. Va., Tuesday morning to spend a while with her husband. Mrs. Ella Ellison is visiting friends in Pulaski. Mrs. Mamie Tompkins and daughter Grace of Max Meadows are visiting her sister Mrs. Kate Hill. Mrs. M. J. Stepteau, Mr. John Stepteau and daughter. Virginia left for Gilliam, W. Va., Tuesday morning for a short stay. Rev. E. L. Gibson left for Tipton, last Friday accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Phoebe Gibson who will spend the summer with him. Mr. Theo Gibson who was called home on account of the death of his sister Mrs. Alice Thomas left for his home in Cleveland Ohio Friday morning. Misses Leola and Louise Collier of Rural Retreat are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gibson. Mr. W. R. Gibson gave a birthday dinner at the home of his parents last Friday night to his many friends. Those who attended the funeral of Mrs Alice Thomas from Bristol, were Rev. C. H. Johnson, D. D.; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Martin; Mrs. Danee Grubb; Mr. and Mrs. Hughie Miller; Mrs Linie McClannaham; Mrs. Josh Turpen; Mr. Lance Brazelton and Miss Wicks. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Perry of Washington, D. C., are the guest of his mother Mrs. Edna Whisker. ROANOKE ITEMS. ROANOKE, VA, May 1y.—Annual Thanksgiving Services of the Odd Fellow lodges were held Sunday, May 13th at 3 P. M. at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. The lodges turned out in full numbers, headed by the Roanoke Band and were met at the church by the Household of Ruth. A splendid program was rendered as follows: Singing by Lodges, prayer by P. N. F. Brother John Dent; music by the choir; address on behalf of Household of Ruth, Mrs. Etta Hackley; solo, Mrs. Cornelia Dickerson; address on behalf of the lodges, P. G. M. C. and Patrarchie by 1st Lieut. Thomas Curtis, Jr., which was most ably done in a pleasing manner and was highly applauded; duet by Mrs. Locklayer and Mrs. Hatcher; annual sermon by Rev. L. L. Downing, P. M. V. P., which was one of the best ever delivered on Odd Fellowship for fany years. A collection of $30.50 was raised. The services at Mt. Zion A. M. E, Church Sunday were grand and helpful. The sermon was delivered by one of the visiting ministers to the Baptist Convention. There were two accessions and a conversion in the Sunday School. An interesting Mother's Day program was rendered at night. Miss Estella Broadax read a paper on the origin of Mother's Day and Mr. Holder, Bible class teach er read a paper on Father. $156.00 was lifted during the day. The Tithing Band was the cause of this splendid offering. More should join our band and see just how the Lord will shower blessings upon you when you learn the secret of sacrifice and real service and trust. The funeral services of Mrs. Cassandra Wright took place from Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. She served the church 35 years, up to the time her health failed, about 3 years ago. She joined the church when 10 years of age. She died Monday evening at 5:45, the 7th of May. The casket was very beautiful and the floral designs numerous. Floral bearers were members of various churches who had associated with Mrs. Wright in youth. Mr. James Wright wishes to use this method in thanking the friends and neighbors for the kindness shown during the long illness and demise of his devoted wife, Mrs. Cassandra Traynham Wright. Rev. James S. Hatcher, D. D. spoke from John 11:13 and delivered a sympathetic eulogy. One of the noblest women of Roanoke was quietly laid to rest in Midway Cemetery and this noble Christian soldier, sister, wife and mother, and friend passed into the Great Beyond. Mrs. Broadenax, of Norfolk Avenue, S. W. is somewhat improved, at this writing. The funeral of Mrs. Julia Booth Roberson took place from Sweet Union Baptist Church last Friday afternoon. The sister of Mr. Thomas Jones, of Henry Street, died at Forest, Va., last week, after a long illness. She was resigned to His will. Remains were interred in Forest. The old line Agent will be pleased to furnish the public with The Planet and plasters. The numeros assortments of pills for your many ills, and best of all, Salvagena, to clean up your entire system. The very best medicine in the world today. Call on M. Stanfield, 153 Walls Alley and be convinced. The liquid Indian Herb will save you pain and suffering. Hundreds of Roanoke's reliable citizens will testify to the truth of its marvelous results and cures for troubles that nothing else reaches. Give it a trial if in need of medicines Miss Laura Johnson, of 636 Ninth Avenue, N. E., who has been quite sick for two weeks, is much improved. Mr. David Riley, who was taken to Burrell Memorial Hospital about ten days ago, is improving. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Grace H. Dodge, "Memorial in Aeterna." Sunday May20th at the Vesper hour The Advisers of the Girl Reserves and Executive Council will hold a Thanksgiving Service to the memory of Miss Grace H. Dodge, first president of the Young Women's Christian Association of America. May 21 is Miss Dodge's birthday and the Business and Professional Girls Club will present a pageant. "The Girl of Yesterday and Today in honor to her memory." The Sunday program with Miss Hazel Tyler presiding is as follows: Inspiration, Miss Charissa Kyles; hymn, Grace Dodge, Character Sketches Dr. B. B. Tharps; Grace Dodge, Her Education, Miss I. Bell Boyd; Grace Dodge, the Citizen, Miss Leah Lewis; Vocal Solo, "Crossing the Bar" Miss Maggie I. Booker; Grace Dodge A woman of Power, Miss Beatrice Edmunds Grace Dage, A World Leader, Miss Willie Elllett; Vocal Solo "My Task" Miss Maron on Hayes; Grace Dodge, A Maker of Secretaries Miss Martha Smith; Selection "Deep Waters" Mrs. Mateil Winston; Remarks Miss Viola Chaplin; Solo, Miss Elsie L. Gaines. Monday evening the pageant will be given on the lawn of the Y. W. C. A. Miss Virginia II. Edmunds representing the Girl of Yesterday 1866 when the Association work was first begun and Miss Elsie L. Gaines will represent the Girl of Today, 1923. Both men and women are invited to these programs. The mother and Daughter week has been a big success. 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. 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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.' skin, 23 years old; born in Sewell, W. Va. We were all living at Sherwood, W. Va., when he left home about 1907 or 1908, with a colored man named Mason Briscoe. If you can get any information please notify me, or tell him to write either to his sister: MRS. JAMES COSBY, Box 74. Page W. Va. or his brother: THEO. R. Ran SOM. §23 Quarrier Street, Charleston W. Va. Thanking you kindly for any information or help you can give. I reman. 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Mail orders filled promptly. THOMAS T. JEFFRIES 327 NORTH SECOND 'Phone Randolph 2923 DRUGG 27 NORTH SECOND STREET, RICHMOND, VA andolph 2923 "We Deliver the 327 NORTH SECOND STREET, RICHMOND, VA. 'Phone Randolph 2923 "We Deliver the Goods." Faithfully yours, FIVE hundred mers of inter- mion of me this to meet in any miles the mion as ted to people in this are ur- tat their Bank at this step the sificing JR. our prescriptions. Street. caption work. Your ed. Our prescrip- and purest drugs and pharmacists. rates. anything sold in a m of drugs, medi- carry a complete which include hair creams and lo- s, tooth brushes, bry, etc., shoe pol- s, lather brushes, mention. select in quality. sles. fresh and select, serve you. --- DRUGGISTS BOND, VA. deliver the Goods." chases certisers Say SPECIAL CEREMONIES WILL MARK BURIAL OF BODY OF THE LATE COL. CHARLES YOUNG IN THE NATIONAL CEMETERY AT ARLINGTON M. THE LATE COLONEL CHARLES YOUNG. In News Service) N.V.A., May 18.—Speeches will mark the burial of national Cemetery next moon, May 21, of the state Colonel Charles Negro officer of that history of the United Army. Lung died in Lagos, Li-8, 1922, while serving. Military Attache at the body of Col. Young right here by the Quar-ounce. It is scheduled to York City on Sunday 20 and to be shipped once. present arrangements city will be escorted by the War Department shows that Col. Young was graduated from West Point Academy in 1889; was attached to the 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 35th Infantry, and was retired with the rank of colonel for disability in June 1917. During his long career in the Armyy he served in campaigns against Indians in the far West, in the Spanish-American War, the Philippines' Insurrections; with the punitive expeditionary forces in Mexico in 1916 and 1917; he also served as military attache at Port Au Prince, Halti, from 1904 to 1907; as military attache in Monrovia in 1915 and again in 1919; and as a member of the general staff in Washington city in 1907, 1908, 1911 and 1912. After being retired Colonel Young was recalled into active duty during the World War, served with the Ohio National Guard, and commanded the development unit at Camp Grant, Illinois, in 1918 and 1919. He was born in Kentucky, March, 1864. His parents moved to Ripley, Ohio when he was a mere lad. He was appointed to the West Point Military Academy by the late Senator John Sherman, who at that time was a representative in the lower branch of Congress in 1885. Besides his mother he is survived by a widow and a son and daughter. Lawrenceville, Va., May 15—Commencement Week at the St. Paul Normal and Industrial School, which begins Sunday May 20th with the preaching of the Baccalaureate sermon by the Rev. E. E. Miller, B. D., rector of St. Stephen's church, Petersburg Va. promises to be one of unusual brilliance and interest. The week will be distinguished by the presence of the Governor of Virginia, the Hon. E. Lee Trinkle, who is to speak on "Virginia Day" Tuesday May 22nd at 2:00 P.M. The Commencement address will be delivered by the Rev. Malcom S. Taylor, rector Epiphany church, Danville, Va., Wednesday May 23rd 2 P.M. Thirty-nine men and women will receive diplomas and State certificates and fourteen will receive Trade certificates. The academic class is the largest in the history of the school. The total number of young men and women who will receive the bonors of the school is fifty-three. The Commencement this year marks the 35th anniversary and signalizes one of the most successful years the school has ever had. The enrollment reached the record breaking number of 610, while over 300 had to be turned away for lack of accommodation. The school has been the recipient of several substantial bequests and donations this year for specific purposes, one of these being a donation from Mr. John D. Letcher of Lexington Va., to build a hospital in memory of his wife who for twenty-five years was the first and only president of the Woman's Auxiliary of Southern Virginia. Another was a donation of $15,000 to wards the erection of a new dormitory for girls, given by the women of the church through the United Thank Offering at Portland Oregon in September last. Also a legacy of $10,000 from a life long friend in Boston. Other events of Commencement Week are the annual exercises of the Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. Sunday, 2 P. M. Senior-Middle Oratorical Contest Monday 251st, 2 P. M., Annual Competitive Drill, 4 P. M. Exercises of Literary Societies, 8 P. M. Tuesday May 22nd, 8 P. M. Meeting of the Board of Trustees and Closing of Primary school, Wednesday May 23rd, 10 A. M. Class Day Exercises; Thursday May 24th Alumni Day. Besides the usual large number of visitors a special party is expected from the North. SIX (Preston News Service) ARLINGTON, VA., May 18.—Special ceremonies will mark the burial here in the National Cemetery next Monday afternoon, May 21, of the body of the late Colonel Charles Young, the only Negro officer of that rank in the history of the United States Regular Army. Colonel Young died in Lagos, Liberia, January 8, 1922, while serving there as U. S. Military Attache at Monrovia. The body of Col. Young has been brought here by the Quartermaster Corps. It is scheduled to arrive in New York City on Sunday morning, May 20 and to be shipped to this city at once. According to present arrangements the funeral party will be escorted by Negro members of the American Legion and patriotic societies of Washington, D. C. and Baltimore, Md. The escort will form at the Union Station in Washington and march from there to the cemetery. At the gates of the cemetery the party will be received by regular troops of the district of Washington and escorted to the memorial amphitheatre where memorial ceremonies will be conducted by the American Legion societies, to be followed at the grave in the officers' section by religious and military burial services. A search of the official records of NATIONAL NEGRO BAR ASSOCIATION MEETS IN CHICAGO IN JUNE Washington, D. C. May 7, 1923. To the Members of the National Negro Bar Association: By virtue of the authority vested in us as president and secretary of the National Negro Bar Association, as well as the special committee on time and place of meeting, we hereby call a meeting of the National Negro Bar Association in the city of Chicago Illinois on June 6 and 8. This will be the regular annual meeting of the association, in conformity with the action of the committee, which decided that bereafter the sessions should be held separately from those of the National Negro Business League, each and every member at the same time giving assurance of his most hearty support and loyalty to the League as such, but disassociating our selves in order that our time may be given to the special problems confronting us as an organization. All attorneys in good standing with their local bars are eligible for membership. We suggest that each and every attorney see to it that the widest public it is given to this call with a view to making this a record-breaking meeting. Advise us as early as possible if you intend to be present. There are so many vital problems affecting our race group the successful handling of which is only in the power of trained attorneys, that we should be present in person and participate in the discussions in order that there may be an unanimity of action, purpose and ideas. Signed:--Perry W. Howard, president Department of Justice, Washington, D. C.; William C. Matthews secretar. 391 Old South Building, Boston, Mass.; S. D. McGill, corresponding secretary Jacksonville, Fla.; Special Committee; W. Ashleigh Hawkins Baltimore Md.; Henry Lincoln Johnson, Atlanta Ga.; Cornelius R. Richardson, Richmond, Ind.; Walter H. Land, Norfolk Va.; S. D Redmond Jackson, Miss; W T Andrew Baltimore, Md.; D. W Perkins, Jacksonville, Fla.; and W James N. Simms, Chicago Ill. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA VIRGINIA BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION HOLDS A GREAT CONVENTION IN ROANOKE AND RAISES THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR MISSION PROGRAM Pledges Great Endowment for the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, at Lynchburg-Great Sermons and Addresses. Churches Rally to Standard of Christian Education. M. B. REV, DR, A. A. GALVIN Ex-president, and one of the stalwarts of the Baptist forces. He pastors the First Baptist Church, Newport News, Va. (Continued from Page 1.) James S. Hatcher, pastor of the A. M. E. church and the white Baptists by the Rev. Dr. John F. Vines. The Rev. Dr. W. F. Graham, pastor of the Holy Trinity Baptist church, Philadelphia and a life member of the convention responded to the addresses. Response was also made by the Rev. Dr. M. L. Gordon of Staunton. Committees on enrollment and finance were announced and some time was spent in enrolling the delegates and a recess for dinner followed. The afternoon session opened with devotionals by Revs. Wm. Gilbert, W. H. Mitchell and N. A. Smith. A number of committees were announced by the President. Rev. Lucian Miller, formerly of Arkansas who is located at present in Richmond, prior to taking up his studies for the ministry. was introduced and given a cordial welcome. Rev. L. L. Downing was also introduced. He is of the Presbyterian church, Roanoke. The gavel was placed in the hands of the Rev. J. C. Austin of Pittsburgh, president of the Pennsylvania Baptist church who presided during the delivery of the address of President King. It was a literary gem, filled with philosophy and common sense. He paid tribute to the fallen heroes, those whose lives had been devoted to the cause of Christian education and uplift. Dr. King said in part: "We live today in times most strenuous and uncertain. Human life is at the greatest tension hitherto known to men. The breech made in the codes governing international understanding has not yet been repaired. The wisdom of the greatest geniuses of internationalism has thus far failed and the spirit of internationalism still lies bleeding of dreadful wounds. Christian statesman ships has not yet sufficiently developed to apply the golden rule to things international and thus He who said: 'Let not your hearts be troubled but believe in me,' is not yet given His proper place in the affairs of the nations, nor is His spirit permitted to bind up those putrifying wounds. "Too many men of letters are becoming skeptical about the manifestation of God in the flesh and eminent pulpeteers spend God's holy days airing their many doubts. They forget that he who doubts is damned while he doubts and further, Jesus has said if we do His will we shall know his doctrine. "I exhort you to never forget that the fate of this humble race group is infolded with the faith and fortitude with which we serve the highest purpose of God written in the very blood of redemption. Godliness is the key to all real life and permanent advancement. God grant us vigilance and wisdom to take advantage of every apparent adversity that may arise in the rapidly changing program of racial our circumstances and conflict. When God is with a people He turns the enemies curses into blessings while they fall. "The exodus of our people northward is a movement tantamount to a resettlement of the colored race in America which will naturally create a new status for our people in this republic. Leaders differ greatly respecting the wisdom and outcome of such movement. Some question the wisdom of colored citizens to seek higher levels and open doors to new and more fertile fields, while others question M. President of the Virginia Baptist State Convention, who presided at the sessions held in Roanoke last week. He was re-elected. --- REV DR. T. President of the Virginia Baptist St. sesstons held in Roanoke la the wisdom and outcome of such move ment. I can but believe that the colored citizens position in American life will be greatly strengthened and his circumstances improved by such a movement. Because it is calculated to make the race more pronounced para of the organic life of this great republic for through the right of suffraga accorded them in the north they are finding their way into the legislative assemblies and into the economic life and winning for themselves the privilege of promotion from mental to skill ed labor circles. "We desire a greater opportunity to acquire intelligence and absorb culture. We are doing all in our power against ignorance and illiteracy. That is one of the objects of this convention and that is why we meet here today. There comes from our people contributions large and small to assist in the great work being accomplished at the Virginia Seminary and College, Lynch burg, headed by our own R. C. Woods, whose address and report you will hear tomorrow. We thank God for the great churches springing up all thru the north and south and for the great progressive spirit which they breathe into the life of the people. "Since the days of the great abolitionist, our people have looked to the north for help from their white friends. Today we look to the north for not only help from our white friends, but from our colored brothers as well. The --- interest of the Negro the country over must be one so long as we are universally singled out as as an objectionable group denied the fullest privileges of American citizenship and counted unworthy the religious contact of our fellows. We deplore the fact that our white Baptists brethren seem to lead all other denominations on the subject of racial discriminations in the field of education. "We are jealous of our fellow denonations and could receive with godly pride and peculiar satisfaction better things of them. If we are to be thus kept out of the organic life of this American civilization, let us lose no time in the valley of despondency nor pick any quarrel with the hand that forbids us but swing on the arms of a great God, looking to the luminous heavens for light and inspiration, let us consecrate all of our powers to the test of building a great civilization with God enough in it to throw its gates wide to all races of the earth and weld the breeches in the human family which hate and greed have made." Deacon Adolphus Humbles, of Lynchburg, who has been treasurer for the convention a number of years reported that the convention collected at the session held in Danville last year $16,148.8 and disbursed every cent of it for the missionary and educational work. Following the report of Dr. C. E. Miller, secretary and W. P. Graham D. D., educational secretary the following officers were elected: T. J. King Richmond, president; A. L. James, Rounoke; C. P. Madison, Norfolk; S. N. Daughtry, Carsrville; J. H. Harvey, Farmville, vice-presidents; C. E. Miller East Radford recording secretary; C. M. Allen, Darville, corresponding secretary; R. W. Ashburn, Salem stistical secretary; W. F. Graham, Phil adelphia, educational and financial secretary; Deacon Adolphus Humbles Lynchburg, treasurer; R. H. Bowling, Norfolk auditor. The officers were installed by the Rev Dr. G. H. Sims, president of the Negro Baptist convention of New York. He delivered a short address. It was decided on motion made by Dr. W. F. Graham to hold a seminar at the Virginia Theological Seminary and College from July 3rd to 13th at which time some of the best prepared men in the country will deliver lectures. A committee was appointed to confer with President Woods in arranging for the same. The committee consisted of Revs. C. P. Madison. C. E. Jones. B. F. Jackson.; M. C. Allen.; W. T. Hall.; L. J. Alexander and T. L. Mason. The Rev. Mr. Overly chaplain of the Plediment Tuberculosis Sanitarium Burkeville, addressed the convention, following which a collection of $16.25 was lifted for the work. He was followed by Chaplain Fennagin of Hampon Institute, who invited the ministers to attend the 10th annual Ministerial conference at Hampton June 25-29. Corresponding Secretary Allen made his report and was followed by taking subscriptions to the endowment fund, which is to be raised to the amount of a quarter of million dollars. The ministers were liberal in subscribing. The session Thursday afternoon was full of interest. It opened with devotions by Revs. C. G. Cabell, J. H. Robinson and E. C. Smith, Mrs. L. W. Tyrell of Lynchburg president of the Women's Convention was presented and made a telling address. The feature of the afternoon was the annual address by Dr. R. C. Woods president of the Virginia Seminary and College who not only told of the needs of the THE WEATHER VANE VOTER W N E DR. SIEBOLD SAYS NEGROES LEAVE THE SOUTH BECAUSE OF FEAR OF THE KLA (Preston News Service) BIRMINGHAM, ALA., May 18.—In a special article to the New York Herald, Dr. Sebold says, that it is not high wages, nor economic conditions, but fear of the Ku Klux Klan that drives the Negroes from the South. He declares that this is really the reason why farm labor is scarce. He says, "The problem is proving of greater importance to the state, however, than any resulting from economic or political demoralization in European countries. Substantial blocks of Negroes are answering the industrial call of the North and there by causing deep concern among the citizens interested in the development of the South. Discussion of foreign politics is purely academic or of casual interest to the element of population which tries to keep up with the progress of events. school, of the good work being done there, but he pointed out a path if followed by the race will make many changes in conditions. He held up manhood, a manly spirit and all that would stand for a full grown man. He was given an ovation and it is said that he spoke as never before. "An institution of learning must always be progressive" he said; "and it must furnish the ideals for the race. He showed that the convention was opposed to ignorance and the Virginia Seminary would have to furnish the leaders for the race, because it held up that standard of manhood, showing the Negro that he should stand alone, he should stand on the merits. The school CORONET COUNTY COURT HOUSE Administration Building at Virginia ia Seminary, Lynchburg, Va. which will be endowed by Virginia a Baptists Above: Dr. R. C. Woods President Administration Building at Virginia Seminary, Lynchburg, Va. which will be endowed by Virginia's Baptists. Above: Dr. R. C. Woods, President, represented what the Negro was doing for himself. It was the doctrine or help yourself and not depend on others to do for the race what the individuals should do. We have taught the Negro to think well of himself," said Dr. Woods "and at the same time to think well of his race and his ancestors. No race can make much in the world who is ashamed of his own and seeks to get away. We teach our people to be proud of all that goes to make up their physical structure." Dr. J. C. Austin, commented on the strong address and when he concluded made an appeal for the endowment fund. There were several other short addresses. The educational meeting was a success in every particular—the very fact that Dr. Woods was the principal speaker speaks much. In the afternoon there was a social function ulled off by the Dorcas Bible class at the home of Mrs Thompson. A musical program was rendered. Those who attended were told the history of the Dorcas class and what it is doing to help the entire race. Dr. A. L. James, spoke, as did others. There were two features for the afternoon session. On this occasion, the speaker was Dr. J. C. Austin. It was a well prepared address and will be a productive of good. "The Business of the Church." He said, "the business of the church is the salvation of the world, is to save this world morally, is to evangelize the world." Then came the masterly sermon the sermon full of inspiration, full of help the annual educational sermon by the Rev Dr. C. W. Well, of Lynchburg. It was a great sermon. Friday morning was the business session, taking up the business and professional interests of the people. In his opening remarks, Dr. T. J. King point ed out the opportunities for the people in this part of the world, showing that Virginia held an opportunity for all in business and profession. His address was the keynote address for all that followed. The devotionals were conducted by Revs. G. W. Stewart, Holland Powell and S. S. Watts. Dr. King, spoke of Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Secretary-treasurer of St. Lukes and President of the St. Lukes Bank. She was on to speak, but could not be present and concluding his remarks he introduced B. L. Jordan, Secretary-Manager of the Southern Ald Society of Richmond, Mr. Jordan discussed the question: "Is the Negro College an Asset to the Business and Professional Life of the Negro Race? He said in part: 'The Negro colleges should lay a broad foundation for the boys and girls to build upon; in addition to the text in their curriculum they should emphasize racial consciousness, good character, self reliance and the virtue there is in patience. The desire to get rich over night must be supplanted by nobler purposes and higher virtues.' There were many addresses delivered and much business transacted during the day. The annual missionarying the day. The shrirdh cmfwmpbzkg sermon was preached by the Rev. C. P. Madison, D. D., of Norfolk, "Call to Service" was the theme, based on the words of Jesus addressed to the widow's son who was dead, "And He said Young Men, I say unto you arias Luke VII:14. "This was a call to life," he said "for if death had only affected this young man, and stopped there, there would not have been so much comment. But it touched a home, a community and the compassion of Christ was moved on account of the death of this young man. It expresses bie value and Christ calls him to life that the conditions that are now so badly effected by his death may be remedied by his life." Following the sermon Dr. J. E. East secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist convention delivered a wonderful address, presenting the claims of Africa. The heart of Dr. East is wrapped up in this business and he poured out his very soul, and at the conclusion $75 was placed on the table. The winding up day was Saturday, Dr. King presided. It was announced that Dr. S. T. Eldridge. First Baptist church, Petersburg had resigned and that he was leaving the State to go to Hartford Con. Regrets were expressed and after a comment on the work of Dr. Eldridge in the state by Dr. A. A. Galvin, chairman of the executive committee, resolutions were adopted and the corresponding secretary requested to send a copy of the same to the church in Hartford. Following the singing of "God Will Take Care of You" by the Rev. I. C. Reddie a special prayer was offered for the recovery of Rev. P. F. Morris of Lynchburg and Mrs. Maria Jefferson of Roanoke and Mrs. Wm. Washington. The Committee on Place of next Meeting and preachers of sermons reported that the next session be held with the Virginia Seminary and College, that it be the celebration of the 57th anniversary and that the same be held in June and all the bodies. Women, Sunday School, B. Y. P. U. and conventions meet jointly and that a committee he appointed to confer with the other bodies in arranging the program. The committee appointed consisted of Revs. A. A. Galvin; R. C. Woods G. H. Simms, J. C. Austin, W. F. Graham, G. C. Cabell, W. T. Hall; C. T. Murray; M. C. Allen; A. L. James; H. Powell; C. E. Jones; W. T. Watkins and President King ex-officio Committees reported as did the Executive Board. Mrs. T. Queen Miller presented the cause of the Hayes Memorial Orphanage and a collection of $15 10 was lifted for that institution. The receipts for the convention were collected at the convention for education and missions $14,816.70; by Supt. education and missions, $1,848.17; Dr. W F. Graham, educational secretary, $1,500; Mid-winter rally $250; on Endowment $463; Pledges on Endowment $32,400; Total $51,277.87. "God Be With You 'Till We Meet Again." and prayer by Rev. R. W. Ashburn. There was a nautomobile outing for the delegates in the afternoon. Sunday morning Dr. T. J. Kina preached the convention sermon and the closing sermon was preached by Dr. A. G. Galvin at 8 o'clock, and Dr. J. A. Harrold of Suffolk preached to the afternoon. It pays to advertise in this paper— It is the paper that goes home. 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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. EIGHT FULTON NOTES You should have been at Mt. Caryvary Baptist Sunday School last Sunday. Your heart would have rejoiced in the God of your Salvation, while listening to the Biblical quotations coming from members and friends of the school. Come and let us hear your quotation tomorrow. We begin devotionals at 9:30 A. M. Our pastor questioned the classes on the lesson. Mr. A. D. Daniel made remarks, as did Brother Alexander. We were glad to have Misses Georgia and Willie Carter present in the Young Ladies Class. Mrs. Isabelle Preston, the teacher gave wholesome instruction. Sunday marked the fourth year of our pastor's acceptance of the call, therefore he chose Galatians 6:17. Mrs. John Cooke, of Gordonville, Va. was a visitor. Regular services tomorrow. At 3:30 the Juveniles of the National Ideal Benefit Society will hold their services here. Monday, May 21, the Grand Talking Garden and Fun Festival will be repeated. Admission, 15 cents. Prtaching every Wednesday night in connection with regular prayer meetings. Last Sunday evening Rev. G. W. Coleman substituted for Rev. Cobbs at Second Bethel in Henrico County. Rev. C. B. Jefferson filled an engagement for his pastor at River View Baptist Church. Rev. Saddler, of Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, preached here last Sunday night and the Junior Choir of Sixth Mt. Zion sang. Rev. Luther Green, of South Richmond conducted devotionals. Calvary will baptize the first Sunday in June, 1 P. M. at the usual place. Tomorrow is Women's Day and Pew Rally. Morning and night. The subject on the fourth Sunday morning will be, "War Between Ismael and Isaac." In sad but loving remembrance of my father, Anderson Jefferson, who departed this life four years ago, the 21st of May, 1919. Gone, but not forgotten. From his son, Rev. C. B. Jefferson. RISING MT. ZION NOTES. On last Wednesday night forty-two persons were dipped in the liquid stream. It was a wonderful baptism and the Spirit of the Almighty was truly manifested. This manifestation reached the climax the Sunday following, the event being our regular communion service. A large number were present from all parts of the city and the church was packed at an early hour. Sunday evening at 8:00 P. M. a special program was arranged by the Missionary Circle. The pastor Rev. O. B. Simms preached the sermon on this occasion. Mr. Thomas Page is improving after his recent (eye) operation in the Retreat for the Sick. We hope for him a speedy recovery. UNION LEVEL NOTES. Rev. S. L. Bush, B. D., pastor. Sunday was a great day with us. The spin GENTS WANTED TO SELL The Richmond Planet Agents Wanted Everywhere THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA tual tide was very high. Our pastor preached two powerful sermons. In the morning he preached from First John 1:5 God is Light; in the evening he preached from Rev. VII. 9:17. Subject: The Vision of the redeemed. At the conclusion of this sermon one young man joined the church. All Are Invited. Great Public Meeting. Friday Night, May 25th, 1923 at 5th St. Bapt. Church at 8:30 Sunday at 3 o'clock will be our com munton and we extend a cordial invita THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A. To The Y. M. C. A. The world is asking where are you, for Christ or the world? We are for Christ. A full attendance was out to hear the explanation on the Sunday School lesson on last Saturday 5 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. I last Sunday was real day in honor of mother by the boys and men of the Y. M. C. A. 9:30 A. M. the workers meeting was a beginning. In the penitentiary 10 A. M. a special program in memory of mother was rendered by the women. Songs, duetts and recitations. Supt. John L. Ballard of the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist church made some very encouraging remarks and was very much encouraged by the work of the women. God is every where only hoist the window and let Him in. At the building 4 P. M. the boys were with mother and flowers remind ed every boy of home. The fragrance added much to the building. Earl Bolling conducted the meeting. Subject Mother. Many of the boys took an active part. The boys were told how moth er sat and watched for the boy at the late hour of the night when father said the door should not be unlocked. Songs were sung in honor to mother. Only take a little time with the boys and they will come out all right. Many angels were present. 5:30 P. M. at the building the men gathered from all parts of the city to do mother honor by word and songs. Chairman William Thomas led the men and said many good things about mother. Lawyer Henry Crutenfield awoke every man when he spoke of mother. Every man was given an opportunity, even the stranger. Songs were sung: Mother's Prayer; In the Lonely Grave Yard. If you love your mother meet her in the Skies; Where is my wandering boy tonight. pianist George W. Howell. Every man left feeling that mother will always live in his heart. 5 P. M. today at the building join us in the class for the Sunday School Lesson. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. At the Y. M. C A. 9:30 A. M. Workers. 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. all boys are invited. A great hour with men 5:30 at the building Third and Leigh streets. The Sabbath Glee Club will conduct a gospel meeting for men. Let no man miss this hour. Come in the spirit of the hour and you will have one of the best hours of your life. Will be the Speaker of the Evening and will discuss the Mechanics Savings Bank Case in all of its phases..... Do not forget that the Y. M. C. 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